12-23-63 in ~ Co~ctl ~a~ers a~ 8~00 P.~., wi~h Vi~e-Mayo~'~l C.
B~, ~orge Talbot, Jr. and Oliver W. ~odard, J=.,
1, '-An o~.~.g pra~r ~s delivered by ~e ReV. ~lph B.
V~ue-~yor Avery announced that ~s. Catherine Strong
paSse~ away this morn~flg, and ~hat he felt Del=ay Beach had
of~ ~s~ ~m~rtant c~t~ze.s a.d the Council should hold a
~ity Clerk Worthing read ~SO~IO~ ~. I469.
A ~SOL~IOS OF ~ CItY CO~CI~ OF
~ CITY OF DEL~Y B~CH, P~R~~.
~S, Almighty GOd, ~n his ~n~n~te w~s~om has se~'
take from our m~dst o~ ~loved friend and c~t~zen, ~T~RI~
STRONG, and
~S, '~RE~ E. STRONG ~r~buted ~self!s~ly o~~ her
t~me, leadership an~ ability ~n ~he developmen% of the C~ty
the years, and
~S, sa~d ~RI~ E. STRONG served ~s C~y ~ d~s-
t~nction as Ma~= in 1954, a~ as a me.er of ~e Co~1
~ars 195~, 1956 and 19S~, and she' ~S subsequently m0~t active
n~erous co~ittees to which she was appointed, an~
~S, the C~ty Co~c~l on behalf of ~e c~t~zens of
C~ty of Delray ~a~, ~lor~da, being desirous ~at her ~ffor~s-
recog, ize~. acclaimed a~d pe~ane~tly re~=ded ~
se~on 1. ~at the City Council does hereby pause ~
ho~ge tO ~e ~mory of ~RI~ E. STRONg, and to e~ress
sincere and deep s~pa~hy to her family.
Section 2.~ ~a~ a c°P~ of ~is resolution be for~rded~t
her family.
~is resolution unanimously adopted and ~ssed ~is
~' ~c~er, 1963.
Resolution No 1469 was unanimously passed and adopted o~
mo~on 'by ~. Barrow and seconded by ~. ~lbot.
A prayer ~s off.red by the Re.rend Ralph B. JohnsOn.
Vice-Mayor Ave~ co.anted as follows= "To ~e family of
Catherine Strong ~ offer our sinuere s~pathies and ask Almighty
~at he will give ~ St=eng~ to aucept th~s d~spensat~on of D~vine
Provide~e.
~e funeral w~11 be hel~ ~ursday a~ 3~30 at ~e F~rSt Baptis~
~urch after wh~ inte~en~ w~11 be ~n ~e ~l=ay B~auh Cemete~.
~is ends this Memorial Se~ce."
2. ~e ~uncil minutes of the regular meeting of ~c~
~d s~Uial ~e~ng of ~ce~r 6~ ~e ~animously approved
mot~0~ b~ ~. Woodard and'S~o~d by '~. Barrow.
.~,~ 3. Mr. James Bowen, 105 Bonnie Brier'Lane, read a letter he had
written to the Council complaining about the conditions, of the area
of S. E. 1st Street and. the City Docks where he owns rental property,
these unsatisfactory conditions resulting from installation of the
Sanitary Sewer system. Further, that these conditions had been re-
ported to Russell & Axon and to the City A~ministration, and nothing
had been done to correct the tmsatisfactory conditions, and requested
that the C°u~cil take strong steps to correct these conditions im-
mediately.
Vice-Mayor Avery said the Chair ~ould entertain a motion that
this be referred to the City Manager with a report back to the Council
at the next regular meeting as to what action has been taken, to which
Mr. Bowen said he felt there should be immediate action in getting
this area cleaned up an~ in proper shape.
Mr. Woodard, who had been designated by the Council as liaison
between them and the ~ngineers, said that he and the C~ty Manager would
look into the situation tomorrow.
During discussion, City Manager Holland informed the Council
that said situation could not be corrected tomorrow, that he and Mr.
