01-09-61 JANUARY 9, 1961.
A regular meeting of the City Council of Del~ay Beach was held
in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M., with Mayor George V. Warren
in thc Chair, City Manager George Mingle, City Attorney Richard F.
Zimmer~an and Councilmen A1 C. Avery, Dugat G. Campbell, John A.
Thayer and Glenn B. Sundy being present.
An opening prayer was delivered by the Rev. Paul Smith.
On motion by Mr. Sundy, seconded by Mr. Thayer and unanimously
carried, the minutes of January 3rd, 1961 meeting were approved.
Mayor Warren info~med the Council and the public that the City
of Delray Beach has had recertification of its housing program where-
as some thirty homes can possibly be built in the west side for the
improvement of that area. This recertification is until January 1,
1962, provided that some action is taken.
Mayor Warren referred to a letter from the Florida House of
Representatives confirming a telephone conversation that the City of
Del~ay Beach has made the:Delray Beach City Hall available to the
Representatives of the Palm Beach Legislative Delegation on February
17th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon for the purpose of conducting a
legislative clinic and that Congressman Jerry Thomas thanks the City
for that courtesy.
City Manager Mingle presented the following bids fo~m five oil
companies in this area for gasoline and oil and stated that it is
recommended that awards be made to the iow bidders, namely, gas bid
amounting to $15,700.00 for total bid for 50,000 gallons of house
brand and 25,000 gallons premium gas and regular motor oil at $.425
per gallon.
GASOLINE
H0~USE BRA~ PREMIUM TOTAL
~O, 000 gals. ~l~"gals. -
Sinclair Refining Co. .201 per gal. .226 per gal. $15,700.00
Standard Oil Company .2059 " .2284 " 16,005.00
Gulf Oil Corporation .2052 " .2302 " 16,015.00
Orange State Oil Co. .2103 " .2233 " 16,097.5~
Shaw Bros. Oil Company .2095 " .242 " 16,525.00
MOTOR 0IL
(Military spec if lc ations )
Shaw Brothers Oil Co. .425 per gal.
Standard Oil Company .435" "
Sinclair Refining Co. '45 " "
Gulf Oil Corporation :5~ " "
Orange State Oil Co. " "
It was moved by Mr. Sundy that the Sinclair Refining Company be given
the contract for gasoline and the Shaw Brothers Oil Company be given
the contract for motor oil, the motion being seconded by Mr. Thayer.
Mr. Campbell called attention to the fact that there is a possible
$70.00 lower bid on one item only, on gasoline, but the Sinclair
Refining Company is the low bidder in the aggregate. The motion
carried unanimously.
City Manager Mingle presented bids as follows for the construction
of S. W. 7th Avenue from S. W. 2nd Street to Atlantic Avenue and N.
W. 7th Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to N. W. 1st Street, and stated
that it is recommended that the award be given to the low bidder.
S tar____tt ,C,o~!ete
Hardrives of Delray $ 10,989,31 5 days 45 days
Rubin Construction Co. 10,998.~6 10 " 60 "
R. H. Wright, Inc. 11,~0~0.00 ~ " 65 "
Palm Beach Asphalt Co. 13,41~.00 30 " 60 "
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It was moved by ~. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Thayer and unanimously
carried that the contract be given to the low bidder.
Regarding the consideration of Boards and Committees for 1961
Mr. Campbell moved that this matter be tabled for One week. The
motion was seconded by Mr, Sundy and carried unanimously.
Mr. Worthing read a request from Attorney O. Y. Byrd as follows,
dated December 21,' 1960.
"We have been requested by M~s. Idabell B. Smock, who is
the present prOPerty manager of the following tracts of
real estate:
"West 20 feet of East 23 feet of Lot 2, less South
14 feet, McGlnley & Gosman Subdivision of Block 69,
of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, according to
the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County,
Florida, recorded in Plat Book 2, at page 43 (owned
by Aaron T. Smock and Idabelle Smock, his wife, by
deed dated July 8, 1946 and recorded in Deed Book
776 at page 85, Palm Beach County, Florida public
records); and
"West 23.33 feet of Lot 2, less the South _l~!_ feet,
Lot 3, less South 14 feet, and Lot ~, less the
South 14 feet and less the West 26 feet thereof,
McGinley & Gosman Subdivision of Block 69, of the
City of De]may Beach, Florida, according to plat
thereof on file in the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida,
in Plat Book 2, page 43 (owned by: an undivided
one-half interest, Aaron T. Smock and Idabelle B.
