08-13-1956 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE. CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA
COUNTY, FLORIDA, HELD AUGUST 13th, 1956.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida held August 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 Chief F. H. Norman
Fire Chief Fred Garlick
Street Supervisor John Hood
Present
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The minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 6th were read. Motion
by Councilman Farrell these minutes stand approved as read, seconded
by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
BILLS & ACCOUNTS
New Smyrna Builders Supply
Bond-Howell Lumber Co.
Edgewater Motors
Standard Oil
Gasoline Alley
Jess Mathas
Charlie's Welding Shop
New Smyrna Auto Supply
Florida Forest Service
City of New Smyrna Beach
Lloyd Cox Co.
W. S. Darley
Daytona Truck & Equipment
Gulf Oil,Corp
Industrial Engineers
Bane's Auto Service
Robert Wittbold
Florida Power & Light Co.
$4.66
2.91
29.75
51.$6
6.35
.50
1.50
2.35
2.00
139.$0
5.35
51.24
27.00
159.$7
12.$1
1.50
10.25
15.$0
Motion by Councilman Friedley these bills be paid and be made a
part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote
CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPORT
The Clerk read the Clerk's Cash Statement and the Budget Report
for the Month of July, 1956. Also Librarian's Report for the Month.
Fire Chief Garlick reported no business, but advised the Auxiliary
Truck was ready to roll.
COIvIMUNICA TIONS
An Appreciation Card was read from George E. Lear. Lettemread from
the Edgewater Civic Club and also Chamber of Commerce petitioning
the City to set aside Pine Island for recreational purposes. A
letter was also read from Dr. Claude Smith asking for permission to
build a tool house with a heavy duty cement floor to house machinery
on Lot in Highway Subdivision. This letter to be held until Dr.
Smith arrives in a few days.
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Mayor Sedgwick stated Pine Island had already been surveyed
and after some of the other important matters were taken care
of and the weather cooled application would be made with the
state for this land.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE #128 AUTHORIZING THE SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELE-
GRAPH COMPANY TO USE THE [UBLIC STREETS OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING, CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING
AND OPERATING LINES OF TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH THEREON AND THERE-
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Second reading of this Ordinance and motion was made by Councilman
Washburn to accept this Ordinance, seconded by Councilman Friedley
and passed by the vote of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida, at a Regular Meeting on the 13th day of August, A.D. 1956.
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 August, A.D. 1956 and approved as provided by Law, the
vote of said Council on roll call being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yea
Councilman Friedley Yea
Councilman John Yea
Councilman Farrell Yea
Mayor Sedgwick Yea
ORDINANCE #129 DEDICATING CERTAIN DESCRIBED LANDS OWNED BY THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, FOR PUBLIC USE.
The above Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Brannon and
motion made by Councilman Friedley for its adoption, seconded
by Councilman John and passed by the vote of the City Council
of the City of Edgewater, Florida at a Regular Meeting on the
13th day of August, A.D. 1956. Roll call vote being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yea
Councilman Friedley Yea
Councilman John Yea
Councilman Farrell Yea
Mayor Sedgwick Yea
Upon motion duly made by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Council-
man John and unanimously carried, the requirement of reading said
Ordinance upon second reading was waived, and the Ordinance was
ordered put upon finalpassage.
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 August, A.D. 1956 and approved as provided by Law, the
vote of said Council on roll call being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yea
Councilman Friedley Yea
Councilman John Yea
Councilman Farrell Yea
Mayor Sedgwick Yea
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OLD BUSINESS
Attorney Brannon was ask about holding a referendum on Sunday
sale of Liquor along with the Regular Election. He stated it was
his opinion that it could be done and if so would save the City
some money. He was authorized to contact Rodney Thursby to
ascertain if there was any law against holding the referendum at
this time.
NEW BUSINESS
Police Chief Norman stated he had two badly worn tires on the
Police Car. He was instructed to obtain prices from different
dealers on a set of tires.
A survey of the proposed park and recreation area was presented.
Mr. Dave McCallister o.k'd this survey. Motion was then made
by Councilman Friedley the City instruct Stepp, Inc. to prepare
the necessary papers and apply to the U.S. Army Engineers of
Jacksonville, Florida for the proper permit. Seconded by Council-
man Farrell and by vote unanimously CARRIED.
Mr. & Mrs. Ware were present and stated they were well pleased
with the work being done at the City Dump as there were no more
fires and less flies.
There being no further business Councilman Friedley moved we do
now adjourn, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
Time 8:50 P.M.
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