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12-21-48SpMtg DECEMBER 21, 1948 A S~e cial Meeting was held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 PM to open bids received on old automobile equipment and for any other necessary busir~ ss. Mayor L. H. Brannon was in the Chair, City Manager Chas. E. Black, City nttorney John Moore, and the following Councilmen present: M.M. DeWitt, John Kabler and Neil MacMillan, a quroum be~r~g present. Proof of publication of notice of Invitation for Bids on certain automobile equipment was presented a~d read. Three bids were received in r~sponse to the foregoing notice, as follows: Bid on 1946 Pontiac Model 6 LB 55o.oo Mrs. hlizabeth Walton 316 S E 3d Avenue Delray Beach, Fla. Lake Worth, Fla. Route i ~ox 429C December 17, 1948 Bi ds on i 1946 Pontiac two door Sedan Model PdLA i 1946 Pontiac two door Sedan Model 6LB i 1930 Ford I 1/2 ton truck, Model A I 1924 Brockway I 1/2 ton truck Bid on the 4 above mentioned vehicles ~1,805.00 L. G. Erhardt Houte l, Box 429C, Lake Worth Fla Cashiers ch~ck enclosed of $90.25 December 20, 1948 Gentl amen: Please accept the following bids on the t~o 1946 ?ontiacs #11 and ~12, sedans, Model P 655.00 Mo del 6LB 765. O0 Check enclosed for Nichols Cars /s/ E.~. Nicaols · Mr. Black advised the council that the only items of value were the 2 pontiac cars and he believed the bid submitted by ~..G. Erhardt of Lake Worth in the amount of ~1,805.00 was the highest and bes~t bids. A motion was then made by Councilman MacMillan, seconded by Councilman DeWitt that the hi~ghest bid be accepted, in the amou~n~ of ~l,~0~.O0 and upon call oz' roll the motion carried ~nanimously~ OEC ER 21, 1948 In a motion by Councilman MacMillan, s~co~ded by Councilman DeWitt, unanimously ca, tied, the purchase of Blocks 16 ~ld l?, Homewood subdivision, from Mrs. Gertrude Dressing, was authorized in the amount of ~2,000 net, subject to the approval of the City Attorney after checking the records since the issuance of Murphy Deeds. By acquiring this tract of land the entire block lying between West Atlantic Ave. and the road leading to the Wolf Course Club House which will be needed fDr the extension of the ~olf Course, will be owned by the city, with the exception of Lot l~, Block C, facing on ~est Atlantic Ave. Mr. MacMillan advised the council of complaints he had re- ceived regarding auction sales being held by A.E. Gates, proprietor of a Jewelry ~hop in The Village. He statedth~t while this par- ticular merchant might be conducting his business in a legitimate manner, another license might be issued to someone unethical, which would prove to be detrimental to the city. He also stated that he was of the opinion that other towns have outlawed auction sales, or have passed strict ordinances to regulate their operation. After further discussion, the city Attorney was instructed to check into the operation of this particular business, and also to study the question and render a legal opinion on how it can be regulated. At the present time the license ordinance has no provision ~-~ for auction sales of this kind. The Clerk was instructed to the ask the Chamber of Commerce and Jr. Chamber for an expression of their opinion on this type of merchandising and to report to the council. Councilman Kabler recommended that applications for license of this ki~d be referred to the council for approval before being issued in the future. Numerous complaints had been received in regard to James R. Smith peddling ice cream. Council~n MacMillan expressed the opinion that he wouldnot object to the business but felt that peddling of all kinds should be kept off of the beach. A~ our license ordinance provides for peddlers and for the licensing of ice cream wagons or carts, he did not believe one peddler could be granted a license and other refused but recommended some regula- tio~ be enforced. After lengthy discussion the City Attorney was instructed to check t~e type of vehicles used for peddling ice cream by Mr. Smith to determine whether or not they would have a Suisance value. He was also instructed to prepare an amendment to tho license ordinance to ekisallow, so far as tb~ city can, any peddling of any type~ in · the meantime all applications for licenses of this kind being withheld. The Clerk was instructed to request the newly elected Councilmen and. the Planning Board to work on the matter of allowing ~ dry cleaning and laundry businesses on Atlantic Ave. and Federal Highway immediately and to study the entize picture, a meeting to be called at 4 PM Tuesday, December 28 for this pu~pese. DECEMBER 21, 1948 A complaint from John Remus as to the condition of street and sidewalk in front of the warehouse built on SE 2nd St. at the railroad was discussed. Mr. Remus was advised that the business was being conducted in an Industrial District although it faces a Residence B district but he was given assurance that the broken sidewalk and debris whieh is on city property would be removed. The council approved the closing of offices in the City Hall from Friday noon until Monday morning for the Christmas holidays. Co~udcilman DeWitt recommended the S 50' of the N 65.5' of Ocean Beach Lot 15, which is owned by the city, be opened and prepared immediately for use as a parking lot in order to relieve traffic and the parking problem on Ocean Blvd. After discussion a motion was made by Councilman DeW~tt, seconded by Councilman Kabler that the City Manager be instructed to proceed with the engineering plans for staring work on this project, the actual cash outlay not to exceed $750.00, the cost to be charged to the Contingency Fund. The motion carried unanimously. A letter commending Ed Galli, policeman, from J L R VauMeter was read and ordered file~. The Clerk was instructed to acknowledge the letter from Mr. Van Meter and to thank him for his interest in City government. The following report of auction sale of city properties, held December 20, 194,8 Ks presented and ordered files: Betty C Priest E 145' of S 300' of Lot 9 Sec 17 Twp 46 S Rge 43 E 225.80 Virginia Roy Lot 21 Sunset Park Subd 39.40 Leland Sterry Lot 3 Olock 6 Rosemont Pk 38.30 J L & Alice Helvenston Lot 10 Block 3 Rosemont Pk 38.30 · 80 The Council then adjourned.