Minutes 01-05-88MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT
PINELAND PLAZA, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1988 AT 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Nick Cassandra, Mayor Peter L. Cheney, City Manager
Ralph Marchese, Vice Mayor Raymond Rea, City Attorney
Ezell Hester, Commissioner Betty Boroni, City Clerk
Leonard Mann, Commissioner
Iee Zibelli, Commissioner
ayor Cassandra called the meeting to order at 7:32 P. M.
The invocation was given by Reverend John Block of St. Mark's
2atholic Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag led by Mayor Cassandra.
~ENDA APPROVAL
Tice Mayor Marchese requested that a new item (A.4) be added
lnder "NEW BUSINESS" regarding Mobil Oil Company Dumping of
2ontaminated Soil in the City of Boynton Beach.
~ommissioner Hester requested that Item G. regarding publi-
cation of a Newsletter be added under "ADMINISTRATIVE."
lity Manager Cheney requested that under "ANNOUNCEMENTS" the
epresentative from the League of Women Voters be allowed to
ake a short presentation. Under "ADMINISTRATIVE" he added:
ltem H. "Carnival, change of location; Item I. "Landscaping
)f Additional Medians"; Item J. "Approval of a Change to
]rear Western Bank on Federal Highway; ~and Item K.
'Acceptance of Resignation of Chairperson Janet Centola from
~he Community Appearance Board." City Manager Cheney also
~equested that Item VI.A "DEVELOPMENT PLANS" be postponed at
~he request of the applicant until the next City Commission
leering. Also, under "ADMINISTRATIVE" Item Fo should be
leleted as it has already been taken care of, and under "NEW
~USINESS" Item A.3 should be postponed to allow more time
~or preparation.
:ommissioner Zibelli requested that an item be added after
~he City Manager's Report, and an item under "OLD BUSINESS"
· egarding "Public Audience."
~ommissioner Mann requested that Item N. under "CONSENT
~GENDA" be removed for discussion.
layer Cassandra stated that he had three questions regarding
~he City Manager's Report. He added Item L. under
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"ADMINISTRATIVE" regarding a quorum for the meeting to be
held on January 7, 1988 for the purpose of conducting con-
~ultant interviews. Mayor Cassandra stated that under
CONSENT AGENDA" he had a correction to the minutes of
December 17, 1987 (Item A.2) and some questions regarding
approval of bills (Item 0); but he did not wish to pull
these two from the "CONSENT AGENDA."
ommissioner Hester moved to accept the agenda as corrected.
orion was seconded by Vice Mayor Marchese and carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Proclamation - National Volunteer Blood Donor Month -
January, 1988
ayor Cassandra read the proclamation declaring January,
988 as National Volunteer Blood Donor Month.
Presentation by League of Women Voters
Alice Turek, 6 Colonial Club Drive, presented to each City
Commissioner and to the City Manager a copy of "Know Your
~ity Government." The report took 1½ years to complete and
Was prepared by the Boynton Beach Government Committee of
~he League of Women Voters of South Palm Beach County. Ms.
Turek thanked the City Manager and Department Heads for
~heir assistance in compiling this booklet. She also
Expressed a special thanks to Ann Toney, Assistant to the
~ity Manager. Ms. Turek felt that the report would be use-
ful for new City employees, new members of City Boards as
well as the general public.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Community Wide Meeting Held in the Civic Center
~ity Manager Cheney reported that the community-wide meeting
~eld in the Civic Center was attended by 267 people (179
whites and 88 blacks). He felt this showed interest~on the
part of all citizens throughout the City. He felt this was
~ good sign. The meeting lasted for approximately three
hours.
Air Force Band Concert
The Air Force Band will hold a concert on January 29, 1988
in the downtown area to the rear of Barnett Bank.
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G.A.L.A.
The G.A.L.A. will be held downtown on Ocean Avenue in the
area of Barnett Bank and First Financial Plaza. Traffic
ill be diverted off Ocean Avenue, but the bridge will
emain open.
Application for Special Parade
City Manager Cheney announced that the City had received an
application to have a parade on Martin Luther King's offi-
cial birthday (January 18, 1988). The City Ordinance
requires that in order to hold a parade, it must be
u
9nn° nced, and the application forwarded to the City
Manager s Office. There are additional requirements
regarding fire, safety, etc. which must be met. The parade
will start at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Railroad Avenue
at approximately 1:00 P. M., march down to Seacrest, and
rom Seacrest to the Civic Center. At the Civic Center the
arade will be limited to the sidewalk area. The Civic
Center has been reserved for a program that afternoon.
The City Manager's Report was accepted as presented.
Letter from Marjory Stromick
Commissioner Zibelli stated that she had received a letter
from Marjory Stromick, 3030 N. Seacrest, regarding her con-
cern about garbage containers. She noted that garbage is
)eing placed for pickup in plastic bags. Often the bags
)ecome torn and the garbage is strewn around'the area. She
vas especially concerned about an incident where she
~bserved some hypodermic needles lying in the garbage. Mrs.
~tromick called Bob Eichorst (Acting Director of the City's
~ublic Works Department) who dame out to check into the
~atter. She was concerned about the children in the area as
~ell as the City employees who could have been stuck by the
hypodermic needles. She requested that garbage not be
d
llowe to be placed outside in plastic bags, but contained
in cans. She did not want to see anyone contract a disease
from coming in contact with contaminated needles. A copy
of this letter is attached to the original copy of these
minutes in the Office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Cassandra questioned the possibility of the City
purchasing garbage cans with the City of Boynton Beach logo.
He wished to remove some of the dumpsters now located
throughout the City as these areas seem to be a collection
pot for other people to dump. Mayor Cassandra and City
anager Cheney took a survey on llth, 12th and 13th Avenue
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on Thursday. City Manager Cheney pointed out that on this
~ate, he drove down N.W. 13th Avenue and the dumpster had
~een emptied There was no trash pile there, but he felt
~hat by the ~ext day there would be non-containerized trash
hiles back in the area. These are difficult to pick up.
e City will do an analysis of the problem as well as
~elated expenses.
~trobe Light on the City's Pennant
~yor Cassandra questioned why this strobe light is white
[nd not red. City Manager Cheney stated this is in confor-
tance with the new FAA Standards. Mayor Cassandra had
· eceived a phone call stating that the light was shining
.nto the caller's bedroom at night. The white versus red
Pas a problem. City Manager Cheney stated that at the time
.t was installed, it was done according to the new FAA
~tandard. City Manager Cheney will check into the
~ituation.
rice Mayor Marchese questioned whether Commissioner Zibelli
~as suggesting that every resident have a container for
heir garbage. Commissioner Zibelli felt this could be
~orked through the Code Enforcement people by saying that
;arbage could not be put out in plastic bags. Tree limbs,
~tc. were different. Vice Mayor Marchese suggested that the
City employees wear gloves made for that purpose. City
~anager Cheney did not feel they could pick up garbage very
Quickly while wearing the gloves. There was further
iscussion regarding complaints by citizens when the garbage
hich is not contained is not picked up by the collection
people.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
1. Regular City Commision Meeting Minutes of December
15, 1987.
City Commission/Planning Department Meeting Minutes
of December 17, 1987
Iayor Cassandra requested that in the minutes of the
December 17, 1987 meeting, the folloWing sentence on page 1
~e deleted: "The invocation was given by Reverend William
Gilbert of·Friendship church of God in Christ, followed by
~he Pledge of. Allegiance to the Flag led by City Manager
Cheney." This was a duplication from the minutes of
~ecember 15, 1987·
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B. Bids - Recommend Approval - Ail expenditures are
approved in the 1987-88 Adopted Budget.
1. Free Standing Aluminum Supported Tent with
Detachable Sidewalls - Recreation
The Tabulation Committee recommended the bid be awarded to
the lowest bidder (Mahaffey Tent Co., Inc, Memphis,
Tennessee) in the amount of $4,505.00.
2. Propeller Meters for Various Wells - Utilities
The Tabulation Committee recommended the bid be awarded to
he lowest bidder (Water Resources, Boca Raton, Florida) in
he amount of $11,483.00.
Variable Frequency Control Conversions stations 801
and 356 - Utilities
The Tabulation Committee recommended the bid be awarded to
the lowest bidder (Florida Service Engineers, Inc.,
Clearwater, Florida) in the amount of $144,856.00.
Lime Slurry Blow Off Control Valve Replacement for
the Water Treatment Plant - Utilities
h~ Tabulation Committee recommended the bid be awarded to
A, Sarasota, Florida in the amount of $4,866.70 for each
unit if 3 or more units are purchased. This was the only
bid received.
5. Two Golf Utility Vehicles - Golf Course
heTabulation Committee recommended the bid be awarded to
~he best bidder (Hector Turf, Miami, Florida) in the amount
f $8,590.00. All other bidders had major deviations from
he specifications.
6. Liquid Fertilizer - Annual Bid - Golf Course
The Tabulation Committee recommended the bid be awarded in
two parts-. Liquid AG Systems, Pompano Beach, Florida is
awarded the formula 20-0-0 and Woodbury Chemical, Princeton,
Florida is awarded the formulas 12-0-6, 11-0-5, 8-0-8, and
4-0-12. Both bidders met all bid specifications.
Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. 88-A Re: Performance Bond
Reduction - Lakes of Tara, Plat No. 2 (West of
Congress Avenue, South of Congress Boulevard)
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
REDUCING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR LAKES OF TARA,
P.U.D., PLAT NO. 2, SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH,
RANGE 43 EAST, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 52, PAGES 84
AND 85 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Tom Clark, City Engineer, in his memorandum dated December
22 recommended the bond amount be reduced to $10,000.00.
The TRB had no objections to the reduction.
Proposed Resolution No. 88-B Re: Release of
Excavation and Fill Restoration bond - Savannah
Square, a/k/a Sybar Square (North of NW 22nd
Avenue, East of Congress Avenue)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOY~tTON BEACH, FLORIDA TO RELEASE THE RESTORATION
BOND FOR THE EXCAVATION AND FILL PERMIT FOR SAVAHHAN
SQUARE, a/k/a SYBAR SQUARE IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP
45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST AND LYING NORTH OF N.W. 22ND
AVENUE AND EAST OF CONGRESS AVENUE
iom Clark, City Engineer, in his memorandum dated December
2, 1987, recommended that the bond be released. The TRB
ad no objection to the release of the bond.
