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05-06-46 Special COUNCIL CHAMBER 2S.31 May 6, 1946 The Council met in Special Session on call of the Mayor, for the purpose of further discussing proposed exten- sions to water plant, and for any other matters of business which might need the action of the Council at this times. The following members were present: ~tt. Butler, Mr. DeWitt, Mr. mcNeece, Mr. White and Attorney Nowlin. Mr. Hill was absent. . 1 The Manager beought up the matter of the city los- ing its discount on bills due to the fact that bills were not paid until after Council meetings. By motion regularly made, seconded and unanimously carried the Clerk was instructed to take all bills having discounts, have them approved by the Finance Committee and pay Same by the tenth of each month. The Council discussed the closing of bars on Elect~ ion Day, and all members expressed themselves as being favor- able to the bars opening after 8 P.M. on that day. By motion regularly made seconded and unanimously carried, Enoch Powell was granted a thirty day extension of time to operate his ,bus line on his temporary permit, pro~ viding he secure insurance coverage on the busses. Councilman MoNeece submitted resignation of H. M O'Neal as Chairman of the Golf Committee due to the fact that he will be out of the city most of the summer, Mr. \~ite moved that the resignation be accepted and that the Mayor being in his recommendation for appointment of a new Chairman at the next Council meeting. Mr. McNeece seconded the motion and on roll call. the votes ,"ere as follows: Mr. Butler yes, Mr. DeWitt yes, Mr. McNeece yes, and Mr. White yes. Motion carried. Next Mr. Gillespie advised the Council that after checking into the work they outlined at the previous meet- ing, he found in preparing the scope of work, that part of the work contemplated could not be done, and the city keep within the expenditure of $350,000. He submitted the follow- ing letter: Mayor and City Council City of Delray Beach, Florida Subject: Proposed Water Works and Improvements . Gentlemen: Pursuent to your 'instructions of May 3rd, we have carefully considered the character and scope of the improve- ments which you desire to accomplish in connection with your municipal water system. . We have analyzed these matters in conference with your City Manager and wish to advise as follows: May 6, 1946 2' t'') rj 0\)1:-.. It appears that the City will be able to nicely finance approximately $650,000 of water works improvements through the issuance of water revenue certificates. It does not appear advisable at this time for the City to contemplate any work in excess of this amount, to be fi- nanced by this means. The improvements contemplated are estimated to coat approxim~tely as follows: New Well supply Distribution improvements to improve Pressu.re conditions in northern Porttion of the City in the northern section of the beach area Additional elevated storage (Approxi- mately one million gallons) Treatment plant of approximately three M. G. D. capacity Project costs (Legal engineering etc.) Total estimated project cost $ 30,000 50,000 , 11{}, 01.)0 l35,OOO 25.000 $350,000 Since som~ increase in present water rates will be required in order to finance these improvements, it is be- lieved that the per capita consumption will some what decrease after the new rates are in effect. It is therefore felt that the recommended capacity of the treatment plant will be ade~ quate for some time to come. The plant can be operated at a rate in excess of its designated capacity for short periods of time and the additional elavated storage ~ill assist in meeti.ng peak demands. 'this letter is written for purposes of your official records, and we will be glad to amplify these remarks by per- sonal discussion with you. RespectfUl+y submitted, , SMITH AWD GILLESPIE .-,) IVylie W. Gillespie Mr. Gillespie showed a chart of water rates for several cities in the state, and Delray Beach rate was lower than any of those ~~~. It is 60% lower than larasota. " The following Resolutio~ was passed on its first read- ing; by motion regularly made, seconded and unanimously carried. ~OLUT:I;ON NO, 590 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY' COUNCI;r,. OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, P)iOPOSING THE ENLAJHlmMENT, 4 May 6, 1946 2832 EXTENSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE CITY OF EELRAY BEACH WATER FACILITIES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE CERTIFICATES TO FTIJANCE SUCH WORK AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SUCH PRG- POSED n,WBOVID~NT. .~ The Clerk was instructed to have the entire Resolution pub- lished in the Delray News issues of May lOth., and 17th" 1946. Application from L. L. Asheley for the operation of an outdoor bowling alley was presented. A telegram from property owners, and a petition signed by Mrs. A. R. Sibbs and 27 other property owners, objecting to issuance of li- cense for this type business in their neighborhoOd was read. After thoroughly discussing the matter, Mr. \Vhite moved that the license aDplication be rejected. Mr. McNeece seconded the motion which carried unanimously on roll call. The Clerk was ordered to issue occupational license to the MackIe Company and A. H. Gordie. ~ity Attorney Nowlin was instructed to prepare an ordinance which would require proper housing facilities for all types of businesses, including shobtl~g galleries, paint spraying shops, bowling alleys, etc. Contract for proposed water plant improvements, between the city and the engineering firm of Smith & Gilles- pie was turned over to the city attorney for his eMamination and report. There being no further business to come before the Council, Council adjourned. ~ .i, JK-t City ClErk .~ :i'?ofk. Mayor ,.