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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, HELD IN V.I .A. HALL
ON-
JUNE 4, 1940.
:eeting called to order at 7:34 P .M. by Mayor Councilman F.R.Renwick.
ROLL CALL.
layor Councilman. F.R.Renwick. Present.
Councilman. C.D.Bartlett. Present.
Councilma*. 4 .T.Goodyear. Present.
Clerk. Walter C.Fuller. Present.
Attorney. J.U.Gillespie. Present.
Marshall. Horace King. Present/
REEDING OF MINUTES .
The minutes of the regular meeting of fay 21, 1940 were read, whereupon
Councilman Goodyear moved that the minutes be approved as readdA� seconded by
Councilman Bartlett and icy vote declared CARRIED. 'id correc t ed
BIT.T, AND ACCOUNTS .
The following bills were read;
City of New Sgyrna Beach, Street Lights for June 375.23
V.I .A. Hall Lights to May 17 2 .04
Franklin Stamp and Stationary Co. , Rubber Stamp 1.60
Salaries.
Alter C.Fuller, last half of May 25.00
Horace King, last half of May 20.00
Southern Bell Tel. Co. , Clerks Phone to June 26 X2.66 Tolls.60 3.26
Tax Sale Expense, ;salter C.Fuller, Advertising and Certificates 17.25
Marshalls Phone to June 26, Horace King 2.55
Bond-Howell Lumber Co. , Material for Screen Doors 2;80
Robert Houston, Labor on Screen Doors and Wiring 3.00
Fire Calls; Highland Shores West of Railroad.
May 23, J.S .Bates , C.T.King,Jr. , Horace King. 3.00
May 24 J.S .Bates , Horace King. 2.00
Leo King, 6 Hrs. Labor 1.20
Grading Strand and Park Ave.
A.LI.Gibson, 92 Mrs 2.38
C .T.King, Jr. , 9i- Hrs. with tractor 5.23
J.S .Bates , Gas and Oil for Tractor 3.85
Frances I-?aughton forZoning Commission, Mimeographing and Stamps 5.69
Councilman Goodyear moved that these bills be approved, paid as read and be
made a part of these minutes , seconded by Councilman Bartlett and by vote
declared CARRIED.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS .
Attorney Gillespie reported that the Titli to Lot 28 , Block D, Highland
Shores Sub. was not clear and therefore the exchange of properties with
Hobert Houston was held up until the matter of title was cleared. He also
reported that A.S .B arnhart claimed ownership of the Electric Light Standards
in Highland Shores Sub. and tUat the Town should grant permission for their
removal with the understanding that all holes made in the streets during the
removal should be filled up.
The Clerk read a Cash Statement and a Statement of Budget Appropriations for
the period May 1 to May 31, 1940.
Councilman Bartlett moved that these reports be approved and made a part of
the minutes , seconded by Councilman Goodyear and by vote declared CARRIED.
CLERK
•The4reported that the material to lay durst on roads could be purchased from
the Solvay Sales Corporation and was known as Flake Chlcium Chloride. He was
requested to write to Peaslee Gaulbart Co. , Jacksonville Fla. for prices.
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OFFICERS REPORTS .Continued.
The Marshall reported that he had contacted the County Commissioner' s
office for this district and thatnthere ware no old culberts on hand at
the _resent time and that it was the Town' s duty to keep up the bridges.
A new 20" Dia. Culbert 16t long would cost $35.00.
Councilman Goodyear moved that the Marshal be authorized to have four
signs made and painted and leItved "Maximum ";.eight Limit 3.7 Tons" at a
( cost each not to exceed $2.00„nd that these signs be placed at the
bridges on Park Ave. which the Endineer's Report showed safe for a load of
5.7 tons , seconded by Councilman Bartlett and by vote declared CARRIED.
COMMUYI CATI ONS .
The Clerk read a letter from the 'Florida State Fireman' s Association dated
May 28 , 1940 relting to the 11th :':nnaul. Florida State Fire College. This
was tabled for further discussion.
