Minutes 06-28-01 MI'NUTES OF THE AGENDA PREV'rEW CONFERENCE
HELD 'tN CONFERENCE ROOM B, CTTY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLOR/DA
ON THURSDAY, 3UNE 28, 2001 AT 4:00 P. t4.
Present
Gerald Broening, Mayor
Ronald Weiland, Vice Mayor
Mike Ferguson, Commissioner
Charlie Fisher, Commissioner
Mack McCray, Commissioner
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
James Cherof, City Attorney
Bonnie Glinski, Deputy City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
City Manager Bressner began the agenda review at 4:05 p.m.
Mr. Bressner stated that David Katz had filed a new profile form and there was some discussion
whether someone could serve on more than one board.
· Towing Request for Proposals - Workshop at 6:00 p.m. on 3uly 3, 2001 for Rate
Authorization by City Commission
Mr. Bressner stated that back-up for this item should have been received. Vice Mayor Weiland
questioned whether the towing companies would be able to give their comments at the
workshop. It was decided that they would be able to and that the workshop would begin at
5:30 to allow time for public comments. Mr. Bressner will have staff notify the tow operators of
the workshop and send them a background report.
V.D.1. Marie Premier - 1521 NE 2nd Street (Lot #41, Block 17, First Addition to
Rolling Green Subdivision) - Request relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land
Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Sec. 4.B, requiring a minimum rear
setback of twenty-five (25) feet, to allow a 16.58 foot variance and an 8.42 rear
yard setback for a tool shed on a R-1-A zoned parcel (Planning & Development
Board recommended postponement until City Commission meeting of August 7,
2001)
After discussion, it was decided to leave this item on the agenda since it is on the Consent
portion. If the Consent portion passes, then the recommended Planning & Development Board
postponement will pass.
V.3. - Approve proposed Community Reinvestment Activities - $2,000 for
uniforms and sports equipment for Police Athletic League, suggested by
Commissioner McCray
Updated Community Investment Fund Availability sheets were handed out.
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V:LA. - Proposed Interlocal Agreement for the acquisition of real property for
park improvements (r4orey's) between the City of Boynton Beach and Palm
Beach County
Mr. Cherof stated that an updated appraisal for Morey's has not been received. Mr. Bressner
suggested that the City Commission review and authorize, in concept, the interlocal agreement.
He also suggested that someone from the City Commission attend the Palm Beach County
meeting on Tuesday morning as they will be considering this agreement. Vice Mayor Weiland
offered to attend.
· VI.B - Discuss adoption of a Comprehensive Water Conservation Strategy for all
water customers of the City of Boynton Beach Utilities
Dale Sugerman stated that there are 10 options to look at and he will touch on them briefly at
Tuesday's meeting. He will have June's statistics at Tuesday's meeting and will fax them to the
Commissioners if they are completed before the meeting.
VII.C, - Annexing of property owned by school board - West side of South
Congress Avenue, south of Golf Road and adjacent to the north side of the Lake
Worth Drainage District Lateral Canal 28 (L-28)
Vice Mayor Weiland said he has received phone calls from neighbors regarding a vacant parcel
by So. Technical to be rezoned for a hotel/restaurant. The Vice Mayor has not seen a notice
regarding this and has a concern because of the proposed elementary school across the street.
Per Mike Rumpf, this project is Candlewood and is scheduled for the Planning & Development
Board meeting on July 24m, Mr. Bressner will get a copy of the notice for the Vice Mayor.
Regarding notices sent out concerning annexation of property owned by the School Board on
Congress Avenue, Commission Fisher asked whether Homeowner Associations received notices
or just the owners within 400 feet. Tt was stated that the Homeowner Associations do not
receive notices and Mr. Bressner stated that we could help provide better notification than just
the minimum required.
· VIII.A. - Status report on new meeting schedule for advisory boards
Mr. Bressner will supply a status report to the City Commission.
V~II.D. - Policy on City Commission Participation at Commission meetings via
telephone
Mr. Cherof stated that if we put a policy into effect, Commissioners can vote by phone.
· VIII.H. - Review of City Noise Regulations
Mr. Bressner stated that he thought the existing state statute is good and he would like to deal
with the enforcement issues.
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XI.A.4. - Proposed Ordinance No. 01-30
Parking Regulations
Re:
Initiating Fee-In-Lieu-Of
It was pointed out that there was a change in this ordinance from the first reading. The dates
that fees are assessed changed to coincide with fiscal years,
· XZ.A.6 - Proposed Ordinance No. 01-32
Industrial Development District (PID)
Re: Economic Incentive - Planned
No comments have been received from Quantum. Mr. Bressner stated that it was the City
Commission's option whether they wanted to proceed.
XZ.B.:L. - Proposed Ordinance No. 01-33 Re: Amending Chapter 23,
Parking Lots, Article I, Section 3(A), adding a new exemption from parking
requirements
It was explained by Mike Rumpf that this ordinance will add an exemption to the requirements
of Chapter 23 to coincide with the "fee-in-lieu of" parking ordinance.
· XI.B.2. - Proposed Ordinance No. 01-34 Re: Authorizing the imposition and
collection of fire rescue assessments against property
This is an enabling ordinance. Rates will be set by resolution. Mr. Bressner will have the draft
rates to Commission by Monday.
· Information Item - New High School
Mr. Bressner stated that the School District's Transportation Department was not considering
walk indicators on the :[-95 overpass. He suggested that the School District should modify their
transportation protocol for at least 2 years until the traffic signal is modified. They should
expand bus service temporarily. He encouraged the Commissioners to call the Transportation
Department and the School Board members to ask them to consider temporary modifications.
· Clock
Commissioner Fisher asked if the clock would be discussed. Mr. Bressner stated that the
estimated cost for the clock was $26,000 and there is a shortfall of $10,000. This item will be
added to the agenda under City Manager's Report.
· Announcement
Commissioner McCray announced that Sky Lake will be having a picnic on Saturday at 3 p.m.
and all Commissioners are invited.
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· Congress Community Middle School
Mayor Broening commented regarding an article in the Sun Sentinel criticizing Congress Middle
School, which happens to be a 5 star school. He has drafted a letter to be sent to the editor,
Earl Maucker, and asked everyone if they would sign it to provide community support for the
school.
Workshop Scheduled for 3une 28 at 5:00 PM Regarding Fire Assessment
There was discussion regarding public comments at the workshop tonight and it was decided to
treat any comments like public audience.
Adjournment
The Agenda Review meeting adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
Ma~or
A'FI'EST:
Bonnie Glinski
De pub/City Clerk
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