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05-18-55SpMtg 309 ~b~Y 18th, 1955. A Soecial Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Flor/da, was held in the Commission Chambers at 2:30 P.M. with Mayor W. J. Snow in the Chair, City Manager W. E. Lawson Jr., ~ity Attorney Neil MacMillan and the following Commissioners pre- sent, Emory J. Barrow, Catherine E. Strong, Glenn B, Sundy and V. Cot tingham Allen. The meeting had been called, primarily, for discussion with the Youth iiecreation Committee and the Delray Playhouse Group re- lative to possible continued joint usage of the Civic Center. Considerable discussion followed during which the views of representatives from both groups were presented, with Mr. Hobert F. Blake of the Playhouse Group advising that the dramatic organ- ization was fully aware of its need for larger and permanent quart- ers and had hoped to obtain such this current year. It was further pointed out by Mr. Blake that the Theater Group, having failed to obtain new quarters, has now decided on a fund raising campaign un- der the leadership of a professional fund raiser early in 1956, and in view of this tentative plan the Playhouse Group would appreciate the opportunity of being permitted tile use of the Civic Center for one more season. Mrs. Ena McFee, Chairman of the Youth ~ecreation Committee, and representing that committee advised that the Board wished to co-operate with the Playhouse in so far as possible but that a de- sirable and proper scheduling of an adequate Youth ~ecreation Pro- gram could not be exercised if c~wtailed by limitation of activi- ties and use of the Civic Center ~hich would definitely be imposed upon them if the City were to grant further use of the building to the Theater Group. With further reference to Youth Program scheduling Mrs. McFee pointed out that to share with and take advantage of aid extended by National Youth Centers, it was necessary to establish the plann- ing of such a program at least one year in advance. Mr. M. E. Frump, Youth Center Director, agreed with Mr. Blake, that~ there had been no serious conflicts but advised the Commission that full use of the Civic Center was mandatory if a proper program of Youth activities, o£ paramount importance to juvenile welfare, is to be scheduled. Youth Recreation Committee member T. L. Jackson stated that he believed good planni, ng oC a Youth Program would be impossible without Cull use of the Center. Commissioner Allen stated he fully realized and appreciated the presentation of Committee views as expressed by Mrs. McFee, but was in hopes some formula permitting co-existence of the two groups for one more season might be f'easible. The Commissioner further stated that he could not criticize nor be inclined to penalize the Playhouse Group for the delay in obtaining a New Home, and pointed out that any such worth while ~enture frequently encount- ers unpleasant delays. Commissioner Strong was of the opinion that the Youth ~lecreat- ion Committee would resign if the Commission failed to abide by the commitment of the Commission a year ago at which time the Playhouse Group was definitely in agreement that the past season, ~hich pri- vilege was extended them, would be the last and that New quarters would be obtained by that Group if it intended to continue, The Commissioner however desired it to be clearly understood that she wished to co-operate with the Playhouse Group, when and wherever possible, but felt that curtailment of the Youth Recreation Program would seriously impair the results most desired. 310 MAY 18th, 1955. Mr. B. A. Eubbard advised of having received contributions from Boca t{aton and Boynton Beach for the purpose of financial aid toward defraying the expenses of the Seacrest High School Band and the Seacrest Band Boosters Club who were to leave on Friday for Daytona Beach and return on Saturday. Commissioner Strong moved for authorization of transfer from Unappropriated Surplus the sum of $250.00 for contribution to this ~orthy cause of an advertising nature. Motion was secon- ded by Commissioner Sundy and unanimously carried. City Attorney MacMillan advised of proposed legislation in Tallahassee, and reported that some Beach aesidents had been heard from relative to the proposed act to permit year around zoning in the City of Delray Beach. The City Attorney further reported that no' action on the Beach Park District had yet been submitted to the Legislature by the County Commission as said Commission is awaiting counsel from a New York Bonding House. Mr. John H. Adams, appearing on behalf of Booth, Westerman, lnc., submitted an amended Plat, by Geo. S. Brockway, of Delray Isles, to conform to certain requisites previously outlined by the Planning Board, and also a proposed i{esolution pertaining to annexation of said Sub-Division. The City Attorney briefly discussed the contents of this resolution, particularly with reference to terms and conditions of proposed annexation. Commissioner Allen moved that the City Attorney be instruct- ed to prepare the necessary Ordinance for annexation of Delray Isles, incorporating therein the tenets of the ~esolution sub- mitted by John H. Adams and read by the City Attorney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried. The request of the developers of Delray Isles that the City of Delray Beach share in the expense of opening, grading and paving an access road to this sub-division was read by Mr. John H. Adams, and following considerable discussion as to such pro- cedure, Commissioner Barrow moved that the City of Delray Beach, Florida, pay half the cost for installation of said access road to Delray Isles S/D, said right-of-way lying between the Waterway and Andrews Avenue. Motion was seconded by CommisSioner Strong. Upon Call of Roll, Mayor ~. J. Snow, Commissioners Emory J. Barrow, Catherine E. Strong and W. Cottingham Allen voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Glenn B. Sundy was opposed. Meeting adjourned. (Signed) ii. D. Worthing City Clerk APPi~OVEO: Mayor.