Loading...
12-02-46 Special 'I.' DECEMBER 2nd, 1946. Upon cOall of the Mayor a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M., to prepare the ballot box for the General Election to be held December 3rd, and for any other necessary business, with Mayor M.M. DeWitt in the Chair, City Manager H. P. Edmond, City Attorney J.W. Nowlin, and the following Councilmen present: B.C. Butler, F.B. McNeece, J.B. Smith and C.J. White, a quorum being present. The following items were then placed in the ballot box: Two official voters lists Five absentee ballots One copy of City Charter Two Tally Sheets Two copies of certification of election return forms Official ballots Lead pencils Sealing wax and gummed tape for sealing ballot box Four spindle files One scratch pad Upon motion of Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Smith, and unani- mously carried, Mr. B.F. Sundy was appointed Clerk of the Election Board, and Messrs. A.J. Caraker, L.F. Ranson and King S. Cone were appointed Inspectors, to serve at the General Election to be held December 3rd, 1946. Upon motion of Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman White, the ballot box was officially locked and sealed, to be delivered to the Clerk of the Election Board on the morning of December 3rd. The Clerk presented proof of the publication of a notice calling for bids for one 1-1/2 Ton Used Dodge Truck, six wheel drive, Model WC-6243A. "AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Delray Beach News Published Weekly Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority personally appeared E.F. PETERMAN who on oath says that ~ is Publisher of the Delray Beach News, a weekly news- paper published at oDelray Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Invitation for Bids in the matter of I} Ton Used Dodge Truck in the Court, was published in said news- paper in the issues of November 29. 1946. Affiant further says that the said Delray Beach News is a newspaper pub- lished at Delra;v Beach, in said Palm Beach (bunty; Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Palm Beach County, Florida, each Friday and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, fora period 1" DECEMBER 2nd, 1946. of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- tisement; and affiant further says that____has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund ~or the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said news- paper. ( Signed) E.F. PETER}!AN Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of Nov. .A.D. 19~. (S E A L) (Signed) HAZEL V.. SNOW Notary Public Notary Public, State of Florida at Large My Commission expires February 4, 1949. Bonded by American Surety Co. of N. Y. "INVITATION FOR BIDS" The City Council, City of Delray Beach, Florida, will receive bids until 7 P.M., December 2, 1946, at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Delray Beach, Florida, for the following piece of equipment: One (1) - l~ ton Used Dodge Truck, 6 wheel drive, Model WC-6243A. M, The City r.eserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason at its discretion. CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA By: M.M. DeWitt, Mayor." I One bid was received in response to the foregoing advertisement, from Sowell & Mayhew of West Palm Beach, Florida, in the amount of $1,350.00. Mr. John Gregory, Fire Chief, explained that this truck would be used as a pumper in place of the Ford truck which was purchased in 1928, and which is now obsolete. A 500 gallon pump could be installed on the truck, and 100 feet of 2-1/2" hose, besides the 1-1/2" booster hose. This truck, when equipped, would replace the 1923 Brockway truck, which is also obsolete, and for which it is impossible to replace parts and tires. Mr. Gregory stated that the cost of necessary equipment to fit up this Dodge truck would be approximately $1,000.00, and then the City's fire fighting apparatus would be adequate for its present needs. After discussion by the Council, a motion was made by Councilman McNeece, seconded by Councilman Smith, that this Dodge truck be purchased by the City. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. The Clerk then presented proof of the publication of a notice calling for bids on the sale of a ~ive ton three wheel Fordson Street Roller, which was purchased from the City of West Palm Beach in June of 1928 for $500.00. This proof was spread upon the minutes as follows: 1"'1 DECEMBER 2nd, 1946. "AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Delray Beach News Published Weekly Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority personally appeared E.F. PETERMAN who on his oath says that~ is Publisher of the Delray Beach News, a weekly news- paper published at Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Invitation for Bids in the matter of Street Roller in the Court, was published in said newspaper in the issues of November 29. 