03-09-48 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH
TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY, MARch
• 9th, 194$ AT $ P .M.
Present :
Beale Travis ,
N. A. Minchew,
W. D. Merritt ,
W. E. Williams, Jr.
Harcourt Bull, Jr. , Councilmen , and
G. L. Rosborough, Mayor,
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney,
Adele S . Grage , Town Clerk .
Meeting was called to order by the President , Mr. Travis , who recog-
nized visitors present .
Messrs. Smith, Walker , Oheal and Borden of Smith & Gillespie, Engi-
neers , were present+ Mr. Walker discussed with the Council the matter
of pumps needed for the water works. They think that the largest one
that can be used to the best advantage at the present location would
be a 600-gallon 120 ft. total head with. 25 horsepower motor , dual
drive and that this same pump could be used at the new location. He
advised that this pump was not large enough to meet the Bureau of
Fire Underwriters' specifications for a town of this size .but that it
could be used as one of the pumps in the new pump house to take care
of normal consumption with a larger stand-by pump for fires and other
emergencies. The Engineers will give the Town specifications on
this pump within the next two days and Mr. Frazier was requested to
ask for bids when this information is received.
Mr. George Bull discussed with the Council the matter of a site for
the new water works. He does not know what the well would be worth
but advisess that he believes the owners would entertain an offer
of $1,000.00for the approximately 4 3/lOths acres of land lying
just west of the incinerator site, and including the Army pump- house
which could be made into a pump house . This price does not include
the well which will have to be appraised and he advised that they
were willing to take an appraiser's value . They might request an
alternate appraiser if the first one was not satisfactory . It was
brought out that the Engineers would have to determine whether the
well is a suitable one for our use as to size , etc. and whether it
meets the Board of Health specifications . Mr. Borden of Smith &
Gillespie advised that they think we should have two wells . He
estimated the cost of running the main from the proposed site to
tie in with the present line at approxir,ately $5.00 a foot . It was
a question as to whether we wish to have the expense now, looking
toward the future growth of the Town , or spend less now to take of
just the immediate needs . There was discussion on this subject
and upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Merritt , the Town
Supervisor was authorized to notify the R.C.B.S. Corporation that
the Town will offer $1 ,000.00 for approximately 4 3/10th acres of
ground running westward from present incinerator site lying north
of 11th Street , if extended , and running to and including the present
6" well and pump house located on the Old Army Camp site , if, in
the opinion of the Engineers well can be used for waterworks purpose ,
and the Town is able to finance and build the waterworks . This
price does not include the well, the value of which will be deter-
wined b an Appraiser. Mr. Bull advised that if well not suitable for
own use, that he would keep for personal use.
There was a discussion of the closing of the 7th Street and 15th
Street ramps. The question again arose as to whether 15th Street
is a County road or not and Mr. Thompson was asked to check into
this and give us a definite ruling, if possible. The condition of
these ramps is very bad and upon motion of Mr. Bull , seconded by
Mr. Merritt , an Ordinance closing the 15th Street and 7th Street
runways and placing appropriate traffic signs , was passed on first
reading. Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Mr. Minchew, it was
passed on second reading. Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by
Mr. Bull, the following Resolution was passed :
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE i-.AYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOUN OF ATLANTIC
BEACH, That
The Town assume 20% of the cost of the temporary emergency repairs
not to exceed $225 .00 on each ramp,and strt-end.
Mr. Loshe talked over with the Council the d etails and contents of
the contract on removing sand from the drainage ditch and use of
the drane. Mr. Thompson will draw up the contract .
Mr. Bowery advised that he had been in touch with the County relative
to drain tile for the ditch on Sherry Drive in front of his new
house, but cthuld get no promise of assistance from them. There was
a discussion of this matter and upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by
Mr. Williams the Town Supervisor was authorized to sell concrete drain
tile at the Town cost to ahyone needing it to make driveways or
entrances to their propene rty.
