09-29-53 v MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, 1953
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 was called to order by the President, Mr. Adams.
P.H. Gay, of the East Duval County Mosquito Control Board, was
present and requested the Council to give further co-operation
and assistance in the form of gas and oil for the machine being
used in digging the ditch which will also serve as a drainage
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ditch for the Town. He advised that the only cost to the Town
on this would be the gas and oil, and he estimated that the work
in take about 20 days, however Mr. Brotchie advised that he
thought it would be nearer 30 days. He advised that Neptune Beach
and Jacksonville Beach are giving like assistance when the ditch-
ing is in their respective towns. There was a discussion of
the matter and the Council agreed by unanimous consent to give
assistance as requested to the extent as stated by Mr. Gay for
just the next 20 to 30 days only.
Mr. Thompson presented a request from the Community Presbyterian
Church for the Town to abandon that part of David Ave. lying between
the church property and the school grounds . Upon motion of
Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Weiss an Ordinance entitled "An Ordi-
nance Vacating and Abandoning all that part of the street in the
Town of Atlantic Beach, F . known as David Ave. (Formerly Park Ave. )
lying East of West line of Lot 737 of Sud-division Saltair Section 3
prolonged and West of Sherry Dr. as now located and established"
was passed by title only on first reading. Upon motion of Mr. Marvin,
seconded by Mr. Weiss , it was passed on second reading.
a request was presented from Jas. W. Harris, who has bought the
Beachctmber, for transfer of the beer license to his name . Mr.
Brotchie advised that he had contacted some of the references and
believes it will be alright to make the transfer. After discussion
and upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Weiss approval was
given for the transfer.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames , seconded by Mr. Weiss the action of the
committee in purchasing a new Dodge for the Police Dept. was con-
firmed and approved, and the payment of $2112. 57 to Massey Motors, Inc.
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Marvin the former action
of the Council in appointing Blitch, Tyson & Meek as Auditors was
rescinded, and new firm of Tyson and Meek were approved as auditors
for 1953.
Mr. Marvin advised that he felt the Town should take whatever steps
needed to protect them selved in regard to the accident in which
the Police Pontiac was wrecked. Upon motion of Mr. Marvinm seconded
by Mr. Weiss the Town Manager was directed to write the Town Attorney
a letter giving him all information needed on car damage , etc.
A request was received from the Duval County Beaches Public Hospital
Board for assistance towards expenses of the board in the preliminary
work to-wards getting a hospital for the beaches. Upon motion of
• I1r. Marvin, seconded by Mr. Weiss approval was given to give $25.
to assist this Board in their expenses .
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Thames the Town Clerk
was authorized to redeem the last Seawall Bond which is due October
1, 1953 in amount if $1000.00 plus $20. interest coupon, and that
same be burned at the next regular meeting of Council. The original
issue was made on October 1, 1933 in amount of $150,000. , and this
last bond pays the obligation in full.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Weiss the Town Clerk
was directed to close out the Seawall Fund Accoun__t at the Bank,
and all unpaid assessments are to be put in the General Fund.
Upon motion of Mr. Weiss, seconded by Mr. Marvin, the Town Manager
was instructed to write a letter to Mr. M.C . Williford advising
him to remove the obstruction at the Seawall within one week from
the receipt of the letter and at his own expense, or the Town wazld
take necessary steps to remove same.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames , seconded by Mr. Weiss the following
Resolution was approved:
Whereas, the Duval County Board of Instruction was assessed
for street paving on the 1951 Street Paving Assessment in
error,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN CW NC IL OF THE
TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That
The Street Paving Assessment in amount of $225. listed against
the Duval County Board of Instruction hn the 1951 Street Paving
Assessment Roll be and the same is hereby cancelled.
