03-12-1952 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWA TER, FLORIDA'
HELD MARCH 12, 1952.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Friedley at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor-Councilman R. T. Friedley
Councilman H. L. Haughton
Councilman J. H. Gibbs
Councilman E. P. Fuller
Councilman C. C. Shaeffer.
City Clark Belva Sargent
Attorney John Chisholm
Police Officer F. H. Norman
Street Supervisor J. M. Wood
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The minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held February 27, 1952
were read. Councilman Shaeffer moved that these minutes be approved as read,
seconded by Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
Councilman Shaeffer made a suggestion to the council to have the City
Clerk read all bills instead of passing same.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
Kiep Brothers
C. & M. Motor Co.
Bane's Auto Service
Florida Power & Light Co.
J. O. Birch
News Journal Corporation
New Smyrna Builders Supply Co.
Dwight's
Bond-Howell Lumber Co.
Joe Watkins Ford, Inc.
Christy's Service Station
F. J. McMurray
Edgewater Motors
$ 5.37
41.50
1.00
4.70
1.00
25.20
16.$0
21.63
1.50
3.47
17.65
10.95
24.35
Councilman Fuller moved these bills be approved as read, paid and be made
part of the minutes of the meeting, seconded by Councilman Gibbs and b~
vote CARRIED.
REPORT OF OFFICERS
The Clerk read the Budget Report and the Cash Report for the month of
February 1952.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter of resignation was read by City Clerk Belva Sargent. Councilman
Shaeffer moved this letter be approved (with regrets) and Councilman
Haughton seconded the motion.
ORDINANCE
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An Ordinance appointing Frank F. Dippery, City Clerk for' the City of
Edgewater, Florida was read by Attorney Chisholm.
Councilman Fuller moved that a second reading be waived and Councilman
Haughton seconded the motion. Roll Call vote was then taken
Mayor-Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman Shaeffer Yes
Councilman Fuller Yes
Councilman Gibbs Yes
Councilman Haughton Yes
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OLD BUSINESS
The "Application for a Business, Occupational or Professional" license
of Morris Relyea was reopened by the Council. Mr. Relyea asked that a
record be made of the fact that he had applied for a business license
September 1, 1951, and asked Councilman Fuller if, at that time, he had
a legal right to approve the application. Councilman Fuller replied
that he believed, as Mayor, he had that right. When Mr. Relyea asked
why he did not receive the license, Councilman Fuller replied that he
did not know.
Councilman Shaeffer moved that a roll call vote be taken to determine
if the Council would uphold or reject the findings of the Adjustment
Board. This move was seconded by Councilman Fuller. The Roll Call
vote was then taken, and the Council unanimously voted to uphold the
Board, said vote being as follows:-
Mayor-Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman Shaeffer Yes
Councilman Fuller Yes
Councilman Gibbs Yes
Councilman Haughton Yes
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Friedley announced, starting April 1st all dogs without licenses
would be picked up and impounded, and if not called for within one week
would be destroyed. They will be released to owners by paying board,
inoculation and license fees.
A petition for a new light to be placed at Ridgewood Ave. & Connecticut
Ave. was read. Same was tabled until some time in the future when new
lights were being installed.
Mr. Gibbs made a motion that the City of Edgewater donate $20.00 to the
Red Cross, seconded by Councilman Fuller and CARRIED.
COUNcilman Gibbs discussed the proposed City Dock. The Council will
receive the costs within a week from Mr. Green on a 100 Ft. Dock at the
foot of Ocean Ave.
There being no further business Councilman Fuller moved we do now adjourn,
seconded by Councilman Haughton and by vote CARRIED.
Time: 8:25 P.M.
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