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HomeMy Public PortalAbout12/08/1952Minutes of a 14,3etirg mf Stream, Florida, held at 19,2 at 10 a.m. ' ;I the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf the Town Hall on Monday, December £nth, Present: i•i yor Co,r. "is3ioner L. Seton Li, dray Vice i'ayor " K. J. Clarke Town Clerk '* " 11m..J..Bauer Also invited and present M Harold J. 3oig. The minutes of the meeting held on I'ovember 10th,1952 ware read, and upon motion duly made, were seconded and unanimously annroved and ;rdered filed. Chief ,.'W.Cooper made a report in oneral. P "ayor L. Seton Lindsay read a report by Town Policeman W. Bruce Wheeler for the Tsor..th of Yovember stating the hours served, mileage driven in natrolling and number of violations checked. Chief :'s. W. doo ,er and Torn Clerk ? ^1m.J. Bauer were .authorized to cheek further with Glass, 0-arbage Truck Driv;r, to see what arrangement could be made as to salary and uniforms to be furnished. A request was heard on behalf of Policeman W. Bruce i ^7heeler to see if he could purchase his gasoline from the Club at the same price as the Town. Mr. E. J. Clarke volunteered to discuss this matter with General Arthi.zr H. Carter, Treasurer of the Gulf Stream Golf Club. It was su gested that Town Clerk Bauer and Chief Cooper check the Strr.et Lighting of the Town and report at a later date, if additional lights were needed. Various bids were read in reference to the purchase of a new Police Car and upon unanimous approval it was voted to purchase a new 1953 Poo ian Car. Unon discussion, it was voted unanimously that License Fees as passed and annroved at a meeting held on July 5th,1952 be collected. The Bank Balance as of December Pth,1052 was renorted as `",p12,790.00. The Commissioners annroved the naymert of the attached list of bills, paid by check numbers ,116,0 to 1194. inclusive. A report was also made as per list attached of ir..come from Sales of water and licenses issued. Mayor Lindsay read a letter of resi natio received from Commissioner A`exander B. iioyce, dated May 6th,1952. �t was unon motion duly made by Commissioner Clarke, seconded by Bauer that this resignation be accepted with deer regret and that said letter be attached and made a part of the minutes. Minutes of Town Commission Meeting, Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, December 8th,1952. C) Page (2) The Town Clerk was instructed to send a copy of the excerpt of the minutes relative to his resignation and to express their regret upon losing the fine association and wisdom of a very able Commissioner. WHEREAS, the Honorable Alexander B. Royce, Town Commissioner of the Town of Gulf Stream, has submitted his written resignation to serve as Town Commissioner and said written resignation has been reluctantly accepted, by motion duly made and carried by the Town Commissioners in regular meeting assembled: and WHEREAS there is now residing in said Town a man of outstanding ability and qualification who has agreed to serve as Town Comm- issioner during the unexpired term of Commissioner Royce. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Commissi &n in regular session assembled: THAT Harold J. Roig is herby appointed and elected by the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, as Town Commissioner to serve as such until the General Election to be held in March 1954, or until his successor has been duly elected and qualified. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the above and foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted by the Town Commissioners of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida this 8th day of December 1952. Thereupon Harold J. Roig was sworn in by Mayor Commissioner L. Seton Lindsay and took the following oath: OATH OF LOYALTY I, Harold J. Roig, a citizen of the United States of America living and residing in the Town of Gulf Stream, County of Pam Beach, State of Florida, de hereby solomenly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Florida, and the Laws and Ordinances relating to the Town of Gulf Stream, Floridz; that I am not a member of the Communist Padty; that I have not and will not lend any aid or sup -ort, advice, counsel or influence to the Communist party; that I do not believe in the overthrow of the Government 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, or the State of Florida by force or violence. Signed: Harold J. Roig Sworn to and subscribed before me at Gulf Stream, Florida this 8th day of December, 1952. Wm.J.Bauer Notary Public for the State of Florida My Commission expires April 10th,1955. Minutes of Town `'ommission Maeting, Town of Gulf Stfjeam, Florida, December Ath,1952. Page (3) Mayor L. Seton Lindsay stated that Commissioner S.B.Iglehart was unavoidably detained at other business and could not attend this meeting, but that he heartily endorsed the selection of Harold J. Roig as Town Commissioner, to take the place of Alexander B. Royce. A discussion was held on the question of revising the Town Charter of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida and Commissioner Roig agreed to hold consultation with Town Attorney C.Y.Byrd in reference to any revision. Upon motion by Commissioner Roig, Seconded by Commissioner Clarke, it was voted and approved that the Mayor and Town Clerk proceed to have prepared a Planning Board Ordinance to be used in conjunction with the Zoning Ordinance. There being no further business to come before the meeting, motion was made to adjourn. r Mayor Commissioner L. e�ton LaN Lsay Vice a( or ornmissioner N.J.Clarke Poe CommisAloner Iffrold V. Roig 'own �'ierk�mmissioner Wm.J.Biuer X CHADBOURNE ,PARRE,WHITESIDE,WOLFF & BROPHY 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 4, N. Y. WILLIAM M. PARHE GEORGE W.WHITESIOE HENRY J. WOLFF ALEXANDER B.ROYCE GERALO B. BROPHY CIAIR B. HUGHES LEE B.MOREY HORACE G.HITCHCOCN DEE W.STONE W.HUGH PEAL LEONARD P. MOORE STANNARO DUNN ROBERT C.GORMLEY GEORGE A.SPATER JAMES N.CRIMMINS RALPH O. MAY CHARLES B.LAUREN CHARLES PICHETT CARL S. ROWE JULE E.STOCHER Mr. L. Seton Lindsay Ocean Boulevard Gulf Stream Delray Beach, Florida Dear Seton: You may be sure that I you next Monday and wishing that the second reading of the zoning with your skillful guidance and Byrd it will be finally adopted LOUIS G.BISBELL COUNSEL May6 1952 WASHINGTON OFFICE y , TOWER BUILDING WASHINGTON S.O.C. shall be thinking of I could be on hand for ordinance. I hope that the assistance of Mr. at that time. I have only one more thought, viz., might it be wise to go a little further and allow walls on Ocean Boulevard only to go up as high as 8 or even 10 feet? Elsewhere the six foot limit is wise; but I should think there is a chance of Ocean Boulevard becoming quite a highway, so that the extra height would give further needed protection. For reasons I have explained to you, I feel that I should ask to be relieved as a Councilman, although always interested in affairs of our Town. I do not want any action taken on this until after the zoning ordinance is adopted because of my enthusiastic interest in its prompt approval. However, when that is over, will you be kind enough to give some prompt considera- tion, with your associates, to the selection of a successor. I would hope that perhaps this could be worked out by the binning of the next Winter season without hurting anybody or any ng. Just rega�tfi�s letter as a resignation, effective as soon as you find it convenient. With all best wishes to you and your associates in Gulf Stream, Sincerely yours, F until the General Election to be held in March, 1954, or until his successor has been duly elected and qualified. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the above and foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted by the Town Commissioners of the Town of Gulf Strew, Florida, this day of December, 1952. TOWN OF GULF STREAM COUNTY OF PALM BEACH STATE OF FLORIDA OATH OF LOYALTY I, Harold J. Roig, a citizen of the United States of America, living and residing in the Town of Gulf Stream, County of Palm Beach, State of Florida, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Florida, and the Laws and Ordinances relating to the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida; 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 Government 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, or the State of Florida, by force or violence. Sworn to and subscribed before me at Gu� Stream, Florida, this day of December, 1952. czN,,%%'Ylq, MEMORANDUM IN REGARDS TO ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF ALEXANDER B. ROYCE, AS TOWN COMMISSIONER, AND APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD J. ROIG TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF TOWN COMMISSIONER BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER ROYCE. Mayor Lindsay presented to the Town Commission the written resignation of Alexander B. Royce, as Town Commissioner, and suggested that the procedure to be adopted in regards to this matter would be: (a) The acceptance of the resignation of Commissioner Royce by motion, and that the written resignation be made a part of the minutes. (b) That a resolution be adopted appointing and electing Harold J. Roig as Town Commissioner to fill the unexpired term on the Town Commission made vacant by Mr. Royce's resignation. RESOLUTION APPOINTING HAROLD J. ROIL AS TOWN COMMISSIONER Whereas, the Honorable Alexander B. Royce, Town Commissioner of the Town of Gulf Stream, has sub- mitted his written resignation to serve as Town Commissioner and said written resignation has been reluctantly accepted by motion duly made and carried by the Town Commissioners in regular meeting assembled; and Whereas, there is now residing in said Town a man of outstanding ability and qualification who has agreed to serve as Town Commissioner during the unexpired term of Commissioner Royce. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Commission in regular session assembled: That Harold J. Roig is hereby appointed and elected by the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, as Town Commissioner, to serve as such s drawn October 1952. November s Sanitary Sal !0)) �40) 39.60 " Salary & extra 39.60 3 " (40) 39.60 'ash " 440) 39.60 for of Int Revenue Tax Withheld Truck Driver (.40) 39.60 3rd quarter Boots 99.40 Cleaners Uniforms Truck Driver 2.10 1 Telephone Telephone Police Salary 10.32 Book ohop Staty Supplies " .93 wer ' Light Co Street lights Salary & Ex¢ra 39.30 f Delray Beach Radio Service Oct 12.50 uarbage 1.50 Ignition Service Autp Repairs 11.17 Blvd :service Sta Car repairs 4.00 if Club 229.43 Gas Police " Sanitary 10.53 273.60 oper Oct Salary (31.40) 238,160 s Sanitary Salary (40) 39.60 e Wheeler Oct Salary 50.00 941.42 3 Truck Driver ( -40) 39.60 :uer Salary & extra 176.00 3 Truck Driver (.40) 39.60 'ash , :undriee 21.34 3 Truck Driver (.40) 39.60 ttlet :,tore Boots 5.95 3e Truck Driver 39.60 3eler Police Salary 50,00 )per " (31.40) 238.60 suer Salary & Ex¢ra 169.00 Golf Qlub Liquor License 125900 CHADBOURNE ,PARRE,WHITESIDE,WOLFF & BROPHY 25 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 4, N. Y. WILLIAM M. PARHE GEORGE W.WHITESIOE HENRY J. WOLFF ALEXANDER B.ROYCE GERALO B. BROPHY CIAIR B. HUGHES LEE B.MOREY HORACE G.HITCHCOCN DEE W.STONE W.HUGH PEAL LEONARD P. MOORE STANNARO DUNN ROBERT C.GORMLEY GEORGE A.SPATER JAMES N.CRIMMINS RALPH O. MAY CHARLES B.LAUREN CHARLES PICHETT CARL S. ROWE JULE E.STOCHER Mr. L. Seton Lindsay Ocean Boulevard Gulf Stream Delray Beach, Florida Dear Seton: You may be sure that I you next Monday and wishing that the second reading of the zoning with your skillful guidance and Byrd it will be finally adopted LOUIS G.BISBELL COUNSEL May6 1952 WASHINGTON OFFICE y , TOWER BUILDING WASHINGTON S.O.C. shall be thinking of I could be on hand for ordinance. I hope that the assistance of Mr. at that time. I have only one more thought, viz., might it be wise to go a little further and allow walls on Ocean Boulevard only to go up as high as 8 or even 10 feet? Elsewhere the six foot limit is wise; but I should think there is a chance of Ocean Boulevard becoming quite a highway, so that the extra height would give further needed protection. For reasons I have explained to you, I feel that I should ask to be relieved as a Councilman, although always interested in affairs of our Town. I do not want any action taken on this until after the zoning ordinance is adopted because of my enthusiastic interest in its prompt approval. However, when that is over, will you be kind enough to give some prompt considera- tion, with your associates, to the selection of a successor. I would hope that perhaps this could be worked out by the binning of the next Winter season without hurting anybody or any ng. Just rega�tfi�s letter as a resignation, effective as soon as you find it convenient. With all best wishes to you and your associates in Gulf Stream, Sincerely yours, F until the General Election to be held in March, 1954, or until his successor has been duly elected and qualified. On motion duly made, seconded and carried, the above and foregoing resolution was unanimously adopted by the Town Commissioners of the Town of Gulf Strew, Florida, this day of December, 1952. TOWN OF GULF STREAM COUNTY OF PALM BEACH STATE OF FLORIDA OATH OF LOYALTY I, Harold J. Roig, a citizen of the United States of America, living and residing in the Town of Gulf Stream, County of Palm Beach, State of Florida, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of the State of Florida, and the Laws and Ordinances relating to the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida; 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 Government 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, or the State of Florida, by force or violence. Sworn to and subscribed before me at Gu� Stream, Florida, this day of December, 1952. czN,,%%'Ylq, MEMORANDUM IN REGARDS TO ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF ALEXANDER B. ROYCE, AS TOWN COMMISSIONER, AND APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD J. ROIG TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF TOWN COMMISSIONER BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE RESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER ROYCE. Mayor Lindsay presented to the Town Commission the written resignation of Alexander B. Royce, as Town Commissioner, and suggested that the procedure to be adopted in regards to this matter would be: (a) The acceptance of the resignation of Commissioner Royce by motion, and that the written resignation be made a part of the minutes. (b) That a resolution be adopted appointing and electing Harold J. Roig as Town Commissioner to fill the unexpired term on the Town Commission made vacant by Mr. Royce's resignation. RESOLUTION APPOINTING HAROLD J. ROIL AS TOWN COMMISSIONER Whereas, the Honorable Alexander B. Royce, Town Commissioner of the Town of Gulf Stream, has sub- mitted his written resignation to serve as Town Commissioner and said written resignation has been reluctantly accepted by motion duly made and carried by the Town Commissioners in regular meeting assembled; and Whereas, there is now residing in said Town a man of outstanding ability and qualification who has agreed to serve as Town Commissioner during the unexpired term of Commissioner Royce. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Commission in regular session assembled: That Harold J. Roig is hereby appointed and elected by the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, as Town Commissioner, to serve as such