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Sept. 2, 1970
The workshop meeting of September 2 was called to order by Vice Mayor DeLonga
at 8:00 P.M. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman Wiley, Councilman
Prentiss and Councilman James and Vice Mayor DeLonga. Mayor Blanck was absent.
LAGOON Mr. Lawrence, Architect presented views of the lagoon and area surrounding the
DISCUSSION
Municipal Complex giving the cost of using the fill from this lagoon for the
revetment on the new building. Motion by Councilman Prentiss to authorize
the Contractor to start on plans to fill, seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote
4 ayes and 0 nays.
PAYMENT TO Consideration was given to the payment of $20,709.00 to the Contractor for
DESROCHEFtS
work accomplished as presented and approved by the Architects. Special meeting
to convene later in the evening to consider approval of payment.
HOME Mr. Morris of Heather Circle presented a situation where his wife would like
OCCUPATIONS
to open her house to Art classes. He was reminded by Attorney Brant that
R1A is not zoned for home occupations and that he would be in violation.
Council agreed this be teferred to Planning and Zoning Commission for their
opinion and recommendation on the possibility of amending the Zoning Ordinance
to allow Home Occupations in R1A .
SPEEDING ON Mr. Newman of Daffodil Circle asked that a reduction of speed from 30 miles per
DAFFODIL
hour to a 15 mile speed be instituted on Daffodil Circle. Chief Pecht stated
that the patrolman have tried to watch this area but it is rather difficult.
Mr. Newman stated all the residents are aware of the speed and protest it.
Council agreed to accept Mr. Carlson's recommendations that the residents
try to get license numbers of speeders and present them to the Police Department.
This way violaters would be reported to the parents or the owners for police
action.
BD OF APPEALS Councilman Wiley introduced the reorganized Board of Appeals as: Dr. Harvey
R. Hathaway, Chairman, Mr. Phillip Bowdre, Vice Chairman; and Fred Cunningham
as secretary.
RECREATION
JOHNSON DAIRY
ROAD
TANGLEWOOD
FRANCHISE ORD.
TAI SCUSSI ON
AGENDA ITEMS FOR
REGULAR MEETING
INSURANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Mr. Martino of the PBGYAA invited the Council to attend the football
Jamboree on Saturday at 3:00 o'clock. He did request that grass be cut
prior to the games.
Moving of the bleachers for use by the YMCA was discussed and Council was
in accord that these could be moved as they were the pnrtable kind. The
bleachers will be used by Gray Y. Mr. Carlson is to make arrangements.
Discussion by Council on the paving of the remainder of Johnson Dairy Road
as requested by Fairway Homes, Inc. was deferred to the workshop of the
21st of September. Council felt that more information was needed to act
on the request as it involved the Altman agreement and their annexation.
Recommendation from City Engineer to accept rights -of -way of Tanglewood
for City maintanance was discussed. Motion by Councilman Wiley to authorize
Attorney Brant to prepare a resolution accepting rights -of -way of Tanglewood
seconded by Councilman James. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Attorney Brant presented a draft of a proposed franchise ordinance for
the Utility Company which the Council reviewed and requested changes in
parts. Atty. Brant was instructed to make changes. Fire Chief S—ers
will be contacted for discussion of hydrants and also pressure of water
needed. Council authorized the City Manager to contact the Utility Company
and get their views on the proposed franchise. Councilman Wiley complimented
Attorney Brant on the proposed franchise.
Council authorized placing Resolution #29 and Resolution #30 on the next
regular meeting agenda for the appointment of members to the Recreation
Advisory Board and the Merit Board.
Mr. Carlson recommended that Insurance coverage be reviewed and that General
Insurance be renewed through the present carrier and Group insurance be
advertised for Public bids and that Robert Diamond be considered as the
Agent of Record. Motion by Councilman Wiley seconded by Councilman James.
Councilman Prentiss stated he would like to have the City advertise for
agents of record. Voting on the motion, 3 ayes and i nay ; Councilman
Prentiss voted nay. Councilman Wiley moved that the attorney prepare a
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resolution creating an agent -of- record after soliciting more applicants to
be agents -of- record; motion seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 4 ayes
and 0 nays.
INGRESS TO A letter from the Board of Public Instruction re; ingress drive to Palm Beach
SCHOOL
Gardens High School to improve access for busses was read by Vice Mayor
DeLonga. Council was in accord to inform them by letter that expediency
is urged.
BUDGET Council discussed the 1970 -71 Budget and the 1970 Tax Roll. Vice Mayor
DISCUSSION
DeLonga stated he would like to see the millage remain at seven and three quarters
mills. Councilman Wiley agreed and would be in favor of a bond issue for capital
improvements. Council was in agreement to hold a special budget session as this
would be a lengthy discussion and scheduled the meeting for 7:30 P.M. September
10, 1970.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCUSSION BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Councilman Wiley asked that the State Road Dept. be notified again in regard
to a cut in the pavement made by Florida Power and Light Co. on PGA Blvd.
He also questioned whether the County was going to pay for school crossing
guards. Mr. Carlson informed the Council that he had received no official
reply as yet but had written a follow up letter to the County Administrators
office. Councilman Wiley questioned whether Mr. Diamond had been informed of
any action on his letter concerning the Election Board official both for the
County and the City in regards to his not being able to vote at a recent
election.
The sewer plant expansion was discussed and the State Board of Health was
asked to present how many connections there could be before we stop. City
Manager was directed to confer with Mr. Searcy and Atty. Brant and draft a
letter to the State Board of Health and for Council approval.
Vice Mayor DeLonga asked what could be done about children sending up miniature
rockets. Council agreed that Children must be supervised by adults and in
an open field. Atty. Brant stated they could get a permit through the fire
department. Mr. Carlson was authorized to take care of this.
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Mr. Pappalardo offered his services as to moving the 2800 yards of fill at
the Johnson Dairy road. Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman
James authorizing V'Mr. Pappalardo to deliver fill and Mr. Carlson to contact
owner of The Altman property and also place this on the regular agenda
on 9/14/70.
ADJOUQUINT No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Wiley seconded by
Councilman Prentiss. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Time for the Record 11:50 P.M.
Mayor Blanck
Councilman Wiley
Vice Mayor Dehonga Councilman James
Councilman Prentiss
Thelma Compton, Ci4 Clerk