Minutes 12-19-89MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1989 AT 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Gene Moore, Mayor
Robert Olenik, Jr., Vice Mayor
Arline Weiner, Commissioner
Lee Wische, Commissioner
Sharon Randolph,
Interim City Manager
Sue Kruse, Deputy Clerk
Raymond A. Rea,
City Attorney
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. After
a moment of silent prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag was led by City Attorney Raymond Rea. Mr. J. Scott
Miller, soon to join the City as the new City Manager, was
asked to join the Commission on the dais.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Under "LEGAL D. 1 (a)" Vice Mayor Olenik wished to add up-
dates on the Ocean Ridge and Briny Breezes EMS Agreements.
Under "NEW BUSINESS B. 2°" he wished to add discussion on
the Bedding Barn incident. Under "OLD BUSINESS F." he
wished to add discussion on the County-wide Planning
Council. Under "ADMINISTRATIVE I." he wished to add
discussion relative to a Sewer Board meeting that had just
taken place. He wanted to ask the Commission to take action
on a grant the City can apply for°
Under "NEW BUSINESS A. 6." Mayor Moore wished to request an
audit of the $3,000 Boat Parade Grant made recently. Under
"NEW BUSINESS A. 7." he would like an update on the
Rent~a-Cop Program. Under "NEW BUSINESS A. 8." the Mayor
wished to have somebody report to the Commission on the
matching County grant for the Dick Webber Center.
Under "ANNOUNCEMENTS" Interim City Manager Sharon Randolph
stated Civil Service Board Chairman Don Balmer would be
making his annual Civil Service Board Report to the
Commission. Under "CONSENT AGENDA F. Payment of Bills" she
noted a second bill should be added for Seppala & Aho in the
amount of $32,554.80~ This payment ~41 is for w~rk
completed~ The Change Orders to be discussed later in the
meeting are separate from these charges.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved for the adoption of the amended
Agenda. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
carried 4-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
i. City Hall will be closed Monday, December 25th and
Tuesday, December 26th for the Christmas Holiday and Monday,
January 1~ 1990, New Years Day.
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2. Annual Civil Service Board Report
Civil Service Board Chairman Don Balmer reported 1989 had
been a busy year. In addition to the regular monthly
meetings, as of October 1, the City had 779 employees. 206
people were hired in the 88/89 fiscal year. The Personnel
Depto received 1,587 applications during the year. Civil
Service Exams were given to 288 people for entrance posi-
tions and 230 current employees took promotional exams.
There were 51 different test dates. During the year there
was one Civil Service Board Hearing and the employee was
upheld in this case°
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes of December 5~ 1989
Mayor Moore noted a correction needed to be made on page 16
in the seventh paragraph. Relative to the topic Firefighter
Drug Testing, he had stated the Police Dept. had been
quietly and effectively handling the situation. The Minutes
incorrectly stated the Fire Dept.
2. Special City Commission Meeting Minutes of December 8, 1989
B. Bids - Recommend Approval - Ail expenditures are
approved in the 1989-90 Adopted Budget
None.
C. Resolutions
Nome.
D. Development Plans
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Hunters Run Tract L "Woods"
Edward Schain, President
The Woods at Hunters Run
Condominium Assoc., Inc.
West side of South Congress Ave.,
between the LWDD L-28 and L-30
Canals
SITE PLAN: Request for approval of
an amended site plan to allow for
the addition of swimming pools in
connection with a previous replat
to incorporate additional portions
of common area which were under
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the jurisdiction of the master
association.
The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval, subject to
staff comments.
Consider approval to transmit Road Impact Fees to Palm
Beach County
Per Grady Swann, Director of Finance's December 12, 1989
memorandum to Interim City Manager Randolph, it is recom-
mended that impact fees collected during the month of
November, i989 be transmitted to Palm Beach County.
F. Payment of Bills -Month of November
See List attached to the original copy of these Minutes in
the Office of the City Clerk.
Commissioner Wische asked for clarification on check ~62844,
payable to Robert K. Alsofrom, Ph.D. Police Chief Hillery
stated Dr. Alsofrom handles the Police Dept. job applicant
psychiatric evaluations.
Go Consider approval of contingency transfer/Child Care
purchases and Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Commission approval is needed for a contingency transfer of
$800 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, $2,353 for
the purchase of a new stove for the Child Care Center and
$14,619 for grounds/landscape improvements and playground
equipment for the Child Care Center.
It was noted that this transfer does not include money for
the childrens' sleeping cots. Interim City Manager Randolph
had informed Commissioner Weiner information on the cots is
yet to come. The trophy case is still in the works.
Accept donation from Castoff Square Dance Club
Formal acceptance is needed of a $2,000 donation to the City
from the Castoff Square Dance Club. Commissioner Weiner
wanted to extend thanks to the Club for this donation.
Consider approval to purchase Trooper
Moving/Stationary Radar Uni~ for Police Dept.
Source Purchase (Approved 1989/90 Budset)
Sole
Commission approval is required for the purchase of 3
Traffic Radar Units from Kustom Electronics, Inc. of
Jonesboro, Georgia for a total cost of $2~931.00.
William Sullivan, Purchasing Director noted this purchase is
not under State Contract° This is a sole source item.
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Consider approval to purchase Automatic Sampler for
Purge and Trap Analysis Tekmar Company - Sole Source
Purchase (Approved 1989/90 Budget)
As outlined in John Guidry, Utilities Director's November 6,
1989 memorandum to William Sultivan~ Purchasing Director,
permission is requested for the purchase of an automatic
sampler for purge and trap analysis from the Tekmar Company.
Mr. Guidry recommends purchase of the Tekmar Model AL 2050
at a cost of $10,495.00. Purchase of the one year extended
warranty for $750 is also recommended.
K. Consider approval to purchase IBM computers and hardware
(Approved 1989/90 Budget)
As outlined in Michael Munro, Director of Data Processing's
December 12, 1989 memorandum to William Sullivan, Personnel
Director, the purchase of a variety of IBM Computers, soft-
ware, printers, etco is requested~ The 17 Purchase
Requisitions for various departments total $71,434.50.
L. Consider approval of emergency purchase of ice machine
for the Public Works Dept. (Non-budgeted item)
As outlined in Sharon Randolph, Interim City Manager's
December 19, 1989 memorandum, the emergency purchase of a
new ice machine is recommended from Manitowoc Equipment
Works of Manitowoc, Wisconsin in the amount of $3,414.32.
William Sullivan, Purchasing Director noted the machine
purchased back in August, i989 was in Utilities. In the
interim they had budgeted a new replacement machine in the
new budget year. The one we have now is in Public Works and
was purchased about 5 years ago. It will cost about $I00
more to buy a new machine as opposed to having this one
repaired. The old machine is used by Facilities Management
and it just barely produces enough ice for that division,
and not enough for Public Works. Vice Mayor Olenik, %~o had
questioned this purchase, was satisfied with the explana-
tion.
Mo
Consider approval of Omniprint 1000 Laser/Fingerprint
Identification System for the Police Dept. - Sole Source
Purchase - (Approved 1989/90 Budget)
Commission approval is requested for the purchase of the
Omniprint i000 Laser/Fingerprint Identification System from
Omnichrome of Chino, Ca!i~ornia for a total amount of
$10~395o00o
N. Consider approval to purchase printer for Golf Course to
be attached to Cash Register - (Approved 1989/90 Budget)
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As outlined in Joe Sciortino, Golf Course Manager's memoran-
dum dated November 13~ 1989, the purchase of one Sale Chit
Printer is recommended in the amount of $1,300. The unit
will be purchased from Computer Golf Software of Boca Raton,
Florida and will interface with the existing cash register.
O. Consider approval to purchase portable repeater and
display pager transmitter - (~pproved 1989/90 Budget)
As outlined in Lt. D. Thrasher's November 27, i989 memoran-
dum to Deputy Chief Carl Dixon, purchase is recommended of a
portable Unitel Repeater and Display Pager Transmitter from
Audio Intelligence Devices of Ft· Lauderdale, Florida in the
amount of $6,077.00.
Approve ratification of South Central Regional
Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board action of
November 9~ 1989
Commission ratification of the SCRWTD Board action of
November 9, 1989 is required° This includes:
1) D~endment to Operating Budget and User Fee
2) User ~harge Rate
Q. Consider approval of Lien Appeals
Name: Vincent Mackey
Address of Violation: 716 N.E. 3rd Street
Mackey's Tire & Auto Service
The Commission chose to pull this item from the Consent
Agenda so it could be discussed individually after the
Consent Agenda°
R. Approval of Bills
See List attached to the original copy of these Minutes in
the Office of the City Clerk°
Vice Mayor Olenik referred to the IBM/Rolm Systems bill
the amount of $90,754.57. He asked how much the phone
system was costing us and what does Phase II consist Ofo
Hugh McCaffreyt Communications Manager reported on what
Phase II consisted of and indicated the entire project
cost about $128~000. It is not to be paid out of the
Local Option Gas Tax Fund.
The Vice Mayor asked City Attorney Rea if he needed to
absLain from voting on item ~21 which is a payment to McCaw
Communications of Florida° It is a purchase of Motorola
cellular phones. City Attorney Rea responded negatively.
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Another bill from Seppala & Aho was added to the list in the
amount of $32~554o80. This will be payment ~4i to them°
City Attorney Rea noted ~40 and ~41 should be approved.
Motion
Commissioner Wische moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Consider approval of Lien Appeal
1. Vincent Mackey - Case ~ 88-20003438
716 N.E. 3rd Street
Mackey's Tire & Auto Service
As outlined in Wilfred Hawkins~ Assistant to the City
Manager/Ombudsman's December 15, 1989 memorandum, leniency
is recommended in this case, reducing the fee to a $1,555.53
administrative charge. Mayor Moore noted this was another
example of a situation where a lot of time is wasted
"spinning our wheels" on something that ends up getting
approved~ The Vice Mayor didn't think there were exte~
nuating circumstances on this lien appeal. It took this
person over a year to comply.
The Mayor remarked there was a new law which was not totally
clear that the Code Enforcement Board would initially hear
these requests for leniency as opposed to the City
Commission or there might be a joint hearing by them and
then an appeal to the Commission. He personally thought it
should stay the way it is with appeals to go to the City
Commission for final determination.
