Minutes 07-18-89MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
HELD AT PRIME BANK PLAZA, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1989 AT 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Gene Moore, Mayor
Robert Olenik, Jr., Vice Mayor
Arline Weiner, Commissioner
Lee Wische, Commissioner
Peter L. Cheney,
City Manager
Betty Boroni, City Clerk
Raymond A. Rea,
City Attorney
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. There
was a moment of silent prayer followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Robert Olenik, Jr.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Commissioner Wische asked to have NEW BUSINESS, B. 1 AND 2,
moved to II. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
Mayor Moore publicly welcomed Commissioner Wische back after
his surgery.
Commissioner Weiner and the other Commissioners extended
their sympathy to Mayor Moore and his family, due to the
recent death of the Mayor's mother.
Vice Mayor Olenik made a correction to the Agenda under the
Presentation of Service Awards. He noted that Bob Brown is
now a Fire Captain, not Fire Lieutenant.
City Manager Cheney wished to add a bill for Seppala & Aho
of FL, in the amount of $71,249.96.
Mr. Cheney indicated that there is a request before the
Commission for Citrus Park. The applicant requested that
the public hearing be continued until August 1, 1989. Mr.
Cheney requested that the public hearing be continued until
August 15, 1989.
Mr. Cheney advised that correspondence had been received
firom the DeBartolo Corporation. The Sears project had orig-
iinally been scheduled to be discussed at this meeting.
They had requested that it be postponed until at least
August 15, 1989 because they are still working on the tran-
s!it system.
Under CONSENT AGENDA, Development Plans, 1. Bedding Barn,
~ice Mayor Oienik wished to pull that from the CONSENT
~GENDA and put it under regular DEVELOPMENT PLANS, D.
Mayor Moore wished to add Tradewinds under VIII. LEGAL.
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Mayor Moore stated that he wished to get an update under
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT, on the ecosystems moratorium. He
also would like to revisit the Jennifer Miller sign matter,
and discuss an off-duty Police officer working as a "bouncer"
at the Catalina Club, under CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved to adopt the amended Agenda.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Boynton Beach Mall - Sears Addition
Mr. Cormac Conahan was present at the meeting in connection
With the Sears Addition. Vice Mayor Olenik moved that this
matter be postponed until the August 15, 1989 meeting.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Night Out Against
Sunday - August 6, 1989, 1
Beach Civic Center
Crime 1989 - Crime Prevention
- 5 P.M., at the Boynton
2. Proclamation - National Night Out Against Crime 1989 -
August 6, 1989
City Manager Cheney reported that for several years the City
has participated in a national event against crime. Eagle
Eye crime Watch has always co-sponsored this program. The
City has suppOrted the event with signs and with limited
~taff. A Proclamation had been prepared and executed,
proclaiming the City's support for this event. Mayor Moore
commended the people that are part of this program and par-
~icularly Eagle Eye Crime Watch.
4. Recognition - Mike Quinn
Mayor Moore commented that Police Dept. employee, Carol
Quinn's son, Mike Quinn, is competing for the "Mr. Universe"
~itle. He has already won "Mr. U.S.A." and "Mr. Olympia"
~itles. Mayor Moore thought the City should provide
Mr. Quinn with an honorary beach pass for the few days he is
uisiting in Florida.
3. Presentation of Service Awards
The Commission recognized many years of loyal service on the
~art of the following employees. Awards were presented by
Mayor Moore.
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30 Years of Service
Kenneth Clayton, Foreman, Sanitation Dept.
25'Years of Service
Edward Hunchar, Supervisor, Utilities Dept., RETIRED 1989
20 Years of Service
Lores Gamble, Police Lieutenant
Daniel Remchuk, police Lieutenant
Joe Owens, Equipment Operator, Sanitation Dept.
Edward Allen, Fire Chief
15 Years of Service
Refuse Andrews, Equipment Operator, Sanitation Dept.
Bobby Borden, Fire Prevention Officer
Robert Brown, Fire Captain
Robert Drake, Maintenance Technician, Recreation Dept.
William Dunkelmann, Firefighter
Thorley Johnson, Foreman, Utilities Dept.
Henry Kamiya, Fire Lieutenant
Michael Keefe, Fire Lieutenant
Michael Kirrman, Police Sergeant
Eleanor Kustra, Utility Collection Clerk, RETIRED 1989
Douglas Madigan, Paramedic Officer
Wary Munro, Budget Coordinator, Finance
Theodore Prince, Water Plant Operator
James Rhoden, Fire Lieutenant
Samuel Sims, Equipment Operator, Sanitation Dept.
Paul Valerio, Police Officer
Joyce Waters, Librarian
!0 Years of Service
Freda DeFosse, Administrative Assistant, Golf Course
Marlon Harris, Police Sergeant
~Onald Keister, Firefighter
Jean Oratz, Accountant I, Finance
Philip Oxendine, Firefighter
~heodore Padich, Police Sergeant
Alan Picklesimer, Firefighter
Timothy Valentine, Firefighter
Hetty Wilder, Foreman, Parks Dept.
~I. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. User Fees
Commissioner Wische remarked that in December, 1988, the
~eam of consultants on user fees stated if the user fees
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were restructured in the Building, Planning and Engineering
Depts., the City could realize revenue of about $600,000.
In view of rising taxes he thought something like this would
be high priority. To date the Commission has not been fur-
nished any information regarding this finding by the con-
sulting firm. Reference was made to a newspaper article
which quoted George Hunt as saying, "Much of the study may
have been out moded by the new Commissioner's desire to
lighten the regulatory load on the public." Commissioner
Wische stated the Planning and Zoning Board under the direc-
tion of the Commission is working not to deregulate the
Construction industry but rather to decrease up front costs.
From the time the Commission wanted to speed up the proce-
dure in the Building Dept. until the recommendation of the
consulting firm, a period of eight months has passed. The
question was repeated, "Why haven't we heard about it since
then?"
~r. Cheney responded it was his understanding it was
discussed in connection with the preparation of the 89/90
budget. He stated it was clear at the time that we were
not going to get $800,000, but rather a much smaller amount
because of the concern the Commission had that some of those
~harges were well beyond what the Commission wanted. Since
~hen we have come into the middle of a second kind of user
fee, the impact fees. If we implement the impact fees along
with the County's impact fees, we will be developing a coor-
dinated program with the County. Mr. Cheney's expectation
Was that they would discuss user fees as a part of the
budget for this coming year.
Commissioner Wische referred to previous Commission Minutes
~here former Mayor Marchese asked the City Manager to struc-
ture fees for the recommendations and bring it back for
final approval by the Commission. Mr. Cheney noted that
~here was no time limit put on that request and he thought
~he import of the discussion was for the 89/90 budget.
Mayor Moore stated that he didn't attend the first budget
~orkshop not only because of the death in his family but
also as a form of boycott. He felt it was the City
Manager's obligation to provide a budget that would cut
~axes. To date this has not been done and the Mayor stated
ghat is why he is not going to the meetings. The Mayor elab-
orated and discussed allowing an increase in taxes and
trying to reduce that by putting the burden back on the
developers in an impact fee. He referred to the County's
impact fee and felt it was of such a magnitude in itself
that building will dry up. Adding more costs on top of that
would be suicide in his opinion.
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Comments were made about doubling the late book fee at the
library and the amount of money it would produce. Vice
Mayor Olenik stated that the budget estimates we will
receive about $24,000 in late fees at the current rate. If
doubled, we would see another $24,000 in revenue, or enough
to offset the requested reduction in the book purchases for
next year.
If the beach decal price were raised from $5 to $6 that
Would bring in $17,000.
