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by the City and schools do use the pools for practice and meets.
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MAY 25, 1970
The Regular Meeting of May 25, 1970 was called to order by
Mayor Blanck at 8:00 P.M, at City Hall, 3704 Burns Road, and
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman
Prentiss, Councilman James, Councilman Wiley, Vice Mayor DeLonga
Mayor Blanck. Mr. Carlson, City Manager and Attorney William
Brant were present.
MINUTES OF
REGULAR MEETING:
Motion by Councilman Prentiss, seconded by Councilman James that
the reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 11, 1970
be approved by each Councilmants signature. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
MR. ALEXANDER
Mr. Robert Alexander, Budget Director of Palm Beach County Board
RE: MILLAGE
INCREASE;
of Public Instruction presented facts and figures of the school
budget to prove the need for an increase in income for the
school budget, and stating why residents should vote yes at the
June 2 election on the millage increase of 5 mills. Council
questioned various items and received definite answers from Mr.
Alexander. He spent one hour with the Council and audience and
Mayor Blanck expressed appreciation to him for enlightening the
group on a subject of such interest to all.
REPORTS:
Mr. Carlson reported that Woodrow Dukes, Recreation Director, had
talked with the Boynton Beach Director re swimming pools. The
City of Boynton Beach has one pool on City property and paid for
by the City. The schools are allowed to use the pool but under
the control of the City.
Delray Beach Recreation Director stated they have two pools owned
by the City and schools do use the pools for practice and meets.
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Mr. Carlson was instructed to contact Dr. Eissey of the Palm
Beach Gardens High School and indicate we would support him in
raising private funds for swimming pool for the area.
Mr. Carlson reported that the meeting which has been scheduled
for the surrounding communities to discuss pollution has been
set up to be held at the High School on June 9. Vice Mayor DeLonga
suggested that invitations be extended to Dr. Harvey Hathaway
and Dr. E. Anspach, Jr. Dr. Harvey Hathaway also submitted a
letter as applicant for appointment to the Cityts Zoning Board
of Appeals.
PETITIONS AND a.Notice of the County Public Hearing on changes of Zoning of four
MMUNICATIONS:
areas within a half mile of the City limits was discussed. The
proposed changes have been referred to the City Planning and
Zoning Commission for their recommendations.
b.Application for set back variance by Doyle Irwin has been reviewed
and to be on the agenda of the Zoning Board of Appeals for June
24, 1970.
c.Resolution from the Village of Tequesta urging establishment of
a solid waste transfer station in north County area was
paraphrased by Mayor Slanck and discussed by Council who preferred
to wait on any decision.
ORDINANCES: Motion by Councilman Prentiss, seconded by Councilman James to
read Ordinance #6, Revision of 1969_70 General Fund Budget, on
first reading. Vote 5 ayes and O nays. Read by the Clerk.
RESOLUTIONS: Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga, seconded by Councilman Prentiss
to read Resolution #18. Vote 4 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman James
voted nay. Resolution #18 supporting the Special Millage Election
u for Palm Beach County Schools was read by the City Clerk and
motion to adopt by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice -Mayor
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DeLonga. After discussion Councilman Wiley moved that Resolution
#18 be adopted with amendments changing the wording in paragraph
of Section 2 as: "will be seriously jeopardized with the
possibility that the public education system could fall below
basic standards in the near future," seconded by Vice Mayor
DeLonga. Vote 4 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman James voted nay.
OLD BUSINESS: Motion by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga to
pay Dawson Company for completion of contract in amount of
$22,473.00 payable from the Construction Fund. Vote 5 ayes and
O nays.
Comments on the Newsletter as presented by Mr. Carlson were that
it was excellent.
Communication from Florida Power and Light Company re installation
of lights at Meridian Park was approved for installation on a
motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga, seconded by Councilman James. Vote
5 ayes and 0 nays.
NEW BUSINESS: Reference to letter from William Hill, County Engineer, re:
reserving right of way from Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard northerly
to Lake Park West Road was referred to Attorney Brant for more
information. Mr. Carlson will write.
Mayor Blanck read his Proclamation declaring Memorial Day, May 30
a day of participation in various Memorial services and signed
the Proclamation.
Announcement was made that Larry Slade, Supervisor of Recreation,
would be leaving due to being drafted. Mayor Blanck relinquished
the gavel to make a motion that a decision be made to either
establish or abolish the position of Supervisor of Recreation,
u seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and O nays. Mr.
Carlson will present facts for Monday Workshop.
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Mr. Carlson stated Woody Dukes, Recreation Director, had been
chosen to conduct a recreational needs survey in Palm Beach County
u for the Florida State Board of Natural Resources. Mr. Dukes
declined and the City Manager recommended it be referred to the
new County Recreation Director. Council complimented Mr. Dukes.
FOR THE GOOD OF Items covered included the following:
THE CITY:
1. Burnup and Sims job cutting across Lighthouse was stated to
be a poor job and will be notified that a repatching would be
necessary.
2. Portable swimming pool advertisements was discussed and
Councilman Wiley suggested instructing the sellers of these
pools of the restrictions and rules regarding swimming pools
in the City.
3. Flooding at PGA. Boulevard and Military Trail was discussed.
State has a portion of this highway to maintain also.
4. Garbage cans being damaged was brought up and suggested a
memo to this effect be sent out to the Sanitation Company.
5. Suggestions for more radar at some streets for better control
of traffic and speed, and the lowering of speed limits on some
streets (Riverside and Plant Drive).
b. Presentation of a cornerstone at the Municipal Complex as
presented by Councilman Wiley.
7. Discussion on the uncompleted room at the Municipal Complex
at the north end be so constructed that it could be put in
use for recreation etc. by installation of a door for entrance,
and also possibly paving a slab. Motion by Councilman James
that the Architect be authorized to prepare a Change Order
for the installation of a door and to further establish the
cost of the slab, electric and other utilities, seconded by
Councilman Prentiss. vote 5 ayes and O nays.
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8. Announcement was made that the Deed for the easement of the
Westminister Presbyterian Church had been received.
9. Councilman Wiley suggested that we request the Planning and
Zoning Commission to prepare a Capital Improvement Program
for the Council to discuss and get expedited prior to
November referendum election.
ADJOURNMENT No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Wiley
seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
Time for the record 11:15 P.M.
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