D. Development Plans
None
Consider request for Charles Love (Edward D. Stone,
Inc.) to design a new front entranOeway for Joe DeLong
Avenue.
oe Sciortino, Golf Course Manager, requested approval of
his design for a new front entranceway for Joe DeLong
venue in his memorandum dated December 23, 1987.
F. Approve purchase of containment tank for liquid fer-
tilizer at Golf Course
oe Sciortino, Golf Course Manager, requested approval to
pend $700 to install a containment tank for liquid fer-
tilizer holding tank as required by the Florida Department
of Agriculture by January, 1988.
G. Approve authorization to dispose of records - City Clerk
The City Clerk in her memorandum No. 89 of December 14, 1987
equested permission to proceed to destroy Records, No. 147,
Solicitation Permits 1964-'86 and Interoffice Memoranda
974-9/30/84). The State of Florida, Division of Archives,
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Approve recommendation from Community Relations Board
reqardinq.Social Service Budget
ity Manager Cheney in his memorandum dated December 16,
[987 stated that the CRB met on December 9, 1987 and voted
~nanimously to recommend to the City Commission that the
~xpenditure of the $50,000 allocated in the FY 87/88 annual
iudget for the local community social services be as
ollows: $22,500.00 for Boynton Beach Child Care, Inc.;
4,496.67 for Florence Fuller Child Development Center;
7,100.00 for Palm Beach County Senior Citizen Food Service
Program; $8,000.00 for South County Drug Abuse; $2,000.00
for Hospice by the Sea; $2,000.00 for The Lord's Place; and
3,903.33 to Aid to Victims of Domestic Assault. This
rings the total to $50,000.00. The allocation was made
ith the stipulation that the $2,000.00 recommended for The
Lor s Place be held until the January meeting of the CRB
due to the late receipt of this request.
Approve quotation for "Dry Cleaning-72 Hours Service" -
~oynton Beach Police Patrolmen Uniform Pieces
~n his memorandum William Sullivan, Director of Purchasing,
~tated that the Tabulation Committee recommended that the
)ry Cleaning Quotation be extended with the same prices and
:onditions from October 1987 through September 1988. The
Tendor is Greentree Dry Cleaners, Boynton Beach, Florida.
Consider request submitted by Mr. George Sweetman, Chief
Executive Officer of Sweetman, Wooster, & Nettles, Inc.
for approval to place one temporary construction trailer
to be used for office and storage in conjunction with
Cross Creek Shopping Center, located just east of
Conqress Avenue, 1501-1551Boynton Beach Boulevard.
ledard Kopczynski, Deputy Building Official recommended this
· equest be approved to place the temporary trailer for one
,ear at the above location.
Approve emergency repair to radiator for generator at
Lift Station ~359
he Purchasing Department (William Sullivan) agreed with the
Itility Department's (John'Guidry) recommendation to replace
.he core only at a cost of $3,984.00. There was nothing
visibly wrong with the housing unit of the radiator itself.
Approve purchase of two (2) Chesterton multi-spring
split mechanical seals for the Water Plant High Service
~ump ~2
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The Purchasing Department and the Utilities Department
recommended that the purchase be made with Florida Sealing
Products, Inc., Tampa, Florida, in the amount of $1,805.40
($902.70 each). The sole source supplier in the State of
Florida (Chesterton Products of Stoneham, MA) stated on
December'4, 1987 that Florida Sealing in the only distribu-
:or in Florida.
Approve replacement of main line sewer - Railroad Avenue
~nd Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Boulevard
Iohn Guidry, Director of Utilities, recommended
Johnson-Davis, Inc., Lantana, Florida, be selected due to
~he they not . Mr
fact
did
condition
their
quotation . Guidry
recommended they be allowed to proceed with repairs using
I? e
Johnson-Davis quotation for $10,950.00.
Approve Encumbering Documents
this item was pulled from the CONSENT AGENDA by Commissioner
4ann. See page 9 and the last paragraph on this page for
~iscussion and approval.
Approval of Bills
~ee list attached, and discussion below.
~ommissioner Hester moved to accept the CONSENT AGENDA, as
~orrected, Items A.1, 2; B.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; C.1
(Resolution 88-A), C.2 (Resolution 88-B); E; F; G; H; I; J;
~; L; M and O. Motion Was seconded by Commissioner Zibelli.
4ayor Cassandra requested that the second sentence,
paragraph 1, minutes of December 17th meeting be deleted.
~ayor Cassandra requested a report on No. 11 (Florida
Innovation group), Item O., Approval of Billsl He also
3uggested that approval of No. 21 would be dependent upon
~ction by the City Commission at this meeting. This bill
~as in the amount of $1,000.00 to be placed in the Gene
4oore, Esq. Trust Fund if the Commission had decided to
9roceed with the steps to purchase the property known as
~hooters. (See discussion beginning on Page 24). Mayor
2assandra Was concerned that Item No. 22 under Encumbering
Documents would be "placing the cart before the horse."
2ity Manager Cheney stat~ed that they were encumbering the
~unds as of 9/30/87 as the vehicles were ordered and the
vehicles will be paid for under the 'encumbered funds. Mayor
2assandra stated that the same discussion applied to the
2oast Guard Building. City Manager Cheney answered that
this building is probably finished.
~otion carried 5-0.
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N. Approve Encumbering Documents (discussion)
Commissioner Mann asked if the City was buying track equip-
ment for the School Board. City Manager Cheney explained
he joint agreement between the City and the School Board
hereby the City and the School Board contribute funds.
This allows the schools and the City to use public property
~ointly, where possible. The City uses the school property
iather than letting it sit idle all afternoon and on
eekends. As a part of the agreement, the City agrees to
rovide some things such as the heart trail for the schools,
baseball fields, etc. The Agreement is preapproved by the
City Commission. Commissioner Mann was not familiar with
~his agreement and wished to speak with the City Manager at
a later date regarding this matter.
Mayor Cassandra referred to the encumbered bills and noted
~hat the Commission was encumbering and approving
$440,369.00, approximately. All were approved in last
year's budget and will be ordered this year as need arises.
Commissioner Zibelli moved to approve the CONSENT AGENDA,
~tem No. N (Encumbered Documents). Motion was seconded by
Commissione~ Mann and carried 5-0.
BIDS
None
PUBLIC HEARING
Las Palmas Landing, Variance and Exceptions request from
Subdivision and Plattinq Ordinance ................ Tabled
Commissioner Zibelli made a motion to remove this item from
~he table. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Marchese and
carried 5-0.
Mayor Cassandra noted that a presentation had already been
~iven and the public hearing had been closed on this
request. Earl Kruger came forward to answer questions which
were raised at previous meetings. He stated that the docu-
ments had been placed on the plat for the location of the
garbage collection area, and it had been reviewed by.the
City Attorney and the City Manager. Mayor Cassandra had
indicated that there may be a problem with the width of the
street. Mr. Kruger stated that the street is 22' of pave-
ment which is approximately the width of most of the resi-
dential streets in the City. He pointed out that the width
Of the lanes on Federal Highway are 12' instead of 11',
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giving a one foot difference. He was willing to install "No
Parking" signs on one side of the street so that cars would
park on one side only. Mr. Kruger noted that the City
Engineer had stated that the Fire Department and the Police
lepartment had said they have no problem with no turnaround
reai ~e asked if these answers would satisfy the
ommlsslon.
Mayor Cassandra noted that "No Parking" signs are not obeyed
~nd he did not feel they would be helpful. He was also con-
~erned about the City's liability in case the Paramedics or
the Fire Department were unable to get their trucks into the
property. Mayor Cassandra asked City Attorney Rea if a
"Hold Harmless" letter would be protection enough for the
~ity.
~ity Attorney Rea saw that a problem could arise due to the
possibility the Homeowners' Association might be a hollow
~ntity. They could obtain some type of blanket insurance
policy. Attorney Daniel Corbett spoke on behalf of the
~pplicant but he had not been able to determine if that type
Df coverage is available. The indemnification and "hold
~armless" were the only alternatives he saw short of some
~overage being available through the Association. He did
~ot feel that he could prevent someone from suing the City.
Se felt that an attempt to shift the risk could be obtained
~hrough insurance, but he could not, with the time limita-
Lions, find a policy which would cover this. He knew that
~overages such as this were available in a general liability
~olicy with an umbrella which may or may not cover a speci-
event. The
Association could provide, either through
~ Homeowners' Documents or on the face of the plat, an
~greement binding the Association to indemnify and "hold
~armless" the City from any liability arising from the
reservation on the plat. He felt that could be done at this
~eeting.
4ayor Cassandra asked if the "hold harmless" on the plat went
¢ith the land and not with the owner. City Attorney Rea
%oted that if the Homeowners' Association were to hold the
~ity harmless, what the "deep pocket" would be. Attorney
~orbett felt there might not be a "deep pocket" if each
%omeowner provided such an agreement. He felt it would pro-
;ide an estoppel from the Commission's viewpoint, or a writ-
~en agreement, thereby binding each homeowner through the
ssociation as this is a covenant which runs with the land
nd cannot be changed. It would bind the homeowners to
accept the liability through their Association. The
Association would be a "not for profit" corporation. No
stock would be issued, and it could have no more funds other
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than those provided by the homeowners, but the indem-
nification and "hold harmless" agreement is all that could
~e provided as there is no way to prevent a third party from
suing the City. He knew of no way to prevent that.
Commissioner Mann stated that he could not support this
request in any way and he was disappointed that the Planning
Department didn't "squash" this request. He felt there were
too many houses on this right-of-way. Commissioner Zibelli
~sked if this request had been checked off by each
Department. City Manager Cheney noted that the last
nemorandum stated that a "T" turnaround or a cul-de-sac
~ould be necessary. He also felt that the garbage was still
concern, especially if the property is subsequently
esold. There are many private right-of-ways in the City,
ut the issue is the width and the standard for the private
ight-of-ways. In this situation the standard is being hurt
~s there is no ability to have a cul-de-sac or turnaround at
%he end. He felt this was a serious problem.
