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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020270SUMMARY OF WORKSHOP MEETING February 2, 1970 1. The Workshop meeting of February 2, 1970 was called to order by Mayor Blanck at 8:00 P.M. with Councilman Bonner, Councilman Prentiss, Councilman James, Vice Mayor Walker and Mayor Blanck present. Mr. Carlson, City Manager and Attorney Brant attended. 2. Mr. Kendrick from the Hidden Key Homeowners presented facts on the need for a cross over at the corner of U.S. #1 and State Road 803. He stated the homeowners had petitioned the County and the School Board for help in alleviating the situation where it makes it dangerous for the children to walk to the school bus in crossing the street and with no assistance allocated. The City was asked to help push the County orSchool Board to do something for the children by either a walkway or walk light. Council designated Mr. Carlson to contact the County and School Board for cooperation and assistance in planning a solution. 3. Ordinance #1---Lot clearing- was placed on the agenda for Monday, February 9 on a motion by Vice Mayor Walker seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. 4. Mayor Blanck announced a meeting to be held by the Red Cross on February 6, 1970 at which time disaster equipment will be discussed. 5. Discussion was held on the appointment of members to the Recreation Advisory Board. Mayor Blanck suggested not postponing the appointment beyond Monday, February 9, 1970. Councilman Prentiss moved that Council submit names on any Board where vacancy exists. Councilman Bonner stated that he preferred that the Board make recommendations for someone they felt was qualified and compatable in order to make a better working board and better communication between the Council and Board. Councilman James stated he felt that it was not necessary for this kind of harmony. Mayor Blanck recommended the Board submit names for appointment by Friday for information for the Regular meeting and to prepare a resolution. Councilman Prentiss withdrew his motion. 6, Motion by Vice Mayor Walker seconded by Councilman Bonner that Attorney Brant prepare a resolution for the renewal of the note for the First American Bank on the Gradall equipment. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. 7. Attorney Brant submitted the State Law on regulation of wrecked and derelict property and removal of same. Council agreed on a motion by Vice Mayor Walker seconded by Coun- Workshop Meeting Feb. 2, 1970 cilmao Banner to adopt by Ordinance, Chapter 69 -324 in total and place on agenda Monday, Feb. 9, 1970 Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman Bonner to place on agenda Feb. 9 an Ordinance -adopting the Municipal Code. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Mayor Blanck reported o n the meeding he attended with Mr. Carlson at the Palm Beach County League of Municipalities and stated the league will support looking into various districts to form smaller sehool districts. Announcement was made by Mr. Carlson on the meeting at Century Village at which time Goverment Grants will be discussed. Scheduled for February 7, 1970, 10:00 A.M. No further business and motion to adjourn by Vice Mayor Walker seconded by Council- man Bonner. Time 9:45 P.M.