Loading...
Minutes 02-07-89MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT PRIME BANK PLAZA, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1989 AT 6:00 P. M. PRESENT Ralph Marchese, Mayor Ezell Hester, Jr., Vice Mayor Leonard Mann, Commissioner Robert Olenik, Jr., Commissioner Arline Weiner, Commissioner Peter L. Cheney, City Manager Sue Kruse, Deputy City Clerk Raymond A. Rea, City Attorney Mayor Marchese called the meeting to order at 6:00 P. M. The Invocation was given by Rev. Gilbert, Friendship Church of God in Christ, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by City Manager Cheney. AGENDA APPROVAL Commissioner Olenik added an item under ANNOUNCEMENTS; "Update of Fire Negotiations under CITY MANAGER'S REPORT; "Discussion regarding hiring a lobbyist"; and "Discussion of the time for the Utilities Master Plan Meeting" under ADMINISTRATIVE. City Manager Cheney deleted Item E. under CONSENT AGENDA. Vice Mayor Hester added under LEGAL, OTHER, "Comments/questions about the Code Enforcement Board." Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the agenda as amended. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hester and carried 5-0. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. City Hall will be closed Monday, February 20, 1989 in observance of Presidents' Day Mayor Marchese made the announcement. 2. Proclamation - Jaycee Remembrance Week 18, 1989 - February 12 - Mayor Marchese read the proclamation and presented i% to a representative of Jaycee. 3. Proclamation - Poppy Days - February 17 - 18, 1989 Mayor Marchese read the proclamation and presented it to a representative of the American Legion and Auxiliary of the Cline-Pautsch-Kott Unit ~164. -1- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 4. News Release - Commissioner Olenik Commissioner Olenik read part of the news release which he stated showed the true spirit of the people in the City. William Nichols, Realtor with ERA, won a national award for MDA fund raising. His company was a top fund raiser in the fight against Muscular Distrophy - $19,206.00. For the second year in a row he was among the 25 brokers who accepted such awards in Las Vegas. Comm'issioner Olenik stated that he and the City are proud to have such citizens in Boynton Beach. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT 1. Construction Schedule and Monthly Demolition Report City Manager Cheney stated that due to a computer problem, there was no construction schedule printed. He would pro- vide that at the next regular meeting. The Demolition Report was provided for the Mayor and Commissioners. Vice Mayor Hester asked if a penalty clause was included for the contract to construct the civic center complex if the work was not completed on time. City Manager Cheney replied there was a penalty clause and he would report back on the time frame for that project. 2. Florida League of Cities City Manager Cheney reported that on his visit to Tallahassee he had an opportunity to meet with Secretary Henderson, Secretary of the Department of Transporation. City Manager Cheney spoke with him about the importance of the 1-95 and 22nd Avenue Interchange and also thanked Secretary Henderson and his office for their part in moving that forward on the 5-year plan. City Manager Cheney also reassured him that the City supports the Department of Transportation as far as the Intracoastal bridge is con- cerned. City Manager Cheney further assured him that the City would participate as much as possible in the hearing to begin on February 21, 1989. 3. Report regarding Applications being submitted for funding to the Children's Service Council. The Children's Service Council was approved by the voters at a referendum a few years ago and is in the program to find ways to direct funds to help young people and children. They have a formal application process and the City with the Commission's approval will submit applications for some funding programs which relate to some type of a "teen club" -2- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 concept. This would be for teenagers from 13-16 years of age so they would have a gathering place which would be programmed by the youth but under the City's auspice. City Manager Cheney stated they are also proposing to put in for a program for after school recreation for elementary age children (often called "latch key" children). It is hoped this program can be done in conjunction with the school system. The programs are being put together jointly by the Police Department and the Recreation Department. City Manager Cheney also proposed to put in for a program which would be aimed at helping "at risk kids" either assigned by the Courts or through recommendations of the Police Department, etc. Efforts would be made to get to those children before they get into the criminal justice system a negative way. These applications are due by March 15, 1989 and all fall under the general guidelines of the Children's Service Council. 4. Budget City Manager Cheney noted there was a major increase last year, but he reminded the people that the increase for the operating fund was 10 percent over last year. There was an additional increase to fund the capital improvement program which is indirectly tied into the growth management legisla- tion. Twenty-two new positions were added in the general fund (a 4 percent increase) with eleven of those being in the public safety area. Eighty-one percent of the increased costs this year went for personnel services (salaries, health insurance, pensions, etc.). Seven percent went for contractual obligations and six percent for materials. City Manager Cheney had provided a list of dollar amounts which went to each department. Commissioner Weiner commented that she has requested City Manager Cheney for a budget pie which shows the amount of the budget which is mandated by the State. Over the past few years there have been 223 such programs mandated on municipalities by the State. The League of Cities was unsuccessful in its lobbying attempts to finds ways to fund those mandated programs. The League of Cities has taken it upon themselves to encourage citizens to sign petitions asking the State Legislature to cease forcing municipalities to fund State mandated programs by themselves. Commissioner Weiner commended City Manager Cheney and the departments involved in applying for grant funds through the Children's Services. Mayor Marchese stated that when they were in Tallahassee, 75 percent of the interest seemed to be surrounded around -3- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 mandates. He stated that it was planned to have several volunteers at each precinct on March 14, 1989 requesting voters to sign petitions which will be forwarded to the Florida League of Cities and the Governor. Commissioner Weiner noted that three structures have been demolished to date (603 North Federal, 601 North Federal and 155 N.W. llth Avenue) and several other are moving in that direction. 5. Fire Union Negotiations In answer to a question by Commissioner Otenik, City Manager Cheney stated that the negotiations are still in progress. City Manager Cheney feared an unfair labor practice might have occurred in that a consultant was paid to produce a report which seemed to contain numerous errors. This had caused some extra delays in the negotiating process while the City reviewed the report. The City Manager's Report was accepted as presented. City Engineer City Manager Cheney stated that Tom Clark, City Engineer, is retiring after over 17 years of service with the City. Mr. Clark came forward and expressed his thanks to the employees of the City as well as the citizens. He stated that he had enjoyed his job and would have a nice retirement pension. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes 1. Regular City Commission Meeting Munutes of Janaury 17, 1989 B. Bids - Recommend Approval - Ail expenditure are approved in the 1988-89 Adopted Budget 1. Physical Fitness/Exercise Equipment The Purchasing Department recommended awarding the bid as shown on Addendum "A" attached to the original copy of these minutes in the Office of the City Clerk. 2. Co-op bid for Liquid Chlorine - Utilities The Purchasing Department recommended awarding the bid to Jones Chemicals of Ft. Lauderdale, FL in the amount of -4- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 $229.00 for one ton cylinder and $29.00 for 150~ cylinder as recommended by the Cooperative Purchasing Council of Palm Beach County. 3. Liquid Fertilizer - Municipal Golf Course The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to Liquid AG Systems, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL in the amounts of: 12-0-6 $252.90; 11-0-5 $144.00; 8-0-8 $136.00; 4-0-12 $125.60; 30-0-0 $165.00 (per ton charges) as this bidder met all exact specifications. 4. Three Mechanical Trap Rakes - Municipal Golf Course The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to Hector Turf, Inc., Miami, FL in the amounts of $16,800.00 for three trap rakes; $650.00 for an accessory rake - Total Bid price $17,450.00 as this low bidder meets all specifica- tions required. 5. Replacement of Motor Control Center - Water Treatment Plant The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to Edward's electric of West Palm Beach, FL in the amount of $342,690.00 as the low bidder did not submit a specification check-off list and operational plan for the project which was requested nor did they send a representative to visit the site to become aware of the complexity of the project. Commissioner Olenik was concerned that this bid was not awarded to the lowest bidder. City Manager Cheney explained that Southeastern Electric Corporation (lowest bidder) did not send a representative to visit the site to become completely aware of the complexity of the project as requested. Southeastern also did not furnish the specifica- tion check-off list and operational plan for the project as requested. City Manager Cheney further stated that the City has great confidence in the ability of Edward's Electric to fulfill their obligation as they have a very good reputa- tion. John Guidry, Director of Utilities, stated that this has been in the planning stages for several months, and he and his staff have a very good understanding of their requirements. Mr. Guidry felt that Edward's Electric would do a good job. 6. Various Edgers, Mowers and Blowers - Parks The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to five different bidders for $4,987.66 as follows: Tanaka -5- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Grass Edger - Able Lawnmower, Lake Worth, FL in the amount of $375.96; Echo Hand Blower PB-100 - Burkhard's Tractor Equipment, Inc., Davie, FL in the amount of $116.20; Echo Hand Blower PB-210E - One Stop Lawn and Garden, Boca Raton, FL in the amount of $149.95; Bob Cat Walk Behind Mower - Pifer, Inc., Jupiter, FL in the amount of $618.75; and Toro Self-Propelled Mower - Palm Beach Power Equipment in the amount of $426.24. 7. Electrical Equipment for Replacement of Panels at Wells 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8 - Utilities The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to the lowest bidder K & M Electric Supply, Riviera Beach, FL in the amount of $8,660.65. 8. Replacement of Central and Ten Remote Telemetry Units for the Wastewater Pumping Stations - Utilities The Purchasing Department concurs with the recommendation from the Utilities Department to award the bid to Data Flow Systems, Melbourne, FL in the amount of $88,670.00. C. Resolutions Proposed Resolution No. 89-C Re: Designating Who to sign vouchers and withdrawal slips drawn on City depositories "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS TO PREPARE, SIGN AND COUNTERSIGN CHECKS, VOUCHERS AND WITHDRAWAL SLIPS DRAWN ON CITY DEPOSITORIES" Proposed Resolution No. 89-D Re: Release of $10,000 Restoration Bond for Fill Permit at Manor Care, Inc. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE RELEASE OF THE RESTORATION BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FOR A FILL PERMIT AT MANOR CARE, INC., ON LOT 1, PLAT 1, IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST" Tom Clark, City Engineer, recommended the bond be released as the fill work has been completed without damage to public or private property. 