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09-13-48 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th, 1948 at 8 P.M. Present : r•.P. Ganzel v.P. Mason W.G. Kirby nugh M. Rawls J.W. Bremer, Councilmen and G.L. Eosborough, mayor C .R. Frazier, Town Supervisor Adele S. Grage, Town Clerk The meeting was called to order by the President , Idr. Ganzel, who called for the reading of minutes. Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer the minutes of the re kular meeting of August 23 , 1948 were approved. The minutes of the adjourned meeting of August 28th, 1948 were approved as read. The Public hearing on the Re-Zoning of Saltair in line with notice in Ocean Beach Reporter on August 27, 1948 , certifica- tion of publication is attached hereto , was called. There being no objections, the clerk read Ordinance # 116 Amending Zoning ordinance #50, creating Residence A-1 in Saltair , and defining the word "enclosed" , and upon motiom of Ivlr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Mason this ordinance was passed on 3rd and final reading. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer, the Town personnel was retained as follows : C.R. Frazier, Town Supervisor J.L. Russell, Town Marshall Adele S. Grage , Town Clerk and Tax Collector Brooke G. White , Town Treasurer, and all other employees approved. Mr. Mason reported that he had contacted Mr. Crawford relative to the Town Attorney place , but that he did not give a definite answer, as he would like to discuss the matter with the Council as a whole. There was a discussion as to an auditor, and it was brought out that we should use tje services of an auditor who lives in the Town. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Kirby,Mr. H.L. Tyson was approved as Auditor, at same fee as last year, with understanding that it will have a C .P.A. approval. Mr. Mason was asked to contact IV;r. Tyson. The Chair next recognized visitors present. Mr. Bowery presented to the Council the need of improved streets and drainage ditches, and gave them some literature on equipment that can be used in such work. The Council expressed their appreciation of his interest . Mr. Keyser requested that urgent consideration be given the speeding on East Coast Urive , as well as muffler cut-outs. There was considerable discussion of the traffic situation on this street as well as others in the town, and upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Mason, the matter was referred to the Police and Public Safety Committee for study and recommendations. Mr. Scheffler pry: sented to the Council plans and sketch of duplex 1111 he plans to build on the Plaza, and requested permission to build outside stairs. There was a discussion of the matter, and upon motion mf Mr. Bremer , seconded by Mr. Mason an Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance #50 by permitting outside stairs , was passed on 1st and second reading. Lawrence of the Copper Kettle requested Council to make some adjustment in their Assessment on the Special Seawall Emergency as he feels it is too high , and advised that they would like to pay it off by the month, if possible. The Council advised him that they were going to study the entire Seawall Emgegency Assessment, and they would advise him as to any action taken. The letter to be written to the Ocean Front property owners relative to repairs was discussed. The following letter was approved with instructions that it be sent to the property owners where needed: upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Kirby: The Atlantic Beach Town Council has taken • notice of the fact that several property owners have thus far failed to, in any manner, secure their seawalls against further damage by storms and that the condition of the walls not only en- danger their own property but the property of others. It has also been determined that the Town will not undertake to do any work in the case of future storm damage ; that repairs now needed, and such precautionary work as may be found necessary in case of future storms is the obligation of the property owners . An ordinance has been proposed which will legally require repairs to be made , or new walls to be built and will provide that in the event of failure the Town will let contracts for needed re- pairs and assess the property for the costs. Particularly in your case the wall in front of your property cannot be expected to withstand another severe storm and you are requested to take necessary steps at once to reasonably secure your wall. Very truly yours , F. P. Ganzel President Town Council FPG/p Ordinance #117 requiring property owners to keep in repair bulkhead on official bulkhead line was read in full, by Mr. Ganzel. Mr. Bremer presented some objections which had been made to him by some of the ocean front property owners who feel that a third party should be called in when there is a question of repairs, before any work is done . The chair opened the matter to the floor for discussion. Mr. Harcourt Bull advised that he thought there was nothing in the Ordinance that tells what should be done. George Bull says that every Engineer has a different opinion as to what should be done, and he feels the Ordinance is not sufficient. There was considerable discussion on the subject , and it was suggested that the Ordinance be amended by adding a Section which would allow the owner to request a hearing after he has received his notice to repair, at which hearing he may present such facts and figures as are pertinent to and substan- tiating any and all objections he may have to the proposed work. Upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Bremer the Ordinance was passed on third and final reading including the amended 41/1section as suggested. Mr. Ganzel presented his thoughts on the Special seawall Emergency Assessments, then opened the meeting for discussion from the floor. Sept . 