05-13-1953 - Regular
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ~mETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA HELD MAY- 13th, 1953.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor John H. Gibbs at 7:30 P. M.
Invocation by Rev. Hinton.
ROLL CALL
Mayor-Councilman John H. Gibbs
Councilman E. P. Fuller
Councilman C. C. Shaeffer
Councilman H. L. Haughton
Councilman A. Hussey
City Clerk Frank F. Dippery
City Attorney John Chisholm
Police Officer Frank Norman
Street Supervisor John Wood
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 22nd were read.
Motion by Councilman Hussey these minutes stand approved as read,
Seconded by Councilman Haughton and by vote CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
Florida Power & Light Co.
Edgewater Motors
Orlando Fuel Oil Co.
Atlantic Chemicals, Inc.
James S. Hargrove
Frank F. Dippery
C. S. Paul, Tax Collector
Chief of Police N. S. B.
Volusia Tractor & Implement Co.
$ 7.72
74.57
3.75
8.48
2.00
.28
1.96
1.50
23.50
Motion by Councilman Shaeffer these bills be paid and be made a
part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPORT
The Clerk read the Budget Report and the Clerk's Cash Statement.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letterwas read from Attorney Hemphill thanking Frank Norman for the
courtesy and kindness shown Mr. & Mrs. E. C. Gillespie who were
involved in an auto accident in our City.
A letter was also read commending Officer Leslie on his attitude and
fairness regarding a minor traffic violation.
Also a letter from C. J~ Patche, Sec. of the Edgewater Volunteer
Fire Department asking for a donation to help defray expenses of
the Fire Works display to be sponsered by the Fire Department on
July 4th.
A motion was made by Councilman Hussey that a donation of $125.00 be made
to the Fire Department. A discussion followed and Councilman Hussey
withdrew his motion.
A motion was then made by Councilman Fuller
$250.00 be made to help defray the expenses
Seconded by Councilman Shaeffer and by vote
Roll Call Vote being as follows:-
Councilman Fuller
Councilman Shaeffer
Councilman Haughton
Councilman Hussey
Mayor-Councilman Gibbs
that a donation of
of 4th of July.
CARRIED.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter to Mr. Toy of
Pocahontas, Va. stating if he would clear his lots in the
Raulerson Sub. and Sanchez-sheppard Grant, the City would
open the rest of Knapp Ave.
Mr. Hanson, President of the Volunteer Fire Department ask
that the Council" accept recommendations for the appoint-
ment of Fire Chief.
After a discussion a motion was made by Councilman Fuller to
amend the present Ordinance which states "The Council shall
appoint a Fire Chief, to read "The Fire Chief shall be appointed upon
recommendation of the majority vote of the Volunteer Firemen".
Seconded by Councilman Haughton and by vote CARRIED. Roll Call
vote being as follows:-
Councilman Fuller
Councilman Shaeffer
Councilman Haughton
Councilman Hussey
Mayor-Councilman Gibbs
Yes
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Absent
Yes
There being no further business, Councilman Shaeffer moved we do
now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
Time $:35 P.M.
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