12-03-1956 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA
COUNTY, FLORIDA HELD DEC. 3rd, 1956.(
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater,
Florida held December 3rd, 1956 was called to order by Mayor
George O. Sedgwick at 1:30 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.
Present
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Present
Present
Absent
The minutes of the Regular Meeting held November 26th, 1956 were
read. Motion by Councilman Washburn these minutes stand approved
as read, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
AUDIT REPORT
Mr. Frank Genter, a Certified Public Accountant read the Audit
report for the fiscal year ending October 31st, 1956.~
Motion by Councilman Farrell this report be accepted, seconded by
Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
Mr. David McCallister came before the Council asking the City to
furnish gas for the Community Center. After a lengthy discussion
a motion was made by Councilman John that the City put in a separate
tank to take care of the City Hall. Seconded by Councilman Washburn
and by vote CARRIED.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE #140 AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE CITY OF EDGE-
WATER, FLORIDA, TO REGULATE PARKING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON THE STREETS
WITHIN THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
OF SAID REGULATIONS.
The above Ordinance was read in full and motion made by Councilman
Farrell this Ordinance be adopted, 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 3rd day of December, A.D. 1956.
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 3rd day of
December, 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
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION SUGGESTING TO THE STATE ROAD DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA THE DIVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF U.S.
NO.1 AS A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY.
The above Resolution was read in full and as it did not specify
the reasons for dividing the contract Mayor Sedgwick suggested
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that this Resolution be re-written for the next meeting.
OLD BUS I NESS
Discussion on Childrens Xmas Party. Alsothe payment of $100.00
for the Municipal Park & Pier. Motion made by Councilman Friedley
the City donate $100.00 to the Park & Pier and $100.00 to the
Children's Xmas Party. Seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote
CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS
Due to the congestion at the New Postal Building, Mayor Sedgwick
suggested that the trees on the right of way on the North side of
Park Ave. be removed and shell be spread along the side of the
black top to the width of the Street. Mr. Edwards to be contacted
to do the work as the County is tied up with other work and would
not be able to do this work for two or three months.
There being no further business Councilman Friedley moved we do
now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED.
Time 3:30 P.M.
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