Minutes 09-01-81MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
BOYNTON BEACH,-FLORIDA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1981 AT 7:30 P. M.
PRESENT
Edward F. Harmening, Mayor
Walter "Marty" Trauger, Vice Mayor
Joe deLong, Councilman
Samuel Lamar Wright, Councilman
Patricia Woolley, Councilmember
Peter L. Cheney, City Manager
Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk
James Vance, City Attorney
Mayor Harmening welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order at
7:3G P. M. He announced the invocation would be by Rev. Douglas
Smith of the First United Presbyterian Church, which would be followed
immediately by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, led by Mayor
Edward F. Harmening.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Vice Mayor Trauger requested that under "VIII. OLD BUSINESS", E.
Discussion of the Proposed Budget, be added so that the Council
could h~ve the budget information before the City Council prior to
the public hearings and know where they stand budget-wise before
going to the public hearings.
Vice Mayor Trauger referred the Council to an article which appeared
in the Sun Sentinel pertaining to the amount of spending it takes
for the taxes per individual as comp'ared to the City's budget
against the City's size, Vice Mayor Trauger thought t'hese statistics
would impress the people of Boynton Beach as to She size of the
budget by comparison to comparable cities.
Under "X. ADMINISTRATIVE, Mi Pedestrian"Signal - South Federal High-
way - Funding", Vice Mayor Trauger asked to add some information to
expand the subject slightly on the crosswalk, Secondly, Vice Mayor
Trauger added he would like the ~olice patrols to establish a closer
surveillance of the speeding traffic coming off the ramp of the Intra-
coastal Bridge heading toward Federal Highway, as it was heavy with
construction vehicles and other speeding, and a woman was very badly
injured while crossing to the K-Mart.
Councilman deLong asked to add an item under "VIII. OLD BUSINESS",
Councilmember Woolley requested the addi'tion of "F~ Amending the
Time-Sharing Ordinance" under "VIII. OLD BUSINESS", Councilman
deLong clarified his request by saying the item should be added as
"G. - Dr. Richard C. Vollrath".
Under "IX. NEW BUSINESS", Councilman Wright wished to add a dis-
cussion regarding the upcoming Annual Convention of the Florida
League of Cities, which would be "Designation of Voting Delegates."
City Manager Cheney requested the addition of "O. Agreement on
Engineering Contract with Russell & Axon Engineers, Planners,
Archit'ects for a School Board Utility Plant under "X. ADMINISTRATIVE."
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Councilman deLong ~oved, seconded b.y Councilman Wright, to adopt the
Agenda as corrected. Motion~carried 5~0.,
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
MINUTES
Regular Cit.y CounCil Meeting Of Augustl i'8, 1981
Councilman deLong moved, seconded by Councilman Wr.±ght, to accept
the minutes as presented, No discussion. Motion carried 5~0..
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Mayor Harmening stated ±if anyone, in the audience would like to speak
on any ~tem not on the Agenda, they may do so at th~s time, He
added if anyone would like to speak on any item on the Agenda, to
please give their names to the City Clerk, and they will be called
upon when that item is the regular order of busineSs.
Mr. Jack Lesser, Palm Beach Leisureville Association, came forward,
and spoke about saving lives. He stated that Palm Beach Leisureville
has a CPR Program which is very successful. Mr. Lesser said there
was no reason why the program should be in Palm Beach Leisureville
and not throughout the City. Mr. 'Lesser informed the Council that
the program is spreading rapidly around-the country~ and he felt
Boynton Beach should also pursue the program, Senior citizens
comprise from 33-1/3 to 40% of the adult population in Boynton Beach
and are very susceptible to heart attacks. In checking, Mr.~Lesser
could not find amy other city with a population of senior citizens
as great as Boynton Beach
Seattle's Fire Department initiated the CPR program. Seattle is the
leading city in the United States for saving lives and has gained
a lot of publicity through the media and even TV. Mr. Lesser said
the City should have a committee chaired by a Council Member or City
Manager Cheney. The committee should 'be appointed by the chairman,
Mr. Lesser advi-sed that no other city in Florida has a program such
as this, so Boynton Beach should be the first. CPR keeps the
patient alive until the paramedics arrive. Many lives have been
saved because of the paramedics, who respond quickly to all of the
alarms.
