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05-17-1927 - Regular 1 4 \vs) MINUTES OF REGULAR 11;r:TING OF TOWN COUNCIL OF EDGr 9ATER, HELD MAY 17TH 1927 ROLL CABL: Mr. Zipperer, Mayor, Present Mr. Wil*inson, Wrest. =EMU Absent Mr. Lohman, Present Mr. Patch, Present Mr. Spicer, Present Mr. Brinckerhoff Absent CALLED TO ORDER AT 8PM BY MAYOR ZIP?ERER. Mayor Zipperer presided over the meeting in the absence of Mr. Wilkinson. Minutes of prev*ous regular meeting approved as read. Minutes of called meeting held May 9th approved as read. BILIS AND ACCOUNTS: The following bills were approved by the Finance Committee: H. N. Pollitz, $21.00 Warrant 213 H. E. Zipperer, Payroll #4 54.00 214 H. E. Zipperer, Payroll #3 6.00 215 H. E. Zipperer, Payrthll #2 6. 00 216 H. E. Zipperer, Payroll #1 6.00 21'6 P. H. Simpson 15.00 217 Bond Howell Lbr. moo. 17.56 218 M. L. Fuller, 25.00 219 New Smyrna Breeze 2.80 220 On motion by Mr. Spicer, seconded by Mr. Lohman, the bills were ordered paid. tiEPORTS: Report of MayorZ ippe rer on next sheet - 133 I • TOM' OF EDGE WATER, rLOR IDA LABOR PAYROLL Edgewater, rlorida, f or week endi .#i / 192 • Project (/" t ' �x _.,1C .� � ! ''P r Work performed urker jurisdiction of Committee nece ived of the 'town of Edge- NAM Days; Hate AMOUNT water the sums set opposite to our respective names in full . sent for services 213' t If4, / ! J . 7• Jdb Cb ` Sa4 6 f .. : COR.KECT: .O Chairman ' Committee • f c=r n charge UDIT^a t APPROVED rOR VOUCHER: •L .LAC i Oler Chairman rinance Uommittee Above payroll met from personal funds of officer in charge, and voucher (warrant ) should be issued for total amount of this payroll, to the order of office in charge. • . f I , s400001 . ' . Mt•fil ADG„Z.`,AT.It. FlAilliM. USOR maw L . . iktipmater. 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Alt.. ....�.... t nor* Ilistrass a 4ttoo liwo of VOA pqrsoil has bow suet oinsior tea t 141144 111111Mbeir i Nor ftlik 11,1144 awe* Aft sow 411401114 WR afi *MAW ft Aare, r- 129 TOWN OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA LABOR PAYROLL Edgewater, Ylorida, for wet ending Gi7u 1927 Project fC La-sUa ,.,., alaLI 74 �I J fe e't Work performed under thority of Committee oeived of the Town of water the sums set NAB klys Rate AMOUNT opposite our re spec tive names in full for ser- vices as specified= _ � t6a h U.6 IN • . . —4 • APPROVEDy, C (ORR=i 1 0•1 pik) /50(:::‘ . 1.- 4?-) ( 10 Chairman oormittee off r Ze harge AUD "11't APPROVED FOR VOUCHER t Clerk Chairman Finance Committee NOTE= The -�—ount of this payroll has been met from personal fundw of officer in charge of the work, and voucher twarrant) for the total amount of same should be drawn to the order of the officer in charge, as reimbursement. \c. 4, k, ni2J ...... 128 3 4 • MAYOR'S 11720 ti TO THr.; HuNurABLE COUNCIL, TOWN uF EDGEWATnR: Gentlemen: I hand you herewith my report for the first half of May. The following work has been done under my supervision since our last regular meeting: I have had a one ton truck and driver, and two extra men, hauling shell on streets for three days. The drainage canal from Park Avenue to the Gababdy Canal, between the Dixie Highway and the Railroad, has been opened through Highland Shores Subdivision at a labor cost of $54.00. Two bridges were erected over streets in Highland `:shores where canal was opened. Lumber for these bridges was purchased from the Bond Howell Lumber uo. The drainage canal between Edgewater-Creighton cutoff and Main Line of the Railroad has been completed at a Lotal cost of $54.00. I have paid from my personal funds labor costs as follows, and receipted bills are in the h-ands of the clerk for same: Labor on canal through Highland whores $54.00 Hauling shell on streets 12.00 gleaning canal west of railroad 6.00 Total $ 72.00 The Council is respectfully requested to order warrant drawn to my order, as reimbursement for this outlay. The payroll for this week will be taken care of from my personal funds, and bills for same will be presented at the next regular meeting. Respectfully submitted, H. E. Zipperer, Mayor. 