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10-25-49 October 25TH, 1949. 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 J. L. Saunders in the Chair, and City Attorney John Moore, City Manager Charles E. Black, and the following Councilmen present: L. H. Brannon, John N. Kabler, Neil E. MacMillan, and Walter A. Roth, a quorum being present. ~. R. C. Mcfadden, of the Golf Committee, ~nd I~h~. C. J. Manson, member of the Chamber of Commerce Golf Committee, appeared before the Council with reference to continuing the Chamber of Commerce drive for Golf Club members at the reduced rate after November 1st, when membership fees become due for the co~ing year. They stated that it was intended to end the drive on October 1st, but after conferring with the Chamber of Commerce Committee it seemed advisable to extend it until January 1st, as they felt some memberships might be sold to out-of-Town golfers who do not come down until after November 1st. They asked permission of the Council to continue their drive until January 1st, if it felt it would be advisable. Mayor Saunders pointed out the fact that the revenue from the Golf Course would be cut down for another year by selling two year memberships, and questioned the advisibility of continuing the drive, as the goal of $ 9,500.00 had been reached. Councilman Kabler suggested that the drive be continued, but that memberships at ~ 100.00 for one year only, be solicited. City Manager Black stated that ~. Blank, Chairman of the Golf Committee was interested in the operation of the Course next year, as he knew the operating expenses would be heavy. Councilman Brannon recommended that lots adjoining the Golf Course be platted and sold, as he felt they would be worth at least ~ 1,000.00 each, which would help finance the Golf Course operation, and possible assist in the financing of a new Club House which is needed. The location of a new Club House was discussed, with the possibility of an entrance from another road to avoid going through the colored section, and Councilman Brannon moved that immediate steps be taken to inquire into the feasibility of developing and selling the lots adjoining the Golf Course, as well as the location of a new Club House. The motion was seconded by Councilman MacMillan, and upon call ~f roll carried unanimously. A motion was then made by Councilman Kabler and seconded by Cotmcil~ Roth, to request the Chamber of Cormnerce Golf Committee to continue its membership drive at regular rates, ~ud exp~ess the appreciation of the Council for the successful efforts of this Committee in making the addition to the Golf Course possible by raisin~ funds amounting to over ~ 9,000.00. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. City Manager Black then brought up the question of paying the Mike Blank Nurseries for landscaping work on the Golf Course Ex- tension which has been finished. He stated that hisuunderstanding had been that all bills for general construction were to be paid from the General Fund, but some Councilmen were of the opinion that only the sprinkler system would be financed from the General Fund. Councilman Kabler suggested that a committee be appointed to work out a financial arrangement with ~r. Blank to pay him for work as completed, and he moved that the Finance Committee be appointed to determine how much is now unpaid, and how much will be necessary to complete the extension to the Golf Course, and also make some arrangement for completion of payment. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. An application for temporary permit, filed by the Cottage Restaurant, located at 35 So. Federal Highway, to construct a screened porch on the south side of the building, to increase serving space, was presented by the Building Inspector, who recommended its approval. Upon raotion of Councilman Kabler, seconded by Councilman Brannon, and unanimously carried, temporary permit was approved as outlined above. An application of Mrs. Brett Russell for set-back deviation was presented. M~. Schrader stated the ordinance requires 10' set-back from the rearand side and that in this locality praStically every building is non-conforming. (Gleason Street). Motion by Mr. Brannon that all others that are deviations from the zoning ordinance be referred to the Zoning Board for recommendation. Seconded by Mr. MacMillan'~and unanimously carried. A request from Clifford Baker for a sign in Reid's Vil~s. ge, east office, was granted upon motion of Mr. Brannon, seconded by Mr. Kabler and unanimously carried. A request for sign from Surf Sundries, South Ocean Blvd. was granted for regular size, upon motion of Mr. ~rannon, seconded by Mr. Roth and unanimously carried. Another sign for Surf Sundries was granted conditioned upon their meeting requirements as to size and location, as determined by the Building Inspector. Motion made by Mr. Brannon, seconded by Mr. MacMillan and unanimously carried. A motion was made by Mr. Brannon, seconded by Mr. Eabler and unani- mously carried, that the City Attorney prepare an emergency ordinance for permits on Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway. No action was taken on the city's furnishing labor for fencing the ball field. A request for a street light at corner of SE 5th Avenue and 5th Street in front of the Woman's Club was granted upon motion of Mr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Roth and unanimously carried. A motion was made by Mr. Roth, seconded by Mr. MacMillan and unanimously carried, that a letter from the Mayor of Riviera Beach asking that the council attend the opening of the bridge November llth be acknowledged, and to congratulate them on their tmprovemeht. OCTOBER 25, 1949 Mr. Saunders again brought up the item of fences for the ball field and moved that the city spend up to ~25.00. The motion was seconded by Mr. Brannon