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Home My Public Portal About03/09/1957Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida Held: March 9, 1957 Present: Mayor - Commissioner - L. Seton Lindsay Commissioner - Stewart B. Iglehart Commissioner - Henry V. Pope Commissioner - Wm. F. Koch, Jr. Town Attorney - H. F. Lilienthal Town Clerk - J. R. Fountain Also in attendance - Curtis H.Dodson, J. D. S. Coleman, John G. Hart, Talbot T. Speer, C. P. Young, Mr. C.E. Jones and Mr. Anderson. Mayor Lindsay called the meeting to order. The Town Clerk called the roll. Mr. Iglehart moved that the Commissioners dispense with the regular order of business. Mr. Pope seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Iglehart moved that the ballot box be opened. Mr. Pope seconded and it passed unanimously. Mr. Anderson, who stated that he represented Mr. Hart, requested that the ballots be canvassed. Mr. Lilienthal, Town Attorney, asked Mr. Anderson which candi- datesl votes he wished polled. Mr. Anderson said that he was interested in Mr. HartIs and Mr. Pope's votes. After a pole of the votes for Mr. Pope and Mr. Hart, Mr. Anderson and J. R. Fountain stated they had 32 votes for each. J. R. Fountain said that one ballot was voided by the election officials because the elector had voted for 6 men. Mr. Lilienthal located this ballot and stated that since it had one vote for Mr. Hart that it must be invalidated, thereby reducing the votes for Mr. Hart to 31. This made Mr. Pope the winner. Mr. Anderson requested that the election be not certified as correct until an investigationtle made. He requested that the ballot containing 6 (X) marks be counted, and that a ballot con- taining (VI marks instead of (X) marks be disallowed. Mr. Lilienthal stated that the ballot with (4 mark would be counted as valid. Mr. Anderson further stated that the canvas of the ballots and the election not be completed because the Town has no ordinances governing the procedure for elections, and further Commission Meeting March 91 1957 (contfd.) - 2 - that the list of registered voters was not correct, being evident from the tremendous increase in the number of registered votes; and for the additional reason that Mr. Pope was not a resident of Gulf Stream and, therefore, was not qualified to serve as a Town Commissioner. Mr. Lilienthal asked if there were any further objections; there being none, Town Clerk J. R. Fountain was instructed to read the official final returns, which were as follows: John G. Hart 31 votes Stewart B. Iglehart 16 " Harold F. Johnson 28 " Wm. F. Koch, Jr. 39 vote Wm. S. LaPorte 18 " L. Seton Lindsay 51 Henry V. Pope 32 " Wm. B. Severn, Jr. 17 " Write in: Dodson 38 votes Young 16 " Coleman 4 Major 1 vote Girdler 1 If This made the following men the winners in the election for 5 Town Commissioners to serve for a term of 3 years: L. Seton Lindsay 51 votes Stewart B. Iglehart 44 " Wm. F. Koch, Jr. 39 " Curtis H.Dodson 38 It Henry V. Pope 32 " The Commissioners voted unanimously that this was the official final return of the election held on March 5, 1957. Mayor Lindsay declared the portion of the Town Commission meeting pertaining to the election adjourned, and invited any residents of Gulf Stream or their representatives to remain for the regular business meeting. Only the 4 Commissioners, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Lilienthal and J. R. Fountain remained. Mayor Lindsay called the regular meeting of the Town Commissioners to order. The minutes of the regular meeting held on February 9, 1957 were read, approved and adopted. Mayor Lindsay read a letter addressed to Mr. Wilbur E. Jones of the State Road Board and asked that the Commissioners sign it. The Town Clerk gave the financial report and read a list of the checks drawn during February, 1957. All of the payments were unanimously approved. Commission Meeting March 9, 1957 (conttd.) - 3 - Mr. Koch requested that J. R. Fountain prepare a letter to Delray Beach and state in it that the Town would be willing to pay the City of Delray Beach X1200.00 for Fire Protection with a flat rate of $75.00 per fire call. He made a motion that in the event the Delray Beach Council showed no interest that the Town renew its contract with Boynton Beach. Mr. Pope seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously. P'fayor Lindsay appointed Mr. Pope and Mr. Koch as a committee of two to investigate the feasibility of the Town purchasing a fire truck that could be used by pumping water from the canal. He asked that they report on the results of their investigation at the Commissioner's meeting on April 13, 1957. Mayor Lindsay read a draft of the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 465 FIXING TIME WHEN TOWN COMMISSION WILL SIT AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION WHEREAS, the Town Charter requires that the Town Com- mission shall sit as a Board of Equalization on the 1957 tax rolls on a day or days between March 15th and April 1st; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE TOWN COMMIS- SION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, in regular session assembled March 9, 1957, as follows: 1. That the Town Commission will sit as a Board of Equalization on the Town tax rolls for the year 1957 on March 19, 20, & 21, 1957, between the hours of 10:00 otclock a.m. and 12 :01 o1clock p. m. of each day for the purpose of hearing complaints, if any, and of equalizing the assessment rolls. 