HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 062369CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
June 23, 1969
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens was held on June 23, 1969 at
8 :00 P.M., 3704 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Mayor Jewett presided.
QUORUM Mayor Jewett instructed the City Clerk to call the roll.
Present were: Vice Mayor Blanck, Councilman Bonner,
Councilman Walker, Councilman Prentiss and Mayor Jewett.
MINUTES OF REGULAR Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman
MEETING JUNE 9, 1969
Prentiss that the reading of the minutes of June 9, 1969
be waived and approval be by each Councilman's signature.
Vote 5 ayes and no nays.
COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Jewett introduced Mr. Flanagan of the Jaycees to
present their plans for the 4th of July Fireworks in
requesting a donation. Councilman Bonner moved to
donate $300.00 (a budget item ), seconded by Councilman
Walker. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
Mayor Jewett announced the Zoning Board Public Hearing
of the County to be held July 3, 1969. Change of
Zoning from R -1 to Mobile Park on the property across
the road from the entrance to the City at Garden
Boulevard. The Council was not in favor of this being
zoned for Mobile Park. Motion by Councilman Walker,
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seconded by Councilman Bonner that based on the
discussion a letter be sent to the Planning and Zoning
Board strongly objecting to the rezoning. Vote 5 ayes
and O nays.
Mayor Jewett read a letter from Mr. Marion, architect
for the City Complex, in which he stated he would not
be charging the City for his extra services in planning
the City Complex, on the termination of his contract.
Mayor Jewett stated he would be appointing a new
architect in the near future after a discussion of
terms of contract etc.
ORDINANCE #13, 1969 Councilman Walker moved to read Ordinance #13, 1969,
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Control of Bingo by Title only on second reading,
seconded by Councilman Bonner. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
The City Clerk was instructed to read by Title only.
Mayor Jewett explained the Ordinance to the audience
stating this merely gave the City power to issue
permits for bingo and controlled the hours of play.
Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
Prentiss to adopt. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
RESOLUTION #27, 1969 Motion by Councilman Walker to read Resolution #27, 1969
POST OFFICE
Establishment of a Post Office for the City, seconded
by Councilmen Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and O nays. The
City Clerk was instructed to read Resolution #27, 1969.
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Motion to adopt by Councilman Walker, seconded by
Councilman Prentiss. Motion by Councilman Bonner to
amend Resolution #27, 1969 to include in paragraph 4:
and in addition the nearest post office is approximately
7.1 miles by road from the farthest boundary of the
City. Motion seconded by Councilman Walker. Vote 5
ayes and 0 nays. Voting on the main motion with the
amendment 5 ayes and O nays.
OLD BUSINESS,. Mayor Jewett explained to the audience the plans and
progress for walkways for school children in the
various areas of the City, and asked the Council for
recommendations. Councilman Blanck moved to have City
NEW BUSINESS
PRELIMINARY TAX ROLL
Engineer prepare plans and specifications to advertise
for walkways in each of the different categories and
areas, seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes
and 0 nays.
Mayor Jewett reviewed the preliminary Tax Roll as
presented by the Tax Collector for the year 1969.
The roll showed an increase of approximately six and
a half million over the previous year. Equalization
Board Meeting will be set at the July 7th Workshop
Meeting.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE Mayor Jewett announced that Senator Elmer O. Friday
CITY
would be the guest speaker for the Palm Beach Gardens
10- Cennial on the 4th of July, and urged everyone to
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to attend. Mr. John D. Mac Arthur will be presented
a plaque as the founder and developer of Palm Beach
Gardens. Ceremonies will start at 9:45 A.M. on July
4th.
OTHER Items discussed were: billboards on which Attorney
Brant is investigating; Sewage plant; Contact health
Department and City Engineer and City Manager to prod
again and enumerate corrections we have made.
Alcoholic beverages at Plant Drive and Parks will be
discussed further at workshop along with the Misdemeanor
Ordinance.
Councilman Walker moved to establish Council policy that
debates be limited to 30 minutes on each item, unless
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majority votes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, Vote
5 ayes and O nays.
ADJOURNMENT No further business and meeting adjourned at 9 :45 P.M.
on a motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
Bonner. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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ATTESTED: APPROVED:
THELMA COWTON, CITY CLERK HENRY JEWE , MAYOR
GEORGE K. BLANCK, VICE -MAYOR
60RGV-A. BCNNER, COUNCILMAN
EUGENE P. WALKER, COUNCILMAN
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THOMAS R. PRENTISS, JR. COUNCILMAN