HomeMy WebLinkAbout09261960Regular Meeting September 26, 1960
Meeting was called to order by President Sembler. Those present
were M~yor Rohme, President Sembler, and Councilmen Finnegan, Nash, Baxter
and Brehmer.
Clerk read correspondence in reference to merger of Seaboard and
Atlantic Coastline Railroads, also letter from City Sttorney in reference to
deed for Righter Way for West Main Street.
Clerk was~lms~ru_cte~ to write a letter to the city Engineer James
Darling in reference to a recent survey by Mr. R. D. Carter of the properties
immediately north of the Sebastian Cemetery. The Engineer to be informed of
a 76 ft. discrepancy in his survey and the survey of R. D. Carter on that
portion of new cemetery. One copy of this letter to be sent to Mr. Carter
and one copy to L. B. Vocelle.
Mrs. Messec requested the ~ouncil to issue a beer and wine license
for the Sebastian Inn. Councilman ~innegan made a motion to issue said license.
Second by Councilman Nash and carried.
Councilman ~innegan requested that the City Attorney be contacted
in reference to the cit$'s authority to place certain restrictions on
establishments selling liquor, beer and wine.
Councilman B~xter reported that people living outside the city are
still using the city dump. This matter was referred to the Mayor.
Councilman B~xter reported that the street department had dug a
ditch along the right of way of Indd. an River Drive adjoining the Thcs. Cobb
property to allow proper drainage in that area.
Councilman B~xter presented pictures showing recent flooded conditions
in the drainage ditches in Sebastian Highlands.
Councilman Baxter was requested by the Council to contact Mr. Joe
Earman in reference to requesting ~ederal Aid for damage to the streets in
the city during the recent rain storms. ~
The subject of a phone for the Police Dept., to be located in the
nurses room was dissussed, and the Council agreed to abide by the M~yor's
deeision~on this matter.
Councilman Baxter reported that the Council had a very successful
meeting with Mr. Joe E~r~an, Mr. MacDonald and Mr. ~. Q. Waddell. At the
time of this meeting a Walkie-Talkie radio was discussed for the City Hall
in case of an emergency. Council Baxter was appointed to get a price on
this rBdio and report back to the Council, and at this time, action will be
taken on this matter.
Councilman Baxter requested to go on record as~proving a two-way
radio to be located in the City Hall.
Mayor Rohme stated that Chief Rubin Brock has requested that the
city purchase a riot gun. This gun retails for a purchase price of approximately
$112.00~ This gun c~n be purchased by the city for approximately $S0.00.
The Council referred this matter to the Mayor ~or his decision.
Mayor Rohme requested the Council to pay expenses for ~e city clerk
to attend the Elorida League of Municipalities Convention in West Falm Beach
on October S0, S1 and November l, 1960. Request denied.
Councilman Finneg~n made a motion to adjourn. Second by Councilman
President of 'Council