02-11-57 FEBRUARY I£th, 1957.
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission was held in the Com-
mission Chambers at 7:30 P.M., with Hayor Warren in the Chair, City
Manager W. E. Lawson Jr., City Attorney Harry T. Newett and the Follow-
ing members present - Martha K. Holland, R. J. Holland, Catherine E.
Strong and Dugal G. Campbell.
An opening prayer was delivered by Commissioner Campbell.
Commissioner Campbell moved for approval of the Minutes coverin~
the Commission Meetings of January 28th and 31st. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried.
The City Manager's Report entitled "Council-Manager Relations",
together with a list of "Su~ested Rules of Procedure" were tabled for
further study on motion of Commissioner Campbell, seconded by Com-
missioner Strong and unanimously a~reed upon.
City Manager W. E. Lawson informed the Commission of having re-
ferred the report and recommendation of Smith & Gillespie, concerning
the City's need for water plant expansion, to the Financial Advisory
Board for their study as to method for provision of necessary funds to
meet the costs of development, expansion and installation of a possible
auxiliary station.
The Manager further advised of Smith & Gillespie's report dis-
closing a cost of 14¢ per M Gallons for treatment and distribution,
which, in.view of the City's 16~ charge for like amount, does not permit
an accumulated reserve for expansion.
Commissioner Campbell stated that inquiry disclosed that the charge
for water distribution in Delray Beach appears to be the lowest rate on
the east coast of Florida and moved for acceptance of the "Heport" as
submitted by Smith & Glllespie and presented by the City Manager, effect-
ing the proposed increased Rate Change for Water Service to consumers
within the City Limits as soon as physically possible but to request
further study and recommendation by the Financial Advisory Board as to
percentage of increase in rates to be charged for Service outside the
City limits. Motion was seconded by Comlissioner Strong and unanimously
carried.
The City Manager advised the Commission that it might be well, at
this time, to review the Charge Schedule for Meters, particularly large
size meters, inasmuch as most other towns and cities have a higher rate
than presently established in Delray Beach.
Commissioner Campbell moved that the City Manager, City Engineer
and one Commission Member make a further study of Meter supply charges
and other items related thereto. Motion seconded by Commissioner R. J.
Holland and unanimously agreed upon.
Mayor Warren apnointed Commissioner Catherine E. Strong to confer
with City Manager W. E. Lawson and the City Engineer.
Commissioner Strong moved that the need for a New City Hall, as
recommended by the City Msnager, be referred to the Planning Board for
study and recommendation as to site and conference with the City Manager
relative to extent of desired construction, and, further, that the mat-
ter be referred to the Financial Advisory Board to determine source of
funds necessary for such project and when said funds might be provided.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner R. J. Holland and unanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson informed the Commission of the need for an
additional clerk-dispatcher in the Police Department due mainly to the
increased burden of work in the Court and Police Department as a result
of installation of new F. B. I. files and procedures this past fall after '
the Budget had been prepared.
Commissioner R. J. Holland moved that ~1,650.00 be transferred
from unappropriated surplus, as recommended by the City Manager, to pro-
vide an additional clerk-dispatcher for the Police Department. Motion
seconded by Commissioner Campbell and unanimously carried.
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FEBRUARY II,19§?.
The City Manager presented a revised sketch of Tropic Isle
Trading Center as submitted by Mr. Wm. Grimditch, Secretary thereof,
who was present and who advised off having met with the Planning/
Zoning Board on February 1st relative to the revi~ed plat which pro-
vided, in part, for suggested alleys.
Col. Andrew Fabens, Chairman of the Planning/Zoning Board in-
formed-the Commission that truck space provided, as indicated in red
on the plan, would, in effect, act to increase the alloted alley space,
and further added that the Board felt that the main entrance was obvi-
ously from State Road 5 (Federal tlighway) and that Dixie Highway on the
west was of little importance to the Trading Center and therefore did
not warrant wider alleys being provided.
Commissioner ~Campbell moved that sixteen (16) foot alleys on the
North and South sides of the Trading Center be aCCepted as agreed upon
with Mr. Grimditch with alloted space for parking to be reflected on
an amended sketch to be submitted by Mr. Grimditch on behalf of the
Trading Center, but that the part of the petition for the proposed
roads as indicated on the revised sketdh and shown in red be denied.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously agreed upon.
City Manager Lawson then read Resolution No. 1039.
