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03-22-50 v I MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THF ATLANTIC REACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1950 AT 8 P.M. Present: F.P. Ganzel W.G. Kirby R.S. Thames D.W. Bremer, Councilmen and Frank Thompson, Town Attgnrney J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager Adele S. Graga, Town Clerk The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Ganzel, who recognized visitors present. Mr. Holcomb presented a request to build his garage apartment with a part on West of Lot 4, Block 11, which he has purchased as part of his homestead, riving him a lot and with 75 foot frontage. There was a discussion and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Kirby, Mr. Holcomb was given permission to go over onto the W—i of Lot 4 with his garage apartment building. Mr. Gurtler, who was present, discussed with Council his protest of 1949 taxes on his project at the west part of Block 5. The Council was very sympathetic , but the attorney advised that the 1949 Tax Roll could not be changed after being approved, except for clerical error. The matter was discussed at length, and the council expressed the feeling that an adjustment was due, but at this date cannot be done, and advised Mr. Gurtler to take up with the Assessor and Council for 1950 tax roll. The Clerk was directed to mark Mr. Gurtler's letter of protest "special", and to call to the attention of the 1950 Tax Assessor and Council. Mr. Bremer reported that he had talked with Mr. Ben James relative to t the Seawall Fund audit, and Mr. Thompson said that Mr. James had phoned him to find out what the information was that the Council needed. A letter from Mr. James to the Town Clerk was read in which he requested that figures on all the scheduled points be prepared for him. There was a discussion during which it was brought out that we will need an audit before a clear picture can be had on the Town's share of Seasall question. Mr. Bremer was requested to contact our previous Town auditors, and get figures from them on making an audit. Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer approval was given for payment of Bob Johnson Uniform Co. bill in amount of $141.05 to cover police uniforms. The matter of paving was next discussed. Mr. Thames moved that the Duval Engineering & Cnntracting Co. bid for East Coast Drive paving be accepted for Items 1 & 4, and Jaxon Construction Co. for Items 2 & 3, The motion was seconded by Mr. Kirby and carried with all present voting "aye". The items are as follows: Item #1 Sheet Asphalt Paving $4670.00 " 2 Semi Solids 140.00 " 3 Cut Back 840.00 " 4 Slag 240.00 5890.00 East Coast Drive Cost $4170.00 Balance as follows: Item 1 — $300.00 repair 7th St. 200.00 tennis court. Item 2 — Beach Ave., 3rd to 7th Sts. 7th St., Beach to Ocean.Blvd. Item 4 - Same as Item 2. Item 3 - Beach Ave., 10th to 16th Sts. 16th St., Beach Av. to Ocean Blvd. The followinE Resolution was approved, up-)n kotion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Kirby: h. --- - , Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Kirby, the Water Tank Service Company of Decatur, Georgia was awarded the work on the tank in the amount of $1375.06 plus necessary struts that will not exceed 6. All Councilmen present voted "aye". Mr. Brotchie was authorized to supervise and make any changes deemed necessary to the specifications. Mr. Brotchie was directed to notify Mr. Gerry Adams of the Coucnil's action and ask his approval of the choice. Mr. Kirby moved adjournment from day to day. F.P. Gan zel, President Attest: Adele S. Grape, Town Cl; k • • • 411, \ $ • 4'i ._�S`'TT i:`. I 7;14-/ 44ti-frte- 3127-101 ‘171‘ TOWN OF • 4=' 4 - Ateanta B&at-T- ouda RES 0 L U T I 0 N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TO11 COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DTJVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That The Duval Engineering and Contracting Company be awarded the contract for the re—surfacing of certain streets,and the tennis court in Town Park, as listed in plans and specifications, furnishing al] material, equipment and labor necessary to do all the work in line with their proposal of March 13, 1950, and that The Mayor and Town Clerk are authorized to sign, execute aitest and deliver such contract for and on behalf of the said Town. 1 I fir