Woodard had no authority to do anything but to give further instruc-
tion to the Engineers, and commented as follows= "I want to ask the
Counct! tonight, and wtll ask now as a matter of record, that the
City and the City Engineer, the City Manager and the 1/aison to the
resident Engineer be given some authority. We have no authority to
do anything. Mr. Bowen has been in my office, I have had him with
Mr. Switzer and with Mr. Fleming and Mr. Woodard." City Manager
Holland said the conditions in this area should have been taken care
of but there were other~plaoes in the City that were in as bad a
condition if not worse, but that these people just mentioned have no
authority so far as the City is concerned to give any instructions or
do anything except relay these problems to the engineering firm who
have the authority to tell the contractors what to do. The City
Manager continued= "That has been the problem of this sewer project
all the way through, and I am getting tired of this being laid in my
lap every night and day where there is no basis for it. You should
either give me authority with Mr. Fleming and Mr. Woodard to create
some action or you should delegate Mr. Switzer or Russell & Axon to
solve these problems. It is Just as simple as t~at."
Mr. Barrow said he felt the sewer specifications were well
written and asked what authority the City Manager needed to see that
they were carried out. Following discussion, Mr. ~arrow moved that
the City Manager have the authority to crack the w~p and see that
the plans and specifications are carried out and if they are not and
it becomes necessary, the City Manager call a' special meeting to get
this work done, the motion being seconded by Mr.
Vice-Mayor Avery asked City Attorney Adams about the legality
of such action as has justbeen moved, to which the City Attorney
said he did not believe the Council wanted to turn the full respon-
sibility for the maintenance of the specifications over to the City
Manager.
Mr. Bar~ow answered= "No, but if they are not carried out to
bring it back to us."
City Attorney Adams= "I think he has enough authority that
the resident inspectors are supposed to be doing a reasonable---they
are supposed to be doing a competent Job."
Mr. Barrow= "I think so too, but if he lacks authority and
needs it, then I want to put it where it needs to be and if he doesn't
have the necessary authority, to bring it back to us to ~ssue the
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necessary au~hority. That is the point I am trying to make."
Vice-Mayor Avery: "The Chair would like to ask the
A~ey= Does the City Manager have the authority t° accompl{qh
City Attorney Ad&mst "He does through Russell & Axon but~his
onlF ~pproach now as he says is to go to Russell &-Axon and ~e{! t.hem
th~ ~re not getting the job done and if they are not he shou~ came
ba~ to the Council and Russell & Axon should be put on the c~rRet." Mr. Barrow: "That is exactly what ! am after."
C'ity Attorney Adams~ "Just so you don't pass anything
w0~d affect their responsibility whatsoever."
Vice-Mayor Avery asked that the motion be replayed fro~
tare ~nd that the City Attorney listen carefully to same.
City Attorney Adams then said~ "As long as the motfon
passed with the understanding that his activities will'be di~e~ted at
Russell & Axon, at least at the present time, and if that doesn't work
then we can redraw the responsibilities under the contract or withhold
payment to Russell a Axon or some other wedge can be used."
Mr. Barrow and Mr. Wood&rd both accepted that clarification to
their motion and second, and Mr. Barrow said he was very d~ssatisfied
with the way this whole program is being handled and whatever is
necessary to get the right authority in the proper place is what he
desires.
During discussion, City Manager Holland said that all he wanted
was enough authority from the Council to tell Russell & Axon that
things were not accomplished that he would go to the Counci! with
same, to which Vice-Mayor Avery said the City Manager had that author-
ity.
Upon call of roll the Pending motion carried unanimously.
3. Mr. Wm. J. McLaughlin, 800 South Swinton Avenu~ presented the
following letter, dated December 18, 1963 to the Council.
"As the parent of Robert M. McLaughlin, defendant in the
above mentioned case, I respectfully request that said
case be expunged from th~ record aBd the fine of $60.00
(Sixty Dollars) be refunded tohim.
I am of the opinion that the arresting officer was without
authority to make the arrest in the first place as he did
not witness the alleged misdemeanor, and that the court
erred when it did not ask the arresting officer if he' had
witnessed the accident.
Section 317 - 'Regulation of Traffic on Highways' - places
limitations in these 'situations."
A letter dated December 13, 1963 from Municipal Judge Nowlin
to Mr. Wm. J. McLaughlin concerning said case was read, which letter
stated that the Judge investigated said arrest'&nd trial and did not
believe the Municipal Court could do anything to change the dispos-
ition of the case or order a remission of the fine, and referred to
Section 57 of the Charter on fines and penaIties, further, that since
it was his feeling that Mr. McLaughl~n's son was in fact guilty of
the charge, did not believe he ~ould make a favorable recommendation
to the CounciL.for.action ~nder said Section 57.
PolIOwing discussion,~ Mr. W0odard moved to sustain the
commendation of the Municipal Judge, the motion being seconded hYMn.
