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10-10-50lO/lO/ O OCTOBER 10TH, 1950. Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m. with MaNor John N. Kabler in the Chair, and City Attorney John Moore, City Manager 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 minutes of the Council meeting held September 26th were approved as written. Mr. F.H.Link appeared before the Council~ requesting per- mission to build a dwelling on Lot 2, Block 5, Del Ida Park, with a 29' front set-back instead of the required 35' set-back. He explained that this was an irregular shaped lot, and by building with a 29' set-back he would be in line with an exist- ing building on the adjoining lot~ and would be better able to utilize his irregular lot. Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Saunders, and unanimously carried, this request was referred to the Zoning Board for consideration of a special permit to deviate from zoning requirements. Mr. Howard Cromer then addressed the Council with reference to a contract to furnish and install two gasoline engines for pumping equipment at the Water Plant, claiming that he had been required to pay a license fee by the City, but he had not been given an opportunity to bid on this contract. He asked for an ex- planation of the awarding of the contract. Mayor Kabler explained that a special meeting of the Council had been called on July l?th for the purpose of authorizing the City Manager to fulfill the City's needs for civilian defense~ in view of the pending national emergency at that time. The minutes of this meeting were read by the City Attorney. City Manager Black stated that it Dad seemed imperative to order the equipment which would be needed immediately, without the delay of asking for bids, as the City Charter does not req- uire the advertising for sealed bids unless it is to the advan- tage of the City to do so. For the furnishing and installation of these engines, the price quoted by the Murphy Construction Co. of West Palm Beach, had seemed fair and they were instructed to order the equipment immediately and arrange for its installation. City Attorney Moore stated that he felt the Charter had been complied with, that the Council Dad felt that an emergency existed and they had acted in good faith for the good of the people of the Town. Councilman Jacobs, who was not present at the special meeting on July 17th, stated that people should have been given a chance to bid on the furnishing of all of the equipment authorized on that date. Attorney C.Y.Byrd also criticized the Council for entering into a contract of this amount without asking for bids~ and also purchasing other equipment without obtaining competitive bids. He claimed that the Council had no authority to authorize the City Manager to spend public money without competitive bidding~ under the City Charter, and that the Charter has no provision for an emergency. After further discussion by the Council~ a motion ~a~ made by Councilman Holland to instruct the City Manager to notify the Murphy Construction Co. that their contract was being cancelled for non-compliance with the time element in delivering the engines by October 10th, and let them advise the City of its obligations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Jacobs, and upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. A motion was then made by Councilman Saunders that all equipment approved bn July 17th which had not been purchased be purchased only after obtaining competitive bids. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roth~ and upon call of roll carried unanimously. The City Manager was instructed to procure some type of loud speaking equipment for the Council room~ to enable the audience to hear. Mr. H.A.Helm~ President of the Seagate Cabana Club, addressed the Council~ outlining his plan to construct a swimming pool on Lot l~ Block 2~ Seagate Subdivision, for the use of members of the Cabana Club only. He explained that he intended to build apartments on this property later~ but was asking permission to build the pool first, to be used this season. It would be built according to State Board of Health requirements, and include Men's and Women's locker rooms and lavatories. Upon the suggestion of the City Attorney~ a motion was made by Councilman Saunders~ seconded by Councilman Holland~ that this request be referred to the Zoning Board for consideration and recommendation~ as this property is zoned for Apartment House construction. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Edward A. Schellenberg, Chairman of Seagate Property Owners Association~ appea~ed before the Council urging the Council to clear lots in Seagate which are overgrown with brush and pine trees~ and have become a hurricane and fire hazard. All property owners were willing to pay their share of the cost of this project, he stated, but it would not be feasible for one person to clean his own lot~ that it should be handled as one City project, and it was definitely an emergency. lO/lO/FO The Council realized the importance of such a project but also felt it should be set up on a priority basis, to be started when funds are available. City Attorney Moore also explained a charter provision to the e~ect that property owners be notified to clear their lots by a certain date, after which time the City will clean them and assess the cost against the property. However, it is an expensive undertaking for the City. Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Roth, and unanimously carried, the City Manager w~s authorized to lay out a map showing lots in need of clearing in the entire beach section, east of the Canal, and sec~zre competitive bids on the work~ and also make a survey of the balance of the City in the sections where clearing is most needed. Upon motion of Councilman Saunders. seconded by Councilman Roth, and Unanimously carried, a request for a street light at the corner of N.E.Sth Ave. and 8th St. was approved, as it had been approved by the Street Light Committee, and the pole was available. City Manager Black advised the Council of a request by the Jr. Woman's Club for permission to erect a fence in the City Park, along the Canal bank, as a protection for children. They offered to furnish materials for the fence, but asked that it be erected at City expense. Upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman Jacobs, and unanimously carried, the matter was deferred at this time, for more definite information. Two applications for "gratis" occupational licenses, filed by persons over 6~ years of age, were presented for approval of the Council, as follows: 1. H.E.Joliet--Real Estate salesman, l~l N.Federal Hwy. 2. O.Helland --Apartment House owner, W.Atlantic Ave. at S.W.lst Ave. Councilman Jacobs contended that a person over 6~ years of age operating an individual business, is entitled to ~ free license, under the existing Ordinance. It was pointed out by the City Attorney that the Ordinance stated "upon approval of the City Council". The majority of the Council felt that it was intended to apply to "hardship" cmses only. After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Holland, and seconded by Councilman Saunders, that the above requests for "gratis" licenses be denied, as no proof of hardship was in- dicated. Upon call of roll the motion carried, Councilman Holland, Kabler, Roth and Saunders voting in favor of the motion, and Councilman Jacobs not voting. A request for a free blanket license, filed by Lions Industries for the Blind, to sell articles made by the blind~ was approved upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman Roth, and unanimously carried. The following Resolution~ setting up a budget for the operation of the Water Department for the 1950-1951 fiscal year, was presented by the City Manager and read as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 772 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH~ PALM BEACH COUNTY~ FLORIDA, ADOPTING ITS ANNUAL BUDGET OF ESTIMATED EXPEN- SES AND REVENUE OF THE WATER SYSTEM REVENUE ACCOUNT AND ALLOCATING AND APPROPRIATING SAID COLLECTIONS THEREU~fDER. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County~ Florida~ has prepared its budget of est- imated revenue and expenses of the Water System Revenue Account in accordance with Ordinance No.G-110. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach~ Palm Beach County, Florida, that the following budget for the Water System Revenue Account for the fiscal year of the City commencing October 1st, 1950 and ending September 30th, 1951, is hereby agreed upon and adopted and there is hereby appropriated to such respective purpose the amount of money set opposite. 19~0--19~1 ANT IC IPATED PURPOSE EXPENDITURES ADMINISTRATION $ 9,080 O0 PLANT OPERATION 16,710 [ O0 REVENUE CERTIFICATES - Int.& ret- - 16,360'00 MAINTENANCE AND METER READING 22,320.00 CAPTTAL IMPROVEMENTS 20.,300 O0 RESERVE FOR PLANT IMPROVEMENTS - - -~5.130[Q0 $119,900.00 1950--1951 ANT IC IPATED SOURCE REVENUE WATER SALES - $11~,O00. OO TAPPING CHARGES - $, 500. O0 SERVICE CHARGES 400. O0 $119 ~ 900. O0 PASSED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER 1950, A. D. John N, Kabler ATTEST: Ruth R,Smith Mayor City Clerk APPROVED: John N. Kay'let President, City Council lo/io/~ 1950--1951 ANTICIPATED REVENUE Water Sales -$11~,O00.O0 Tapping Charges - - . ~500.00 Service Charges ~00.00 $119,900.00 ANTICIPATED EXPENSES ADMINISTRATION Salaries $ 5,820.00 Telephone .... 60.00 Postage - 700.00 Janitor Service - - - 300.00 Insurance .... 200.00 Office Supplies ~,O00.00 Office Equipment 300.00 Auditing 500.00 Miscellaneous - - 200,00 $ 9,080.00 PLANT OPERATION Salaries $ 1,020.00 Telephone - - 90.00 Electric Service- i~000.00 Operating Supplies 300.00 Chlorine- - - 1,100.O0 Miscellaneous - - 200~00 $ 16,710.00 REVENUE CERTIFICATES -Int.