3. Proposed Resolution No. 89-E Re Release of Restoration Bond for Excavation Permit at Wellesley -6- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 at Boynton (West of Congress Avenue - North of Meadows Boulevard) "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELEASING THE RESTORATION BOND FOR AN EXCAVATION PERMIT FOR MATERIAL REMOVED FROM THE WELLESLEY P.U.D. PLAT SITE IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 56, PAGES 99 THRU 104 OF THE COUNTY RECORDS" Tom Clark, City Engineer, recommended the bond amount be released as the excavation work has been completed and no restoration work is needed. D. Development Plans None. E. List of Payments - Month of December, 1988 Deleted by City Manager Cheney. Consider restoration of Caterpillar Diesel Generator/250KW - Emergency Power to Wells 6-11 John Guidry, Utilities Director, in his memorandum to William Sullivan, Purchasing Director, dated January 13, 1989, requested that the generator set be delivered to Pantropic Power and proceed with getting an estimate from them for repairs. Consider request submitted by Mr. Todd M. Donaldson, Project Manager of Roepnack Corporation, for approval for the placement of one (1) combination construction and office trailer, in conjunction with the extension Motorola. The Building Department recommended approval for a one year period. Consider request submitted by Bob Knaresboro of Ryan Homes, for approval to place one temporary construction and office trailer to be used on site, in conjunction with the construction of Heatherlake Subdivision. The Building Department recommended approval for a one year period. Consider approval of special event signs for St. Mark's Catholic Church for their Annual Parish Festival April 8 - 9, 1989 -7- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Reverend John G. Block, Pastor, St. Mark's Catholic Church requested approval in his letter to City Manager Cheney dated January 24, 1989. J. Consider request for disinterment from cemetery Lot 221B, Block R, Boynton Beach Memorial Park Addition Mary Louise Sarachino requested disinterment of her husband (Dominick) from Lot 221B, Block R. K. Consider approval to extend banking services agreement with Barnett Bank of Palm Beach for six months Letter from Robert E. Wilkins, Jr., Assistant Vice President, Corporate Services, Barnett Bank, requested the extension of the agreement for six months (February 1, 1989 to July 31, 1989). L. Consider approval of Chamber of Commerce Balloon Event Craig R. Livingston, President, Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, requested approval of the balloon regatta as part of the Memorial Day observations to include color guard demonstrations by local Veteran groups and a family oriented picnic. Commissioner Olenik questioned whether this should be approved prior to a presentation of the plans by the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Livingston came forward and explained that they did not wish to proceed without some guidance from the City as to whether or not they should continue. He explained that the tentative plan was to have 10 - 12 hot air balloons take off and land on the other side of the site. There would be a family picnic and everything would be family centered. It was a consensus of the Commission that the Chamber of Commerce should proceed with their plans. M. Consider approval to transmit Road Impact Fees to Palm Beach County Grady Swann, Finance Director, in his memorandum to City Manager Cheney of January 30, 1989, stated that according to Palm Beach County Ordinance No. 79-7 amended by Ordinance No. 81-4, that the City is to remit this amount to be placed in trust for use in appropriate zones. Amount for Zone 25 is $2,700,322.07 and Zone 28 is $623,004.36 for a total of $3,323,32643. Mr. Swann recommended the funds be forwarded to Palm Beach County. -8- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 N. Consider approval of Change Orders 11 and 12 for Seppala and Aho Bill DeBeck, Project Manager, in his memorandum to Assistant City Manager George Hunt, recommended approval of change orders 11 and 12. O. Consider approval of Change Order No. 2 - Raw Water Main - Wells 3W to 5W John Guidry, Director of Utilities, recommended approval and acceptance of this Final Balancing Change Order to permit closeout of the project and termination of the contractor (Solo Construction Corporation). All work has been completed and final inspection was made on December 15, 1988. P. Consider approval to place Special Event Signs in the Community for G.A.L.A. Charles C. Frederick, Director, Recreation and Parks Department, in his memorandum to City Manager Cheney dated February 1, 1989 stated this is an additional 3x5 foot information sign to be placed on the Mobile Station property at the corner of Congress Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard with the concurrence of the owner of the property. Q. Consider approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Child Care Center Bill DeBeck, George Hunt, January 23, Project Manager, forwarded the Change Order to Assistant City Manager, in his memorandum dated 1989, for processing. R. Consider approval of Change Order No. 7 for Test/Production Well Program Part A - Wells John Guidry, Director of Utilities, in his memorandum to City Manager Cheney dated January 31, 1989, recommended approval of the Change Order. S. Consider approval for upgrading Lift Station ~807 John Guidry, Director of Utilities, his memorandum to William Sullivan, dated January 26, 1989. requested approval in Purchasing Director, T. Consider approval of zoning for alcoholic beverage license -9- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 J & J Productions, Inc. (Tropics) 2280 North Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL U. Approval of Bills List attached. Commissioner Olenik abstained from voting on Items 27 and 28 (voting conflict form attached as Addendum "B.") Motion Vice Mayor Hester moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A.1; B. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; C.1 (Resolution 89-C), 2 (Resolution 89-D) and 3 (Resolution 89-E); F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; and U. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olenik and carried 5-0. BIDS A. Award of Bid for City of Boynton Beach Sanitary Landfill The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. in the total amount of $990,448.00 as they were low bidder who met all required specifications. City Manager Cheney stated that it had been planned for some time to close this landfill site. It has not been used since 1984. Ranger has done this type project before and the funding has been planned for several years. The money is available in the 1989/90 budget. When this has been paid for the sanitary fees can be reduced. Commissioner Olenik moved to award the bid for the City of Boynton Beach Sanitary Landfill to Ranger Construction Industries, Inc. in the amount of $990,448.00. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING None. DEVELOPMENT PLANS A. Request for temporary permit to operate the Stillwater Boat at the former Sea Mist Marina City Manager Cheney explained that Dane Mark, President, Stillwater Cruises, had been located at Shooters (now -10- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Tropics) and for some reason was asked to leave that loca- tion. Mr. Mark has moved to the former Sea Mist Marina but has been told that everything would have to be brought up to current code (landscaping and paving of parking lot) if he stays there permanently. This would not make sense as the property is currently being improved by the new owner. Mr. Mark was requesting that he be allowed to stay at the Sea Mist Marina through this season. Dane Mark came forward and Mayor Marchese asked how long he wished to use the temporary location. Mr. Mark stated that at least through July. He has commitments which were made several months ago (large church groups, weddings, civic groups, etc.). When the new owners have completed the purchase, Mr. Mark hoped to work out a permanent arrange- ment with them. There was further discussion and Mayor Marchese stated that he would like to see this service con- tinue for the citizens of Boynton Beach. City Attorney Rea stated that he could see no problems with a temporary permit, but did not think a permanent one could be issued. Commissioner Olenik stated that he would also like to see Mr. Marks remain in the area. He wondered if there were any liability problems for the City. Commissioner Mann wanted to support Mr. Mark as well. Mr. Mark stated that he did have approval of the owner to remain in that location tem- porarily. Commissioner Weiner also was in favor of Mr. Mark remaining if there were no problems with allowing him to do so. City Manager Cheney noted that docking spaces are rare, he felt that a temporary permit could be issued if the Commission desired to do so. and Vice Mayor Hester moved to approve giving a temporary permit not to exceed July 31, 1989 and that any administrative requirements would be worked out with City Manager Cheney. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Weiner and carried 5-0. Mr. Mark thanked Mr. Owen Anderson of the Chamber of Commerce for his assistance and interest. B. Ten Acre Parcel on corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Oakwood Road City Manager Cheney stated this issue had been addressed at the last meeting, and Mr. Annunziato had made a presentation at that time. Mr. Annunziato would make another presen- -11- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BO~NTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 tation at this meeting, addressing the issue from an intergovermental coordination on comprehensive planning bet- ween the City and the County in an area which vitally affects land use planning, comprehensive planning, and zoning for both the City and the County. The City feels it is important in light of the growth management legislation, the principles of the area wide planning counsel which is aimed at eliminating conflicts in planning, that areas such as this must be given careful consideration. Whatever is agreed to in the planning process, then the utilities agreement is granted for that particular zoning and area at that time. Mr. Daniels was not present at the last meeting and requested this be placed on the agenda for this meeting. Last meetings' minutes will be incorporated as a part of this request. Mayor Marchese reminded the Commission that a vote had been taken at the last meeting and it was unanimously rejected. Steven L. Daniels and Fred C. Cohen, Attorneys with Cohen, Scherer, Cohn & Silverman, representing Nicholas A. Solimine, Jr., contract purchaser of the property, presented a drawing which showed the property under consideration. Attorney Cohen corrected the statement this was a i0 acre parcel, and noted that it was 1.645 acres. Attorney Cohen stated that Mr. Solimine is purchasing property which is located in the County and not in the City. It is not con- tiguous to the City. He stated that the City is the utili- ties authority for the property as a result of an agreement between the City and the County which established utility boundaries. The County has granted the City the right to provide water and sewer service for this area. The City has a bond resolution, and agreed to seek to retire those bonds by revenues coming from those property owners. Attorney Cohen pointed out that this is an exclusive right for the City and no one else can furnish the water and sewer for this area. He stated that since this is an exclusive right that the City is required to furnish water and sewer service for those in its service area. Attorney Cohen gave the following reasons why he felt the City must provide water and sewer for his client: 1) Agreement with the City and County, 2) the exclusivity, 3) a resolution passed by the County and all the other Cities which is the facilities plan, and 4) the Bond Resolution which is the mandate to accept revenues from property owners to retire the bonds. Attorney Cohen stated that the property is currently zoned general commercial in the County. They are requesting that the County through its zoning process grant them permission to have a special exception to go from general commercial to general commercial special exception for an automobile care -12- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 facility. This will be basically a commercial shopping center which provides for the uses ancillary to the service of automobiles (lubrication services, etc.). There would be no gas tanks put on this site. Attorney Daniels passed two pictures to show the type facility they were proposing. He pointed out that the property under discussion is located 4-6 feet from the actual line established for Boynton Beach and is in the immediate area for tying into this utility service. Attorney Cohen urged the City to consider this request for utility service and not from the zoning stand- point. They have no plans to request annexation into the City. He continued by saying that the developer is fully prepared to design and build a very aesthetically pleasing automobile care facility. The County has a strict process to go through to request the zoning change, and they will be required to adhere to those requirements. City Manager Cheney explained that the agreement between the City and County goes back past the 1985 authority. In 1985 the resolution simply adjusted the boundary lines in the Military Trail Area. Attorney Cohen asked if the City has the right to grant the water and sewer service to this area, and City Manager Cheney replied that it does. Attorney