13th, 1948- Page#3 Mr. George Bull reveiwed the work done during the storm. There was a general discussion, and upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Bremer, the matter was referred to the Finance & Taxation Committee for study and recommeddations. 411 Mr. Frazier reported that he had written McCormick, but had not had a reply. Mr. Frazier reported that he had gone as far as he could with repairs at 15th and 16th street on Seawall and Ramp, until concrete is again available. There is an acute shortage at this time. Mr. Mason advised that he had received a phone call from Mr. Register , but he had not been able to meet Mr. Register at that time. Mr. Frazier reported that he had seen Mr. Register and that Mr. Register is working on the Assessments for the 1948 Tax Roll. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by 1'ir. Bremer the Treasurer's Report was approved. The balances were as follows : General Fund 9-1-48 $1926.86 Seawall Fund 9-1-48 2755.61 Special Seawall Emergency- 9-1-48 81$.74 Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Rawls , the following bills were approved for payment: City of Jacksonville Beach (Radio ) 4 30.00v The Texas Company Police 430.82 Garbage 54.86 Drainage 57.88 143.56V Bost Motots( Garb. R&R 17.35✓ R.A. Burke ( Signs ) 5 .00 Ogden Equipment Co. (Dra--line bucket ) 100.00K City of Jacksonville Beach (Seymour) (Prisoner meal) 3 .00 ✓ J&W Motor Co. ( Garb. & Police R&R) 4$.65✓, Ray Elec . Co. ( R&R Waterworks pump) 37.25 '' The Texas Company( St. Rep ) 25.92 ✓ Ocean Beach Reporter( Notice Pub. Hearing) . . . 6.75 / P.D. Carmichael's Hdwe . (R&R Garbage) 10.85 Art concrete Works (Waterworks- meter boxes) . . . 21.50 /` Cameron & Barkley Co. (waterworks ) 36.48/ Atlantic National. Bank ( Insurance note) 126.21 City Elec . Dept. of Jacksonville (Waterworks) . . 13.01 Joe 's Plbg. & Appliance Co. (Waterworks ) 6.62 Sun Oil Co. Police $ 85.21 Garbage 116.73 Dragline 18.97 220.91 Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. (Health Center ) . . 4.75v tt tt It It it tt (Town Hall 4.23/ R.E. Wilkerson & Co. (Office Supplies ) 3.95 �+ Quinn R. Barton & Co. (R&R Garbage ) 3.36✓ Smith Steel Construction CO (Waterworks ) 10.35 Mason Smith Co. (Waterworks & Town Hall) 22.0$ ` Fla. League of Municipalities( Dues) 20.00 921.78 Insurance policies for renewal were presented and explained by the Mayor. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Bremer the renewals were approved with the exception that on the trucks it be raised to 4100. deductible, and that the jeep be removed from the liability collision, as we no longer have the jeep. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer,Mr. Frazier 410 was instructed to send the bill for cleaning the school yard to Mr. Boyd, to-gether with a letter. The Mayor told of the discontinuance of the colored school in Atlantic Beach, and expressed his regrets that this step had been taken by the School Board. Mr. George Bull, advised that he had taken in the petition of protest, and had talked to Mr. Harper about the matter , but that they feel it is an economi cal 110 move at this time. Mr. Rawls moved that the Council go on record as disapproving of the move by the Commission, this was seconded by Mr. Bremer and carried. A Resolution from the A & N Club was read requesting the Town to relinquish its rights , etc . in the traffic lights on Atlantic Boulevard. Upon motion of Mr. Bremer, seconded by Mr. Rawls the following Resolution was adopted: Whereas, the A & N Business Club has by resolution requested that the Mayors and Town Councils of the Towns of Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach relinquish all rights in the traffic lights on Atlantic Boulevard to Duval County and requesting the Board of County Commissioners to here- after assume ownership and responsibility of the said traffic lights and hereas, the lights are necessary for the control of traffic and the assurance of proper operation can only be had through one agency, glik NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWL COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLAhTIC BEACH That, all rights and claim of partial ownership in the said traffic light be hereby relinquished to the County of Duval And, be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be furnished the A & N Business Club, the Town of Neptune Beach and the Board of County Commissioners of Duval County. Application was presented from Charlie Kahn operating as Poor Boy' s Cabs for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to operate cabs in Atlantic Beach. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Rawls the certificate was approved subject to receipt of insurance certificate from him. He is also to furnish rates to be charged. Upon motion of Mr. Mason the meeting adjourned from day to day. 410 -g`. dr? ,49;26 F.P. Ganzel , President Attest : A.Le., J . 0 , , e ele S. Grage , Town Cl: k I 0