People in the community play gol'f, watch basmball, or are in large
crowds, where heart attacks usually occur and people do not know what
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to do. There is a tremendous saving of lives when peopl~ know how
to perform CPR. Mr. Lesser inaugerated the program in September,
1977; it is ~successful, and the people want it. People from other
communities jo~in the classes a'C Leisureville.
Mr. Lesser offered his services to the City Council or any
committees who wish the program.
Councilman deLong moved to turn the matter over to City Manager
Cheney for his recommendation. Councilman Wright seconded the motion.
The motion carried 5-0.
BIDS
Swale Construction and Drainage Improvements - North Seacrest
Blvd. at 19th Avenue - Engineering
City Manager Cheney said approximately $15,000.00 was anticipated
as an expenditure on the budget. Finton Construction Co. will do
the job for $8,2~9,50. If the contractor does a .good job, the
City may come back with a suggestion to do additional similar swale
work. Mr, Cheney drove around Miner Road after a heavy rain and saw
absolutely n.o water, whi'ch shows the swale area really works, Vice
Mayor Trauger told the Council Mr. Cheney was absolutely right.
Councilman deLong moved to accept the recommendation of the Tabula-
tion Comm±ttee a~d award the bid to Finton Construction Co. in the
amount of $8,2~9,50. Vice Mayor Trauger seconded the motion.
Councilman Mright asked about the $15,000,00 allocation, City
Manager Cheney sa±d $15,0Q0.00 was allocated for the d~ainage
project for the current year. Of the $15,000,00 for drainage, this
$8,299.50 is being spent, He will recommend another expenditure in
another week or two, The motion carried 5~0,
B. One ~1) Chlorinator for Wilson Poo'l - Recreation & Parks
City Manager Cheney said an additional chlorinator was needed for
~ilson Pool, which was not a part of the original plan~ It-was
recommended that the contract be awarded-to Southland Controls Co.
of Lantana for the sum of $1,~9~5,00. Southland Controls Co. was the
second low bidder, but the low bidder did not meet ~'he specifications
of the City, Mr, deLong moved to accept ~he recommendation of the
Tabulation Committee and award the bid to Sour'bland Controls Co, and-
to make the Memorandum dated August 26, 1981 from C~arles C~ Frederick,
Recreation & Parks Director, to Peter L, Cheney, City Manager, a part
of the public records, Councilmember Woolley seconded the motion.
No discussion, The motion carried 5-0,
Demolition of Property - 131 N. E. 2nd Avenue - Building Depart-
ment
City Manager Cheney recommended the bid be awarded Burkhardt
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1,550..00. Mr. Cheney said the
building had been under potential demolition for a long time with a
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lot of public/ notices and second and third chances t-o solve problems,
Vice Mayor Trlauger moved tO accept the Bid o'f Burkh~rdt Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $1,5Q0..00, Council.man deLong Seconded the
motion, and the motion carried 5~0,
As it was not 8:00 P, M., when a public hearing was scheduled,
Councilman deLong moved to dispense with the regular order of business
and move to "VI, DEVELOPMENT PLANS"° The motion was seconded by
Vice Mayor Trauger and carried 5~0~,
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Final Plat Approval - F~sherman~s Landing ~astern terminus of both
Las Palmas Blvd, and Lakesfde Harb~or D'ri've~
Mayor Harmening asked Tom Clark, City Engineer, whether he recommended
the approval of the final Plat. Mr, Clark said the developer had
complied with his requirements so he recommend, ed approval of the plat.
Mr. James Warnke, 617 Lakeside Harbor, appeared before the Council.
He informed the Council that he owns 250 feet on the street and
strongly protested the approval of the plat in its present form. Mr.
Warnke and t.he other families on Lakeside Harbor have been on vacation
and were not aware of the final approval until about two days ago.