Daniels stated that the reason his applicant has to go for the special exception is due to the fact that the present zoning regulations in the County do not specifically spell out automobile care facilities. Commissioner Olenik clarified that their request is a special exception as well as a rezoning request to the County. Mr. Annunziato referred to his memorandum dated December 15, 1988 to City Manager Cheney which explained the Planning staff's position in regard to this request. (See Addendum "C" attached to the original copy of these minutes in the Office of the City Clerk.) He stated that annexation is not a consideration at this time; but in terms of the future use of land, the request for a car care service center is not consistent with the adopted City position as stated in the Area 70 policy as the location is more than 660 feet west of Knuth Road. Mr. Annunziato recommended the City not enter into an agreement to serve this site with utilities for a car care facility due to the abovementioned inconsistency between the use requested and the City's land use policy. Mr. Annunziato felt that the days of granting land develop- ment orders of any sort out of context with the Comprehensive Plan are gone. He felt that since 1975 when the growth management legislation was approved, one cannot unilaterally apply one aspect of the Comprehensive Plan without applying all aspects of it. He reiterated that this is a Comprehensive Plan consistency issue. Basically, the -13- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Planning staff had found that the Comprehensive Plan as reflected in the 1986 Evaulation and Appraisal Report as adopted as an amendment to the 1979 plan shows the land use to be office/professional/commercial consistent with the County's plan. For this reason the request to rezone to CG in the County (similar to the City's C-3 zoning) along with the special exception for a car care facility would be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Weiner asked if the county rezoning would be equivalent to rezoning from C-1 to C-3 in the City, and Mr. Annunziato stated that it was approximately. Commissioner Olenik asked if the City denied the utility service, if the County would deny the rezoning request. City Manager Cheney stated that the County has not done anything in the past until they were assured that utilities would be available. He stated that was the old way of doing things, but the City is suggesting there is a new way of doing things. He further stated that the applicant can apply for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan which would carry with it the implication for rezoning through the context of planning. After the planning issue is addressed and the City and County staffs work together then the utilities issue can be addressed. Vice Mayor Hester clarified if the request before them was just for utilities, and if granted and they went to the County for the change, if the applicant would then come back through the City. Mr. Annunziato stated that if utility use was granted, the applicant would then be put into the County zoning special exception process with public hearings, etc. Vice Mayor Hester felt that the County, due to the agreement with the City, would look at the City's Comprehensive Plan and Mr. Annunziato felt they would. Commissioner Olenik asked if they must go before any regional planning body, and he was told they would not. City Manager Cheney felt that the City would testify before the County in some manner (Comp Plan hearing or Special Exception hearing, etc.). City Attorney Rea stated that he had discussed this with Attorney Skip Miller with Cohen, Scherer, Cohn and Silverman, a few weeks ago. At that time they provided case law which they felt mandated the City to provide the water and sewer service to the area. City Attorney Rea was not convinced that the case law referred to was not specifically applicable to the case in question. He felt that this issue was for the Commission to decide. He felt the City's hands would be tied if they had to approve any request for water and sewer within their boundaries no matter if they are in conflict with the planning for the City. He felt that if -14- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 the applicant chose to litigate the issue it would be liti- gated for many years as it is an extremely important issue from the public policy issue and as far as the law is con- cerned. He futher stated that if the Commission wishes to approve the agreement, they would have to rescind the action taken at the January 17, 1989 meeting and then make a new motion. Commissioner Olenik was concerned that the applicant had ample notice so they could have appeared at the previous meeting. Attorney Cohen stated he was not aware of the issue coming to the Commission on that date. City Attorney Rea had informed Attorney Cohen's office and City Manager Cheney had told Mr. Solimine two weeks prior to the meeting. Attorney Cohen read part of the letter from the County Utilities Department which addressed the issue to City Manager Cheney dated January 19, 1989, reference Water Service to Solimine property. "Dear Mr. Cheney: The under- signed has received the enclosed letter which is self- explanatory. The City's apparent position in this matter raised two concerns which I would like to pass on to you. 1) While this property is very distant from the County ser- vice area, it at least raises a concern regarding establish- ment of precedence by the City in agreeing or disagreeing to serve properties west of Military Trail that were the sub- ject of our mutual service agreement some time ago. 2) The undersigned has strongly defended the concept that an entity requesting zoning approvals have a confirmation of water/sewer service. This policy has been vigorously enforced by the County. The City's position might lead the County to choose to allow this developer to proceed through the zoning process without a specific confirmation on the basis that development would be delayed pending service being provided if legal recourse was successful. I would wish to avoid such a waiver as a matter of policy. We have maintained the philosophy in the past that zoning authori- ties make their decisions on the particular merits and have not used water and sewer specifically as a handle. I would hope that you reconsider your position and that the City would tackle the zoning issue in an appropriate other forum. I would appreciate receiving your comments on this matter so that I may assist in formulating a County position in handling this rezoning action. Sincerely, Robert Weissman, Assistant County Administrator." City Manager Cheney stated that he had prepared his response to Mr. Weissman but it had not been typed as yet. City Manager Cheney stated that it was important to recognize that Mr. Weissman is the former County Utilities Director and utilities is one of his responsibilities. Also, City Manager Cheney had written to -15- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 tell him that he did not understand Mr. Weissman's first paragraph at all. Whether or not the City furnishes utili- ties west of Military Trail, the City had done so a number of times and had nothing to do with the issue at hand. He also suggested there is a planning issue and City Manager Cheney recommended that Mr. Weissman and another County Assistant Administrator (Sam Shannon) get together and decide whether the Comprehensive Planning and the Growth Management area come first or the utilities issue, or if they somehow come together. City Manager Cheney again stated there is a forum for the property owner to proceed, and that is that the Comprehensive Plan be amended. Attorney Cohen rejected that as an alternative as he did not feel this was the way to proceed under the circumstances. Attorney Cohen stated that as far as the case law stated, the cases which exist are clearly distinguishable and are not in favor of the City. He noted there are cases which substantially support the proposition that when you are a utility authority, you must provide that service not- withstanding your objections otherwise. Attorney Cohen asked if the City has the capacity to serve the property with water and sewer. City Manager Cheney replied that, of course the City does, as it planned the utility system pro- perly to meet its requirements. It was a consensus of the Commission that their motion made at the January 17, 1989 meeting would stand as approved. LEGAL A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING None. B. Ordinances - 1st Reading Proposed Ordinance No. 89-2 Parking Lots City Attorney Rea: City Attorney Rea read Proposed Ordinance No. 89-2 in title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE X, SECTIONS 5-138 AND 5-139 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE AND APPLICATION OF THE PARKING ORDINANCE AND EXEMPTIONS THERETO; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER PROVISION OF CHAPTER5, ARTICLE X NOT SPECIFICALLY AMENDED HEREIN -16- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 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 explained the reason for this ordinance was to clarify the Parking Ordinance. The City has been involved in a lawsuit dealing with the application of this Ordinance and when the new Ordinance is to be implemented. The court ruled that the two provisions were in conflict and as such ruled in favor of the applicant to provide an excep- tion to him. This ordinance should clarify the time the Ordinance should be implemented. Motion Commissioner Olenik moved to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 89-2 on first reading. Vice Mayor Hester seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken by Sue Kruse, Deputy City Clerk as follows: Commissioner Weiner - Aye Mayor Marchese - Aye Vice Mayor Hester - Aye Commissioner Mann - Aye Commissioner Olenik Aye Motion carried 5-0. 2. Proposed Ordinance No. 89-3 14 - Motor Vehicles Re: Amending chapter City Attorney Rea read Proposed Ordinance No. 89-3 in title only: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CPiAPTER 14 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC BY AMENDING SECTION 14-3 TO REMOVE THE ENFORCEMENT, LIABILITY, AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS FROM SAID SECTION; BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 14-5 DELINEATING PROHIBITED STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING IN SPECIFIED PLACES; BY AMENDING SECTION 14-9 TO REMOVE THE PENALTY PROVISION FOR DISABLED PARKING SPACES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWING OF VEHICLES; BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 14-10 ESTABLISHING LIABILITY FOR THE PAYMENT OF PARKING TICKET VIOLATIONS; BY CREATING A NEW SECTION 14-11 TO PROVIDE FOR CIVIL PENALTIES FOR ALL NON-MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER TERM AND PROVISION OF CHAPTER -17- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 14 SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. City Attorney Rea clarified this establishes clearly what type of non-moving violations are violations in the City and especially brings the fee structure for civil penalties in line with what is permitted under State Statute. This includes an increase in the fee for disabled parking to $100.00. It also provides specific authority to the City's police officers to tow vehicles that are parked in such parking spaces. Motion Vice Mayor Hester moved to adopt Proposed Ordinance No. 89-3 on first reading. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion. City Attorney Rea clarified that the penalty provisions are being removed and placed into another section. A roll call vote was taken as follows: Mayor Marchese - Aye Vice Mayor Hester - Aye Commissioner Mann Aye Commissioner Olenik Aye Commissioner Weiner Aye Motion carried 5-0. C. Resolutions 1o Proposed Resolution No. 89-F Re: Solid Waste Authority Site 91 - West Boca Raton A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO RETAIN ITS SELECTION OF THE WEST BOCA SITE NUMBER t AS A LANDFILL, TRANSFER STATION SITE AND IF REQUIRED A FUTURE BURNING UNIT AND FOR THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SUPPORT THE SELECTION OF THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. City Attorney Rea read Proposed Resolution No. 89-F in entirety. Carole Phillips, Palm Beach County Commissioner, 18598 Woodstream Drive, Boca Raton, came forward to ask the its -18- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Commission to delay their decision on approval of this reso- lution in order to obtain more information regarding the issue. She was appearing as a citizen and a mother who lives in West Boca Raton and not in the capacity of County Commissioner. She stated that much misinformation had been sent out to the public in the newspaper. The 1988 Solid Waste Management Act specifically emphasizes recycling. One of the goals is that the County should strive toward in a very short period of time recycling 30 percent of its solid waste. She noted that not all solid waste can be burned. Fifty percent is considered trash and 50 percent is con- sidered garbage. Of the garbage percentage only a certain percentage is burnable. In order to abide by this, the cities and State will have to pull out newspapers, bottles, and other things to recycle. She felt it was also an issue in the zoning responsibility. She questioned if it is the County's responsibility to determine land use and zoning or will another authority created by the State be allowed to take that responsibility away. She did not think the City would allow anyone else to tell them how to zone their land. She was looking at the need for an incinerator versus com- posting. She referred to the daily operating costs for two full scale facilities in the future. The cost for one faci- lity would be $200,000,000.00. The County has already spent a large sum of money on investigating the facilities, and she did not want to see such a costly mistake made. Many of the facilities which had already been built have gone out of business due to the lack of garbage to burn. She was looking at the issue from an economic business standpoint. She also pointed out that the Board of County Commissioners over a year ago elected to recommend to the Solid Waste Authority that they could have 700 acres in western Boca Raton for a Class III dump (construction debris, grass clip- pings, white goods, etc.), and the Solid Waste Authority has chosen to ignore the County Commissioners and is going ahead with condemning 1200 acres in the eastern part. She pointed out the areas on a map she presented for the Commissioners to see. She could not see spending that amount of money if an incinerator would not be needed in the year 2010. The Pompano City Dump is located 4 miles south of this site and they plan for a mass incinerator in that location. She pointed to an area on the western side in the Loxahatchee Water Conservation Area ~1, and noted there are over 500 square miles of acreage (agricultural preserve). Over a year ago the National Geological Survey prepared some state- ments which were questioned by the County Commissioners, saying that the far western area would be a far better to place a landfill due to the underlying bedrock and the fact that the underlying water is so salty it is worthless. She stated that the Board of County Commissioners will be -19- MINUTES - REGUI2kR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 addressing, strengthening the criteria for placing the land- fill to protect the quality of life and the children so as not to allow landfills in residential areas. There will be a roundtable of the update of the County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. She did not want the City to be used by the Director of the Solid Waste Authority whose policy in the past has been to divide and conquer the community in the county. She again requested that the Commission reconsider and not approve this resolution at this time. Commissioner Olenik, speaking as the South County Representative of the Solid Waste Authority, stated that he had received 300 letters from West Boca residents and he could share their concerns. The 1988 Solid Waste Act passed by the Legislature included some stringent recycling programs. Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority has some very aggressive recycling programs, one of which Boynton Beach is a participant. He agreed that not all garbage is burnable. He had been to the North County Solid Waste Resource Recovery facility and noted it will be coming on line in October/November this year. This facility is a state of the art facility in the United States. It can separate trash from the recyclable types of garbage. Those will be sent out prior to the incineration process. Commissioner Phillips had toured that facility as well. As to zoning, Commissioner Olenik understood the site is zoned for this type of use. All that will be needed is a Special Exception (a type of Conditional Use if comparing to Boynton Beach). He did not feel the Solid Waste Authority was trying to place something into an areas where it is not so zoned. He also referred to the Board of County Commissioners offering an area for a Class III dump. He felt this was fine, but South County is producing a great share of the garbage in the County and he did not feel it was fair to put the garbage in another area simply because fewer people live there. Nobody wants this in their backyard, but there are certain requirements which must be met to meet the needs of the people. Commissioner Olenik stated that much time and effort had been spent in selecting Site ~1. Commissioner Weiner expressed her sympathy to Commissioner Phillips. She noted that garbage is a problem they will all be faced with. She had been following the Solid Waste Authority's decision as closely as possible. She had come from an area where there was a landfill close by. This pre- sented many problems, but not having it would have caused many more problems. She was forced to "bite the bullet" and approve the Resolution. -20- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Vice Mayor Hester assured Commissioner Phillips that this Commission is not swayed by anyone. He noted the amount of time and studies which had gone into the decision. He was in favor of going along with the Resolution. Commissioner Phillips had read the reports and was very familiar with annual reports and figures. She stated this was a political decision and many of the reports were generated for inches and not for quality. As far as a Resource Derived Facility, this was not really economical. She felt it would be impossible to keep out all the pollu- tants and it was not economical and would go to a mass incin- erator due to the economics. Mayor Marchese felt the way Commissioner Phillips did, but he felt that at times the people are forced to "bite the bullet." He could not see placing this further west due to costs involved. He felt they had to be guided by the people who made the studies. He noted that even if things change in a few years, something has to be done at this time to get rid of the County's waste. Motion Commissioner Olenik moved to adopt Proposed Resolution No. 89-F. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mann and carried 5-0. Commissioner Phillips thanked the Mayor and Commission for their attention. D. Other 1. Water Service Agreements City Manager Cheney stated that the following five requests need no special comments as all are recommended for approval by the Utilities and Planning staffs, and are consistent with the planning issues. a. Trammel Crow Company Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the water service agreement for Trammel Crow Company. Vice Mayor Hester seconded the motion which carried 5-0. b. Robert C. Bridges Vice Mayor Hester moved to approve the water service agreement for Robert C. Bridges. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mann and carried 5-0. -21- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 c. Hilga Buchanan Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the water service agreement for Hilga Buchanan. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Mann and carried 5-0. d. Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the water service agreement for Health Care and Retirement Corporation of America. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hester and carried 5-0. e. Ronald J. Dingle Vice Mayor Hester moved to approve the water service agreement for Ronald J. Dingle. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olenik and carried 5-0. e Discuss removal of Code Enforcement Board Liens: 988-20002194 and 88-20002195 - Lots 22-27 and East 12.5' of Lot 43, Block 16, BO1-NTON HEIGHTS In the above cases City Attorney Rea stated that the City's liens did not appear on the record books until after the foreclosure was filed. The City has the option to keep them on the books and wait six months to have them thrown out or go ahead and release the liens as requested. The City Commission is the only body with the authority to release the liens at this point. City Attorney Rea recommended the the liens on the above two cases be released. Motion Commissioner Weiner moved to remove the Code Enforcement Board liens on ~88-20002194 and ~88-20002195. Commissioner Olenik seconded the motion which carried 5-0. 3. Discuss entering into a six month trial contract with Westlaw City Attorney Rea stated that Westlaw is the computerized legal research bank provided by West Publishing Company. The are providing a special six months offer which would amount to an experiment for $1,800.00. It is renewable after this period of time if desired. City Attorney Rea felt this would allow them to test the system to see if it is beneficial. There would be unlimited use for a two month period and then three hours of computer time per month for -22- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 the remaining four months. City Attorney Rea stated that he would limit the use to three hours per month as it would be costly to do otherwise. Westlaw would provide the hardware for the City's use. Mayor Marchese had seen this used and was very impressed with it. Motion Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the six month trial contract with Westlaw for a sum not to exceed $1,800.00. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hester and carried 5-0. 4. Code Enforcement Board Vice Mayor Hester had a question relative to the Code Enforcement Board. He had received two letters from a member of the Code Enforcement Board and wanted an opinion from the Commission regarding this. Two letters had been written to Mr. Howell, Building Official, concerning enfor- cement violations. He was concerned that when these cases come before the Board if that Member would have to abstain. Vice Mayor Hester read from the letter written January 31, 1989: "Dear Mr. Howell, I would appreciate your department enforcement officers investigating the following which appear to be violations and if they determine them to be violations take all action necessary to correct these viola- tions.'' There was a list of 13 possible violations in that letter. Vice Mayor Hester was concerned that if these come before that Board if there would be any problem for the member making the request to Mr. Howell. City Attorney Rea stated that the way the letter was worded was not a cause for concern as it stated there appeared to be a violation, and she wanted them to check into the matter. It did not show there was any prejudging of the issue. He saw no problem with the Member sitting on that Board and voting on the issue. He felt that a citizen who serves on a Board still has rights as a citizen. This was a request to investigate, and no predetermination had been made. After a short break, the meeting resumed at 8:25 P. M. PUBLIC AUDIENCE Verbatim requested by Robert Walshak, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Board Appointment to Planning & Zoning Board Nathan Collins, Jr., 429 N.W. 8th Avenue, came forward to speak. -23- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Collins: My name is Nathan Collins, Jr. and I have resided in the City of Boynton Beach for the past 43 years. I live at 429 N.W. 8th Avenue and I have been there for the past 22 years. To the City Commissioners, Mr., Commissioner Mann, Commissioner, Olenik, (I hope I get these names correct.), Ms. Weiner, Commissioner Weiner, Vice Mayor Ezell Hester, and Mayor, Mr. Marchese, I would like to express my sincere displeasure for not being appointed as a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Board after the opening of the Board, the Board became available. I was appointed as an alternate by the Commissioners under the assumption that when the first opening became available, I would be given an oppor- tunity to be a regular member of the Planning and Zoning Board. The Mayor, Mr. Ralph Marchese, decided when that vacancy became available to appoint a Mr. Carl Zimmerman, who was not an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Board. It is my understanding that when there is an opening on the Board, that an alter- nate would be moved up into that capacity. I ask you, is that the Board's policy? If it is not, you should still reward those people who are willing to give up their time and energy to serve the City of Boynton Beach. I hope that I get these names correct. I just want to give you a scenerio of basically what took place. You have policies and procedures. I listened to the Commission this afternoon make some very tough decisions. There was a format that was used. And you have policies and procedures, and at some point in time, I don't think you should change those policies and procedures in the middle of the game. Mr. Trauger, I hope this is correct, resigned from the Board. Alternate Mr., I guess this is correct, Mr. Lehnertz... Hester: Lehnertz. Collins: Lehnertz was