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Home My Public Portal About12/10/1955IaNUTES, DECEMBER 10, 1955 Minutes of the meeting of the Town Commission of the Toren of Gulf Stream, Florida, held on Dec. 10, 1955. Mayor Lindsay gave the oath of office to Mr. henry V. Pope. Present: Mayor Commissioner, L. Seton Lindsay " Henry V. Pope Wm. J. Bauer Acting Town Clerk J. R. Fountain The minutes of the Town Commission meeting held on November 12,1955 were read and upon motion were unanimously adopted and approved. Acting Torn Clerk, J. R. Fountain, reported bank balances as of Nov.30, 1955, as follows: General Account $22,016.99 Water 7,043.87 Depreciation " 2,486.55 Payments from the general account for the month of November were on checks numbered 2072 to 2102 inclusive. Payment from the water account was on check number 48. There were no payments from the depreciation account. All of the above payments were unanimously approved. Mayor Lindsay stated the need for the Town to have a sufficiently large dump truck for the removal of unsightly trash. The Mayor explained the growing complaints in regard to the delays in picking up the trash. The Mayor finally summed up the discussion in regard to the hauling of trash by recommending and making the motion that after careful study of costs have been made and if, in the judgment of the Mayor and Town Clerk the Town's best interest will be served by the purchase of a new 8'x12' metal platform 2 ton dump truck with twin four inch (4 ") hoist, and provided that the Town gets the full allowance of $750.00 on the 1947 Chevrolet dump truck, which is too small, with the further stipulation that the Town gets a further discount from list price, that the purchase of the truck be made without delaying until the next Commissioners meeting. After being seconded the motion as made was approved unanimously. After a discussion of the advisability of the Town increasing the charge per load for the removing of trash, Commissioner Pope requested J. R. Fountain to prepare a cost analysis sheet showing the probable cost to the Tcwn for the removal of trash to the City dump. Commissioner Pope recommended that J. R. Fountain investigate the possibility of the Town dumping trash beyond the boundaries of the North Polo Field. Mayor Lindsay appointed Commissioner Pope to assist the Town Clerk, J. R. Fountain, in endeavoring to secure a suitable site for dumping. This Commissioner Pope agreed to do. Mr. Lindsay stated that Mfr. C. Y. Byrd who has acted as Town Attorney for f A many years had asked to be relieved of his duties with the Town as he is reducing his professional activities. Mr. Byrd recommended Mir. Harry A. Johnston and Mr. Minutes Dec. 10, 1955 Page 2. Henry F. Lilienthal of West Palm Beach as his successors and after interviewing them, Mr. Lindsay and Mr. Roig had concurred in this recommendation and has reached an agreement with them, subject to the approval of the Commission, as outlined in their letter of December 6th, 1955, which was submitted to the meeting, with the additional item of checking and reviewing the minutes of meetings of the Commission (inadvertently omitted from the letter) included in the retainer. Mr. Lindsay explained that under the arrangement made, the services of both Mr. Johnston and M. Lilienthal would be available. He also pointed out that, as stated in the letter of December 6th, the arrangement was for no fixed period but was at the "pleasure" of the Town. On motion duly adopted, it was: RESOLVED FURTHER, that Mr. Harry A. Johnston and Mr. Henry F.Lilienthal of West Palm Beach, Florida, be retained as Town Attorneys and that the arrangement made with them by Mr. Lindsay and Mr. Roig, as stated in their letter of Dec. 6, 1955, copy hereto attached corrected as above set forth, be and the same is approved. The Town Clerk requested authorization to investigate the reports regarding stagnant water in the drainage ditch to the East and South of Polo Field #2. The Mayor suggested that J. R. Fountain contact Mr. Ramsey and proceed to take care of the situation, using his own discretion. 