Minutes 07-05-88 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
HELD AT PINELAlqD PLAZA, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1988 AT 6:00 P. M.
PRESENT
Nick Cassandra, Mayor
Ezell Heater, Jr., Vice Mayor
Ralph Marchese, Commissioner
Leonard Mann, Commissioner
Robert Olenik, Jr.,
Commissioner
Peter L. Cheney, City Manager
Betty S. Boroni, City Clerk
Raymond A. Rea, City Attorney
Mayor Cassandra called the meeting to order at 6:00 P. M.
The Invocation was given by Reverend George Dettman, First
United Methodist Church, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Nick Cassandra.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Under "LEGAL, B. Ordinances - 1st Reading,"
Marchese deleted "3. Proposed Ordinance No.
of Disciplinary Action by City Manager."
Commissioner
88- Re: Review
City Manager Cheney advised that the "Presentation of Service
Awards to .Employees" under "E. ANNOUNCEMENTS" was listed
prematurely. This will be on the agenda for the July 19th
meeting. Vice Mayor Heater stated that he had several
announcements to make.
Under "CITY MANAGER'S REPORT", Commissioner Olenik added
"B. Status of Turning Lane at Catalina Centre and Light at
Intersection." Vice Mayor Heater added "C. Appointment of a
Fire Chief" and said he wished to comment on this.
Mayor Cassandra wished to make an announcement before Vice
Mayor Heater made his under "E. ANNOUNCEMENTS." This was
agreeable to Vice Mayor Heater.
Vice Mayor Heater moved, seconded by Commissioner Marchese,
to approve the agenda as corrected. Motion carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Resignation of Mayor Cassandra
Upon the completion of this evening's meeting, Mayor
Cassandra announced that he would be handing in his resigna-
tion as Mayor of this City. He stated he would be
submitting his resignation with mixed feelings. He believed
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there was still much to do in the City and, unfortunately,
he would not be sitting on the dais providing his input to
the decisions that will affect the City's future.
Mayor Cassandra was submitting his resignation but looking
forward to having the opportunity to represent his
constituents at the County level of government. There was
no question in his mind that governmental decisions at what-
ever level dramatically affect every citizen within Palm
Beach County and the City. Mayor Cassandra referred to the
enormous budget the County Commission handles and the
services it provides, which affect all of the citizens'
daily lives. As a result of his governmental experience in
Boynton Beach, he believes his background and qualifications
will allow him to provide the best representation the
citizens can expect to receive at the County Commission
level.
Mayor Cassandra suggested that the Commission continue to
work under the assumption that their ability to make
reasoned decisions is directly proportional to the quality
of information they are provided. The making of well
balanced decisions which affect the daily lives of the citi-
zens requires that they look at everything they receive with
a very critical eye. They should view the information
received with a little bit of skepticism and ask themselves
what they have been provided with, whether it is the total
story, who benefits and who gains, and then make the
decision that is best for the City.
Mayor Cassandra thanked everyone of their support and
assistance over the years and informed them that he did not
intend to leave Boynton Beach behind. He will continue to
live in the City and hoped to continue to grow along with
the City. There was loud applause.
Comments by Vice Mayor Hester
Vice Mayor Hester had been sitting with Mayor Cassandra on
the dais for about three years. Through Mayor Cassandra's
leadership, Vice Mayor Hester felt the City had grown to be
a better city. Vice Mayor Hester gained a lot from Mayor
Cassandra. They have not always agreed on everything, but
Vice Mayor Hester said they never lost respect for each
other. He commended Mayor Cassandra for doing a good job
for the City. There was applause.
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Comments by Commissioner Marchese
Commissioner Marchese thought history would show that as of
this date, Mayor Cassandra was the best Mayor the City ever
had. Commissioner Marchese observed that Mayor Cassandra
always had the people at heart. He watched Mayor Cassandra
operate for the last five years and learned a great deal
from him. Commissioner Marchese commented that Mayor
Cassandra is an excellent administrator and said he will be
missed. There was applause.
Comments by Commissioner Olenik
In the short time he has been on the Commission,
Commissioner Olenik learned much from Mayor Cassandra. They
did not always agree, but Commissioner Olenik pointed out
that is part of the democratic society we live in. He
wished Mayor Cassandra luck in his future endeavors and
added that Mayor Cassandra was a credit to the City and made
it a better place. Commissioner Olenik assured Mayor
Cassandra that he would not be forgotten and that the
Commission would carry on in his ways.
Comments by Commissioner Mann
Commissioner Mann stated that Mayor Cassandra taught him a
lot of things, and he wished him a lot of good luck.
Presentations to Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Hester announced that the following organizations
wished to make presentations to Mayor Cassandra:
1. Department of Florida Jewish War Veterans
Jack Dashev, Junior Vice Commander, read a Proclamation
which stated Mayor Cassandra has been consistently dedicated
to improving the quality of life for all veterans, protected
veterans' benefits, and was in the forefront with the drive
of renaming Bicenntenial Park to Veterans Bicentennial Park.
2. Jewish War Veterans, Post 440
Commander Sam Treat thanked Mayor Cassandra for all the work
he did for the veterans and presented a certificate of merit
to him in recognition of his outstanding service.
3. American Legion, Post 288
Chaplain Leroy Harris thanked Mayor Cassandra for the
wonderful work he did in the City and, in particular, for
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the American Legion. The Legion wished Mayor Cassandra
well in entering his new endeavor, and Chaplain Harris said
they pray he will win.
4. American Legion, Post 164
Ray Coulter, Post Commander and Judge Advocate of the llth
District, and four other Legionnaires came forward.
Commander Coulter informed everyone that Nick Cassandra had
not only been a good Mayor, but he has also been a good
Legionnaire. The Legionnaires saluted Mayor Cassandra, and
presented him with a plaque in appreciation for his six
years of dedicated service to the City.
5. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Boynton/Lantana Post 5335
Past Post Commander Norm Phillips explained that Commander
George Crowley could not be present. He presented a certi-
ficate to Mayor Cassandra for meritorius and distinguished
service in furthering the aims and ideals of Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States.
6. Boynton Beach Elks Club, Lodge 2676
Tim Wyette, Exalted Ruler, and Carl Williams, Secretary,
came forward, and Exalted Ruler Wyette read a Resolution
thanking Mayor Cassandra for his dedication to the citizens
of the City. Mayor Cassandra was quick to recognize the
value of the Elks to the City and to make them a part there-
of. The Elks wished Mayor Cassandra well in his future
endeavors and stated they will miss him as an active part of
the City.
7. Boynton Beach Women's Club
Jane Zimmerman, President of the Boynton Beach Women's Club,
and Marie Shepherd came forward. On behalf of the Boynton
Beach Women's Club Historic Preservation Foundation and the
Boynton Beach Women's Club, Marie Shepherd thanked Mayor
Cassandra for his support of the restoration and rehabilita-
tion of that historic landmark. His endorsement of their
request for funding in the past two years enabled them to
accomplish the replacement of the ballroom doors and other
necessary repairs. A loan recently approved by the City
Commission will assist them in bringing the Mizener treasure
into conformance with today's standards for a public meeting
place. Mayor Cassandra's interest and support also served
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to focus attention on the possibilities the building pre-
sents for developing a sense of community and enhancing the
quality of life for all residents.
8. Coalition of Concerned Citizens of Palm Beach
Leisureville and Surrounding Areas of Boynton Beach
Marge Roberts, Joe Molina, and Lee Wische came forward.
On behalf of the Coalition, Marge Roberts thanked Mayor
Cassandra for his dedicated, distinguished and exemplary
service as Mayor for the last three years, for the sacrifices
he and his family made for .the voters of the City through
adherence to the moral and civil Codes and Ordinances of
the City through very trying and difficult circumstances,
and for all he did in the last five years to maintain a life
style to which they are accustomed. Ms. Roberts stated that
Mayor Cassandra left them with a City they are proud to live
in. She prayed God would give Mayor Cassandra and his
family strength to go forward in victory in his new endeavor
as County Commissioner in District IV, Palm Beach County.
In the past few years, Mr. Wische listened to Mayor
Cassandra and felt he learned much from him, including his
concern for the City. Mr. Wische agreed that the City comes
first and read from a plaque they were presenting to Mayor
Cassandra in appreciation for his dedicated service as Mayor
from 1985 to 1988.
Joe Molina presented the merit of honor and the plaque to
Mayor Cassandra.
9. Boynton Beach Leisureville
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Boynton Beach
Leisureville Community Association and its Membership,
Wilbur Lynch presented Mayor Cassandra with a Citation in
recognition of the fine job he did for the City and for all
of the help and courtesies he extended to them during his
term of office.
10. Hunters Run Homeowners' Association
Arline Weiner, Chairperson, Political Action Committee of
the Association, read a Proclamation saying Mayor Cassandra
had honorably served the City as both Mayor and Councilman
and that the citizens greatly benefited by his intelligence,
commitment and compassion. She further read that he will be
missed by the citizens of Boynton Beach, but the County will
be blessed by gaining the services of Nick Cassandra as a
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Regular Cit~ Commission Meeting Minutes of
June 21, 1988
B. Bids
None.
