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;
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seconded by Councilman James. Vote 3 ayes and i nay. Suggestions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VI E MAYOR JAMES C. DE� COUNCILMAN E. CRAIG JAMES
THELMA COMPTON, CI CLERK
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COUNCILMAN WALTER . WILEY