10-14-47 1947
Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray .Beach ~as held
at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers with Mayor M. M. deWitt in the Chair, and
City Manager H. P. Edmond, City Attorney ~. W. Newltn, and the following Coua-
cilaen present: B. C. Butler, F. B. McNeece, ~. B. Smith and C. ~. White, a
quorum being present.
Dr. E. M. Father and Clarence Ethridge, representiag the Tennis Comaittee,
addressed the Oouaoil, explaining the repairs which were necessary to be made
to the Tennis Courts to pu~ them i~ playing condition after being damaged by
the recent storms.
Dr. Farber stated that he had obtalaed an est~w~te fr~n the F. C. Feise
Co. who rebuilt the courts about a. year ago, of $100.00 a court plus $400.00
for ~ew tapes, or approximately1/3 of the original cost of rebuildiag the
courts. He explained that all material and labor would be included in this
figure, a~l lead tapes would be used instead off plastic tapes, which would be
more durable, stating that Mr. Feise would allow the City.20% discount on the
lead tapes for the plastic tapes, making the cost $67.00 a Court for the tapes.
After consideration by the Council, a motion ess made by Councilman Butler,
seconded by Councilman White, that Mr. Edmond be instructed to notify the F. C.
Feise Co. to proceed with the work as outlined, the cost of the work, over the
amount set up in the current budget, to be charged to the Contingency Fund.
Upca call of roll the motion carried.unanimously.
Ia a motiea rode by Councilman Butler, seconded by Council_w~ HcNe®ce, and
unanimously carried, the purchase of $5,.000.00 RefUnding Bo~ds, Series
fr~ Roose & Co. of Toledo, Ohio · 9~ 7/8 and interest, was approved by the
Council.
City Manager Edmond presented a plat of a Resubdivision of Block 3~
Hoflnan Village, to be known as "Marthats Vineyard", being developed by Mr.
Hal Hall, stating that the Street dedications had been approved by the City
Attorney, and all requirements would be cc~plied with, as sho~n on the plat.
~r. Edmond asked the approval of the Council on the plat.
A motion was then ~ade by Couacil~m Smith, seconded by Councilman HeNee~e~
that the plat be accepted, and upon call of roll the motiea carried
City Manager F~haond reported that the second clea~-up of the City was now
being made, md extra equipment would not have to be re,ted after a few days,
also stating that $13,184.40 had been spent to date for the emergency work
after the hurricane.
City Attorney Nowlin advised the Council that the General Election would be
held on December 2nd, the Primary Election, if necessary, would be held on
November 18th, and the final date for filing of candidates petitions would be
10/2s/ 7.
City Manager Edmond explained that the Realty Board had employed Mr.
George S. Brockway, Registered Land Su~-.~yor of West Pal~ Beach, to make a
survey of the Beach Boulevard, showing what was left of the pavement, a~d
also to designate the b~ilding ~ne, or what was considered the property line
on the west side of the Boulevard.
~r. Edmond presented a plan of the Ocean Boulevard, showing the
li~e which had been established as a sidewalk line by a Resolutic~ adopte~
~aauary 27th, 19~l, and recc~aended that this sidewalk line on the west side
of the Boulevard be used as the location for a new sidewalk, giving a defiaite
location for the rebu~ldiag of the road east of the sidewalk along the oceau.
~r. E&nond stated that this line c~ld be folleeed without affect-
ing a~ baildinge with the exception of the Wagner property on North Oceaa
Boulevard, sad the po~eh on the east side of the Seaerest Hotel. His plan aa
outlined would be to build a 5' side~__~ on the east side of this established
line, a 5' parkway or planting strip betveen the sidewalk ~nd curb, a 36' road
from the south City 1.~-~ts to Hir~_w~r Drive, ~ where it would be widened to
a 55' road and continue to the north City limits. The parkway would be widened
fr~n 5' to 10' north of Atlantic Ave., and within 600! of the north end of the
mile of beach it could be gradually widened further, the pavement to remain the
sa~e. There would be a 5' parkway east of the street pavement, a 10' sidewalk,
and a 10' shoulder.
This plan would allee free ~ovement of traffic, and also provide for
angle parking fron Atlantis Avenue north, and parallel parking from Atlantis
Avenue south.
