Minutes 05-01-90MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1990 AT 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Gene Moore, Mayor
Lee Wische, Vice Mayor
Lillian Artis, Commissioner
Robert Olenik, Jr., Commissioner
Arline Weiner, Commissioner
J. Scott Miller,
City Manager
Sue Kruse, City Clerk
James Cherof,
City Attorney
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Following a moment of silent prayer, the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag was led by Commissioner Arline
Weiner.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Under "LEGAL", before item A., Commissioner Weiner wished to
add discussion on Drafting of Ordinances.
Under "NEW BUSINESS G." Vice Mayor Wische wished to add
discussion about Board Appointments.
Under "NEW BUSINESS H." Commissioner Olenik wished to add
discussion of Mayor Moore's Memorandum of April 18, 1990.
He also requested the addition of item I., Policy Relative
to Board Reports on Development Projects During Commission
Meetings. Under "OLD BUSINESS A. 1." Commissioner Olenik
added Boynton Lakes North - Certificates of Occupancy."
Under "LEGAL, Other 3." he added Update on the Home Depot
Lawsuit and Item 4., Policy on Notification of Lawsuits and
Item 5., Public Information Access.
Under "LEGAL" Mayor Moore requested a Report on the Status
Of the Southern Entertainment Lawsuit and the Status of the
Architect/Seppala & Aho litigation. Under "CITY MANAGER'S
~EPORT", the Mayor requested an Update on Chapter 19, which
~ppeared to have "slipped through the cracks." Under
'~LEGAL" the Mayor wished to add discussion on the Sign
Ordinance Review by the Ad Hoc Committee.
Under "LEGAL C. 5." City Manager Miller added a Resolution
in connection with the Consent to Service Process Public
Service Tax Bonds. Under "LEGAL C. 6." the City Manager
added a Resolution and Job Description for the
Administrative Coordinator for Inspection and Engineering.
Under "ADMINISTRATIVE I." the City Manager added discussion
~elative to the City Buying Blocks of 1990 Bonds for Sale to
~he Residents.
Commissioner. Weiner moved to approve the amended Agenda.
Commissioner Oienik seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
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PROCLAMATIONS
a) National Victims' Rights Week - April 22-28, 1990
b) Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-12, 1990
c) Law Week - May 1-7, 1990
Mayor Moore indicated these Proclamations would be signed
and forwarded to the appropriate parties.
Presentation of Certificate of Commendation
A Certificate of Commendation was presented to Officer
Marie Traylor by Mayor Moore as Officer Traylor was instru-
mental in apprehending a burglary suspect.
BIDS
A. Vehicle Towing Contract - Renewal
City Manager Miller explained this Towing Contract has a
provision in it where the City is allowed to extend it for
~n additional year provided there is approval from the
police Dept., Building Dept., Code Enforcement and Public
Works. These departments had indicated they were satisfied
with the services received from Zuccala's Wrecker Service.
It was recommended that the City initiate its option and
continue this Contract for another year.
Vice Mayor Wische was concerned with why this wasn't being
put out to bid when he understood someone had bid lower the
last time bids were accepted. Discussion ensued regarding
~his Contract provision, the rates the City is charged and
the bidding process.
William Sullivan, Purchasing Director indicated one of the
~tipulations in the bid is that any City vehicle within Palm
Beach County is to be towed at no charge. Mr. Sullivan
explained the fee structure and the services rendered.
in connection with the problem experienced with vehicles
being towed by Zuccala's in the past, Olivia McLean noted
the City ended up spending a total of $7,579.47. $5,000 of
that figure was received back from Zuccala's. The City
~egotiated a settlement with the people involved. Remarks
Were made by Ms. McLean about problems that led to the
~ncident being "ironed out" on Zuccala's part as well as the
City's. Ms. McLean was satisfied with the agreement between
the City and Mr. Zuccala.
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Vice Mayor Wische moved to accept the recommendation of
staff. Commissioner Olenik seconded the motion which
carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Ms. Elma DiFiore, 230 N.E. 26th Avenue, Boynton Beach
~emarked on the amount of litter at 10th Avenue and Seacrest
Blvd. which she felt was a disgrace. City Manager Miller
explained some individuals had volunteered to clean the lot
~p. The City is also in negotiations with the owner towards
purchasing the property.
Mr. Benjamin N. Katz, 2520 N.E. 1st Court, Boynton Beach
~tated he was Vice Chairman and Secretary to the first Golf
Committee. He was one of the individuals who laid the
groundwork to bring the Golf Course to this City.
Disagreement took place between Mayor Moore and Mr. Katz
regarding profits from the Golf Course. Commissioner Weiner
objected to the Mayor arguing with a citizen presenting a
point of view. She requested input from City Attorney
Cherof, the Parliamentarian for the Commission. Mr. Cherof
indicated that to his knowledge, there was no established
procedure prohibiting the Mayor from asking questions of a
citizen in a case like this.
~ayor Moore stated he didn't oppose the Golf Course, but he
Opposed the fact that this was voted on a straw vote and it
Was not supposed to involve the General Fund. The Mayor
thought the Golf Course should be a County operation and
~oted it is used primarily by County residents.
Commissioner Olenik remarked that the PUBLIC AUDIENCE sec-
~ion is normally used for items not on the Agenda. Mr.
~atz had filled out a request to address the Commission form
9nd Commissioner Olenik stated his comments should have been
ueserved for the portion of the meeting when the Golf Course
item would come up on the Agenda. Commissioner Olenik moved
hat the Commission adopt a policy, if it hasn't already
een adopted, to only discuss Agenda items with the public
at the time the Agenda item is before the Commission.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
ee page 26 of these Minutes where discussion of the Golf
ourse as an Agenda item takes place.
~s. Wilda Searcy, 402 N.E. 13th Avenue, Boynton Beach was
~nterested in whether the City had filed proposals to get
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money for affordable housing in her neighborhood. Vice
Mayor Wische brought Ms. Searcy up-to-date on what had been
taking place in connection with the Hamlet project. The
Vice Mayor remarked that he and Commissioner Olenik had made
a special trip to "plead" for the $1,000,000 in financial
assistance from the County. He noted Boynton Beach was the
only one out of 38 applicants for affordable housing that
passed every criteria. The main objection had been that the
Housing Authority Committee had not been formed in ample
time. Hopefully, the Hamlet will be on the Housing
Authority Committee's Agenda for discussion and the
Committee will render their recommendations to the City
Commission. Vice Mayor Wische thought the City would get
the necessary votes for the money. Ms. Searcy hoped affor-
dable homes could be built west of 1-95 for integration pur-
poses.
tn connection with the Hamlet, the Mayor remarked about the
question of a technicality and the Board not having been
appointed. He stated to his knowledge, there had never been
an interposed objection by the School Board. The Mayor read
lin the newspaper that at that meeting the School Board came
Np without notice to the City and said the Hamlet was in a
predominantly black neighborhood and they interposed objec-
ition to it, saying it would upset the racial balance and
!require additional bussing. He wondered if that would knock
ithe program out. Commissioner Olenik didn't think it would
knock the program out. They didn't find that an insurmount-
iable setback to overcome. Commissioner Weiner reminded the
ICommission that the issue of Affordable Housing was an
iagenda item.
iMs. Searcy was also interested in a fishing pier being pro-
ivided for the citizens near N.E. 13th. Remarks were also
Imade about the need for sidewalks and an amphitheatre.
Other comments were made about "cleaning up our schools,"
and lunch and work programs for students.
Remarks were made about the stakes that had been driven to
mark sidewalks having been pulled up on Ms. Searcy's street.
The city Manager was asked to look into that.
Mr. Maurice Rosenstock, 1 Villa Lane, Boynton Beach
addressed the Commission as a citizen, voter and taxpayer of
Boynton Beach. He was willing to testify under oath rela-
tive to the comments he would be making.
~omments on Greg's Garage and Kelly Tire
iMr. Rosenstock thought there may be a problem in the
!Building Dept. He referred to documentation which related
!to Greg's Garage, 309 N.E. 3rd Street, Boynton Beach and
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suspected discharge of toxic wastes in public rights-of-ways
in the Garage's surrounding property. Reference was made to
open containers of diesel fuel which were overflowing onto
the ground. The diesel fuel and also transmission fluid had
spilled on the ground and flowed downgrade about 60 feet,
staining the soil and vegetation in the right-of-way.
Reference was made to the Code Enforcement Board citing the
property with a large number of violations. At the April
19, 1989 Code Enforcement Board meeting, Mr. Hubert, the
owner of the garage acknowledged the charges of the Board
were true. Mr. Hubert had agreed to a stipulation.
Mr. Rosenstock had met with Don Jaeger, Building Official
and did not feel Mr. Jaeger's file on this matter was coor-
dinated. Mr. Rosenstock stated that Mr. Jaeger had indi-
cated he believed the property was in compliance. Mr.
Rosenstock, Mr. Jaeger and Mr. Blasie visited the site
together and were agasp at what they saw.
Comments were made about Kelly Tire, located at Boynton
Beach Blvd. and Federal Hwy. and whether or not the business
complies with the Code. Mr. Rosenstock had visited the
business and asked an employee to fill his tank up with
gas. He was told they do not pump gas as it is not their
business. Mr. Rosenstock was told he could go to the gas
station down the street. However, if he was running out of
gas, the man would be happy to put a few gallons in the tank
for $1.43 per gallon. Discussion ensued.
Mayor Moore referred to the 3 minute time limit for speakers
and noted Mr. Rosenstock had far exceeded that.
Commissioner Olenik moved to waive the 3 minute limitation
for the purpose of hearing what Mr. Rosenstock had to say.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 4-1.
Mayor Moore voted against the motion.
Mr. Rosenstock stated the business must comply with
!'principal use," and they are not. Mr. Rosenstock indicated
he didn't want to close anyone down in the City but he did
want to see compliance. He thought at worst this was an
example of selective enforcement. At the least, this
amounted to nonfeasance in office. Mayor Moore stated the
Commission is not unaware of this problem. The City has
been working on it diligently. Mr. Rosenstock wondered how
long it would take to solve these problems.
The City Manager was instructed to meet with the Building
Dept. or heads of boards, dovetail this entire project
together and get action so there is compliance. Mr.
Rosenstock thought the City Manager had his hands full and
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it was time the Commission started to see what is going on
behind the scenes and give the City Manager assistance.
Commissioner Weiner thought what Mr. Rosenstock was implying
was that there is a City employee who may have put the City
in a bad position by not doing what he is supposed to be
doing. She thought it was more serious than the compliance
of two businesses. Mr. Rosenstock stated that was exactly
his point. The Mayor thought the responsibility lied with
the Code Enforcement Board.
