11-10-53 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 10TH,
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
who called for the reading of minutes.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 13th, 1953 were
read and upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Thames
were approved.
Mr. Adams recognized visitors and called for any business from
the floor. Col. E.S. Hemphill appeared on behalf of Mr. Lucius
Buck to present petitions to the Council on Sewerage for the
Town. Mr. Buck could not be present.
At this point regular business was postponed to take a picture
of the burning of one of the last two Seawall Bonds which have
been redeemed . The other bond is to be framed. Mr. Lawrence
Tucker, Jr. who was President of the Town Council at the time
of the Seawall Bond issue in October, 1933 was present and
participated in the burning of the bond. A picture was made
of the event.
Ordinance # 159 being an Ordinance vacating and abandoning
a part of David St. (Park Ave. ) was read by the Clerk. Upon
motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Weiss it was passed on
third and final reading.
Ordinance # 160 being an Ordinance adopting the Budget for the
year 1953-54 was read by the Clerk. Upon motion of Mr. Weiss,
seconded by Mr. Minchew it was passed on third and final reading.
A report was read from Mr. Brotchie relative to the sewerage prob-
lem. He recommended some changes in the original plans and
estimated the cost as approximately $320.000. He recommended
that improvements in the water system he considered at the same
time and estimate for the bare essentials was set at $110,000.
There was a general discussion in which visitors participated
as to the need, costs, etc. It was determined that we should
have a complete total estimate of costs including project,
fiscal agent, and cost to user. Mr. Brotchie was directed to
confer with the engineers on the sewerage project, Russell &
A .on'.. of Daytona and determine what the cost would be to bring
the plans and specifications to date. Mr. Tyson and Mr. Thompson
were asked to work up costs and plans of financing. As soon
as this information is received the Council will have an adjourned
meeting which will be publicised, so that all those interested
may attend.
The Treasurer ' s report was presented and upon motion of Mr.
Thames, seconded by Mr.Marvin it was approved with the following
balances :
General Fund $6,169.14
Cigarette Tax Fund 802.34
Mr. Brotchie advised that the work on Plaza is progressing.
The bills were studied and upon motion of Mr. Marvin, seconded
by Mr. Thames, the following were approved for payment:
General
American Office Supply Co. (Jones Cash Reg. ) . . $ .35
Arnold Printing & Label Co . . 36.14
Atlantic Blvd. Ice & Fuel Co. 13.36
George Brown 6.50
George Bull-Realtor 13a50
P.D. Carmichael ' s Hardware 12.35
Chao Hardware Co. .50
Fishermen's Supply Co 5.58
Florida Equipment Co. 18.02
N.S. Floyd 40.97
Graham-Jones Paper Co 1.11
Howard's Garage 26.10
City of Jacksonville , Elec. Dept. 92. 56
City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio) 50.00
II " (pro-rata on sign) . 3.13
Mrs. Chas. H. Franks (Prisoners meals) 6.00
Jax. Bch. Truck Lines 1.25
John Wiley Jones Co. ( Chlorine) 37.50
Martin Office Equipment Co. 3.50
Massey Motors, Inc. 6.30
B.B. McCormick & Sons 13.13
Porter ' s Service Station 3. 50
Sherman Concrete Pipe Co. . 470.40
Ed Smith Lumber Co. 18.72
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. (Office, Police]; HC) 18.71
The Texas Co. Police G&O $119.92
R&R 5.43
Streets G&0 99.22
R&R 92.31
Garbage G&0 60.06
R&R 13.68
Drainage G&0 40x74 431.36
R.E. Wilkerson & Co 2.30
Zaun Equipment Co 17.57
1,350.41
Upon motion of Mr. Marvin, seconded by Mr. Thames the following
bills were also approved for payment :
J.D. Brotchie (Expenses to Daytona) . . . $18. 50
Stevens Southern Co. (Installing Pump). . 549.98
Harry E. James, Inc. (Insurance) 443.08
Richard Hamilton, Tax Assessor 200.00
Copies of Audit Report for year 1952-53 have been received and
distributed. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Weiss
approval was given to pay Tyson & Meek bill for $400.00 to cover
this audit.
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Marvin the following
Resolution was adopted :
WHEREAS, Check # 395-G was issued in error,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN CO UNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That
Check # 395-G be and the same hereby voided.
Mr. Weiss advised that Mr. Harcourt Bull had talked to him and
the Chamber of Commerce wants some member of the Council appointed
to work with them and members from other Councils inspecting the
Beach Schools and checking their needs and try to get our share of
the 8 mills recently passed. Mr. Adams appointed Mr. Weiss for this.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames the meeting adjourned from day to day at
9 P.M.
E. Gerry Ad ms, President
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