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11-08-1929 - Adjourned ■ K . . MTNUTES OF ADJOURNED SEETING OF THE TOVVN COUNCIL, TaaN OF EDGEWATER,VOLT USIA, COUNTY FLORIDA, HELD., FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8 A.D. 1929 . MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 7: 30 P .M. by Mayor Lembeck. ROLL CALL: Mayor Lembeck , Present Pres.Phil Marz Present Ald..W.T .Goodyear Present 'A1dF.R.Renwick, Present Ald.H.A.Moore , Present Ald.A.R.Patch, Absent. MINUTES: Minutes of Regular meeting held November 5th A.D, 1929 were read and upon motion by Ald. F.R.Renwick seconded by A1d.W .T .Goodyear, Approved as read.Motion carried. COT. CATIONS : Clerk read letter from The $yal Indenmity Co to Harry H.Sams , relative Bonds for Town Officers , for ensuing year, BILLS AND ACCOUNTS: Clerk read bills as follows: New Smyrna Novelty Works a 4.75 Motion by Ald. W.T.Goodyear seconded by Ald. u.A .Moore that bill be paid as read . Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS : Clerk read the following resolution* A (attached hereto , as a part of the minutes) :rFp*AN • Ji X45 1 R E S 0 LUU T I 0 N . A Resolution Receiving the Election Returns For the General Annual Election, held on the 5th day of November A.D. 1929 , in and for the Town of Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida. WHER : , the Clerk and Inspectors for the regular, Annual, General Election held in and for the Town of Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida, on Tuesday November 5th A,D. 1929 , have certified in Duplicate the results of said election, AND WHEREAS , The Town Clerk has transmitted the returns to the Town Council in accordance with law duly made and provided, AND, AREAS, it appears from the duplicate returns that F.R.Renwick,Esquire, received the highest number of votes cast for Mayor of the Town of Edgewater,Florida, AND, WHEREAS, it appears from the duplicate returns that Paul Van Amnon, and H.Playtus Wilkinson,Esq. , received the highest number of votes cast for the two offices of Councilmen or Aldermen of The Town of Edgewatef, Florida, for terms of two years each, AND WHEREAS , it appears from the duplicate returns that R.C.Fuller,Esq. , received the highest number of votes cast for the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Edge- water, Florida, AND, WHEREAS , it appears from the duplicate returns that E.H.Lohman Esq. , received the highest number of votes cast for the ,office of Town Treasurer of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, AND WHEREAS , it appears from the duplicate returns that A.J.Cannon, Esq. , received the highest number of votes cast for the office of Town Marshall, of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, NOW 7HEREF0RE , BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS : Section 1. That 'the . results shown by the Clerk and :- Inspectors of the aforesaid General,Annual Eleetion, .held in and for the Town of Edgewater, F1wrida, on the 5th day of November,A.D. 1929, be and the same are hereby declared to be the results of the election. Section 2. That F.R.Renwick,Esq. , be and he is hereby declared legally elected to the office of Mayor, to serve a term of one year from the passage of this Resolution. Section 3. That Paul Van Arman and. H.Playtus Wilkinson, be and they hereby are declared to be duly and legally elected to the .titmv;sffiee, of Councilmen or Aldermen, to serve terms of two years each, beginning with the passage oaf this Resolution. Ezt r 1 1 4401100) A„ 4 Li Section 4. That R.C.Fuller,Esq. , be and he is hereby declared to be duly and legally elected to the office of Town Clerk, to serve a term of one year, beginning with the passage of this Resolution. Section 5. That E.H.Lohman Esq. , be and he is here- by declared ,to, -be duly and legally elected to the office of Treasurer, to serve a term og one year, beginning with the passage of this Resolution. Section 6. That A.J .Cannon,Esq. , be and he is here- by declared to be duly and legally elected to the office of Town Marshall, to serve a term of one year Beginning with the passage of this Resolution. Section 7. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED AS PROVIDED BY LAW THIS 8th Day of November,. A.D, 1929 , the votes of the Town Council being as follows: I/. f. 4rege______ 0.*z i t ?A A NT: Town yerk. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: ( Continuedofrom preceding pages) Mayor Lembeck asked the Rev Eck to lead in prayer, asking Divine Guidance in the conduct of the Town Business , At the conclusion of the prayer - which was participated in by the entire body of the Town Council, as well as the visitors present, Mayor Lembeck made a short talk, as retiring Mayor, in which he urged the continued hearty co-operation of the people in all matters pertaining to Town Government, breifly reviewing the efforts and accomplishments of the past year, and expressing his appreciajtion of the work done by the Officers of the Town to aid him in the conduct of Town affairs. Mayor Lembeck then administered the oath of office to the following officers elect. Mr.F.R. Renwick, Mayor-elect. , Meesrs Paul Van Arman and H.Playtus Wilkinson, Councilmen-elect. , iliadi r.Edwin H.Lohman, Treasurer,Elect, R.C.Fuller, Clerk-Elect ,Abld A.J.Cannon, Marshall-elect. , at the conelusion of which, Mayor Len-:neck vacated and Mayor F.R.Renwick occupied the Chair. ClerkR.C:Fuller, read the following Resolution: 441..,00) , R SU T jJTI ON A Resolution declaring the Town Council of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, duly and legally constituted and organized under the provisions of law applicable thereto. WHEREAS , at the annual election held in and for the Town of Edgewater, Florida, on Tuesday the 5th day of November A.D. 1929, F.R.Renwick was duly elected as Mayor of said Town to hold office as such for a period of one year; Paul Van Arman and H.Playtus Wilkinson, were duly elected Councilmen or Aldermen of said Town to hold office as such for a period of Twat years; AND "AREAS, the aforesaid F.R.Reuwick, Paul Van Arman and H..Piaytus Wilkinson, have duly taken and subscrib- ed to their respective oaths of office and have filed such oaths with the Town Clerk of the Town of Edge- water., Florida; and have performed all of the pre- requisites to the holding of thier respective offices, AND WHEREAS, Phil Marz 3r. , W.T .Goodyear and H.A.Moore are already duly elected Councilmen or Aldermen of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, having been duly and legally elected as Councilmen or Aldermen at the annual General Election held in the Town of Edgewater, Florida, in the year A.D. 1928, AND WHEREAS, all matters, things and duties necessary to the legal creation of the Town Council of the Town of Edge- . water, Florida have been provided, NOW THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN* COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS; Section 1. That, F.R.itenwick be , and he is hereby declared to be duly and legally elected to the office of Mayor of the Town of Edgewater, Florida and entitled to hold office as such for a period of one year from and after the passage of this Resolution, or until his succ- essor is elected and qualified. Section 2. That, Paul Van Arran and H.Playtus Wilkinson be and they are hereby declared to be duly and legally elected to the offices of Councilmen or Aldermen of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, and entitled to hold office as such for a period of two years, each, from and after the passagebof this Resolution, or until their successors are elected and qualified. Section 3. That the Town Council consisting of five Councilmen or Aldermen be, and it is hereby declared to be, duly,legally and regularly constituted and organized to functidn and perform its duties as such under and by vir- ture of the ordinances of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, and the laws of the State of Florida pertaining thereto , for and during the ensuing term of one year. r -1/41:m0) * Section 4. That the Town Council so constituted and organized be , and it is hereby declared to consist of the following members: PHIL MARZ T3. , COUNCILMAN d� • W.T.GOODYEAR, COUNCILMAN H.A.MOORF, COUNCILMAN PAUL VAN AR AN, COUNCILMAN H.P LAYT US WILKINSON, C O UST C I LMAN. Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval as provided by law. Passed and approved as provided by law this the 8th day of November, A.D. 1929, the vote of the Town Council being as follows: or. APP: . P31 Y / A • Lao' r • I'M I 74,2 d I AT . : I Town/ Clerk. Mayor Renwick, Acta.mggg Chairman, called for Nomination for President of council. Ald.W.T .Goodyearm nominated Ald. Phil Marz for President of council for the -term of this Council. Nomination seconded by Ald.Paul Van N Arman. Ald H.A.Moore made motion that nominations be close& Seconded by Ald.. H.P.Wilkinson, and motion carried. Aid. W.T .Goodyear, then offered the following Resolution: ( see next page ) 9—',040,1H 4°- 00: 000/ N I 1 • 41:11) -8., J. .7- /-6 ftimol 1 R E S O L U T I O N A Resolution Electing a President of the Council of the Town of Edgewater, Florida. WHEREAS , the Town Council of the Town of Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida, has been legally and regularly organized according to law duly made and provided, AND WHEREAS , it is provided by law that the Town Council shall elect one of its members President of the Council for the duration of this Council, na=rAly, one year, AND WHEREAS, it now becomes necessary to elect a Pres- ident of the Town Council, as provided by iaw,NO' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OP THE TON OF EDGEWATER, PI tR A, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That / be and he is hereby declared to be duly and le, ily elected to the office of President of the Town until, with full power and freedom to exercise the duties and privilsgp.s,*, of that office according to the laws of the State oft Florida and the Ordinances of the Town of Edgewater, .i, Florida, for the duration of the Town Council; namely, for a period of one year from the date of the passage of this Resolution. Section 2. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. P assesd and approved this the 8th day of November A.D. 1929, as provided by law, the vote. of the Town Council being as follows: /14 ;%*IIIIK _ e 14..„„:, 440/ M I jGv 1 II ---1 4-e-let)--ef Alt e 111 't* AT !rA / 4j TOWN C " C at4Q, . t.0 . -'i CLettt-o-4)--crit-1-649-1' freL19..(4.H. (IZI.41 _4114.4.1.t......?„,.. 540 1 1 **4111011) 1 A RESOLUTION. A Resolution, authorizing the Depositories, of the Town of Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida, to honor an& pay , drafts or checks , when drawn on the denies of the Town of Edge- water, now or hereafter placed on deposit in such.Depositories , named in this Resolution, WH REA.S, at the annual General Election, held in and for the Town of Edgewater, Florida on the 5th Day of November A.D. 1929, E.H. Lohman, was duly and legally elected to the office of Treas- urer, . of the Town of Edgewter, Florida, AND WHEREAS, at its regular adjourned meeting, held on Friday November 8th A.D. 1929 , E.H.Lohman was duly and legally inducted in the office of Treas- urer of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, to serve as such for a period of one year, AND WHEREAS , there is now on deposit in The Fidelity • ..��. • Bank of New Smyrna, Florida and The State -Bank & e Trust Co. , of New Smyrna, Florida, certain sums of ....,,, money, deposited to the account of Paul D. Ieddin, Treasurer, of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, NOW THERE FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EDrEWATER, FIBIIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . That the Fidelity Bank and The State Bank & Trust Co.T of New Smyrna, Florida, are here- by authorized and directed, immediately upon the pass- age of this Resolution, to honor checks or drafts, drawn by E.H.Lohman, Treasurer, for the Town of Edge- water, Florida* paying such checks or drafts• out of the funds of the Treasurer of The Town mf Edgewater, Florida, now or hereafter deposited in said Fidelity wank, or said State rank and Treat Co. Section 2. That the Fideltty Bank and The State Bank and Trust Co. , of New Smyrna, Florida, shall not pay or honor for payment, any check, note , or draft, drawn upon the account of the Treasurer of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, until such check note or draft, as been properly drawn and signed by E.H.Lohman, Treasurer, of the Town o' Edgewater, and by no other person, unless and until said banks have been duly notified by Resolution, of ouch authority granted to any ether person except to the said E .H. Lohman, aforesaid. SECTION 3. That this Resolution rei,eala re y former resolution, motion or instructions or authority hh.ere- tofbre made, in conflict with this Resolution. Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage, and approval, by the Town Council of the Town of Edgewa.ter,Florida, as provided by law. 539 emor a = A ., — �rYw ... �.:: Z¢ . f�,°n yr u` ' Noe Passed and approved by the Town Council, of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, this 8th day of November, A.D, 1929. , the vote being as follows: Goun 1 , , f_112444r14&,, / 4 Ati4 AT ; ST: , , Town Clerk. "-. Received from R.C._Fuller, Town Clerk, of the Town of Ed. - water, Florida, on the 9th D-y of November A.D. 1929, 40:-. e-die7 above named Resolution. „ BY 4 .400r- // _.., 11111PFP . 