City Manager Miller indicated if someone is to be held
responsible, you hold the City Manager responsible because
he is the chief administrative officer of the City. He
asked for the opportunity to sit down with his department
heads to discuss the situation.
Mr. Rosenstock noted over a year had transpired and hazar-
dous wastes are going to end up in the aquifer.
Disagreeable remarks were exchanged by Mr. Rosenstock and
ithe Mayor about "show-boating" and Mr. Rosenstock's qualifi-
cations as a Judge. Mayor Moore suggested that Mr.
iRosenstock give the formal complaint to the City Manager and
ithe City Manager will report back.
iCity Planning Director
iIn connection with a different topic, Mr. Rosenstock asked
ithe City Manager if a City Planning Director had been hired.
Mr. Miller responded negatively. Several of the candidates
ion the short list had been rejected while others were still
iunder consideration. Interviewing would continue.
iSite Plans in General
iRecently, plans had been filed with the Planning Dept. of
!the City for a project. In leaving the office the indivi-
idual had indicated they only intended to complete Phase 1 of
Ithis major project. Before the City adopts a Design Code,
Mr. Rosenstock thought every developer should be asked to
'post a surety bond and sign a contract so when they present
plans to the Planning Dept. they adhere to those plans.
IThis would be the only way the City could get developers to
istop circumventing the law, in Mr. Rosenstock's opinion.
ICommunity Design Plan
IPrior to adoption of the Community Design Plan, Mr.
iRosenstock suggested workshop meetings be held with all City
iboards and interested parties.
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Mayor Moore recognized the presence in the audience of Mr.
Dan O'Connell, a Town Commissioner in Ocean Ridge. Mr.--
O'Connell had made a $500 personal donation toward the July
4th celebration.
Ms. Cynthia Greenhouse, 618 N.E. 20th Lane, Boynton Beach,
thought Mayor Moore was trying to lay the Greg's Garage
problem at the feet of the Code Enforcement Board and she
didn't think that was appropriate. She stated that Board
can only hear the cases brought before it. Greg's Garage
was heard over a year ago. She noted they were cited and
then they complied. The matter never came back before the
Board. Prior to the hearing, the Building Dept. made the
determination they were in compliance. A stipulation had
been entered into with Greg's Garage against the advice of
the citing inspector, Mr. Finizio. Mr. Finizio had
requested the Board hear it as he felt it was a life/safety
issue. However, because a stipulation was agreed to, the
Garage was given time to comply. She stated it was up to
the Building Dept. to make a determination as to whether
they are in compliance.
It was reiterated that the City Manager would be checking
into this situation.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
A. Request for one (1) year time extension - construction of
required improvements - Tract "E" at Meadows 300
The recommendation of staff was to grant the extension.
Vice Mayor Wische moved to grant the one year time exten-
sion. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried
5-0.
B' Woolbright Place Planned Unit Development - Revised
Master Plan
Copies of the TRB's comments were distributed to the
~ommission. Tim Cannon, Interim Planning Director explained
~he settlement between the City and Tradewinds anticipated
they would be submitting this revised Master Plan. The
Commission needed to determine if this revised Master Plan
complied with the settlement. It would then be transmitted
to the Planning & Zoning Board for review. It would then
come back to the City Commission on May 15, 1990 for ratifi-
cation of the Planning & Zoning Board's actions or the
Commission could over-ride the Board's recommendation.
City Attorney Cherof agreed these recommendations complied
With the settlement offer previously approved. Mr. Michael
Morton commented from the audience it was in compliance.
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Mr. Cannon indicated there was an agreement that the best
location for Tradewinds to dedicate park acreage would be a
strip of land they owned between Lake Boynton Estates and
Leisureville. Tradewinds owns about six acres there. A map
was referred to on the overhead projector. Tradewinds had
agreed to dedicate approximately 4½ acres of the southern
part of the parcel. The Recreation & Parks Director, the
Planning kept. and the TRB agreed the best solution would be
for Tradewinds to dedicate 3½ acres and pay the City the
remaining one acre in cash. There is a vacant parcel owned
by Ernie Klapp, who also owns the property to the east of
the Mall. Staff recommended the City take one acre's worth
in cash and then the City could approach Mr. Klapp and
attempt to buy one acre from him. The result would be a
neighborhood park that could be used for a softball field or
other playing fields. If the City simply took the strip of
land from Tradewinds there would be limited uses. Any
recreational uses in that case would have to be placed right
up against Leisureville whioh would probably be a problem.
It was noted the Tradewinds people were aware of these ideas
and were willing to discuss this.
Mr. Klapp had not been approached yet regarding purchase of
~is parcel. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Weiner
recalled it wa~ the consensus of the Commission that it
Would not accept cash for public park land. Conversation
~ook place regarding the need for a proper land con-
figuration. Staff's proposal would result in a "squared
off" neat parcel for the park land.
~r~ Cannon remarked they would try and approach Mr. Klapp
prior to the Planning & Zoning Board meeting. This would be
~oming before the Commission for final approval on May 15,
1990.
Mr. Kieran Kilday of Kilday & Associates commented they were
0nly before the Commission at this meeting for a deter-
mination on substantial compliance. They had agreed the
Site should be provided off site. The actual formula of how
this will be done will be worked on with staff and a final
agreement will be ready for the May 15, 1990 meeting. They
had not agreed to staff's recommendation yet. They had also
talked about a center for abused children going on part of
{he site.
Notion
~ommissioner Olenik moved that the Commission make a finding
of no substantial change for the Woolbright Place PUD -
Revised Master Plan per the Settlement Agreement the City
entered into. Vice Mayor Wische seconded the motion which
carried 5-0.
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LEGAL
Draftin~ of Ordinances
Commissioner Weiner noted there was an Ordinance in the
Commission's packet which dealt with Board Membership. She
stated the Commission never agreed to have this Ordinance
drafted. The instruction to draft the Ordinance was given
bY one member of the Commission only, the Mayor, which she
~elt was inappropriate. Mayor Moore thought a need existed
~n this particular area and he felt he had the authority to
take such action.
~ommissioner Weiner moved that the City Attorney not draft
Ordinances unless it is by a consensus of the majority of
khe Commission or by a majority vote of the Commission.
~ommissioner Olenik seconded the motion for discussion pur-
poses.
Several Commissioners thought the Commission should discuss
~he need for an Ordinance first and then agree to direct the
City Attorney. Various opinions were expressed.
~ommissioner Olenik thought when an Ordinance is placed on
Ithe Agenda for first reading, it appears the Commission is
~repared to vote on it for the first time. He noted the
Commission had not even discussed this yet as a body.
Commissioner Olenik understood the City Attorney is to take
~is orders for putting Ordinances on the Agenda from the
ICity Manager through staff recommendations and from the
entire City Commission whom the City Attorney reports to.
Vice Mayor Wische suggested an amendment to the motion which
was on the floor to the effect that any vote taken by the
Commission in reference to an Ordinance not be directed to
the Attorney but be directed to the City Manager who shall
be in touch with the Attorney in reference to the Ordinance.
The motion was not amended and further discussion ensued.
Comments were made about the fact that the City Attorney and
City Manager both report to the Commission. City Manager
IMiller didn't want to be tied into the process, excluding
the Commission.
Mayor Moore called for a vote on the motion. The motion
carried 4-1. The Mayor voted against it. Commissioner
Olenik stated this policy should be implemented from May 1,
forward.
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A. Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
1. Proposed Ordinance No.90-8
Re: Renew 30 Year Franchise with Florida Public Utilities
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 90-8 by
title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE RENEWAL OF A GAS
FRANCHISE WITHIN THE CITY; GRANTING TO FLORIDA PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS A GAS
FRANCHISE; IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING
THERETO; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Moore asked if there was any input from the public.
As there was none, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Commissioner Olenik moved to adopt Ordinance No. 90-8 on
becond and final reading. Vice Mayor Wische seconded the
~otion and a roll call vote was taken by Sue Kruse, City
Clerk as follows:
Commissioner Weiner - Aye
Mayor Moore Aye
Vice Mayor Wische - Aye
Commissioner Artis - Aye
Commissioner Olenik - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
2. Proposed Ordinance No. 90-10
Re: Changes to Appendix C
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 90-10 by
title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING APPENDIX C. SUBDIVISIONS,
PLATTING, ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 5.D.7.; PROVIDING THAT
EACH AND EVERY OTHER TERM AND PROVISION OF APPENDIX C.
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."
Mayor Moore asked if there was any input from the public.
As there was none, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
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Commissioner Olenik moved for the adoption of Ordinance No.
90-10 on second and final reading. Commissioner Weiner
seconded the motion and a roll call vote was taken by Sue
Kruse, City Clerk as follows:
Mayor Moore
Vice Mayor Wische
Commissioner Artis
Commissioner Olenik
Commissioner Weiner
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
B. Ordinances - 1st Reading:
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 90-9
Re: Code Change to Parking Lot Ordinance
(Previously TABLED)
Staff recommended that this proposed Ordinance be removed
from the table. Commissioner Olenik moved to remove pro-
posed Ordinance No. 90-9 from the table. Commissioner
Weiner seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 90-9 by
title only:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING ARTICLE X. PARKING LOTS.
SECTION 5-141. DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
OTHER TERM AND PROVISION OF ARTICLE X. 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."
Don Jaeger, Building Official noted this is exactly the same
Ordinance that came before the Commission two weeks ago.
Mr. Jaeger stated the City Attorney was now clear on this
point and the identical Ordinance was before the Commission.
Commissioner Olenik asked how would this keep a parking lot
from becoming a storage place for vehicles. Mr. Jaeger
responded the Zoning Code of the City would only allow that
in certain zoning districts and they would have to have an
gccupational license. All we were doing was amending the
definition of the term parking lot.
City Attorney Cherof interjected that would have impact on
~he bounds of how that term is used in the balance of the
parking lot ordinance. Mr. Cherof noted sometimes there is
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a fine line between the difference between parking a vehicle
for a long period of time and storing that vehicle for a
long period of time. To prevent a situation where for
enforcement purposes we are unable to determine whether a
car is permanently parked or temporarily stored, they were
expanding the definition of parking to include situations
where it might in fact be storage, so the City could imple-
ment enforcement and require the property owner to maintain
that particular paved section of the City. Mr. Cherof indi-
Cated it is also a zoning consideration.
The M-1 zone is the only area of the City wh~re storage of
Vehicles is permitted. Commissioner Olenik referred to N &
D Auto as an example, and asked if there was an unregistered
~ar in their parking lot, would that be considered storage
Of a vehicle? Mr. Jaeger responded affirmatively and added
it would not be in compliance in that section of the City.