C. Resolutions
1. Proposed Resolution No. 88-QQ Re: Lot Mowing Liens
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, ASSESSING THE COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF CERTAIN
NUISANCES AGAINST THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY INVOLVED, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Cassandra asked if the City had implemented its
rental law at the present moment. It seemed to him that
this might be a means of getting names. Bud Howell, Build-
ing Official, informed the Commission that the City has a
list of about 2,100 names that they intend to mail notices
out to this week.
2. Proposed Resolution No. 88-RR Re: Bond Reduction -
Miner Ridge Estates (South of Miner Road, West of
Rolling Green School)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
REDUCING THE BOND AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR MINER RIDGE ESTATES
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST"
IN
D. Development Plans
None.
E. Consider Sewer rehabilitation at N. E. 26th Avenue & 3rd
Street and at Greentree Villas, Boynton Beach Boulevard
The memo of June 22 from John Guidry, Director of Utilities,
and the memo of June 29, 1988, from Joe C. Swan, P.E.,
Utility Engineer, explained the method to be used in the
reconstruction work to he done by Insituform Southeast,
Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, for $52,861.
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Commissioner. The Hunters Run Homeowners' Association
endorsed his candidacy by acclamation and also expressed
thanks to Mrs. Blanche Cassandra.
11. Village Royale on the Green
Morton Goldstein, President of Village Royale on the Green
Condominium Association and as the representative of Village
Royale on the Green Owners League, thanked Mayor Cassandra
for always being there when problems arose for all residents
in the City. He was also appearing as Chairman of the Palm
Beach County Community Action Board and as representative of
the Head Start Policy Council of Palm Beach County.
Mr. Goldstein thanked Mayor Cassandra for his leadership in
obtaining the necessary funding for renovataing the existing
Day Care Center and adding a new facility doubling the
space. He felt Boynton Beach could be proud of Mayor
Cassandra's progressive leadership in fulfilling its social
obligations in assisting less fortunate citizens. Mr.
Goldstein commented that not too many cities have that, and
that was something Boynton Beach should remember.
Mr. Goldstein wished Mayor Cassandra well in his quest for
a higher political office.
12. Boynton Beach Little League
Bob Tobano has known Mayor Cassandra for many years through
his association with Little League. When Mayor Cassandra
was in Little League, they probably had 250 children. They
now have 700 children. The Little League thanked the
Commission for what they did for them. Without the
Commission, they could not exist.
Mr. Tobano said Mayor Cassandra had been an umpire at Little
League baseball games, and he presented Mayor Cassandra with
an umpire's cap with three umpire pins on it, which he
described.
13. Chamber of Commerce
Tom Miller, President, Chamber of Commerce, thanked Mayor
Cassandra for being Mayor of the City. Although they had
disagreements, Mr. Miller stated that they all had the best
interests of Boynton Beach in their hearts. The Chamber
wished Mayor Cassandra the best in his future endeavor.
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14. Boynton Beach Veterans Council
Norman Phillips, Past Commander of VFW Post 5335, presented
Mayor Cassandra with a plaque in recognition of his dedicated
service to the veterans and the community.
15. Fraternal Order of Police
Jeffrey Dean, Vice President of FOP, read a letter stating
that the FOP, Lodge 49, met on April 4, 1988, at which time
they made a decision to endorse Nick Cassandra for the Palm
Beach County Commission. The FOP pledged its support for a
successful campaign.
16. United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 54
Rod King, Commander, presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to Mayor Cassandra for outstanding cooperation and assistance
in furthering the purposes and principles of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary and for his contributions and support in his
efforts to provide a high level of safety to the boaters
throughout Palm Beach County. He also gave Mayor Cassandra
a picture of himself and Mayor Cassandra together.
Commander King further read a Proclamation stating that
Mayor Cassandra was instrumental in obtaining a new radio
communication center at the Boynton Beach Boat Ramp for
Flotilla 54 and appointed him Honorary Member of Flotilla
54.
There was loud applause. Mayor Cassandra thanked everyone,
and there was further applause.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Report on condition of N. E. 21st Avenue - Requested by
Commissioner Ralph Marchese
City Manager Cheney thought this had been taken care of.
There were pot holes, and some trash was picked up. He
believed all of this was handled prior to Friday night
(July 1, 1988).
Norman Phillips, Past Commander of VFW Post 5335, disagreed,
saying N. E. 21st Avenue is in a deplorable condition right
now. Weeds are growing three feet from the fence on the
south side, going east from 4th Avenue. The street has been
filled in with black top. Mr. Phillips told of trucks that
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to whether or not money should be spent to do a study.
Catalina feels that a study is not needed. Mayor Cassandra
remarked that this seemed like a stand off.
Commissioner Olenik inquired how long Catalina could have a
temporary C. O. City Manager Cheney answered, "Until we
decide to take it away from them." He explained that the
left-turn was not an easy situation. Engineering enters in,
and City Manager Cheney referred to the bridge and further
explained. As a part of the review of the master plan of
Catalina Centre, he suggested that it might be appropriate
for the Commission to revisit that left-turn access. City
Manager Cheney said the nature of the Centre may or may not
affect the subdivision's requirement for access to that rear
line and may or may not make it possible to meet the City's
subdivision standards and still have safe access in there
without the left-hand turn at that location. He explained
why it may mean they might not need access to the rear any
more.
Commissioner Mann pointed out that the City has no
authority over that road, and he emphasized that it was not
the city's responsibility. Commissioner Mann asked if his
statements were true and if the city has no input and no
authority.
City Manager Cheney apprised the Commission that the City
insisted that there be that access to the subdivisions and
got the County to accept that left turn. The two are inter-
related. City Manager Cneney informed Commissioner Mann
that the County Traffic Engineer would like to have the left-
hand turn access studied further. The City has a role
because the City approves the subdivisions and the master
plans. Access from the County road is a part of what is
approved on the master plans. They are interrelated. City
Manager Cheney informed Commissioner Mann that access to the
back was the City's request. The County said, "OK." They
gave a permit for the left-hand turn, and then the left-hand
turn ran out, and they would not renew the permit.
City Manager Cheney was saying that possibly there was a
way to restudy and revisit the whole issue of access because
he thought there was an interrelated ownership. Before,
there was a totally separate residential ownership to the
rear.
If Motorola agreed to pay half for the street light at the
intersection and Catalina agreed to pay half, Commissioner
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Olenik asked why the City was waiting for a study if the
money was to be funded by private sources. If a traffic
light is put up on a public highway that has not previously
been supported by adequate studies and there is an accident,
City Manager Cheney advised that there is liabity factor on
the County for allowing that traffic light to go in. It
does not meet standards as to how you allow traffic signals
to go in.
Commissioner Olenik recalled that a study was done on the
original documents for the Motorola Planned Industrial
District (PID). He recollected that a road would be in
there, and Motorola would be responsible for paying half of
that. City Manager Cheney advised him that a light would be
there when warranted. Commissioner Olenik thought a light
at that intersection was necessary.
There was discussion, and prior statements were repeated.
Mayor Cassandra asked City Manager Cheney to reconfirm the
need of a light at that corner. The fact that City Manager
Cheney made his report the way he did was because he had
asked the County Engineer to give him a report on it.
Commissioner Marchese asked if City Manager Cheney could
resolve this problem as to what will happen and notify the
Commission when it is resolved. City Manager Cheney
reminded him that he had suggested that the problem may be
resolved as the City proceeds to review the master plan,
which was on the agenda for later tonight. If the Commission
made a finding of no substantial change to the plan, it will
go to the Planning and Zoning Board on Tuesday, July 12.
There may be an answer there, but City Manager Cheney did
not know.
C. Appointment of a Fire Chief
Requested by Vice Mayor Hester
City Manager Cheney was not ready to make a recommendation
on this. Vice Mayor Hester wanted a written status report
on the appointment because it had been about six or seven
months. City Manager Cheney repeated his prior statement,
saying it was the status report, and he offered to put it
in writing. Vice Mayor Hester asked why City Manager Cheney
was not ready to make a recommendation. City Manager Cheney
had not come to a conclusion yet as to what step to take.
City Manager Cheney informed Vice Mayor Hester that he had
not advertised for the position because, under the City's
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F. INFO Line
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getting two or three calls on some days and no calls on
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F. Approve change orders for Seppala & kho/City Building
Construction
In his memorandum dated June 3, 1988, to George Hunt,
Assistant City Manager, Bill DeBeck, Project/Facilities
Manager, described the field orders for the Public Works
area: ~5, CLU Electric - $2,332.03; ~7, Kidfer Glass
$438.60; and ~10, CLU Electric - $34,853.07.
Mayor Cassandra called attention to Field Order ~10 and
read, "General Conditions 8.5% - $2,600.40, Profit 5% -
$1,659.67." He asked what the 8.5% meant and what the 5%
meant. The total cost is' $34,853.07. Bill DeBeck, Project
Manager, answered that the field change price itself is just
a subcontractor's price. The other is the contractor's
overhead and profit. Commissioner Olenik noted that in
Field Order ~7, there was a 10% profit and a 5% profit. Mr.
DeBeck advised that the 10% was the subcontractor's profit.
There was discussion.