~ayor Cassandra read from the minutes of the November 9th
Public Hearing where it was noted that the TRB recommended
~hat Variance Request No. 1 be given a positive recommen-
dation. Variance Request No. 2 was given a positive recom-
nendation. Variance Request No. 3 was given a negative
recommendation as the consensus of opinion was that a cul-
~e-sac or proper "T" turnaround was necessary for garbage
~rucks and emergency vehicles. He clarified that two of the
~hree requested variances were approved by the TRB. The
~hird variance is the topic left for discussion.
Vice Mayor Marchese felt that the information had been pro-
~ided. He referred to the memorandum from Tom Clark, City
Zngineer, and it was clearly stated that variance request
~o. 3 was given a negative recommendation. Vice Mayor
4archese felt that the Commission should comply with the
~ecommendations of the City Engineering Department, the TRB
~nd all the other Departments in the City.
~ommissioner Hester clarified that the applicant does not
~ish to provide a cul-de-sac or "T" turnaround. Mr. Kruger
~tated that the only reason for the "T" turnaround or cul-
~e-sac on the rear was for the garbage truck. He stated
~hat Mr. Clark said there was no problem for fire engines or
)olice cars and ambulances to get down to those properties.
~he only problem was the garbage truck. The residents do
~ot want a garbage truck going down the street. He felt
~here was no problem with the width of the street.
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ity Manager Cheney stated that the Staff position is that
he City does have a problem without a cul-de-sac and "T"
urnaround.
Attorney Corbett felt that Mr. Cheney was well advised to
state the Staff position. The issue before the Commission,
Es he saw it, was whether or not to grant the variance. He
~id not feel this would set a precedent for any other action
~he Commission would take. The persons buying in this pro-
~ect were all willing to accept the situation, but the
questions was whether or not appropriate protection could be
fforded the City. A problem may exist and cause a liabi-
ity; but he felt that if the provision is placed on the
wner's covenant stating: "The Las Palmas Homeowners'
Association agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City
~f Boynton Beach, Florida from liability arising from this
restriction and reservation", the City should be protected.
~e did feel that an effort would be made to develop under
~he existing plat if the request before the Commission was
denied.
Mayor Cassandra stated there was a concern about variance
o. 3. The Commission has a responsibility to respect the
ecommendations from the City's qualified experts and also a
oncern about developing land through proper usage. He did
gree that there should be some way to develop this land and
olve the problem.
Mr. Kruger came forward with a set of plans which he said
as the previously approved plat. Mayor Cassandra asked the
ity Manager if the previously approved plans could be used
if the applicant left the meeting. City Manager Cheney
pointed out that there is a hammerhead turnaround on the
pproved plat. City Engineer, Tom Clark, stated that the
ocument before the Commission was the approved plat. Mr.
~ruger asked if the Commission would approve the new request
if the turnaround as it is shown on the approved plat was
mdded to the present plat. Mr. Kruger stated that they
~ould leave that "T" turnaround. He was willing to put that
"T" turnaround on the new plat as he only had the prelimi-
nary plat. He requested that it be approved at this meeting
~ontingent on the "T" turnaround. City Manager Cheney
stated that he could accept that. City Attorney Rea had
some reservations regarding the plans and asked if was a
)reliminary or final plan. Mr. Kruger stated that it was a
final plat that was approved.
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The following is a verbatim transcript as requested by Mayor
~assandra:
Rea:
I don't know.
final plat?
Is that a preliminary plat or a
~ruger:
That's a final plat that was approved.
2heney:
This was final approval. It sat around fOr a
couple of years and they came back for a
modification. There was a final plat approval.
Rea:
That plat is buildable right now as it is?
~heney: Yes.
Kruger:
It just has more lots than this one.
2assandra: Any other questions?
21ark:
Let me ask a question. We've approved a prelimi-
nary plat for Las Palmas, but there is a plat
for Fisherman's Landing that is recorded and
this is that sheet, right? For Fisherman's
Landing which was recorded and we got develop-
ment plans...
~heney:
Right. They want to, are saying now they are
going to come back. We are approving the plat,
which is the preliminary plat which is before us
with the condition that there be a "T" turn-
around similar to this.
Kruger:
Right.
?hen ey:
And it is expected that the final plat documents
will come back showing that. That's OK. One of
the purposes of the preliminary plat approval is
to identify these things for the final plat
along with all the other documentation in front
of you.
~ruger:
You'll have all of these sheets, all of this ....
2assandra: Rea, no problem?
lheney:
Bring it in early so we can review it. Oh, it's
got to go through the process, our review
process anyway, so we will get it.
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Rea:
Cheney:
Rea:
Kruger:
~assandra:
Corbett:
."assandra:
Rea -
lheney:
Rea:
(ruger:
~heney:
Yeah. I am just curious as to whether or not
there is a meeting of the minds here, so to
speak. Am I understanding it correctly, that
these variances are contingent upon. . . this is
different from Planning, right?
Yes.
Approval of these variances is contingent upon a
certain "T" turnaround similar to this appearing
on the final plat. I don't know if the question
is capable of hearing out there. If the other
variances are granted, these other two variances
are granted...
It's the same, the length of the street and
everything is exactly the same. It is just that
the lots are...there are larger lots on this
one than they are on that one.
Let's go to the final plat. We have the plan...
Mr. Rea is your question whether or not the
third variance is still required?
That's a good question.
We have...we have, the variance has the required
plot with the variances according to the pri-
vate streets and related facilities. We have the
variance. The one that's the real problem is
the variance with regard to dead end streets and
cul-de-sacs. The question I am asking is if,
as it stands there, this "T" turnaround is
imposed upon it, whether or not then ...
I think, the answer, Ray, is they still need to
apply.., when they got that "T" turnaround on
Fisherman's Landing, they had to get a variance
for that. I think they've got to reapply for
that particular variance for that particular "T"
turnaround.
Is that understood? It has to go through
another variance procedure then for that par-
ticular turnaround?
On the final plat.
It was on the original (Fisherman's Landing).
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Kruger: Ri ght.
Cassandra:
Zibelli:
Cassandra:
Mester:
Rea:
Kruger:
2assandra:
Rea:
I ruger:
ea:
Iruger:
es:
{ruger:
The motion that I am looking for is one of con-
tingency based upon the final plat showing the
"T" at the appropriate spot, and I will enter-
tain.a motion.
So moved.
I need a second.
I second it depending upon, because it is going
to be (inaudible)
Right...May I interject as well. I apologize,
but there are these points about the, I just
want to make sure that it's worded properly. I
guess Point number seven with regard to the gar-
bage collection then is no longer relevant? I
gather that was understood.
We would still like to have the garbage
collected on the cul-de-sac.
That's no problem for the City, is it? As long
as it follows our code, right?
Right. Ok, then as far as, then, if I may,
these conditions with regard to...I apologize
for making it complicated, but the provisions
with regard to the restrictions and reservations
on the covenants, the covenants and restrictions
on the Homeowners' Documents, as outlined in the
letter to me of December 28th, would appear as
well as appearing on the plats.
The ones that are on there now?
The ones that were.., are these the ones that
have just been drawn with regard to ...
Yes. This is the one about...
Did you get points 7 and 8?
Yes. I don't know if you can read it, but it
is right on here. (Pointing to drawings).
Rea: OK. Yeah.
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Cassandra:
I ruger:
es:
Corbett:
~ruger:
Corbett:
Hester:
2orbett:
Kruger:
.~heney:
.{r uger:
2assandra:
.{r uger:
~archese:
Is that still 7 lots? Right? Total.
8 lots total.
If that motion can be made also not only con-
tingent upon the "T" turnaround being provided
under final plat approval, but also contingent
upon these restrictions appearing on the plat
and deed as outlined in Mr. Corbett's letter to
me dated December 28th...
That's not a problem. The only concern that my
discussion with the applicants is, the only con-
cern that they have, is because of the time
involved for reapplication to meet the legal
requirements of this change that we are
discussing here, they would like to know tonight
whether or not that will be approved...
on the final plat with the "T."
On the final plat. If you are going to take
action, they just want to know...They don't want
you come back and have other issues raised.
That's the concern. They want to resolve it
one way or another.
That's to be the only issue, the "T" turn and if
we say you want it contingent upon final appro-
val, I see no reason why...(inaudible)
That's fine.
That's fine.
Understanding that you have to aPply for a
variance for that particular "T."
Yeah. We understand. Right.
Do you think I am going' to remember all these
different things that you have just stated?
Right, you forgot to turn your tape recorder on.
I just don't understand why we wait until the
"inth', hour to come up in an agreement. Now this
has been discussed before. This could have been
done weeks ago. Months ago. The TRB was very
specific.
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Kruger:
Mar chose:
It was two years ago.
Two years, and now tonight we are going to rush
it through and everybody is going to have this
piece of a thought, that piece of a thought and
then ultimately, the City gets stuck with
something that may not work or that we are
liable for. It's not right~ It's not fair!
It's not ethical!
There was applause.)
~assandra:
I don't know how to write all that in there
either, but the points are well taken. The
Points are well taken, but I think we've got to
move on this one way or another. Either destroy
it or approve it. All right? We heard from the
City Manager and Staff that if they restitute
the original final approval plat, it is
buildable. Based upon that statement, I think
we must act with the recommendations of the
Attorney on all the stipulations... Let the
record show in case I missed one, and I would
like, Mrs. Boroni, a verbatim on this so that we
do not miss any.
."orbett:
My practice is in Boynton Beach.
moving my practice.
I am not
2assandra: I need a motion.
Zibelli:
So moved.
2assandra:
No. No. No. No. You are not going to pass this
on me now. I need a motion with all of the con-
cerns raised by the Attorney and the City
Manager... so Mr. Mann would you make a motion?
