08-08-50 v MINUTES OF THE NEWLY ELECTED TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, AUGSUT 8TM, 1950 AT 10:15 P.M.
In line with the findings of the Canvassing Board, the following were
sworn into office by the Town Clerk:
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
and
E. Gerry Adams
D.W. Bremer
W.G. Kirby Q3W-13080
D.P. Mason
R.S. Thames, Councilmen
The Mayor presided and called for nomination for President of the
Council. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby, Mr. E.
Gerry Adams war elected as President.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby, Mr. D.W. Bremer
was elected as Vice-President.
The meeting was turned over to Mr. Adams.
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer, Mr. Frank Thompson
was aTSpointed as Town Attorney. Mr. Mason expressed our appreciation
for the services rendered the Council and the Town by Mr. Thompson.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. A.J.Craig as municipal
Judge. Upon mo6ion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer this appoint-
ment was approved, as recommended.
The Mayor recommended the appointment of Mr. J.L. Russell as Town
Marshall. Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Mason this ap-
pointment was approved, as recommended.
Upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Kirby approval was given
for Mr. Geo. Mozo, Jr. as Town Treasurer, and Mr. Richard Hamilton
as Tax Assessor.
Mr. Thames moved that all Town Employees be retained , this was seconded
by Mr. Kirby and carried.
There was a discussion as to time for regular meeting, and upon motion
of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Mason the 2nd Monday in each month -
was approved for meeting.
Upon motion Of Mr. Mason the meeting adjourned.
G.L. Ros•orough, Mayor
E. Gerry Adams, President.
Attest:
(Ldei-e- 1
_ MICROFILMED
Adele S. Grage, Town Cle
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE
TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 1950 AT 10 P.M.
Present
4116- D.P. Mason
D.W. Bremer
W.G. Kirby
R.S. Thames
E.Gerry Adams, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
J.D. Brotchie, Town Manager
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Mason, who called for reading
of minutes.
Minutes of the regular meeting of July 10th, 1950 were read and
approved,upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Kirby.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of July 24th, 1950 were read, and
upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Bremer they were approved.
A letter was read from the Jacksonville Coach Co. advising that their
Beach Supervisor was on vacation and as soon as he returns they will
make a survey of the area, at which time they will contact us, and hope
that something satisfactory can be worked out with reference to a shuttle
bus.
A letter was read from Mr. Frank Kastner relative to break in seawall
north of his property and its repair. The letter was referred to the
Public Works Committee , who with Mr. Brotchie, will investigate and
make recommendations.
It was brought out that the election officials had been on duty for
over 15 hours, and upon motion of Mr. Thames, seconded by Mr. Bremer
their fee was approved at $15.00.
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Thames the following bills
were approved for iayment:
Geheral Waterworks
Acheson Metal Works $ - $ 3.00
Quinn R. Barton Co 24.63
The Beach Bank 217.91 -
P.D. Carmichael's Hardware 26.10 -
H & W.A. Drew Co 12.64
J.G. Christopher Co. - 13.58
Duval Motor Co 5.81 -
Florida Equipment Co. of Jacksonville 28.99 -
Florida-Georgia Tractor Co 69.00 -
Howard's Garage 1.00 _
City of Jax. Beach (Prdsoner's meals) 2.50 -
City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio Service) 30.00 -
Jaz. Coca-cola Bottling Co 13.25 -
City Elec. Dppt., Jax. _ 271.77
Joe's Plbg. & Appliance Co - 3.41
Mason-Smith Co 95.91 6.12
Miller Fog Co. 300.00 -
Porter's Service Station 20.41 -
Ramsey Office Furn. Co 49.75 -
State Rd. Dept. of Fla 9.60 -
Southern Bell T. & T. Co. (Office) 9.71 -
n n 11 n n (Health Center) 5.60 -
Underwood Corp 4.50 -
Wearn Woodwork Co. 32.25 -
1111014 R.E. Wilkerson & Co. 18.85 -
Zaun Equipment Co. 84.51 -
1062.92 297.88
The Town Clerk reported that Seawall Bonds #140 and 141 with coupons
#34 thru 38 inc. attached to each, have been redeamed and cancelled
and will be destroyed by fire as directed.
The following Resolution was introduced by Mr. Thames, seconded by _a
Mr. Bremer:
WHEREAS, The Inspectors and the Clerk of the General Election held
in Atlantic Beach, Florida on August 8th, 1950 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:
CERTIFICATE OF RESULT OF GENERAL ELECTION OF 'WE TOWN OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 8th,14OR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND FIVE C OUNCILNEN.
TO THE TG N COUNCIL
TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH
DUVAL COUNTY
FLORIDA
4111
We, the undersined, being the Inspectors and Clerk appointed
to conduct the General Election in the Town of Atlantic Beach, on Tuesday,
August 8th, 1950, 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 532
The number o4 such qualified voters who participated in said election,
and who cast ballots in said election, WAS .
The number of Ballots cast for G. L. Rosborough for hayor, WAS ^9 7 �._ .
The number of Ballots cast for E. Gerry Adams for Councilman, WAS ,94; 6.
The number of Ballots cast far D.W. Bremer for_Councilman,,w�ASK___ �3
The number of Ballots cast for Harcourt Bull,Jr. for Councilman,Was 7r4410
The number of Ballots cast for Andrew Greig for Councilman, WAS 9 9
The number of Ballots cast for Frank K. Keinath far Councilman, Was-_2
The number of Ballots cast for W.G. Kirby for Councilman, WAS 0Z 3
The number of Ballots cast for D. Powell Mason for Councilman, WAS 9a
The number of Ballots cast for Norm A. Minchew for Councilman, WAS / U
The number of Ballots cast for T. W. Parsons, Jr. for Councilman,Was___•4�=
The number of Ballots cast for R.S. (Rex) Thames for Councilman,WAS 02431�
The number of Ballots cast for Beale Travis for Councilman, WAS
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have executed this certificate this the 8th day
of August, 1950 .
•, Clerk1.6 T
4 -
' Inspector
Inspector
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , That it is hereby unanimously voted
that said returns be accepted as reported,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, and it is hereby found and determined
**` by the Town Council of Atlantic Beach, acting in the capacity of
a canvassing board, that a majority of the qualified voters, who
participated in said General Election cast their votes in favor of the
above candidates as follows:
FOR MAYOR
G.L. Rpsborough 374
FOR COUNCILMEN
E. Gerry Adams 360
D.W. Bremer 303
D.P. Mason 290
R.S. (Rex) Thames 289
W.G. Kirby 232
and it is further found and determined that the above named candi-
dateS are elected to serve for the next two years.
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, se<:,nded by Mr. Kirby the above Resolution
was adopted.
Upon motion of Mr. Kirby the meeting adjourned.
V-President.
Attest:
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Adele S. Grage, Town Cl k