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02-27-39 Regular COUNCIL CHAMBER February 27, 1939 ,,,1151 The Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. with the City Attorney and following members present: Mr. Bradshaw, Mr. Crego, Mr. Hall, Mr. Hill and Mr. Mille~. The minutes of the meetings of February 13th, 20th, and 24th were approved as read. The following communication was presented and. read by the Clerk, Boynton, Fla. Feb. 25th, 1939 Hon. City Council Delray Beach, Fla. Gentlemen, j ~ I would thank you to give me the same "eonsideration given qther property owners of Delray '/ Beach East and West of the Canal, who have built n4w sidewalks this and last years, by the City paying one half of the cost. I paid plenty for the original walk when. purchasing the property, and have paid all taxes and assessments against the property since thattime. Your Clerk's statement shows a cost of $87.00 of which $12.00 is for moving my tree to other property. I will ask that a refund of one half the cost of the sidewalk plus the $12.00, which amounts t') $ 49.50. " , Yours truly, DR. H.S. Deming .; and in regard to the. request therein contained, it was moved by Mr. Bradshaw that the same action M taken as was authorized in the case of C.N. MaeLtlren I s slde\V/il.J.k;.,request presented at las~ Council meeting. Mr. RaIl S~~?~~edthe motion, which on roll call, carried unanimously;''' ,i.".., "... ..', I- , 01,. :~, 'J.. )j . 110~ COUNCIL CHAMBER - February 27, 1939 j Mr. Crego moved that the City Clerk write Dr. Deming explaining to him that the tree in question belonged to the City and had been moved from its location on Atlantic Avenue to City property on the Ocean Boulevard. Mr. Bradshaw seconded the motion which carried unanimously on roll call. The following letter from the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court was read: West Palm Beach, Fla. February 17th, 1939 City Clerk Town of Delray Delray, Florida Dear Sir, h Enclosed you will find copy of House BIll #396, better known as the ~urphy Act". Your attention is directed to Section 9 which provides "the fee simple title to all lands, against whIch there remains outstanding tax certificates which on the date this act becomes a law t June 9~ 1937) , are more than two years old (June lOt 1939) shall be- come absolutely vested in State of FlorIda" etc., etc.., It occurs to me that your City might want to protect its interest by purchasing the State Certificates covering property on which your City holds street paving or other liens as well as delinquent eitytaxes before the expiration date of this law. I will be glad to furnish you wfth list of State Certificates on property in y~ur City together with statement of Costs of Purchase if you so desire. All applications to purchase must be filed in this office on or before May 10, 1939. Yours truly, George O. Butler, Clerk, W.L. McGriff, Deputy Clerk. , and on motion of Mr. Crego, seconded by Mr. Bradsnaw and unanimously carried the Clerk was directed to secure'a list of the delinquent properties from Mr. Butler's office with a vIew to protecting the City's interest in such.perty as is considered desirable. ,~"." ;~">!~~':" ( _ J 1153 COUNCIL CHAMBER - February 27, 1939 ( On Motion of Mr. Bradshaw,seconded by Mr. Crego and unanimously carried the Building Inspector was instructed to issue permit for erection of a sign at Delray Beach Motors I used car lot, corner of Atlantic and Fifth Avenues. Councilman Hall reported that a sign advertis- ing B. & B. Cottage Court had been erected opposite the Gulf Service Station on South Federal Highway for which no authorization or permit had been issued. He said he would like to see the Police Department instructed to remove it. Mayor Hill agreed to have the sign taken down. Councilman Crego said E.J. Rummell had com- plained to the Sanitary Department regarding dogs on leashes being led through the grocery stores and meat markets, and had recommended that some ordinance be passed prohibiting this practice. No action was taken. Mr. Crego reported, also, that his department was going to insist ona cleanup of the rear premises of stores and eating places, some of which were in a very unsanitary condi tion and if same were not taken c are of wi thin a reasonable length of time, warrants would be sworn out for violation of the sanitary ordinance. It was moved, seconded and carried that the following ordinance be placed on its second reading. j, ORDINANCE 21\3 ~ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, FIXING OCCUPATIONAL TAXES AND LICENSES TO BE CHARGED THE VARIOUS PER- SONS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS ENGAGEl!I IN OR MANAG- ING ANY BUSINESS, PROFESSION OR OCCUPATION IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA. .:f. The ordinance having been read in full for the second time, it was moved by Mr. Crego that same, be passed on its second reading and final passage. Mr. Hall . seconded the motion, which carried unanimously on roll call. On motion of Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Brad- shaw, and unanimously carried the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION 266 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, ,FLORIDA, DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES FOR CITY FUNDS. 11.54 COUNCIL CHAMBER - February 27, 1939 The following amended ordinance was also submitted and, on motion regularly made, seconded and carried, placed on its second reading. ' . ORDINANCE 258 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, :PROVIDING 'mAT A PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY BUILDING INSPECTOR OR CITY ENGINEER BEFORE ANY GRADING, PAV. INGS, OR REPAVING, SURFACING OR RESURFAC- ING OR PLACING OR REMOVAL OF TREES OR SHRUBBERY ON OR FROM THE STREETS, HIGHWAYS, AVENUES. LANES; ALLEYS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY WITHIN THE (j:J:TY OF DELRAY BEACH SHALL BE DONE BY ANY PERSON OR PERSONS, PROVIDING CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUCH IMPROVEMENTS, AND PR OVIDING A PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO OBTAIN SUCH A PERMIT OR FOR OTHER VIOLATION OF THE ORDImNCE. 1 J' l The ordinance he ving been read in full, it was moved by Mr. ~radshaw seconded by Mr. Crego, and on roll call unanimously carried, that same be passe4 on its second reading and final passage. It was further moved by Mr. Crego, in this regard, that any company supplying rock to the City shall be required to furnish a certificate from the State Road Department showi~ that said rock comes up to the State Road Department's Grade 2 specifications. Mr. Brad- shaw seconded the motion, whicHcarried unanImously on roll call., -"\ , , It was moved by Mr. Hall seconded by Mr. Crego, and unanimously carried, on roil call, that the Fire Chief be authorized to purchase a rebuilt grease gun offered for $23.00, whIch Mr. Cook considered a bargain at the price. Miss Galvin enquired what action had been taken on III Mr. Bradshaw's anti-noIse ordinance proposed some time ago to regulate building construction during the winter Season, and was informed that same had been tabled for the time being but that it was the intention of the Ordinance Committee to provide some such regulation before another Season. Complaint was made by Mrs. Weir and otherS 'regarding traffic congestion on N~E. Fourth Avenue, between Atlantic and First Street. She said with ang~lar Parking on both sides of Fourth Aventte It was impOssible for two cars to pass each other and in case of fire the trucks would be unable to get through these parked cars. . . 1155 COUNCIL CHAMBER - February 27, 1939 The Chief of Police explained that angular parking had been marked on said stree~ on the assumption that it was a 40- foot street as shawn on the maps but that actually it was only 37 feet wide. After considerable discussion it was';, decided to change the East side of the street from angle. to.,i;J1 parallel parking. ,1\; .',."~ ., $ The Chief of Police asked permission to order stop markers for street intersections. He said these were made with ref'lector buttons inset and were much more satis-> factory than painting "Stoptt signs on the streets, it beitlg ,,' impossible to keep tl1ese painted and in readable condition. He said, in quantities of ten or twelve, these signs could be purchased at a price of $8.00 or $9.00 each or at about $14.00 if purchased singly. It was moved by Mr. Hilllthat,! "'.' the CIty purchase a dozen of said reflector signs. Mr. Miller seconded the motion, provided finances warranted the purchase at this tl~e, and on roll call said motion carried unanimously. Mr. Mil;ter reported, the sewer diSCharge pipe which empties into the canal was several feet above low., water mark and he recommended the addition of an elbow , ' to run the pipe down under the surface. Mr. Baker ,stated ~~ he had a Joint of' pipe on hand and would require only/!-n"., ~: elbow. It was therefore moved by Councilman Hall that Mr... : -lid Baker be authorized to order a quarter turn for said pur"';',;:Jlf':' pose. Mr. Miller seconded the motion and on roll callthe::;;1if vote was as fOllOws: Mr. Bradsb,aw;yes, Mr. Crego yes" Mr. Hall yes" Mr. Hill yes, Mr.