2. The Town Clerk is directed to post a copy of this resolution on the Town Bulletin Board immediately after its adoption and to leave the same on the Bulletin Board until April first. 3. All persons having any complaints or objections to the assessment rolls are directed to make their complaints in Commission Meeting March 9, 1957 (cont'd.) -4- writing and to present the same at the time that the Commission will sit as a Board of Equalization. Adopted this 9th day of March, 1957. Mayor Lindsay made a motion_ the above resolution be adopted. Mr. Koch seconded and it was carried unanimously. Mayor Lindsay and each Commissioner present signed the original of the resolu- tion and it was voted unanimously that this resolution be made a part of these minutes. Mayor Lindsay moved and Mr. Koch seconded that the Town pay each election official X10.00 each for their 122 hrs. work and $5.00 each for expenses. The Commissioners voted unanimously to pay each election official, Mrs. Bauer, Mr. Turner and Miss Cramp this above stated amounts. Town Ordinance #112 and titled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY PERSON TO THROW OR DIS- CARD FROM ANY AUTOMOBILE OR VEHICLE,.OR OTHERWISE TO DISCARD, THROW OR DEPOSIT ANY REFUSE, OR ANY OTHER THING OR SUB- STANCE ON THE STREETS, ROADS OR HIGHWAYS IN THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, OR ON THE PROPERTY ADJOINING SUCH STREET, ROAD OR HIGHWAY: AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE: AND PROVID- ING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS PASSAGE. was read in full on first reading. Mayor Lindsay requested Mr. Koch to investigate the possi- bility of the town having county or State prisoners trim the trees on AIA. Mayor Lindsay stated that he had heard that some residents of Gulf Stream have 'voiced complaints about the Commissioners permitting contractors and workers to continue with their work after December 1st. They feel that under the Zoning ordinance of 1952 all work should cease after that date. Mayor Lindsay appointed Mr. Dodson chairman of the Zoning and Building Committee and instructed him to select other tax payers of Gulf Stream to work with him in recommending a new draft of the Zoning and Building ordinance. The Mayor recommended that Mr. Dodson get the views of the Civic Association Zoning Committee members. Commission Meeting March 9, 1957 (cont'd.) - 5 - Mayor Lindsay stated that he had heard complaints regarding the water contract with the Golf Club and poor water pressure. He asked the Commissioners to consider these matters and make suggestions at the next regular meeting. Mr. Iglehart reported a complaint by Mr. Hornney regard- ing the placing of a garbage receptical of Mr. Burkets too close to Gulf Stream Road. The Town Clerk said he would check into this matter. It was moved, seconded and passed unanimously for the Town to take out insurance on the Towns Radios, sirens and blinker lights at $10.00 per year. There being no futher business the commis - ioners adjourned. .6eton Lindsay, M Mayor tevlart B.Irladart. V.M. AT:'EST.:�� -- l� °=,J .Fountain RESOLUTION CALLING TOWN ELECTION TO BE HELD MARCH 5, 1957 ens, the Town Charter, r 27579. Lew. of Florida, .f 1951, "quire. a town n to be held on the first iy in March, 2957, which 1., 5, 1957; and to., It to the duty of the on ne.... UKE, BE IT 1, BY THE TOWN N OF THE TOWN OF 'REAM FLORIDA, In How.: led Jmuary 12, action is hereby called On Tuesday. March I.ct 5, the purpose . el will for term f t who wall fore thin of three yearn .the third Tuesday In hereby deal Vate the Ti I Ne Taw. of Gulf Strea dq a the polling plea holding of said elect hereby appoints the clerk and Inspectors to said election. to--it- 3, The election shall be held and the polling place shall be open be- twem the hews of 7:00 o'clock am. and 7:00 o'clock p.m. Eastern Standard The, 4, Only Wstifled, re letered v t- en of the Town of Gut( Stream will be allowed in participate In Bald election. 