HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 071469CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
July 14, 1969
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Palm Beach Gardens was held on July 14, 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 and Mayor Jewett. Councilman
Walker was on vacation.
MINUTES OF REGULAR Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman
MEETING, JUNE 23, 1969
Prentiss that the reading of the minutes of June 23,
1969 be waived and approval be by each Councilman's
signature. Mayor Jewett requested a change from Mayor
Bonner to Mayor Jewett. Approval was by 4 ayes and O
nays.
MINUTES OF SPECIAL Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Vice Mayor
MEETING, JUNE 30, 1969
Blanck to read the Minutes of the Special Meeting of
June 30, 1969. Vote 4 ayes and O nays. Mayor Jewett
instructed the City Clerk to read the minutes. Vice
Mayor Blanck asked that a correction be made, quote
"contract to state the amount of money the City desires
to spend for the architect's fee on the building etc."
Motion to adopt as read with the amendment by Vice
Mayor Blanck, seconded by Councilman Bonner. Vote
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Vote 4 ayes and O nays.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS OF Mayor Jewett reviewed the reports of the Building,
JUNE, 1969
Public P:orks, Recreation, Fire and Police Departments
for the month of June.
COW9UNICATIONS tinder communications, letters were read from Represent -
POST OFFICE ative Paul G. Rogers, Senator Spessard L. Holland,
U.S. Senator Edward Gurney and Post Master General
Winton Blount regarding the possibility of establishing
a Post Office in the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
COUNTY TAX ROLL Discussion was held on Chapter 69 -54 Florida Statutes
which requires all municipalities to transfer the duties
of tax assessment and collection to the County office.
Attorney Brant recommended we acknowledge by Resolution.
The Council agreed to wait for the 1971 Tax Assessment
to transler to County roll, as this was permitted as
the City's fiscal year differs from that of the County.
The Council agreed to take this to the Florida League
of Municipalities by Resolution with recommendations
for a change. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded
by Vice -Mayor Blanck that the City pass a Resolution
stating that the City of t'alm Beach Gardens elect to
participate in the County Tax Roll in 1971. Vote 4
ayes and O nays.
HOUSE BILL #2273 City Council reviewed the opinions of Attorney Brant
on the legislature act for collection of $1.00 for
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.� State court costs in addition to fine, and $1.00 for
City. Attorney Brant recommended that a $1.00 fee be
charged for the State as court costs. The Council
agreed.
ORDINANCE #14, 1969 Motion by Vice Mayor Blanck, seconded by Councilman
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE__
Prentiss to read on first reading, Ordinance #14, 1969,
providing for collection of garbage and placement of
cans. Vote 4 ayes and O nays. The City Clerk was
instructed to read Ordinance #14, 1969; second reading
scheduled for the 28th of July, 1969.
RESOLUTION #29, 1969 Motion by councilman Bonner, seconded by Slice Mayor
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX
Blanck to read Resolution #29, 1969, for Opening Safety
Deposit Box with First American Bank. Vote 4 ayes and
O nays. The City Clerk was directed to read Resolution
#29, 1969. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by
Vice Mayor Blanck to adopt. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
OLD BUSINESS City Manager reported that Attorney Brant attended the
County Planning and Zoning hearing on a change of zoning
from R1 to Mobile Park and that the petition was denied.
Attorney Brant stated their presentations were by
photo which was very impressive and the preparation
of the appeal was very good.
MAYORS LETTERS Mayor Jewett read a letter to City Manager Robert
Carlson and one to Recreation Director J�oodrow W. Dukes
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expressing thanks and appreciation for the excellent
program and celebration prepared for the 10th Anniver-
sary and the 4th of July.
Mr. Carlson answered by stating his appreciation to
the Department Heads for their 100% participation in
assisting in getting all in readiness.
SEWER PLANT, LILAC DRIVE The City Council discussed the possibility of collecting
the $10,000 due on pavement of Lilac Drive and improve-
ment of the sewer plant which is in excess of capacity.
Mr. Carlson was elected to set up a meeting with Mr.
Claire Anderson for review of these items.
GREYHOUND BUS TOURS The City Council was advised by Attorney Brant that the
only way to curb sightseeing tours through the City
Streets would be to set up "No thru street" signs.
FIRE MONITORS The Council agreed to release money for the Fire
Department to order more of the monitors. This money
was authorized in the revision of the budget.
NEW BUSINESS Vice Mayor Blanck motioned that the Equalization Meeting
for the 1969 Tax Roll be set for Saturday, August 9, 1969
at 9:30 A.M., seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote
4 ayes and 0 nays.
ADJOURNMENT No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman
Bonner, seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 4 ayes
and 0 nays. Time for the record 10:20 P.M.
Minutes of Regular Meeting, July 14, 1969
ATTESTED:
THELMA COMPTON,%CITY CLERK
APPROVED
HENRY JE e
GEORGE R. BLANCK, VICE -MAYOR
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G90RGE Y. BONNER, COUNCILMAN
BUR ENE P. WALKER, COUNCMLMAN
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THOMAS R. PRENTISS, " R. COUNCILMAN