11-15-1927 - Regular MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF TOWN COUNCIL OF
EDGEWATER, HELD NOVEMBER 15TH 1927
R0LL CALL:
Mayor Zipperer, Present
Prest. wilkinson, Absent
Mr. Lohman, Present
Mr. Spicer, Present
Mr. DeWitte, Present
Mr. Patch, Absent
Meeting called to order at 8 :30 P. 1.'. by Mayor Zipperer,
who presided in Prest . Wilkinson 's absence.
Minutes of called meeting held November 12th approved as read .
Minutes of Regular Meeting 4eld November let approved as read.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS:
The following bills were approved by the
Finance committee :
H. E. Zipperer, 42.O0, 'arrant 286
P. H. Simpson, 3.00 287
P. 1. Simpson, 3.00 288
S. R. Fee 3.00 289
A. W. Maxner 3.00 290
F. H. Smith 3.00 291
Louisa A. Haughton 3.00 292
A. D. Wetherell 6.75 293
M. L. Fuller 25.00 294
P. H. Simpson 15.00 295
P. H. Simpson, 2.35 , 296
New Smyrna Breeze 26.50 297
Hibbard Hdwe. Co. 15.37 298
New Smyrna News Co. 1.45 299
Upon motion by Mr. Spicer, seconded by
Mr. Dewitte, the bills were orderd paid.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Report of Mayor Zipperer was accepted and
made part of these minutes upon motion by Mr. Spicer, seconded
by Mr. Lohman.
Fiscal report of Clerk for the year was
accepted and made a part of these minutes upon motion by Mr .
Dewitte, seconded by Mr. Spicer.
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REPORT Oi M .YOR
TO THE TOW COUNCIL,
TOWN OF r.D GLWATER:
GENTL til'!EN:
As ,i0a2L eting tonight marks the close of the first
year of my service as Mayor of Edgewater, it is my desire to briefly
summarize my activities in the year now closed.
Among the first important matters to be given
active handling was that bf the almost complete absence of law enforcement
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in Edgewater. Due to the fact that for several years no municipal 1
corporation had governed the territory that is now Edgewater, law enforcement
became very lax; and in fact, was practically unknown. I have endeavored
to correct this situation, and to handle .the office of rayor in such manner
that the respect accorded other well regulated municipalities might also
be oars. I believe that we have made a fair beginning in this 9otK ;
and while it is not my desire to see Edgewater receive unfavorable 4e
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as a "speed-tray", and so forth, yet I do intend to so far as possible hare
our laws and ordinances enforced, as is proper. it is my aim to have
our community reach the safety and security to human life and property tha
it should. During the past year traffic violations have been given
a great deal of attention, resulting in a large number of violators being
halted and warned, and in other cases, where violations .yore flagrant, punid, ed.
In the various matters the Town Council has seen fit
to place in my charge, such as street and bridge work, every effort has been
made to handle them satisfactorily and to the advantage of the Town.
I wish to commend the Council on the for';ar±d attitude
that has been taken during the year, and on the progress that has been rm.de
toward making our Town one that is second to none. A great deal of
progress has been made in the year past, and I hope that this will continue
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daring the year that has now just begun.
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In conclusion, I wish to tender my thanks and
anoreoiation to the Uouncil_ for the manner in which they have worked
with me; and to compliment the Council upon the harmony %hat has
prevailed during our period of service together; and to express the
hope that this condition will also continue.
I would respectfully recommenct that tr_e work
of cleaning and. brushing the streets of our To-n be continued, and
to ask that this work be extended. to also include Park Avenue, which
street is our only outlet to the 'Vest.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mayor o the Town'o errater.
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THE TOWN OF EDGE YAT?i , FLORIDA
STATEMENT ENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE YEAR
BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16TH 1926, ENDING NOVEMBER 15TH
1927.
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D I SBUR SEMENT S
STREETS: Maintainance and improvements $2,408.11
DRAINAG ,': Maintainance 168.00
SHIES: Clerk and Marshal and
Town Attorney -495.00
LEGAL: Defense of suits 764.85
Construction: 34.39
Office Supplies and Equipmentx 93.65
Printing, Stationery and Supplies 85.27
Advertising 21.97
Assessment Expense: year 1926 168 .40
Assessment Expense : year 1927 131.62
Elections 38 .25
Tax Refunds 3. 65
Tax Sale Expense: year 1926 349.05
Tax Collector 's Commissions : year 1926 150.00
Lighting and cleaning Town Hall 18.66
Map of Edgewater 233.74
Miscelleanous Expense 93.91
Tax Certificates bid in for Town, year 1926 :1,M53.36
Tax Certificates redeemed: 83 .60
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: 6,395.48
TREASURER'S BALANCE, NOV:dame
15TH 1927 633.91
$7,029.39
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R E C E I P T S
Taxes paid on real property, year 1926 $3,841.93
Taxes paid on real property, year 1925 237.53
Fines and Forfeitures 185.00
License Taxes paid, year 1926 162.50
. Sale of Maps of Edgewater 10.00
Interest on checking account 1.25
Tax Certificates sold at 1926 tax sale - - 11170.84
TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,609.05
BALANCE RECEIVED FROM OUT4GOING TREASU ,
NOVEMBER 16TH 1926 1,405.64
C.,ncelled Warrants and over-remittances 14 .70
$7029.39
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF VOLUSIA ss
TOWN OF EDGEWATuri)
I, M. L. Fuller, being duly sworn, dam
hereby affirm that I am the Clerk of the Town of Edgewater,
Florida; and that the foregoing statement of receipts
and expenditures is correct and complete , and is according
to records on file in my office; and that I have examined
the accounts of the several financial officers of the Town
of Edgewater, and find then in accordance with the foregoing
statement.
' seal)
Clerk of the Town of Edge ater
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Notary Tic
in and for the State of Florida at large , this the J^ '-
day of November, A. D. 1927.
t,':r'A tom... • t,_._
Notary Public
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Action on budget deferred tntil next
meeting by common c )nsent.
NEW BUSINESS :
Upon motion by Mr. Lohman, seconded by
Mr. Spicer, the Clerk was authorized to arrange for
surety bonds for the following officers, in the amounts
shown, for one year:
M. L. Fuller, Clerk, X1,000.00
Mrs. Maybe l le Lohman,
Tax Collector, 1,000.00
Paul D. Leddin,
• Treasurer, 2,000.00
Upon motion by Mr. Spicer, seconded by
Mr. Dewitt, the Tax Collector was instructed to open the
tax books on the first of December, maintaining the following
office hours, until further instructed :
Beginning the first Friday in December,
and continuing thereafter on each Tuesday and Friday, a
at the Town Hall, from 10 o 'clock in the forenoon until
3o 'clock in the afternoon of each of said days. 2
The clerk was also authorized to publish
notices of this arrangement in each of The New Smyrna
newspapers, and to post notices at the Town Hall, Post Office,
and corner Park Avenue and Dixie Highway.
Upon motion by Cdr. Spicer, seconded by
Mr. Dewitte, Mr. Lohman was appointed President of the
Council pro-tem, to serve until regular appointment is made.
Upon motion by Mr. 'Spicer, seconded by
Mr. Lohman, the meeting was adjourned, subject to call.
M. L. Fuller, Clerk.
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