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06-13-49 v MINUTES OFTTHE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, JUNE 13TH, 1949 AT 8 P.M. Present : F.P. Ganzel D.P. Mason D.W. Bremer Hugh Rawls W.G. Kirby, Councilmen 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 Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Mason, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9th, 1949 were approved as read. Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer the minutes of the adjourned meeting of May 30th, 1949 at 8 P.M. were approved as read. Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Rawls the minutes of the adjourned meeting of May 30th, 1949 at 9:30 P.M. were approved as read. Mr. Bremer advised that he had talked to Mr. Sutton of the City of Jacksonville Traffic Dept. and personally thanked him for their coioperation on the traffic lights. Mr. Rawls reported that he had contacted Beach Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Co, and other companies in Jadksonville and had qral quotations on second-hand machines. It was decided after discussion to postpone action until written bids can be received at the next meeting. Mr. Rawls will get the bids. The Supervisor's monthly report was read and discussed. The Mayor is improving from his operation, but is not yet able to be out. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Bremer the Town Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Rosborough expressing good wishes. Mr. Ganzel reported that the Mayor had requested that the Council give their approval of putting the Police Dept. under the Mayor's supervision. It was decided to defer action until the Mayor is present . There was a discussion on the closing of the beach, and upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer it was decided that the roping of the eaches at 10 A.M. or after on week days would be left to the discretion of the Town Supervisor who would be governed by the tides. The roping of the beach to be until after Labor Day. TOe Bull-Terry interests presented a petition signed by interested parties requesting that the paving in Saltair be reconsidered and that the project be approved. Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Kirby it was decided to re-open the Saltair paving for discussion. The vote was Bremer, Kirby, Mason "aye! Rawls "nay". Mr. Ganzel turned the chair over to Mr. Mason who presided during this discussion. 41046 Mr. Mason reviewed action taken to date on this project, then read the petition with all signatures. There was a discussion and Mr. Ganzel advised that he would be in favor of theproject if those in charge would furnish a surety bond to cover all the expende so that the Town won't have to spend any money. Mr. Rawls agreed, and stated that he could not see where the Town would receive any financial benefits from this po ject , and can see many points which the Town will have to pay. There was a discussion of the bond, and Mr. Thompson advised that he could draw up such a bond, and that he had planned to include in the Ordinance for the ' Engineering costs to be figured in the assessments . Mr. Bremer believes that the details on the objections could be worked out, and that the Bull interests be given an opportunity to clear up these points. Mr. Harcourt Bull was asked to sit with the Council and discuss these matte's . He advised that he thought the Indemnity Bond was a good , and that they have worked out plan whereby they would buy the liens and the Engineering, legal advertising, and oo ntractor would be paid from these liens. Mr. Thompson advised that the Ordinance which he had worked on provided that the lien book and assessment detail would be done in the office by the Town, but the balance was included in assessments. There was further discussion of this matter, and Mr. Ganzel stated that he was willing for the Town to have the office expense and small advertising expense if the balance is paid by assessments. Upon motion of Mr. Ganzel, seconded by Mr. Bremer, it was decided not to take further -action until the Attorney has the Ordinance ready. A letter was presented from Mrs. Austin McGlannan, Presi- dent of the Hibiscus Garden Circle advising the progress of the mosquito control program, and expressing their hope that we will be able to continue this progressive program. Mrs. McGlannan, who was present, stated that they were well pleased with the results so far of the fogging and they hoped that we could c Qntinue the program. Mr. Sawent asked that something be done to the