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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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!� Minutes of June 27, 1966
ATTESTED:
Bryan . Poston, City Clerk
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APPROVED:
M ael E. JaL66 Mayor
Robert C. Diamond, Vice Mayor
Ted De 1a Court, Councilman
George l . Bonner, Councilman
James W. Hughes, ,Oouncilman