06-27-1951 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TO~~ COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE TOWN HALL JUNE 27, 1951
ROLL CALL.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Mayor-Councilman Fuller.
Mayor-Councilman E. P. Fuller
Councilman R. T. Friedley
Town Clerk G. C. Spargo
Deputy Town Clerk C. C. Shaeffer
Attorney A. E. Hawkins
Police Officer W. H. Norman
St. Superintendent J. M. Wood
READING OF ~JNUTES
Present
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Absent
Absent
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Present
The minutes of the regular meeting held June 13, 1951 were read. A
motion was made by Councilman Friedley that the minutes be accepted,
seconded by Mayor Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS
The following bills were read:
Owens Brothers Concrete
Guy C. Spargo
City of New Smyrna Beach
Volusia Tradtor & Implement Co.
Edgewater Motors
Edgewater Truck Stop
Belva Sargent
Si and Ruby Lowe
$201.60
1.81
100.29
18.76
15.80
4.50
22.50
4.52
Councilman Friedley moved these bills be approved as read, paid and
made a part of these minutes. Seconded by Mayor-Councilman Fuller
and by vote CARRIED.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS
The Clerk reported on delinquent taxes owing on a lot on which J. W.
Sikes is interewted in buying. The amount owing is $3.24. Mr. Friedley
moved that Tax Sales Certificate #3 at the sale of 1945 for 1944 taxes
be sold to Mr. Sikes for the face value of the Certificate. Seconded
by Mayor-Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
Mayor-Councilman Fuller Yes
Councilman Frie dley Yes
The Clerk also reported that Mr. J. W. Musson had offered the amount
of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars to the Town of Edgewater as payment-for all
unpaid taxes on his property. Mr. Friedley moved that Mr. Musson pay
these taxes, seconded by Mayor-Councilman Fuller, and by vote CARRIED.
Mayor-Councilman Fuller Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
A report was made by the Clerk that Petitions had been filed to have
the following names, John H. Gibbs and Howard B. Ranken, placed on the
ballot at the Special Town Election to be held on July 17, 1951 for
Town Councilman to serve the unexpired term of Councilman H. O. Kuhlhoff,
resigned. The Clerk further reported that e~ch Petition was signed by
twenty-five (25) or more qualified electors and was othe~iise in proper
legal form.
Councilman Friedley moved tha t these Petitions be accept1Da.nd the names
of John H. Gibbs and Howard B. Ranken be placed on the official ballot,
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seconded by Mayor-Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
RESOLUTION: .
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE NOMINEES FOR THE OFFICE OF TOvlli COUNCILMAN
OF THE TOWN OF EEGEWATER, FLOHIDA, TO BE ELECTED AT THE SPECIAL TOWN
ELECTION TO BE HELD JULY 17, 1951, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PREPARATION AND
PRINTING OF BALLOTS FOR SAID ELECTION.
This Resolution was read in full and passed by the unanimous vote of
the Town Council of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, at its meeting
held on the 27th day of June, 1951, the vote of the Council being as
follows:
Mayor-Councilman Fuller Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Mayor-Councilman Fuller reported that the City of New Smyrna Beach had
offered transportation, by bus, to the children of the Town of Edgewater,
between the ages of 3 to 12 years. The bus will transport children
daily, Monday through Friday, to the beach at New Smyrna. A protected
area has been provided for children of the above ages, and adult super-
vision has been arranged for. For this service the Town of Edgewater
may make a token payment to the City of New Smyrna, if they so desire.
Councilman Friedley made a motion that Town Clerk Spargo be given a
30 day leave of absence, with pay, because of illness. This was seconded
by Mayor-Councilman Fuller, and by vote CARRIED.
Mayor-Councilman Fuller Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Mayor-Councilman Fuller reported that Attorney Hawkins was unable to
be at the meeting due to illness, and anyone wishing to discuss the
Charter could meet with Mr. Hawkins after the Regular Council Meeting
July 11, 1951.
Councilman Friedley moved we do now adjourn, seconded by Mayor-Councilman
Fuller, and by vote CARRIED.
Time: 8:25 P. M.
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