09-10-51 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MCETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 1951 AT R P.M.
Present:
E. Gerry Adams
D.P. Mason
R.S. Thames
W.S. Kirby, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosbdrough, Mayor
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 August 13, 1951 were read and
upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby were approved as
read.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of August 27, 1951 were read and
approved upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Thames.
Mr. Adams recognized visitors present and called for any business
from the floor. Mrs. Ellison of the Beaches Woman's Club presented
to the Council their plan to sponsor a Youth Center. They have secured
the upstairs of the Williams Building at the corner of 2nd St. and 1st
Ave. North at Jacksonville Beacki. It is to be well chaperoned, and will
have cold drink stand and various forms of recreation for the young
folks. They are asking the 3 Beach Councils to help with the expensee,
and to appoint a member of the Council to serve on the Board of Direc-
tors. It was advised that Jacksonville Beach willunderwrite the rent
and they are asking Atlantic Beach amd Neptune Beach to contribute
$150. a year each for three years to-wards the operating expenses.
There was a discussion and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr.
Kirby the matter was referred to the Law and Rules Committee for
recommendations.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Kirby authorization was
given to the President or VicePresident of the Council to approve
bills between Council meetings when necessary to get the allowed
discount.
Mrs. Silver appeared again to see if something could be done to help
them out with their drainage problem at the corner of Atlantic Blvd.
said Mayport Rd. Mr. Brotchie advised that he thought it could he
repaved for approximately $1500. It was brought out that the State
might help with this problem and Mr. Brotchie was advised to cobtatct
the State Road Dept on this.
Mr. George Bull advised that Bull-Terry are making arramgements to
build 2 houses in Donner's sub-division, but the State won't let
build with a shallow well and pump for water. The Emerson Jacksons
have a good artesian well that can serve at least 20 families, and
they would like to get a franchise to furnish water. After a discus-
sion Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Kirby it was decided
to allow the franchise to the Jacksons.
Mr. Adams reported that the three mayors of the Beaches had met and
would like to organize a Mosquito Control Authority to be under the
Town Managers with no expense for overhead administrative costs. They
would hire a forking foreman, buy a machine and start work early in
the apring. This will not be under 'the State Board df Health, but
under the Town Managers. There was a discussion, and Mr. Brotchie
was appointed to meet with representatives from the other two Beaches
to work up information on what the cost of such a program would be
• and report back to the Council.
Mr. Brotchie reported on the approximate cost of developing the
pr esent Richard Bull Airport into one to meet the CAA requirements
for use of commercial planes. He estimated that it would cost
approximately $41,000. which would cover paving a strip 100 feet wide
and 3500 feet long with mixed in place asphalt, for concrete parking
strips, grading, wiring, securing land, etc. It might be possible to
get 1/2 the cost contributed by the CAA. The Chamber of Commerce of
Jacksonville Beach is in favor of this project. A letter was read
from Mr. Frank W. Hulse, President of Southern Airways, Inc. express-
ing interest in this site use by his Company for passenger, air mail,
and air express service. He advised Mr. Adams that he felt that within
a year they could have 6 flights a day with perhaps a shuttle service
to Ireson Field to connect with the other lines. There was a discussion
of the project.
Quotations on a new police car were next studied, and upon motion of
Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Thames it was decided to purchase a Pontiac
from the Claude Nolan, Inc. at $2030. less allowance of $1150. for
1949 Dodge leaving a balance of $880.30.
An Ordinance was passed by title only setting up locations in which
Liquor Licenses will be permitted was passed on first reading upon
motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Mason. It. ,.r;s pssel on second
reading upon motion of Mr. Thames, 'seconded by Mr. Mason.
The Treasurer's Report was approved upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded
by Mr. Thames with the following balances:
General Fund . $5,607.51
Seawall Fund . . . 2,031.45
Waterworks Fund 5,105.30
Cigarette Fund 3,989.89
The following bills were studied and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded
by Mr. Thames were approved for payment:
General Waterworks Cigarette
Atl. Blvd. Ice & Fuel Co $ 94.90 - -
Quinn R. Barton Co 65.17 - ' -
Beach Transfer 2.70 .85 -
Cameron & Barkley Co - 1.23 ° -
P.D. Carmichael's 22.38 - -
City of Gainesville (W.W. tees) - - 108.00
Graham-Jones Paper Co. 22.00 - -
Howard's Garage 10.55 _ _
Jacksonville Journal 603.00 - -
Jax. Coca-Cola Bottling Co 13.25 _ -
Jax. Beach Truck Lines 1:00 - -
City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio) 30.00 - -
” ft n " (Sign) 3.13 - -
" " " " (Prisoner's meals) 2.00 = -
J & W Motor Co 5.60 - _
Jones Cash Register Co.(Adding Machine) . 224.55 - -
Massey Motors 14.06 - -
Mason-Smith Co 2.0.13° - -
Mennen's Service Station 12.52 - -
Miller Fog Co. 75.00 - -
Miller Signs 36.75 _ _
Ploff Transfer - 90.00
Raybro Elec. Co. (2-fans) 66.21 - _
Porter's Service Sta 53.34 - -
Geo. W. Mozo, Jr.(Wtr. pipe, etc ) - - 949.40
Railway Express Agency 13.94 - -
Repmblic Powdered Metals - _ 62.37
Rubin Iron Works, Inc. (Parks) 19.70 _ _
Sanford Hall Co. 3.95 - -
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.(Office) . . 4.36 - -
" " " " " " (Health Center) 9.49 - -
rr " " " " " (Russell). 4.89 - -
Sun Oil Co. Police G&0 $ 82.00
" R&R 4.45
Garbage G&0 45.67
H R&R 3.87
Streets G&O 85.63 221.62 - _
R.E. Wilkerson & Co. . . . . . . . . 2.20 - - _ •
Wilson & Toomer Co. (Mos4. Contr ) 55.00 - -
1,713.39 2.08 1,209.77
September 10, 1951
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Insurance policies were next considered. All the policies
were approved for payment, but it was decided on the policy
#183873 covering Town Hall building and contents to finance
it on 5 year basis. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by
Mr. Kirby the following Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That
The American National Fire Insurance Company's Policy
No. 183873 be accepted covering fire insurance on the
Town Hall and furnishings for a period of 5 years, and
That Premium Contract with the Florida National Bank
in amount of $714.24 payable in yearly installments
of $178.56 beginning September 14, 1952 be signed
by the Town Clerk for the Towns, and
That Down Payment of $260.40 be made to the Harry E.
James, Inc., Jacksonville, Fla,
Mr. Rosborough advised that he had turned over to Mr. Thompson
a Comprehensive Public Liability Policy to look over, and he would
like for the Council to consider it when Mr. Thompson reports
his opinion.
Mr. Brotchie advised that he would like to have a survey made at
the Ramos property corner, as there is some question as to where
the street line and property line is. The Council approved this
survey being made.
Request that the Ramos retail liquor license be transferred to
E.D. Woods was approved by the Council by unanimous consent.
Mr. Brotchie advised that he felt someone should go to Gainesville
on September 12th for a conference on Social Security for municipal
employees. Approval was given for Mr. Brotchie to attend this meeting
with his expenses paid.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason the meeting adjourned from day to day at
9:10 P.M.
E. Gerry Adamt, President
Attest:
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Adele S. Grage, Town Cle