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12-10-51 December 10,1951 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Walter A. Roth in the Chsir, and City Attorney Neil E. MacMillan, City Manager Robert Lovelace, and the following Councilmen Present: R. J. Holland, W. A. Jacobs, John N. Kabler and W. C. Musgrave, a quorum being present. M~nUtes of the meetings held on November 12th, 15th, 21st, 26th and December 6th were approved as written. Mr. Alex Grenier appeared before the Council with reference to ~e clearing of S. E. 9th Street, from 1st to 4th Avenues. He stated that the Street would be rocked at the expense of the owners of abutting property, if the City would open it; that that section is developing rapidly, and many new homes are planned on this particular Street. He suggested that the City clean up all of its dedicated Streets, as an incentive for property owners to clear their private lots. Although City Manager Lovelace explained that there are numerous unopened streets and alleys in the City, and it has been a requirement in the past that the City should be benefited by any expenditure of public money, Councilman Jacobs contended that the City should clean off all dedicated streets in districts where homes are being built, and advised Mr. Grenier that S. E. 9th Street, from 1st to 4th Avenues, would be cleared by the City as soon as possible. A report from the Cemetery Committee was read as follows, and ordered filed: December 10,1951 Miss Addie Sundy, a member of the Cemetary Committee urged the Council to take immediate action on the extension of the Cemetary, md upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Musgrave and unanimously carried, the matter was referred to the City Manager for study and report at the next meeting. Plans for construction of a building to consist of seven apartments and one store, on Lot 10, Block 2, §pphie F~ey Subdivision, on N. E. 8th Street at 7th Ave., filed by E. W. E~nis for his client Henry E. Adelsperger, were approved, subject to approval of the State Hotel Commission. The Building Inspector advised that all requirements of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance would be complied with, accox~ing to the plans submitted. Dr. W. C. Williams, owner of acreage in Section 17, appeared before the Council. He explained that he would like to developa his land as a colored subdivision, but the portion which lies South of S.W.4th Street is considered a white area. He asked the Council to designate his entire acreage either as a colored or white section, preferably colored. Counci!me~_n Kabler moved that the Council meet with a committee of colored citizens to inspect the property before the next regular meeting, and make recommendations to the Council. The motion was seconded by ~ouncilman Musgrave, and carried unanimously. Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Jacobs, and unanimously carried, plans for the construction of a Gasoline Service Station on lots 26 and 27, Haller& Groatman Subdivision, on the northeast corner of the N. Federal Highway and 4th Street, T. B. Slover, applicant, were approved, subject to final approval of the Building Inspector. The plans showed that all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Building Code will be complied with. City Manager Lovelace advised the Council that a Tax Certificate had been issued in 1948 on Lot 6 , Block 6, Dell Park, which stated that there were no outstanding deliquent taxes on this property. It has now developed that taxes for the years 1926 through 1939, amounting to $ 112.01, had been cancelled in error, through a misinterpretation of an Act of the Legislature in 1947, but are still outstanding. He recommended that these taxes be charged off under the prowisions of i Resolution No. 783. Councilman Musgrave moved that the above taxes be cancelled as recommended by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kabler, and carried unanimously. Upon motion of Councilman Kabler, seeonded by Councilman Holland, and unanimously carried, the installation of a street light on the corner of North Ocean Boulevard and Thomas Street was authorized. It was explained by the City Manager that lights were spaced 300' apart on Ocean Blvd. and Thomas Street was ih the Center of a distance of 300'. In his opinion Street lights were needed worse in other pla cas. A request for a Street light on the corner of N. W. 16th. Street and 2nd. Ave. filed by Frederick M. Ells, was presented by the City Mamager who recommended such installation, as the~e are no lights west of Swinton Avenue. December 10,1951 Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Musgrave, and unanimously carried, the installation of a light on this corner was aoproved. Request for the installation of a street light on the corner of N. ~. llth Street at 2nd or 3rd Avenue, was referred to the City Manager for investigation of facilities in that area. With reference to a request filed by property owners on North Ocean