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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 100570/ WORKSHOP MEETING \ 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. i STANDARDS OF CONDUCT PLAQUE FOR CITY HALL PALM BEACH CNTY MON. LEAGUE Workshop Oct. 5, 1970 P. 2 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. Workshop 10/5/70 Oage 3 \ 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.