sand holes in Section "H" roads. It was brought out that it would take quite a bit of oyster shell, and the question of a barge of shell was again discussed. Mr. Rawls is to secure quotations on oyster shell and report to the next meeting. Mr. Ganzel reported that permission had been secured from Mr. Boyd and Mrs. Chambers for the use of the school grounds at Atlantic-Neptune School for a playground, and for the con- struction of a baseball field. There was a discussion, and it was decided that Mr. Frazier would give whatever assistance needed to clear off for the field, and get the infield spread with clay . The matter of the colored playground was discussed, and it was brought out they are to advise the Council when they are ready for something to be done out there. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Bremer the Treasurer's Report was approved as read. The balances June . lst were: General Fund $10,64$.01 Seawall Fund 741.57 Waterworks Fund 2,329.26 Sp. SW Emergency 110.16 Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Kirby the Town Clerk was instructed to transfer $1400. from the General Fund to the Special Seawall Emergency Fund and make a payment of 30% of the balances due on the Seawall Emergency bills payable. The 30% payment to McCormick & Sons has already been appreved and made. The Town Clerk reported that Seawall Bonds #129 and 130 with coupons 32 thru 36 attached to each have been redeemed and cancelled. Upon motion rf Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Mason the Town Clerk was authorized to destroy by burning these bonds. Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Kirby the follow- ing bills were approved far payment : General Waterworks Amica-Burnett Chemical & Sup. Co.( HTH) . . .$ - $ 21.28 Beach Lumber & Supply Co. - 4.68 R.A. Burke-Signs 13 .00 P.D. Carmichael's Hdwe. 185 21 1.45 City Elec. Dept - 64.20 " - 9.58 H & W.B. Drew Co. (License Forms & Warrants) . 44.50 H.A. Durden ( Town Maps) 8 75 - Florida League of Municipalities(6 mo.dues) . 10.00 - Florida Times Union(ad) 4 00 J.W. Johnson (oyster shell) 36 00 - J & W Motor Co.(R&R Police car) . . . . . . 4.30 - Mason-Smith Co. (Misc. Accts ) 172.58 - Miller Fog Co.(fogging) 300 00 - Sargent Seat Cover Co 16 00 - Sherman Concrete Pipe 6o. 38.02 - Southern Bell in & T. Co.(Town Hall) . . . 13 .96 - "' m "' " "' (Health Unit) . . 5.26 - Standard Oil Co. (Waterworks) - 14.20 Sun Oil Co. Waterworks $1.00 Streets 1.38 Garbage 18.17 Police 19.32 38 87 1.00 Texeco Co. Police 38.40 Garbage 43 .53 Streets 4.15 86 08 R.E. Wilkerson & Co. (off ice) . . . . . . . 83 .15 - City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio) 30.00 _ y. 1089.68 116.39 Mr. Rawls reported that he and Mr. Frazier' had made an inspec- tion of the Seawall and found 4 breaks that have not been re- paired. The one previously referred to by Mr. Wilcox is in front of the Clifford Payne property, the others are at the Bull property, Meyerson property and Pelote property. It is recommended that they be closed with re-enforced concrete, and Mr. Fred Lawrence has quoted prices as follows: Payne - $300. Bull - 300 . Pelote - 250. Meyerson - 250. These prices do not include back-fill. There was a discussion and it was brought out that there are some legal angles, and it was decided to continue until the next meeting. Mr. Outler asked if anything was being planned on drainages and the Public Works Committee advised that nothing was being planned at this time . Upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Kirby the License ordinance was referred to the Finance & Taxation Committee for study and recommendations at the next meeting. Upon motion of Mr. Mason seconded by Mr. Kirby approval was given for the purchase of a nee/ typewriter for the office at net cost of 4121.09. Mr. Thompson advised that he has received certified copy of Legislative Act covering charter change' relating to the issuance of Bonds, and he has gone over with the fiscal agents, Clyde Pierce Co. who hale made up a schedule of Bond payments Copy of this schedule was turned over to the Finance & Taxation Committee for study and recommendation to the next meeting. Mr. Rawls reported that the need of a dump truck and upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Mason It was decided to get bids on a second hand truck and report back to the next meeting. Mr. Rawls is to get the bids. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls the meeting adjourned from day to day. F.P. Ganzel, President Attest: • ad_e_ae_• c2g1 * •e e . Grage, own ej.