RESOLUTION NO. 1039.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO~4ISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CONDITIONALLY ABANDONING
EASEMENT AND RIGItT-OF-WAY ON LANDS IN SECTIONS 17
AND 20, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, FOR SCHOOL
PURPOS ES.
WHEREAS, Fred L. Strozier and Nancy Strozier, his wife, are
represented to be the owners in fee simple of the following de-
scribed lands in Delrmy Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, to-wit:
The s½ of of of of
Section 17, Township 46 South,
Range 43 East~ and the E-~ of
Lot 17 in Section 20, Township
46 South, Range 43 East: and
WHEREAS, said owners have represented to the City Commission
that they have contracted to sell said lands to the Board of Public
Instruction of Palm Beach Co~mty, Florida for school purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida now has certain
easements hereinafter described over and across said lands, which
it is represented impair the use of said lands for school purposes,
and unless vacated and abandoned the Board of Public Instruction
will not accept said lands; and
WHEREAS, said owners have petitioned the City Commission to
vacate and abandon said easements, and the City Commission deems
it to be to the best interests of the City to cause said easements
to be abandoned, provided said lands are used for school develop-
ment purposes as represented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVMD By the City Commission o£ the
City of Delray Beach, Florida as follows:
SECTION 1. That the easement and right-of-way now existing
and located upon the following described lands in Delray Beach,
Palm Beach County, Florida, to-wit:
Th~ South 25 feet of the S~, of the
SE¥ of the SW-~ of the SW¼ 6f Section
17, Township 46 South, Range 43 East;
and upon
FEBRUARY llth, 1957
The North 25 feet of the East half of
Lot 17, and the South 25 feet of the
East Half of Lot 17, in Section 20,
Township 46 South, Range 43 East:
be and the same are hereby vacated and abandoned, effective, however,
~t the time of delivery and recording of a deed conveying said lands,
to the Board of Public Instruction of Palm Beach County, Florida.
S~,CTION 2. l~mt said easements shall remain vacated and abandoned
only so long as said lands are used For school purposes; and in the
event said lands are abandoned by the said Board of Public Instruction
For use as such, and be transferred to private ownership, then in that
event said easements shall revive and inure to the benefit of the City
of Delray Beach as prior hereto.
ADOPTED by the CitF Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Fla.,
this llth day of February, A. D. 1957.
/S/ George V. Warren
Rayor
(SF_~L)
ATTEST:
/s/ R. D. Worthin
City Clerk
Commissioner H. J. Holland moved that Resolution No. 1039 be
Passed and Adopted on first and final reading. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Martha K. Holland and unanimously carried.
The City Manager then read Resolution No. 1037.
RESOLUTION 1037.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, REQUIRING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND ESTIMATE OF COST TO OPEN, GRADE AND
PAVE THAT PART OF SOUTH EAST FIFTH STREET
EASTERLY FROM THE FAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
OF U. S. NO. I. (FE~)EHAL HIGtH~AY) A DISTANCE
OF APPROXIMATELY THHEE HUNDRED T~ENTY (320)
FEET.
WHF~IEAS, the City Co~mcil of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
deems it to be necessary for the safety and convenience of the public
to cause the Opening, Grading and Paving of that part of South East
Fifth Street, Easterly from the East right-of-way line of U. S. No.l.
(Federal Highway) a distance of approximately three hundred twenty
(320) feet, to a width of twenty two (22) feet, and to assess ninety
(90) per cent of the total cost thereof against the lands abutting
thereon, the City of Delray Beach to pay the remaining ten (10) per
cent of said cost in accordance with a policy established by the City
Council at its regular meeting of June 14th, 1955.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RF~OLVED by the City Council of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Manager be required to submit plans, speci-
fications and an estimate of the cost of such improvement to be made,
and that the same shall be placed on file in the office of the City
Manager.
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FEBRUARY llth, 1957.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, on this the llth day of February A.D., 1957.
/S/ George V. Warren MAYOR
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
/s./ a.D.
Worthing
City Clerk
Commissioner Strong moved that Resolution No. 1037 be Passed
and Adonted on first and final reading. Motion was seconded by Com-
missioner R. J. Holland and unanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson then read Resolution No. 1038.
RESOLUTION NO. 1038.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELHAY BEACH, FLOIiIDA, ORDERING
Tlfl~ OPENING, GRADING AND PAVING OF TtlAT
PART OF SOUTH EAST FIFTH STREET EASTERLY
FROM THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U. S.