Wilfred Hawkins~ Assistant to the City Manager reported some
of Mr. Mackey's customers were not able to pick their
vehicles up immediately after repairs. He was not able to
find a place immediately to move the cars when he was cited°
Mr. Mackey is leasing the property from the owner. Mr.
Hawkins noted Mr. Mackey had been working towards obtaining
necessary variances to give him a certain amount of storage
area on the property. Mr. Hawkins felt Mr. Mackey would
probably have to work out some type of payment plan to repay
the $i~555.53.
Discussion transpired and several Commissioners commented
they did not want to send the message to the community that
if they ignore their liens and then appeal to the Commission
they will get leniency.
Commissioner Weiner moved to extend leniency in this ease.
Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which carried 3-1o
Vice Mayor Olenik voted against the motion.
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BIDS
None.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
A. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Cormac Conahan,
Attorney
Boynton Beach Mall - Sears Addition
(Postponed to December 19, 1989)
Cormac Conahan, Esq.
Boynton-JCP Assoc., Ltd - Lake Worth
Drainage District
North Congress Ave. at Old Boynton
northwest corner
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION: Request for
an amended site plan and amended
Development of Regional Impact
development order to allow for the
addition of a 134,526 sq. ft. de-
partment store and a change in
parking lot layout and design.
for Boynton-JCP Assoco, Ltd.
addressed the Commission and provided a history of what had
taken place since May, 1989. There were three items that
the Region, in its review, had determined needed to be
looked at again, namely, drainage, preservation of the trees
in the northwest corner of the site and traffic. Mr.
Conahan made comments on these three topics.
Relative to the traffic issue, Mr. Conahan noted they had
proposed that a mass transit alternative be explored that
would call for the developer to contribute $300,000 with
matching funds that would hopefully bring about a bus system
that would relieve impacted road~;ays. ~nis had been
approved conceptually, but the Commission was desirous of
seeing the language prior to final approval. The
Development Order before the Commission provides for saving
all of the pine trees. It also provides that instead of a
$300~000 contribution to a mass transit alternative, that
the applicant will fund up to $525,000 towards that alter-
native, not for three years, but for five years° With
respect to the drainage items, all of the recommendations of
the Region are incorporated therein.
Mr° Dick Greco made remarks about required parking spaces
and applying for a variance from the City in this regard.
No pine trees will be removed and the Javert Street wall
will be redone as shown in the original plan.
Regarding the transit system, Mr. Greco stated they still
had not come to a total conclusion and he remarked this
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topic would still have to go to the County Commission and
the MPO. They had agreed to do a destination and origin
study. Further comments were made about Co-Tran and the
$525,000 to be applied by the applicant to the transit
system and obtaining grants from the State and Federal
governments. In the end, over $i,000~000 would exist for
the transit service.
Mayor Moore commended the applicant for his perseverance and
patience in this matter. He hoped the other governmental
agencies involved would support the plan to get this faci-
lity in Boynton Beach. Commissioner Wische thanked the
applicant for being flexible and working this out to
everyone's satisfaction.
Roger Saberson, who represents Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council was allowed to address the Commission even
though this was not a Public Hearing. He had spoken to the
Regional Planning Council staff who had been in touch with
City staff and City staff had been advised that if the
Commission adopts what has been presented, in its present
form, the Regional Planning Council staff would be recom-
mending to the Regional Planning Council a DRI Appeal of the
Order. A number of issues, in their opinion, have not been
adequately addressed~ Traffic was one of these issues.
Vice Mayor Oienik moved to approve the amended site plan to
allow for the department store at the Boynton Beach Mall.
Norman Gregory asked if citizens would be allowed to express
their views as it relates to this project and Co-Tran. He
had been asked to represent two local transit companies~
that had been trying to contact Co-Tran and had been
tracking events at Treasure Coast over the months. They
feel they also have an alternative to perhaps a more compre~
hensive program than that which is being submitted by the
DeBartolo people. Before anyone approves this, they would
like to have an opportunity to speak with these people.
Mr. Gregory stated under the regulations, when there is a
private bus line that is willing, it precludes any of the
governmental agencies from participating. They would like
to be able to demonstrate that they are able, ready and
willing to take on the transit system. Mr. Gregory remarked
it was being stated that perhaps these State and Federal
funds are the exclusive right of Co-Tran and this is not
factual. Discussion transpired.
Mr. Conahan remarked they would be happy to talk to these
local companies to see what could be accomplished. Their
goals are the same. If this is done through Co-Tran or
through a private system, they would be happy to discuss
this.
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Mr. Greco stated they had been working on this for months.
Relative to the private lines, he statedt "We're not
excluding them in any way". They would continue talking to
the Region about this problem. Comments were made about the
County having to approve or disaprove the arrangements.
Commissioner Wische seconded the motion currently on the
floor. The motion carried 4-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 89-UUU
Re: Amending Development Order - Proposed Sears Store
Commissioner Weiner moved to approve Resolution 89-UUU.
Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Later in the meeting, Mayor Moore stated he wished to
recognize and express the appreciation of the City for the
efforts of Mrs. Rossi, Mrs. Durando~ Mrs° Martin and par-
ticularly Mr. Boyar. Mr. Boyar had come up with a plan
which solved the drainage program and saved the pine trees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ao
The Island Pond Annexation, Rezoning and Land Use
~endment Application had been withdrawn at the appli-
cant's request.
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner~
Location:
Description:
Boynton Nurseries
Roger G. Saberson, Esquire
Boynton Nurseries
Lawrence Road
REZONING: Request to show annexed
land as "Low Density Residential"
and to rezone from AR (Agricultural
Residential) in Palm Beach County
to AG (Agriculture) to allow for a
future rezoning to a residential
zoning category.
Jim Golden, Senior Planner, noted a correction should be
made to the Agenda as this is a Land Use Element Amendment
and Rezoningo It was advertised as both. Mr. Golden
read material from Tim Cannon, Interim Planning Director's
December 5, 1989 memorandum to the Planning and Zoning
Board. ~ne factual material appears under the heading
Introduction. This memo is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
It was explained that the developer is currently working on
a P.U.D. rezoning. He plans to submit this to the City in a
week for February Public Hearings° If the Commission appro-
ves this request, it will go to the DCA for a 90 day review,
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during which time the Public Hearings will be held on
rezoning to P.U.D. W-hen the DCA response comes back on the
Land Use Amendment, it will go through first and second
reading of the Ordinances to amend the Future Land Use
Element to Low Density, rezone to a P.U.D. and annex this
property into the City.
Mr. Golden explained the surrounding land uses and zoning.
Material from the December 5, 1989 memorandum under Future
Land Use'and Rezoning was explained. Vice Mayor Olenik
asked why they were requesting rezoning to AG and not R-iA
or R-1AA. Mro Golden responded it was originally the intent
of the developer to submit a rezoning to a P.U.D., however,
because of the October I/April 1 deadline, he did not have
sufficient time to prepare the Master Plan for the P.U.D. by
that deadline~ The proposal has worked out to submit this
as AG (a holding category). If approved by the Commission,
while it is being reviewed by DCA for the 90 day period,
they will submit a rezoning application for the P.U.D. When
we get to the Ordinances, everything will be approved con-
currently. The intent is to submit for rezoning and have
February Public Hearings.
Material in the December 5, 1989 memorandum under the
heading Comprehensive Plan was explained. Mr. Golden made
comments regarding units per acre and density. Reference
was made to a letter from the County expressing their views.
Their response appears as Exhibit E in the staff report.
They discussed their concern relative to whether the pro-
posed annexation is compact. The County felt the annexation
projects westward from the existing City boundaries and the
area of contiguity, thereby expanding an existing finger
area of municipal land in a serpentine pattern. Comments
were made about the definition of "compactness."
Mr. Golden stated the City's Comprehensive Plan discusses
annexing p~operties West of Lawrence Road only if annexation
would be consistent with Florida Statutes and the properties
could be efficiently served. Although this is the first
property West of Lawrence Road to request annexation, this
property is contiguous to corporate limits on its entire
eastern property boundary and would not create an isolated
pocket. Comments were made about previous discussion about
annexation of properties West of Lawrence Road and service.
Vice Mayor Olenik recalled a motion which passed over a year
ago that said this Commission would annex to its service
area, which is the E-3 Canal. He didn't know why people
kept saying we would only annex to Lawrence Rd.
Commissioner Wische recalled this as well.
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The recommendation from staff is for approval. Most of the
staff comments are advisory in nature. There are really no
comments that need to be made a condition of the approval.
Essentially, Mr. Golden thought it could be approved as sub-
mitted.
MayOr. Moore asked if there was anyone present who wished
speak in favor of or in opposition to this matter.
to
Mr. Phil Leslie, President of COBRA stated they were opposed
principally in conformity with the report received from the
County Commission° He read the fourth paragraph of the
County Commission's letter to Mr. Golden dated November 28,
i989. He distributed maps he had prepared which indicated a
ragged western border of the City. Adding this annexation,
in his opinion, would be inappropriate. Other comments were
made.
Roger Saberson, representing Boynton Nurseries, made com-
ments on the County cutting the overall density. They are
applying for 4.84 units per acre. They have had discussion
with staff on a proposed P.U.D. for 4.77 units per acre.
They have lost a substantial amount of density in the last
six months. He asked the City to change its Comprehensive
Plan to indicate this property could be annexed into the
City and also grant the request for 4.84 units per acre.
Mayor Moore asked if that was to be done simultaneously at
this time or was the annexation separate. City Attorney Rea
interjected we had to send it to the DCA for approval and
then he would come back for the rezoning.
As there was no further input from the audience, THE PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Comments were made about the densities in Knollwood Groves~
Citrus Glen and Citrus Park~ This will be consistent with
those densities°
Concerning the service issue, Mr. Golden remarked that the
County wasn't aware in the correspondence, of the City's new
western Fire Station. This Station should resolve the
issues raised.
Motion
Commissioner Wische moved to approve the annexation
requested by Boynton Nurseries. Vice Mayor Olenik seconded
the motion which carried 4--0.
