1972.02.19_TC_Minutes_Workshop MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - February 19, 1972
A workshop meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor
Horton on February 19, 1972 at 9 :07 A.M. Attending were Mayor Horton
and Commissioners Joy and Jurisch.
Mayor Horton reported that he and Mrs. Roberts studied the Department of
Transportation plans at the Area Planning Board on Wednesday and that he
and Commissioner Joy attended a meeting on Friday to discuss the program
for highway expansion held in the same offices in West Palm Beach. They
noted that there are two proposed bridges to end at AlA in Town; one,
South of Bel Lido and one South of the Town Hall site. The 12th Street
Bridge in Delray Beach has first priority. The Mayor stated that there
is opposition to traffic leading to a two -lane highway, ending in a
residential area. A Resolution expediting construction of the 12th
Street Bridge will be read at the next regular meeting.
In regard to the condemnation proceedings on the land south of Town Hall,
Mayor Horton explained that we could borrow $100,000,from a bank,
pledging the franchise and cigarette tax revenue of approximately $15,000,
to meet principle and interest payments on a ten year basis. Discussion
followed.
The report from Russell & Axon is due next week and after the Commissioners
have studied it, another meeting will be called to discuss various costs
to prepare for a bond issue in May. Discussion followed as to what
additional facilities will be needed in regards to the fire station,
�. the police function, administrative offices and parking; and a
suggestion was to contact Mr. Roy Simon in Delray for suggestions.
The meeting adjourned at 9 :SS A.M.
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