Smock, his wife, an undivided one-fourth interest,
C. Murray-Jacoby, and an undivided one-fourth
interest, R. A. Smock, Sr. and Katherine K. Smock,
his wife, by deed dated January 6, 1959, recorded
in Official Record Book 286 at page 614),
"to request that the City Council pass the required resolution
authorizing the execution and delivery to each of the property
owners a deed conveying to them the South 14 feet of their
respective Atlantic Avenue front tracts of real estate.
"It appears from an examination of the public records and
also the records in the City Hall that when the above men-
tioned lands were con~eyed the City reserved the South 14
feet for alley and street purposes, having in mind that the
City would acquire from all property owners along the north
side of said alley a like amount of 14 feet so that the
widening could be uniform throughout the length of said
alley through Block 69. It now develops that since the
Post Office was moved from the Masonic Building that the
City will not need the 14 feet reserved from the above
described lands and it would be to the benefit of the
property owners to have the 14 feet added to their
original tracts of land, and would also be to the benefit
of the City for tax purposes to have said land owned by
the individuals.
"Trusting that you will give this request your immediate
attention, we remain."
Mr. Worthing informed the Council that the warranty deed in 1946
from the City of Delray Beach for Lot 2 less E 3' and the S 24' and
Lots 3 & 4 less the South 14' of Block 69 also covenants with the
arties of the second part that the South 14, of said lots in Block
9 is held by the City of De]may Beach for the purpose of widening
the alley running east and west through BIock 69, and will be dedi-
cated and used for such purpose. Mr. Worthing suggested that this
matter be referred to the City Attorney in order that he may obtain
a release from the property owners of these covenants as incorporated
in the warranty deed in order that an offer for the land might be
received and the one and only procedure, as provided for in the
charter, namely public auction, be provided.
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Mr. Avery moved that the City Attorney negotiate with the
parties of the second Part and get release from the covenant and
that the Council proceed to solicit for an offer and get this in a
position to dispose of it in the quickest and easiest way'possible.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously.
Mayor Warren appointed Mr. Thayer to act as press agent for the
Council and the City Manager. It was also stated that the City
Manager is authorized and directed to release information of adminis-
trative nature giving consideration to regular press conference.
Regarding the possible closing of the railroad crossing in the
city, south of S. E. 10th Street, Mr. Campbell moved that the matter
be referred to the Director of the Public Works Department for
further study and action, but in the meantime he be requested to
place stop signs on both sides of the railroad, also reflectors and
any other action that can be taken without too much expense, until
he has a chance for further study. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Avery and unanimously carried.
Regarding the study and possibility of a Joint incinerator, Mr.
Mingle informed the Council that he had written letters to Boynton
Beach, Highland Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton and the Palm Beach
County Board of Commissioners about sharing in the cost of a feasibi-
lity survey concerning same and had received the following letter
from City Manager Lamb of Boca Raton, dated January 4th, 1961:
"Reference is made to your letter addressed to this
Office dated December 27th, 1960, wherein you request
that this City indicate if we are willing to share the
expense of a feasibility survey for a Joint incinerator
study.
"At the regular meeting of the City Commission held on
January 3rd, 1961, the Commission voted favorably on this
City sharing the expense of the study to be prorated a-
gainst each municipality included in this study, in accord-
anco with their population.
"It might be well for you to know that I advised the
Commission that Boca Raton's share of th~s expense would
probably not exceed $1,250 regardless of the number of
those participating."
City Manager Mingle also read a memorandum from Mark Fleming, Direct-
or of Public Works as follows:
"As you know, letters have been sent to the City Managers
of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach and Highland
Beach inquiring if they will participate in providing for
a feasibility survey to determine the practicability of
the proposed Joint incinerator plant.
"T~e cost of this feasibility survey is estimated to be
between $2%00 and $5,000. It is proposed that the partici-
pating municipalities each pay a portion of the total cost,
prorated in accordance with their population.
"May we now have an expression from our Council as to whether
they will be willing to participate on this basis."
Mr. Campbell asked Mr. Fleming as to the feasibility of the first
expenditure and the feasibility of a possible plant if only Boca
Raton and Delray Beach come in on this deal. Mr. Fleming answered
as follows: "In my Judgment it would probably prove to be feasible
even though only the two cities endorse this plan; however the first
value is what the actual purpose of the feasibility survey is to
determine." Mr. Campbell then moved that the City of Delray
Beach set aside an amount of money up to $1,500.00 as our share for
the study. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried
unanimously.
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Regarding construction at the Boy Scout Hut, M~. Fleming
ported that considerable time had been spent with the scout masters
determining Just what they wanted at the scout hut and then M~.
Jacobson worked up a drawing showing what was believed to be their
requirements. That drawing was submitted to the scout masters and
they returned it with several minor suggestions. ~. Jacobson was
to make those corrections and consider specifications to be sent out
for bids. After an inquiry as to when the specifications would be
ready, Mr. Fleming was asked to report on this at the next meeting.
Mayor Warren informed the Council that he had information from
the City Manager that the City Hall building is over 65% complete
and that we should be moving into it early in Ma~ch. Upon question
about furniture for the new building, Mr. Mingle informed the Council
that he had a report from each department as to their needs regarding
furniture and that the purchasing agent is getting estimates on same
in order to determine what amount of money will be needed.
Mayor Warren stated that the completion date on the Community
Center Building is estimated to be the first of May, also that the
Federal Highway project is expected to be completed in April, and
that the lights on S. E. 5th Avenue are being put up at this time.
Following discussion regarding the loading area for farm labor
at S. W. 4th Avenue and 1st Street, Mr. Avery moved that the City
Manager contact the V. F. W. regarding moving this parking area to
the north end of said block and paving the area so that it may be
used to serve the public in other ways also, and then to make his
recommendations to the Council concerning same. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried unanimously.
Mr. Worthing read Resolution No. 1307.
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN LANDS IN
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO
CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE IN VIOLATION OF
CHAPTER 15 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES.
WHEREAS, Chapter 15 of the City Code and Ordinance No. G-l~7
of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, declares all lands in the
City not kept free from debris, vegetation (including trees) or
other matter, which may become a danger in time of hurricane, and
from weeds exceeding in height of 18 inches, and from filth and
trash, constitute a nuisance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said ordinance, the Chief of the Fire
Department of Delray Beach, Florida, has made a survey report, in
writing, to the City Manager, describing certain lots or parcels
of land in said City and more specifically described herein, wherein
conditions such as specified in Chapter 15 of the City Code and
Ordinance No. G-147 exist; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Delray Beach, Florida, after con-
sideration of said survey report, is of the opinion that a prima
facie case showing the following lands constitute a nuisance within
the provisions of said Chapter 15 of the City Code and Ordinance
referred to herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the existance of a nuisance
be, and the same is hereby declared, upon the following described lots
or parcels of land for violation of the provisions of said Chapter 15
of the City Code and Ordinance No. G-147 as specified after each de-
scription, and the City Clerk of the. City of Delray Beach, Florida,
is directed to furnish the owners of each parcel of land, as herein-
after set forth, a notice in accordance with Section 6 of said Ordi-
nance, and that the City Council will sit on the 23rd day of January,
1961, at 8:00 P.M., at the City Hall in Delray Beach, Florida, for
the purpose of allowing said owners to show cause, if any they can,
why said nuisance should not be abated.
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JANUARY 9, 1961.
0 ~WNER A~DDRESS LOT.BLOCK &S/D.~C~I.T,Y~ CODE
Franklin B. & Lillian School of Phys. Edu. Lot 7, Block 58
P. Haar University of Oregon, 4
Eugene, Oregon.
Jerome & Grace W. P. 0. Box 1795 Lots 19,20 & 36,
Portman Delray Beach, Fla. Bonniecrest 4
Richard & Miriam 1221 N. W. 3rd Ave. Lot 3 & N~ of Lot
Hanna Delray Beach, Fla. 2, Block 5, Ida
Lake Terrace 4
Donald B. & Golda M. 32580 Romsey Road Lot 9, Block 2,
Hogue Franklin, Mich. Ida Lake Terrace 4
0. D. Priest, Sr. P. 0. Box 314 Lots 10 & 11,
Delray Beach, Fla. Block 63. 4
K. D. D. 0. Corp. 215 S. Federal Hwy. Lot 5 & E 12, of
Boynton Beach, Fla. Lot 4, Block 4,
Bellview Manor 4
Joseph & Ida Kolendo P.O. Box 985 Lot 15 less E 26'
Boynton Beach, Fla. & Lot 16 less W 28,,
Block 2; and Lot 9, 4
Block 3, Bellview Manor
Adam 01ivieri Bird Road Lot 10, Block 8,
Nangatuck, Conn. 0sceola Park 4
Morgan D. Lenke 321 Cleveland St. S 50' of N 463.6' of
Brooklyn, N.Y. W 100' of Block 125 4
Owen A. & Margaret S. 950 N. Hunter Blvd. Lot 45, 4
Luckenbach Birmingham, Mich. Delray Beach Esplanade
W. W. Taylor 187 Dunvegan Road W 84.46' or s~ 159.4'
Toronto, Canada less N 30' R/W, Ocean
Beach Lot 26. 4
L. L. & Ethel J. 1960 S..E. 16th St. Lot 128,
Stanger Pompano Beach, Fla. Tropic Palms 4
Ne*tie I. Collier 1949 S. E. 16th Court Lot 129,
Bellaire, Tropic Palms 4
Pompano Beach, Fla.
Jessie A. Parsons 3015 Hobart Street Lot 131,
Woodside 77, N.Y. Tropic Palms 4
Horace C. Jeffers 53 Maple Avenue Lots 132,133 & 134,
Morristown, N.J. Tropic Palms 4
Emerson C. & Unie 18 Briarcliff Road Lots 135 & 136,
Church Tenafly, N.J. Tropic Palms 4
Lars & Margith 301 S. E. 3rd Court Lot 138,
Husebo Garden Isles, Tropic Palms 4
Po.mpano Beach, Fla.
Vander & Edna Messick 1510 Atlantic Avenue Lot 139,
Beach Haven, N.J. Tropic Palms 4
Evans Homes, Inc. 903 S. E. 10th Court Lots 140,143 & 145,
Deerfield Beach, Fla. Tropic Palms 4
J. J. & Estelle V. 1251 Torrey Road Lots 141 & 146,
Binder Q~os.s.~ point Woods Tropic Palms 4
Melvin & O'Detta P. 0. Box 11t, Lot 142,
Schmitt Boca Raton, Florida Tropic Palms 4
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Edna Mae Seider 910 Forest Avenue Lot 147,
Deerfield, Illinois Tropic Palms 4
Arnold G. & Grace I. 1048 Newport Lot 148,
Hartman Detroit 15, Mich. Tropic Palms 4
McKinney, Inc. 2662 S. Federal Hwy. Lot 149,
Delray Beach, Florida Tropic Palms 4
PASSED AND ADOPTED in Special Session this 9th day of January,
1961.
It was moved by Mm. Campbell, seconded by Mm. Sundy and unanimously
carried to adopt Resolution No. 1307.
Mr. Worthing then read the caption of ORDINANCE NO. G-382.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY CERTAIN LANDS
IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43
EAST, TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
It was moved by Mr. Thayer, seconded by M~. Sundy and unanimously
carried to place Ordinance No. G-382 on this first reading.
City Clerk Worthing read the following report from the Planning/
Zoning Board dated January 4, 1961:
"Sect. 23-18 on page 253 of the book of ordinances states
that ~'From and after the effective date of this chapter no
owner of any hedge or shrub shall allow the same to attain
a height of more than three feet, measured from the crown of
the road parallel t° such hedge or shrub for a distance of
twenty five feet from a property line of a corner.. This
ordinance is obscure, has been ~isinterpreted, and is diffi-
cult to police under the present ordinance.
"At its regular meeting on December 29, 1960 the planning and
Zoning Board reviewed this ordinance and offer the following
recommendation for .your consideration.
"1. A glance at the attached drawing of the'present and pro-
posed ordinance covering this study should indicate the ab-
surdity of a reversed curve at each corner intersection inside
of which no shrubbery to exceed three feet shall be permitted.
"2. The curve included in the green shaded area uses the least
land area to be covered by this ordinance and at the same time
permits adequate visibility at ordinary intersections. This
visibility was very carefully checked by the building inspector
and the chairman of the planning board. It was checked on foot
and by automobile at various intersections in the city and con-
sidered adequate.
"3. It is recommended that alleys be specifically excluded from
the provisions of this ordinance.
"4. It is recommended that the responsibility and policing of
this ordinance be placed directly under the Dept. of Public Works
where it properly belongs.
"5. It is suggested that should this ordinance be placed in
force and effect that the Dept. of Public Works be instructed
to proceed to clear up as rapidly as possible the many dangerous
intersections and encroachments on the public R/W."
May~..~ Warren informed the Council that the Department of Public
Works would like to study this proposal until next week's meeting
and asked that this be tabled u~:.til that time, it being so moved
by Mr. Campbell, second ed by Mm. Thayer and unanimously carried.
It was suggested that, during this delay and study, action be taken
under the existing ordinance to enforce the clearing of violations.
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JANUARY 9 , 1961.
City. Attorney Zimmerman read the following report from the
Planning/Zoning Board dated January 4, 1961:
"At a regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board on
Dec. 29, 1960 the Board ca, tied out the instructions of the
Council to consider a change in the C1-A area on Atlantic
Ave., which was discussed at the Council meeting on Dec. 27,
1960.
"The Board unanimously approved the following recommendation
to the City Council:
"That the area on both sides {East and West) of 5th and 6th
Avenues from S. E. let Street to N. E. let Street be zoned
O-1. This would eliminate the present C1-A zone completely."
City Attorney Zimmerman then read the caption of
ORDINANCE NO. G-383.
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE G-234,
KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF TEE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AND ALL SUBSEQUENT
AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND IN LIEU THEREOF, EN-
ACTING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY O~ DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIONS,
ENFORCEMENT AND AMENDMENT THEREOF. IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 17~, FLORIDA
STATUTES.
It was moved by Mr. Thayer and seconded by Mr. Sundy to place Ordi-
nance No. G-383 on this first reading. Upon call of roll Mr.
Campbell, Mr. Thayer, Mr. Sundy and Mayor Warren voted in favor of
the motion, Mr. Avery being opposed.
City Manager Mingle read the following report from Ward
Robinson, Business Counsel, dated January 3, 1961:
"Re: ProP0?_ed Ordina.n.~e.' Go.v~rnin~ Ci.try' Purchasin~ Pr.q.c. ed.u~.e.
"This letter is responsive to the suggestion made at the
meeting of the City Council (Dec. 27, 1960) that the Pro-
posed Ordinance Governing Purchasing Procedure be reviewed
by the writer in connection with his current assignment
(which is to study generally the procedures of City govern-
ment).
"Some such governing Ordinance is required by Sec. 78 of the
City Charter which contains the sentence:
'Detailed purchasing and contract procedures
shall be established by Ordinance'.
"It should be noted that there is now in existence - and
regular use - a comprehensive procedure covering the detail
of order placement. It is entitled 'Procedure for Purchasing',
and is, in effect, a 'Standard P~actice Instruction'.
"It is conjectured that enactment of the proposed Ordinance,
which, in its present form, recognizes the noted existing
,Procedure, (as is implied by Sec. 1, Line 3), might possibly
satisfy the requirement of the Charter as regards its provi-
sion for a ,detailed procedure'.
"However, it would appear that:
"1). Some of the detailed instructions contained in the
proposed Ordinance more properly belong in an
operating proceaure.
"2). Neither the proposed Ordinance nor the present
Procedure seem to satisfy, questions recently
encountered in the City A~ministration regard-
ing the competency of sealed bids.
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JANUARY 9, 1961.
"It is suggested, therefor, that the proposed Ordinance and
the existing Procedure (both) be redrafted in such a manner
as to:
"1). Establish the Ordinance as an expression of
broad policy only, going no further into
detailed operating instructions than is
required by the Charter.
"2). Embody all needed instructions regarding
strictly procedural details in a properly
constituted 'Standard Practice Instruction'
to be developed by the Administrative Staff
of the City, and which may, if.~he C~ouncil
pleases, be approved by a ReSOlUtion Of the
Council, and not amended except with a Reso-
lution of approval of the Council.
"Examples regarding procedural detail which might be included
in such an ,Instruction~ are as follows:
"1). Character and use of specifications, and the
allowable alternatives thereto.
"2). Form, extent and character of the invitation
to bid.
"3). Required form of bids.
"4)- Handling (including disclosure) of bids.
"5). Determination of competency of bids, and
disposition of bids held not competent.
"6). Award, and proper follow-up of purchase order.
"It is deemed appropriate to state the opinion that the exist-
lng provisions of Sec. 78 of the Charter make the administra-
tion of the City's purchasing function unnecessarily ponderous,
and the cost of goods purchased inevitably greater than would
be the case if a competent buyer were to be permitted properly
to negotiate with vendors. (This is especially true in a
static or declining economic climate).
"It is therefor recommended that consideration be given to a
revision of Sec. 78 of the Charter so as to provide, among
other things, these improvements:
"1). A much higher top limit (than $499.99) placed
on purchasing operations which may be conducted
on a 'free, basis.
"2). The option of the Council to excuse the need for
sealed bids - as well as competitive bids - at
any dollar level.
"3). Authority for the City Manager to approve purchase
orders without the necessity of Council approval
for goods to be purchased within a budget .whi.ch~
already been~ apprgved by the Council. (e.g. water
treatment ~hemical~)' The Present System calls
for a redundancy of Council action and is in con-
flict with the philosophy of government by a
qualified City Manager.
"If such a revision could be effected, and the existing, or
impending, 'Procedure for Purchasing, opened up accordingly,
it is believed that substantial savings could be realized in
the cost of City government."
Mr. Avery stated that said report is one of the finest that he has
ever read and moved that this report be received and referred to the
committee established for that purpose and serious consideration be
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JANUARY 9, 1961.
given to putting all of these recommendations into effect. Mayor
Warren then appointed a new committee to study purchasing procedure
as follows: Ward Robinson, Business Counsel, Chairman; Councilman
John Thayer, 0ity Manager George Mingle, City Engineer Mark Fleming,
City Attorney Richard Zimmerman, City Clerk Robert Worthing and
Finance Director Carl Gessler. The motion was seconded by Nm.
Campbell and unanimously carried.
City Manager Mingle read the following letter from Russell &
Axon, Consulting Enginmers, dated December 30, 1960:
"Subject: Cormprehensive Report on Revised Scope Sewerage
Program City of De]may Beach, Florida
"In accordance with our meeting with you on December 29th,
we are submitting herewith our proposal for further work
in connection with your proposed sewerage program, for which
a preliminary report was prepared under the terms of our
basic engineering contract dated September 30, 1959. As we
understand the situation, you would like, in addition to pre-
vious studies, an analysis of a program contemplating a sew-
age treatment plant method of disposal of sewage discharging
into a course of water. In this regard, you wish to consider
an initial program serving the presently sewered area of
Delray Beach plus an additional 1,000 connections. These
1,000 connections are to be located in accordance with the
best Judgment of your Consulting Engineers, in conference
with your City Manager and City Engineer. In addition to
this, we would, as a portion of this study, include a general
evaluation of programs previously studied with any possible
amendments thereto. It is understood that, in this report,
the plant will be phased for a planned expansion program in
much the same manner as was done for the City of Boynton Beach.
"This report will be prepared in consultation with your finan-
cial advisors so that they may develop a feasible financial
plan from the contents of said report. We feel that we are in
a particularly advantageous position to prepare this report,
having worked with the City continuously for the past year and
a half and having studied all the data available during this
time. We are very much interested in proceeding with this
study for it seems generally agreed by all Parties that a
sewerage system is mandatory in order for the City of Delray
Beach to adequately serve its citizens.
"In order to prepare this supplemental report, it will be
necessary that considerable additional engineering expense
be incurred by our firm. In accordance with our verbal ~'
statements made in the meeting of the 29th, we propose to
perform these extra engineering services at actual cost,
including no overhead or profit. In order that the City
may budget this amount, we 'will agr'ee that this cost will
not exceed Fifteen Hundred Dollars' ~$-1,500.00). This fee
will be due upon presentation to the Council of ten. copies
of the report.
"The opportunity to serve you in this manner is sincerely
appreciated."
Mr. T. J. Sanders, a representative of Russell & Axon, was present
and confirmed 'their desire to furnish the desired revised plans for
a sewer disposal system limited at this time for serving approxim-
ately 2,000 connections but so constructed to provide for expansion,
further agreeing to furnish, in writing, a complete program of
Russell & Axon relating thereto. Following discussion, Mr. Campbell
moved that the matter be referred to the City Engineer with the under-
standing that he will request Russell & Axon to review with him all
previous engineering reports that the City has made and that the
report be giv~n two weeks from tonight. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thayer and unanimously carried.
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JANUARY 9, 1961.
~l%y Manager Mingle gave the following report:
"In accordance with your instructions at the meeting of
December 27, 1960, the 0ity Engineer, the Director of
Finance, and the City Manager have reviewed the various
projects authorized in the Special Assessment Fund and
the cash which shall be available for their completion.
"The most recent estimate discloses that there will be
$184,000 available for improvements in this fund. Of
this amount $166,500 has been ear-marked or encumbered
for the following projects, some of which are nearing
completion, others not yet started:
(1) NW 1st Street (10th to l~th Aves,) ~ 11,250
(2) Seventh Avenue (NW 1st to SW Pud St.) 12,000
(3) SW 1st Street (3rd to 4th Aves.) 2,800
(4) Sidewalk NE 8th St. (7th to 8th Aves.) 1,150
(5) Block 100 Drainage 2,600
(6) East--West Alley in Block 100 500
I?) North-South Alley in Block 100 2,350
8) NW 6th Avenue (3rd to 4th Sts.) 3,850
(9) Drainage - NE 2nd St. area -. 13~0,000_
$166 · 5co
"Item 1 - NW 1st Street (10th to 14th Aves.) $11,250. This
item originally included NW 1st Street from 8th to l~th Ave-
nues. The two blocks between 8th and 10th have already been
built and paid for. The remaining four blocks cannot be con-
structed until certain right-of-way purchases are made. This
matter was discussed with representatives of the Civic League
some time ago and it was agreed that the remainder of the job
would be deferred in lieu of another project until such time
as the right-of-way might be obtainable, which will not be in
the immediate future. It is therefore, recommended that Item
# 1 - $11,250 be deleted from the list of encumbered amounts.
"Item 4 ' Sidewalk NE 8th St. (Tth & 8th Aves.) $1,150. This
sidewalk is to be built by the 0ounty and this amount may also
be unencumbered.
"Item 9 - Drainage - NE 2nd St. area - $130,000. We have been
advised by our engineer that the original estimate of $130,000
was made on the best information available at the time. However,
working drawings are now nearing completion and it has been found
that some of the lines will run deeper than originally antici-
pated, also that more paving will be torn up and replaced. It
has further been necessary to add a few catch basins and other
facilities that were not originally contemplated. As a result,
the latest estimate according to the consulting engineers is
approximately $154,000. This item should be increased accord-
ingly.
"Eliminati.n.g Items 1 and 4, as suggested above, and increasing
Item 9 to $154,..000 brings the total encumbered amount to $178,000
as against the $184,000 which was shown above to be available for
improvements.
"Bids for the construction of Item #2, Seventh Avenue (NW 1st
to SW grid Street) are being submitted to the Council at this
meeting. The low bid price at $10,989.31 is somewhat below
the encumbered amount of $12,000. If Council so desires the
fund~ are available to proceed with this project.
"It is suggested, however, that Council could consider that the
two streets which were presented at the meeting, December 2?,
1960, namely NW 3rd Avenue from NW 2nd to 3rd Street and SW 3rd
Avenue from SW tst to 2nd Street, totaling$2,600 and $3,500
respectively be temporarily shelved at least until bids have
been received on the large drainage job."
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JANUARY 9, 1961.
Following lengthy discussion, Mr. Campbell asked if the improvement
on N. W. 3rd Avenue from 2nd to 3rd Streets had been authorized and
was informed by Mr. Worthing that in November, 1960 the City Manager
was authorized to proceed with said street improvement.
Regarding the improvement of S. W. 3rd Avenue lying between
1st and 2nd Streets, Mr. Worthing read RESOLUTION NO. 1305.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITH THE OPEN-
ING, GRADING AND PAVING OF THAT PART OF
SOUTHWEST THIRD AVENUE LYING BETWEEN SOUTH-
WEST FIRST SECOND ST S TO A W DTH OF
TWENTY-FOUR (21~) FEET.
(Resolution No. 1305 is copied in full in the minutes of December 27,
1960. )
It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Sundy and unanimously
carried to adopt Resolution No. 1305.
Mr. Campbell moved that the drainage of N. E. 2nd Street area
be given first consideration on the monies that are available and
that the other items which now number (10) and (11) be listed as to
dates that they were passed for completion and the work completed in
that manner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried un-
animously.
Mr. Campbell then moved that if any money is necessary to com-
plete the two items, numbers (10) and (11) that we have added to the
list, that the City Manager be authorized to transfer such monies
from the Reserve for Contingency Fund. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Avery and carried unanimously.
Following comments from Mr. Avery regarding the excellent record
of the Seacrest High School Foot Ball Team this year City Attorney
Zimmerman read RESOLUTION NO. 1308.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH COMMENDING
THE SEACREST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
TEAM, KNOWN AS THE "SEAHAWKS," FOR
ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMM~TY.
WHEREAS, the Seacrest High School Football team, known as the
"Seahawks," has recently completed the first undefeated football
season in the history of Seacrest High School, becoming ~.~-Cham~ion
of the Suncoast League, and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its appreciation to
the "Seahawks" for their good sportmanship, and the honor which they
have achieved under the able guidance of their coach,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
1. That the Seacrest High School Seabmwks are hereby commended
for their outstanding record, having become the first Co-Champions
of the Suncoast League in the history of Seacrest High School, an
honor which the City Council of Delray Beach wishes to single out
and recognize as an outstanding contribution to the spirit of this
C o~m~unlty.
2. That in recognition of the above achievement, the City Council
hereby designates Tuesday, January 17th as the next Council meeting
night rather than Monday, January 16th so that all persons in this
Corm~unit~ will feel free and able to attend the banquet being held on
January 16th, in honor of the Seahawks achievement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of January, 1961.
It was moved by Mr. Avery, seconded by Mm. Campbell and unanimously
carried to adopt Resolution No. 1308.
ll 1-9-61
JANUARY 9, 1961.
City Manager Mingle informed the Council that he had a communi-
cation from Mrs. William H. Aikin of N. W. 17th Street, Delray Beach,
Chairman of the Delray Beach Section of the Palm Beach County Animal
Rescue League requesting permission to have Tag Day on January 20,
1961, for one day only, and that the funds raised will be donated to
the maintenance of the county shelter and the Animal Rescue League
of Palm Beach County. It was moved by M~. Avery, seconded by Mr.
Sundy and unanimously carried that said permission be authorized.
Following general discussion it was moved by Mr. Thayer and
seconded by Mr. Campbell that the Caucus Meetings be held at 8:30
A.M., at the Water Plant, on the day of the meeting. Upon call of
roll Mr. Campbell, Mr. Thayer, Mr. Sundy and Mayor Warren voted in
favor of the motion, Mr. Avery being opposed.
Mayor Warren appointed Vice-Mayor Dugal Campbell and City
Manager George Mingle, and any other Councilmen who would like
to attend the dedication of the Herbert Hoover Dike on Lake 0keechobee
at Clewiston, on January 12th, to represent the City of Delray Beach
at said ceremony.
Mayor Warren appointed the following committee to make a
thorough study of all positions in the city government as to Job
requirements, salaries, and the various pay schedules that might
be incorporated, in an attempt to improve the desire for people
to remain on City Jobs: Councilman Dugal Campbell, City Manager
George Mingle, Finance Director Carl Gessler, Business Counsel
Ward Robinson and Civil Service Board Member Fritz Friberg. The
Mayor asked that this study be completed by next budget time.
Mr. Avery brought to the attention of the Council a letter
from Mrs. B. Ruth Booth of Hypoluxo asking that Police Officer
Ray Yates be complimented on his extreme courtesy above and beyond
the call of duty. Mr. Avery then moved to direct the City Manager
to commend the Chief of Police and particularly Officer Yates for
courtesy extended and to inform all of the employees of this City.
that this Council is particularly interested in courtesy to the
public and it will be recognized when pointed out. The motion was
seconded by M~. Sundy and carried unanimously.
Mayor Warren asked that the Councilmen and the City Manager
study Boards and Committees to be appointed for 1961 to provide
for appointment thereof at the next Council meeting.
City Manager Mingle presented the following bills for approval:
General Fund $ ?4,6?2.09
Water Fund - Operating Fund 2,422.25
It was moved by Mr. S~:ndy, seconded by Mr. Thayer and unanimously
carried that the bills be paid.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M., on motion by Mr. Thayer.
City Clerk
APPROVED:
gt~ A y 0
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