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REGULAR MEETING
gUORUM
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 8, 1968
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens was held on January 8, 1968, at 8:00 P.M.
at the Golfer's Village Community Center, Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida. Mayor Diamond presided.
Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to call the roll. All
Councilmen were present except Councilman Bonner. It was
stated that Councilman Bonner was attending a Zoning
Commission Meeting.
MINUTES Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle,
that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 11, 1967 be waived and approval would be by
each Councilman's signature. Vote was 4-0 in favor of
the motion.
PRESENTATION OF Mayor Diamond announced the winners of the Second Annual
TROPHIES TO THE
WINNERS OF THE GOLF Golf Tournament held December 10, 1967 and directed by
TOURNAMENT
Woodrow Dukes, Director of Parks and Recreation. Mr.
Landon Cabell, City Champion, was presented a trophy by
Mayor Diamond. Mr. Bonner was not present to receive the
Mayor's Trophy. Mayor Diamond congratulated Mr. Cabell
for his outstanding play.
AWARDING OF SAVINGS Mayor Diamond announced the winners of the Christmas
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WINNERS OF THE Decoration Contest: Mr. & Mrs. Louis Klause, Best Over-
CHRISTMAS DECORA-
TION CONTEST All Decoration; Mr. & Mrs. Fracasso, Best Religious Theme;
Minutes of Regular Meeting, January 8, 1968 Page 2
and Mr. & Mrs. Mack Sissell, Best Doorway Decoration.
Mayor Diamond was unable to award the three savings bonds
to the winners for their excellent decorations as none
were present. The Manager advised the Mayor that all
winners had been notified by letter and were invited to
attend the meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to read the monthly
reports from the Department of Public Safety, Building
Department, Public Works Department, Parks and Recrea-
tion Department, and Fire Department. Various questions
were asked by the Mayor of all Department Heads regard-
ing their monthly reports. All questions were answered
to his satisfaction and he congratulated the Department
Heads on their reports. Mayor Diamond requested com-
posite reports for the year 1967 be compiled by all
Department Heads in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT OF Mayor Diamond adjourned the regular session of Council
REGULAR SESSION OF
COUNCIL & CONVEN- at 8135 P.M. and convened the Zoning Board of Appeals.
ING OF THE ZONING
BOARD OF APPEALS Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to call the roll.
All Councilmen were present except Councilman Bonner.
Mayor Diamond stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals
was holding a Public Hearing for discussion of three
items: (1) a zoning variance for Mr. James C. Rhodes,
(2) a conditional use for R.C.A. Service Company for
trailer storage and (3) the creation of a M and B zone.
Minutes of Regular Meeting, January 8, 1968 Page 3
At the direction of Mayor Diamond, the Clerk read the
petition of James C. Rhodes requesting a zoning variance
to build a sereened enclosure or a Florida room on his
home in Meridian Park. The Clerk advised the Zoning
Board of Appeals that all advertisements and notices
had been posted in accordance with the provisions of
the Charter. A Motion by Councilman Earle that the
Zoning Board of Appeals accept this variance. It was
seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes. Vote was 4 -0 in favor
of the motion.
Mayor Diamond read the petition for a conditional use of
trailer at R.C.A. Service Company for storage from
January 8, 1968 until December 31, 1968. The Clerk ad-
vised the Mayor that the conditional use would not become
effective until 30 days after the approval, which was
verified by Attorney Brant. Councilman Earle made the
motion to accept the conditional use of trailer at R.C.A.
Service Company effective 30 days from date of approval.
It was seconded by Councilman Brown. On discussion, Vice
Mayor Hughes asked to amend the motion to read, "granting
a conditional use of trailer for storage to R.C.A. Service
Company for six months from the time the ordinance be-
comes effective." Mayor Diamond called for a vote on the
amendment of the motion. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the
motion.
Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes to hear an ordinance to
create a new M & B zone classification for marina and
boatyards be approved, and seconded by Councilman Earle.
Minutes of Regular Meeting, January 8, 1968 Page 4
RECONVENING OF
REGULAR SESSION
Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice
Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that the
Zoning Board of Appeals be adjourned. Vote was 4-0
in favor of the motion. The Zoning Board of Appeals
adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
Mayor Diamond reconvened the regular session of Council
at 8:40 P.M.
RESOLUTION #1 -1968 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown
SIGNING DOCUMENT that Res. #1 -1968, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
TO ABANDON JOHNSON
DAIRY ROAD to sign documents necessary to abandon Johnson Dairy
Road from the west R/W of Florida East Coast West to the
range line, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 4-0 in favor
of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to read
Res. #1 -1968 in full. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes,
seconded by Councilman Earle that Res. #1 -1968 be adopted
as read by the Clerk. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the
motion.
