11-20-74SpMtg NOVEMBER 20, 1974
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was held in the Council Chambers at 12:20 P.M.,
Wednesday, November 20, 1974, with Mayor James H. Scheifley presiding,
City Manager J. Eldon Mariott, City Attorney G. Robert Fellows, and
Council members Grace S. Krivos, David E. Randolph present. Mr. Jack
L. Saunders and Mr. Leon M. Weekes were absent.
The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America was given.
Mayor Scheifley called the meeting to order and announced
that same had been called for the purpose of canvassing the returns
of the November 19th Primary Election in the City of Delray Beach, and
for any other business that may come before the meeting.
The City Clerk reported the results of the Primary Election
held on Tuesday, November 19, 1974 for Councilmen for the term of
two years were as follows:
John A. J. ~ack) Collins, Jr. 1002
Andrew M. Gent 1111
Aaron I. CRon) Sanson, IV 863
William A. Saunders 320
Roy M. Simon 905
Total Votes cast 4201
Total Voters 2254
Mayor Scheifley stated in the absence of any declaration of
contest by any of the Candidates in this election, Council should
accept the report of the Election Returns submitted by the Clerks and
Inspectors of the Election. He requested the record show he had the
detailed report from the City Clerk which is available to the Council
members, said report covering each precinct with the proper signatures
validating each.
Mrs. Krivos moved to accept the report of the Election returns
as submitted by the Clerks and Inspectors, seconded by Mr. Randolph.
.It was suggested an amendment to the motion include the names of the
winners of the election. Mrs. Krivos amended her motion with the
inclusion of the names of Andrew M. Gent, John A. J. Collins, Jr., Aaron I.
Sanson, IV and Roy M. Simon. Mr. Randolph accepted the amendment.
The motion passed unanimously.
Question was raised concerning the proposed dissolution of
the Delray Beach Housing Authority. The City Manager stated it would
be discussed at the next workshop meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:25 P.M.
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APPROVED:
MAYOR