~ann:
2assandra:
Rea:
Laughter. Can't do it.
I need a motion.
this ...
Uh, contingently approving
Let me suggest a point about that. That the
variance...You listen to me as well. That, I
know Peter is listening too, as well. That the
variances requested as they relate to lots,
Appendix C, Article 10, Section 7, and private
streets and related facilities, Appendix C,
Article 8, Section 6(e)(12) be granted con-
tingent to the requifem&nt that a "T" turnaround
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Rea
Continued:
~assandra:
~ann:
Zibelli:
~assandra:
~ecretary:
~assandra:
Rea:
2assandra:
l ibelli:
ann:
Cassandra:
Hester:
4archese:
2assandra:
4archese:
2assandra:
variance application be applied for upon final
plat approval and that the restrictions and noti-
fications which are going to appear on the plat
and deeds and homeowners documents as reflected
on Dan Corbett's letter of December 28, 1987 be
provided.
I would like a copy of that letter. Any problem
for the City? (A copy of that letter is
attached to the Original copy of these minutes
in the Office of the City Clerk).
So moved.
So moved. Second.
Normally the chair must repeat the motion for
the motion to be in front of you. (To the
Recording Secretary) Do you have it 'all written
out?
Yes, in shorthand.
In shorthand. Rea, is there any problem if I
reflect to the minutes as far as the motion is
concerned?
No.
All right. Let the minutes show that I reflect
to the minutes the motion that has been stated
by Mr. Rea as the motion in front of this
Commission and seconded. Any discussion?
Those in favor signify by saying Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Aye.
Nay.
Those against by saying Nay.
Nay.
Carried 4-1.
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Kruger: Thank you very much for your consideration.
End of the verbatim transcript.
Consider request submitted by George Zimmerman, agent,
for Quantum Associates for Master Plan Modification -
Quantum Park of Commerce
Ir. Annunziato noted that this request was for an amendement
o the Master Plan and also a request that the City
ommission make a finding that this does not constitute a
ubstantial deviation and does not require further impact
eview. Mr. Annunziato explained the request noting there
re three items contained in the request. The specific
ssues related to relocating a portion of the 40 acre scrub
ine. Portions were to be relocated from the north of 22nd
Avenue to south of 22nd Avenue. The next aspect involves
changing the amended master site development plan which
reflects a redistribution of the Sand Pine Preserve Acreage
nd the creation of additional development parcels through
he subdivision. He noted that acreages do not change very
uch but the locations of those lots change. It was found
that the original 40 acre Scrub set aside did not include 40
~cres of Sand Pine Scrub. The applicant reviewed the 540
~cre site to find another location to provide for that eco-
system. They did locate a 14 acre site south of 22nd
%venue. This request is forwarded to the Department of
2ommunity Affairs and the Regional Planning Council. Either
Df those agencies could have appeared at the hearing. A
~ritten response was received from Regional Planning Council
~hat they are not going to appear but do find this to be
onsistent with the approved plan. DCA's policy is to not
espond in writing but they will not appear at the hearing.
~he Technical Review Board reviewed the request and sent it
~o the Planning and Zoning Board with a positive recommen-
dation. The process changes from the usual in this case, in
~hat the State Statutes spell out in great detail what hap-
~ens and when it happens. The P&Z Board in an advisory
~apacity to the City recommended that the City make a
~inding of no substantial change and that the amendments be
~pproved subject to the comments of the Horticulturist.
4ayor Cassandra announced that this was a public hearing and
sked if anyone wished to speak in favor or against the
equest. Mrs. Rossi did not understand where the 14 acres
which were mentioned were located.
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George Zimmerman, representing Quantum Associates,
~llustrated the sites on a map held up for the audience
to see. He pointed out the acreas still left in preser-
vation: 25 acres to the north and 14.3 acres to the south.
his leaves 40 acres of preservation. The materials in the
rea of preservation do not meet the standards of the people
involved. They have established another micrositing plan.
This plan is part of their ecological plan which needs to be
~ead and approved by the City, Treasure Coast and other
~gencies. It is separate from the site planning issue. He
pointed out that every lot that develops in the areas marked
Qn the map are required as part of their site plan to pre-
~erve 8.2 percent of their sit:e in existing Sand Pine. In
their own landscaping plan they must work in the 8.2 percent
~s part of their 20 percent of green area which must be left
9n each individual site. This acreage will add up to an
~dditional 12 acres. This makes 14.3 acres of Sand Pine in
the southern area, at least 14 acres acceptable at the pres-
ent time in the northern area (with the potential of 18 to
20 acres being acceptable in the future depending on recov-
ery of some Sand Pines which were disturbed) and 12 acres
from the microsited Sand Pine areas throughout the other
i reas. This bring the total preserved acreage to 52. The
evelopment order mandated that 40 acres be set aside.
tella Rossi, 625 Whispering Pines Road, made a statement on
behalf of the Coalition for Wilderness Islands. This group
wished to go on record as supporting long term protection of
his and other ecosystems which are endangered in Palm Beach
~ounty. She felt the entire ecosystem must be protected and
ot just one or two species in that system. The species
ecomes endangered when the ecosystem is destroyed. She
pointed out that the least Florida Scrub on site is in the
Northeastern area near High Ridge Road and 1-95. She
~uestioned why this site was not protected. She felt that
three or more sites which are proposed in this area are very
likely to suffer edge effect and will suffer destruction of
~11 contacts with the landscaped environment. She did not
feel that micrositing as proposed would accomplish preser-
iation of an ecosystem. It is important to protect con-
ecting areas, but it is not acceptable to her group to
ragment the few remaining Scrub sites. Shelpointed out
hat endangered meant not likely to survive With human
ntervention of preservation of the ecosystem. She felt
hat micrositing was excellent landscaping which was econom-
ical, beautiful, and contributed to the survival of some of
the aspects of native Florida. She did not feel it was a
ubstitute for preservation of an ecosystem. The Coalition
or Wilderness Islands strongly recommended that with a small
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sample of native ecosystems still in this region of the
world, the short and long range public interest should be a
prime consideration in designing and permitting this devel-
opment.
As he was unable to attend the meeting, Mayor Cassandra read
D letter from Daniel E. Boyar, Coalition for Wilderness
Islands, into the record:
"Concerning the Quantum Park site plan revision, I and
the organization with which I am affiliated, oppose the
12 acre micrositing aspect of the 40 acre scrub preser-
vation plan. Micrositing is not an appropriate way to
preserve scrub land, because it disintegrates the eco-
system and does not allow for appropriate management
techniques.
From this standpoint, it is better to have 1, 12 acre
parcel intact (or at least 2, 6 acres parcels intact)
rather than haging 12, 1 acre parcels scattered about.
Also, with so many microsites, it would be time-
consuming and expensive to assess whether or not all 12
acres worth of scrub microsites remain, once clearing and
construction has been completed.
Thank you,
Daniel E. Boyar
(Coalition for Wilderness
Islands)"
alter Williams, 6727 Osborne Drive, Lantana, stated that
his project was ill advised from the environmental stand-
point from the beginning. He did not feel the biologist who
was hired was completely candid with Treasure Coast and the
project owner. Micrositing could sound great and be cost
~ffective, but he did not feel it representated a habitat in
~hich Scrub could survive.
%s no one else wished to speak, THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS
2LOSED.
qr. Zimmerman was available for questions from the
~ommissioners. Commissioner Hester asked if Mr. Zimmerman
~as still preserving the 40 acres as required. Mr.
~immerman stated that they were. Upon questioning by
~ommissioner Hester, Mr. Zimmerman replied that it was dif-
ficult to answer whether or not they were adding more
~creage to the 40 required. He further explained that they
had attempted to preserve more than the Sand Pines and felt
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that there are many other native Florida plants and wildlife
which should also be preserved. They had worked to preserve
what they felt to be the best Scrub area. They obtained an
opinion from all the environmentalists who would talk with
them. They had tried to do as much as possible and ended
up with 12 more acres of preserve area of all kinds of eco-
systems.
Vice Mayor Marchese wanted to see as much of Florida pre-
~erved as possible. He felt that Mr. Zimmerman had made an
~xcellent attempt at satisfying everyone and still providing
the necessary jobs for the area.
Commissioner Zibelli asked if Mrs. Rossi had walked the area
~nd Mrs. Rossi replied that she had. Basically, it was the
· 2 acres of micrositing that her group is unhappy about.
She did not feel it would survive.
r. Zimmerman clarified for Commissioner Zibelli that part
f the application included the subdivision of some of the
xisting areas to the south. Part of that is industrial
area, but has been subdivided into smaller lot sizes
~ommlssloner Mann wanted a clarification regarding whether
~r not the 12 acres were a part of or in addition to the 40
acres. Mr. Zimmerman noted there are 40 acres of preserved
area which were found not to contain 40 acres of Scrub.
They took an additional 12 acres of Scrub and preserved that
s well to make up for the lack of Scrub materials in the
crub area. This gives a total of 52 acres of preserved
rea, but only 40 of those acres are qualifying Scrub today.
hey hope they will have at least 5 other acres in the
future.
ayor Cassandra stated that hard feelings were created in
he beginning when Mr. Zimmerman proposed to develop the 40
icres of preserved area. Now it appears that the 40 acres
re not developing as planned. Mr. Zimmerman stated that
hey are developing but not as planned. He pointed out that
he neighbor's horses had eaten a portion of the small
pines. The root structure is acceptable in his estimation.
he 40 acres has been reduced to 14 acres of Scrub and 25.7
total. He pointed out another area which has 14.3 acres.
This makes 40 preserved acres but not totally Scrub acres.
After much discussion, Mr. Zimmerman would not ensure that
the people who buy the lots would keep the Scrub areas con-
tiguous. The covenants require that 8.2 percent of the
area of each lot be preserved. This 8.2 percent could be on
any portion of the lot. Mayor Cassandra wanted to see a
complete loop made with the Scrub areas.
