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02-24-39 Special 114~ < , ( J COUNCIL CHAMBER February 24, 1939 The Council met in called session at 7:30 P.M., .in conformity with Section 137 of the City Charter. for the purpose of ca~vassing returns of the Bond Refunding Election held February 21. The City Attorney and all members of the Council were present. The Clerk submitted the official returns of the Election Board composed of W.O. Winn, Clerk, and Paul Rehr, Arthur Barton and W.A. Jacobs, Inspectors. It was moved by Mr. Crego, seconded by Mr. Miller and unanimously carried that the following resolution be adoptedl - , ~S, certified copies of the election returns as delivered to the Mayor and City Clerk by election officials in chaige of the Bond ~ Refunding Eleotion held in the City of Delray 'J Beaoh, Florid.a, on February 21, show votes to have been 0 ast as follows on the question "Shall the City of Delray Beach. Florida, refund its bonded indebtedness in acoordance with that certain agreement dated January 24, A.D. 1939, now on file with the City Clerk and published in the Delray Beach News, issues of February lOth and 17th, 19391" Yes No Spoiled 457 votes 9 " 1 " NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Ci ty Council of the City of Delray Beaoh, Florida. that said eleotion returns show the eleotors to have 'been favorable to, and to have voted for the proposed refunding of the City's debt in accord with the terms of said above mentioned agreement. '~\ ~ :~ H' ~'<' ,,'t 114! COUNCIL CHAMBER - February 24, 1939 Howard Cromer submitted a proposition from Harvel Brothers whereby these contractors agreed to sell rock to the City, for street purposes, at a price of $1.35 per cubic yard provided the City takes delivery in hundred yard lots. He stated the rock was dug from a pit West of town and he considered same would pass number 2 grade specifications. Councilman Hall recommended the immediate purchase of at least 100 yards, stating it was needed baily for street repairs allover town. It was finally moved by Mr. Miller that Harvels' pro- position be accepted, said rock to be delivered where- ever the City may designate. Mr. Hall secOnded the motion and on roll call the. vote was unanimous, and same was declared carried. The Chairman of the Parks Committee advocated the installation of a railing out in the ocean to extend from the ends of the two existing lifelines. He said this would require about three 20-foot lengths of 4" pipe, and the City had one length and would have to buy two more. The total cost would probably run around $65.00 he thought, and questioned whether the City could afford the expense just now. All members oonsidered this a necessary safety measure and it was moved by Mr. Hall that the Chairman of the Parks Committee be authorized to have said work done. Mr. Bradshaw seconded ~he motion and on roll call the vote was as follows: ;~. Bradshaw yes, Mr. Crego yes, Mr. Hall yes, Mr. Hill yes, Mr. Miller yes. The motion carried. It was also recommended by Mr. Miller that some- thing be done to remedy the trouble experienced with the pumps at the pool. He suggested the point be taken up and given a good cleaning to remove all sand and then be extended another forty feet out to the ocean. He said that now was an opportune time for' this work beoause much of the beach sand had been washed out and the pipe could be more easily reached. It was accordingly moved by Mr. BradshaWthat this work be done at once. Mr. Hall seconded the motion which carried unanimously on roll call. { :' MD. Miller reported that the City Engineer had prepared a map showing location of the City street lights. and as new lights are added the map will be changed and kept up to date, he said. There was some discussion as to obtaining war department permits fOr bu1kheading constructed by the City or private citizens, in the Intracoastal Waterway, Mr. Cromer reporting that War department officials were threatening to clamp down on such bu1kheadingoperations because Various citizens had ignored permit requirements and done such work without the knowledge of the War Department. . 115n COUNCIL CHAMBER - February 24, 1939 Councilman Hall b~ought up a matter of unfinished business., viz. tax ad.1ustment settlement allowed the Delray Lumber Company on 78 lots in La Hacienda Subdivision now outside the City limits. He said adjustment fee had been paid and settlement figure decided upon, but due to an oversight of the Lumber Company the taxes had not been paid. It was the desire of the Company to pay same in accord with said adjusted figure, he stated, and recommended that the Council accept payment in accord with such adjustment. He moved that payment be accepted and receipts issued for said taxes. There was no second to Mr. Hall's motion, and action was deferred with the recommendation that the City Clerk look up the record of the Board's previOUS action in the matter before author- izing payment on said basis. . .''''' There being no further business to come before . '" the Council, it was regularly moved, seconded and carrie', that Council adjourn. ~~R~. ~f- ity lerk APPROVED: : } L. ! ~~ . ~Yor , ..J lA ',"''!,; ,. '<;', :1 '< L..~