Relative to maintenance of the cemetery fund, Mr. Cheney
stated that for several years the City has transferred
~nterest income from the Cemetery Trust Fund to the General
Fund. He believed it was about $45,000 this year. The cost
from the General Fund is between $90,000 to $100,000 to
Operate the Cemetery. Therefore, the General Fund sub-
Sidizes the operation of the Cemetery by about $60,000.
Mayor Moore felt if a million dollars is in the Trust Fund,
Simple investment could produce 10%. That would be $100,000
~ year. Mr. Cheney stated the City is not doing this
durrently because the Commission has not approved it and the
Cemetery Trust Fund has been against it. This is an issue
ghat is discussed every year. Mr. Cheney remarked that you
Could not operate a cemetery to the condition that our ceme-
tery is maintained, solely off the income of the Trust Fund.
The Mayor felt that as part of budgetary considerations, the
Commission should address this. Further conversation took
place regarding investment of City monies.
2. Budget
Commissioner Wische referred to recent comments by fellow
ommissioners about receiving the budget in it's "raw" form.
is disturbed him because at a Commission meeting recently
e had made extensive remarks about what the Commission was
~ooking for in this budget. He repeated his statement made
previously about budget cuts and instructions given the City
Manager. Mr. Cheney stated basically, there is nothing that
Gould be cut from the proposed budget without reducing the
~evels of service. Further comments were made relative to
~he Commission setting policy, reducing taxes, the millage
date and property assessments.
Iin this budget there are basically no new programs except
~or the staffing for the third fire station. There is no
~ew program in Police but there is an expansion of the foot
patrol program to six officers.
Comments were made by Vice Mayor Olenik dealing with the
iimportance of the budget workshop meetings and the heavy
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amount of work the Vice Mayor has observed the City Manager
involved with on the budget. He didn't think the City
Manager was pushing the budget's problem areas on to the
Commission. He stated he felt as the policy makers, the
Commissioners need to decide what programs, services and
projects exist in the City. Comments were made about
constructing a budget.
Commissioner Wische stated it is the Commission's respon-
Sibility to have workshop meetings. It is his feeling that
before the Commission gets to the workshop meetings suf-
ficient meetings should be held between department heads and
the City Manager so that the Commission gets something other
~han a "wish list". He never stated that he didn't care to
go into the budget line by line. He took objection to the
previous night's meeting where discussion took place with
nine department heads without the full Commission being pre-
Sent. Discussion took place regarding the budget workshop
meetings having been on the calendar for weeks, the date the
~udget was received by the Commissioners and the limited
time frame in which to work. Commissioner Wische felt the
meeting could have been cancelled and another one rescheduled.
Comments were made by Commissioner Weiner relative to exami-
nation of the budget and the entire Commission's deter-
mination that we not have new taxes this year. The Vice
Mayor and Commissioner Weiner were comfortable going over
~tems line by line with department heads. She had no desire
Go vote on any budget that she doesn't know inside and out.
She resented any innuendo that they might be doing it wrong.
Mayor Moore addressed comments on the millage rate and
~ppraised values to the City Manager. Reference was made to
he inaccuracy of articles in the Palm Beach Post in this
regard. The Mayor referred to the appraised value being
indicated in the paper as very high and then the City
Manager corrected that and stated it only went up 17 million
~n Boynton Beach. Mr. Cheney explained about the impact of
a lower millage by 3.5% and the result of an increase in
~eassessment. The assessed base of the City went up about
~7%, not the 34% which was first reported. The majority of
~hat was reassessment. The City Manager did not know where
~hat reassessment was or if it was throughout the whole City
~qually. Some areas reassessed last year probably will not
be reassessed this year. Mr. Cheney elaborated and stated
~hat if we go back to roll-back which theoretically has the
~ame tax bill for everybody, we would have to reduce our
millage by one mill. That is $1,600,000. That was no
guarantee that everybody will not pay an increased tax bill.
if someone's reassessment is 15 or 20%, because they haven't
been reassessed for several years, then they are going to
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pay increased taxes. He did not know what the average
reassessment was for every kind of house and business in the
City. Discussion took place relative to expenditures going
Discussion took place regarding raises for department heads.
Mr. Cheney pointed out it was discussed in Executive Session
recently and the Commission had not decided on the increase
in wages yet. He explained about the compensation adjust-
ment dollars used to work through union negotiations and to
provide the Commission with the ability to make a decision
before final budget adoption as to how much they want to
provide for cost-of-living adjustments. Allocated in the
budget is $650,000 which is listed on the City Manager's
page. How this is allocated is something to be discussed.
Mr. Cheney stated that he doesn't put anything in the budget
for his raise. The $650,000 represents what may become a
Salary adjustment for every employee in the City except the
City Manager and City Attorney. The Commission decides what
%heir raises will be. Comments were made dealing with
general employee increases and union increases.
Mayor Moore predicted that in November, 1989 there will be a
~axpayer revolt in this County. The people are going to be
hit with a 22% increase by the School Board as well as 18 or
19% by the County. If Boynton Beach anticipates adding to
that tax increase, there will be plenty of unhappy people.
3. Children Playing Sign - Jennifer Miller
Discussion took place relative to the recent request for a
'IChildren Playing" sign on Jennifer Miller's street. City,
State and County policy had been examined. Comments were
made about insurance liability. Mr. Cheney didn't feel
people would heed a "Children Playing" sign when they do not
heed the stop sign. Commissioner Weiner asked City Attorney
~ea if it was a question of additional liability. He
lesponded, "There is a lot of case law floating around even
ith regard to putting up a stop light. If you put up a
top light that is not justifiable, based upon a traffic
nalysis, that stop light could increase liability or impart
~iability on to a municipality if an accident occurs." The
Mayor would like to see the sign installed. Mr. Cheney told
Mrs. Miller the City would place additional Police and radar
protection there and when school opens in the fall, the City
Will have Police and radar at the corner to warn parents who
are driving children to school. Further discussion took
place.
Discussion about off-duty Police Officers working for
outside companies.
The Mayor was interested in City policy regarding hiring out
~ff-duty officers to assist outside companies for security
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purposes. Mr. Cheney reported on the policy for officers
working on private detail and stated the City charges the
company a fixed amount per hour. The uniformed officer is
paid time and a half by the City. He is under the control
of the City's Watch Commander and is available for City use.
The officer's insurance and workers' compensation coverage
is provided by the City.
Mayor Moore made reference to an incident where a Boynton
officer was working as a "bouncer" at a club. An alter-
cation took place. A citizen claims to have been "roughed
Up" and intends to sue the City. Mr. Cheney stated the
Officer was serving for security and if someone was in
violation of the law or didn't behave himself and was asked
%0 leave, the officer may have forcibly had to get him out
of there. The Mayor felt it was unwise to assign a uni-
formed officer into a situation in a bar where he is to
maintain order.
Vice Mayor Olenik's observation was that if there is an
altercation at a place of business in the City, the people
will call 911 and Police officers may still forcibly have to
remove someone from the premises. He felt we were
attempting to nip a potentional problem in the bud by having
uniformed Police officers there because we know there is a
potential for a problem. Discussion took place regarding
the appropriateness of the word "bouncer"
The Mayor asked the City Manager if the budget was prepared
with the idea of having enough officers to fulfill this
practice of having off-duty officers work for outside com-
panies? Mr. Cheney responded negatively and explained the
ime they spend working in the Mall or at another business
ms beyond their 8 hours and the City does not hire so they
Can staff those overtime hours.