and unanimously carried. The council discussed an area of approximately five acres which is available and could be used for high class colored property. A motion was made by Mr. MacMillan thatthe City Manager survey the land available in the colored section and report back to the council. Seconded by Mr. Kabler and unanimously carried. A letter from the Masonic Lodge was read and filed. Mr. MacMillan stated he had met with the County Commissioners who pledged their cooperation with regard to the Federal Highway improve- ments. They indicated the State Road Department would require an 80 foot right of way which is impossible to obtain. They would pro- bably resurface the present right of way and i~prove the highway. Mr. MacMillan felt the city should have the road resurfaced if possi- ble and try to obtain rights-of-way as the town develope, A motion was made by Mr. Brannon that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking on the Federal Highway through the city. Seconded by Mr~ Roth and unanimously carried. The council discussed the problem of traffic near the post office and at the Love Drug Store. A motion was made by Mr. Brannon to instruct the Chief of Police and City Manager to look into the area and work out some suitable protection for the school children. Seconded by Mr. Roth and unanimously carried. They were also in- structed to survey the area at the post office regarding traffic congestion and to make recommendations. Upon motion of Mr. Brannon, an emergency ordinance was ordered prep?red pertaining to heighths of hedges. The motion was seconded byMr.Kabler and unanimously carried. The resignation of S.H. Jones was read and upon m~tion of Mr. MacMillan the clerk was instructed to write a letter thanking him for his services. Seconded by Mr. Brannon and unanimously carried. Upon motion of Mr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Brannon and unani- mously carried, the appointment of Miriam Brown to fill Mr. SoneS' place on the youth committee was accepted. A motion was made by Mr. MacMillan to check with Florida League of Municipalities regarding license fees, seconded by Mr. Brannon and unanimously carried. The City Manager was instructed to secure various ordinances from other towns and from the Florida League of Municipalities to enable the city to take action on requests, upon motion of Mr. MacMillan, seconded by Mr. Brannon and unanimously carried. OCTOBER 25, 1949 A drainage assessment to Bill George for 4ors 1, 2 and 3, Block 93, and 1 and 2, Block 101 was discussed. Mr. George stated the property has already been assessed once for drainage and that he believed it was in order for the property to be removed from the assessment roll. Mr. Brannon asked if that would not be donsidered an added im- provement to the property. Mr. George stated "not for that price, since we have already had an assessment on that property I don't believe you should.do it again." Mr. Brannon stated it is ~ thin the area and that the law states the property must be assessed for such an improvement. Mr. Black felt that if Mr. George paid on the front for Atlantic Avenue, the assessment was for frontage on the side street. After further discussion, the City Manager was instructed to look into the cost of a connection line to Atlantic Avenue and that the present assessment roll ~e advertised be approved and the ordinance adopted. Motion was made by Mr. Brannon. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kabler and unanimously carried. The following ox~ttnance was then read: ORDINANCE NO. G-86 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING THE ASSESSMENTS AS SHOWN BY THE ASSESSMENT ROLL SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, CONCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT BY?THE CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAINS ON S. E. FOURTH AVENUE, FROM THE ALLE~/ SOUTH OF ATLANTIC AVENUE TO S.E.FIRST STREET,AND EAST ON S. E. FIRST STREET TO THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY, AND THE INSTALLATION OF NINE NECESSARY CATOH BASINS IN CONJUNCTION WITHSUCH STORM DRAINS. A motion was made by Mr. ~rannon that the ordinance be passed on first reading and that the city investigate it in the meantime, looking into rulings on such cases. Seconded by Mr. Kabler and unanimous ly c art i ed. A plat of Mr. Hoffman was accepted along with his offer of 40 feet and opening the street as soon as possible, upon motion of Mr. Brannon, seconded by Mr. MacMillan and unanimously carried. Amotion was made by Mr. Brannon to adopt the resolution requesting the county commissioners to open the road from the new school to Delray Beach as well as to Boynton. Seconded by Mr. Roth and unani- mous ly carried. The title to the Seacrest Hotel property was discussed and upon motion of Mr. Kabler, seconded by Mr. MacMillan and unanimously carried, the city Manager was instructed to set stakes and draw a sketch to be given to the City Attorney for opinion as to title. Mr. Ewing, N.E. 8th Street was to be asked to remove a hedge on his property, upon motion of Mr. Brannon, seconded by Mr. Kabler end unanimously carried. · The City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance on the \ OCTOBER 25, 1949 sale of beer, upon motion of Mr. Brannon, seconded by Mr. Roth and unanimously carried. A license for beer and ~ine from Ward Williamson, N.E. 8th St.was approved upon motion of Mr. ~rannon, seconded by Mr. ~abler and unanimously carried. The Council discussed a 99 year lease ~f the Lake View Hospital Association. A motion was made by Mr. Brannon ~hat the lease be executed and the fee be ~1.00 instead of ~99.00, since it says for hospital and other limited purposes. Seconded by Mr. MacMillan and unanimously carried. The meeting then adjourned. APPROVED: May~ r ...... Cl'&,k "' (Taken from notes of former City Clerk)