04-05-1938 - Regular ft
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOVIN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, HELD IN V. I . A. HALL- ON APRIL 5th, 1938.
Meeting called to order at 7:36 P .M. by Mayor Councilman H.L.Haughton.
ROLL CALL.
Mayor Councilman H .L.Haughton Present.
Councilman Ralph Adams Present.
Councilman C .D.Bartlett Present.
Clerk. alter C. Fuller Present.
Attorney J.U.Gillespie Present.
Marshall T .A.Swann Present.
READING OF MINUTES.
The minutes of the regular meeting of March 15th, 1938 were read
and upon motion by Councilman Bartlett, seconded by Councilman Haughton
were approved as read. CARRIED.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS.
The fallowing bills were read ;
J.M.Manning, Lumber for Dock514 board feet 4. 50
New Smyrna Daily News , Office Supplies 3.47
City of New Smyrna Beach, Street Lights April 75.23
Hall Lightsto Mar. 13 2.04
Bond-Rowell Lumber Co . , Gal. Nails 3.25
Clerks Miss. Cash, Postage and P .O .Box Rent .60
Repairs to Town pock.
A. i.Gibson, 32 hrs. Labor 6.40
Geo, Gillis , 27 hrs. Labor 5•50
R.E.Fuller, 2 hrs. with Tractor 1.00
R.E.Fuller, Cleaning N. 140' of Lot 24 G.Alvarez
Grant in name of Calvin Green 6.00
H.P. ilkinson, Cement , sand and pipe fittings for
repair of flow well 1.00
Councilman Bartlett moved that the bills be approved and
paid as read, seconded by Councilman Haughton, and by vote declared
CARRIED.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS .
The clerk read his Cash Statement and a report on Budget.
Appropriations for the Month of March, 1938. Councilman Bartlett moved
that the report be approved and made a part of these minutes , seconded
by Councilman Adams and by vote declared CARRIED.
Attorney Gillespie reported that due to the death of Capt. Robinson
we would have to obtain other assisstance in the matter of obtaining
information as to the widthof Evergreen Street at the West end. This
matter was continued to the next meeting of Council.
Attorney Gillespie reported that he had written Mrs . Emma Brady
to furnish affadavit in reference to her application for Homestead
Exemption for Year 1937 as to the time mailed and the notary before
whom the 1937 application was acknowledged.
COMMUNICATIONS .
The Clerk read a letter dated April5th.1938 from W .T .Day requesting
relief from a large number of honey bees recently brought in hives and
placed on nearby property. The Attorney and Clerk were instructed to
look into this complaint and write Yr. Day.
ORDINANCES .
Attorney Gillespie read several sections of the Revised Code which
were discussed and several suggestions made for minor changes . It was
agrred that when this ordinance is complete a Special Meeting will be
called for considering it.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS .
Councilman Adams moved that Gus Swiney be employed to paint
the V.I .A.Hall roof, main building and porches , and that he to
furnish and apply all gal. shingles to replace those rusted , for
the sum of $22.00, that the necessary pains be bought by the Town
from the New Smyrna Novelty Works at $1.40 per gallon and that tue cthlor
to be used be Maroon, Seconded by Councilman Bartlett and by vote
declared CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS .
Councilman Bartlett moved that the Mayor be authorized to
proceed with the discing of Dixwood Ave. , Oakridge Ave. and the
repairing of a Bridge on Oakridge Ave. , seconded by Councilman
Adams and by vote Declared CARRIED.
Councilman Adams moved that the Attorney and Clerk write a letter
requesting information as to the pssibillity of electric power being
brought into Florida from the adjacent States and that a letter be
written Senator Pepper requesting that this letter of inquiry be
given to the proper department. Seconded by Councilman Bartlett
and by vote declared CARRIED.
There being no further business, Councilman Bartlett moved that
we do now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Adams and by Vote declared
CARRIED. Time 8:27
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Councilman
ATTEST; Lai </
Town Clerk.
CLERKS CASH STATEMENT FOR THE TOWN OF EDGE WATER,
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FOR THE PERIOD
FEBRUARY 27, 1938 to MARCH 31, 1938.
Cash on Hand and in Bank February 27, 1938.•
Cash on Hand $ 31.62
General Fund in Bank 2255.64
Total General Fund $2287.26
Permanent Improvement Fund 540.43
Delinquent Tax Fund 28.84
Total Cash on Hand and in Bank 7233-67573-
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CO LL CTIONS .
Current Taxes. $57`:x.47
Licenses. 17.50
Fines and Forfeitures. 55.,00
Taxes not on Roll 16.50
Delinquent Taxes, 39.31
Interest on Delinquent Taxes, 16.48
Fees. 18.25
Lot Cleaning. 7.00
Total Collections. ---751:31--
Total to be Accounted .for3 4 ..04
DISBURSEMENTS .
Streets. 74.68
Street Lighting. 75.23
;salaries. 55.00
Mayors Court and Marshall. 46..59
Office Expense. 23.10
Discount allowed on Taxes. .19
Fire. Department. 7.00
Lot Cleaning. 14.50
Fines and Forfeitures. 34.90
Legal and Elections None
Fees, 37.25
Emergency. None.
Furniture and Fixtures. 17.01
Total Disbursements. 7335.4
Cash on Hand and in Bahk March 31, 1938.
Cash on Hand. $ 108.80
General Fund. in Bank. 2561.02
Permanent Improvement Fund. 540.43
Delinquent Tax Fund.
Total Cash on Hand and in Bank. $3222.59
Total to be Accounted or 3 8.a4
ATTEST: (
Town Clerk
BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS .
Report for Period February 27 , 1938 to March 31, 1938.
ACCOUNT. APPROPRIATED. EXPENDED. UNEXPENDED.
1. Streets. $800.00 ; 164.59 $635.41
2. Street Lighting. $900.00 451.38 448.62
3. Salaries. $750.00 338.00 412.00
4 A. Legal and Elections. $300.00 121.40 178.60
4 B. Mayors Court and Marshall $60.0.00 267.65 332.35
5. Office Expense. $280.00 191.79 88.21
6. Emergency. $300.00 73.60 226.40
7. Fire Department. $ 70.00 11.00 59.00
TOTALS. $4000.00 $1619.41 $2380. 59
ATTEST: b&itliK--,. ,---E"%iiO4,
Town Clerk.