02-14-49 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 , 1949
AT $ P .M.
Present :
F.P . Ganzel
D.P . IMiason
D.W. Bremer, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
G.R. Frazier, Town Supervisor
Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk
T}_e meeting waF called to order by the president , Mr. Ganzel.
Minutes of the regular meeting of January 24th, 1949 were
read, and upon motion of 1,1r. i anon, seconded by Mr. Bremer
they were approved aF read.
Minutes of the adjourned meeting of February 1, 1949 were
read and upon motion of Er. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer they
were approved as read.
Er. Bremer expressed his appreciation, and that of his family
for the flowers and expressions of sympathy at the death of
his father.
Mr. Ganzel recognized visitors present and Tars. H.A. Holcomb
asked permission to build a two story garage apartment on rear
of their Lot 6, Block 11 . At present they have a duplex on the
front of this lot , and in line withZommng Ordinance only a
one story garage with servants quarters are allowed on the rear.
Mrs. Holcomb presented a sketch of the building they wish to
construct . There was a discussion of the matter and it was
turned over to the Laws & Rules Comr,1ittee for report and
recommendation.
The Treasurer's report was read and upon motion of Mr. Mason
seconded by ir. Bremer, it was approved.
Upon motion of " r. i ason, seconded by Mr. Bremer the following
bills were approved for payment :
City of Jacksonville Beach ( Radio) $ 30.00
Atlantic National Bank ( Insurance note ) . . . 65 .74
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel . Uo. (Town Hall) 5.27
n H tt " (Health Unit ) . . . 5.50
City of Jacksonville (Current for W.W. pump ) . . 15 .00
The Texas Company 104.62
Jacksonville Beach Truck Line .55
Beach Transfer (Office sup. & W W ) 3.29
Town of Neptune Beach ( Vol. Fire Dept ) 60.00
R.E. Wilkerson & Co. (Office sup ) 34.90
Mason-Smith Co. (misc . current acct ) 41.32
B.B. McCormick & Sons(dozer to Jax ) 55 .00
J & W. Motor .Co. 32.90
Sherman Concrete Pipe Co 96.52
Mennen' s Service Sta 40.30
Acheson Metal Shop( Metal for body new tryck ) . 30.20
Turknett & Turnbull 105.00
R.A. Burke(Lettering new truck) $.00
J.W. Bremer(Rental bulldozer ) 272 .00
The Texas Co. (Re-surfacing material ) 47.25
P. ). Carmichael's Hardware 40.09
Florida-Georgia Tractor Co 112.22
Continued -
The Xameron & Barkley Co $ 55 .52
f l 11 11 11 n 13 .40
Porter's Service Station 33.40
Hal Lynch Motors , Inc. 24.75
City of Jax. Beach ( prisoners meals ) 3.00
Wm. Pinkerton (radio service on police car) . . . 37.00
R.C .B.S. Corp. ( sand & shell) 53.25
The Sun Oil Co. ( mis c . accts) . $1;00
H.W. Grage(2 bags cement ) 2.60
Tresca, the Florist ) 10.00
1526.19
Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer the Town
Clerk was authorized to pay[ the note at the Atlantic National
t Bank covering the Stevens Southern Co. Inv. 4$$03 in amount
of $1904.96.
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Mason the Town
Clerk was .instructed to write letter to each member of the
Citizens Waterworks Comr;ittee, the Citizens Drainage Committee
and the Street Light & Electric Committee, thanking them
for the good work done by these committees, expressing appre-
ciation of the time and effort spent.. Also, to write the
chairman of the Street Committee and ascertain if that committee
has a report and if they were ready to meet with the Council.
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Mason, it was decided
to take the $100. deductible insurance policy on the police car
only.
Upon motion of Mrl Mason, seconded by L r. Bremer it was requested
that Mr. Rosborough see Mr. Payne in an effort to collect his
outstanding taxes and assessments, as the Town gives all of _their
insurance to his company.
A letter was read from General Mills , requesting information as
. to when they might expect to receive the balance due them on
the Seawall Emergency account . The Clerk was instructed to_ write
and advise them our policy on liquidating these accounts.
A Resolution received from the Atlantic-Neptune .Business Club
relative to traffic on the Atlantic Beach Highway , was read
and discussed. It was brought out in the discussion that Atlantic
Beach has traffic jurisdiction over streets and roads adjacent
to the Town limits, and that our speed limit of 25 MPH would
apply on the highway from the canal eastward. Upon motion of
Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer the Town Clerk was instructed
to write a letter to the A & N. Club advising that the speed
limit. is 25 MPH on that part of the highway under the Town's
jurisdiction and that the Town Marshall has been instructed to
make every effort to enforce same. , and that a copy of letter
be sent to the Town of Neptune Beach asking their co-operation
in this matter. Also , that adequate signs be placed on the road
between Salt Air Boulevard and East Coast Drive .
