07-09-1956 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, HELD
JULY 9th, 1956.
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The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida held July 9th, 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
Deputy Clerk Kathryn B. O'Connell
City Att'y Fred R. Brannon, Jr.
Police Chief F. H. Norman
Fire Chief Fred Garlick
Street Supervisor John Wood
Present
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Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 2nd, 1956 were read.
Motion by Councilman Friedley these minutes stand approved as
read, seconded by Councilman Washburn and by vote CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
Bond-Howell Lumber Co.
Charley's Welding Shop
City of New Smyrna Beach
W. S. Darley & Co.
Daytona Truc~ & Equipment
Dwight's
W. R. Ferreria - Prisoner Fees
Gulf Oil Corporation
Lloyd Cox Co.
National Safety Engineers
New Smyrna Auto Supply
New Smyrna Builders Supply
Roger B. Quincy
Robertson Electric Service
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel. Co.
Sport Center
Edgewater Motors
Standard Oil Co.
$9.g4
7.50
143.fl3
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31.75
2.95
5.25
19.1O
4.50
9.71
1.04
13.76
3.73
9.g5
41.1g
9.90
4.01
67.0g
Motion by Councilman Friedley these bills be paid and be made a part
of the minutes, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPORT
The Deputy Clerk read the Clerk's Cash Statement and the Budget
Report for the month of June, 1956.
Fire Chief Garlick reported three City Fire Calls and two outside
City calls during the month of June. Also repairs made to booster
hose.
COMMUNICATIONS
Two letters were read. One from Douglas B. Danser of the T. R.
Alcock & Co. stating Bond Ordinance is only partially completed and
stating they had been requested to grant an additional extension of
one week to July 17th. Also letter to be written to Chapman and
Cutler by our attorney stressing the urgency of the situation. The
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other letter from Chapman & Cutler stating that due to the
absence of Mr. Altfilisch the Ordinance and Trust Indenture
for issuance of $350,000 Water Revenue Certificates would not
be completed in time for the Council Meeting. Nevertheless
they assured us this document was in process of being written
and would be sent the first part of the coming week.
NEW BUSINESS
A Lease was read granting Edmund B. Gates a lease on the North
85 x 45 Ft. of Lot 4 "QlI Alvarez Grant as per map in Map Book
3, Page 137, Public Records, Volusia County, Florida. for ten
years with a rental of $1.00 per year to be paid by said Edmund
B. Gates to the City of Edgewater each year after date payable
in advance on July 9th of each year.
A letter was then read from Campbell A. Brown an adjoining property
owner stating he had no objections to the City leasing, renting,
or selling City property adjacent to his property as long as it
was not to be used Commercially.
Motion was then made by Councilman Washburn this lease be executed
by the signing of the Mayor and City Clerk. Seconded by Councilman
Friedley and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being unanimous.
Claim of Lien was then read. Lien being placed against Lot 10
Foster Resubdivision, as per map Book e, Page 56, Public Records,
Volusia County, Florida, in the amount of $55.00 for Lot Cleaning.
Motion by Councilman Friedley the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute this lien. Seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote
CARRIED.
Two Quit-Claim Deeds were read. One between Norman W. Loud and
Urania S. Loud, his wife and the City of Edgewater and one between
Ruth Newton Henderson and the City of Edgewater deeding to the City
certain portions of their respective property for a right of way
for Fernald Street.
Motion by Councilman Washburn the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to execute these deeds. Seconded by Councilman Friedley and by vote
CARRIED.
A Lease Agreement between Merriel W. Menard of Edgewater and the
City was read. This lease covers the property South of Ocean Ave.
lying between Riverside Drive and the River. After a discussion
the Mayor ask the opinion of each Councilman. Councilman Farrell
stated this lease was too strict. Councilman John stated $25.00
per month was too much and as to ~eautifying it would be a costly
proposition and people will be there anyway. Councilman Washburn stated
the filling in would be very costly. Councilman Friedley stated
there was a lot to digest and stated it should be held over. Various
citizens then stated their views.
Motion by Councilman Washburn this Lease be held over and see what
could be worked out, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
The minutes of the Board of Governors of the Community Center
Building were read. These minutes attached hereto for record.
Mayor Sedgwick stated they had made an excellant choice of officers
and wished them success in the operation of the building.
Motion by Councilman Farrell that the officers be accepted as
listed and further details be worked out and submitted to the
Council. Seconded by Councilman Friedley and by vote CARRIED.
A report was submitted by Ruth K. Smith Librarian on the month
of June for books returned, taken out and books outstanding, new
books added and the cash on hand.
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Petitions were presented to the City Council, petitioning the City
Council of Edgewater, requesting that they repeal the Ordinance
permiting the sale of Package Goods in Liquor Stores on Sunday's,
and to authorize a Referendum Vote, allowing the said Citizens
the privelege of deciding whether the sale of Intoxicating Beverages
shall be permitted on Sunday's.
Mayor Sedgwick stated if this ordinance was repealed all Ordinances
covering the sale of intoxicating beverages would be repealed and
all places of business could not sell even on week-days.
After a discussion on this subject, the Mayor called a five minute
recess. After five minutes the meeting was called to order again
and portions of the Chapter covering the laws on Liquor Sale
Referendum were read from the Florida Statutes.
After a lengthy discussion a motion was made by Councilman Washburn
to accept these petitions and authorize a referendum vote at the
earliest possible date. Seconded by Councilman Friedley and Carried.
Roll call vote being unanimous.'
As per information given to City Attorney Brannon the approximate
cost of Ocean Ave. Railroad Crossing would be $500.00 and Mr. Brown
was ask if he would assume this obligation. Mr. Brown stated he
would be glad to do this as this crossing was badly needed and he
would write a letter authorizing the City to proceed with same.
Re-Sub Plat #5 was submitted by Mr. Brown and motion was made by
Councilman Farrell this plat be accepted with the understanding
that all streets would be shelled as per our Ordinance. Seconded
by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.. Roll call vote being
unanimous.
A letter was then read from Mr. C. J. Fulweber asking that the
City clean up the property back of his property to get rid of the
mosquitoes, snakes, etc. and he also stated he expects to build
on this land in the near buture. This letter was tabled until the
next meeting.
There being no burther business, Councilman Friedley ~oved we do
now adjourn, seconded by Council~an Farrell and by vote carried.
Time 10:30 P.M.
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