5. Ecosystems Moratorium
Mayor Moore requested an update on this topic. Mr. Cheney
Stated that all the pieces of land in the 250-page report
have been identified in the Comprehensive Plan and discussed
dnder the Conservation Element. All of the A-rated sites and
all of the others have been before the Planning and Zoning
Board and the Commission. A report will be made to the
County Commission at the end of July of those sites that the
County is concerned about, not the total list that was in
the 250-page report. Mr. Cheney stated we were not being
asked to pay for that land. The County Commission asked the
County staff to simply write and find out if municipalities
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had raised any money to do their own ecosystems programs and
if they had, would they be interested in contributing that
to a part of the County-wide acquisition program. Mr. Cheney
had responded that the Commission had not considered a
referendum and he didn't think we would be putting any money
in.
6. Comments by Mayor regarding Water Container Tank -
Fencing near Miner Road
Mayor Moore referred to correspondence received from a law
firm complaining that their client had conveyed some prop-
erty to the City in the Miner Road area for the purpose of
installing the water containment tank. When the property
was granted to the City, they gave the land and said there
was six months within the Deed that the facility should be
fenced and screened. This has not taken place yet and the
Mayor received a second letter. They are now talking about
possibly proceeding against the City on a reverter clause to
say the City has totally failed to do what it was supposed
to do. Further discussion took place relative to the loca-
tion of the tank itself. The Mayor said he would provide
the City Manager with a copy of the letter so that this
could be investigated.
7. Clearing of Shooters Property
The Mayor recollected that the bids were supposed to be back
~n time for tonight's meeting. Charlie Frederick,
Recreation and Parks Director advised the bids were to be
returned in time for the next meeting.
III. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
i. Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes of July 5, 1989
B- Bids - Recommend Approval - Ail expenditures are
~ approved in the 1988-89 Adopted Budget
None.
C. Resolutions
None.
D. DEVELOPMENT PLANS
1. Project Name:
Agent:
Bedding Barn
Randall Stofft, Project A~chitect
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Owner:
Location:
Description:
Larry Crone
North side of West Boynton Beach
Blvd., east of Knuth Road
SITE PLAN: Request for site plan
approval to construct a 7,992 sq.
ft. retail bedding store on .56 acres.
This item was moved to VII. DEVELOPMENT PLANS, D.
2. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Chalet IV (Sandalwood) at the
Melear PUD
Herbert Malyn
Sandalwood Homeowners Association
North Congress Ave. at Miner Rd.,
southwest corner
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION: Request for
approval of an amended site plan to
allow for the addition of a project
identification sign.
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended appro-
val of this request, subject to staff comments.
3. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
The Lord's Place
Craig R. Livingston, Siteworks
Architects & Planners
The Lord's Place
East side of N.E. 4th St., north of
N.E. 15th Ave.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION: Request for
approval of an amended site plan to
allow for the expansion of the existing
apartment complex from 11 units to
22 units (19,334 sq. ft. total).
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended appro-
Val of this request, subject to staff comments.
4. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Motorola
Michael D. Miller, AIA - Heery
Architects & Engineers
Motorola, Inc.
North Congress Ave. at N.W. 22nd
Ave., southeast corner
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION: Request for
approval of an amended site plan to
allow for an 8,900 sq. ft. addition
to the new office wing which is
currently under construction (88,900
sq. ft. total).
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The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended appro-
val of this request, subject to staff comments.
Vice Mayor Olenik abstained from voting on item 4.
Memorandum of Voting Conflict is attached to the original
copy of these Minutes in the Office of the City Clerk.
5. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Quantum Office Park
Adolfo J. Cotilla, Jr.
ACAI Associates, Inc.
Quantum Associates
West of Interstate 95, between Miner
Rd. extended and the Boynton C-16
Canal
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION: Request for
approval of an amended site plan to
allow for an expansion of Building
No. 2 from 15,866 ft. to 16,442 ft.
and the replacement of a wood deck
with a concrete slab at lots 4 and
5 of the Quantum Park of Commerce
Planned Industrial Development.
The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended appro-
val of this request, subject to staff comments, and con-
ingent upon the applicant meeting with the Planning Dept.
go clarify one of the Planning Dept.'s comments.
E. Consider approval of zoning for alcoholic beverage
~ license
Rite Aid Discount Pharmacy
368 N. Congress Ave.
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
lilt Duff, Acting Administrator of Plan Review/Permit
'rocessing Division, noted the above location complies with
ioning requirements for the sale of beer and wine for off
premise consumption.
Mr. Submarine
1920 South Federal Hwy.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
eorge Hunt, Assistant City Manager, noted the above loca-
ion complies with the zoning requirements for the sale of
alcoholic beverages.
F. Accept Quarterly Report from the Greater Boynton Beach
Chamber of Commerce
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G. Consider approval of improvements to Eastern Wellfield -
Jarvis
John Guidry, Director of Utilities recommends approval of
an additional $86,250 for the well work referred to in his
June 30, 1989 memorandum to the City Manager and detailed in
the cost rationale.
Consider approval of salt water intrusion modelinq
John Guidry, Director of Utilities, in his July 3, 1989
memorandum to the City Manager, requests approval for an
upper limit expenditure, based on the technical paper and
using the services of Geraghty & Miller, Inc. in the amount
of $40,000.
I. Consider approval of Potable Water Mains - Old Boynton Rd.
As outlined in the City Manager's memorandum dated
July 18, 1989 and in John Guidry's memorandum to the City
Manager dated July 11, 1989, it is recommended that the
Commission approve execution of a contract with Metric
Engineers for $23,200 for the design of certain facilities.
The expectation is that the ultimate construction will be in
the range of $350,000, depending on bids.
J. Consider approval of Western Wellfield Pilot Hole Work
Per John Guidry, Director of Utilities, July 6, 1989
memorandum to the City Manager, approval is needed for the
Western wellfield pilot hole work and work on Jarvis No. 17.
K. Consider approval of Task Order ~12 - General
Professional Consulting Services - CH2M Hill
Per John Guidry, Director of Utilities, July 12, 1989
memorandum to the City Manager, approval is requested for
Task Order ~12, so that miscellaneous and general engineering
support can be utilized on an "on-call basis" in "rush"
situations, with an upper limit of $30,000.
L. List of Payments - Month of June
List of payments attached.
M. Consider approval of Change Orders No. 19 and 20 -
Seppala & Aho of Florida
Per the City Manager's July 18, 1989 memorandum, approval of
Change Orders No. 19 and 20 is requested for the situations
listed in connection with Boynton Beach Municipal
Facilities.
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~ayor Moore questioned the City Manager on these Change
Or~ers. Mr. Cheney reported there were 15 in total. One
of these incr6ases the height of fence poles. Another is
for removal of vehicle lifts which were discovered. The
total of these Change Orders is $33,060. The total of all
Change Orders to date is 2.5% of the construction cost.
N. Consider approval for construction of Western Wellfield
John Guidry, Director of Utilities in his July 13, 1989
memorandum to the City Manager requests Commission approval
to proceed with the construction of the western wellfield
which will cost $2.629 million.
O. Approval of Bills
List attached.
Vice Mayor Olenik abstained from voting on Items 26 and 27.
Memorandum of Voting Conflict is attached to the original
copy of these Minutes in the Office of the City Clerk.
Motion
Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
IV. BIDS
None.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Citrus Glen
(Continued to P & Z meeting of 8/8/89)
Delfin F. Menendez, M.S.M. Design
Group
Citrus Glen Ltd. Partnership
Lawrence Rd. at Miner Rd. extended,
southeast corner
ABANDONMENT: Request for the abandon-
ment of an 80 ft. wide collector
road (Citrus Glen Drive).
Be
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Citrus Glen
(Continued to P & Z meeting of 8/8/89)
Delfin F. Menendez, M.S.M. Design
Group
Citrus Glen Ltd. Partnership
Lawrence Rd. at Miner Rd. extended,
southeast corner
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Description:
ABANDONMENT: Request for the abandon-
ment of 60 ft. wide local street
(Citrus Avenue).