C. Project Name~
Agent:
Cranbrook Lake Estates
Lawrence J. Marchbanks, PoAo
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Owner:
Location:
Description:
David and Joan Gaudette
South Congress Ave. at Golf Rd.,
southwest corner
ABANDONMENT: Request for the aban-
donment of a 10 ft. wide utility
easement (Lot 67, Block 2)
Jim Golden, Senior Planner, explained this application is
the third in a series of similar requests to abandon a 10
ft. wide utility easement that exists at the rear of the
lots in Cranbrook Lake Estates. The easement is primarily
occupied by Comcast and Southern Bell. In this case there
is an existing swimming pool encroaching the easement which
is clouding title to the property. The Planning and Zoning
Board and staff recommend approval, subject to staff com-
ments. Comments were made about varying circumstances
regarding these cases and the piecemeal way it is being
handled° The Vice Mayor thought perhaps the Planning Dept.
should look into the possibility of the Homeowners Assoc.
handling the abandonment all at one time. The recommen-
dation was for approval, subject to the applicant working
out the relocation of the existing utility easements°
Mayor Moore asked if there was anyone present who wished to
speak in favor of or in opposition to. this abandonment.
Lawrence Marchbanks representing the Owners addressed the
Commission and requested they support the staff recommen-
dation and approve this.
Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the abandonment of the
i0 ft. wide utility easement, subject to staff comments.
Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Henrietta Solomon, 230 N.E. 26th Avenue, Boynton Beach
referred to comments by Commissioner Wische at the previous
Commission meeting criticizing the Chairman of the Board of
Adjustment for something he thought was not handled
correctly. She noted that two meetings ago a new member was
appointed to the Board of Adjustment as a regular member,
overstepping the alternate. As Ms. Solomon recalled,
Commissioner Wische in the past had been emphatic about
stopping this unfair practice. This appointment was made by
Commissioner Wische and she felt his integrity becomes
questionable when he engages in this type of behavior.
Ms. Wilda Searcy. 402 N.E. 13th Avenue, Boynton Beach pro-
vided the Commission with a proposal from Mr. Remar Harvin
of Community Development. Ms. Searcy remarked she was
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pleased recently to see a young 17 year old Santaluces stu-
dent working at City Hall~ She was glad the City was
willing to employ young people.
Mr. Dominic Polita, General Manager of RumBottoms Restaurant
requested permission to extend the operating hours of the
restaurant on New Years Eve until 5:00 A.M. City Attorney
Rea noted this was allowable as stated in the Code of
Ordinances, page 289.
Mayor Moore requested the Public Information Officer get
this information to everyone in the City that has a Beverage
License.
Mr. Dan Boyar, 712 S.W. 3rd Ave., Boynton Beach remarked he
had addressed the Community Appearance Board regarding the
proposed landscape plan for the new City Hall. He felt some
aspects of the plan should be modified in keeping with
environmental factors and water conservation. The CAB sup-
ported his suggestions. The plan was approved years ago and
it may ultimately have to come before the Commission in
order to implement some of the proposed modifications. He
would like 1) to use Melaleuca mulch instead of Cypress
mulch, 2) substitute native flowers and ground covers for
the annual bedding flowers, and 3) replace several of the
non-native trees and shrubs with native species.
Mayor Moore remarked that the General Contractor had just
fired the Landscape Architect. He asked Mr. Boyar if he
would be willing to undertake the responsibility of
assisting in coming up with this plan. The Mayor agreed
with Mr. Boyar's concept and thought water should be con-
served. The Mayor thought staff should investigate getting
rid of all the Melaleuca trees around City Hall.
Commissioner Wische stated at the CAB meeting, Mr. Boyar,
Mr. Haag and Mr. DeBeck had indicated they would meet and
try to work these things out.
*Commissioner Wische moved that the Landscape Architect:s
plans now in place be reviewed at the earliest possible
date, in concurrence with the CAB. Mr. Boyar will serve as
an advisor. Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the motion which
carried 4-0.
LEGAL
Ao Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 89-49
Re: Approving Amended Community Redevelopment Plan
Seepage 1,
1/2/90 Minutes
for clarifi-
cation of
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City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance No. 89-49 on
second and final reading, by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDED COM~/UNITY
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CITY'S EXPANDED REDEVELOPMENT
AREA; FINDING THAT THE PLAN CONFORMS TO THE CO~NK3NITY
REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING
AUTHORITY TO MODIFY OR AMEND SAID PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
As there was no input from the public for or against the
proposed Ordinance, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
In order to discuss this Ordinance, Commissioner Weiner
moved to approve proposed Ordinance 89-49 on second and
final reading. Commissioner Weiner was concerned with the
inclusion of a shopping center right across the street from
City Hall. In order to get this plan accepted so we can
have a TIF base, she proposed leaving out that shopping area
from the plan and replacing it with zoning for an office
building.
Vice Mayor Olenik remarked he had been prepared to go with
the retail knowing it would have to come back to be rezoned.
He felt the ideal use for that land would be some sort of
office building. He referred to vacant office buildings
that exist in the County and didn't know that this was a
very practical solution. He would be willing to approve
this knowing the Commission could be very strict on what
comes in there. If it is retail, they would have to be sure
it is supportive of the Municipal Complex.
Commissioner Weiner repeated her motion to approve the
second reading of the Ordinance as it reads. Commissioner
Wische seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken by
Sue Kruse, Deputy Clerk, as follows:
Commissioner Weiner - Aye
Commissioner Wische - Aye
Mayor Moore - Aye
Vice Mayor Olenik - Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner Wische left the dais.
B. Ordinances - ist Reading:
Proposed Ordinance No. 89-50
Re: Seasonal Retail Sales
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City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance 89~50 on first
reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING,
SECTION 11. SUPPLEMENTAL REGUIJtTIONS, TO ALLOW FOR
SEASONAL OUTDOOR RETAIL SALES SPONSORED BY NOT FOR
PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
OTHER PROVISION OF APPENDIX A-ZONING. NOT SPECIFICALLY
HEREIN AMENDED SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS
PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO
CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
V~ce Mayor Olenik moved for the adoption of proposed
Ordinance No. 89-50 on first reading. Commissioner Weiner
seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken by Sue
Kruse, Deputy Clerk, a~ follows~
Mayor Moore - Aye
Vice Mayor Olenik - Aye
Commissioner Weiner - Aye
Motion carried
Proposed Ordinance No. 89-51
ReT Non-Conforming Use - Coastal Towers
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance 89-51
reading by title only~
on first
A~N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA~ RELATED TO THE COASTAL TOWERS
CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS, LOCATED IN PARTS OF LOTS 53 AND
54 DEWEY'S SUBDIVISION, SAID LOCATION MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN EXEMPTING SAID CONDOMINIUM APARTMENTS
FROM THE PROVISIONS OF APPENDIX A - ZONING, SECTION ii.1
NON-CONFORMING USES A~ND STRUCTURES, F. RECONSTRUCTION OR
REMOVAL; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; ASI EFFECTIVE
DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
89-51 on first reading. Commissioner Weiner seconded the
motion.
City Attorney Rea commented if Coastal Towers gets hit by a
major storm or major fire, they should be able to rebuild.
This should remedy any problems they are having with
insurance. They are still non-conforming but the provision
denying the right to rebuild if 70% of the value is
destroyed is not applicable to them.
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Mr. Harry B. Stein, 760 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach was
allowed to speak, even though this was not a Public Hearing.
Mr. Stein remarked there is another aspect to the problem
involving density. Four stories is permitted where they are
located~ Coastal Towers was constructed prior to that regu-
lation and is five stories. He thought this Ordinance would
only solve part of the problem. Mayor Moore stated they are
nonconforming because of the density and the height, but the
City has taken away the sting of the nonconforming classifi-
cation by giving them a waiver.
A roll call vote on the motion made earlier was taken by Sue
Kruse, Deputy Clerk as follows~
Mayor Moore - Aye
Vice Mayor Olenik - Aye
Commissioner Weiner - Aye
Motion carried 3-0.
Commissioner Wische returned to the dais.
Proposed Ordinance No. 89-52
Re: Adopt Standard Building Code 1988 Edition
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance No. 89-52 on first
reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA~ AMENDING CHAPTER 5~ BUILDING
CODE, SECTION 5-3 ADOPTION OF THE STANDARD BUILDING
BY ADOPTING THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION,
TOGETHER WITH UNIFORM MINIMUM PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE
AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY
BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Commissioner Weiner moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
89-52 on first reading° Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the
motion~ A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Sue
Kruse~ Deputy Clerk as foliows~
Vice Mayor Olenik
Commissioner Weiner
Commissioner Wische
Mayor Moore
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 89-53
Re~ Adopt Model Countywide Standard for Installation of
Roof Coverings, 1989 Edition
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City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance 89-53 on first
reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA~ AMENDING CHAPTER 5, BUILDING
CODE, SECTION 5-7 STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF
COVERINGS CODE BY ADOPTING THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE
STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF COVERINGS, 1989
EDITION, REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE BUILDING CODE
ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AND BUILDING
OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO
CODIFY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Commissioner Wische moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
89-53 on first reading. Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the
motion~ A roll call vote was taken by Sue Kruse, Deputy
Clerk as follows~
Commissioner Weiner
Commissioner Wische
Mayor Moore
Vice Mayor Olenik
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Proposed Ordinance No. 89-54
Re: Adopt Standard Plumbing Code~ 1988 Edition
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance 89-54 on first
reading by title on!y~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYI~TON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, BUILDING
CODE~ SECTION 5-28 ADOPTION OF THE STANDARD PLU~ING
CODE BY ADOPTING THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, 1988
EDITION, TOGETHER WITH UNIFORM MINIMUM PALM BEACH
COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS AS RECOmmENDED BY THE BUILDING
CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING A
CONPLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO
CODIFY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES~
Commissioner Wische moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
89-54. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion. A roll
call vote was taken by Sue Kruse, Deputy Clerk as follows:
Commissioner Wische
Mayor Moore
Vice Mayor Olenik
Commissioner Weiner
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
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Motion carried 4--0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 89-55
Re: Adopt the Florida Energy Efficiency Code for
Building Construction, 1989 Edition
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance 89--55 on first
reading by title only:
A-N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BO~NTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, BUILDING
CODE, SECTION 5-51 CODE ADOPTED. BY ADOPTING THE FLORIDA
ENERGY EFFICIENCY CODE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, 1989
EDITION: PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Commissioner Weiner moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
89-55 on first reading. Commissioner Wische seconded the
motion. A roll call vote was taken by Sue Kruse, Deputy
Clerk as follows:
Mayor Moore - Aye
Vice Mayor Olenik m ~e
Commissioner Weiner - ~e
Commissioner Wische - Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 89~-56
Re~ Adopt the Standard Mechanical and Gas
Edition
Code, 1988
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance 89-56 on first
reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CO_MMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, BUILDING
CODE, SECTION 5-70 ADOPTION OF THE STANDARD MEC.,WJkNICAL
CODE AND GAS CODE BY ADOPTING THE STANDARD MECHANICAL
CODE AND GAS CODE, 1988 EDITION, TOGETHER WITH UNIFORM
MINIMUM PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE BUILDING CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH
COUNTY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to adopt proposed Ordinance Noo
89-56 on first reading. Commissioner Weiner seconded the
motion. A roil call vote was taken by Sue Kruse, Deputy
Clerk as follows:
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Vice Mayor Olenik
Commissioner Weiner
Commissioner Wische
Mayor Moore
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 4~0.
