Minutes 02-05-51MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 3~ETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AT THE CITY
HALL ON FEBRTJARY 54 1951o
The City Council convened at the City Hall at 7.30 P.M.
February 5, 1951.
Councilmen
present:
Mr. F.L.Purinton
~. A.E.Shook
M~'. CcH.Hood
Mr. Clifford Provinca
Mr. Henry Merkel.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.
City Clerk/Dorothy Willism~/read the Minutes of the
regular ~eetin~ of the Council held on January 15, 1951.
Mr. Merkel asked that a notation be inserted in the
Minutes to the effect that a motiom was made a~d carried that
the recommendations in the attached minutes of a Joint Special
Meeting of the City Cemmissioaers and the Zoning Board of
November 9, 1950, be adopted.
Mr. Merkel made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hood, that the
minutes of the meeting of January 15, 1951, with the above
amendment be accepted.
BILLS 0'KAYED FOR PAY3~T:
Genl.Fund.
John W. Kohl
John M. Tuite
Rathburn Hauling Co,
Harold Rathburn
Nickolas Gross
~. Kolendo
Nicheias Earogosso
Beynton Beach News 34.20
John W. Kohl 8.90
John Johnson 31.98
Henry Cooper 31.60
Sam Murray 3!~6G,~
Solomon Pitts 33.38
Charlie Waters 31.60
Leonard Harris 39.60
Frank Johnson 35.00
Buster Clerk 33.00
Dave Lanier 43.~1
Parker Ward 33.38
Lee Thomas 39.60
Water Fund
Deposi~oE
22.5~
7.50
7.50
7.50
7.50
7,50
7.50
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Levi Frederick 33,00
E.L.Robinson Jr. Ret'd ck. 12.25
A.C.Csrver 138.00
N.~.Marshall 122.70
H.R.Daugharty 107.30
C.C.Weeks I00.00
D.V.Williams 112.70
JahnE.Rsulerson
John Bell 76.00
Betty Jane Grill
Rut h L. Gramley 70. $0
F.L.Purimtaa 50.00
A. E. Shook 50. O0
Henry Merkel Jr. 50.00
C.H.Hood 50.00
R.G.Greenwoed 75.00
Robert Griffith 50.00
John L.McNames 75.00
Ralph W.Chapman 50.00
Frank Nutting 25.00
Alice Kelly 15.00
Whitt McDowell 20.00
Boynton Beach Fire Dept. 131.00
117.30
75.&0
The Mayor suggested that aR 0rdinaRce be drawn up requir-
ing piling to be used in construction on the muck land on the
East of the Dixie.
The City Clerk read the minutes of a special meeting
heid on January 21, 1951.
Mr. Previ~mce made a motion, seconded by Mr.Hood, that
the minutes oF the special meeting be accepted as read.
Motion passed.
The City Clerk then read a list of the bills 0'Kayed
for payment this evening.
A letter from Alan M. Powell was read regarding illum-
ination of the City Highs an No.1.
The Mayor .agreed that it would be a goad thing to have
the signs illuminated, but that more definite informatiom on
the possibility is needed. Mr. Hood said it could be dome
withaut any trouble.
,.Mr. Province said he would interview Mr. Schrimper about
it and that it should only take about three lights.
Mr. Hood made a motion that the fine of $25.00 against
Milton Paris be suspended as recommended by the Judge. Mr.
Merkel seconded the motion, which was passed,
A letter was read from Ira Van Bullock regarding a license
for the Coral Patio Bar in the name of Mr. and Mrs. Manuel
Nunes.
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Mr. Hood made a motion, seconded by ~r.Province, that the
transfer efa liquor license as read by the City Clerk be
accepted. Motion passed.
A letter was read from Mr. Jack Talbot regarding the
erection of two Chickees on the parking let adjacent te the
Clubhouse at Raimbow Gardens.
Mr. Shook made a motion, seconded by Mr. Province, that
Mr. Talbot be allowed to erect two temporary Chickees as
per agreement to be drawn by Attorney Griffith.
Mr. Province said he thought there Should be a crosswalk
on the South side of the traffic light at Federal and Ocean.
M~. Johnny Raulerson amd Police Chief Carver were ap-
pointed a Committee of tw.o to see that the' traffic~ lights on
the Federal Highway are f~xed.
The Mayor brought up the matter of publicity, saying that
every other town around is mentioned frequently in the Miami
Herald, but never Boynton Beach, and that many people were
complh&~ing about it.
Miss Brown said that whenever publicity is needed four
anything, it is only necessary to telephone to her; that it
was just a question of getting the publicity to her in time
for her~ to arrange to bring a photographer up for any special
event. She says she gets more information from other towns
than she does from Boynton.
