HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 041067CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 10, 1967
REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens was held on April 10, 1967, at 8 :00 P.M.,
at the Meridian Park Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida. Mayor Diamond presided.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Diamond instructed Councilman Bonner to lead in
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
QUORUM At the direction of the Mayor, the roll was called.
All of the Councilmen were present.
MINUTES Mayor Diamond informed the audience that the minutes
' of the regular meeting of March 13, 1967, were not
completed due to moving, etc. He stated that they
would be ready at the next regular meeting, April 24,
1967.
Mayor Diamond stated that the reading of the minutes
of the regular meeting of March 27, 1967, would be
waived and approval would be by each Councilmants
signature.
Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
Bonner, that the minutes of the Organizational Meeting
of April 31 1967, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0
in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the
Clerk to read the minutes. Motion by Councilman Hughes,
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seconded by Councilman Brown, that the minutes of
April 31 1967 be approved as read by the Clerk. Vote
was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to read the monthly
department reports from the Department of Public Safety,
Building Department, Fire Department, Public Works
Department, and Parks & Recreation Department. Mayor
Diamond then complimented the Department Heads on their
fine reports.
RES. #18 -1967 Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT,
F Earle, that Res. #18 -1967, authorizing the payment of
J. TEY, OR
FURNITUREP FIXTURES, $68,964.25 to J. Cotey, Inc. for furniture, fixtures,
AND EQUIPMENT
PALM B and equipment for the Palm Beach Gardens Hospital, be
HOSPITAL
read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to read Res. #18 -1967.
Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Brown, that Res. #18 -1967 be adopted as read by the
Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
RES. #19 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
APPOINTING HARRIETTE
MORES AS BOOKKEEPER Bonner, that Res. #19 -1967, appointing Harriette
AND DEPUTY TAX
COLLECTOR Moree as bookkeeper and deputy tax collector, be read
by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to read Res. #19 -1967.
Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Brown, that Res. #19 -1967 be adopted as read by the
Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
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RES. #20 -1967
Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
�. AUTHORITTA=HE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO
Hughes, that Res. #20 -1967, authorizing the Mayor and
BILL OF SALE TO FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY
City Clerk to execute a Bill of Sale to Florida Power
FUR -17V bTi(bET Llumrtl IN
THE AMOUNT OF $1,702.
and Light Company for 50 street lights in the amount
of $1,702, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor
of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Clerk to
read the Resolution. Councilman Hughes pointed out
that there was an error in the wording of the Resolution
and it should be retyped to read "payable to the City
of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, by Florida Power and
Light Company" before it could be signed. Mayor
Diamond requested the Clerk to read Section 1, of
Res. #20 -1967 again as amended. Motion by Councilman
Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Res. #20 -1967
be adopted as amended. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the
motion.
ORDINANCE #9 -1967
Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman
ANNEXING A CERTAIN
PARCEL OF LAND IN
Bonner, that Ord. #9 -1967, annexing a certain parcel
SECTION 5 TWP
2 SOUTH, RANGE 43
of land in Section 5, Twp. 42 South, Range 43 East,
EAST FIRST READING
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. #9 -1967. Vice Mayor Hughes re-
quested that Ord. #9 -1967 be corrected before it is
placed on second reading to read as follows, WHEREAS,
Robert V. Shunk is the owner of the following described
property, to wit: " and "Robert V. Shunk has petitioned
that said land be annexed." Mayor Diamond directed
the Clerk to retype the Ordinance before it is placed
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on second reading, according to the recommended changes
�. by Vice Mayor Hughes. Mayor Diamond asked that the
Manager explain the location of this Property. He
said it was at the Northwest corner of P.G.A. Boulevard
and Intercoastal Water Way.
CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Diamond directed the City Manager to read a
LETTER FROM CITY
ATTORNEY WITH REGARDS letter addressed to him by Will Nason, City Attorney,
TO THE CITY'S POSITION
ON TRAFFIC LIGHT AT relative to his opinion on the traffic light at U.S. 1
U.S. 1 and PGA BLVD.
and PGA Boulevard. The letter stated that in the
Attorney's opinion the City has no authority to regulate
traffic at this intersection due to the fact that it
is not within the territorial limits of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens.
NEW BUSINESS Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman
MOTION TO VOID REAL
PROPERTY TAX ON Earle, that the real property tax on Parcel No.
PARCEL No. 19- 42 -43-C
IN THE AMOUNT OF 19- 42 -43-C in the amount of $2,065 be voided as per
2,065 AS PER ATTORNEY'S
the Attorney's opinion dated April 10, 1967. On the
discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond asked the City
Manager to explain where this piece of property was
located. The City Manager advised that it was the
Southeast corner of West Lake Park Road and I -95, and
that this land was not in the City as of January 1,1966,
therefore, it should not be taxed. Mayor Diamond called
for a vote on the motion. The vote was 5 -0 in favor
of the motion.
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OLD BUSINESS Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
MOTION T TW-ARD BID
FOR M QU I, Bonner, that the bid for a mosquito aerosol fogger be
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ENGINEERING COMPANY awarded to Lowndes Engineering Company, Inc., Atlanta,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF ,,1,943 Georgia, in the amount of $1,943. On the discussion of
the motion, the City Manager advised the Council that
delivery on the fogger was one week from the receipt
of the purchase order by Lowndes Engineering Company,
Inc. Mayor Diamond called for a vote on the motion.
The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion.
Mayor Diamond stated that one more item he would like
to bring to the attention of the audience was the
Road Reconstruction Program in Plat 3. He urged all
residents affected by the reconstruction to direct
all their questions and complaints to the City Manager
at City Hall rather than to the Councilmen, as he is
best informed to help the public.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman
Brown, that the meeting be adjourned. Vote was 5 -0
in favor of the motion. The meeting was adjourned at
9:20 P.M.
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ATTESTED: A
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Veronica E. Snyder, Citf Clerk Robert S. Diamond, Mayor
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/games W. Hughes, Vice/Mayor
George A. Bonner, Councilman
William D, Earle,, Councilman
Norman E. Brown, Councilman