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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 -2- 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. -5- 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.