appointed. Mr. Wandelt resigned from the Board. Alternate Mr. Aguila was appointed. Mr. Jackier resigned from the Board. Mr. Collins was the number one alternate; however, Mr. Zimmerman was appointed, leaving Mr. Collins and Mr. Howard as alternates. I have a real problem with that. Upon learning of the appointment,*Mr. Carl Zimmerman,,Mayor, gave me a call. I spoke with him at some length at *Note: The speaker said "Mr. Carl Zimmerman" but the intent was to say "Mr. Ralph Marchese." -24- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Collins Cont'd: my home. His reason for the appointment of Mr. Zimmerman was as follows: He wanted someone who had experience in dealing with zoning laws. A person who had knowledge of planning and dealing with various agencies within the County and had knowledge of the Comprehensive Plan. A person who had experience in dealing with the Commissioners, and who had experience in serving on the various boards. Fine. I had no problem with that. I believe this appointment was either racially motivated or for political gain. That's my personal opinion. I might be totally wrong. However, I submitted an application to the City applying for the Board. My qualifica- tions were on that application. Just to mention a few of my qualifications: I attended Poinciana Elementary School. In fact my second grade class was the class that named the school because it had just opened. I attended Carver High School in Delray Beach, Florida. I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Building Construction from Maryland State College. I earned a Masters Degree in Industrial Education from Florida A & M University. I earned a Specialists Degree in Administration and Supervision from Nova Universtiy. I am currently employed with the Palm Beach County School Board as an Assistant Principal at Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. I am in charge of the physical plant which is worth about $16,000,000.00. I handle the entire school budget which I cannot mention to you how much that is. It's quite a bit. We have 190 something faculty on our staff because we are about 3,000 students. I am in charge of the transportation to and from the school - the buses, custodial staff, cafeteria staff, the athletic department. I also have assisted the School Board - there are two new high schools that are getting ready to be built. One, as I can think of in Palm Beach Gardens. The other in Boca Raton. I think they may even be planning one here in Boynton as a prototype. I assisted the City Engineer, the County Engineers, the School Board Engineers and Architects, in planning that school because of my knowledge and expertise in constructions, and having been a teacher for 13 of those years before getting into administration. I also worked with the County School District in helping them plan pro- -25- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Collins Cont'd: Marchese: jects throughout the District. I also served on a committee that helped to overhaul the City's sign ordinance. This appointment was given to me by former Mayor Nick Cassandra and Commissioner Ezell Hester. I thought that I did a fairly decent job on the committee. It is my contention that the City has missed a golden opportunity by not appointing myself as a regu- lar member of that Board. I feel that I can best represent the citizens of Boynton Beach on that Board. In closing, I would like to ask the Mayor, which he does have the authority to make those appointments, and I have no problem with that, because I respect authority. I have to make decisions every day in my line of work. But I try to be as fair, consistent in following policies which are set up. I ask the Mayor would he reconsider his appointment of Mr. Zimmerman on that Board, and give me another consideration. Thank you. Mr. Collins, Mr. Collins, may I respond, please. I think I spoke to you on the phone at the suggestion of Les... McDermott, I'm sorry. First, I want you to understand something very clearly. I am not racially motivated. Never have been, and never will be. Race, color and creed, to me do not cut people out. I explained to you that, you told me about all your qualifications, I told you about the number of blacks that I have supported and gone in first. And I am very proud of that. My problem with the Planning and Zoning Board, and why I did what I did, I explained to you and I will explain it once more. We're undergoing a Comprehensive Land Plan Use. The suggestions and changes that were made were compatible with the plan that we have. But that information was coming out all wrong out of our Planning~and Zoning Board. And so, because of it, we lost TIF money. Money that we sorely need to redevelop the northeast portion of town. You were a gentleman on the phone and I certainly respect you for your knowledge and experience. You have been on the Board and attended one meeting. I needed somebody who absolutely knew Comp Plan uses. Mr. Zimmerman is a dedicated person just like you. He had been a Commissioner, been a Vice Mayor and he had been a Mayor. Unfortunately, there are times when we do have -26- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Marchese Cont'd: Hester: to make a decision that is not quite always the way we want it. And I will make that decision when I have to. I had to make it then, and I did. During our conversation I was so pleased with your behavior and your background that I said to you, "I think you ought to consider running for the Commission. You live in Hester's section. Mr. Hester is going to have to come out at the end of his term, and I think that you should make every effort to become a part of the Commissioners." I was so pleased I called up Les. I said, "Les, work on that guy. He doesn't belong on the P&Z Board alone. He belongs on the Commission." Now if you think that I am a racist, Sir, I can't stop you from thinking that, but I do have a great deal of respect for you. I will make that same decision the next time I have to. Let's get back to the order of moving alternates. I am absolutely within my right to pick a person who has the expertise that I am looking for when I make a permanent appointment. I have a lot of respect for people who are alternates. They do serve like the rest of them, and they get one dinner once a year - a free dinner. We are in the pro- cess of making some comments about the use of alternates. And I think that we at some point ought to guarantee an alternate moving up, but there has got to be a length of time. Kind of a breakin period. Right now the rule reads, "You appoint an alternate unless you find that he has to have special qualifications." The case of Mr. Zimmerman I thought, and I know he has it. That's the reason I did what I did. Now, I want you to know that my conversation with Les was a very friendly one. Just one more thing I want to remind you of. I was born in the lower east side of New York City and I grew up in east Harlem. Colors don't mean nothing to me. Thank you. Mr. Mayor, I wish to make a comment too, please. I understand you have the right to appoint whoever you want to that position. But the last month or so we have heard a lot about policy, and there is a policy on the books that we are to move the alternate up. It didn't say you had to be on there one day, one minute or two years. If we are going to follow policy, as I have stated, and I think you know I was -27- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Hester Cont'd: Marchese: Hester: against both of these policies, but I try to stick with them. If we are going to follow policy, then I think we ought to follow policy. Now you are inferring to me that nobody on the Planning and Zoning Board knows anything about the Comp Plan, Comprehensive Plan. That's what you are inferring to me. That's what you infer to me. When the first member of the Board resigned, as Mr. Collins already said, the alternate was pushed up. No questions asked. Tl~e next person who retired, I mean, left the Board, no questions asked - the alternate was pushed up. Now if you are going to follow policy, you followed it those two times, why all of a sudden get to this point when we have to say, well, I am going to do something else. I need somebody. Qualifications on that applica- tion says you need two or three people in the field of building. That's all it says. It didn't say you have to qualify in any area, and I don't think there is no special type of person required on that Board. So, I just think that if we are going to follow policy, I don't care who it is, then let's follow policy. And I, as I said, you have your right, but in this sequence of events the last two months, all alternates were moved up without any questions asked. I don't think any of us would put anybody on the Board that's not qualified, personally. I don't think we would. I was placed on the Planning and Zoning Board a long time ago, and I didn't have any experience either, but I was put on the Board. (Tape turned at this point)...area to be on that Planning and Zoning Board, and I am not (inaudible) with the opportunity. I would be the first to put that person on the Board that would represent another segment of the com- munity. I think I said the same thing when we voted for Mrs. Weiner as a Commissioner from another area. So I just have to say that if you are going to follow one policy, and I keep repeating it, let's follow them all. Vice Mayor Hester, how many people did you go over when you put Richter on the Planning and Zoning Board? Well, I don't think we had the policy then, -28- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Marchese: Hester: Marchese: Hester: Marchese: Hester: Yes, Sir, it's the same policy, Sir. The policy reads: "That you move an alternate unless you feel that he has to have special qualifications." I am sorry that you take that attitude. I'm not taking that attitude, I am taking a position. My position still remains the same. Mine too. I'm sorry that the gentleman feel passed over, but it was done for the benefit of the City and not for my benefit. Mr. Mayor, let me say this. I didn't want to bring this up. You know, I wanted to ask the question earlier of Mr. Cheney. Who planned the meeting for Hunters Run - you know that par- ticular meeting which we attended. I want to know who planned that particular meeting. I don't know why we had the meeting, really. I don't know why we had the meeting, because personally, I mean I hate to say this, and I am going to say it. We are in an area now where we are playing politics. I mean, we might as well face it. Pure, unadulterated politics. Now I know some people out there - Mr. Ryder said I, didn't know why I was on the Council. But I would like to give him a history lesson of the United States. We are elected by the majority of the people, and whether you don't like a person on the board, that's your problem. You said this last time. You acused me also of causing a suit. I didn't cause a suit. If I got that much power, boy, I should be Mayor and everything else in the City. I don't have that kind of power. So, let's just put the cards on the table. We are playing politics and number one, there are some people on the Planning and Zoning Board as you know, that you, you dislike. Mr. Mayor, there might be some I dislike. We might as well face it. We know who that person is. So, that Planning and Zoning Board is something you have been on for the last, ever since the new Board took office. I was astounded when that person was elected to that Board, your reactions. And as Mayor you have to set the tone the way this Commission operates. -29- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Marchese: I am not going to belabor this any more, because it's ridiculous. Talk about politics. I could really dig them up. Les McDermott, would you be so kind. NAACP support of hiring minority police officers Les McDermott, President, South Palm Beach County Branch, NAACP, 8440 Palomino Drive, stated that he was pleased with the direction Boynton Beach was taking in its efforts to hire minority police officers. Mr. McDermott requested that the Deputy City Clerk read his letter to the City Commision dated February 7, 1989 into the record. This letter is attached as Addendum "D" to the original copy of these minutes in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. McDermott was concerned about the degree of the City's sincerity and commitment toward this end. He also requested that efforts be made to hire minorities in the Fire Department. Mr. McDermott encouraged the Mayor and Commissioners to present written documentation affirming their support of these efforts. He further requested information regarding the requirements and qualifications used for hiring police and fire department personnel. Mayor Marchese stated that the City has a walk-in examina- tion at least once a month. If more applicants are interested, this could be held more often. Mayor Marchese continued by saying that he had nominated Vice Mayor Hester and had welcomed the opportunity