New or used car sales are permitted in C-4 and possibly C-3
as a conditional use. Mr. Jaeger indicated cars parked in
~uch a lot or in a showroom would be considered as being
stored because they are unregistered, unlicensed cars.
Commissioner Olenik felt there were inconsistencies in this
Ordinance and he explained.
Vice Mayor Wische moved to adopt proposed Ordiance No. 90-9
on first reading. Mayor Moore passed the gavel and seconded
~he motion. Commissioner Artis requested further clarifica-
tion of the difference between storage and parking.
Commissioner Olenik had the same question. He noted, based
on this Ordinance, we would still allow it in areas that Mr.
~aeger had indicated it would not be permitted through
Zoning.
Hr. Jaeger clarified the parking lot ordinance only
Sddresses construction of parking lots. It does not address
the uses of parking lots. Currently, if you store or park a
¥'ehicle· on private property, you have to comply with the
parking lot ordinance. The zoning use and the occupational
%icense use of a property is an entirely different section
of the Code of Ordinances and is a different issue.
Vice Mayor Wische called for the vote° Sue Kruse, City
Clerk took the roll call vote as follows:
Vice Mayor Wische
Commissioner Artis
Commissioner Olenik
Commissioner Weiner
Mayor Moore
Aye
Aye
Nay
Nay
Aye
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Motion carried 3-2. Commissioner Olenik repeated he was
uncomfortable with the language in this Ordinance. City
Manager Miller interjected he would be happy to meet with
Commissioner Olenik on this. The City Manager was asked to
check on whether new cars brought into a new car lot are
registered in some fashion or not. Further discussion
transpired. Mayor Moore didn't think a new car dealer was
storing cars. The vehicles are simply his merchandise. An
interpretation was requested of the City Attorney.
2. Proposed Ordinance No. 90-11
Re: Board Members
City Attorney Cherof began to read proposed Ordinance No.
90-i1 by title only but was interupted by discussion. The
entire caption follows:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENTS AND MEMBERSHIP TO THE
CITY'S BOARDS AND COmmITTEES; ESTABLISHING A TRANSITION
PERIOD FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Mayor Moore had suggested this proposed Ordinance be
drafted. He strongly felt any person appointed to a City
Board should have minimum qualifications of being an elector
and a United States citizen. In his opinion, non-residents
Should qualify. Many competent people have businesses in
the City and he felt they should qualify to serve.
Commissioner Weiner understood no City Ordinance could be
stronger than a State Statute. City Attorney Cherof
responded that wasn't really accurate in all categories.
This Ordinance says you must be an elector of Palm Beach
County. That means a registered voter. You must be a citi-
Zen to qualify to be an elector. Mr. Cherof noted across
the County this requirement varies. Commissioner Weiner
~sked if it was generally the case that non-residents are
entitled to serve on municipal Boards. Mr. Cherof responded
khere is no statutory prohibition as to that and case law
iindicates that is within the power of a City Commission in
~stablishing qualifications. Commissioner Weiner didn't
~hink City Boards should be turned over to non-residents.
~he observed that conceivably, the City could put on impor-
tant City Boards, people who do not live in this City but
~ight have businesses in the City. She thought that was a
~angerous path to pursue. Discussion ensued among the
Commissioners about the citizenship and residency require-
ments.
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Relative to residents outside the City qualifying, Vice
Mayor Wische recalled the previous Commission had discussed
this topic. He noted the intent was that the only time the
Commission would reach outside the City would be when a par-
ticular Board required specific expertise that they were
unable to find residents with. The Vice Mayor didn't
believe this had been voted on. It was more of a consensus.
Section 4 of the proposed Ordinance was referred to.
Attorney Cherof noted the State Statute prevailed over City
Statute or Ordinance in this case. Conversation took place
regarding whether the Code Enforcement Statute said anything
about residence or citizenship. Mr. Cherof indicated if the
Commission adopts this, they would look to the Code
Enforcement Statute which is Chapter 162 which provides for
residency as a requirement. It restricts the qualifications
to that category. The Mayor thought you could still have
higher, professional requirements if you chose to.
Vice Mayor Wische referred to the Code Enforcement Board
membership which requires certain professional members. He
inoted there were currently three talent bank forms for one
~opening on the Code Enforcement Board. He thought the
iCommission had a duty to appoint the person who qualifies
!for that Board if an expertise is required and there isn't
such a person on the Board. Other remarks were made.
!Commissioner Olenik asked if this Ordinance was adopted,
icould the Commission impose the requirement of the
iOrdinance regarding being a Palm Beach County elector on the
iCode Enforcement Board? The reason he asked this question
~was because that was set up by State Statute. Mr. Cherof
!responded under this particular draft, the State Statute
iwould prevail. This would indicate the only requirement,
~other than the expertise related requirement, would be the
iBoynton Beach residency. It was clarified this particular
IOrdinance would apply to all City boards except those few
iCity boards covered by State Statute.
In response to a question, Attorney Cherof stated if this
iOrdinance was adopted, the elector qualification would not
!apply to the Code Enforcement Board, because it was set up
iby Florida Statute 162. The elector qualification would
iapply only to those boards set up on which State Statute
iwould precede the qualifications. Mr. Cherof noted State
:Statute only covers certain boards.
!Commissioner Olenik referred to Section 2 of the proposed
Ordinance and suggested an amendment to the effect that when
'no qualified resident is available for those Boards that
require expertise, it could then be elevated to the next
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step which says we can look for business owners or people
who run businesses in the City, who might have that exper-
tise, but may live outside the City limits. Commissioner
Weiner repeated she thought this was a dangerous Ordinance.
Vice Mayor Wische thought Commissioner Olenik's suggested
amendment should be taken a step further. If the Commission
was unable to find a resident with the required expertise,
he would support appointment of a business owner who lives
outside the City. If the City was unable to find a person
with the required expertise between the two~ then the
Commission could be allowed to go outside the City to find
that particular expertise.
Mayor Moore was uncomfortable with the idea because then the
Commission would have to make a finding that there's no one
in the City who otherwise qualifies to fill the post.
Attorney Cherof stated the Ordinance gives first preference
to residents of the City. It does not exclude non-
residents. It is a two-tiered analysis. First you look at
your pool of residents. If you don't have someone who is
qualified, you move on to a greater pool of Palm Beach
County electors, provided they have specific qualifications.
~ommissioner Olenik indicated he would like that clarified.
Former Mayor Ralph Marchese wanted it made clear that it had
~lways been his opinion and practice to appoint people who
are City residents. He thought it could be taken a step
~urther with the City advertising for people with certain
expertise. He strongly recommended the Commission stick
With City residents on the boards.
Motion
Commissioner Olenik moved to TABLE this Ordinance so
~ttorney Cherof can bring back a two-tiered Section 2, pro-
~iding for when the Commission goes outside the City and
when they stay within the City. Commissioner Weiner
Beconded the motion which carried 5-0.
3. Proposed Ordinance No. 90-12
Re: Recall Provision
Mayor Moore understood this item had been put on the Agenda
by "a civilian," who had brought this up about four months
ago. If no single Commissioner is to have an Ordinance put
on the Agenda, the Mayor certainly didn't believe a non-
elected official should be allowed to do so. Commissioner
01enik agreed with the Mayor that a person shouldn't be able
ko walk in to the City Manager's office, simply because they
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brought an issue up, and have the City Manager direct the
City Attorney to draft a particular Ordinance.
Maurice Rosenstock stated the Mayor was incorrect. Mr.
Rosenstock recalled the Commission approved it unanimously.
He stated the Commission ordered the City Manager to have it
drafted.
Comments were made about the recent Supreme Court ruling
relative to recall, the City Charter and not being able to
"piggy-back" on the State Statute. Mayor Moore stated the
opinion said you could not recall an elected official in
this State unless you adopt the recall provisions of the
general statute. Attorney Cherof responded there is no man-
date that you must adopt it. It simply advises you that if
you don't adopt it, that provision of the State Statute is
unenforceable.
Mayor Moore understood this provision originally was in our
Charter but had been removed. He referred to a summary pro-
cedure that the Governor of the State can move summarily, if
there are charges brought against any elected official. The
Governor can suspend the person after a fair investigation.
The Mayor thought that was the best way to go. Once a
recall provision is adopted, Mayor Moore thought it would be
used by disgruntled politicians to paralyze the operation of
government when an unpopular decision is made. Mayor Moore
Stated this would affect all of the Commissioners. If the
majority of Cities in the County were polled, the Mayor
stated one would find most do not have recall provisions.
Mayor Moore suggested this be TABLED so the City Attorney
can check with the Florida League of Cities who conducted
the seminar, for information as to why this is a bad
Statute.
Commissioner Weiner objected to the Governor summarily
~ismissing any member of a Commission. She thought that was
UP to the people of the City, not the Governor of the State.
Vice Mayor Wische moved to TABLE this Ordinance until the
next meeting. Commissioner Artis seconded the motion which
carried 5-0.
Commissioner Olenik was going to be in Tallahassee and indi-
cated he would talk to the Florida League to see if they
have data on how many Cities have this provision. The Mayor
suggested he also try to obtain the backup information from
the seminar that was conducted.
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C. Resolutions
1. Proposed Resolution No. 90-KKK
Re: Joint Funding Improvements to Woolbright Road from
Military Trail to Congress Ave.
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. 90-KKK by
title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CERTAIN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AND PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE JOINT FUNDING IMPROVEMENTS TO
WOOLBRIGHT ROAD~ A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "1"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Vice Mayor Wische moved to approve Resolution No. )0-KKK.
Commissioner Artis seconded the motion.
City Attorney Cherof indicated he had no problem with this.
The question was raised as to whether a registered engineer
was required to review the plans. The City Manager
responded affirmatively and this is to be done before it
goes out to bid. Mr. Miller noted the City has two P.E.s
in-house.
The City Manager understood from the Boynton Beach Task
Force that the installation of Woolbright Rd. from Congress
Ave. to Military Trail is proceeding.
The Mayor called for a vote. The motion carried 5-0.
2- Proposed Resolution No. 90-LLL
Re: Supporting and opposing various proposed legislative
bills
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. 90-LLL by
title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND/OR
OPPOSITION TO SEVERAL PROPOSED BILLS BEING CONSIDERED FOR
ENACTMENT BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE DURING THE 1990
SESSION; FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
City Manager Miller noted the supporting or opposition of
these various bills agrees with the Florida League of Cities
in all cases. Relative to Section 1 of the Ordinance, the
City Manager noted item C. "Partial Year Assessments," HB139
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is also now SB1208. In connection with item G.
