HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111069REGULAR MH.N:UING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
November 10, 1969
The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens was held on November 10, 1969 at 5:00 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,
and Mayor Jewett. Councilman Walker was absent due to work.
Atty. Brant and Mr. Carlson, City Manager were present.
MINUTES OF REGULAR
Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Vice Mayor Blanck
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that the reading of the minutes of October 27, 1969 be waived
and approval be by each Councilman's signature. Vote 4 ayes and
0 nays.
MONTHLY REPORT
Mayor Jewett reviewed monthly reports of the Building, ftblic
Works, Recreation, Fire and Police Departments for the month
of October. City Manager reported on the balance sheet for
October 319 1969 and expressed his appreciation to all depart-
ment heads for holding expenditures to a minimum the last
month of the fiscal year thus leaving a surplus of approximately
$35,000.00. Mayor Jewett agreed that the employees had helped
to complete a year very successfully financially.
PETITIONS &
Mayor Jewett read the letter from Allamanda Elementary School
COMMUNICATIONS
expressing appreciation for the repair of the driveway to
the School. He pointed out that Leonard Devine be given special
thanks for completing the job.
Sidewalks:
Recommendations for sidewalks throughout the City was presented
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and reviewed by the Council
who agreed to have the recommendations forwarded to Howard Searcy,
Engineer and to discuss future plans for sidewalks at Workshop.
Rezone:
Recommendation to the Council as result of the Public Hearing by
the Planning And Zoning Commission for rezoning from R -1AA to
R -3, south of Tamberlane project was to deny the change.
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FORMING OF COUNTY LEAGUE
Mayor Jewett read the letter from the Mayor of the City
of Lake Worth as chairman of the delegation, inviting
the City Council to the meeting to organize a Palm Beach
County League of Municipalities.
SENATOR THOMAS
Letter from Senator Thomas re County Taxation was read
SENATOR HOLLAND
by Mayor Jewett. Council was pleased to know he was in
accord with the views presented by the Council to the
Legislature. Spessard Holland of the Senate responded to
our communication advising him of the opposition to the
legislation on H. R. Act 13270, dealing with state and
local obligations on bond interests. He stated he would
study the action of the Committee prior to going to the
Senate floor.
OLD BUSINESS
Recommendation on
City Manager, Mr. Carlson advised the Council of the Bids for
police cruisers.
the Police cruisers as bid on the County combined basis
and which were two bids from Roger Dean Chevrolet at $6,248.01
and from Mccauley Ford at $7,033.30 net, and that he
would recommend rejecting the bids and readvertise the
bid for 3 police cruisers and one station wagon. Motion to
accept the recommendation by Councilman Bonner seconded by
Councilman Prentiss. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Friday,11/28/69
3flr. Carlson stated that in conferring with department
Holiday
heads they agreed to enjoy Friday following Thanksgiving
Day as a floating Holiday. Council agreed on a motion by
Councilman Bonner seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote
4 ayes and 0 nays.
Veterans Day
Mayor Jewett read his proclamation declaring November 11,
Proclamation
1969 a day of observing Veterans Day and urging Citizens to
fly the Stars and Stripes flag.
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Signs moved on PGA. Attorney Brant reported that the motel signs were being
relocated as directed.
NEW BUSINESS Mr. Carlson, City Manager requested vacation of 8 days which
was granted by the Council.
Announcement was made of the Public Hearing of November 24,
on rezoning south of Tamberlane which will be a workshop
item for November 17.
M ayor Jewett also announced the Public hearing for the
Petition of Palm Beach County Utilities Company for a permit
to operate the water and sewer system. Meeting scheduled
for November 19 at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Carlson reported that he
had requested a copy of the petition.
Councilman Bonner reported that the Steering committee for
the City Complex was progressing and would very soon report
to the Council on their recommendations.
Nor further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman
Prentiss seconded by Vice Mayor Blanck. Time for the record
9:45 P.M.
APPROVED:
Mayor Jewett
Vice Mayor Blanck
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Thelma Compton, Citf Clerk
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Cou ilman Walker
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Councilman Prentiss