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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 071166CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL July 11, 1966 REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was held on July 11, 1966, at 8:00 P.M. at the Meridian Park Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor instructed Councilman Bonner to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. QUORUM At the direction of the Mayor the roll was called. All of the Councilmen were present. MINUTES OF JUNE 27, Motion by Councilman Hughes that the Council accept the June 27th 1966, APPROVED minutes by title and the minutes will be certified by Council's signatures. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. The vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. MINUTES OF THE Mayor Jackson directed the Clerk to read the minutes of the July 1, SPECIAL MEETING HELD JULY 1, 1966, 1966, Special Meeting. Councilman Hughes moved that the minutes APPROVED of July 1, 1966, be approved as read by the Clerk. Seconded by Councilman Bonner. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. REPORT ON PUBLIC Councilman Dela Court informed the Council and the public that the SAFETY BY COUNCILMAN DELA COURT Police Department was in dire need of two new custom -built Police cruisers. He further stated that the specifications were drawn so that the order could be placed prior to the 1st of November when the 1967 models will be available. He reported that the Dodge presently owned and operated as a Police car, had just about fin- ished its economic and mechanical Life. He said it had reached a point when it could not be depended upon. He emphasized that the Minutes of July 11, 1966 Page 2 Ford which had been purchased prior to this Council's taking office, was a standard automobile, and he felt that it would not hold up under the strain placed on a vehicle that is used for Police work. He stated that in purchasing the two new cruisers, that it appeared he would go approximately $1,200 to $1,300 over the 1966 budget. He said that this excess over budget allowance would be taken from the Contingency Fund, He informed the Council that the 1966 Ford would probably be utilized in other departments of the City, Councilman Dela Court asked the Clerk when the bids would be accepted on the two new Police cruisers. He was informed that it would be August 8, 1966, at a regular Council meeting. The Council was informed that the bid specifications would request a trade -in value on the Dodge and the Ford. Councilman Dela Court read the report submitted to him by Chief Pecht for the month of June. He complimented the Chief on the drop in juvenile deliquency complaints and stated that he thought it was vtty good because at this time of the year, it would normally be on the increase. PUBLIC WORKS RE- Councilman Bonner informed the Council that the traffic light instal - PORT BY COUNCILMAN BONNER lation at Lighthouse Drive & AlA was under way and should be com- pleted in the very near future, Councilman Bonner reported on the condition of the streets damaged by the rains that occurred on June 30, 1966. He reported that quite a few of the streets in Plat #3 were torn up and also in the Crestdale section of Unit 5 and 6. He stated that Holly Drive was in very bad condition, He informed the public that the City had hired the firm of K. C. Mock & Associates to be City Engineers. He said they were in the process of investi- gating the street problem and they had given him preliminary reports to the effect that in many cases, the asphalt concrete was as thin as Minutes of July 11, 1966 Page 3 1/4 of an inch. He said they were also testing the thickness of the base material and its consistency to further determine its cause. He reported that a more comprehensive report would be forthcoming in the near future. He informed the Public at the time the streets were constructed, there were no ordinances to govern or control the application of materials for the construction of roads. He stated that in his opinion, the City would not have any recourse to the developer or contractor who installed the streets, and if there was a problem, it would lie between the contractor and the developer. He stated that the Council had talked to the developer and he is aware of the conditions and has promised the Council that he would look into it, In the meantime, the Public Works Department will keep the streets open with temporary repairs, putting in shell, patching holes, etc. Councilman Bonner gave the Building Report for the month of June. Permits amounted to $174,260 in comparison to $199,358 for May. He felt this was very encouraging as we were in the beginning of the summer period, After a question from Mrs. Peters in the audience, Councilman Bonner informed the audience that Mr. Searcy of K, C. Mock & Associates had gone over the entire City and Mr. Searcy felt that our drainage was exceptionally good overall, of course realizing there were several areas that needed attention. Mayor Jackson stated that at the meeting July 1, the Council had established priorities as to sections that would be first corrected, and that Mr. Searcy also was instructed to take into consideration, any drainage problems in these sections. He stated that Plat #3 would be first. Second would be Units 5 and 6 and that next would be Plat #6,and then other areas as conditions required attention. Minutes of July 11, 1966 Page 4 RECREATION REPORT Councilman Hughes reported that he had been in contact with two of BY COUNCILMAN HUGHES the three selected applicants for the job of Recreation Director and that one had decided to take up teaching rather than recreation and Mr, Dukes had located in Englewood, Florida, He stated that as late as this evening, he had tried to reach Mr. Sam Howard at Hickory, N. C., but was unable to do so. He would have more