Talbot and unanimously carried.
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X. 'Vice-Mayor Avery announced that there would be several sixty-
second breaks during ..the Council meeting in order for the broadcaster
to make announcements for the sponsor of this broadcast.
4.a. A roll call showed the following Civic Organizations and re-
presentatives to be in attendance:
Breezy Ridge Estates Mr. John Sword
Planning/Zoning Board Col. Andrew L. ~abens
5. City Clerk worrying read the following letter from Mrs. Paul
S. Knowles, dated December lSth:
"It gives me great pleasure on behalf of my family and
myself to have receive~ the resolution from you in com-
memorating a park to honor my late beloved husband, Paul
S. /O~owles.
! am sure that he would be very proud and pleased with
this fine recognition of his efforts and devotion toward
the beautification of Delray Beach.
Thank you so much."
5. The City Clerk read the following letter to City Engineer
Fleming from Victor H. Nee1 of Nee1 Farms Market, dated December 8th,
1963:
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my
thanks to you for having the parking area fixed around
my store.
You probably feel that you were just 'doing your job' but
I really appreciate the fast service and your cooperation
in getting the Job done right away.
I feel that we people here in Delray are fortunate in
having men like you to help manage our town and keep things
going."
5. City Clerk Worthing read the following letter to City Manager
Holland from Mr. George C. Davis, Architect, dated December 13th,
19631
"As a public official, ! can imagine you get many com-
plaints daily from local citizens about their city
services.
It is with pleasure then that I write you and state that
I cannot remember, in our eight years residence in the
city, of receiving nothing less than good service.
I would Particularly like to commend your Mr. Frank C.
Pierce for his work and his attitude in office. I have
always found Mr. Pierce to be courteous, efficient, and
a definite asset to the town. The quiet and prompt manner
in which he and his men go about their jobs is appreciated,
not only by me but by many other people."
5. City Clerk Worthing announced that the City Hall would be
closed on Tuesday, December 24th as well as being closed on Christmas
Day, and that there was a depository in front of the City Hall for
the convenience of the citizens .in paying bills if they desired to
use same.
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5.a. Mr. Woodard referred to sketch and memorandum from City Engi-
neer Fleming concerning the layout and cost estimate of paving the
proposed City parking lots. Further, that in discussion with
F%~,~nce Director as to where funds would be available for thi~ PrO-
je~, 'he was informed that there wss a street maintenance fund
c~pi~l Improvement ~d, and he felt said cost should be paid
th~ qapital Improvement Fund.
Mr. Woodard moved that this cost in the amount of $8,17~,00
be ~ocated from the Capital Improvement Trust Account for the'~0st
of paving the parking areas, and the City Manager proceed as ~romPtly
as P0Ssible. The motion was seconde~ by Mr. Talbot who
wo~dbe solicited on this work.
' Mr. Woodard asked City Engineer Fleming to elaborate o~ ,this
item ~hich he did as ~ollowa, "The price I gave you is
dose by contract. It should bespeciflcatton written and bids ~en.
It can be done rather quickly. That is an estimated cost. A very
close estimate on the paving, I think." .
' Vice-Mayor Avery said it had been moved and seconded th~ the
city ~anager be directed to proceed in~ediately with this
the proper and legal manner and t~hat the funds, not to exceed's8,175
be allocated from the Capital Improvement Trust Fund, andupon call
of roll, the motion carried unanimously.
A one minute break.
6.a. City Clerk Worthing informed the Council that Mr. RO,h~.rt A.
Hellend, operating as "Heidelberg Theater Restaurant, Inc." had ac-
quired the business located at 330 S. E. 6th Avenue, previously known
as the Continental Chez Rene Restaurant and Lounge, and had applied
for transfer of the 1964 Liquor License No. 1727, further; that the
applicant had been thoroughly investigated in the usual manner anti
approved by both the City Police Department and the State Beverag~
Department, and that it is recommended this-applicatio~ be approved,
it being so moved by Mr. Woodard. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Barrow and unanimously carried.
6.b. Regarding an appropriation for land acquisition, the City Clerk
informed the Council that a parcel of land in Section 5,' at 612 N. W.
4th Street, namely the North 25 feet of Nathan Graham~s homesteaded
property, is needed in order that certain right-of-way may be improveO
and made usable, all of which lies within the program of street and
alley improvements in the West sector of the City, and that Mr. Graham
has indicated same can only be obtained by purchase, further, that it
is recommended that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with
Mr. &Mrs. Graham for City acquisition of said strip of land at a
cost not to exceed $200.00. City Manager Holland informed the Council
that this amount of money could come from the Street Maintenance Fund.