4trzli TREA5TIRXR. --r•R TT TOWN OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA. rrqs ' - _ _ 1 A RESOLUTION. A **Solution, authorising the Depositories, Of the Town of ..dgewater, Volusia County, Florida, to honor and pay , drafts or checks , wen drawn on the Monies of the Town of Bdge- water, now or hereafter placed on deposit in sash Depositories, named in this Resolution, ' HER. AS, at the meal General Election, held in and for the Town of dg©wat er, Fl J rida on the 5th Day of .Gvember A .D. 1929, E.B. Lohman, was duly and legally elected to the officio of Treas- urer, of the Town of Bdgewr ,ter, Florida, AID ;RhRR , at 'its regular adjourned meeting held on : riday November 8th A.D. 1929, E.H.Lohrnan was duly and legally inducted in the office of Treas. urer of the Town of 1,4gewator, Florida, to serve as such for a period of one year, AD :&Rh1s, there is now on depoolt in The Fidelity Bank of New Smyrna, Florida and The State Bank & Trust Co. , of law amino, )'1orida, certain sums of money, deposited to the account of Paul D. Leddin, Treasures, of the Town of . dgewater, Florida, NOW THEREFORE. BE IT R BOLVED, BY THE TO • COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EDGEWATNR, FL DA, AS F'O LLQ B a section 1 . That the lideltiy Banc and The State Bank is Trust Co., of New Smyrna, Florida, are here* by authorised and directed, immediately upon the pass- age at this l%solution, to honor checks or drafts, drawn by E.R.Lohzaan, Treasurer, for the Town of Edge- water, Florida, paying such checks or drafts out of the funds of the Treasurer of The Town •fdgewatsr, ,Florida, now or hereafter deposited in said iidolitr name, or said .tats sank and trust Co. ;section 2. That the Fidelity Dank and The state Bank and Trust 40., of New rryrna, Florida, shall not pay or honor for payment, any check, note, or draft, drawn upon the account of the Treasurer of the Town of I 1gewater, ;florid/a, until 3uOh check note or draft, as been properly drawn and signed by g,H.Lohmnn, Treasurer, of the Town a, cdgewater, and by no other person, unless and until said banks have boon duly notified by Resolution, of :,116,h autAority granted to any other person except to the said I .H. Lohman, aforesaid. SECTION 3. That this Resolution repeals any former resolution, motion or instructions or authority here- tofore made, in conflict with this Resolution. Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage, and approval, by the Town Council of the Town of ttdgewater,Florida, as provided by law. • • rceV Passed and approved by the Town Council, of the Town of Edgewater, Florida, this 8th day of November, A.D, • 1929. , the vote being as follows * • , , A 4 Pre9:40111V. UOUn't *yea /, AaamiggroAr,. VFW" I• • 44VUD / • ATI. ST; /4 , Alt...44 own Cler-. Received from R.C.Fuller, Town Clerk, of the Town of Edge- \vats?, Florida, on the 9th Day of November A .D. 1929 , the above named Resolution. BY BY___BY Vt4- *NA,ss15. FOR TAE TO OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA. 536 Ald.H .A.Moore made motion that Council refer back to BILLS MID ACCOUNT. Seconded by Ald. W.T .Goociyear and Motion carried. BILLS AND ACCOUNTS : Motion by Ald W .T.Goodyear seconded by Aid. H.A.Moore, that Clerk draw warrants in favor of Paul D.Leddin, retiring Treasurer for one half months sal- ary, $ 5.00 , and draw warrantain favor J.J.Lofton, retiring as Deputy Marshall, the sum of 4011 $7.50 , for half months salary. Motion carried. tT TPINISHED :BUSINESS , (Continued) . Ald.H.A.Moore made motion, seconded by Aid Paul Van Arman, that 1929 Tax Assessment Roll, be returned to Clerk Fuller, and tax collections proceed in accordance with Ordinance Number 27. Motion carried. Ald..H.A.Moore made motion that Clerk obser the following days and hours for the collection of taxes , at is the Clerk' s Officer in the V.I .A. Hall; Mondays and Thursdays f of each week during the tax collection period, morning hours from 9 to 11, afternoon- hours from 2 to 5, O' clock. Motion 11E2Ur carried. Clerk Fuller asked permission to state that while the above hours would be observed at his office , that pal- sons a_oplying at his home office would be given courteous con- sideration, realizing the fact that many persons could not attnrl to the payment of taxes during the daytime hours. soul Van Arman, made motion that Clerk be instructed to write , The Royal Indemnity Co. , H.H .Sams Agent, requesting them to cancel the bonds of Paul D.Leddin and P .H. Simpson, and to renew the bond of Clerk R.C .Fuller, and issue bonds for Edwin H.Lohman, treasurer, 42,000.00 and for A.J. Cannon Marshall, for $1,000.00. Motion seconded by A1d.H .A. Moore , and carried, the vote being: Ald-Pres. ,Phil Marz,Yes A1d.W.T.Goodyear,Yes , Alderman H .A.Moore ,Yes, Aid. Paul Van Amman Yes , Ala. H.P .Viilkinsor. , Yes. Ald.V .T .(;oodyeaY made motion that Ald.H .A. Moore be appointed Chairman, and Ald. H.P .Wilkinson a member of the Street Committee for the ensuing year. Motion seconded by Ald. Paul Van Arman, and carried unanimously. AId.H.A.Moore Made motion that Ald.W.T.Good- year and Ald.Paul Van Arman, be appointed Chairman and member of Finance and Auditing Copnrnittee, respectivelly. Motion unam tmous y Ald.W.T.Goodyear made motion that Ald.H .P. Wilkinson and Aid H.A.Moore be appointed Chairman and member respectiveliy, of Drainage Committee. Motion unanimously car- ried. &ld.H.P .Wilkinson made motion that Ald.Paul Van Arman and Aid. W,T .Goodyear, be appointed Chairman and mem- ber of Ordinance Committee. Motion seconded by Aid. H.A? Moore and carried, unanimously. The above committee were appointed, in accord ande with that Certain Resolution entitled" A resolution author- izing and emporwering the Town Council of the Town of Edgewater to appoint committees of said Town Council; defining the powers of said Committees; and restricting the powers of said committees said resolution having been duly read and passed at the regular meeting ofmthe Town Council held on the 4th Day of December,A.D. 1928, said saidRo Resolution t ,9oomd ,f Minutes of mthe Town leuncilof Town 5 waerrra 535 414•1001 ' 414i) UNFINISHED BUSINESS, Continued: Pres.Phil Marz, stated that Treasurer Paul D. Leddin had carried his record books and other Town property in his care , to Mr,Marz' s home and left them there the morning of November 6th. These books and documents were now offered to the Council for auditing and transfer to the new treasurer,Edwin H.Loiunan. • Alderman W.T.Goodyear and caul Van Arman, of the Finance and Auditing Committee, proceeded to audit the books and accounts of former Treasurer Paul D.Ledding. The audit having been completed, Aftd,EX..Treasz rerrLeddi:ns books and records found correct, Ald.W.T .Goodyear made motion that the books and records be delivered to Mr.Edwin H.Lohman, for use in the conduct of his office of Treasurer. Motion seconded by Aid. Paul Van Arman, and unanimously carried. Treasurers Record and Cash books , with blank check books for The Town, on the Fidelity Bank and the State Bank and trust Col, were delivered to lar.Lohman by the Town Council. Ex-Officer Deputy Marshall J.J.Lofton, del- ivered to Mayor Renwick, the following Town Property: 1- 38 . calibre , pearl handled, Smith & Wesson Revolver Number 509320. , 1 Black Jack, 1 Pr Handcuffs and Keys thhreto , akete whistle , 1 Pair "Twisters" 1 B.oa± Town Marshall Badge , and 5 38 Pistol cartridges. The above property was then delivered to Marshall A.J.Cannon, by Mayor Renwick. Receipt for which was taken and filed with the Clerk. Each officer Elected addressed the Mayor and Council, and the Citizens , pledging their allegiance to the best enterests of the Town, and promising faithful service to the Towns best enterest. Pres. Marz replied to Mayor Lembecks talk, on behalf of the Council, stating that it was with genuine regret that the Council could not have had the pleasure of ser- ving with him another year, emphasizing the fact that full har- mony had existed the past year which enabled the Council to per- form to a much greater degree of efficiency, and invited Ex- mayor +'emoeck to visit with and lend his assistance tomthe pres- ent Council, when possible for him to do so. MM.Lembecis thanked Mr.Marz for the kind expressions and said he would not forget the Council but would continue to hold the Town' s enterest at heart, visiting the new Council when possible. Ald. 7.T.Goodyear, made motion to adjourn, sinie die. Motion secondet by Ald. Paul wan Arman, and unanimoudy car - ' e d. /� Yy� Signed _�r.i!vt-� `�/ ' IL es . : President of Co cil T n Cie . 534