City Manager Cheney remarked that these items had been continued.
C. Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Citrus Park (Formerly known as
Citrus Glen II)
(DELETED AT TRE REQUEST OF APPLICANT)
Roger Saberson, Esq.
Boynton Nurseries
East side of Lawrence Rd., south of
Miner Rd. extended
REZONING: Request for a rezoning from
PUD w/LUI=4 to PUD with LUI=4 to
allow for substantial changes to the
approved master plan, including the
elimination of a proposed five (5)
acre public park, the elimination
of a public street connection to
Citrus Glen to allow for a private
security system, an increase in
approved units from 106 to 113, and
a change in layout and design of
the private street system.
City Manager Cheney recommended this case be continued until
August 15, 1989. It is a complicated project with a long
history involving the City, past Commissions and the Planning
and Zoning Board. Mr. Cheney suggested waiting until the
Planning Director is back from vacation. This is a major
change in a public facility development which has called for
a park/school site. Mr. Cheney was interested in whether
~he School Board was going to take a position on this or
not. The Commission decided not to get into this topic too
deeply as Mr. Saberson was not present. The reason Mr.
Saberson didn't wish for the project to be discussed at
~onight's meeting is that the principal is out of town. It
was noted that the other two Citrus Glen projects will be
discussed on August 15, 1989.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved that the project be continued until
~ugust 15, 1989. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion
which carried 4-0.
VI. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Bertha Welch, 306 N.E. 1st Ave., addressed the Commission
and asked them to take some type of action to oppose the
Supreme Court decision on flag burning. The Mayor advised
her that this would be discussed later in the meeting.
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Wilda Searcy, 402 N.E. 13th Ave., addressed the Commission
relative to sidewalks in her neighborhood. Ms. Searcy pre-
sented a Petition from neighbors that desire a sidewalk.
Discussion took place regarding the limited amount of space
that exists in front of homes on her street. The residents
are requesting a sidewalk on one side of the street and
parallel parking on the other side of the street. Reference
was made to trees being located in the easement near the
railroad tracks. Commissioner Weiner suggested erecting
temporary stakes to show the residents the amount of space
~he sidewalk would take up. Reference was also made to
dumping that takes place along the canal.
VII. DEVELOPMENT PLANS
A. Consider approval of Woolbright Professional Center
request for extension of site plan and zoning approval
Commissioner Weiner moved that a six month extension be
granted on the site plan. Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the
motion which carried 4-0.
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Cross Creek Centre
Steve Rhodes
Denholtz-Rhodes Associates
North side of West Boynton Beach Blvd.,
between Congress Ave. and the L.W.D.D.
E-4 Canal.
MASTER PLAN MODIFICATION: Request
for approval of an amended master
plan to change the permitted use
designation for 2,775 sq. ft. of
the 15,000 sq. ft. office building
from C-1 uses to C-3 uses.
is discussed later in the meeting.
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Boynton Beach Mall - Sears Addition
(Tabled at 5/16/89 meeting to
7/18/89 meeting)
Cormac Conahan, Esq.
Boynton-JCP Assoc., Ltd - Lake Worth
Drainage District
North Congress Ave. at Old Boynton
Rd., northwest corner
SITE PLAN MODIFICATIONS: Request for
an amended site plan to allow for the
addition of a 134,526 sq. ft. depart-'
ment store and a change in parking
lot layout and design.
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As indicated on Page 1 and 2 of these Minutes,
postponed until the August 15, 1989 meeting.
this has been
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Bedding Barn
Randall Stofft, Project Architect
Larry Crone
North side of West Boynton Beach
Blvd., east of Knuth Rd.
SITE PLAN: Request for site plan
approval to construct a 7,992 sq. ft.
retail bedding store on .56 acres.
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda at Vice Mayor
01enik's request. Color renderings were viewed of this pro-
ject. Vice Mayor Olenik questioned whether the barn-style
appearance of this building was appropriate for the location.
Bill Free, 720 N.E. 77th St., Boca Raton addressed the
Commission and stated the style of the building is a cor-
porate logo. The owner would like the appearance to be
basically the same as the other stores. They had agreed to
Change the facade. This is the first building they had
planned to construct that is to have a rust colored barrel
~ile roof. They had tried to tone down the barn-like look.
Discussion took place regarding companies with corporate
~ogos. Commissioner Wische moved to approve the plan as is.
Mayor Moore passed the gavel to the Vice Mayor and seconded
the motion. Discussion took place as to the color of neigh-
boring buildings and the colors on this building.
The Mayor and Commissioner Wische noted that this had been
~eviewed already by the Community Appearance Board and in
~heir opinion this blended in with the aesthetics there.
h e Vice Mayor wondered if the C.A.B. had considered whether
e motif was appropriate for the area.
~he
Vice Mayor called for a vote on the motion currently on
floor. The vote was 3-1. The Vice Mayor voted against
motion. The gavel was returned to the Mayor.
Project Name:
Agent:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Cross Creek Centre
Steve Rhodes
Denholtz-Rhodes Associates
North side of West Boynton Beach
Blvd., between Congress Ave. and the
L.W.D.D. E-4 Canal.
MASTER PLAN MODIFICATION: Request
for approval of an amended master
plan to change the permitted use
designation for 2,775 sq. ft. of the
15,000 sq. ft. office building from
C-1 uses to C-3 uses.
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Jim Golden, Senior Planner described the owner's request.
The approved Master Plan limited the use of the entire
15,000 sq. ft. building to those uses permitted under the
C-1 zoning district. This limitation was based on the
applicant's Master Plan submittal which provided for a
15,000 sq. ft. office building, his traffic impact analysis,
and the Commission's desire at that time to lessen the
impact of the project on the adjacent neighborhood to the
north.
In addition, the developer submitted a list of self-imposed
conditions. Condition ~8 on his list, restricts the use of
the building to C-1 uses. The recommendation from the TRB
to the P & Z Board is that the request should be denied.
After reviewing it, the P & Z Board is recommending approval
subject to staff comments.
Steve Rhodes, 1280 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach,
provided a history of the project and stated because of the
frontage, they would have preferred this to be all retail.
Input from City staff caused them to come in with a mixture
Of retail and office. Mr. Rhodes noted the retail is now
i00% leased. They are having trouble convincing people to
lease in the office building. After spending quite a bit on
marketing efforts, they returned to staff to determine what
the proper procedure is to convert some of the office into
~etail. They were advised it would be necessary to file a
Site Plan Modification, which they did. Originally they
Wanted 7,000 sq. ft. of the 15,000 sq. ft. converted into
~etail. They were advised if you do more than 10%, it would
have to go back through the Public Hearing process. They
were hoping to do it as quickly as possible to accommodate
~he demand for tenants they have. The applicant equated the
20% to be 3,500 sq. ft. Staff advised them it should be
2,775 sq. ft. and the procedure required only
~lanning/Commission approval. Then they would be through
with the process and could modify the site plan to incor-
porate the new parking spaces.
Discussion took place over why this did not end at the
Planning/Commission level. Mr. Annunziato indicated changes
iln traffic must be approved by the Commission. When you
change from office to retail there would be an incremental
change in traffic. Mr. Rhodes agreed with the conditions
~eferred to on page 10 in Mr. Annunziato's memorandum,
liabeled "Exhibit B" in the Commissioners' packets.
Commissioner Wische asked if the Commission approved this,
would it be subject to his adding the necessary parking
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spaces? Mr. Golden referred to existing improvements like
drainage and utilities, etc., and stated it would be
addressed through Site Plan approval. If approved, it would
be conditioned upon Site Plan approval, to add that parking.
Mr. Annunziato added that in the applicant's Master Plan
there are some parking spaces shown which conflict with
utilities, drainage basins and the like. It looks like
the yield he thought he was going to get will not be there.
