HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 081169CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
August 11, 1969
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens was held on August 11, 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 Prentiss, Councilman Walker and
Mayor Jewett.
MINUTES OF REGULAR Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
MEETING# JULY 14, 1969
Prentiss that the reading of the minutes of July 14,
1969 be waived and approval be by each Councilman's
signature. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
MINUTES OF SPECIAL Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
MEETING= JULY 24, 1969
Bonner that the minutes of the Special Meeting of
July 24, 1969 be read. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
Minutes approved on a motion by Councilman Walker,
seconded by Councilman Bonner. Mayor Jewett explained
the purpose of the meeting was for investment of the
$286,000 for Construction fund. Vote 5 ayes and 0
nays.
MINUTES OF EQUALIZATION Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Vice Mayor
BOARD MEETING, AUGUST
9, "1969 _ Blanck that the minutes of the Equalization Board
meeting of August 9, 1969 be read. Vote 5 ayes and
Minutes of Regular Meeting, August 11, 1969 Page 2
O nays. Approved on a motion by Councilman Walker,
seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and 0
nays.
REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS Mayor Jewett reviewed the reports of the Building,
FOR JULY# 1969
Public Works, Police, Recreation and Fire Departments
for the month of July.
PETITIONS AND Mayor Jewett reviewed the letter from the Jaycees
COMMUNICATIO_N_S_
expressing thanks for the contribution to the 4th
of July Fireworks and the Council approved donation
for the 1969..90 budget.
Letter from the Fountain of Youth Swim Pools, Inc.
complimenting the Building Department for efficient
and excellent way of handling all phases of the
department.
Mayor Jewett read a letter from the RCA Plant regarding
the donation of the reception desk to the City because
the City Departments had been so cooperative and
helpful to RCA.
ORDINANCE #15,.11969 Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman
Walker to read Ordinance #15, 1969, Misdemeanor
Ordinance on first reading. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Mayor Jewett directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance
#15, 1969. (This Ordinance was read into the tape
and played back to the Council as it was an hour
reading.)
Minutes of Regular Meeting, August 11, 1969 Page 3
ORDINANCE #14, 1969 Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
GARBAGE COLLECTiOPt
Prentiss to read Ordinance #14, 1969, Regulating
Garbage Collection, on second reading by title only
with amendments read in full. Vote 5 ayes and 0
nays. The City Clerk was directed to read the
title and amendments. Motion to adopt Ordinance #15
by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman Prentiss.
Vice Mayor Blanck moved to amend Section Is Garbage
Can to read any other container approved by the
Director. Motion seconded by Councilman Walker. Vote
5 ayes and 0 nays. Vice Mayor Blanck moved to amend
Section Its Garbage and Rubbish can requirements to
read not exceeding 32 gallons capacity, seconded by
Council --n Bonner. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Voting
on the motion to adopt 5 ayes and O nays.
RESOLUTION #31, 1969 Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
tluN NEW CONTRACT
Bonner to read Resolution #31, Authorizing signatures
new garbage contract. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. The
City Clerk was directed to read Resolution #31.
Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman
Prentiss to adopt. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
RESOLUTION #32� 1969 Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Vice Mayor
§MD CONTRACTS Blanck to read Resolution #32, Authorizing signatures
for State Road Contracts. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Vice Mayor
U Blanck to adopt. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Minutes of Regular Meeting, August 11, 1969
RESOLUTION #33, 1969
ADOPT COUNTY ASSESSMENT
Page 4
Motion by Councilman Walker to table the reading
of Resolution #33. After discussion and the ex-
planation that this Resolution only protects the
City against having to enter the agreement with the
County Taxation and places us on record to contract
for 1971. Councilman Walker withdrew his motion and
motioned to read Resolution #339 seconded by Councilman
Bonner. Vote 5 ayes and O nays. Motion to adopt by
Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman Bonner.
Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
OLD BUSINESS, Councilman Walker asked about the covers for the
shuffleboard and was assured by the City Manager that
plans were proceeding.
`J The Council approved payment of $1702.58 to Attorney
Brant $1012.44 to Bryant - Freeman - Richardson and Watson.
NEW BUSINESS Attorney Brant was authorized to draw up a resolution
for the City to assess a $1.00 fee on fines for
police education.
BUDGET FOR 1969 -70 City Manager, Robert Carlson, presented his recommend.
PRESENTED
ations to the Council for the 1969 -70 Budget.
Announcement was made that the City Council will meet
with the Zoning Board of Appeals on August 18, 1969
at 7 :30 P.M.
Minutes of Regular Meeting, August 11, 1969 Page 5
ADJOURNMENT No further business and notion to adjourn by
Councilman Walker, seconded by Councilman Bonner.
Time for the record 10925 P.M.
ATTESTED:
THELMArCOMPTON, CITY CLERK
APPRO D:
�41 MAYOR
HENRY 7 . J TT,
GEORGE V. BLANCK, VICE -MAYOR
GEORGE'A. BONNER, COUNCILMAN
EtJGW P. WALKER, COUNCILMAN
THOMAS R. PRENTI R'. COUNCILMAN