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10-25-48 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THL ATLANTIC BEACH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 194$ AT $ P.M. Present : F.P. Ganzel D.P. Mason W.G. Kirby Hugh 11. Rawls D.W. Bremer, Councilmen and G.L. Rosborough , Mayor 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 the minutes of the last meeting. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls, seconded by Mr. Mason, the minutes of the regular meeting of October 11, 194$ were approved as read. Mr. Thompson advised that he would work along with the Council for the time being as Town Attorney. Mr. Ganzel made public apology to those present for his part in the argument between he and Mr. George Bull at the last meeting. This apology was accepted by Nr. Bull. Mr. Robert Gunn of Gibbs & Co. talked to the Council about the Caterpillar graders which his Company has for sale . he advised that he was sorry about the mix-up in information given on the ages of these machines. One machine is 10 years old, in very good condition , and the price is 0000. The other machine , which was out on rentaa when Mr. Frazier was there , is about 4 years old, same price. He advised that it could be bought outright , or on a rental-purchase agreement at X250. per month. After some discussion the matter was referred .to the Public Works Committee who are to report to the next meeting. Pr. Scheffler requested that his water deter be checked, as he had an excess of over '$7. Mr. Johnson advised that he has already checked the i .eter and found it to be in order . There was a discussion of the installation of the new water pump, and upon motion of Ir. Rawls , seconded by kir. 1$irby it was decided to install the new pump with the Town pouring the foundation, setting the anchor bolts, and furnishing all materials , but to secure the services of suitable person for the installation of the pump under the supervision of the Town Supervisor and the Public Works Committee. It was reported that due to the illness of Er. Wallace Smith of Smith-Gillespie, Engineers that they would not be able to attend to-night 's Council meeting with any report on the informa- tion received from fiscal agents. They expect to be ready for conferences with some fiscal agents in the next few days. Mr. Frazier reported on the condition of Mayport Road , and advised that he had contacted Pair. Gordon Jones , as he could not get in touch with lir. Sollee. Mr. Jones agreed that the County would take over immediately and fix the road , but to date had not, and the Town has continued to put out flambuoys for safety. Upon motion of Mr. 'Jason, seconded by Mr. Rawls Sit was decided that Mr. Ganzel with a member mf Council would see Mr. Sollee. 1' r. Frazier advised that he has a white man at present , but he is on a temporary day by day extra labor basis . The matter of lot cleaning was tabled until the spring as it is too late to do anything about it for this year. Mr. Mason reported that he does not have a recoruendation at this time as to the extending of liquor hours as requested by Mr. Richmond at the last meeting. The liquor dealers were to get to-gether and give him some figures after an auditor had gone over some of the books. Mr. Rawls stated that he did not think the question was as to whether they were making money or not , but whether it wa' good for the Town to allow them to stay open to later hours. The matter was d eferred to the next meeting. I1r. Bremer pre sented the matter of additional street lights on the Plaza , ana a general discussion followed as to lights needed throughout the Town. No action was taken and the matter will be considered at a later time. Upon motion of Mir. Bawls , seconded by i'ir. Mason the Chairman of the Finance & Taxation Committee to-gether with the Presiden t of the Council shall decide on a place and time for a meeting of the Council, Citizen's Comr ittee and Tax Assessor to peruse the Tax Roll in view to making a last minute adjustments. I.r. Mason advised that most of the assessments were ready, but they stillave the hotel Reservation, business property, and Satair toAdone, and that this should be done before a meeting with Er. register . There was a discussion, and Li—. Bowery, Lr. Bremer and Mr. Ganzel made arrangements to get to-gether to take care of some of this. It was decided that a Waterworks Fund be opened at the Beach Bank / and all monies received on water be d eposited therein. Upon V motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by hr. Rawls the following Resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA , That , a Separate account be opened at the Beach Bank for a Waterworks Fund , said Fund to have the usual Town Signatures. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mrl Bremer the following were approved for payment : Postage 4,':10.00 Railway Express Co 3 72 Henry Lohse ,Jr. (Oyster shell ) . . 