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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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