Upon motion of Mr. Merritt , seconded by Mr. Williams the minutes sbf
the regular bi-monthly meeting of Fenruary 23rd, 194 were approved.
Upon motion of Mr. Williams , seconded by Mr. Merritt the minutes of
adjourned meeting of March 3 , 194$ were approved.
Mr. Merritt reported that he had gone in the see Mr. Chalker of the
Duval County Board of Instruction, but Mr. Chalker was out , however
Mr. Merritt talked to Mr . Jones. There appears to he no contract for
water rental to the school, but they were allowed a special rate by
the Home Utilities. There was a discussion of the matter and upon
motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by Mr. Williams the following Reso-
lution was adopted:
WHEREAS , The Town of Atlantic Beach is the owner of the waterworks
system furnishing water to the Public School No.65 , located in the
Town limits ; and
WHEREAS , the Ordinance governing the distribution of water to the
general public in the Town, sets rates for excess water which would
under ordinary circumstances, be easonable and fair, but does
not set the rate to be charged to public institutions such as the
school;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH ,
That a special rate of 10 cents per thousand gallons, be charged on
all excess water used at the said public school ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the excess be computed on a yearly
basis instead of a quarterly basis , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a certified copy of this Resolution be
furnished the Board of Public Instruction of Duval County, Florida."
Cognizance was taken of the letter written by Mr. Brooke G. White, Jr.
Town Treasurer, to the Beach Bank authorizing and instructing them
to pay and charge against the account of the Town of Atlantic Beach
warrants drawn on the Treasurer and properly signed. Also letters
were read from the Beach Bank wherein they have requested the Bar-
nett National Bank of Jacksonville to hold as security to the Town's
deposit $5 ,OOO.00 worth of designated bonds .
Upon motion of Mr. Merritt , seconded by Mr. Minchew, the Treasurer' s
report was approved and filed.
Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Lir. Williams , the following bills
were approved for payment :
Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville 62.6e
Jacksonville Beach Radio 30 .00
Joe 's Plbg. & App. Company 11.24
Quinn R. Barton Company 16.$3-j
R. E. Wilkerson & Company
Arnold Printing & Label Co. 14. 3
William Pinkerton ----- 6.0
City of Jacksonville Beach (Meals for Prisoners ) 3. 0 /
Beach Transfer 2.70
Do. .7$/
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The Texas Co. 155.05
P. D. Carmichael's Hdwe. Co. 10.60
Mennen's Service Station 1.00
Standard Oil Co. 16.83//
J & N Motor Co. 170.00'
Sou. Bell Tel . & Tel . Co. (Health Center ) 4.75 .
Do. (Town Hall) 5.03
Jacksonville Bch.Truck Line 2. 5E
Finley ' s Municipal Sup.Co. 78 .66
Sun Oil Co. 6. 5 /
0
Worthington-Garcon Meter Co. 31.35
Railway Express Co. 3.45 $
Mabry's Texaco j 87.29
Cameron & Barkley 68.82
Futch Letter Shop 23.14/x_
Beach Transfer .78-
Jacksonville Beach Truck Line .85_ /
Duval Motor Co. 124. 55
Total - 4942.95
Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Mr. Minchew, the following
Resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COU .CIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC
BEACH , FLORIDA, That
Lot 30 , Block 13 , Atlantic Beach , as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page
69, Duval County Public Records , be marked "County Land" on the
1946 Tax Roll, as same was held by the County on January lst , 1946."
Upon motion of Mr. Bull , seconded by Mr. Minchew, Ordinance No. 111
which Ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 106, appointing a Board of
Appraisers for Seawall Emergency work , was passed on third and
fihal reading.
Upon motion of Mr. Merritt , the meeting adjourned.
Aeal „LSI. J.,,,—.D.4,6--e ).--e_ga6
e Travis, President.
Attest :
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Adele S . Grage , own Cl rk .