Mr. Horsey spoke of .the Chamber of commerce meeting about
ten days ago, at which efforts were made to arrange for pub-
licity for Boynton Beach; that many maps were displayed on
which Boynton Beach was not shown.
A suggestion was made that Rand McNally be written to
and asked to correct this omission.
Mr. Horsey suggested that a publicity man be appointed
and that an extra mil be added to taxes for this purpose,
although it is too late to arrange it for this year. He
said a picture was worth a thousand words and suggested that
the Boynton Inlet was a perfect mine of publicity if used
properly, as people come there from all over the country and
pictures of them and their catches would be gladly accepted
by their local h~me paper's. It is definitely not a matter
for the City Commissioners, but they might lend a little help
to the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Merkel said it took the Secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce all her time to go out and collect money to pay sslar-
les, etc., and that if the City made a contribution perhaps
it would be possible to have a full-time Secretary instead
of for only half a day.
Mr. Hersey said a paid publicity man would earn a thousand
times his pay, one ~Osd efficient publicity person being worth
far more thmn a well-meaning inexperienced one.
The M~yor asked for suggestions and said he understood
Lake Worth had a paid correspondent although the terms of
payment are dot known.
Miss Brown said that Boynton had 3~9 subscribers ~o the
Miami Herald, and that is why she has been requested to come
up here. She added that the various organisations in other
places have publicity agents who call her up with releases
cf ~ny happenings, which she then puts in the paper, and that
if she kaows within a reasonable time in advance, she can be
on the spot withaphetographer' She said she would be willing
to write to the Presidents of all the organisations in the
City describing the proper procedure.
Mr. Merkel suggested t~hat the City work through its
Chamber of Commerce and perhaps give it a contribution.
When the Mayor asked for a suggestion as to the amount
of the weekly contribution, Mt.Hood said he thought it should
be on a yearly basis, whether paid quarterly er semi-annually.
Mr. Merkel suggested $20.00 or $25.00 a month, until
the Budget is set up.
The Mayor said a ~ had offered to take care of the
dump, keep it clean and give the City $100 a mo~th for what
he tsd~es out of it, and he recommended that $25.00 of this
be turned over to the Chamber cf Commerce for publicity.
Mr. Province made a motion, seconded by Mr.Merkel, that
$25.00 be taken from the Dump Fund and given to the Chamber
of Commerce monthly. Motion passed.
¥~. G~iffith said he had r~eived a letter from a man
who was willing to sell property adjoining the Casino on the
North.
The Mayor said the City needed that property badly but
did not know how it could be paid for.
Mr. Hood asked ¥~o Griffith about putting the City
employees under Eivil Service.
Mr. Griffith said he had prepared a statement but that
it wculd take several hours of discussion, when he would be
glad to give the details.
The Mayor said that some time the City would be obliged
to have a full time Fire Department, whose m~mbers should
preferably be under Civil Service.
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~. Bell, of the Street Department, read his report cover-
ing the period from January 15 to February 5.
He suggested that the Boynton Beach Casino be added to
the sign painting the way to Briny Breezes, the Beach, etc.
The Mayor said that Ocean Ridge was touchy en this sub-
ject and might object. He added that he had received
several compliments on the pres.ent ~mms. culateness of the Casino.
The repor~ of Johnnie Raulerson on Water Department activi-
ties for the period since Januaryl5 to date was read.
The ~ayor referred to Mr. James who is carrying out im-
provements to his property and wants to have h$s entrance
scarified and graded, so that he can drive in. The Mayor
thought the request reasonable and that some of the ti es from
She waterworks could be used.
Mr. Bell was asked to go and look it ever.
Mr. Shook said that Mr.Harless was planning te put somB
melaleuccas oR Harless Lane if the City would keep them watered
Until they were established.
Mr. Merkel said it was a matter of policy, that the trees
would beautify the City and would not cost much for water.
Mr. Hood said it was the time that counted, but was in
favor of camplying with Mr. Harless's request.
The Mayor said it would not take more than an hour on
Saturday mornings.
The Building Inspector's report for the period since
January 15 was read.
Mr. Merkal spoke of the tank of the City's sewage disposal
plant, which he had redently examined, as being in excellent
condition, and suggested that one or two pumps be installed
which would cosD about $300.00; otherwise it seemed only neces-
sary to go up and down the sewer and mend any leaks. The
present pumps could not be repaired; one might be, but there
should be two. The plant was said to be worth $~0,O00.00.
The Mayor suggested that a Committee of erie be appointed
to find out what the cost would be; the City would supply
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most of the labor. He suggested Johnnie Raulersen get Start-
ed and do everything that could be done, such as fixing bad
lea~s, e~c.
There being ne further business, the meeting was adjourned
by the Mayor.
City Clerk