Bills on hand were studied and upon motion of Mr. Weissip seconded
by Mr. Marvin the following were approved for payment:
GENERAL WATERWORKS
Arnold Printing and Label Co. . . . . . . . T59.10 -
Quinn R. Barton Co. 0 • 0 . . . . . . 0 . . 11004 -
Campbell's Pharmacy - 4000
Consolidated Automotive Co 20.68 -
E.Duval County Mosquito Control District. 0 160075 -
Florida-Georgia Tractor Co 32 ,15 -
Charles Greenblatt 12.00 -
J & W Motor Co. . . . 7080 -
Jacksonville Beach Truck Line, Inc. . . . 0 1.25 -
American Office Supply Co . . . 0 18.50 -
Martin Office Equipment Co. . . 0 . . . . 0 5.98 -
Massey Motors, Inc. . 0 . 0 0 . . . . . . 0 95.15 --
William Pinkerton 25.30 -
Southern Bell Telephone Co. (Office) . . . 5.36 -
Spencer Electric, Inc. . . . . . . . . . 0 39027 -
Sun Oil Company - Police G&O - 103 .63
Streets " - 61.81
Garbage " - 46058
Drainage - ��0 10 0 219.73 -
The Texas Co. - Police G&O - .3� 5
It R&R 123 .71
Streets G&0 11.02
" R&R 13 .15
Garbage G&0 4031
rr R&R 32.92 . 0 0 192.46
R. E. Wilkerson & Co .60 -
Worthington-Gammon Meter Div 253066
Zaun Equipment Co. 0 . . . . . . . . . . 0 20.02 -
$ 927.14 $ 257.66
September �9, 1953
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Mr. Richard Hamilton, the Tax Assessor, has completed the
Preliminary Tax Roll for 1953, and same was presented to the
Council. Upon motion of Mr. hames, seconded by Mr. Marvin
the Preliminary Tax Assessment Roll for 1953 was approved and
• adopted by the following Resolution setting the date for the
meeting of the Council as an Equalization Board for Tuesday,
October 13, 1953 at 8 P.M. in the Town Hall:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY TAX ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR
THE YEAR 1953. pi
WHEREAS, The Town Tax Assessor has completed the Preliminary
Tax Assessment Roll of the Town of Atlantic Beach Florida, for
the year 1953, and has submitted the same to the Town Council,
and
WHEREAS, It appears that all property, real and personal, in
the Town of Atlantic Beach, subject to taxation has been
assessed on said Tax Assessment Roll, and the Tax Assessment
Roll is in due form.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE T(W N OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, That the said Preliminary Tax Assessment
Roll, be, and the same is, hereby approved.
. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the Town Clerk shall post at the Town
Hall and at two other public places in the Town and shall also
cause to be published daily for four consecutive days in a news-
paper published in the City of Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida,
notice that said Tax Assessment Roil has been submitted to the
Town Council and approved, and also requiring all persons desir-
ing to have corrections thereof made, whether in 'fisting, valuation
of property or otherwise, to file with the Town Tax Assessor on or
before the 13th day of October, 1953, at 8 P.M. their petition to
the Town Council setting forth their objection to said Assessment
Roll and the correction they desire made, and that also on the
13th day of October 1953 at 8 P.M. the Town Council shall meet at
t e own Hall for the purpose of equalizing said assessments and
making proper correction therein.
Upon motion of i'ir.Thames, seconded by Mr. Weiss the Town Clerk was
directed to post the following notice re the 1953 Preliminary Tax Roll:
NOTICE
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PRELIMINARY TAX
ASSESSMENT ROLL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA, FOR THE YEAR 1953 :
"TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: You are hereby notified
that the preliminary Tax Assessment Roll for the
Town of Atlantic Beach, Florida, for the year 1953,
has been completed and submitted to and approved by
the Town Council. All persons desiring to have
corrections made thereof, whether in listing, valua-
tion of property or otherwise, are required on or
before the 13th day of October, A.D., 1953 at 8 P.M.,
to file with the Town Tax Assessor of the Town of
Atlantic Beach, their objections and corrections they
desire made.
