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12-28-54 DECEMBER 28, 1954 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 2:30 P.M. with Mayor Catherine E. Strong in the Chair, City Manager W. E. Lawson, Jr., City Attorney Neil MacMillan, and the following Council members present: Mrs. alma ~. WOehle and W. Cottingham ~llen, a quorum being present. An opening prayer was delivered by Rev. Thomas Oozeman. The minutes of the December l~, 17 and 23rd meetings were approved, upon motion of Councilman ~llen, seconded by Mrs. Woehle and unanimously carried. Inasmuch as the options for right-of-way deeds relative to the proposed widening of Federal Highway (U.S. iI expire December 31, 1954, it was recommended by City Attorney MacMillan that the City Manager contact the State Road Depart~.ent and the Chairman of the County Commission by phone, confirming conver- sations by letter, as to any further procedure at this time relative there to. In regard to a new list of lots to be clared in accordance with Ordinance ~-147, it was ur~nimously agreed to table the m~tter until a later date when a full Council is in session. Mr. Lawson ~eported that he and Mr. Chevalier have had t~o conferences with Mr. Carlson and Mr. Kapp, developers of Breezy Ridge Estates and as a result thereof, recomEend that the C~ty pay the additional amount necessa~,y to install a ten inch water main, over and beyond the cost of a six ~ch main sufficient fon the Breezy Ridge Estates devel~o~mment. Councilman Allen made a motion to accept the recommendation of Mr. Lawson subject to deposit by the developer of his esta- blished cost of the installation prior to commencement of said installation. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woehle and unanimously carried. The request of Frank Seely for set-back deviation on ~ot 17, Block 92 was referred to the ~lanning Ooard upon motion of Councilman ~llen, seconded by Mrs. Woehle and unanimously carried. The following resolution was then read: RESO T 0N A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BhACH, FLORIDA, REQUIRING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND AN ESTIMATE OF THE CCST OF GRADING AND SURFACING SW 2ND AVENUE FROM SW 3RD STREET TO SW 4TH STREET TO i WIDTH OF T~E~Y-TWO (22) F~ET. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of ~elray Beach, Florida, deems it to be necessary for the safety and conven- ience of the public to cause t~ grading and surfacing of SW 2nd Avenue from ~W 3rd Street to SW 4th Street to a width of twenty-two (22) feet, and to aeeess the cost of such improve- ment against the lands abutting thereon, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of ~elray Beach, Florida, as follows: SECTION ~: That the City Manager be required to submit plans, specifications and an estimate of the cost of such improvement to be made, and that the same shal~ be placed on file in the office of the City Manager. DECEMBER 28, 1954 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, onthis the 28th day of December A.D., 1954. /s/ Catherine E. Strong Mayor ATTEST: /s/ n.D. Wor thing City Clerk Motion was made by Mrs. Woehle, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried to adopt the foregoing resolution. The following resolution was then read: ES0nUTIO NO. NPIEREAS, the City Council is oresently composed of men and women and the term "Councilmen%' is inappropriate in ~e- ferring to the ladies of the Council, and WHEREAS, the terminology "Co~m,.issioner"-is often used to denote the office of Councilman, and WHEREAS, the terminology "City Council" and "City Commission" are 'synonymous for all general purposes, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of ~elray Beach, Florida: 1. That the City Council of the City of Delray Beach be hereafter referred to as the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach. 2. That City Councilmen of the City of Delray Beach be hereafter referred to as City Commissioners of the City of De lray Beach. 3. That nothing herein is to be construed as altering or in any wa~ changing the powers and duties of the City Council, now referred to as City Commission, of the City of Delray ~each as prescribed by law. Dated this 28th day of December A.D. 1954. /s/ Catherine E. Strong Mayor ATTEST: /s/ R.D. Worthing City C1 erk Motion was made by Councilman Allen, seconded by Mrs. Woehle and unanimously carried, that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The following ordinance was then read: AN OP~DINANCE OF THE CIT~ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEAC~ AMENDING CHAPTER V OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BE~CH BY PPOVIDING ~OR A ~UALIFYING HOUR DEADLINE FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS. DECEMBER 28, 1954 A motion ~as made by Mrs. Woehle, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously carried, to place the foregoing ordinance on first reading. A motion was made by Mrs. Woehle, seconded by Mr. Allen and unanimously carried, to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board regarding the request for zoning change by Mr. R.J. Holland. The following ordinance was then read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PLACING CERTAIN PROPERTY o LYING WEST OF THE SEABOARD RAILROAD AND SOUTH OF ATLANTIC AVENUE IN "MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT". Councilman Allen moved the ordinance be placed on its first reading. Seconded by Mrs. Woehle and unanimously carried. Concerning the request for front-yard set-back variance in Blocks l, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Northridge subdivision, Council- man Allen moved to again refer this to the Planning Board for their special attention in view of circumstances and conditions relative thereto. Seconded by Mra ~oehle the motion carried unanimous ly. Councilman Allen moved that bills in the amount of ~35,481.40 be paid, subject to the approval of the Finance Committee. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Woehle and carried unanimously. Mr. La~son reported that no bids had been re ceived in re- sponge to request for bids on roofing the Civic Center and further stated that he would re-advertise for bids thereon. Councilman Allen moved that the adjusting entries recom- mended by the auditors- Himes & Himes -be accepted, subject to the receipt and filing of a letter of explanation previously requested. Seconded by Mrs. ~oehle and unanimously carried. Councilman Allen moved that the front foot Unit value of I~8.00, which was recommended by the Tax Assessor for assessment purposes, in the Swinton Heights S/D be approved. Seconded by. Mrs. Woehle the motion carried unanimously. The Tax Assessor requested Council's authorization to assess all lands in the City of Delray Beach on a front foot basis with the following exceptions: Unplatted parcels of land containing two & one-half acres or more per parcel. AI~ all subdivisions that have had or will make special arrangements with the City of ~elray Beach for a flat fee on unsold lots for a specified period of time. Councilman Allen moved that the recommendation be accepted. Seconded by Mrs. Woehle the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lawson read a letter from the Palm Beach County~ Commission relative to ceremonies being held on December 30 at Juno Beach dedicating the Welcome Statl on. This matter will be referred to the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Strong advised the press, who were absent frcm the special meet ing held December 23 to approve purchase of a parcel of land located in Section 29, containing approximately ten acres to be used for the purpose of relocating the City Dump. This land is outside the present city limits. 209 DECEMBHR 28, 1954 & ~tion was made by Mrs.Woehle, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried, that the annual meeting be held at 8:00 P.M. January 3, 1955. The meeting then adjourned. APPROVED: ~AYO R ~ ~ ATTEST: City Cle rk