08-12-57 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AT THE TOO HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH„ 1957 AT 8 P.M.
Present;
Norman Minchew
Glover Weiss
Wm. S. Howell
Robt. L. Wardrep, Councilmen
and
J.A. Reid, Mayor -
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.F. waggoner, Jr. , Town Manager
Adele S , Grage4, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs Minchew.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 22nd, 1957 were approved
as written upon motion of Mr0. Howell,; seconded by Mr. Weiss.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of July 23rd, 1957 were approved
as read upon motion of Mr. Wardrep, seconded by Mr. Howell,
Miss Rowena Eaton has requested that the Town clear off the lot
next to her house and that she would pay for it. Mr, Waggoner advised
that this lot could easily be cut with the Town's tractor mower as
it is just tall grass and weeds, if the Council approved. The matter
was discussed and it was the consensus of opinion that we clear any
lot that can be cut with our equipment at $5.00 per hour, providing
the lot is in the residential section and next to a house.
Mr. Howell made a report on Hospitalization and requested that the
Council meet in a special session to just study the proposals and
plans which he has received. There are still two companies who are
making up plans and it was decided to leave the matter in the hands
of the Committee and as soon as they are ready for a special meeting
they will notify the Ccuncil. Retirement will be considered as soon
as hospitalization is decided on.
Mr. Thompson advised that he has not heard from the Slade Gas Co,
Mr.. Waggoner was advised to take whatever steps necessary if their
current license has not been paid.
A letter was read from Mr. Mark Hulsey, Jr. , attorney for City of
Neptune Beach, relative to the Neptune Beach Sewer Service Agreement,
and Mr. Minchew advised that he thinks a committee from our Council
should meet with a Neptune Beach committee and go into this matter
again: This was referred to Mr. Howell for arrangements with Neptune
Beach.
A letter was read from .;ouch-Eastern Underwriters Association advising
that the reported improvements in the Fire Department are worthwhile
and essentially comply with recommendations,
Mr. Waggoner advised that he had resubmitted our application for
grant under Public Law 660 for reconsideration..
Mr. Waggoner presented proposed new forms for Tax Roll and Tax Bills
for the Council 's approval., Upon motion of Mr.. Howell, seconded by
Mr. Wardrep these forms were approved.
Mr. Howell presented recommendations of the Zoning Committee as to the
definite zoning of all land within the corporate limits of the Town
lying west of Saltair Sub -division, Sherry Drive and Seminole Road,
except such land already zoned, as either Residence "A" or Residence
"D"', and providing additional usages in Residence "IP. These recommen=
dations were discussed and upon motion of Mr Weissm seconded by Mr.
Wardrep an Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance # 50 to cover these
le recommendations was passed by Title Only on firstaeading0 Upon motion
of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mr. Weiss it was passed on second reading.
Upon motion of Mr. Wardrep, seconded by Mr. Weiss the Town Clerk was
directed to publish the necessary notice of a Public Hearing to be held
September 9th,1957 on the above amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #50.
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/ A letter was read from Mrs. Lila S, Bisbee in which she enclosed
a check for the Seawall Emergency Assessment without .interest on
Lots 11 & 12, Block 52, Atlantic Beach and requested that the in-
terest be waived, The Council discussed this matter and it was
brought out that the last two payments which had been accepted
on other properties the interest had been accepted to June, 1953
Upon motion of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mrs Wardrep approval was
given to accept interest,on this and any future Seawall Emergency
Assessment .payments,to June �5, 19530
Upon motion of Mr. Howell, seconded by Mrd Wardrep approval was
given for Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for a period
of one year beginning September 1, 1957 for :
Beach Yellow Cab Co.
R.M. Altman Trucking Co.
Morris Transit Service.
providing they have the proper insurance
A letter was presented from the Jacksonville Beach Chamber of
Commerce requesting permission to erect a sign on a tax and license
free basis at the approach to Atlantic Boulevard from Mayport Road
dir4cting AlA traffic to the Beaches. There was a discussion of
the wording of the sign and if any one Beach is named then all the
Beaches should also be mentioned or perhaps just say " To the
Beaches". Upon motion of Mr. Wardrep, seconded by Mr. Howell
approval was given for the Jacksonville Beach Chamber of Commerce
to erect a sign at Mayport Road and Atlantic Boulevard without
payment of license, fees, or tax.
A request was presented from Pyaot and Company to convert the garage
which goes with the apartment on Lots 2,4 & 6, Block 9 into an
apartment. The matter was discussed and it was brought out that
uc,uer Lee honing Ordinance this property is one letand a secondary
dwelling cannot be permitted the:ceen, Upon motion of MrQ Howell,,
seconded by Mr, Weiss the request was therefore denied.
Upon motion of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr. Wardrep the Treasurer's
Report was approved as presented.
The current bills were studied and upon motion of 4r. Weiss, seconded
by Mr. Wardrep were approved for payment in the amount of General
Fund $2, 593.10 and Waterworks Funds $364.40„
Upon motion of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr. Wardrep the following were
approved for payment:
The Barnett Bank ® Interest Coupons on W.W. Bonds $4,005.60
Hunnicutt & Associates a Partial Payment on Contract-2,089,10
Radio Corp. of America - Police Radios ?93,' 3
Lynch-Davidson - 2 Police cars 1, 566.78
The Town Manager's report was received and filed.
The Town Marshall presented a verbal. report.
The Fire Chief' s report was received and filed.
There was a discussion of the excess funds in the Waterworks Accounts
and upon motion of Mr. Weiss. seconded by Mr. Wardrep approval was
given to put any excess Waterworks Funds in 90 day U,S.. Treasury bills,
Mr. Penman requested the Town to accept deed to a street running east
off of Mayport Rd. , parallel to Atlantic Blvd,. There was a discussion
of accepting streets and their development and maintenance, and upon
motion of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr. Howell it was determined that
the policy of the Town for now and the future would be that the street
will be graded with adequate stabilization and proper drainage before
the Town will accept.
• Upon motion of Mr. Howell the meeting _.djo rued fro, •ay to day 10:25
P.M. /
Attest: 1
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adLet ` I Norman nchew, resident
Adele So Grego, Town 'Perk