"House/Senate Transportation Package," this is called CS/HB
2515. Under Section 2, A. "Governor's proposal on
cigarette tax increase," it is now PCB FT 90-7. Under
Section 2, G. "Sovereign Immunity Cap," this has been
assigned a Senate Bill other than its companion, HB2113.
Senate Companion is SB1648. Relative to one which had just
come out, "Department of Environmental Regulations -
Administrative Fines," Mr. Miller explained this would
authorize DER to levy an annual occupational license on
governmentally owned public water systems in an amount up to
$2,000. Mr. Miller was going to put this under the bills
the City opposed and he labeled it I. CS/HB2069 and
CS/SB628.
Under Section 3, Commissioner Olenik suggested certified
Copies of the Resolution be sent not only to the Legislative
Delegation but also to the Governor. There was agreement.
Vice Mayor Wische moved to approve Resolution No. 90-LLL as
amended. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
Carried 5-0. Vice Mayor Wische briefly left the dais.
Need for a City Lobbyist
In concluding the discussion on Resolution No. 90-LLL,
Commissioner Weiner noted she probably should have put this
~opic on the Agenda at the beginning of the meeting but she
forgot. She thought the City probably would not influence
this Legislature very much. She referred to previous
~iscussions on the need for a City Lobbyist. She proposed
that next year the City have a lobbyist at the least
~ossible cost. The City could share a lobbyist with one or
more Cities. It could hire a lobbyist to track one or more
~roposals the City wants to see passed. Commissioner
einer thought that to continue year after year with no
lepresentation in Tallahassee except for a member of the
~ommission on Palm Beach County Day was neglecting an impor-
tant function. She didn't think the City would ever get
oney back that the citizens pay in taxes unless we go and
ight for it with a lobbyist. She hoped the Commission
Would consider this as the budget process proceeds.
Commissioner Olenik thought the Commission as a whole should
~ecome more active in Tallahassee. He felt the elected
~fficials are the best lobbyists that a City has. Other
comments were made.
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Proposed Resolution No. 90-MMM
Re: Ratification of SCRWTDB action of April 19, 1990 -
Award of Contract to SCE, Inc. for the Odor Abatement
System
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. 90-MMM by
title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A RATIFICATION OF SOUTH
CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD
ACTION, A COPY OF SAID RATIFICATION BEING ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT "1"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES."
Commissioner Olenik moved for the adoption of Resolution
90-MMM. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
carried 3-1. Mayor Moore voted against the motion as he
felt we were spending too much money on the engineering to
"rip the City off for 1.3 million dollars." Vice Mayor
Wische returned to the dais.
4. Proposed Resolution No. 90-NNN
Re: Lease Agreement - Copy Machine for West Wing
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. 90-NNN by
title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A CERTAIN MUNICIPAL LEASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOYlqTON BEACH AND MASTER
LEASE CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
REPLACEMENT COPIER EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE LEASE TO OWN
OPTION, A COPY OF SAID LEASE AGREEMENT BEING ATTACHED
HERETO AS EXHIBIT "i"; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Discussion took place with the City Manager and Sharon
Randolph, Assistant to the City Manager on the monthly
~seage in the West Wing. Commissioner Olenik thought the
~ity was working towards a centralized copy center. The
~ity Manager noted this was a movement away from that con-
~ept. The City Manager thought a centralized copy center
Would result in wasted time and manpower. Discussion took
place regarding factors involved. Commissioner Olenik
Stated he didn't know that the Commission had made the
policy change to move from a centralized copy center. He
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wasn't sure he wanted to approve a lease agreement before
that decision was made. Other remarks were made.
Commissioner Weiner moved to approve the recommendation of
staff. Vice Mayor Wische seconded the motion which carried
4-1. Commissioner Olenik voted against the motion.
5. Proposed Resolution No. 90-000
Re: Consent to service process Public Service Tax Bonds
City Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. 90-000 by
title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN
CONSENTS TO SERVICE OF PROCESS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE."
Bond Attorney Mark Raymond explained in connection with the
proposed sale of the bonds, it is necessary if the City
%;ishes to authorize the marketing of the bonds in certain
~tates, that the City consent to the service of process.
he states are Alabama, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North
~arolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. In order to protect
kheir citizens, these states have required if a city wishes
to sell bonds in their jurisdiction, in order to avoid
having physical delivery of documents to a representative of
a city in the case of a lawsuit, those cities have appointed
a government official in the state as the city's agent to
~eceive those documents. The city would still be notified
if any such suit was filed. This is a matter of convenience
~or someone who wishes to sue the city in the future.
~r. Raymond explained the difference between the way these
ponds are to be sold and the way past bond issues have been
gold and why this procedure is necessary at this time. He
noted the way these bonds are to be sold is through a place-
~ent arrangement where a firm is selected. Rather than
~uying the bonds itself, the firm arranges for one or more
purchasers to buy the bonds from the City. Rather than the
City selling the bonds to Sun Bank, they are sold directly
~o individual purchasers located in various states. Mayor
oore asked if this would result in any liability. Mr.
~aymond responded, "microscopically it can increase your
iability." The Statutes of the various states provide for
Causes of actions by purchasers against sellers. That is
the reason the consent is required, to facilitate the resi-
dent using that Statute. Mr. Raymond explained a Federal
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Statute prohibits commercial banks from underwriting this
type of obligation.
Mr. Raymond noted Sun Bank has no obligation to sell the
bonds through this type of marketing. They either find
purchasers or they don't. He explained if the City doesn't
sign this, Sun Bank is not going to look for purchasers in
six states, Alabama, Massachusetts, Mississippi, the
Carolinas and Tennessee. Sun Bank had indicated they would
like to look for purchasers in 15 states. That would leave
them with the other nine states to try and market the bonds.
It may or may not decrease the likelihood that they could
find purchasers for all the bonds. They could still sell
them in numerous other states, including Florida. Mr.
Raymond believed that 26 of the 50 states have this problem,
but they didn't want to sell the bonds in all 50 states.
Discussion ensued about the method being used at this time
and the "miscroscopic" increase in liability. Mr. Raymond
explained that all this does is change the process service
in the case of a suit. Other remarks were made.
Commissioner Olenik moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
90-000. Vice Mayor Wische seconded the motion which carried
5-0.
Mayor Moore declared a brief recess at 8:40 P.M. The
meeting resumed at 8:50 P.M.
Proposed Resolution No. 90-PPP
Re: Administrative Coordinator
Engineering
for Inspection &
~ity Attorney Cherof read proposed Resolution No. 90-PPP by
title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ADOPTING THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR FOR
INSPECTION & ENGINEERING, AND AMENDING THE 89/90 PAY PLAN
TO INCLUDE THIS POSITION."
The City Manager noted the Commission had approved the
~eorganization of the Engineering Dept. at the last
ommission meeting. This Resolution formalizes the position
Of Administrative Coordinator for Inspection & Engineering
~nd places it in proposed pay grade 34. This was a new,
~acant position and would be posted.
~ice Mayor Wische moved to approve Resolution No. 90-PPP.
~ommissioner Weiner seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
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Other
i. Water Service Agreement with Tropical Terrace Subdivision
Commissioner Olenik moved to approve the Water Service
Agreement with David G. and Margaret D. Cutler for Lot ~41.
Vice Mayor Wische seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
2. Community Design Plan
As outlined in the City Manager's Agenda Memorandum No.
90-142, two alternatives were available to the City. The
~irst alternative would be to eliminate the Community Design
Plan requirement from Section 19-42 of the City's Code. The
City Manager did not advocate doing this. He did recommend
the second option of making it a practice henceforth, to
condition aesthetic architectural qualities as presented by
the developer to the approval of the plan through the site
plan process. The City Manager recommended this be prac-
ticed until such time as the City has in place a Community
Design Plan.
Mr. Miller explained if a developer comes before the City
~nd presents a building of a certain architecture and with
Specific materials, that the City condition the approval of
those aesthetic qualities to that site plan. Mr. Miller
~elt when the developer presents those plans he is making a
Formal commitment to the City. This more formal procedure
was being offered until the Community Design Plan is
~pproved and in place.
Uice Mayor Wische suggested this be made even stronger.
Felt as part of the site plan approval, this could be a
pal contract between the developer and the City to do
~xactly as stated on the plans. The developer could be
7equired to sign it.
for-
Mayor Moore thought the problem was there presently is no
legal backup to give the Commission, in the site approval
)rocess, the "teeth" to make the developer "jump" one way or
the other.
~ommissioner Weiner moved to adopt the City Manager's recom-
mendation and that the City Commission make it a practice to
condition aesthetic architectural qualities as presented by
the developer to the approval of the plans through the site
plan process, until such time as the City has in place a
Eommunity Design Plan. Vice Mayor Wische seconded the
~otion.
ity Attorney Cherof indicated this was a proper interim
tep to take.
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The Mayor called for a vote on the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
3. Update on Home Depot Lawsuit
City Attorney Cherof explained the City had until May 14,
1990 to respond formally. A response was being drafted.
Mayor Moore suggested a Motion to Dismiss be the initial
pleading and he explained his reasons for this suggestion.
4. Policy on Notification of Lawsuits
Commissioner Olenik referred to a recent newspaper report
that six Boynton Beach Police Officers were being sued in
Federal Court on either Police brutality or discrimination
charges. Commissioner Olenik was dismayed that he didn't
hear this from staff first. He found out the City hadn't
been served with this lawsuit yet. The reason it made the
newspaper was because the reporter had discovered it on the
Court docket. Commissioner Olenik thought it was a shame
Something like this becomes public knowledge prior to the
City even being notified.
Commissioner Olenik hoped the City's policy was that as soon
as the city is served with lawsuits that at least the
~ommissioners receive a phone call. Remarks were made by
pity Manager Miller and Olivia McLean, Director of Risk
Management relative to notifying the Commissioners right
away when the City learns of a new lawsuit. Mr. Miller
stated this practice would continue.
City Attorney Cherof recommended when a public inquiry is
~eceived regarding a new lawsuit, that the response be "no
~omment." All questions should be directed to the City
~ttorney's office.
~. Public Information Access
Relative to the new lawsuit just discussed, Commissioner
lenik referred to a request of the Police Dept. for public
nformation which was denied the individual. He would hope
~here was a policy in place that this doesn't happen again
because it looks like public information is being withheld.
Dlivia McLean referred to a centralized public information
olicy which makes it easier for the public to obtain infor-
ation. This will be in the Administrative Policy Manual.
