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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 111367r CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS �- REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL November 13, 1967 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was held on November 13, 1967, at 8:00 P.M. at the Golfer's Village Community Center, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mayor Diamond presided. QUORUM Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to call the roll. All Councilmen were present except Councilman Bonner. MINUTES Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 9, 1967, be waived and approval be by each Councilman's signature. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes that the reading of the minutes of October 23 be waived and approval be by each Councilman's signature. Vote was 4 -0. INTRODUCTION OF THE Mayor Diamond recognized Mr. Dukes, Park and Recreation Director, OFFICERS OF TEENS UNIQUE PRESENTATION R and turned the meeting over to him so that he could introduce FINANCIAL REPORT the officers of the Teens Unique. After the introduction of each of the officers, the president of the Teens Unique, Mr. Odell, presented Mayor Diamond with a financial report of their organization. Miss Gail Townsend, secretary, read a letter addressed to the Mayor and Council thanking the City Fathers for the privilege to hold their dances at City Hall. Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 2 Mayor Diamond complimented the officers of the Teens Unique ' on the excellent job they were doing and further stated that the City Council was behind them 100 percent. He stated he felt that they should get recognition in the news rather than the "Hippies ", etc. SEALED BIDS ON COPY Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to open the bids on the A. B. MACHINE PAPER & PLAY- GROUND EQUIPMENT Dick Copier paper. The Manager informed the Mayor and Council that we had received only one bid and that all proper procedures had been followed for the calling of the bids. The one bidder was Halsey & Griffith, franchised agent for A. B. Dick Copier, in the amount of $1300.00 for 100 rolls of paper. The Manager advised the Mayor and Council that this was an approximate savings to the City of about $250.00. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes that the bid of Halsey & Griffith be accepted_ Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to open the bids on the playground equipment. The Manager informed the Mayor that three companies had bid on the equipment as per the City's specifications. He also informed the Mayor and Council that one company did not bid as they felt they could not meet the specifications. The first bid opened was Miracle Equipment Company, total tabulation was $2,862.00, delivery 30 days, two year guarantee. Second bid was from Mexico Forge, Inc., bidding all items except #5, #7, and #8, total tabulation $3,078.50, 30 day delivery, no guarantee. 'Third bid was J. E. Burke Company, bidding all items except #4, #6, #7, v and #8, total tabulation $2,067.00 to be shipped within 15 to 30 days, no guarantee. Mayor Diamond recommended to Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 3 the Council that the bids be referred to Mr. Dukes, Recreation and Parks Director, for further study and his recommendation. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown that the bids be referred to Mr. Dukes for his recommendation. On the discussion of the motion, Mr. Henry Jewett asked the Council if this equipment was in excess to that equipment already present on Plant Drive Playground. He was advised that it was. Mrs. Mildred Peters asked the Council who had prepared the specifications. Mayor Diamond answered, the Parks and Recreation Director, Mr. Dukes, had prepared all specifications. Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. MONTHLY DEPARTMENT Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to read the following reports: REPORTS (1) Department of Public Safety, (2) Building Department, (3) Public Works Department, (4) Parks and Recreation Department, (5) Fire Department. Mayor Diamond told the Manager to advise the Fire Department that they should submit a list of the winners in the Fire Prevention Contest for both essays and posters. Mayor Diamond asked the Manager to determine if the Monthly Fire Department Report included the Public Works personnel in the total amount of hours worked. Mayor Diamond complimented each Depart- ment on their reports. RES. #51 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes that NAMING IRONWOOD ROAD Res. #51 -1967 naming Ironwood Road be read by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that Res. #51 -1967 naming Ironwood Road be approved as read by the Manager. On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to place on the next Workshop Meeting Agenda, naming of streets in other platted Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 4 areas. Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 4-0 in favor of the motion. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR Mayor Diamond adjourned the Regular Session of Council at SESSION OF COUNCIL & CONVENING OF THE ZONING 9:10 P.M. He then convened the Zoning Board of Appeals at BOARD OF APPEALS 9 :10 P.M. Mayor Diamond stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals was holding a Public Hearing for the discussion on the rezoning of the southeast quarter of Section 1 and the hearing for discussion on rezoning of a parcel of land on Burns Road. The Manager advised the Mayor and Council all required procedures had been followed for this hearing. Mayor Diamond opened the floor for discussion on the zoning of the southeast quarter of Section 1. He recognized Mr. Henry Jewett and gave him the floor. Mr. Jewett stated for the record that he absolutely opposed this zoning and stated that he felt that this was the opening for "motel row" to get started. Mayor Diamond then polled the Board for their comments. Vice Mayor Hughes stated he felt that this area should have a buffer zone between it and Plat 4 to the north. Councilman Earle stated that he felt the petitioners should give a letter of intent to place a buffer zone between this property and Plat 4. Councilman Brown stated he had no objections to the rezoning. Mayor Diamond then called for a vote of the Zoning Board of Appeals on this petition. The vote was two for and two against the petition, Vice Mayor Hughes and Councilman Earle voting against approving the petition; Mayor Diamond and Councilman Brown voting for the approval 1-� of the petition. Mayor Diamond then opened discussion on the Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 5 rezoning of the parcel of land on Burns Road. There being no objections to this petition, he asked for a motion to approve. A motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that the petition for the rezoning of this parcel on Burns Road be approved and recommended to the Council for passage. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle that the Zoning Board of Appeals be adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond reconvened the regular session of Council at 9 :30 P.M. ORD. #26 -1967 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Earle REZONING THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1 that Ord. #26 -1967 rezoning the southeast quarter of Section FROM R -1 TO C -2 1 from R -1 to C -2 Commercial District be placed on second reading and read by title only. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to read Ord. #26 -1967 by title only. Motion by Councilman Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes for the purpose of discussion only that Ord. #26 -1967 be approved on second reading and read by title only by the Manager. On discussion of the motion Vice Mayor Hughes stated for the record the motion of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He stated there being a tie vote on the motion of the Zoning Board of Appeals, he would make a motion that Ord. #26 -1967 be tabled for further discussion. Motion was seconded by Councilman Earle. Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. The vote was 3 -0, Councilman Brown casting the one negative vote. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to place this ordinance on the Workshop Agenda for further study. i Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 6 ORDINANCE #27 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown REZONING A PARCEL OF LAND ON BURNS ROAD FROM R--1 & that Ord. #27 -1967 be placed on second reading and read by R -2 TO ZONE Ma INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT B ED title only by the Manager. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the RESTRICTIONS motion. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that Ord. #27 -1967 be approved as read on second reading by title only by the Manager. On discussion of the motion the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals that this ordiance be approved was recorded. Mayor Diamond stated for the record that deed restrictions would be placed on record with the Clerk of the Circuit Court giving the City powers to enforce the use of the land in this zone. Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. ORDINANCE #34 -1967 Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to move item 5 of the ANNEXING NORTHEAST CORNER OF PROSPERITY Agenda to the next order of business. Motion by Councilman FARM ROAD AND P.G.A. BLVD. Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that Ord. #34 -1967, annexing the parcel of land at the northeast corner of Prosperity Farm Road and P.G.A. Blvd., be placed on first reading and read in full by the Manager. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to read Ordinance #34 -1967 in full. ORDINANCE #32 -1967 Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown 1967 -68 BUDGET that Ordinance #32 -1967 adopting the 1967 -68 Budget be placed on second reading and read by title only. The vote was 4 -0 on the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown that Ordinance #32 -1967 be adopted as read on second reading by title only by the Manager. On the discussion of the motion Mayor Diamond recognized Mr. Henry i Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 7 Jewett and turned the floor over to him for comments on 1-1 the budget. Mr. Jewett asked various and many questions on the budget. Mayor and Council attempted to answer every one that they could. In conclusion Mr. Jewett stated for the record that he was violently opposed to this budget and that he definitely felt that the salary ranges for the City were extremely high for the actual services rendered. Mayor Diamond then recognized Mrs. Mildred Peters and turned the floor over to her for questions on the budget. She directed many questions to the Council on different items in the budget. The Council attempted to answer her questions to her satisfaction. Mrs. Peters stated that they had not answered all of them to her satisfaction. She stated for the record that she was opposed to the passage of this budget u and that she also felt that the personnel operating the City were paid much more than they should be and that she was extremely concerned with the return in services to the citizens of the City for the amount of money expended. Mayor Diamond then polled the Board for their various comments on the budget. There being no further discussion on the motion, Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. ORDINANCE #33 -1967 Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that ALLOWING CONDITIONAL USE OF TRAILERS AT Ordinance #34 -1967, allowing a conditional use of trailers P.G.A. GOLF CLUB at the P.G.A. National Golf Club for a period of 60 days be U placed on first reading and read by the Manager in full. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 8 NEW BUSINESS Motion by Vice Mayor Hughes, seconded by Councilman Brown AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE U OF THE A.B. DICK COPIER that the Manager be authorized to use the "acceleration & DISCUSSION ON CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS clause" in the Purchase Option Agreement for the purchase of the A. B. Dick Copier for $660.00. On the discussion OLD BUSINESS PURCHASE OF TWO ARMY VEHICLES & PAYMENT OF ARCHITECT of the motion, Mayor and Council were informed by the Manager that this would be an savings of approximately $120.00 if this "acceleration clause" could be used at this time. No further discussion on the motion, Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Diamond directed the Manager to try and arrange publicity and pictures between the Council and the Professional Golfers Association for the installation of the new City signs which state "Welcome - City of Palm Beach Gardens City Limits - Golf Capitol of the World." Mayor Diamond advised the Council that the Professional Golfers Association were presently in their annual meeting and it would probably be in order to have some of them acknowledge the installation of these signs naming the City of Palm Beach Gardens as the Golf Capitol of the World. Motion by Councilman Earle, seconded by Councilman Brown that the Manager be authorized to conclude the purchase of two M -34 Army vehicles in the amount of $912.50 each. On the discussion of the motion, the Manager informed the Council that he had received quotations from other dealers on the value of these vehicles. There being no further discussion, Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. The vote u was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 9 Motion by Councilman Earle and seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes that the Manager be authorized to pay to John Marion Architect $894.00 as per the statement for services rendered on the Municipal Complex and Plant Drive Playground. Mayor Diamond called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. AT THE PLEASURE OF Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to write a letter to ANY COUNCILMAN Mr. Van Kessel, Chairman of the County Commission, thanking him for his attendance at the meeting on the problems of child safety to and from the schools, and to send a copy to Mr. Dan Gaynor, County Engineer, and all members of the School Board. Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to find out if there V were 534 students at the Grove Park Elementary School. Councilman Brown asked the Mayor to direct the Manager to place on the Workshop Agenda discussion on removal of Keating Drive median strip. Mayor Diamond so directed the Manager. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Diamond adjourned the meeting at 11:40 P.M. i Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 13, 1967 Page 10 ATTESTED: APPRMY: � emu' ,,- s+�� {��, Veronica E. Snyder, City Clerk Ro ert C.'-Diamond, Mayor awes W. Hughes, dice or George A. Bonner, Councilman William D. Earle, Councilman E � e Norman E. Brown, Councilman