Mr. Talbot asked if acquiring this right-of-way was in line
with the recommendation of the Planning~Zonin~ Board and was informed
that it was their recommendation and had been approved by the Council.
Mr. Woodard moved that the request be granted and the funds be taken
from the Street Maintenance Fund, the motion being seconded by Mr..
Barrow and unanimously carried.
6.c. City Clerk Worthing informed the Council that following many
discussions between Council, City Engineer Fleming, Consulting Engi-
neers Russell & Axon and the Florida Power & Light Company, it is
now recommended by Russell & Axon that 2 h.p. I phase motors be in-
stalled in lift stations 9 and 15, instead of the 2 h.p. 3 phase motor~
originally specified, and that added .Cost of such change, as reflected
in a proposed change order, amounts to $634.18, further, that it iD
recommended tha~ council sustain the recommendation of Russell & Axon,
and authorize execution of said proposed.Change Order No. 1.
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Mr. Woodard asked City Engineer Fleming: "Does. this additional
cost reflect returning the 3 phase motors and getting new I phase
motors, or does this reflect a conversion of the existing 3 phase
motors that we have on hand?" City Engineer Fleming said this re-
flecte~ the return of the 3 phase motors and getting the single phase
motors.
Mr. Barrow questioned this being a mistake on the part of the
Consulting Engineers and not an obligation of the City.
City Engineer Fleming explained~ "It was my understanding
that when Mr. Senior was here and discussed it with the Council, a
decision was reached to compromise in which Mr. Senior agreed to
permit single phase in two of the stations and agreed to install, with
additional cost to 'the Florida Power & Light Company, 3 phase to two
of the stations."
During discussion, Mr. Wood&rd explained= "The Engineers main-
tain that it is Florida Power'& Light Company's fault and Florida
Power & Light Company maintains that it is the Engineers'fault and
the~City is in the middle. This is a compromise that was reached at
a meeting with Florida Power & Light Company and with Russell & Axon
and the City at which we agreed with Mr. Senior that if he would
tend to the City the 3 phase service to those lift stations that had
5 h.p. motors or greater that we would agree to change the 2 h.p.
motors to a I phase, and this is the result of that meeting."
Mr. Avery said he thought they had agreed to go ahead with the
work but there had been complaints from the citizens about the wire~
going into these stations, to which City Engineer Fleming said that
was another-Problem about underground wiring and that would probably
come to Council attheir next meeting in another change order.
There was further discUssion concerning who was at fault re-
garding proper electric current being supplied to the lift stations
as had been set up in the specifications of the sewer project during
which Mr. Wood&rd asked the City Attorney if the City would have any
recourse with the Engineers or Florida Power & Light Company con-
cerning this additional cost of $634.18.
City Attorney Adams answered~ "I, of course, heard the argu-
ments here at the public meeting. I wasn't at the meeting between
the ~lorida Power & Light Company and the Engineers, so without having
all the facts and reviewing everything, I don~t believe I would care
to say definitelywho is responsible.- As Mr. Barrow pointed out, and
others have mentioned, it seems a lot would hinge on whether or not
a certain letter was written, and that has'never.been proved to any-
one's satisfaction."
Following discussion as to'whether delaying action on this~
Change Order tonight would hold up construction on the lift stations,
and being advised by City E~gineer Fleming that he did not feel it
would seriously holdup construction if delayed until the next regular
Council meeting, Mr. woodard moved that action regarding the expendi-
ture'of these funds be tabled until the next regular Council meeting
at which time the City Engineer and City Attorney can report back to
the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barrow and carried un-
animously.
6.d. City Clerk Worthing informed the Council that the owners of a
five acre tract of land lying-between S. W. 8th and loth Avenues an~
immediately South of 3rd Street propose development thereof to include
a lake and other conditions deemed to be of a hazardous nature by the
City Engineer. Further, it is believed that Council should ~irect
the Inspection Department to' refrain from issuance of any building
permits on said land until such time as the City is provided, in writ--
ing, ~ith the County Health Board's approval and sanction of the pro-
posed development.
