HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/15/1960COMMISSION MEETING HELD MAY 14, 1960
Present: Mayor - L. Seton Lindsay
Vice -Mayor - Stewart B. Iglehart
Commissioner - Curtis H. Dodson
" - John G. Hart
to - J. Phil Hoyle
Also attending - Mr. Lilienthal Mr. Neilson
The minutes of the Commission Meeting held on April 9, 1960,
and the minutes of the Special Meeting held April 15, 1960, were
read, approved and adopted.
William E. Gwynn reported bank balances as of April 30, 1960,
as follows:
Water Fund $13,549.38
General Fund 16,441.64
Reserve For Depreciation Fund 2,630.94
Reserve For Depreciation Savings (C.D.) 8,000.00
Payments during April 1960:
l From Water Fund - by checks #234 - 236 Totaled $776.30
From General Fund - by checks #1171 - 1201 Totaled $3,140.28
All of the above payments were unanimously approved.
The police and water reports were read and approved.
A letter from Mr. Ralph Bird, Civil Engineer, offering his
services to the Town was read.
The fire contract with the City of Boynton Beach was read
and approved. The expenditure at $1,500.00 for fire protection
for the period April 18, 1960 - April 17, 1961 was approved.
Mayor Lindsay read in full on first reading, Ordinance #123
and titled:
NO. 123
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, FIXING SETBACK
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS ON STATE ROAD AlA
THROUGH THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM.
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it was moved and seconded that Ordinance #123 just read on the
first reading be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Mr. Lindsay suggested that the Town authorize William Gwynn
to set up an emergency checking account in the amount of $500.00
to be drawn on by Deputy Town Clerk, for salaries only when it is
impossible to get two signatures on the General Fund checking
account. This emergency fund to be used in the summer months only.
This authorization was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
A motion to change the time of the regular commission meetings
to 9:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month was moved, seconded
and unanimously approved.
A motion, by Mr. Hart, to hire a third policeman as soon as
a good man could be found, was made, seconded and unanimously
approved. Police Chief Roy Cowart was instructed to seek out such
a man as soon as possible. It was agreed that further budget study
for 1960 -61 fiscal year should be made to take care of this addi-
tional expense, and that this expense should come out of the General
Fund revenues.
Mr. Hart stated that the Gulf Stream Civic Association would
like to have a public stenographer attend the commission meeting
and make notes at the meeting. The commissioners agreed it was a
public meeting and saw no objections.
There was a general discussion of the water report being pre-
pared by Howard L. Cromer, Inc., and it was agreed to reconvene
this meeting Thursday, May 19, 1960, to hear the water report.
Mayor Lindsay submitted his letter of resignation as Mayor
of the Town of Gulf Stream, and expressed appreciation for the
splendid support and co- operation given him during his tenure of
office. The Commission accepted Mayor Lindsay's resignation with
regret, and expressed their gratitude to him for the fine service
he has rendered the Town during the years.
Nominations for Mayor were opened; Mr. Phil Hoyle nominated
Mr. Curtis H. Dodson. It was moved and seconded that nominations
be closed; motion carried. Mr. Dodson was unanimously elected the
new Mayor.
The meeting was then recessed to reconvene May 19, 1960.
The Commission Meeting reconvened May 19, 1960, and was called
to order by Mayor Dodson.
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Mr. Earl Harvel of Howard L. Cromer, Inc. was introduced to
the commissioners by Mayor Dodson to report his findings on the
water pressure study he had made. Mr. Harvel produced pressure
recording charts taken over a four -day period at points on each
side of the master meter. He also showed a sketch of the water
line at the point where the master meter is located. These charts
and sketch are attached herewith and become a part of these minutes.
The pressure charts showed that at no time were the two pressure
locations the same and that during peak consumption there was wide
variation, as much as 17 pounds pressure difference at a consump-
tion of 800 G.P.M.
Mr. Harvel recommended that the Town employ an engineer to
make recommendations to correct this.
Mr. Hart said he would contact the Gulf Stream Golf Club and
get permission to remove the master meter and connect the two
eight -inch lines directly to alleviate this pressure loss. It was
agreed that the Town would be willing to pay 4% additional to the
Club over the total of the individual meter reading to compensate
for the absence of a master meter reading check. This additional
payment would cover leakage through the mains, and fire protection
usage through the fire hydrants.
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wished the Town well in all its endeavors,
accepted Commissioner Lindsay's resignation
Mr. Dodson read a letter of application from Mr. James Frew
Brown, applicant for the position of additional policeman for the
Town. Mr. Brown was introduced to the commissioners and after a
general discussion, Mr. Iglehart moved, and Mr. Hart seconded, that
the Town hire Mr. Brown to begin work June 1, 1960, at a salary
of $300.00 per month. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was then recessed until May 26, 1960, at which
time it would reconvene.
The Commission Meeting reconvened on May 26, 1960, and was
called to order by Mayor Dodson.
Mr. William LaPorte also attended.
Mayor Dodson announced that nominations were now open to fill
the vacancy createdby the resignation of Mr. Lindsay.
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Mr. Hart nominated Mr. William LaPorte as a new commissioner.
Mr. Iglehart moved nominations be closed. Mr. LaPorte was elected
unanimously to fill the unexpired term of commissioner vacated by
Mr. Lindsay.
Mr. Hart stated he had contacted the Club regarding the
removal of the master meter and our offer to pay 4/ additional
to the Club over the total readings of the individual meters each
month. He then read telegrams received from Mr. Haskel, President
of the Club, and from General Carter, which gave permission to the
Town to proceed with the plan.
Mayor Dodson informed the commissioners of his meeting with
Mr. C. Kay Davis, an hydraulic engineer recommended to the Town
by Mr. Ben Hurr. Mr. Hart then read a letter from Mr. Davis which
set forth the faults he found with the present water system and
his recommendations for correcting these troubles. This letter is
attached hereto and becomes a part of these minutes.
A discussion of Mr. Davis' letter followed. It was agreed
that at the present time the Town could not follow Mr. Davis'
recommendations, that his letter showed that it was a problem for
the Club to act on.
Mr. Iglehart suggested the Town have Mr. Jack Carroll of
J. P. Carroll, Inc., contacted to give the Town an estimated price
to remove the master meter and connect the Town's 8" Line with the
Club's 8" Line directly and also a price on a new chlorinator for
the Town. Mr. Gwynn stated he would contact Mr. Carroll immediately.
There being no further busines , the CoTMIzsioners adjourned.
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