Mr. Warnke spoke for the residents of six houses on Lakeside Harbor,
most of whom were present at the meeting. Mr. Warnke stated Lakeside
Harbor is a private road and the personal driveway of the residents
living there. The residents improved the~'d~ive, black topped it, and
maintain it out of their own personal pocketbooks. The plat connects
Las Palmas and the private road to their drive. The houses fronting
on Lakeside Harbor certainly have the right to use the drive. How-
ever, the residents of Lakeside Harbor Drive strongly object to
opening their drive to Las Palmas and the new houses on the plat plan,
Inasmuch as the resi'dents of Lakeside Harbor Drive maintain the
street themselves, the proposal is not fair to them financially.
Mr. Warnke asked the City Council to deny the request'in its present
form or to table the request~to give the residents time to seek
legal council in their behalf. He did ~ot'want the present plan to
go through with the 16 people on Las PaLmas plus eight people on the
new plat plan plus two commercial establishments to have access to
their private driveway. Mayor Harmening~ asked if he could block it
off. Mr. Warnke said they could not put a barricade and a private
drive on the plat plan. Mr. Warnke said! perhaps the developer did
not know that Lakeside Harbor was a private road.
Mr. Annunziato said it was well-known that Lakeside Harbor was a
private road. One of the major concerns staff had was the turning
of emergency vehicles. The proposal before the Council acted to
alleviate the problem by extending the plrivate roadway a little
bit eastward and southward. Mr. Warnke said there was no cul-de-sac ~
at the end of Lakeside Harbor. The garbage trucks, pick up the
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garbage and back up, Mr, Warnke said the. residents of Lakeside
Harbor feel the access .to Las Patmas and the new buildings projected
on the street will use their drive, which they maintain from their
own pocketbooks.
Councilman deLong said it appeared the pe'ople living on Lakeside
Rarhor Drive d.~d not get,the p~oper information and also, some of
them were away, Mr, d~eLong moved to lay the.question on the table
and have s'taff meet'~with the developer and a ~epresentative of the
residents, The motion was seconded by Councilmember Woolley, and
carried 5-0.
Conditional Use Approval and Site Plans submitted~by Phyllis G.
Spano for Phyltis"' P~ecious People, to reconstruc~ three existing
dwelling units to operate a 24 hour child care~facility to be lo-
cated at the northeast corner of S, E, 23rd.A,venue and S, E, 3rd
Street
Mr. Annunziato inf'orme~ the Council the appli'catiOn was'for a child
care center· The applicant proposes to reconstruct the interior of
the buildings,~'joining the structures 'By. removing portions of the
wall, and orienting the use to the~north-, There will.be a new
parking lot on S. E. 3rd Street, Mr. Annunziato advised that there
hms been considerable discussion regarding the application, particu-
larly in.the Planning and Zoning Board and at the public hearing.
Mr. Annunziato said concern was raised by the Planning and Zoning
Board with respect to potential accidents at S. E. 23rd Avenue, where-
by children could be left off on S. E. 23rd Avenue to .walk to S, E.
3rd Street,
The modified plans came back with the easternmost door being closed
off. The Planning and Zoning Board took the plans under advisement
with a continuance of their analysis. Mr. Annunziato read the follow-
ing comments:
Planning and
Zoning Board:
Sidewalks are required on SE 3rd St. and SE
23rd Avenue.
4
Ail exit doors on the south side of the
building are to be eliminated.
Planned reconstruction of building must meet
fire codes."
The plan was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board by a. 5-2
vote. The Community Appearance Board reviewed the plans on Monday,
August 31st and no action was taken by the Board. There was some
discussion concerning landscaping on S. El 23rd Avenue, which was
not included in the Plans~ and landscaping around the dumpster.
The application comes to the Council with the positive recommendation
of the Planning and Zoning Board.
Mayor Harmening said the only action the Council could take would
be subject to the approval of the Community Appearance Board,
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Councilman deLong moved to grant the conditional use approval and to
approve the final plat subject to staff comments and the approval of
the Community Appearance Board, The motion was seconded by Council-
member Wooliey,
Councilman Wright said in reading, the Code Book, page 1955, Section
11.2, he felt the request was justified.
Motion carried 5-0.
