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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 052465CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS ITSELF AND AS THE ZONING BOARD OF THE CITY HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 24, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council acting as itself and as the Zoning Board of the City, was held at the P. G. A. Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on Monday, May 24, 1965, at 8:00 o'clock P.M. MEETING CALLED TO Mayor Ted Dela Court called the meeting to order. The ORDER; QUORUM: City Clerk announced that a quorum of the City Council was present. MINUTES OF REGULAR The City Clerk read the minutes of the regular meeting MEETING OF MAY 10, 1965: of the City Council, acting as itself and as the Zoning Board of the City, held on May 10, 1965. It was duly noted that Councilman Horace S. Miller abstained from voting on the resolution expressing appreciation to him. Except as duly noted, these minutes were approved as read. MARCH OF DIMES: Mayor Dela Court read a letter dated May 20, 1965 from the March of Dimes. Action on this letter was tabled. REALTOR WEEK, Mayor Dela Court read a Proclamation dated May 24, 1965, MY 23-29, 1965; PRO TION: regarding Realtor Week, May 23 -29, 1965. This Proclamation is attached hereto as Exhibit "A." RIVIERA BEACH The City Council heard from Mr. Bob Kelly, who is Secretary JAYCEES: FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS of the Riviera Beach Jaycees, in connection with their annual Fourth DISPLAY: of July Fireworks Display. Upon resolution duly made, seconded Minutes of Regular Meeting of City Council Acting as Itself and as the Zoning Board of the City of May 24, 1965 Page 2 and unanimously adopted, the sum of $200.00 was donated by the City of Palm Beach Gardens for this program, and the City Treasurer was authorized to disburse this sum from City funds for that purpose. VARIANCE ON SET - The City Council now sat as the Zoning Board of the City BACK IN MERIDIAN PARK; REQUEST MADE; RESO- of Palm Beach Gardens. Mayor Dela Court read a letter from Phillips, LUTION GRUNTING VARIANCE: Inc. - Builders requesting a variance in Meridian Park from a front lot line setback of twenty feet, as required under R -3 zoning, to a setback of ten feet. This letter is attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Upon motion duly made by Councilman James F. Kelleher and seconded by Councilman Miller, the following resolution was duly adopted by a vote of four to one (Councilman Jackson dissenting): BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens acting as the Zoning Board of the City that Phillips, Inc. - Builders, a Florida corporation, the owners of "MERIDIAN PARK," a subdivision located within the City of Palm Beach Gardens and subject to zoning under Classification "R -3" be, and the same hereby is, granted a variance under the zoning ordinances of the City with respect to the front lot line setback requirements under Zoning Classification "R -3 " from twenty feet to ten feet. The Council then resumed acting for itself. CHANGE OF CITY Inasmuch as the P, G. A. Clubhouse will be closed on COUNCIL MEETING PLACE: Monday nights during the summer, the City Council resolved that meetings commencing with the second Monday in June would be held in the meeting room at Garden Lanes Bowling Alley. Minutes of Regular Meeting of City Council Acting as Itself and as the Zoning Board of the City of May 24, 1965 Page 3 PALM BEACH GARDENS Captain Charlie Root read the report of the Palm Beach POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL, Gardens Police Department for April, 1965, which report was accepted 1965; PALM BEACH GARDENS VOLUNTEER by the City Council. He then reported informally on his personnel FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR APRIL, situation. Mayor Dela Court then presented the report of the Palm 19651 CITY BUILD- ING DEPARTMENT Beach Gardens Volunteer Fire Department for April, 1965, which REPORT FOR APRIL, 1965: report was also accepted by the Council. The City Clerk then pre- sented the report of the City Building Department for April, 1965, which report was also accepted by the City Council. APPOINTMENT OF Upon resolution duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, FREDERICK CHARLES FUSARO AS POLICE the appointment of Mr. Frederick Charles Fusaro as police officer OFFICER: OATH OF OFFICE: of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was ratified and affirmed. The oath of office of Mr. Fusaro is attached hereto. RECREATION DEPART- Councilman Jackson gave a report on a Recreation Department. MENT; REPORT BY COUNCILMAN JACKSON: He stated that he would appoint a committee to make a study and recommendations to the Council. This committee will be composed of citizens of the City. RODENT CONTROL; Sealed bids having been received by the City Council CONTRACT WITH NOZZLE N, INC.: relative to rodent control, first discussed at the meeting of April 26, 1965, the City Council was informed that the bid of Nozzle Nolen, Inc., was the lowest and best bid. Whereupon, the following resolution was duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens that the bid of Nozzle Nolen, Inc., is hereby accepted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the execution of a contract dated May 13, 1965 by the Mayor for and on Minutes of Regular Meeting of City Council Acting as Itself and as the Zoning Board �-� of the City of May 24, 1965 Page 4 behalf of the City with Nozzle Nolen, Inc., be, and the same is hereby, ratified