12-04-45 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH TONN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOV(N HALL ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER
4TH, 1945 at 8 P.M.
PRESENT:
James A. Cranford, President
R.L. Chiasson
Beale Travis
E.L. Jones
Don Goodling, Councilmen
and
G.L. Rosboroug }, Mayor
C .R. Frazier, Town Supervisor
Frank Thompson, Town Attorney
Adele S. Grage , Town Clerk
The meeting was called to order by the President,
James A. Cranford.
The minutes if thr last renting was read, and after
one correction, they were approved.
Mr. Frazier advised than he had received a letter from
Mr. Frank Lipscomb giving permission for inspection of the Greig
procerty which will be done and the case closed.
Mr. Thpmpson, Mr. Cranford, and Mr. Rosboruugh met with
the City of Jacksonville men to discuss the matter of the 10/
electric tax levy. Jacksonville does not wish to do this for us
until they put in a system for the collection of a similar tax
on all their bills, as it would entail so much additional work
for them. The uestion was also brought up as to what could
be done if the consumer refused to pay the tax? It was decided
that we would nothing further about this matter for the tine
being.
Mr. Goodling reported that he gave the irnformation to
the Church on the sidewalk. Mr. Frazier advised that he had
written the pro')orty owners on 3rd St. relative to a sidewalk
from East Coast Drive to Sherry Drive .
Mr. Jones did not see Mr. Merritt in regards to the
waterworks for the colored section, however he had talked to
Mr. Gerry Adams. A letter,which Mr. Frazier had written to
Mr. Jones outlining a study he had made on this question, was-
read.
asread.
As to the other waterworks , Mr . Frazier had seen Mr.
Adams and re-uested a definite proposition from hire. Mr. Jones
and Mr. Cranford plan to have a conference with Mr. Adams at a
very early date , to talk over the waterworks situation and details.
Upon motion of B .L. Chiasson the Treasurer' s Report
was approved. This motion was seconded by Beale Travis. Tho
report showed a balance in the General Fund of $7 ,359.72,
Seawall Fund $2 ,540.36.
Upon motion of Beale Travis seconded by E. L. Jones
penalties on the regular Seawall Account will be put in the
Seawall Fund, instead of the general fund as heretof@re .
Upon motion of E.L. Chiasson , seconded by B.L. Jones
the purchase of $5 worth of tuberculosis stamps was approved.
Upon motion of E.L. Jones, seconded by Beale Travis
approval was given to allow John C . Madison hImestead exemption
on his 8th St. place for the year 1945.
Upon motion of E.L. Chiasson, seconded by Beale Travis
approval for payment of $10. ad in the program of Fletcher's
post-season game .
Upon motion of E.L. Jones , seconded by E .L. Chiasson
the following bills riure approved for payment:
Shell Oil Co. Police $21.68
Garbage 40.03 $61.71
Harry 's Men's Shop 55.80
Bill ' s Garage . . . 5.99
Mason Lbr. & Sup. Co 13.15
Neptune Beach Garage 7.00
T.P. Janes Service Station 4.40
R.E. Wilkerson & Co 9. 85
Quinn R. Barton Co. 25.35
E.G. Roche 13.25
R.R. Rosborough & Brother 10.00
E .A. Martin Seed Co 1 .95
Mrs. 0. P. Likins ( garage rent) 5.00
City of Jacksonville Beach ( Radio) . . 30.00
Southern Bell T. & T. Co. 3.54
Harry' s Mon's Shop 31.35
278.34
Upon motion of E.L. Chiasson, seconded by Don
Goodling the Town Clerk was instructed to notify in
writing , in line with provisions of Ordinance #71 ,
Mr. W.P. Simmons regarding condition of septic tank on
Lot 4, Block 39 Atlantic Beach.
The regular monthly report of C.R. Frazier, Town
Supervisor was read and filed.
Mr. Frey appeared in behalf of the residents of
Saltair Boulevard and requested that at least two street
lights be put over there. Mr . Frazier was instructed to
get esti ates on this work.
It was requested that we put some lights at the
business district for the holidays in connection with
Neptune Beach, and the Mayor was asked to look into
the matter and see if we could since our current is fur-
nished by the City of Jacksonville .
Request was made that a section of lots on Sherry
Drive in Saltair bo reclassified as business area. Mr.
Frazier is to sec that the necessary notices aro posted and
advertised.
The question of
/Street Improvement bills duo on Duval Engineering
Co. work which are now delin uent, wormmem was referred to
the Town Attorney for an opinion es to collection.
There was some discussion as to the condition of
the police car, and Mr. Frazier was instructed to hare the
clutch repaired.
Upon motion of E .L. Chiasson, the meeting adjourned.
amo A. Cran? orgir ident
Attest :
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Adele S. Grage
Town Clerk.