He must have parking commensurate with the use, wherever
that balance is.
Mr. Rhodes stated he had submitted a revised site plan
Showing an additional 12 parking spaces. The change as pre-
sented at this meeting only requires about 5 or 6 additional
Spaces. Even if 5 or 6 of those spaces don't work, they
Will still have enough.
· he Mayor asked whether he would have to face any additional
proceedings before the City. Mr. Annunziato responded if it
~as a PCD it would have to come back. Mr. Rhodes stated he
had been told the only step now would be to add the parking
~paces at a permitting level.
~ommissioner Wische asked what he would have to do if it is
approved tonight? Mr. Annunziato responded if approved, he
~ould have to amend his previously approved Site Plan to
place parking where parking did not exist. This would
~'!nvolve. appearances, before technical staff, CAB and P~& Z.
~hls change is under $100,000. The Mayor thought something
~as inherently wrong with this situation. Further
iscussion took place.
The Vice Mayor asked Mr. Rhodes if they spoke to current
~ffice tenants as to whether they were in support of adding
~ retail establishment on their side of the complex. Mr.
oOdes answered the only tenants they have been able to
licit have been quasi-retail tenants like medical tenants
and they would like very much to not be next to vacant
~tores. The Vice Mayor didn't know what kind of retail the
~pplicant intended to put there. He referred to the last
~ommission meeting where an alcoholic beverage license was
~pproved for Global Beverage at Cross Creek Centre. He
~sked if that was what they were looking at tonight? Mr.
modes stated Global Beverage is going into the retail area.
The Mayor stated if there is a motion to approve this, he
would recommend the Commission attach to that motion a
Waiver of the additional 6 parking spaces. The Vice Mayor
Commented that the Board of Adjustment grants variances.
Further discussion transpired.
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Mr. Rhodes stated he had specifically been told by staff
that if he stayed at 10% or below, according to the Code, it
would circumvent the need for the Public Hearing process.
Me was told traffic was one of the issues considered in the
10%.
Jim Golden stated in the initial discussion with Mr. Rhodes,
that was true. This is the first Master Plan modification in
a PCD. The procedure is different in a PID or a PUD.
Mr. Golden admitted that he did misinform Mr. Rhodes.
When he caught the error he called Mr. Rhodes back and
corrected it. Mr. Rhodes denied that Mr. Golden called him
back. There was some disagreement between Mr. Rhodes
and Mr. Golden about conversation that took place on whether
the applicant had to appear before the Commission or not.
Mr. Rhodes mistakenly thought once the project had gone
before the Planning and Zoning Board it was basically
finished.
The Commission had been provided with copies of lengthy
Minutes from three years ago when Cross Creek was discussed
previously. Mr. Annunziato explained why the old Minutes
were provided to the Commission at this time. Because of
the history and the fact that the property owners to the
north in effect, became part of the solution three years
ago, staff felt it was important to bring to the P & Z Board
and Commission's attention, that they were not part of this
change.
Commissioner Wische asked the City Attorney if there was any
Way, if it is approved, they could by-pass applicant's
having to go through the whole procedure all over again?
Mr. Rea stated he was at a loss to find where in the Code it
requires a person to come back through. He realized it had
come back to the Commission because of the increase in traf-
fiic by 10%, but he meant as far as the Site Plan modifica-
t:ion dealing with parking lots itself was concerned.
Mr. Golden said there was a reference to Chapter 19, Article
2i, in the PCD Regulations. Further discussion took place
and Mr. Rea said he would provide the Commission an opinion
~n this.
Motion
'COmmissioner Wische moved to grant the request. The
~ecessity of coming back through again before he can pull a
~ermit is obviated, if Mr. Rea can not find something in the
Ordinance to support their position that he's got to come
back through. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion.
Vice Mayor Olenik was not convinced that the current tenants
might not have a problem with this. The applicant repeated
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the tenants had been contacted.
cant get something in writing to
tion.
The Mayor suggested the appli-
show their lack of opposi-
The Mayor called for a vote on the motion currently on the
floor. The vote was 3-1. Vice Mayor Olenik voted against
the motion.
VIII. LEGAL
A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Ordinance No. 89-11
Re: Creating a Community Redevelopment Agency for the
Central Business District and establishing jurisdiction
for both Community Redevelopment Agencies.
(HOLD FOR FULL CITY COMMISSION)
Proposed Ordinance No. 89-20
Re: Implementation of Changes
Appendix A - Zoning
- Code of Ordinances -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING.
SECTION 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS, GRADE, FINISHED;
AMENDING SECTION 4.J.1. AND 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS, OTHER
STRUCTURES, TO FURTHER CLARIFY HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON
FENCING, HEDGES, AND WALLS; PROVIDING THAT EVERY OTHER
PROVISION OF APPENDIX A - ZONING, NOT SPECIFICALLY
AMENDED HEREIN 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.
City Attorney Rea read Proposed Ordinance No. 89-20 on
~econd and final reading by title only.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience
Who wished to have input on the Proposed Ordinance. Since
~here was no who wished to speak, the PUBLIC HEARING WAS
CLOSED.
~ommissioner Weiner moved to approve Proposed Ordinance
89-20 on second reading. Commissioner Wische seconded the
motion. Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on the motion as
~ollows:
Mayor Moore - Aye
Vice Mayor Olenik - Aye
Commissioner Weiner - Aye
Commissioner Wische - Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
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B. Ordinances - 1st Reading
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 89-4
Re: Amending Chapter 21 - Signs
(Previously TABLED)
Vice Mayor Olenik moved that this Proposed Ordinance be
removed from the table. Commissioner Wische seconded the
motion which carried 4-0.
The Commission agreed to delete this item until they receive
the recommendation from the ad hoc committee.
C. Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. 89-EE
Re: Support prohibition re: Flag Burning
Requested by Mayor Gene Moore
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ENDORSING AND SUPPORTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION FOR THE
PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
The Mayor remarked that this basic Ordinance was passed
Unanimously in Boca Raton. Mr. Rea read the Proposed
Resolution by title only.
ommissioner Wische moved that the Resolution be adopted.
ice Mayor Olenik seconded the motion.
~ommissioner Weiner stated she found flag burning to be a
Very offensive act. The objection she had to amending the
Constitution is that it nibbles away at a person's 1st
Amendment right to free speech. She stated she felt flag
~urning was wrong but she had to object to the Proposed
Resolution on the grounds that it interfered with one's 1st
Amendment right to free speech.
Mayor Moore called for a vote on the motion which was on the
~loor. The motion carried 3-1. Commissioner Weiner voted
~gainst the motion.
D. OTHER
Review of Community Appearance Board responsibilities
(Previously TABLED)
The Commission agreed to leave this item TABLED.
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2. Consider approval of Water Service Agreement for Palm
Beach Land Associates
Mr. Cheney stated that the basic recommendation was that
this be denied until annexation takes place. Mr. Annunziato
explained the City's policy, as he understands it, is that
if you can annex and choose not to, you become the last
category for the use of the utility. This was the written
policy of the prior Commission. There are two parcels
within this tract that would be left out. There is a small
undeveloped tract along U.S. 1 and there is a warehouse on
Old Dixie Highway as well as a trailer park on the north.
The prior and current Comprehensive Plans suggest that the
uses along U.S. 1 should be retail and the uses along Old
Dixie Highway should be general commercial. In addition,
this was one of the sites that the Commission agreed would
be a reasonable location for an automobile dealership.
The applicant wishes to construct mini-warehouses, which is
not authorized by the Code in M-1. Staff recommends a split
between C-3 and C-4.
