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02-27-56 FEBRUARY 27th, 1956 A Regular Meetin~ of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, was held in the Commission Chambees at 8:30 P. M., with Hayor Mike Yargates in the Chair, City Hanager W. E. Lawson Jr., City At- torney John H. Adams and the following Commission Members attending, Catherine E. Strong, W. J. Snow and Emory J. Barrow, a quorum being present. Commissioner Strong moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meet- lng held Febr~uary 13th, be approved as written. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried. Commissioner Barrow moved that the request of the City Manager, for an appropriation of $1500.00, to provide for an additional Clerk in the Finance Department, be granted. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Strong and unanimously carried. Commissioner Barrow moved that the request of Mr. C. W. Kendall for paving S. W. 6th Avenue from Germantown Road to Spoffard Street be deferred until Mr. Kendall obtains and presents a petition for such lmproyement signed by at least 51% of the abutting property owners. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried. City Hanager W. E. Lawson Jr., read a letter from Hr. Irvin C. Babb, Chairman of the Christmas Lighting Program, wherein that body requested relief from liability of $665.66 representing the cost of construction for the metal poles used in the lighting program. Commissioner Strong moved that the City absorb this item of expense, as recommended by the City Manager, due to the City, as a whole, has benefitted from said program. Motion was seconded by Com- missioner Barrow and unanimously carried. ~. No objections having been received or presented relative to the legal advertisement pertaining to the Street Improvement on S. E. 3rd Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and Second Street, the City Manager read Ordinance G-232. ORDINANCE G-232. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING THE ASSESS~fl~NTS AS SHOWN BY THE ASSESSMENT ROLL SUBMITTE~ BY THE CITY ~NAGER OF SAID CITY, CONCERNING THE CLEARING, GRADING, PAVING AND CURBING OF THAT PART OF SOUTH FAST 3rd AVENUE LYING BETWEEN ATLANTIC AVENUE AND 2nd STREET. Commissioner Strong moved that Ordinance 6-232 be placed on 1st reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unan- imously carried. No objections having been received or presented relative to the legal advertisement pertaining to the Street Improvement on S.E. 4th Street between S. E. 3rd and 5th Avenues, the City Manager read Ordinance G-233. ORDINANCE G-233. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DFJARAY BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AS SH0~N BY THE ASSESSMENT ROLL SUBMITTED BY THE CITY HANAGER OF SAID CITY, CONCERNING THE OPENING, GRADING AND PAVING OF THAT PART OF SOUTH EAST 4TH STREET LYING BETWEEN SOUTH EAST 3rd AND 5th AVENUES. Comlssioner Strong moved that Ordinance 6-233 be placed on 1st reading. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unan- imously carried. FEBRUARY 27th, 1956. Commissioner Strong moved that the Commission accept the re- commendation of the Planning Board and allow the deviation set-back as requested by Mr. R. F. Oriley for construction on Lot 29, Delray Beach Esplanade, said grant to allow the following: "Without reference to the actual fronting of the house entrance" 30 ft. from Andrews Avenue 15 ft. " Vista Del Hat 72 ft. " the South Property Line. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried. - Commissioner Barrow moved that Bills, in the amount of $55,356.79, be paid subject to the approval of the Finance Committee. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried. ?he .City Manager then read a letter from Mr. Hobert W. Fulton, the Principal of Seacrest High School, wherein Hr. Fulton requested financial aid for transportation costs of the Seacrest Basketball Team and Cheer Leaders to the State Tournament at Gainesville. Commissioner Barrow moved to grant $200.00 from unappropri- ated surplus for this worthy cause. Hotion was seconded by Com- 'missioner Strong and unanimously carried. Commissioner Barrow then moved for the reappointment of Mr. J. C. Keen to serve on the Civil Service Board until a successor'is appointed. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried. Commissioner Barrow moved that the City grant the request of Melville Riley, Jr., for a permit to construct a two-story building on the W½ of Lot 18, and All of Lot 19, Block 1, Ocean Park S/D~ subject to the validity of any claims relating to said lands to be determined by the City Attorney through a search o£ the records. ~: Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and .unanimously carried. Mr. Walter Hertz, Jr., and Mr. Charles W. Moore made complaints about the limitations of the Fire ])epartment's activity as imposed by the City Commission which does not permit the Department to answer any calls outside the City. Commissioner Snow advised these gentle- men that experience has indicated an approximate cost of $355.00 to the Department for any call outside the City and particularly due to the fact that the Department's protection is provided by the people and tax-payers of Delray Beach for the City of Delray Beach, did not feel that outside the City calls or service would be warranted. The mayor expressed a feeling that such complaints were somewhat at fault for not having taken steps or instituted action toward possible annex- ation. The City Manager then referred to the request of the Chamber of Commerce wherein they asked for immediate action in determining the route that U. S. ~ 1 take through the City and in which they recommended that steps be taken to effect Northbound, Traffic for 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue be confined to Southbound traffic. Commissioner Snow then moved that official action be deferred on this matter until he might give further study to this item as it had not been presented at a Commission Meeting during his present term of office. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong. Mr. Priesmeyer, Chairman of the Hoads and Highways Committee then stressed the point that this matter should not be delayed in- as much as it ha~ been a major item for more than two years and of- ficial action is necessary now in order to provide time to incorpor- ate estimated costs in this year's budget. Mr. R. J. Holland and Mr. H. Ben Adams expressed their belief that both 6th and 5th Avenues might be utilized as two-way traffic but that suitable and prominent signs might be erected at the north and south entrances to the City encouraging Northbound Traffic to 6th Avenue and Southbmmd Traffic to 5th Avenue. FEBHUARY 27th, 1956 Call of Roll followed considerable discussion on the subject matter voting to defer the matter a short time for further study. Mayor Yargates and Commissioner Barrow were not in favor of defer- ment. No action taken. The City Manager was instructed to ascertain the deadline for making known the decision of the Commission as to desired routing of traffic to the State Road Board in order for the anticipated costs to be provided for in the Budget soon to be closed. Commissioner Strong assured Mr. Priesmeyer and the Chamber that loss of time, which might endanger this program being incorporated in- to this year's County Budget, would not be permitted. Commissioner Barrow further stated that, if necessary, a special meeting would be called for consideration of findings from further study and for the rendering of the Commission decision. Commissioner Barrow then moved for granting the application of Thelma Conyer for a Beer License - consumption on the premises - 432 W. Atlantic Ave., "Conyer's Luncheonette". Motion was seconded by Commissioner Snow. Upon Call of Roll, Mayor Yargates, Commissioner Snow and Commissioner Barrow voted yes. Commissioner Strong voted no. Motion carried. Mr. R. J. Holland inquired if the City had been reimbursed by the County, as originally agreed, for a portion of the cost for clear- ing, grading and paving N. E. 2nd Avenue from Atlantic Avenue to 2nd Street. Commissioner Strong moved that the City Manager investigate this matter, the project having been completed for nearly two months, and ascertaining the reimbursement to be had from the County, take the necessary steps to advise the owners of the assessed properties of such action and to reimburse them their proportionate share thereof, on the basis of the original assessment. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried. Commissiener Strong solicited the recommendation of the City Mana- ger pertaining to supplying water outside the City limits. City Manager Lawson cited generally accepted standards throughout the County of supDlying outside sources with water from "Surplus" supply only. The City Manager further stressed the importance of providing proper surveys now, relative to sewer and water lines, before major street construction is undertaken, that proper and sufficient under- ground lines are established before such construction rather than after which would be very costly. He further reminded the Commission of the request by the State Health Board that corrective measures are necessary in the local water supply. Commissioner Strong favored soliciting the advice of the Finan- cial Advisory Board on all major items and particularly now as con- cerns the sewer and water line problems. The City Manager agreed that said Board should and would be consulted in such matters. Rev. James T. Hayes, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, suggested the band shell and surrounding area be used for the Easter Sunrise Services for better accommodations. Commissioner Strong urged, however, that the Services be con- tinued at the Beach, and was supported by the Co~mission which agreed that necessary steps would be taken by the City to insure proper ac- commodations for all, arrangements for which the City Manager had as- sured Rev. Hayes would be provided in suitable manner and satisfactery to the Ministerial Association. City Man~ger Lawson then read a letter from the Palm Beach Shrine Club requesting the use of City owned property at South 10th Street for a CirCUS. Commissioner Snow then moved that the City abolish past practice and hereafter deny any permit request for a circus or carnival within the City limits. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unan- imously carried. FEBRUARY 27th, 1956. There followed Further discussion of water service outside the City limits, however, action on this item was deferred untll~a full Commission is in session. Heeting adjourmed. JSJ R. D. Worthing City Clerk APPROVED: HAYOR