Boulevard for the extention of curbing north of the public Beach, to enable them to landscape their property east of the Boulevard, City.Manager Lovelace explained that he had fouhd that the County right-of-way line runs approximately 11' 4" east of the present roadway, which leaves very little private property. He would not recommend putting in a cur~' at public expense, unless land east of such curb would be donated for a public beach; other- wise the curb should be assessed to the property owners. He estimated the cost would be approximately$ 1300.00 for a distance of 700'. Councilman Kabler felt tkat the Council should cooperate with these property owners by granting their request to extend the curbing, and permitting them to beautify their property along the Boulevard as they have done in the past. He felt it would be an improvement for the City and preservation for the beach. Councilman Holland was in favor of extending the curb line, on public right-of-way, providing the beach would be extended for the benefit of the City. Col. A. L. Fabens addressed ths C~uncil, and erplained that the property owners involved considered it a Joint venture in beautifying the beach for the benefit of the City as a whole, not for their benefit alone. Councilman Jacobs was opposed to using Taxpayer's money for this purpose, which he considered would be private benefit. After further discussion, a motion was made by Counci]m~n Kabler to delay action until a specific answer is obtained from the County Engineer as to the exact location of the Boulevard right-of-way at this point, and to instruct the City Manager to investigate the possibility ofms~u~g some kind of movable material for a curbing. The motion was seconded by Council~ · man Holland, and upon call of roll carried, Councilmen Holland, Kabler, Musgrave and Rothvoting in fawor of the motion, and Councilman Jacobs voting against it. The following Ordinance was then pre~ented, and same was read in ORDINANCE NO. G-129 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAT-BEACH, FLORIDA, A~DING SUB-PARAGRAPH 4 OF PARAGRAPH (b) OF SECTION 6 OF CHAPTER XX OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA. ( Providing for designation of Residence "C" zone by "orange" on the zoning map.) December 10,1951 Upon motion of Councilman Jacobs, seconded by CounCilman Masgrave, and unanimously carried, the foregoing Ordinance No. G-129 was passed and adopted as an emergency measure. Tentative sketches for a temporary Fire Station on the Beach, prepared by Kenneth Jacobson, Architect, were submitted by the City Manager, who explained that the plans were adaptable to additions in the ~uture. The estimated cost of space for one fire truck and quarters for one fireman with wood Joists and a paper roof, was $ 7,300.00. If the Firemans bunk were built in beck of the truck space, the estimated cost would be $ ~9'3009~O, and a masonry roof would be $ 800.00 additional. Councilman Jocobs recommended that space be rented in the Seacrest Hotel Garage for the Fire Truck and quarters for One Fireman for the current year, and that any availabe funds be used for a Central, well equipped, Fire Station for the benefit of the entire City; and that a fire Station be built on the beach at a later date, when it is needed. A letter from Mr. Fred Scott, o~ner of the Seacrest Hotel, was read as follows: City Council, December 10,1951 City Hall, Delray Beach, Fla. Gentlemen: About April 1st, the City Manager asked me if a fire truck could be placed in The Seacrest garage, to which I was agreeable. On April 15th, the Fire Chief asked for a room, to house two firemen, effective on that date, but it was not until Oct. 1st that they moved in. The Matter of rent has been discussed with the present City Manager and members of the City Council. As far as I know, you gentlemen are still arguing whether to pay rent or put up your own building. You all know that the city owns a fifty foot lot, three hundred feet north of the City Pool, or Pavilion, running from Ocean Blvd. to Andrews Ave. on which, I believe,, there is some talk of erecting a small building to house a fire truck and firemen. I have spoken with Mr. Kabler, Mr. Holland and Mr. Musgrave and offered to lease a portion of Beach Lot 15 to the City For $1.00 a year for ten years, providing the City would finish paving the 50 ft lot to be used for parking space and City purposes, so badly needed in this area. Gentlemen, lets not have the truck called Harry, too little or too late, for as you know, when the truck answers a 1 A.M. call and pumps its tank of water, a building could burn down while the Fireman waits for help to hook up to a fire hydrant. Please give us two more Firemen; if not two then one more, so we can have at least one fireman awake and on duty twenty four hrs. of the day. I em ~aying a night watchman to take a look at the fire engine-once an hour to see that the building does not burn down where the fireman is housed. December 10,1951 The Winter Season is now