NO. I. (FEDEHAL HIGIFl~AY) A DISTANCE OF
APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320)
FEET.
WHEHEAS, the City 6o~mcil of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
did, on the llth day of February A.D., 1957, adopt a Resolution order-
ing the City Manager to prepare plans and specifications, together with
estimate of cost of opening, grading and paving that part of South East
Fifth Street Easterly from the East Right-of-way line of U. S. No. 1.
(Federal Ilighway) a distance of anproximately three hundred twenty (320)
feet, and requiring said plans, specifications and estimate of cost of
such improvement to be placed on file in the office of the City ~L~nager,
and
WIrEREAS, the City Council deems it to be necessary for safety and
convenience of the nublic to open, grade and pave said street,
NOW, THFJh~F01[E, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of _
Delray Beach, Florida, that it is determined to make the following de-
scribed improvement, to-wit:
To Open, Grade and Pave that
part of South East Fifth Street
Easterly from the East Right-of-
way line of U. S. No. 1. (Federal
llighway) a distance of approximately
three hundred twenty (320) feet, to
a width of twenty-two (22) feet, the
total cost, as estimated, for such
imDrovement being $1300.00.
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 Oroperties in Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida,
on a basis of the City of Delray Beach Daying ten (10) per 'cent of the
cost of said improvement and the abutting property owners, said pro-
perties shown below, paying ninety (90) per cent of said total cost.
FEBRUARY 11 th, 195 7.
145 ~eet West 145 ft. of Lot 10, Block 1, 0sceola Park.
99.86 feet East 99.86 ft. of the West 244.86 ft. of the
South half of Lot 10, Block 1, 0sceola Park.
75.14 feet South half of Lot 10, less the West 244.86 ft.,
Block 1, 0sceola Park.
287.6 feet All of Lot 11 West of the S. E. 7th Avenue Right-
of-way, Block 1, 0sceola Park.
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-
fitted, shall be and remain liens superior in dignity to all other
liens, except liens for taxes, until paid, from the date of the as-
sessment 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 in three (3) equal yearly installments with ac-
crued i. nterest 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 there-
of, or any annual interest uoon deferred payments, the City of Delray
Beach may brin~ necessary legal proceedings by a Bill in Chancery to
enforce payment thereof with all accrued interest, together with all
legal costs incurred, including a reasonable 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 0HDERED that the City Council shall sit at the City Hall
in the City of Delray Beach, Florida at 7:30 P.H. on the 25th day of
February A.D., 1957, for the purpose of hearing objections, if any,
on said proposed improvement, as set forth above.
IT IS FURTt~R 0RDEHED that this Resolution be published once a
week for two (2) consecutive weeks.
PASSED AN~) ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach., Florida, on this the 11th day of February A.D., 1957.
/S/ Georse V. Warren
MAYOR
(SF~L)
ATTEST:
, /S/ R. U. Worthing City Clerk
Commissioner Campbell moved that Resolution No. 1038 be Passed
and adopted on first and final reading. Motion was seconded by Com-
missioner Strong and unanimously carried.
The City Manager then read Ordinance No. G-244,
FEBRUARY llth, 1957.
ORDINANCE G-244.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BF~CH, FLORIDA AHENDING AND CLAHI-
FYING SECTION 29-7°2 OF THE DELRAY BEACH CODE
TO PERMIT CAR RENTAL AGENCIES IN LIMITED COM-
MERCIAL DISTRICT.
Commissioner Strong moved that Ordinance No. 6-244 be placed
on first reading. Motion seconded by Commissioner R. J. Holland
and unanimously carried. ~
City Manager Lawson then read Ordinance No. G-245.
ORDINANCE G-245.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, LOCATING AND ESTABLISH-
ING THE CENTERLINE OF NORTIt WEST 4th STREET IN
SAID CITY, AND FIXING SETBACK HEQUI~TS FOR
BUILDING AND IMPROVEM~I~TS ON SAID STREET.
Commissioner R. J. Holland moved that Ordinance No. G-245
be placed on first reading. Motion seconded by Commissioner Campbell
and unanimously carried.
The City Manager then read Ordinance No. 6-246.
ORDINANCE G-246.
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY OF DWI,RAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, REGULATING AND LIMITING TIN HOURS
FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION IN SAID CITY, AND
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ~{E VIOLATION Tt~]REOF.
