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April 13, 1935
The Council met in regular session at 7:30 P.M. wi th
the Mayor and the folloitlng manbers of the Council present;
Mr. Foote, Mr. Barton, Mr. Genton and Mr. Gwynn.
The minutes of the meeting held '.larch 23rd were read,
and by motion reguJairly made, seconded and carried, approved.
A letter from Miss Lelia E. Horne agreeing to execute
deed to the City for the N 48' of Lot 15 Block 101 for a con-
sideration of $10.00 was read, and it was moved by Mr. Barton
that the Clerk be authorized to send oheck for the stipulated
~ho.oo together wi th special warranty dee,] to be exeouted
by the vendors, oonveying said property to the Oi ty of Delray
Beaoh, for municipal purposes.
A letter was also read from the Executrix of the
V.W. Weaver Estate with reference to conveying the 850' 01'
Lot 8 and All Lot 9 in Block lot, to the Oity for certain tax
allowanoe oonsiderations on other property belonging to the
same owners. After disoussion, it was moved by Mr. Barton
that the Oi ty Clerk be au thorized to offer the Weaver heirs
for special warranty deed to the above described property ~
either a oaSh consideration of $15.00 or improvement lien anet
tax allowanoes for the years prior to 1932 on Lot 1 Block 102
and Lots 15 &: 17 Blook 1, Dell Park. Mr. Gwynn seoonded th.,.
motion, and on rollcall.! the vote was as follows: Mr. Barton
yes, Mr. Foote yes, Mr. li'enton yes, and Mr. Gwynn yes. .The
motion carrie d.
The Clerk agreed to communioate wi th the owners of
Lots 2 to 5 Block 69 in an effort to acquire title to these
lots also, for a similar consideration.
A letter of appreciation for Delray Beach and its
attractions was read from J.p. Pulliam, a reoentWinter visitor
in which he recommended that particular attention be paid to
the Beaoh in an effort to keep it cleared of trash and waste
material. The letter was ordered filed~
A letter was read from Whitoomb and Callahan, owners
"of, certain Delray bonds, in which they. requested. that. NlymeIl";l1,,^,,,;,w
of monies colleoted for than from ourrent tax oollectrons<be
made. on delinquen t interest coupons in lieu of currentooupons,
inasmuch as the bonds they hold all matured in Novanber 1929
and therefor e carry no coupons subsequent to that dat.e. It was
moved by Mr. Gwynn, that the Olerk be au thorized to pay such
monies J.,evied for the above mentioned bondholders upon present..
ation. of past-due coupons which. they ~old, instead of current
cQuppns as stipulated in the' ordinance. Mr. Barton seconded the
moi:l.onwhich on roll ca 11 oarried llTl"Il:l.mous J.,y.
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A letter from Dr. W.C. Williams requesting the City
to move their drainage ditch from off his property in Block 140
to City property was read by the Olerk, who was instructed by
motion regularly made, seconded and carried, m reply to Dr.
Williams, stating his request woold be complied with and that
the Ci ty would move same at its earliest convenience.
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Another retter was read from Dr. Williams asking
adjustment on 1933 taxes on his property in Block 140 because
of the condemnation of part of said property for canal purposes.
Inasmuch as the Government did not acquire such canal proper~y
until 1935, the members stated they had no power to adjust
taxes prior to that date, and instructed the Clerk to so advise
Dr. Williams.
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The Clerk was instructed to reply to a letter from
the Supreme Forest Woodmen Oircle, 01' Omaha, Nebraska, regard..
ing the status of the City's debt situation and our tentative
proposal with regard to a re~nding plan.
A letter was read from the Hollywood Chamber of
Commeroe requesting the City Council to join in a petition to
the State Road Department for the widening of Federal Highway
No. 1 between the Dade~Broward County Line and West Palm BeaCh,
~ thus creating a bo~d, two-lane boulevard similar to the new
seotion recently constructed in Dade County. Mr. Gwynn moved
the adoption of the following resolution with referenoe to this
matter, and instructed the Clerlc to forward copies of the sam.,
to The State Road Departmen t and to the Hollywood Chamber ot
Commerce.
A RESOLUTION BY THE crn COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, IN RIDULAR SESSION
SITTING; REQ,UESTING AND ENDORSING THE CON-
STRUCTION OF A TWO-LANE BOULEVARD HIGHWAY
BETWEEN PALM BEACH .AND MIAMI
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WHEREAS, the volume of traffic on Feder al High~
way No.1 between Palm Beach and Miami is increasing,
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WHEREAS, it is an acknowledged fact that there
has been a greater loss of life due to automobile
acciden ts on the stretch of highway lying between
the Dade~Broward County Line and We~t Palm BeaCh, and
WHEREAS, we believe this loss of life could have
been prevented to a grea t extent had the Federe1
Highway be a:l a wider road, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the City Counoil of the
City of Delray Beach, in regular meeting assem.bled,
do petition and urge the Florida State Road Depart-
ment to consi der. seriously tlle widening of sai d
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Federal Highway No. 1 between the Dade-Broward County
line and West Palm Beach; and that a broad two-lane
Boulevard be constructed similar to that recen tly
completed in Dade County.
BE IT FUR~IER RESOLVED, that a copy of thts res~
olution be forwarded to the State Road Department.