Councilman deLong moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Trauger, to revert
back to the regular order of business. Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P. M.
Proposed VARIANCE from Article XVI, Section 1 of the Subdivision
& Platting Regulations to delete sidewalks on the west side of West
Industrial Avenue
Mayor Harmening asked.if anyone in the audience wished to speak in
favor of the proposed variance and received no response, He asked
if anyone in the audience wanted to speak in opposition to the
proposed variance and received no response.
Councilman deLong moved to grant approval of the variance on the
recommendation of the Technical Review Board and to make the
Memorandum of Tom Clark, City Engineer to Peter L. Cheney, City
Manager, dated August 11, 1981, a matter of public record. Council-
member Woolley seconded the motion, Na discussion. Motion carried
5-0.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
C. Modified Site Development Plan submitted by Billy S. Pitts,
Agent for F & R Builders, Inc., to construct recreational facilities
at Boynton Lakes, Plat No. 1 PUD (South of Hypoluxo Road, east side
of Congress Avenue~ between L-18 & L-20 Canals)
Mr, Annunziato informed the Council the application was a request
to modify the existing plans for the recreation area. The applica-
tion provides for the construction of two tennis courts, a swimming
pool, chickees, cabanna, saunas, and a barbeque pit.
The application was unanimously recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Board, subject to staff comments as follows:
Engineering "1.
Dept.:
Elevations and gradients for the parking lot and
adjacent roadways must be shown,
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Engineering 2.
Dept.
Drainage facilities should be shown and drainage
calculations are required.
3. Parking lot specifications are required.
The lengths and bearings of the boundary lines for
Tract 'J' should be shown.
Proposed elevations of adjacent property should be
shown.
Building sewer and water service line should be
shown to the connections to the City water and sewer
in the street."
Utilities
Dept.:
"Should show water meter locations and sizes and where
sewer connection will be made."
Public
Works:
"Show dumpster location,"
Planning
Dept.:
"Sidewalks on NW 34th Ave~ recommended~"
Mr. Annunziato explained that NW 34th Avenue serves 1/3rd of the
first phase and he believed that it will provide the location for
school bus pickup, The overall recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Board was that the application be approved, subject to staff
comments, The plan was reviewed by the Community Appearance Board
with a positive recommendation~
Councilman deLong moved to accept the unanimous recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Board to approve the modified site develop-
ment plan, subject to staff comments. Vice Mayor Trauger seconded
the motion. No discussion. The motion carried
LEGAL
Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Ordinance No, 81-30 Re: Amending Section 11,1 C4
Appendix A "Zoning" - Non-conforming Lots
City Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No, 81-30 by title only,
on second and final reading:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMEND-
ING SECTION 11.1 APPENDIX A 'ZONING' OF THE BOYNTON BEACH
CITY CODE, 1981 CODIFICATION; A~ENDING SECTION 11.1 C4;
PROVIDING MOR AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING ~OR A SAVINGS
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CLAUSE; REPEALING PRO¥%SION; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AMD FOR
OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Harmening asked if anyone in the audience w-anted to speak in
opposition to the proposed ordinance and~received no response, He
asked if anyone in the audience wanted to spear in favor of the
proposed ordinance and received'no response,
Vice Mayor Trauger moved for t'he adoption of Ordinance No, 81-30
on second and final reading, seconded by Councilman deLong, No
discussion, Mrs, Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as
follows:
Councilman"Wright
Councilmember Woo'lley
Mayor Harmening
Vice Mayor Trauger
Councilman deLong
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
RESOLUTIONS
Proposed Resolution No. 81-WW Re: Ratification of South Central
Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board Action - Proceed
with Interim Sludge Conditioning Facilities
City Attorney Vance read proposed Resolution 81-WW by 'title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTE-
WATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL BOARD ACTION OF AUGUST 20,
1981."