City Attorney Nowlin advised the Council that it had been agreed and
understood that this established li~e was entirely on City property, and work
could be started frc~ there-aceor~-gly.
Hr. Edmond urged .the Council to take immediate action on the project
as it was imperative to repair the road before the season, stating that the first
step was to establish this wast Boundary line, and the best way to do that would
be to p~ in a sidevalk on this line.
After discussion by the Council, a motion was made by C ~o~ncil~a~
White~ that this Beach Boulevard Improvement plan, as submitted by City
Edmond, be adopted, an~.that he Be i~strueted to notify property ~wners by re-
gistered ,~] of the City's intention to construct this sidewalk on the west
side of the Boulevard on City property as shown on the plan submitted by h_~m, the
property c~ners to be given fifteen days to remove any shrubbery, walls or fences
on this City property, a~d thirty days to remove any encroachments of buildings.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Smith, and upon call of roll carried unan-
imously.
A letter from Grover C. Baker, requesting permission to replace a
storm d~-~ged roof with wooden shingles, was then read, as follows~
~october 7, 1~47
city Council
Delray Beach, Florida
~entlea~n~
During the recent hurricane the roof on my hc~e at the corner of Atlantis
Avenue and N. W. First Ave. was damaged. This roof was damaged beyond patching
and .! am writing you this letter to request permission to replace this roof.
The above named roof is of wooden shingles and I realize that permissiea
~ast be granted by the City Council before same may be replaced as per code.
Thanking you for your trouble, I am
$ery T .rm_ly Yours,
igned) Grover C. Baker
Grover C. Baker
OCTOBER 1AT~, 1947
As the proper~y t~ l~cated ~ F~e Zone ~, w~eh d~ n~ a~
wo~en s~les, it ~s the ~o~s~ of op~om of the C~ctl
~d not c~o~ ~ the te~ of the ~1~ C~e, ~d ~t~ a
~t w~d Jeo~e the ~ee ~tes ~ the Ci~, the ~uest
denied.
A let~r rrm the ~tler Cons~ction Co. r~uest~ a ~t to re~
~d ~r~f a ~o sto~ f~ ~ch ~ a ~1~ l~ated on ~t 6, Block 6~
After .e~sideration ~ the O~c~ the r~st ~s de~ed, ~ the pr~
is l~d ~ Fire Zone No. 1, ~ere ~e c~~ti~ is not a~d
to o~ B~ld~ 0~e; ~d a~ the p~ch ~ o~~ ~t on City ~~,
~ot ~ rep~ced.
A ~tition p~~ ~ Atto~ L. H. ~on, ~d si~ed ~ 81 ~sid~ts
of the tolled seeti~ of the Oi~ ~s r~, as
"Oe~r 8, 1947.
0ity
De~ay ~eh, Flo~
~ntl~n:
At the r~uest of ~e ~rsons ~ose ~es app~ ~ the ~t~ ~titi~,
I ~s~e~ly su~t ~d ~tition to you, hop~ ~t s~ ~d~te s~ ~y
~ ~en ~ y~ to all--to ~e s~fe~ ~d ~ ~i~ ~~ed
daiS.
(Si~ed) L. H. ~on"
eDelray Beach, Florida
October 5, 1947.
City Council
Delray Beach~ Florida
Gentlemen:
. We, the undersigned property c~ners and tax payers of Delray Beach, Florida,
being vitally affedted by the recent heavy rains in this vicinity and realizing
at the same time the many heavy demands now being made upon you, hereby respect-
fully petition and ask that you take some immediate steps to drain, grade and
hard surface the public street leading frc~ Atlantic Avenue to 4th Avenue and
running south to S. W. 3rd Street. Our hc~es and grounds have been so flooded
that our homes have been at times unusable, and the hurricane conditions still
prevail ha that neighborhood. Unless we get sc~e imse~iate relief an epidemic
of illness may break out and thus endanger our entire City. The same applied
to S. W. 3rd Ave. from At~-~tic to S. W. 2nd Street.e
Respeetf-lly submitted,
(Herewith follow eighty-two signatures.)
O~Ottl~ ~2~I~ 19~.7
but that every effort would be mdc to drain the water to the existing ditehes~
and City Manager Edmond was authorized to cut across Atlantic Avenue, near the
colored U. S. O. building, in order to drain the water north of Atlantic Avenue~
and use whatever method he thou6ht best to drain the area near the Tennis Courts.
The following letter was filed by Lee Me, roe, as Chairman of a group ef
citizens in the colered sostion, and same was read in full:
"Post Office Box 1044
Delray Beach, Florida
October 14, 1947
Members of the City Council
Delray Beach, Florida
Dear Sirs:
We the members of the Citizens League of Delray Beach, Florida have met and found
these as some of our more obvious needs which need your immediate at.tenti~n:
1. The removal of the debris caused by the stetro.
2. Control of water in the flooded areas.
3. Repairs to the road leading to the school with special emphasis on that corner.
4. A stop light not caution light at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Atlantic
Avenue.
5. Warnings to drives in the school zone.
Yours very Truly,
Lee Monroe, Chairmen
Willia~ Robinson
O. F. Youngblood
L. L. Youngblood.
Carlis Brentley
The delegation was assured that de~ris caused by the recent storm would be
re~ved as soon as it was possible. They were also informed that a traffic light
would be installed on the corner of S. W. 5th Ave. and Atlantic Ave. if the light
on hand could be put in working erder. The 0ouncil also agreed to put up sig~e %o
slow down traffic on S. W. 5%h Ave. as a protection to school children who have
walk in the street.
Mr. Edmond was asked to check into the advisability of laying sidewalks
5th Ave. and possibly for a block east of 5th Ave. on Atlantic Ave. and make his
recommendations to the Council.
The following letter from Harold E. Wilson was then presented and read ha
"Delray Beach, Florida.
October 10~ 19A7
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Delray Beach
Delray Beach, Florida
OCTOB~ 1~ 19/.7
Gentlemen.- Re= Lets 22,23, 2~ Block 119 Tewnsktp 46
South Range ~3 East, Palm Beach County,
cc~nonly known as South East corner of
Seventh A..v~n. ue.and Second Stree~
The above property was purchased by Mrs. Wilson and I nearly four years
ago for the express purpose of erecting apartments. We were led to believe at
that time that they were so zoned. We later discovered that the lots were zoned
for "B" or duplex dwellings. This was our error due to not properly checking the
records. $o let the matter rest at that.
Last fall we rented an apartment here in Delray Beach and during the sum-
mcr had sketches drawn ready to obtain local services with the thought of proceed-
ing with three duplex apartments.
We now find our lot vas re-zoned during the summer, and while we were away,
to residential "AM, while the MB" property across the street to the north and
northeast has been zoned for apartments. O~r purchase of the property was sincere
and made on the basis of apartments only. ! am sure you will appreciate that wet
only has our value depreciated but we have been completed defeated in our original
purpose unless we can prevail upon you to afford us relief by either restoring the
MB" zoning or placing us in the apartment area s you did our neighbors to the north
and northeast.
The folks to the east ef us are facing their houses eastwardly and toward
the Waterway, This, together with the fact that Highway property is immediately
adjacent to the west is very unfavorable to our side of the street from an "AM
zone viewpoint.
I enclose m~ check for $15.00 which I understand is the fee required with
this application.
Your consideration of this request will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly
(Signed) Harold E. Willsca M
As the above request would have to be referred to the Zon~-g Beard for
their consideration and recc~nendation to the Council, the Clerk was instructed
to advise Mr. Willsen that his application would be held until the first meet~w~
of the ~.oning Board which will be about Decamber ls%.
A letter frc~ ~rs. Laura K. Bentley, asking for a special permit to operate
a small temper~ yarn shop in her h~ne at 135 S. E. 5th Ave., vas read as follewa:
"October 2, 1947
City of Delray Beach
In applying for a license for a -_~,ell temporary yarn shop to be in ~
home at 138 S. E. Fifth Ave. (Lot 17, Block 102) ! was told it would be necessary
to have a Special Permit for this.
0CT~e~ 14TH, 19~7
~y neighbors have no objection to mY having this shop, as it will mea~ ne
eha~ge or addition to the house and will be very quiet, and for the winter month~
only. This block, however might be called semi-ec~mercial, inas~Ach as there are
only three private residences in it, the rest being a roc~ing house, and a~t
building and right next us are to be Doctor's offices.