1946. Affiant further says that the said Delray Beach News is a newspaper pub- lished at Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Palm Beach County, Florida, each Friday and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that~has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the prupose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. (Signed) E.F. PETERMAN Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of Nov.. A.D., 19~ (S E A L) (Signed) HAZEL V. SNOW Notary Public Notary Public, State of Florida at Large, My commission expires February 4, 1949. Bonded by American Surety Co. of N.Y. "INVITATION FOR BIDS" The City Council, City of Delray Beach, Florida, will sell to the highest bidder one (1) 5 ton, three-wheel Fordson Street Roller, which was purchased by the City in June 1928. This piece of equipment is obsolete and in poor condition. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason at its discretion. CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA By: M.M. DeWitt, Ma;vor." Two bids were received in response to the foregoing notice, as follows: W.J. SNOW - $300.00 cash HARVEL & WOOLBRIGHT - $95.00 cash, with agreement to rent the roller to the City at any time within the next year for $2.00 per hour, or $4.50 per hour with operator, fuel and all expenses furnished. "\~ DECEMBER 2nd, 1946. After discussion, it was the consensus of op~n~on of the Council that the City would have no. need for this roller for street repair work, and it has no equipment. for use with it. A motion was made by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman McNeece, that the bid of Mr. W.J. Snow of $300.00 be accepted. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously.. The Clerk presented proof of the publication of a notice calling for bids for furnishing labor and equipment necessary to resurface approximately 4,500 square yards of sidewalk located on Ocean Boulevard, in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the City Clerk's Office. "AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION Delray Beach News Published Weekly Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida STATE OF FLORIDA OCUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority personally appeared E.F. PETERMAN who on oath says that~is Publisher of the Delray Beach News, a weekly newspaper published at Delray Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Invitation for Bids in the matter of Sidewalk on Ocean Boulevard in the. Court, was published in said newspaper in the issues of November 29. 1946. Affiant further says that the said Delray Beach News is a newspaper published at Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Palm Beach County, Florida, each Friday and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Delray Beach, in said Palm Beach County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that has neither paid nor prom- ised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said news- paper. (Signed) E.F. PETERJ.!.AN Sworn to and subscribed before me this 30th day of Nov.. A.D., 19~ (Signed) HAZEL V. SNOW Notary PUblic, State of Florida at Large My commission expires February 4, 1949. Bonded by American Surety Co. of N.Y. (S E A L) INVITATION FOR BIDS Bids will be received until 7 P.M., December 2, 1946, at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, City of Delray Beach, Florida, for the furnishing of labor and equipment necessary to resurface approximately 4600 square yards with sand asphalt plant mix for sidewalk located on Ocean Boulevard in accordance with ..p DECEMBER 2nd, 1946 plans and specifications on file in the City Clerk's Office. The City to furnish to the successful bidder all materials required at unloading site. The City reserves the right to accept or r eject any or all bids, for any reason at its discretion. CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA By: M.M.>DeWitt, Mayor." Two bids were received in response to the foregoing notice, which were ordered spread upon the minutes, as follows: Harvel & Woolbright - $2,800.00 W.J. Snow 1,200.00 Upon motion of Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman White, and upon call of roll unanimously carried, the bid of W.J. Snow in the amount of $1,200.00 was accepted. The following letter from Mr. J.W. Nowlin, together with required fee of $15.00, was presented and read in full: "December 2, 1946. Ci ty Council Delray Beach, Florida Gentlemen: On behalf of my client, Mr. Charles N. MacLaren, I wish to make application for a change in zoning of the f()llowing property, to-wit: Lots 4, 5, 6 and the West 5 feet of Lot 3 and the North 17 feet of Lot 7, Block 3 of Ocean Park, from Apartment Zone to Limited Business Zone. Very truly yours, (Signed) J.W. Nowlin" A motion was made by Councilman McNeece, seconded by Councilman \~ite, that the foregoing request pe referred to the Zoning Board for their recommendation to the Council. Upon call of roll the motion carried unanimously. City Manager Edmond presented a plat of Seagate Section "B" for the approval of the Council,> explaining that a portion of this Subdivision is now outside of the City limits, but will comply with City requirerrents when the City limits are extended to take in the territory. A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Butler, that the foregoing plat be accepted, and upon call of roll the motion carried unani- mously. A communication from Attorney Hugh MacVdllan was then presented, and same> was read in full, as follows: ",'c DECEMBER 2nd, 1946 City Council Delray Beach, Florida "November 29, 1946 Gentlemen ,. My brother and I own Lots one through six, inclusive, in Block 51 DelrayBeach and I am handling the disposition and sale of them. These lots are adjoining the City owned Park, and it 'A<)uld appear that they should be incorporated into and made a part of this excellent park project. Such action would not only enlarge the area of the park, but the additional land would, with the present park property owned by the city, serve as a buffer area between the white and colored sections of Delray Beach. I recently received a request from an interested individual concern- ing the sale of these lots. However, before offering them to this person, I want to give the city an opportunity to purchase them. I am pleased to offer these lots to the City of Delray Beach at the price of $15 per front foot, free and clear from all taxes, with conveyance to be made by special warranty deed. Would you please advise me at your earliest convenience concerning your pleasure in this matter? Yours very truly, (Signed) HUGH MacMILLAN HM/hm Hugh -Mac Millan" After discussion by the Council, a motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Councilman Butler, that the Clerk be instructed to advise Mr. MacMillan that the Council was not interested in his offer at this particular time as no funds have been set up for the purchase of additional property. A letter of application from Mr. Jerry A. Boisoneau for the position of Li~e Guard was read, but action was deferred until the meeting of December 9th, in the meantime the details and duties of the Life Guards to be set up by the City Manager. Mr. Edmond explained that he would like to employ two life guards, one to be on duty from eight o'clock in the morning for eight or nine hours, and the other to come on about one o'clock and stay on duty until 10 o'clock at night. This would provide two men on duty during the middle of the day when the crowds on the beach are heaviest. Both guards to be given police badges and authority to police the beach, and to work in connection with the Police Department. Mr. Edmond recommended the employment of Mr. Eugene T. Smith for approxi- mately three months, to work and supervise work to be done on the beach. In a motion made by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman McNeece, Mr. Edmond was authorized to employ Mr. Smith at a salary of $175.00 per month. "1'\ DECEMBER 2nd, 1946 The following letter from Mr. E.H. Varno was presented and read in full: City Manager Delray Beach, Florida "November 27, 1946. Dear Sir: I have occasion to view the traffic on Ocean Boulevard at all hours of the day and night and I regard the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Ocean Boulevard as an intersection which is extremely hazardous. Traffic coming off Ocean Boulevard to go West on Atlantic Ave. have a bad habit of cutting the corner short which tends to crowd the eastbound traffic. In my opinion this corner needs a traffic light badly and I would suggest that it be operated day and night. I am writing this merely to express my op~n~on as an observer who has had the opportunity of watching this condition closely and I trust that you will investigate the dangerous condition and act before an accident happens here. Yours respectfully (Signed) E.H. Varno" A discussion followed as to the most practical method of regulating traffic at this location, Mr. Edmond recommending the installation of islands in the three streets intersecting, to keep traffic from cutting across the center of the streets, or regulating traffic by putting "Stop" signs on Ocean Boulevard before reaching the Atlantic Avenue intersection, and also "Slow" signs at the ends of the Beach, and marking lanes for pedestrian crossings. Upon the recommendation of Councilman White, the City Manager was authorized to try out his plan for traffic regulation on Ocean Boulevard to determine if it is workable. Council, as a whole, agreed that every effort should be made by the Police Department to enforce speed laws, and that offenders should be given summons and fined whenever violating these laws. With reference to the salary check of Mr. W.O. Winn, City Auditor, who was suspended on November 13th, Mr. Nowlin informed the Council that Mr. Winn was en- titled only to that portion of his salary due up to the date of his suspension. The Clerk was instructed to draw check for this per~od e. a R?;., u IT~ City Clerk Council then adjourned. ~ .