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12-27-60 DECEMBER 2?, 1960. A regula~ meeting of the City Council of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M., with Mayor Glenn B. Sundy in the Chair, City Manager George Mingle, City Attorney Richard F. Zlmmerman and Councilmen Dugal G, Campbell, Charles H. Harbison and George V. Warren being present. An opening prayer was delivered by the Rev. N. H. Wible. On motion by Mr. Harbison, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unani- mously carried the minutes of the special meeting of December 19th, 1960 were approved. City Manager Mingle announced that this public hearing concern- ing the proposed zoning changes and tentative zoning ordinances is a continuation of the public hearing held on Tuesday, December 15th. Mr. Frank Constans objected to the C-1-A zone, at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway, being extended North and South to 1st Streets which would permit filling stations in that area and it was explained by Paul Knowles that this proposed extension of the C-1-A zone was to up-grade that area. Following' general discussion it was suggested that, for one block North and one block South of Atlantic Avenue on both 5th and 6th Avenues, the zoning should be C-1. Mr. Knowles brought to the attention of the Council, Item 4 in Section 13 on page 17 of the proposed ordinance and suggested that the new trailer ordinance be included in this document. He also made reference to Item 6 of the same section and page, regarding fences, structures and plantings, and thinks it should be deleted from this proposed ordinance. Mr. Enowles also stated that it is intended to permit, in the C-3' zone, the wholesale storage of gasoline, gas or other explosive liquids, gases or powders. Mr. Worthing informed the Council that Attorney MacMillan's property in Block 28, which had been zoned R-3 by Ordinance last May, has been returned to R-2 on this new proposed Zoning Map and same is objected to by Mr. MacMillan. It was suggested that this p. roposed zoning ordinance and map be referred back to the Planning/Zoning Board for further study before it is presented to the Council for first reading on January 9th, 1961. Mr. Worthing read the following invitation to the Council: "The Governor and the Cabinet of the State of Florida The Florida State Chamber of Commerce The Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District The Palm Beach County Resources Development Board request the pleasure of your company at the Dedication of the Herbert Hoover Dike on Lake Okeechobee at Clewiston Thursday, the twelfth of January Nineteen hundred and sixty-one, two o~clock. Guest of Honor, The Honorable Herbert Hoove~, former President of the United States." Mr. Worthing read the following bids that had been received for supplying chemicals for water treatment during the calandar year of 1961 and stated that it had been recommended that the low bids, namely 8~ per pound for chlorine and .1375~ per pound for phosphate be awarded the contracts. 40,000 lbs. 15,000 lbs. Chlorine Ee xame ta.pho.sp.hat e ~ Allied Chlorine & Chemical Co. "0'9~'"'~'~~' -lb. Amica-Burnett Chemical Co. Biscayne Chemical Laboratory 2 "' Delray Beach 0hemic al Co. .09 " " 1464 " Palmetto Paper Co. .085" " Tosco Chemicals, Inc. .095" " .1464 " " It was moved by M~. Harbison, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unanimously carried that the recommendation of the City Manager be followed and the contract be given to the low bidders. 12-27-60 DECEMBER 27, 1960. Mr. Worthing read the following tabulation of bids received for furnishing new uniforms to the firemen and stated tb~t it is recom- mended by the Fire Chief and the City Manager that the low bidder be awarded the contraCt~ackets Trousers Shirts ~ Belts Ties Tota_....~l Pettibone Bros.Mfg. 17.85 '4.9~ k.95 Robert H. Wolfe $ 36.90 16.90 3.9~~.40 2.00 1.35 939.90 It was moved by Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Harbison and unanimously carried that the low bidder be awarded the contract for firemen unif orms. Resolution No. 1303, adopted by the Council on December 12th, provided for a public hearing to be held tonight, at which time owners cf properties being assessed for lot clearing charges will be given the opportunity of expressing objections, if any, to the proposed assessments as stated therein. Mr. Worthing informed the Council that there had been one verbal and one written objection to said assessments, but in checking into each instance it was found that the property owners had failed to abate the nuisances in the specified time, that the city did clear the property in question and that the assessments are in order. It was moved by Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unanimously carried that the assessments stand confirmed as listed in Resolution No. 1303. Resolution No. 1302 adopted by the Council on December 12th, concerning opening, grading and paving of that part of S. W. 3rd Avenue lying between 1st and 2nd Streets provided for a public hearing tonight, granting owners of the properties to be benefited by such proposed improvement the opportunity of expressing objec- tions, if any, to such improvement. There being no objections to Resolution No. 1302 Mr. Worthtng read RE~OLUTION NO. 1305. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO.PROCEED WITH THE OPENING, GRADING AND PAVING OF THAT PART OF SOUTHW~T THIRD AVENUE LYING BETWEEN SOUTHWEST FIRST AND SECOND TO A WIDTH OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) FEET. WHE~, the 0ity Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, did on the 12th day of December, 1960, by Resolution No. 1302, de- termine to proceed with the opening, grading and paving of that part of Southwest Third Avenue lying between Southwest First and Second Streets to a width of twenty-four (24) feet, WHEB~AS, 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, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 opening, grading and paving of that' part of Southwest Third Avenue lying between Southwest First and Second Streets to a width of twenty-four (24) feet accomding 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 ..... day of . The question was brought up as to whether there would be enough money in the special assessment fund to take care of the anticipated improvements and it was moved by Mr. Harbison, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unanimously carried to table action on the resolution until a study of the funds available was made and reported on at the next meeting by the City Manager. 2 12-27-60 359 DECEMBER 27, 1960. Mr. Worthing then read ORDINANCE NO, G,380. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: AMENDING SECTIONS 4-5 AND 4-7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF LIQUOR IN LOTS' i AND 2, BLOCK K, AND LOT 5, BLOCK L, BOTH BLOCKS BEING IN JOHN B. REID tS VILLAGE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ' FLORIDA. (Ordinance No. G-380 is copied in full in December 12 minutes) There being no objections to Ordinance No. G-380 it was moved by Mr. Warren, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimously to adopt said Ordinance on this second and final reading. Mr. Harbison reported that the committee appointed to study purchasing procedure had prepared an ordinance concerning same. Mr. Warren said that he would like to have time to study said ordinance before it is .~ead at a council meeting and would also like to have an opinion from Ward Robinson, Business Counsel, concerning same. Following discussion it was moved by Mr. Hambison that this proposed ordinance be tabled until further thought and consideration could be given to it. The motion was seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried unanimous ly. City Manager Mingle presented bills for approval as follows: General Fund $ 19,537.72 Water Fund - Operating Fund 347.13 General Fund - Sinking Fund 60,828.25 It was moved by M~. Harbison, seconded by Mr. Campbell and unani- mously carried that the bills be paid. Mr. Harbison informed Mayor Sundy that he would be unable to attend the council meeting next Tuesday so this being his last meeting in an official capacity he expressed his pleasure in having served on the Council the past two years, for the cooperation ex- tended him by the other councilmen and further expressed best wishes to the new Council for complete success in its efforts. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. on motion by Mr. Warren. R. D. WORTHING City Clerk APPROVED: MAYOR 3 12-27-60 DECEMBER 27, 1960.