HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 012268CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 22, 1968
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens was held on January 22, 1968, at 8:00 P.M.
at the Golfer's Village Community Center, Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida. Councilman Earle presided.
QUORUM Councilman Earle instructed the Manager to call the roll.
All Councilmen were present except Mayor Diamond. It was
stated that he would arrive later as he was attending
another meeting.
MINUTES Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown,
that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 8, 1968, be waived and approval be by each Council-
man's signature. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
INTRODUCTION OF Councilman Earle introduced Mr. Runkel from the Chamber
. D VID RUNKEL
THE CHAMBER of Commerce, who presented a plaque for honorary member -
OF COMMERCE
ship in the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
to the Council. This plaque was accepted by Vice Mayor
Hughes, who thanked Mr. Runkel on behalf of himself and
the Council.
INTRODUCTION OF Councilman Earle recognized Mr. Dukes, Park and Recreation
MISS PALM BEACH
GARDENS 1968, Director, and turned the meeting over to him so that he
DAWN QUINN
could introduce Miss Palm Beach Gardens of 1968. After
Mr. Dukes introduced Miss Quinn and her parents, pictures
were taken of the Queen and Vice Mayor Hughes. Mr. Dukes
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announced that Miss Quinn would represent the City of Palm
Beach Gardens in the South Florida Fair Parade this
weekend.
OPENING OF SEALED Councilman Earle directed the Manager to open the bids on
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the City Group Insurance. The Manager stated for the
record that all bids were received at the prescribed time
and all proper procedures had been followed for the calling
of the bids. The Manager asked to read each bid by name
only for the record and he would analyze the bids and
refer them to Council for consideration so they could
award the bid. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by
Vice Mayor Hughes that the Manager open the bids and read
by name only the bidders. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the
motion. The eight bids were opened and read in the
following sequence:
1. B. D. Cole, Inc.
2. Protective Life Insurance Company, Coral Gables, Florida
3. American Association Old Line Life Insurance Company
4. Gulf Life Insurance Company
5. The Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
6. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company
?. Florida Combined Insurance Agency, Inc. - Blue Cross -
Blue Shield
8. Cornelius, Johnson & Clark, Inc.
On discussion, Vice Mayor Hughes asked if these bids in-
cluded life, health, and accident insurance for both
employees and dependents, which was verified by the Manager.
It was also noted that these bids included hospital in-
surance.
u The Manager stated that the reason so many bids were re-
ceived compared to last year was because some experience
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Page 3
had been developed, and by our affording experience makes
it more competitive.
In answer to Councilman Brown's question as to why our
present insurance company, Washington National, didn't
submit a bid, the Manager stated that they were notified
and it was his understanding they were going to submit a
bid.
Councilman Bonner asked when these bids would be acted
upon. The Manager suggested that action be taken at a
special meeting, January 29, 1968, which was agreed upon
unanimously by the Council.
REPORT FROM MAYOR Due to the Mayoras absence, Councilman Earle omitted this
ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OF THE CITY FOR THE report and continued with the next item on the agenda.
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ORD. #1 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown
CREATINGIOFFIICES
that Ord. #1 -1968, creating the offices of Fire Chief,
DEPARTMENT
two Assistant Fire Chiefs, Fire Marshal and an Assistant
Fire Marshal be placed on second reading and read by title
only. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion. Councilman
Earle directed the Manager to read Ord. #1 -1968 by title
only. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Brown that Ord. #1 -1968 be approved as read on second
reading by title only by the Manager. The vote was 4 -0
in favor of the motion.
ORD. #3 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown
AMENDING ORDINANCE
#34 -1967 that Ord. #3 -1968, amending Ord. #341967, be placed on
second reading and read by title only by the Manager.
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Page 4
Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion„ Councilman Earle
directed the Manager to read Ord. #3 -1968 by title only.
Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown
that Ord. #3 -1968 be approved as read on second reading
by title only by the Manager. On discussion of the motion,
Vice Mayor Hughes stated that he would like to explain that
Ord. #34 -1967 was the annexation of the northeast corner
of Prosperity Farm Road and P.G.A. Blvd. The Manager
pointed out the reason for the amendment was that the
legal description contained several errors and the road
was left out because it was annexed by Charter. There
being no further discussion, Councilman Earle called for
the vote. The vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #4 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner
ESTABLISHING A
P015E UR—DINANCE that Ord. #4 -1968 be placed on first reading and read in
full by the Manager. Councilman Earle called for the vote.
The vote was 2 for and 2 against, Councilman Earle and
Councilman Brown opposing this motion. Ordinance was not
read because a majority vote was not cast.
ORD. #5 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown
REZONING THE N.E.
CORNER OF P.b.A. & that Ord. #5 -1968, rezoning the northeast corner of P.G.A.
PROSPERITY FAR*
ROAD and Prosperity Farms Road be placed on first reading and
read in full by the Manager. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the
motion. Councilman Earle directed the Manager to read
Ord. #5 -1968 in full.
ORD. #6 -1968 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bonner
G SOIL
that Ord. #6 -1968, establishing a soil mining ordinance,
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be placed on first reading and read in full by the Manager.
The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Councilman Earle
directed the Manager to read Ord. #6 -1968 in full.
REPORT FROM MAYOR Due to the arrival of Mayor Diamond at 8:30 P.M., Vice
ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
THE CITY FOR Mayor Hughes suggested that we move the meeting back to
Item #6 on the agenda for a report from the Mayor recapping
the City's activities in the year 1967. Councilman Earle
recognized the Mayor and turned the meeting over to him.
Mayor Diamond praised the City employees for their many
accomplishments throughout the City in 1967 and stated
that the City was looking better and better all the time.
Mayor Diamond read the following Departments' yearly
reports of activities for 1967: Police Department, Public
Works Department, Building Department, Recreation and Parks
Department, and Administrative Department. He stated there
was no Fire Department report for 1967, but would be for
1968. Mayor Diamond made favorable comments on each
report and congratulated each Department Head for their
good work and asked them to thank all of their employees
on behalf of himself and the Council. Mayor Diamond dis-
played a photo album showing pictures of projects of the
City before and after completion, various activities held
by the Recreation Department, etc, and thanked Mr. Jim
Aliff for acting as the City photographer. Councilman
Earle thanked Mayor Diamond for his presentation and con-
tinued to the next item of the agenda.
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Page 6
ORD. #7 -1968 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes
REV THE
1967- T that Ord. #7 -1968, revision of the 1967 -1968 Budget, be
placed on first reading and read in full by the Manager.
Manager explained to the Council and the Public the reason
for revising the budget at this particular time was due to
the fact that we are approaching the first quarter of the
year and had internal problems at the time the budget was
first set up, creating a need for reclassifying and re-
distributing and capitalizing of accounts.
ORD, #8 -1968
CONDITIONAL USE
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AT R.C.A.
Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Councilman Earle
directed the Manager to read Ord. #7 -1968 in full. When
there was a question from the floor, Councilman Earle in-
formed the audience that no discussion would be permitted
on first reading. Mr. David Wright posed the question,
why did it have to be read in full as it was time consum-
ing, etc. Attorney Brant informed Mr. Wright that the
City Charter required the Budget to be read in full every
time it is revised, this being for the citizen's protection.
Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner
that Ord. #8 -1968, authorizing conditional use of four (4)
trailers for six months to R.C.A., be placed on first read-
ing and read in full by the Manager. The vote was 5 -0
in favor of the motion.
