02-13-56 li'I~RUAR¥ 13th, 1956,
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City off Del~ay
Beach, was held in the Commission Chambers at 7:30 P. M., with Mayor
Mike Yargates in the Chair, City Hanager W. E. Lawson Jr., City At-
torney John H. Adams and the following Commission Members being pre-
sent; Catherine E. Strong and Emory J. Barrow, a quorum in session.
An opening prayer was given by Rev. J. T. Hayes.
Commissioner Strong moved that the Minutes of the Hegular Meet-
ing, held on January 23rd, be approved as written. Motion was second-
ed by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried.
l~e City Manager, commenting on the fact that the Off-Street
Parking Lots are not being used to any great extent, advised the Com-
mission that many cities and to~ns authorized a special low rate
schedule for New off-street parking lots, which policy together with
move adequate signs indicating location of parking lots should en-
courage more use of off-street parking facilities.
Commissioner Barrow moved that the City Manager and Chief of
Police confer and work out a reasonable low rate schedule as induce-
ment for the encouragement of parking in the City parking lotso Motion
seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson advised the Commission relative to the need
of improving Andrews Avenue and Comissioner Barrow moved that the
City Manager prepare plans, specifications and estimate of cost for
the resurfacing of Andrews Avenue. Motion was seconded by Commission-
er Strong and unanimously carried.
The City Manager presented a request from a representative of
Food Fair Stores expressing their desire for additional water supply
for the new store just north of the City limits.
Commissioner Barrow moved that any aution on this request be
deferred until the entire Commission is in session. Motion was second-
ed by Con~issioner Strong and unanimously carried.
The City Manager informed the Commission of an existing Lease
for 99 years, held by the Kiwanis Club, on Lots 20 - 24 inclusive,
Block 51, dated July 26th, 1948, and to the fact that no use of this
land has been made since that time. Commissioner Barrow moved that
the'City Manager confer with the Kiwanis Club in an effort to obtain
a release of said Lease. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong
and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Strong moved ~that Harry Newett and Paul Grin~le be
aopointed to serve in the absence of the Judge of Municipal Court.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried.
The City Manager advised the Commission of a Petition for the
opening, grading and paving of a part of S. W. 12th Avenue
Commissioner Barrow moved that the Petitioners be informed of
the approximate cost to each affected property owner and if they then
desire imorovement of the street, to ascertain if an appreciable ad-
vanced payment schedule of anticipated assessment might be effected.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
relative to sponsoring a Polo game, possibly to be known as "First
Annual Delray Beach Polo Tournament". The Hanager was in accord
with the Chamber that considerable benefit would be derived From
national advertising.
Commissioner Strong moved that a first "Annual Delray Beach
Polo Tournament" be sponsored, and that the City Manager proceed to
cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce in effecting such an event and
that an amount, not to exceed $200.00, be provided from Unappropriated
Surplus, to cover cost of suitable trophies. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried.
FEBRUARY 13th, 1956.
City H~nager Lawson then read Ordinance 6-231.
ORDINANCE G-231.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CO~dISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING AND IHPOSING UPON
ALL INSURERS, NOW OR HEREAFTER ENGATING IN OH CARRY-
lNG ON THE BUSINESS OF INSURING WITH HESPECT TO
CASUALTY RISKS AN EXCISE OR LICENSE TAX IN ADDITION
TO ANY TAX NOT LEVIED, OR 1~ OF THE GHOSS AHOUNT OF
RECEIPTS OF ALL PREHIUHS FROH CASUALTY INSURANCE
POLICIES INSURING PROPER~Y WITHIN THE HUNICIPAL
LIHITS OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: AND '
PROVIDING WHEN SAID TAX SHALL BE DUE AND PAYABLE.
~HEREAs, the Legislature of the State of Florida, by Chapter
28230, Laws of Florida, 1953, created a Special Fund known as the
'Police Officers' Retirement Fund" and thereby authorized munici-
palities fallin~ within the purview of said act, to levy an additiOn-
al tax upon such insurance carriers designated in said act, the said
proceeds from said ~ax to be used in partial support of said fund, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
to put into full force and effect, the provisions of said Chapter
28230 in said municipality,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Commission of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida, as follows:
Section 1. That there is hereby assessed, imposed and levied
on every insurance company, corporation or other insurer now eh&ag/rig
in or carrying on, or which shall hereafter engage in or carry on the
business of insurini with respect to casualty risks, as shown by the
records of the Insurance Commissioners of the State of Florida, an
exdise or license tax in addition to any license tax or excise tax now
levied by the City~of Delray Beach, Florida, which said tax shall be
in the amount of 1% .of the gross amount of receipts of premiums from
policy holders on all premiums collected on casualty insurance policies,
covering property within the corporate limits of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida.