and affirmed. PROPOSED NEW Councilman Jackson reported to the City Council on the ORDINANCES; POLICE RESERVE; PUBLIC status of proposing ordinances covering the Police Reserve and on HEALTH AND NUISANCE: Public Health and Nuisance. The City Council authorized the preparation of ordinances covering these two subjects. HOSPITAL FUND The following resolution was duly made, seconded and ACCOUNT IN FIRST MARINE BANK OF unanimously adopted with respect to the hospital fund bank account RIVIERA BEACH, RIVIERA BEACH, in First Marine Bank of Riviera Beach, Riviera Beach, Florida. FLORIDA: RESOLVED, that W. L. Cargill is hereby authorized to open and from time to time to reconcile an account or accounts for and in the name of the corporation with the First Marine Bank of Riviera Beach, Riviera Beach, Florida, and from time to time to deposit funds of the corporation therein, the same to be subject to with- drawal by checks, drafts or order signed by any two of Horace S. Miller, W. L. Cargill, James F. Kelleher and Ted Dela Court, and that the said Bank may rely upon the authority herein conferred upon said designated persons until delivery to it of a certified copy of a resolution of this Board revoking or modifying the same; and that such authority shall include checks drawn to the order of any of said persons. RENEWAL OF The Council was reminded that the present utilities lease UTILITIES LEASE WITH BANKERS LIFE between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and Bankers Life and Casualty AND CASUALTY COMPANY: Company expired June 30, 1965, but that there was an option to extend this lease for an additional period of six months. In his capacity as Vice President of Bankers Life and Casualty Company only, Mr. Horace S. Miller requested the City Council to grant this option for an additional period of six months. Upon motion duly made Minutes of Regular Meeting of City Council Acting as Itself and as the Zoning Board of the City of May 24, 1965 Page 5 by Councilman Kelleher and seconded by Councilman Jackson, it was unanimously resolved that the utilities lease be renewed for an additional period of six months from July 1, 1965 to December 31, 1965 (Councilman Miller absent). ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the meeting, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously adopted, it was adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: WIeLLIAM L. CARGILL, CITY CL TED DEIA COURT, MAYOR 11&"&� , A"�d WI L. CARGILL' Y TED DEIA COURT J S I gLLEflEle ( MICHAEL E. JA HORACE S. MILLER U CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS OATH OF OFFICE STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) I do solemnly swear that I will support and protect and defend the Constitution and governmen t of the United States and of the State of Florida against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same; and that I am entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform all the duties of the office of Police Officer of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me God. Attest: � �c►v��, e itcru L 1141. ��� FREDERICK CHARLES FUSARO / -/ "�` CLERK Dated: May 24, 1965 STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF PALM BEACH ) Before me this day personally appeared FREDERICK CHARLES FUSARO, who, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that he will faithfully and impartially execute the duties of Police Officer of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to the best of his ability and understanding. W. L. CARGILL, C Y RK Dated: May 24, 1965 i?ity of ICIDafm Brack !qasc" TEMPORARY OFFICES 1001 PARK AVE., LAKE PARK, FLA. 33403 VI 8.1401 May 24, 1965 MAYISR TED DELA COURT P R O C L A M A T I O N VICE MAYUR MICHAEL E. JACKSON Cm r.-IL WHEREAS, The Northern Palm Beach County Board of Realtors W. L. CARGILL will join with the 1,500 other constituent boards of the TED DELA COURT National Association of Real Estate Boards in the obser- MICHAEL E. JACKSON JAMES KELLEHER vance of Realtor Week May 23 -29, 1965; and HORACE S. MILLER WHEREAS, this occasion will be utilized to acquaint the public with the high standard of professional service provided by Realtors in transactions involving real property; and WHEREAS, the Realtors of Palm Beach Gardens have assisted many of our families in locating their desired homes, and continue to devote their efforts to this end, with resul- tant benefits to the individuals and the community; and WHEREAS, Realtors serve this community also by working with fraternal and service clubs and charity organizations, and donating their time and professional skills to agencies of local government; and WHEREAS, Realtors this year are embarking on a five -point program aimed at providing adequate housing for the lowest income families, and through their Build America Better Com- mittee will continue their aggressive efforts to assist in the removal of blight and slums where they exist in our cities; and WHEREAS, the Code of Ethics to which the Realtors are pledged places them in the forefront of the professional organizations in our community; and WHEREAS, the industrial and commercial progress of this com- munity is due in large measure to the competence and profes- sional real estate service of said Realtors, I, Ted Dela Court, Mayor of Palm Beach Gardens, do hereby proclaim. May 23 -29 to be Realtor Week and urge my fellow citi- zens to join with the Northern Palm Beach County Board of Real- tors in its observance. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Palm Beach Gardens to be affixed this 24th day of May, 1965.