to hire Johnnetta Broomfield, Director of Community Improvement as well as Wilfred Hawkins, Ombudsman for the City. He was trying to do all possible to give minorities the opportunity to work in the City. Mr. McDermott was pleased with the efforts and was simply asking a written confirmation of the City's willingness to continue their efforts. Mayor Marchese stated this would be done. Bid on Replacement of Motor Control Center at Water Treatment Plant Neil Milligan, Southeastern Electric Construction, 4708 W. Cayuga Street, Tampa, Florida, was given the opportunity to discuss the fact that his company was not awarded the bid to replace the motor control center at the Water Treatment Plan. Mr. Milligan had placed his request on the wrong form and was not called upon to speak at the time the item came up on the CONSENT AGENDA. -30- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Mr. Milligan stated that when their paperwork arrived at City Hall, it was found that some of the paperwork was missing. He felt they had forgotten to put it in the enve- lope. He was told there was not need to send it imme- diately. He was also told that if he did not understand the scope of work, he should come to the plant. Southeastern had spent 4 hours with the maintenance people (Bob Kenyan) and assured him they did understand and could perform the work for the price they had submitted. Mr. Milligan had also provided a list of 30 individuals to be contacted as references. Mr. Milligan was concerned because the City stated they had received some bad references regarding his company. He stated they are a very large electrical contractor in the area. Mr. Milligan continued by saying that the City did not feel he could do the work for the price he had quoted. He assured the Commission that he had checked with three companies regarding prices of the equip- ment and those quotes were not anywhere near the one the City was accepting from the second lowest bidder. He asked if there was a possibility the City might reconsider although he knew they had already voted to accept another bidder. City Attorney Rea stated that the Commission could move to reconsider the issue and look at the bid package again. Mayor Marchese was satisfied with the recommendation from City Manager Cheney and the City staff. Commissioner Olenik asked about the 4 hours spent at the plant, and Mr. Milligan stated this was done after the bid opening; however, the people who would be furnishing the equipment had come to the plant prior to bid opening. Commissioner Olenik questioned how many references had been checked and was told that two had been checked. Commissioner Olenik was concerned that there were 28 others which were not checked. He was concerned about the $130,000 difference in the bids, and to call only two references seemed to be irresponsible to him. Mr. Milligan also stated that the specifications did not state that he had to come to the plant, but simply said that if it was necessary to visit the plant to understand the scope of work, to contact the number listed. City Manager Cheney suggested this could be tabled for further consideration. He felt Mr. Milligan could have come in earlier to discuss this matter, but he had not chosen to do so. Commissioner Olenik felt this was a significant issue, and City Manager Cheney agreed. City Manager Cheney further stated that his staff did not do anything without giving it careful consideration. -31- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Motion Commissioner Olenik moved to reconsider the awarding of the bid to Edwards Electric to replace the motor control center at the Water Treatment Plan. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hester and carried 3-2. Mayor Marchese and Commissioner Weiner voted against the motion. Commissioner Olenik requested a copy of the actual bid spe- cifications. City Manager Cheney agreed to furnish them and all other backup for the Mayor and Commissioners. There was further discussion regarding the fact that Southeastern provided a performance bond to ensure they would do the work as required. Excessive Reading on Water Meter Michael Vargas, 924 N.W. llth Avenue, Sky Lake, stated that he had lived at this address since April. He had a problem with his water bill. The bill had not shown a consistent usage from month to month. It ran from 4,000 gallons up to 268,000 gallons. There are two adults and two children living at that address. Mr. Vargas had checked for leakage and the meter had been checked. A new meter had been installed and the old meter checked by running 100 gallons through the it. The old meter checked out fine by using this procedure. Mr. Vargas questioned whether more water should have been run through the old meter to get a true test. Mr. Vargas was having a difficult time in trying to determine how much his water bill would be from month to month. He had put everything off position and the water meter did not move. Mr. Vargas stated there was no way he could have used 168,000 gallons of water. He only waters his lawn once a week. This is on a timer and he has six areas which are watered for 30 minutes each once a week. Mr. Vargas felt the new meter was working fine. Motion Commissioner Olenik moved to forgive 168,000 gallons of the 268,000 of water. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hester and carried 5-0. Old Dutch Mill Cynthia Greenhouse, 618 N.E. 20th Lane, stated that she had written a letter to Bud Howell, Building Official, on December 27, 1988 referring to the Old Dutch Mill. She stated that in May a fire destroyed the second story of this building. At one of the Codes Enforcement Board Meetings it -32- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 was stated this building was unsafe. The main part of the building had termite damage and was so unsafe it was closed. They were given 60 days from July to come into compliance or the the CEB would take action. Shortly after that she had observed people with materials doing work on the second story of this building. The Engineer for the Old Dutch Mill had stated that the second floor had to be removed and a flat roof installed. To rebuild the second story would alter the building and cause the owner to be required to comply with the new parking and landscape ordinances. The owner did not want to spend so much money on this building and consequently did not do so. The work on the second story had been completed while the note was still on the door stating the building was unsafe, and she saw a sign which stated they were open for business. She was concerned for the City. Mr. Howell did write to the Chairman of the CEB stating that according to ordinances and building codes, any building can be rebuilt exactly as it existed with the exception that all repaired areas must conform to the building code of this day. Mrs. Greenhouse referred to Section 5-173, Article 12, Demolition of Dilapidated, Unfit, Unsanitary and Unsafe Buildings and Structures which states that any stucture determined by the Building Official or his representative to be in any of the following conditions shall be deemed an unfit building and as a nuisance and subject to demolition. Mrs. Greenhouse read from the code and noted that it was stated the building had not come into compliance and was a hurricane hazard, was unsafe and closed. There was termite damage. She stated that the Building Official had stated this was an unsafe building, and a building per- mit was issued without addressing whether or not it was safe for occupancy, she feared the City would be liable. In her letter to Mr. Howell she questioned whether the building had been inspected. She received no response. She questioned why the building would be any different now if it had been previously found unsafe. She wondered why it had not been demolished. Mayor Marchese asked City Manager Cheney to check into this matter to determine that the City complied with the law in every way. City Manager Cheney stated that as a matter of course they always do that. He would check into the matter thoroughly although he did not want the Commission to go away with the feeling the Building Department had not done its job properly. City Manager Cheney would provide a report to the Commission and Mayor Marchese promised to see that Mrs. Greenhouse received a copy. -33- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Time for Public Audience Henrietta Solomon, 230 N.E. 26th Avenue, stated that she would like to see the Public Audience portion of the City Commission meetings moved up earlier in the evening. She felt that what the people had to say was important and some of them could not stay so late to have their chance to speak. She wanted this placed on a very important spot on the top of the agenda. Mayor Marchese stated her request was so noted. Commissioner Weiner stated this issue had come up several times. She wished to discuss the matter and felt a good place to put it might be after the agenda approval. Mayor Marchese stated that this had been covered many times. He felt it was important for people who have scheduled to do business with the City should be able to get in and conduct their business and get out at a decent hour. When the Public Audience portion was held earlier, the Commission was often held until 1:00 or 2:00 A.M. He was intested in public participation, but the official business must be completed. Mayor Marchese stated that people can also con- tact the Commission in writing. Commissioner Weiner was concerned this issue came up so often, and felt that perhaps they should try to hold it at an earlier time. Commissioner Olenik did not feel that the Commission meeting lasted so late just because of the Public Audience portion. He felt they should stick strictly with the 3 minute rule and perhaps the applicants and representatives should have a time limit as well - say 15 or 20 minutes for their presen- tations. Vice Mayor Hester was in favor of thinking about the matter and then making a decision at the next meeting. It was a consensus of the Commission that this item be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS A. Review of City Legal Advertising City Manager Cheney noted this issue had not been discussed for some time. He had been contacted by a representative from the Boynton Beach News stating they would provide a special price for the City's legal advertising. City Manager Cheney had provided information from previous meetings where this issue was discussed as well as price lists from the various newspapers. Jerry Taylor, 1086 S.W. 26th Avenue, Golfview Harbour, General Manager for the Boynton Beach News, stated they wished to offer the City advertising rates which are 50 per- cent below what the City is presently paying. He stated -34- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 they do legal advertising for Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Gulfstream. Legal advertising gives a paper some creditability and makes it a paper of record. He wanted to do this service for the City, but it would benefit the paper as well. They distribute 18,000 copies in this community - 16,000 are delivered to homes, 1,200 are placed in newsracks for purchase at twenty-five cents a copy, and 200 copies are placed at the Chamber of Commerce, Recreation Center, City Hall, etc. Mr. Taylor stated they have a com- mitment to be a hometown paper for the community. He further stated this was not intended to be a short term com- mitment. City Manager Cheney noted that the City is spending a large sum of money for legal advertising due to Comp Plan changes and the Growth Management Laws. Commissioner Olenik noted that the Delray News was a free paper delivered to residents when it first came out. After a time it became a daily, paid paper. Mr. Taylor stated this was a paid for paper from the beginning. Commissioner Olenik asked if the intent was to keep it a free paper or if it might become a paid paper and lose the 18,000 distribution. Mr. Taylor felt they might lose a few, but they have had 292 people ask for guaranteed home deliver to date. City Manager Cheney stated this does not have to be a long term commitment. If the distribution of the paper drops off, the City can do their advertising with another paper. City Attorney Rea felt there could be a problem in the advertising of the Ordinances as far as the schedule is concerned. There would be a problem with Ordinances in that a first reading would be held, the legal advertising done one week later than is being done now, and second reading would be delayed by another City Commission meeting. All second readings would be one meeting later than is being done at present. Mr. Taylor agreed that some of the advertising would still have to be done by other papers, but he would appreciate any advertising that the City could give to him. There was further discussion regarding legal requirements for advertising. It was agreed much of the advertising could be handled just as well by the Boynton Beach News. Motion Commissioner Olenik moved to allow the use of the Boynton Beach News for certain legal advertising as long as it does not delay the normal processing. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hester and carried 5-0. -35- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 B. Report on Health and Rehabilitative Services - Commissioner Arline Weiner Commissioner Weiner reported on the efforts to get assistance from the Health and Rehabiitative Services for the City. She and City Manager Cheney had met with Senator Eleanor Weinstock and found her to be very pleasant. Senator Weinstock promised to do what she could to help the City. Commissioner Weiner had also seen Representative Steve Press and Robert Williams, District Administrator of HRS. She felt that Mr. Williams was the City's best chance at this time. Commissioner Weiner promised to forge ahead and stated there was a meeting on February 21st at 2:30 P.M. of the Legislative Delegation on the subject of HRS. She requested as many Commissioners to attend as possible. City Manager Cheney and Commissioner Weiner plan to attend and hope to be able to speak. The meeting is at the Palm Beach Gardens City Hall, 10500 N. Military Trail. She requested input from the Commission as to how to further pursue getting a facility. Mayor Marchese suggested that the Prime Bank Plaza might be a good place to locate a facility. Commissioner Weiner stated the building was not the problem, but getting the program. Commissioner Weiner had thought of a citizens lobbying effort to bring the facility to the City. Commissioner Olenik felt this was a good idea. This could be discussed as information develops. Commissioner Weiner suggested that she would like to speak to the Community Relations Board about what the Commission has been trying to do and asking their assistance. Mayor Marchese stated she had that right and for her to go ahead and address the CRB. NEW BUSINESS None. ADMINISTRATIVE A. Policy for alternate voting when board member abstains ...................................... TABLED Vice Mayor Hester moved to remove this from the table. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Olenik and carried 5-0. There was discussion regarding the policy as proposed by City Manager Cheney and how the Board would talk about the matter. The Mayor and Commissioners had made notations on their copy of the proposal and would turn them over to City Manager Cheney so that he could take the comments and incorporate them for the Commissioner. Vice Mayor Hester asked if this was only concerned with an alternate when someone abstains from voting and Mayor Marchese stated that -36- ,4' MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 was mainly what was covered. It also tells what happens when someone walks out, etc. Commissioner Olenik felt this policy should be set before the new boards take office in April. It was a consensus of the Commission that their comments would be turned into City Manager Cheney for compilation. B. Program for support of citizens' petition drive to stop State Mandates This was discussed at the beginning of this meeting. City Manager Cheney stated that his office has a large number of the petitions and the Palm Beach County League has some printed as well. City Manager Cheney stated that 10 years ago the Legislature passed a bill and said they would not mandate local govern- ment to do anything unless the Legislature finds a way to fund it. For ten years they have violated their own law. The issue is getting bigger and the Legislature is also having problems raising money and does not wish to raise taxes, so they pass it on to the cities to get it done. Growth Management Legislation is a good example. The cities are paying for it. They are also holding back on the reve- nue they had promised to send to the cities. Last year an attempt was made by the League of Cities to get it on the ballot so the people could vote on it. They were not suc- cessful so the League is trying to get as many petitions as possible now and go to the Legislature and try to get them to take action. It is hoped to have as many cities as possible involved by having the registered voters sign the petitions to send to the Legislature to show that the cities mean business. There was discussion regarding having the peitions available so the voters could sign them when they go to the polls on March 14, 1989. It was felt there should be a person to act as chairman to coordinate this effort so that all the pre- cincts would be covered. Phillip Martin, 211 S.W. 5th Avenue, agreed to act as Chairman for this effort. He would contact City Manager Cheney to discuss the matter. C. Consider procedure for approving construction trailers - Requested by Commissioner Robert Olenik There was discussion regarding whether or not all requests for construction trailer had to come before the City -37- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 Commission. Mr. Howell, Building Official, stated that only those which would be used as temporary office space had to come before the Commission. It was a consensus of the City Commission that the Building Department should handle approval/disapproval of construc- tion trailers. Mayor Marchese requested that the policy be rewritten and brought to the Commission for approval. City Manager Cheney agreed to do so. D. Discussion on Hiring a Lobbyist Commissioner Olenik felt he was not alone in saying he had received a telephone call from a lobbyist saying they were interested in working for Boynton Beach. He knew of several issues at the State Legislature level (mangroves, interchange of 22nd Avenue, Library funding, HRS facility, etc.). He noted that Representative Messersmith was no longer on the Appropriations Committee. He felt this could cause the City some problems. Commissioner Olenik suggested a lobbyist might even be needed on the local level. Vice Mayor Hester said the Commissioners had met with someone two or three years ago about being a lobbyist, but nothing was done about it. Vice Mayor Hester felt the City did need a lobbyist. He wondered how to go about obtaining one. Mayor Marchese had been approached by several people who were interested. He felt they should be very careful, and that City Manager Cheney should make some written inquiries about someone who could be trusted and would be dependable. Mayor Marchese also asked if it was desired to have someone local or based in Tallahassee. Commissioner Weiner wanted to be sure the Commission was unanimous on the need for a lob- byist. It was the consensus of the Commission that a lob- byist was needed. City Manager Cheney suggested the lobbyist they had met with previouslY be contacted. He had been helpful in the past in providing information for the City even though his services had not been secured. City Manager Cheney agreed a lobbyist was needed in Tallahassee, but felt the Commissioner and the City staff were doing a good job locally. It was also felt that Representative Messersmith might be able to suggest someone who might be interested in representing the City. There was further discussion and it was decided that this should be done properly and they should not rush into anything. Commissioner Weiner felt that perhaps a few areas could be identified where the services of a lobbyist was needed. After further discussion, City Manager Cheney agreed to call the person they had talked with previously. There was also -38- MINUTES - REGULAR CITY COMMISSION BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 7, 1989 discussion regarding money for this effort and the fact that the City might be able to share with another municipality. E. Invitation to Bethesda 30th Birthday Celebration Commissioner Olenik stated that some of the Commissioners had received an invitation to attend the 30th Birthday celebration at Bethesda. He wished to attend but noted that it was being held the same time as the Utilities Master Plan workshop on February 9th. After some discussion, it was decided to hold the Workshop meeting at 7:30 P. M. and the Commissioners would first attend the celebration at Bethesda. City Manager Cheney agreed to call the consultant and notify him of the change. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:17 Po Mo ATTEST: City C~rk ' Recol-~fi'r%g Secretary (Five Tapes) CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ~ ~ - ~M~or -- ~ ~ . V, ice~yor Commi s s loner ~--/'Commis si~r Commissioner -39- AGENDA February 7, 1989 ALLEN INSURANCE AGENCY Audit - Additional Premium for Workers Comp Self Insurance 10/16/87 - 10/16/88. Pay from Self Insurance Fund---622-195-5-134-00 ALLIED PRODUCTS COMPANY Pebble Quicklime - Hi Calcium. PO #77765 Pay from Water & Sewer Revenue Fund---401-332-5-365-00 ANCHOR SCIENTIFIC, INC. 19 Roto'Floats. PO #77411 Pay from Water & Sewer Revenue Fund---401-352-5-345-00 $ 8,989.00 B & B PAVINGCONTRACTORS, INC. Final Payment, Partial Payment No. 6 for Cherry Hills Road Improvement Project, Phase IV, including Change Order No. 1, to B & B Paving for $2,768.86. Pay from General Fund---001-412-5-630-18 7,901.52 BOYNTON B~ACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber of commerce Services; Statement dated 1/31/89. Pay from Publicity Fund---101-191-5-454-00 1,004.61 6. BOYNTON PUMP & SUPPLY Various Merchandise for the Parks/Rec. Dept. PO #77743 Pay from General Fund---001-722-5-390-02 " " 001-722-5-345-00 " " 001-721-5-345-00 7. CAMEO SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC. Air Fare and On-site Training for Sandra Brown 1/3/89-1/6/89 and On-site Training for Charlotte Clark & Beryl Selman 1/7/89- 1/13/89. Pay from General Fund---001-181-5-470-10 47,324.40 1,375.00 7,028.79 9,621.53 CH 2 M HILL, SOUTHEAST FLORIDA OFFICE Professional Services Rendered in Connection with the Water and Wastewater Master Plan (Task Order #1) from 6/25/88 - 7/24/88. Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690-10 " " 403-000-0-691-10 9,384.60 CH 2 M HILL, SOUTHEAST FLORIDA OFFICE 16,130.23 Professional Services Rendered in Connection with the Preparation of the Comprehensive Plan (Task Order #2) from 9/25/88 - 10/24/88 ($11,569.42) and from 11/25/88 - 12/24/88 ($4560.81). Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-691-10 $8,o65.12L~U~V~V~k%,~.i,~n~ " " 403-000-0-690-10 $8,065.11 FEB ? 1989 APPROVAL 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. CH 2 M HILL, SOUTHEAST FLORIDA OFFICE Professional Services in Connection with Autocad Mapping Services (Task Order #5) from 11/25/88 - 12/24/88. Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690-10 $3,531.89 " " 403-000-0-691-10 $3,531.90 CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES Employee Assistance Program for Month of January, 1989. Pay from General Fund---001-135-5-482-00 CITRUS GLEN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Refund of Administration Fee. Pay from General Fund---001-194-5-912-00 DAVIS WATER & WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. Rental of Scrubbers for January, 1989. PO #77749 Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-352-5-499-00 DIVERSIFIED DRILLING CORPORATION Periodical Estimate #18 (11/26/88-12/80/88) - Test/Production Well Program. Pay from 1985 Constr. Fund---409-000-0-690-10 ENGINEER SERVICE CORPORATION Furnish 1Seiscor CML Test Set and Furnish and Install 1 Base Radio Receiver. PO #74973 Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-396-5-642700 G.E. COMPUTER SERVICE Lease/Service Contract No. 102120; Invoice #Z10335897 Pay from Various Depts. through General Fund and Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-392-5-430-07 GRAYBAR 2 Square D MHL 36500-1021 Circuit Breakers. PO #77388 Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-332-5-433-00 GREEN, EISENBERG, & COHEN Tradewinds Litigation - Representation 10/21/88 - 1/19/89. Pay from General Fund---001-141-5-461-00 IBM Partial Payment on Purchase Order #76793 for the AS/400 Mod 40 System. (Invoice #E544296) Pay from General Fund---001-181-5-670-02 JONES CHEMICALS, INC. Hypochlorite/Chlorine Deliveries for Part of Dec. 1988. Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-332-5-363-00 KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORP. Merchandise for the Golf Course. Pay from Golf Course---411-000-0-420-10 COMMISSION FEE, ? ]989 APPROVAL 7,063.79 1,050.00 3,316.11 4,500.00 58,869.90 6,700.00 2,424.00 3,267.62 3,707.46 132,260.00 2,302.70 1,824.85- 22. HARRY P. LEU, INC. 1 Tilting Arbor Table Saw/Sliding Table, & 1 Wood Working Shaper; PO #77423 Pay from General Fund---001-192-5-642-00 4,412.00 23. MARTINIS LAMAR 33 Blauer Police Cruiser Jackets. PO #76144 Pay from General Fund---001-211-5-397-00 2,904.00 24. MATTLIN, MCCLOSKEY, & NORTH Tradewinds Litigation - Representation 12/6/88 - 12/30/89. Pay from General Fund---001-000-1-454-70 2,606.20 25. MILLER & MEIER & ASSOCIATES, INC. Architectural Services - Construction Document ~Portion of Fee; Month #15, December 5, 1988 - January 5, 1989. Pay from Building Improvement Fund---304-194-5-640-05 " " 304-211-5-640-13 " " 304-221-5-640-07 7,599.54 26. MORGAN, LEWIS, & BOCKIUS Legal Services for December, 1988. Pay from General Fund---001-141-5-460-14 6,180.80 27. MOTOROLA, INC. Invoice # S5668567 for Monthly Service (2/1/89 - 2/28/89) for Microwave Hot Standby and High Tech. Boards. Pay from General Fund---001-197-5-431-00 1,415.63 28. MOTOROLA, INC. 1 Motorola, Trazar Radio to Replace Radio Stolen from Vehicle #553; Purchase Order #77003 Pay from General Fund---001-195-5-449-00 1,017.50 29. GEORGE NEGER SIGNAL SYSTEMS, INC. Traffic Signal Installation at Summit Dr. & Congress AVe. Pay from Miscellaneous Trust Fund---691-000-1-691-10 27,370.00 30. PEEOXIDATION SYSTEMS, INC. Invoice #2446 - Peroxide for Odor Control - PO# 77760. Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-352-5-365-00 15,005.25 31. POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH, & JERNIGAN, INC. Services Rendered for Water Trmt. Plant Pilot Testing Program. (Final Report, Phase III) Pay from 1985 Constr. Fund---409-000~0-690-10 3,495.00 32. POST, BUCtCLEY, SCHUH, & JERNIGAN, INC. Services Rendered - 3MG Storage Tank and Booster Station. Invoice No. 5 (Phase IV) $1,625.67 Invoice No. 5 (Phase V) 8,074.54 Invoice No. 2 (Phase VI) 1,752.73 Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690-10 11,452.94 CO/VIJVIIS$10N FEB ? 1~89 APPROVAL 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH, & JERNIGAN, INC. Landfill Closure - Professional Services Rendered from August 1, 1987 through November 30, 1988. Pay from Sanitation Fund---431-341-5-962-00 Q & Q, INC. Odor Control Facility - Headworks Project. Pay from 1985 Constr. Fund---409-000-0-691-20 R.B. GROVE, INC. Install Output Panel - Invoice #17804. Pay from General Fund---001-135-5-433-00 SEPPALA & AHO City of Boyuton Beach Municipal Complex, Phase II, Application 21. Pay from Various Depts from Building Improve. Fund. SOUTHEASTERN MUNICIPAL SUPPLY Various Merchandise for the Utilities Dept./Sewage Collection. Purchase Order #77759 Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-351~5-430-06 SPILLIS CANDELA & PARTNERS, INC. Invoice #14 Regarding Architectural/Engineering Services for Boynton Beach Multipurpose Recreation Bldg.- Phase II. Pay from Public Service Tax---301-721-5-463-00 STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPT. OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT SECURITY Self Insurer's Assessment Invoice 10/16/88-1/15/89 Plus Underpayment 87/88 from Advance Assessment Underbilled. Pay from Self Insurance Fund---622-195-5-134-00 STREB'S III Mildred R. Walker Youth Recognition Luncheon Saturday, January 14, 1989; Black Awareness Day. Pay from General Fund---001-000-1-290-60 R.J. SULLIVAN CORPORATION Application for Payment #3 - 3MG Storage Tank & Booster Pump Station. Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-0-690~10 SUN TRAVEL Senior Trip to Lake Okeechobee Cruise, February 15, 1989. 45 Participants @ $35.00 each. Pay from General Fund---001-000-1-229-60 WATER RESOURCES 1 10 HP Homa Pump Model A4/3-210E. PO #77385 Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-332-5-433-00 66,877.26 28,579.50 1,179.00 319,372.90 4,299.00 1,767.33 7,558.60 1,152.00 34,797.60 1,575.00 2,204.00 COMMISSION FEB ? 1989 APPROVAL The bills described have been approved and verified by the department heads involved, checked and approved for payment. Gr ector I therefore reco~nend payment of these bills. Peter L. Cheney, City M~nager COMMiSSiON FEB ? 1989 APPROVAL CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH - FITNESS CENTER }OMPANY Institutional Sales IInstitutional iSales !Bike ~erica institutional Sales Fast-Dry Corp. Institutional Sale~ IRs~ ution~l Sal~L Institutional Sales Concept 90 Fas~-Dry Corp. MACHINE Arm Extension Arm Curl Lat Pull Down Shoulder Press Chest Fly Chest Press Rowing 'Squat Leg Extension Leg Curl Sit-Up Boards Exercise Bike Stairclimber Rower Free Weight Bench Barbell Set Rack for Barbells Weight Scale Timer MANUFACTURER MODEL AMOUNT Badger B~12 $ f,510.00 Badger BFll 1,510.00 Badger BF21 1,195.00 Badger BF14 1,510.00 Badger BF18 1,510.00 Badger BF16 1,560.00 Badger BF22 1,405.00 Badger BF36 1,510.00 Badger BF1 1,510.00 Badger BF2 1,510.00 $14,730.00 Marcy 110 Paramount FSL4 851.00 Schwinn Air-Dyne Stairmaster PT4000 Concept II Rowing Ergometer Badger M57 2 @ $599.95 1,199.90 2,355~00 690.00 265.00 Sonata OB450 549.00 Parabody 016 2 @ $120.00 240.00 Detecto ~437 185.00 Balance Beam Naden ~SS650 330.00 GRAND TOTAL ...... $21,394.90 ADDENDUM "A" MEMORANDUM 15 December 1988 TO: FROM: RE: Peter L. Cheney, City Manager Carmen S. Annunziato, Planning Director Water Service Agreemenu - Jiffy Lube George Wasser, agent for Nicholas Solimine is requesting that the City agree to serve a 1.645 acre parcel of land with utilities for the purpose of constructing a Jiffy Lube Car Care Center. Mr. Solimine has contracted to purchase the property from Jacqueline C. Winchester. The property in question is located at the northwest corner of Oakwood Lake Drive and West Boynuon Beach Boulevard in unincorporated Palm Beach County. The reason for requesting a water service agreement is to allow the applicant to go forward with a request for a rezoning and special exception in Palm Beach County from CS Specialized Commercial to CG - General Commercial with a special exception to allow the construction of a car care facility. In terms of similar zoning categories in Boynton Beach, this request would be similar to a request for rezoning from C-1 Office and Professional Commercial to C-3 Community Commercial. In 1986 the City of Boynton Beach addressed the matter of future land uses in the unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County with the adoption of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (E&A) as an amendment to the 1979 Comprehensive Plan. With respect to the land uses in this area, the City adopted the language which follows: Area 70 Parcels on North Side of Boynton Beach Boulevard /~West of Knuth Road This area consists of a 200-foot deep strip of land lying between Boynton Beach Boulevard and the L-24 Canal. The Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan shows only part of this strip to be suitable for commercial development; however, it is likely that the remainder of the parcels in this area will eventually be permitted to develop for office uses. The City should annex these properties only if it can be reasonably expected that the residential parcels north of the L-24 Canal will also be annexed, otherwise, it would be reasonable to establish Knuth Road as the City's western limit, in the vicinity of Boynton Beach Boulevard. If annexed, the zoning categories imposed by the City for these ADDENDUM "C" Page 1 of 2 parcels should generally correspond to Counuy zoning, meaning that retail commercial uses should not be permitted further than 660 feet wesu of Knuth Road. Furthermore, if these properties are annexed, the right-of-way for Boynton Beach Boulevard should also be annexed. Concerning annexation, this property is not contiguous to the City at this time; therefore, annexation is not a consideration. However, in terms of the future use of land, the request for a car care service center is not consistent with the adopted City position as stated in the Area 70 policy as the location of this parcel is more than 660 feet west of Knuth Road. In light of the abovementioned inconsistency between the use requested and the City's land use policy, it is recommended that the City not enter into an agreement to serve this site with utilities for a car care faciliuy. If, however, the City agrees to provide utilities to this site, it is recommended that the site plan be approved by the City's Technical Staff and the Environmental Review Committee. /bks CC: John Guidry George Wasser Central File ARMEN $. AN~SNZIATO ADDENDUM "C" Page 2 of 2 SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY BRANCH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE Please Direct Inquiries To: P.O. Box 2787 Delray Beach, FL 33445 (407) 969-6124 (407) 737-8199 February 7, 1989 Att: City Commission City of Soynton Beach 211 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach, FL 33435 The South Palm Beach County Branch of the Nat cna Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) wishes to act on the request of Boynton Beach City officials, to provide assistance in identifying qualified Applicants for employment in the Boynton Beach Police Department. We are elated by the Cities interest. We publicly applaud Boynton Beach's active posture to incresse the minority participation in it's law enforcement process. We wish to apply the efforts of our local, regional and national offices to this endeavor. Our preliminary community enquiry has identified two items which require clarification. The first is the degree of sincerity and commitment the City of Boynton Beach has to the end. There is a concern that City is responding to events in other municipalities, and that your efforts are programed for failure. The second item is a request that this effort be extended to include members of the Boynton Beach Fire Department. ' To effectively launch our combined efforts, the South Palm Beach Branch of the NAACP hereby affirms its full and good faith intention to utilize all of its resources to achieve the goal of identifying qualified individuals for employment on the Police and Fire Departments of Boynton Beach. To immediately dispel Any beliefs to the contrary, we request documented Affirmation from the heads of the effected City agencies. Specifically, we request that each member of the City Commission, the Mayor, the City MAnager &nd the Chiefs of the Police And Fire DepArtments sign the affirmation to demonstrate their intentions end good faith. We Aisc request information on the requirements and qualification process utilized to hire police And fire department employees. ADDENDUM "D" '~now~dge ~ Power" Page 1 of 2 Of the five cities serviced by our Branch, (Boca Raton, Delray, Boynton Beach, Lantana and LAke Worth) Boynton Beach has taken the most publicly Aggressive posture in enhancing the participation of minority group members in City agencies and departments. These efforts must be commended and supported. We wish to work with you. We also wish to help inform other communities in South Palm Bosch County of the benefits and stabilizing effects of including members of all segments of each municipality in the full spectrum of activities of the municipality. It is only through active and collective participation, that we c~n create a unified whole from fragmented parts. L. F. McDermott President, South Palm Beach County Branch, NAACP ADDENDUM "D" Page 2 of 2 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHE[ LOCAL PUBLIC OFFlCEI S LAST NAME--FIRS'f NAME--Mlnl)LE NAME NAME OF 8OARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITy, OR COMMITTEE OLENIK, Robert, Jr. ADDRESS ~9D Crossings Circle COUNTY "Boynton Beach, Palm Beach DATE ON WHICH VOI'E OCCURRED THE B~OARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF: X CFI Y ! ~ COUNTY ' J OTHER I.OCA[ AGENCY NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION: Boynton Beach MY POSITION IS: S ELECTIVE ' · APPOINTIVE WHO MUST FILE FORM 8B This 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 Sectiou 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 tt2.3t43, FLORIDA STATUTES E ~TED 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 (other than a government agency) by whom he is retained. In either case, you should disclose the cpnflict: 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 from 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 an)' attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether made by the officer or at his direction. IF.~0U INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DEClSION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH T} VOTE WILL BE TAKEN: should complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for i~,rding the minutes of the meeting, who will iocorporate 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. ADDENDUM "B" PAGE IF 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 min~ of ~he mecung, who should incorporate the form in the minutes. DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST 1, Robert 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 (b) The measure before my agency and the nature of my imerest in the measure is as follows: · t9_ : · by whom I am retained. A payment made to Motorola, Inc., my employer, was included for approval in CONSENT AGENDA, Item ~%3 ~ Although I have no direct renumeration from the payment to Motorola, this item is now being placed as public record to ensure no conflict of vo%ing occurred. Date Filed Signature ~ 7-... NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985}, A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIR~'~i~ DISCLOSURE COIS'STITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMENT, DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.