to report as soon as he was able to contact Mr, Howard. FIRE DEPARTMENT Councilman Diamond stated the City had the use of the present fire REPORT BY COUNCIL- MAN DIAMOND house as long as we cared to use it. He reported that officially he is negotiating for information to secure new fire equipment, He is acquiring information as to price, use, availability, and what we should have to service the town to better our present fire racing. He stated that in the next 30 days, he felt they would have seen everything available to assist him and the Department to make a decision. He felt that they also would have preliminary information from the State Rating Bureau to assist in getting our town re -rated for insurance purposes, MAYOR JACKSON'S Mayor Jackson stated that on the Agenda for the evening were two REPORT ON LEGIS- LATIVE DIVISION ordinances for future prevention of problems with the roads, and that this was a result of lengthy discussion by the Council at the emer- gency meeting, July 1, 1966, He further stated that other priorities had been set at this meeting to enact legislation to be dealt with in an orderly manner. He stated that the Council had met with the developer on Friday, July 8, from 5:30 P.M. until 11:30 P.M., and had discussed many problems. Also, that they had gotten to know each other better and he felt that it was very useful in establishing communications, and so forth. Minutes of July 11, 1966 Page 5 ORDINANCE #7 -1966 Councilman Diamond moved that Ordinance 417 -1966, Streets and Side - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS ORDINANCE walks, be read by the Clerk on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Bonner. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. There was discussion from members of the Council on the Ordinance along with comments from the audience. ORDINANCE 418 -1966 Councilman Dela Court moved that Ordinance 418 -1966 be placed on first SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE reading. Seconded by Councilman Diamond. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Jackson instructed the Clerk to read the Ordinance. There was considerable discussion from the Council members on the Ordinance placed on first reading. There were explanations given by the Council for the purpose of enacting this Ordinance. ORDINANCE 419 -1966 Councilman Dela Court made a motion that Ordinance 419 -1966 be placed ANNEXATION OF GUST FREDRICKSON'S on first reading. Seconded by Councilman Bonner. On the discussion PROPERTY of the motion, Mayor Jackson informed the Council that he would abstain from voting, in that a member of his .law firm is representing the agent in this particular parcel of land. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion, with Mayor Jackson abstaining. Explanations were given by the Council as to the location of this property which is at the Southeastern corner of Prosperity Farms Road and PGA Boulevard. Mayor Jackson informed the audience that this had been brought up at the last Workshop Meeting by the agent for Mr. Fredrickson. RESOLUTION #27 -1966 Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Diamond, that HIRING OF K.C. MOCK & ASSOCIATES AS CITY Resolution 4127 -1966 be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of ENGINEERS the motion. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Diamond, that Resolution #27 -1966 be adopted as read by the Clerk. On the discussion of the motion, Mayor Jackson informed the public that K. C. Mock & Associates were hired at the Special Meeting, Minutes of July 11, 1966 Page July 1, 1966, but the Council was informed by the Attorney that it was necessary to pass a formal Resolution at a regular meeting. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. UNFINISHED Councilman Bonner requested that he be given permission to advertise BUSINESS so that the Public Works Department could give away the foot bridge that is located at Earman River and Military Trail. There being no objections, Mayor Jackson authorized Councilman Bonner to run the ad. Mayor Jackson stated there had been several pieces of correspondence, along with interest from the City and the Florida East Coast Railway, to abandon Johnson Dairy Road and place traffic control signals at Burns Road and AIA. He instructed the Clerk to check with the Attorney and follow the legal procedures necessary to abandon the Johnson Dairy Road. He stated that the Florida East Coast Railway would install the traffic control signals at Burns Road and AlA at their expense if we were successful in abandoning the crossing at Johnson Dairy Road. NEW BUSINESS A request was made by Councilman Bonner to the Council that he be authorized to advertise for a new sprayer to further their canal hyacinth control program. There being no objections, Mayor Jackson instructed Councilman Bonner to proceed with bids according to the procedures prescribed by law. TRIP TO CIVIL The Clerk requested that the Council name the persons that will DEFENSE SURPLUS WAREHOUSE make the trip to the Civil Defense Surplus Warehouse in Stark, Fla., STARK FLA. July 21, 1966. The following people were designated to go. Robert Keesee, Building Inspector; Robert C. Diamond, Vice Mayor; and Bryan A. Poston, City Clerk. r Minutes of July 11, 1966 Page 7 INVITATION TO Mrs. Peters informed the Council that they were all invited to the HOIKE9WNERS NSTALLATION Homeowners installation meeting, July 18, 1966, at 8:00 P.M., at MEETING the PGA Clubhouse. Mayor Jackson stated that he would take it up with the Council after the meeting and would inform the Homeowners Association. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 9:40 P.M. ATTESTED: APPROVED: _'C�N4Li -i.- '� t ?F.,rrJyS �s,,.r• Bryan};. Poston, City Clerk M c ae1 E.',Jack , Mayor kob�rt C. Diamond- Vice Mayor Zee if C e Ted Dela Court, Councilman George 4/ Bonner, Councilman dames W. Hughes, Codncilman