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11-07-1939 - Organization r MINUTES OF ORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE TOWN COU^TCIL OF Tr.E TOWN OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA HELD IN THE V.I .A. HALL ON NOVE''dBER 7 , 1939. Meeting was called to order by the Clerk at 8:02 P. M. ROLL CALL. Councilman C. D. Bartlett. Present Councilman P. R. Renwick. Present Councilman W. T. Goodyear. Present Clerk Walter C. Fuller. Present Attorney J. U. Gillespie. Present Marshall Horace King. Present Whereupon the Clerk road the "Oath of Office" as subscribed to by W. T. Goodyear to serve as Councilman for the Term of three years and the "Oath of Office" as subscribed to by Walter C.Fuller to serve as Town Clerk for a term of one year. The Clerk also read his certificate that W. T. Goodyear and Walter.C. Fuller had received the highest number of votes cast for the office of Councilman and Town Clerk Vespectively. Whereupon Council canvased the election returns and found them in proper order -and declared W.T. Goodyear and 'Walter C. Fuller duly qualified and elected,Town Councilman and Town Clerk respectively. Councilman Renwick moved that the Clerk act as Temporary Chairman, seconded by Councilman Goodyear and by vote declared CARRIED . The Temporary Chairman stated that nominations were in order for a Council- man to serve as Mayor. Councilman Renwick nominated Councilman Goodyear, Councilman Goodyear nominated Councilman Renwick. There being no further nominations ballots were distributed, the votes collected and canvased by the Clerk. The result was F.R. Renwick 2 W.T. Goodyear 1 Council man Renwick was declared elected Mayor Councilman. Nominations were declared in order for the office of Vice-Mayor Councilman W.T. Goodyear was nominated and there being no further nomination Council- • man Renwick moved that the Clerk cast one ballot for W.T. Goodyear for the office of Vice-Mayor Councilman, seconded by Councilman Bartlett and by vote declared CARRIED. The vote was cast and W. T. Goodyear declared dlected. At this time Mayor Renwick took the Chair. A Resolution entitled. "A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ON THE 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER A.D . 1939 : AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE'S OP ELECTION TO are& THE RESPECTIVE TOWN OFFICERS ELECTED AT SAID ELECTION." was read in full by the Clerk. Councilman Bartlett moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Council -man Goodyear, and passed the vote of the Council being as follows; Mayor Councilman F. R. Renwick Yes. Councilman C. D. Bartlett Yes. Councilman !: . T. Goodyear Yes. A copy of this resolution is attached and forms a part of these minutes. A Resolution entitled"A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF EDGEWATER, FIORDIA, DULY AND LEGALLY CONSTITUTED AND ORGANIZED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF LAW APPLICABLE THERETO ." was read in full by the Clerk. Councilman Goodyear moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Council- man Bartlett , and passed the vote of the Council being as follows; Mayor Councilman F. R. Renwick Yes. Councilman C. D. Bartlett Yes.W. T. Goodyear. Yes . A copy of this resolution is attached and forms a part of these minutes . . i f � X 141111.0K Nrniele linutee of Nov. 7 , 1939. Org. Meeting. OOFICERS REPORTS . Tht Clerk read his Cash Statement and Statement of Budget Appropriations for the period October 1 to October 31, 1939. Councilman Bartlett moved that these reports be approved and made a part of these minutes , seconded by Counccilhan Goodyear and by vote declared CARRIED NE!♦` BUSINESS . Councilman Bartlett moved that the Clerk' s Bond be fixed in the sum of $3000.00 , that Small' s Insurance Agency supply the bond at a cost of $30.00 for which premium the Clerk is authorized to issue a warrant, seconded by Councilman Goodyear and by vote declared CARRIED. A resolution entitled " A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORY OF THE TOWN OF EDGE: ATER, FLORIDA, AND DIRECTING SAID DEPOSITORY TO HONOR THE SIGNATURES OF TEE TOWN CLERK AND MAYOR ON ALL CHECKS OF SAID TOWN." was read in full by the Clerk. Councilman Bartlett moved the adoption of the resolution, seconded by Council- man Goodyear and passed the vote of the Council being as follows ; .ayor Councilman F.R.Ren ick. Yes. Councilman C.D.Bartlett. Yes. Councilman .T.Goodyear. Yes. The Mayor announced that he appointed Horace King as Marshall for the en- sueing year and asked Council' s confirmation. Councilman Goodyear. _moved'-"that the appoin*meat by the Mayor of Horace King as Town Marshall be approved and confirmed , seconded by Councilman Bartlett and by vote declared CARRIED. Councilman Bartlett moved that the Fire Department as organized at present be continued for the ensueing year, seconded by Councilman Goodyear and by vote declared CARRIED. By unanimous consent the Marshal was authorized to have culvert pipes from the County hauled to the Town Lot for .storage until ordered used. Councilman Bartlett moved that the Mayor be authorized to have the Strand Road graded and dragged whenever he deemed