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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 062766CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL June 27, 1966 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, was held on June 27, 1966, at 8:00 P.M., at the Mer- idian Park Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. PLEDGE OF The Mayor instructed Councilman Bonner to lead in the Pledge of ALLaGIANCE Allegiance to the Flag. QUORUM At the direction of the Mayor the roll was called. All of the Councilmen were present except Councilman Hughes. MINUTES OF JUNE 13TH, Mayor Jackson instructed the Clerk to read the minutes of June 1966, R 13, 1966. The Mayor asked the Council if there were any cor- rections or additions to the minutes as read by the Clerk. Councilman Diamond stated a correction should be made on Page 3 of the Fire Department Report section. The sentence reading "Councilman Diamond brought before the Council the problem of the unsightly fence on the north and south side of Howell Watkins School." Everything should read the same in the sentence except it should be "west and south side of Howell Watkins School ", instead of "north and south side ". The Mayor directed the minutes stand approved as read by the Clerk with the correction stated by Councilman Diamond. PRESENTATION OF A presentation was made by Mayor Jackson to Ted Dela Court in PLAQUE TO COUNCILMAN DELA COURT recognition for service as the first Mayor of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, 1965 -1966. The Council gave Councilman Dela Court a standing ovation. Minutes of June 27, 1966 Page 2 PUBLIC RELATIONS Councilman Deia Court reported that all news media will receive REPORT ON 4TH OF JULY PICNIC BY COUNCILMAN press releases on the Palm Beach Gardens 4th of July picnic DELA COURT June 28th. He stated the picnic would start at 9:00 A.M. Activ- ities scheduled are a flag raising ceremony at Noon and a sky divers exhibition in the afternoon. After that there will be two games with Miami teams of the Khoury League, inter -city, inter - county championships. There will be horseshoe champion- ships for adults, a pie eating contest for the Council, and various games and rides for the children. All proceeds of the picnic, after expenses, will go to the Khoury League. This is the first Palm Beach Gardens 4th of July annual picnic. VOTER REGISTRATION After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Jackson directed the Clerk to BY DEPUTIES check with the Attorney to determine if the Deputy Registrars appointed by the former Council are legally qualified to regis- ter voters under the newly appointed Registrar and report back to the Council at the next Workshop Meeting. PUBLIC WORKS AND Councilman Bonner reported that there were numerous holes in BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT BY COUNCILMAN the City streets and that 90 percent have been patched. He BONNIER reported that the bridge that had been washed out on Ilickory has been repaired. This repair was done by Garden Construction Company at no cost to the City. He stated that Mr. Tommy Riddle had been hired as a tractor driver. Councilman Bonner reported that Mr. Paul Fraser had been sent to an Aquatic Weed Control Conference and has visited with the County and the Flood Control people for information on hyacinth control. He further reported that the canal cleaning problem was in the action stage. The County has provided on a temporary basis, a crew consisting of a foreman and two men with a truck, pump, tanks, hose, and Minutes of June 27, 1966 Page 3 additional equipment to spray the herbicides on the hyacinths. He stated that this was a training period for our personnel so that at a later date, we could do it on our own. He re- ported that the Public Works Department had been draglining Lake Catherine to remove the hyacinths. This again was done by Carden Construction Company. He stated that the lake was practically cleared of hyacinths. Councilman Bonner stated that the banks of the Bellewood Canal had been cleared by hand. He reported that future projects would consist of painting street markers with paint that contains glass beads and that they would act as a reflector and enable the citizens to see the markers more readily, Councilman Bonner reported that they expected to get the tractor out to grade various swales where drainage problems have existed. REQUEST BY RIVIERA, Mayor Jackson read a letter to the Council from the Riviera FOR FIREWORKS Beach, Lake Park Jaycees whereby they requested funds for their DONATION--- fireworks display to be held July 4, 1966. Mr. Robert Stone, President of this Jaycee Organization, explained the need for the donation and outlined future plans for the fireworks display. Mr. Bernard Hirsch also had comments to make regarding the fireworks. Councilman Dela Court made a motion that $300 be granted to Riviera Beach, Lake Park Jaycees for the fireworks program. Councilman Bonner seconded the motion. On the dis- cussion of the motion, Councilman Diamond stated he felt the $300 was too high as each City should contribute in accordance with their population. He stated that Riviera Beach then would be the prime contributor, and that they had seen fit to give Minutes of June 27, 1966 Page 4 the smallest amount. Mr. Bill Hall of the Recreation Department stated that the Recreation Department had recommended an expen- diture of $250 or $300. Mayor Jackson called for the question. The vote was 3 -1 in favor of the motion. Councilman Diamond cast the negative vote. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Diamond read the report of the Fire Department for REPORT BY COUNCILMAN DIAMOND the month of May. He reported that the equipment authorized at the June 13th meeting had been purchased except for one item which is on order at present. Councilman Diamond reported on a memo from the City Clerk stating that the Chief and members of th= Fire. Department had checked 35 hydrants and had found 4 of them without water and several of them buried in the sand. He stated that approximately 30 hydrants a month would be checked by the Department. Councilman Diamond reported that in the Civil Defense Department, they had acquired Resolutions, min- utes, and a program initiated by Richard W. Denmore on Dec- ember 22, 1964. In February of 1965, this plan was submitted to the County Civil Defense Department, the Director of Civil Defense in South Florida, and the State Civil Defense Director, and was approved. He stated that it would be updated and made available for public use. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Mayor Jackson stated that he expected a revision of the Street BY MAYOR JACKSON Light Program this creek from Mr. Hutchison of Florida Power S Light. The Mayor stated that the Occupational License Ordinance is being revised so as to develop an ordinance with a more equitable solution. Minutes of June 27, 1966 Page 5 ORDINANCE P5 --1966 OFFENSES ORDINANCE SECOND READING Motion by Councilman Dela Court that Ordinance #5 -1966 be read by the Clet'k by title only. Seconded by Councilman Bonner. The vote on this motion was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. A motion by Councilman Bonner that Ordinance ;�5 -1966 be adopted on second reading by title only. Seconded by Councilman Dela Court. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. ORDINANCE. #f6 -1966 Councilman Bonner moved that Ordinance #6 -1966 be read by the FIRST READING ZONING ORDINANCE. Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Dela Court. Vote was 4 -0 in VARIATION ETHEL M.M. REESE favor of the motion. Councilman Bonner explained that he had RESOLUTION �iz22 -1966 APPOINTMZW OF CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR RICHARD W. DENMORE personally inspected the area and felt that it would not ob- struct passage to the rear of the property. Mayor Jackson instructed the Clerk to proceed with proper advertising. Councilman Diamond moved that Resolution r22 -1966 be read by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Dela Court. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Diamond that Resolu- tion yf22 -1966 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Bonner. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. RESOLUTION ;,'23 -1966 Motion by Councilman Diamond that Resolution ; 'A23 -1966 be read VERONICA SNYDER DEPUTY CLERK, DEPUTY by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Dela Court. Vote was 4 -0 REGISTRAR AND DEPUTY TAR COLLECTOR in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Dela Court that Resolution 423 -1966 be approved as read by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Bonner. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. RESOLUTION #f24 -1966 Motion by Councilman Bonner that Resolution ',24 -1966 be read PAUL K. FRASER CANAL MAINTENANCE by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Diamond, Vote was 4 -0 FOREMAN in favor of the motion. Mayor Jackson stated there was an employment agreement attached to the Resolution, whereby Minutes of June 27, 1966 Rage 6 Mr. Fraser would be employed for a period of six months at the rate of $110 per week. Mayor Jackson explained that the six months employment agreement was to be executed inasmuch as the City had sent Mr. Fraser to school at their expense for him to learn canal maintenance, and would be sending Lim to other schools to learn more. Motion by Councilman Bonner that Resolution -,24 -1966 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. On the discussion of the motion, it was pointed out by Councilman Bonner that there would be a salary revision study for Mr. Fraser at the end of 90 days. It was determined that the employment agreement would not affect the salary revision study. The Mayor called for the question. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. RESOLUTION X625 -1966 Motion by Councilman Dela Court that Resolution #25 -1966 be read AIL FACILITIES WITH THE SHERIFF'S by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. Vote was 4 -0 in DEPARTMENT, PALM BEACH COUNTY favor of the motion. Moved by Councilman Dela Court that Res- olution #25 -1966 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. On the discussion of the motion, Councilman Dela Court asked Chief Pecht to explain the agreement that was signed and is now in effect with the Sheriff's Department. Chief Pecht stated this was the same agreement the Village of North Palm Beach had with the Sheriff's Department, and that the Sheriff's Department would hold our prisoners for 72 hours at the rate of $2.00 per day per prisoner. He further stated that the City would assume all Liability for the prisoner while in custody of the Sheriff's Department. Chief Pecht stated that we must sentence the prisoners from our courts within the three Minutes of June 27, 1966 Page 7 day holding period. Then we could return the prisoner to them at the rate of $2.00 per day for the term of the sentence. Mayor Jackson stated that we had tried with other communities to obtain other facilities, but to no avail. Thus, it was necessary that we have this agreement with the Sheriff's Department. The Mayor directed Councilman Diamond to contact the Attorney with regards to the City's insurance coverage as required by this agreement. The Mayor then called for the question. The vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. RESOLUTION #26 -1966 Moved by Councilman Dela Court that Resolution #26 -1966 be read APPOINTMENT OF HERBERT A. PECHT by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. Vote was 4 -0 in AS CHIEF OF POLICE favor of the motion. Moved by Councilman Dela Court that Res- olution #26 -1966 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. On the discussion of the motion, Councilman Dela Court explained in detail the degree of efficiency in which Herbert A. Pecht has organized the Police Department since taking over on a temporary basis. He further ratified his permanent appointment by stating that he thought the Department was one of the best of its size in the state of Florida. Councilman Bonner seconded the statements by Councilman Dela Court. Mayor Jackson called for the question. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. CORRESPONDENCE Mayor Jackson stated he had read a letter from the Board of Public Instruction with regards to the fence at Howell Watkins Jr. High School where they informed the Mayor that his request was being transferred to another Department in the School Board setup. A letter from the State Road Department in regards to the flashing school signals at ALA and Lighthouse Drive was read by the Clerk at the direction of the Mayor. Mayor Jackson directed the Clerk Minutes of June 27, 1966 CHANGE IN MILEAGE RATE FOR AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL OF THE CITY Page 8 \ to proceed as per the instructions of the letter. The Mayor instructed the Clerk to read a letter from the State Road Department with regards to a study for a light at AlA and PGA Boulevard. Mayor Jackson stated that this originated on a request by the County to us to ask the District Engineer to have the study made. He further stated that we tried to turn it back to the County, but to no avail. Thus, we were forced to request the study from the District Engineer. Mayor Jackson instructed the Clerk to write a letter to the District Engineer and request a study of the intersection of Military Trail, PGA Boulevard, and Monet Road after a request by Councilman Diamond and ratified by the entire Council. Councilman Bonner brought up the discussion about installation of crossing signals at Burns Road and AlA. After a lengthy dis- cussion on the subject, Mayor Jackson directed the Clerk to inves- tigate past correspondence on this matter and proceed to see if the crossing signal could not be obtained in the early future. Motion by Councilman Bonner that the mileage compensation rate be changed from 60 to 10C per mile for those persons authorized by the Council to receive mileage compensation. Seconded by Councilman Dela Court. Mayor Jackson stated that this presently applies to the Building Inspector and would apply to any other personnel authorized to take trips. Councilman Bonner stated that he would prefer to purchase a vehicle for the Building Inspec- tor,but his budget would not permit it. Consequently, he would recommend the mileage compensation increase. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Minutes of June 27, 1966 Page 9 CITY PURCHASE OF The Clerk stated that there was available, approximately $225,000 SECURITIES FROM CASH ON HAND to purchase securities and suggested that they be purchased as follows: A treasury bill in the amount of $100,000, other bills in amounts of $25,000 each, maturing at different times so as to keep sufficient cash flow on hand to operate the City. The Clerk requested the Council to pass a motion authorizing the Clerk and the Mayor to purchase securities that would be most advantageous to the City. Councilman Dela Court moved that the Clerk and the Mayor be authorized to purchase such securities in the amount of $225,000 that would be most advantageous to the City. Seconded by Councilman Bonner. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. CHANGE IN DATE OF Councilman Bonner moved that the Workshop Meetings be changed to L4 WORKSHOP MEETIN1.S the Wednesdays proceeding the regular Monday meetings which are the second and fourth Monday of each month. Seconded by Council- man Dela Court. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. PAYMENT OF $75.00 The Clerk informed the Council that the Meridian Park Board PER MONTH TO MERIDIAN PARK FOR AIR CONDITIONING requested that the City pay $75.00 per month for air conditioning, which will include City Hall (both units) and the use of the Community Hall for meetings. The $75.00 will include electricity at the Community Hall. Moved by Councilman Dela Court that Meridian Park Board be paid $75.00 per month to cover air con- ditioning in City Hail and air conditioning and lights in Com- munity Hall for meeting purposes. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Minutes of June 27, 1966 Page 10 SEALED BID OPENING Bid #1, Spencer Communications, G.E. System FOR POLICE COMMUNI- CATION EQUIPMENT Item �Al $601.95 Plus Installation Charge $27.50 Item #1 -A $980.40 " " " $27.50 Item #2 $1,029.90 " " $55.00 Item #2 -A $1,412.70 " " $55.00 Item iA3 $420.00 " " " $30.00 Item #4 $714.80 Item #5 -C (Add $100 to Item #1) (Add $200 to Item #2) Item #6 $330.00 (Trade -in Allowance) Bid iA2, Motorola Communications Item #1 $330.00 (Clock optional at $50.00) Item #2 $1,223.00 Item #3 $255.00 Item A $230.00 Item #5 No Bid Item #5 -A ($200.00 for installation of all above equipment) Item Yk5 -B No Bid Item #6 $120.00 (Trade -in Allowance) ® Mr. Spencer and Mr. Johnson both made comments from the floor on their bids. After a lengthy discussion, Mayof Jackson directed Councilman Dela Court to examine the bids and bring a recommendation to the Council, thus restricting Councilman Dela Court from awarding any bids until it is discussed with the Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 10:20 P,M. �J !� Minutes of June 27, 1966 ATTESTED: Bryan . Poston, City Clerk is Page 11 APPROVED: M ael E. JaL66 Mayor Robert C. Diamond, Vice Mayor Ted De 1a Court, Councilman George l . Bonner, Councilman James W. Hughes, ,Oouncilman