02-28-49 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD .T THE TOWN HALL ON LONDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 1949
AT 8 P.M.
PRESENT:
F.P. Ganzel
D.P. Mason
D.W. Bremer
Hugh Rawls , a,ndJ;G. Kirby, Councilmen.
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
C .R. Frazier , Town Supervisor
Adele S. Grage , Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President , Mr. Ganzel
who called for the reading of minutes.
Upon motion of Ilr. Mason, seconded by i• r. Rawls , the minutes
of the regular meeting of February 14th , 1949 were approved as
read.
Mrs. Wm. Dunlap appeared on behalf of the Atlantic Beach Garden
Circle who have taken the Town Park as their civic project for
this year. She advised that the Garden Circle had already spent
considerable money for shrubbery, fertilizer and top-soil, as well
as labor, and they would like the co-operation of the Town in their
further efforts . She also requested that something be done about
the playdround equipment. Upon motion of IMMr. Mason, seconded by
hr. Bremer, the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee
who will confer with the Garden Circle Civic Committee.
A letter was read from Mr. Futch, Manager of the Beach Theatre
requesting Council to pass a Resolution for the repeal of the
20% tali on movie admissions , and upon motion of Mr. Rawls , sec-
onded by Mr. Mason, the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS , it is the opinion of the Mayor and Town Council
of the Town of Atlantic Beach, Duval County, Florida, that the
Federal 20% Tax on Movie admission tickets is regressive leg-
islation inasmuch as it could emasculate a medium of education,
information and persuasion that has not yet attained its full
growth,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RSSOLVED BY THE SAID MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL,
That , the repeal of this tax is hereby advocated, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be
furnished the two Senators from the State of Florida and the
Honorable Charles Bennett , Representative from this District.
Mr. &_I4r.s.'._H.A. Holcomb were present and asked. for further informa-
tion as to approval for their building a 2 story garage apartment
on the rear of their Lat . The Laws and Rules Committee advised that
they did not have a report at this time and asked that the matter
be tabled until future time when more information was received. •
The . Holcombs. were advised to secure permission of the property
owners as provided by the Zoning Ordinance and present to the
Council, then if the Council so wishes they will call for advertising
and a public Hearing on the matter before it can be approved or
disapproved. The Town Clerk was instructed to furnish Airs. Hol-
411 comb with a list of property owners in the radius of 150 ft . of her
property
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A letter was read from Mr. S.S. Jacobs asking if it were
possible for the Town to require the lot owners on either side
of him to top-soil or muck their lots to stop the blowing
of their sand onto his place. Mr. Thompson advised that while
such a condition is a menace to the neighbor, and detracts from
the appearance of the surrounding property, it does not come
under the nuisance laws, as it is not a menace to the health
of the general public . Upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded
by Mr. Bremer the Town Clark was directed to advise Mr. Jacobs
that there is no legal basis for forcing the property owners
to put muck on their lots.
Mr. Frazier reportedB the signs ,that lave been put up and
painted on ;9.tlant is/o1 the State Road Depatt ment , and requested
that a Resolution be sent Mr. Wilson of the State Road Depart-
ment expressing our appreciation of their co-operation. By
unanimous consent the following Resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS , it has been brought to the attention of the Mayor and
Town Council of the Town of Atlantic Beach , Florida, that the
State Road Department , and particularly the office of the Dis-
trict Maintenance Engineer at Baldwin, Flarida, has on numer-
ous occasions in the past expeditiously and efficiently responded to
to request of the Town Supervisor for needed work on the
Atlantic Boulevard, a case in point being the recent placing
of school signs at crossings,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL,
That heartiest thanks be extended to the said District Mainte-
nance Engineer for this splendid co-operation, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk furnish a copy of
thia resolution to the District Maintenance Engiheer, and to
the State Road Department at Lake City and at Tallahassee.
The Town Clerk presented the delinquent tax list , and it was
decided that we first send out a letter over the Attorney's
signature in an effort to collect . Er. Thompson and Town
Clerk are to get to-gether on the details .
Mr. Thompson reported on the Seawall Emergency suits. He advised
that the Copper Kettle would like to be allowed to pay theirs
monthly as previously agreed. There was a discussion and upon
motion of Mr. Eason, seconded by Mr. Rawls , it was approved that
the Copper Kettle be allowed to pay on a monthly basis as recom-
mended by Mr. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson advised that the legislators would meet at Jackson-
ville Beach on Saturday, May 5th to go over matters of Beach
interest. It was decided that -.1,,r. Rosborough with Mr. Rawls and
Mr. Bremer would attend this meeting to represent the Council,
to-gether with Er. Thompson who will present our desired charter
changes to them.
Mr. Ganzel reported on a conversatioXi with Mr. Sollee who would
like forLus to take all streets into the Town. There was a dis-
cussion of this matter, and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by
Mr. Rawls , it was decided to only take in the Plaza from East Coast
Drive to Sherry Drive.
Mr. Frazier reported that he was ready to pour the 15th St . Ramp,
which he will do as soon as the tides and weather permit .
Mr. Frazier recommended that we resume Saturday garbage collections
beginning March 19th, and upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by
Mr. Bremer this was approved.
Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Mason authorization 110
was given Mr. Frazier to use the pick-up truck for transportation
back and forth to his home .
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Mr. Frazier had no report on bids for buildings , and the sugges-
tion was given t hat a suitable addition be made to the present
Town Hall building to store the trucks , etc. Mr. Rawls believes
present plan to use incinerator site for storage building is best ,
as type building needed not suitable to Town Hall and also in-
cinerator site further from ocean and salt spryy. 1°r. Rosborough
feels that a good lean-to in place of the jail building and con-
forming to the present building would be good idea. There was
discussion of the maVter and ir. Frazier was advised to continue
with getting bids for building on incinerator site to house the
equipment .
Upon motion of' Mr. Rawls, seconded by iir. Bremer , i•ir. Frazier
was authorized to tear down the jail building.
Frazier reported that letters had been sent out to property
owners re : Saltair Street paving, and only 2 had i7eplied. One
was in favor of the paving and one against . Upon motion of Tir.
Rawls , seconded by i r. Mason it was :x ecided to write the owners
again advising them that the matter would be disposed of at the
next r'egulat Council meeting, and if they have not replied by that
date , it would be assumed that they approve and have no prefer-
ence for pavement type . These letters to be sent registered
with return receipt re quested.
Upon motion of h r. fremer the r eeting adjourned.
F.P . Ganzel , President
Attest :
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Adele L). Grage , Town rk
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