it necessary and a proper time to do work but that all other road work should be authorized by Council except emergency work to cost not to exceed $10.00 , seconded by Council- pan Goodyear and by vote declared unanimously CARRIED. Councilman Bartlett moved that we do now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Goodyear and by vote declared Carried. e 8=42 t M. W64- Mayor C o un c i lman. Councilman `f • aria" ATTEST: Councilman / `10 Town Clerk. Form 10 TOWN OF EDGEWATER VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, TOWN OF EDGEWATER. I do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the constitution and govern- ment of the United States and of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Ordinances of the Town of Edgewater; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State and the charter and ordinances of the town of Edgewater, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of a ±D78Q1. to serve for the term of ....Mae years, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. Sworn to and subscribed before me this...7_'thlay of ___,l!Iave.mbe.r . 19.39 NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA. My Commission Expires 19.... 4 4/1111001 -f Form 10 TOWN OF EDGEWATER VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA, COUNTY OF VOLUSIA, TOWN OF EDGEWATER. I do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the constitution and govern- ment of the United States and of the State of Florida, and the Charter and Ordinances of the Town of Edgewater; that I am duly qualified to hold office under the Constitution of the State and the charter and ordinances of the town of Edgewater, and that I will well and faithfully perform the duties of a T42sun._.Clo -k to serve for the term of One years, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. kraiAgl'CU20-1- Sworn to and subscribed before me this th.day of ...$1• .mb9-r A. D. 19.39 NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA. My Commission Expires 19.... ;4 j! (110, 4'11.01 4 - 1,ovember 7th 1939 • Walter C. Fuller, Tc,wn Clerk of the Town of Edgewater, Volusia Co,nty) i'lorida) do hereby certify that at the A' nual or General Election held in said Town of 'Zovember 7th 1039, ;.'Ci.ter C. Fuller) received the hi,::,hest n-_,mber of votes cast for the office of Town Clerk for the torn of one year fro," the date of said election, and has taken and subscribed to the Oath of Office ,s recuired by law and by the Ordinances of said Town, and I do hereby therefore certify that the said %i'alter C. Fuller is dal,y lIied as such Town Clerb fo said one year term. 11111.4•01L0d 2 fl.1 0lrk. • , I 4' I 011100) OVELB2R 7th 1939. Walter C. Fuller, Town C _erk of the 2own of ..!,,,gewater, Volo... la County, 21orida, do by certify that at the .Lnnual or Gencral -aection held in said Town on -ovember, 7th 1939, JELL _ Goodyear reos,ived the highest number of votes cast for the office of Town Co ncilman for the term of three years fro': the date of said election, and ha, ten and subscribed to the Oath of office as re ia by law and by the Ordinances of said Town, an I no hre- uy therefore certify that the s id N.T.Goodyear -- is duly aalified as such Town Councilman or s in three (3) year term. Town Clerk t - CLERKS CASH STATE 1ENT FOR THE TOWN OF E GEWATER. FOR THE PERIOD: October 1 to October 31 , 1939. Cash on hand and in BankOctober 1, 1939. Cash on Hand 4 22.00 General Fund in Ban's $1750.21 Total General ftufid, 1772.21 Permanent Improvement Fund (Certificates) 800.00-(: 778.40plus $15,561nt.) Permanent Improvement Fero$ 31.96 ( and $6.04 ) Delinquent Tax Fund 7,02 Total Cash on Hand and in Bank 42611.19 COLLECTIONS durrent taxes 184.21 Delinquent Taxes 22.04 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 21.56 Taxes not on Roll 17.40 Licenses 132. 50 Fines and Forfeitures 5.00 Fees 31.25 .Toot Cleaning ----- sale of Property. 50 .00 Total Collections ~� 464. 36 Total to be accounted for 43075.55 DISBURSEMENTS Streets ?p .40 Street Lighting 75.23 Salaries 53.00 Legal and Elections .25 Aiayors Cau#'t S fflce Expense 78.40 Emergency --_ Fire Department --- Lot Cleaning _-- Permanent Improvements --- Fines and Forfeitures ___ Fees 24.50 Special Delinquent Fund --_ Discount on Taxes 7.27 Total Disbursements $ 241.60 Cash on Hand and in Bank October 31, 1939. Cash on Hand $ 95.78 General Fund in Bank 1399.19 Permanent Improvement Fund 831.96 Delinquent Tax Fund 7.02 Total Cash on Hand and in Bank 28 . Total to be Accounted for x3075. 5 Of the General Fund in Bank there has been set aside for: Special Delinquent Tax Fund4. 4 ATTEST: uriti. ,4 Town Clerks P , , i I • - II . , 'skiimiome N...11 • BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS . , Report fot the period: October 1 to October 31, 1939. ACCOUNT. APPROPRIATED. EXPENDED. UNEXPENDED. 1. STREETS . $800.00 .40 $799.60 2. STREET LIGHTING. $935.00 75.23 859.77 3. SALARIES . $1250.00 53.00 1197.00 4. 1;t1GAL AND ELECTIONS . $300.00 .25 299.75 5. MAYORS' COURT . 50.00 2.55 47.45 6. OFFICE EXPENSE. 275.00 78.40 196.60 7. EMERGENCY. 300.00 --- 300.00 8. FIRE DEPARTMENT. 150 .00 --- 150.00 44060.00 $ 209.83 3650.17 ATTEST: .----- -a-ft- Town Cleric.