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01-03-72SpMtg 'JANUARY 3, 1972. A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. This was also the Annual Organizational Meeting, with Mayor J. L. Saunders in the chair, city Manager J. Eldon Mariott, city Attorney G. Robert Fellows and Council Members Grace S. Martin, James H. Scheifley, Leon M. Weekes, and O. F. Youngblood being present. 1. ~ The Opening Prayer was delivered by Rev. Marvin Sweat. 2. ~'~ The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was given. 3. ~ The minutes of the regular meeting of December 27, 1971, were unani- mously approved, on motion by Mrs. Martin and seconded by Mr. Weekes. 4.~· Outgoing Councilwoman Martin stated that she had enjoyed serving on Council for the past two years and was looking forward to the next two years. She said she has found it rewarding in many ways and feels there are many things to accomplish in the future. X. Mayo~r Saunders introduced Mrs. Martin's brother and his wife, from Pennsylvania, and also introduced his wife, Edna. 4. ~Outgoing Councilman Scheifley said that he also had enjoyed serving on the Council, and with respect for each other, has made it a real privilege to serve with this group. 4. 3~-Councilman Weekes commented that serving on Council has been an educa- tional experience for him and that he was looking forward to the coming year. 4. ~Outgoing Councilman Youngblood said that he was pleased by the coopera- tion among City residents and the City government, and is looking forward to working hard for the betterment of the community during the next two years. 4 ..... ~-Outgoing Mayor Saunders con%~ented that he had enjoyed serving as Mayor and that he was confident that the new Mayor and Council would do a fine job. He said that he is disappointed that the Southwest Drainage Project has not been completed and that he is very much interested in the beach erosion problem being solved. This Council adjourned at 7:45 P.M. ANNUAL COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 1. Mayor-Elect James H. Scheifley and Councilmen-Elect Grace S. Martin · and O. F. Youngblood subscribed to the Oath of Office given by city Clerk Hallie E. Yates. 2. The Opening Prayer was delivered by Rev. Marvin Sweat. 3. The city Manager reported that the City Charter provides a procedure by which a vacancy on the city Council is filled and read the following Memorandum prepared by the citY Attorney: "Pursuant to Section 14 of the Charter of Delray B<~ach and the resignation submitted by Councilman James H. Scheifley pursuant to Florida Statute 99.012, effective January 3, ].972 there exists a vacancy in the Council of the city of Delray Beach of one councilman whose term expires this year. -1- sp. I-3~-72 Pursuant to Section 14 of the Charter of Delray Beach, Council shall fill the vacancy until the next general election by three af- firmative votes at its regular meeting either on January 10th or January 24th, otherwise, a special election shall be held for the purpose of filling such vacancy." The City Manager said it is recommended that the Council declare a vacancy to exist on the City Council by passing a motion to that effect. Mr. Weekes moved to declare a vacancy on the city Council of the City of Delray Beach, the motion being seconded by Mr. Youngblood and unanimously carried· X. Mayor Scheifley presented RESOLUTION NO. 1-72 to Mr. Saunders, which was unanimously approved on motion by Mrs. Martin and seconded by Mr. Weeke s. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMEND- ING RETIRING MAYOR JACK L. SAUNDERS. WHEREAS, JACK L. SAUNDERS, has unselfishly given of his time and ability as Mayor for the past four years, and has served as Mayor and Councilman for six years during the period between 1950 and 1966, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH: That JACK L. SAUN-DERS be and is hereby commended for his great contribution to the general welfare of the city of Delray Beach, Florida, as Councilman and Mayor. Unanimously adopted this 3rd day of January, 1972. X. Mayor Scheifley announced that there would be a workshop meeting Tues- day evening, January 4th, at 7:00 P.M. for discussion Of the Council vacancy as well as other subjects· 4./~Mayor Scheifley explained that it is Council' S policy that the Counci'3~?.