Mr. Lee Starky of Adair & Brady, explained the applicant's
situation to the Commission and stated when it became
apparent that the City was not going to "flex" in any way on
their requirements, the applicant applied for special exception
before Palm Beach County to get a mini-storage facility on
~he property. He stated part of that application was con-
firmation of water and sewer. They were unable to get that
confirmation because staff would not approve it because of
the conflict. Their efforts to get the special exception
died. Elaboration took place. Mr. Starky indicated the
property has been on the market for some time and has
remained unsold. They would like to make the property pro-
ductive and they have a user that wants to utilize the property.
He stated his client was willing to annex but could not do
So beforehand. Discussion took place about annexation,
zoning, prior policy and ~stablishing new policy.
Vice Mayor Olenik moved that the Contract be approved. If
there is a policy, deviate from it and allow the applicant
~o annex with rezoning to M-l, or whatever it takes.
~ommissioner Wische seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Mr. Annunziato stated the motion would allow the applicant
~o move forward and construct in the County. The earliest
~nnexation date would be May or June, 1990. The permit
would be pulled under the County. Part of the agreement is
that they will annex.
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3. Consider approval of Sergeant's Union Contract
Sergeant Kuss stated the Union was unanimously in agreement
With the Contract. This is actually the Contract that
should have been settled in October, 1988. All issues have
been settled.
Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the Contract. Vice
Mayor Olenik seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
4. Tradewinds
Mayor Moore reported that Tradewinds is now moving forward
and has asked the Court to set the matter for trial. They
are arranging for depositions with several people in the
City. Now that City Attorney Rea has been called as an
intended witness, under the ethics code, he is not to par-
ticipate any further in the defense of the matter.
Mr. Rea stated Tradewinds decided to subpoena him for depo-
sition. When the Commission addressed the issue of legal
counsel at a prior Commission meeting, where Mattlin,
McClosky & North were discharged, he then substituted as
counsel of record, for them. He took over the official
representation for the City. Shortly after that, Tradewinds'
attorneys subpoenaed him for deposition, ultimately making
him a potential witness in the case. Under the code of
ethics, being a witness and also the attorney, gets one into
an ethical conflict. There is an ethical obligation to be
removed from a dual role position.
If Mr. Rea does end up in deposition on Monday, July 24, 1989,
~hen the City ends up with an attorney that can not repre-
Sent the City at the same time he is being deposed. Mayor
Moore had provided the Commission with the name of a com-
petent trial lawyer by the name of Michael Burman whom he
felt would be able to effectively represent the City, if the
Commission agreed. The Mayor felt the time had come for the
City to get some legal representation. Discussion took
place relative to the Tradewinds people meeting with the
Commission.
Commissioner Wische thought on something this important, the
~radewinds representatives should sit down with all of the
Commissioners to discuss the matter. Two representatives of
~radewinds were in the audience and Commissioner Wische
suggested setting up a date for the workshop meeting.
Commissioner Weiner moved that the Commission hire Michael
Burman of Slawson, Burman& Critton. Commissioner Wische
sieconded the motion which carried 4-0.
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It was noted that this meeting would be open to the public
and press. Several different dates were discussed for the
meeting. The Commission finally agreed on Monday,
July 31, 1989 at 5:00 P.M. Commissioner Hester will be back
from vacation before that date.
Mayor Moore commented that City Attorney Rea had received
correspondence from the former firm, Mattlin, McClosky &
North. Mayor Moore stated that even though the City had
discharged them from the action, there is a question of them
Still being the attorneys of record for the individual
defendants and they will continue as their attorneys until
directed otherwise. Mayor Moore thought they should be
directed otherwise. Mr. Rea said he didn't think they could
direct them otherwise. He stated, ethically, they could not
Withdraw unless they were specifically relieved by the indi-
Vidually named plaintiffs. The Mayor requested a motion
that they do whatever they like, but the City not pay them
any more money. Commissioner Wische said he would be
willing to second it.
Commissioner Weiner asked if that would mean the individuals
would be left without legal counsel? The Mayor remarked
~hey could hire anyone they cared to. Commissioner Weiner
asked if the City has an obligation to pay their legal coun-
sel? Mr. Rea referred to Section 111-07 of Florida Statutes
which indicates in cases like this, if a public officer is
Sued and defended successfully, the City will be ultimately
liable for those legal fees. Mr. Rea said a question exists
when it's not defended successfully.
The Mayor stated if they defend it successfully and then
come back against the City, then we have to pay those fees.
But if they hire somebody and lose then we don't have to
pay. He felt the issue is whether we're going to continue
to pay these attorneys that have lost six or seven times.
If they lose, then we've picked up someone else's obligation.
Commissioner weiner stated she wasn't ready to leave former
Commissioners hanging in the wind with no means of defending
themselves against a lawsuit like this. She didn't think it
~as fair. They were acting in the best interests of the
City as they saw it. She didn't think the City should "cut
t~e rope" and set them adrift. She stated she wouldn't
~ant anybody to do that to her.
Mayor Moore stated the City lost the suit because of actions
tlaken by those individuals. Commissioner Wische asked if
the new attorney could defend them? The Mayor stated Mr.
Rea could defend them under his regular retainer.
Commissioner Weiner asked Mr. Rea, now that he can't even
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represent the City in this case, would he be able to repre-
Sent them. Mr. Rea stated he couldn't represent them. He
could end up a defendant himself.
Further discussion took place. Vice Mayor Olenik remarked
that those individuals, right or wrong, acted on behalf of
~he City at that time. He didn't want to find when he is no
longer a Commissioner that he's going to have to pay his own
legal fees on an issue that he voted on.
At this point, Commissioner Wische stated that he did not
~ully understand the motion earlier and he wished to
~ithdraw his second. He didn't want to leave anyone hanging
~ither.
tThe Mayor asked if the Commissioners wanted the taxpayers of
he City to pay for the defense of these people. Now they
~re going into the malicious part of it, the punitive dama-
ges. The Mayor hoped the Commissioners weren't saying when
~he "big fall" comes, if it does, the taxpayers would pick
~p the damages they will incur personally. Further
~isagreement took place.
hice Mayor Olenik moved that the attorney that represents
e City in the damages suit should represent the individuals
So that there is consistency. Commissioner Weiner seconded
~he motion which carried 3-1. Mayor Moore voted against the
~otion.
~omments by Former Mayor Ralph Marchese
~ormer Mayor Marchese stated at the time this question came
UP Mr. Cassandra was Mayor. Mr. Marchese was appointed and
at through all the public hearings and Commission meetings
nd heard every word that people in adjacent areas were con-
erned about. To have turned their backs on legitimate con-
erns would have been a weakness of the first magnitude.
r. Marchese felt an elected official who discharges his
uty honestly and defends the City should not be "left out
here to dry". He felt if they had stuck together they
ould have won.
C~mmissioner Weiner thought cutting these defendants off
w~uld be damaging on the Way the sitting Commission would
v~ew every case that came before it.
M~yor Moore stated they had opened "Pandora's Box". When
the.punitive damages come through it would even be more
s~rlous.
I~. OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Items for discussion requested by Mayor Gene Moore:
Consideration by the Commission to seek permission from
DeBartolo for use of "Boynton Beach" Mall logo by the
City
This item is being held for a full City Commission.
2. Discuss setting date for Height Limitation Referendum
This item is,being held for a full City Commission.
3. Request to consider appointment of internal auditor
This item is being held for a full City Commission.
4. Smoking - City Hall
The Mayor stated he would provide the Commission with a
~emorandum on this topic.
Consider polling citizens through Newsletter
Re: Height Limit Changes
Mayor Moore felt the City's Newsletter could be used to
obtain feedback from the public on how they generally feel
about the height issue being put on the referendum.
Discussion took place regarding the validity of such a poll.