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City Engineer FL~aing explained to Council that the developer
of this tract of land, at the time of asking for bUilding permits,
did not desire to subdivide said property.in accordance with the sub-
diV~s%on ordinance, but requested buiIdi~g per, its on metes, and b~unds
dea0F~ptions, and this manner of development deprived the
Boa=~iand City Engineer the right to determine whether or not
st=9~~ was in the proper location, whether the lake or canal
desirable, and also deprived the Council of their decision on ~
ma~', The City Engineer further stated that development of
pr~9~ty i, that manner would make it necessary that the cost ~on-
,t~!on of sewer lines, water lines, streets, and sidewalks ~m~ out
of }~9 ~eneral Fund rather than to be installed by the develope~ ~as is
th, ca,. and a, ha. don. in oth.r , d'ivi,ion,
City Engineer Fleming said he feels there is a hazardous c~n-
ar~9!
ditio~ existing on the property, and that he has talked to the~Copnty
Boa~ of Health and they would not definitely state that the
st~on of this lake or canal would be a sanitary nuisance
th~!:~ee plans from a-'xtegistered e~gineer, and thatthey also"~t~e
they would not approve any-septic tanks inthis area until they-see
an overall draWing from aneng~neer. Further, the City E~.ginser said
it is his feeling in this'~ase that it is the City's respon'eibility
to determine whether or not a sanitary condition exists prior to
issuing building permits.
Mr. O. D. Priest, Jr., developer of this subject property, in-
formed the Council that he did ask for and receive ten building per-
mits on metes and bounds descriptions~and that he did not desire to
make a SUbdivision of~his property. During lengthy comments, Mr.
Priest informed the Council that if they wished a road right-of-way
along the South side of this five acre tract of land that he would
first construct a street and dedicate it to the City free of charge.
Further, he had no objection of g~ving drainage right-of-way through
said property'if some equitable arrangemeat could' be worked out be-
tween the City and himself. Mr. Priest said he would b~ willing to
put in sewer mains if he received Council assurance that as soon as
these mains were installed and houses constructed ready for service,
said service would be furnished, otherwise.he would have to resort to
installation of septic tanks. Mr. Priest requested that he be given
the swale grades if it is desired they be in accordance with City
ordinance, and further asked how Citywater would be made available
to his property.
Mr. "Priest ~nformed the Council that he had requested two
building permits on property other than the five acre tract in ques-
tion, that'said permits are being held~ up on account of swale grades,
and that he would like to get started on construction of same.
City A.tto~ney Adams informed the Council tha~ the ten building
permits referred· to were issued subject to the Engineer's approval,
further, there had been lengthy conferences on the development of this
five acre piece of.property and that he felt the Council could not
come to a decision tonight, but should sit down with the parties .in-
volved 'and study this out.
City'Eng~neer ~lbmtng said he fe~t the CounCil had a perfectly
legitimate course of action, and read Section 17-29 of the Code of
Ordinances as follows=
"UNGUARDED EXCAIrATIONS,_SWIMMING POOLS, WELLS,
ETC. DECLARED NUISANCE
Any well, swimming pool or other dangerous excavation
in the earth kept, maintained, or permitted in an un-
covered, unpro4~ected, unfenced or otherwi'se dangerous
or unsafe condition w~thin the city is hereby declared
to be a public nuisance."
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The City Engineer said ha felt the excavation that had been
made on that property, without a permit from the City, falls into the
category of that Sect. ion, and .~feels the City is within its rights to
rescind the building permits until that condition has been corrected.
Mr. Woodard said he did not feel it would be fair for Mr.
Priest to incur any costs relative to developing this property until
the Council can get a clearer policy or understanding, and asked the
City Attorney what course of action the Council could take to withhold
the development of this property until an understanding could be
reached.
City Attorney Adams replied: "You can make a motion that the
conditional building permits which were issued can be rescinded."
Mr. Woodard So:moved, the motion being seconded by Mr. Talbot and
unanimously carried.
6.e. City Clerk Worthing reminded the Council that they had recently
directed that public notice be provided and an auction held, in com-
pliance with City Charter provisions, for possible disposal of certain
bu4'lding equipment, namely fourteen steel-fabricated trusses and
twenty-eight columns. ~urther, such public auction was held at 1:00
P.M., Monday, December 9th, and but one bid was received, that being
in the amount of $750.00, and .that it is recommended that this bid,
considered to be .of insufficient amount, be rejected, it being so
moved by Mr. Talbot. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barrow and
carried unanimously.
