10-12-1953 - Regular
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER HELD OCTOBER 12th, 1953.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida was called to order by Mayor John H. Gibbs at 7130 P.M.
ROLL CALL
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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 Russell Leslie
Street Supervisor John Wood
Present
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Absent
The minutes of the Regular Meeting held September 9th, 1953 were
read. Motion by Councilman Shaeffer these minutes stand approved
as read, seconded by Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
The minutes of a Special Meeting held September 30th, 1953 were
read. Motion by Councilman Fuller these minutes stand approved as
read, seconded by Councilman Hussey and by vote CARRIED.
At this point Mayor Gibbs announced the Registeration Books would
be open until 7:00 o'clock the 14th and 15th of October.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
Building Inspector
Florida Power & Light
Swickley Restaurant
Bane's Auto Service
Postal Box
Eskcw's---!f.ruek-S-t-op
Edgewater Motors
W. L. Robertson, Ins.
$5.00
7.S0
15.00
6.00
.65
50.21
37.00
OFFICERS REPORT
The Clerk read the Budget report and the Clerk's Cash Statement
for the Month of September.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from John C. Ferris, City Manager of New Smyrna Beach was
read regarding Street Lights. An order has been placed for these
lights and they will be erected as soon as they are received.
A letter was also read from Fred Garlick, Fire Chief recommending
the Council purchase 500 Ft. of Ii" White Hose and also 100 Ft.
of 3/4" Booster Hose. Also two Fog Nozzles
Motion was made by Councilman Haughton to purchase this hose and
nozzles, seconded by Councilman Shaeffer 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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RESOLUTIONS
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ELECTION CLERK, INSPECTORS AND A
SPECIAL OFFICER FOR THE REGULAR ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER
3, 1953.
A Resolution appointing Mrs. George Lear, Clerk Richard Hanson,
Mrs. Francies Betzer, Mrs. Annie Roberts and Mrs. Annie Wipperman
Inspectors, and B. T. Garrett as special officer was read in
full by Attorney Chisholm and Councilman Fuller moved its adoption
seconded by Councilman Hussey and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote
being as follows:-
Councilman Fuller Yes
Councilman Shaeffer Yes
Councilman Haughton Yes
Councilman Hussey Yes
Mayor-Councilman Gibbs Yes
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE #45 AMENDING SECTION 6-B OF ORDINANCE NO. 8 OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA.
The above Ordinance was read in full and the names of those wishing
1,200 Sq. Ft. floor space presented. There were non who wanted
900 Sq. Ft. floor space.
Motion by Councilman Shaeffer this ordinance be adopted. There was
no second.
It was then suggested the Ordinance be re-written and incorporate
the square foot required and one story into this ordinance, same to
be presented at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
This being the last Regular meeting before the Regular Election,
Mayor Gibbs extended his thanks to all the Councilmen for the co-
operation they h~d given him during the past year.
It was announced there would be a Special Meeting Wednesday Evening
. October 14th, at 7:30 P.M. to go over the Petitions for Candidates
and set up the ballot.
There being no further business Councilman Shaeffer moved we do now
adjourn, seconded by Councilman Fuller and by vote CARRIED.
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