underway, and I have refused one seasonal rental on the Apartment now occupied by the fireman. Therefore an early decision on your part would be appreciated. Very truly yours, Fred B. Scott. City Manager Lovelace stated that in his opinion a Fire Station is not needed on the Beach at the present time, except during the construction of the Bridge on Atlantic Ave., as property on the Beach area is as nea~ the Central Fire Station as ma_ny other sections of the City; also that the State Insurance Inspection Bureau has never advised that a Fire Station is needed in that section of the City. He considered an'adequate Central Fire Station more essential to the City as a whole than an additional station on the Beach. He recommended only a temporary arrange~u ment for a fire truck and fireman on the Beach, which can be withdrawn when the Atlantic Avenue Bridge is completed. ~ Miss Dorothea Galvin, from the audience, asked that a copy of the foregoing statements with regard to the need for a fire Station on the Beach, be sent to the Beach Taxpayers League. She stressed the fact that they_ had been trying for many years to get fire protection on the Beach, which they believed essential for the protection of their property. After considerable discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Musgrave and seconded by Councilman Jacobs, that the offer of Mr. Scott to lease space for one truck and quarters for one fireman, in the Seacrest Hotel Garage, for $150.00 per month, be accepted. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. A request for an adjustment of 1951 taxes on Lot 28A, in section 8, filed by Mr. Wm. C. Yount, was read as follows: Sylvon Road R. D. ~9 Pittsburgh 34, Pa. Nov. 28,1951 City of Delray Beach Delray Beach, Fla. Attn. Taex Collector Gentlemen: I have a Lot bn Block (28A) Sec. 8 Pt. of Lot 12. I wish to protest the valuation you have placed on this lot. There isn't any way to get to this property, yet you put a valuation on this land of $ 1125.00. .The County values this same property at $ 200.00. Can you please inform me how two men can be so far apart? The value you place on this land is more than I paid for it. If you can sell this property for $ 1125.00, I'll gladly sell. I trust that you will reply to this letter. Very truly yours, /s/ lli m c. December 10,1951 It was explained by the City Manager that~no~ch~nges?~ould made on the Tax Roi1, except ~o correct errors. As this property had been assessed the same as all surrounding property, he recommended that the request be denied. A motion wss made by Councilman Kabler, and seconded by Councilman Jacobs that the City Manager's recommendation be accepted, and upon call of roil the motion carried unanimously. A request for a reduction in 1951 taxes on a portion of Lot 13, section 20, filed by Attorney J. W. Nowlin, owner, was read as follows'. November 29,1951 Honorable City Council Delray Beach, Fla. Gentlemen: Re: The South half (S~) of the North half (N½) of the East half (E~) of Lot 13, Section 20-46-43. I received my tax statement on this property showing a City valuation of $ 1,315.00. I purchased the property this year for $500.00 through. Dorothea A. Galvin, a real estate broker. I believe that the $500.00 was, therefore, the real market value of the same and that the City assessed valuation of $ 1,315.00 is far in excess of the real value. I will appreciate it if you cam authorize your Tax Assessor to correct this error to show a valuation not in exeess of the market value. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of this matter, I am, Sincerely yours, /si J. w. owlin It was explained by City Manager Lovelace that all acreage in Section 20 had been assessed on the same basis, although land south of 10th Street, which is a less developed area, might not be considered of the same value. After consideration, a motion was made by Councilman Kabler, to advise Mr. Nowlin by letter that as there appears to be no error in assessment, his only recourse will be through the Equalization Board which will meet in March, 1952. A letter from Nowlin & Adams, Attorneys for Robert P. ~etman and John H. Adams, developers of Blue Seas ~ubdivision, requesting the rezoning of the E~st 200 ' of Lot 27, Model Land Company's Subdivision of Section 9, which is a part of this Subdivision, from a Residence "A" District to a Special Hotel and Apartment District, was read as follows: December 10,1951 Nov.19,1951 H~norable City Council Delray Beach, Florida Gentlemen: Robert P. Swetman and John H. ~ms have requested that this office represent them in a matter concerning the rezoning of the following described pr~ ~rty: The Eaa% 200 feet of Lot 2?, Model Land 0Ompany's subdivision of Section 9, Township 46 South, Range 43 East. It is respectfully requested that the zoning of this property be changed from its present Residence "A" to Special Hotel and Apartment class. It is our opinion that the above described property should be rezoned for the following reasons: 1. Geographically, you