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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
March 13, 1967
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens was held on Monday, March 13, 1967, at
8:00 P.M., at the Meridian Park Clubhouse. Mayor
Diamond presided.
Mayor Diamond instructed Councilman Brown to lead in
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to call the roll.
All of the Councilmen were present.
MINUTES Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman
Hughes, that the reading of the minutes of February 27th
be waived, and approval will be by each Councilman's
signature. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor
Diamond stated that the minutes of the Special Meeting
of March 9th were not yet completed and would be read
at the next regular meeting, March 27th. Motion by
Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that
the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 9th, be
read at the next regular meeting. Vote was 5 -0 in favor
of the motion.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to read the department
reports from the Department of Public Safety, Building
Department, Fire Department, Public Works Department,
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and the Parks & Recreation Department.
RES. #8 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown
ADOPTING THE PERMANENT
VOTER REGISTRATION that Res. #8 -1967, adopting the permanent registration
SYSTEM OF PALM BETCH
COUNTY system of Palm Beach County as the registration system
for the elections of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, be
read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in .favor of the motion.
Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Bonner, that Res. #8 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk.
On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond commented
that this Resolution would eliminate double registration
for City and County, and should help get more people
at the polls in City and County elections. Mayor Diamond
called for a vote on the motion. The vote was 5 -0 in
.favor of the motion.
RES. #9 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Hughes,
APPOINTING EUGENE WALKER
TO THE PALM BEACH GARDENS that Res. #9 -1967, appointing Eugene Walker to the Palm
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Beach Gardens Recreation Advisory Board, be read by the
Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor
Diamond instructed the Clerk to read Res. #9 -1967.
Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Bonner, that Res. #9 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk.
Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
RES. #10 -1967 Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman
FixING COMPENSATION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE Hughes, that Res. #10 -1967, fixing the compensation of
EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF
the City Council and the effective date thereof, be read
`� by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
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Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to read Res. #10 -1967.
Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Bonner, that Res. #10 -1967 be adopted as read by the
Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
RES. #11 -1967 Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE Hughes, that Res. #11 -1967, authorizing the Mayor and
A LEASE ON THE DR. PEPPER
PROPERTY IN PALM B CH City Clerk to execute a lease on the Dr. Pepper property
GARDENS
in Palm Beach Gardens, be read by the Clerk. Vote was
5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed
the Clerk to read Res. #11 -1967. Motion by Councilman
Bonner, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Res. #11 -1967
be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor
of the motion.
ORD. #8 -1967 Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Earle,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THERETO THE SCHEDULE OF that Ord. #8 -1967, adopting by reference thereto the
PERMIT FEESt CHARGES AND
EXPENSES AS SET FORTH IN schedule of permit fees, charges and expenses as set
SECTION 107.4 OF THE CODE
TI CITY OF WEST PALM forth in Section 107.4 of the code of the City of West
BEACH, FLORIDA
Palm Beach, Florida, be placed on first reading and
read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to read Ord. #8 -1967.
MOTION TO APPOINT COUNCIL- Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
MAN NORMAN E. BROWN TO THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY Bonner, that Councilman Norman E. Brown be appointed to
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL
serve as liason from the Council to the Palm Beach
County Community Action Council. Vote was 4 -0 in favor
of the motion. Councilman Brown abstained.
Minutes of Regular Meeting March 13, 1967
MOTION TO AWARD THE BID
FOR A 1967 DUMP TRUCK TO
BENZ CHEVROLET FOR THEIR
BID IN THE AMOUNT OF
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Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
Hughes, that the Council accept and award the bid for
a 1967 dump truck, to Benz Chevrolet for their low bid
in the amount of $4,225.86. It was established that
they met all specifications.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown,
MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
AN AEROSOL MOSQUITO FOGGER that the City Manager be authorized to call for bids on
an aerosol mosquito fogger and prepare specifications
for same. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
OLD BUSINESS Mayor Diamond gave a lengthy and detailed report to the
REPORT ON THE ACCOMPLISH-
MENTS IN THE CITY BY Council and audience relative to the major accomplish -
MAYOR DIAMOND
ments that had been resolved during the preceeding year.
He discussed many Ordinances and Resolutions and the
reason that they they were passed. He gave a detailed
resume of the people in City Hall and their accomplish-
ments in the preceeding year. In summarizing his comments,
he stated that he felt the ensuing year would bring forth
more accomplishments than had been undertaken in the past.
Mr. Eugene Walker, President of the Khoury League
thanked the members of the Council and all participating
departments for their assistance in making the Khoury
League parade a success.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Hughes,
that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was 5 -0 in favor
of the motion.
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Minutes of Regular Meeting March 13, 1967
ATTESTED:
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LSry A. Poston, City Clerk
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Robert C. Diamond, Mayor
ames 0. Hughes, Vi 90, Mayor
George A. Bonner, Councilman
William D. Earle, Councilman
Norman E. Brown, Councilman