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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 081467i CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL August 14, 1967 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was held on August 14, 1967, at 8:00 P.M., at the Golfers Village Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mayor Diamond presided. QUORUM At the direction of the Mayor the roll was called. All Councilmen were present. EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Mayor Diamond expressed his sympathy and that of the ON PASSING AWAY OF BILL HALL Council on the passing away of Mr. Bill Hall. He commented that Mr. Hall was a fine citizen of the community, and that the Council appreciated his services as a member of the Recreation Advisory Board. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to read the monthly report for the Department of Public Safety and the Fire Department. After some discussion by the Council and the audience on these reports, Mayor Diamond read a letter he had received from the City of Riviera Beach and a letter from Mr. Max O. Hammer, Mayor of the City of Riviera Beach. They expressed gratitude to the Police and Fire Department of Palm Beach Gardens for the help they had given during the recent riot in Riviera Beach. Mayor Diamond then presented certifi- cates from the City of Riviera Beach to Chief of Police, Herbert A. Pecht, and Chief William F. O'Brien Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1967 Page 2 RES. #35 -1967 REVISION OF THE 1967 BUDGET of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department. Mr. Dick Denmore accepted the certificate in the absence of of Chief O'Brien. Mayor Diamond then instructed the Clerk to read the monthly report for the Public Works Department, Building Department, and Parks & Recreation Department. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes, that Res. #35 -1967, revision of the 1967 Budget, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to read the Resolution. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle, that Res. #35 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk. On the discussion of the motion, varied questions on the budget were directed to the Council by Mrs. Mildred Peters and Mr. Henry Jewett. After lengthy discussion on these matters, Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. RES. #36 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO Hughes, that Res. #36 -1967, authorizing the Mayor and NEGOTIATE THE FINANCING ON A GRADALL City Clerk to negotiate the financing on a gradall, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to read the Resolution. Mayor Diamond stated that this matter had been under study for several months, and financing arrangements had been made with the First American Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1967 Page 3 Bank of North Palm Beach, as they had given us the lowest interest rates of the three banks contacted, by the City. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes, that Res. #36 -1967, be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. RES. #37 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor AUTHORIZING THE TAX ASSESSOR TO GRANT Hughes, that Res. #37 -1967, authorizing the tax WIDOWS1 VETERANS AND DISABILITY EXEMPTIONS assessor to grant widows, veterans and disability exemptions be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond stated that this Resolution had been brought forth because the Tax Assessor had never been given the authority to grant or authorize such exemptions. Various questions were asked as to the amount of the exemptions, who was eligible, etc. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that Res. #37 -1967, be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. RES. #38 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO Brown, that Res. #38 -1967, authorizing the Mayor and AN AMENDMENT TO THE CON- TRACT WITH COUNTY SANITA- City Clerk to enter into an amendment to the contract TI ON FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION with County Sanitation for garbage collection, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the Clerk to read the Resolu- tion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by I Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1967 RES. #39 -1967 SETTING FORTH THE PROPOSED VCITY �CHARTER D APPOINT -TI-11-1 ELECTION OFFICIALS Page 4 Councilman Earle, that Res. #38 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk. On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond advised that we had been approached by County Sanitation to increase the amount of the con- tract as the county had increased their dumping charges and they felt they could not operate under the present setup. Mayor Diamond further stated that we were not obligated to increase the amount, but that we had received excellent service in the past from County Sanitation, and that if we wanted it to con- tinue, he felt the amendment should be passed. Mayor Diamond then called for a vote on the motion. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Res. #39 -1967, setting forth the Referen- dum for the proposed City Charter and appointing the election officials, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Earle, that Res. #39 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk. On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond advised that we had been notified that the Governor had signed the Bill on July 27, 1967. It was required by law that the Ref- erendum be held no later than 60 days from that date. Tuesday, September 19, 1967, was the date set for the �- referendum. The registration books would be closed 30 days prior to that date. Mayor Diamond advised Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1967 Page 5 that public meetings on the proposed Charter would be held August 28th and September 12th and that Attorney Brant was preparing a resume on the changes between the old charter and the new charter. Mayor Diamond called for a vote on the motion. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #19 -1967 Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman ANNEXING THE N.E. CORNER OF I -95 AND W. LAKE PARK Brown, that Ord. #19 -1967, annexing the northeast corner ROAD - SECOND RETUING of I -95 and W. Lake Park Road, be placed on second reading and read by title only. The City Manager stated that he had checked with the Attorney and he would like an amendment to delete the second paragraph of the legal description. Attorney Brant advised that under the present Charter, it would be necessary for the entire Ordinance to be read. Councilman Hughes restated his motion that Ord. #19 -1967 be placed on second reading and read in total by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Brown. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond stated that this property was the Sun Oil Station located on the north- east corner of I -95 and West Lake Park Road. Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Ord. #19 -1967 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1967 Page 6 ORD. #20 -1967 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman CHANGING ORD. #lt IU _ N.E. Earle, that Ord. #20 -1967, changing Ord. #1, to re- CORNER OF I -95 AND W. LAKE PARK ROAD zone the northeast corner of I -95 and W. Lake Park FROM R-1 T FIRST READING Road from R -1 to C -2, and eliminate conflict with the ORD. #21 -1967 AMENDING ORD. #18.-,1967? THE SIGN ORDINANCE BY PERMITT IN MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF POLE AND GROUND SIGNS WHEN THEY ARE LOCATED WITHIN 220 FEET OF THE RIGHT -OF -WAY OF KITED ACCESS HIGHWAYS CORRESPONDENCE Sign Ordinance by removing certain paragraphs, be placed on first reading and read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond in- structed the Clerk to read Ord. #20 -1967. Motion by vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown, that Ord. #21 -1967, amending Ord. #18 -1967, the Sign Ordinance, by permitting an increase in maximum height of pole and ground signs when they are located within 220 feet of the Right -of -Way of limited access highways, 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 the Ordinance. Mayor Diamond read a letter to the audience from Mrs. Lorraine Dambro complimenting Mr. Dukes on his fine summer recreation program. He further commented that he and the Council felt that this was well deserved praise and that Mr. Dukes had done a fine job. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Diamond stated that he had a letter from Mr. Howard Searcy, the City Engineer, on the reconstruction of streets and drainage in Units 5 and 6 and Plat 6. Since Mr. Searcy was in the audience, Mayor Diamond Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1967 Page 7 `-� asked him to give a brief explanation to the Council and the audience as to what would be done. Mr. Searcy did so and advised that this would be a 60 to 90 day job. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the specifications and call for bids on the reconstruction of roads and swales in Units 5 and 6 and Plat 6. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond stated that the six months contract with Nozzle Nolen for rodent control had expired and would have to be renewed. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that the City award the rodent control contract to Nozzle Nolen for another six months period. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond gave a report on the purchase of 20 acres of land from Royal American Industries Inc., and the trade of 10 acres by the City. He stated that the City Architect, Mr. John Marion, would do some pro- jected planning for the land and give us a rough idea of what we should do with the land. He stated that the City proposed to use the land for a City complex and for recreational. facilities. Tennis courts will be put in this year. Mayor Diamond reported that negotiations on the land went very smoothly. Minutes of Regular Meeting August 149 1967 Page 8 Mayor Diamond read a letter from Mr. Jerome Kelly of Kelly Bros. Real Estate Inc. requesting permission to use North County Utility Company for water facilities and Village of North Palm Beach for sewerage facilities, for their new mobile home park, "The Meadows ". Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes, that this request be denied. On the discussion of the motion, it was stated that we do have a potential franchise with an existing water company in the City without having outside companies coming into town. Mayor Diamond called for a vote on the motion. The vote was 5 »0 in favor of the motion. Councilman Bonner asked the Manager to look into what was being done on signs that did not comply with the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Henry Jewett asked if anything new had developed on the hospital. Mayor Diamond stated that several parties seemed very interested in the hospital, but to date nothing definite had been settled. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Diamond stated that due to Labor Day holiday, a new date would have to be set for the first September workshop meeting. The Council agreed that the work- shop meeting be held Wednesday, September 6th at City Hall. 1..i i Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1967 Page 9 Mayor Diamond read a letter from Mr. Bill Terry re- questing that he be considered for any public relations work in the City. Mayor Diamond suggested that this be tabled for the next workshop meeting. Mayor Diamond read a letter from the County Engineer's office relating to the status of of the Alamanda Drive extension. He asked the City Manager to look into this matter and report to the Council. Councilman Bonner asked what the possibility would be of getting a blinking light at A -1.A and PGA Boulevard. Attorney Brant advised that the City might be liable if they put up a light without the State Road Depart- ment's approval. Councilman Bonner requested that the City Manager write to the State Road Department to see if we could put up the blinking light. Mrs. Mildred Peters asked if the City had received a progress report yet from the Zoning Commission. Mayor Diamond stated that the Zoning Commission had three meetings and had been working well. Their next meeting was scheduled for Monday, August 28th. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Diamond declared the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. I Minutes of Regular Meeting August 14, 1957 Page 10 ATTESTED: A ED: iVeronica E. Snyder, City lerk Robert Diamond, qqayor /dames W. Hughes, Vics"Mayor William D. Earle, Councilman Georg A. Bonner, Councilman Norman E. Brown, Councilman u COMPLETE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOZZLE NOLEN, INCORPORATED Tr 5400 BROADWAY . WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33407 • 844 -3543 May 10, 19+7 1110D"y "T CONTROL 7aG= U•TT - - bot -ween NOS, IMF, NO-L.721, ITT'% are T,112' -TTY Cr PAU41 BF' =,CH Nozzle Nolen, Inc. agrees to renCler coax ;y,lere rodent control for the sum of ,r -750.0 for .six months. `Phis riay be paid on a monthly or semi -- annually basis. If monthly: $125.00 per month, if se-ai- annually: in advance th;sre will be a 5% Oisca,znt. This acreement will be from flay 15, 1967 to Novenber 15, 1967. Specifications: Bait stations to be place along lake and canal bar'acs as well as vacant lots of the city. 1:11 stat dons brill he checked and reii fled montihlv. We shall ansirer all calls from halm Beach Gardens citizens regaruing roRents. In ar{dition to placing bait stations out,si0e their ho:ies, we shall i*_?s h :ect the house and, ,li,;a e rec(yurnendation.s as to rodent p2crofing the house. tzl'Y cF P.LLrl BBACW - _tnr.�s L,,� :ate . �: alic. A+r7 e _ • � i _ � -c4ity Clerk J "Pests Showin' Cat! 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