03-12-51 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL
HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 12th, 1951 AT 8 P.M.
Present:
D.W. Bremer
D.P. Mason
W.G. Kirby
R.S. Thames, Councilman
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele S. Grape; Town Clerk
The meeting was callod to order by the Vice-president, Mr. Bremer
in the absence of Mr. Adams, who was ill.
The minutes of the February 13th, 1951 meeting were read and upon
motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby they were approved.
Mr. Bremer recognized visitors present, and called for business from
the floor. Mrs. N.H. Frazer spoke on behalf of a delegation from the
Saltair section regarding the water supply in that section, and request-
ing that they be included in the present water system that serves the
east section of the Town. They are at present supplied by an artesian
well without areation. Mr. Brotchie advised that it would take approxi-
mately 3000 ft. of 6" pipe to serve them, and that the pipe that we
now have on hand and that which is on order for shipment to us in June
is to be used in remodeling the present system in order to give adequate
pressure to the present users. The extension of the present system to
Saltair is in the overall future plans for the waterworks expansion,
but it is not known when that will be. There was considerable discussion
and Council assured the delegation that they were sympathetic with their
request, and that they would be included in the futtre plans if and
when money and pipe are available, but could not say any definite date.
Mrs. George Pritchard advised that she represented the Federation of
Garden Circles and the Atlantic Beach Garden Circle, who are working
on a clean-up campaign for the Beaches. They would like tonhave the
a' leyway back of the stores, and those places around the business
section, which are the entrances to the Town cleaned up. There was
a discussion and upon motion of Mr, Mason, seconded by Mr. Thames the
Town Marshall was directed to see the tenents and see that the alleys,
etc. are kept clean. Mrs. Chas. Moore also spoke od* behalf of the
Garden Circles, requesting that lots ,especially along the main streets,
be clearedhoff. Mr. Brotchie advised that he plans to burn off some of
the lots when the windy weather is over.
Mr. Jack Hunphries told of the baseball equipment the Rotary Club has
furnished for the colored playground. Felix White presented a request to
the Council for help in getting lights for their playground end also
in the building of their recreation center which they are trying to
build in connection with the playground. There was a discussion, and
Mr. Mason moved that the Town buy lights and Mr. Johnson install same
for us, and the Town be responsible for the light bills. This was
seconded by Mr. Thames who offered an amendment to the motion that
estimate costs be secured first and that the installing , etf. be left
to the discretion of the Public Works Committee. The amendment was
accepted by Mr. Mason and made a part of the motion. The motion as
amended was carried.
Mr. Mason moved that sibce the Rotary Club has furnished the baseball
equipment, that the Town use the grader to fix the field, and that the
coloeed citizens would help out with the labor needed. This was seconded
by Mr. Thames and carried.
Mrs. N.H. Frazer requested that a road be graded thru from Saltair to
the school for the convenience of the children, and that speed signs
• be put up on Saltair Blvd. This was referred to the Town Manager to
report on a road, and to put up some signs.
A letter was read from the U.S. Engineers advising that in using hopper
dredges they could not operate id close proximity to the beach in safety,
however that the dump area will be as close to the beach as is considered
safe.
It was reported that the Atlantic Blvd. Ramp award went to the B.B. Mc-
Cormick & Sons to-gether with the Mundy Drive Ramp at Jacksonville Beach,
and the two are to be completed in 75 working days. It was not speci-
fied which was to be done first, but the contractor can build whichever
he chooses first, and it is understood that it will be the Mundy Drive
Ramp. Mr. Taylor advises that he plans to keep a close check on the
work.
Regarding social security for municipal employees, Mr. Burnis T. Coleman
General Counsel fornthe Florida Industrial Commission, who advised that
they were working in co-operating with the Attorney General's office
in preparation of bills which have been suggested by the federal
authorities. He advised that we contact our delegation in legislature
and apprise them of our interest in the matter.
A letter was read from the City of Jacksonville Beach advising that the
contaact for maintenance cost on the neon sign at the Intersection
of Kings Rd. and Atlantic Boulevard is based on a three year contract
of $150. per year, or $12.50 per month. They suggest that it be divided
25% for Atlantic Beach, 25% for Neptune Beach and 50% for Jacksonville
Beach. This would make Atlantic Beach's share $37.50 for the year or
$3.12 per month. It was unanimously agreed that this division seems
equitable.
A request from Mr. Young of the Fletcher Band Parents Association for
advertising in their program was discussed and upon potion of Mr. Mason,
seconded by Mr. Thames ft15.00 was approved for this.