A petition was considered from Mrs . Jonnie Norris to operate an
antique shop in the rear of J.T.G. Crawford's place on Beach Ave .
In line with the present Zoning Ordinance this cannot be done .
Mr. Thompson advised that in regard to the charter changes, he has
drafted papers on changing the. Bond section, the warrant system, '
and the streets . He will have ready by the next meeting.
There was a discussion on the old incompleted structure on Lot 19,
Block 7 located on 6th street , and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded
by Mr. Bremer the following Resolution was adopted in line with
Ordinance #63:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
ATLANTIC BEAHH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, thatIlk
The Structure on Lot 19, Block 7,- Atlantic Beach be and the same
is hereby declared to be a nuisance, dangerous and detrimental
to the health and safety of citizens, and that ,
The Town Clerk be instructed to notify the record owner to
remove said structure or to make same conform to the building
code and Zoning Law of the Town as outlined in Ordinance #63.
Mr. Rosborough advised that Er. 1.1). :yams asked that he bring
to the Council the information that a meeting was being held
at the Jacksonville Beach City Hall on Tuesday afternoon, February
15th at 4 o' clock to talk over with Bus Officials the new increased bus
rates to Jacksonville. There was a discussion of the subject , and
upon motion of F-Ir. Mason, seconded by _Mr. Bremer t e fo llowing
Resolution was passed to be sent to Mr. Sams , and7riY of the officials
who could would attend the meeting:
WHEREAS, the Jacksonville Coach Cotn.pany has
only recently increased bus fares to and from the
City of Jacksonville, and
WHEREAS , subsequent to that said increase the
said Jacksonville Coach Company han failed to im-
prove its services to the Beaches or the equipment
used by the said Company, and
WI{ERLJ1S , the said Jacksonville Coach Company
now proposes another increase in bus fares,
?&W BE IT R45OLV D BY T}1} S YUR AND TCiN COUNCIL
OF THE TURN OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL C;U!TT, FLORIDA ,
That, the proposed new increase in bus fares is
strenuously objected to, and furtherr:' re by reason of
the previous increase it is felt tbw4t before any
further rate .increases should be undertaken the
service and equipment should first bi improved.
Mr. Frazier reported on meeting with Mr. J.B. Bailey of the
Hercules Powder Co. hlr. Bailey spent some time with Er. Frazier
to-day studying the drainage situation. Lr. Bailey feels that
further drainage east of I Iayport Road will be useless , unless
adequate culvert or bridge is placed at the I•'iayport Rd. A letter
from Er. Bailey was read and discussed. Upon motion of Mr. Mason
seconded by Mr. Bremer Mr. Bailey's letter was referred to the
Public Works Committee for study with other drainage data .
Mr. Mason asked if we had heard from the Chamber of Commerce
relative to housing accomidations for the navy families, and
was advised that we had not.
Er. Ganzel advised 1 r. George Bull that the waterworks matter
was still tabled and we would not be able to tell him anything
about the site for at least another two weeks . Mr. Bull advised
that he thought it possible to leave open for 2 weeks .
Mr. Frazier' s monthly report was discussed and filed. The Council
advised I•Ir. Frazier to go ahead with the work on 15th St . Ramp,
as it seems the materials are now availble .
There was a discussion of I r. Frazier' s re co_mneddations for building
to house the new equipment and also remodeling the Town Hall to
provide office space for the Town Clerk . Upon motion of 11r. Bremer
seconded by Mir. Mason, the Town Supervisor was instructed to get
2 or 3 bids on getting the building constructed and the remodeling
done , and when received to turn over to the Finance and Taxation
Committee for study and recommendation.
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The part of Supervisor's report pertaining to the dams found in
the drainage ditch. Iir. Bremer said •he would like to offer a
$25. reward for offenders who deface and molest property. The
quest ion was raised by Mr. Out ler, Jr. as to whomSherman Creek
belonged Vv. Mr. Thompson advised that Sherman Creek was a
natural waterfall, and constituted a drainage for the community
and therefore must be kept open. It was brought out that the
Town' s money was being spent on .this drainage program, and it
is important that this creek be kept clear .
A Bill was presented by Mr. Parsons in amount of $67 .50 to
cover rental of bulldozer on drainage culvert at Mayport Rd.
Upon motion of Mr. nason, seconded by Mr. Bremer the bill
was approved for payee nt .
There was a discussion of garbage collection delinquents and
it was agreed to allow a little more time for payments .
Upon motion of Mr. Bremer the meeting adjourned from day to
day.
F.P . Ganzel, President
Attest :
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Adele S. Grage, Town Cle'k
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