132 I I Lio, 4, \, i i REPORTS 3 On Lotion by Mr. Patch, seconded by Mr. Lohm n, the report of Mayor Zipperer was accepted and ordered spread upon the minutes. 1 t I, i I t 0 1 i S I 1 i I l J i I i I 1 1 R i t p i 3' p 7 i1 i 1 127 I { REPORTS: (Concluded) On motion by Mr. Patch, seconded. by Mr. Spicer, the report of clerk M. L. Fullerwas ordered accepted and spread upon the minutes. Mr. Lohman, moved that the Uouncil go on record as voting thanks to the clerk for the manner in which the above report was prepared and rendered. Seconded by Mr. Patch, and carried. On motion by Mr. Path#, seconded. by Mr. Lohman, clerk was instructed to prepare statement fran his report, to be published once in each of the New Smyrna newspapers , and to post several copies of this report in Edgewater at the usual places. REPORTS OF COMIT•..EES s DRA INAG ': Mr. Patch reported that pipe ••as being unloaded on the Edgewater Ureieton Cutoff of the Railroad, and that / active work was in progress toward plating the ad3itional openings in this line by the railroad. ORDINANCE: Mr. Brinckerhoffs report in re the building permit matter was read by the clerk, which included a draft of an ordinance to cover this matter. Mr. Patch requested that the clerk lid take this report, and prepare a draft for an ordinance covering the points mentioned by Mr. brinckerhoff, to be submitted to the uouncil later for consideration. G TERAL: Mr. Leddin appeared before the council and requested th:,t some action be taken to have vacantlots and property cleaned and brushed, to avoid the fire menace. After considerable discussion, on motion by ikr. Patch, seconded by Mr. Spicer, Mr. Leddins request was accepted, and taken under advisement. Mr. Patch moved. that Mayor Zipperer, Chairman Wilkinson and Marshal Simpson be authorized to issue calls for the liew Smyrna Fire Department when advisable. Seconded. by Mr. Lohman, and carried.. The matter of the condition of Hamilton Streetawas pointed out by the Mayor, and after discussion, the clerk was instructed to confer with Hon. W. 2. Wilkinson, with a view of the Uounty taking over the maintainance of this street as a deteour during the time when *he Dixie Highway is closed north of the Gabardy Uanal. Mr. Patch moved that ten dollars be appropriated for the use of Mayor Zipperer in removing a tree maim and stump from the roadway on Hat± ton Drive, seconded by Mr. Lohman, and carried. 119 4 Semi Annual Fiscal Statement of the Town of Edgewater For the six month period beginning November 16th, 1926 ending Mary 16th, 1927 Compiled by M. L. Fuller, Town Clerk Debit: DISBURSEMENTS (Prefixes refer to explanation of individual items as carried in part two) (a) Streets $1926.41 (b) Drainage 99.00 (c) Salaries 255.00 (d) Legal: Defense of suit, Geo. i. Fullerton, et al, vs. Tam of Edgewater: Ordinances and resolutions relating to elections: 749.85 (e) Construction 34.39 (f) Office Equipment 73.95 (g) Printing, Stationery and Supplies 85.27 (h) Advertising 6.62 (i) Taxes: Expense incident to preparation of tax bills, etc., prior to collection of taxes: 168.40 (j ) Elections 38.25 (k) Tax Refunds 3.65 (1) Miscelleaneous 58.44 (m) Total Jisbursements $3499.23 Cash on hands estate bank de Trust Co. $771.78 Fidelity Bank 675.61 Tax Collector 47.83 1495.22 1495.22 Debit Balance: $4994.45 Credit: RECEIPTS Cash on hand November 16th, 1926, received from outgoing Treasurer $1405.64 Taxes collected on real property, year 1926 3178.55 License taxes