10-11-55 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 1955 AT
8 P.M.
Present:
Norman Minchew
Marvin Carr
L.J. "Jack" Feather
K.S. Thames , Councilmen
and
J.A. Reid , Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.i . Waggoner, Jr. , Town Manager
Adele i. Grage , Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Minchew.
The minutes of the regular monthly meeting of September 13th, 1955
were read and upon motion of Mr. Carrm seconded by Mr. Thames were
approved .
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of September 20 th, 1955 were read ,
and upon motion of Mr. Feather, sdconded by Mr. Carr were approved
as read.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of September 27th, 1955 were read
and upon motion of Mr. Carr, seconded by Mr. Feather were approved .
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of October 4th, 1955 were read
and upon motion of ir. Thames , seconded by Mr. Carr were approved.
Mr. Waggoner advised that he had met with Mr. Castleberry of Duval
County Health Department and Mr. Cook of the State Health Department
on the matter of septic tanks , and they are going to send us copies
of ordinances and data used by other Towns in connection with septic
tank problems . Mr. Waggoner outlined the plan that they talked over,
but advised that they did not commit themselves, but were in a receptive
attitude to-wards working out the problem. There was discussion and
the matter was deferred until we hear further from the Duval County
Health Dept.
Southeastern Contracting Co. estimate #2 on part "A" of the Water pro-
ject in amount of $10, 596.15 and their Estimate #3 on Part "C" in
amount of $4,492. 53 were presented and studied. Upon motion of
Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Feather these estimates as presented were
approved for payment.
Change Order #1 on Part "B" of Water System Contract for tank with
Whitmire Tank Co. was presented and discussed. This order pertains to
the painting of the tank and the use of Hughes oust-pruf paint covered
with alluminim paint. Upon motion of Mr. Feather, seconded by Mr.
Thames this change order was approved and Mr. Minchew, President of the
Council to sign for the Town.
The Treasurer ' s report was presented and upon motion of Mr. Feather
seconded by Mr. Thames was approved with balances as follows ; as of
10-1-55:
General Fund $21,951.56
Utilities " 2,243.83
Cigarette Tax " 14, 568.87
Waterworks Const. Account 132,013.39
Water Revenue Account 157.10
Util. Rev. Bond Fund 3,763.80
Waterworks Maint. Op. & Rep. Acct. . • . . 0
The bills were presented and studied and upon motion of Mr. Feather,
seconded by Mr. Carr the following were approted for payment :
( 1954-55 BUDGET)
GENERAL WATERWO]
V. A. Copeland $ 20.00 -
Howard' s Garage 18.30 -
Jacksonville City Electric Dept 99.92 -
City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio) . . . 75.00 -
Chas. H. Franks (Prisoners' Meals) . . . • 15.00 -
Miller Fog Company 162.50 -
Proctor' s Hardware 1.95 -
Rulien' s 2.45 -
Ed Smith Lumber Co. 30.25 -
Sun Oil Co . Police - G&O 21.90
Streets - " 17.$5
Garbage - " 7.8$
Mosq.Contr. " 4.20 . . . 51.83
Texas Co. Police - G&0 52.15
rr - R&R 9.71
Streets - G&0 40.48
't - R&R 122. 54
Garbage - G&0 31.15
Fire Dept - R&R 40.$1 . . . . 296.$4
4;,774.04
( 1955-56 BUDGET)
Davis Meter Repair & Supply Co. . . . . . . - 152.50
Florida Times Union 33 .00 -
Hathcox Bulldozer Service 170.00 -
City of Jax Beach (Directional Sign) . . 3.12 -
R. R. Rosborough & Bros. , Inc. 1,381.76 -
Southern Bell T&T Co. - Police 6.22 -
tt IT It " Office 16.94 -
tt It tt tt Health Center . . 9.90 -
$1,620.94 $152 .50
The report of the Town Manager for the month of September, 1955
was presented and upon motion of Mr. Feather, seconded by Mr. Barr
was approved and filed.
The Town imager asked for authorization to buy 100 new meters
with necessary fittings to be used in cutting in Saltair customers
and other new users , and necesaary replacing of old meters during
the coming year. He would like to use a different make meter to the
one we are. using at present in order to determine the meter that will
will give the best service. He advised that the Rockwell Mfg. Co.
will accept our order for 100 meters and make partial shipments as
needed over a 12 month period . These meters are interchangeable with
the ones presently in use. The matter was discussed and upon motion
of Mr. Thames seconded by Mr. Feather the Town Manager was authorized
to order 100 Rockwell meters with necessary fittings for use over
the next year and for changing over to the new system. Prices were
received on several makes of meters and the range was within a few
cents of each other on comparable meters.
A letter was read from the Southeastern Contracting Co. quoting
prices on the pipe and fittings which were left over on the water-
works "Part C" of their contract. It was the con-census of opinion
that their prices were high, and that we should not pay more than
the prices listed in their estimate. The master was referred to the
Public Works Committee for consideration.
The Fire Chief reported that the Fire Department had one run dur-
ing the past month.
Action on the Budget for 1955-56 was postponed to a later meeting .
Upon motion of Mr. Feather the meeting adjourned from day to day
at 9 :15 P.M.
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Norman Minchew, President
Attest:
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Adele o . Grage , Town erk