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October 5, 1970
The Workshop meeting of October 5, 1970 was called to order by Mayor
Blanck at 8:00 P.M. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL Roll was called by Mayor Blanck. Present were: Councilman Prentiss,
Councilman Wiley, Councilman James, Vice Mayor DeLonga and Mayor Blanck.
Mr. Carlson, City Manager and Attorney Brant attended.
REPORTS Councilman Wiley reported on a meeting he had attended with Fire
Chief Summers and Commissioners of Fire District #2 to discuss needs
for fire protection of this area. He stated the meeting was very
informative and presented to the Council his written report of the meeting
for their consideration and recommendations. He stated there would be
future meetiigs and Council asked Councilman Wiley to attend for the Council.
PGA PROGRAM Mr. Ed Carter, Chairman of the 53rd PGA GOLF CHAMPIONSIP to be played at
the PGA National Golf Club, February 1971 discussed the possibilities of
the City placing an advertisement in their Championship program. He gave
various prices of the ads and stated the Club would be happy with anything
the Council felt they could do. Council decided to wait and act on Monday
at the Regular meeting after reviewing the Programs Mr. Carter would furnish
to the Council.
MILLAGE SET Millage for the 1970 -71 Budget was discussed and the possibility of bond
issue was suggested. Mr. Carlson was authorized to arrange interviews with
representatives of local area investment companies. Motion by Vice Mayor
DeLonga seconded by Councilman Wiley that the City Clerk be authorized
to notify the Computor Center to compute the City's Tax Roll at 7:75 mills.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
PROPOSED AMEND- Council reviewed the proposed amendments to the Charter and By -Laws of the
MENTS TO FLA.
LEAGUE OF ZW CIP- Florida League of Municipalities. Motion by Councilman Wiley that they be
ALTTIES
informed that the Council of Palm Beach Gardens was in favor of the League
not endorsing candidates for Public Office; seconded by Councilman Prentiss.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Council was in accord with other amendments.
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Council discussed the Florida Statutes on Conduct of Public officials
which Atty. Brant had prepared for review and agreed to refer this to
next workshop meeting, 10/19/70.
Council discussed what inscription should be placed on the Plaque at the
City Hall which would be prepared by the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Carlson was
instructed to prepare a list of the names and Councilman Wiley would
contact the Masonic Lodge on what space there would be etc.
Council decided not to attend the annual Florida League of Municipalities
Convention.
ORDINANCE #10
Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman Wiley to place
Ordinance #10, License fees on rental apartments on agenda for Ocotober
12, 1970 for second reading. Vote 4 ayes and I nay; Councilman James
voted nay.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCUSSION BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Mr. Curillo and Attorney Morrison petitioned the Council to extend the
hours during which he could sell beer at the Pickle Barrel Restaurant.
Council approved extending the hours to 2 A.M. and authorized Attorney
Brant to prepare an Ordinance amending Municipal Code section 3.15,
hours for sale of malt beverages in M -1. Attorney Morrison stated they
may petition the Planning and Zoning Board to allow sale of wine.
The Board would then make recommendations to the Council.
SEWER,Health Bd.
A letter from the Palm Beach County Health Department advising the City
to not exceed the ceiling of 770,000 gallon hydraulic capacity per day
ht the sewer plant,
was read by Mayor Blanck.
YOUTH ATHLETIC
Mayor Blanck read a letter requesting-various needs for the recreation of
ASSOCIATION
the youth of the City as set up by the Youth Athletic Association and was
referred to the Recreation Advisory Board.
LOXAHATCHxE
Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga seconded by Councilman James that the City
RIVER
Attorney be authorized to draw up a resolution for the keeping of the
Loxahatchee River classl with letter informing them of our feelings. Vote
5 ayes and 0 nays.
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RESOLUTION ON Atty. Brant was authorized to prepare a Resolution for the acceptance
DEED TO R. AM.
IND. and signing of the deed to the Royal American 10 acres which has
the final payment made.
RESOLUTION FOR Atty. Brant was authorized to prepare a resolution to the County that
BEACH PROPERTY
we are in favor of purchasing beach property in the north area of the
County.
DISCUSSION ON Council discussed double sessions at the High School and the possibility
DOUBLE SESSIONS
of getting a change in the next semester to eliminate two sessions.
Atty Brant was directed to prepare a resolution to the County Board
of Public Instruction to firm boundaries and eliminate the Double session.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilman Wiley seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga to adjourn.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Time for the record 10 :40 P.M.