Mr. DeBeck advised that he and Attorney Rea reviewed these
at length before they were presented to the Commission. The
original contract that was presented was a higher percen-
tage, and Mr. DeBeck and Attorney Rea brought it back down.
The contractor was allowed up to 10%, and they brought it
down to 8½%.
Mr. DeBeck explained that the first number was the sub-
contractor's profit and overhead. City Manager Cheney
advised that the next number was the cost of the General
Contractor to administer and advise the work. It is spelled
out in the contract. Mr. DeBeck added that they originally
applied for 10% too, but the contract only allows them 5%.
He stated that this is a normal procedure.
Mayor Cassandra thought this was a problem the future
Commissioners and the City Manager should address in dollars
when they have a big contract.
G. Approve request for zoning approval for Alcoholic
Beverage License
Quality Mini Mart
566 N. E. 22nd Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
By memo dated June 28, 1988, Med Kopczynski, Deputy Building
Official, advised that zoning at the above address permits
the sale of beer and wine for off premise consumption.
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Approval of contract for design of 23 acre recreation
site and Rolling Green Park site with Oscar Vagi &
Associates
Attached to the letter dated June 23, 1988 from Oscar Vagi,
A.I.A., Fort Lauderdale, were two Agreements between the
City and Oscar Vagi & Associates Architects, Inc., dated
June 23, 1988. The agreement for the 23 acre site and multi-
purpose community center was for $175,280, and the agreement
for Rolling Green Park was for $24,100.
I. Approval of Bills
See list attached attached to the original copy of these
minutes in the Office of the City Clerk as "Addendum A."
Commissioner Olenik abstained from voting on bill $12, which
was a bill from Motorola Inc. in the amount of $2,498.
(See Form 8B, Memorandum of Voting Conflict, attached as
"Addendum B" to the original copy of these minutes.
Commissioner Mann moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items
A; C, 1 (Resolution No. 88-QQ), 2 (Resolution No. 88-RR); E;
F; G; H; and I. Vice Mayor Hester seconded the motion, and
the motion carried 5-0 on all items except I, Bill $12, on
which Commissioner Olenik abstained from voting. The vote
on item I, Bill $12 was 4-0. (See "Addendum B.")
BIDS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
None.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
A. Approve Master Plan Modification for Lakes of Tara PUD
Carmen Annunziato, Director of Planning, said the request
brought by Catherine Groelle, Agent for the Lakes of Tara
Homeownes' Association, was for the Commission to make a
finding of no substantial change. Lakes of Tara is in two
plats located on the south side of S. W. Congress Boulevard,
west of Congress Avenue. There are common areas between and
behind the fee simple lots. The request was based on the
applicants' desires to construct fences into the common open
space areas. The request first goes to the City Commission
and then will go to the Planning and Zoning Board if the
Commission makes a finding that the change is not severe.
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Building fences in common areas owned by all residences
would change the nature of the Planned Unit Development
(PUD) by allowing those property owners that would benefit
to feel secure in the feeling that those property was
theirs individually when, in fact, it is owned in common by
all of the property owners in the PUD. Mr. Annunziato
referred to the other reasons noted in the staff recommenda-
tions noted in his memo of June 27, 1988, addressed to City
Manager Cheney. The Technical Review Board (TRB) recommended
that the Commission make a finding of substantial change.
Mr. Annunziato told Commissioner Mann that the TRB was
recommending that the change would be so severe, given the
nature of the PUD, that it would constitute a change in the
zoning.
James T. (Terry) Buck, 55 Peachtree Place, Lakes of Tara,
has lived at Lakes of Tara for two years. He was opposed to
the request and alluded to the numerous technical and practi-
cal problems it would create (easements that will be cut
across by the fences). Mr. Buck pointed on the overlay to
his property line and said the proposal is to let the fences
come back an additional ten feet. If the fences are
permitted to come back another ten feet, his property will
be completely walled off. When Mr. Buck moved in, there
were no fences. He further explained and said people putting
in fences ten feet beyond their property lines can create an
impairment to the value of the property.
Question by Mayor Cassandra
If the Commission finds there is a substantial change, Mr.
Annunziato said the only avenue open to the residents would
be for the residents to seek a change in zoning to a
different PUD, based on different conditions. The most
likely result would be that it would end right here because
he did not think the residents would go through a change in
zoning to provide for different lot configurations. Mayor
Cassandra asked if the applicant was aware of this. Mr.
Annunziato believed so.
Catherine Groelle, 53 Peachtree Place, showed the location
of her lot on the overlay. The reason they originally
asked for the extension was because the road goes right to
their houses. Mrs. Groelle and her husband went to all of
the homeowners with a petition and asked them how they felt
about the fences. The homeowners would have to maintain
the lots but they would not have a deed or title to the
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property. The common area would belong to the H0meowners'
Association, but the homeowners would be allowed to fence
it. Right now, everybody has ten feet for a back yard.
Mrs. Groelle stated that she has a back porch and no back
yard. She and her husband have several dogs and no privacy,
which was what prompted them to do this. About 93% or 98%
of the homeowners signed the petition, and they voted on it
at the end of a meeting. The general consensus of the home-
owners was that it was OK.
As cars come down the street, Mrs. Groelle said their car
lights shine directly through her house, so they have no
privacy.
Question by Mayor Cassandra
When dealing with common areas, Mayor Cassandra asked if
would require 100% approval of the homeowners. City
Attorney Rea answered, "Probably not."
it
Discussion
Vice Mayor Hester referred to the comments by John Guidry,
Director of Utilities, and thought there would be a problem.
Motion
Vice Mayor Hester moved to find that the master plan modifi-
cation would be a substantial change. Commissioner Marchese
seconded the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
B. Review Catalina Tennis Center Master Plan
Re: Determination of substantial change (Recommendation
will be available Tuesday evening)
City Manager Cheney stated that he continues to get
criticism that information is given at the last minute. It
was impossible to have a TRB meeting and have a report out.
It was a long weekend, and the TRB met this morning.
Mr. Annunziato informed Mayor Cassandra that the TRB
recommended that the City Commission make a finding of no
substantial change for the changes requested.
Commissioner Mann moved, seconded by Commissioner Marchese,
that the Commission make a finding of no substantial change
for the changes requested.
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City Attorney Rea interjected that the motion would be
conditioned upon the five conditions outlined in the
memorandum dated July 5, 1988 from City Manager Cheney to
Mr. Annunziato. Mr. Annunziato knew Mr. McMurrain had heard
the conditions, but he did not know that he had read them.
Thomas McMurrain, Vice President, Ocean Properties, Ltd.,
8132 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434, acting as Agent
C & R Developers, Inc., said they talked about the items
today at the TRB meeting and wished to glance at them.
for
City Manager Cheney wished clarification. He thought the
Commission was under the impression that this was a joint
development. It is not just C & R. If Mr. McMurrain was
just representing C & R, City Manager C"neney questioned how
all of that would tie together.
Mr~ McMurrain clarified that Ocean Properties was acting as
the Agent for C & R. C & R is a company out of Connecticut,
which controls both companies. They are the actual owners
of the property and have been for the last two or three
years. Because of Ocean Properties talking to Vitae
Gerulaitis and helping with the health club and office
facility and knowing that Vitae Gerulaitis needs to use
apartments to bring people in to stay for two, three, or
four weeks at a time, it was a good ability to use a back
piece of property. Ocean Properties contacted C & R and
came up with an understanding that Ocean Properties would
make a proposal to the City of Boynton Beach, as their
Agent, and work with them in developing the plans.
In addition, City Manager Cheney said Mr. McMurrain also
told the City that he (McMurrain) had entered into a joint
venture of some kind with Vitae Gerulaitis and C & R. Mr.
McMurrain agreed that was true. City Manager Cheney
informed Mayor Cassandra that the problem was that Mr.
McMurrain was saying he represents C & R. He thought the
City should have it in writing, clearly showing that this is
truly the Gerulaitis thing the City was led to believe. The
record says there is a joint venture between those three
parties.
Mayor Cassandra asked Mr. McMurrain if he had a problem with
that. Mr. McMurrain answered, "No," because there is a
joint venture. Mayor Cassandra asked City Attorney Rea if
it would be a problem. City Attorney Rea replied that it
would be on the record. In response to Mayor Cassandra's
query, the Recording Secretary confirmed that it was on the
record.
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City Attorney Rea drew attention to condition ~i in the memo
which said the City Attorney should review and approve the
documents. He said the "Resolution of American Development
Corporation" would have to be modified somewhat as far as
getting the legal description in and getting it properly
certified by the corporation (corporate seal, etc.). If
this was approved tonight, City Attorney Rea said there would
be no problem, but he was saying the Commission would not be
approving the Resolution now because it would have to be
amended somewhat.
Steven G. Godfrey, P.E., Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
4431 Embarcadero Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, referred
to item ~2 in the memorandum and said the change in the
project is not affecting the level of service at the inter-
section of N. W. 22nd Avenue and Congress Avenue either at
build out or at County build out (thoroughfare plan). The
level of service will be the same under the old approval
as it is with the new approval. That was Kimley-Horn's
understanding of item ~2.
