12-10-40 v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THF ATLANTIC
BEACH TO'+VN COUNCIL HELD AT THE TOWN HULL AT 8:00 P. M.
DECEMBER 10, 1940.
The Clerk called the roll and the following members
answered present:
E. L. Chi.asson
H. G. Isaacs,
Harcourt dull, Jr.
Mayor G. L. . Rosborough was also present.
The meeting was called to order by H. L. Chiasson,
Vice-President.
The Clerk read the minutes of the meeting of November
12, 1940, which were approved as read.
At this point the Clerk read the following letter of
resignation of George H. Smith:
November 19, 1940.
Honorable Town Council ,
Atlantic Beach, Florida .
Gentlemen:
" 'The time has come ' , the walrus said,
'To speak of many things Err
and I wish
that in this instance I had nothing more to speak of than
"Cabbages and ►pings" . Unfortunately for me , this letter
must close what has, up to now, been one of the most
pleasant experiences of my life ; namely, serving with you
in a common effort to make our town a better place in which
to live.
As I look at the last four and a half years in retro-
spect; i think that I can honestly say that we have corp a
long way in our efforts to reach our objectives. Ve 've had
our ups end downs, we 've made mistakes, learned our lessons ,
and sometimes we couldn ' t see eye-to-eye. i-jut the thing that
stands out is that we 've pulled together and started the
wheels of progress rolling in Atlantic Beach.
So in tendering my resignation, es I do herewith , it
is with the sure conviction that progress for Atlantic Beach
has only commenced and that under'your wise administration
the affairs of the town will continue to prosper.
Be Assured that Atlantic Peach will always share in' my
thoughts and affections, and that you, who are fortunate in
remaining with her, have my most sincere good wishes for the
years to come.
Cordially yours,
( signed) Geo. H. Smith.
The Chair expressed regret at the receipt of this
letter and the knowledge that Mr. Smith' s valuable services
have been lost. Thereupon, Mr. Isaacs introduced the follow-
ing resolution and moved its adoption. The motion was second-
ed by Mr. Bull and all members present voted adoption:
VHEREAS, Geo. H. ' pith has served the Town of Atlantic
Beach as .iayor for four years and as a member of the
Town Council and as President of this body well and
faithfully, and
WHEREAS, the said Geo. H. Smith has been a valuable
citizen of the Town of Atlantic Beach for a number of
tears, exerting deep interest at all times in all things
ending to make the community a better place in which to
live ; unselfishly devoting much of his time and
effort to educational , civic and religious move-
ments; and ,
WHEREAS, he has been called to broader fields of
endeavor in his own personal business , and in
order to accept the opportunities offered him has
tendered his resignation as President and Member
of the Town Council ,
NO'+N, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
TO NN COUNCIL
That the resignation of this most valuable member
of the Town' s Official family is hereby accepted
with much reluctance and in the knowledge that there
will be a vacancy in the affairs of the community
difficult to fill , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
That on behalf of the remaining members of the
Town' s Official family and the residents of the
Community , this body wishes Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H.
Smith Godspeed, the best of health, happiness and
success and conveys to them the hope that some day
they may be able to return to Atlantic Beach where
a welcome sign will always be out for them.
Upon motion of Mr. Isaacs, seconded by Mr. Bull, the
following bills were approved and ordered paid:
Atlantic National Bank ( Insurance note) 152.62
R. R. Rosborough And tiro. Inc . ( Insurance ) 10.00
Shell Oil Company 10.00
N. A. R.eifSnyder 2.00
Town of Neptune Beach (4 fires) 100.00
C . C. Howell , Jr. 165.00
Robert M. Angas 75.00
H. and N. B . Drew Co. . 75
Dr. E. H. Roberts 2.00
Wilkerson-Martin Company 6. 20
Meson Lumber Company 3.40
The Texas Company 46. 85
Southern Bell Telephone Co. 4. 85
S. N. Merritt 5.55
R.C.B. S. Corporation 5.00
P.T.A. , Atlantic Begch 10.00
Life Savings Corps 100.00
Beach Plumbing and Electrical Co. 2.97
Consolidated automotive Company 2.94
Jax Uniforms, Incorporated 50.00
655.09
The statement of the City of Jacksonville ,covering
excess current used for street lighting, was referred to Mr.
Chiasson, who will confer with Mr. Anders in reference thereto .
A report on work at the intersection of Sherry
Drive was made. It was reported that some work has been done
by the County and some by the City Supervisor.
The matter of restricting the parking of commercial 4111
vehicles in residential sections was referred to the Laws and
Rules Committee .
The following matters were passed to the next
Regular meeting:
( a) Passage of a !wilding Code .
(b) An Ordinance regulating the running at large
of animals.
(c ) An Ordinance fixing garbage collection fees.
(d) An Ordinance providing for inspection of
installation of fuel gases and oils.
le ) Street Numbering Ordinance.
The matter of considering a successor to Geo. H.
Smith was passed to the January meeting.
The Clerk read a letter signed by Mrs. Margaret N.
Oltrogge relative to injuries sustained by Carl Oltrogge
at the steps to the Ocean at Sixth Street End. This letter
was referred to the Town Attorney with instructions that he
use his best judgement as to the manner in which it should
be handled and to make reply to the letter if he deemed it
advisable . This action was taken on motion of Mr. Isaacs ,
seconded by Mr. Bull , and voted for adoption by all three of
the Councilmen present.
A letter from Mrs. Jane L. Jones , Secretary of the
Fletcher High School P. T. A. was read and passed for
consideration vending further information thereon.
Harcourt dull , Jr. reported that he attended the
meeting of the Beach Advisory Council for Health and Welfare
on Monday night and that he had been asked for a donation
of N;5.00 from the Town to aid in the Community Christmas
Tree affair at Jacksonville beach. upon motion of Mr.
Isaacs, seconded by Mr. Bull , g;5.00 was appropriated, all
three members present voting in favor of the motion.
The City Supervisor was instructed to proceed with
the repair and replacement of steps at the Street ^nds.
The Mayor recommended Jimmie Jarboe for appointment
as Assistant Town Marshall . Upon motion of Mr. Bull , second-
ed by Mr. Isaacs , the appointment was approved; Mr. Jarboe
to serve without remuneration. voting for approval were H.G.
Isaacs, Harcourt Bull , Jr. and K. L. Chiasson.
There being no further business for consideration, the
meeting 'NRS adjourned.
Vice -President
Atlantic Beach Town Council
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