05-28-1947 - Regular
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOV.1T COIT~CI L OF THE TOWN, O'F
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA HELD IN V.I .A. HALL ON
MAY 28, 1947.
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ROLL CALL.
'Meeting was called to order by Mayor-Councilman E.H.Lohmnn at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor-Councilman
Councilman
Councilman
Clerk
Attorney
Mn,rshall
Street Supervisor
E.H.Lohmnn
A .Husliey
Olen Matthews
G.C.Spnrgo
J.C.French
D.A.Thomas
A.W.Lapp
READING OF MHruTES.
Present.
Presen t.
Presen t.
Present.
Present.
Present.
Present.
Minutes of the regular meeting held Map: 14, 1947were rend Councilmo.n Matthews
moved they be approved ns re~d, seconded by Councilman Hussey and by vote
declared CARRIED.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS.
The following bills were read:
$7.35
l3 . 50
Aspers Garnge & Service Station
J.O.Birch
HUll, Landers, Graham & French
for Legal Services & Litigation 9~9.00
moved the bills be approved as rend,paid and made a part
seconded by Councilman Mn.tthews and by vote declnred
Councilm::m Hussey
of these minutes,
Carried.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Mayor LohIlh"1.n, Councilman Hussey and Attorney French reported on their trip
to T~llahnssee in the int~rest of the Edgewater billa then before the legis-
lature.They reported a very satisfac~ory trip which resulted in the killing
of wmendments unsatisf~ctory to the Town of Edgewater and the addition of
new amendment. written by Attorney French.
Councilman Hussey reported investigQting the swingJnnd pla~form in the play-
ground and found them in bad condi tion, rn.nd would be removed before the
next Council meeting. Alao t~at he had investig~ted the bad spot in the Riv~r
Rond a.nd found that the condition could be remedied by using the logs in
front of the toilets.
Mr. Kerst wali reported no longer interested in the parallel bacs. Councilman
Matthews moved that the Street Supervisor be instructed to move the burs
to the Town ya.rd, seconded by Counci~nn Husseyand by vote declared CARRIED.
Councilman Matthews reported having contacted Mr Bock.~who said that he would
ace Mayor Loh.n1an~~
Councilman HussejJthat he had not been able to see Mr. Fcc regarding his
resignation, but would do so before the next meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
A letter was read from the Boy Scouts asking for a donation but no fiction
W:;l.S taken.
A letter was rea.d from W.E.Moore regarding the assessment on property which
he considered excessive, he asked that some reduction be made. Council
decided, that at this time, they had no authority to comply with his request.
So, therefore, the tax must re~~in as assessed on the tax roll.
A letter was received from Jess Mathas, Clerk of the Circuit Court,regnrding
an application by W.J.Bigelow for tax deeds on properties for which he holds
tax sale certificates. Attorney French was asked to investigate this matter,
as the Town of Edgewater had fo~~closed on these properties.
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A letter was received from M.M.Talcott of Michigan, that he be allowed tQxBK
~ errect a temperary building on his lot,to be used as a dwelling,
while building his home. He also sent ~ sketch of the dwelling. Council
instructed the Clerk to write and inform Mr Talcott thnt the Council feels
that they can approve of his pl~n~. However he must appear in person ~nd
make application for building permitbefore.they can give their fin~l approval
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
Marshsll Thomas was instructed to Bee F.C.Cory about concrete posts for the
street signs a.nd find out when they would be ready.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Clerk was instructed to write to Robertson Electric Co, Mrs. HannAh Bonnet,
O.E.Southo.rd, W.L.Robertson, D.E.Settle nnd P.P.Cole, reminding them that .I
they must obtain a business license in order to do business in the Town of
Edgewatcr.
Council instructed Clerk to write to Darley & Co. regarding traffic light 0
ordered by the Town of Edgewater some time ago. Stating need of the lignt
and when they cnn expect delivery.
Clerk w~s further instructed to contact the State Road Patrol and Sherrif
Galbraith and inlist th~ir cooperation in controlling the traffic on Hyway
No. l,in Edgewnter.
Clerk was nlso instructed to write to J.U.Gillespie regarding the refund of
one quarters salary according to agreement.
Building permits were granted to Merril Groce and Erwin R. Lee.
Councilman Hussey moved we do now adjourn, seconded by Councilm.."'I.n Matthews
and by vote declared CARRIED. Time 9;00 P.M.
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