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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 021268CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL February 12, 1968 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was held on February 12, 1968, at 8:00 P.M. at City Hall, 3704 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Councilman Brown presided as Chairman. QUORUM Chairman Brown directed the Manager to call the roll. All Council- men were present. MINUTES Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 1968 be waived and approval would be by each Councilman's signature. Vote was 5-0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes that the minutes of the Special Meeting be read by the Manager. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Chairman Brown instructed the Manager to read the minutes of the Special Meeting. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that the minutes of the Special Meeting be approved as read by the Manager. On discussion of the motion Vice Mayor Hughes stated that the purpose of the second bid was not spelled out in the minutes. The Manager pointed out it was stated in the margin. There being no further discussion, Chairman Brown called for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Chairman Brown directed the City Clerk to read the monthly reports from the Department of Public Safety, Building Department, Public Works Department, Parks & Recreation Department, and the Fire Depart- ment. Various questions were asked by the Councilmen regarding the Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 2 Department Reports and were answered to their satisfaction by the I— Manager. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to look into the problem of people dumping trash in front of their homes on weeks that trash pickup is not scheduled. This situation is presently occurring on Cosmos and Dahlia where the owner is putting trash on the storm drain. Chairman Brown congratulated the Fire Department on the new type of report form used. OPENING SEALED BIDS Chairman Brown directed the Manager to open the bids on the station ON STATION WAGON FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT wagon for the Fire Department. The Manager stated for the record that two bids had been received at the prescribed time and that all proper procedures had been followed for the calling of the bids. Chairman Brown read the names of the bidders: Roger Dean Chevrolet, Inc. whose bid price was $2815.00 and Benz Chevrolet, Inc. whose bid price was $2799.39. The Manager stated that specs. had also been sent to Florida Chrysler - Plymouth, Inc., John Matthew Ford, Inc. and Faircloth Truck & Tractor Co. In answer to Councilman Bonner's question, the Manager informed him the reason for the high price was the type of station wagon requested, the special doors, equipment, etc. Motion by Mayor Diamond, seconded by Councilman Bonner that the bids be tabled and referred to the next workshop as they were way over the budget price and should be rebid. Chairman Brown called for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. ADJOURNMENT OF Chairman Brown adjourned the regular session of Council at 8 :31 and �- REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL & CONVENING convened the Zoning Board of Appeals. Chairman Brown directed the IV ZONING BO RD OF APPEALS Manager to call the roll. All Councilmen were present. Chairman Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 3 Brown stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals was holding Public Hearings for: (a) Ord. #2 -19689 a variance for J. E. Gallagher, (b) Ord. #5 -1968, rezoning the N.E. corner of P.G.A. Blvd. and Prosperity Farms Road, and (c) Ord. #8 -1968, granting conditional use of four trailers for six months to R.C.A. for storage. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that the petition for a variance to J. E. Gallagher be granted. Councilman Earle stated for the record that this was in line with other variances granted in Meridian Park and that it be read into the records that a hardship does exist. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that the petition for rezoning the N.E. corner of P.G.A. Blvd. and Prosperity Farms Road be granted, there being no objections. Chairman Brown called for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. On the hearing of Ord. #8 -1968, granting conditional use of four trailers for storage to R.C.A., the Manager stated that this petition should be granted to R.C.A. for six months because of their increased activities and they needed time to construct proper facilities for their storage. Vice Mayor Hughes stated for the record that a hard- ship did exist. Councilman Earle made the motion that this petition be granted to R.C.A. and was seconded by Councilman Bonner. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. The Zoning Board of Appeals was adjourned at 8:34 P.M. by Chairman Brown. RECONVENING OF Chairman Brown reconvened the regular session of Council at 8:35 P.M. REGULAR SESSION & HOLDING PUBLIC HEAR- at which time a Public Hearing was held on Ord. #7 -1968, Revision of ING ON ORD. #7 -1968, REVISION OF 1467 -68 1967 -68 Budget. Councilman Bonner asked the Manager to state the BUDGET reason for this change in the budget. The Manager replied changes r Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 ORD. #2 -1968 GRANTING VARIANCE TO J.E.GALLAGHER Page 4 were made due to some internal problems, not properly classifying some of the accounts, redistribution of funds within specific depart- ments, and also taking funds from the contingency fund and placing them where they are going to be necessary. He further added this would be beneficial to all and would give a much clearer picture of the budget than we have ever had before. The recommendation to revise the budget was made by the City Auditor and the Accountant. A quarterly audit report will be forthcoming soon. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that Ord. #2 -1968, granting a variance to Mr. J. E. Gallagher be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that Ord. #2 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager on second reading by title only. On discussion of the motion Councilman Earle stated for the record that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended adoption of this ordinance and established that a hardship did exist. Chairman Brown called for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #5 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner that REZONING N.E.CORNER OF P.G.A. BLVD. & Ord. #5 -1968, rezoning the N.E. corner of P.G.A. Blvd. and Prosperity PROSPERITY FARMS ROAD Farms Road, be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner that Ord. #5 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager on second reading by title only. On discussion of the motion, Councilman Earle stated for the record that the Zoning Board of Appeals voted to accept this ordinance. The Manager answered Vice Mayor Hughes's question, that all require- ments had been met according to the Charter. Chairman Brown called Minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 5 for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #6 -1968 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner that Ord. ESTABLISHING SOIL MINING ORDINANCE #6 -1968, establishing a soil mining ordinance, be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner that Ord. #6 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager on second reading by title only. On discussion of the motion, Councilman Earle questioned how this new ordinance would affect the present activities which were started before the new ordinance was passed. Attorney Brant stated that if there are present activities that are now contained in this new ordinance, then they would be in violation and would be sent to the Municipal Court. Councilman Earle further questioned how much notice should be given to the violator. Attorney Brant stated that this ordinance became U effective immediately, but he would recommend to the Council that they send a copy of the Soil Mining Ordinance to the party and set a time limit of 72 hours, which was agreed upon unanimously by the Council. Councilman Bonner congratulated the Attorney on his fine job of preparing this ordinance. There being no further discussion, Chairman Brown called for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #7 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that Ord. REVISION OF 1967- 1968 BUDGET #7 -1968, Revision of 1967 -68 Budget, be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner that Ord. #7 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager on second Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 6 reading by title only. On discussion of the motion Vice Mayor Hughes questioned the purpose of the asterisk on Exhibit "B" of the Budget. The Manager informed the Council it was placed there to indicate that money had been taken from the Contingency Fund for this particular item. Vice Mayor Hughes suggested it be removed from the original ordinance. Attorney Brant stated this was a clerical error and the direction for removal has to go through the Chairman. Chairman Brown directed the Manager to remove the asterisk on Exhibit "B ". There being no further discussion, Chairman Brown called for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #8 -1968 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner that GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE TO R.C.A. FOR Ord. #8 -1968, granting a conditional use of four (4) trailers to TRAILER R.C.A. for storage for six (6) months, be placed on second reading RES. #8 -1968 APPOINTING DONALD M. SNYDER TO REC- REATION ADVISORY BOARD and read by title only by the Manager. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner that Ord. #8 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager on second reading by title only. On discussion of the motion Vice Mayor Hughes stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval and had proved a hardship did exist. There being no further dis- cussion, Chairman Brown called for a vote on the motion. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that Res. #8- -1968, appointing Donald M. Snyder to the Recreation Advisory Board to fill the vacancy of Mr. J. M. Kirchner, be read by the Manager. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that Res. #8 -1968 be adopted as read by the Manager. On discussion of the motion, Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 7 Councilman Earle stated for the record that this appointment was �- recommended by the Recreation Advisory Board and by the City Recreation Director. He also stated that Mr. Snyder is very inter- ested in the youth and it was an excellent suggestion. As a point of information the Manager informed the Council that under their direction Mr. Snyder had been advised of his appointment and was very pleased. Since Mr. Snyder was not present for swearing in, the Manager stated he would send him a letter and a copy of the Resolution. Chairman Brown called for the vote. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. CORRESPONDENCE: Chairman Brown directed the Manager to read a letter from Jack Dean LETTER FROM JACK DEAN RE AMBULANCE relative to County -Wide Ambulance Service. Various comments and SERVICE & LETTER FROM JIM O'HERN RE remarks were made concerning this program, but all Councilmen agreed RECOVERY OF VEHICLE that the County -Wide Ambulance Service Program is now being handled in an intelligent manner. Councilman Bonner acknowledged the efforts that Mayor Diamond had made regarding the improvement of this program. Chairman Brown directed the Manager to read a letter from Jim O'Hern addressed to the Chief of Police regarding recovery of his stolen car. Chairman Brown complimented Sgt. Nolan and the Police Depart- ment for their fine work and Councilman Bonner directed the Manager to compliment the Police Department in behalf of the Council. NEW BUSINESS: DEDICATION OF PLANT Chairman Brown briefly outlined the calendar of events for the DRIVE PARK Dedication of Plant Drive Park which is scheduled for February 25, 1968 at 2 :00 P.M. Chairman Brown informed the Council that refresh- ments were being furnished by the City and served by the Khoury League Auxiliary. From the floor, Mr. Walker informed the Council i Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 8 that a tee ball game would be held. ADVERTISEMENT FOR Chairman Brown asked the Manager when the call for bids on the new N. FIRE ENGINE fire engine went out and when the bids were due in. In answer, the Manager stated they were sent out February 6, 1968 and were due February 26, 1968. Councilman Bonner asked if the bids had been advertised which was confirmed by the Manager, who also added that the bids were sent to the same firms that had bid last year. CITY HALL HELD OPEN Chairman Brown advised the Council that City Hall will be held open FEBRUARY 17, 1968 FOR VOTER REGIS- 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, February 17 for voter registration. TRATION Registration will close 5:00 P.M. this date. The Manager informed Council that he had purged the City roll with the County roll and found approximately 80 people that were registered in the City, but not in the County. He further stated that letters had been sent u to these people advising them they had to register for the County and to date the greater majority have registered. It was decided a notice would be placed in the paper relative to City Hall being held open February 17, 1968 for voter registration. OLD BUSINESS: RESIGNATION OF BRUCE Chairman Brown directed the Manager to read a letter from Mr. Bruce CARPENTER FROM ZONING COMMISSION Carpenter wherein he stated his resignation. Mayor Diamond recom- mended that when the Zoning Ordinance is completed that a copy be sent to Bruce Carpenter, along with a new zoning map and a cover letter. BEACON LIGHT AT PROS- The Manager paraphrased a letter written to Mr. Robert Kane, County PERITY FARMS ROAD & P.G.A. BLVD. HAS BEEN Engineer's Office, ordering the installation of a flashing beacon ORDERED light at Prosperity Farms Road and P.G.A. Blvd. He stated that the thru street would be P.G.A. Blvd. and Prosperity Farms Road would be the stop street Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 9 DISCUSSION ON Chairman Brown turned the meeting over to Councilman Bonner, who PURCHASE 0 WATER PLANT made a suggestion that the Council direct the City Attorney to draft a letter to the Utility Company officials, stating that the City would like to purchase the Utility Company at an appraised value, mutually agreed upon by both parties and this should be avail- able at the next workshop meeting. This being unanimously agreed upon, Chairman Brown directed the City Attorney to draft such a letter to be available at the next workshop meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to check on the removal of signs located on Military Trail which were installed by a con- struction firm. The Manager informed the Mayor that the owner had submitted a letter for conditional use of signs today and had paid a $25.00 fee, and that the Building Inspector had been in- structed to remove the signs as the conditional use had not been passed by Council yet. WELL LOCATED AT In answer to Mayor Diamond's question regarding the well at Plant PLANT DRIVE Drive, the Manager informed the Council that a letter was sent to Mr. Miller and Mr. Miller advised that they were going to install a fence around it and fully intend to remove the well eventually. This being a danger to children playing at Plant Drive, Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to follow up on this project immediately. PAVING OF LILAC After much discussion on why Lilac Drive road had not been paved DRIVE ROAD and if dedication had ever been made, the Manager requested Attorney Brant to research it from the beginning as the deed of record had been found, and to report back to Council. Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 12, 1968 Page 10 VARIOUS OTHER Councilman Bonner suggested that the reading of Department Reports DI CU N ADJOURNMENT ATTESTED: be shortened by paraphrasing them, but after discussion this suggestion was altered to allow the Chairman to use his discretion at the meeting they are to be read. Councilman Bonner asked when the tennis courts would be opened. The Manager informed him the courts would open 14 or 15 days after the Dedication of Plant Drive on February 25th. The Manager stated that sod would be placed around the court areas and seed sown between the areas. If the well is not in, the tanker will be used to water. He also stated that there is City water at Plant Drive. It was noted that the new Zoning Ordinance has not been received, however, the maps have been received. Chairman Brown congratulated Vice Mayor Hughes on receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the N.P.B. - P.B.G. Jaycees. Councilman Earle moved that the meeting be adjourned. Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at 9:30 P.M. BRY A. P STON, CITY CLERK APPROVED: kOBERT C. DIAMOND, MAYOR�'��'th /'�XAM S W. HUGHES, VICE MA XR 4111 a GEORGE A. BONNER, COUNCILMAN WILLIAM D. EARLE, COUNCILMAN 7 tL"7�7?7t] 7i. � i NORMAN E. BROWN, COUNCILMAN