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09-27-48 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL t1ELU AT ThE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 1948 AT 8 P.M. Present : F.P. Ganzel D.P. Mason W.G. Kirby Hugh M. Rawls, Councilmen af}d G.L. Rosborough, Mayor C .R. Frazier, Town Supervisor Adele S. Grage , Town Clerk The meeting was called to order by the President, Ivr. Ganzel. Minutes of the Regular mmeting of September 13th, 1948 were read, and upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Rawls they were approved. Minutes of the adjourned meeting of September 20th , 1948 were read and approved upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Rawls. I'viinutes of the adjourned meeting of September 21, 1948 were read and upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Mason they were approved. The chair recognized visitors present. Mr. Stephens of Stephens-Southern Co. presented to the Council a report on the pump, advising that it was in Jacksonville , ready for delivery. He desired information as to the Councils wishes as to installa- tion of the pump. Mr. Stephens quoted a price of $ for the installation of the pump and temporary alluminum pump house. There was a discussion of the matter during which it was brought out that the present pumps could take care of the right now, as the peak demand is over; and also that if the new pump is installed, it can be moved and is to be a part af the future plant. After further discussion, Mr. Rawls moved, with second by Mr. Mason, that Mr. Stephens be instructed to deliver the pump to the Town Supervisor, who will store in a suitable space, and that will not install at this time . The motion carried. Mr. Outler raised the question of drainage , stating that the water table is rising, and the water is getting very high. Mr. Ganzel advised that we are studying this problem, and are trying to find ways and means to do something about it . Mr. Mason presented some pertinent questions relative to the Waterworks and feels we should have a citizens committee to help work out the plans. lir. Rawls asked Mr. Harcourt Bull to give the Council some information as to the status of the Water- works planning as handled by the previous Council. Mr. Bull advised that the plans, etc . had been drawn up by Smith- Gillespie Engineers , and had been handled up to the point of letting a contract; that they had in mind floating Revenue Certificates, and Mr. Thompson had made a study of this . He also advised that the old Council ordered this new pump which has been r eceived, as it could be used in the future plans. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Kirby, it was decided that the Public Works Committee confer with Smith-Gillespie, Engineers on the waterworks , and make recommendations to the Finance & Taxation Committee, so thA we can go ahead with the waterworks . Illk As to Town Attorney, Mr. Mason advised that he had not had time to look after this. Ug:on motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Kirby the chairman of the Finance & Taxation Comrittee was requested to contact Mr. Crawford and advise the Council of a suitable meeting date and place for a conference . Ordinance No. 118 was read by the Clerk and upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Kirby , this Ordinance was passed • on third and final reading. This Ordinance covered speed limits and no parking to Certain streets . Ordinance #119 amending Zoning Ordinance to allow outside stairways in two-family district was read by the Clerk and upon motion of Pir. Rawls , seconded by Bir. Mason this Ordi- nance was passed on third and final reading. The matter of the 1500. Engineer fee due Smith Gillespie for the Economic' Report was discussed and it was decided to defer the matter until later after we have conferred with Smith & Gillespie . Upon motion of 111-4, Rawls, seconded by Mr. Kirby the following were approved for payment : Town of Neptune Beach- sewerage Rental . . . . $ 220.00 Arthur Craig, Judge August & September . . . . 25 .00 Frank Thompson ( 10 Council Meetings) 100.00 American Red Cross Life Saving Corps 100.00 J.W. Johnson ( oyster Shell) 72.00 517.00 Upon motion of hr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Kirby the following Resolution was passed: BE IT RI SOLVED BY THE I:AYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH FLORIDA: That, Warrant #$492 dated $-10-4$ in amount of $7.$3 made payable to Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co. having been reported lost , that payment be stopped on same, and That , a new warrant be issued to Southern Bell Tel . & Tel . Co. in amount of $7.83. There was a discussion of the two bills from W.K. Converse for work done on the seawall at 15th and 16th streets. It was brought out in the discussion that the Town Supervisor had been authorized to have this work done , and also that 1/2 of the 375. bill for the 15th St. work was being billed to Dr. Harold VanSchaick. Upon motion of Br. Mason, seconded by iMMr. Rawls the Converse bills were approved for payment as follows : W.K. Converse ( 16th st. repairs ) . . . .$200.00 r? tr r► ( i of 15th St . repairs ) . . . 37.50 237.50 hr. Ganzel advised that he felt that all matters involvd.ng the expenditure of money should be taken up with the Council before the bills are made , and that he made this staterent in order to save any of the Town personnel from any criticism. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Kirby the following Resolution was passed: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE T OWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH , DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA: That , The Town Clerk be instructed to maker efunds to the Seawall Emergency Accounts that were adjusted where payment has already been received by the Town. Sept.27th,194$,Pg.#3 Mr. Rawls reported on cutting a street thru from Sherry Drive to Saltair for the school children. He advised if a street was cut thru and left that way, that When it rained and the street became bogged down, the children would still have to use Atlantic Boulevard. It was brought out in the discussion that there was a 5 foot 4asment along the highway with only one small encroachment , and this could be used for walk, but if this is just cleared, or even if coquina were put on it , the children would still use the street . Mr. Rawls will study the matter further with his committee and Mr. Frazier, and report to the next regular meeting. I r. Rawls advised that he would like a little more time before reporting on the drainage , He has been over part of the work, and asked Mr. Geo. Bull to go with him when he looks over the reraining part of the drainage ditch that he has not seen. Mr. Mason reported for the Finance and Taxation Committee that they are working on the assessments. He advised that Mr. Frazier had prepared a L emo on each piece of improved property, and that he to-gether with lair. Ganzel, Mr. Goshorn, Mr. Bowery and Mir. Frazier had studied the ocean front property from 7th St. to the Copper Kettle. It is going to take time , and he advised that they had already found many inequalities He requested the committees to meet Saturday afternoon and go over ocean front north of 10th street , and on Sunday after- noon to start on the back properties. The question of Zoning was again discussed and upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Rawls the president was directed to appoint a 5 man committee to study and make recommendations on Zoning. Mir. Ganzel advised that he would study the matter and make his report on the fommittee at the next regular meeting. Mr. Parsons again brought up the matter of Drainage , bringing out that Neptune Beach has secured County help, and feels that we should investigate and see what has to be done to get in County Budget . There was a discussion during which Mr. Geo. Bull brought out that the present ditch is not the finished project , but in for immediate relief, but that when the larger program is started we will need all the help we can get . It was brought out that it will be next July before we can get on the County Budget , but that we should be getting costs and figures lined up ready for that time . fir. Rawls and his committee were asked to start working on this. fr. Rosborough reported that I.J. Sams is chairman of the Beaches Red Cross Disaster Committee , and they want someone appointed from Atlantic Beach to line up Atlantic Beach Committees and meet with Mir. Sams, who is asking for co-operation of the 3 Beaches. Mr. Frazier was appointed for t; is. Upon motion of Mr. Mason the meeting adjourned from day to day. Attest: F.P. Ganzel, President . „ • Adele S. Grage , Town Cler/