RESOLUTION #2 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle,
AUTHORIZATION FOR
O A. that Resolution #2 -1968, authorizing payment of attorney's
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fees to Amadeo A. Meitin for services rendered on bonds
for the hospital, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 4-0
in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk
to read Res. #2 -1968 in full. Motion by Councilmen
Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that Res. #2 -1968
be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 4-0 in favor
of the Motion. Mayor Diamond asked the Manager to deliver
Minutes of Regular Meeting, January 8, 1968 Page 5
a check to Attorney Brant for payment to Amadeo A.
Meitin.
ORD. #35 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown
CREATING M & B
ZONING CLASSIFI- that Ord. #35 -1967, creating a new M & B Zoning classifi-
CAT_IONS
cation, be placed on second reading and read by title
only by the Clerk. The vote was 4-O in favor of the
motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice
Mayor Hughes that Ord. #35 -1967 be adopted as read by
the Clerk on second reading by title only. On dis-
cussion of the motion, Vice Mayor Hughes stated for the
record that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended the
creating of a new M & B zone. There being no further
discussion, Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the
motion. The vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #37 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
GRANTING A ZONING
VARIANCE"�TO Brown that Ord. #37 -1967, granting a zoning variance to
ODES
Mr. James Rhodes to build a screened enclosure or a
Florida Room on his home in Meridian Park be placed
on second reading and read by title only by the Clerk.
Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Council-
man Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that Ord. #37 -1967
be adopted as read by the Clerk on second reading by
title only. On discussion of the motion, Councilman
Brown stated for record that the Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended the passage of this variance to Mr. Rhodes.
There being no further discussion, Mayor Diamond called
for the vote on the motion. The vote was 4 -0 in favor
of the motion.
Minutes of Regular Meeting, January 8, 1968
Page 6
ORD, #38 -1967,
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Earle
GRANTING CONDITIONAL
that Ord. #38 -1967, granting a conditional use of trailer
STORAGE TO RCA
SERVICE COMPANY
for storage to the R.C.A. Service Company located on
Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, be placed
on second reading and read by title only by the Manager.
Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Council-
man Brown, seconded by Councilmam Earle that Ord. #38 -1967
be adopted as read by the Clerk on second reading by
title only. On discussion of the motion, Councilman
Earle stated for the record that the Zoning Board of
Appeals had approved the conditional use of trailers
for storage to RCA Service Company. vice Mayor Hughes
further stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals had
established a hardship did exist. There being no further
discussion, Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the
motion. The vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #1 -1968
Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown,
CREATING OFFICES
OF FIRE CHIEFI FIRE
that Ord. #1 -1968, creating the offices of Fire Chief,
MAWSNALLI .
Fire Marshall, two Assistant Fire Chiefs and an Assistant
Fire Marshall, be placed on first reading and read in
full by the Clerk. Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to
read Ord. #1 -1968 in full. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the
motion.
Minutes of Regular Meeting, January 8, 1968 Page 7
ORD. #2 -1968 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown
GRANTING VARIANCE TO
jum E. 8 that Ord. #2 -1968, granting a variance to John Be Gallagher,
MR101" PARK
Meridian Park, for a rear yard set -back to construct a
soceened enclosure, be placed on first reading and read
in full by the Clerk. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #3 -1968 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown
AMENDING
ORD. #34 -1967 that Ord. #3 -1968, amending Ord. #34 -1967 (annexing the
Northeast corner of P.G.A. Blvd. and Propperity Farms
Road) be placed on first reading and read in full by
the Clerk. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
NEW BUSINESS Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown
that the City Manager be authorized to convey title to
1965 Ford Fairlane to Palm Beach Dodge as per bid
arrangements. Mayor Diamond asked for a vote on the
motion. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
ANNEXATION Mayor Diamond then opened the discussion on the Motion
PROCEDURE AND
POLICY to set the procedure for future annexation by directing
a question to Attorney Brant regarding owners furnish-
ing abstracter's certification of ownership, at owner ►s
expense, before ordinance is prepared, would this require
a resolution? The City Attorney stated it would not and
that procedure could be changed at any time. On the
discussion of owners to furnish certification of land
on a map prepared by a licensed engineer, Mayor Diamond
asked the City Attorney if this was normal procedure.
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Attorney Brant advised him it was, especially dealing
with acreage. Mayor Diamond asked the City Engineer for
his suggestions. Mr. Searcy stated for the City *s pro-
tection they should include "licensed land surveyor ".
After considerable discussion, Mayor Diamond recommended
they use both licensed engineer and licensed land
surveyor. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by
Councilman Earle that the procedure for future annexation
to be (1) "Owner to furnish abstractor's certification of
ownership at owner's expense before ordinance is pre-
pared "and (2) "Owner to furnish certification of land on
a map peepared by a licensed engineer and a licensed land
surveyor." Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
CORRESPONDENCE Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman
HOME LOAN BANK
BOARD Earle that approval be given for the letter written by
the Mayor to the Home Loan Bark Board, Washington, D.C.,
supporting a branch Savings & Loan Association for Palm
Beach Gardens. On discussion, Mayor Diamond stated this
was normal procedure for a facility of this type. The
firm requesting the letter was Community Federal. Vote
was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
POLLUTION OF Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes,
ER VER
that the Clerk read into the record a Resolution passed
by the Junior Woman's Club of the North Palm Beaches in
regards to pollution of the Ear— River. Mayor Diamond
directed the Clerk to read the Resolution in full.