Commissioner Campbell moved that Ordinance No. G,246 be
placed on first reading. Motion second&d by Commissioner Martha K.
Holland and unanimously agreed upon.
City Manager Lawson presented the followin~ "Reports" from
the Planning Board:
1. The Board recommends that the H-1 requirements, now provided in
the Zoning Code, be amended to permit Duplexes smaller than permitted
in R-2, namely with 1050 sq. ft. of floor area exclusive of attached
garages, carports and screened porches, as well as terraces and
roofed areas.
That if the Commission followed the recommendation of the
Board to permit duplexes in all R-1 districts throughout the City,
an amendment to the Zoning ordinance would be necessary.
That the Commission could grant each specific petition for
such deviation, as the same was presented.
Commissioner Campbell, not favoring an over-all amendment to
the R-1 requirements as recommended by the Planning-Zoning Board,
moved that smaller Duolexes of 1,050 sq. ft. floor area exclusive
of attached garages, carOorts and screened porches, as well as
terraces and unroofed areas, be permitted on the following described
1 and s;
N~ of SE¼ of SEA4 of SW¼, Section 17-46-43~ and
S2~ of SE¼ of SW¼ of SW¼, " 17-46-43; and
I !
SW~ o~ SE~ of SW¥, " 17-46-43; and
The E~ of Lot 17, " 20-46-43;
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Martha K. Holland and un-
animously carried.
FEBRUARY lit, h, 1957.
2. RE: Rezoning of West half of Block 10 from R-lA to R-2.
The Board recommended denial of the petition as presented, but
apnroved issuance of a building permit for the construction of a
Duplex on the North fifty (50) ft. of the South two hundred thirty-
five (235) feet of the West one hundred thirty-five (135) feet of
Block 10, the owner thereof having constructed four (4) duplexes im-
mediately northward prior to the present zoning.
Commissioner Strong moved, in acceptance of the Planning/Zoning
Board's recont~endation, to permit construction of one (1) duplex on
the land described in the preceding paragraph. Hotion seconded by
Commissioner R. J. Holland and unanimously carried.
3. The Board recommended that Block 7 (Carver Square) be re-zoned
R-1 rather than /[-2 as petitioned, and that construction of
smaller duplexes, as identified in Item 1 above, be permitted.
Commissioner R. J. Holland moved to accept the recommendation
of the Zoning Board, changing the zoning of Block 7 to R-1 and allow
construction of smaller type duplexes described in Item 1 thereon.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried.
4. Commissioner Strong, in acceptance of the Zoning Board's recom-
mendation, moved that the request for re-zoning of Lots 22, 23 and
24, in Block 72, be denied. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Campbell and unanimously agreed uoon.
5. Commissioner Campbell moved that the petition ~proposing rezoning
of a parcel of land within Lot 1, Block 1 Of the S/q) of Section 21,
Twp. 46 South, Range 43 E~st, lying between the F.E.C.Ry., and a line
parallel to and 164 ft. east of the centerline of South Swinton Avenue,
be deferred until next meeting to permit further study thereof. Motion
seconded by Commissioner R. J. Holland and unanimously carried.
6. Commissioner Campbell moved to deny the request for rezoning of
Lots 23 and 24 in Block 69, in accepting the recommendation of the
Zoning'Board. ~otion seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously
agreed upon.
7. RE Rezoning of Block 30, Lots 5 thru 8.
Commissioner Strong moved that this petition be referred back to
the Zoning Board for 0ublic hearing due to the Board's "Heport" dated
February 8th, 1957. Motion seconded by Commissioner Campbell and unani-
mously carried.
The Zoning Board's report, referred to in the foregoing paragraph,
incorporated parcels of land beyond those contained in the original
petition and accordingly require another public hearing.
8. RE Lots 1 thru 7, Block 3, Southridge
The Zoning Board unanimously re-affirmed its previous recommenda-
tion of December 31st, "that lots 2 thru 7 be re-zoned to C-3, and that
lot 1 remain R-1-A."
Following a general discussion of this area and receiving some
objections from owners of adjacent lands as well as being advised by
the chairman of the planning/zoning board that the over-all Re-Zoning
Of Delray Beach, early in 1956, had, in error, rezoned this area to
R-1-A~ Commissioner Campbell moved that the petition for re-zoning,
as outlined herein, be denied. Motion was seconded by Connnissioner
Strong and upon Call of Roll - Commissioners Campbell, Strong and
Holland voted in favor thereof, Commissioner Holland and Mayor Warren
being op0osed.