6.f. City' clerk Worthing informed the Council that Mayor Walte~
Dietz, under date of December 4th, 1963 had tendered his resiP~tation
as Civil Defense Director of Delray Beach, effective December 31,
1963, further, 'that in accordance .with the current Civil Defense Pro-
gram for th~ City of Delray Beach, the Mayor is the logical Civil
Defense Director for the City.
Mr. Talbot 'moved that the incoming Mayor be appointed as the
Civil Defense Director starting January 1, 1964, the motion being
seconded by Mr..Barrow and unanimously carried.
?. There were no petitions and communications.
8.a'. City Clerk Worthing read ORDIN~NC~. NO. G-$19.
AN ORDINAN~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH C~RTAIN LAND~ NAMELY LOT 23,
LAKE SHORE ESTATES, WHICH LAND IS .CONTIGUOUS
TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY!
DEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE
SAID LAND~ PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLI-
GATIONS OP SAID LAND~ AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ZONING THEREOF.
(Copy of Ordinance No. G-519 is attached to an~ made a part of the
official copy of these minutes.) (See Pa~e
There being no objection to Ordinance No. G-519, said Ordinance
was unanimously passed and adopted on second and final reading on
motion by Mr. Talbot and seconded by Mr. Barrow.
8.b. City Clerk W°rthing presented ORDINANCE NO. G-522.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DBLRAY B~ACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE-CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH CERTAIN LAND, NAMELY LOT
LAKE SHORE ESTATES~ WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS
TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY~
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DBFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE
SAID' L~ND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND '.OBLI-
GATI~S OF SAID LAND; AND PROVIDING .FOR THE
Ordinance No. G-522 was unanimously placed on first reading
on ~on by Mr. Woodard and seconded by Mr. Talbot.
9.So Concerning bide for the 1964 City insurance coverage, ~t~
fo%~ow~ng memorandum was presented to the Counc£1 by Finance D$~ctor
"The total amount of insurance for 1964 chargable to the
General Fund is $5,413.68 more than the current years
budget.
However, after January 1, 1964 an audit will be made to
determine the exact premium for last year. It is expected
that this audit will result in a favorable credit to be
applied against this years charges.
As a result it is my recommendation that the bids be a-
warded, the premiumpaid and then if any additional funds
are'needed to b&lance the insursnce appropriation, request
be made to the council after reeults of the audit ere known."
vice-Mayor Avery inquired as to whether the insurance required
more money than it had the previous"-year to which Finance Director
Weber answered that the bids were $7,374.24 more than last year.
Mr. Harvey Brow~, of Beery & Brown-'the Supervising Insurance
Agents for the City, explained the increase was due primarily to two
things ~
1. That the City is operating a larger business this coming
year, with higher payrolls, more streets and sidewalks to be
covered' by liability insurance, more city equipment and more
contingent liability exposure with the construction of the
City Sewer System.
~. The loss experience this year hasnot been of the caliber
it has in the past years, and the losses are reflected direct-
ly in the increased premiums.
V~ce-Mayor Avery asked Finance Director Weber if there was
sufficient money budgeted to cover the insurance premiums.
Finance Director Weber read the following memorandum he had
written to the City Manager concerning same, dated December 23, 1963:
"Attached is'analysis of insurance bi~s for 1964 received
by the City, opened and tabulated in the City Hall at 10:00
A,M. today..
It is our rp~ommendation that the following awards be made,
which in each instance'is the low bid:
Comprehensive General Liability
Beery & Brown Agency $ 5,554.30
Workman's Compensation
Beery & BrownAgency 15,649.48
comprehensive Automobile Liability
Beery a .Brown Agency 3,742.43
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Automobile Physical Damage
Beery & Brown Agency $ 635.43
Equipment Floater
GraceyBrothers 631.94
Water Towers
Gracey Brothers 1,026.00
Employee Blanket Bond
Weekes Agency 170.07
Treasurers Bond
Weekes Agency 270.00
Volunteer Fire Department
Atlantic Insurance Agency 129.00
Auxiliary Police
Delray Beach Insurance Agency 122.00
· (Copy of bid tabulation is attached to and ~ade a part of the official
copy of these m~utes.) (See Pages 588-B, 588-C and
Mr. Weber said there was money in the General Fund that could
be used for this purpose u~til such time as transfers are needed and
at that time there may have to be a request that money be transferred
from the Contingency Account.
Mr. Talbot questioned why the City buys insurance on the
calendar year instead of the fiscal year that they operate under, and
there was lengthy discussion concerning this and the manner in which
it could be changed over to the fiscal year setup.
