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10-14-1957 - Regular 7• "�z ��•i ���'' { a s. -1 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, HELD OCTOBER 14, 1957. The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida held October 14th, 1957 was called to order by Mayor George 0. Sedgwick at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Mayor George 0. Sedgwick Present Councilman D. L. Washburn Absent Councilman C. G. Teague Absent Councilman H. John Present Councilman B. Farrell Present City Clerk Frank F. Dippery Present City Attorney Fred R. Brannon,JrPresent Police Chief F. H. Norman Present Fire Chief H. McFarland Absent Street Supervisor John Wood Absent The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held October 7th, 1957 were presented to each Councilman for approval. Motion by Councilman Farrell these minutes stand approved as submitted, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED. BILLS & ACCOUNTS Standard Oil Company $75.52 Lloyd Cot Company 15.13 Fisher's Body Shop 4.00 White Sands & Material 55.00 City of New Smyrna Beach 166.00 Southern Bell Tel & Tel. 29.20 Magnuson Properties, Inc. 169.83 Dwight's Office Supplies 17.60 Manatee Corporation 4.73 Gulf Oil Corporation 151.02 ,t. R. Ferreira 6.00 New Sntyrna Beach News 10.45 New Smyrna Auto Supply 40.30 Coronado Concrete Products 15.00 Bond-Howell Lumber Co. 9.85 News Journal Corp. 24.20 Thomas Pharmacy 15.00 Daytona Auto Supply Co. 15.28 Edgewater Motors 6.92 Hall Machine Works 7.30 Charley's Welding Shop 32.50 C. H. Sams 18.31 Florida Power & Light Co. 20.68 Frank F. Dippery, Stamps 1.50 Motion by Councilman John these bills be paid and be made a part of the minutes, seconded by Councilman FARRell and by vote CARRIED. OFFICERS REPORT The Clerk read the Clerk's Cash Statement and the Budget Report for September, 1957. COlUNICATIONS Letters were read by the Clerk from E. W. Gautier, pertaining to establishing a bulkhead line. Florida State Board of Health written to Briley, Wild & Associates approving three observations wells and two 8" water supply wells Serial No. 2417. Helen M. McCarthy, Secretary to Congressman Syd Herlong, Jr. pertaining to the loan from the Housing & Home Finance Agency. It was suggested by Mayor Sedgwick that the Zoning Board be given the letter from E. W. Gautier to establish a bulkhead in the City. RESOLUTIONS None ORDINANCES None OLD BUSINESS The Engineers Report on the proposed Sewage System in Edgewater Acres was presented. Mr. Brown1s representative from the firm of Russell & Axom, Mr. Martin was present to answer any questions. Mayor Sedgwick read from the Memorandum of Mr. Brown submitted to the City Council September 9th his proposal, to wit: 1. Pass an appropriate ordinance granting unto the owner and builder of said sewage disposal system a franchise for the term of 30 years. Attorney Brannon stated it would not be possible for the City to enter into a Franchise with Mr. Brown without a referendum vote of all the elegible free holders. 2. Pass an appropriate ordinance requiring citizens in the area of the sewage disposal system to be required to hook onto said proposed system. Attorney Brannon stated he did not think the City could compel connection to a privately owsel utility. After a discussion Mayor Sedgwick ask for a statement from each Councilman. Councilman Farrell stated if a referendum was held and was favorable, certainly the people should use it or otherwise it would not pay. Councilman John stated he felt the same as Councilman Farrell. Motion was then made by Councilman John that a referendum be held to determine if the City should enter into a Franchise for a sewage disposal system in Edgewater, privately owed by Mr. Brown, seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Washburn Absent Councilman Teague Absent Councilman John Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Mr. Brown stated he would stand the expense of such an Election. Attorney Brannon suggested that the City ask Mr. Brown to submit an appropriate Ordinance for the approval of the City Council. Motion was made by Councilman Farrell, seconded by Councilman John and carried that Mr. Brown submit an Ordinance to the City Council for their approval. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Washburn Absent Councilman Teague Absent Councilman John Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea RIDS ON TEST «7J3 AND K PEF ANENT WELLS. The Bids from the following companies were opened by the Clerk and read by Harold Briley, of Briley, Wild Associates, Engineers for the proposed Water Distribution System. CONTRACTOR Items 1 and 2 Item 3 Total Surety & Observation and Add. Drilling Amount Permanent Wells & Testing 9 Heater Well Co. $4,350.90 $650.00 35000.90 Aetna Casualty Co. 5% Meridith Brothers $3,470.00 $285.00 $3,755.00 American Fire & Casualty Co. 5% Sydnor Pump & Well Co. $6,530.00 $450.00 $6,980.00 Certified Check $350.00 A. D. Rosier $3,030.42 $342.50 $3,372.92 Cashier Check $170.00 Central Florida Well Drillers $3,236.00 $219.50 $3,485.50 American Fire & Casualty Co. 5% Virginia Supply & Well $4,339.38 3189.50 $4,528.88 Federal Insurance Co. of Atlanta 5% Grey Well & Pump Co. $3,364.00 $420.00 $3,784.00 Fidality & Casualty Co. N. Y. 5% Motion by Councilman Farrell these bids be turned over to Briley,Wild & Associates to check and make recommendations for approval at the next meeting on October 21st, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being aslfollows:- Councilman Washburn Absent Councilman Teague Absent Councilman John Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Mayor Sedgwick statedthere was a note due on the 31st at the Bank of New Smyrna and he would like to have a motion made to pay this note. Motion by Councilman Farrell this note and interest be paid before due date, seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Washburn Absent Councilman Teague Absent Councilman John Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Mayor Sedgwick stated the close of the fiscal year is October 31st and an Auditor would have to be appointed. Motion by Councilman John that the Clerk contact Mr. Frank C-enter, a Certified Public Accountant and ascertain if he will be able to audit the books. Seconded by Councilman Farrell and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Washburn Absent Councilman Teague Absent Councilman John Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea There being no further business Councilman Farrell moved we do now adjourn until Thursday October 17th at 1:30 P.M. Seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED. Roll call vote being as follows:- Councilman Washburn Absent Councilman Teague Absent Councilman John Yea Councilman Farrell Yea Mayor Sedgwick Yea Time 9:15 P.M. I 1 ..r" The adjourned Meeting of October 14th, 1957 was called to order by Mayor George O. Sedgwick at 1:30 P.M. October 17th, 1957. ROLL CALL Mayor George 0. Sedgwick Present Councilman D. L. Washburn Absent Councilman C. G. Teague Present Councilman H. John Present Councilman B. Farrell Present City Clerk Frank F. Dippery Present City Attty Fred R. Brannon, Jr. Present Before the regular business of the day Mayor Sedgwick as the Attorney what disposition could be taken to keep colored persons from using the park & pier at present. Attorney Brannon stated an Ordinance would have to be drawn up first stating for use of Edgewater Residents and Guests Only. Attorney Brannon was instructed to draw up this Ordinance for the next meeting. PETITIONS FOR CANDIDATES Petitions of all Candidates whose names are to be placel on the ballot were presented by the Clerk for checking. After carefully checking all petitions a motion was duly made by Councilman Teague, seconded by Councilman John and carried that the following names be placed on the ballot at the Regular Election to be held the 5th day of November, A. D. 1957. to-wit: mayor at Large - J. Walter Bennett n tt " - George 0. Sedgwick Zone #1 - Harry Broga tt #1 - David L. Washburn tt #2 - Crawford C. Shaeffer " #2 - Charles G. Teague " #3 - John H. Gibbs " #3 - Robert J. Henry " #3 - Herman John tt #4 - Bernard Farrell " #4 - W. Kenneth Robinson Motion by Councilman Teague the City Clerk be authorized to have the Absentee Ballots printed. Seconded by Councilman John and by vote CARRIED. Names were discussed to be placed on the Election Board. The following persons were designated: Clerk, Dora A. White, Inspectors, Nell Cratsley, Helen Kiep, Ruth Driskel, Orpha Eickmeier, Wealthea Rayl. Machines, William Scisco and Clifton Mosher. Special Officer Boss P. Garrett. The Clerk to write up a Resolution for meeting of Monday Oct. 21st. Discussion on meals for Election Board. Mr. Steve Pyevac is the only one to ask to serve the Board so it was decided to contact him to do it. There being no further business Councilman Farrell moved we do now adjourn, seconded by Councilman Teague and by vote CARRIED. Time 2:45 P.M. Mayor A,.z�,e ,oc.T;el5;;. ,e Councilman /2 L/ Councilman Councilman c _mmmir Councilman �- iG AT ZEST.:,Tire f- I City Clerk