Many merchants on side streets have complained from loss of busi-
ness due to the "NO L~FT TURN" signs on the traffic lights and follow-
ing general discussion after the City Hanager had read a request for
removal of said signs which request was signed and submitted by the
following merchants - Jim Har0er, Esther L. Powell, G. P. Barry, Jerri
V. Frump, Leona Zey, Florence Ramsey, E. B. Nichols, J. H. Sheldon,
Edith M. Heath and H. W. tleath, Commissioner R. J. Holland moved that
all such signs be removed for a reasonable period of time and the Chief
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FEBRUARY llth, 1957.
of Police, by study and survey, report on the result of eliminating
the "No Left Turn" signs. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong
and unanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson informed the Commission of having conferred
last Friday with Mr. George Talbot, Mr. Wright Bart and Mr. Herbert
Neilsen, concerning possible extension of S. Mi 7th Avenue, however,
Mr. Neilsen and Mr. Cliff Baker, owners of lands abutting thereon are
opposed to such an extension, but favor the recognition of the present
existing 20 foot easement and desire its continuance for egress and in-
gress purposes.
Following a discussion concerning the various factors relating
to the development possibilities in this area and the assurance from
Mr. George Talbot to respect a thirty (30) foot set-back from the
existing easement, Commissioner R. J. Holland moved that the Building
Inspector grant Mr. Talbot a permit to construct a residence on Mr.
Talbot's lot in Block 1, of Osceola Park, and more particularly de-
scribed as the south 78.3 ft. of the east 148.2 ft. of Lot 9, Block 1,
0areola Park, subject to an agreed upon thirty (30) ft. set-back from
the easterly line of said easement. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strong and upon Call of Roll - Commissioners Strong, R. $. Holland,
M. K. Holland and Mayor Wmrren voted in favor thereof, Commissioner
Campbell abstaining.
Att'y. Nell MacMillan inq,~ired of the Commission as to its in-
tention concerning the proposed control of licensing U-Drive-It Vehi-
cles.
Commissioner Campbell requested being advised as to whose pro-
posal was the subject matter and further felt that possibly it was to
result in benefit to a few existing and licensed operatiors.
Att'y. MacMillan stated that it was only intended to tighten
the control of the operation through the medium of compulsory insur-
ance and other regulatory measures to better control the function and
insure year around satisfactory service to the public. '£he Attorney
agreed to the elimination of the time limit for discontinued operation.
City Manager Lawson then read Ordinance No. G-243. '
ORDINANCE G-243.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING CltAPTER X
OF THE CITY CODE OF DELRAY BEACH, RELATING TO Tile
REGULATION OF TAXI CABS AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES:
BY PROVIDING CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND
NECESSITY REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO U-DRIVE-IT VEHI-
CLES, AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY SECTIONS.
Commissioner Strong moved that Ordinance No. G-243, as amended,
be placed on first reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner R.J.
Holland and upon Call of Roll - Commissioner Campbell abstained, the
remaining Members of the Commission voting in favor thereof.
~le City Manager informed the Commission of the eligibility of
Clifford Brailford as a Negro Police officer and recommended his
apDointment, together with an appropriation of $2,450.00 for expenses
thereof for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Commissioner Strong moved for appointment of this Officer, as
recommended by the City M~nager, and an apnropriation of ~2,450.00
from unappropriated surplus to provide the necessary funds. Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and unanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson advised the Commission that necessary steps
hsd been taken to corPect the unsatisfactory conditions relative to
children's nurseries accomodations. Also that cross walks and school
signs, approved at the January 28th meeting, have been installed on
W. Atlantic Avenue, and a caution light will be installed at the inter-
section of N. W. 8th Avenue and 2nd Street in the near future.
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FEBRUARY il, 1957
The Hanager thn~ther advised of the following est±mated costs,
including drainage;
NE 2nd St. - Swinton Ave to 6th Ave., ~ 90,430.00
SE 2nd St. - Swinton Ave to 6th Ave., 100,380.00
Paving of Alleys in the downtown section
one blbck North and South of Atlantic
Ave (not including drainage provision) 31,610.00
The City Manager submitted an estimate of ~4,400.00 For construc-
tion of sidewalks on both sides of N. W. 8th Avenue between 2nd Street
and Carver High School.
