04-13-54 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13th, 1954 AT 8 P.M.
Present:
E. Gerry Adams
Glover Weiss
Marion Marvin
N.A. Minchew
R.S. Thames, Councilmen,
and
J.A. Reid, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting wac called to order by the President, Mr. Adams.
Minutes of the regular monthlymeeting of March 9th, 1954 were
read and upon motion of Mr. Wiss, seconded by Mr. Marvin were
approved.
A petition to change the name of Saltair Blvd. to Seminole Beach
Road was presented by Miss Rowena Eaton. There was a discussion
of the matter and it was brought out that perhaps it would be
better to change the name of Seminole Beach Road from 16th St.
north to Ocean Blvd. as it is a continuation of that street.
They are all County Roads. Upon suggestion of Mr. Weiss the
matter was tabled until further study could be made.
A request from Forrester F. Wilkerson to operate an ice cream
truck in the Town was received and discussed. He will operate
as Wilkie ' s Ice Crean} Service and will sell ice cream novelties.
Certificate from the insurance company showing liability insur-
ance on the vehicle was attached to the request. Upon motion of
Mr. Marvin, seconded by Mr. Minchew approval was given to issue a
license for peddling in amount of $25. to Wilkie 's Ice Cream
Service.
to be paid
The matter of fire service charges/to the Town of Neptune Beach
was next discussed. Upon motion of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr.
Minchew the proposal as set forth by the Town of Neptune Beach,
Fla. in litter from Mr. Geo. C . Toler, Je. was approved. The
proposal covered an annual fire service charge to the Town of
Atlantic Beach by the City of Neptune Beach of $500. effective
January 1, 1954 with an additional $100. charge for each fire
call. Also upon motion of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr. Minchew
the Town Clerk was directed to pay to the City of Neptune Beach
$500. Annual Fire Charge and $100. for one call as covered by
their statement dated Feb. 20th, 1954.
The Patsy Restaurant on Atlantic Blvd. has been sold , and the
new owners requested a transfer of the Beer and Wine License.
It is understood that the state Beverage Dept. is making the
necessary investigation, and upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded
by Mr. Marvin approval was given for the transfer, when the Town
Clerk receives the State 's report or recommendation.
Mr. Brotchie reported that the Plaza strip to Mayport Rd. is
almost complete.
Mr. Brotchie advised that he had received a price of $100. for
lighting the tennis court from two contractors. He was advised
to have the work done.
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Mr. Brotchie advised that we are working in conjunction with the
Mosquito Control Board on the drainage ditch which when finished
will lower the water table in the Town considerably.
110 Prices and specifications on a safe were presented and studied.
There was a discussion of building a vault and storage room instead
of getting a safe. Mr. Brotchie was asked to get to-gether figures
on a combination vault and storage room by the next Council meeting.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Minchew an Ordinance
entitled "An Ordinance Regulating the Furnishing or Dispensing
of Malt, Vinous or Aldholic Beverages ; Prohibiting the Furnishing
of Same to Certain Persons and Providing Penalties for Violating
of This Ordinance" was passed by title only on first reading.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames , seconded by Mr. Weiss it was passed
on second reading .
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconddd by Mr. Weiss an Ordinance was
passed by Title Only covering registration of voters and elections
in Town of Atlantic Beach on first reading. Upon motion of Mr.
Thames, seconded by Mr. Weiss it was passed on second reading.
The Treasurer ' s report was read and upon motion of Mr. Weiss, s
seconded by Mr. Minchew it was approved with the following balances :
General Fund $16,707.92
Cigarette Tax Fund 3,964.00
The bills were next studied and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded
by Mr. Marvin the following were approved for payment:
GENERAL FUND
Armco Drainage & Metal Products $ 80.32
Arnold Printing & Label Co 72.02 (Paid)
Atlantic Blvd. Ice & Fuel 32.72
Cameron & Barkley Co 14.45
" (Pipe) 519.94 (Paid)
C.I. Capps Co. , Inc. (grates & Frames) 210.00
Douglas Printing Co. (tax statements &letterheads)133.50
Fire Fighter ' s Equip. Co 2.25
Howard's Garage 6.15
J & W Motor Co 2.50
City of Jacksonville, Fla. 1.00
" " 68.00
" " Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 3.12
►► " " r► n 50.00
Jacksonville Beach Truck Line , Inc 28.48
Martin Office Equipment Co 4.60
Massey Motors, Inc. 59.14
M.D. Moody & ons 15. 50
Ed Smith Lumber Co 26.32
Sou. Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. (office) 14.10
" " " " (Police) 5.18
" " " " (Health Center) . . 10.35
Sun Oil Co. Police G&O $ 57.66
Garbage " 23.25
Streets " 14.04 94+.95
The Texas Company Police G&O $ 44004
R&R 5.45
Garbage G&O 28.84
R&R 69.40
Streets G&O 33.22
R&R 24.90, 205.85
1,660.44
Mr. Brotchie advised that he could re-surface the area in front
of the Postoffice and the abutting intersection for a cost of
$250.00. There was discussion and upon motion of Mr. Thames,
seconded by Mr. Weiss approval was given for this work to be •
done.
The condition pf the street and sides of Ocean Blvd. ,atspecially
between Ahern St. and Atlantic Blvd. was discussed, and Mr. Brotchie
was directed to check on the cost fixing same.
The plat covering the Ed Smith Sub-division was presented and
studied . After discussion and upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded
by Mr. Thames approval was given to the plat subject and contingent
upon their furnishing the Town proof of contract covering work on
the streets and Mr. Brotchie 's approval of the contract and work
to be done. The President of the Council and the Town Clerk were
authorized to sign the plat for the Town when these requirements
have been met.
Former Mayor G.L. Rosborough and Mr. Jos. Mallard were visitors
at the meeting.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames the meeting adjourned from day to day
at 8: 45 P.M.
E. Gerry Adams, President
Attest:
•Adele S. Grage, Town Cl- ik
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