&Ret. 16,360.00 MAINTENANCE &METER READING Salaries- - $ 8,380.00 Labor 2,500.00 Truck Maintenance & Operation - 1,O00.O0 Equipment Maintenance & Operation 500.00 Operating Supplies & Repair Parts 1,OO0.O0 Electric Service- 200.00 Telephone - - 90.00 New Tools & Equipment 1,O00.O0 Use of PW Equipment - - ~,000.00 Miscellaneous 150.00 ..... 3 · ~00 ~ O0 Tank Painting ~-' '22 ;320.00 TOTAL OPERATING - - - $ 6~,$70.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Material for Main Extension - - $ lO,O00.O0 Labor - - - 5,000.00 Gasoline Engine Drives- ~3Q0~O0 $ 20,300.00 RESERVE FOR PLANT IMPROVEMENTS $ _%5.120. O0 TOTAL- $119,900. O0 MONTHLY SALAEY SCHEDULE 1959-50 1950-51 Manager - - $ 100.00 $100.00 Treasurer 100. O0 100. O0 Supt. of Public Works 75.00 75.00 Plant Operator 75.00 75.00 Distribution Supt. - ....... 275.00 300.00 Clerk - - 175.00 190. O0 Cashier (½. time)- 87.50 95.00 Assistant Supt 220. O0 240. O0 Mayor Kabler recommended setting up a Revolving Improve- ment Fund within the Water Department, whereby all water line extensions in the City limits would be assessed against the property, to protect the capital outlay for wa2er mains. He suggested breaking down the Capital Improvement item of $20,300.00 into an item of $10,000.00 for a Revolving Improve- ment Fund~ and an item of $10,300.00 for Capital Improvements. The Council discussed this recommendation, but no action was taken. A motion was then made by Councilman Jacobs, seconded by Councilman Saunders, that the foregoing Resolution No. 772 be passed and adopted as read, and upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. The City Engineer's Assessment roll on the grading and rocking of the alley through Block lO1, was filed as follows: ASSESSMENT ROLL Grading and rocking of that portion of alley running north and south through Block lO1 which had not been prev- iously rocked. Front Assessment Total Description Owner Footaze per Foot Assessment Block lO1 S~'16'of Lot 8 City of Delray Beach 16' $.665 $10.62 Lot 9 City of Delray Beach 6~' " ~2.~7 N.20' of Lot lOCharles J.Wick III 20' " 13.27 S.~:~:' of Lot lOLouis D.Tenerelli ~?:' " 29.20 Lot ll " " " 6~' " ~2.~7 Lot 12 Alfred B.&Loubeale Y. Gawler 6~' " ~2.~7 Lot l~ L.L.Croft, M.T.Davis, & H.S.Carle, Trustees of Carpenters Union~1927 6~' " ~2.~7 S.16'of Lot 15 Elsie W. Davis 16' " 10.62 lO/lO/fO Lot 16 Elsie W. Davis 65' $:66~ $~2.~? Lot 17 " " " 65' " $2.$7 Lot 18 Martin E.& Maisie E. Buerk 6~' " . .$2,~ TOTAL ~?:' $361.00 The following Resolution was then introduced: RESOLUTION NO. 773 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH~ FLORIDA~ APPROVING THE REPORT AND ASSESSMENT ROLL SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY CONCERNING IMPROVEMENT BY GRADING AND ROCKING THE ALLEY THROUGH BLOCK 101, WHE~ NOT PREVIOUSLY ROCKED. WHEREAS~ the City Engineer of the City of Delray Beach~ Florida~ has~ in pursuance to the Charter of said City~ submitted to the City Council for approval~ a report of the cost and the Assessment Roll for the grading and rocking of the alley through Block 101~ where not previously rocked, NOW~ THEREFORE~ BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida~ as follows: SECTION 1: That said report and assessment roll~ as sub- mitted by the City Engineer~ be and the s~me is hereby approved. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach~ Florida~ this lOth day of October~ A.D. 19~D. John N, Kabler Mayor ATTEST: RUTH R, SMITH City Clerk City Manager Black advised the Council that the J.R.Hime Electric Co. had mailed their check for renewal of Electrical Contractor's license on October 5th. All other licenses are due October 1st and $5 days are allowed for payment without penalty~ but the Electrical Ordinance stated that licenses become due October 1st and are payable during the thirty day period prior to October 1st. been continuously published 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 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 dis- count, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of sec- uring this advertisement for publication in the said news- paper. (Signed) Merritt C. Hilliard Sworn to and subscribed before me this 5th day of October, A.D.19~0. (SEAL) Neil.E, MacMilla~u. Notary Public 0nly one reply was received in response to the fore- going notice, from Frederic Dunn-Rankin & Co. of Miami, which was read as follows: October ~, 19~0. Honorable City Council City of Delray Beach, Florida Gentlemen: As you know, we have audited the books and records of the City of Delray Beach for the fiscal years 19~6, 19~7, 19~8, and 1959. During that time we have made a complete revision of accounting records and procedures, and have brought the account- ing methods in line with the recommendations of the Municipal Finance Officers Association. We are in complete agreement with the American Institute Of Accountants that competitive bidding for audit engagements is unsound, and not to the best interests of the client. A copy of the Institute's release on that subject is enclosed. This then