Mr. Annunziato pointed out that the City did not have all of
the numbers in hand. He clarified that the City's Compre-
hensive Plan requires that development orders cannot be
issued which render a level of service less than accepted
levels. Mr. Annunziato did not recall what the level of
service was at build out on the thoroughfare system as a
result of the Congress Lakes project, and he said that could
be documented. By affecting this change, the intent was
that the level of service would not diminish below what the
Comprehensive Plan would provide for. They could not issue
the development order if it did.
Mayor Cassandra asked what the affect on the City would be
if this was approved tonight. Until the City could have the
numbers, Mr. Annunziato said the affect would be unknown.
He reminded Mayor Cassandra that it would still have to go
to the P&Z Board for approval of this master plan amendment
request. If the numbers do not "pan out", at that point,
the P&Z Board will have to act. If the numbers show
different, Commissioner Olenik asked if there would not be
a substantial change. Tonight, they were voting on whether
there was a substantial change.
City Manager Cheney pointed out that the assumption was that
there is not a substantial change, but the Traffic Engineer
has to show that. Mr. Annunziato agreed that was clearly
the assumption. The City has had several conversations with
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representatives of Kimley-Horn, and they understand the work
that has to be done. After having gotten comfortable with
the numbers, they think it is not going to change the level
of service.
Commissioner Olenik's concern went back to the conversation
they had earlier on the interchange at 22nd Avenue and
Congress Avenue. If they do not put the southern access
road by the canal, sketches showed there would be "U" turn
activity at the interchange from the traffic that would have
turned left there, (which they had talked about at a previous
meeting). Mr. Godfrey confirmed that was correct.
Commissioner Olenik thought they would substantially increase
the service on that intersection if they did not have the
other left turn area. Mr. Godfrey clarified that there will
be no change at the southern access road. The "U" turns and
all of that will be the same as it was. In other words,
they will still have those 31, or whatever it was, peak hour
"U" turns at that signalized intersection.
Mr. Godfrey continued by saying the majority of traffic
that was accessing the residential portion of this develop-
ment to the back side was not substantially using the little
connector on the north side of the site. He did not know
what any previous studies might have shown in the original
approval of this. With regard to the level of service at
build out of the County, Mr. Godfrey said a lot of things
have been approved, and the area of interchanges have been
under discussion and review. From the analysis they have
already done and presented, he knew the change in traffic
volumes through the intersection that result because of the
change in the configuration of the project were not signifi-
cant but very small numbers. They will not change the
level of service, whatever that level of service would have
been.
Mr. McMurrain accepted the conditions.
A vote was taken on the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
THE COMMISSION TOOK A BREAK AT 7:25 P. M. THE MEETING
RESUMED AT 7:37 P. M.
LEGAL
A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-27 Re: Annexation -
Bedding Barn (Continued to July 5, 1988)
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2. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-31 Re: Rezoning
Bedding Barn (Continued to July 5, 1988)
3. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-30 Re: Land Use Amendment
- Bedding Barn (Continued to July 5, 1988)
City Attorney Rea requested a motion to continue the public
hearings at 2nd reading on Ordinance Nos. 88-27, 88-30 and
88-51 because the City was still waiting for the Architect
to provide an amended legal description.
Vice Mayor Hester moved, seconded by Commissioner Olenik,
to continue the public hearings on Ordinance Nos. 88-27,
88-30 and 88-31 until the City Commission meeting on
July 19, 1988.
Mayor Cassandra asked if the Commission was required to
listen to anyone present tonight, city Attorney Rea answered
that was why they~were continuing the public hearings.
A vote was taken on the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
4. Proposed Ordinance No.
Sprinkler requirements
story
88-32 Re: Amendment to Fire
in residential units over one
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance No. 88-32 on
second and final reading by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE UNIFORM, MINIMUM COUNTY WIDE
ADDENDUMS TO THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1985 EDITION, AS
ADOPTED BY SECTION 5-3. BUILDING CODE ADOPTED OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, TO AMEND CHAPTER IX
SPRINKLERS, STAND PIPES AND ALARM SYSTEMS, SECTION 901.2 -
REQUIREMENTS TO REQUIRE THAT ALL BUILDINGS TWO STORIES OR
MORE IN HEIGHT BE AUTOMATICALLY SPRINKLED; PROVIDING AN
EXCEPTION FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, TOWNHOUSES AND DUPLEXES;
PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER PROVISION OF THE
UNIFORM, MINIMUM COUNTY WIDE ADDENDUMS TO THE STANDARD
BUILDING CODE, 1985 EDITION REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
AS PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of
proposed Ordinance No. 88-32. There was no response. Mayor
Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak against the
proposed ordinance.
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Robert E. Johnston, 2800 Bayonne Drive, Palm Beach Gardens,
Executive Vice President of Home Builders and Contractors
Association of Palm Beach County, asked that the Commission
postpone the adoption of the Ordinannce until they have an
opportunity to look at it closer to see what the economic
impact and what the impact might be to the future
construction in the area.
Before acting on this request, Mayor Cassandra asked if any-
one else wished to speak against the proposed Ordinance.
There was no response.
Vice Mayor Hester asked what questions Mr. Johnston had
about the Ordinance. Mr. Johnston replied that they were
not aware of the Ordinance. They would have responded much
sooner to it. For some reason, they did not see the Ordi-
nance and did not have an opportunity to look at it until
this evening. Mr. Johnston heard about the ordinance at
about 3:00 P. M. today. The Association just wanted an
opportunity to explore the Ordinance further, see what the
impact might be, and come back to the Commission with that
information. They were only opposed to the Ordinance to
the extent that the Commission would give them an opportunity
to look at it closer.
Mayor Cassandra asked city Attorney Rea if the Commission
could close the hearing and make their decision at the next
Commission meeting. City Attorney Rea advised that they
could continue the Public Hearing like they did the other
one.
City Manager Cheney informed Commissioner Olenik that
accidently, the Commission inadvertently took the other
Ordinance off of the books. The real principle was that
sprinkler elements in wood frame buildings were on the books,
and the wood frame industry said to the City that it was not
fair, and the City should require it on all kinds of
construction because the City could have fires in both kinds
of buildings.
After further explaining, City Manager Cheney said the City
is requiring it in all kinds of construction. The
Commission already took the position in the past that they
wanted this on wood frame construction, and all of the home-
builders and contracting people were here and had their day
before the Commission at that time, but the Commission still
decided to do it.
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Mayor Cassandra recalled that the Commission redid the
Ordinance, based on another Association's concern. Based on
fairness, he suggested maybe this should be continued to let
the Homebuilders and Contractors Association have a chance
to give input. Commissioner Marchese had no objection to
continuing the public hearing, but he did not know what they
could accomplish.
Commissioner Marchese moved to continue the public hearing
on proposed Ordinance No. 88-32 until July 19, 1988.
Commissioner Mann seconded the motion, and the motion
carried 5-0.
2. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-33 Re: Sign Ordinance
Amendments
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance No. 88-33 on
second and final reading by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING CHAPTER 21 SIGNS. SECTION 21-1
THROUGH 21-26 IN THEIR ENTIRETY; ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 21.
SIGNS. SECTION 21-1 THROUGH 21-26; PROVIDING A PURPOSE;
PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS TO REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING PERMIT
APPLICATION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION
STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT NUMBERS TO BE
DISPLAYED ON SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR PERMIT EXPIRATION;
PROVIDING FOR LICENSING COMPETENCY OF CONTRACTORS; PROVIDING
FOR SIGN STRUCTURES WHICH ARE PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR
SIGNS WHICH ARE PERMITTED AND REGULATED IN VARIOUS ZONING
DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR
MINIMUM CLEARANCE HEIGHTS; PROVIDING FOR RIGID CONSTUCTION;
PROVIDING FOR REINSPECTION OF ALL SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR
MISLEADING ADVERTISING; PROVIDING FOR OBSOLETE SIGNS TO BE
REMOVED; PROVIDING FOR NON-CONFORMING SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR
HAZARDOUS SIGNS AND MATERIALS; PROVIDING FOR PROCEDURES ON
VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY POLITICAL SIGNS AND
ADVERTISING; PROVIDING FOR VARIANCES FROM REQUIREMENTS;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of
proposed Ordinance No. 88-33.
Tom Miller, 1059 Coral Drive, President of the Chamber of
Commerce, stated that the Chamber was in favor of the pro-
posed Ordinance. He thanked the Commission for their time
and efforts.
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As no one else wished to speak in favor of the proposed
Ordinance and no one wished to speak in opposition to it,
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Vice Mayor Hester moved, seconded by Commissioner Mann, to
approve proposed Ordinance No. 88-33 on second and final
reading. A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs.
Boroni, as follows:
Commissioner Mann
Commissioner Marchese
Commissioner Olenik
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Hester
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Ordinances - 1st Reading
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-34
Re: Comcast Franchise Agreement
City Attorney Rea read proposed ordinance No. 88-34 on first
reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, GRANTING A RENEWAL OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE
TO COMCAST CABLEVISION OF WEST PALM BEACH, INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, TO OPERATE A COMMUNITY ANTENNAE TELEVISION
SYSTEM WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF SAID LICENSE; PROVIDING
FOR A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PRO-
VIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Vice Mayor Hester moved, seconded by Commissioner Marchese,
to approve proposed Ordinance No. 88-34 on first reading.