C. Resolutions:
1. Proposed Resolution No. 89-VVV
Re: J. Scott Miller Contract
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH
Jo SCOTT MILLER, TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF CITY MANAGER
FOR THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH; STATING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Mayor asked Mr. Miller if he had any questions.
Mr. Miller responded negatively.
Commissioner Weiner moved to adopt proposed Resolution
Noo 89-VVV. Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which
carried 4-0.
D~ Other~
1. Emergency Medical Service Agreement - Town of
Gulfstream - Previously TABLED
Vice Mayor Olenik moved that this topic be removed from the
table. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
carried 4-0.
It was noted that the Town of Gulfstream had been nego-
tiating with Bethesda Ambulance Service. The Vice Mayor
asked if that meant we were not going to answer medical or
fire calls from that Town. Interim City Manager Randolph
replied it means we will until we give them notice that we
no longer shall. The Vice Mayor wanted to know if we
intended to collect any funds for the calls made thus far
since October 1° Ms. Randolph stated we have no agreement
with them. We are still working under mutual aid. The Vice
Mayor noted we have no mutual aid agreement with them. He
thought technically if we entered into the Town on a call,
we have no indemnification from the Town of Gulfstream.
Mayor Moore wondered where negotiations had broken down.
Ms. Randolph responded that with Gulfstream, we could not
make the running time. The Commission didn't think we
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should be providing this service free. The Mayor thought
they should be told that if Boynton Beach cannot meet the
guidelines, they'll have to go back to Delray Beach°
Ms. Randolph suggested 30 days notice. The Mayor thought we
should cooperate with them so long as they pay the back ser-
vices and anything else we do.
Ms. Randolph made comments on contracts being sent to Ocean
Ridge as well for their approval° They appear to be nego-
tiating with Bethesda Amubulance Service as well.
The Mayor remarked they should be cut off as we've been
serving them free for years. He felt it was time we got
something out of them or tell them to go their own way.
The Mayor instructed Ms. Randolph to advise Ocean Ridge the
next morning. If Boynton Beach gets any more calls from
them, they will be billed. Reference was made to an
agreement signed two months ago and then we never heard
anything after that°
Vice Mayor Olenik remarked he had a proposal which he would
bring to the first meeting in January in this regard. He
felt the proposal might be able to solve these problems.
Consider approval of Questionnaire and Agreement to
Conduct Survey - City of Boynton Beach and the League of
Women Voters of South Palm Beach County, Inc., (Update
Boynton Beach)
Laura Widmer~ Public Information Officer reported the League
was guaranteeing a minimum of 1~500 calls in an attempt to
get 500 responses. Discussion took place on getting a fair
sampling. Some League members are willing to make more
calls if necessary and the phone numbers are ready for them.
Basically, they will keep going until they get the 500
responses. A $500 contribution will be made to the League°
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to approve. Commissioner Weiner
seconded the motion which carried 4~-0.
3. Consider approval of Water Service Agreements with
Tropical Terrace
a) Russell Steele
b) Paul & John Lodoia
c) Paul & John Lodola
d) Jeannett ¥ount
Lot 45 & ½ of 46
Lot 185
Lots 201, 202, 203, 204
Lots 87 and 88
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to approve these Water Service
Agreements. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
carried
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4. Consider approval of Water Service Agreement -
Sam and Carmen Mercado
Commissioner Wische moved to approve this Water Service
Agreement. The Vice Mayor asked where this was located.
Jim Golden, Senior Planner responded it was located at the
SW corner of High Ridge Rd. and Hypoluxo and is contiguous
to Stanford Park. Mr. Golden noted a memo had been sent
%~ich addressed Comprehensive Plan and annexation issues.
The property is annexable. Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the
motion to approve, and the motion carried 4-0. Later in the
meeting discussion resumed on this topic and this ended up
being rescinded and TABLED. See page 25 of these Minutes.
5. Discussion of a Self-Insurance Fund Ordinance
Olivia McLean, Risk Manager stated they were seeking per-
mission to work with the City Attorney on developing an
Ordinance that would govern the City's self insurance fund,
establishing amounts that would be provided for the fund
each year, governing underfunding of the account and making
those types of provisions. The Commissioners were agreeable
to Ms. McLean and Mr. Rea working to develop this Ordinance.
6. Consider approval of Investment Banker for 1990 Water &
Sewer Revenue Bond Issue
Mayor Moore suggested tabling this topic. He didn't wish to
be "stampeded" into voting on something provided to him
at the "eleventh hour". He thought the Commission should
give serious consideration to looking into value engi-
neering where we would get outside, totally independent
advice as to what the scope of this project ought to be and
how it ought to be funded. He thought the advice received
should not be dependent on the size or scope of the project,
affecting the size of payment.
Vice Mayor Olenik didn't think this had come up at the ele-
venth hour. Six weeks ago, ~en we went out to RFP, it was
stated that at the second meeting in December there would be
a recommendation to select a management investment banker
committee to handle the sale of the utility bonds in or
around the February/March time frame. Vice Mayor Olenik made
comments about Stone/Webster and whether they are indepen-
dent or not. He thought they might have violated the
Competitive Negotiators Act set up by the State Legislature
because they have talked to us about doing value engineering
and given us a price. Other remarks were made. The Vice
Mayor thought the Commission should listen to the recommen-
dations of the committee.
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John Guidry, Director of Utilities reported Mr. Dave Segal
was enroute to the meeting and asked if this topic could be
brought up when he arrives. There was agreement to table
this until later in the meeting. Please see page 23 of
these Minutes where discussion resumes.
OLD BUSINESS
Jarvis Wellfield Report on Remedial Work and Explanatory
Aquifer Investigation - (John Guidry requested this
remain on the table until 12/19/89)
John Guidry, Utilities Director remarked the Jarvis
Wellfield is the backbone system wellfield ~or the existing
water treatment plant. Mr. Guidry stated his predecessor
never had the opportunity to pull any of those wells out of
service since they were commissioned ten years ago. We had
~ound iron encrustation in the screens. We went back in,
redeveloped the wells and found we were able to increase
their efficiency by 90%. Technical comments were made
regarding the acidization program and the fact that we need
to spend the money to rejuvenate each one of the wells in
the Jarvis Well~ield. Concern had been expressed by the
Vice Mayor over the large sums of bond monies needed for the
Capital Improvement Programs for Utilities.
Mr. Guidry reported those wells give us the additional capa-
city we need to satisfy the 17.5 MGD capacity we have at the
existing treatment plant. 5~ne bond issue, if resolved, can
be charged for $480,000 because it is additional capacity to
meet growth. If not passed, it would have to come from the
General Reserve Fund. Mr. Guidry requested the Commission
approve the $480,000 expenditure out of the General Reserve
Fund at this stage.
Comments were made on the current water shortage.
Mr. Guidry remarked if this is not approved, we will have
serious problems. This would help "ease the pain" we are
experiencing, but would not get us ahead. The funding would
be for the driller~ the geophysical consultant, the acidiza-
tion, the disposing of the spin acid, etco Comments were
made about the driller, Diversified Drilling. Mr. Guidry
stated if we do this, he would be able to save the mobiliza-
tion and demobilization costs on rigs because we do have
rigs in there. This could be done without going out to bid
in Mr. Guidry's opinion. He felt it would be an extension
of the existing contract that we have with Diversified and
could be handled by ~nange Orders. The Mayor responded this
was a different project and discussion abou~ fairness
ensued. City Attorney Rea interjected it should be put out
to bid. The Mayor remarked Diversified Drilling might be
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able to beat 'the bid if they don't have to dismantle their
equipment~
Vice ~yo~ Olenik moved to authorize the City to go out to
bid for the Jarvis Wellfieid Remedial Work and Explanatory
Aquifer Investigation on the other wells in the wellfield.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 4-0o
A brief recess was called at 7:50 PoM. The meeting resumed
at 8:00 PoMo
6. Consider approval of Investment Banker for 1990 Water &
Sewer Revenue Bond Issue
As Mr. David Segal from Prudential Bache Capital Funding had
arrived at the meeting, discussion on this topic resumed.
Mr~ Segal reported the selection committee would consist of
himself, John Guidry and Grady Swanno About six weeks ago
the City had authorized them to send out a RFP to investment
bankers for the purpose of serving as an underwriter for the
water and sewer financing program. They received about 18
proposals which were reviewed and short-listed to eight
firms~ The firms were interviewed and a recommendation of 5
firms is now to be made, All eight firms were qualified to
serve on the financing team. The firms include: Smith
Barney, Paine Webber, Morgan Stanley, William R. Hough and
Co. and Southeastern Municipal Bonds. The committee recom-
mended Smith Barney as the Senior Manager.
The average discount is suill estimated to be about
$900~000. The Mayor asked how much the bond issue would be
for~ Mr. Segat responded they were in the process of
looking at some of these ideas and a ~inancing structure
would be developed. It may be one bond issue or it may be
two. There may be refunding or there might not be
refunding. Different ideas are being evaluated. Lengthy
technical discussion regarding concurrency and impact fees
took place.
Mayor Moore repeated that he felt this should be tabled and
he didn't think the Commission had any comprehension of what
they were getting into. He didn't think the Commissioners
understood enough about the technical aspects to make a
decision.