Commissioner Strong moved that the City Manager submit plans and
specifications, as well as estimate of cost for the construction of a
sidewalk From said N. W. 2nd Street to Carver High School on the East
side only. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Campbell and unanimously
agreed upon.
City Manager Lawson informed the Commission that he, together with
the City Engineer had conferred today with the County Engineer relative
to necessary work in placing Lot 14, Block ^~ Palm Beach Shore Acres,
in suitable condition for public beach facil±ties. Examination of the
rock formation had disclosed a solid rock shelf, disturbance of which
was discouraged by the County Engineer, but Bids are being obtained for
the removal of many loose boulders resting upon this shelf, and should
be available for consideration at the next meeting.
Commissioner Strong moved that Bills, in the amount of ~63,810.10,
be 0aid subject to the approval of the Finance Committee. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner R. J. Holland and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Campbell moved that Percival B. Yell be granted a
Certificate of P;~blic Convenience and Necessity and authorized the is-
suance of one (1) additional license for a taxi-cab. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried.
The City Manager informed the Commission of having received many
complaints during the past year concerning the speed of boats on the
~aterway and undesirable effect of waves caused thereby.
Commissioner Strong moved that the City ~nager and City Attorney
preoare an ordinance to provide for "~ake" limitation of boats cruising
through Delray Beach on the Intercoastal Waterway. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner R. J. Holland and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Strong moved that Parking Meters on 5th Avenue and the
large municipal parking lot be covered from 1:00 to 5:00 I'.M., to allow
free parking on the d~ys during which period the Woman's Club is spon-
soring the "Cooking School." ~otion seconded by Commissioner Ca. mpbe11
and unanimously carried.
City ~anager Lawson read a tentative report from the Recreational
Director concerning the Civic Center operation and a proposed schedule
of activities.
~e Manager further advised that at least two ~2) bids should be re-
ceived in the near future for the repair of the Hoofs on the Building
at the City Park as well as the Boy Scout IIut.
The tax office was requested to Orovide the City Manager with an
aporaisal value of all lands within the corporate limits of Delray Beach
as reflected by sales, in general, over the past five (5) years, in order
to provide the necessary basis for re-appraisal of land values within the
City for ad valorem taxation Ourposes to be effective January 1st, 1958.
City Manager Lawson read excerpts from the City Charter pertaining
to certain Police Powers, particularly with reference to "Health Certifi-
cate and Chest X-ray required for personnel employed in certain occupa-
tions" and contained in Cha~ter ~2 of the City Code.
FEBRUARY llth, 1957.
The City Manager informed the Comnission off having received
notice that the following individuals had resigned from the Palm
Beach County Resources Develovment Board - Mr. Wm. F. Koch and Mr.
L. S. Lank ton.
Commissioner Strong moved, in accepting the reco~nendation of
Mr. C. ~¢. Garner - President of the Board, for the appointment of Mr.
Wm. L. Carpenter and Mr. Robert B. Klemann to the Palm Beach County
Resources Development Board. Motion seconded by Commissioner Campbell
and uhanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson read a letter, just received, from Smith &
Gillespie recommending certain additions, alterations and improvements
concerning the New Well Pump at South 10th 'Street.
Commissioner Strong moved for acceptance of the reco~nendations
of Smith & Gillespie and the City Manager that the Contract with
Layne-Atlantic Company be terminated with a Deduction of ~3,776.13
and the City Manager be authorized to complete the installation of
the Motor Starter, Controls and 0rotecting fence as proposed in said
letter. Motion was seconded by Commissioner M. K. ttolland and unani-
mously carried.
The City Manager read a letter of commendation from Boyd's Body
Shop bestowing high praise on the Police Depot%meat of Delray Beach.
Com~issioner Campbell moved that the City ~anager be instructed
to take necessary steps for the immediate removal of All Signs on the
Public Beach which indicate certain parcels of the Beach are reserved
for Private Use as such use of any portion of the Beach is in violation
of Beach Privileges extended to the Public by virtue of the conditions
upon which the original dedic2tion of the entire Beach to the City of
Delray Beach was effected. Motion was seconded by Commissioner R. J.
Holland and unanimously carried.
Meeting Ad jo~rned.
l{orthin~
APPROVED:
MAYOR