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04-25-50 April 25th, 1950 Regular meeting of the City Council of theCity of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p. m. With Mayor John N' Kabler in the Chair, and City Manager Chas. E. Black, and the following Councilmenpresent: R. J. Holland, W. A. Jacobs, Walter A. Roth, and J. L. Saunders, a quorum being present. Three petitions, urging the passage of an Ordinance to control the use of Outboard Motors in that portion of the Inland Waterway which lieswithin the City limits, were filed with the Council, the petitions bearing over one hundred signatures of residents and property owners in the vicinity~~ of the Waterway. Upon motion of CounciLman Saunde~s, seconded by Councilman Holland,aris unanimously carried, the petitions were referred to the City Attorney for a legal opinion as to what control the City has of the Intracoastal Canal in abating a nuisance: and also to the Fact Finding Uommittee to investigate the reason for the petitions. T~e following recommendations of the Zoning Board, which were brbught up on April llth, at which time the action was deferred, were again brought up for~consideratlon. The recommendation were as follows: "l. In view of the over-whelming protests against the rezoning of the S. ~ of Lot 3, and all of Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7 BlocE 124, from an apartment District to a limited Business District, to permit the construction of a Theater, and considering the fact that there is so much vacant property already zoned for business purposes, the Board reco~mends~~ the disapproval of this application for rezoning. 2. With reference to the rezoning of Lots ~ and 8 Block 75, from an apartment to a Business District, in consideration of the objections filed by the property owners in that vicinity and also the with drawal of the request by one of the petitioners, the Zoning Board recommends that this request be denied." Councilman Ho~lland moved, after due consideration of all parties concerned, that the Zonig Board recommendations be accepted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobs. Mr. Jack Fitzwater, District Manager of the Florida State Theaters, addressed the Council, stating that since 1945 they have been endeavoring to provide a modern and adequate Theater for Delray Beach, They had considered i~proving their present building, and providing parking space for patrons, but had been unable to purchase land in that vicinity for off-street parking, which will be naeded as the City continues to grow. This location in Block 124, seemed to meet their requirements, and they felt that, located one block east of the Federal Highway and one block north of Atlantic A~enue, they could expect rezoning Councilman Holland reminded Mr. Fitzwater that he had told him that if the people__of~ the neighborhood were against the construction of a T~eater building at this location, the Florida State T~eaters, Inc', would not consider building there. Mr. Fitzwater, however, did not remember making such a s tat ement. When questioned by Mayor Kabler as to whether the Council could be assured that the Theater would be built this year, Mr. Fitzwater statedthat surveys would have to be made, plans d~awn, contracts awarded, etc., but they hoped to have the Theater ready for the 1950-1951 season. He was unable to give an exact construction date, stating that the Theater would be built as speedily as possible under the circumstances existing today. Mr. W,. B Taylor, residing at ?19 N. E. 1st street, warned the Council against spot zoning for the benefit of one Corporation which might build a Theater in the future. He suggested that the Council consider the future growth of the City thoroughly before making any such zoning changes. Mr. George Ganson, owner of the Kentucky House, con- tended that this property would be eventually zoned for business,. a~.d that almost any business would be less desirable than a Theat~er. The above motion made by Mr. Holland to accept the recommendation of the Zoning Board to disapprove the application of the Florida State Theaters, Inc., for the rezoning of a portion of Block 124 from an Apartment to a Business District was seconded by Councilman Saunders, and~ upon call of roll, carried unanimously. A petition signed by nine property owners in the vicinity, of N. E. 8th'~$treet and Palm Trail, protesting against the opening of N. E. 6th Street from 8th Avenue to Plam Trail was filed as follows: (here appears copy of petition) City Council Delray Beach, Florida Honorable Gentlemen: We property owners along Palm Trail were not aware that the construction of N. E. 8th., Street was contemplated in the immediate future. We hope our negligence does not make it too difficult for you gentlemen to take remedial steps, and we pray your indulgence and cooperation in halting the construction of this street. We can see no benefit to be derived from the street, except possibly Mr. Hoffman would have access to one or two lots. On the other hand Mr. Hoffman's property would be served quite as well by 8th Avenue, in as much as he has a frontage of only 150 ft. on the proposed N. E. 6th Str., Thus this street does not serve him and would be a needlessexpense to Martha's Vineyard Inc, and to Mrs. Ackerman, in as much as they are well taken care of by existing streets. 