~he Vice Mayor stated the height referendum has been on hold
~ntil there is a full Commission. He didn't know if he
9anted to see the referendum with all of these areas in it.
Until the Commission discusses it fully, he was cautious
~bout sending the message in the Newsletter that we are
qonsidering a referendum of that type. His view was to
~efer it until the Commission decides what they want.
Another topic the Mayor thought the public could be polled
0n through the Newsletter was whether the citizens would be
~nterested in a major league baseball team locating in
~oynton Beach for spring training. The Vice Mayor and
~ommissioner Wische thought this was a good idea.
Commissioner Weiner objected to polling the citizens through
~he Newsletter. She thought citizens would make their views
Known at the ballot box.
Vice Mayor Olenik suggested polling the public about whether
~hey liked the Newsletter itself or not.
The City Manager was not sure that a "call-in poll" by
~elephone throughout the City would prove anything. He
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thought the way to get citizen input on an issue is to do it
scientifically with a telephone poll system which Palm Beach
County has used successfully.
XI. ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Consider and adopt board appointment rotation
(Previously TABLED)
This item is being held for a full City Commission.
Board Appointments
Wisehe - Civil Service Board - Alternate -
Complete term to 4/90
(Previously TABLED)
Commissioner Weiner moved that this item be removed from the
table. Vice Mayor Olenik seconded the motion which carried
4-0.
~ommissioner Wische wished to appoint Ralph Marchese as a
divil Service Board alternate. There were no objections.
C. Consider policy relative to board alternate members
moving to full member
This item is being held for a full City Commission.
D. Draft administrative policy relative to building
projects under $100,000
, (Previously TABLED)
The Commission left this item TABLED.
E. Consider appointing replacement to the Countywide
Planning Council to complete balance of three year term
COmmissioner Wische moved that Commissioner Weiner be
appointed to take the place of Marilyn Huckle. Vice Mayor
Olenik seconded the motion which carried 4-0.
Fi. Confirm Municipal Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund
board appointment
The Commission agreed to TABLE this item.
XiII. OTHER
Discussion on Steam Cleaning Businesses
Comments were made by the City Manager and Mr. Annunziato
relative to a recent Planning and Zoning Board meeting where
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discussion took place on where to place steam cleaning busi-
nesses within the context of our Zoning Code. The Board
recommends they be placed in the Commercial, C-3, C-4 and
M-1 categories. Location is the primary issue. W~nether
they have to go through an ecological study report is a
Secondary issue.
The Commission agreed they wished to consider this further
and the City Attorney was to draft a Proposed Ordinance on
the issue.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting properly adjourned at 8:52 P~~/~
Vice Mayl~r
~omc°mmissi°ner//
sloner
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
~(Four Tapes)
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AGENDA
July 18, 1989
COMMiSSiON
JUL 18 1989
APPNOVAL
ALEXANDER BATTERY COMPANY SOUTHEAST,INC.
50 Rechargeable Radio Batteries for Con~nunications.
Pay from General Fund---001-197-5-323-00
ALLEN INSURANCE AGENCY
Premium for policy for Liquor Liability for Softball
Tournament.
Pay from General Fund---001-195-5-449-00
ALLIED PRODUCTS COMPANY
Pebble Quicklime for Water Treatment.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-332-5-365-00
B. & B. CONTROLS, INC.
Repair and balance Impeller Pump--Lift Station #317.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-352-5-433-00
Co~mnission approved 4/18/89
BETTER BUSINESS FORMS
10,000 Water Shut Off Notices for Utilities.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-393-5-312-00
BETTER BUSINESS FORMS
26,000 Customer Service Forms for Citizen's Services.
Pay from General Fund---001-132-5-312-00
CH2M HILL, SOUTHEAST FLORIDA OFFICE
Professional services rendered regarding various Task Orders.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-691-10 $ 12,010.28
" " " " " 403-000-0-690-10 89,578.51
8. CALL-ONE, INC.
15 Ultralight, over ear headset units with noise cancelling
microphones, two prong interfaces, & various accessiories
including extended warranty per set July, Aug.,Sept.
Cormnission approved 6/6/89
9. CORPORATE DESIGN INTERIORS
Partial payment Purchase Order #79344 for furniture for
Police Dept.
Pay from Building Improve~ Fund---304-194-5-640-20
110. CORPORATE DESIGN INTERIORS
Partial payment Purchase Order #79347 for Municipal Center.
Pay from Building Improve. Fund---304-194-5-640-20
11.
COUNTS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
1 Thumper Model #1005, 1 Hard Case, 1 Oxygen Connector 1 Mobile
Oxygen Carrying System & 1~ Backboard w/straps for Fire Dept.
Pay from General Fund---00i-000-0-158-50
$ 2,020.00
1,025.00
11,961.37
1,486.00
1,165.08
1,794.94
101,588.79
2,220.30
63,818.14
78,981.55
4,864.00
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
117.
19.
20.
21.
DONALD A. DIAMOND
For furnishing and installing RobiconMK IV two-board control
components for Water Treatment Plant.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-332-5-433-00
Con~nission approved 4/18/89
6,670.00
FLORIDA SEALING PRODUCTS, INC.
6 Split Seals, 6 Repair Kits & 3 Gland Adapters for General
Maint. Lift Stations.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-352-5-642-00
Per written proposal, Commission aproved 12/6/88
12,667.75
GATEWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Pay Est. #1 regarding construction of Sanitary Sewer Extension
Lawrence Road Phase III.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-691-10 ,~:
Per bid 4/11/89, Con~nission approved 5/2/89.
31,337.00
W.W. GRAINGER, INC.
1 Hot Righ Pressure Washer, 5 Gallon Liquid Detergent, 5 Gallon
Degreaser 1 Metal Band Cutting Saw, Motor & 2 Blades for Utility
Mechanics Dept.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-396-5-642-00
3,634.23
HESCO SALES, INC.
13 Sanitation Containers w/Plastic Lids plus accessories
for Sanitation Fund.
Pay from Sanitation Fund---431-341-5-690-02
Per bid 3/15/89, Commission approved 3/21/89
6,889.86
IBM CORPORATION
13 Personal Computers w/Accessories for various departments.
Pay from various departments.
41,975.00
INTER-COUNTY ENGINEERING, INC.
Replacement of Air Conditioning Equipment Systems 1 & 2 at
Water Treatment Plant.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-332-5-673-00
Per bid 4/18/89, Commission approved 5/2/89
4,725.00
JONES CH~MICAL, INC.
Chlorine for Water Treatment Plant.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-332-5-363-00
6,533.85
KARSTEW MANUFACTLrRING CORP.
Merchandise for Golf Course Pro-Shop.
Pay from Golf Course---411-000-0-420-10
1,825.10
KRUSE, O'CONNOR AND LING, INC. 4,968.00
For 1/1/89 Actuarial Valuation Report, Individual Benefit
Statements, Special Study in comparison to General Employees.
Pay from Firemens Pension Fund---613-139-5-229-00 ~A~'' '- ----SIONUOIlV1 ~ iS
JUL 1 $ 1989
APPROVAL
22.
23.
24.
25.
I~WMEN'S & SHOOTERS SUPPLY, INC.
75 Safariland Holsters, 75 Magazine Holders, 23 High Ride
Holsters, 18 Walthers Stainless Steel Auto Pistols etc. for
Police Dept.
Pay from General Fund---001-211-5-642-00 $ 5,458.14
" " " " 001-211-5-397-00 5,010.89
Per bid 12/19/88, Commission approved 1/3/89
LAWMEN'S & SHOOTERS SUPPLY, INC.
19 Smith & Wesson Light bars, 15 Roof Brackets for lights,
5 Lightbars with takedown, alleys & 7 Setina Car Cages for
Police Dept.