Mr. Brotchie presented plan of Miss Doris Averitt to build on the W 50 feet
of Lots 1 and 2, Block 22, which she has secured from Mr. Chas. Hess. There
was a question as to whether this could be considered as a lot and what the
set-backs would be. There was a discussion, and upon motion of Mr. Thames,
seconded by Mr. Kirby, the matter was referred to Mr. Thompson for an opinion.
Mr. Thompso1 advised that he would have to slrudy the Ordinance #50 with
amendments, and would advise them of his opinion.
Mr. George Bull presented a request Sor a public hearing on the re-zoning
of Lots 40 and 41, Atlantic Beach Terrace from Residence A to Residence "B".
Letters have been received from owners of 19 lots out of 36, advising that
they have no objections to the re-zoning, and from the ownera of 7 lots
objecting. Upon motion t9f Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Thames a Public
Hearing on this matter was set for the next regular meeting on April 9th,
1951 at 8 P.M. and the Town Clerk was directed to follow usual procedure
of advertising and notices.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby Ordinance # 137 amending
Ordinance # 134 by changing closing hours for liquor places to 4 A.M.
was passed on third and final reading.
Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Mason, Ordinance # 136 requiring
persons, firms and corporations doing construction work in the Town to
carry insurance against public liability and property damage, was passed
on 3rd and final reading.
Mr. Thames suggested that study be made of the Zoning Ordinance with
thought for revision of same. It was suggested that Mr. Brotchie contact
Mr. Simons and discuss the matter with him.
The question was raised as to whether stringer lights were going to be
available for the May Carnival at the school, and upon motion of Mr. Kirby,
seconded by Mr. Mason, it was directed that a letter be written; to the Chairman
of the City Commission of Jacksonville, over the mayor's signature, asking
that they clarify with a ruling as to the use of stringer lights at the school
as has been the custom in the past, and as to whether we are to continue •
to use in the future,
The Town Clerk was directed to acknowledge letter from Col.A.G.
Mathews, Chief Engineer, State Board of Conservation expressing
appreciation of his interest in the matter of Beach Erosion.
The Treasurer's report was presented and upon motion of Mr. Mason,
seconded by Mr. Kirby it was approved with the following balances:
General Fund $7,760.29
Seawall Fund 678.37
Waterworks Fund 4,093.18
Cigarette Tax Fund 274.36
Saltair St. Fund 0.00
The Bills were next studied and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded
by Mr. Mason the following were approved for payment:
General Waterworks Cigarette
Atlantic Blvd. Ice & Fuel Co $ 23.67 $ -
Frank E. Brunson .50 - -
Beach Transfer . - 5.94 -
Cameron & Barkley Co - 38.95 354.94
P.D. Carmichael's Hardware 17.68 - -
Chao Hardware Co 6.00 -J.G. Christopher Co. - - 174.93
Florida-Georgia Tractor Co 2.36 - -
Howard's Garage 15.75 -J. & W. Motor Co 39.00 - -
Jacksonville Coca-Cola Bottling Co. . . 13.25 - -
City of Jacksonville, Electric Sept. . - 67.90 -
City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio). . . 30.00 - -
City of Jax. Bah.(Mrs. Frank-prisoner meals) 2.00 - -
City of Jacksonville Beach ( Shell) . . . 28.00 - -
Joe's Plbg. & Appliance Co ; . 33.91 - -
Mason--Smith Co 9.31 - -
Massey Motors, Inc 10.88 - -
Mock Welding & Mach. Works c 96.50 - -
Town of Neptune Bch.(Fire) 60.00 - -
Porter's Service Station 10.44 - -
R-C-B-S Corp 20.00 - -
Southern Bell T. & T. Co. (Health Center) 9.49 - -
" " " " " " (Office). . . . 6.44 - -
" " " " " " (Russell-Police) 4.89 -
Standard Oil Co. 7.40 -The Texas Co. (Jan.) Police $ 67.31 (G&O)
24.65 (R&R)
Garbage 43.55 (G&O)
" 1.81 (R&R)
Streets 49.68 (G&O)
6.05 (R&R) 193.05 -The Texas Co.( Feb.) Police $42.09 (G&O)
1.50 (R&R)
Garbage 30.69 (G&0)
" 44.70 (FM)
Streets 50.34 (G&O)
" 58. 5 R&R) 227.67 - -
Zaun Equipment Co 7.74
875.93 112.77 529.87
Upon motion of Mr. Thames the meeting adjourned from day to day.
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Bremer, Vice-President
Attest:
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Adele S. Grage, Town ' erk