~~il1er yes. The motibn carried. ' Mr. Bradshaw moved that bills numbered 3906 to 3984 having been O.K'd by the Finance Committee, be returned to the Council and ordered paid. Mr. Crego seconded the motion and on roll call the motion carried, unanimously. , Mr. Hall mOved the passage of the f'ollowing resolution: RESOLUTION 267 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, 1tORIDA, ORDERING THE CONSTRUCTION OF, CERTAIN STREET IMPROVEMENT WORK. (S.E. Second Street from SeVenth to Eighth Avenues), J Mr. Crego seCOnded the motion and on roll call the vote was unanimous and the motion was declared carried. COUNCIL CHAMBER*- February 27, 1939 On motion of Mr. Hall seconded by Mr. Miller and unanimously carried the following reoslution was authorizing the foreclosure of property for enlargement of the City cemetery and for a future water plant site. RESOLUTION 258 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, INSTRUCTING THE CITY ATTORNEYS TO INSTITUTE FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS FOR COLLECTION OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES HELD BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH. The City Attorney was instructed to enquire of the Lake Worth Drainage District regarding the tax status of the piece Of prOperty in the Golf COurse which O.D. Priest claims tO'hold title to and redeem same for the City, if possible. The following right-of-way deed was tendered by Mr. Byrd, attorney forC.F. Deshler:, From C.F. & Lydia H. Deshler To the Pity of Delray Beqch The ~7' of the S 70.5' of Beach Lot 3 for widening of ANDREWS STREET also The E 30' of the W 250' of Ocean Beach Lot 4 for a street to be known as SANDPIPER LANE . And it was moved by Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Bradshaw and uI)animously carried, on roll call, that: the City accept same and the Clerk be instructed to have same recorded in the usual way. usa .' '~,:", ,. :f; , ,.,:.'1~: ,;'>i~Z~ , 4\' .:":,,,_:~,;;,;:~ '-'I'~ . ::. -.>.'.';.....! :::.~' ,.':.;:-, 1":;"'~,::,~;>~ '(~ :!f!I-~,' ~. '~,11:, , )~; ":1tffi /~1",~ ;~fJ ,-\:'~t;;j~: ii,;" Councilman Miller reported the City Englna~rD,:: had started on the, Eighth Avenue Yal!ht Basin Project but, ~ contrary, to expectation, he had found that Harvel Brothersl ,:"i~ dragline was not long enough to dredge the entire basin "V but from the corners the boom would swing out suffiCiently-:;: far to deepen the basin from each end, leaving only a' sma.l1"i'~:i sandbar about twelve feet wide in the center. In thi,s waY"1'1f ~~:i~:~~bl~h:o~~ t~O~~~~e:r ~~a {~~ i~r~~u~~a~~s~o$~g. g6> <'1ti a da, aM he thooght it would take a ooup1. of 00,.' . ... dredging to take out the proposed fill which he estimated> <',i: .~ woul,d be a cost of about 10 cents Ii yard. He ,saidhe,cQI1':l:~'{~;" easily use a thousand yards of till in, the yacht basin paI7k;fi~~ After diSCUSsion it was moved by Mr. Miller that the City',~ Engineer be authorized to go ahead with the work on this'),jflt!! basis. Mr. Hall seconded the motion, and on roll call the,':;~ vote was unanimous and the motion was declared carried.i..f' ""-.', ~, , ;.}l~,'"'~':;.::;~~;~i: ,,:/';;(;;,~' '.:,:",' ""<::'. COUNCIL CHAMBER ~ February 27, 1939 The Mayor recommended the appointment of Desso Scholtz as traffic officer for a period of ninety days at a patrolman's salary, viz. $137.50 per month. Mr. Scholtz had his own equipment he said. It was moved by Mr. Bradshaw that the Mayor's recommendation be com- plied with and Mr. Scholtz be employed on said terms. Mr. Hall seconded the motion and on roll call the vote was as follows: Mr. Bradshaw yes, Mr. Crego yes, Mr. Hail yes, Mr. Hill yes and Mr. Mllleryes. The motion carried.. Mr. Hall brought up the matter of tax set on La Hacienda lots owned by The Delray Lumber Company, on which action had been deferred at last meeting, in order to check record in the minutes of the previous action, of the Adjustment Board. The Clerk reported the minutes showed the required fee to have been paid and adjustment allowed but no record of the adjusted figure was given' except on the application forms. The $68.00 tendered by Lumber Company in settlement thereof, was by motion of Mr. Crego, seconded by Mr. Bradshaw and unanimously carried, approved and accepted in payment on taxes on La Hacienda Subidivision lots as follows: BlOCk B Lots 3 to 18 incl. It C Lots 1 to 3, 4,5, 8 to 19 incl. " D Lots 2 to 6, 10 to 22, 26,27,29 to 31. 33, 38 " E Lots 2, 4 to 11, 13,14,l5, 17 to 19 the 'CounCil, that Council There being no further business to come before it was regularly moved, seconded and carried adjourn. h~C1S~ . *: APP~~k yo ,f . . -':,:.m~ 11~, {,~,-,",' ','," .' d.','", "";,:~~t