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Page 7
RES. #3 -1968
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bonner
UTA H �TION OF
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that Res. #3 -1968, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
TO SIGN E
GREEMENT WITH
sign an Indemnity Agreement with Mr. William Heidtman,
SHERIFF HEIDTMAN
Palm Beach County Sheriff, be read by the Manager. The
vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor
Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown that Res. #3 -1968 be
adopted as read by the Manager. On discussion, Vice Mayor
Hughes commented that the only change from last yearts
agreement was that the cost of food had risen. The Manager
stated this was due to change in Sheriff. Councilman
Earle called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 5-0 in
favor of the motion,
RES. #4 -1968
Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes
R 1 M =ING MUTUAL
AID BETWFFN TOWN OF
that Res. #4 -1968, establishing mutual aid between the
PALM _BEACH GARDENS
Town of Lake Park and the City of Palm Beach Gardens, be
read by the Manager. Vote was 5-0 in favor of the motion.
Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown,
that Res. #4 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager. On
discussion, Councilman Earle informed the Council that we had
already received a similiar document from the Town of
Lake Park. Councilman Bonner asked if we hadn't presently
been operating on this order and was informed by the Mana-
ger that we had, but to date have not had any legal doc-
uments for jurisdiction and control. Attorney Brant an-
swered a question from the floor that this did not cover
any auxiliary group. The Manager concluded the discussion
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Page 8
by stating we do not have mutual aid with any other city
at the present time, but plan to in the near future.
RES.-#5-1968 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes
APPOINTMENT OF
EERCTTOW—BOARD that Res. #5 -1968, appointing the Election Board for the
City Election to be held March 19, 1968 be read by the
Manager. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion
by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown that
Res. #5 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager. On dis-
cussion by the Council, it was stated that registration
will close the 19th of February and that the qualifying
period will be the last 10 days of February, the 19th
through the 29th. There being no further discussion, the
vote was called. Vote was 5-0 in favor of the motion.
RES. #6 -1968 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes,
�G MILLARD L.
_ , CHIEF OF that Res. #6 -1968, appointing Millard L. Summers, Chief
FIRE DEPARTMENTS ETC.
of the Fire Department; William F. O'Brien, First
Assistant Chief; and Ronald Bach, Second Assistant Chief,
be read by the Manager. Vote was 5-0 in favor of the
motion. Councilman Earle directed Councilman Bonner to
read Res. #6 -1968. Motion by Mayor Diamond, seconded by
Vice Mayor Hughes that Res. #6 -1968 be adopted as read by
Councilman Bonner. Vote was 5-0 in favor of the motion.
The new Fire Chief was congratulated by all the Councilmen.
RES. #7 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Mayor Diamond
CHANGING-MEETING
KE U R that Res. #7 -1968 changing the meeting place of regular
btEETINGS
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meetings from Golfer's Village Community Center to City
Hall be read by the Manager. Vote was 5-0 in favor of
the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by
Councilman Brown that Res. #7 -1968 be adopted as read by
the Manager. On discussion, Councilman Earle explained
why City Hall was chosen due to the fact of the large
number of books, paperwork, etc. that has to be transported
and also only have an attendance of 3 or 4 people. It is
felt that the City Council can function better at City
Hall and if the occasion arises, meeting place may be
moved at any time. Attorney Brant answered Vice Mayor
Hughes' question in that this became effective as of this
evening.
NEW BUSINESS Councilman Earle called for new business. There being
none, he continued on to the next item of business.
OLD BUSINESS Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes,
that the Manager be authorized to pay the City and County
Taxes on Plant Drive Park as per lease agreement. The
Manager stated on discussion that a letter from Royal
American Industries had been received stating amount they
had computed and before paying, he would double check the
computations. The Manager also stated that this was a
one -time only payment. The vote was 5-0 in favor of the
motion.
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AWARDING MUNICIPAL SITE Councilman Earle stated that a letter had been received
PARKING LOT CONTRACT TO
BELEVEDERE CONSTRUCTION from Mr. Howard Searcy' City Engineer, which disclosed
after careful study that he recommended Belvedere
Construction Company, as the low bidder, be awarded
the contract.