Commissioner Wische moved to TABLE this topic. Mayor Moore
passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Olenik and seconded the
motion. Discussion ensued about bidding on engineering pro-
jects as opposed to someone taking on the job on an hourly
basis with a cap. Mr. Rea noted if it goes over $6,000, it
would have to go out to RFP. The Vice Mayor remarked you
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don't get dollar values when you get it back° We evaluate
and select a value engineer based on what they want to do
for us, not based on how much they're going to charge us.
We're still not going to know how much the person's going to
charge us to do this. The Vice Mayor felt the Mayor had a
problem with CH2M Hill and wondered why.
The Mayor referred to the proposed five year contract with
Prudential Bache and noted they said whatever work they
would do would be $150/hour for the Senior firm and $70 for
the others. He had calculated the cost for the time it
would take and was not comfortable with it~ He felt they
would basically "lay in the bushes" until the bond issue
comes and then they would change over to a percentage of the
bond issue. He didn't think this was right.
Vice Mayor O!enik called for a vote on the motion to table,
which was currently on the floor. The motion carried 3-1.
Vice Mayor Olenik voted against the motion.
Mr. Guidry recommended a special workshop with the City's
consultant and including the financial advisors where the
Commission sits down and discusses the issue in detail~
The Vice Mayor stated he would rather go out to bid on value
engineering° If we were going to be overcharged, he wanted
to know about it. Mr. Guidry stated he had no problem with
going with value engineering but the one thing everyone
needed to understand is that we are critically close to the
end as far as water capacity is concerned. Discussion took
place on time constraints that exist.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved that the City go out to RFP for
value engineering for the construction of the west water
treatment plant and improvements to the eastern plant.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 4--0.
Mr. Segal felt it was important that the engineering side
and the financial side of this program are considered
separately.
Mayor Moore remarked that the program he had "dug up" also
included ~program management which has special bond counsel
that would oversee whether we should go into refunding, what
the scope of the project ought to be and give input on that.
They are ~tied in together. That advice was included within
the time schedule and the maximum they would run. This was
for value engineering and program management. Program mana-
gement is the financial side of it. They would have inde-
pendent people and they would pay them out of whatever they
get to give that input as to how you should approach the
financing.
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Consider approval of Water Service Agreement
Sam and Carmen Mercado
This Water Service Agreement was discussed earlier in the
meeting and the Commission moved to approve it. In view of
additional facts that had come to the Vice Mayor's attention
during the brief recess, he moved to reconsider this topic~
Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
It was the Vice Mayor's understanding that our Water Service
Agreement says that when the time is right, they should
annex into the City. It seems that on this particular par-
cel, the time is now right, but they do not wish to annex.
Commissioner Weiner moved to rescind the approval.
Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which carried 4.-0.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved that this item be tabled until the
next meeting. Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which
carried 4-0.
Staff was asked to notify the individuals involved of what
had taken place.
Consider approval of Change Order ~23
Seppala and Aho (Previously TABLED)
Consider approval of Change Order 926
Seppala and ~ho (Previously TABLED)
Consider approval of Change Order ~27
Seppala and
Commissioner Weiner moved to remove item B. and C. from the
table. Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which
carried 4-0~
City Attorney Rea suggested item B., C. and D. be addressed
at the same time. Michael Burman, the City's attorney in
this matter had reviewed all three of these Change Orders
and advises the City to pay.
Commissioner Weiner moved to pay these Change Orders.
Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
E. Consider purchasing option for recycling material
collection vehicle
The Vice Mayor asked if we would be getting this vehicle
before the January time frame if we lease its Craig Grabeel0
Director of Management Services responded it was not clear.
The concern is if we lease/purchase, we have to go out to
bid and that would take two to three months° We can do that
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but do we want to begin collection. The amount of the grant
has been determined to be $51,960. The Solid Waste
Authority indicated that if we need to take more time and go
out to bid, they will continue for up to 90 days to pick up~
If we do not expend the money, we will not get it back.
Other remarks were made relative to cost. The consensus was
to go out to bid on this item.
Fo County-Wide Planning Council
Discussion took place regarding a letter received from the
County Commission relative to a replacement for Commissioner
Weiner on the County-Wide Planning Council. The Vice Mayor
felt it was important that the City have representation on
the County-Wide Planning Council. The County Commission
decided to leave that spot for Commissioner Weiner until her
term expires° The Vice Mayor asked if the Commission was
going to let Commissioner Weiner continue to be the City's
representative or were they going to allow an empty seat to
exist.
The Mayor felt the County Commission was arbitrarily denying
the City representation to which iu is entitled. He thought
their own attorney had advised them it was wrong. The Mayor
Stated the City has the right to remove and to recommend a
replacement. Disagreement took place between some of the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Weiner thought the City was becoming more and
more isolated in relation to our neighbors and our County.
We have no representation on the County-Wide Planning
Council, or the South County Council of Governments° There
Ss no alternate representative on the Metropolitan Planning
0rganization~ She thought the Commission should stop this
trend°
Commissioner Wische stated the Commission made a motion and
voted on it. The decision stands as far as he is concerned°
The Mayor suggested this topic be brought up again when a
full Commission exists.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Items for Discussion requested by Mayor Gene Moore
1. Los Mangos - Australian Pine Tree Removal - FEC
This item remained on the table°
2. Drug Testing - Firemen
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The Mayor remarked the recent drug testing situation in the
Fire Dept. was handled poorly° It was in the hands of the
Police Dept~ and it was proceeding in an orderly, pro-
fessional manner. In the absence of a dire emergency, he
thought the City should go with a more orderly procedure and
not handle it administratively. It should involve the
Police, the Chief of the department involved, the Union and
legal counsel. There was agreement.
3. Handling of anonymous telephone calls and letters
The Commission agreed that when anonymous phone calls are
received at City Hall, the employee should listen to the
message, thank the person and then hang up and not do
anything about it. The Mayor remarked staff should be
advised because in the past it has been handled differently.
Water Conservation Program for Boynton Beach
The Mayor had submitted written information to the
Commission and asked them to consider it to see if some of
the ideas might be adopted. Discussion ensued. Individuals
not heeding the current water restrictions will be given one
warning and will then be cited.
Wilfred Hawkins, Assistant to the City Manager/Ombudsman
stated the South Florida Water Management District is coming
out with guidelines piecemeal. They have given basic
instructions and will be coming out with forms to be used in
citing people~ In the meantime, the City will be giving
verbal and written warnings which will be tracked on a com-
puter. The Police Dept. will handle the enforcement. Code
Enforcement will act as an informational and warning entity.
Unincorporated areas are under the jurisdiction of the
Sheriff's Office~
5. Tradewinds
Mayor Moore reported we had gotten a recommendation from our
attorney as to a settlement proposal. It wasn't accepted.
There had been discussions of binding mediation or arbitra-
tion with caps, but he thought we had gone beyond that now.
Hopefully, there is still a viable chance at settlement.
The Mayor remarked he had been involved in discussion with
the Tradewinds people that evening, and he did not think it
was appropriate to put it on the table at this time. He
stated he would prefer for the Commission to consider it at
a special meeting. Commissioner Wische was interested in
what their proposal was. The Mayor explained the City had
offered $5~000,000. They said $1t,000,000 and with some
concessions for enhancements, we ended up at $8,000,000.
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Mr. Martin Perry commented the City and his client's ideas
continue to be substantially far apart.
Howard Scharlin~ one of the principals in the project con-
firmed that the Mayor had accurately described what was on
the table and what they look at as the bottom line. He
stated there had been suggestions of a floor and ceiling
with binding mediation or binding arbitration° Based on
numbers thrown out by Michael Morton, they are prepared to
go forward with the numbers mentioned by the Mayor which is
$1i~000,000 with concessions down so that they would receive
a net of $8,000,000 without the enhancements. The enhan-
cements will not be included° There would be mutual
releases for all parties. This would be a "walk away deal".
Commissioner Wische was interested in protecting the three
principals who were former Mayors and Commissioners from
being sued for $15,000,000 apiece. He asked if that would
be taken off the record. Mr. Scharlin responded in the
affirmative and stated there would be mutual releases. The
"walk-away" figure would be $8,000,000 and no one in the
City could be brought to Court. Mayor Moore remarked it
would all be dismissed with the exception of the pending
appeal by Mr. Lehnertz which we have no control over.
Mrm Scharlin stated they would appreciate it if the
Commission would consider this and "get this thing behind us
tonight". The Mayor commented that he thought the
Commission should give it more consideration. They needed
to discuss whether the City would have to float bonds, would
they take cash~ etc. The Vice Mayor was uncomfortable
discussing this when the Agenda didn't really clearly indi-
cate what was to be discussed. He knew there were a lot of
people interested in this who were unaware of the substance
of tonight's discussion. The Mayor stated a special meeting
could be called for public input, within the next seven
days. Discussion took place regarding whether calling a
special meeting around the holidays was prudent~ The Vice
Mayor thought they should wait and do this at a regularly
scheduled meeting. The Mayor remarked there is a very early
hearing date coming up that has absolute liability assessed
against the City° He felt this would be another millstone
around the City's neck° He felt the Commission should
proceed with the special meeting within the next ten days.
It was noted that Grady Swann was scheduled to return from
vacation on January 3° Mr. Rea thought it would be good for
him to be there as there might be financing alternatives to
be addressed~
Mr° Scharlin stressed there are many issues of fairness
involved in this matter. He felt they had been held up a
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long time at tremendous expense and personal difficulty. He
stated this was in the nature of an offer of settlement.
The Commission was asking them to offer the City an option
to settlement~ Mro Scharlin wanted the Commission to
resolve this in the next week. Other comments were made.
The Commissioners all agreed the public needed to provide
input~
Mr~ Perry stated he had been working with the City for over
five years on this issue. They had been attempting to nego-
tiate some form of a resolution of this matter. Since May
or June of 1989 they have made no progress. They have put
an offer on the table to be considered. Mr. Perry stated,
"These people, as a result of this public, that you want to
invite in here~ and I don't have any objection, bring them
in~ have been caused millions and millions of dollars in
damages and every day it piles up higher. The offer is on
the table. If you want to resolve it before the end of
1989, it is your choice°"
The Vice Mayor asked what Mr. Burman had said about this
offer. Mr. Rea stated Mr° Burmah takes a differing view on
it. The Mayor remarked Mr. Burman was saying if unknown
factors like the Lehner~z lawsuit continue on, it could be
far more than i0 million in damages. The Vice Mayor coun-
tered Mr. Burmah had also said it could be far less than 5
million°
The Mayor stated he would call a special meeting for
Wednesday~ December 27, i989 at 5:00 P~M. The Mayor said to
get the public notice out and get a brief explanation of
what the settlement proposal is. It will be discussed and
the public will be allowed to provide input.