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Mr. Annunziato felt that the Staff could ensure the con-
tiguity of those Scrub areas. Mr. Zimmerman felt that the
uyer must have the flexibility of working with the City
e~arding where his Scrub area would be located on his prop-
erty. Preservation should not be the only issue but con-
sidered along with all the other factors a buyer must
consider. Mayor Cassandra asked if a square were divided
into four sections (representing four lots) if the 8.2 per-
~ent could be preserved in each corner if the buyer so
~esired. Mr. Zimmerman answered affirmatively but felt the
uyer should be given the opportunity to come to the City
With their proposal.
~ommissioner Hester clarified the position taken by DCA and
DRI. Mr. Annunziato pointed out they had given up all rights
interest in the project by not attending the meeting.
· Annunziato felt the simple solution would be to approve
his subject to P&Z Board recommendations, if the Commission
id wish to approve the request. The P&Z Board recommen-
dations contains all the legal aspects and the comments by
the City Forester.
Vice Mayor Marchese moved to approve the request subject to
P&Z Board recommendations and with the finding of no
substantial change. Commissioner Mann seconded the motion.
~ayor Cassandra stated that he would have been able to vote
~or approval of this request if the applicant had guaranteed
that the Scrub lines would be contiguous. Mr. Zimmerman
felt that the City still had the power to ensure that the
Scrub area was kept contiguous. He wished to see the buyers
come before the City with their proposal so that the City
~ould make the determinations at that time. Motion carried
4-1 with Mayor Cassandra voting against the approval.
After a short break the meeting resumed at 9:17 P. M.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
ao
Consider request submitted by Augustin A. Hernandez,
agent for the School board of Palm Beach County, for a
Master Plan Modification - Lakes of Hypoluxo PUD
This item was postponed until the next City Commission
Meeting at the request of the applicant.
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LEGAL
Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HE.ARING
Proposed Ordinance No. 87-46B Re: Comprehensive Plan
Amendments - Four-fifths Vote
Proposed Ordinance No. 87-46B was read on 2nd and Final
Reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, PROPOSING THAT A REFERENDUM
ELECTION BE HELD TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY,
AS ADOPTED BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND BEING
KNOWN AS CHAPTER 67-1118, SPECIAL LAWS OF FLORIDA,
TO PROVIDE THAT, IF APPROVED BY THE ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, THE ABOVE REFERENCED CHARTER
SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: BY AMENDING SECTION 24
OF THE CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHICH CHANGE ANY LAND USE
CATEGORY SHALL BE ADOPTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF
NOT LESS THAN FOUR-FIFTHS OF THE ENTIRE CITY
COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING A BALLOT TITLE;
PROVIDING THE OFFICIAL SUBSTANCE OF THE AMENDMENT TO
BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE TO THE
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mayor Cassandra asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of
Ihe proposed ordinance.
~obert Olenik, Jr., 29D Crossings Circle, stated that he felt
it was important that this issue was going to referendum as
t is an important change, and he was glad the people would
oe making the decision and not the City Commission itself.
%s no one else wished to speak, the PUBLIC HEARING WAS
~LOSED.
2ommissioner Hester moved to approve Proposed Ordinance
37-46B on 2nd and final reading. Vice Mayor Marchese
3econded the motion.
~ommissioner Mann had no further discussion. Commissioner
Zibelli stated that she had made her feeling known on this
patter at a previous meeting. She felt the other alter-
%ative would be that no decisions should be made unless
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there is a full Commission on Comprehensive Plan changes.
She felt a 4/5 vote would give the minority control of the
Commission. Vice Mayor Marchese stated his comments were
previously made. Commissioner Hester felt that decisions
regarding land use should have more than a majority vote.
Hayor Cassandra noted his statements had been made pre-
viously as well. City Clerk, Betty Boroni, took a roll call
vote:
Vice Mayor Marchese - Aye
Commissioner Hester - Aye
Commissioner Mann - Aye
Commissioner Zibelli - Nay
Mayor Cassandra - Aye
lotion carried 4-1. '
ity Attorney Rea stated that all steps have been
oward getting this item on the ballot.
taken
B. Ordinances - 1st Readinq
Proposed Ordinance No. 88-1 Re: Authorize Sale
of Bonds for Public Land Acquisition
A/~ ORDINANCE OF'THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE, SUBJECT TO THE ELECTION HEREIN
PROVIDED FOR, OF NOT EXCEEDING $2,500,000.00
BONDS OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR
PROVIDING FUNDS, TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER
AVAILABLE FUNDS, FOR PAYING THE COST OF
ACQUIRING FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES A 10 ACRE
PARCEL OF LAND ALONG THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
WITHIN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, COMMONLY KNOWN
AS THE SHOOTER'S PROPERTY, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND DECLARING THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS
ADOPTION.
Proposed Ordinance No. 88-2 Re: Hold Special
Bond Election March 8, 1988
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE
HOLDING OF A SPECIAL BOND ELECTION IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION
IN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH ON MARCH 8, 1988,
AND DECLARING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE
EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS ADOPTION.
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City Manager Cheney explained his memorandum dated January
5, 1988 which explained that the property owner had changed
his purchase request and was now asking $2,400,000.00
($10,000 less than the appraisal price). City Manager
Cheney recommended that the City stay with their original
ffer of $2,000,000.00. He had received correspondence from
the buyer which stated that no less than $2,4000,000.00
Would be acceptable. City Manager Cheney suggested that the
Qriginal offer of $2,000,000.00 not be raised~ He further
~xpiained that the appraised price had not been made public
as it is no longer required by Statutes to be done.
Mayor Cassandra noted that when the Planning & Zoning Board
went through its land use changes, that piece of property
went from commercial to R-3 zoning. The P&Z Board raised a
~uestion at that time that the land might be valued dif-
ferently as it did not now have the commercial connotation
attached to it. Mayor Cassandra felt the City's word was as
good as gold, and if it committed $2,000,000.00 for the
purchase of the property,that had nothing to do with what the
~&Z Board was doing. He was disappointed that other people
~id not have the same commitment to their word. He did not
~ecommend purchasing the p~operty at all. He did not wish
~0 be "held up for another ~half a million dollars" when the
City had acted in good faith.
Vice Mayor Marchese made a motion to reject the purchase of
~he 10 acre property known as Shooters. Commissioner
Zibelli seconded the motion which carried 5-0.
Vice Mayor Marchese moved to delete Proposed Ordinance 88-1
and 88-2 from the Agenda. Commissioner Zibelli seconded the
motion which carried 5-0.
Mayor Cassandra requested that the City review its policy as
ar as legal counsel on bond issues is concerned. He wished
a review of the method of payment and who should be called to
represent the City in the future bond issues. City Manager
~heney explained that the City does not review what they are
Willing to pay the bond counsel to satisfy the bond. The
9ond counsel tells the City what their charges are. Mayor
~assandra requested a report on the procedure of how the
~ity pays whoever it pays when it goes to a bond issue.
C. Resolutions
None
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D. Other
Discussion of Morey's Lounge Appraisal - Requested
by Cit¥ Attorney
City Attorney Rea stated that the appraisal of Morey's
Lounge had been completed. There were two options: the
City Commission could go to referendum and see if the citi-
zens wish to purchase the property or, based upon the
~ppraisal information, the City could attempt to strike a
deal with the owners of the property. Mayor Cassandra noted
~hat since the appraised value does not have to be stated,
it becomes difficult to discuss the issue further. City
Manager Cheney felt that if there is interest in purchasing
Morey's Lounge, the city could be authorized to negotiate
~n agreement and bring it to the City Commission for appr°-
~al. Once an agreement is fixed, the City Commission could
make up its mind if it desired to purchase the proper~y.
Mayor Cassandra clarified that this type of negotiation would
~ot obligate the City, and City Manager Cheney agreed.
~ommissi6ner Zibelli asked if the ho~se behin~ Morey's
Lounge was included as well, and City Manager Cheney
answered affirmatively. It did not includ~ the COP license.
ice Mayor Marchese made a motion to direct the City Manager
o proceed with negotiations on the property known as
Morey's Lounge. Commissioner Mann seconded the motion which
Carried 5-0.
Discussion of "Foster Home" at 1165 SW 27th Place -
Requested by City Attorney
ity Attorney Rea stated that the State Statutes are cer-
ainly a quagmire, and the rules of the Department of Health
and Rehabilitation are no better. The City Manager's staff
ttempted to make a factual determination last month as to
hat type of children are in the facility and what type of
~icens~ the facility holds. One problem which developed
When the information was obtained was that the applicant was
informing the City that this was a Therapeutic Foster Home,
~ut the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services
HRS) indicated that due to the number of children involved
~nd problems the children have this is essentially a Group
~ome Facility. He raised the question of what a Group Home
%s - a Foster Home or something else. City Attorney Rea
attempted to get HRS tied down as to what type of licensing
procedure that home f'alls under. A question developed as to
whether this is a Foster Home or is it considered a
Residential Child Caring Agency. This is determined by who
is running the facility - parents taking care of children in
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a family type setting or are the services contracted out to
a service provider to HRS. Each different type facility
falls under a different licensing provision of the HRS
~odes. A Foster Care Facility falls under Chapter 10(M)(6)
Of the Administrative Code and Residential Child Caring
Facility falls under chapter 10(M)(9). The home in question
~alls under 10(M)(9). This brings the home out of the tech-
nical definiti6n Of a Foster Home Facility. The number and
type of children living in this home makes it a Foster Home.
FrOm the licensing point of view it does not fall under the
Foster Home provisions. The City Commission must determine
whether or not it falls in the intent of the Foster Home
provisions under the code for families or whether or not
~due to the fact that it does not comply with the letter of
the law for the definition of family) that it should be a
prohibited activity.
City Attorney Rea referred to the letter from David Kerr who
~s the Program Supervisor for this region which clarifies
the above discussion. Under the licensing procedure it
iould be possible to have a Child Caring Agency that is sub-
itled a Group Home. You could have Family Foster Homes
hat are subtitled Group Homes. The person who receives the
icense and how it is applied for determines which category
~t falls under. In this case, due to the contractual ser-
ices provided by the South County facility, it is not a
~oster Home under law, but a Residential Child Caring Agency
under the law.