Motion by Mayor Diamond, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes
that upon the recommendation of Mr. Searcy that the
Municipal Site Parking Lot contract be awarded to
Belvedere Construction Company in the amount of
$5,208.51. The vote was 5-0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #4 »1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman
POOL ORDINANCE
Bonner that the motion to read Ord. #4 -1968, establish -
ing a pool ordinance, be re -heard as all Councilmen
were not present at the time of call for the vote. On
discussion, Councilman Earle stated that Ord. #4 -1968
could not be tabled as suggested because there was a
vote of 2 for and 2 against, therefore it could be
brought up at any time. This being correct, he called
for a vote on the motion. Vote was 3 for and 2 against,
Councilman Earle and Councilman Brown being opposed.
Councilman Earle directed the Manager to read Ord. #4 -1968
in full. Councilman Earle stated that any further dis-
cussion on this Ordinance would be at the next Work-
shop Meeting.
U PALM BEACH CABLE TV Vice Mayor Hughes directed the Manager to contact Palm
Beach Cable TV for their anticipated schedule. Various
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questions were asked regarding the type of service
that this company was offering, i.e., if multiplex
and FM stations were going to be received, etc. Mayor
Diamond stated he would check out the original agreement.
DEVELOPMENTS OF PARK Woodrow Dukes informed the Council that the playground
& RECREATION PROJECTS
equipment had arrived and was being installed, that
the shuffleboard courts and tennis courts were com-
pleted and highly recommended that no players be allowed
on the tennis and shuffleboard courts until the parking
lot and grass were installed. In regards to the light-
ing for the tennis and shuffleboard courts, the Manager
informed Vice Mayor Hughes that installation would
probably be made by employees of City Hall. The
Manager also informed them that the lighting specifica-
tions for Plant Drive and the ballfield were lost in
the mail and would be forthcoming soon.
CITY LIMIT SIGNS The Manager informed the Council that due to a letter
from the State Road Department, he felt that we were
going to have to strike the last line "Golf Capital
of the World" on the new city limit signs, as it is
construed as advertising and such signs are unacceptable.
The cost involved would be $6.00 to $10.00 per sign to
delete this lane. It was suggested that this be
placed on the next Workshop agenda.
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OTHER BUSINESS
MULTI - PURPOSE VEHICLE The Manager asked for a motion to authorize him to
FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
call for bid on a multi- purpose wagon for the Fire
Department. The Manager informed the Council prices
had been checked and he felt it would come very close
to appropriations in the budget. After research, it
was disclosed that two or three bidders are available.
Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Brown that the Manager be authorized to issue call
for bids for a multi- purpose vehicle for the Fire
Department. Vote was 5-O in favor of the motion.
OTHER BUSINESS Councilman Earle recognized Mr. Dave Wright, who
FIRE INSURANCE RATES questioned if, due to the new Fire Department, anything
would happen to our fire rates. Mayor Diamond informed
him that the biggest holdup was the Water Plant. He
further stated all maps of water mains had been found
except in two plats and that the rating bureau will
not consider lowering rates until we have asbuilts
for all water mains. With the Fire Department, we
should be able to qualify for NB #8 classification
and our goal is for a NB #7 classification.
METING OF ZONING It was announced that the next meeting of the Zoning
BOARD OF APPEALS
Commission will be held Monday, January 29, 1968,
8:30 P.M. at City Hall following the awarding of
insurance bids at the Special Meeting. The objective
of this meeting is to present a proposed zoning
ordinance to the Council.
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ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M. by Council-
man Earle.
ATTESTED:
R A. POSTON, CITY CLERK
FOBERT
ED:
C. DIAMOND, MAYO
MES W. HUGMS, VICE /191YOR
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GEORGE . BONNER$ COUNCILNIEIN
WILLIAM D. EARLE, COUNCILMAN
NORMAN E. BROWN, COUNCILMAN