Vice Mayor Olenik remarked he would like to meet with
Mr. Burman before then as he has a different view of this
settlement° Mr° Rea stated he would arrange to have
Mr. Burman present at the special meeting.
7. Update on Rent-A-Cop Program
Mayor Moore thought it had been resolved that we weren't
going to be paying taxpayers' money for the Rent-a-Cop
Program and yet the practice continues. He felt we were
paying overtime out of our pocket and we were not collecting
a lot of this money. Commissioner Wische understood we were
going to make a new structure of salaries so that we
wouldn't be paying~ Interim City Manager Randolph noted it
was raised. Commissioner Wische stated raising it was not
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Police Chief Hillery stated they had an alternative plan to
offer. They proposed raising the amount of money charged
the merchants. The City will lose no money at all. The
only thing the City is asked is to handle the administrative
payment of the officers through Payroll so they are covered
by insurance and everything else if they are injured in the
line of duty. It would be considered an on-the-job injury.
Commissioner Wische stated the City should get the money up
front. Chief Hillery agreed with long term contract type
situations that could be done, but they get many requests
for one or two nights of service. The Mayor thought even in
those cases, the money should be paid up front. The bottom
line has got to be that if the merchant stiffs the City, the
taxpayers do not have to pick up the difference.
Vice Mayor Olenik asked if they were going to stop paying
the officers time and a half. Chief Hillery stated they
were willing to work off duty at a flat rate.
Chief Hillery stated in order to work it through Payroll
they would have to be billed by the City. If they do not
pay their bill, they would be sent a second notice. The
problem has been with long term situations where we were not
aware the people were not paying when they should have been°
Since then, on the long term contracts, arrangements have
been made for a bond to be put up to avoid that situation
occurring again.
The Commission agreed payment for services should be made up
front.
8. Matching County Grant for Dick Webber Child Abuse Center
The Mayor asked if we got matching funds from Commissioner
Howard on the Dick Webber Child Abuse Center. Former Mayor
Nick Cassandra stated the matter was on the County
Commission Agenda for January 2 and he would report back to
the City Commission° Commissioner Wische asked
Mr. Cassandra to remind Commissioner Howard of the statement
he had made publicly in this regard.
6~ Audit o~ $3,000 Grant for Boat Parade
Mayor Moore remarked the City had contributed $3,000 towards
the recent annual Boat Parade. He had received reports
there was a very limited fireworks display. Delray Beach
had put up matching funds. The Mayor remarked that he
didn't want to fall into the trap again of where money goes
to a Kiwanis Club, then it goes somewhere else. They end up
saying all the money went to the fireworks person. There is
no paper trail to track. He felt there should be some kind
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of audit. There was no mention that the City of Boynton
Beach had anything to do with putting on the fireworks~ If
we ever do this again, he thought we should have a proposed
budget, a follow-up of where it goes, etc.
B. Items for Discussion requested by Commissioner Robert
Olenik, Jro
1. Civil Service Board Promotion
Vice Mayor Olenik had heard reports that the Civil Service
procedures are not being followed properly in all cases.
After the first of the year, he would like to see a commit-
tee set up consisting of the Civil Service Board members,
employees~ citizens and a member or two of the City
Commission and staff, to revamp the Civil Service Rules &
Regulations.
Reference was made to the Civil Service Board meeting on
December 13, i989 where Mr. Finizio's situation was
addressed and the Board recommended reinstatement, a promo-
tion and a raise° The Vice Mayor stated the procedures that
occurred at that meeting were confusing and even members of
the Board had difficulty following what happened. The Vice
Mayor had received complaints from members of the Board that
legal counsel was only there for a short period of time and
was not available when further questions came up. The Vice
Mayor felt there had been a number of breakdowns in the
system and it was disheartening when it happens to an
employee. He didn't know how fairly the employee or the
City had been treated in this instance, but he didn't think
the Commission should be getting involved in Civil Service
matters except when it comes to enforcement of the Civil
Service procedures.
Mayor Moore didn't think anything needed to be "fixed".
Reference was made to the contents of 72.7 of the Charter
where the duties of the Civil Service Board are addressed.
~nere is no indication that the Civil Service Board is
empowered to cross over its quasi-judicial position to a
quasi~-executive position. The Mayor elaborated and didn't
feel what took place was legal or proper.
City Attorney Rea responded his decision was that the Board
is quasi-judicial and he respectfully disagreed with the
Mayor's legal interpretation. Technically, when the Civil
Service Board rules on a demotion or a termination, the
City, if it does not agree with their ruling, can appeal°
If the employee disagrees with their ruling, they can
appeal. In that respect, Mr. Rea stated, the Board is
quasi-judicial in nature. The issue was that because of the
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procedural problems related to this particular issue, that
the broad powers granted to the Board in the Charter
overrule. The Mayor thought that ruling would create chaos,
as any employee could end up being promoted by the Board.
Mr. Rea didn't think it set that precedent. Mr. Rea stated
the reason the Board heard the issue was because apparently
there is chaos in the Civil Service system at the present
time. Right now, this situation is in the new City
Manager's lap. Ultimately, depending on how this proceeds,
Mr. Rea thought the Courts would probably make that judicial
determination.
Mayor Moore defied anyone to point out in Section 72.7 that
the Civil Service Board is empowered to promote and give a
raise to any individual under the merit system. Mr. Rea
responded the Civil Service Board has historically said when
they deemed a termination inappropriate and they have
directed the administration to reinstate the employee with
back pay, the City's option is to appeal. The Civil Service
Board has on a number of occasions suggested to the admi-
nistration that the action of a suspension or a termination
was appropriate° The Mayor stated the only power they have
is to dismiss, demote or suspend. He felt the Board had the
power to put Mr. Finizio back to the position he was pre-
viously in, but they couldn't promote him and give him a
raise.
The Mayor recommended the Commission direct the new City
Manager to ignore the recommendations given by the Civil
Service Board. Commissioner Weiner decided to put this in
motion form. Commissioner Weiner moved to recommend the new
City Manager ignore the direction of the Civil Service
Board, %~ere they attempted to not only reinstate an
employee, but also to promote him and give him a raise.
Mr. Rea interjected he did not think that was within the
powers of the Commission as that is an administrative func--
tion between the City Manager and the Civil Service Board.
Commissioner Weiner asked whether the Civil Service Board
had the power to overrule the City Commissionm Mr. Rea
stated the Board is established as a body by the electorate
of the people in the Charter of the Code. The Civil Service
Board would not overrule the City Commission. However, the
Commission does not get involved in the day to day prac-
ticalities of the personnel system.
Mayor Moore stated the merit system is run by the City
Manager. We established the policy and State law
e.stablishes what the respective duties are. The Board has
crossed over that line by attempting to get involved in exe-
cutive promotions and executive appointments and salary
raises.
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Commissioner Weiner referred to the Commission's previous
decision that Mr. Finizio should be restored to his former
position. The Civil Service Board ruled he should be pro-
moted and given a raise. Mayor Moore stated he didn't feel
the Board had that authority. Mr. Rea agreed they may not
have that authority. Mr. Rea felt the legal counsel for
Mr. Finizio made a valid argument that because of the
in-house procedures under these rules, which were not pro-
perly functioning nor effectuated, and because of the broad
powers the Board does have, they may in fact have that
provision.
The Vice Mayor asked if it would be out of line to request
an opinion from whatever State source that would render an
opinion on this since we have differing legal opinions.
Mr. Rea responded that when you consider the "nuts and
bolts" of this as it applies to the Code book, that would
not be what the Attorney General would be ruling on. The
Vice Mayor would like to ask the Attorney General if the
authority to promote is an implied right of the Board.
Discussion ensued about the fact that Mr. Miller will be
making a determination in the Finizio case. Comments were
made relative to the fact that Roger Kuver is currently
serving in an "Acting" capacity in the position the Civil
Service Board is trying to put Mr. Finizio into.
Mayor Moore felt the Board had exceeded its bounds. The
Civil Service Board Chairman indicated he felt that way
also. The Mayor diHn~t think it was fair to criticize the
Board because they were seeking professional help and they
didn't get it.
Vice Mayor Olenik requested a Commission consensus to direct
that a Committee be established to review the Civil Service
procedures~ He would like to direct staff to come back at
%he second meeting in January with a guideline of %~at they
think the Committee should be comprised of~ when it should
meet, etc. The Mayor asked why wouldn't the Civil Service
Board be the ones to review their own Rules. The Vice Mayor
remarked he would like this Committee to include staff and
maybe even members of the community. It could be something
like a "Blue Ribbon Panel"° Other comments were made.
Mr. Vincent Finizio addressed the Commission and outlined
events that had taken place in recent months. He thanked
the regular and alternate members of the Civil Service Board
for the time and effort they spent in considering his
appeal. He thanked the individual Commissioners for exhi-
biting interest in a Civil Service matter which he feels is
of great concern to all City employees. He hoped the
Commission would one day allow him to volunteer as much time
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as is necessary in coordination with the Civil Service Board
in providing assistance in identifying difficulties encoun--
tered in the grievance and appeal processes. He sincerely
believes these difficulties justify a comprehensive inquiry
into the procedures utilized in the City's promotional
program. In closing, Mr. Finizio read from the Civil
Service Rules & Regulations, Rule 11, Section 9.
2. Bedding Barn Incident
Vice Mayor Olenik referred to a recent accident which had
taken place at the Bedding Barn Store construction site.
Several construction workers had been injured. The
responding rescue team was the County and not the City of
Boynton Beach. The site is in the City limits. W-hen new
areas are annexed into the City, the Vice Mayor didn't think
a procedure was in place to notify appropriate departments
and agencies, such as the Police and Fire Depts.~ Dispatch,
the 911 system, Southern Bell, etc~
Craig Grabeel, Director of Management Services stated when a
911 call comes in to Dispatch, the number and location
appear on the computer screen if it is programmed into the
Southern Bell computer. In a case of property that has just
come into the City or is under construction, the address may
or may not be known or it may or may not have been com-
municated. He agreed there should be a more positive way to
handle this° Mr. Grabeel stated when they realize there is
an error, they have a 911 Inquiry Form that goes to the
County's 911 Office to update their computer.