5. A copy of this resolution shall be posted on the Town Bulletin Hoard at least thirty days before the election and shall also be pub• llahed two time. In the Delrav Beach )cuma1. beginning at least fifteen days prior to Bald election. Each person who he. been •e- leetetl for clerk or Inspector Is eepected to be on hand promptly at the polling Place above named on the day of the election and serve. L. Seton Lindsay Mayor Cammissloner Henry V. Pope William F. Koch, Jr. Stewart B. Iglehart An and constituting the Town COmmle.Im of the Town of Gulf 9treamr Florida (TOWN SEAL) ATTEST: Raleigh Fountain own Clerk Publish: February 7 ana 14. 1957 OATH OF OFFICE LOYALTY OATH STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths, this day personally appeared t/ L. Seton Lindsay , who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says: I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and alle;,- ience to the same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all of the duties of the office of TOWN COIL- IISSION - OF T11E TOw1V OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD. I DO SOLEI LY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to the Communist Party; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Govern- ment of the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the Government of the United States of the State of Florida by force or violence. ✓ L. Seton Lindsay SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE KE this Igth day of March A.D. 1957 Notary Public Notary public, State of Florida at larg! My commission expires Mar. 1, 1960 bonded by American Surety Co. of N.Y. My Commission expires: (i OATH OF OFFICE LOYALTY OATH STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths, this day personally appeared ✓Stewart B. Iglehart , who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says: I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and alleg- iance to the same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER OF THE TOh1N OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, on which I am about to enter, SO iiuLP ME GOD. I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR Communist Party, that I have or support, advice, counsel o Party; that I do not believe ment of the United States, or or violence, that I am not a party which believes in or to the overthrow of the Governme State of Florida by force or that I am not a member of the not, and will not, lend any aid r influence to the Communist in the overthrow of the Govern - the State of Florida by force member of any organization or aches, directly or indirectly, nt of the United States )the violence. v L-'-Stewart B. Igle rt SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME. thisday of March ,A.D. 1957 Public My Commission expires : Notary Public, State of Florida at teTQ! My commission expires Mar. 1, 1916 // Bonded by American Surety Co. of N.Y. OATH OF OFFICE LOYALTY OATH STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths, this day personally appeared William F. Koch, Jr. , who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says: I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and alleg- iance to the same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD. I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to the Communist Party; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Govern- ment of the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the Government of the United States of the State of Florida by force or violence. William F. Koch, Jr. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME this 19th day of March ,A.D. 157 Notary Publi My Commission expires: Notary public, State of Florida at laNj My commission expires Mar. 1, 1960 Bonded by American Surety Co. of N.Y. N OATH OF OFFICE LOYALTY OATH STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALK BEACH Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths, this day personally appeared Henry V. Pope , who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says: I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and alleg- iance to the sane, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMPIISSIONER OF THE TOWN OF GULF STRiAM, FLORIDA, on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD. I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to the Communist Party; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Govern- ment of the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the Government of the United States of the State of Florida by force or violence. Henry V. Pope SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME this 19th day of March ,A.D. 1957 Nbtary Public My Commission expires : Notary Public, State of Florida at large My commission expires Mar. 1, 1960 Bonded by American Surety Co. of N.Y. OATH OF OFFICE LOYALTY OATH STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF PALM BEACH Before the