~ receiving the highest number of votes in the General Election, following one year of experience on the Council, will be selected as Vice-Mayor. Councilman Leon M. Weekes was unanimously selected as Vice-Mayor for 1972, on motion by Mrs. Martin and seconded by Mr. Youngblood, with Mr. Weekes abstaining. 5. Mayor Scheifley and Council Members Martin, Weekes and Youngblood aga~r stated that they were looking forward to the coming year. Mr. Weekes said that he appreciated the honor of being selected Vice- Mayo r. Mayor Scheifley said that he feels the two major problems facing Beach are the tragic situation at the Beach, and the control of the growt.%, of the City.. Mrs. Scheifley was present and was introduced by Mayor Scheifley. 6. To. comply with Section 26 of the city Charter in establishing meeting dates for the regular Council meetings, Mr. Youngblood moved that the regularly scheduled meetings during 1972 be held on the second and fourth ~.~cndays of each month at 7:30 P.M., the motion being seconded by Mrs. Martin and unanimously carried· X. It was stated that in compliance with Section 12 of the city Charter, that persons appointed to serve as set out in Agenda Items 7, 8, 9 and 10, ~uring the year 1972 ~nould be appointed with the understanding that all -2-- sp. 1 - 3 -72 such appointments and terms of office are at the pleasure of the City Council. 7. Mr. J. Eldon Mariott was unanimously appointed as City Manager for the year 1972, on motion by Mr. Youngblood and seconded by Mr. Weekes. 8. Ernest G. Simon was unanimously appointed as Municipal Judge for 1972, on motion by Mr. Weekes and seconded by Mr. Youngblood. Paul E. Gringle and James W. Nowlin, Jr., were unanimously appointed as Judges Ad Litem for 1972, on motion by Mrs. Martin and seconded by Mr. Youngblood. 9. Attorney G. Robert Fellows was unanimously appointed as City Attorney f-'~ifor 1972, on motion by Mr. Weekes and seconded by Mr. Youngblood. 10. Attorney I. C. Smith was unanimously appointed as City Prosecutor and Attorneys John W. Spinner and H. Cassidy Sumrall, Jr., were unanimous- ly appointed as Assistant Prosecutors for 1972, on motion by Mr. Youngblood and seconded by Mr. WeekeB. 11. Regarding the appointments of the Boards and Committees for 1972, Mayor Scheifley reported thatat a recent workshop meeting it had been decided to defer consideration of such appointments until the next regular meeting on January 10, 1972. X. The City Manager reported that at a recent workshop meeting Council indicated that it wished the City Attorney to appear before the Legisla- tive Delegation at the January 4th meeting with respect to possible pro- posed legislation during the upcoming session of the Legislature. Also, the Legislative Delegation has requested Council to officially designate the City Attorney as Council's representative at that meeting. He said the.City Attorney has prepared the following communication, dated January 3, 1972, to the Legislative Delegation, approval of which should be con- sidered by Council at this time. "Pursuant to action taken at a meeting of the City Council of Delray Beach on January 3, 1972, G. Robert Fellows, as City Attorney, is authorized to appear before the delegation on the following matters: 1. Amtrak ~' 2. Extension of Reserve Area 3. Miscellaneous Charter Amendments (a) Removal of Unsafe Buildings (b) Voting- Registrations ~ (c) Tax Assessing and Collections, Board of Equalization (d) Control Over Reserve Area as to Zoning and Building Codes." After general discussion, the City Attorney ~was unanimously authorized to appear before the Legislative Delegation on behalf of the City Council of Delray Beach with regard to the matters as outlined in the above communi- cation, on motion by Mr. Weekes and seconded by Mr. Youngblood. X.+ Mayor Scheifley announced that he and the City Manager are planning to leave City Hall on January 4th at 8:15 A.M., to attend the Executive Com- mittee meeting of the Palm Beach Municipal League in West Palm Beach-and that any of the Council Mer~J0ers desiring to attend this meeting or some of the Legislature hearings are welcome to go with them. -3- sp. 1 - 3 -72 Mrs. Martin pointed out that while attending a meeting of the Palm Beach Municipal League, she discovered that many cities intend to ask the Legislature to return tax assessing and collecting to the municipal- ities. The meeting adjaurned at 8:05 P.M. HALLIE E. YATES City clerk APPROVED