C. Items for Discussion requested by Commissioner Lee Wische
Discussion and possible formation of Nuisance ~batement
Board
Commissioner Wische had been in touch with a number of
people who would like to formulate the Nuisance Abatement
Board and be volunteers~ Reference was made to City of
West ~alm Beach Ordinance No. 2i81-88. He stressed this
would be an advisory Board that would help the City with
drug-related nuisances, complaints about noise, vandalism,
etc. The City Attorney and Police would be asked to
investigate whatever charges are brought up. He recommended
if Boynton Beach creates such a Board, that they follow the
same Ordinance that West Palm Beach has adopted.
Commissioner Wische stated the idea of creating this Board
was Michelle Costantino's idea and she had indicated she
could get more than enough people to help man the Board.
City Attorney Rea stated we already have a similar Ordinance
on the books° ~ne basic difference between the West Palm
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Beach Ordinance and our Ordinance, would be the makeup of
the Board. West Palm Beach makes their Board up with five
citizens, the Chairman being an unpaid attorney.
Commissioner Wische recommended we amend the Ordinance we
have so that it tracks West Palm Beach's Ordinance. Before
the Ordinance is adopted, the Mayor wanted input from the
Police Dept.
Consider cost sharing request for specific utility
improvements - Woolbright Place - PUD (Originally on
12/5/89 Commission A~enda)
John Guidry, Director of Utilities reported Lift Station 603
was built in 1973. A report had been provided the
Commission from CH2M Hill and the Commission was asked to
investigate it. CH2M Hill's conclusion is that it needs to
be replaced as far as the wet well is concerned° The steel
structure has rusted° The developer has agreed to split the
cost 50/50. Staff recommends this be approved.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to approve. Commissioner Wische
seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
E. Consider approval of Beach Restoration Project
Oceanfront Park
Charles Frederick, Director of Recreation & Parks reported
they were ready to prepare the documents and go out to bid~
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to approve. Commissioner Weiner
seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
F. Consider approval of consultant services and funding
source - Little League Lighting System
In order to expedite the project, Charles Frederick,
Director of Recreation & Parks requested permission to use a
consulting electrical engineer to assist in reviewing and
finalizing plans, assist in reviewing bids and assist in
supervising and approving construction. He recommended Gee
& Jenson°
Vice Mayor Oienik moved to approve the recommendation.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 4-0°
G. Consider removal or suspension of Gary Lehnertz,
Planning & Zoning Board Member
Commissioner Weiner stated Gary Lehnertz had been forced to
sit through a very unpleasant experience. An emergency
Planning & Zoning Board meeting had been called and the
Planning & Zoning Board had voted 4-3 to recommend to the
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Commission that Mr. Lehnertz be removed from the Board.
She stated Mr. Lehnertz had the temerity to protect his
home. He is the President of the Homeowners Association
that has joined in a suit against the City in the Tradewinds
matter. What he has done or hasn't done in the process of
protecting his home should not, in her opinion, cause his
removal from any advisory Board. No citizen gives up his
right to protect his home, when he says he will sit on an
advisory Board~ She felt he had been unfairly accused and
judged. She recommended the matter be dropped.
Mayor Moore felt Mr. Lehnertz was a voting member of one of
the most sensitive Boards of the City. The Mayor felt he
had consistently violated an ethical position by voting
against anything that had to do with Tradewinds. Recently,
Mr. Lehnertz had indicated he would not vote against
Tradewinds anymore. In time of war, the Mayor thought
Mr. Lehnertz would be guilty of treason. The Commission had
unanimously indicated they want to settle the Tradewinds
matter. If Mr. Lehnertz wants to continue to fight this and
put the City in the position of losing millions more, he
should not do it under any guise of a public official. He
has every right to do it as a private citizen. The Mayor
didn't think Mr. Lehnertz should be a member under any guise
of authority as a representative of the City when he is
suing us. The outcome of the suit could result in excess of
10 million dollars in damages. The Mayor stated they were
now trying to defeat what the City got a credit for tonight
of 3 million dollars, by going back to the 1986 window on
the settlement with those enhancements.
Vice Mayor Olenik remarked if an issue comes before the
Planning & Zoning Board pertaining to Tradewinds or
Woolbright Place, it is Mr. Lehnertz's responsibility to
abstain from voting as an interested party. He has not done
this in the past. The first time he didn't abstain, someone
from City staf~ should have told him that he had the poten-
tial of inuring himself on the Planning & Zoning Board°
The Vice Mayor told Mr. Rea if there is a conflict of
interest, we need to let our Board members know. The Vice
Mayor didn't think Mr. Lehnertz deserved to be taken off the
Board because of his personal interest. Discussion
transpired°
Commissioner Weiner moved that the recommendation by the
Planning & Zoning Board be denied. Vice Mayor Olenik
seconded the motion which failed 2-2. Mayor Moore and
Commissioner Wische voted against the motion.
The new Commissioner will be in a position to bring this
matter up for discussion again.
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H. Report on Art Center Fire and Temporary Relocation
A report %~as provided the Commission explaining adjustments
that have been made in staff and program locations due to
the recent fire.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Ao Status report on RumBottoms
It was noted that in the last two weeks there had only been
four noise related calls and one traffic related call to
the Police Dept. In two cases, the sound had been turned
down by the time the Police arrived. In the other two
cases~ the sound was such that the Officers didn't think it
was necessary to make an arrest at that time. Deputy Police
Chief DeLoach felt great progress had been made. RumBottoms
intends to hire an additional Officer, who will be a
designated "Noise Officer" and will walk around the property
and monitor the outside sound level.
ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Draft administrative policy relative to building pro-
jects under $I00,000
The Commission chose to leave this iiem on the table.
Consider replacement to fill alternate position on the
Board of Adjustment - Term expires 4/90 - Appointment to
be made by District II Commissioner
The Commission chose to TABLE this item until the next
meeting.
Consider replacement to fill alternate position on
Planning & Zoning Board - Term expires 4/91 -
Appointment to be made by Mayor Gene Moore
Mayor Moore nominated Sam DeLong to the alternate position
on the Planning & Zoning Board with the understanding that
she resign from the Board of Adjustment. There were no
objections.
Consider replacement ~o fill vacant position on the
Codes Enforcement Board - Term expires 9/91
Appointment to be made by District II Commissioner (Per
Commissioner Lee Wische's Memo of 12/13/89, appointment
to be made by Vice Mayor Bob Oienik, Jr.)
Vice Mayor Olenik nominated Nick
on the Codes Enforcement Board.
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Cassandra to the position
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Mayor Moore thought the next appointment would probably be
made by Commissioner Weiner. He asked that someone check
this out to be sure.
Consider request submitted by St. Paul African Methodist
Episcopal Church to hold their annual carnival at
Sto John Missionary Baptist Church
City Attorney Rea remarked he had a problem with the City's
Building Dept. making courtesy inspections. Our staff is
not really certified to make carnival inspections.
Olivia McLean, Risk Manager, reported that since we had
denied them use of City property, they were now on another
church property. The only thing they have to comply with
now is what is stated in the Ordinance. Ms. McLean was con-
cerned with the inspections also, because that puts us right
back into the liability situation. They should still be
required to get the State inspections. They would do all
the mechanical and electrical related to the rides.
Don Jaeger, Building Official stated under City Ordinance we
would be responsible for reviewing ali structures and
electrical. We would be reviewing a Site Plan to determine
whether there is adequate off-street parking. Mr. Jaeger
noted this was in an R-2 zone and that zone does not permit
carnivals normally. There probably will not be adequate
off-~street parking there~
Ms. McLean's recommendation was that they be allowed to hold
it where it was held last year and that City employees will
not do inspections of the mechanical rides. We would assume
all other inspections that we would normally do. They
should handle all the insurance coverage with the owner of
that church°
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to approve this arrangement.
Commissioner Wische seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Mayor Moore recognized the presence of Lillian Artis, one of
the candiates for City Commission in the audience.
F. Consider clarification of Commission's request to
approve future change orders
The Commission chose to TABLE this topic.
G. Request for architect payment - Fire Station %3
As per a memorandum from Bill DeBeck, Project Manager to
Interim City Manager Randolph, the Finance Dept. has been
holding a check for Miller, Meier, Kenyon and Cooper in the
amount of $12,099.00. $7,599.00 of this was for additional
services on the Municipal Complex and $4,500.00 was for the
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final payment on the bidding phase of Fire Station ~3. It
was requested that a separate check be issued for the
$4,500.00, to bring Miller, Meier, Kenyon and Cooper's Fire
Station ~3 account up to date.
Commissioner Wische moved to approve.
seconded the motion which carried 3-1.
against the motion.
Commissioner Weiner
The Mayor voted
H. Fire Station 93 Architect Authorization
The Commission chose to TAJBLE this item.
I. Sewer Board - Grant Application
It had been brought to Vice Mayor Olenik's attention that
there is State money that is available for a grant for
wastewater treatment plant expansion and improvements. If
we file the application by December 3i, 1989, we might be
able to qualify for money. The Vice Mayor stated the
details could be obtained from John Guidry, Director of
Utilities. The consensus was to apply for the grant.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting properly adjourned at 9:50 P~
ATTEST ~ ~ /.~~ ·
/ Commissioner
Comm~ s s i oner
Ci ty~erk
Recording Secretary
(Four Tapes)
Commissioner
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AGENDA
December 19, 1989
2o
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ABBA EQUIPMENT, INC.
19 Shelving Units for the Warehouse.
Pay from Warehouse Fund---502-199-5-318-00
502-199-5-642-00
$1,604.43
$2,216.00
3,820.43
ALLEN INSURANCE AGENCY
Premium for Renewal of Bond- Public Officials- for State
Amer. States: Policy #01-EX-713310-1.
Pay from Self Insurer's Fund---622-195-5-445-00 $3,567.00
23,464.00
Premium for Renewal of Con~nercial Crime Policy- Loss of Monies
and Securities. Amer. States: Policy #01-MS-067529-9.
Pay from Self Insurer's Fund---622-195-5-444-00 $2,049.00
Premium for Renewal of Con~nercial Inland Policy- Coverage for
Loss of Valuable Papers/Records, Tower, Misc. Articles, Mini
Computer. Amer. States Policy #GF127072-9.
