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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 091167CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL September 11, 1967 REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was held on September 11, 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 except Councilman Brown. MINUTLES OF REGULAR Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman PIEETING JULY IOr 1967 SPECIAL Y 24, Earle that the reading of the minutes of the regular 1967 AND REGULAR EGULAR MEETING meeting of July 10, 1967, be waived and approval will be by each Councilman's signature. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle, that the minutes of the Special Meeting held July 24, 19679 be react by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to read the minutes. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Earle, that the minutes be approved as read by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of August 14, 1967 be waived and approval will be by each Councilman's signature. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Minutes of Regular Meeing Sept, ll, 1967 Page 2 DEPARTMCNT REPORTS Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to read the following department reports: Department of Public Safety, Public Works Department, Fire Department, Building Department, and Parks & Recreation Department. The Council asked various questions directed to the department heads who were in the audience. All questions seemed to be answered to the satisfaction of all concerned. Mayor Diamond expressed his appreciation to each department head for the material contained in the reports and complimented them on their monthly accomplishments. RES. #40 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman COUNCIL POLICY TOWARDS ALLOWING SEPTIC TANKS Bonner that Res. #40 -1967, setting forth the policy IN THE CITY of the Council relative to the installation of septic tanks within the City limits, be read by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to read the Resolution. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner that Res. #40 -1967 be adopted as read by the Manager. On the discussion of the motion, various items were brought up relative to placing the Council in a position contrary to the powers of the State Board of Health. The City Engineer, Howard Searcy, asked the Council to table the Resolution and advise the State Board of Health that they would issue permits only when the State Board of Health approved Minutes of Regular Meeting Sept. 11, 1967 Page 3 septic tank installations. After lengthy discussions pro and con to the subject matter, Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion to approve. The motion did not pass for lack of a vote. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that Res. #40 -1967 be tabled. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. RES. #41-1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN THE WRITTEN CONTRACT WITH Hughes, that Res. #41 -1967 altering the contract of ADLEY & ASSOCI TES p Adley & Associates and setting forth the alterations, ZONING i AND SETTING FORTH TIM TERMS be read by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the AND CONDITIONS THEREOF motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to read the Resolution. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that Res. #41 -1967 be adopted as read by the Manager. On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond pointed out that the Zoning Commission was doing a very good job and that they had advised the Council that an additional five meetings would be needed to complete the job and render to the Council a satisfactory Ordinance. He stated that this was the reason the Council was placing on record this Resolution to alter the contract to permit the five additional meetings. Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. r Minutes of Regular Meeting Sept. 11, 1967 Page 4 RES. #42 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor APPOINTING MICKEY NEAL Hughes, that Res. #42 -1967, appointing Mickey Neal ADVISORY BOARD to the Recreation Advisory Board, be read by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that Res. #42 -1967 be adopted as read by the Manager. On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond stated that Mr. Neal would replace Mr. Bill Hall on the Board, and that he would like the Manager to write Mr. Neal and thank him for his interest and willing- ness to serve and to congratulate him on the appoint- ment. Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman SESSION SO THAT COUNCIL COULD SIT AS THE ZCNINIG Bonner, that the regular session of Council would be BOARD OF APPEALS adjourned and they would convene as the Zoning Board of Appeals at 9:25 P.M. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond called the meeting to order for the Zoning Board of Appeals and stated for the record there was a quorum present. Mayor Diamond stated that the subject to be considered at this meeting was the rezoning of a parcel of land at the NE corner of I -95 and West Lake Park Road and also to change the sign portion of Ord. #1, to conform to the Sign Ordinance recently passed by the Council. There being `% no objections to the proposed changes as presented Regular Meeting Sept. 11, 1967 Page S to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Vice Mayor Hughes recommended to the Council that they consider these changes that were contained in Ord. #20 -1967. There being no further business to come before the Zoning Board of Appeals, Mayor Diamond entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting be adjourned at 9:36 P.M. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond reconvened the regular session of Council at 9:37 P.M. ORD. #20 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman CHANGING ORD. #lr TO Bonner, that Ord. #20 -1967, changing Ord. #1, the AND TO CONFORM THE ZONING ORD C7 —T0 THE Zoning Ordinance, to rezone a parcel of land at the SIGN ORDINANCE - SECOND READING northeast corner of 1 -95 and West Lake Park Road and conform the sign portion of Ord. #1 with the recently passed Sign Ordinance, be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to read Ord. #20 -1967 by title only. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle, that Ord. #20 -1967 be approved as read by the Manager on second reading by title only. On the discussion of the motion, the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals was acknowledged as stated by Vice Mayor Hughes. Mayor Diamond called for a vote on the motion. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Minutes of Regular Meeting Sept. 11, 1967 Page 6 ORD. #21_ -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor PERMITTING POLE SIGNS ON LIMITED ACCESS Hughes, that Ord. #21 -1967 changing Ord. #18 -1967 ERGHWAYS - SECOND READING the Sign Ordinance, by permitting pole signs to be placed within 220 feet of limited access highways not to exceed 63 feet in height, be placed on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond in- structed the Manager to read the Ordinance by title only, Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes, that Ord. #21 -1967 be adopted as read by the Manager by title only on second reading. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. ORD. #22 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor ANT N A FRANCHISE TO PALM BEACH CABLE Hughes, that Ord. #22 -1967, granting a franchise to TELEVISION FIRST READING Palm Beach Cable Television be placed on first reading and read by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to read the Ordinance. ORD. #23 -1967 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ROGER O. LIVINGSTON FOR Earle, that Ord. #23 -1967, granting a variance for FIRST TlqG a swimming pool to Roger 0. Livingston be placed on first reading and read by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to read the Ordinance. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to read a letter that had been received from Barney Garwood, a Minutes of Regular Meeting Sept. 11, 1967 Page 7 recreation intern, thanking the Council for the privilege of working with Mr. Dukes, the Council, and Manager during his internship from the University of Florida. NEW BUSINESS Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes, that the Manager authorize the City Engineer to call for bads for the reconstruction of streets and swales in Units 5 and 6 and Plat 6 and to prepare the specifications and call for bid. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to read a letter the Council had received from Sue Ellen Naugler, Corresponding Secretary to the Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School P.T.A., requesting that the Council investigate the possibility of constructing sidewalks around the perimeter of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to contact Sue Ellen Naugler and get all information and plans that they have for construction of this sidewalk and report to the Council at the next Workshop Meeting. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Diamond announced that the Board of Equalization meeting will be held September 23, 1967, at City Hall, 3704 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon. He advised that all persons wishing to attend must inform the Manager prior to 12 :00 Noon, Saturday, September 23rd. He i Regular Meeting Sept. 11, 1967 Page 8 stated that the Equalization meeting would continue past Noon until all complaints had been handled. Mayor Diamond announced that there would be a public hearing held on the Charter, Tuesday, September 12, 1967, at 8 :00 P.M. at the PGA Clubhouse, at the regular meeting of the Palm Beach Gardens Homeowners Association. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that the meeting be adjourned. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. ATTESTED: City Clerk APPROVED: Ro6rt C. Diamond, Mayo 1�me /s /W1� Hughes, Vicayor William D. Earle, Councilman George -"A. Bonner, Councilman Not Present Norman E. Brown, Councilman