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06-24-47 JUNE 2ATH, 1967. 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'M. M. DeWitt in the Chair, and City Manager H. P. Edmond, City Attorney J. W. No,lin, and the following Counc~lm~n present: B. C. Butler and J. B. Smith, a quorum being present. The minutes of the meeting of the Council held on June 10th were presented and approved .as written. Councilman Butler, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, rec~mnem/ed that a deficit of $ ~9.72 incurred from a recent Tennis Tournament, be paid by the' City, and in a motion made 'by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Butler, this reccemendation was approved, check to be paid to the De]may Beach Tennis Committee for this amount. The following communication from Elton Harvel, offering to sell two pieces of used road equipment to the City, was read as follows.' "June 24, 1927 Honorable Mayor and City Council Delray Beach, Florida. Attention: Mr. H. P. Edmond, City Manager ~entlemen: I am wanting to sell two pieces of my road equipment, and if you are in- terested, I am willing to give you an excellent price on then~ One piece of equipment is a No. 12 Caterpillar Road patrol in axzellent mechanical condition, but with tires about half worn; this machine, when new, cost about $ 8,000.00, ar~ I will quote you a price of $ 2,500.00. The other piece of equipment is a new Huber 5 to 8 ton roller which, when purchased, cost about $ ~,?00.00 ard ~as been used less than thirty hours; this I can price to you at $ 3,500.00. If at this time it is not convenient to pay cash, terms can be arranged to war convenience. Thanking you, I remain, Very truly yours, EH:H (Signed) Elton Harvel" The offer was referred to Mr. Eamond for his recommendation to the Council. A letter from the Florida C~orgia Tractor Co. with reference to a Dozer-Shovel which they can furnish immediately, for use in the Street Department, was read as follows: JUNE 2~TH, 19~7. "Miami, Florida June 2~, 19~7 Mr. H. P. Edmond, City Manager City of Delray Beach Delray Beach, Florida Dear Mr. Edmond: In accordance with our conwersation of last Friday regarding an Intermtional Model T-9 tractor with Bucyrus-Erie Shovel-Dozer attachment, we. are pleased to quote as. follows: 1 - International Model T-9 Tractor with Modification 31-C for Bucyrus- Erie Dozer-Shovel attachment, 16" track shoes, electric starter, and Bucyrus-Erie front end shovel a~tachment with 3/~ yard bucket 75" wide, with bulldozer blade attachment 6' 8" long, Price F. O. B. Lakeland, Fla. - - - - $ 6,713.~0 If shipment is made by rail freight, add $ 100.00. If made by truck and low-bed trailer, add $ 225.00. If tractor is shipped by rail, delivery can be made into Delray Beach Monday morning, June 30th. If shipment is made by truck and low-bed trailer, we could have this tractor in Delray Beach two days after we are giwen the order, as it would take one day for the trailer to go mp to Lakeland and one day to return. as stated to you, we are well equipped to take care of the service on this unit, having a full stock of repair par~s in Miami as we]_l as at Lakeland and Jacksonville, Florida. We also have a staff of competent factory-trained mechanics to take core of any service call that mtght arise. Assuring you that we will greatl~ appreciate your most valued order for this equip- merit, we ape Respe ctfu]_ly yours, FLORIDA-GEORGIA TRACT~ C~MPANY OF MIAMI HJM:EJR (Signed) H. J. Midgette, Manager" City Manager Edmond explained that a tractor of this type had been ordered several months ago, and delivery had been promised by May 15th, but up until the present time it had not been shipped, and as they were now able to purchase this equipment at a better price, for immediate delivery, he w~uld recommend that the Bucyrus-Erie Dozer-~hovel be purchased at a price of $ 6,713.~0, as submitted by the Florida-Georgia Tractor Co. of Miami. Mr. Edmond was authorized by the Council to advertise for bids on this equip- ment, to be received at 10:00 A. M. on Ju~ 2nd, 19~7. A letter from Mrs. Marc He Segnitz of Miami Beach was read as follows: JUNE. 2~TH, 19~?. "2870 Pine Tree Drive Mi~m~ Beach ~O, Florida June 21, 19~7. City of Delray Beach Florida Dear Sirs.' I have made a commitment to purchase Lot ?, Block 126 of your city upon the assumDtion 1 - That this property is definitely zoned for the erection of apartments, 2 - That the City will move the frame building used for the Harbor Master' s office, which is now in front of said premises, to sons other location, and 3 - That I will be