collected for year 1927 162.50 Taxes redeemed, year 1925 146.51 Jstre ated police bonds and fines 100.00 Interest on checking accounts 1.25 Credit Balance $4994.45 r r { 126 Lori 4 4 1 Part Two, Sheet 1 FISCAL STATEMENT DETAIL OF DISBURSEMENTS: (a) STREETS: Construction of new bridge over Gabardy Canal, on Strand- Total cost $ 3200.00, one half paid by Edgewater, one half by New Smyrna $1600.00 Construction of fill at south end of above bridge, earth fill, surfaced with shell 129.00 Tools purchased for use in above work, and now in possession of Town, available for use 20.50 Grading and scraping Strand Boulevard and other shell-surfaced streets in Edgewater 50.81 Gleaning underbrush, trimming trees, and removing trash, etc., from Park Avenue (NOTE: This work done in consideration of the county plowing two streets in Edgewater, being a part of an agreement entered into by the Town of Edgewater with the County) 70.50 Placing shell on various streets, and intersections, and filling holes in streets 55.60 Total $1926.41 (b) DRAINAGE: Cleaning, lowering and placing in servicable condition the main drainage canals serving Edgewater from Park Avenue north to (.7abardy Canal (includes work on three canals) 99.00 Total $ 99.00 (c) SALARIES: Bass & Park, Town Attorneys, for services for one month, including drafting ordinances 35.00 P. H. Simpson, Marshal, Services Jan. 15th to April 15th 45.00 M. L. Fuller, clerk, Services Nov. 15th to April 15th 125.00 Services of three special police, employed during week Carnival exhibited in Edgewater 50.00 Total 4 255.00 (d) LEGAL: Defense of suit, Geo. I. Fullerton, et al, vs. Town of Edgewater, in circuit court, including services of attorneys in drafting ordinances and resolutions relating to manner of calling elections: Attorneys Fees 614.85 Engineers 100.00 Preparation of map showing boundaries 35.00 Total $ 749:85 (H) CONSTi:UC'TION: Providing office for clerk and tax collector, in VIA Hall, Labor and materials included 34.39 Total § 34.39 125 I Liste' Nissi Part Two, sheet 2 FISCAL STATEMENT (f) OFFICE 'EQUIPMENT: Furniture, office fixtures, permanent office equipment and fixtures installed in office of Clerk and Tax Collector, vIA Hall 73.95 Total 4 73.95 (g) PRINTING, STATIONERY AND SUPYLI;:S: All stationery, printed forms, etc., used in conducting the business of the Town, excepting ballots for elections and tax receipt forms 85.27 Total 4 85.27 (h) ADV EnT ii iNG: Publication of tax notices in two newspapers 6.62 Total $ 6.62 (i ) TAX COLLECTION ELPEUSE: Printing excess tax receipt blanks, over amount provided 12.00 Clerical hire, in typewriting t .x receipts prior to collection of taxes: (NOTE: This expense obligated for and incurred prior to November 16th, 1926 ) 125.00 Clerical hire, in listing, compiling and checking list of unpaid taxes, for advertisment for tax sale to be held June 6th, 1927 24.20 Tax Collectors fees in issuing tax sale certificates taken over by the Town, at sale held June 7th, 1926 7,20 Total • 168.40 (Note: Last two items of (i ) are not direct expenses upon the treasury. Treasury will be reimbursed by delinquent tax payers when certificates are redeemed. ) (j ) ELECTIONS: Special Election held Feb. 28th, 1927 Cost of printing ballots 3.50 Certified list of qualified voters 10.75 ray for 3 election inspectors and 1 clerk 12.00 General Election held Nov. 9th, 1926 Cost of printing ballots 6.00 Certified list of qualified voters 6.00 Total 4 38.25 1' (k) TAX x r;F UNDS: Taxes refunded after collection account errors: Lulu T. Mason 1.65 Mary J. Bennett 2.00 Total 4 3.65 (1) MISCr,LLEANEOU0: Premiums on bonds for Treasurer and Clerk 10.00 Painting speed limit signs on Highway, labor and material included 5.75 Certificate of the Validation of the Corporation of the Town of