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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
January 23, 1967
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens
was held on January 23, 1967, at 8:00 P.M., at the Meridian Park
Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Diamond instructed Councilman Brown to lead in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
2 RUM At the direction of the Mayor, the roll was called. All of the
Councilmen were present.
INTRODUCTION OF MISS Mayor Diamond stated that he would start the meeting by having an
MARSHA KELKER? MISS
PALM BEACH GARDENS introduction, and he turned the meeting over to Mr. Dukes, Parks &
Recreation Director. Mr. Dukes presented Miss Marsha Kelker to the
Council and audience. He stated that she was the first Miss Palm
Beach Gardens. Mr. Dukes then introduced Marsha's parents, Mn &
Mrs. Andrew J. Kelker. Mayor Diamond received Miss Kelker and
said, "I want to thank you and congratulate you on your being se-
lected as the first Miss Palm Beach Gardens."
MINUTES OF REGULAR Mayor Diamond stated that due to the length of the minutes, they
MEETING OF JANUARY 9,
were not fully completed and would be presented at the next regular
meeting. The minutes referred to were of the meeting of January 9th.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor Diamond stated that there were no department reports at this
meeting and they would be forthcoming at the next regular meeting.
RES. #2 -1967 Notion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle, that
N&MING MISS PALM BEACH
GARDENS FOR 1967 Res. #2 -1967, naming Miss Marsha Kelker as Miss Palm Beach Gardens
U of 1967, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
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Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle, that
Res. #2 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in
favor of the motion.
RES. #3 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that
AUTHORIZING WITHDRAWAL
OF CERTAIN FUNDS Res. #3 -1967, authorizing withdrawal of the sum of $200,000 from
the First American Bank, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in
favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to read the
Resolution. Mayor Diamond stated that this was a formality required
by law for the transfer of funds from one bank to another. The
purpose in this case was to transfer these funds to secure higher
interest rates. Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Council-
man Earle, that Res. #3 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote
was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
RES. #4 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that
AUTHORIZING THE OPEN-
ING OF AN ACCOUNT WITH Res. #4 -1967, authorizing the deposit of $200,000 in the First
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF RIVIERA BEACH National Bank of Riviera Beach, be read by the Clerk. Vote was
5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded
by Councilman Brown, that Res. #4 -1967 be adopted as read by the
Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #1 -1967 Mayor Diamond stated that there had been an editorial change in
PLACED ON FIRST AND
SECOND READING FOR Ord. #1 -1967 since it was placed on first reading January 9, 1967.
THE CANCELLATION OF
SEWER, WATER AND Therefore, it was the recommendation of the Attorney that it be
placed on first reading again. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded
by Councilman Bonner, that Ord. #1 -1967, cancelling the water, sewer,
and gas franchise with Palm Beach Gardens Utility Company, be placed
on first reading due to an editorial change in the Ordinance, and be
read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor
Diamond instructed the Clerk to read the Ordinance in total. Motion
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by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle, that Ord. #1 -1967
be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Clerk.
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Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the
Clerk to read the Ordinance by title only. Mayor Diamond then opened
the floor for discussion on the Ordinance. Mayor Diamond recognized
Mr. Jewett, Mr. Horace Miller, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. Wright, Councilman
Hughes, Councilman Bonner, and Mrs. Kay Barron in their respective
order. Mayor Diamond directed a question to Mr. Horace Miller ask-
ing him if he had a completion date as to when the treatment plant
would be finished. Mr. Miller replied, "I have a completion date,
but I am not going to stick my neck out by stating that it will be
completed by that time." After lengthy discussion by each of the
other persons recognized and answers to their respective questions,
Mayor Diamond stated for the record that most questions and answers
had been fully discussed at the regular meeting of January 9, 1967,
when he had waived normal procedures and allowed full discussion
on this Ordinance. At the January 9th meeting the minutes reflect
that representatives of the Health Department, the Utility Company,
and the Council were present for this purpose. Mayor Diamond stated
that he felt this Ordinance had been discussed in every detail.
Thus, he ended the discussion from the Council and the floor. Mayor
Diamond instructed the Clerk to shorten the minutes, inasmuch as
the tapes were available and most discussions were covered in the
minutes of January 9, 1967. Then Mayor Diamond called for the vote
on the motion. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
ORD. #3 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Ord.
W_ HICH BECOMES ORD. #2 -1967
CHANGE IN OCCUPATIONAL #3 -1967, which becomes Ord. #2 -1967, changing certain sections of
11� ICENSE TAX ORDINANCE
the Occupational License Tax Ordinance, be placed on second reading
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and read by title only by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the
motion. Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner,
that Ord. #2 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk by title only.
Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 5 -0 in
favor of the motion.
CORRESPONDENCE: Mayor Diamond paraphrased a letter that had been received from the
LETTER FROM STATE ROAD
DEPARTMENT IN REFERENCE State Road Department on a traffic survey completed on AIA and Avenue
TO A TRAFFIC SURVEY
COMPLETED ON AIA AND of the PGA, for the purpose of determining the necessity of in-
AVE. OF THE PGA
stalling signal lights at this intersection. Mayor Diamond stated
it was their opinion that there was not a need for the installation
of traffic signals at this intersection at this time. It was the
recommendation of the State Road Department that the request be
made again in twelve months from this date.
AWARDING CONTRACT TO
Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle, that
`_� RUBIN CONSTRUCTION CO.
FOR N OF
Rubin Construction Company, West Palm Beach, Florida, be awarded
PLAT 3 ROADS AND SWALES
the contract in the amount of $107,670.73 for the reconstruction
of Plat 3 roads and swales in accordance with specifications and
engineering supplied by the City Engineer, Mr. Howard Searcy of
K. C. Mock & Associates. On the discussion of the motion, various
questions were raised relative to the time of the contract, the
degree of construction that will be performed, and the interruption
of services such as mail delivery, garbage collection, water, sewer,
and gas. These questions were answered in full by Mr. Searcy to
the satisfaction of all concerned. Mayor Diamond called for the
vote on the motion. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle, that the
SUPERVISOR OF REGIS -
u TRATION TO OPEN REGIS- Supervisor of Registration be authorized to open the Registration
TRATION BOOKS AT PUBLIX
MARKET ON JANUARY 26 27, Books on January 26, 27, and 28, 1967, at Publix Market, Palm Beach
AND 28? 967
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Gardens, Florida. On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond
asked the Supervisor of Registration, Mr. Bryan Poston, to explain
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the reason for the request to authorize the books to be opened at
Publix Market. Mr. Poston stated that this was at the suggestion
of the Homeowners Association and that five deputy registrars from
this organization would conduct the entire registration program.
Mayor Diamond called for a vote on the motion. The vote was 5 -0
in favor of the motion.
OLD BUSINESS:
Councilman Earle asked the City Manager to explain the latest news
DISCUSSION ON STREET
LIGHTS
on the installation of the street lights. The Manager informed
the Council and the audience that Meridian Park and Plat 5 were
next on the list, and that the survey stakes had been placed. Con-
sequently, the poles should be placed in the very near future.
Other questions relative to street lighting in other areas in the
City were answered by the Manager.
Councilman Hughes asked the Manager, "What is the ruling on what
time the garbage trucks can start collection in the morning ?" The
Manager replied, "There is no time limit in the contract, but as
a matter of courtesy on the part of County Sanitation, they would
refrain from starting too early to keep from waking people." The
Manager cited a case in the elementary school area in which this
had occurred, and upon his call to Mr. Moreno of County Sanitation,
this was corrected immediately.
Mr. Jewett directed a question to the Mayor and asked if there was
an Ordinance in effect in the Gardens governing the use of trucks
and establishing truck routes. Mayor Diamond answered that to his
knowledge there was none. After discussion about the matter, Mayor
Diamond advised Mr. Jewett that the Council would look into it and
under the circumstances as they exist, he felt there was not much
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the City could do to regulate this on state and county roads.
NEW BUSINESS Mayor Diamond informed the Council that the Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment had elected new officers and he told the Council who they were.
Councilman Hughes read a letter of resignation from Kathryn Hazdek
of the Recreation Advisory Board. He asked that the Manager send
a letter advising Mrs. Hazdek that they accepted her resignation
with regret and to thank her sincerely for her services in the past.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle, that the
meeting be adjourned. Bote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
ATTESTED:
'3ryaVA. Poston, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Robert C. Diamond, 'Mayor
/times W. Hughes, Vice Kyor
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George'A. Bonner, Councilman
William D. Earle, Councilman
Norman E. Brown, Councilman