Mayor Cassandra asked if Comcast's satellite dishes were
screened in or grandfathered in. Since they were renewing
their contract, he questioned whether they would fall under
the City's new Code. Mr. Annunziato thought their satellite
dishes were grandfathered in. He thought what conditions
the City imposed in the contract were probably between the
Commission and Comcast.
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Mayor Cassandra said the City has proceeded to approve a
satellite dish screening Code that says dishes should be
screened in on three sides of the height of the antenna (top
of the dish) with shrubbery and that the initial planting
does not have to be that height, but it can grow to that
height. He asked whether Comcast's dishes were screened in.
Diane L. Christie, General Manager, Comcast Cable Communica-
tions, Inc., 334 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida,
in response to Mayor Cassandra, said their dishes are fenced
in. Mayor Cassandra asked if the fences were to the height
of the dishes. City Manager Cheney interjected that the
dishes have fences around them, but they are not screened,
cutting off a view of the dishes. He explained that when
the City says "screening," they mean landscaping screening
so you cannot see the dishes. City Manager Cheney advised
that a fence is not screening.
Mayor Cassandra explained and asked if the bushes around the
dishes were 14 feet high. Ms. Christie replied that right
now, they are not. Mayor Cassandra asked if she expected
the bushes that were planted to be 14 feet high. Ms.
Christie answered that she would have to see if they would
grow 14 feet high. Mayor Cassandra inquired whether she
would have a problem if the City made a request that in the
very near future, Comcast would comply with the City's Code.
referred to her Attorney.
James Cunningham, Attorney at Law, Frates, Beinstock, and
Sheehe, S. E. Financial Center, Suite 3160, 200 South
Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida 33131-2367, said they
are counsel for Comcast.
Verbatim requested by Mayor Cassandra
Cunningham:
Mayor Cassandra, let me tell you that what
Comcast will do is work with the City in order
to maintain the beauty of the City so that our
property does not become a detraction to your
City.
Cassandra: Why do I feel I did not get an answer, Sir?
There was laughter.
Cunningham:
What we are willing to do, as part of our pro-
posal now, is to beautify one of our towers.
I cannot tell you right now because this has
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Cunningham:
(Cont.)
Cheney:
Marchese:
Cassandra:
Cheney:
Cassandra:
Cheney:
Cassandra:
cheney:
Cassandra:
Cunningham:
Cassandra:
Cunningham:
Cassandra:
Cunningham:
not been specifically discussed with Comcast
corporate, besides trees and this kind of
thing, but I can tell you that Comcast will
comply with your Ordinances.
That's all you need to hear. What you're say-
ing -
Ordinances.
You beat me to the punch.
We have, (I don't know what's in their budget
now), a long letter from Comcast saying that
with this agreement, they are going to do a
lot of things. They are going to rewire the
whole City.
I saw that.
Without their
putting these
minimal.
spending to do that, obviously
trees around those dishes is
Do you feel that the Attorney's answer says
that he will screen in their sides to the
height of the dish to the time of growth of
whatever they put there.
He said he will comply with our Ordinances.
Do you know what our Ordinance says, Sir?
I understand that you do have an Ordinance
under consideration.
No, we've had it, Sir.
OK. I apologize.
Well, it's coming up next on first reading.
I'm sorry. I've been fighting hard for three
years for this. That's why I thought it was
already passed.
In terms of the beautification then, in terms
of your specific question, Mayor Cassandra,
about the height of the trees, I don't think
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Cunningham:
(Cont.)
Comcast will have a problem complying with
that.
Cassandra: Are we happy with that type of answer?
Cheney:
Yes. We'll remember that.
Cassandra:
Because, in due respect, I would turn around
and tell the Commission to wait until we pass
the Ordinance.
Cunningham:
Now Comcast may make me plant these trees my-
self.
There was laughter.
Cassandra:
At $135 an hour, you haven't any complaint.
Then the City is, we're happy with the
(inaudible).
Cheney:
We've had good relations. (Inaudible).
Cassandra:
It's on the record! Make that a verbatim,
please.
Cheney:
That's a minimal cost to what they are going
to do to the system.
Cassandra:
Just about their commitment to comply with our
Code. That's all the verbatim.
Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on the motion, as follows:
Commissioner Marchese
Commissioner Olenik
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Hester
Commissioner Mann
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-35
Re: Satellite Dish Antennae
city Attorney Rea read proposed ordinance No. 88-35 on
first reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING APPENDIX A - ZONING, SECTION 4.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS, SUBSECTION M. SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAE IN
ITS ENTIRETY; ADOPTING A NEW SUBSECTION M. SATELLITE DISH
ANTENNAE BY PROVIDING FOR PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR SEALED
ENGINEERING DRAWING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING PLACEMENT
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SCREENING AND LANDSCAPE REQUIRE-
MENTS; PROVIDING MOUNTING SPECIFICATIONS; PROVIDING APPROVAL
IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS UNDER SITE PLAN REVIEW; PROVIDING THAT
EACH AND EVERY OTHER PROVISION OF APPENDIX A - ZONING SHALL
REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PRO-
VIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AI~D FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Commissioner Olenik called attention to the last line of
Section 2, (c), and asked if the wording should be "or rear
yards." City Attorney Rea agreed it should be "or rear
yards" and said he would make the correction.
Commissioner Olenik moved, seconded by Commissioner Mann,
to approve proposed ordinance No. 88-35 on first reading.
A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs. Boroni, as
follows:
Commissioner Olenik
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Hester
Commissioner Mann
Commissioner Marchese
Aye
· Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-
Re: Review of Disciplinary Action by City Manager
This Ordinance was deleted from the agenda by Commissioner
Marchese.
4. Proposed Ordinance No. 88-36
Re: Burglar and Fire Alarm Ordinance
City Attorney Rea read proposed Ordinance No. 88-36 on
first reading, by title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, REGULATING BURGLAR AND FIRE ALARMS; PRO-
VIDING FOR A SHORT TITLE; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING
THAT ALARM OPERATING PERMITS SHALL BE REQUIRED; PROVIDING
FOR PERMIT APPLICATION; PROVIDING FOR THE TERM OF PERMITS,
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FEES, AND NON-TRANSFERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
ALARM OPERATING PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIRED DECALS; PRO-
VIDING DUTIES OF PROPERTY OWNERS; PROVIDING FOR DUTIES OF
PERSONS NOTIFIED; PROVIDING OPERATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALARM
SYSTEMS; PROVIDING THAT FALSE ALARMS SFL~LL BE PROHIBITED
WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING THAT EXCESSIVE FALSE
ALARMS SHALL BE DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE; PROVIDING FOR
FALSE ALARM SERVICE CHARGES AND COLLECTION THEREOF; PROVID-
ING FOR THE PROHIBITION OF INTERFERENCE OF CITY TELEPHONE
TRUNK LINES; PROVIDING RESTRICTIONS ON AUDIBLE ALARMS; PRO-
VIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT THROUGH THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD;
PROVIDING FOR A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES"
Mayor Cassandra asked if Commissioner Marchese was satisfied
with the fine. Commissioner Marchese thought it was very
adequate. It was noted that the fines were listed on page 8
of the Ordinance.
Commissioner Marchese moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Hester,
to approve proposed Ordinance No. 88-36 on first reading.
A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs. Boroni, as
follows:
Commissioner Olenik
Mayor Cassandra
Vice Mayor Hester
Commissioner Mann
Commissioner Marchese
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
City Manager Cheney pointed out that both Ordinance No.88-34
and this ordinance were prepared by Ann Toney, Assistant to
the City Manager. Commissioner Marchese felt Miss Toney did
a superb job on Ordinance No.88-36, and he elaborated.
C. Resolutions
None.
D. Other
Review of standards for tennis courts and tennis
court fences (Continued to July 5, 1988)
City Manager Cheney asked that this matter be left on the
table.
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Vice Mayor Hester moved, seconded by Commissioner Mann, to
continue this review until July 19, 1988. Motion carried
5-0.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Lottie Pierce, 203 N. E. llth Avenue, regretted that Mayor
Cassandra was leaving the City because he has always been so
cooperative. Anytime you call him, he is there. If he can-
not be there, he always has somebody in his place.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Noise Ordinance
Every Saturday night, beginning at 8:30 P. M., in the 100
block, Mrs. Pierce said loud music begins and goes until
i:00 A. M. She asked what was going to be done about it and
questioned whether the City had a Noise Ordinance. Mrs.
Pierce stated that she has called, but it does not seem to
do any good.
Railroad Avenue
People congregate underneath the trees along the railroad.
Cars are beside the railroad, and there is trash. Mrs.
Pierce did not know whether the people were gambling, but
everybody is very interested in the game. They go to people
in their cars and talk to them. You can blow your horn, but
they go on as they please. Mrs. Pierce felt people were
getting away with too much. When an Ordinance is passed,
she thought it should be enforced. Mrs. Pierce elaborated.
Signs
Mrs. Pierce saw "No Loitering" signs at the old laundromat,
and she wondered who put them up. City Manager Cheney
thought they were probably private signs.
