01-22-1947 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOUN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA HELD IN V. I. A. HALL ON
~ANUARY 22, 1947.
Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. by vicc-~~yor Lohman.
ROLL CALL
Vice-Mayor Council~~n
Councilman
Clerk
Attorney
Marshall
Street Sup.
E.H.Lohman
A. Hussey
G. C, Spargo
J.C. French
D. A.'1'homas
W. H. Sciscoe
, Prescnt.
Present
Present.
Absent.
Present.
Absent.
READING OF MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting held January 8, 1947 and of the special
meeting held January 15, 1947 were read.
Councilman Hussey moved they be approced as rend,seconded by Vice-
mayor Lohman!"~and by vote declared CARRIED.
Business of the meeting was suspended at this time that the Council might
hear complaints lodged by Deputy Sheriff Galbraith and f'AiT/f~~MAJ/ BRA.Z/J.of
the State Road Patrol against the proprietors of the Edgewater Inn and'
thoir method of pperatihg the Inn. Sighting instances of disregard of the
law; such as selling liquor to minors, to persons already under the influ-
ence of liquor and keeping a disorderly and rowdy place. It was the OP~B-
ion of Deputy Sheriff Galbraithtthat their licanse should be revoked claim-
ing that the proprietors are incompetent of carrying on this business.
State Patrolman I3~A7/'- corroborated these statements.
Vice-Mayor Lohman instructed the Clerkto contact Mr. French and ask him to
get out the necessary papers for a public hearing that these persons may
appear and show cause,if any, why their license should not be revoked.
After which the business of the meeting was resumed.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS.
Th~ following bills were read;
Frank Armstrong
J .S .Bates
Asperb Garage and ~ervice Station
Edgewater Motors
Skinner and Kennedy Stationery Co.
Tampa Morning Tribune
$7.00
2.43
I.60\'
4.00
.85
8.68
Councilman Hussey moved these bills be approved as read, paid and made n
part of these minutes, seconded by Vice-Mayor Lohman and by vote CARRIED.
OFFICERS REPORTS
Clerk reported having visited the pfficD of the State Road Department in
De Land in regard to the placing of signs on U. S. Highway No.lIlimiting
speed and warning of,Trafic Light ahead. The reply being, that as soon as
the highway is finished they will come to Edgewater and place the necessary
signs.
Clerk reported'having visited Dr. Higgens the health officer in regard to
the Dr. Fredrick Thompson case. Dr Higgens had already received a report
from Mr. Quillian, and assured the Clerk that he would give ,the m~tter his
immediate attention,also would get in touch with Dr. Jones the County
physician.
STANDING COMMITTEES
A report of the "Edgewnter ComIni ttee for the Advancement, Improvement and
Expansion of tho Town of Edgewater", was read in full by the Clerk. This
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was laid on the table until the next regular meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS.
A letter received from the War Department containinga permit, with drawings
a ttncllttd, nli.thorizing the Tovm of Edgewnter, Florida to perform the"w61'k-:1
specified therein and calling attention to conditions under which this
permit is issued.
The Clerk read a letter from Jess ~~thas~ Clerk of the Circuit Court, Contain-
ing a check for $3I5.I3 representing prornta share due the Town of Edgewater
on County land sales made during April, ~~y and June I946.
ORDINANCE NO.I46
The second reading of Ordinance lIo.I46. Said Ordinance was ordered put upon
its final passage. Passed by the unnnilnous vote of the Town Council of the
Town of Edgewnter, Florida at a regular meeting of said Council held on
the 22nd. day of January A. D. I947, anel approved as provided by lnw, the
vote of said Council being as follows;
Vice-~~yor E. H. Lohnk~n
Councilman A. Hussey
Yes
Yes
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
It was suggested to the Council that the Town collect the$I5.~O due the Town
of Edgewato~, from the County,for removing of a tree. The Clerk was instruct-
ed to write ~~king an appointment with DDunty Commissioner Beck to see Vice-
Mayor Loh~~n.
NEW BUSINESS
A suggestion was made by Mr Gonyaau that the road leading to the Town dump
be cleared of brush and otherwise made safe for cars to and from the dump
without damage.
Mr Tho~~s inquired of the Council 'what disposition was going to be made
of the steel rack which is at present lying on the grolmd near the Town
Hall,as Mr Kerst had approached him regarding the purchase of this rack if
The Towo considerod selling it. Council decided, that as this had proved
dangerous to the children as a toy, they would consider this matter.
Vice-Mayor Lohman moved that the cost of the building permit be donated
to the Union Church by the Town of Edgowator. Seconded by Councilman Hussey
and by vpte declared CARRIED. -
Building Permits wore issued to Harley F. Sheldon and Seth L Clinton.
A suggestion was ~~de by Mr Clyde Cox, and discossed with the Council, that
the Citizens of the Town of Edgewater hold a ~~ss-meeting and invite the
candidates for the office of Council~~n to br present and declare their
intentions on ~~tters pertaining to the good of the Town. This not being
Town business Mr Cox volUnteerod to get out notices and call the meeting.
There being no further business Councilm~n Hussey moved we do now adjourn,
seconded by Vice-~~yor Lohman,and by vote declared CARRIED.
Time 9:30 P.M.
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