6th Street would in all probability only serve as an alley and could well be littered with ash cans, palm froAds and cuttings, as it would be the back of Martha's Vineyard and the back and side of Mrs. Ackermans. We fe~l that in putting in an add- itional street that would be unlighted and no ones particular care would make it more facile for drifters and undesirable persons to wander in this district at night. We also feel that the entrance of 6th Str., into Palm Trail at this point creates a hazard, due to the narrowness of the street (Palm Trail) at this point. We feel that our small needs are taken care of by the existing road facil- ities and the new street could serve no purpose for us. We feel that it would be some help. in the future cases of devel- opement and direct proposed assessments to have a more definite, positive way of notifying the abutting and adjacent property o~],ers. We feel that all of us are rather large tax payers and our interest is opposed in this new street. We the undersigned, neigh- bors and property owners, pray that Council and the City Manager delay action on this street and that this plea of ours be given careful and, we hope, favorable consideration. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Henry E, Brunhoff Margaret L. Buck (Mrs. Howard C.) Elsa C. Ackerman James R, Nieder Elizabeth F, Nowlett Martha Price Hall Mrs. George Travnikar Katharine ~Kettell Smith MarJorie S, Phillips April 19th 1950 The Millers and Truharts had left for the season and gone to Louisville- so their signature could n~t be procured in time to go on this petition. Mayor Kabler explained that this improvement was second on the priority list for street improvements, and that all legal steps had been taken , a hearing had been held to receive objections, at which time no objections had been received, and t~ the City Manager had been instructed to proceed with the construction Bids would be received at this meetin~ on the grading and paving of these streets. ~rs. Howard Buck, owner of property on Palm Trail, addressed theCouncil. She claimed that no one had seen the notice of public hearing in the local newspaper. She stated that public funds should be used on other streets which are badly in need of ~?,pr~vement; that the property valuations in that area would be lowered by the opening of 6th Street,and that only one property owner, Mr. A. Hofman, would be benefited. Attorney Rhea Whitley, representing Mr. A. Hofman, reminded that the Council of Mr. Hofman's offer to pay his share of the assessments for this paving immediately upon completion of the work, which funds will be available for ether improvements. He also felt that the City will not be able to continue to grow and expand without opening up such bottlenecks which are not aecessable. Mr. Hofman also advised that 6th Street was dedicated as a public thoroughfare on the plat of Hofman Village filed in 1938. Mrs. Martha Price HalI objected to the opening of 6th Street, claiming she had opened a street through her property, Martha's Vineyard, to provide police and fire protection for her property, and she felt 6thStreet was unnecessary and would still be a dead end street. After consideration by the Council, a motion was made by Councilman Jacobs that this petition be rejected and that the City proceed to build the Street, as he was dtfinitely opposed to dead-end streets. The motion was seconded by Council man Roth, and upon call of roll carried, CouncilmanHolland, Jacobs and Roth voting in favor of the motion, and Mayor Kabler and Councilman Saunders oppos~g. Mayor Kabler explained his vot~e by stating that no new property would be opened for develop~ment by the opening of 6th Street, and he believed the money could be spent more economically by improving a Street in some other section. Councilman Saunders felt that the Council should be governed by~the wishes of the majority of the property owners in the area. 4/s5/5o Proof of publication o~ Invitation to Bid on the grading and paving of a portion of N. E. 8th Ave., and N. E. 6th Street, was spread upon the minutes as follows: City of Delray Beach, Del~ay Beach, Florida. April 17th, 1950 INVITATION TO BID; The city of Delray beach will receive sealed bids until 4:30 P. N. E. S. T. Tuesday, April 25th, 1950 at the office of the City Manager, for the clearing, grading and paving of N. E. 8th Avenuefrom N. E. 5th Street to N. E. 8th Street; and N. E. 6th Street from 8th Ave., to Palm Trail Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the City Engineer. The City Council Of Delray Beach may require performance bonds and other security~ for faithful performance. The City Council of Delray Beach re- se~ves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive formalities. CITY CF DELA~ BEACH Chas. E. Black (sign) City Manager AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION DELRAY BEACH NEWS Published weekly Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority personally appeared WILLIAM K. MORRISON who on oath says that he is PUBLISHER of the Delray Beach News, a weekly newspaper published at Delray Beach, in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement being an INVITATION TO BID in the matter of the City of Delray Beach in the Court, was published in said newspaper i~ the issues of April 20th, 1950. Affiant further says that the said Delray Beach News is a newspaper published at Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been been continuously publisehd in said Palm Beach County, Florida, each Friday and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Delray Beach, in said Pen Beach County, Florida, for a period of one year nex~ preceding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- tisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any dis- count, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in said newspaper. (Signed) William K. Morris on Swo~n to and authorized before me this 20th day of April A. D. 1950 KathrYn P. MorriSon Notar~ Publi'c, stabe of SEAL Florida at large My commission expires July 27th, 1982. Bonded by the American Surety Co., of N. Y. The DELRAY 'BEACH JOURNAL Published weekly Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority per- sonally appeared before me ROBERT L. BRITT who on oath says that he is EDITOR of the Delray Beach Hournal a weekly newspaper published at Delrmy Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Notice in the matter of City of Delray Beach, INVITATION TO BlinD, clearing, grading and paving N. E. 8th Ave., from 8th~Str., to 8th Str., and N. E. 6th Str., from Sth Ave., to Palm Trail. in the Court, was published in said' newspaper in the issues of April 20, 1980 Affiant further says that the said Delray Beach Journal is a newspaper published at Delrmy Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has been continuously published in said Palm Beach County, Florida, each week , and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, for a period of one year next, preceding the first publication of'the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. (Sig~ned) Robert L. Britt Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12th day of May A. D. 1950 Harr]rJ. Morgan N6tary Public, state of Florida at large. My commission expires Feb. 2nd 1953. Bonded by American Surety Co., of N. Y. Two bids were received in, response to the above notice, as follows; (Here appears copies of bids in full) W. J. Snow - $6, 100.88 Jack E. Carver 5,982.50 W. J. Snow Post Office Box VZA Delray Beach, Florida. April 25, 1950 To: City of Delray Beach, Gentlemen : Furnish all labor, material and equip- ment to clear, grade and build roadway extension of 8th Ave., to 8th Street to City Specfications for Four Thousand three hundred forty dollars and thirty eight cents. ( $ 4, 340.38 ) To build 6th Str., from 8th Ave., to Palm Trail for one thousand seven hundred fifty-six dollars and eighty-eight cents ( $ 1,V56.88 ) Above prices based on $ 1.27 per Sq. yard RespectfUlly submitted, WJS/kr W.J. Snow Mr. Chas. E. Black City Councilmen City o'f Delray Beach Gentlemen; Please consider this as my bid to construct, according to plans outlined by the City· N. E. 8th Ave., from N. E. 5th Str., to N. E. 8th Street. Amount to be paved isapproximately 3414 square yards Myl~price for this wore is $ 4,267.80. Any deviation will be figured at $ 1.28 per square yard. I?further propose to construct, according to plans outlined, N. E. 6th Street from 8th Ave., ~o Palm Trail, an area of approximately 1372 sq. yardsy figure for this work is $1, 715, 00, Any deviation'wiT1 be figured at $ 1.25 per sq. yard. Your consideration is appreciated. Very truly yours, Jack E. Carver Upon motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Jacobs, unanimously carrie~, the low bid submitted by Jack E. Carver · in the total amount of $ 5,982~.50 was accepted. City Manager Black advised the Council that a City Manager's school will be held at the University Of Florida May 8th--lOth~ and a Road School May llth and 12th. He stated that he.had attended these schools for the pest two years and had found them to be beneficial. Upon motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Uouncilman Holland, unanimously carried. The City Manager was authorized to attend these two schoolssessions and an appropriation of $ 80.00 for his expenses was approved.  