12-10-1956 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OFL THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EOOEWATER, VOLUSIA
COUNTY, FLORIDA HELD DECEMBER 10th, 1956.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida
held December 10th, 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
Street Supervisor John Wood
Fire Chief Henry McFarland
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
The minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 3rd, 1956 were read.
Motion by Councilman Farrell these minutes stand approved as read, seconded
by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED.
mLLS & ACCOUNTS
Mr. Nichols
Standard Oil Co.
Gulf Oil Co.
Charlie Sepkoski
Bond-Howell Lumber Co.
o. c. Wipper & Associates
Daytona Truck & Equipment Co.
Edgewater Motors
W. L. Robertson
Doubleday & Co.
United States Stationery Co.
W. R. Ferreira, Police Chief
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel.
City of New S~ Beach
News Journal Corp.
New SlI\}TrIla Builders Supply Co.
Southern Building Code Congress
Pelican Press
Frank M. Genter, Auditor
Hanson & McCallister
William Rickelman
Stubbs Refrigeration Service
Lloyd Cox Co.
Mitchell & Alexander
Nieburger Chevrolet Co.
Jess Mathas
Bane's Auto Service
Florida Power & Lt.
$75.00
48.04
138.72
.65
35.15
100.56
565.78
5.00
883 .351
4.14
149.00
29.25
29.88
138.35
2.70
5.17
3.50
12.00
250.00
10.00
17.00
10.40
20.84
2.20
35.50
40.00
5.95
11.80
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 for1the Month
of November. Also the Librarian's Report for :November. Fire Chief McFarland
reported thnee fires last month.
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NEW BUSINESS
Attorney Chisholm aappeared before the Council with a replat of Plat #5
Edgewater Acres Subdivision. Motion by Councilman Washburn this plat be
accepted and signed by the Mayor, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by
vote CARRIED.
Attorney Chisholm then ask about the Ocean Ave. R.R. Crossing. Att 'y
Brannon answeredkthat the agreement covering the crossing had been burned
up and he would take the blame for the delay on this crossing.
Petitions were presented with approximately 225 names for sale of Beer &
Wine on Sunday. After hearing from all Councilman and several citizens
from the floor covering their views on this matter, a motion was made by
Councilman Washburn to table these petitions for one month until the next
regular evening meeting for further study. Seconded by Councilman John
and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:
Councilman Washburn Yea
Councilman Friedley Yea
Councilman John Yea
Councilman Farrell Nay
Mayor Sedgwick Yea
Dogs running at large were discussed. Councilman Friedley stated the
situation was bad in #2 District and Councilman Washburn stated it was the
same in #1 District. After a discussion it was decided to see what could
be done about an enclosure to keep dogs for at least three days before
destroying them.
Insurance was discussed. Mr. Robertson to let us know if the Workmen's
Compensation Insurance covers Volunteer Fmmen and if so the policy we
now have is to be cancelled.
Mr. John Gibbs ask for the floor and stated at the last meeting of the Civic
Association a committee of four, Mr. Brown, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Frantzen and
himself were appointed to contact the City to see about leveling a tract of
land approximately four acres for a football field and base ball diamond for
the youth of the City. He stated the City had the land and it would not cost
much, as they probably would not be ask to furnish anything but a few bats
and balls. Councilman Farrell made a motion that the City prepare a suit-
able place for base ball field and other recreation. Seconded by Councilman
Washburn and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:-
Councilman Washburn Yea
Councilman Friedley Yea
Councilman John Yea
Councilman Farrell Yea
Mayor Sedgwick Yea
There being no further business Councilman Friedley moved we do now adjourn,
seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED.
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