16.00 There was a discussion of the two outstanding notes which are due during the first part of November. Mr. Mason advised that he would see Mr. Allen about renewal of the one at the Beach Bank for , 1000. , and Mr. Bremer will see Dr. Carraway re extension of his note for $2000. Upon motion of Mr. 3remer, seconded by Mr. Rawls the following Resolution was passed : BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH, DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA, That We, the Town Council of the Town of Atlantic Beach, Florida do hereby appoint F.P. Ganzel and Adele S. Grage , respectively the President of the Town Council and the Town Clerk of the said Town , our joint attorneys for us and in our name , and stead, to jointly and in their official capacities , draw, sign and endorse promissuy note in amount of $1000. for thirty ( 30) days for General Fund; and do waive demand notice of protest of all such notes. Giving and gtanting to our said attorneys full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite necessary or proper to be done in and about the premises , as fully to all intents and purposes , as we acting in an aggregate official capacity , might or could do ; hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said attorneys shall lawfully do, or cause to be done by virtue hereof. The Tax Collector presented the request of Emerson Jackson and wife , Ardella that they be allowed Homestead Exemption on the 1946 Tax Roll, as they presented proof that the County had allowed same , but had failed to send copy of Homestead Exemption card to the Town. Upon motion of Mr. Mason, seconded by Mr. Bremer the following Resolution was passed: WHEREAS , the following property owners signed the necessary application for 1946 Homestead Exemption with the County, but copy thereof was not received by the Town of Atlantic Beach, and WHEREAS , copy in proof thereof has been presented to the Tax Collector, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE (MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN CF ATLANTIC BEACH , DUVAL COUNTY, FLORIDA , THAT Homestead Exemption for the year 1946 be allowed to Emerson Jackson and Ardella on Lots 7 ,$,9,15 and 16, Block 16 Donner' s Subdivision, Atlantic Beach. A letter of invitation was read from the Fletcher P-TA to a joint meeting of the P-TA and Dad's Club on the night of November 8th at which time the Youth Forum will present the program. Thanks was expressed for the invitation but regret that that is the regular meeting time of the Council, and will not be able to attend. A letter was read from 1,ir. E.P. Owen, Jr. thanking the Council for their Resolution re :his reconsidering and remaining secretary of the Florida League of Municipalities. W.B. Jensen presented a request that Lots 1 and 3 , Block 8, Atlantic Beach be re-zoned to permit the building of a 3-unit apartment on same . The matter was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Mason an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance #50 by changing the Zoning Map on Lots 1 & 3 , Block 8 to Residence "C" was passed on first reading. Upon motion of Lr. Kirby, seconded by Mr. Mason it was passed on 2nd reading. The date for the public hearing on this was set for Monday, November 8th, 194$ at $ P.M. , and the building inspector was instructed to so advertise. A letter was read from Dr. Van Schaick relative to the seawall repairs he wished to make , and after a discussion and upon motion of mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Mason the Town Supervisor was instructed to write a letter to Dr. Van Schaick advising that the Town's portion of the seawall at this point is in a state of good repair, and therefore he can go ahe&d with his repairs. Mr. Brennan of the Federal Works Agency, Bureau of Community Facilities advised that the epvernment was offering us the ser#6796 International Dump Truck for 4$60.83 and the Crane truck mounting Quickway Ser#1254 for 43 ,958.25 . The bucket loaned by the Navy must be returned. There was a discussion of the matter but it was tabled for the time being. There was a discussion as to the amount of license being charged hotels , motels , and tourist courts . The matter was referred to the Laws & Rules Committee for study and recor:,mendations upon motion of Mr. bawls , seconded by Mr. Bremer. Ganzel read letter addressed to the Town 0 ouncil from Mr. George Bull in which he detailed the discussion between himself and Mr. Ganzel at the last meeting. There was a discussion, and upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Bremer i t was decided that since Mr. Lawrence did not perform, he was deemed to have withdrawn and the agreement was therefore nullified. Upon motion of iMIr. Rawls , seconded by Mr. Kirby the. Town Clerk was instructed to file the letter in the correspondence of the Town and not make same a part of these minutes. 4111 Upon motion of Mr. Rawls , seconded by mt. Kirby the letter from Mr. Bull was turned over to the President of the Town Council , who is to advise of action taken, and a copy of the (resident 's letter to be placed in the Town files. Upon motion of Mr. Rawls , the meeting adjourned from day to day. jap -ef_/ F . F. Ganzel, •resident Attest : Ct/dtee, Adele S . Grage , Town C rk MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED (FETING OF THE ATLANTIC BE -'.CH TOWN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HALL ON I•iONDAY, NOVEi1BER $, 1948 AT $ P . M. Present : F.P. Ganzel, President D.P. Mason W.D. Bremer W.G. Kirby, Councilmen and C .R. Frazier, Town Supervisor Adele S . Grage , Town Clerk The members met with the Finance and Taxation Committee to make further study of the Tax Roll for the current fiscal year. any items were taken up and fully discussed and then there was a discussion of the whole matter of taxation for the present year. The members , being in from day to day session, then convened in regular session and upon motion of Mr. liason, seconded by lir. Bremer the Town Clerk and Town supervisor were directed to proceed with the preparation of the Tax Roll based on full cash value , all previous resolutions , instructions, and rulings not withstanding. // F.P. Ganzel, P. esident Attest : a_dj,ee , Adele S. Grage , Town C rk S