Mr. Barton seconded the motion which on roll call, carried unan-
imously.
Councilman Hill appeared and sat with the Council during
the remainder of the session.f~t
A letter from the Fire Chief recommending the purchase
of a one and a half ton chassis to be mounted with tank, pump 'and
fire~fighting equipment was read and disoussed. It was moved by
Mr. Barton that the Fire Chief' make a trip to Fort Pierce and Vero
Beach for the purpose of inspecting the fire~fighting outfits of thos
places, and then prepare necessary speoifica tions and call for sealed ./
bids on the desired equipment from truck dealers, both locallyando.ut_.>/iif
side the City. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which on roll call4a.rried~t
unanimously. (not" "."r""-+'~" ,'" Apl :vt 'th }..
Fleet insuranoe on the City's trucks. for liability and
property damage was taken up and the relative mertts of pOlicies
wri tten by the American Fire and Casualty Company and Standard.!oc",
ident Insurance Company were discussed. It Was finally suggested by
the President that the matter be rererred to the Chairman of the
Finance Committee for investigation and recommend ation at the next
meeting.
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It was moved by Mr. Barton seconded by Mr. Hill and un~'
animously carried, that the following Right-ot__Way deeds be aocepted'
and plaoed on record:
Rmggt-of-Way ddeds giving the City the East 20' of Blook
129 for a street and 16' through oenter of same block f'or a publio .
alley were presented as follows by the Olerk. .
From G.A. Pringle on the N 208' 01' Blook 129
From L.W. Cook on the S 150' of the N 358' of Block 129
From Samuel Ogren on the S 89.5' of the N 447.5' of Block 129
also a R.g8~of-WaYdeed deed the West 20' 01' Block 137 for a street
From Naeco Real ty Company on the S250' of the N 358' of Block 137
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By motion regularly made, seconded and carried these deeds .
were aceepted for the purposes therein stated and ordered plaoed on
record by the City Clerk.
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The gasoline consumption rep ort for the month of February
was read by the Clerk and ordered filed.
A blue-print replat of the South 3l6.3~ of Seger's Add~
ition, otherwise described as Lots 11, +21 and 13 Block E, Palm Beaoh
Shore Acres was presented for the Counoil s approval and after
examination dl.m waswmoved by Mr. Gwynn that the Clerk be authoriz~d
to affix her signature to the tracing when presented provided same
is in the same form as the blue print submitted to the Council. Mr.
Hill seconded the motion and on roll call, it carried unanimously.
Councilman Barton reported tha t owing to the wet and slip-
pery condition of the casino hallways several people had sustained
bad falls and he reoommended that some sort of corrugated matting
be purohased to cover these floors. The matter was referred to the
Chairma~ of the Parks Committee with power to aot.
The Clerk was instructed to again write the owners of
suoh obstructing signs as still remain on the Federal Highway,ad....
vising that the City intends to move these signs unless the owners
themselves do so.
Mr. Barton recommemled that the Life Guard be retained ~
for an indefinite time, as long as there seems to be a need for
him, providilmg he agrees to keep the Beach cleaned of trash and waste
material. This recommendation was approved of by the other members
of the Council and Mr. Hollenbeck agreed to keep the Beach clean as
requested.
A discussion arose as to the need of cleaning up many,
vacant lots in town, so grown up with weeds &: brush that they con-
stituted fire hazards and mosqui to-breeding spots. It was suggested
that the City have suoh lots cleaned where the owners failed to do
and assess the cost of same to the property. TheCitY'Allilowey"'''''' , "'''-'''',
agreed to look into the City's ordinances governing such procedure
and see if it would be possible and advisable for the City todq this.
The Mayor reoommended further retention of the motor-.
oycle pOliceman, stating he was mOre than paying his way and was still
needed by the Polioe Department. The Council agreed to the continued
employment of Emry Piokren on the Police Department as long as the
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need existed. They also approved of a small expenditure for ammunit-
ion to be used for target practice by the Police Department provided
the Mayor considered such practice desireable.
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A bill from Mike L. Blank for moving twelve palm trees
was presented by the Clerk, and in disposal and payment of same,
Mr. Barton moved the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, that the bill amount-
ing to '150.40 for services rendered by Mike L. Blank in moving cer-
tain ~alm trees to the City yacht basin park be approved, and that
said '150.40 be allowed as a credit in payment of delin~uent taxes
for the years prior to 1932 at a ratio equal to the bond settlement
~ basis now allowed taxpayers in paying delinquent taxes for those
years.
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that before such oredit.is
allowed, said Mike L. Blank shall pay to the City, taxes due for the
years 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1935 in cash, as is required by the bond
tax settlement ordinance. '
Mr. Hill seco~ded the motion for adoption, and on roll
call it carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Hill seconded by l\jr. Barton, and
unanimously carried that the Fire Chief be empowered to purchase
fifty feet of It inch fire hose at approximateJ.,y fifty or sixty'
cents per foot.
It was moved by Mr. GWYnn that bills numbered 1200 to
1240, having been O.K'd by the Finance Oommittee be returned to
the Council and ordered paid. ~he motion was seconded by Mr. Genton
and on roll ca11 unanimouSly carried.
It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that Council
adjourn.
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President of Council
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