6' Update on Seppala & Aho Litigation
~ity Attorney Cherof indicated there was nothing going on
~urrently in the lawsuit filed by the contractor against the
~ity and the architect. Mr. Cherof had just drafted a
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Motion asking the Court to direct the parties to mediation,
which is routine. This is not binding mediation but is
simply mediation to see if this can be resolved prior to a
lot of money being spent on litigation.
7. Update on Southern Entertainment Litigation
City Attorney Cherof stated he had just received a letter
from Attorney James Green, who represents the City in the
action. Mr. Green needed direction from the Commission
relative to whether they wanted to appeal the District
Court's ruling. Mr. Green recommended no appeal be taken as
set forth in his April 30, 1990 memorandum. Mayor Moore
asked why Mr. Green was still serving as counsel on this.
Mr. Cherof replied Mr. Green wanted to remain on until this
was concluded and it seemed prudent to do so. Mr. Cherof
believed he (Cherof) was listed as co-counsel. To Mr.
Cherof's knowledge, this was not costing the City any money.
lit was noted the City is in the process of enacting an
Ordinance. Mr. Cherof stated the cure was in what we are
doing internally. This cure takes less time than pursuing
the appellate route.
The Mayor thought it was important to establish how the
problem on this arose, so something like this doesn't happen
again. He referred to defective notice and the City losing
ithe lawsuit. The Mayor had ascertained the notices at that
itime emanated from the Planning Dept. He thought that was
wrong and all newspaper notices of a legal nature should
come not through the Planning Dept. or the City Clerk's
office but through the City Attorney's office. He thought
ithere had been a usurpation of power in this case and the
~ity was paying for it. The Commissioners agreed legal
notices and Ordinances should emanate from the City
~ttorney's office.
Commissioner Olenik moved that the City not appeal the
Southern Entertainment case. Commissioner Weiner seconded
!the motion which carried 5-0.
Status of Chapter 19
Mayor Moore inquired about the status of the review of
Chapter 19 which appeared to have fallen between the cracks.
Discussion had taken place between the City Manager and
iseveral members of the Planning & Zoning Board. Another
draft had been prepared which was in the City Manager's
office. The City Manager had been hoping to have a Planning
Director on staff shortly to review it. Since a Planning
Director had not been hired yet, the City Manager was not
prepared to hold up Chapter 19 any longer. Mr. Miller indi-
ica~ed they intended to forge ahead on this.
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9. Si~n Ordinance Review by Ad Hoc Committee
Some Commissioners were unsure whether the Sign Ad Hoc
Committee had ever reported back to the Commission.
Commissioner Olenik recalled they did report back to the
Commission a long time ago but there wasn't a lot of infor-
mation in the report. Mayor Moore stated if there was a
report, it should come back to the Commission so they could
!look at it again. Remarks were made about who the Ad Hoc
Committee had consisted of. The Mayor believed it had con-
sisted of Don Jaeger, Norman Gregory and a sign painter from
Lantana.
i10. City Recovery of $1,000,000 from Insurance Company in
Connection with Tradewinds
Olivia McLean, Director of Risk Management reported the
iinsurance home office was reviewing this matter currently
~nd had advised a decision should be made within two weeks.
The Mayor hoped a decision would be made soon so the City
~ould reduce the amount of the bond issue it had to issue.
He said to "try and speed this up."
BUSINESS
~1. Boynton Lakes North Certificates of Occupancy
Lynne Matson, 1 West Chesterfield Drive, Boynton Beach, pro-
~uced a list of over 550 signatures of residents in her com-
munity. The residents feel someone must answer for problems
!their community is now facing. Ms. Matson recalled the
~ommission had instructed no C.O.s were to be released until
ithe Building Official coordinated the release of the C.O.s
~lth the Board of DIrectors. Ms. Matson and representatives
Df Lennar Homes had performed a "walk-through" of the com-
munity. As certain issues were resolved, a portion of the
~.O.s had been released. Ms. Matson had requested Roger
uver, Michael Haag and Don Jaeger each notify her when the
ifinal inspection was to be made. As it turned out, the
!inspection took place and C.O.s were released without her
~uthorization.
Ms. Matson referred to specific sections of the Code and
Explained things had been omitted from the Master Landscape
lan which was submitted. Landscape plans for the public
rights-of-way are supposed to be submitted. No building
permits or C.O.s are supposed to be issued for buildings or
paving unless landscaping plat plans are provided for. She
noted there had been no plans submitted for the Boynton
Lakes Blvd., Plaza Lane or Paxford Lane entrances. She
hoped the residents had not lost their leverage with the
~eveloper now that the C.O.s had been released.
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Reference was made to the poor condition of their roadways
and the complete lack of lighting on Plaza Lane and Redford
Drive. Ms. Matson stated Lennar Homes was remiss in
completing the lighting of Boynton Lakes Blvd. and Paxford
Lane, both going out to Hypoluxo Rd.
A list of over 70 problem items was submitted. Ms. Matson
~nderstood that when a developer submits landscaping plans
to the City, the developer is supposed to pay for that
Landscaping. Lennar charged the homeowners for certain
trees and Ms. Matson questioned this.
The residents were formally requesting the City's interven-
tion by 1) rescinding the site inspection which was passed.
!2) They wish the lighting to be completed in a timely
manner. 3) Since their sister community, Boynton Lakes has
iirrigation around its lakes and along its canals, they were
asking that this issue be opened for discussion again. 4)
They wish their plans to be requested of Lennar or Joint
Venture for the previously mentioned entrances. 5) They wish
all of their roads to be seal-coated as they are severely
iscarred and are collapsing. 6) They request that no more
bond money be released to Lennar or Joint Venture until the
majority of these issues are settled. Ms. Matson stated
~he residents appreciate City assistance that has been ren-
dered in the past and they request City assistance at this
itime.
Discussion ensued. The City Manager noted $100,000 bond
money is being held for engineering purposes in connection
with Boynton Lakes Blvd. only. Remarks were made about the
landscaping deficiencies. The City Manager was asked to
look into this situation and report back to the Commission.
NEW BUSINESS
Items requested by Mayor Gene Moore
Municipal Golf Course
Comments were made by one citizen on this topic under the
~ublic Audience portion of the meeting. Mayor Moore was
~nterested in investigating the feasibility of seeing if the
County would be interested in taking over the Municipal Golf
Course operation. The Mayor's letter to the City Manager
dated April 18, 1990 explained his feelings in this regard.
Reference was made to the large number of County residents
~hat use the facility. The Mayor thought the City could
~elieve itself of in excess of $4,000,000 in bonded indeb-
tedness. He acknowledged the facility was being run profi-
tably but he didn't think is should be a City operation.
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Commissioner Weiner didn't think it was appropriate for the
Mayor to have contacted the County on this subject without
discussing it with the rest of the Commission. Commissioner
Weiner noted every major City in the County has its own
municipal Golf Course. All are thriving operations that the
citizens enjoy. She thought the Mayor's idea to turn the
operation over to the County with the understanding that
City residents would continue to get some priority was
dangerous. The only City that had relinquished its Golf
Course was Delray Beach. Commissioner Weiner noted that
Golf Course had rapidly deteriorated. Other remarks were
made about the rates and golf instruction provided for
youths. She noted the Golf Course is totally self-
Supporting and only taxes those who play there. She could
not see the logic in giving this valuable enterprise away.
Lengthy discussion ensued among the Commissioners about the
permit fees, green fees, bonded indebtedness and profit from
~he Golf Course. Commissioner Olenik estimated the Golf
Course was worth about $4,000,000. If the City decided to
~ake this asset off the City books, he thought a message
would be sent to the future bond raters of our community.
Why would the City want to get rid of such a valuable asset?
Mayor Moore responded you would be getting rid of an equal
~mount of debt.
~ommissioner Wische commented that since its inception, the
Golf Course has been self-sustaining. It generates enough
money to purchase equipment to keep a golf course in A-1
dondition. Several unsolicited comments were made by people
df the audience.
lommissioner Olenik moved that the City Commission cease and
.esist any conversations it may have had or intends to have
~ith the County relative to the transfer of the Boynton
~each Municipal Golf Course. Commissioner Weiner seconded
he motion. Mayor Moore stated he would not be bound by
his. Disagreement took place. Commissioner Olenik noted
his Commission had censured one of its members for certain
easons, one of which involved requesting an opinion of the
~ttorney General without getting the approval of the
!ommission. Commissioner Olenik asked what gave the Mayor
he right to open up discussions with another governmental
~gency on this. The Mayor responded as an elected official
.e had a right to inquire on anything that had to do with
he interests of the City.
~ vote was called on the motion. The motion carried 4-1.
Mayor Moore voted against the motion.
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Mr. Harry Marcus, 650 Horizons East, Sterling Village,
Boynton Beach stated he had been involved with the Golf
Course for many years. Mr. Marcus referred to the Mayor
having started an action after the City had held a referen-
dum where the citizens overwhelmingly supported the need for
a Golf Course for the City. Mr. Marcus made lengthy com-
ments about the bond issue for the Golf Course and the
financial implications. Mayor Moore reminded Mr. Marcus
that comments are to be limited to three minutes. Mr.
Marcus asked the Commission to allow him to make his point
and he continued although the Mayor asked him several times
to finish his remarks. Mr. Marcus was concerned about the
City's financial ability to get bonds in coming decades and
he explained in technical terms. Mr. Marcus thought the
City should definitely hold on to this Golf Course.
2. American Legion Baseball Program - Contribution
The American Legion Post 164 had submitted a copy of its
1990 Baseball Budget for the Commission's review. Mr. Phil
Cestaro, the Baseball Chairman for Post 164 explained that
although $4,989.80 was needed for insurance, uniforms and
baseball gear, Post 164 would be raising another $5,000 to
$6,000 on their own. The $4,989.80 amounted to 50% of their
entire budget. Historically, Mr. Cestaro stated 99% of the
players have been City residents. The City Manager was
asked about monies remaining in certain accounts. Mr.
Cestaro noted they had received private funding in the past
and would be soliciting private funding again for the
expanding League. Remarks were made about functions held to
raise proceeds.
Commissioner Weiner asked if all the high school requests
for funds had been taken care of. She thought the
Commission normally received more school requests than it
had this year. The City Manager indicated $3,500 remained
in that particular account. Discussion ensued about how
much could be provided without cutting the account short if
other requests came in. Sharon Randolph, Assistant to the
City Manager thought we were coming to the end of it. She
noted we usually receive most of the requests from the
schools earlier in the year. School will be letting out
soon and we'll be into the new budget year. Other remarks
were made.
Vice Mayor Wische moved to give the A~nerican Legion Post
164, $4,989.80 for their Baseball Budget. Commissioner
Olenik seconded the motion.