permitted to run a driveway to the premises through the strip of land, designated as a City Park, which extends along Marine Way, in front of said premiaes. I ~l~ thank you to let me have immediate official confimnation of each of these points, before I proveed further in the matter. Yours very truly, (Signed) Flavia L. Segnitz Mrs. Marc H. Segnitz" Mr. Edmond advised the Council that the property referred to is located in an~'..Apartment House District. He also stated that he would reco,,,end moving the Dock Master' s office to the east side of Marine Way at the south end of the City Park, which would be more accessible to boat owners, but that he did not favor allowing property owners to build private drivaways through the City Parkway, suggesting that a road be paved between Block 126 and the City Parr for the use of' property owners in this Block. City Attorney Nowlin stated that an agreement had been made by the City several years ago whereby, owners of property fronting on the City Park, in Block 126, paid for the paving of Marine Way in exchange for the privilege of cutting private driveways through to their property when they improved it. Action was withheld on the request of Mrs. Segnitz until City records could be checked as to any agreement entered into by the City when Marine Way was paved. An application 'filed by W. H. Frey .for permit to add a screened porch and kitchen to an accessory b,,~_ding on the rear of Lot 2, Block 2, Sophia Frey Sub- division, on the North Fede. ral Highway, was presented by Mr. Edm~nd, who stated that all set-backs and restrictions wo,,]a be coe~lied with, and that two single family b,,~ldings are allowed in this Residence "B" Zone, whereupon a motion was made by Councilman Butler, seconded by CouncLlman Smith, that permit be granted as requested. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. The following letter from Allen M. Bond, proposing extension of the City limits north along the Canal, was read: 0B'N~ P~TH, 19~7. "Jun~ llth, 19/~7. City of Delray Beach Delray Beach, Florida Gentlemen: Since no progress seems to have been made with respect to taking into the City the area between Delray Beach and Boynton, may I suggest that we try taking a line 700 feet west of the Intracoa'stal Canal right-of-way running north following the Canal to the north boundary of Snow Hill. This will e]/minate from the contest voters along the Highway who oppose the plan and would only include 3 or ~ voters in Hacienda, all ~f whim I think are homesteaders and should not oppose it. How should we proceed to accomplish this if you favor it? There will be _many nice homes built along the canal as soon as building costs get down a little more and their taxes should carry the expense the City m~ht assume in carrying water and other services to the area. Hrs. Arkell and her Doctor have bought Lots F and G in Kenmont, and I propose to bring Palm Trail from the north end of Snow Hill to Bradshaw. 'Have a buyer for Bradshaw who will at once carry it through to Frey Subdivision. Surely those south of Bradshaw will cooperate and connect it with O'Neil's dead end. Should the bridge go to 8th Street, this whole section will develop ~,,,ediately and will make a desirable addition to the City, in my opinion. The town is grc~ing northward rapidly and should be encouraged to continue. If you would like me to come before the Council or its Committee and give you further details, together with maps showing proposed extension of Palm Trail and any other information, I will be glad to do so at any time. I am sure that the property owners to be taken in are of the type who will want fire protection, police protection, garbage cOllection and water, although water is plen*.iful and wells and pumps are cheap. If you do not care to carry water to the then City limits, I think we can get along 'without it until the City is able to get it out. Thanking you in advance for any consideration you may give this matter, I Yours very truly, (Signed) Allen M. Bond 5& Canal Street" The foregoing request was referred to the City Attorney to ascertain whether this section could be taken into the City without first having the approval of the State Legislature. Mr. Edmond presented an application for building permit, filed by Harry G. Baer, to build a garage with living quarters attached,in the rear of an existing building on Lot 13, Block 106, stati~ that the plans conformed with all requirements. JUNE 2~TH, 19~7. In a motion made by Counc~lm~n Smith, seconded by Councilman Butler, unanimously carried, pe~mlt was granted as requested. An