will note from the attached sketch that the North side of the above described property is bounded on the north by the City Limits of Delray Beach, the same being the south boundary line of the City Limits of ~ Stream. Lots 17 and 18 of Palm Beach Shore Acres, which is located directly across the street from the north portion of this property, is in the City of Delray Beach and is zoned Special Hotel and Apartment and has had quite an expensive and expansive hotel and apartment improvement placed thereon within the last eight months. Lots 19 and 20 of Palm Beach Shore Acres is vacant and unimproved. Immediately west of the property in question all the way over to the City L~m~t line the property is xoned Special Hotel and Apartment. Therefore, ~o the east and t~ the west of 'the property in question, we have a zoning of Special Hotel and Apartment. 2.' The property in question lies approximately 270 feet running north ~nd south along State Road No. A1A, the same also being known as Ocean Roulev~rd. I point out that State Road No. AiA is the alternate highway running north and south and is one of the two main arteries servicing the North and South traffic into and out of South Florida. Whereas, the South boundary line of the property in question is located on 8th Street, which is at present the only artery available for use connecting D~lray proper with the beach area, and eventually when Atlantic Avenue Bridge hgs been completed, will be one of the two main arteries connecting said area. I point out further that the intersection of 8th Street and Florida State Road No. AIA has offered such a traffic problem since the completion of 8th Street and before Atlantic Avenue was un- available for u~e that it had become necessary to install a stop light at s~id corner because of the tremendous amount of traffic passing thereby. I point out that geographically the property in question is the northwest corner of the intersection of 8th Street and State Road AiA which at the present time is one of the busiest intersections in our City. 3. I further point out that slightly north and east of the property in question, however, in the City of Gulf Stream, Mr. W. T. Jebb, Jr. maintains and operates a limited business in the nature of a beach club. This business property is within a distance of 120 feet of the property here in question. December 10,1951 4. The zoning of the property in question is predicated upon zoning regulations of manyyears s~anding, and since the original zoning of this property, conditions have materially changed. 8th Street and 8yh Street Bridge have been built, properties on three sides of the property in question have been rezoned and improved all of which has resulted in the fact that the corner of 8th Street and State Road No. A1A has become one of the busiest corners in our city. It would, therefore, seem that being generally surrounded by hotel and apartment site zonings and being located at the corner of 8th Street and &IA, the above ~escribed property no longer benefits from its zoning status as a Residence "A" and has los% all value as such and the progressive growth of the City of Delray Beach seems to demand that this property be zoned Special Hotel and Apartments or Limited Business to take care of the need of same as well as the growth requirements within our area. From an inspection of the sketch herein attached, it will be noted that the property here in question is the only inter- upted break in the otherwise regular zoning alon~ the north boundary line of the City Limits; the regular zoning beong S~ecial Hotel and Apartment Site. This petition is respectfully submitted by Nowlin & ~ams, Attorneys. /S/ John" H, Adams Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Kabler, and unanimously carried, the foregoing request was referred to the Zoning Board for recommendation. Consent and Permission of the owners of Blocks 1 - 6, inc. of Northridge Subdivision, to ~he annexation of this land to the City of Delray Beach, was filed by the City Attorney as follows: ._CONSENT AND PERMISSION OF OWNERS TO ANNEX LAND~ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, did on the 6th day of December, 1951, adopt Resolution No. 819, providing for the necessal~ steps to annex i~.to the City of Delray Beach, Florida, the following described property: Ail that prt of Northridge Subdivision in the Southwest quarter (SW~) of Section 4, Township 46 South, Range 43 ~ast, lying West of the center line of No~thridge Road, according to a plat of said Northridge Subdivision on file in the Office of the Clerk of the circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, as · in Plat Book 23, page 168, and WHEREAS, Northridge, Inc., a Florida Corporation, is the fee simple title owner to all of s~id property above described, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter Provisions of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, before lands may be annexed to the 0ity of Delray Beach# December 10,1951 it is