Commissioner Olenik advised Mr. Cestaro the Commission was
changing its policy going into the next budget year. This
will all be handled at the beginning of the year. The
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Commission will not take requests throughout the year.
Commissioner Olenik told the City Manager the City needed to
make sure all the organizations that normally come to the
City understand this change.
Commissioner Weiner remarked the Community Relations Board
has been the mechanism through which requests like this are
handled. They spend a great deal of time examining these
requests and have their own budget. She noted they had
objected when the Commission granted the large request to
the Dick Webber Center. She was sure this was a worthy
cause but she thought sometimes the organizations that
people are involved in can tend to "color" decisions on the
Commission and she hoped the Commission could keep a
straight line about giving out donations of taxpayers' money
in large amounts.
The Mayor called for a vote on the motion. The motion
carried 5-0.
3. Resume of City/County Activities
Discussion took place regarding a number of topics the Mayor
felt were getting "bounced" around at the County level.
The City Manager had indicated in his Agenda Memorandum No.
90-k43 that somehow and in some way the Board of County
Commissioners needed to react more positively to the issues
and concerns that are brought forth by the cities.
Reference was made to the County's plans to terminate
~unding for the school crossing guard program, their pro-
posed plans to locate a library at a site the City con-
sidered inappropriate, the implementation of traffic
standards without exceptions and the tabling of funding for
the Hamlet.
Commissioner Olenik remarked he was the incoming Palm Beach
Municipal League President and he intended to work very close-
lY with the County Commission toward improving the working
relationship so that issues of County-wide importance can be
resolved. Comments were made about the need for improved
communication with the County Commission.
B. Items requested by Commissioner Arline Weiner
Affordable Housing
Commissioner Weiner thought the City had a "reactive"
approach toward affordable housing and she thought another
approach should be considered. She thought it was incumbent
on the City to develop its own policy on affordable housing.
Huge rental projects, in her opinion, were a failed policy
as far as low cost housing is concerned. Remarks were made
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about developers building low cost rental housing with no
plans for future maintenance in parts of the City that can
ill afford to have that kind of development. She thought it
would be wiser to consider with the Community Improvement
Director more ownership in affordable housing, such as
single family homes and duplex units. Some of the new units
could be rentals and some could be individually owned.
People who own their homes take better care of the property.
She thought the City should try to develop a cohesive,
comprehensive, City-wide plan for affordable housing and
steer it in the right direction.
Commissioner Weiner moved that the City Commission hold a
publicized workshop on affordable housing with the City
Manager and the Community Improvement Director. Interested
citizens are welcome to attend. Commissioner Olenik
seconded the motion which carried 5-0. A specific date was
not set.
2. Boynton Beach Civic Center
Commissioner Weiner suggested conditions at the Civic Center
be upgraded. Improvements are needed in interior lighting
End it needs to be painted inside and out. As one enters
the building, an unpleasant disinfectant type odor is
detected.
Discussion took place with the City Manager relative to
recent Commission review of the departmental wish list,
funds and what the City's plans are for the Civic Center.
Mr. Miller indicated as a result of the wish list review,
the Commission had authorized him to proceed with two pro-
~ects. One was the building renovation which is going out
~or bid currently. The other item was the $6,000
appropriation for the Chapel Hill median renovation. Other
than that, the City had about 1.6 million dollars in that
~ccount and there were numerous items remaining on the wish
list.
Commissioner Olenik asked if the Commission had decided not
to entertain bond sales to move ahead on the Civic Center
project. The City Manager responded the Commission had not.
Commissioner Weiner commented the Commission may decide to
build a brand new Civic Center or they may decide to put it
an the back burner for a while. If they decide to build a
new Civic Center it will take several years to complete.
She didn't think the present building would be razed for
another year or more and in the meantime it needed these
~mprovements. Commissioner Weiner stressed she was not
Suggesting in any way that the City not proceed with a new
~ecreational facility.
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City Manager Miller indicated he could probably put together
a proposal relating to costs for painting, etc. in time for
Commission review at the next regular meeting.
Commissioner Olenik was interested in prioritizing the pro-
jects the 1.6 million dollars would be spent on. The City
Manager indicated he was looking to work with the Commission
On this. The City Manager asked that this topic be sche-
duled for the first meeting in June.
Workshop Meeting and tour between City Commission,
Community Redevelopment Agency and Director of Community
Improvement
The City Manager was asked to coordinate a tour of the
Community Redevelopment area in the City with the
Commission, CRA-Commercial and Community Improvement
Director participating.
C. Request from County Commissioner Carol Elmquist - Use of
portable stage for Haitian Flag Day celebration
City Manager Miller had been informed this event was can-
Celled.
D. Boynton Beach Boulevard Beautification Project
~he City Manager indicated it was felt staff could develop
an in-house analysis and feasibility of what the City could
~conomically provide in the landscaping and beautification
Of Boynton Beach Blvd., east of 1-95. Improvements as
Outlined on page 3 of Johnnetta Broomfield, Director of
~ommunity Improvement's Memorandum No. 90-059 to the City
Manager were reviewed. The plan will be prepared in-house
with the coordination of the Chamber of Commerce. The plan
~ill be presented to the CRA-Commercial for review and will
%hen come back to the City Commission.
Commissioner Weiner moved that the Commission sanction this
project. Commissioner Artis seconded the motion which
~arried 5-0. Gary Ashcraft of the Chamber of Commerce com-
mented the Chamber supported this effort.
CRA Consultant Proposal for Workshops
~s outlined in Johnnetta Broomfield, Director of Community
iImprovement's Memorandum No. 90-058 to the City Manager, a
~roposal had been submitted for Mr. Bill Fountain to assist
iln putting together an action plan for revitalizing the
downtown. The $3,500 charge could come out of the
CRA-Commercial budget. Discussion ensued.
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Vice Mayor Wische moved to not approve the proposal.
Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion.
Comments were made
this plan together
actually needed.
about the CRA-Commercial's ability to put
themselves and whether a consultant was
Commissioner Olenik thought the $3,500 could be well spent
on this project as the City would get a known product from
the consultant. The CRA-Commercial had progressed a little
more slowly than he had hoped for. The alternative would be
to bring the responsibility back to the Commission and
Commissioner Olenik didn't think the Commission had the
necessary expertise in that area.
Vice Mayor Wische stated it wasn't a question of the amount
of money or the consultant's qualifications. The Commission
had appointed this particular Board to do something, not to
get a consultant to help them. This was to be done in six
months. Remarks were made about work which is done by con-
sultants and then not used. Other comments were made.
The Mayor called for a vote on the motion to not approve the
proposal. The motion carried 3-2. Commissioner Artis and
Commissioner Olenik voted against the motion.
F. Fraternal Order of Police - Sanitary Sewer Installation
As outlined in John Guidry, Director of Utilities'
Memorandum No. 90-241, Commission approval was required to
complete sewer installation on this project. Total dollar
value for de-watering installation and pump rental would be
about $3,555.00.
Vice Mayor Wische moved to approve. Commissioner Olenik
seconded the motion which carried 5-0. Commissioner Olenik
indicated he was a member of the FOP and asked City Attorney
Cherof if he should abstain from voting. Mr. Cherof stated
that since Commissioner Olenik would not be benefiting indi-
vidually from this matter, it was not necessary for him to
file a Memorandum of Voting Conflict.
G. Board Appointments
Vice Mayor Wische referred to a recent newspaper article
which quoted Commissioner Weiner as indicating three of her
appointments had been opposed by the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Vice Mayor Wische stated Commissioner Olenik had Cynthia
Greenhouse's appointment not Commissioner Weiner. Relative
to the comment that a pattern existed, Vice Mayor Wische
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stated the article failed to mention that four of
Commissioner Weiner's other appointments were made unop-
posed.
H. Comments on Mayor Moore's Memorandum of April 18, 1990
Commissioner Olenik referred to item ~4 in Mayor Moore's
memorandum to the City Manager which indicated the infor-
mation brought to Commissioner Weiner's attention by Maurice
Rosenstock regarding the map printed in the adult entertain-
ment advertisement was inaccurate. Commissioner Olenik
agreed with the Mayor's feeling that it is imprudent for
City Commissioners to bring up a point at a public meeting
which could be used against the City~ especially when the
information is inaccurate.
Reference was also made to comments by the Mayor at a recent
Commission meeting about the tile roof situation on one pro-
jecu and the City possibly getting sued. Commissioner
Olenik thought these comments could injure the City and he
hoped the Commissioners would be more careful about such
remarks.
I. Policy regarding having Board Reports during City
Commission meetings relative to development projects
Although this subject was added to the Agenda at the
beginning of the meeting, the subject was never discussed.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
1. Update on Chapter 19
A joint meeting between the City Commission and Chamber of
Commerce was scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 1990 at 6:00
P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE
A. Consider clarification of Commission's request to approve
future ehange orders (Previously Tabled)
Commissioner Olenik moved to remove this topic from the
table. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
carried 5-0.
Commissioner Weiner moved to implement the City Manager's
proposed procedure on change orders. Commissioner Olenik
seconded the motion. As outlined in the City Manager's
Agenda Memorandum No. 90-147, the Commission would have to
give approval prior to any work being done on change orders
sxceeding $5,000. All change orders would eventually come
before the Commission, however.
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The Mayor called for a vote of all those in favor of the
motion. The motion carried 5-0.
B. Engineering construction Inspection services for West
Water Plant Construction Project (Previously Tabled)
This item was left on the table. The City Manager remarked
the value engineering is about two weeks away.
C. Board Appointments
Commissioner Olenik moved that the Board appointments be
removed from the table. Vice Mayor Wische seconded the
motion which carried 5-0.
Commissioner Artis reappointed Maggie Gager as an Alternate
on the Cemetery Board.
Mayor Moore appointed Gary L. Cornn, Sr. as an Alternate on
the Civil Service Board.
Commissioner Weiner remarked we still have not received any
Talent Bank forms for people interested in serving on the
Community Relations Board. This appointment was tabled.
iD. Consider replacement to fill vacant position on Code
Enforcement Board to replace Cynthia Greenhouse - Term
expires 9/90 - Appointment to be made by Commissioner
Arline Weiner (Previously Tabled)
iCommissioner Weiner moved that this topic be removed from
ithe table. Commissioner Olenik seconded the motion which
!carried 5-0.
iCommissioner Weiner appointed Marina Haberman to the Code
iEnforcement Board. Mayor Moore objected.
iVice Mayor Wische had discussed Ms. Haberman's professional
ibackground with her and had come to the conclusion that she
iwould be an asset to any City Board. Vice Mayor Wische
ireferred to two Talent Bank forms for gentlemen who have
iexpertise in technical areas. The Vice Mayor remarked on
Itwo appointments made to the CAB at the last meeting and he
!asked if the Commission was going to have double standards
ior were they going to hold to the expertise requirements on
fall Boards.