7. R. Fountain called the Commissioners' attention to the fact that the Town's resolutions regarding the signing of Town checks are not satisfactory with the First National Bank. The Mayor requested that J. R. Fountain consult with the Town Attorney and have ready for the next meeting satisfactory resolution. There being no further business the Commissioners adjourned. i Fountain, Acting Clerk Mayor Commissioner, L. Seton Lindsa] —L�- Vice -Mayor Commissioner, N. J. Clarke Minutes Dec. 10, 1955 Page 3. Commisry oner Wn. J. Bauer 40, FINANCIAL REPORT COMMISSIONERS MEETING DEC. 10, 1955 WATER REPORT The master meter was sent away for repairs during the month of Nov. It was retubned and was in operation on Nov. 30,1955 with a reading of 01$55500. TOTAL GALS. CONSUMER - MONTH OF NOV. 4,734000 GENER?L FUND Oct. 31st, 1955 BALANCE Nov. deposits TOTAL Nov. checks drawn Nov. 30,1955 BALANCE, WATER FUND 2,968.63 21 888.81 2,P'40.75 22,016.69 Oct. 31st, 1955 BALANCE 6,109.93 Nov. deposits 1.363-10 TOTAL , Nov. checks drawn 428.16 Nov. 30,1955 BALANCE 7,043.¢7 DEPRECIATION FUND Oct.3191955 & Nov-30,1955 No checks drawn. BALANCE 2,496.55 9 ICNIES RECEIVED - Traffic Fines . . . . . . 210.00 Licenses . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Permits . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Taxes . . . . . . . . . . 21,410.85 TOTAL . . . . 9'21,725.85 Water collections . . . . $ 1,112.50 Trash disposal . . . . . 68.00 TOTAL 1,180.50 Page 2 - Page 3 - (4 PAYMENTS FROM GENERAL FUND Checks No. 2072 through 2102 inclusive PAYMENT FROM WATER FUND Check No. 48 only - LIST OF EXPENSES FOR NOV. - Paid: DATE Ck.No. 2072 Nov. 4 E. Glass 4>46.80 2073 10 E. Glass 46.80 2074 10 Golf Club 173.10 2075 11 O.E. Wallingsford 122.50 2076 17 Lonnie Williams 8.80 2077 17 E. Glass 46.80 2078 17 Jackson Paint 23.20 2079 17 Pierce Tires 77.48 2080 ^ 17 Hoyle Cad. 73.55 2081 17 Ccean Lumber 1.50 2082 17 Bo -Del Printing 16.55 2083 17 Miami Tire Eq. Co. 45.73 2084 17 Fla. P. & L. 74.67 2085 17 Howard Smith 181.50 2086 18 Gen. Carter 16.55 2087 22 Cole Ins. 45.34 2088 22 Picard Chem. Co. 49.00 r ,`� 2089 22 E.Glass 46.80 l.. Ck. No. 2090 Nov. 22 2091 22 2092 22 2093 22 2094 2B 2095 28 2096 Void 28 2097 28 2098 28 2099 Void 28 2100 28 2101 " 28 2102 28 So. Bell Tel. & Tel. Ocean Laundry Ocean Plumbing City of D. B. Del Marco O. E. Wallingsford E. Glass Ramsey $� 23.84 18.36 6.00 29.00 750.00 134.75 46.80 5.00 Bauer 221.00 Fountain 221.00 Cowart 288.35 TOTAL i6 2,840.75 PAYMENT FROM WATER ACCOUNT Ckk. No. 48 Gulf Stream Golf Club 1 428.16 Page 4 - r 3\ December 20,1955. Mr. Harry A. Johnston Mr. Henry F. Lilienthal Harvey Building West Palm Beach, Florida. Dear Sirs: Referring to yours of the 6th inst., we beg to advise that at a meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, held Decemier 10th, your retainer as Town Attor- neys was ap *.roved as outlined in your letter with the additional item (inadvertently omitted from your letter) of checking and reviewing minutes of meetings of the Town Commission in- cluded in the items covered by your retainer. We understand that this slight correction has been confirmed by telephone conversation between Ir. Jchnston and Nr. Roig. The form of the Commission's approval is as set forth in the minutes of the meeting of December 10th, which we believe you will find in order. the next meeting of the Commission will be on Gaturday January 14th, 1956 at 10:00 o'clock A. M., when we hope to have a full attendance in order that I•Ir. Johnson and i:r. Lilienthal may attend and meet the Commissioners. He hope this date will be satisfactory to you. LSL /rm Very truly yours, TC?! ?d CF GULF STREAK Mayor, L. Seton Lindsay