Edgewater, under the Great Seal of the State of Florida 2.00 Equipment for marshal, including revolver, ammunition for same, and badges 40.69 Total $ 58.44 (m) GRAND TOTAL OF ALL DISBURSEMENTS : 3499.23 124 1 4 Part three, Page 1 4 FISCAL STATJT "u SUMMARY Due to the old bridge over the Gabardy Canal on Strand Boulevard becomingveakened and unsafe, contract was let to Austin Brothers Bridge Company, jointly with New Smyrna, for the construction of a creosote timber bridge to replace it, at a cost of $3200.00. The cost of this construction was equally divided between the City of New Smyrna and the Town of Edgewater, each paying one half. This bridge has been completed, accented, and paid for. The Strand at this point has been partly straightened out, the degree of the curve at the bridge lessened considerable, and a fill constructed of earth placed at the south eni of the bridge. This fill has been surfaced with shell, and arrangements made to give it attention until it has thoroughly settled. The cost of the fill to date has been §129.00, and same was built under the directtion of Mayor Zipperer. - - - 0 - - - In January, 1927, Geo. I. 2ullerton and associates filed a petition with the Judge of the Circuit Court, praying that the Gourt eliminate from the incorporated limits of the Town of Edgewater approximately two thirds of the territory then embraced within the Town, leaving the south line of the Town at approximately Merrimack Avenue. Inasmuch as the granting of this petition would have so weakened the Town that its continued existence would have been problematical, attorneys were employed to defend this action. The Town was successful in its efforts, due to the prompt and decisive action of the Town Government and the persistent active efforts of Attorney F. P. Whitehair. This suit caused the outlay of $749.85 altogether. This amount, however, also includes the services of the attorneys in drafting ordinances and resolutions providing for the regulation of Town elections, and matters relating thereto. The Town Marshal has been placed on a salary basis, in order to command his services whenever it becomes necessary, and to provide police protection to the 0ittzens of the Town. The Marshal has been provided with all necessary equipment for the satisfactory discharge of his duties. Particular attention has been given the curbing of reckless driving through the business and more densely populated sections of the Town. A total of tam arrests have been made for violation of traffic laws, and a large number of drivers have been halted and ;warned. yuring the period of the exhibition of the Florida Amusement Company, the police force was augmented with three officers, and no disturbances of any nature took place during that time, perfect order being at all times maintained, under the direction of Mayor Zipperer and the Town Marshal. - - - 0 - - - As an aid to motorists who are not familiar with the limits of the Town, speed limit signs have been painted on the surface of the Dixie Highway at several points, in large white letters. 'These signs are in addition to the signs already provided at the side of the road, and are kept freshly painted by the Marshal without additional cost. - - - 0 - - - An office has been constructed in the VIA Hall, for the ulerk and Tax Collector, and necessary equipment and fixtures installed to handle the business of the Town satisfactorily. - - - 0 - - - A comprehensive system of accounts has been installed, whereby each officer handling money is placed under bond, and required to keep. a complete and intelligible set of books, and a complete record of every transaction involving public funds. Each officer is required to make a monthly report to the Council. These reports are audited by the Clerk, and a fiscal statement, reflecting the condition of the Treasury, and reporting all disbursements and receipts, is made monthly. These reports are available for public inspection at the office of the ulerk, and reflect in detail just how the money of the Town is received, and d sbursed. 123 I $ r \t r -art three, page 2 r`ISCAL STATE., T. Drainage conditions have received very active handling. All of the main canals have been cleaned out, opened, and placed in good condition, from Park Avenue north to the sabardy Canal. The Tom Government has been successful in removing without friction all obstacles to this work, and the drainage system is now in better condition to care for high water than ever before. The Town ubvernment has also '31ti been successful in securing the interest and the cooperation of the Florida East Coast 'railway Company in the drainage matters, and 7W1 arrangements are practically complete to provide additional openings unddr their #racks in Edgewater, which will assist in relieving flood conditions when they arise. - - - 0 - - - A large amount of shell has been placed on various streets, and especially at street intersections, where necessary. while the entire street system of the Town has not yet been covered with this work of repdxing, the work is going forward steadily at this time, at a minimum of cost to the tax-payers. The Town is obtaining shell considerably lower in price than heretofore, and the principal cost of the work is in the labor, which is nominal. An advantageous arrangement has been entered into °ith the county Commissioners, whereby in return for the Town cleaning and brushing Park Avenue, which is a portion of a through route west, the County will plow two streets in the •Town. in this manner, the accomplishment of both has been done with the expense of only one project. - - - 0 - - - Particular attention is directed to the fact that the Council, and the Mayor, as met on an av=rage of once each wedt during the six month period covered by this report. in many instances the body has met still oftener, when the pressure of the business of the Town made it seem advisable, in order to give to each situation as it arose the proper, careful and just consideration it merited. The committees of the vouncil have been active in their individual fields. The records of the clerk reflect many conditions which have been the subject of much study and exhibit the active interest of the Committees, among them notably being the drainage, finance, street and ordinance matters. it's also well to note that in the case of each of the committees, the entire Council has been disposed to assist in the several undertakings of individual committees. Finally, it is remarked that each individual connected with the Town Government has given most freely and willingly of his time, whenever called upon, and whatever the occasion; although no member ofethe council receives any remuneration. Only three of the Town officers receive any pay, those being the Marshal, the Tax Collector, and the clerk. The costs of Mayor's Court are added to fines assessed, and other than this source, the Mayor receives no remuneration. 122 ,/ 4 part four, page 1 -i r, FISCAL STATEMENT .,,r/ DETAIL OF 'VAR:ANTS ISSUED ON TREAS. Number Payable to Purpose Amount 152 M. L. Fuller Postage 5.00 153 H. Clay Crawford Certificate 2.00 154 S. J. Meyer Labor 17.00 155 A. Latham Bond Premium 5.00 156 New Smyrna News Prtg. & Supplies 53.92 157 Roy Mathewson Clerical Hire 125.00 158 M. L. Fuller Salary 25.00 159 P. H. Simpson Purchase of gun 35.90 160 M. L. Fuller Purchase of badge 1.45 161 Bond Howell Lbr. Co. Materialfor office 16.54 162 Hull, Landis & :Thitehair retaining Fee 500.00 163 New Smyrna Breeze Advertising 1.75 164 New Smyrna News Prtg. & Supplies 28.00 165 Hibbard