Minutes 10-01-51MINb~ES OF T~ REGULAR !~ETING OF THE CITY COLTNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BOYNT-0N BEACH, FLORIDA, AT THE. CITY
HALL ON OCTOBER l, 1951.
The City Council convened at the City Hall on October 1,
1951, at 7.30 P.M.
Councilmen present:
F.L.Purinton
Clifford Province
Alva Shook,
Henry Merkel, Jr.
C.H. Hood.
Mayor Purinton called the meeting to order.
Dorothy V.Williams, City Clerk, read the minutes of
the previous regular meeting of the Council of September
17, 1951.
M~. Merke! ~de a motion,
the minutes be accepted as read.
lye
seconded by Mr. Hood, that
Motion passed unanimous-
BILLS 0'F~I-ED FOR PAtq~NT:
Gen'l. Fundo
A.C.Carver
N.0.Marsha!l
C.C.Weeks
D.V.Williams
J.A~Klingler
John Bell
Ruth L.Gramley
Katherine Thompson
F.L.Purinton
C.H.Hood
Clifford Province
A.E.Shook
Henry Merkel
R.G.Greenwood
Robert F.Griffith
John L.McNames
Ralph W.C~apman
Fra~N~ttin~
Alice Kelly
John E.Raulerson
Betty J.Grill
John B.Kinsey
Robert Morris
Leonard Harris
Frail Johnson
Dave Lanier
Sam Murray
Charlie Waters
138.00
122.70
112.~0
112.?0
108.00
96.80
70.~0
65.~0
50.00
50.00
50.00
5o,oo
5o.oo
?5.00
5o.oo
?5.00
50.00
25.00
i0o00
2.60
33.00
39.60
35.00
45.50
30.40
33.00
Water Fund.
117.30
42.69
Depositors
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Judy ThuFnher Benefit
c/o Cl~ne-Paustch #~6~ 25,00
Her~y Cooper
Levi Fredrick
Solomon Pi~s
Lee Thomas
Parker ~ard
Mrs.Rober~ MoKilmark
~s. j.B.Hodges
Robert Morris 9.00
Jack's Repairs 38.55
County ~ercaneile 42.72
~iro-Flex Co. 17.85
BoBo Fire Department 170.00
Bo-Del Printing Co. 39.58
Whitt McDowell 12o18
Mercer's Service Station 66.36
Rinken Hansen Inc, 35.00
Southern ~ieter & Repair
Farquhar Machinery Co.
Neptune Meter Co.
Collector Internal Revenue 459.50
Ad Pro Incorporated 15.00
Frank Johnson 35.00
Jo~u E.Raulerson
Geo. Brockway ~870.21 Bond Constr.
30.$0
31.50
21.00
39.60
33.OO
67. co
50o.10
387.03
117.30
7.50
7,50
Mr. Griffith thought that perhaps the City would have
to get permission to run a local bus.
The matter of the poor lighting on the highway was
discussed at length.
~r. Senior presented a small sketch showing the dark
spots which could be improved by extra lights. He said
that the present trouble was ~hat the bulbs were not power-
ful enough and that the lamp posts were too widely spaced
for the present bulbs. He recommended 250 candle power
bulbsinstead of the presen~ 100 candle power, and said the
cost would be .38 cents extra for each lamp a month~ and
that they ,~ould give one and a half times as much light.
Various schemes were discussed and ~. Senior said
he would ~ry ou~ increasing the candle power and that the
Florida Power & Light Company will make any other changes
desired after the lights have been installed.
Mr. Purin~on recommended increasing the candle power
~nsteaa of puttmng mn more pole , and said it would mean an
mnoreasad cost of $238 a year.
The matter was tabled for further discassion.
The City Clerk read the Building Inspector's report
for the month of September, sho~,~ng 13 C.B.So homes, a
hotel, and various alterations and additions amounting to
a total of $1~3,215.
Mr. Raulerson's report for the same period was also
read.
~ir. Purinton suggested z~b~ .a
providing for the prosecution of anyone
both before and after the fact.
City Ordinance
as an accessory
The subject of fortune tellers, palmists, etc., who
wished to locate in Boynton Beach was brought up, and it
was unanimously agreed that it was not in the best inter-
ests of the C~ty to encourage such.
It was stated that while Boynton's fee for a license
is only $50, no other place in the Stats charges less than
$200, and some as high as $1,000, and that Boynton's
should be increased to $200.