Drugs and Police
Mrs. Pierce thought they could curb juvenile delinquency,
loitering, and drug selling if the City gave them rakes and
hoes and had them go to work. She hates to ride down 10th
and llth Streets. Drugs used to be in one spot. Now it is
all the way up to llth Street. Very seldom do they see an
Officer. Mrs. Pierce thought someone should be put there to
see that the laws are carried out, not just put on the books
and forgot about.
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School
Mrs. Pierce suggested that there be a school, and people
should be made to go there to be educated. They need to have
intelligence and show respect, so they can talk better.
Comments by Commission
Commissioner Olenik asked what happened to the City's Walk,
Stop, and Talk Program. At the first workshop, City Manager
Cheney said the City developed ideas for that. It will get
going. When you decide to do these things, City Manager
Cheney said the City has to reassign employees and alloca-
tions.
City Manager Cheney promised to get the Commission a report
on the noise, after that is looked at. He informed Mayor
Cassandra that there is tremendous disagreement as to what
should take place at that location. There was discussion.
Permits for Church
About eight years ago, they applied for a connection to
the auditorium to build a kitchen at her church. 35 children
attend the kindergarten and the annex. They did not go
through with everything. They met the Board, got the vari-
ance, and paid for the survey. Now they want to proceed,
and Mrs. Pierce asked the Commission to waive the rules and
give her church free permits to put the kitchen on and
renovate the annex. Mayor Cassandra did not think the
Commission knew anything about this. Mrs. Pierce said Vice
Mayor Hester and City Manager Cheney knew about it.
Mayor Cassandra commented that it would seem appropriate that
it he on the next agenda for City Manager Cheney to give a
report on this for consideration. Mrs. Pierce was going on
vacation, but Mayor Cassandra said someone could speak for
her.
Comments by Vice Mayor Hester
Vice Mayor Hester has gone down 10th Avenue behind cars and
does not dare to blow his horn because he is afraid, as he
does not know what will happen. If you pull behind a car
stopped on the street, the people will look right at you and
will not move. He thought the problem at Railroad Avenue
was private property. If the property owner puts up some
signs, the signs can be enforced.
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Vice Mayor Hester said they had to get permits for his
church site to build between 8th and 9th, and they put up a
sign which helped. He thought the private property owners
should do like they did on the corner, where they dug a
berm.
Vice Mayor Hester told Mrs. Pierce that people have to do
things themselves. There are some things the City cannot
do for them. The people have to solve their problems.
Vice Mayor Hester agreed that the City should enforce the
laws 100%, and they are trying to do that now. city Manager
Cheney added that you cannot make people go to work.
Benches for Federal Highway
Denys "sam" DeLong, 545 S. E. 5th Circle, 15B, extended good
wishes to Mayor Cassandra for a successful campaign. Since
Joe DeLong's bench is no longer available for a rest stop on
Federal Highway, some of the ladies who walk to the shopping
center need a place to sit down. She wondered if the
Commission could provide a bench or two.
Mayor Cassandra explained that Joe DeLong's bench was hit by
a car and demolished. The plaque disappeared. City Manager
Cheney did not think the City had any report on the accident.
There was discussion.
City Manager Cheney suggested that the City could put the
bench back at the same place. Mrs. DeLong replied that would
be wonderful
Morton Goldstein, 130 N. E. 26th Avenue, asked if they could
get a duplicate plaque for Joe DeLong. If there was a ques-
tion of paying for it, he volunteered to pay for it. Mr.
Goldstein thought it would be nice to continue the thought
for Mr. DeLong. Mayor Cassandra suggested that it be put in
the newsletter that whoever took the plaque should return it.
Commissioner Marchese volunteered to contribute towards the
cost.
Completion of N. W. 22nd Avenue between Seacrest Boulevard
and Congress Avenue
Mr. Goldstein complained that this is not only an inconven-
ience to people in the north end, but the response time of
the Police and Fire to the citizens in that area is about
double. A few months ago, he recalled that City Manager
Cheney repeated the County's concern about the possibility
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of litigation about a traffic signal that did not have a
traffic number for documentation. Mr. Goldstein asked about
the concern of possible litigation because an emergency
vehicle arrived late at a home because of the blocking of N.
W. 22nd Avenue or the Police cannot arrive in time to stop
a possible tragedy.
Mr. Goldstein commented that we are now in July. Since the
1-95 Interchange was vetoed by the Governor, he wondered if
they would have to wait another year or six months. Mr.
Goldstein wanted a specific date and inquired why they
should be playing games with Motorola and Quantum Park.
City Manager Cheney thought the date was November. Mr.
Goldstein asked if there was any way the City could enforce
this.
City Manager Cheney advised that the money for the road is
private money from Quantum. Everybody agreed at the time to
let Quantum close the road and reconstruct it at their cost.
Their latest date is November. city Manager Cheney was not
sure that the City had any statistics to show that the
Police and Fire response had slowed down. It would not make
any sense because it will soon be resolved anyway. The
Fire Department either responds off of Seacrest in the north
end, where there is no bottle neck, or along Congress
Avenue. City Manager Cheney did not think the city had any
delay in the response of the Fire and Police because of
N. W. 22nd being closed. Mr. Goldstein disagreed, saying the
City does have a delay.
City Manager Cheney responded that the City needed to know
where the delay was taking place so they could take a look
at it. There was further discussion. City Manager Cheney
assured Mayor Cassandra that N. W. 22nd Avenue is moving
along but how much power the city has was a good question.
He has had conversations with Mr. Deutsch, one of the top
owners, and reminded Mr. Deutsch that the City has the
letter. City Manager Cheney also told Mr. Deutsch that
the City was getting concerned about the road. The bridge
is being constructed, and the utility lines are being put in.
City Manager Cheney explained and assured Mr. Goldstein that
Publix is extremely concerned about the bridge completion
because there distribution is scheduled to open the 1st of
December. Publix has met with the City and Quantum. City
Manager Cheney thought there was a sincere commitment on the
part of Quantum to have the road open at that time. The
City does not have any money in it and did not have any kind
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of a performance bond. Quantum obviously needs the road open
to sell property. The City has given them two site plan
approvals and will keep after them. City Manager Cheney
made additional comments.
Mr. Goldstein asked if there was any legal recourse. City
Attorney Rea did not think there was at the moment. Not
only does the City have the letter with a date on it, but
City Manager Cheney said the City also has a construction
schedule that helps. Mayor Cassandra informed Mr. Goldstein
that he could copy that, as it is public information.
Installation of Street Lights on Boynton Beach Boulevard
Mary Moriarity, 13 Islington Place, requested street lights
on Boynton Beach Boulevard. They were told by Florida
Power & Light Company (FP&L) that a letter went back to the
City on May 18th, and there was no response. FP&L sent a
follow-up letter on June 3rd, and there was still no answer.
Ms. Moriarity wondered why the City was not acting on this.
She stated that they have been three years without street
lights, and it is a very dangerous situation.
City Manager Cheney responded that an advantage Ms.
Moriarity has is that the City's new subdivision regulations
require developers to pay up front for street lights.
Ann Toney, Assistant to the City Manager, advised that FP&L
forwarded their plans to Tom Clark, City Engineer. He
approved them, and the developer has to put up the money.
The developer is providing the deed. Up to this point, FP&L
had delayed the development. Mr. Clark has been on top of
that. As the stations are installed, they will be
energized.
Ms. Moriarity was told by FP&L that the City was holding it
up because they would not give the authorization. Miss
Toney repeated prior statements and said she would talk to
Ms. Moriarity before Ms. Moriarity left the meeting.
THE PUBLIC AUDIENCE WAS CLOSED.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discuss use of Community Improvement Funds for business
as well as residential assistance
City Manager Cheney submitted an outline of what he suggested
as the allocation of funds. The first suggestion was that
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one way they could provide that was to provide additional
special funding. City Manager Cheney thought they would
have a hard time providing more than the annual $350,000,
and he suggested that if they want to do business, they take
it out of the $350,000 for these two years. He thought they
should look at $700,000 over a two year period, how they
want to consider and begin to think to allocate it, and what
restrictions they want to put on any allocations if they do
something for both businesses and residences.
Mayor Cassandra questioned the 25% overhead costs, which
might not have the Code Enforcement in that. City Manager
Cheney confirmed that was correct. Mayor Cassandra con-
tinued by saying that money has already been part of the
general revenue fund. He thought the original concept of
$350,000 had to be allocated for improving substandard
homes. It seemed they were taking away a lot of money (25%)
to cover overhead from this money. Mayor Cassandra did not
think that was the original approach.
City Manager Cheney said the $350,000 was meant for housing
and improvement programs as well when it was granted. It
is not unusual, when you have a housing improvement program
like that, to take administrative funds out of those dollars.
If the Commission did not want to take them out of those
dollars, City Manager Cheney said they could take them out
of some other dollars, but he did not know where the other
dollars would be. The City had not appropriated money yet,
because City Manager Cheney was assuming there was a housing
program to pay for people the City will have to hire to
administer the loan and grant program.
Mayor Cassandra asked if City Manager Cheney was talking
about an addition to the City staff. City Manager Cheney
answered affirmatively. They will know more about the
additions to staff as they get the implementation report
from Plantec, which he hoped they would have in four or five
weeks. City Manager Cheney elaborated, and there were other
comments.
