11-12-40 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ATLANTIC
BEACH TO7JN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TONN HALL AT 8:30 P. M.
NOVEMBER 12, 1940.
The Clerk called the roll and the following members
answered present:
Geo. H. Smith
J. C . Outler
E. L. Chiasson
H. G. Isaacs
Harcourt Bull , Jr.
Mayor Rosborough was also present.
Upon motion of Mr. Isaacs, seconded by Mr. Outler,
the minutes of the Regular Monthly meeting of October 9th were
approved as read.
Mr. Cranford, Town Treasurer, submitted the financial
report for the month of October, which was approved and order-
ed filed .
At Mr. Crar_ford's suggestion, the Town Clerk was
directed to secure from the former Town Treasurer , Hr. M. V.
7 Osborne , all Seawall bonds which have been retired and to re-
tain them in the office pending final destruction.
On Motion of Mr. Outler , seconded by Mr. Isaacs, Mr.
Cranford was authorized to send a letter to the P.F.C. agree-
ing to make payment on Seawall bonds and interest through the
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta .
The regular order of business was dispensed with so
that Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Mabry and Mrs. Isaacs m° ght be
heard in reference to a plan to coordinate welfare and health
work at all the Beaches. It was suggested that some member
of the Town Council be designated to serve on the Advisory
Committee for Nelfare and Health. Mr. Isaacs roved that the
Mayor annoint some member of the Council to serve , the motion
was seconded by Mr. Bull and it was adopted. The Mayor
appointed Geo. H. Smith as the uouncil member to serve on this
advisory Committee.
Upon motion of Mr. Isaacs, seconded by Mr. Bull , the
following bills were approved and authorized paid :
Florida National Bank (note) 300.00
Atlantic National Bank (Police Car note) 101.00
C. C. Howell , Jr. (Bill of 1308. 4.0) 158.40.
Robert M. Angas (Bill of x+150.00) 75.00
Florida Hardware Company 53.18
Shell Oil Company 15 .15
The Texas Company 32.55
Florida Times-Union 31 .36
Five and Ten Store 3.70
Piggly- ihiggly 1 .15
Gulf Life Insurance Company 15.00
Hooper-Holmes Bureau, Inc . 1 .50
Joe Robbins 51.63
Atlantic National Bank ( Insurance Note) 52.62
Clifford Payne and Garrison Co. 22.20
Ace Electric Company 6.12
Southern Bell Telephone Co. 5. 85
Fort Marion Parts Co. 39.00
Florida Machine and Foundry Co. ( interest) 12.20
Neptune Garage 3.20
Dickinson' s Hardware 7. 85
Mason Lumber Company 11.55
Wilkerson-Martin Company 5. 28
Nm. A. rstaver Company 2.50
Quinn P. Berton Co. 2.40
R.C .B. S. Corporation ( Salteir pipe ) 15.00
P.T.A. Atlantic Beach 10.00
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The Ordinance covering a proposed new numbering system
was, brought up for discussion. This Ordinance was referred to
the Laws end Rules Committee and to the. Town attorney for
final consideration before passage.
The problem of dogs was discussed. It was suggested
that all animals,' poultry, et cetera, be made the subject of
restriction and it was unanimously agreed to refer the matter
to the Laws and Rules Committee with request that a suitable
Ordinance be drafted.
The matter of a law to authorize the condemnation of
buildings dangerous to life and limb and a detriment to the
Town was discussed. This was also referred to the Laws and
Rules Committee.
A discussion was had with regard to bills in connec-
tion with the Incinerator.
Mr. Outler introduced an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE TERM "GARBAGE" AS USED HEREIN; ES-
TABLIHING AND IMPOSING A CHARGE OR FEE FOR THE SERVICE OF
GARBAGE COLLECTION RENDERED BY THE TOWN OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA; DECLARING CERTAIN ACTS OR PRACTICES AS HEREIN DES-
CRIBED RELATIVE TO THE ACCUMULATION, DEPOSIT, STORAGE AND
HANDLING OF GARBAGE TO BE UNLAWFUL AND A VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS ORDINANCE; REPEALING ALL O'DINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES INSOFAR AS THEY MAY BE IN CONFLICT OR INCONSI: TENT
;;ITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE,
and moved its passage on first reading. Mr. Issses seconded
the motion and this Ordinance_ was passed on first reading. "'r.
Outler moved the passage of this Ordinance on second reading,
Mr. Isaacs seconded the motion and it was passed on second
reading.
The matter of Control Ordinances covering Bus, Taxi-
cabs, freight lines , et cetera, was discussed and referred
back to the Laws and Rules Committee for further study.
Considerable discussion was had regarding methods to
be used in an effort to have Sherry Drive completed. The City
Supervisor was instructed to prepare petitions to be signed by
taxpayers and voters interested so that such petitions may be
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secured for presentation to the Board of County Commissioners.
The question of installation and inspection of
liquefied fuel gas was passed to the December Council 7eeting.
General repairs on intersecting .streets at Sherry
Drive ware discussed end referred to the City Supervisor for
such work as can be done.
The plans of Mr. John Reineking, for a two-story, two
family house at Eleventh Street and Ocean Boulevard , were
resected.
The question of the purchase of a heater. for the police
car was referred to the Chairman of the Police Committee.
Mr. Outler was assigned the task of securing a flag for
the Town Fall.
The Clerk read a letter from the Town Attorney advising
that the Adams Seawall suit had now .gone to the -Supreme Court.
There being no further business' for consideration, the
meeting was adjourned. 4111
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Atlantic. Beach Town Council.
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T wn Clerk