Also I have no desire to change the character of the block, as I expect it
to be m~ ho~e the rest of m~ life, and only want to have a shop here until ! can
find a suitable location in the real Business District.
Hoping to hear from you favorable in this matter immediately -
Sincerely
(Signed)Laura K. Bentley
"I have no object to Mrs. Bentley having a yarn shop in her residence at 138
S. E. Fifth Avenue .
Signed E. S. Powell Delray Beach Apts.
Signed ~m. J. Heavener 122 S E 5th Ave.
Signed Lee Belle Priest S. E. 5th Ave. Delray Beach
As the above described property is located in an Apartment House zone, which
does not permit the operation of a retail business, the Clerk was instx~cted te
advise Mrs. Bentley that her request could not be granted.
Cc~zmmications from the American Red Cross, Juni~amb~F of Commerce, Delray
Beach Board of Realtors and the Lions Club, cc~mending the City management for
its excellent work in cleaning the streets and property throughout the City after
the heavy damage caused by the hurricane of September 17th, were read as follows:
"October ~8, 1947
Honorable Mayor and City Council,
City of Delray Beach,
Florida.
Gentlemen:
At its regular monthly meeting held on O~tober 3rd this Board voted to express
its deep appreciation and ccagratulations for the splendid performance of the City
in cleaning up and otherwise rehabilitating this community felloviug the reoen%
hurricane.
We hope that your body will call upon us in any way we can be of assistance
and we have appointed a committee, headed by ~r. John Eabler, to cooperate with you
in helping to restore Delray Beach to its pre-storm status.
Again with deep appreciation we ~are
Very truly yours
The Delray Beach Board of R~altors
By (Signed) John A. Thayer-Presiden%
0CTOB~t 14TH, 1947
"October
Honorable ~ayor and City Council
City of Delray Beach
Delray Beach
Florida
Dear S~rs:
We wish to c~end-and thankthe City Council and City Manager for the very
excellent work that they have done in olea-t-g the city since the recent ~
rieaae. Your work in remov~-~ debris has contributed more than amything else
to restoring the life of the city to nore~ley.
Sincerely,
Delray Beach Junior C~m_~er of
Commerce
Signed Matt Gracey
Matt Gracey
Secretary '
"October 4, 1947
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Delray Beach
Delray Beach, Florida
Gentle~en:
Delray Beach Lions Club compliment you in the splendid clean up Job you have
done, following the recent stor~.
We recognize this as an outstanding accomplishment of your a&m~nistratte~,
and subscribe throughly to the emergency assesment to reide funds to defray
expense of removing the debris.
We have confidence in you "Gentlemen", that at the expiration of six months,
the assessment to our water service will be removed.
If there is any aid our Club may render, do not fail to call on us, for our
first interest is in our COW~Anity.
Very truly,
Harry J. Morgan, Secretary
Delray Beach Lions Club "
284
"September 30, 1947
0ity Commissioners
City Hall
Delray Beach, Florida
Gentle~en:
The Red Cross in t~m~_ of disaster is synonymous with the people and the
'institutions of a~y cc~aunity. The task of meeting disaster emergency is
~ade possible through the coordinated efforts of all of us.
Therefore, the Palm Beach County Chapter of American Red Cross t~s
organization for the invaluable service rendered to the community during the
recent great Atlantic hurricane of September 16 and 17, 1947.
Very truly yours,
Signed W. H. Hitt
Willis H. Ritt
Chapter Chairman
The clerk was instructed to acknowledge the above letters, and to file them
with the data concerning this meeting.
A letter from Mrs. Frances Jarrell, Teacher of a Unity Class, was presented
and read, as foll~s:
"3 October 19&7 Box 155
Ft. I~uderdale, Fla.
The City Council
Delray Beach, Florida
Gentlemen:
We would appreciate so much your penmissi~n to conduct a MUnity Class"
in the Council Cb-tubers on Tuesday afternoons from 2 P. M. until & P. M.
Delray Beach has to the present date 79 subscribers for The Uaity litera-
ture.
We will be most grateful fo= your consideration and cooperation.
(Signed)Mrs. Frances Jarrell
(Mrs.) Frances Jerrell
Authorized Teacher
It was the consensus of opinon of the Council that no organizatien should be
granted the privilege of using the Council Chambers regularly, and the Clerk was
instructed to so advise Mrs. Jarrell.
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