!Commissioner Weiner pointed out the current CEB has two
!contractors on it, namely Michael Fitzpatrick and Robert
IMulroy, as well as two engineers, a realtor, and a busi-
inessman. She noted there were presently no Talent Bank
iforms for an architect. She didn't think it was encumbent
ion her to comb the City to find an architect. The person
lwhose seat Ms. Haberman will fill was not an architect.
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Vice Mayor Wische noted the requirement does say "and/or
persons with building trade experience." He noted there are
currently two Talent Bank forms from applicants that have
building trade experience.
It was noted that Ms. Haberman has a Bachelor's Degree in
Fine Arts with a specialty in Architectural Design.
Cynthia Greenhouse addressed the Commission relative to the
Statute, Section 162. She noted the Statute says
"appointments shall be made in accordance with applicable
law and Ordinances on the basis of experience or interest in
the jurisdiction of the respective Code Enforcement Board."
This language replaced "fields of zoning and building
control" in the Statute. Ms. Greenhouse thought Ms.
Haberman had displayed interest in the jurisdiction of the
CEBo Ms. Greenhouse also thought she qualified as a
"business person" in the community.
The City Attorney was asked if the State Statute also indi-
cated the applicant had to be a City resident. Mr. Cherof
indicated that was correct. The other requirement is that
the individual, if possible, would fall into those cate-
gories of employment set forth in the Statute. He pointed
Out the Statute is a little ahead of the City's Ordinance.
The City had only incorporated some previous language of the
iStatute. A draft Ordinance will be on the next Commission
meeting which will incorporate some of the newer positions.
Mr. Cherof stated the residency requirement was always there
and will be in it now. The language with respect to
?'interest in" or "experience in" the subject matter of the
iBoard is new language and is not yet incorporated into the
!Code. Mr. Cherof believed the Commission must try to place
ipeople with the required expertise in the positions before
you move on to people who do not have that experience.
iCommissioner Olenik was familiar with one of the gentlemen
~who had submitted a talent bank form and thought Ms.
iHaberman and the gentleman would both qualify under the ver-
ibiage of the Statute. His policy was that if a person
iappeared to be qualified, he would not object to another
iCommissioner's appointment. Commissioner Weiner had
!selected Ms. Haberman and Commissioner Olenik was not pre-
ipared to object. Other remarks were made.
!Mayor Moore still did not feel it was appropriate for a
non-Citizen to be enforcing Constitutional rights against
iU.S. citizens under the Code Enforcement procedure.
A vote was called on all those in favor of the motion. The
motion carried 4-1. The Mayor voted against the motion.
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E. Change Orders No. 25 & 31 - Seppala & Aho
City Manager Miller explained change order ~25 had to do
with treating the concrete in the parking garage. Bill
DeBeck, Project Manager, indicated a structural engineer
with Gee & Jenson had inspected the garage and did not feel
there was any structural problem.
Relative to change order 931, Mr. DeBeck reported the next
couple of change orders that come to the Commission will be
made up of field orders of work the contractor did due to
errors and omissions by the architect in the drawings. By
State law, the City as the owner is responsible for these
additional costs. Mr. DeBeck stated the City will have to
go back against Miller, Meier's errors and omissions
insurance to recoup these costs.
Commissioner Weiner moved to approve change orders 25 and
31. Commissioner Olenik seconded the motion which carried
5-0.
F. Concurrence of City Manager recommenation for Public
Works Director for the City of Boynton Beach
The City Manager recommended Robert Eichorst for the Public
Works Director position. Civil Service procedure had been
followed.
Commissioner Olenik moved to concur with the City Manager's
recommendation to make Robert Eichorst the Public Works
Director. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
Carried 5-0.
Reimbursement of Legal Fees to former Assistant City
Manager Ann Toney
As outlined in the City Manager's Agenda Memorandum No.
90-i45, reimbursement of legal fees incurred by Ms. Toney in
the amount of $942.50 was requested.
Vice Mayor Wische moved to pay the legal fees of former
Assistant city Manager Ann Toney. Commissioner Weiner
Seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
H. Purchase Advanced Life Support/Rescue Vehicle
~s explained in Jim Ness, EMS Coordinator's Memorandum No.
90-409 to the City Manager, the purchase of a new Fire
Rescue vehicle was recommended. Vehicle ~822 will now be
utilized as a utility truck for other auxiliary services.
~ice Mayor Wische moved to approve the recommendations of
~ta~f. Commissioner Weiner seconded the motion which
carried 5-0.
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I. City Purchase of Block of the Series 1990 Bonds for
Sale to Residents
City Manager Miller was interested in whether the City
wanted to get involved in purchasing a block of the 1990
Bonds in $1,000 denominations for sale to the public. A lot
of people had expressed interest in purchasing the bonds.
The Mayor wanted to make sure these would be sold.
Commissioner Olenik suggested a memorandum be sent to City
employees to get an idea of the interest. It was agreed
that it be kept in-house initially for an amount up to
$50,000. Then, if necessary, an ad can be placed in the
newspaper to sell them to the public.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Regular City Commission Mtg. Minutes of April 17, 1990
2. Special City Commission Mtg. Minutes of April 24, 1990
B. Bids - Recommend Approval - Ail expenditures are approved
in the 1989-90 Adopted Budget
1. Sale of Equipment from Abandoned Wastewater Plant
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to the
~nly bidder, Florida Drives & Gear Motors, Inc. of Tampa,
Florida in the amount of $801.00.
2. Cement masonry unit wall enclosures at well sites
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to
Janus& Hill Corp. of Lake Worth, Florida in the amount of
$24,500.00.
3. Annual Maintenance Contract for a 1301 Halon System
The Tabulation Committee recommended extending the existing
contract for another year to Borrell Fire Systems, Pompano
Beach, Florida, at a contract price of $400.00 per year.
C. Resolutions
1. Proposed Resolution No. 90-QQQ
Re: Final Plat Approval - Hunters Run - Summit Plat No.
- Tracts 14 & 15 (Replat)
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"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYI~TON BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SUMMIT, PLAT NO. 1, BEING A
REPLAT OF PORTIONS OF TRACTS 14 & 15 AS PREVIOUSLY SHOWN
IN CURRENT PALM BEACH COUNTY RECORDS, PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES
48 thru 51 INCLUSIVE AND LYING IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA."
Proposed Resolution No. 90-RRR
Re: Final Plat Approval - Hunters
- Tracts 1, 2 & A (Replat)
Run - Summit Plat No. 1
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SUMMIT, PLAT NO. 1, BEING A
REPLAT OF PORTIONS OF TRACTS A, 1 & 2 AS PREVIOUSLY SHOWN
IN CURRENT PALM BEACH COUNTY RECORDS, PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES
48 thru 51 INCLUSIVE AND LYING IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 46
SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST, SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA."
Proposed Resolution No. 90-SSS
Re: Release of Performance Bond - The Meadows
Project
- Wellesley
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
RELEASING THE PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR WELLESLEY AT BOYNTON
BEACH, A REPLAT OF TRACT "N" OF THE MEADOWS 300 IN
SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST."
Proposed Resolution No.
Re: Final Plat Approval
Tradewinds Group
90-TTT
- Shoppes of Woolbright, P.C.D.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR SHOPPES OF WOOLBRIGHT
P.C.D., PART OF WOOLBRIGHT PLACE P.U.D., BEING A REPLAT
OF A PORTION OF LAKE BO~NTON ESTATES PLAT %3 AS
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED IN PALM BEACH COUNTY RECORDS PLAT
BOOK #13, PAGE ~53, TOGETHER WITH A PARCEL OF LAND
SITUATED IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST,
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY."
5. Proposed Resolution No. 90-UUU
Re: Acceptance of Roadway at Elementary School
(Citrus Cove School)
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ACCEPTING FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES A REQUIRED IMPROVEMENT
KNOWN AS THE NORTH ACCESS ROADWAY FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE "P", A PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY."
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D. Development Plans
None.
E. Approve authorization
Clerk's Office
to dispose of records - City
Approval was requested to dispose of City Commission sound
recording tapes from the period 1/85 through 12/86 as well
as Employees' Pension Board sound recording tapes from 10/72
through 12/86. Disposal authorization had been received
from the State of Florida, Division of Archives for the
tapes as outlined in Records Destruction Request NO. 189.
Commissioner Olenik remarked that once tapes of City
Commission meetings are destroyed, there is no verbatim
record left. City Manager Miller indicated the approved
Minutes are the official record. The tapes serve as backup.
In view of the fact that the Minutes are not verbatim, City
Attorney Cherof stated the burden is on the person in the
audience. If they want to maintain a verbatim record they
can have their own court reporter present.
The Vice Mayor asked if the tapes were admissible in Court.
Mr. Cherof replied probably not. He noted that sometimes
there are gaps in comments which are not picked up by the
microphones.
The Vice Mayor asked if it was customary to destroy City
~ommission meeting tapes from this period after this many
years had passed. Sue Kruse, City Clerk responded affir-
matively.
Consider request for refund - Cemetery Lots 221 A & B,
Block S, Boynton Beach Memorial Park Addition 91
iRoberta Pitassi requested a refund in the amount of $360 on
icemetery Lots 221 A & B, Block S, Boynton Beach Memorial
IPark Addition ~1.
iG. Approval of Bills
iSee list attached to the original copy of these Minutes in
ithe Office of the City Clerk. Commissioner Olenik abstained
Ifrom voting on item 24, a payment to Motorola, Inc. A
IMemorandum of Voting Conflict is attached to the original
!copy of these Minutes in the City Clerk's office.
iRelative to item 20, a payment to Walter Keller, some
iCommissioners thought the City had settled up with Mr.
iKeller. The City Manager stated that was not the case.
iThis bill was pulled until additional information is made
iavailable.
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Discussion ensued regarding item 30, a bill for $35,640.00
from Stanley Consultants of Florida, Inc. The City Manager
reported this represented 85% to 90% of their bill.
Commissioner Olenik was uncomfortable paying this figure
when the Commission had not seen the result of the work yet~
Discussion took place. The consensus was to pull this bill
from the list.
Motion
Commissioner weiner moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vice Mayor Wische seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting properly adjourned at ll:0~-P~.M.
~" ~ ' ' ~ice mayor
ATTEST:
Ci~ Clerk -
Recording Secretary
(Six Tapes)
Commissioner
Commi s s ioner
Commissioner
40
AGENDA
May 1, 1990
XI. CONSENT AGENDA
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cc: Mgmt Serv
Utilities
Recreation
Finance
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10.