application for permit to build a frame Display Building on Lots 22 and 23, Haller& Groatman's Subdivision, filed by Lindsley Lumber Co., was presented f~r approval. Mr. Edmond explained that the size of the building and the set-backs were all in order, but action 'on the permit was withheld until it could be determined whether the applicant intended to store and building material in an open yard in the rear of the b,,~l ding, which is prohibited in a Local Business Zone. With reference to a tentative request fc~ permission to operate a Skating Rink in an Industrial Zone in the vicinity of the Seaboard Railway, Council expressed its approval of such a project if properly located, and complying with all restrictions. Councilman Butler advised the Council that a letter had been written to Mr. Jack Boucher, former Tennis Professional, by the Tennis Committee, stating that the City Council had recommended the employment of Mr. Herman Peterson for the coming season. Mr. Butler explained that this had been the recommendation of the Tennis CommTttee, and should have been so stated. Mayor DeWitt offered to contact the Chairman of the Tennis Committee and have a correction of this statement made to Mr. Boucher, a copy of the letter correcting this erroneous statement to be filed with the City Council. Mr. Dunbar, representing the State Road Department, addressed the Council asking that a Resolution be passed agreeing to deed a ~0' strip of land south of the center line of West Atlantic Avenue from the canal to the City limits, a distance of about 1/~ of a mile, to Palm Beach County to be used as a right-of-way for road purposes. After a verification of the description of the land involved, the following Resolution was presented, and same was read in full: RE~CZUTION NO. 625 A motion was made by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the foregoing Resolution No. 625 be passed and adopted as read, and upon call of roll the motion carried una~usly. Mr. John A. Thayer, President of the Delray Beach Board of Realtors, then addressed the Council, stressing the fact that the members of the Realty Board were trying to maintain a high standard of practice in the real estate business, ~n order that the c~..m,-~ty might develop along constructive lines, and urging the City to rigidly enforce their sign Ordinance with regard to the use of signs advertising properties for sale. Mr. Thayer also asked the Council to adopt a policy whereby a Broker from another c~nmunity, with no previous interest in the City, could not come into the town and he granted a license to engage in the real estate business, suggest- lng a requirement of six or twelve months residence in the City, or requiring the applicant to pass an examination before being granted a license, as required in other nearby Cities. Mr. Thayer stated that the most valuable asset of the City is its real property, and asked that the matter be given serious thought. Mr. T~ayer was assured that the Council would give it aL1 consideration. In a motion made by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Smith, payment of a bill in the amount of $ 509.80 was authorized to Mr. E. E. Hagerman for work done and materials furnished for painting the Beach Pavilion, which work was authorized by the City Council on September llth, 19&4, and which Mr. Hagerman claimed was not completed until October of 1946, as he was not able to buy the paint specified for the completion of the work. Mr. W. A. Jacobs, who was a member of the Council at the time the contract was awarded, verified the fact that the work had been done by Mr. Hagerman, al- though it had been delayed by the lack of the specified paint, and it was upon Mr. Jacob's statement of these facts that the b~l~ was approved for payment. Mayor DeWitt was appointed to serve as a member of the Finance Committee in the absence of Counctlm-n McNeece. In a motion made by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Smith, and upon call of roll unanimously carried, bills to~ling $ 23,690.67, having been approved by the Finance Committee, were ordered paid. JUNE 2~TH, 19~7. Councilman Butler, Chairman of the Finance Committee, advised the Council that an offer had been received from Ogden & Co. of Ft. Lauderdale, to sell $ 5,000.00 City of Delray Beach Refunding Bonds O 98 7/8 plus accrued interest, and recommended the purchase of same by the City. In a motion made by Councilman Smith~ seconded by Councilman Butler, and upon call of roll unanimously carted, the recommendation of the Fina~e Committee was approved. Council then adjourned.