~oger T. Barr, 1241S.W. 27th Avenue, lives down the street
fr6m the "Foster Home" being discussed. He was opposed to
having a business in his neighborhood. He bought a single
family home in single family zoning and he expected to see
it remain that way. He felt the value of his home was being
ecreased by having this "Foster Home" in his neighborhood.
e wanted to know if the City had licensed this home.
Mayor Cassandra stated that his question would be answered.
Leonard Kanonik, 1330 S.W. 28th Avenue, stated that he had
nothing against handicapped children or kids in trouble. He
pointed out that his wife is involved in charity work and he
~imself had been involved years ago with helping delinquent
(ids. He questioned why he was sent letters from South
~ounty Mental Center telling him the Group Home has been
:here since 1982 and these letter are not dated or signed.
He named people listed on the stationery and asked where
those people are. He felt that Golfview Harbour has been
had by the City Manager, HRS, and the City fathers by
putting that Foster Home in Golfview Harbour. There are
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places for Foster Homes (like the Haven) and these are no
profit organizations. H~ felt someone in the Golfview
~arbor home is making some money. He wanted the home closed
down and the City to make arrangements to place these in
11 the subdivisions if they were going to be placed in
olfview Harbour. He felt that City Manager Cheney had
known about the home since 1982 according to the letters he
received.
Bob Foley, 1380 S.W. 28th Avenue, stated that he has been a
resident at this address for 6 years. He purchased his home
only on the basis that this was a single family home devel-
Qpment. He asked if the zoning had been changed for
Golfview Harbour. He asked if the zoning was the same as
Leisureville and Silverlake. Mayor Cassandra stated that it
was similar. He asked if those subdivisions had Foster
Homes or half-way houses. He also asked if the fact that a
Foster Home is coming into a neighborhood is advertised so
that the residents know about it.
Mayor Cassandra stated that Mr. Foley's questions would be
answered.
L. Schweizer, 1370 S.W. 28th Avenue, was present to support
~he complaints from all the neighbors on the Foster Home in
Golfview Harbor.
John R. Smalley, 1416 Harvard Lane, felt that the Golfview
Harbour area is zoned for single family and he did not know
if the Foster Home was allowed under that zoning. He felt
that only single family homes should be allowed. He noted
~hat on this evening there were 6 cars in front of the
Foster Home. He felt this was too many for a single family
home.
Steve Schultz, 1164 S.W. 27th Avenue, lives behind the house
being discussed. He referred to the definition of children,
9nd he noted that he had never seen anyone who looked like a
~hild come out of that house. He felt a child would be
someone of grade school age, but these people are around
yoting age. He felt that the information trying to be pre-
Sented was that these were little children being taken into
lhe home. The fact that there are 6 cars parked at the
esidence should indicate the type of people living there.
e felt it should be called a Group Home. He felt this was
being used as a tax write-off. He questioned the statement
made by City Attorney Rea regarding the fact that this home
is supposed to be therapeutic and for therapy purposes. He
questioned whether the people there were deranged.
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Mayor Cassandra clarified that City Manager Cheney does not
make policy for the City. Policy was made by the Commission
~f which Mayor Cassandra was a Councilman. He researched
~11 the old minutes and he admitted that his definition of
children was the same as the people speaking at this
~eeting. A Family Law was put in at that time due to a con-
cern about unrelated people living in one house (the Haitian
~otel according to Mr. Kanonik). The Council ingestigated
their ordinance at that time and got legal advice on how to
define a family living in any home in any zone. At that
time the legal advice was "Two unrelated people could live
in a home." The Council approved that definition. The
~nforcement of that was another problem. At that time
~ouncilman Wright raised the question regarding Foster
~hildren (parents who take in children) and there was con-
~ern that~could become a large number. The Council passed
that Foster Children (Mayor Cassandra felt this meant young
~hildren) would be limited to no more than 5 in any one
~ome. This would be made up of parents, children and Foster
~hildren.
~ayor Cassandra stated that the definition explained at this
~eeting was a new definition. Now the Commission is hearing
~hat this is a "Therapeutic Group Home." Children as
~efined in the dictionary are those under 18 years of age.
~e pointed out that a person can drive a car at age 16. He
Eelt that 6 cars in a driveway did not mean anything as many
~ouseholds often have several cars. Mayor Cassandra stated
~hat he had driven in the Golfview Harbour area and he saw
Dther homes which were in worse condition than the one in
~uestion. The Commission must evaluate whether the letter
Df the law has been followed in this case. Mayor Cassandra
~tated that a license had been given this home and he was
~ot sure how to get the people out of the home. City
~anager Cheney stated that the City did not have to license
~his as it had a license from a State agency. Mayor
~assandra stated that the City does not have to supply a
license. City Manager Cheney stated that South County
4ental Health is not in any way a profit making organiza-
tion. The parents who live in this home are employees of
~outh County Mental Health. He felt the only person who
~ight be making a profit would be the landlord.
Jeonard Kanonik made some statements regarding the
~iscussion about the "Haitian Hotel" which was mentioned
earlier.
ayor Cassandra asked if the home in Golfview Harbour was
egal under the City's codes.
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City Attorney Rea read the definition of Family - "Foster
Children duly placed in Foster Homes licensed by the State
of Florida up to a total of 5 children both natural and
oster in a household are expressly included in this term."
ity Attorney Rea pointed out that this home is not licensed
5s a Foster Home but as a Therapeutic Group Home for Girls.
they have 5 or less children but technically it does not
fall within the definition.
~ayor Cassandra asked what vehicle the City has for
enforcing the law. City Attorney Rea replied that if the
~ommission wishes, they could put the people on notice that
~hey are in violation of code and take them to the Code
Enforcement Board.
~ice Mayor Marchese moved to direct the City Manger to take
~he necessary legal action to bring this home into conform-
~nce. Commissioner Hester seconded the motion. City
~ttorney Rea explained that this would be a matter for the
Code Enforcement staff. The motion carried 5-0.
Amendment to Agreement for Water and Sewer Service -
Sandpiper Cove
City Manager Cheney stated that all the problems associated
with this request had been resolved.
ommissioner Hester made a motion to approve the amendment
o the Water Service Agreement for Sandpiper Cove. Motion
was seconded by Vice Mayor Marchese and carried 5-0.
pUBLIC AUDIENCE
Wilda Searcy, 402 N.E. 13th Avenue, had two questions for
he City Commission. The first question was in regard to
ome homes being built on North Boynton Beach Boulevard and
og Road. Mrs. Searcy wanted to know if the City was aware
f these homes and Mayor Cassandra stated these homes are
not in the City and he had no information. Mrs. Searcy won-
dered if these were low cost houses and Mayor Cassandra
9gain stated that he had no information. Mrs. Searcy had a
~isit from someone who works with the City who is having
trouble finding a home which will accommodate his 7 children
nd still be affordable. She was concerned about the short-
ge of housing for minority people with a low income. She
requested that the City provide some low income housing as
is being done in several other cities. Mayor Cassandra
uggested that Mrs. Searcy contact Mr. Annunziato or City
anager Cheney and they can call the County to get infor-
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mation for Mrs. Searcy. City Manager Cheney felt this was
probably a conventional PUD and not a low income develop-
ment.
~rs. Searcy also referred to a tour she and others had made
· n the llth to 13th Street area from Seacrest to the
railroad. AS a result of this tour, it was suggested that
~he following action be taken: create a one-way-street,
put sidewalks on one side and provide for parallel parking
9n t~e other side. Mrs. Searcy stated that llth Avenue was
~auslng problems due to the fact it is so narrow. She
~tated that Community Development says money is available
For rehabilitation of this area. Mayor Cassandra stated
~hat the City Manager had also made a tour. City Manager
~heney felt that Mrs. Searcy was referring to a plan which
Was prepared in 1977 or 1978 relative to llth Avenue. This
proposal was unanimously turned down by the residents of
llth Avenue as they did not want the street to be one-way.
~ommissioner Zibelli stated that she was unaware of the 1977
)lan and that she had come up with these ideas on Sunday.
[ayor CasSandra stated that the City Manager has been
directed to complete the survey.
Hrs. Searcy expressed her feelings regarding the necessity
~f sidewalks in her area. She noted that on several occa-
sions she has narrowly missed hitting a child who was playing
in the street. She has told the neighbors that sidewalks
~ill be put in and she asked the City Commission if this was
]oing to be done. She felt the money was available. City
~anager Cheney asked who Mrs. Searcy spoke to regarding the
vailability of these funds. She stated that she had talked
o Mr. Harvin, the DireCtor and Rita Powel1 in the Planning
epartment. City Manager Cheney stated that he knew these
eople well and would be in touch with them.
Leo Feinstein, 1390 S.W. 17th Avenue, spoke regarding water
9ollUtion. He referred to an article in the paper regarding
~he danger of water in wells. Mr. Feinstein has been con-
~erned about the water dangers for several years. The
~rticle stated that Aerodry Corporation could be responsible
~or the pollution of several wells. He questioned when this
=ompany came to Boynton Beach. In 1980 Mr. Feinstein
~ppeared before the City Council to request that United
Pechnology Products Corporation be denied the right to
)ecome established in Boynton Beach. This company is a sub-
~idiary of Pratt & Whitney. He did not understand why a
=ompany located in West Palm Beach would come all the way to
~oynton Beach to do their plating and then cart it all back
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to West Palm Beach at a time when there was a gasoline short-
age. Mr. Feinstein questioned whether or not this company
had been properly investigated. City Manager Cheney stated
that this company was located in another City and n~t in
~oynton Beach. City Manager Cheney further pointed out that
since 1980, the Commission passed a regulation which
requires an environmental review for every new business
which comes into the City before they receive a permit to do
business in the City. Old businesses which request to remodel
Dr expand are also reviewed. Federal legislation requires
that the cities do a check on all the companies in the City
Nho might be putting pollutants in the water. The County
has passed, and it was approved at a referendum last year, a
Safe Water Drinking Act. City Manager Cheney felt that a
lot of businesses would have to bought out as they could not
comply with this Act. He reiterated that what Mr.
