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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA
County, Florida Held Dec. 12th, 1955.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida, held December 12th, 1955 was called to order by Mayor
George O. Sedgwick at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Mayor George O. Sedgwick
Councilman D. L. Washburn
Councilman R. T. Friedley
Councilman H. John
Councilman B. Farrell
City Clerk Frank F. Dippery
City Attorney Fred R. Brannon, Jr.
Police Chief F. H. Norman
Street Supervisor John Wood
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At this point of the meeting Mayor Sedgwick ask Frank M. Genter,
A Certified Public Accountant to give the yearly Audit Report;;
covering the period November 1st, 1954 to October 31st, 1955.(
Motion was then made by Councilman Washburn to accept the Audit
Report as submitted, seconded by Councilman John and by vote
UARRIED. Roll Call vote being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman John Yes
Councilman Farrell Yes
Mayor Sedgwick Yes
Minutes of a Regular Meeting held November 14th, Special Meeting
held November 21st, Special Meeting hald November 28th and a
Special Meeting held December 1st were read. Motion by Councilman
Friedley these minutes stand approved as read, seconded by Council-
man Washburn and by vote CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
E. A. Fletcher $3.50
Florida Pre & Lt. Co. 11.06
Southern Bell Tel & Tel. 37.53
Ford's Gulf Service 52.18
Lamar M. Allen 7.00
C. F. Bley 128.00
Nieburger Chevrolet Co. 901.60
The Fyr-Fyter Co. 7.57
Automotive Elect. Service 142.75
Dwight's Office Supplies 1.94
Edgewater Motors 7.53
W. R. Ferreria 6.75
Charley's Welding Shop 9.90
City of New Smyrna Beach 130.54
W. S. Darley & Co. 45.98
Standard Oil Co. 43.92
Watkins Ford, Inc. -$28.50 4.83
Reeves Electric & Hdwe. 14.72
New Smyrna Bldg. Supply .79
Jess Mathas 1.00
Frank M. Genter 200.00
Daytona Truck & Equip. Co3,405.00
Motion by Councilman Friedley these bills be paid with the ex-
ception of $28.50 to Watkins Ford Inc. which will be taken under
advisement. Seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
A letter from Fire Chief Fred Garlick was read, stating the Fire
Department was turning over to the City #3 Truck or Tank Wagon
which was bought and fitted out by the Fire Department about two
years ago without any cost to the City.
Motion by Councilman Washburn that the City accept this Truck and
thank the Fire Department for their work. Seconded by Councilman
John and by vote CARRIED.
A letter from Mrs. R. T. Bolt was also read regarding cleaning
of lots and Mayor Sedgwick stated as we were passing an Ordinance
on lot cleaning at this meeting a letter would be written to
Mrs. Bolt stating just what the City intended to do.
A letter from John H. Gibbs was also read stating through un~orseen
circumstances, it was impossible for him to continue as Chairman
of the Community Center Board of Governors. Mayor Sedgwick then
appointed Charles Teague to fill this vacancy. Mr. Teague accepted
this Chairmanship and stated he would do his utmost to do a good job.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE #96 REGULATING SIGNS, BILLBOARDS AND PROVIDING CERTAIN
REQUIREMENTS AS TO SIZE, HEIGHT AND LOCATION.
The above Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Brannon and motion
made by Councilman Washburn for its adoption, seconded by Council-
man Friedley and passed by the vote of the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, Florida at a Regular Meeting held on the 12th day of
December, A.D. 1955.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Friedley, seconded by Council-
man Farrell and unanimously carried, the requirement of reading said
Ordinance upon second reading was waived, and the Ordinance was
ordered put upon final passage.
Passed by the vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 12th day
of December, A.D. 1955 and approved as provided by Law, the vote
of said Council on roll call being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman Farrell Yes
Councilman John Yes
Mayor Sedgwick Yes
ORDINANCE #97 PROVIDING THE ASSESSMENT OF COST OF LOT CLEANING AND
TRASH AND BRUSH REMOVAL AGAINST THE PROPERTY CLEANED, AND THE PRO~
CEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED PRIOR TO CLEANING A LOT AND FOR THE COLLECTION
OF THE COST.
Tpe above Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Brannon and motion
made by Councilman John for its adoption, seconded by Councilman
Friedley and passed by the vote of the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida at a Regular Meeting held on the 12th day of
December, A.D. 1955.
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Washburn, seconded by Councilman
John and unanimously carried, the requirement of reading said
Ordinance upon second reading was waived, and the Ordinance was
ordered put upon final passage.
Passed by the vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 12th
day of December, A.D. 1955 and approved as provided by Law, the
vote of said Council on roll call being as follows:-
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Councilman Washburn Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman Farrell Yes
Councilman John Yes
Mayor Sedgwick Yes
OLD BUSINESS
Attorney Brannon stated he had found out that George A. Hickey
had purchased the Christensen Property but there was no Ordinance
now on the books that would be advisable to use and Mayor Sedgwick
stated he wanted an Ordinance drawn up giving the City authority
to condemn this property.
Attorney Brannon stated he had also written a letter to the FEC
Ry. regarding the crossing at Ocean Avenue and also a letter to
Tallahassee regarding River Front at Ocean Ave.
The City having decided to donate $100.00 toward the Children's
Christmas Party a motion was made by Councilman Washburn that
this money be paid for the Christmas Party, seconded by Councilman
Farrell and by vote CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion was made by Councilman Farrell the City purchase an Electric
Duplicator, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED. Roll
call vote being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman Farrell Yes
Councilman John Yes
Mayor Sedgwick Yes
A motion was made by Councilman Friedley to purchase 20 STOP signs
and 1 DEAD-END sign at the sale price offered by the National
Safety Engineers. Seconded by Councilman Washburn and by vote
CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman Farrell Yes
Councilman John Yes
Mayor Sedgwick Yes
Councilman Washburn stated there was no street sign at Dixwood Ave.
and ask that a sign be placed there. Mayor Sedgwick stated this
would be taken care of.
There being no further business Councilman Friedley moved we do now
adjourn, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED.
Time 9:30 P.IvI.
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