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10-26-48 OCTOBER 2&, 1948 A Regular meeting wa~ held in the Council Cham~ers with Mayor L. H. Brannon in the Chair, City Manager Chas. E. Black, City Attorney John Moore, and the following Councilmen present: John Kabler, M. M. DeWitt, and ~teil MacMillan, a quorum being pre sent. The Council discussed registra$ions of architects, Mr. Pope addressing the Council stating be wished to have the Building Inspector instructed not to issue permits in violation of the laws · Upon ~tion of Councilmm~ DeWitt and seconded by CounciLman Kabler, the City Manager was instructed to instruct the ~ilding Inspector to comply with State laws in answer to requests frmm architects. The motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney was instructed by motion of Councilman MacMillan to prepare a suitable ordinance to cover cruelty to a~imals, etc. The motion was seconded by Councilman DeWitt and unanimously carried. The Council discussed removal of a sidewalk in frontof the Cason building which was considered a hazard. Since it would be an improvement for the entire City, .the City Manager was instructed to have old sidewalks taken up and new sidewalks which the owners had put in moved back. A request from Mrs. Williams to placing a ditch underground instead of ~across her property was discussed. The Council instruc- ted the City Manager to advise hotel owners that pipe line must be run f~om hotel into railroad ditch· Mayor Brannon discussed with the Council a ~equest from the Railroad Commission to open the street south from Atlantic Ave. (S.E. 2nd Avenue) for access to warehouse to be opened soon. Mr. Black stated the owner to the east objected as his pro- perry does not extend to Md Street. The City Manager was instructed to go ahead and work toward getting sufficient authorization to pave the street. Mr. Black stated Mr. Farber, Chmirman of the Tennis Committee recommended certain changes in rates for the Tennis Courts to increase interest in use of the courts and increase revenue with lower rates. He recomends the annual membership be changed to $15.00 per person per year and a rate set of 50~ per one-half day per person except Saturday and Sunday afternnons - 75~ for those afternoons. It was decided that the recommandation should be made in w~iting. A m~tlon was made by Councilman ~eWitt to refer the problem of signs projecting ower sidewalks to the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman MacMillan and unanimously carried. The following bids were received for two trucks: OCTOBER 26, 1948 Gulf Stream Motors Delray Beach Motors Faircloth Truck and Tractor Company Coastal Truck and Equipment Company Freeman and Sons, Inc., Miami Joe Blank Motor Company Mr. Black stated he favored either an International or GMC truck and it was re~erred to the City Manager for inspection, of both trucks. A motion was then made by Cour~ilman MacMillan that they accept the low bid of $5,417.6~ frcm GMC, Coastal Truck Company and a check be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. The motion was seconded by Councilman DeWitt and unanimously carried. Nr. Bl~ck read a letter from the Community Recreation Associa- tion reccetmer~ing a committee similar to the Golf and Temnis committees. A motion was made by Councilman MacMillan that the recommenda- tion be accepted, to be set up as other committees and that the City Manager be instructed to reach an understanding as to the type of committee etc. A meeting for Friday p.M. with the School Board and two pro- party owners was scheduled, to discuss financing a water line for N.E. 2nd Avenue. An offer from Mr. Townes to pay City back taxes due on pro- petty ~n Sectic~ 18 west of the Seaboard railway. The Council also discussed the Munnings paying taxes on part of Lot i in Section 20. The City Attorney was ~nstructed to check titles to the land. A letter from the Deputy Clerk of P~lm Beach County was read, with regard to a 5 acre tract immediately north of NW 2nd Street adjoining the Seaboard railway. The Council agreed to ask for a statement of taxes. The following ordinance was read: AN 0~DINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE G-ii AND ADDING SECTION 205-A OF ORDINANCE NO. G-ii, PERTAINING TO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES. A motion was made by Councilman DeWitt, seconded by Council- man MacMillan and unanimously carried, that the ordinance be placed on first reading. A tem~porary permit was granted Coleman Goodwin for a frame building to be used a taxi stand, upon motion of Councilman Kabler, seconded by Councilman DeWitt and urmnimously carried. A license to sell beer and wine at Hill's Barbecue was approved upon motion of Councilman MacMillan, seconded by Councilman Kabler and unanimously carried. ~D~ER 26, 1954 Upon motion of COuncilman MacMillan an application to sell beer and wine at Pina's restaurant was approved. The motion las seconded by Councilman Kabler and upon call of roll, Mayor Brannon, Mr. MacMillan and Mr. Kabler voted in favor of the motion and Mr. DeWitt voted no, stating his history in Delray Beach is not good. The Chief of Police was instructed to inform him that his business must be conducted in a respectable manner. Mr. Blank was to be instructed to plant 100 palm trees for $1500.00 on the beach as soon as possible, upon motion of Council- man DeWitt, seconded by Councilman MacMillan and unanimously carried. The meeting ~then adjourned. APP ~0VED: ATTEST: Cit y--O ~ erk - -~ (Taken from notes of City Clerk)