is not a bid, but a confirmation of the terms pre- viously agreed upon. Under the same strict terms which have governed our past audits--the use of trained accountants in municipal accounting, conformity with the recommendations of the National Committee on Municipal Accounting~ and the giving of suggestions for im- provement wherever found necessary--we propose to make an audit of the City's books and records for $900.00, exclusive of the Water System's books and records, which are properly subject to a separate audit. The fee for auditing the Water System will vary from $300.00 to $~50.00, depending on the amount of work involved. lO/lO/ O We should like to add that we are licensed by the City to practice in Delray Beach. Respectfully submitted, FREDERIC DUNN-RANKIN & CO. By Frederic Dunn-Rankin A motion was made by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Roth, that the offer of Frederic Dunn-Rankin & Co. to audit the City books be accepted, and upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. On request of the City Attorney~ a motion was made by Councilman Holland, and seconded by Councilman Jacobs, that he be empowered to notify in writing the three proposed fis- cal agents for the refunding of the City's present indebtness to whom letters were previously addressed, that bids should be on the amount of the present indebtedness less any sum of money which has been accumulated in the sinking fund specifically for the purpose of retiring the bonded indebtedness. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. The following Ordinance was then brought up for second and final reading: ORDINANCE NO. G-111 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CII~f COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 210 OF ORDINANCE G-11, OF CHAPTER III OF THE CITY CODE, PERTAINING TO REAL ESTATE AGENCY OR BROKER. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, as follows: SECTION l: That Section 210 of Ordinance G-11~ of Chapter III of the City Code, pertaining to real estate agency or broker~ be and the same is hereby amended to read as follows: "Real Estate Agency or Broker.. .~..~;..~..~ 2~.00 Solicitor or salesmen working ~~--v~-.~ lO.O0 Real Estate Agency or Broker(Branch Office). .... $i.I~. O0 PASSED IN regular session on the second and final reading on this the 10th day of 0ctober~ A.D.19gO. John N~ Kabler AT TEST: Mayor .(SIGNED) .Ruth R, Smith Ruth R. Smith, City Clerk First Reading ---September 26, 19~0 Second Reading---October lO~ 19~0 Passed and adopted---October lC, 19~0. lO/lO/ O City Attorney Moore advised that the present Occupat- ional License Ordinance would superce~e the Electrical 0rd- inance, and Electrical Contractors should be given the same period of time for renewing their licenses as other contrac- tors~ and upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Saunders, the Tax Collector was instructed to ac- cept payment from the J.R.Himes Electric Co. ~ and all future licenses of like category. Proof of publication of Invitation to Bid on auditing the City books for the year ended September 30th~ 1950, was spread upon the minutes as follows: INVITATION TO BID The City Council of Delray Beach will receive sealed bids or proposals until ~:30 P.M., E.S.T.~ October 10, 1950, for the auditing of all accounts of the City of Delray Beach. Proposals will be acceptable only from certified public accountants ex- perience~ in municipal accounting. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. City of Delray Beach (Signed) Charles E. Black City Manager THE DELRAY BEACH JOURNAL Published WeeNaly Delra¥ Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH: Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Robert L. Britt. who on oath says that he is Editor of the Delray Beadh Journal, a weekly newspaper published at Delray Beach in Palm Beach County~ Florida; that the attached copy of ad- vertisement, being a Legal Notice in the matter of Invitation to bid on auditing of City books in the ~'i~ Court, was published in said newspaper in the issues of Sept. 28, 1950. Affiant further says that the said The Delray Beach Journal is a newspaper published at Delray Beach~ in said lO/ O/ O Palm Beach County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Palm Beach County, Florida, each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at the postoffice in Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attaches copy of ad- vertisement; 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. (Signed) Robert L. Britt Sworn to ~nd subscribed before me this 2nd day of October, A.D. 1950. Harry J, .Morgan (SEAL) Notary Public, State of Florida at Large. INVITATION TO BID The City Council of Delray Beach will receive sealed bids or proposals until P.M.E.S.T., October 10, 1950, for the aud- iting of all accounts of the City of Delray Beach. Proposals will be acceptable only from certified public accountants experienced in municipal