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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 101066REGULAR MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE QUORUM MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 19oo, APPROVED MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEET- ING OCTOBER 7, 1966. T BY YOR JACKSON RESIGNATION OF COUNCIL- MAN DELA COURT OCTOBER O, 196. CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL October 10, 1966 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was held on Monday, October 10, 1966 at 8:00 P.M. at the Meridian Park Clubhouse, Meridian Park, Palm Beach Gar- dens, Florida. Mayor Jackson presided. Mayor Jackson instructed Councilman Dela Court to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Jackson instructed the Clerk to call the roll. All Councilmen were present. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by vice Mayor Diamond, to waive the reading of the minutes of September 26, 1966, and the approval of the minutes shall be by each Council- man's signature. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Mayor Jackson informed the Council and audience that the minutes for the Special Meeting October 7, 1960, were not ready to be read. Mayor Jackson informed the audience that the major business transacted was the acceptance of the 1960 Tax Roll. Council also accepted the low bid of Hey- wood Mercer on two Police cruisers, and the low bid of Tup- pen's for the Public Works boat and equipment. Mayor Jackson read a letter from Councilman Dela Court ask- ing the Council to accept his resignation with regret, due to the press of personal business. Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that the Council ac- cept the resignation of Councilman Dela Court with regret. Minutes of October 10, 1966 Page 2 On the discussion of the motion, each Councilman expressed their regrets to Councilman Dela Court and wished him every success in his personal business. The Police Department came forth with a presentation of a brief case to express their appreciation for his service as Police Commissioner. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Councilman Dela Court abstained from voting. RES. #38 -1960 Motion by Vice Mayor Diamond, seconded by Councilman Hughes, APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM D. EARLE, COUNCILMAN that Res. #38-1966, appointing William D. Earle, Council - GROUP 2 man Group 2, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Vice Mayor Diamond that Res. #38 -196o be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion. Coun- cilman Earle was welcomed to the table by all members of the Council. Mayor Jackson directed the Clerk to give Councilman Earle the Oath of Office. After the Oath had been taken, Councilman Earle asked the Mayor if he could express his thanks to the Council for the confidence they had bestowed upon him and assured the audience that he would do the job to the best of his ability. He then took his seat at the table. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT Mayor Jackson read the monthly Police report to the Council BY MAYOR JACKSON and the audience. PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Councilman Bonner gave the monthly Building Report for Sep - BY COUNCILMAN BONNER tember, residential permits - $176,583; commercial and mis- cellaneous - $267,525; total $444,108. Councilman Bonner commented that this was a very fine building month and he hoped that it would continue. Councilman Bonner reported / Minutes of October 10, 1966 RECREATION REPORT BY COUNCILMAN HUGHES FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT BY VICE MAYOR DIAMOND Page 3 that the Public Works Department had obtained various items of equipment such as a chain saw, a high pressure pumping rig for the canal boat, and a boat, trailer, motor and equip- ment. He stated there were a number of other projects under way at the present time. Namely, an investigation for the treating of soil for termites prior to construction. He also plans to purchase an aerosol fogger for mosquito control. Councilman Hughes reported that Mr. Dukes, the Parks & Rec- reation Director, was at the National Convention of Parks & Recreation Boards in Washington, D.C., to acquire all in- formation for federal aid in this area. He stated one of the primary objectives was to determine why Palm Beach County cannot be approved for the many municipal programs that are available through the state organizations and na- tional organizations. Councilman Hughes announced that the Recreation Advisory Board would meet October 20, 1966, at City Hall. Council- man Hughes advised the Council that plans were under way to coordinate a program with the schools, churches, and other organizations to draw together a comprehensive win- ter and spring program. He stated this program probably would be forthcoming in a month or so. Vice Mayor Diamond stated that the monthly Fire Report showed that there were no fires during the month of Sep- tember. He reported that the Fire Department had been actively engaged in the Fire Prevention Program for the week of October 9th through 15th. Vice Mayor Diamond in- formed the Council that at the Fire Truck Rodeo held i Minutes of October 10, 1966 Page 4 October 9, Palm Beach Gardens Volunteer Fire Department again won the trophy for the second consecutive year. He informed the Council that Mr. Joe Crocker, who was in the audience, was the driver of the truck and that they won the Rodeo hands down. Vice Mayor Diamond said he would like to compliment them on their achievements. Vice Mayor Diamond announced that there would be a "Miss Flame" contest held at the PGA Clubhouse on Wednesday evening, October 12, and that a golf tournament, sponsored by fire departments in conjunction with the Kiwanis, will be held at the PGA, Saturday, October 15, 1966. Vice Mayor Diamond praised the Fire Department for their excellent service Saturday, October 8th, when a residence on Military Trail caught fire. He informed the audience and Council that the Fire Department was on the scene in less than three minutes from the time the siren blew, and they could certainly be responsible for holding the fire damage to a minimum. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR Mayor Jackson adjourned the regular meeting at 8;20 P.M. MEETING TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING so that the Council could sit as a Zoning Board of Appeals ON ZONING VARIANCE FOR MR. & MRS. A.R. KOPAN to review the request of Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Kopan for a zon- Ong variance. As the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Council established the fact that there would be a hardship on Mr. & Mrs. A.R. Kopan if this zoning variance were not allowed. Mayor Jackson reconvened the regular meeting at 8;25 P.M. ORD. #20 -1966 A Motion by Vice Mayor Diamond, seconded by Councilman Earle, ZONING VARIANCE FOR MR. & MRS. A. R. KOPAN that Ord. #20 -1966, an ordinance to allow construction of a SECOND READING screen porch on the residence of Mr. & Mrs. A. R. Kopan, i Minutes of October 10, 1966 Page 5 be placed on second reading and read by the Clerk, by title only. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Vice Mayor Diamond, that Ord. #20 -1966 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. PROPOSED ORD. #22 -1966 Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, WHICH BECOMES ORD. #21 -1966 ANNEXATION OF CITY PROP- that Proposed Ord. #22 -1966 which becomes Ord. #21 -1966, ERTY, SECOND READING annexation of City property on Burns Road, be placed on second reading and read by the Clerk by title only. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Councilman Hughes, seconded by Councilman Bonner, that Ord. #21 -1966 be adop- ted as read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. RES. #39 -1966 Motion by Vice Mayor Diamond, seconded by Councilman Earle, AMENDMENT OF THE 1966 BUDGET that Res. #39 -1966, a Resolution to amend the 1966 budget, be read by the Clerk. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. Motion by Vice Mayor Diamond, seconded by Councilman Earle, that Res. #39 -1966 be adopted as read by the Clerk. Mayor Jackson opened discussion on the motion to comments from people in the audience. After comments of various people in the audience, Mayor Jackson called for the vote on the motion. Vote was 5 -0 in favor of the motion. NEW BUSINESS The City Clerk requested permission from the Council to CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS build a 5 x 7 concrete block structure in the northwest BUILDING corner of the Burns Road property. After lengthy discus- sion, the Council directed the Clerk to get bids on the construction of this building from various contractors. i October 10, 1966 Page 6 OLD BUSINESS The City Clerk reported to the Council that the quotation PURCHASE OF MICROPHONES AND AMPLIFIERS FOR he had received in the amount of $367.45 was for six mic- MEETINGS rophones, make (Shure), mike mixer, and a 20 watt amplifier, make (Bogen). The Council directed the Clerk to purchase this system and to add one more microphone. There were lengthy discussions carried on by the audience, and the Council on various items of concern in the City. These items were the hospital, streets, and street light- ing. Most of the items were satisfactorily resolved through questions and answers. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jackson adjourned the meeting at 9:25 P.M. ATTESTED: Bry A. Poston APPROVED: Mi ael Eye Jac , Mayor hobert C. Diamond, Vice Mayor /3ames W. Hughes, Cou oilman . E7rt George'A. Bonner, Councilman William D. Earle, Councilman jj TED DELA COURT • 3685 DAISY AVENUE • PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33303 U.S.A. I i z ' October 10,1966 The Honorable Michael E. Jackson,Mayor City of Palm Beach Gardens 10128 meridian Way Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33403 Dear mayor Jackson; Circumstances beyond my control force me to submit my resignation as Councilman -Seat #2 of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,Florida. Having served this city for eighteen consecutive months, as its first Elected mayor, and more recently as a Councilman and Police Commissioner, it is with deep regret that I take this action. The press of business from my newly formed Corporation, and the necessity of prolonged travel has greatly influenced my decision. I will continue to be a resident of the City, and I will be more than glad to take whatever time is necessary in assisting my replacement appointee, as outlined in our City Charter, with his tasks of office. I have the deepest respect for the elected men of the existing council,and I consider it a privilege and honor to have served with o them in the past months. Having notified Council informally sixty days prior to this formal resignation, it is effective as of the above date. Most sincerely, Ted Dels Court Councilman Seat #2 Police Commissioner City Of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida G