08-12-52 v MINUTES OF THE METING TING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE
TOWN HALL ON TUFMAY, AUGUST 12, 1952 AT 9:30 P.M.
Present
1111- E. Gerry Adams
W.C:. Kirby
R.S. Thames, Councilmen �1l.MED
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G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Fbank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele S. Grape, Town Clerk
The meeting wad called to order by the President, Mr. Adams, who
called for the reading of the minutes.
Minutes of the regular meeting of August 11, 1952 were read and upon
motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames were approved.
There being no old business for this Council to consider at this time,
they went into session as a Canvassing Board to receive the report from
the election officials covering the 1952 General Municipal Flection.
1111, The following Resolution was presented by Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames
and approved:
WHEREAS, the Inspectors and the Clerk of the General Election held in Atlantic
Beach, Florida on August 12, 1952 for the purpose of electing a Mayor, and
five Councilmen, canvassed the votes cast and did make due returns of the
same in words as follows:
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!CERTIFICATE OF RESULT OF GENERAL ELECTION OF THE TOWN OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1952, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND FIVE COUNCILi EN.
TO THE TOWN COUNCIL
TOWN OF ATLANTIC BE4CH
DUVAL COUNTY
FLORIDA
We, the undersigned, being the Inspectors and Clerk 111A-0 conduct the General Election in the Town of Atlantic Beach, on Tuesday,
August 12, 1952, for the purpose of electing a Mayor and five Councilmen,
hereby certify that we conducted said election on said date, and counted
the ballots cast for and against the candidates whose names are printed on
the ballots and find the results to be as follows :
The number of qualified voters, according to the Registration Book, Was 507
The number of such qualified voters who participated in said election,
and who cast ballots in said election, Was 4/ /h/
The number of Ballots cast for John A. Reid for .ayor, Was 634
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The number of Ballots cast for E. G-e/ry Adams for Councilman, Was 3 /0
The number of Ballots cast for Wm. (Scotty) Anderson for Councilman, gas 63
The number of Ballots cast for D. Wilmore Bremer for Councilman,Was YJ
'he number of Ballots cast for Lyall J. (Jack) Feather for Councilman,Was /yA�
The number of Ballots cast for Andrew Greig for Councilman, Was 6/
The number of Ballots cast for G. Kirby for Councilman, Was /9/
The number of Ballots cast for Norman A. i inchew for Councilman,Was Z?L
The number of Ballots cast for T.W. (Tune) Parsons,Jr. for Councilman,Was
The number of Ballots cast for Seymour Silver for Councilman, Was 41
. r___ , 911-,arAfnr Councilman, Was ,22,2- .
NOW THEJEFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That it is hereby unanimously voted
that said returns be accepted as reported,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVE), and it is hereby found and determined by
the Town Council of Atlantic Beach, Florida, acting in the capacity of
a Canvassing Board, that a majority of the qualified voters, who par-
ticipated in said General erection cast their votes in favor of the
above candidates as follows:
FOR MAYOR
John A. Reid 336
FOR COUNCILMEN
E. Gerry Adams 315
Norman A. Minchew 286
D. Wilmore Bremer 285
R.S. (Rex) Thames 29_2
Glover Weiss 216
and it is further found and determined that the above named candidates
are elected to serve for the next two years.
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The following Resolution was presented by Mr. Themes, seconded by
Mr. Kirby and adopted:
WHEREAS, the Honorable G.L. Rosborough has served the Town of Atlantic
Beach as Mayor for the past twelve years , and as Councilman for four
years previous to that, and has declined to run for re-election for a
further term,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the Town Council does hereby record
their deep appreciation for his faithful and efficient serviced to the
Town and extends to him their best wishes for his health and happiness.
Mr. Rosborough expressed his appreciation for the Resolution and also
the pleasure he has had in serving with the Councils, Town Officials
and personnel.
Upon motion of Mr. Kirby the meeting adjourned.
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MINUTES OF THE NEWLY ELECTED TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1952 AT 10 P.M.
In line with the findings of the Canvassing Board, the following were
sworn into office by the Town Clerk:
John A. Reid, Mayor
and
E. Gerry Adams
Norman A. Minchew
R.S. Thames
Glover Weiss, Councilman.
(D. Wilmore Bremer, absent)
The Mayor presided and called for nomination for President of the
Council. Upon motion of Mr. Thames,` seconded by Mr. Minchew, Mr. E.
Gerry Adams was elected as President.
The meeting was turned over to Mr. Adams.
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Thames, Mr. Glover Weiss
was elected Vice-President.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Minchew, Mr. Frank Thompson
was appointed Town Attorney.
The Mgyor recommended the anointment of '"r. A.H. Craig as Municipal
Judge. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Minchew this appoint-
ment was approved as recommended.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. J.L. Russell as Town Marshall,
and Mr. Wade Hicks as Deputy Town Marshall. Upon motion of Mr. Thames,
seconded by Mr. Minchew these appointments were approved as recommended.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Minchew the firm of Blitch,
Tyson & Meeks wave/ approved as auditors for the 1952 audit.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Weiss Mr. Richard Hamilton
was appointed as Tax Assessor,and Mr.Geo.U.Mo'.o,Jr. was appointed Town Treasurer.
Mr. Weiss moved that all present Town employees be retained, this was
seconded by Mr. Minchew and carried.
There was a discussion as to the time for regular meetings, and upon
motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Weiss the 2nd Tuesday in each
month was approved for regular meetings.
The bids for the paving of portions of 1st, 2nd, 11th, 12th Sts.,East
Coast Drive, and Plaza were opened at the meeting of August 11th, 1952
and tabulated as follows:
B.B. McCormick & Sons
1,000 cubic yards common earth excavation @ .90 per cu.yd. . . v 900.00
2,000 S . yds. sta-bilization,@ .50¢ per sq. yd. 1000.00
7,000 Sq. yds. 5" thick sand bituminous road mix .
@ 1.25 per sq. yd. . . . 8'150.00
Begin work in 30 days, complete December 1, 1952. Total . 10650.00
Julian E. Johnson Contracting Co.
1,000 cu. yds. common earth excavation, @1.50 per cu. yd. . .$ 1550.00
2,00C sq. yds. stabilization, @ 2.30 per sq. yd . . 4600.00
7,000 sq. yds. 5" sand bituminous road mix.@ 2.05 per sq.yd. 114350.00
Begin work 30 days complete by Oct. 1, 1952. Total . . 20500.00
Duval Engineering & Contracting Co.
1,000 cu. yds. common earth excavation @. .30(1. per cu. yd. . " 300.00
2,000 sq. yds. stabilization, @ .15¢ per sq. yd 240.00
7,000 sq. yds. 5" sand bitmminous road mix @.89L>cE per sq.yd. 6265.00
Begin work in 30 days, complete by September 15, 1952. Total . 6805.00
The Council studied the bids but deferred any action until future date.
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Action on the drainage right-of-way was deferred to a future meeting .
The new Councilmen requested time to study these matters before making
any decisions on them.
Mr. Thames moved adjournment from day to day.
' . eid, Mayor
E. Gerry kdarns, President
Attest:
Adele S. Grage, Town Cler