03-09-54 v MINUTS OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 1954
AT 8 P.M.
Present:
Glover Weiss
Marion Marvin
Norman A. Minchew
R.S. Thames , Councilmen,
and
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele 3. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the vice-President, Mr. Weiss,
in the absence of the President, Mr. Adams who was out of Town.
Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of February 9th, 1954 were
read and approved upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Marvin.
As to the Sewerage matter, Mr. Brotchie advised that Russell & Axon
had two men in our office for two days getting up data and informa-
tion needed to finish their work. It was brought out that in line
with their agreement, the final papers should have been ready by
this meeting and Mr. Brotchie was directed to contact Russell &
Axon and advise that we expect to have some definite information
from them by the next meeting.
There was a discussion of the fire charges to Neptune Beach, and
their bills for $500. Annual Fire Service charge, and $100. for
each Fire Call. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Marvin
approval was given to table the bills pending disposition of their
proposal, and that Mr. Thames be designated to talk further with
Neptune each on the matter. The call vote was Mr. Marvin, Mr. Thames,
"aye", and Mr. Minchew "nay" . Mr. WeEss declared the motion carried.
Mr. Brotchie advised that nothing further had been done on the Plaza,
and he was requested to jog up the contractor, and also the County
in regard to paving it.
Mr. Brotchie reported that the drainage work on 2nd St. had been
completed and that he will start on 3rd St. within the next week.
He advised that he is making extensions in waterworks line to take
care of new houses being built in Selva Marina.
Mr. Brotchie advised that he would like to attend the City Manager ' s
Short Course at Gainesville on March 28-31, 1954. Upon motion of
Mr. Tijames, seconded by Mr. Marvin approval was given for Mr. Brotchie
to attend this Short Course with expenses paid.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames seconded by Mr. Minchew, the Town Clerk was
authorized to void check # 268-W, as same was issued in error.
Upon motion of Mr. Marvin, seconded by Mr. Minchew, the Town Clerk
was directed to cancel the certificate of Convenience and Necessity
previously issued to the Beach Transfer , Jacksonville Beach, as they
have gone out of business.
Mr. Brotchie advised that the McCormick bill in amount of $996.18
covered the final estimate of the work done on the Town' s part of
the East Coast Drive Paving between 10th and 12th Sts. Upon motion
of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Marvin the bill was approved for
payment.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Marvin the Treasurer ' s report
110 for the Month ending February 28th, 1954 was approved with the following
balances :
General Fund $15,665.90
Cigarette Tax " 3,276.04
The bills were next studied and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded
by Mr. Marvin the following were approved for payment:
Armco Drainage & Metal Products, Inc. . . . . . $69.44
Atlantic Blvd.Ice & Fuel 26.0$
Cameron & Barkley Co 22.75
P .D. Carmichael' s Hardware 13 .29
Davis Meter Repair & Supply Co 7.45
Douglas Printing Co, Inc 36.00
The Fishermen ' s Supply Co. 5.$5
Fla . Equipment Co.of Jax . . 7.62
Fla.-Ga . Tractor Co 74.30
Howard's Garage 4.50
J & W Motor Co 4.50
City Electric,Dept.of Jax 49.75
City of Jax Beach (Signs) 3 .12
ti n ft " (Police Radio) 50.00
ff ft ft tf (Prisoners ' Meals) 5.00
Martin Office Equipment Co 1$.94
Ed Smith Lumber Co 11.3$
B. B. McCormick & Sons, Inc. 42 .63
Sherman Concrete Pipe Co 555.0$ Paid
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485.10
Southern Bell T&T Co. (Health Center) 10.35
ft ft ,f " (Police) . . . 5.41
tf ft tf " (Office) 24.74
Southside Radiator & Welding Works 22.00
The Texas Co. - Police G&0 ; 90.50
" R&R 11.40
Garbage G&O 55.23
" R&R 7.60
Streets G&.0 46.99
't R&R 6$.92 . . . . 2$0.64
Worthington-Gamon Meter Div. - c3295.92
Less Credit 264.24 . . . . 331.6$
$1,867.60
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Thames the following
Resolution was adopted and approved :
WHEREAS, there is no improvement on Lot 7 Block 18 Donner 's sub-
division and same was pu t on the Tax Roll for the years 1950 thru
J 1953 in error (clerical) ,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That
The Town Clerk and Tax Collector be instructed to correct the Tax Roll
by eliminating the "improvement" shown on said lot, and show only
value of the real estate.
Mr. Brotchie was directed to see about having lights put out at the
tennis courts, and ilso to have a light put pn the top of the water
tower.
Mr. Thompson advised that Lot 13, Block 5 bias sold by the County on
Tax deed for delinquent taxes, and therefore in his opinion the special
assessments which the Town has aginst this lot are extinguished , and
cannot be collected, however, the Town's unpaid advalorem taxes are
not extinguished and continue as liens against the lot. In view of
this motion was made by Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Minchew the Town
Clerk was directed to special assessments for lot cleaning and paving
on this lot as "extinguished".
Upon motion of Mr. Thames the meeting adjourned from day to day at 9 P.M.
Attest: //f\
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Glover eiss, Vice P± ±dent.
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk