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10-10-60 OCTOBER lC, Z960. A regula~ meeting of the City Council of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 8100 P.M., with Mayor Glenn B. Sundy in the chair, City Manager George Mingle, City Attorney Richard ~. Zimmerman and Councilmen Dugal G. Campbell, Charles H. Harbison, John A. Thayer and George V. Warren being present. An openingprayer was delivered by the Rev. J. W. Nabors. On motion by Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Thayer and unanimously carried the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1960 and the special meeting of October %, 1960 were approved. On October 3rd action was deferred until tonight regarding the Halloween ~amboree and a report was requested from the Director of Recreation which is as follows: "On Tuesday, October 4, 1960, a representative of the Parent-Teachers Association contacted me and requested that no action be taken on this subject until their or~ani~ation could meet and discuss this project. "I informed the representative that I would endeavor to assist them in any manner possible in the way of equipment or facilities that we may have available; but, I also stated that I do not have any personnel available to conduct a project of this magnitude. "As the matter now stands, their organization will notify me as to their decision on the project and as to what assistance t~e2 would desire the city to provide. "~t is therefore recommended that no action be taken until the city receives official information regarding the P.T.A.,s decision on this project." Mr. Campbell moved that th~s item be tabled until such time as the P.T.A. is heard from. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harbison and carried unanimously. Mr. Campbell said that he was not stye as to whether he inter- preted Mr. Oray's report correctly as Mr. Gray was instructed to contact the P.T.A. City Manager Hingle informed tho Council that he had talked with Mr. Gray on two occasions abOUt this mat~er and on one occasion he indicated that tho P.T.A. had contacted him and on the other occasion that he had contacted the P.T.A. and the party that he talked to stated that the gentleman who had appeared before the council meeting was not representing or speakin~ for the P.T.A. also that the P.T.A. would rather take this up with their g~oup and resolve it rather than ask for any action from the City. Mr. Campbell questioned whether or not Mr. Gray had contacted the officials of the P. T. A. and moved that such information be given at the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried unanimously. Mr. ~orthing infomued the Council that Mr. Ralph Bird,s term of appointment to the Contractorts Examining Board had expired on October 9th and that it was recommended by the remaining board members and the chair~n that he be reappointed for another three year term commencing on October 9th, 1960. It was moved Iry Mr. Harbison, seconded by Mr. Wax~en and carried unanimously that Mr. Bird be re- appointed to the Contractor,s Examining Board for a tl~ee year term. City Clerk ~orthing asked for aut~orization for execution of a deed from tho City of Delta2 Beach to Palm Beach County for the South ? feet of the North 1~ feet of Lots ~ and 5%, McGinley & Gosman S/D. according to plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 2, page 87, Palm Beach County Public Records, which has been deeded to the City of OCTOBER 10, 1960. Delray Beach by the owners of same and is for the purpose of addi- tional rift-of-way on N. E. 8th Street, in order that the county may construct a sidewalk thereon as previously agreed upon with the County Commission. Mr. Thayer moved that a deed be executed from the City of De]may Beach to Palm Beach County for the South 7. feet of the North 15 feet of Lots 54 and 55, McGinley and Gosman S/D in keeping with previous agreements, The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously. Nm. Campbell moved that Mayor Sundy represent Delray Beach as a voting delegate to the Florida League of Municipalities Convention to be held at Eotel George Washington in West Pa]~ Beach on October 30, 31 and November lst; and, that all members of the Council~ and the City Manager and others be in attendance as much as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried unanimously. Nm. Eric G. Ballander, Executive Director of the Lions Indus- tries and Sunshine Kindergarten for the Blind appeared before the Council as a result of action of the Council beinq deferred until tonight on the Lions Industries request to solicit sales of mops, brooms, etc., without being Subject to an occupational license fee. Mr. Ballander informed the Council that Lions Industries of the Blind is a member of Florida Cooperative for the Blind and is a non-profit organization, chartered as such under the laws of Florida in 1946. Following discussion Mr. Harbison moved that the request of the Lions Industries for the Blind to solicit sales of mops, brooms, etc., be granted without being subject to occupational license fee wi~h the provision that they meet the approval of our Police Department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously. Mr. Worthing read RESOLUTION NO. 1276. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUIRING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST TO OPEN, GRADE AND PAVE THE NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 100. WHE~, the City Council of the City of De]may Beach, Florida~ may deem it to be necessary for the safety and convenience of the public to open, grade and pave the North-South Alley in Block 100, to a width of sixteen (16) feet, the entire cost of such improvement to be borne by the owners of lands abutting thereon; NOW, THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of De]may Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, as follows: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be required to submit plans, specifications and an estimate of the cost of such improvement to be m~de, and that the same shall be placed on file in the office of the City Manager. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida on this the 10th day of October, 1960. It was moved by Nm. Warren, seconded by Mr. Harbison and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 1276. Mr. Worthing read RESOLUTION No. 1277. A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ORDERING THE OPENING, GRADING AND PAVING OF THE NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY IN BLOCK 100 TO A WIDTH OF SIXTEEN (16) FEET. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, did, on the 10th day of October, 1960, adopt Resolution No. 1276 ordering the City Manager to prepare plans and specifications, to- gether with estimate of cost of opening, grading and paving the North-South Alley in Block 100 to a width of sixteen (16) feet, and requiring said plans, specifications and estimate of cost of such improvement to be placed on file in the office of the City Manager, and 2 OCTOBER 10, 1960. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be necessary for the safety and convenience of the public to open, grade and pave said public right-of-way, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that it is determined to make the following described improvement, to-wit; To Open, Grade and Pave the North-South Alley in Block 100 to a width of Sixteen (16) feet, the total cost, as estimated, for such improvement being $2,350.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOL~ that the entire cost of such imDrovement shall be borne by the owners of lands abutting thereon. BLOCK LOT ~ '~-less N 10' and Less E 10' " 8 and N 10, of 7 less E 5' " 9 less E 10' " 10 less E 10' " 11 less E 10' " 12 less E 10' " 13 less E 10' " 16 and 17 " 18 " 19 " 20 said benefits to be determined and prorated according to the front footage of the respective properties as set forth immediately above. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said special assessments against all the parcels of lands as set forth above which are specially bene- fited, shall be and remain liens superior in dignity to all other liens, except liens for taxes, until paid, from the date of the assessment upon the respective lots and parcels of land assessed, and which shall bear interest at the rate of eight (8) per cent per annum, and which may be paid on three (3) equal yearly installments with accrued interest on all deferred payments. Payment shall be made at the same place that taxes payable to the City of Delray Beach, Florida, are paid, namely the office of the City Tax Collector, and upon failure of any property owner to pay the annual installment due, or any part thereof, or any annual interest upon deferred pay- ments, the City of Delray Beach may bring necessary legal proceedings by a Bill in Chancery to enforce payment thereof with all accrued in- terest, together with all legal costs incurred, including a reason- able attorney,s fee. The total amount of any lien may be paid in full at any time witH~ interest from the date of assessment. IT IS ORDERED that the City Council shall sit at the City Hall in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, at 8:00 P.M., on the 24th day of October, 1960, for the purpose of hearing objections, if any, on said proposed improvement, as set forth above. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the C. ity of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 10th day of October, 1960. It was moved by Mr. Warren, secor~ded by Mr. ~hayer and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 1277. Mr. Worthing read RESOLUTION NO. 1278. A RESOL~ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T~ CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUIRING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST TO GRADE AND PAVE THE EAST-WEST ALLEY IN BLOCK 100. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, may deem it to be necessary for the safety and convenience of the public to grade and pave the East-West Alley in Block 100 to a width of sixteen (16) feet, the City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, to share in the cost of such improvement with the owners of lands abutting thereon; 3 OCTOBER 10, 1960. of Delray Beach, Pai~ Beadh 0~A~t~, ~omida~ as folio~S: . . S~CTiON,:I~ T~ ~ Cit~ ~aSeP be required to sub~t plus, SpeCificattOhS ~d ~ estate ~ ~e cost of such ~rovement to Be made, ~d that the s~ shall be placed on file in t~ office of the 0ity M~ager. PASS~ ~D ~0~ by the City Co~cll of the City of Delray Beach' Florida on ~is the 10th day of October, 1960. It was moved by 1~. H~bison, seconded by ~. W~ren and un~ously o~ied to adopt Resolution No. 1278. ~. Wort~ng read ~OL~ION N0. 1279. A ~SOL~ION 0F ~ CI~ CO~CIL OF Tt~ CITY 0F DE~Y B~CH, F~RIDA, O~ERING ~E G~ING AND PAVING OF T~ ~T-~T A~ ~ BLOCK 100, T0 A WI~H OF S~TE~ (16) ~. ~~, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, did, on the 10~ day of October, 1960, adopt Resolution No. 1278 ordering the City M~ager to p~ep~e plus and specifications, to- gethe~ with estate of cost of grading ~ paving of the East-West A~ey in Bl~k 100, to a width of sixteen (16) feet, and requiring said plus, specifications ~d estate of cost of such i~rovement to be p~ced on file in the office of the City Msn~er, ~d ~~, the City Co~cil dee~ it to be necessa~ for the s~et2 ~ conwe~enoe of the public to ~ade ~d pave said alley, NOW, ~~0~, ~ IT ~OL~D by ~e City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that it is dete~ned to ~ke the following described ~rovement, to-wit; ~ To Grade ~d Pave the East-West Alley in Block 100 to a width of sixteen (16) feet, the total cost, as ~ est~ted, for such ~rove~nt being $500.00. BE ~ F~T~R ~0LV~ that the entire cost of such ~rovement a~ll be s~ed by t~ City of ~ay Beach, Florida, and the follow- ing described propert~s in Delray Beach, Pa~ Beach County, Florida, on a basis of the City of De~ay Beach paying fifty per cent of the cost of said i~ov~ent ~d the abutti~ property o~ers, said properties sho~ below, paying fifty peru cent of said total cost. BLOCK ~T " 2 ~d 3 " ~d 6 less E 5' of 6. " 7 less N 10' ~d less E 10' " 20 said benefits to be deter~ned ~d prora~d according to the front footage of the ~espective properties as set forth i~ediately above. ~ IT F~E ~SOL~ t~t said special assessments against all the parcels of l~ds as set forth above ~ich ~e specially benefited, shall be ~d re, in liens superior in dignity to all other liens, except liens for taxes, until paid, fr~ the date of the assessment upon the respective lots ~ parcels of l~d assessed, ~d which shall bear interest at the ~ate of ei~t (8) per cent per ~, ~d which ~y be paid in ~t~ee (3) equal ye~ly instalments with accrued in- terest on all deferred pa~ents. Pa~ent shall be ~de at the s~e place t~t taxes payable to ~e City of Delray Beach, Florida, are paid, ~mely the office of t~ City Tax Collector, ~d upon failure of ~y property e~er to pay ~e ~ual ~stal~ent due, or ~y annual interest ~on deferred payments, the City of De~ay Beach ~y bring necessary leg~ p~oceedings by a Bill in C~nce~ to e~orce payment ~re~f with all accrued interest, together with all legal costs in- curred, including a reasonable atte~ney,s fee. ~e total ~ount of ~y lien ~y be paid in full at ~y t~ wi~ imtereat from the date of assessment. 4 269 OCTOBER 10, 1960o IT IS ORDERED that the City Council shall sit at the City Hall in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, at 8:00 P.M., on the 24th day of October, 1960, for~ the purpose of hearing objections, if any, on said proposed improvement, as set forth above. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the city Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 10th day of 0ctobe~', 1960. It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Harbison and unani- mously carried to adopt Resolution No. 1279. Mr. Worthing read RESOLUTION NO. 1280. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRA¥ BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUIRING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR CON- STRUCTION OF STORM DRAINS IN BLOCK 100, T0- GETHER WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASINS, MAN-HOLES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUCH STORM DRAINS. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, as follows: 1. That the City Manager shall secure plans, specifications and estimate of cost for the construction of Storm Drains in Block 100 together with the installation of necessary catch basins, man- holes and appurtenances in conjunction with such Storm Drains. 2. That such plans, specifications and estimate of cost shall be placed on file in the office of the City Manager, in the City Hall. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 1960. It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Warren and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 1280. Mr. Worthing read RESOLUTION NO. 1281. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ORDERING THE CON- STRUCTION OF STORM DRAINS IN BLOCK 100 TOGETHER WITH THE INSTALLATION OF CATCH BASINS, MAN-HOLES AND APPURTENANCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUCH STORM DRAINS. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, did, on the 10th day of October, 1960, adopt Resolution No. 1280 re- quiring the City Manager to prepare plans and specifications for certain storm drains, and an estimate of cost of such improvement to be placed on file in the office of the City Manager. NOW, THEBEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that it is determined to make the following described improvement, to-wit; CONSTRUCTION OF STORM SEWER DRAINS in Block 100 and the installation of necessary catch basins, man-holes and appurtenances in conjunction with such storm drains, the estimated cost for which improvement is $2,600.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the entire cost of such improvement shall be shared by the City of Delray Beach~ Florida, and the follow- ing described properties in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, on a basis of De]ray Beach paying twenty (20) per cent of the cost of said improvement and the property owners of said properties, shown below, paying eighty (80) per cent of the total cost; BLOCK LOT S QUA..R~' FOOT.AGE ~ ~ :-6,67~ " 2 and 3' 13,356 " 45 6,678 " and 6 less E 5' of 6. 12,6%6 " ? less N 10' and less E 10' 6,?50 OCTOBER 10, 1960. '~ Taud N 10' of 7 less E 5' ' 9,6Z0 - " 9 less E 10' 8,000 " 10 less E 10' 8,000 " 11 les~ E 10' 8,000 " 12 less E 10, 8,000 " 13 less E 10' 8,000 " ~ 8,640 " 8,6 0 " 16 and 17 17,280 " 18 8,640 " 19 8,640 " 20 8,640 said benefits to be determined within the Drain Field area in proportion to the benefits which will accrue to said lands. AND BE IT FURTHER RE~OLVED that said special assessments against all of the lots and lands as set forth herein, which a~e specially benefited, shall be and remain liens superior in dignity to all other liens, except liens for taxes, until paid, fr~m the date of the assessment upon the respective lots and parcels of land assessed, ~d'which shall bear interest at the rate of eight (8) per cent per annum, and which may be paid in three (3) equal yearly installments with accrued interest on all deferred payments. Payments shall be made at the same place that taxes payable to the City of Delray Beach are paid, namely, at the office of the City Tax Collector, and upon failure of any property owner to PaY any annual installment due, o~ any part thereof, or any annual interest upon deferred pay- ments, the City of Delray Beach may bring necessary legal proceed- ln~s by a Bill in Chancer~y to enforce payment thereof with all ac- crued interest, together with all legal costs incurred, including a reasonable attorneyts fee. The total amount of any lien may be paid in full at ar~ time, with interest from the date of assessment. BE IT ORDERED that the City Council shall sit at the City Hall, in the City of Delray Beach, Florida, at 8:00 P.M., on Monday, October ~th, 1960 for the purpose of hearing objections, if any, on said proposed improvement, as set forth herein. PAS~ED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida on this the 10th day of October,. 