Mayor Cassandra thought the percentage number could be
argumentative, but he said it was a question of policy deci-
sion. City Manager Cheney suggested that they could suggest
this as they go into the budget for the coming year. No
decision was needed on this tonight. City Manager Cheney
thought it was a suggestion the Commission could think
about. He thought it would be more appropriate to make a
decision when they get the report from Plantec. Mayor
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Cassandra had no problem with 15% to assist the business
community. All he questioned was the 25% number. There
was further discussion.
When they adopt the rules and regulations for the program,
City Manager Cheney said they will be discussing staffing
and what will be needed to run the program. Then they have
to do trust funding. Mayor Cassandra thought City Manager
Cheney's point was well taken.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider proposal to conduct a cost allocation plan and
a User Fee Study for the City and transfer of funds from
contingency . .TABLED
Vice Mayor Hester moved, seconded by Commissioner Marchese,
to remove this from the table.
Mayor Cassandra said the Commission had a workshop meeting
on this, and the consensus of opinion at that time was to
proceed with the approval of the cost allocation plan user
fee study.
Commissioner Marchese moved to allocate funds for no more
than $22,350 to David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd.,
Tallahassee, Florida, for their study relative to user fees,
both direct and indirect. Vice Mayor Hester seconded the
motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
B. Consider release of existing lien on Boynton Distribution
Center - Code Enforcement Board
City Manager Cheney stated that he always has reservations
about bringing these changes in liens to the Commission
after the Code Enforcement Board has put them on, but he
thought they had to be discussed and listened to.
City Manager Cheney explained that Mr. Nicholas Solimine,
the current owner, bought the property from Jim Trindade.
The code violation was the responsibility of Jim Trindade,
of Boynton Beach Distribution Center Inc. This matter was
explained in City Manager Cheney's memo of July 5, 1988.
City Manager Cheney informed the Commission that as soon as
Mr. Solimine took possession of the property, he cleaned up
the problem by moving Florida Pneumatic. He elaborated.
Mr. Solimine thought City Manager Cheney "had said it all."
Commissioner Marchese thought Mr. Solimine had made every
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effort to correct the problem, and he agreed with the
recommendation of City Manager Cheney that the fine in the
form of a lien against the property totaling $6,040 be
removed. However, he felt the Codes Enforcement Board
should continue to fine as necessary.
Mayor Cassandra had a problem releasing fines. There are
times when circumstances warrant relief, but he had a problem
here, and remarked that the Commission may have been misled.
To appeal a fine, a person has thirty days, and then it
comes to the City Commission if the person does not go back
to the Codes Enforcement Board. Therefore, this had to come
before the City Commission. According to the report, there
was some time between the closing and final compliance, and
that was what Mayor Cassandra had a problem with.
Mr. Solimine did not know how familiar Mayor Cassandra was
with having a tenant removed from a property. He stated
that you can either work with the tenant and get the
tenant's cooperation, or you end up with a situation where
you have an antagonistic attitude between the tenant and the
landlord. If that occurs, you are looking at from six to
eight weeks to get the tenant removed, even though he is
living in a situation where there is a fine or he has no
right to be on the premises. If Mr. Solimine had gone the
legal route, the tenant would still be in tenancy. He
explained how they were able to get the tenant out of the
location in 26 days.
Mr. Solimine's closing was on May llth, and the fine went
into effect on May 16th, so they got on the tenant right
away and were able to get the tenant's cooperation. Other
problems were that the tenant was not able to move his
merchandise by truck, and there was a lot of rain during
that period, which caused them to lose at least a week to
ten days.
It seemed to Mayor Cassandra that there should be some kind
of administrative cost coverage. He had not problem with
the fine. Mayor Cassandra expounded and pointed out that
the City was losing money. Mr. Solimine responded that this
is not the only property they own in Boynton Beach. They
also own The Regency Business Plaza on South Congress Avenue
and make an effort to take care of that property. They make
an attempt to comply with all of the Codes, and he elaborated.
He hoped Mayor Cassandra could understand his point.
Mayor Cassandra gathered that Mr. Solimine wanted "the whole
thing wiped out.'' He asked if Mr. Solimine would be
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agreeable to paying $1,000 for administrative costs of the
City. Mr. Solimine was agreeable. Commissioner Olenik
gave an example of another lien that was released and won-
dered if the City should set a standard. City Manager
Cheney explained that the difference in that case and this
one was that the man in the case Commissioner Olenik
referred to was directly involved in the violation. Mr.
Solimine was not involved and was not the owner at the time
of the violation.
City Manager Cheney stated that, as Mayor Cassandra
suggested, the City may want to arrive at some kind of
admininistrative costs. There was further discussion, and
Mayor Cassandra alluded to the costs involved when people go
out to cite violations and the paperwork to follow up the
violations. He thought the Commission should strongly
consider having City Manager Cheney come out with some hourly
cost of inspections and recommend some numerical number as a
fine. Commissioner Olenik questioned whether that is covered
under the user fee.
Commissioner Marchese moved to go along with City Manager
Cheney's recommendation and remove the fine of $6,040.
Commissioner Mann seconded the motion, and the motion
carried 4-1. Mayor Cassandra cast the dissenting vote.
C. Consider response to request by Palm Beach County to
provide water service only to Tropical Terrace Subdivision
City Manager Cheney said this was a different kind of water
service agreement than what the City has done before in which
the County is involved. A~ter explaining, he clarified that
instead of an individual lot coming on line and paying its
own costs, the County is involved in setting up areas out-
side o~ the City for utility systems because they can put
all of the costs on the property owner, including the City's
capital facility charges. The property owner, through the
assessment process, will pay the County back over a ten year
period. City Manager Cheney elaborated, then informed the
Commission that the Health Department, the County, and the
Tropical Terrace property owners have requested that the
City enter into this agreement.
Commissioner Olenik asked if the City is planning to install
and provide sanitary service at some point. Right now, the
City was just requested to provide water because of the
health hazard. When and if the existing septic tanks begin
to cause any problems or a health problem in that area,
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City Manager Cheney said the County would get back to the
Commission. He elaborated.
Commissioner Olenik thought it was inevitable that this
property would be annexed into the City because of the pend-
ing legislation that will eliminate County pockets. He
asked if the city has any areas in the City that have septic
tanks. City Manager Cheney answered, "In general, no."
He added that there are some individual houses around that
were put on septic tanks that went on septic tanks in the
late 70's when there was a moratorium and the City allowed
septic tanks. Over time, most of those the City knows about
have been put on the system. City Manager Cheney explained.
Commissioner Mann questioned why the City did not wish to
annex at this time. City Manager Cheney replied that (1)
the health problem is there. (2) Unless annexation is
voluntary on their part, it requires a referendum. At the
City/County Workshop, City Manager Cheney said there was a
general feeling that it will make sense for the cities and
the County to support legislation for charter counties that,
by referendum, will allow charter counties to develop another
procedure for annexation by referendum. If that would
happen, the whole northeast corner from Miner Road, Seacrest
Boulevard, Hypoluxo Road, and U. S. 1, where there is a large
pocket between Boynton Beach and Lantana, would be taken
care of somehow.
Mayor Cassandra asked if the City would be setting a
precedent because the City has enforced them signing an
annexation agreement to get water from the City when
appropriate. That was why City Manager Cheney had raised
the question in his memo. Mayor Cassandra felt they should
sign the annexation for that policy, unless the Commission.
wanted to change the policy for this one case. After
elaborating, he expressed that it seemed they were tending
to deviate from policy.
City Manager Cheney did not think the City had asked each
one of the property owners how they feel about annexation.
Most of the conversations with these people have been bet-
ween the County, County Engineers, and the Health Department.
Mayor Cassandra thought the City's policy should be
addressed, and he expounded.
City Manager Cheney said the City could arrange to meet with
the homeowners and discuss this with them and point out what
the City's policy has been. He repeated prior statements and
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elaborated. Commissioner Marchese suggested this be tabled
so City Manager Cheney could get with the people and tell
them the City's policy.
Commissioner Olenik moved to TABLE the request, seconded by
Commissioner Mann. Motion carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Consider Workshop between City of Boynton Beach and
Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce - Requested by
Commissioner Bob Olenik, Jr. .TABLED
Commissioner Olenik moved to take this off of the table.
Vice Mayor Hester seconded the motion, and the motion carried
5-0.
In the middle of June, in their discussion on the funding of
the Chamber of Commerce and throughout other conversations
that he had seen the City have with the Chamber, Commissioner
Olenik felt there were definitely some problems between
the City and the Chamber. He thought the relationship
between the business community and the City was vital and
important enough that they should get together on an informal
basis and air their differences so they will know what the
problems are (personality differences or issues) and can try
to smooth out these differences.
Commissioner Olenik asked if they could set up a workshop
meeting. Commissioner Marchese did not believe this should
be discussed until there is a full Commission. When they
have a full Commission, he thought the Chamber should come
and say they have a problem. Then they could sit down and
talk about it. Commissioner Marchese did not go along with
the "bit" about personalities. If the Chamber had a problem,
they should have come before the Commission a long time ago.