necessary that consent and permission of the owners of same be given to the City of Delray Beach; ~, THEREFORE, Northridge, Inc., a Florida corporation, the sole owner of the above described property, does hereby give its consent and permission to the annexation of the above described land by the City of Delray Beach, and to the inclusion of said lands within the corporate limits of said City. IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD that the first reading of the Ordinance annexing said lands will be read at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on Monday December 10,1951, and that said ordinance, in~-addition to providing for the annexation, will provide that the lands will not be subject to existing bonded indebtedness. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Northridge, Inc., has caused this consent and permission of owners to annex lands to be signed in its name by its President, and its corporate seal to be affixed, attested by its Secretary, this the 6th day of December, A.D. 1951. NORTHRIDGE, INC. /s/ ~y L.Calamia~' President S Attest Is1,, Secretary Attorney MacMillan then introduced the following Ordinance which was read in full: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE COTY OF DELRAY BEACH THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, TO - YIT: THAT PART OF NORTHRIDGE SUBDIVISION IN THE S~ OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, LYING ~EST OF THE CENTERLINE OF NOETHRIDGE ROAD, ETC. Upon motion of Councilman Kabler, seconded by Councilman Musgrave~ and unanimously carried, the foregoing Ordinance was placed on first reading. December 10,1951. ~pon motion of Councilman Holland, secomded by Councilman Jacobs, and unanimously carried, a deed from the Florida Inland Navigarion District to a 25' strip, of land lying north of Basin Drive was accepted, and ordered filed. A report from the Zoning Board with reference to a request for a temporary'per~tt submitted by E. W. Ennis, Contractor, to build a small office or store building on the Southeast corner of the North Federal Highway and 8th Street, without complying with regulations of the Building code and the Zoning Ordinance, was read as follows: December 10,1951. Members of the City Council Delray Beach Florida Gentlemen: The Zoning and Planning Board met on November 29th to consider a request for a temporary permit, filed by Mr. E. W. Ennis, to build a frame office or store building on the Southeast corner of N. Federal Highway and 8th Street, which was referred to us by the City Council .... After explaining to Mr. Ennis that by granting a permit for a temporary structure, which does not comply with ceiling height requirement ina business zone; and as a frame building is not permitted in this fire Zone, a dangerous precedent would be established, he agree~ to withdraw his request and comply with requirements of the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. The Board alson established a policy to approve no temporary permits except those covered by the Building Code. Very truly yours Isl' Kenneth Jacobson Chairman - Zoning and Planning Board A motion was made by Councilman Kabler that the report of the Zoning Board be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobs, and was unanimously carried upon call of roll. Upon the recommendation of Councilman Holland, the City Manager was instructed to prepare a policy for the use of the Menorial Athletic Field, when released by the High School Athletic Co~m~m~ttee, so that the Field will be properly utilized, and a duplicat&on of schedules will be avoided. December 10,1951 Councilman Holland also recommended the installation of additional lights at the Municipal Swimmin~ PS,l, so that the Pool can be used at night for giving lessons, or for swimming meets or other functions. Upon motion of Councilman Kabler, seconded by Councilm~ ~lsgrave, and unanimously carried, the City Manager was instructed to have such lights installed as he feels are necessary for good night lighting. The employment of a Life ~uard at the Pool was discussed, as well as the possibility of appointing one person to supervise or man~ge the pool, and act as Life Guard as well, on a year rould basis, it being understood that there must be a Life Guard on duty at all times while the Pool is open. After consideration, a motion was made by Council.m~n Kabler to ask the City Manager to submit a report on the present and possible future policies of operating the Pool. The motion was seconded by Councilman Holland, and upon call of roll carried unanimously. City Manager Lovelace advised the Council that a Pick~up Truck was needed for the For_-,~n of the garbage and trash departments, so that he would be able to check on all routes, and make pick-ups which are called in. He now has to ride with one crew, whAch leaves all other crews without supervision. Bids for a 3/4 Ton Pick-up Truck had been received as follows: 1. Joe Blank Motor Co. of West Palm Beach - $ 1,660.62 2. Twin City