1960. It was moved by Mr. Thayer, seconded by Mr. Warren and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. Mr. Worthing informed the Council that a public hearing had been scheduled for tonight for the purpose of hearing objections, if any, to Resolution No. 127~ passed and adopted on September 26th concerning the improvement of that part of Northwest Sixth Avenue lying between Nowthwest Third and Fourth Streets. There being no objections to said proposed improvement Mr. Worthing then read RESOLUTION NO. 1282. A RE~OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED WITN THE GRADING AND PAVING OF THAT PART OF NORTHWEST SIXTH AVENUE LYING BE- TWEEN NOR~H~ THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS TO A wzmm OF mm -FOU FEE . W~, the ¢it~ Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, did, ~n the 2?th day of September, 1960, by Resolution No. 1274, determine to proceed with the grading and paving of that part of Northwest ~ixth Avenue lying between Northwest Third and Fourth Streets to a width of twenty-four (P~) feet. ~_~._~EA~ the resolution providing therefor has been duly pub- lished as required by the City Charter, together with a notice that objections to said improvement would be heard, and WHEREAS, no sufficient objections have been made to such pro- posed improvement, 6 271 OCTOBER 10, 1960. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that the City Manager be and he is hereby instructed to proceed with the grading and paving of that part of Northwest Sixth Avenue lying between Northwest Third and Fourth Streets to a width of twenty-four (24) feet according to the plans and specifications heretofore filed with the City Clerk, and a copy thereof filed in the office of the City Manager and kept open for the inspection of the public. PASSED in regular session on this the 10th day of October, 1960. It was moved by Mr. Harbison, s_econded by Mr. Warren and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 1282 be adopted. Mr. Worthing informed the Council that a public hearing had been scheduled for tonight for the purpose of hearing objections, if any, to the proposed assessment roll for the paving of the East- West Alley in Block 76. There being no objections to said proposed assessment roll Mr. Worthing read ORDINANCE NO G-371. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING THE A3SESSMENTS AS SHOWN BY THE ASSESSMENT ROLL SUBMITTED BY THE CITY MANAGER OF SAID CITY FOR GRADING AND PAVING OF THE EA~T-~T ALI~ THROUGH BLOCK 76 LYING BETWEEN NORTHEAST FIRST AND SECOND AVENUES TO A WIDTH OF SIXTEEN (16) FEET. WHEREAS, the City Manager of the City of Delray Beach, has, in pursuance to the Charter of said City, submitted to the City Council for approval, a report of the cost, and the assessment roll for the grading and paving of the East-West alley through Block 76 lying be- tween Northeast First and Second Avenues to a width of sixteen (16) feet, and WHEREAS, said report and assessment roll were approved by the City Council in regular session on the 26th day of September, and WHEREAS, no sufficient objections have been received to the proposed assessment roll, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, as follows: SECTION 1. The assessments, as shown by said assessment roll, which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby levied against the property shown and in amounts shown on said assessment roll, said assessments to be paid in three (3) equal annual install- ments, together with interest at the rate of eight(8) per cent per annum, the first installment becoming due and payable on November 10, 1960 and on the 10th of November for the next ensuing two (2) years; and said special assessment, so levied shall be a lien from the date the assessment becomes effective, upon the respective lots and parcels of land described in said assessment roll, of the same nature and the same extent as the lien for general taxes, and shall be collectible in the same manner and with the same penalities and under the same provisions as to sale and forfeiture as City Taxes are collectible. PASSED in regular session on second and final reading on this the.lOth day of 0ctobex,, 1960. (See Council Minutes of SeptemBer 26th for copy of Ass'sent Roi1.) It was moved by Mr. Harbison, seconded by Mr. '£nayer and unanimously carried to adopt Ordinance No. G-371 on second and final reading. Regarding the proposed ordinance amending Section 29-15 pertain- ing to the parking of trailers Mr. Campbell moved that discussion of any change of Section 29-15 of the City Code of Ordinances be dropped at this time but that the City Manager and City Attorney be request- ed to study this particular section and make any recommendations that they want to at a later date. The motion was seconded b~ Mr. Thayer and carried unanimously. 7 2';'2 OCTOBER 3.0, 1960o City Manager F~ngle presented bills for approval in the amounts of: General Fund $ 12,391.