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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 060870REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS June 8, 1970 The Regular Meeting of June 8, 1970 was called to order by Mayor Blanck at 8 P.M. at City Hall, 3404 Burns Road and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman James, Councilman Wiley, Vice Mayor DeLonga and Mayor Blanck. Mr. Carlson, City Manager and Attorney William Brant were present. Councilman Prentiss was absent. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING: Motion by Councilman James, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga that the reading of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 11, 1970 be approved by each Councilman's signature and the reading be waived. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. REPORTS: Mayor Blanck excused himself and asked that Vice Mayor DeLonga review the monthly reports of the Police, Building, Recreation, Fire, Public Works, Police Reserve. Mr. Carlson reported the Tax Assessor's Report of a 100% collection of the 1969 taxes for the second year. He also reported that the Edelphi Construction Company had written a request for a variance on the setbacks for the construction of carports at the apartments on Avenue of PGA. PETITIONS AND a. Mr. Carlson explained re. the letter from Animal Rescue League on COMMUNICATIONS: a request for a donation which was a budgeted item for 1969 of $500 each year. He stated that they had cooperated very well and we were not getting much assistance through the County program. Mayor Blanck recommended that authorization be given to pay the $500. this year in lieu of them joining the County. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga that the $500 be submitted to the Rescue League as budgeted; U seconded by Councilman James. Vote 3 ayes and i nay. Suggestions Regular Meeting June 8, 1970 2 made that a letter be written to the County Commission and refer them to their resolution. .✓ b. Letter from St. Marks Church for a waiver of the building permit and hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission was reviewed and Council discussed same. Attorney Brant advised the Council that legally there was nothing in the Ordinance #21 that allows for the waiver of payments but the City could donate to the Church, at the Council's decision. Mayor Blanck suggested consideration of a review of the Ordinance to include this. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to donate the fee and inform them of the pro- cedure and to act in a favorable manner for other charitable organizations; seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. ORDINANCE #6: A Motion was made by Vice Mayor DeLonga, seconded by Councilman Wiley, to read Ordinance #6, Rev. of 1969 -70 Budget, by title only. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. Read by City Clerk by title and with amendments. Vice Mayor Dei.onga suggested that the passage of this Ordinance be held off until later in the year, after the total cost of the Building Complex be completed and suggested he was willing to use the approximate $48,000 received from the Hospital sale in the con- struction fund. Attorney Brant stated that the City has already authorized the expenditure of the money in the construction of the Complex and should be covered either by a program of borrowing or by the revision of the budget to appropriate said money for the construction of the Complex. Vice Mayor DeLonga moved to table until an anticipated expenditure is shown, and not deplete the budget of Capital Improvements. Seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 2 Ayes 2 Nays. Mayor Blanck and Councilman James voted nay. Mayor Blanck relinquished the gavel and moved to adopt Ordinance #6, Rivision of 1969 -70 Budget }seconded by Councilman James. Vote 2 ayes and 2 nays. Mayor Blanck and Councilman James voted aye and Vice Mayor DeLonga and Councilman Wiley voted nay. Councilman James suggested that City Manager Carlson have information on borrowing additional funds for the next Workshop Meeting. Regular Meeting June 8, 1970 3 RESOLUTION #19 Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to read Resolution #19, Cornerstone to be placed at City Complex; seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. Read by the City Clerk. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga seconded by Councilman Wiley to adopt. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. Further study with the architect and building Committee for the laying would be forthcoming. OLD BUSINESS: a. Review of the recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Board who approved the change of Zoning for Louis Bills property on US 1 was made and motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to authorize Attorney Brant to prepare an amendment to the present ordinance to effect the change of zoning seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. b. Motion by Councilman Wiley for approval of payment to Desrochers Construction Company in the amount of $40,770.00; seconded by Councilman James. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. c. Consideration of Change Order No.E with Mr. Prout of Eugene Lawrence office resulted in an hour long discussion of the two areas which might be designated for recreation as to the air conditioning of these rooms; and also how much finishing to be constructed, and the placement of doors and windows. Mr. Prout quoted prices. Vice Mayor DeLonga recommended that we go ahead with base necessity and do others later. Motion by Councilman Wiley that Change Order E in the amount of $2,476.00, be approved. Seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga. Vote 3 ayes and 1 nay. Mayor Blanck voted nay. Mosquito spraying was discussed with Mr. Devine who stated he was proceeding with the scheduled program but had a motor blow up and would be back on schedule again in a few days. Teenage recreation for summer was referred to the Recreation Advisory Board for their recommendations. Request of Mr. Pappalardo for change of Occupational License fee will be placed on the Workshop for 3 weeks hence. Regular Meeting June 8, 1970 4 NEW BUSINESS Councilman Wiley suggested a Code of Ethics for all boards be set up. Drainage and pipeline along Earman River was discussed, as was access road off Bellwood, with Mr. Devine, Director of Public Works. Sign advertising homes on State Road right -of -way will be reported to the County. FOR THE GOOD OF THE CITY Joint meeting of the Recreation Boards and all organizations for planning of the 4th of July celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9. Announcement of a meeting on pollution at the High School for Tuesday, June 9, was made by Mr. Carlson and for 8 a.m. Coffee Club meeting Wednesday, June 10, at the Colonnades. Miami Swale for the City was discussed by Council and Mr. Devine and Council was in favor of starting such a program for the coming year. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga to adjourn. `-� Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. Time for the record: 10 :45 p.m. MAYOR GEOR E R. BLANCK COUNCILMAN THOMAS R. PRENTISS, JR. �Z VI E MAYOR JAMES C. DE� COUNCILMAN E. CRAIG JAMES THELMA COMPTON, CI CLERK � ;Q A.r�' COUNCILMAN WALTER . WILEY