Feinstein was suggesting was already in operation.
~ohn Guidry, Utilities Director, stated that there are no
plating businesses operating in the City of Boynton Beach.
~eoletta Wright, 301N.E. 26th Avenue, thanked the City
~ommlsslon for allowing Tom Battles from the Department
0f Justice to come for assistance in the issue regarding the
unrest in the community. She also stated that the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee was inviting everyone
to help celebrate the Second National Observance in
commemorating the birth and life of Dr. Martin Luther King,
3r. on Monday, January 18, 1988 at the Boynton Beach Civic
Center at 2:00 P. M. The Committee was organized by the
~embers of the churches in the community. She reminded the
~udience that Dr. King was an advocate of non-violence and
~ought for freedom and equality for everyone. It is the
hopes of the Committee that people will be encouraged to
~ive together peacefully. She looked forward to a success-
ful day.
City Manager Cheney requested that Ms. Wright see him and
provide more information regarding the parade.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Authorization to drill well test holes.
~ice Mayor Marchese made a motion to aUthorize the drilling
~f the test holes as requested by the Utilities Department.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hester.
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City Manager Cheney stated that the total amount for this
particular drilling is $55,000 and it will come from the
Qriginal bond money of which around $1,000,000 is left.
phis is being used as planned and he hoped there would be
bnough money to do all that was planned. Motion carried
~-0. City ~anager Cheney pointed out that the western area
~as been addressed and they were starting to look at the
~astern area.
NEW BUSINESS
Amendments to Code Book
1. Review of C-4 Zoning Section of Zoninq Code
ity Manager Cheney pointed out that the City Staff is
ooking for directions in this case. Some of this will come
out in the discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan.
There had been some thinking that there was no need for C-4
oning as many of the uses should be elsewhere. City
anager Cheney noted that the rezoning from C-4 to CBD along
ederal Highway would soon be discussed. A proposal which
as accepted in the E&A Report addressed this issue.
Mayor Cassandra asked what City Manager Cheney needed from
~he Commission. City Manager Cheney stated that they need
~o know if this issue should be incorporated in the
~omprehensive Plan and they should get rid of C-4 zoning or
if they should forget it. Mayor Cassandra felt that C-4
zoning could be done away with and some of the businesses
ander this zoning should be transferred to another zone. He
aid not feel the City needed the C-4 as there are things
~llowed in this zoning that the City does not need. Mayor
~assandra expressed his feeling that he is against adult
~ntertainment.
4r. Annunziato felt that the uses currently under the C-4
~ould be distributed among the other categories. C-4 is a
general commercial, wholesale, and a catchall for those
things which might be deleterious to the community. If the
lassification were eliminated, there would be some areas of
he City which not lend themselves to a purely
retail/commercial category. They also d~ not lend them-
selves to an industrial category. The area on Old Dixie
Highway does not have enough traffic generated to support
etail markets. This would create a land use problem.
ayor Cassandra asked if there could be a category called
Special Category." Mr. Annunziato stated that those uses
ould have to be defined. He felt it was easier to keep the
C-4 and delete uses. This could be done at the Special City
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Commission Meeting on January 6, 1988. The uses in the com-
mercial categories will be reviewed at that time. Mayor
~assandra suggested that this discussion be discontinued and
,aken up at that meeting. He asked about the legal proce-
dures and Mr. Annunziato stated that everything had already
been advertised and as long as the land use does not change,
ilwould only involve changes in zoning.
was the consensus of the Commission to continue this
scussion on January 6, 1987.
2. Newspaper Rack Control
~ity Manager Cheney stated that the problem here is that the
~ity needs guidance as to what the City Commission desires
them to do. Mayor Cassandra stated that the Freedom of
Press issue must be considered in this case. He referred to
some areas where the racks caused traffic problems with the
~acks beside the street. He did not feel any racks should
~e placed in the City right-of-way. There was some
discussion regarding the way Boca Raton has handled this
issue. Mayor Cassandra also wished to see the color of
these controlled so that they would be aesthetically
pleasing to the eye. Vice Mayor Marchese agreed with this
suggestion.
2ommissioner Mann suggested this might be an issue for the
~ommunity Appearance Board to consider. Mayor Cassandra saw
~othing wrong with this but felt that the Commission would
~till have to tell them what they want. He felt that policy
decisions should be left up to the City Commission.
lice Mayor Marchese felt that the racks should be required
o be constructed on concrete bases and the installation
equirements should be spelled out. He also felt that all
achines should display the address and telephone numbers of
he distributors. Mayor Cassandra asked who should remove
he machines which are in violation. City Manager Cheney
tated that the City had taken some away which were damaged.
~nn. Toney, Assistant to the City Manager, stated that this
Is in the City's code. If there is a violation, the viola-
or has 10 days to comply, etc. Vice Mayor Marchese felt
hat emergency removal of a machine which was a danger to
he public was very necessary. Vice Mayor Marchese compli-
m ented Ann Toney on the fine job she did putting this infor-
ation together.
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3. Advisory Boards
This item was postponed at the request of the City Manager
to allow more time for preparation.
4. Mobil Oil Company
Vice Mayor Marchese suggested that a letter be sent through
the City Attorney to the Chief Executive Officer of Mobil
0il. He attended a meeting wherein the Code Enforcement
staff discovered that approximately 4,000 cubic yards of
contaminated soil had been dug up out of a gas station in
Boca Raton by the Mobil people and dumped at a Mobile sta-
tion here on Federal Highway. No permission was obtained
from the City to do so and it was done illegally. He felt
that Mobil owed the City and the citizens of Boynton Beach
~n apology. Vice Mayor Marchese took a sample of the soil
home and put water in it and nothing but pure oil and its
contaminants came up. He felt that contaminant got into the
swale areas. He pointed out that the City did a fine job
trying to keep the contaminated soil confined. He requested
that the Commission direct the letter be written to the
~obil Oil Company. The consensus of the City Commission was
that City Attorney Rea should prepare such a letter to
~obil. Someone asked about the money that Mobil was sup-
)osed to pay the City. Mayor Cassandra stated that was $250
~ day for every day they did not comply and that is in the
~rocess now for collection.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Consider replacement to fill alternate position -
Community Relations Board - Appointment to be made by
~ayor Nick Cassandra - Term expires 4/88
Mayor Cassandra requested that this item be tabled as he had
no recommendation at the present time.
B. Accept resignation from Lou Samyn - Building Board of
Adjustment & Appeals - term expires 4/89
Commissioner Hester moved to accept the resignation of Lou
Samyn from the Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Zibelli and carried 5-0.
Consider replacement to fill vacant position -
Building Board of Adjustment & Appeals - Appointment
to be made by Vice mayor Ralph Marchese
Vice Mayor Marchese requested this item be tabled.
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C. Review of City Commission Out-of-State Travel Policy
~ayor Cassandra suggested this item be added to the agenda
~or the next City Commission Meeting. The Commissioners
agreed unanimously.
Approve voting delegate for Florida League of Cities
February, 1988
Mayor Cassandra volunteered to be the voting representative
~nd the Commission agreed unanimously.
Approve travel to National League of Cities Conference,
Washinqton, D.C. March 19-22, 1988
Phis item will be placed on the agenda for the next City
Commission Meeting.
Fe
Review City Commission dais seating arrangement -
Requested by Commissioner Leonard Mann
Phis item was deleted by City Manager Cheney as it had
~lready been done.
Newsletter from the City Commission
~ommissioner Hester suggested that he would like the
~ommission to consider the feasibility of publishing a
~ewsletter. He wished that the cost, etc. be examined. He
felt this was a good way to keep the public informed. Mayor
~assandra stated that he was in favor of this recommen-
dation. This would be a public relations type letter from
the Mayor to the citizens of Boynton Beach. Mayor Cassandra
suggested it would be a flyer-type thing. Commissioner
~ester felt it should include job information as well. City
ianager Cheney stated that except for the cost, the City had
een ready for this for some time. He also mentioned that
ere has been talk about having a centralized printing
fice in the new building. It was a consensus of the
ommission that the newsletter was a good idea.
I C
arnival
ty Manager Cheney noted that a carnival had been approved
at the last meeting. The carnival was to be held at the St.
ohn's AME ChUrch, but now a change was being requested
hich would allow the Carnival to be held at the Sara Sims
Park. City Manager Cheney noted that this was on City
Property and the relocation would need to be approved as the
original location was approved by the Commission. All the
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concerns have been taken care of as far as liability is con-
cerned. The money is being prepaid this year as the City
was left with an unpaid balance of $400 last year. $500
~eposit would also be collected in case there was any damage
to the park.
Vice Mayor Marchese moved to approve the relocation of the
carnival from St. John's AME Church to Sara Sims Park.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Zibelli and carried 5-0.
I. Median Landscapinq
City Manager Cheney noted that everyone is satisfied with
the landscaping which has recently been done on the five
medians in Boynton Beach. Boynton Beach is in receipt of
$58,000 as a result of a road and bridge tax case settlement.
~t must be used for roads and bridges and City Manager
Cheney suggested that it could be used to landscape some
additional medians. $50,000 was estimated to landscape five
additional medians. Mr. Fried was asked on January 5, 1988
~o design 10 medians. He agreed to design 5 for $5,200 and
~0 medians for $8,000. In addition some design would be
included for the area on Ocean Avenue.
~ayor Cassandra stated that five medians had been started -
3 north of Boynton Beach Boulevard and 2 south of that loca-
%ion. The next 5 medians would be located 2 to the north
d 3 to the south from the City's money. This would make
equal number on both sides of Boynton Beach Boulevard.
~he City has 26 medians in all and eventually hopes to
andscape all of them as money is available. The Chamber of
ommerce asked about the cost for landscaping each median.
They will probably start to solicit funds to do some medians
as well.
Commissioner Zibelli moved to approve the expenditure of the
road and bridge funds to landscape the five additional
edians. CommiSsioner Mann seconded the motion which
arried 5-0.