$1 Water Fund - Operating Fund ~6,004.61 It was moved by M~. Thayer, seconded by ~Iv. Campbell and unanimously ca,tied that the bills be paid. Mr. Worthing informed the 00unoil that bids had been solicited for an "Erie Clamshell Bucket" with counterweights and teeth being needed for Water Department operation and funds for same having been provided in the budget and that it had been recommended that award be made to the low bidder. Bids received a~e as follows: Blanchard I/achinery of W.P.B. $ 1,002.60 FOB factor~ Llewellyn Machinery Corp. 1,347.00 " " Square-Deal Machinery 1,048.80 " " Mr. Hath:son asked how the bids were solicited on this item and was given that information by the Purchasing Agent. Mr. Harbison ques- tioned the manner of soliciti~ bids and suggested that it might be profitable to the City in many cases if advertisement was made concern- ing same. Mr. Campbell moved that the recommendations be accepted and the E~le Clamshell Bucket be purchased from the lo~., bidder, Blanchard Machinery of }/est Palm Beach, the motion being seconded by Mr. Thayer and unanimously carried. Mr. Worth:rig informed the Council that bids had been solicited for three cash registers and bids received are as follows: Charles Meyers Cash Register Co. $2,232.90 National Cash Register Co. $2,601.12 Both bids meet the required specifications and funds have been en- cumbered for such purchase also it has been recommended by the Direct- or of Finance that the National Cash Register Company mac~ines be purchased as the City now has approximately $17,000.00 of National machines and are satisfied with the equipment and servicing of same. Mr. Campbell moved to accept the recommendation of the depart- ment head and that the three machines be purchased from the National Cash Register Company, motion being seconded by Mr. Hath:son and unanimously carried. Concerning hedges in violation of the City Code of Ordinances, Mr. Hath:son moved that the Conncil direct the proper authorities to make a study and if there are changes needed in the Ordinance to let the Council know. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried unanimously. Regarding the accident of Police Officer, Shelby Harbison, Nv. Campbell moved that the Council go on record expressing their sympathy to Mrs. Itarbison and also expressing to her that anything we can do we want to do. The motion was seconded by Nv. Thayer and carried unanimously. Mr. Campbell reported that Roy Simon notified him today that the bids are out on the revised specifications for the Community Center and it is hoped to have them back in order for the Council to act on them not later than two weeks from tonight. Mr. Harbison stated that the City Charter indicates that detailed purchasing and contract procedure shall be established by ordinance and that he does not find an ordinance governing same; therefore, he moved that the Mayor appoint a committee consisting of two councilmen, the City Manager, City Engineer, City Attorney, and Purchasing Agent to make a study of methods of letting bids and requesting bids and report back with suggestions from which the Council might develop an ordinance giving detailed procedure for purchasing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously. Mayor Sundy then appointed Mr. Harbison as Chairman and Mr. Thayer, City Manager, Director of Public Works, City Attorney, and Mr. Worthing as members of said committee. 8 OCTOBER 10, 1960. M~. Campbell asked about the proposed annexation of property Southwest of the City adjoining Tropic Palms and following discussion moved that the owners of the various parcels of land concerned be con- tacted again with a report to the Council two weeks from tonight and if that report is negative that the Council will then proceed to annex said lands by the other method. The motion was seconded by M~. Warren and carried unanimously. Regarding the parking meters that were discontinued last June until November 1st, Mr. Campbell moved that the time be continued until December 1st, the motion being seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried unanimously. Regarding the Council action of May 2nd, 1960 that picnic area be provided on the public beach on a trial basis from May to November, Mr. Campbell moved that the picnic areas be continued in use, not necessarily the areas that are now used, but where they can be set up to best advantage at all times depending on the wash of the beach, etc. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thayer and carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. on motion by Mr. Thayer and seconded by Mr. Warren. APPROVED: MAYOR 2'/4 OCTOBER 10, 1960.