accounting. The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. City of Delray Beach. Signed, Charles E. Black, City Manager. Affidavit of Publication DELRAY BEACH NEWS Published Weekly Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co~ty, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Merritt B,.. Hilliard who on oath says that he is General Manager of the Delray Beach News, a weekly newspaper pub- lished at Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a ..Invitation to Bid was published in said newspaper in the issues of September 28, 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 io/io/~o Upon motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Council- man Jacobs, and unanimously carried, the foregoing 0rdin- ance No. G-III was passed and adopted as read. A resolution to change the name of N.E.9th Ave., from 3rd to ~th Streets, to "Palm Trail", was read as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 77~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH~ PALM BEACH C0UNTY~ FLORIDA~ CHANGING THE NAME OF NORTH-EAST NINTH AVENUE: FROM NORTH-EAST SECOND STREET TO NORTH-EAST FIFTH STREET~ TO PALM TRAIL~ IN THE CITY OF DELSEY BEACH~ FLORIDA BE IT RESOLVED: by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, as follows: Section 1: That the name of that certain public right-of-way heretofore known as North-east Ninth Avenue~ from North-east Second Street to North-east Fifth Street~ be, and the same is here~y changed to Palm Trail, in the City of Delray Beach, Florida. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, on this the 10th day of October, A.D.1950. John N, Kabler Mayer ATTEST: Ruth R, Smith City Clerk Upon Motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Council- man Holland,. and unanimously carried, the foregoing Resol- ution No. 77~ was passed and adopted as read. An Ordinance to annex a City owned tract of land in Section 21 was re~d by the City Attorney as follows: AN 0RDI~ANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY~ FLORIDA: ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY~ FLORIDA~ AND LYING CONTIGUOUS TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, T0-WIT: ALL OF LOTS NINE(9) AND TWENTY-FIVE (25) OF BLOCK TWO(2), AND THAT PART OF LOT TEN ILO), BLOCK ONE (1), LYING SOUTH OF THE EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT T~[ENTY-FOUR~ BLOCK TWO (2), lO/lO/50 AND THE NORTH EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF LOT TWENTY-FIVE (25), BLOCK TWO(2), OF THE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 21, TO%~NSHIP ~6 SOUTH, RANGE ~3 EAST: AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE BOLVNDARIES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY SHALL BE REDEFINED SO AS TO INCLUDE THEREIN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND. Upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Councilman Roth~ and unanimously carried, the foregoing Ordinance was placed on first reading. With reference to the prohibition of parking on the Federal Highway from N.E.lst Street to S.E.lst Street, City Manager Black reminded the Council that it had been agreed that if the State Road Department should pave the highway from curb to curb, it would abandon parking in that area, so that the paving might be utilized for traffic. He recommended that this be done as a safety measure. The Council considered this recommendation at length, and upon motion of Councilman Roth, seconded by Councilman Holland, and unanimously carried, the Police Department was instructed to prohibit parking in the area of the Federal Highway which has been paved from curb to curb, namely from N.E.lst St. to S.E.lst St. City Manager Black suggested the appointment of an advisory Insurance Committee to study the insurance needs of the City, and to set a date each year when all insurance will become due, when the City would advertise for bids each year. He recommended the appointment of Matt Gracey, Chairman, Carl Amlin and Lucile Nichols, as members of such a Committee. Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Saunders, and unanimously carried! the appointment of an Insurance Committee as recommended by the City Manager was approved. At the request of Mayor Kabler, a motion was made by Council- man Holland, seconded by Councilman Roth, and unanimously carried, that the City Manager and City Clerk be instructed to bring the printed copies of the Zoning Ordinance up to date, and that amend- ments be added in the future. Upon motion of Councilman Saunders, seconded by Co%u?cilman Jacobs, and unanimously carried, bills totaling $~d+,603.67 were approved for payment, after approval by the Finance Committee. Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Roth, and unanimously carried, a bill from City Attorney John Moore in the amount of $986.50 for Attorney's fees and costs in connection with the issuing of the Golf Course Revenue Certificates, was approved. The meeting then adjourned. Ruth R, Smith City Clerk.