11.
ALLIED LIME
1st and last quicklime deliveries for March - 14,685.92
Last pebble lime delivery for March - 2,308.51
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev Fund - 401-332-5-365-00
16,994.43
ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS
Funding requested by Community Relations Board and City
Commission.
Pay from General Fund - 001-194-5-988-00
Commission approved April 3, 1990
2,000.00
B & B CONTROLS, INC.
Replacement of Pumps and Upgrade of Lift station # 313.
Pay from Utility Cap Improve. --- 404-352-5-642-00
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev. Fund~--- 401-352-5-642-00
24,360.00
BOYNTON RESTAURANT SUPPLY INC.
Stove and refrigerator for Fire Station 1
Pay from General Fund - 001-221-5-642-00
3,704.69
CH2M HILL
Professional services for various task orders - see attached.
Pay from Utility Cap Improve. --- 404-000-0-690-10 7,811.17
" " " " " 404-000-0-691-10 10,484.00
18,295.17
DADE PAPER COMPANY
Cleaning supplies for Warehouse/COS.
Pay from Warehou~Fund --- 501-199-5-925-02
5,851.15
DAVIS WATER & WASTE INDUSTRIES INC.
Odor Control System Scrubber rental for 6 Lift Stations.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev Fund ---401-352-5-499-00
4,500.00
DIVERSIFIED DRILLING CORP.
Periodical estimate #31 - Test/Production well program for
period 3/1/90 - 3/28/90.
Pay from Utility Cap Improve. --- 404-000-0-690-10
90,440.51
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
March minimum billing and February usage billing.
Pay from various departments.
1,448.62
ELECTRIC MOTORS OF PALM BEACH
Repair of Pump #2.
Pay from Golf Course Fund --- 411-726-5-390-02
2,114.43
F & E CHECK PROTECTOR CO --___._ ..~__.___~,476.00
Pay from General Fund --- 001-311-5-672-00
APPROVAL
Deleted
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
I8.
FITCH ELECTRIC CORPORATION
1 wire control panel - 965.00 and service replacement for
Lift station #408.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev Fund --- 401-352-5-433-00
1,736.00
FLORIDA DEPT. OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY
Self-Insurer assessment - 2nd quarter installment for period
1/16/90 - 4/i5/90.
Pay from Self Insurance Fund --- 622-195-5-134-00
7,124.20
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.
Final audit billing for 1988-89 fund year.
Pay from Self Insurance Fund --- 622-195-5-442-00
9,377.00
GOLD COAST GYMNASTICS
Instructor fees for athletics/winter gymnastics - 2nd session.
Pay from General Fund ---001-721-5-469-00
1,320.00
H~S, OFFICE OF LABORATORY SERVICES
Utilities-water testing laboratory renewal application.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev Fund --- 401-361-5-470-02
1,000.00
IBM
Maintenance for computer system for month of April 1990.
Pay from various departments.
1,189.39
IBM
2 PS/2 Model computers with accessories for Data Processing -
8,404.40. 2 PS/2 model computers and accessories for Fire
department - 9,148.80.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-133-5-646-00
" " " " 001-221-5-670-02
17,553.20
19. INACOMPCOMPUTER CENTERS 1,678.32
IBM laser printer and paper tray.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-000-1-451-43 /z~
20. WALTER H. KELLER, JR. INC.
Preparation of the Coastal Management Conservation and Traffic
Circulation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan - Inv. #1114.
Pay from General FUnd --- 001-151-5-462-00
21.
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23.
MAHAFFEY TENT CO., INC.
Tent rental for GALA 1990.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-000-1-290-70
6,670.00
MASSACHUSETTS INDEMNITY & LIFE INSURANCE
Insurance for 273 applicants - Fire testing at South Tech
Educational Center.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-135-5-470-16
1,092.00
MDH GRAPHIC SERVICES 1,107.00
Printing for April newsletter, oCOMMiSSiON
Pay from General Fund --- 001-194-5-472-0
MAY I 11~0
APPROVAL
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Fr~ List-
24.
MOTOROLA INC.
50 high capacity NI-CAD batteries for STX portable radios.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-197-5-323-00
1,997.50
25.
MOYLE, FLANIGAN, KATZ, FITZGERA3~ & SHEFfdAN, P.A.
Representation thru 3/31/90 as Interim City Attorneys for
City.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-141-5-461-00
4,275.77
26.
NIDY CO.
Resurface 16 shuffleboard courts at Madsen Shuffleboard courts.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-721-5-642-00
6,000.00
27.
ROLM COMPANY
Balance of CBX telephone system installation - Phase II
Telephone system maint, fee for period 2/1/90 - 4/30/90.
Pay from Public Svc Tax Constr. Fund--- 301-197-5-629-00
Pay from General Fund --- 001-197-5-433-00 9,856.79
59,665.29
49,808.50
28.
SEPPALO & AHO
Application #46 - Municipal Facility - Phase II.
Pay from various departments.
179,536.44
29.
30.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT BOARD 245,468.00
Invoice 353, 355, and 357 for aeration tank covers effluent
pump station - 84,677.26. Invoice 349 - capital assets 89-90
budget year - 14,209.00. User charges for the month of March -
146,581.74.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev Fund --- 401-353-5-490-09
Pay from Utility Cap Improve Fund --- 404-000-0-691-20
STANLEY CONSULTANTS OF FLORIDA INC.
Value engineering study for west water treatment plant.
Invoice #1 for period ending March 31, 1990.
Pay from Utility Cap Improve. --- 404-000-0-690-10
31.
STATE OF FLORIDA
February 1990 billing cycle for Suncom telephone network.
Pay from General Fund --- 001-197-5-471-00
1,074.27
32.
WALLACE & TIERNAN
Equipment and accessories for lime slaker system.
Pay from Utility Cap Improve. --- 404-332-5-642-00
39,411.00
33.
XEROX CORPORATION
Full service maintenance for copier 3107 and copier 4000 for
period 1/1/90 - 5/30/90.
Pay from General Fund - 001-194-5-433-00
1,229.46
34.
FITCH ELECTRIC CORP. 1,727.04
Emergency Service Replacement FPL relocating transformers
gave no advance warning. Utility dept. only given
complete project---1360.30. Also emergency repair an eld
UIVIIVil;;:);DIU
trical short at Lift Station #301---$366.74.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev---401-352-5-433-00
APPROVAL
These bills have been approved and verified by the department
heads involved, checked and approved for payment.
Diane Reese, Assistant Finance Director
I therefore recommend payment of these bills.
cott Miller, City Manager
COMMISSION
MAY ! 1990
APPROVAL
. Inv. #
Task Order #
Description Amount
-415
03-436
03-437
03-454
03-459
03-465
03-513
13
10C
11
6
15
2B
14
Design and Construction of the deep injection
well disposal system for reject water from
the West Water Treatment Plant 1/25/90 - 2/24/90
$ 150.7~
Additional services for the design of the East $ 1203.2(
Water Treatment Plant Improvements 1/25/90-2/24/90
Data Acquisition and Control System
1/25/90 - 2/24/90
$ 437.6]
Containment Structure and Fuel Tank
1/25/90 - 2/24/90
$ 1259.7(
Sanitary Sewage Pump Stations No. 310,
408, and 411 1/25/90 - 2/24/90
$ 9954.9~
Comprehensive Planning 1/25/90 - 2/24/90
$ 620.4%
Feasibility Investigation and Conceptual
Design of an Aquifer Storage Recovery
Facility 1/25/90 - 2/24/90
$ 4668.4]
Total = $18295.1]
COMMiSSiON
?RoVAL
,FORM 8B MEMORANDUM OF VOTING CONFLICT FOR
COUNTY, MUNICIPAL, AND OTHE; LOCAL PUBLIC OFFICERS
Olenik, Jr. ~ Robert
~-D Crossings Circle
Boynton Beach, Palm Beach
5-1-90
NAiME OF BOARD, COUNCIL. COMMISSION, AUTHORITY, OR COMMITTEE
City ~c~mm~i ~qsJon
THE BOARD, COUNCIL, COMMISSION, AUTHORITY. OR COMMI~FEE ON
WHICH I SERVE IS A UNIT
~ CIIY [: COUNTY ~ ~ OTHER lOCAL AGENCY
NAME OF POLITICAl. SUBDI¥1SION:
Boynton Beach
iX 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 governm&nt on an appointed or elected board,
council, commission, authority, or committee, h applies equally to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented
with a voting conflict of interest, under Section 112.3143, Florida Statutes. The requirements of this law are mandatory; although
the use of this particular form is not required by law, you are encouraged.to use it in making the disclosure required by law.
Your responsibilities under the law when faced with a measure in which you have a conflict of interest will vary greatly depending
on whether you hold an elective or appoint ve position. For this reason, please pay close attention tO the instructions on this form
before completing the reverse side and filing the form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 112.3143, FLORIDA STATUTES
L.~iCTED 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 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.
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 ma3' participate in a matter in which he has a conflict of interest, but must
disclose the nature of the conflict before making any attempt to influence the decision by oral or written communication, whether
made by the officer or at his direction.
IF YOU INTEND TO MAKE ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION PRIOR TO THE IvlEETING )kT WHICH
T7 VOTE WILL BE TAKEN:
* i should complete and file this form (before making any attempt to influence the decision) with the person responsible for
~ec6rding 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 of the agency.
· The form should be read publicly at the meeting prior to consideration of the matter in which you have a conflict of interest.
1F YOU MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION EXCEPT BY DISCUSSION AT THE MEETING:
· You should disclose orally the nature of your conflict in the measure before participating.
· You should complete the form and file it within 15 days after the vote occurs with the person responsible for recording the mil
of the meeting, who should incorporate the form in the minutes.
DISCLOSURE OF LOCAL OFFICER'S INTEREST
1, Robert Olen ik, Jr. , hereby disclose that on May 1
(a) A measure came or will come before my agency wh ch (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:
· 1990 :
, by whom l'am retained.
A payment made to Motorola, Inc. was included for approval in CONSENT
AGENDA, Item 6'Z~. Although I have no direct renumeration from the
payments to Motorola, I am on their payroll at this time and this item
is now being placed as public record to ensure no conflict of voting
occurred.
Date Filed Signature
NOTICE: UNDER PROVISIONS OF FLORIDA STATUTES §112.317 0985), A FAILURE TO MAKE ANY REQUIRi~i~~
DISCLOSURE CONSTITUTES 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.
CE FOR.M 8B - 10-86
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