Pay from Self Insurer' Fund---622-195-5-440-04 $17,848.00
ALLIED LIME COMPANY
Pebble Quicklime Deliveries for November, 1989.
P.0.81887 & 81766
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev. Fund---401-332-5-365-00
AMERICAN CAST IRON PIPE COMPANY
14-8" C/I MJ 45 Bends Polylined
80-8" Class 53 Polylined D/I Pipe Slip Joint
Pay from Water & Sewer Utility Revenue---421-000-0-691-10
12,747.76
CH2M HILL, SOUTHEAST FLORIDA OFFICE
Inv. 10-473 = $85,576.25 (T.O. #8) West W.Trmt. Plant
Conceptual Design.
Inv. 10-474 = $19,108.94 (T.O. 8B) Addt'l Work in West
W.Trmt.Ptant Design.
104,685.19
ALLEN C. CLARK, TAX COLLECTOR 5,220.64
Partial Cancellation to E & I 88 Tax Roll to Correct Value
for Error in Zoning & Land Value for P.C. 08-43-45-20-01-000-0571.
Pay from General Fund~--001-194-5-912-00
DAVIS WATER AND WASTE INDUSTRIES
3990 CL50 8" D/I Pipe Polylined S/J AWWA Standard and
8" MJ R.S. Valve Polylined - 49,814.43
Pay from Water & Sewer Utility Revenue---421-000-0-691-10
Scrubber Lease for November, 1989 - PO #81711 $4,500.00
Scrubber Lease for December, 1989 - PO #81912 $4,500.00
Pay from Water & Sewer Revenue Ftmd---401-352-5-499-00
58,814.43
COMMISSION
DEC 19 .I989
APPROVAL
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
16.
17.
18.
19.
DECORA OFFICE FURNITURE
Office Supplies from various departments.
$ 3,889.14
DIVERSIFIED DRILLING CORP.
Inv. 7983 for Boynton Beach Landfill.
Pay from Sanitation Fund---431-341-5-962-00 $5,850.00
104,125.38
Periodical Estimate #27 - Test/Production Well Program.
Pay from Utility Cap. Improv.---404-000-0-690-10 98,275.38
EDSA
Professional Services - RE: Morey's Litigation.
Pay from General Fund---001-141-5-468-00
2,956.08
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
IBM Series III Model 70 Copier - Copier Usage and Collator
Rental - Inv. #007-M29942
Pay from various departments.
1,530.04
FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY CO.
Installation of N.E. 22nd. Ave. Crossing.
Pay from Local Option Gas Tax Fund---104-411-5-916-00
82,630.89
GENERAL TIRE SERVICE
Stock for Vehicle Service.
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund---501-193-5-322-00
4,814.58
IBM/ROLM SYSTEMS
Installation of CBX phone system, Phase II.
Pay from Public Service Tax Constr. Fund---301-195-5-629-00
90,754.57
IBM CORPORATION 28,343.00
2 400MB Disk Storage Drives for Data Processing - $17,908.88
1 PS/2 Model 70 Computer and Printer for City Manager - $10,435.00
Pay from General Fund
"Government Pricing"
JONES CHEMICALS
Chlorine and Hypochlorite Solution for Water Treatment.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-332-5-363-00
HUNTERS RUN
Balance due on Board Dinner.
Pay from Publicity Fund---101-191-5-450-08
4,113.15
9,489.90
WALTER H. KELLER JR., INC.
Inv. #1062 for professional services for Tradewinds Parcel
thru November, 1989.
Pay from General Fund---001-141-5-468-00
3,299.90
LESCO, INC. 7,425.00
7500 lbs. Citation II/Pennfine(50%/50%) Ryegrass Blend for
Golf Course. COM /tlSSION
Pay from Golf Course---411-726-5-346-00
DISC ][9 1989
APPROVAL
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
28.
29.
30.
MAC PAPERS INCORPORATED
80 cases Xerographic paper for Warehouse/COS.
Pay from General Fund---001-000-0-410-10
2,968.10
MCCAW COMMUNICATIONS OF FLORIDA, INC.
3 Motorola 750ML Cellular phones w/charger and carrying case
and 3 high capacity spare batteries for Police.
Pay from Misc. Trust Fund---691-000-1-690-60
2,130.00
MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS
Legal services (Labor), during month of October, 1989.
Pay from General Fund---001-141-5-460-14
8,950.00
MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION 1,294.47
100 copies of Supplement #43 for Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances.
Pay from General Fund---001-122-5-477-00
PALM BEACH NEWSPAPERS, INC.
Legal Ads for month of November, 1989.
Pay from General Fund and Co~nunity Improvement.
3,844.33
PEROXIDATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Peroxide deliveries for month of November for Gen. Maint/LS.
Pay from General Femd---401-352-5-365-00
26,208.00
RED ASSOCIATES, INC.
1Polysonic Model UFM 84 Ultrasonic Doppler Type Flowmeter
per written quotation - Jamaica Bay Project.
Pay from Water & Sewer Utility Rev---421-000-0-691-10
3,490.00
RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC.
Payment No. 9 for Boynton Beach Landfill Closure.
Pay from Sanitation Fund---431-341-5-962-00
132,406.32
ROBERTS & REYNOLDS, P.A.
Legal fees for Douglas Fuller claim(3/ll/89) - a police liability
case; attorneys are selected through the Pla. Municipal League
Self Insurance Program.
Pay from General Fund---001-195-5-468-00
1,407.90
RICHARD L. SHEPHAItD AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Professional services Inv. 006032 -$1950.00 for Salt Water
Intrusion Modeling Eastern Wellfield and Inv. 006093 -$3400.00
for 1-95/N.W. 22nd. Ave. Interchange.
Pay from Utility Capital Improve.---404-000-0-690-10
5,350.00
SEPPALA & AHO
Application #40 - Municipal Complex Phase II.
Pay from various departments.
18,871.20
DEC 19 ]989
APPROVAL
32.
33.
34.
35.
SOUTM CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT BOARD
PaLm Beach Soil and Water Conservation Sludge Disposal
Demonstration Project - Inv. 89/90 322.
Pay from Utility Capital Improve.---404-000-0-691-10
UNIJAX
17 cases Cleaner, 18 cases Toilet Tissue and 14 cases Towels
for Warehouse.
Pay from Warehouse Fund---502-000-0-410-11
THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS
Membership dues for 1990.
Pay from General Fund---001-111-5-470-07
OSCAR VAGI & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC.
Inv. 1302 - $1634.86 and Inv. 1303 - $352.67 regarding North
District Park.
Pay from Public Service Tax Constr.---301-722-5-463-00
W.E.D. CONTRACTORS, INC.
1 High Service Pump #6/Motor/Valve, 1 Backwash Pump/Motor
and 1 Butterfly Valve plus installation---partial payment #1.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-332-5-642-00
Per bid 12/15/88, Commission approved 1/3/89
17,000.00
2,948.71
1,390.00
1,987.53
47,907.20
These bills have been approved and verified by the department
heads involved, checked and approved for payment.
Gr~tor
I therefore recomend payment of these bills.
Sharon Randolph, Interim City Manager
SEPPALA &A HO
Application #41 - Municipal Complex Phase II.
Pay from various departments.
32,554.80
COMMISSION-
DEC ~[9 ]989
APPROVAL
MEMORANDUM
December 27, 1989
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor & City Commission
Sharon Randolph
Interim City Manager
City Commission Meeting - December 19,
Approval of Bills
1989
Listed on the Approval of Bill at the last City Commission
Meeting was Item ~14 IBM/ROLM Systems to be paid out of
the Local Option Gas Tax Fund. This was listed
incorrectly, it should be paid out of the Public Service
Tax Construction Fund $301-195-5-629.00 in the amount of
$90,754.57. I have attached a copy of the corrected page.
Sharon Randolph
Interim City Manager
SR:jc
AttacD_~ent
cc: Central File
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
DECORA OFFICE FURNITURE
Office Supplies from various departments.
3,889.14
DIVERSIFIED DRILLING CORP.
Inv. 7983 for Boynton Beach Landfill.
Pay from Sanitation Fund---431-341-5-962-00 $5,850.00
Periodical Estimate #27 - Test/Production Well Program.
Pay from Utility Cap. Impr.ov.---404-000-0-690-10 98,275.38
104,125.38
EDSA
Professional Services - RE: Morey's Litigation.
Pay from General Fund---001-141-5-468-00
2.956.08
EAS_~a~.'N KODAK COMPANY
IBM Series III Model 70 Copier - Copier Usage and Collator
Ran-+~-~ - Inv. #007-M29942
Pay fr~ various departments.
1,530.04
FLOP~A EAST COAST RAILWAY CO.
I-~-t~i~mtion of N.E. 22nd. Ave. Crossing.
Pay ~Local Option Gas Tax Fund---104-411-5-916-00
82,630.89
GF=~j~ TT_Pj~ SERVICE,
Stock for Vehicle Service.
Pay ~Vehicle Service Fund---501~193-5-322-00
4,814.58
IBMIR~.M SYSTEMS
Ins~=tion of CBX phone system, Phase Ii~
Pay ~rom [:hJ. blic Service Tax Constr. Fund---301-t95-5-629-O0
90,754.57
~2~ CC~O.?-~TION 28,343.00
~ou~-~o Disk Storage Drives for Data Processing - $17,908.88
1 P$/2 Model 70 Computer and Printer for City Manager - $10,435.00
Pay fr==o~ General Fund
Govez?=~.an~ Pricing"
JO~_S CB~-~ICALS
Chlorine and Hypochlorite Solution for Water Treatment.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---4C1-332-5-363-00
4,113.15
H 0~. S RUN
Bat=~= ..... due on Board Dinner.
Pay from Publicity Fund---t01-191-5-450-08
9,489.90
WALTER H. KELLER JR., INC.
Inv. #1062 for professional services for Tradewinds Parcel
thru November, 1989.
Pay from General Fund-a-001-14t-5-468-O0
3,299.90
LESCO, INC. 7,425.00
7500 lbs. Citation II/Pennfine(50%/50%) Ryegrass Blend for
Golf Course.
Pay from Golf Course---4tl-726-5-346-00
DEC ! D %?°99
A?PROVAL