02-13-1956 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA
COUNTY, FLORIDA, HELD FEB. 13th, 1956.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida held February 13th, 1956 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 Att'y Fred R. Brannon, Jr.
Police Officer F. H. Norman
Street Supervisor John Wood
Present
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Present
Absent
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 9th, A Special
Meeting of January 18th, a Special Meeting of January 25th and
a Special Meeting of February 2nd were read. Motion by Councilman Friedley I
these minutes stand approved as read, seconded by Councilman John and by
vote CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
R. L. Polk & Co.
Gulf Oil Co.
New Smyrna Auto Supply
Reeves Electric & Hdwe.
W. L. Robertson, Ins.
Indian River Gas Co.
F. J. McMurray
Ford's Gulf Service
Edgewater Motors
John T. Jones
Alvin Shippee
Daytona Truck & Equipment
Governmental Guide
Roger B. Quincy
W. S. Darley & Co.
Southern Bell Tel & Tel.
Dwight's Office Supply
Lloyd Cox Co.
Pelican Press
City of New Smyrna Beach
Florida Power & Light Co.
Charley's Welding Shop
Standard Oil Co.
$20.00
11.25
11.04
.36
751.84
88.41
78.40
2.19
13.72
9.00
27.00
170.00
3.00
3.63
1.40
45.28
3.65
3.40
34.00
137.92
15.48
1.50
37.29
Motion by Councilman Farrell these bills be paid and be made a part
of the minutes. Seconded by Councilman Washburn and by vote CARRIED.
OFFIC ERS REPORT
The Clerk read the Clerk's Cash Statement and the Budget report for
the month of January, 1956.
CO:MMUNICATIONS.
Letters were read from the Nieburger Chevrolet Co, C'. G. Teague,
Chairman of the Board of Governors, Mr. & Mrs. W. K. Robinson and
Robert E. Fuller.
The letters of Robert E. Fuller and Mr. & Mrs. W. K. Robertson were
tabled until an investigation can be made.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE #101 REGULATING THE REMOVAL OF TRASH IN THE CITY OF EDGE-
WATER, FLORIDA AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF A CHARGE FOR THE
REMOVAL THEREOF BY THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
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The above Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Brannon and
motion made by Councilman Washburn to adopt this Ordinance, second-
ed 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 13th day of February, A. D. 1956. Roll call being as
follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman John Yes
Councilman Farrell Yes
Mayor Sedgwick Yes
Upon motion duly made by Councilman John, seconded by Councilman
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 13th
day of February, A. D. 1956 and approved as provided by Law, the
vote of said Council on roll call being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yes
Councilman Friedley Yes
Councilman John Yes
Councilman Farrell Yes
Mayor Sedgwick Yes
The Attorney presented a Quit Claim Deed to be executed by the City
to replace one previously issued to J. T. and Cora Jones which was
lost. Motion by Councilman Washburn the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to sign this Deed. Seconded by Councilman Friedley and
by vote CARRIED. Upon Roll call vote being taken it was unanimous.
Attorney Brannon stated he had not received a reply to letters
written to FEC Ry. and the Road Department. He also read a letter
written to Mr. Wells, of Tallahassee objecting to the selling of
submerged land to Mr. Lynch the upland owner. Also a reply to
his letter. Mayor Sedgwick instructed Attorney Brannon to use
any and all means to preserve the land in question even though the
City has to go to Eminant Domain proceedings to secure the land.
Mr. Lynch was called upon for remarks and a general discussion
followed and Mr. Bennett stated petitions objecting to the sale
of this land would be circulated and presented to the Council.
The Council and Mr. Lynch and the heads of different organizations
will meet on Saturday February 18th, at 7:30 P.M. for further
discussions. Mr. Lynch was ask to quote a price for his Riparian
Rights.
Mayor Sedgwick was contacted by Mr. Braddock of the Mosquito Control
to ask to have the firemen burn on the River front where they are
working to clear up marshland. the Mayor was advised the firemen
would be on hand at 1:00 on Tuesday to burn this debris.
The Clerk read a reconoiliation of the budget and a motion was
made by Councilman Washburn that reconciliation of the budget be
made according to the Clerk's figures. Seconded by Councilman
Friedley and by vote CARRIED. The Mayor explained there was a
surplus left over in the bank from last year and it was being
distributed to the various departments so that the necessary work
to be done could be carried on without over spending the budget.
Attorney Brannon was instructed to draw up an Ordinance for next
meeting for adoption.
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Mr. Brown stated a Chamber of Commerce was being organized
in the City and stated a mass meeting would be held Wednesday
February 15th at 7:)0 P.M. preferably at the Community Center
Building. He urged all interested Citizens to attend and
make this project a success.
There being no further business, Councilman Friedled moved we
do now adjourn, seconded by Councilman FarrelJ and by vote
CARRIED.
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