During some of Mr. Brown's comments he explained aa follows=
"Any insurance premiumwi11 be charged on an annual basis, even though
your intent is to cancel the policy on September 30th, so you will
be billed on an annual basis to start with this January 1st ahd the
returns will be coming to the City after the policy would be cancelled
with another policy to replace it. The only complication that would
arise, and something again which just entered my mind, what Mr. Talbot
referred to and what I said would probably be alright with the Insur-
ance Companies, when you make this arrangement to change date~ you
make it with the understanding that the same Insurance Company will
continue on it after you have asked for. this cancellation for the
purpose of adjusting your date, that could become a factor in this."
Mr. Talbot: "That would be .~n the first go-round and then you
would be on your fiscal year and could choose whoever you wanted the
following fiscal years."
Mr. Brown said that was correct, as you. could hardly take
advantage of a prorata cancellation with no penalties involved.
Mr. Woodard moved to accept the insurance bids presented to
Council tonight and that the Finance Director and the City Manager
confer with the Insurance Supervising Agent to see if it is possible
or feasible to accept Mr. Talbot's recommendationto put the insurance
coverage on a fiscal year basis. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Barrow and carried unanimously.
10.X. City Clerk Worth&ng reminded the Council that on September 23rd,
1963 the Council accepted an estimated cost of $600.00 for protective
covering for the piano at the band shell in the City Park along with
placing some new concrete steps and making a small enclosure that
could later house & heating unit, and that in accomplishing this work
it involve~ some wiring, and painting, also dismantling the old steps
which involved an additional $100.00 of cost, and suggested, if
Council approved the additional $100.00, same could be obtainea from
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the Capital Improvement Fund. Mr. Woodard moved that said transfer
be made, the motion being seconded by Mr. Talbot. Upon call of roll
Mr. Barrow, Mr. Talbot and Mr. Woodard voted in favor of the motion
an~Mr. Avery was opposed. Mr. Avery qualified his vote in that he
was associated with the Trieste Construction Company who were the
general contractors on this work.
10.x. City Clerk Worthing presented an application for water service
outside the City limits to Lot 25, Lake Shore Estates fromMr, and Mrs.
E. G. Simon, and informed the Council that an annexation agreement
had been signed by the applicants and an Ordinance covering same would
be presented at the next regular Council meeting.
The request for water service to Lot 25, Lake Shore Estates was
unanimously granted on motion by Mr. Woodard and seconded by Mr.
Barrow.
10.x. City Clerk Worthing presented ORDINANCE NO. G-495.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF'~ THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY
OF DEL~AY BEACH CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN SECTION
21, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, WHICH LANDS
ARE CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF
SAID CITY; REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY
TO INCLUDE SAID LANDS; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LANDS; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ZONING THEREOF.
(Pt. Southpoint Shopping Center)
Ordinance No. G-495 was unanimously placed on first reading on
motion by Mr. Woodard and seconded by Mr. Talbot.
10.a. City Clerk Worthing presented a bill from City Attorney Adams
in the amount of $120.00 for miscellaneous legal services, and also
presented Bills for Approval as follows:
General Fund $ 442,003.62
water Fund - Operating Fund 3,584.97
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund 1,500.00
Special Trust Account - Delray
Beach National Bank 110.00
Mr. Talbot moved that the bills be paid, the motion being
seconded by Mr. Barrow. Upon call of ro11, Vice-Mayor Avery, Mr.
Barrow and Mr. T&lbot voted in favor of the motion and Mr. Woodard
abstained from voting.
10.x. Concerning the Sanitary Sewer Project now under construction,
Mr. Talbot suggested that there be no more money approved for payment
to contractors who have not cleaned up in the areas where they have
been requested to do so.
Vice-Mayor Avery suggested that the City Manager be asked to
explore the possibility of this being done, and it was so moved by Mr.
Barrow. The motion was seconded by Mr. Woodard and carried unani-
mously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. on order by Vice-Mayor Avery.
R. D. WORTHING ,
City Cler~
APPROVED:
ORDINANCE NO. G-519.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DEL~AY BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY
OF DEL~AY BEACH CERTAIN LAND, NAMELY LOT 23,
LAKE SHORE ESTATES, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS
TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY~ RE-
DEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE
SAID LAND~.-PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLI-
GATIONS OF SAID LAND~ AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ZONING THEREOF.