Commissioner Marchese understood why Commissioner Olenik
did what he did and realized he was close to the Chamber.
The Commission talks about fiscal responsibility, yet they
gave away money that the Chamber rightfully does not deserve.
Further, the vote was changed. Commissioner Marchese made
further statements. When there is a full Commission, he
said he will be only too happy to sit and listen to the
Chamber and take whatever action is necessary so that the
City will get the most productive, total effort out of it.
Commissioner Olenik emphasized that he was the one making
the request. The Chamber did not go to him, and he was not
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asking as a Member of the Chamber. Commissioner Olenik was
seeing a problem with the relationship between two organiza-
tions, and he thought it should be better.
Commissioner Marchese responded that Commissioner Olenik was
new. If the Chamber has a problem, the City comes first.
Commissioner Marchese had no problem with the Chamber saying
they had a problem and asking if they could sit down and
talk, but some of the attitudes that have transpired have
been that the City is last. He repeated prior statements,
but did not want to go into it any further.
Vice Mayor Hester disagreed with Commissioner Marchese about
the Chamber receiving money they did not reserve, and he
referred to the contract the Chamber had. The Commission
had the right to withdraw the funds. When it first came up,
Vice Mayor Hester tried to say the City should at least wait
until budget time and then make a decision. He was still of
the opinion that the Chamber plays an important part in any
community, whether it is funded by the City or through pri-
vate donations. Vice Mayor Hester hated to see this come up
because it gives the impression that the Commission or some
of the Commission Members are against the Chamber. Vice
Mayor Hester stressed that he was not against the Chamber,
and he did not think anyone else was against the Chamber of
Commerce.
Vice Mayor Hester thought perhaps they should do as Mayor
Cassandra had suggested, (write out a proposal of what the
funds are to be used for), and go from that point in the
next budget, if they want to. Mayor Cassandra did not think
that was what Commissioner Olenik had in mind. Mayor
Cassandra thought Commissioner Olenik's concern was for a
workshop because it was his impression that the relationship
between the Chamber and the present Commission is not smooth.
Commissioner Mann agreed that it was apparent what the
problem was. He wanted the workshop and a date set now.
Mayor Cassandra thought the workshop should be when they
have a full Commission. If they want to get anything
accomplished, they should do it when they have five on the
Commission. Commissioner Olenik remarked that one could
say that for the next sixty days, nothing will be
accomplished with a four person Commission. Mayor Cassandra
clarified that he was referring to the problems with the
Chamber, and he repeated prior statements. He emphasized
that all he was saying was that they will accomplish nothing
if they have a deadlock. The budget meetings would be
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starting, and Mayor Cassandra did not think the Commission
would have enough time to discuss workshops.
Commissioner Olenik moved to have City Manager Cheney
coordinate the timing for a Workshop between the City
Commission and the Chamber of Commerce when there is a
Commission. Commissioner Marchese seconded the motion,
the motion carried 5-0.
full
and
B. Accept resignation from Mike Bowden - Cemetery Board -
Term expires 4/89
Vice Mayor Hester moved, seconded by Commissioner Marchese,
to accept the resignation. Motion carried 5-0.
Mrs. Boroni was directed by Mayor Cassandra to prepare a
letter for Vice Mayor Hester's signature.
1. Consider replacement to fill vacant position on
Cemetery Board - Appointment to be made by
Commissioner Bob Olenik, Jr.
Commissioner Olenik moved to TABLE this appointment until
the meeting of July 19, 1988. Commissioner Mann seconded
the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting properly adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
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AGENDA
July 5, 1988
BOYNTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Chamber services for month of June, 1988.
Pay from Publicity Fund---101-191-519-40-54
ROGELIO M. CA}LRERA, M.D.
Physicals for 18 people.
Pay from General Fund---001-135-513-40-6A
CLUB CkR, INC.
May lease billing for Golf Course.
Pay from Golf Course---411-727-572-40-33
" " " " 411-727-572-40-99
549.90
1412.70
$ 1,375.00
1,110.00
1,962.60
EDWARDS ELECTRIC CORP. OF FL.
Manual Transfer Switch per Bid Specifications for Station's
601, 602 and 604.
Pay from Utility Cap. Improve---404-000-169-11-00
Per bid 2/24/88, Commission approved 3/1/88
12,060.00
ERNST & WHINNEY, CPA
Professional services rendered thru 5/31/88 in connection
with the annual audit for year ending 9/30/88.
Pay from General Fund---001-131-513-40-66 8OD/~00
" " " " 401-393-539-40-66 800.00
1,600.00
10.
FGA INDUSTRIES, INC.
Various Printed Forms for Police Dept.
Pay from General Fund---001-211-521-40-72
"Lowest quote"
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANIES
Settlement of claim - Edith Mukkala - vehicle accident
of 12/9/86.
Pay from General Fund---001-195-519-40-49
1,444.50
1,259.28
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
Reimbursement for settlement of claim - Colleen Williams -
vehicle accident 5/13/88.
Pay from General Fund---001-195-519-40-49
2,017.45
FUTURA PRINTING
23M Newsletters ordered by Laura Hubbard.
Pay from General Fund---001-194-519-40-72
1,160.30
H~LRDRIVES, INC. 9,856.20
Payment for work done at the County Project/Widening Boynton
Beach Boulevard.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-169-01-00
" " " " " 403-000-169-11-00 4036.0
ADDENDUM A
JUL ~ ~988
APPROVAL
12.
13.
14.
15.
MARTIN'S LAMAR
Uniforms for the Fire Dept.
Pay from General Fund---001-221-522-30-97
7,493.93
MOTOROLA INC.
2-16 Channel MT1000 UttF Radios and 1 Desktop Rapid Charger
for Fire Dept.
Pay from General Fund---001-221-522-60-87
Commission approved 5/17/88
2,498.00
JIM PEACOCK DODGE
2 Pick-Up Trucks(1988) per specifications for Parks Dept.
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund---501-193-519-60-88
"State Contract"
16,240.00
POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & JERNIGAN, INC.
Professional services rendered in connection with Water Treat-
ment Plant Pilot Testing Program thru month of April, 1988.
Pay from 1985 Gonstr. Fund---409-000-169-01-00
19,805.00
PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATORS, INC. 20,643.56
Reimbursement invoice for Worker's Comp. for month of June, 1988.
Pay from various departments.
16. Q & Q, INC.
Requisition #4 regarding construction of Odor Control Facility.
Pay from 1985 Construction Fund---409-000-169-1Z-0Q
17. SAX ARTS & CRAFTS
Supplies for Arts & Crafts Program and Su~er Camp Program.
Pay from General Fund---001-721-572-30-84
29,505.70
1,040.63
18. S. CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD 107,353.77
User charges for the month of May, 1988.
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-353-535-40-9I
19. SPILLIS CANDELA & PARTNERS, INC. 7,065.00
Boynton Beach Multipurpose Recreation Building; Phase II
Architectural/Engineering Services.
Pay from Public Service Tax Fund---301-721-572-40-63
20. PAUL A. TURK, JR., P.A. 1,000.00
Cost Deposit - Morey's Condemnation
Pay from General Fund---001-141-514-40-61
The bills described have been approved and verified by the department heads
involved, checked and approved for payment.
Grady W. Swann, Finance~L~oS~f~SSIoN
I therefore recommend payment of these bills.//~ J0[ ~
Re~ter L. Cheney, City a a
FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
LASTOi'NAME--FIRST NA~,IE--MIDDLE NAME NAME OF BOARD, COUNCIL. COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
MAILING ADDRESS
COUNTY
CITY
THE BOARD. COUNCIL, CC~MI~ISSI~)~. AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE ON
WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT OF:
~?lrY : - OTHER 13OCAL AGENCY
COUNTY
NAME OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISION:
MY POSITION IS:
,-~ 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,
:oancil, commission, authority, or committee. It applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented
with a voting conflict of interest udder Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although
the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged to use~ it in ntaking 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 1t2.3t43, FLORIDA STATUTES
ELECTED OFFICERS:
A person holding elective count:,,, municipal, or other local public office MUST ABSTAIN from voting on a measure which inures
to his special private gain. Each local officer als9 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 conflict:
PRIOR TO THE VOTE BEING TAKEN by publicly stating to the assembly the nature of your interest in the measure on
which you are abstaining 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.
I~ 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 YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT WHICH
VIlE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN:
· You should complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for
recording the minutes of the meeting, who will incorporate the form in the minutes.
· A copy of the form should be provided immediately to the other members [~f the agent3:
· 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 orall~ the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating. ' .
*,~TYou should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the minutes~
~of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL O~:FICER'S INTEREST
l, ' ~i~LV (~)L~.,-,~ -~t_ , hereby disclose that on 3dO[ -~
(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 interest in the measure is as follows:
· by whom l-am retained.
Date Filed.
Signature "{- "- ~'
_NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 (1985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRED
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES GROUNDS FOR AND MAY BE PUNISHED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:
IMEEACHMENT, REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION FROM OFFICE OR EMPLOYMEN'I', DEMOTION, REDUCTION IN
SALARY, REPRIMAND, OR A CIVIL PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.