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund---501-193-5-432-00 $1,944.50
" " " " " 501-193-5-688-00 5,028.43
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY
110 Florida Law Enforcement Handbooks 1989 Edition.
Pay from General Fund---001-211-5-382-00
METZGER, SONNEBORN & RUTTER, P.A.
Legal fees for representation of Officer James Mahoney in
Darren Pressley case. - A Police Professional Liability case.
Pay from General Fund---001-195-5-468-00
26. MOTOROLA, INC.
1 Portable Radio STX Smartnet w/Portable Battery & Charger
for Conmmnity Improvement.
Pay from Community Improve. Fund---621-196-5-672-00
27.
28.
10,469.03
29.
6,972.93
30.
1,045.00
1,460.46
32.
2,558.75
MOTOROLA, INC.
2 3-Watts Radios, 12 Pagers, 2 Convert-Com Antenna, 2 Portable
Chargers for Fire Dept to match existing equipment.
Pay from General Fund---001-221-5-690-05
11,665.16
OFFICE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT & CONSULTING, INC.
Balance due reconditioned Kardex Series 89 Lektriever for
Personnel Dept.(Deposit of $3,500.00 paid 12/6/88)
Pay from Building Improve. Fund---304-194-519-60-4T
3,500.00
PEROXIDATION SYSTEMS, INC.
Peroxide for odor control at Lift Stations.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-352-5-365-00
" " " " " 401-352-5-365-00
875.00
26,767.50
21.642.50
PREMAC CORPORATION
Rebuild compressor for Lift Station #411
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-352-5-433-00
1,740.00
RANGER CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES, INC.
Landfill closure - Partial payment request No. 4.
Pay from Sanitation Fund---431-34t-5-962-00
199,576.51
SMITH-OBST ASSOCIATION ~f- ~z~.31
Professional services 6/7/89 thru 7/5/89 for
Center - Invoice ~10.
Pay from Capital Imrove. Fund---302-642-5-463-00 ~UL I8 ~89
AP~ROVAL
33.
34.
35.
3!6.
3'7 ·
3¸8 .
40.
41.
42.
43.
SOUTHEASTERN MUNICIPAL SUPPLY
Slip Joints for Minor Road Project and City Hall Project needed
for Water Distribution.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-333-5-650-01
2,966.40
SOUTH HILLS ELECTRONICS
Wiring supplies for Rolm data line at City Hall.
Pay from General Fund---001-000-1-451-02
12,076.16
R. J. SULLIVAN CORPORATION
Application #7 for 3MG Storage Tank and Booster Station.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690-10
190,347.52
OSCAR VAGI & ASSOCIATES
Inv. #1211 dated 7/5/89 for $8,063.72 re: North District
Design Services and Inv. #1212 for $2,252.42 re: Rolling
Green Park Design Services.
Pay from Public Svs. Tax Fund---301-722-5-463-00
10,316.14
WATER & SEWER SUPPLIES, INC.
20 Clew Fire Hydrant 26" Bury for Water Distribution.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-333-5-654-00
Commission approved 6/20/89
8,419.80
WATER & SEWER SUPPLIES, INC.
Supplies for Miner Road Project and City Hall Project for
Water Distribution.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-333-5-650-01
1,548.78
WATER RESOURCES CORPORATION
1 Homa-Pump to replace the South Sludge Pump at Water Treat-
menu Plant.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-332-5-433-00
Commission approved March, 1988.
1,573.00
WEEKLEY ASPHALT PAVING, INC.
Final payment - extra Work Order #5 thru #10 for Congress Ave.
Project, S.W. 30th Ave. to Boynton Beach Blvd.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690-10 $11,777.00
" " " " " 403-000-0-691-10 5,181.00
16,958.00
COOK CONSTRUCTION
Pay Est. #3 - P.O. 78589 for East Wellfield Modifications.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690-10
Per bid 2/27/89, Commission approved 3/21/89
23,400.00
COMPUTER GOLF SOFTWARE
Computer upgrade including Handicap System for Golf Course.
Pay from Golf Course Fund---411-726-5-680-09
-9-,-4-2~-.-5~-
7,015.00
DRUG ABUSE FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. 14,000.00
Initial startup allocation of $14,000.00 with balance of
$36,000.00 to be provided to Foundation in 12 equal
installments of $3,000.00.
bUiV JVJ]bb Ui q
Pay from General Fund---001-000-1-451-11
JUL 18 1589
APPROVAL
44. GERAGHTY & MILLER, INC. 1,978.62
Professional services re: Western Wellfield from 4/30/89 thru
6/30/89.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690-10
45. LEAR GROUP INC. 36,823.50
Payment #9 for Child Care Center to 6/30/89.
Pay from General Fund---001-000-1-477-90
46. MILLER &MEIER & ASSOCIATES INC. 9,849.62
Archtectural services Construction Document portion of fee
for Month #21 from 6/5/89 thru 7/5/89 for $7,599.62 and Fire
Station No. 3 from 6/26/89 thru 7/25/89 for $2,250.00.
Pay from various accounts.
The bills described have been approved and verified by the department heads
involved, checked and approved for payment.
I therefore recommend payment of these bills.
~et~r L~. Chene~y ~ Ci~ty ~anager
Added:
SEPPALA & AHO
Appl. $30 Municipal
Complex Phase II
$71,249.96
JUL lS
FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
.COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
_×ST N^mE--VIRST NAMe--,MmOte
0LENIK, Roberts Jr.
9D Crossings Circle
r;t: Boynton Beach,
COUN'FY
Palm Beach
NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL. COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
City Commission
THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIt' OF:
X CITY [ ! COUNTY ~ I OTHER LOCAL AGENCY
NAME OF POLITICAl. SUBDI¥1SION:
Boynton Beach
MY POSITION IS:
~X~ ELECTIVE ; 2 APPOINTIVE
[. This
WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B
form is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected board;
council, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented
with a voting conflict of interest, under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory;, although
the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged-to use it in making the disclosure required by law.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appointive position. For this reason, please pay close attention to the instructions on this form
before completing the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3t43, FLORIDA STATUTES
-. £CTED OFFICERS:
A person holding elective county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures
to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the special
gain of a principal Iother than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
In either case, you should disclose the conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on
which you are abstaining f[om voting; and
WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE VOTE OCCURS by completing and filing this form with the person responsible for recording
the minutes of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
APPOINTED OFFICERS:
A person holding appointive county, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which
inures to his special private gain. Each local officer also is prohibited from knowingly voting on a measure which inures to the
special gain of a principal (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained.
A person holding an appointive local office otherwise may participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must
disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication whether
made by the officer or at his direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING )kT WHICH
[E VOTE WILL BE TAKEN:
fou should complete and file this form [before making any attempt to influence the decisionJ with the person responsible for
~-ecording the m nutes of the meetiHg, who will incorporate the form in the minutes.
· A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members of the agency.
"The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest.
1F YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING~
* You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. ~
· You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the m
of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
l, Robotic Olenik~ Jr.
, hereby disclose that on
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency which {check one)
inured to my special private gain; or .-
inured to the special gain of ., by whom l-am retained.
(b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my interest in the measure is as follows:
A payment made To Motorola, Inc., my employer, was included for approval
in CONSENT AGENDA, Item O. (~6 ~'Z72 Although I have no direct
renumeration from the payment To Motorola, this item is now beimg
placed as public record To ensure no conflict of vo~ing }ccurred.
Also, because I am .am employee of Motorola, I a~bstained:frc~a par~ioipating .in
Item D-~, Site Plan Hodification for Motorola.
Date Filed Signature ~ _
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE AN~ REQUIRERS.·
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
IMPEACHIVlENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.
CE FORM 8B - 10-86
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