The Town Council will meet at the Town Hall in the
Town of Atlantic Beach, Florida, on the 13th day of
October A .D., 1953 at 8 P.M. for the purpose of
equalizing said assessments and making proper
correction therein. All persons who shall file
410 petitions as aforesaid will be given the opportunity
to be heard at said meeting."
ad_e_ge_ ir
(SEAL) Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
and Tax Collector for the
Town of Atlantic Beach, Fla.
Upon motion of Mr. Marvin, seconded by Mr. Weiss an Ordinance
, -," passed by Title only approving the 1953 Tax Assessment Roll
on first reading. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr.
Weiss, it was passed on 2nd reading. The millage to be 11 mills.
The Finance Committee presented the Budget for the year 1953-54
and was discussed. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. •
Weiss the following Budget for the year 1953-54 was adopted and
approved:
TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
BUDGET 1953-1954
GENERAL FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUE
Ad Valorem Taxes - current year $26,000.
Ad Valorem Taxes - prior years 1,000.
Licenses 5,000.
Fines & Forfeitures 5,000.
Building Permits 150.
Electric Franchise 2,600.
Garbage Collection 7,500.
Street Paving Assessments 1,000.
Neptune Sewerage 220.
Utility Tax 8,000. •
Penalties & Interest 300.
Miscellaneous Collections 125.
Minimum Water Rentals 8,000.
Excess Water 2,700.
Cut-In Charges 400.
Saltair Water Rentals 500.
Transfer from Cigarette Tax Fund 30'00.
Total 71,995.
OPERATING BUDGET - APPROPRIATIONS
ADMINISTRATION
Town Manager 5 35a.
Town Clerk 3,300.
Office Clerk 2,364.
Maintenance Man (Part) 1,200.
All Insurance 3,000.
Office Supplies & Expense 750.
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New Office Equipment 100.
Town Hall Repairs 200.
Attorney 200.
Audit 400.
Tax Assessor 200.
Advertising 100.
Mayor 's Fund 500.
Town' s Share of OASI & Operating Costs 900.
Unforeseen Expenditures 1,003.
Total 19,569.
POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Marshall 4.350.
Deputy Marshall ( Part) 1,200.
Marshall 's Uniform 150.
Repairs & Replacements (car & radio) 300.
Traffic Signs 300.
Red Cross Life Saving Corps 150.
Roping 3750 •
Fire Protection 600.
Gas & Oil 1,100.
Radio Service 600.
Police Judge 150.
Prisoners meals & police phone 1�5.
Unforeseen Expenditures 800.
Total 10,200.
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GENERAL FUND - CONTINUED
SANIT$ DEPARTMENT
Driver $ 2,500.
Labor 5,500.
Repairs & Replacements 500.
Gas & Oil 650.
Neptune Sewerage 220.
Mosquito Control 500.
Unforeseen Expenditures 600.
Total 10,470.
STRT6?,TS-PARIES-DRAINAGE
Labor 9,000.
Repairs & Replacements 12 000.
,100.
Gas & Oil
Repair Material & Resurfacing 2, 500.
Drainage 1,000.
Seawall Street-ends & Steps 600.
Grading Streets &.Plaza 1,850.
Paving to Smith Sub-division 1,800.
Streets Constructed - 1952 2,106.
Unforeseen Expenditures l000.
Total 22,956.
WATERWORKS DEPARTMENT
Maintenance Man (Part) 1,200.
Labor 1, 500.
Tank Maintenance 200.
Repairs & Replacements 300.
Electric CurTent 1,500.
Chlorine 300.
Pump House 1,000.
Unforeseen Expenditures 2, 00.
Total 8,300.
CAPITAL STOCK
Meters & Par s, Pipe & Fittings 500.
Totals 71,9950
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CIGARETTE TAX FUND
ESTIMATED REVENUE
Amount from State of Florida 9,000.
APPROPRIATIONS
Transfer to general Fund 3, 500.
Depreciation Reserve 4,500.
Total 8,000.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames the meeting adjourned from day to
• day at 9:10 P.M.
Attest:'
E. Gerry Adams, resident
I
Adele S. Grage, Town' lerk