03-25-1957 VC REG-MPage
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH
HELD IN THE VILLAGE HRLL COUNCIL CHAMBER
ON MARCH 25, 1957, AT 3:d0 P.M.
' Present: Charles A. Cunningham, Mayor
Richard E. Ross, Vice Mayor
John A. Schwencke, Councilman
Jay H. White, Councilman
Wallis E. Schulle for C. Robert
Burns, Village Attorney
Robert C. Tufford, Village Clerk
Albin R. Olson, Village Manager
Absent: John A. MacArthur, Councilman
The minutes of a regular meeting held March 11, 1957, at 3:00 P. M.
in the Village Hall Council Chamber were approved on motion of Councilman
• Schwencke, seconded by Vice Mayor Ross, all members voting aye.
Councilman Schwencke requested thematter of a report proposing
a surety arrangement whereby the Village be assured the construction of dedi-
cated streets would be performed in accordance with previously set specifica-
tions be held in abeyance for further study.
On motion of Vice Mayor Ross, seconded by Councilman White„ all
members voting aye, the following report of the Village Treasurer was approved:
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
TREASURER'S REPORT
March 25, 1957
Cash on hand (March 11, 1957) $ 6,082,87
Add: Reimbursement from N.P.B. Utilities 500.00
Permit fees 302.30
~ 6,885.17
Deduct:
Disbursements {Mar. 11 - Mar. 25) 3,053.34
Balance $ 3,831.83
On motion of Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Councilman White, all
• members voting aye, proposed Ordinance Number 12 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUIRING THE REGISTRATION
OF CERTAIN PERSONS EMPLOYED IN THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING
THE MANNER AND CHARGE FOR SUCH REGISTRATION AND THE
ISSURANCE OF REGISTRATION CARDS; PROHIBITING THE HIRING
' OF SUCH PERSONS UNLESS SO REGISTERED; PROVIDING PENALTIES
FOR THE VIOLATION HEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
was placed on first reading and read in full.
On motion of Vice Mayor Ross, seconded by Councilman White, all
members voting aye, proposed Ordinance Number 14 entitled
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE E~OUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDITdG SECTION 33.17 OF
ORDINANCE #~6 (PLUMBING CODE) OF SUCH VILLAGE; PRESCRIB-
ING A CODE TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMMING
POOLS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
was placed on first reading and read in full.
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Thereupon it was moved by Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Vice Mayor
Ross, all members voting aye, that Ordinance #14 entitled -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 33.17 OF
' ORDINANCE #6 (PLUMBING CODE) OF SUCH VILLAGE; PRESCRIB-
ING A CODE TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMNfING
POOLS; AND FOR CIfI~R PURPOSES
placed on first reading March 25, 1957, be amended in the following respect:
(a} That the words "from any property line" in Section
15 be changed to read "from the back property line."
' On motion of Vice Mayor Ross, seconded by Councilman Schweneke, all --
members voting aye, proposed Ordinance #13 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING AN OCCUPATIONAL
LICENSE TAX UPON EACH AND EVERY BUSINESS, PROFESSION AND
OCCUPATION ENGAGED IN OR CARRIED ON, WHOLLY OR IN PART,
• WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS' OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING
REGULATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH LICENSE TAX,
INCLUDING PENALTIES; AND FOR CIPHER PURPOSES
was placed on second and final reading and read by title only.
On motion of Vice Mayor Ross, seconded by Councilman Schwencke, all
members voting aye, Ordinance #13 (See Ordinance Book #1, page 38) entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, LEVYING AN OCCUPATIONAL
LICENSE TAX UPON EACH AND EVERY BUSINESS, PROFESSION AND
OCCUPATION ENGAGED IN OR CARRIED ON, WHOLLY OR IN PART,
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LINtITS OF THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING
REGULATIONS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH LICENSE TAX,
INCLUDING PENALTIES; AND FOR ~PfU;R PURPOSES
was enacted.
A scheduled inspection of the village fire defenses by the Southeastern
Fire Underwriter's Rating Bureau in April was reported by the Village Manager.
The purpose of the inspection is to reevaluate the fire grading class of the
Village.
After discussing the need for an ordinance formally organizing a
volunteer fire department within the Village, the Village Attorney was requested
to prepare such an ordinance for council consideration.
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The Village Manager was instructed to contact the Secretary of State
and arrange for a Notary Public appointment.
' The matter of utilizing Scotchlfte street name signs within the Village
was discussed. The Village Manager was instructed to determine the cost and
advisability of attaching this type of flourescent sign to a hardboard backing and
mounting it on the concrete street posts.
The Council examined a map prepared by Director of Public Safety Dudden
pointing out the need for intersection traffic control.- The Village Manager was
' instructed to have "STOP" signs erected at all main thoroughfare intersections
and "YIELD RIGHT OF WAY" signs at lesser important intersections.
On motion of Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Vice Mayor Ross, all -
members voting aye, the following list of accounts payable was approved far payment:
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Florida Power & Light Co.
Sewell Hardware Co., Inc.
Sam R, Quincey
American City Magazine
Halsey & Griffith
Fla. Home Bldrs. Self-Ins. Fund
Donald S. Lavigne, Inc.
$ 16.24
29.36
17.50
4.00
83.16
60.98
581.80
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$793,04
There being no further business to come betore the meeting, on motion
of Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Vice Mayor Ross, all members voting aye,
the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 P.M.
Village Clerk
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