NEW BUSINESS .
The need of scraping the side streets was discussed and it was decided to
hold up any action until prices could be obtained on good oyster or clam
shell. The Clerk was requested to obtain prices from Deloach Holland and
Lofton.
Mr. Baumgartner a:_ ked that Spencer Street in the rear of his property be
cleaned of bush so that it would be usable.
After some discussion Robert Houston was given the work of bushing out this
street at a cost of $2.00
IJISSCELLA1EOUS BUSINESS .
Mr. George L. Bailey asked that Lamont Street be filled up just East of the
Highway. The condition of Park Ave. at the Drainage Ditch Culverts was
discussed and the Marshall was instructed to inspect and report on condition,
The Mayor brought up the need for a table for the use of Council instead of
the two insecure tables now in use. Attorney Gillespie offered to donate a
desk to the Town and . arshall King offered to haul and place it in the
Council Room. Council expressed their appreciation of the gift and accepted
it with thanks and also expressed their thanks to Marshall King.
Councilman Bartlett moved that we do now adjourn, seconded by Councilman
Goodyear and by vote declared CARRIED. Time 9:08 P .M.
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Councilman. ---e/Y9
Councilman. •Aired ' _
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Town Clerk.
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CLERKS CASH STATEMENT FOR THE TOWN OF EDGEWATER.
FOR THE PERIOD: May 1 to May 31, 1940.
Cash on hand and in Bank May 1, 1940.
Cash on Hand 0 112.44
General Fund in Bank _ 66.88
Total General Fund. $3879.32
Permanent Improvement Fund (Certificates) 800.00
Permanent Improvement Fund ( Checking) 31.96
Delinquent Tax Fund 7.02
Total Cash on Hand and in Bank 4713.30
COLLECTIONS
durrent Taxes $ 74.76
Delinquent Taxes 34.47
Interest on Delinquent Taxes 13.08
Taxes not on Roll 10.27
Licenses .50
Fines and Forfeitures ----
Fees 12 .30
Lot Cleaning ----
Interest on Contracts. .18
Payments on Contracts. 7.50
Total Collections 153.06
Total to be accounted for $4871.36
DISBURSEMENTS
Streets $ 20.20
Street Lighting 75.23
Salaries 96.00
Legal and Elections 37.50
P:iayors Court 2.55
Office Expense 16.75
Emergency 54.18
Fire Department ----
Lot Cleaning ----
Permanent Improvements ----
Fines and Forfeitures
Fees 8.25
Special Delinquent Fund ---
Discount on Taxes ----
Total Disbursements $ 310.66
Caeh on Hand and in Bank May 31, 1940.
Cash on Hand $ 94.57
General Fund in Bank 3632.40
Permanent Improvement Fund 831.96
Delinquent Tax Fund 1.
Total Cash on Hand.'I Iag.. . in Bank 04 5.0.70
Total 7' ' Accounted for as above $4871.36
Of the General Fund in Bank there has been set aside for;
Special Delinquent Tax Fund., $1003.46
Lot Cleaning 76. 34
11079.30
ATTEST;
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Town Clerk.
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BUDGET APPR0 RIATIO `S
'e:Antt for the )eriod: May 1 to may 31, 1940.
ACCOUNT. APPROPRIATED. E ?ENDED. UNEXPENDED.
1. STREETS . $800.00 $166.24 $633.76
2. STREET LIGHTING. $935.Q0 $601.84 $333.16
3. SALARIES . $1250.00 426.00 $524.00
4. LEGAL AND E LCETIOIS . $300.00 $239.25 60.75
5. MAYOR'S COURT. $50.00 22.20 27.30
6. OFFICE LXPL S� . $275.00 $224.56 50.44
7. EMERGENCY. $300.00 $187.53 $112.47
3. FIRE DEPART:ENT . $150.00 $ 43.00 $107.00
TOTALS `!.4060.00 $2210.62 $1849.38
ATTEST:
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Town Clerk