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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN
COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1948,
AT 8 P.M.
Present :
Beale Travis
N.A. Minchew
Will D. Merritt
W.E:. Williams, Jr.
Harcourt Bull , Jr. , Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosborough, Mayor
C.d. Frazier, Town Supervisor
Adele S. Grage , Town Clerk
Er. Wallace Smith of Smith El Gillespie, Engineers
submitted a supplementary letter referring to the
anticipated excess water income on the basis of the 1947
usage. .This , with the financial study already submitted,
was referred to the Public Works Committee.
hr. Smith advised that they had been unsuccessful so
far in getting the diminsions of the new pump from Stevens-
Southern Co. , but they will secure in time to give the
specifications covering the installation to Er. Frazier.
hr. Frazier advised that the changes made so far in the
water lines have been very helpful, but he is worried
about the old pump.
Mr. Smith advised that they were in r eceipt of IJr.
Travis ' letter suggesting changes in the type of pump /
house building, and reducing the size of the line to
serve Donner's Sub-division. He would suggest that
the plans and specifications be left as written, but that
an addendum be issued for alternate building as suggested.
Same is true of the Donner's pipeline, get bids on pre-
sent suggested size , and also on alternate revised size .
Mr. Frazier is to give them a letter authorizing am aden-
dum covering the changes suggested. hr. Smith advised
that h4 could find no 6" pipe , unless you wished to buy
10" and 12" pipe at the same time.
hr. Smith said that his company would be ready to
talk over groins with Council at any time they wish. It
was deciddd that they would set the next regular meeting,
June 28th as the time for this discussion.
Minutes of the regular meeting of hay 10th , 1948 were
read, and upon motion of Er. Iiinchew, seconded by Mr. Bull
they were approved.
Minutes of the special meeting of hay 20th , 1948 were
read, and upon motion of Er. Minchew, seconded by Iir. Merritt
they were approved.
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by l•ir. Bull the
reading of remaining minutes was waived until next regular
meeting due to the press of business on hand.
Mr. Frazier presented a study of the sewerage poll to
date. He will make a more detailed study and have ready
for the next meeting.
A letter was read from the General Electric Supply Co.
relative to their bill covering storm damage material. There
was a discussion of all the bills and as to woether or not
to pay a percent to the creditors from the amount collected .
11/ Upon motion of hr. Bull, seconded by hr. Williams , the Town
Clerk was authorized to pay 25% on each of the outstanding
Seawall Emergency bills, and ithat a letter be sent with the
warrant .
A letter wa7 read from hrs. June ',right relative to
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loitering in front of the buildings in the block where her
office is . There was a discussion on this condition, and the
question arose as to whether the sidewalk is in the Town and
whether we have jurisdiction over it or not. Since the Town
Attorney was not present at the meeting, the matter was held
over to a later date, pending a decision from him as to our
jurisdict ion over this sidewalk area.
Mr. Gillette's letter requesting an inventory of the wire
rope on hand for disposal and Mr. Frazier's letter of reply
were read and discussed. Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded
by Mr. Minchew it was decided for Mr. Frazier to advise Mr.
Gillette that the Town will entertain his offer covering
cable on hand that the Town purchased. Of course, the cable
suppli4d by the government is to excluded therefrom.
Upon motion of Mr. Minchew, seconded by I,'Ir. Williams the
Treasurer's report was approved. The balances were as follows:
General Fund $1,248.27
Seawall Fund 90$.64
Groin Fund 0.00
SW Emergency Fund 4,055 .33
Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Mrs Minchew, the following
bills were approved for payment subject to the availability
of funds:
The Atlantic National Bank (Insurance ) . . . .$ 62.64/
City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio) 30.0 /
Mason-Smith Co. 56.44 0 ,
The Cameron Barkley Co. 22.5 �.7,;
tt tt tt tt 25.13J
Beach Transfer .7$�
Dupree's Drapery Shop 8.90
The Texas Co. Police 1.00
Garbage 4.15 5.15/
- Sun Oil Co. Police 01.43
Garbage 46.48
R.E. Wilkerson & Co 153.$5
Futch Letter Shop 0.70
Ocean Beach Reporter 12
The Texas Company Police 40.23
Garbage 79.11
Drainage 17.79 137.13/%
Joe' s Plur gybing & Appliance Co 74.83//
Arnold Printing & Label Co. 21.90
Patten Plbg. & Htg. Co. 1.65
City of Jackspnvi lle 4.71 /
tt n tt 12.90 1 �
tt tt tt A 39.04-
Payne-Garrison & Younger 203.16
Russell M. Seymour, Sr. (Prisoner's meals ) . 6.501
J&W Motor Co. 66.13
Southern Bell T. & T. Co. (Town Hall) 6.51
n n tt " " " (Health Unit) 4•77/
P.D. Carmichael!Is 6.81/
Mennen's Serv. Sta. 6.00
Mabry's Texeco Sta. (4-tires & tubes) . . . 65.88
George Bull (Water pipe) 9$.44/
Neptune Beach Vol. Fire Dept. (2-fires) . . . 120.00
1497.12
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ir. Rosborough brought II the question ofnsteps at 12th
St . There was a discussion of the need of steps at all
those street-ends where there are none. Lir. Bull advised
that he was in favor of steps at all street-ends where
they are needed, subject to the availability of funds.
Mr. Frazier was asked to make a survey of the step sit-
uation as to those needed, and also necessary work and
material to put those that are there in usable condition,
and report back to Council as to prices , etc .
Lir. Frazier advised that he had taken over the operation
of the crane and wants to operate for a few days to determine
the cost of operation, so that a definite price can be set
on the fill dirt that will be stock piled. He advised that
Mr. Lohse was agreeable to the idea of the Town taking
over the Crane, and his getting fill dirt from the Tawn.
Upon motion of Mr. Bull, seconded by Mr. Williams, I<ir.
Frazier was authorized to go ahead with his plans for
operating the crane .
Upon motion of Mr. : .inchew, the meeting adjourned.
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Beale Travis , President
Attest :
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Adele S. Grage, Town Uierk.