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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111168CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL November 11, 1968 REGULAR MEETING The Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens met at City Hall, 3704 Burns Road, November 11, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. for the Regular Meeting with Mayor Bonner presiding. QUORUM The Clerk called the roll with Councilman Brown, Walker and Jewett and Vice Mayor Earle present. PRESENTATION OF Mayor Bonner presented trophies to the winners of the Golf Tournament, GOLF TROPHIES William Herman receiving the City trophy and Bill Nall receiving the Mayor's trophy. Plaques were also presented to P.G.A. officials who donated their time and efforts to the tournament. The Council praised them for their outstanding cooperation with the City in the past. OPENING SEALED BIDS Opening of the bids on a 1969 model sedan for the Building Department ON 1969 SEDAN POST- PONED were not opened as only one bid was received from Bev Smith, Inc. Vice Mayor Earle moved to recall bids and send specifications to car dealers, seconded by Councilman Walker. Bev Smith, Inc. would be notified that their bid would be under lock until opening date. Voting on the motion was 5 ayes and no nays. MINUTES The reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, October 14, 1968, was waived on a motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown. Councilmen will approve by signature. Councilman Walker moved to correct the minutes to read "Mayor" Bonner and not "Vice Mayor" Bonner, seconded by Vice Mayor Earle with vote of 5 ayes and no nays. Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 11, 1968 Page 2 SPECIAL MEETING Mayor Bonner directed the City Clerk to read the minutes of the MINUTES Special Meeting of October 30, 1968, on a motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown. The minutes were read by the City Clerk and approved by the Council on a motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown on a vote of 5 ayes and no nays. PENSION PLAN DATE Date for opening of the Pension Plan Bids was set for November 25, 1968. SET FOR OPENING DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor Bonner reviewed the monthly reports and these were discussed with the Council. Under the Police Department's report the Council stated issuance of warrants for arrests would be streamlined with the use of the Judge ad litem. The City Manager was directed to pursue this and report to the Mayor. The Building Department report revealed approximately 2z times more building for 1968 than for 1967. Councilman Jewett questioned the building of 20 units at Hidden Key and asked that this be placed on the Workshop Agenda for further study. Vice Mayor Earle moved and recommended to go ahead on City Planning as was scheduled with Gerald Dake Associates, seconded by Councilman Brown. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. ORDINANCE #28 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker that SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES HOURS Ordinance #28 -1968, hours for sale of malt beverages, be placed on first reading and read in full. Voting on the motion was 3 ayes and 2 nays. Councilman Brown and Jewett voted nay. Motion to read passed. Mayor Bonner directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance #28 -1968. ORDINANCE #29 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that TENURE OF OFFICE FOR ZONING COMMISSION Ordinance #29 -1968, Tenure of Office of Members of Zoning Commission, be read in full. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. Mayor Bonner directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance #29 -1968. Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 11, 1968 Page 3 ORDINANCE #30 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker to read CITY MANAGER'S SALARY Ordinance #30 -1968, City Manager's Salary, to be read in full on first reading. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. Mayor Bonner directed the City Clerk to read Ordinance #30 -1968. RESOLUTION #32 --1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker to read APPOINTING RECREATION ADVISORY MEMBERS Resolution #32 -1968, appointing members to Recreation Advisory Board. On the direction of Mayor Bonner, the City Clerk read Resolution #32- 1968 and the Council adopted on a motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. The Council agreed these members of the board came highly recommended. RESOLUTION #33 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker to read ROBERT MUNSELL APP'T. AS BUILDING & LICENSE Resolution #33 -1968, Appointment of Robert Munsell as Building INSPECTOR Inspector and License Inspector. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. Vice Mayor Earle stated this would give the Building Department better control and Mayor Bonner assured the Council that Mr. Munsell came well qualified. On the direction of Mayor Bonner, the City Clerk read Resolution #33 -1968 and it was adopted by the Council on a motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. RESOLUTION #34 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker to read ADMINISTRATIVE PAY SCALE FOR 1968 -69 Resolution #34 -1968, Administrative Pay Scale for 1968 -69. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. Mayor Bonner directed the City Clerk to read Resolution #34 -1968. Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Vice Mayor Earle to adopt. Vote was 5 ayes and no nays. RESOLUTION #35 -1968 Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Walker to read CONTRACT WIT$ GERALD RAKE, ASSOCIATES Resolution #35 -1968, Contract with Gerald Dake, Associates. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. Mayor Bonner directed the City Clerk to Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 11, 1968 Page 4 read Resolution #35 -1968. Mayor Bonner reviewed the contract attached to the Resolution. Motion by Vice Mayor Earle, seconded by Councilman Jewett to adopt Resolution #35 -1968. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. SOUTHEAST INSURANCE The final audit of the Southeast Insurance of 1965 was discussed. OF 1965 AUDIT Vice Mayor Earle motioned to table payment of $2,101.48, for review of audit, seconded by Councilman Walker. Attorney Brant and City Manager Poston were directed to review the audit and advise Southeast Title of what is required before payment can be made. Vote was 5 ayes and no nays. OLD BUSINESS Sidewalks at Military Trail were discussed at length. Grove Park's PTA President, Mr. Smith, attended. The Council gave approval for the Public Works Department to go ahead with installation of sidewalks SIDEWALKS as soon as Mr. Poston had received the right -of -way from the State Road Department. Motion by Councilman Walker, seconded by Vice Mayor Earle on Mayor Bonner's recommendation to start at Crestdale and go south to Northlake Boulevard as the first phase. After discussion the first phase of the project was then set to start at Northlake and work north. Voting was 5 ayes and no nays. The City Manager was also directed to get permission from the State SCHOOL ZONES for a school zone to be created from Keating on Northlake Blvd. to Military Trail and from Northlake Blvd. north on Military Trail to Crestdale. BOOSTER CLUB Mr. Poston, City Manager, reported the Booster Club had decided to CARNIVAL hold the Carnival as a one -day affair, but would keep the Council posted on any developments. Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 11, 1968 Page 5 VOTE ON HIRING City Manager Poston explained to the Council the need for more PATROLMAN policemen, and stated the City had the opportunity to obtain the services of a well experienced man but as his sister was a regular employee it would be necessary for the Council to vote unanimously to overrule the Nepotism Section of Ordinance #25 -1968. Vice Mayor Earle motioned to remove the restriction and to hire the man, seconded by Councilman walker. Voting was 5 ayes and no naps. The City Manager was directed to check with Mr. Searcy regarding plantings to act as sound barriers and for beautification along I -95. AD30URNMENT No further business and motion to adjourn was by Councilman Jewett, seconded by Vice Mayor Earle. Time for the record was 10:45 P.M. ATTESTED: APPROVED: THELMA COMPTON, CKTY CLERK GEORGE A. BONNER, MAYOR WILLIAM D. ]�ARLE, VICE MAYOR NORMAN E. BROWN, COUNCILMAN ENE P. WALKER, COUNCILMAN HENRY . J T, COUNCILMAN