10-09-45 v i\3INUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH TOWN COUNCIL WAS HELD AT THE TOWN HALL TUESDAY, OCTOBER
9th, 1945 at 8 P.M.
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PRESENT:
JAMES A CRANFORD, ?RESIDENT
E.L . CHIASSON
E.L. JONES
DON 7 . GOODLING, COUNCILMEN
and
G.L. ROSBOROUGH, MAYOR
C .R. FRAZIER, TONN SUPERVISOR
ADELE S. GRAGE, TOWN CLERK
The meeting was called to order by the nrdsident ,
James A. Cranford after having been •,ost )oned from October
2nd , 1945 .
Upon motion of P.L. Vhiasson seconded by Don Goodling
the minutes of the last meeting were approved as read.
At this ti -e the Council went into session us an equal-
ization Board to receive and hear all complaints regarding the
101/ Preliminary Tax Ro":1 for the year 1945 . Mr, George Bull pre-
sented his objections to the increase in valuation of Saltair
lots. After considerable discussion and consideration, the
Council went intomexecutive session, to consider this matter.
Upon motion of E.L. Jones , seconded by Don Goodling the Saltuir
lots on the Tax Roll will be assessed as follows, with a minimum
assessment of $50:
Up to $50 lots change to $50.00
.r 50.t o ,f 5 . 75.00
$75.to 100. " " n 12 .00
$lOO.to 120. 150.00
120.to 150. " " " 175.00
$150.to 175. " " " 200.00
$175. and over lots " " 250.00
There being no further complaints the council adjourned
as a Board of Equalization and took up matters of further
business.
41, Upon motion of E.L. Chiasson, seconded by E.L. Jones
an Ordinance entitled "To Approve and Adopt the Tax Assessment
Roll for the year 1945 , and to determine and fix the Pate of
Taxation and make the Annual Tax Levy of. the year 1945" was
unanimously passed on third and final reading.
Mr. Frazier was instructed to make necessary arrangements
with Messrs. Curtis and Albertson for annual audit.
Mr. Cranford reported that the Williams Condemnation
suit had been settled for $100. Upon motion of E.L. Jones,
seconded by E .L. Chiasson this settlement was approved.
Mr. Frazier reported that the Sugg Building had been
cut in on the Town of Atlantic Beach electric franchise lines.
In the absence; of Mr. Travis there was no report on the
Greig case which is still pending.
The Motor Transit Company is now running a local bus,
and Mr. Frazier is to study the schedule and extension of route ,
011/ and take up with the transit company.
Upon motion of Don Goodling seconded by E.L. Jones , the
Treasurer' s report was approved.
J .M. Coroneas, State Hotel Inspector volunteered to serve
as Health officer for the Town without nay, and upon motion of
E.L . Jones , seconded by Don Goodling he was so elected.
Upon motion of Don Goodling, sedonded by E.L. Jones,
the following bills were approved for payme=nt:
City of Jacksonville Beach $30 00
H & W.B. Drew Co .65
Southern Bell Tel . & Tel. Co 8.55
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" " TI " 11 " (Health Unit) . 3.54
Jacksonville Journal ( Tax Notice) 15.12
Earl H . Roberti 5 .00
The Texas Company( Sept.6th statement) . . 86.59
11 11 " ( Oct. 2nd statement) . . 82.21
Sherman Concrete Pipe Co. 39. 42
Janes Service Station 5.70
Zaun Equipment Co. . 1 .10
Mason Lumber Co. . 8.21
Royal Motors Co. (Rep. Police car) 50.00
F.L. Croasdell . . 100.00
The Texas Co. ( Asphalt) 39.66
Quinn P. Barton 35.37
Jacksonville Beach Truck Line 9.00
Porter' s Service Station 14 85
Graham & Jones Paper Co 1 50
Mrs. O .P. Likins ( Garage rent) 5.00
Quinn R. Barton ( on tractor) 450 00
" It It •( Balance on rep.truck) , , , 19.77
( replacing glass )
1011.24 414
A petition was receoveu from the colored section
asking that some arrungcment be made if possible to sup-
ply their section with water. This mutter was referred to
Mr. Frazier to see if he can work out a plan with someone
to to take a water franchise for that section.
Mr. Frazier made his monthly report as Town Super-
visor , and same has been filed.
Mr. Frazier also presented a stuAy he had made on
the 10% Tax levy , and possible improvements needed in the
Town, among them, sewerafge , drainage , and water works , and
streets. There was much discussion on these subjects, and
Mr. Thompson gave his opinion that the 10% tax was legal .
Upon motion of E .L. Jones, seconded by Don Goodling An
Ordinance was passed on first reading by name . T'TTo Levy
a 10% Consumer Tax on all Eitectric Current Furnished to the
Patrons of the Electric System owned and operated by the City
of Jacksonville , Duval County , Florida within i:he Town Limits4IP
of the Town of Atlantic Beach, Duval CourIty, Florida and to
Provide a Method of Collection Thereof . " E.L. Chiasson vojted
"no" . Upon motion of Don Goodling seconded by E .L. Jones,
it was passed on second reading. Mr. Cts° asson voted "no" .
Upon recommendation of 'Jr. Frazier , Council approved
the placing of lights at the following locations: Atlantic
Boulevard at 3rd St. , new post at Sugg' n corner , and middle
of 8th Street between East Coast and Sherry Drives. The
motion was made by E .L. Jones and seconded by B.L. Chiasnon.
There being no further business, E.L. Chiusson moved
adjournment.
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Attest:
CCOte& 41,
Adele S . Grace
Town Clerk