undersigned authority, an officer duly authorized to administer oaths, this day personally appeared Curtis H. Dodson , who, having first been duly sworn, deposes and says: I D0, SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and government of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic and foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and alleg- iance to the same, and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all of the duties of the office of TOWN COMMISSIONER OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, on which I am about to enter, SO HELP ME GOD. I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR that I am not a member of the Communist Party, that I have not, and will not, lend any aid or support, advice, counsel or influence to the Communist Party; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Govern- ment of the United States, or the State of Florida by force or violence, that I am not a member of any organization or party which believes in or teaches, directly or indirectly, the overthrow of the Government of the United States of the State of Florida by force or violence. / (/ Q� Curtis H. Dodson SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME this 19th day of March A.D. 1957 Public My Commission expires: Notary Public, State of Florida at large MY G,. Bonded by�Ameri aexpires Surety Ca. lof1N.Y. 1J'l i CHARGE BALANCE SCHEDULE FOR 1957 THE WATER FUND TO BE ASSESSED ACCORDINGLY I j 1. BUILDING MAINTENANCE - of Total 2. Bookkeeping Service - z of Total 3. Insurance - Actual or 4 of Total 4. Depreciation on Police Car - of Total Building - Office Equipment - 5. Legal & Professional: Himes & Himes of Total Attorneys 1/6 of Retainer & Actual. 6. Postage,Printing & Stationery - Actual & of Misc. 7. Salaries: Roy Cowart 1 /10 or 35.00 per Mo. E. Glass R. Fountain or 50.00 E. Fountain or 25.00 8. OASI TAX 2 '�,of # 7. 9. Secretarial Service - Actual or 1 /10 10. Telephone - 4 of Total 11. Transportation (R.Fountain) - 12. Police Car Use Expense - 1 /10 of Total. Above pereentages and amounts to be paid by the Water Fund during the year 1957. TOA1,1 OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA BUDGET FOR FISCAL 'YEAR OCTOBER 1, 1957 through SEPTEMBER 30, 1958 GENERAL FUND: REVENUE: Total value of assessed HOMESTEAD & WIDOWS EXE1.11 Taxable Real Property Taxes at 14 mills Discount allowed Net tax revenue Other Revenue: realty - - - - - -- $ 23123j512.00 ?TIONS - - - - - -- .166;750.00 - - - - - -- 1,956;762.00 -------- - - - - -- 27;443.69 -------- - - - - -- 1,3 .94 Licenses -------- - - - - -- $ 1;600.00 Permits ------- - - - - -- li800.00 Fines -------- - - - - -- 11000.00 Miscellaneous -------- - - - - -- 100.00 State Road Dep-r. -------- - - - - -- .$00.00 Florida Power & Light Co. --- - - - - -- 1;000.00 Trash Collections -------- - - - - -- 11200.00 Profit on Exchange of Assets -- - - - - -- 600.00 TOTAL REVENUE $ 341445.94 EXPENDITURES: Office & General: Clerk's salary $ 31600.00 Office salaries 600.00 Postage, Printing & Stationery 400.00 Telephone & Telegraph 135.00 Transportation 150.00 Building Maintenance 400.00 Insurance 800.00 Secretarial Service 200.00 Bookkeeping Service 300.00 Accounting Service 600.00 Legal & Professional 1,$00.00 Depreciation of Building & Office Equipment •200.00 Unforseen Miscellaneous Expenses 1,175.94 Social Security Taxes 00 $ 10 826 , POLICE DEPARTME NT: Salaries $1205.00 Uniforms & Equipment 400.00 Automobile Maintenance 2,050.00 Cleaning of Uniforms 240.00 Radio Service & Maintenance $00.00 Misc. 50.00 Depreciation •800.00 FIRE PROTECTION: Yearly Contract Charge 13200.00 Individual Call Charges 200.00 Depreciation 50.00 BUDGET - Oct. 1, 1957 - Sept. 30, 195$ page 2 STREETS: Maintenance and Repair -- - - - - -- $ 11200.00 Topping Trees 1,000.00 Road Signs -- - - - - -- 200.00 Street Lighting -- - - - - -- 11000.00 Total 3,400.0 — SANITATION DEPARTMENT: Salaries -- - - - - -- 4,400.00 Garbage Dumping Charges -------- 600.00 Truck Maintenance -- - - - - -- 700.00 Depreciation -- - - - - -- 900.00 Total — 6,- 6b0 -oo GRAND TOTAL 434,445.94 WATER DEPARTMENT: Water Sales -- - - - - -- $ 12,020.00 EXPENDITURES: Cost of Water -- - - - - -- $ 6,134.52 Salaries -- - - - - -- 1,6$0.00 Chlorination & testing -- - - - - -- 400.00 Repairs & Supplies -- - - - - -- 19000.00 Accounting Service -------- 250.00 Bookkeeping Service -- - - - - -- 300.00 Secretarial Service -- - - - - -- 100.00 Legal & Professional Social Security Taxes ------ 250.00 Office Supplies -- - - - - -- -- - - - - -- 50.00 150.00 2t�xaax Telephone _- - - - - -_ 45.00 Transportation Police Car Maintenance -- - - - - -- 150.00 Insurance -- - - - - -- ------ 240.00 156.00 Building Maintenance ____ -_ -100.00 To Reserve Fund -- - - - - -- 1,014.4$ Total 12,020.00