Approval of a Facade for Great Western on Federal
Hiqhwa¥
City Manager Cheney stated that this request was to remove
n old canopy and install an ATM machine. It has been to
he TRB and is a small request. City Manager Cheney
clarified that the City Commission wished to review all
facade changes. It was the unanimous decision of the City
Commission that all facade changes, no matter how small,
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would be reviewed by the Commission. City Manager Cheney
further explained the location of the canopy. These cannot
under the Consent Agenda as they will require a presen-
tion so that the Commission understands the request.
Ke
Resignation of Janet Centola, Chairperson of the
Community Appearance Board
Mayor Cassandra noted that he had received a letter of
~esignation from Mrs. Centola. She also recommended that
the Commission consider filling this position with Colonel
Reid. Commissioner Zibelli will make the recommendation for
filling this vacant position.
~ommissioner Hester made a motion to accept the resignation
of Janet Centola from the CAB Board, and seconded by Vice
Mayor Marchese. Mrs. Boroni was requested to write letters
of appreciation to Mrs. Centola and Mr. Samyn. Motion
Carried 5-0.
L. Confirmation of a Quorum for Thursday's Meeting.
ayor Cassandra, Vice Mayor Marchese and Commissioner Mann
ill be in attendance at this meeting. The two
Commissioners who will be unable to attend should make any
desires regarding the selection of the consultant to City
Manager Cheney prior to the meeting.
~here being no further business to come before the
Commission, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:55 P. M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
ATTEST:
City
Rec~~ Secretary
(Four Tapes)
~t Vice Mayo~~
Commi s s i oner
Commi s s ioner
comm~ s~ oner
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COMMISSION
AGENDA
January 5, 1988
ALLIED PRODUCTS COMPANY
Pebble-Quicklime - Hi Calcium for the Water Trmt. Plant.
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-332-533-30-65
JAN 1988
APPROVAL
10,741.83
APPRAISAL & ACQUISITION CONSULTANTS
Appraisal of Shooter's Parcel 9.35 Acres.
Pay from General Fund---001-141-514-40-52
4,000.00
BROOKS PRODUCTS, INC.
300 #36-H Covers & Lids for Water Dist.
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-333-533-60-51
2,130.00
BUSINESS MACHINES
1Actionwriter I Typewriter & 1 Wheelwriter III Typewriter
with Special Feature Parts Included.
Pay from General Fund---001-197-519-60-72
" 001-198-519-60-72
1,194.00
CLUB CAR
Lease & Maintenance of 30 Carts for December, 1987.
Pay from Golf Course Fund---411-727-572-40-33
" 411-727-572-40-99
2,218.50
DAVIS WATER & WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Odophus Liquid #1 for Gen. Maint. Lift Station.
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-352-535-30-65
18,240.00
DONNELLY COMPANIES
Labor and Materials for Auxiliary Coast Guard Room Addition/
Boat Club Park.
Pay from General Fund.
6,671.60
ECONO AUTO PAINTING
Re-Painting of Utility Vehicles 149 & 180.
Pay from Utility Capital Improvement Fund---404-000-169-01-00
2,230.00
ERNST & WHINNEY
Professional Services Rendered Through 11/87 in Connection
with the Annual Audit for the Year ended 9/30/87.
Pay from General Fund---001-131-513-40-66
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-393-539-40-66
2,330.00
FLORIDA ELECTRIC MOTORS
Repairs to Pump-driven by an Eddy Current System "Magna
Speed" Assembly for Water Plant.
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-332-533-40-33
2,171.81
11.
12.
COMMISSION
FLORIDA INNOVATION GROUP
Annual Membership Dues - 1988
Pay from General Fund---001-121-512-40--7g
JAM ~ ~
APPROVAL
$ 1,500.00
GENERAL TIRE SERVICE
General Tire Services & Repairs (12/1 - 12/14/87)
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund---501-193-519-30-22
2,919.62
13.
GEOTEC, INC.
5 Analysis Primary Organic Samples.
Pay from 1985 Construction Fund---409-000-169-01-00
5,200.00
14.
GERAGHTY & MILLER, INC.
Western Wellfield Modeling Statement of Charges for
11/01/87 - 11128187
Pay from 1985 Construction Fund---409-000-169-01-00
1,744.53
15.
GERAGHTY & MILLER, INC.
Western Wellfield Modeling Reviewing Modeling Results
Statement of Charges for 5/31 10/31/87
Pay from 1985 Construction Fund---409-000-169-01-00
3,756.72
16.
GERAGHTY & MILLER, INC.
Task 1 and Task 3 Professional Fees. Statement of Charges
for 9/27 - 10/31/87.
Pay from 1985 Construction Fund---409-000-169-01-00
1,601.60
17.
JONES CHEMICALS
Hypochlorite Solution and Chlorine.
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-332-533-30-63
401-332-533-40-99
5,032.50
18.
WALTER H. KELLER, JR., INC.
Professional Services Traffic Impace Study Review of
Via Lago Shopping Center.
Pay from General Fund---001-151-515-40-62
1,050.00
19.
ROBERT D. KLAUSNER, P.A.
Professional Services Rendered for the Firemen's Pension.
Pay from Firemen's Pension Fund---613-139-513-40-62
1,200.00
20.
LAWMEN'S & SHOOTERS SUPPLY
Body Armor for the Police Dept.
Pay from General Fund---001-211-521-30-97
1,715.45
21.
GENE MOORE, ESQ. TRUST FUND
Acquisiton of Shooter's Property.
Pay from General Fund---001-141-514-40-52
1,000.00
22.
STEVE MOORE CHEVROLET
4 1988 4-Door Sedans.
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund-501-000-247-7A-00
" 501-000-247-7B-00
43,805.96
24.
25.
26.
JAN
PIFER, INC.
Broyhill 100 Gallon Spray Tank for Golf Course.
Pay from Golf Course Fund---411-726-572-60-SH
560. O0
PITMAN PHOTO
Various Camera Equipment.
Pay from General Fund---001-211-521-30-8A
2,765.74
S & M FARM SUPPLY
P-2 Seed for the Golf Course.
Pay from 1986/87 Budget.
Pay from Golf Course Fund---411-726-572-30-46
3,034.00
SANDERS, ASPINWALL, & ASSOCIATES
Impeller for Fairbanks-Morse Pump.
Pay from Water/Sewer Revenue Fund---401-352-535-30-45
1,511.07
SCRWTD BOARD
Payment #1 - Per Inter-Agency Agreement (NOAA Study)
Pay from 1985 Construction Fund---409-000-169-12-00
5,000.00
SEPPALA & AHO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Payment #3 Phase II Boynton Beach Municipal Complex.
Pay from Various Funds.
147,910.00
SPALDING
Various Merchandise for the Golf Course.
Pay from Golf Course Fund---411-000-142-01-00
2,994.42
UNIJAX
Janitorial Supplies - 11/13 thru 12/04/87.
Pay from Various Funds.
3,508.74 ,
URBAN DESIGN STUDIOS
Professional Services: 11/01/87 - 1.1/27/87
Project #67092.00
Pay from General Fund---001-00O-205-02-00
4,031.00
VONHAGGE & DEVLIN, INC.
Master Planning Work for Add'l 9 Holes of Golf Course
Slated for Old City Landfill Site.
Pay from Golf Course Fund---411-000-247-66-00
EDWARDS ELECTRIC CORP.
Service Changedfrom one pole to another (Lift Sta. 306)
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-169-11-00
GERAGHTY & MILLER, INC.
Conduct Well Test & Reduce Test Data.
for 11/01/87 11/28/87.
Statement of Charges
8,000.00
2,219.75
2,079.15
MILLER &MEIER & ASSOCIATES
Architectural Services.
Pay from Building Improvement Fund---304-194-519-60~4s
19,090.59
The bills described have been approved and verified by the department heads
involved, checked and approved for payment. ~~
Grad~i~ctor
I therefore recommend payment of these bills.
Pe~r L. Cheney, City M~nager
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS:
JANUARY 4, 1988
ON DECEMBER 30TH, THE SANATATION DEPARTMENT WERE COLLECTING
THE GARBAGE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. THE HOUSE AT 3040 N. SEACREST
BLVD., HAD GARBAGE OUT IN PLASTIC BAGS. DURING THE NIGHT
THE BAGS WERE ATTACKED BY ANIMALS WHO ROAM. THESE MEN
TRIED TO PICK UP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, BUT STILL LEFT RAW
GARBAGE ON THE STREET.
WHEN ONE OF THE~MALES WHO LIVE THERE CAME OUT
OF THE HOUSE, I ASKED HIM VERY NICELY TO CLEAN UP THE GARBAGE.
HE TOOK HIS FOOT ANDPUSHED THE GARBAGE TO THE CURB. IT WAS
WHILE HE WAS DOING THIS I NOTICED 3 OR 4 HYPODURMIC NEEDLES.
WITH THAT I CALLED MR. EICHORST AND EXPLAINED THE SITUATION
TO HIM. HE RESPONED BY DRIVING OUT TO SURVEY THE MESS. I
TOLD HIM THAT MY CONCERN WAS NOT ONLY FOR THE CHILDREN WHO
MIGHT GET HURT, BUT FOR OUR CITY EMPLOYEES THAT COULD HAVE
GRABBED THAT BAG AND GOTTEN STUCK ALSO.
THIS SITUATION BOTHERED ME ALL WEEKEND, MY REQUEST IS
THAT WE NO LONGER ALLOW GARBAGE TO BE PLACED OUT IN PLASTIC
BAG. BY NOW I'M SURE THERE MIGHT ME SOME MONES AND GROWNS,
BUT IF I ,WHO AM ON A FIXED INCOME CAN PURCHASE A GARBAGE CAN,
THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON THAT EVERYONE ELSE IN THIS CITY
COULDN'T.
I FEEL THIS MIGHT PREVENT A CITY EMPLOYEE OR ANYONE
ELSE FROM CONTRACTING DISEASES PASTED BY DIRTY NEEDLES.
030 N. SEACREST BLVD
OYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
33435
THANK YOU,
MARJORY STROMICK