HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 090869REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GAR.DENS,FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 1969
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens was held on September 8, 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: Mayor Jewett, Vice Mayor Blanck, Councilman Bonner, Council-
man Prentiss and Councilman Walker.
MINUTES OF REGULAR Motion by Councilman Walker and seconded by Councilman Prentiss
MEETING AUGUST 25,
1969 that the reading of the minutes of August 25, 1969 be waived and
approval be by each Councilman's signature. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
MONTHLY REPORTS Mayor Jewett reviewed the monthly reports of the Building,
Recreation, Police, Public works, Fire and City Clerk Departments.
PETITIONS & A letter from Inter City Ambulance Squad was read by Mayor Jewett
COMMUNICATIONS
in which they thanked the Council for submitting their name to
the contest held by First American Bank for $1000.
Ken Turner's letter thanking the City for the assistance in
preparing the field for the football program was read by the
Mayor.
Council discussed the letter from the Sheriff's Department
asking for the privilege of landing a helicopter in the City for
emergency situations. At the present time the Council did not feel
the City had facilities available for emergency hospital care.
Vice Mayor Blanck made a motion to answer letter and not grant
permission as the hospital has no facilities at the present time;
no second. Councilman Walker moved to table action now; no
second. Councilman Bonner moved to write indicating we would like
u further information for operating helicopter and more substantiat-
ing reasons for spending our tax money in this manner before we
could possibly condone the purchase of such an expensive piece
for such a limited use. Motion seconded by Councilman Walker.
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Voting on the motion, Councilman Bonner and Walker voted aye and
Councilman Prentiss and Vice Mayor Blanch and Mayor Jewett voted
nay. After considerable discussion motion by Vice Mayor Blanch
to postpone any action until the Regular meeting of September
22; seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 4 ayes and 1 nay.
Councilman Bonner voted nay.
ORDINANCE #177
Motion by Councilman Walker seconded by Councilman Bonner to
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read Ordinance #17, 1969 -70 Budget on first reading. Vote 5
ayes and 0 nays. Mayor Jewett explained that the Council had
worked the budget over and had no alternative but to go to 7.75
mill for 1970 Budget as all costs of growing and less money from
Business Personal demanded the change. Councilman Bonner stated
the Budget had been presented to coincide with the present day
increase of all expenses and felt that the millage increase was
justifiable.
The City Clerk was instructed to read Ordinance #17 in full.
ORDINANCE #167
Motion by Councilman Walker seconded by Councilman Bonner to read
rOIIRT— C'O'STS
Ordinance #16 by Title only on second reading. Vote 5 ayes and
0 nays. The City Clerk was instructed to read Ordinance #16,
by Title only. Motion to adopt by Councilman Bonner seconded by
Councilman Walker. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
RESOLUTION #367
Motion by Councilman Walker seconded by Vice Mayor Blanck to
MEMMERS TO CREA-
TION ADVISORY BD.
read Resolution #36, Appointing members to Recreation Advisory
Board. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. The City Clerk was instructed to
read Resolution #36. Motion to adopt by Councilman Walker seconded
Vice Mayor Blanch. Vote 5ayes and 0 nays.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Jewett asked Atty. Brant to explain the request he had
received from United American Medical Services Inc. to amend
the contract for the purchase of the Palm Beach Gardens
Conmunity Hospital. Vice Mayor Blanch moved that this be tabled
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Regular Meeting September 8, 1969
for more information seconded by Councilman Bonner.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
SIGN CONTRACT Motion by Councilman Bonner seconded by Councilman Walker
ON WALKW YS
to authorize the Mayor & City Clerk to sign contract with
Marks Landscaping on the installation of asphalt walkways
as bid.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL City Manager, Robert Carlson reported on the cost for
'MIEN-Mb &
NORTHLAKE BLVD. installation of traffic signal at Garden Boulevard and
Northlake Boulevard at approximat ely $4500.00 Motion by
Vice Mayor Blanch. seconded by Councilman Walker to auth-
orize the City Manager to advertise for necessary controls
and to have the County install the signals. Vote 5 ayes
and 0 nays.
SEWER PLANT Councilman Bonner asked that an answer be forwarded to
Mr. Thompson'sletter regarding the odor at the sewer plant
and the safety standards of the water plant. He also
should be better informed of the actions of the Council
and thank him for his interest. Councilman Bonner stated
he would like to get the attention of the Palm Beach
County Utilities Company by asking what their plans are
for correction of the plant and to give us a time table
of what they are going to do and when completion of the
proposed project would be forthcoming. City Manager,
Carlson stated he had already been in touch with Mr. Lukens
and the County Health Department. Mr. Lukens promised to
give this special attention and would be in touch with
Mr. Carlson on Tuesday, September 9, 1969.
ANY OTBIR BUSINESS Garbage cans at the school were discussed and are to be
investigated as to the placement.
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Lights at the entrance to the City at Garden Boulevard
were reported as to being out in spots which was due to
vandalism.
Drainage problems throughout parts of the City would be re-
appraised by Public Works Department-and reported.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Mayor Blanck seconded by Councilman Walker to
adjourn. Time for the record, 10:20 P.M.
Approved
Mayor J'kwet t Council Bonner
Vic ✓✓ A4yor Blanch Q�oilman Walker
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Councilman Prentiss
ATTEST:
Thelma �ompton, Ci* Clerk