~ir. Shook made a motion, seconded by ~r. Merkel, that
Ordinance No,225, as read by the City Attorney, be adopted
to take effect immsdiately. Motion adopted unanimously.
Copy attached.
Police Sargent Marshall drew attention to the. fact
that no extra time can be given to a prisoner for breaking
jail.
Mr. Griffith was requested to draw up an Ordinance
to cover this~
There was a long discussion ~n the numerous stray
dogs in colored to~m. It was said that many of these are
being poisoned and left to die in the streets.
The City Clerk read those parts of City Ordinance No.83
covering dogs and ~;~. ?urinton asked whether it was agreed
~hat the 0rdin~uce should be put in operation, which it has
not heretofore been.
NLr. ~arshatl suggested that to carry ou~ the ordinance
would call for a dog catcher and a special kennel where the
dogs could be curled for until the Animal Rescue League came
to fetch them.
~. Purinton said the dog
for more than a month or. two as
would have been collected.
catcher would not be needed
by then all stray dogs
In reply to a suggestion that the ~uimal Rescue
League be asked to pick up dogs more frequently than once
a week, it was pointed out that this would call for a
larger contribution to the League.
Mr. Shook thought it wculd be too expensive to en-
force the ordinance.
It was said that Delray Beach has been enforcing
its dog ordinance for a year.
~tr. Griffith said he would ~ake a report on the
possibility of enforcement here and would also check with
the Animal Rescue League.
A request was received fromM rs. Daugharty for five
grave spaces in the old cemetery adjoining the plot where
her son is buried.
Mr. Purinton said the old cemetery is filled up and
is not plotted, and the City therefore has no records of
it.
b~. ~erkel suggested that the graves be purchased in
the new cemetery.
After s long discussion it was agreed that the Com-
missioners should inspect the old cemetery and ~r.Province
thought this would be a good opportunity to close it up
and have all future burials in the new one.
The matter was tabled until the Commissioners had
made their inspection and come to a decision which could
be given at the next meeting.
A letter was read from the Shell Service Company re-
garding a wrecked truck toad of caskets, requesting some
action on removing them as many complaints are being re-
ceived on their unsightliness.
To a suggestion that the Insurance Company be co~muni-
cared with, ~r.Griffith replied that as the matter was still
in Court the caskets could not be moved.
Mr. Hood suggested that N~. C.M.Moseley be ~itten Do
and asked to remove the caskets, also that he should be sent
a copy of the Shell Company's letter, as it was considered
that ~he caskets should be taken out of the city.
~ discussion on examinations for electrical and plumb-
ing contractors followed, Mr. Hood suggesting an Examining
Board ~ take care of these questions, the idea being to
keep outsiders out~
There was a discussion on the City's South end bound-
ary line. It was said that many families, although not
receiving any City services are, according Do Tallahassee,
within the boundaries of Boynton Beach, and it was suggested
that they be informed by letter that they will be on the
City tax rolls for 1952.
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Mr. Griffith suggested having a surveyor ma~ out
the various parts in order to find the exact boundary,
and so avoid sending a letter to anyone who is not in-
cluded, which might results in suits being Brought.
~. Griffith was asked to investigate the matter.
A letter was read from the Resources Development
Board relative to the appoinoment of 1952 Directors.
It was suggested that ~. Griffith be appointed to
attend one meeting of the Board a month, but he said he
already had too m~ny things on hand and suggested Mr. Lord
or one of the merchants of the town.
A bill for $100 was presented from the East Coast
Highway Association, and tha City Cler~ said the Animal
Rescue League donation is also due.
The Police report for the month of September was also
read.
The question of the value of the Melear personal
property was raised, and it was suggested that the County
fi~ure.~ be taken, although it is generally on the low side~
Mr. Purinton handed to the City 01~rk a check for
· d
$50 which he had recezve from the B0at~Captains of the
Inlet as a donation towards re-paiAt~ng the City signs,
and the suggestion was made that a local sign painter
should be engaged ~o do the work, if possible.
Mr. Merkel again raised the question of the Scaven-
ger sign, and Mr. Griffith said the City Ordinance does
not control signs of this nature.
it was said that the Scavenger has refused for two
years to co-operate and still refuses; that the State would
be willing to remove the sign bu% that a~City employee would
have to be on the truck during 5he removal as it is within
the city limits~
~r. Griffitk suggested an Ordinance covering danger-
ous signs.
It was stated that rain coats and boots will be oro-
vided for use of the Fire Department.
Ther~ being no further business, the ~ayor adjourned
the meeting.