Hdwe. tic). Office Furniture 54.60 166 Bass & Park Salary 35.00 167 M. L. Fuller Salary & Fees 32.20 168 A. D. Wetherell List of voters 6.00 169 H. H. Sams Bond Premium 5.00 170 H. E. Zipperer Labor Payroll 27.00 171 P. H. Simpson Salary 15.00 172 New Smyrna Breeze Prtg. & Supplies 12.00 173 Hibbard Hdwe. Co. Tools 17.50 174 M. L. Fuller Salary & Badges 29.11 175 H. E. Zipperer Labor Payroll 99.00 176 Neal Silvernail Salary- spol. Police 12.00 177 Neal Teague Same 18.00 178 A. J. Frisch Same 20.00 179 H. E. Zipperer Labor Payroll 63.00 180 VOID VOID VOID 181 Lulu T. Mason Tax Hefnmi 1.65 182 P. H. Simpson Salary 15.00 183 Hibbard Hdwe. Co. Paint & Tools 7.00 184 New Smyrna Breeze Prtg & Supplies 5.50 185 New Smyrna News Office Supplies 18.10 186 A. D. Wetherall List of voters 10.75 187 H. N. Pollitz Shell 32.50 188 Rob Law Labor- Signs 3.00 189 N. A. Hotard Services- suit 100.00 190 Lee Sparks .election Clerk 3.00 191 H. W. Mitchell :erection Inspector 3.00 192 Waldo Junkies ere ction Inspector 3.00 193 Leon Morse Sane 3.00 194 M. L. Fuller Salary 25.00 195 Austin Bridge Co. construction Brigd 1600.00 196 W. R. Fenn Labor- Streets 15.00 197 W. E. Bernheimer Labor- streets 12.00 198 Rob Law Labor- Streets 9.00 199 New Smyrna Breeze -advertising 2.75 200 Volusia Cty. Abs. Co. Map- Suit 35.00 201 H. E. Zipperer Gas & Oil- Tractor 14.81 202 Playters iilkinson Shell 14.40 203 Mary J. Bennett Tax refund 2.00 204 M. L. Fuller Salary- Postage 25.50 205 P. H. Simpson Salary 15.00 206 H. Er Zipperer Labor Payroll 58.50 207 M. L. Fuller ulerical Hire 24.20 208 Playters dilkinson Shell- ;;firing ofc. 9.55 209 H. E. Zipperer Labor Payroll 12.00 210 H. E. Zipperer Labor Payroll 39.00 211 New Smyrna News Advertising 3.20 212 Hull, Landis & VVhitehair Legal: Suit 114.85 Total amount of warrants issued and paid $3499.23 Ct t, eir-- --//t. 4 y Part five and final FISCAL STATEMENT AFeIDAVIT AND CERTIFICATE OF CLERK STATE OF FLORIDA ) ss. COUNTY OF VOLUSIA ) M. L. Fuller, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he is Town Clerk of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, and that the foregoing statement of monies received and of monies disbursed; and the foregoigg statement of the affairs of the Town of Edgewater, is to the best of .his kno,--ledge and belief, true and correct in each and every particular; and that the aforesaid statements are compiled from records on file in his office. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 17th day of May, A. D. 1927. Notary Public, S : • .t o • rY P�bffi�Stithe State of Florida at Large-. My Com on Expires iyo V.20, 1929 120 • • The following Resolution was intuoduced by Mr. Patch. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the office of Tax Assessor of the Town of Edgewater has become vacant through the resignation of the incumbent, H. B. Ashcraft, and ZVHEEAS, it is deemed to the best interests of the people of Edgewater, and of thek Town, to make an appointment to fill this vacancy, said appointment to empire at the completion of the present term of the office, BE iT RES LV_:D BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE T0WN OP EDGE"WATER, FLORIDA, that Sec. 1. The offices of the Toanl Clerk and of the Town Tax Assessor be, and the same herebya are, consolidated, until the next general election, by virtue of power conferred in section 1888 , Title X, Division 1, chap ter 1, of the ueneral nevi sed Statutes of the S4ate of Florida. Sec. 2. The Town ulexk is hereby appointed to fill the unexpired term of Tax Assessor. TOLL CALL: Mr. Lohrr^n, Yes Mr. Patch, Yes Mr. Spicer, Yes. The resolution was then declared carried, and of full force and effect. On motion by Mr. Patch, seconded by ter. Lohman, the meeting was adjourned until Mir 20th at 8pm. v i erk 1118