HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 060971SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDFNS
June 9, 1971
PURPOSE: A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by the Mayor at the request of the City Attorney
to consider a proposal for the settlement of a suit against the City
by Edelphi Builders Incorporated. It was necessary to call a Special
Meeting because the next Regular Meeting was not scheduled until
Monday, June 14, 1971, and the trial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on
Friday, June 11, 1971.
POLL CALL: Mayor DaLonga, Vice Mayor Wiley, Councilman James, Councilman Orr,
and Councilman Kiedis, were present. Mr. Brant, the City Attorney
and Mr. Carlson, the City Manager, were also present. The Meeting
was called to order in the Public Assembly Room, City Hall, by the
Mayor at approximately 8:10 P.M.
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REPORTS Mr. Brant reported that he had received a call from Raymond Royce, El-
mer Bregman's Attorney, about 5:30 P.M. this date, and he needed a
policy decision from the City Council regarding a possible settlement.
The proposal is as follows:
(1) That Edelphi Builders Incorporated be issued a Building Permit
by the City of Palm Beach Gardens' Building Department for the con-
struction of 48 units, the units to be served by an on -site interim
aerobic sewage treatment facility, approved by the State Health Department.
(2) That Certificates of Occupancy for the 48 units be issued only
after the on -site interim aerobic sewage treatment facility is installed
and operable.
(3) That after completion of the 48 units and the issuance of the
Certificates of Occupancy for same, Edelphi Builders Incorp. may then
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make application for the issuance of a Building Permit for 64 additional
units, also to be served by an on -site interim aerobic sewage treatment
facility.
(4) In the event that the sewage treatment facility presently serving
the City is improved and /or expanded to accept additional hook -ups,
Edelphi Builders Incorporated be allowed to connect directly to the
facility.
DISCUSSION &
RECOMMENDATIONS: After a complete review & lengthy discussion of all facts involved,
including all extenuating circumstances, a motion was made by Vice Mayor
Wiley that the City Attorney be instructed to agree to the settlement
of the law suit based on the proposal stated above.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Orr.
Vote: 3 Ayes, 2 Nays
Mayor Delonga - Affirmative Councilman Kiedis - Negative
Vice Mayor Wiley - Affirmative Councilman James - Negative
Councilman Orr - Affirmative
ADJOURNMENT: By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned approximately 10 :00 P.M.
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MAYOR DE LONGA COUNCILMAN JAMES
VICE MAYOR WI LEY CQLf9CILMA KIEDIS
CITY MANAGER, Robert H. Carlson
CNCILMAN C1R