WHEREAs, BREN¢O, INC. iS the fee simple owner of the prop-
erty hereinafter ~escribed, and
WHEREAS, the said BRENCO, INC.~ by its Petition, has con-
sented and given, permission for the annexation of Said property by
the City of Delray Beach, and
WHEREAS, the. City of Delray Beach hashereto~ore been
authorized to annex lands in accordance with Section .185,1 of
the CitY Charter of said'City granted to it by the State of
Florida~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION !- That the City Council of the City of Delray
Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, hereby annexes to said City
the following described tract,of land,.located in Palm Beach County,
Florida, which lies contiguous, to said City, to-wit:
That tract of land, namelyLot 23, Lake Shore
Estates, per Plat Book 25, page 26, Public
Records of palm seach County, ~lorida.~
SECTION .2~? That the boundaries of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida~ are hereby redefined so as to include therein the above de-
scribed tract of~-lan~ and said land is hereby declared.to be within
the corporate limits of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
SECTION 3~' That the tract of land hereinabove described
is hereby declared to be in Zoning District R-1AA, as defined by
existing ordinances of the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
SECTION 4. That the land hereinabove described shall im-
mediately become subject to all of the franchises, privileges, im-
munities, debts, obligations, liabilities, ordinances and laws to
which lands in the City of Delray Beach a~e now or may be, and
persons residing thereon shall be deemed citizens of the City of
Delray Beach.
SECTION 5. That if any word, phrase, clause, sentence or
part of this ordinance shal~ be declared il!egal by a court of com-
petent jurisdiction, such record of illegality shall in no way
affeot the remaining portion.
PASSED in regular session on the second and final reading
on this the'~3rd day of ~e~m~r, 1963.
/S/ AL. C. AVERY
D.
City Clerk
First Reading December ~, 1963 Second Reading December 2~ %963.
ORDINANCE NO. G-520.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLAC- /
~ING LOTS 18, 19, 20, 21. 22~ 26 and 27, Mc-/
~INLEY and GOSMAN SUBDIVISION, DE~BAY,~'BEACH/
F~RIDA, IN "R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING/.
DISTriCT," AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP OF DEL~AY
BEACP}k FLORIDA, 1960".
\% /
BE IT 0 BY THE CITY COUNCII~/OF T~E CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORI~ //
/
SECTION 1. ~t the followi~described property in
the C~ty of Delray Beach,~Florida, i~hereby rezoned, and placed
in the "R-3 Mu.ltiple Famil~Dwe!li~ D~.strict" as defined by
Chapter 29 of the Code of O~inan~s of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, to-wit: //2~, 26
LOTS 18, 19, 20, 2~ and 27, McGINLEY
and ~OSMAN SUBDI~SION, DE~RAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCORDING TO P~T BOOK 2 AT.AGE 87 ON FILE
n~ ~E O~?IC~OF ~ C~ER~ O~E CIRCUIT ' .
COURT IN A~ FOR PALM BEACH C~UNTY, FLORIDA.
SECTIOn. That the Building~Ins~ctor of said City
shall upon th~ffective date of this .Ordin~ce change the
Zoning Map ~f'Delray Beach, Florida to confor~with the pro-
visions 0~/Section I hereof. -
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PASSED in regular session on the secon final
r~ngon this the day of
MA YOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
First Reading December 9~1963
Second Reading Janua~ 13, 1964
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
December 23, 1963
~. Robert J. Holland, City Manager
City of Delray Beach
Delray Bea~, Florida
Dear Mr. Holland:
Attached is analysis of insurance bids for 1964 received
by the City, opened and tabulated in 't_he City Hall at 10:00 A.M.
today.
It is our recommendation that the following awards be made,
which in each instance is the iow bid:
Comprehensive General Liability
Berry & Brown Agency $ 5,554.30
Workman's Compensation
Berry & Brown Agency 15,649.48
Comprehensive Automobile Liability
Berry & Brown Agency 3,742.43
Automobile Physical Damage
Beery & Brown Agency 635.43
Equipment Floater
Gracey Brothers 631.94
Water Towers
Gracey Brothers ~ .... 1,026.00
Employee Blanket Bond
Weekes Agency 170.07
Treasurers Bond
Weekes Agency 270.00
Volunteer Fire Department
Atlantic Insurance Agency 129.00
Auxiliary Police
Delray Beach Insurance Agency 123.00
Sincerely yours,
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
Thomas E. Weber
Director of Finance
Clarence O. Beery ~
Supervising Agent
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