communication from Joseph C. and L. B. Hughes· owners of the North of Lot 10. Block l, 0sceola Park· requesting permission to build a yacht basin on this property· and provide a marine fueling station on the portion which is zoned for business, on the Federal Highway, was read as follows: K0 THE HON01~ABLEMAyOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,. F~0RIDA We, the undersigned, are ewners of the north half of LotlO, Block, 1, 0sceola Park of Del~ay Beach, Florida. This property extends from Federal Highway to the Intradoastal Canal) Water Way with a total depth of approximately AS0 feet and has a frontage of 74.1 feeton both Highway and Intracoastal. The front portion of the above Lot has a Local Business Zoning and the remainder is zoned as Residence "B ". There is no access from any city street to the lot except through the business zone. Across Federal Highway from this property is a bulk storage plant plus a service station. We have approached a very responsible party who wishes to purchase this property provided he is permitted; First; ~o provide a yacht basin for the purpose of docking approximately twenty boats. Second: To provide a fueling station, marine supplies Ice e~c., on portion now zoned Business. Third: To,provide boats for charter. Please note that no facilities for repairs or dry dock would be planned. We believe that there is a general opinion that additional facilities for docking is desirable for Delray Beachand that this buyer, who plans.to spend approximately $ 25,000.00 in improving the property, will provide an attractive installation which will be of benefit to the community and will increase values in the neighborhood. We, therefore, respectfully request that Council approve the use which we have indicated and furnish us with a written statement to that effect. Respectfully yours, Joseph c. & Luan B. Hughes.. $ 15.00 paid on Application for rezoning. City Manager Black explained that the Zoning Board had met in the morning and had been advised of this request. They had agreed to meet on Monday, May 1st to consider it further, if it was referred to them by the Council. A letter from Mr. Emmet J. Burke, owner of the south one-half of Lot 10, Block, Osceola Park, requesting the rezoning_of his property from a Residence "B" to a Residence "A" District, was also filed as follows: 4/25/5o 151 No. Federal Highway Del~ay Beach, Florida. April 24th, 1950. Zoning Board City of Delray Beach, Florida Gentlemen: I wish to request that the zoning Board of Delray Beach consider a change in zoning from "B" to "A" on all Canal frontage from S. E. 4th Str., through Block ll, Osceola Park Subdivision. This would encompass all canal frontage either side of S. E. Fifth Street and opposite the spacious i~ grounds of The Woman's Club on South Federal Highway, I am the owner of the south half of Lot l, Block 10, Osceola Park, facing on Fifth Street and plan a single, two bed-roce~, two bath-roem house at this locatio~l on the canal frontage. I feel that this improvement woukd guarantee the better character and standard set by the Women's Club project and by the Seagate Development on the opposite side of the waterway . Trusting that you will give this your earnest consideration, I am Yours very truly, Emmet J. Burke Upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman Holland, the two foregoing requests were referred to the Zoning Board for consideration, at a meeting to be held on Monday, May 1st, at 10 o'clock a.m. Keeping of parking areas which are required to be provided by Apartments and Hotels, free from trees and shrubs, so that cars can be parked off of the street, was discuSsed. City Manager Black stated that parking spa ce was provided, but IM many cases later landscaped and not used for the parking of the cars. In a motion by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Saunders, unanimously carried, the City Manager, City Attorney, and Building Inspector were asked to study and clarify this parking area requirement. A letter from the Property Owners Protective Association was then read as follows: April 22, 1950 Mr. John N. Kabler, Mayor Members. of the City Council Delray Beach, Florida. Dear Sirs: The Property Owners Protective Association has had several requests for action regarding street lighting at the entrance to 8th Street on Ocean Boulevard. T~e painted signs are not clearly visible at night and our Board feels tha2 a street light at that intersection would help motorists in locating the turn. Hoping for a favorable action on this request, I am Sincerely yours, (signed) Dorothy Day Mitchell Vice- President & Secty. per FPH The letter was referred to the City Manager for investigation as to the cost involved in the installation of a light at this location. An application for a Eratis license, filed by Leonard Surles, a disabled veteran (war), dTb/ a Tropical Awning Co., 212 So. Federal Highway,.