Chevrolet, Inc. of W.Palm Beach 1,692.00 3. Adams Chevrolet Co. of Delray Beach 1,700.00 4. Danner Ford, Inc. of Delray Beach 1,800.00 The purchase of a Dodge Truck from Joe Blank Motor Co. of West Palm Beach, for $ 1,660.62 was recommended by the City M,nager, being the lowest bid received. As the difference between the low bid of $ 1,660.62 and the bid of the Adams Chevrolet Co., which is a local concern, was o~ly $40.00 the Council felt that more than this amount might be saved by convenience in service, and upon motion of Councilman Musgrave, seconded by Council- ma__n ~acobs, and unanimously c~rried, the proposal ef the Adams Chevrolet Co. to furnish one 3/4 Ton Chevrolet Pick-Up Truck was specified, for the total amount of $ 1,700.00, was accepted, as the lowest competent and best bid rec&ived, after taking into consideration the future servicing of the equipment. Upon motion of Oouncilman Holland, seconded by Coumcilman Kabler and unanimously carried, bills in the amount of $ 49,034.06 were approved for payment, subject to approval of the Finance Committee. City Manager Lovelace explained that the cost of moving the outside staircase in connection with the construction of additions to the Jail, was included in this total, in the amount of $ 511.27, which represented cost of materials and labor furnished by the Contractor and not included in his contract. City ~anager LoveAace advised the Council that he had received bids on Cast Iron pipe to replace stock needed in the Water Department, as follows: December 10,1951 November 28,1951 City Clerk, City of Delray Beach, Oity Hall, Delray Beach, Florida Dear Sir: We are~pleased to acknowledge with thanks your invitation to bi4 on 0ast Iron pipe up to December 8th, a~d take pleasure i~ quoting you subject to clause under date line hereof, as follows: TAR CO ATED OUT SIDE, THIN CEMENT LINED SEAL COATED INSIDE 1,350' 6" U.S. Standardized Mechanical Joint pipe, Cl. 150, 18' lgths, complete with all accessories ~ 1.72 ft The above price is subject to all conditions shown on the attached sheet, and is based on a pro-rate freight allowance of $18.55. Please be advised that the quantity listed is approximately 35,000#, whereas the carload rate is based on 40,000~ minimum, and we have pro-~rated the freight-as per the attached. In other words, we would ship this material out as a carload and the price Quoted is delivered at the above frei gh t ~al low anc e. Terms: Net cash 30 days, no discount Shipment: 60 days from receipt of order, subject to prior sale of manufacturing space and to all delays beyond our control. We thank you very much for the opportunity bf quoting and trust tha~ we may have the pleasure of serving you. Yours very' truly, UNITED STATES PIPE AND FOUNDRY COMPANY T. N. McCreery, Southern Sales Manager By /s/ a.C. Lemert, Assr ~outhern Sales Mgr MC WANF~!~ CAST IRON PIPE November 27, 1951 1350 feet 6" 18' Class 150 B&S Mechanical Joint cement lined pipe @ ~1.75 ft. CRANE COMPANY December 6, 1951 1350 ft. 6" Class 150 Mech Jt super DeLavaud Pipe 18 lengths cement lir~d $ 1.80 per foot DECEMB EH 1 O, 1951 Mr. ~ovelace redo~mended that the low bid of ~1.72 per foot, submitted by U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co. be accepted, and that the order be increased to 1600' to make a car-load lot and thereby obtain reduced freight rat es. Upon motion of Councilman Kabler, seconded by Councilman Holland, and unanimously carried, acceptance of the low bid sub- mitted by the u.S. Pipe and Foundry Co. of ~1.72 per foot was approved, including an additiona~ 250' to make up a car-load order. As the next regular meetir~g of the Council would be December 24, or Chris,as Eve, it was agreed to postpone this meeting until NSdnesday, December 26, at 4 P.M. Upc~ motion of Councilman Kabler, seconded by Councilman Musgrave, and unanimously carried, the Council agreed to reimburse the two delegates from the Zoning and Planning Board, who attended the State Conference of the Zoning and Planning Association, held in St. Petersburg on December 7th mud 8th, in the amount of approxi- mately ~25.00 each, to cover their expenses. The City Manager was instructed to report on the next project on the priority list for street improvements, namely S.n. 4th St. from Sw~nton Ave. east to the Federal ~ighway, ,which involves ob- taining additional right-of-way and also a ~a~ilroad crossing. Councilman Musgra~e sugg_ested that the City owned parking lot on the beach, known and the North 1/2 of Ocean BeLch Lot 15, be paved, and possibly parking meters installed, to provide additional parki~ng space along Ocean ~oulevard during the season. ~fter discussion as to the use of parking meters, or free parking, Councilman ~[abler moved to instruct the City Manager to secure bids on clearing and paving the lot, with completion date of January 15, 1952. The motion was seconded by Councilman Musgrav~ and unanimously carried. The meeting then adjourned. AFP ROVED: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk