02-16-50SpMtg FEBRUARY 16TH, 1950.
A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach was held in the Council 'Chambers at 7:30 p. m., with ~ayor
John N. Kabler in the Chair, and City Attorney Jo~n~ Noore, City
~anager Charles E. Black, and the following Councilmen present:
R. J. Holland, W. A. Jacobs, Walter A. Roth, and J. L. Saunders,
a quorum being present.
The City Engineer's estimate of the cost of paving improve-
ments on N. E. 1st Street, from N. E. 1st Avenue east to the rail-
road, was filed as follows:
Paving to a width of 55' from 1st Ave. to
the alley between 1st and 2nd Avenues,
and i50' ~.from this alley to 2nd Ave.,
complete with curb on the no~th side
and on the east on-half of the south
side of Block 76 - $ 2,875.00
Improvement of street with rock and oil,
to a width of 24', from 2nd Avenue
east to the railroad - - 575.00
10% Engineer's Fees - - ~
Total estimated cost .... $ 3,795.00
~r. Black explained that C. W. Garner, owner of Lot l,
Block 76, would construct curbs and a sidewalk on this property
in connection with the Post Office building being erected. Mrs.
Mary C. Heisley, owner of Lot 7, Block 76, however, is not will-
ing to allow a sidewalk built on her property, therefore only a
curb will be constructed on the property line. When the property
is developed, the owner will be required to build his own side-
walk.
~ouncilman Holland brought up the legal ity of assessing the
cost of this street against property which has been assessed for
a street paving improvement in the past, but City Attorney
explained that under the City Charter the Gity can make assess-
ments ags~ nst property for paving, repaving, or resurfacing of a
Street, if it is considered essential in the discretion of the
~ity Council.
Councilmen Saunders and Roth were in favor of paving both
blocks the same. City ~lanager Black explained that rock and oil
will give two to three years of good service, and the Street can
then be given a top coating of ashphalt, which will make a good
surface, and rough spots will have been taken out by traffic in
the meantime. This can be included in a surfacing project at
that time, and can be probably done much cheaper.
, Upon motion of 'Gouncilman Roth, seconded by Councilman
Saunders, and unanimously carried, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a Resolution approving the foregoing estimates of the
City Engineer, for adoption by the Council, and the City Manager was
authorized to advertise for bids on this work.
The City Engineer's estimate of the cost of paving N. E. 8th
-Ave., fro~ N. E. 5th Street north to 8th Street, was filed as
follows:
Clearing and grading - $ ?50.00
Paving to a width of 25, - 4,370.00
10% Engineer's Fees - 512,00
Total estimated cost - $ 5,632.00
Upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman
Roth, and unanimously carried, the City Attorney was instructed
to prepare a Resolution approving the above estimate of the City
Engineer of the cost of paving N. E. 8th Avenue, between 5th and
8th Streets, for adoption by the Council.
The ~follo~ ng estimate of the Florida Power & Light Co. of
the cost ~of a Street Lighting Project on the Federal Highway,
submitted in three parts, was presented by the City ~,'~anager:
Job "A" - From S. E. 1st Street to N. E. 3rd
Street. Thirteen 6000 lumen lights
with glass enclosing globes, !.E.S.
Type III
6 foot bracket
Spacing - Approximately 225'
Estimated annual operating cost $
Job "B" - From N. E. 3rd Street north to 200'
north of 8th Street
Same type installation as Job "A"
Estimated annual operating cost - - - 523.86
Job "C" - From S. E. 1st Street south to S. E.
6th Street
San~e type installation as Job "A"
Estimated annual operating cost - - - 428.94
Total estimated annual cost .... $ 1,397.96
Mr. Bla~k suggested that either Jobs "A" and "B", or "A" and "C"
be authorized at this time, which, by making no other installations
in the City during this fiscal year, would be covered b~ the current
budget.
After consideration of the urgent need for additional lighting
on the Federal Highway, and the benefit the City would derive there-
from, a motion was made by Councilman Roth that the City Manager be
instructed to proceed with all installations immediately. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Holland, and upon call of roll carried
unanimously.
The following estimated cost of operating the Delray Beach
Country Club for the year 19~0 was submitted by the Golf Course
Commission, and ordered filed:
"Delray Beach, Florida
January 24, 1950
8ity Council of Delray Beach
Delray Beach, Florida
Gentlemen:
We hand you herewith an estimate of the operational cost of
the Delray Beach Country Club for the Fiscal Year of 19~0, broken
down as follows:
Labor - 6 mea - $ 12,000.00
Fertilizer ....... 3,000.00
Rye Seed - - ?50.00
Bermuda Seed ..... 500.00
Repairs to mowers, pumps and sprinkler system 1,800.00
Repairs to Club House ......... 500.00
Light bills ............ 3,000.00
Pro's Salary 2,400.00
Benches, flags, cups, ball washers ..... 1,000.00
Marle - estimate 250 yards ~ $ 3.00 per yd. - 750.00
Top dressing for new 9 holes - 1,000 yds @
$ 1.00 per yd. - 1,O00.00
l0 Fairway traps - - - 300.00
Gasoline and oil 3,500.00
Club House maintenance ~ 1.O00:..0.0
TOTAL .... $ 31,500.00
Very truly yours,
GOLF C OURSE COMNITTEE"
The establishment of an assessed valuation for the new telephone
building, located on Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 94, for the 19~0 Tax
Roll, was considered, including the permanent equipment which has
been installed and become a part of the building itself.
Upon suggestion of City Manager Black it was agreed to meet
with Mr. Freeman, local Manager of the Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Co. and obtain tentative figures of the cost of the build-
ing and equipment, in order to make a final decision on the valua-
tion when the Council sits as a Board of Equalization.
The City Manager presented the following letter from the Amlin
Insurance Agency, with reference to the cost of increasing personal
liability insurance coverage on ~ity owned vehicles:
"February 1~, 19~0
Mr. Charles E. Black, City ~anager
City of Delray Beach
Delray Beach, Florida
Dear Mr. Black:
With further reference in regards to higher limits of
liability under the City fleet automobile insurance, I am sub-
mitting the following information:
For Bodily Injury Liability limits of $50,000/$100,000. the
percentage increase of the basic limit is 32 per cent. For com-
parf~ive purposes this would have made the Bodily Injury premium
under th~ present policy $ 646.80, or $ 156.80 more than was charged
for the $~,000/$10,000 limits.
For furthest comparison, $~0.000/$100,000. limits would be
approxl.mately $ 83.00 more than $10,000/$20,000. limits and approxi-
mately $ 2~.00 more than $2~,000/$~0,000 limits.
Trusting this will give you the informatio desired, and that
you will advise if I can be of any further help, I am
Very truly yours,
CSA:hs (S.igned) Carl S. Amlin"
Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman
Saunders, unanimously carried, the City Manager was instructed to
increase liability insurance carried by the City on automobile
equipment to $ 50,000/$ 100.000 i~m~ediately, at an increased annual
premium of approximately $ 83.00.
City Manager Black outlined a proposed new schedule for trash
pick-up, which he felt ~ould be a convenience to the public. He
suggested three complete pick-ups a month, to start on the 1st,
10th, and 20th. Each pick-up would require from three to four daYs
to complete, which would leave the trucks and forces available for
other work between pick-ups. In this way the public could be in-
formed when to expect the next pick-up, whereas in the past trash
has been picked up only when noticed to be accumulating.
After discussion by the Council, a motion was made by Councilman
Roth, seconded by Councilman Saunders, that the proposed new schedule
as outlined by the City ~!anager be approved, and upon call of roll
the motion carried unanimously.
The following Resolution was presented by the City Attorney:
2/16/5o
PJESOLUTION NO. 748
A JOIA~T RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AI\UD THE
GOLF C0~ISSION OF SAID CITY, STIPULATING
AND AGREEING THAT PURCHASES MADE BY SAID
COMMISSION SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE ~ITY
MANAGER; THAT REVEhU3ES DERIVED FROM THE
1GOLF COURSE SHALL BE KEPT BY T~ CITY AND
PAYMENTS MADE BY THE CITY; AND THAT ALL
BILLS CONCERNING GOLF COURSE EXPENDITURES
SHALL BE APPROVED BY TH~ FINANCE COMMITTEE
OF THE GOLF COURSE C0~ISSION ARD BY THE
CITY MANAGER.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, and by the Golf Commission, which is created by
the City Charter, that
1. That purchases shall be made for the Golf Course by
the Golf Commission, subject, however, to the approval
of the City Manager of the City of Del~ay Beach, Florida.
2. That all revenues derived from the operation of the
Golf Course shall be kept in a separate account by the
City, and that payments therefrom shall be made by the City.
3. That all bills concerning Golf Course expenditures
shall be approved by the Finance Committee of the Golf
Course Commission and by the City Manager.
4- That the Women's Association of The Delray Beach Country
Club may appoint two members ~from such Association to
serve with said Golf Commission.
Passed at special session on this the 16th day of February,
A. D., 1950.
(Signed) John N. Kabler
PreSident 4~ity Council
APPR OVED:
(Signe._d)..John N, Kabler ·
Mayor
ATTEST:
(.Signed) Ruth R. Smith
city. Clerk '"
(SEAL)
(Signed) . Joseph G. Rose
Chairman - Golf Commission
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A motion was made by Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Council-
man Holland, that the foregoing Resolution No. 748 be passed and
adopted as read, and upon call of roll the motion carried unani-
mously.
Upon motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman
Holland, and unanimously carried, building permit was approved,
subject to approval of the City Nanager and Building Inspector,
for the construction of a concrete block porch with screened open-
ings, on the east side of a small building lo~ated on the rear of
Lots 17 and 18, Block 108, as the porch, although constructed on
a non-conforming frame building, will comply with Building ~ode
re qu! reme nt s.
The meeting then adjourned.
City Clerk ''
APPROVED:
~' '" M4yor