Minutes of Regular Meeting January 8, 1968
Page 9
Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond
praised the Woman's Club for their good work and stated
he would wholeheartedly support this Resolution.
REGISTRATICN FOR Councilman Earle directed a question to Mayor Diamond
TO BE HELD regarding the adoption of the County Registration System.
MARCH 191 1968
Mayor Diamond asked the Manager about the Registration
Roll and if all people who were registered in the City
only had been notified about re- registering. The
Manager informed him that he was in the process of
sending letters and should be completed this week.
Councilman Earle suggested this information be put in
the Newsletter and also a notice in the newspaper.
ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT
MISS PALM BEACH
GARDENS ST
OLD BUSINESS
PURCHASE OF RADAR
F PUBLIC SAFETY
Mayor Diamond announced that the Annual Miss Palm Beach
Gardens Contest would be held at Howell Watkins Junior
High School January 10, 1968, at 8 :00 P.M. He urged all
to attend.
Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown
that the Manager be authorized to issue purchase order
to Jones Equipment Company for radar machine in the
amount of $1,395.00. Mayor Diamond called for the vote
on the motion. The vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
PURCHASE OF Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle
SECURITIES FROM
]SANK AMMMIUAN that the Manager be authorized to buy $100,000 CD 6
months at 5 %, $50,000 CD 90 days at 5 %, $50,000 CD 60 days
at 5% from First American Bank. On discussion of the
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motion, Mayor Diamond advised the Council that he and the
Manager had been able to increase the $50,000 CD 90 days
from 4�g6 to 5% and the $50,000 CD 60 days at 3r to 5%.
He further stated that these were better than Treasury
bills. Councilman Earle asked if this would caaae a
problem tying up the money. The Manager informed him
there were no budget problems. There being no further
discussion, Mayor Diamond called for a vote on the motion.
Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion.
OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Diamond opened the floor to the Councilman for dis-
cussion on any other business. Discussion on hand ball
courts. Vice Mayor Hughes asked for a report of progress
on water Plant. Manager advised him that they had started
working this morning and that an engineer had been hired
to be on station after January 15, 1968. Also, they
have started pressure grouting and removing concrete today.
Mayor Diamond asked the Manager to check with Mr. Searcy
on the Beautification Program of I -95.
Mayor Diamond questioned when ballfield lights would be
put out for bid. The Manager replied that specifications
would be ready any day. He further advised the Mayor
and Council that the City would install the lights at
the Tennis Courts and Shuffleboard Courts.
Councilman Brown raised a question regarding the Median
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Strip on Keating Drive. Mayor Diamond directed the
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the Manager and City Engineer to check on this and
report back to the Council.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Diamond adjourned
the meeting at 9:40 P.M.
ATTESTED: A •
IfryanUA. Poston, City Clerk Mayo
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amen W. Hughes, Vice ^yor
Georonner', Councilman
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William D. Earle, Councilman
Norman E. Brown, Councilman
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�ov. CZw& K.i.nh, The FJ-oAida AiA and 1Aa#e2 % aUuti.on Contiw.l
Cvmniae.i.on; and alma civic cgno".
Signed,
Aw. L.Dean Ba4gee, !lmdiden
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Table I and Ta-)1e
II below sh014 t'ae results of
nine
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tables
were
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contained in a. ?1e:aorandum
from
A.r. Lee N.
Reed,
Sr.,
3,300
Su.aervisinv Sanit
-.riaa of the
Palm each
County
Health
2 -14 -57
Department to 1,r.
Larry Lukin.
150,000
160,000
92,000
1,300
?dote: All fi m-es
represent KTN (Lost Probable
160,000
Nuo, )er} of
160,000
Coliforal Eacteria
per 100oc`s
of water.
The ma:Amum count
2,300
considerec- safe for bathins is
1000.
460
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92,000
160,000*-
4,500
1,300
700
2 -7 -57 3,300
160,00o+
16o,000+•
7,900
4,900
2,500
_ 2- -57 2,300
150,000
100,000+
1,700
4,900
3,300
yam"` 2-- 20.-67 9,300
160,000-
160,000+
7,000
3,300
3,300
2 -21 -57 1,300
160,000+-
160,000+
4,900
11,000
4,900
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TIDE
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3,300
4,900
160,000
7,000
4,300
1,100
2 -14 -57
330
7,000
150,000
160,000
92,000
1,300
12 -15 -67
24Q00
160,000
160,000
160,000
11,000
4,900
12 -27 -57
2,200
2,300
7,900
4,900
460
321,
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1962 Survey
149
70
106
172
1367 Survey
5,103
2,300
14,800
4,900
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