Section 2. That the license or excise tax herein levied shatl
be due and payable annually on the first day of Hardh of each
hereafter.
PASSED in Regular Session on second and final reading on this
the 13th day of February, A. D., 1956.
/S/ Hike Yar~ates. ~
(SEAL) H A Y 0 R ~
ATTEST:
/S/ R.D. Worthing
City Clerk
1st Reading .... January 23, 1956
2nd Reading February 13, 1956
Passed & Adopted - -February 13, 1956.
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FEBRUARY 13th, 1956.
Commissioner Strong moved that Ordinance 6-231, created with
relation to a local ~Police Officers Retirement Fund", be adopted
on second and final reading. Motion was seconded by Co~missioner
Barrow and unanimously carried.
The City Hana~er then presented the Report of the Planning
Board, pertaining to request of Totterdale Development, Inc., for
aDoroval of Re-Plat of Lots 28 thru 35 and 38 thru 43, Block 5,
Seagate Extension.
Commissioner Barrow moved to accept the recommendations of the
· Planning Board and approve the Re-Plat of Lots 28 thru 35 and 38 thru
43, Block 5, Seagate Extension. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strong and unanimously carried.
Mr. C. Herrick Hammond then addressed the Comutission relative
to clarification of restrictions, as well as required egress and in-
gress to an inside portion of Lot 1, Palm Beach Shore Acres.
The Planning Board had previously recommended approval o£ a
variance allowing the 15.7' strip from the full-width interior lot,
as proposed, as required frontage on Andrews Avenue.
No official action was taken on the matter but Mr. Hammond was
advised, on the recommendation of the City Attorney, to request permit
from the Building Inspector for the desired construction, which Mr.
Hammond stated would meet all the requirements and restrictions for
that. specific area.
Commissioner Strong moved that bills in the amount of ~91,595.75
be paid subject to the approval of the Finance Committee. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried.
City M~nager Lawson then read the Assessment Roll for opening,
grading and paving S. E. 4th Street, between 3rd and 5th Avenues.
Commissioner Strong moved for approval of the Assessment Roll
as read. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously
carried.
The City Manager then ~re~ented the Assessment Roll for paving
and curbing S. E. 3rd Avenue, between Atlantic Avenue and S. E. 2nd
Street.
Commissioner Barrow moved for approval of the Assessment Hell
as read. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Strong then moved thnt the plans for a Sinclair
Service Station on Lots 10 thru 13, Block 13, 0sceola Park, as pre-
sented by the Building Inspector, be approved. Motion was seconded
by Commissioner Barrow and unanimously carried.
The plans for the store building at the S. E. Corner of E.
Atlantic ~venue and Salina Ave., were not complete and the matter
was deferred until proper and complete plans together with infor-
mation as to set-backs are submitted by Mr. M. F. Riley, Jr.
Commissioner Barrow moved that the request of Richard F.
Griley for a deviation set-back be referred to the Planning Board
for study and recommendation. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Strong and unanimously carried.
The City Manager advised of having received the following Bids
for paving the ~arking lot j~t south o£ the City Hall.
Boldt Paving ~ 3,844.00
Sack Carver 4,300.00
Hardrives, Inc., 3,982.65
Rubin Constr. Co., 4,200.00
FEBRUARY 13th, 1956.
Commissioner Barrow moved for acceptance of the low bid and
the awardin~ of Contract to Boldt Paving Company for the pavin~ of
the varking lot immediately south of the City Hall. Motion was
seconded by Commissioner Strong and unanimously carried.
City Manager Lawson presented the request of the Delray Beach
Playhouse, Inc., to effect a lease ~rith the City of Delray Beach CoP
a parcel of land just south of S. E. loth Street, owned by the'~City.
Commissioner Barrow moved that this request be tabled until a
full commission is in session. Motion seconded by'Commissioner Strong
and unanimously carried.
The City Manager read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
wherein the Chamber requested Commission representation at the ROads
and Highways Committee Meeting to be held in the Chamber's offices
Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 15th, at 3:15 P. M. 'll~e Chamber further
requested the City Commission to formally petition the County Com-
mission, State Highway Commission and the Turnpike Authority to
cooperate in the widening and improving of West Atlantic Avenue to
the Turnpike Cloverleaf, and to further cooperate in the development
of other western approaches to the City of Delray Beach.
Commissioner Strong moved that the request of the Church'of
God for temporary erection of a tent, for gospel services, for a
period of approximately two weeks in March, be granted subject to the
posting of cash bond in the amount of $25.00, to be returned when the
grounds have been cleared and l~ft in a satisfactory condition follow-
ing the close of the meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner
Barrow and unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned~
City Clerk
APPROVED:
MAYOR