~:was approved, on motion by Councilman Saunders, sec- onded by Councilman Roth, unanimously carried. The following Ordinance ws then brought up for secor~d and final reading, and same was read if full: ORDINANCE NO. G-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING TF~AT NO BUILDING SHALL BE ERECTED FRONTING ON ATLANTIC AVENUE IN SAID CITY, FROM SWINTON AVENUE TO OCEAN BOULEVARD, UNLESS TP~ SAME SHALL BE AT TJKAST TWENTY-FIVE FEET IN WIDTH; PROVIDING THAT THE CEILING IN ANY SUCH BUI'~DING SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF TWELVE FEET IN HEIGHT; PROVIDING THAT NO BUILDING PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED FOR ANY SUCH BUILDING UNTIL THE APPLICATION FOR SUCH BUILDING HAS~"! BEEN PRESENTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING ~HAT THE FLOOR LEVEL $~ OF ANY SUCH BUILDING SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF TWO INCP~-~ ABOVE THE ELEVATION OF THE IMMEDIATELY AIITACENT SIDEWALK; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND FURTHER PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Delr~ Beach, Florida, as follows: SECTION 1: That, after the effective date of this Ordinance, no bu'~lding shall be erected which faces on Atlantic Avenue in said City from Swinton Avenue to Ocean Boulevard, unless the sameshalt be a minimum of twenty-f~e (2§~) feet in width, and unless the ceiling or ceilings in such building shall be a min- imumof twelve (12') feet in height: provided, however, that the minimum width requirement of twenty-five feet (2§~) , as afore- said, shall not only apply to any building erected when the same shall be erected between two existing buildings and the space between said buildings is less than twenty-five feet (25~); and further pro~,ided that the minimum width requirement of twenty-five feet (2§'), as aforesaid, shall not apply when the property owned is less than twenty-five feet (2§') in width. SECTION 2: T~at no building permit shall be issued by the City 'o'~ 'D~l'ray Beach, Florida, for any such building, facing Atlantic Avenue, from Swinton Avenue to Ocean Boulevard, until the application for such building has been presented to and approved by the City Council. SECTION 3: T~at the floor level of any such building shall be a minimum bf t~o inches (2") above the elevation of the i~ed- ately adjacent side walk. SECTION A: Ail Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, insofar as t~-~'~ inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. ' SECTION 8: That, if any section , sub-section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of th~s Ordinance, or the application of same to any particular set of persons or circ ~u~ltances, should, for any reason, be held invalid, such invalidity shall in no wise affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance, and to suchand the various provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. PASSED on second and final reading on this 28th day of April A. D. 1950. John N. Kabler ' "MAYOE ATTEST: Ruth R. Smith City Clerk " Seal 1st Reading - April llth, 1950 2nd Reading - April 25th, 1950 Passed and adopted - April 25th, 1950 Upon motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Holland, unanimously carried, the foregoing Ordinance No. G-99 was passed and adpoted as read. An Ordinance to amend the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the rezoning of N. E. 8th Street, from the F. E. C. railroad east to the City limits, was presented for the firs~ reading, and same was read in full as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING LOTS I AND 2, AND 51 TO 64, INCLUSI'v-E OF McGINLEY AND GOSMAN SUBDIVISION, AND LOTS 1 AND BLOCK 1, LOTS I AND 2. AND 10 AND ll, OF BLOCK 2,~.END LOTS i END 2, AND l0 AND ll OF BLOCK 3, OF THE~!'~S'OPHIE FRET SUBDIVISION FROM APART~NT AND LOCAL BUSINESS ZONES TO A LIMITED BUSINESS ZONE. A ~otlon was made by Councilman Saunders that the foregoing Ordinance be placed on first reading, The motion was seconded by Councilman Roth, and upon call of roll carried unanimously. A recommendation from the Zoning Board was then read, as follows: "Your request to establish a minimum square footage requirement for Residence District "c" was considered. Your Zoning Board recommends that a minimum ground floor square footage of 550' be required, including one-half the square footage of porches and garages." It was the concensus of the opinion of the Council that this footage was very small for a Residence "C" Zone, except in the colored section, although they felt some pro- vision should be mede for minimum sized houses in some locations. A motion was made by Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman Roth, unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an Ordinance in accordance with this recommendation~ and also stated that the Zoning Board be asked to study the following items: 1. Restrictions in Resiaence "C" District in colored section. 2.Some provision for a minimum sized house in the white section. 3. Recommendations regarding the raising of the square footage requirement in a Residence "C" zone in the white section. A letter from Wm. A. Lord of the Boynton Beach g~amber of Commerce, with reference to the improvement of Boynton Inlet, was read as follows: 4/s5/5o April 18th, 1950 South Lake Worth Inlet Commission Lake Worth, Florida Gentlemen: On the 12th of April, 1950 at BOynton Beach, Florida the members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Boynton Beach adopted a resolution to the effect that it' be called to the attention of your Commission the matter of the dangerous, unhealthy and menacing condition of the Lake Worth side of the Boynton Inlet. This is a matter that affects not only the Citizens of Boynton Beach, but also those of Lake Worth. Lantana, Hypoluxo, Manalapan, Gulfstream and Delray Beach- It is of great concern to these people, for the situation is one that grows inceasingly worse and more dangerous each day. The Inlet has not been dredged since 1947 and needs re-dredging immediately. We understand that the primary purposes of the maintanance of the Boynton Inlet are drainage and sanitation. In its present condition, the Inlet is not performing these func- tions because of the growing deposits of sand and dirt at its mouth, which are allowing only the surface waters to escape through said inlet, and are not allowing the free flow that is necessary for the proper accomplishments of the above said purposes. Of secondary nature, but also qUite important, is the use of the Inlet by the fishing and charter boats. These sand-bars, if allowed to grow, will soon force these boats to seek other exits to the ocean, and that will, in turn, force them to seek other ports more conveniently located for exit to the ocean. Thus our comm~knities will lose a valuable part of their attractiveness to visitors from the north. In consideration of these conditions, it is neee~a~* earnestly urged that you take some immediate action with regard to the proper dredging and relief in this area. We feel confident that an investigation by your members will disclose the very present need of this action. Yours very truly, (Signed) WAL/1 William A. Lord. City ManagerBlack was in favor of Joining Boynton Beach in endeavoring to improve the condition of the Boynton Inlet, as Delray Beach relies on the deep-sea fishing facilities, and upon motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Holland, he was instructed to write a similar letter to the Lake Worth Inlet Commission, urging immediate action to improve the con- dition of the Inlet and adjacent waterway. The annual report of the Delray Beach Recreation Club Was read as follows: To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach Gent lemen: Submitted herewith is the Treasurer's Statement of receipts and expenditures of the Delray. Beach Recreation Club for the season 19A9-80. You will note that there were total receipts of $ 1,802.19 and expenditures of $ 1,506.86, leaving a-balance on hand April 1Vth, 1980 of $498.55. Additional obligations for care of awnings, lights etc., will reduce this ft. gure to an estimated ~ 528.00 surplus for the year. Our funds are on deposit at the First National Bank of Del~ay Beach. In spite of the fact that we had eighty fewer yearly members this year than last, our receipts from membership were $500.00 greater than ever before. On the other hand our expenditures were some $ 400.00 greater, due to non-recurring expenses incurred in equiping the four new courts, and the purchase of new facilities installed in the pavilion. (~r membership fees were raised this year in an effort to make the Club more nearly self-supporting. Fees are now: $ ~.00 for full membership, $ 2.00 for house membership, and 50~ for daily membership. We had a total 588 full members, lA house members, and 219 daily members. We wish to express our appreciation to your body for the four new courts built this season and installed with necessary lights and awnings. We feel that the Courts now present an appearance that is a credit to the City, and furnish an activity that gives pleasure to an increasing number of winter guests. Efforts have been made during the past three or four years to repair the surface of the old (four) courts in the rear. Theseefforts have always been unsuccessful. If these courts are to b~ useable it seems necessary to rebuild them. T~erefore we wish to recommend that'~ the Council appropriate a sum sufficient to have them rebuilt for next year's use. Awnings and lights on the rear courts will be removed and stored May lSth. However, lights will be connected on the front four courts permitting members to use them during the summer Season. Vice- President Bruder, whose address is 707 S. E. Fourth Ave., will assume general supervision this s~er. We wish to express our 'thanks for your cooper- ation for that of City Manager Black. We ask your contin ued support for the New Board of Directors who will be elected at the annual meeting, regularly held on the first Saturday in December. RespectfUlly submitted for the Board, DELRAY BEACH RECREATION CLUB (.Signed) Thomas Bruder Vice Presid'ent WalterP Davis gecretary DELRAY BEACH RECRE_ATION CLUB STATEMENT April 1, 1949 Balance .................................... $ 590.69 Receipts Annual Dues- 358 ~ 3.00 ............... $ 1,074.00 14 @ 2.00 ......... 28.00 Daily Fees ,~-----= ..................... 109.50 Total ........................... 1,802.19 Disbursements Thompson Electric Co., .................. 149.63 Delray Wwntng Co., ........... 72.95 S ink ............................. 100.00 Benches ........................ 196.50 Marking Courts ......................... 60.00 Stoves ......................... 13.50 Cues ............................. 36.00 Baskets ........................... 12.36 Wax .................... 27.67 Repairs- Labor & Material .............. 107.39 Chapman- Services ...................... 435.00 Refund of Dues( Kesler & Wilcox) ........ 12.00 Mis cellaneou~ .......................... 82.46 Bank Charges ........................... 1.40 Total Disbursements .......................... , ...... $ 1,306.86 April 17, 1950 Balance---~ ............................ 495.33 Bank Balance ............... 484.44 C~e T. Bruder ............ 10.89 JAMES F. SISSERSON, Treasurer, Delray Beach Recreation Club. Upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman Jacobs, aris unanimouslt carried, the report was accepted and ordered filed. ~ Rec~lendations from the Zoning Board on requests con- sidered by them at a meeting held on April 25th, were read as follows: To the Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Uouncil City of Delray Beach Gentlemen: Your Zoning Board met Tuesday, April 25th, 19§0 at 10:00 A. M. in the City Manager's office with ~the follo wing members present: Chairman Kenneth Jacobson R, B~uce Puckett and King ~. Cone. The first matter considered was the request of M. F. Riley for permission to construct an apartment building on Lots 22, 23 and 24, Block 2, Ocean Park facing Salina Street, with a 20' set-back instead of required 25' set-back. 4/25/50 We recommend that this request be granted with the provision that Mr. Riley provide access to parking through his property on Bronson Str., The request filed by Alexander & Williams, Inc. of West Palm Beach, to erect ARC-RIB buildings in a Gemeral Business Zone, We do not recommend that this request be granted due to the fact that the erection of a metal building in a Business Zone is in $iolation of an Ordinance. The two requests for a change in zoning of Block 1, Lot 10, Osceola Park were considered in their turn., 1. Request of Emmet J. Burke owner of South half of Lot 10, Block l, Osceola Park from a Residence "B" to a Residence "A". 2. Request of Joseph C. and Luan B. Hughes owners~ of north half of Lot 10, Block 1. Osceola Park to a Business Zone for the purpose of constructing a yacht/and fueling station was considered. bas in It is our recommendation that if you see fit to refer this to~ the Zoning Board, that a Public Hearing be called for May l, 19BO at lO:O0 A M to dare,nine the reactions of the property owners in this vicinity. Very truly yours, CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ZONING BOARD KENNETH R. JACOBSON h fl Chairman Upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman Jacobs, unanimously carried, the recommendations of the Board pertaining to a deviation in set-back in Block 2, Ocean Park, requested by M. F. Riley, was approved. No action was taken on the second recommendation, con.err- ing the construction of metal buildings in a business zone. Recommendation of the Safety Committee of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce, submitted at a pre?ious meeting, were brought up for consideration. Police Chief Croft felt that the suggestions were good, but stated that funds would be needed for signs. City Manager Black believed that Item 7, to prohibit parking on the North side of Atlantic Avenue, between the Federal Highway and the Canal, should have further consideration by the Council. Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Sa~nders, unanimously carried, these recom- mendations were referred to the City Manager and Chief of Police, with the authority to carr~ them out in any manner they feel is practical for the benefit of the City. T e Clerk was asked to write a letter of appreciation to the ~r. Chamber of Commerce for their interest in these prob- lems o Councilman Roth brought up.the question of additional help for the Building Inspectors office, stating that Mr. Schrader is over-worked and is furnished with only a part- time secretary. The Council agreed that there should be a full time Secre- tary in the Building Department, who could handle all details for the Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors as well as the Building Inspector. also that Mr. Schrader have an assistant to be trained to relieve him. A motion was made by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Jacobs, that the City Manager be authorized to employ a full time Secretary for the Building Department immediately. Upon call of roll the motion carri~d unanimously. The meeting then adjourned. (Signed) Ruth R. Smith 'c'ler . APP ROVED: Mayor