Minutes 02-16-01 MtNUTES OF THE AGENDA PREV:IEW CONFERENCE
HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM "B"~ CZ'FY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLOI~DA
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2001 AT 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Gerald Broening, Mayor
Ronald Weiland, Vice Mayor
Bruce Black, Commissioner
Mike Ferguson, Commissioner
Charlie Fisher, Commissioner
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
James Cherof, City Attorney
Sue Kruse, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
The agenda review began at 5:03 p.m.
· Item V-B.::L:L - Commissioner Black requested that staff make certain that electric is included at the
pavilion. He would like more than just one electrical outlet.
· :Item V-B.4 - Award the bid for "Leasing of Six New and Unused Vehicles" bid is to be removed from
this agenda and placed on the March 6th agenda,
· Item X:I-B.3 - Commissioner Black questioned whether or not the developer has come into the City
with plans or permits for the business end of the development. Mr. Rumpf responded negatively.
Vice Mayor Weiland requested copies of the minutes when the Commission approved the residential
aspect of this project in March 2000.
Commissioner Fisher requested a copy of the analysis of rental units in this City. Mr. Bressner offered to
provide that analysis prior to the meeting,
Item VI-A. - Mr. Bressner distributed the report on stormwater projects. He suggested that the
Commissioners review the report and consider adopting the resolution that sets forth the priority
scheme for funding the improvements.
· Add review of the Planning & Development Board meeting schedule under VIII - Future Agenda
Items.
:Item XI-D,:L.a. - With the new procedure for Code Compliance, the results of the board's action are
circulated to the Commission. This was a request by one member of the Commission to review the
matter.
:item XI-D.2 - A great deal of correspondence was received from the owner of the Orbit explaining
that he feels he has been working with staff to keep operations under control. He requested
additional time to work out all details. He asked that this item be removed from the agenda. Chief
Gage advised that in response to the first letter sent by the City, the owner met with Assistant Chief
Immler. Chief Gage, the City Attorney and the City Manager were unaware of that meeting.
Therefore, a second letter was sent to the applicant that generated some ill feelings. Police Chief
Gage met with him a week ago and learned that when they first began the operation, there was a
lack of communication between his managers and City Police staff. There was one event the Police
were unaware of and were forced to scurry around at the last minute to provide coverage. Because
of the applicant's late notification to the Police Department, we were unable to provide the required
six officers on every occasion.
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AGENDA PREVIEW CONFERENCE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLOI~DA
FEBRUARY 16, 2001
Chief Gage reported that there have been events that did not require coverage by six officers. He
suggested re-addressing that issue at a later date because there was no provision for how this would
be re-addressed. Chief Gage advised that he informed the applicant that the City needs more timely
notification in order to provide the proper number of staff.
At the present time, Police staff would report to the Commission that the applicant has straightened
out his problems with the Police Department. There was adequate staff on hand during the last few
events. There were no outrageous incidents that occurred.
Vice Mayor Weiland said the Police Department was outstanding in the way they dispersed the crowd two
weeks ago.
Commissioner Fisher pointed out that it was the Commission's desire to receive a recommendation from
Police within several months regarding the number of officers needed to secure an event. Chief Gage
explained that his staff would be comfortable making such a recommendation since they have been
accurate in estimating the number of officers needed to cover the past events.
There was agreement to change the wording of the item on the agenda to "Status Report of Orbit's
Conditional Use".
Tt was agreed that it would not be necessary to have the applicant present at the meeting.
· Mr. Bressner reported that a "New Business" item would be added regarding the use of Community
Tnvestment Funds by Commissioners Ferguson and Fisher
When Vice Mayor Weiland requested an explanation of Commissioner Ferguson's use of funds on Knuth
Road, Commissioner Ferguson explained that the expenditure would cover some trees and plantings to
refurbish the area.
Mr. Bressner said he would provide the agenda cover sheet for this item.
· Item V-C.7 - PLICAT Agreement - Police Chief Gage requested that this item be removed from
the agenda since the agenda cover memo was not ready.
· Item V-C. IO - Lieutenants FOP Contract - This item was pulled from the agenda and will
appear on the March 6th agenda.
Other:
Commissioner Black requested that Dale Sugerman provide a report on the Ocean Avenue Bridge
project under "City Manager's Report". Mr. Sugerman advised that he would provide a brief report
on the bridge, Gateway Boulevard and Ocean Avenue Promenade projects.
· Commissioner Ferguson advised that on Tuesday evening, he would make a motion to "Reconsider
the ]:ntracoastal Park Site".
Vice Mayor Weiland reported that there are many areas with broken sidewalks in the City and when
he discussed this with 3eft Livergood, he learned that sidewalks should be tied into CIP projects. He
questioned why they should be tied into CIP projects if a crew goes around the City periodically
repairing different areas. Vice Mayor Weiland said he watched a crew working on the replacement of
a sidewalk on NW 7th Street this morning.
MEETING M~'NUTES
AGENDA PREVIEW CONFERENCE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLOI~DA
FEBRUARY 16, 2001
Mr. Bressner feels that it is necessary to have an inventory of gaps related to school walk zones and
there should be an inventory for removal and replacement of existing sidewalks.
Mr. Livergood advised that repair or replacement is done on an as required basis in high volume areas
where there is potential for hazards for a lot of pedestrians. He expressed concern about Vice Mayor
Weiland seeing a crew replacing sidewallcs since he does not know who authorized that work. Mr.
Livergood explained that criteria needs to be established for repair and replacement. A process is
established, but it needs to be integrated.
Vice Mayor Weiland requested that staff put together a plan to inventory where sidewalks need to be
repaired or replaced. This will appear under "Future Agenda Items",
AD3OURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting properly adjourned at 5:45
p.m.
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CITY OFJ3OYNTON BEACH
MTNUTES OF THE SPECTAL CTTY COMMISSTON MEETTNG
HELD TN CONFERENCE ROOM "B"~ CTTY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLOI~DA
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2001 AT S:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Gerald Broening, Mayor
Ronald Weiland, Vice Mayor
Bruce Black, Commissioner
. Mike Ferguson, Commissioner
Charlie Fisher, Commissioner
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
.lames Cherof, City Attorney
Sue Kruse, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Broening called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
City Clerk Sue Kruse distributed a memo containing the list of names of candidates who qualified for the
upcoming General Election scheduled for March 13, 2001. (A copy of the list is attached to the original
set of these minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Motion
Commissioner Black moved to approve the list of candidates. Commissioner Fisher seconded the motion
that carried unanimously.
City Clerk Sue Kruse advised that the Supervisor of Elections still had not finalized all of the new
precinct~. Therefore, she requested that approval of the polling locations be placed on the Regular City
Commission Meeting agenda for Tuesday, February 20, 2001.
AD3OURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting properly adjourned at 5:02
p.m.
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