Councilman deLong moved the adoption of Resolution 81-WW., seconded
by Councilmember Woolley. No discussion. Mrs. Padgett took a roll
call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilmember Woolley - Aye
Mayor Harmening - Aye
Vice Mayor Trauger - Aye
Councilman deLong - Aye
Councilman W~ight - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 81-XX Re: Ratification of South Central
Regional Wastewater Treatment & Disposal Board Action - Adopting
Budget
City Attorney Vance read proposed Resolution 81-XX by title only:
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Councilman deLong moved the adoption of Resolution 81.-XX, seconded
by Vice Mayor TraUger. No discussion. Mrs. Padgett took a roll
call vote on the motion as follows:
Vice Mayor Trauger - Aye
Councilman deLong - Aye
Councilman Wzight - Aye
Councilmember Woolley - Aye
Mayor Ha~mening - Aye
Motion carried 5-0,
Proposed Resolution No. 81-
Plat
Re:
Accepting Fisher~man~s Landing
Councilman deLong moved to table the proposed Resolution accepting
Fisherman's Landing Plat, seconded_by CouncilmemBer Woolley. The
motion carried 5-0,
Proposed Resolution. No. 81~YY Re:
Park, Plat No,
Accepting Lawson Industrial
City Attorney Vance read proposed Res-olution No, 81~YY by title only:
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE PLAT OF LAWSON INDUSTRI~-L PARK, PLAT NO,
1, A SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH."
Councilman deLong moved the adoption of Resolution 81-YY, seconded
by Vice Mayor Trauger. No discussion. Mrs. Padgett took a roll
call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman deLong - Aye
Councilman Wright - Aye
Councilmember Woolley - Aye
Mayor Harmening - Aye
Vice Mayor Trauger - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 8t-ZZ Re: Reducing Performance Bond -
Lawson Industrial Par'k,' P"%at NO..'1'
City Attorney Vance read proposed Resolution No. 81-ZZ by title
only:
"A RESOLUTION OF .THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
REDUCING PERFORMANCE BOND FOR LAWSON INDUSTRIAL PARK,
PLAT NO. 1."
Councilman deLong moved the adoption of Resolution 81-ZZ, seconded
by Councilmember Woolley. No discussion. Mrs. Padgett took a roll
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call on the motion as follows:
Councilman Wright -
Councilmember Woolley -
Mayor Harmening -
Vice Mayor Trauger -
Councilman deLong -
Motion carried 5-0.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
OTHER
Approve Proposed Settlement - George Culver
City Attorney Vance advised that the City Council approved a pro-
posed settlement of the George Culver matter some time back, which
was in'litigation, Sub'sequent to t.he City Council's approval, in
evaluating the plans in more det'ait, City Attorney Vance said it
was decided there were a couple of other items to be 'taken care of.
The matters had been added, and Mr. Vance requested approval of the
modified stipulation,
Martin L. Haines, III, Esq,, Haines.& Rossow, North Palm Beach,
Attorney for George CulveZ, informed the Council that he, Mr. Vance,
and the Assistant City Attorney CJames Wolf).had negotiated the
Consent for Final J'udgment. Mr, Haines advised M~~. Vance that he
had told Mr.~Wolf he and his client were agreeable except for a
couple of sentences and he Wished to address the Council on that
issue. Mayor Harmening asked City Attorney Vance to tell the
Council about the modifications-.
City Attorney Vance read from a memorandum submitted by his Assistant
City Attorney, James R..Wolf, Caldwell, Pacetti, Barrow & Salisbury,
Palm Beach, to the City Council, dated August 3.1, 1~81, regarding
George Culver rs, City of Boynton Beach, as follows:
"The matters that have been clarified are in Section 5 of
the Agreement, that portion of the building on the
property that needs to be demoli'shed ~s more specifically
enumerated in reference to agreement that has Been provided
to the City, This is done in order that there can be no
confusion as to the construction that has to be done on the
property. In number 2 'in Section number 6A Of the Agreement,
there has been placed a time limit upon which the engineering
study on the dock must be presented to the City, Mr, Culver
has also presented an acceptable engineering study on a
portion of the dock and has agreed to provide the other one
within thirty days of final execution of the Agreement.
Three, further in the original Agreement, there was no
mention of the existing use of boat slips on the property.
This item had not been discussed during the original
negotiations. It is the feeling of the legal staff that the
use of these boat slips has-gone on fOr such a length of
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time that they are probably a legal nonconforming use.
In negotiation of the original Agreement, it was not the
intent of the City to forbid these uses.
Failure to mention these slips in the original Agreement
may have resulted in a confl~ict between the parties and
one in which % feel. the City could not win. T~e City
also gains through this Agreement by ~he f~ct that the
boat slips are, in fact, identified as a non-conforming
use and subject within the limitations thereon, such as
not being expanded and two, if discontinued for a period
of six months, not being allowed to recommence.
In light of the fact that we recommended the initial'
Agreement which the City Council approved and feel that
this Agreement is .nothing more than a clarification that
had previously been approved by the City Council, this
office would recommend approval of the revised Agreement,"
Mr. Haines, Attorney for George Culver, advised the Council that
Mr. Culver is willing to provide the engineering study for that
portion of the dock the City is going to tare over and maintain.
Mr. Haines said their only objection was contained in paragraph 7
on page 4 of the Consent for Final Judgment. He said he did not
feel Mr. Culver should acknowledge that the operation of the boat
slip on the intracoastal waterway was a legal non-conforming use,
as he did not think it was. Mr. Haines continued that Mr. Wolf's
memorandum to the Council was correct in that the essence of
their consent to final judgmen't would not jeopardize Mr. Culver's
use of the property, %he boat slips have been a pa~ and parcel
of the property for 15 or more years, possibly 17 years.
Mr, Haines said if p~ragraph 7 would say, "This Agreement, however,
sh~ll not affect the Plaintiff's right to operate and lease twenty-
two C221 boatslips on the subject property PERIOD", it would take
care of the problem. Mr. Haines expressed that he thought the
concern Mr. Wolf ~ad was t'hat George Culver might attempt to expand
the boat slips and by using the words 22 boatsl'ips, that expansion
is precluded. He wOuld not be able to do that. Mr. Haines said he
did not believe it would affect thee zoning regulations', as they
would h_ave to operate in compliance with the zoning regulations as
they exist.
Councilman deLong said the issue should be reverted back to both
attorneys and~that an engineer should go down and look at the
concrete slabs, because someone is going to be injured. Councilman
deLong moved to table the item and have both attorneys work out a
suitable agreement, and come back before the CoUncil for approval~
Councilman Wright seconded the motion~ The motion, carried 5-0,
Vice Mayor Trauger called attention to the map presented with the
above item, M'e said.~sometime ago the City was going to look at the
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little patio there of City property. The Recreation Department was
going to look at it and put up a sign that it was Boynton Beach's
on the Intracoastal. Vice Mayor Trauger did not see anything on the
budget with relation to this matter.
City Manager Cheney said part of the reason that particular piece
of land was addressed in the proposed agreement was because Vice
Mayor Trauger brought it to the City's attention as they began to
work with the CulVers, Vice Mayor Trauger wanted it brought out
and identified that that Piece of the lot was truly City land. Mr.
Cheney advised the Corp. of Engineers has no concern that the City
use it, and Mr. Cheney said the City has correspondence to that
effect. It can be used as a piece of City dock or City land, Mr.
Cheney said the only reason the City had not taken steps to announce
possesion ~s because they were working through the agreement with
Mr. Culver's attorney where they agreed they had no interest in it
and it was the City's, Therefore, there would be no argument about
it. City Manager Cheney said the only other people who could ever
claim any interest in it would be the Culvers, who are using it.
When they sign the agreement and disclaim any interest in the
property of the City, then it will Become the. City~s and there will
be no worry about it. At that time, Mr, Cheney said, he will come
back and address the City Council.
City Manager Cheney said initial engineer.s had looked at that
piece in addiction to Mr, Cu~tver's piece of property, and the City
believes there is no safety problem. The Cindy j:ust wants an
engineer to sign his. name and say there is no safety problem. Mr.
Cheney further advised that another reason the. City does not want
a proposed use of it as a piece,of City land was that until the City
gets the engineer's certification saying there is no danger, then
the City is home free to propose and talk about using it.
City Attorney 'Vance advised the Council to remove the item
of "Approve Proposed Settlement - George Culver~'' f~rom the table
since Martin Haines, the Attorney for Mr. Culver, and George Culver
indicated they would accept the offer of the Citly~,' Councilman
deLong moved, seconded by Counc'ilmemBer Woolley, t~o take the item
from the table, The motion carried 5-0,
Vice Mayor Trauger moved to accept the proposed settlement with
George Culver in accordance With the terms and conditions set forth
in the memorandum from James R. Wolf, 'Assistant City. Attorney, to
the Ci'ty Council, dated August 31, 1~81, 'and' t'he memorand~n~.~o~ AUgust
21, 1981 from Mrl Wol.f tn Marltin L.~, Haines, %II, ~E~-q., and also the
memorandum dated September 1, 1981 from Peter L. Cheney, City
Manager. No discussion. The motion carried 5-0.
Consider Proposed Agreement - Cumberland Farms Court Cast-,
Mayor Harmening referred to a letter from Gene Moore, Attorney, to
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Assistant C±ty'Attorney James R, Wolf regarding ¥, S, H~ Realty rs,
City of Boynton Beach, a portion of which he read as follows:
"a. Applicant will amend its modified site plan
to provide for construction of six foot CBS stucco wall
along easterly area of plan indicated as curbing. Height
of wall would be reduced to four feet on northerly end
within ten feet of sidewalk. A planting similar to plant-
ing previously approved by Community Appearance Board
along east side of building would be placed along east
side of subject wall, together with sprinkler system.
In all other respects, modified site plan as previously
approved by City Staff and TRB Board would remain as
submitted."
Mayor Harmening asked~City Attorney Vance whether he had any
comments, and Mr. Vance said the site plan had been approved, and
the City does gain some concessions in this particular situation.
Vice Mayor Trauger stated that=he looked at the property again,
and the only thing changed was the addition to the fence. Before
the City was joined in suit on this, Vice Mayor Trauger said the
City Council gave them permission to operate the Cumberland Farms
store as their original site plan. From that original site plan
to their second proposal of altering, which the Council turned
down, Vice Mayor Trauger could see no difference from the plan
turned down except the adding of the fence. Vice Mayor Trauger
remarked that the fence was an improvement but not the principal
contention of the neighbors living there, which was the exiting
and entering of trucks that close to Leisureviile's side of the
fence. Vice Mayor Trauger advised that when it was put to the
original proposal, although there was some objection, it was more
highly acceptable than the other. Vice Mayor Trauger felt the
plan was not corrected and he could not see Why the engineers who
so carefully and skillfully designed it the first time could
not operate the store under their initial design.
Mrs. Homer Kimbrel, President of Leisureville and Chairman of the
Board of Directors came before the Council and said he agreed with
what Vice Mayor Trauger said. Mr. Kimbrel said the building of a
wall as a buffer for entering and exiting trucks to the proposed
building by 'Cumberland Farms does not solve the problem, Mr.
Kimbrell believed such growth and expansion in Boynton Beach must
be controlled for the benefit of residential people.
Mr. Kimbrel said Leisureville objects to the store being put there
at all unless there is a need for an additional food store of that
type. First of all, Mr. Kimbrel said, Leisureville believes the
loading and unloading dock should be located on the west side of
the building, which would be next to commercial property already
established. Secondly, Mr. Kimbrel further stated, it would be
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quite annoying for this type of use of land to be next door to
residential property when there is already commercial property on
the opposite side of the lot, Mr. Kimbre%land the people of Leisure-
ville could not understand why it has to be on the east side, next
to ~e condominium building, It does not make good sense, as far
as Leisureville ±s concerned. Mr. Kim~brellsaid he understood they
propose to use 3Q feet of the 75 foot piece of property for the
loading dock, which would reduce the 75 foot frontage on the remain-
ing p~operty to 45 feet,
Sooner or later, Mr. ~Kimb'rell and Leisureville anticipate someone
will come in for an application for a variance for th.at 45 feet and
construct a building claiming hardship, Mr. Kiimbre~lsaid he did not
believe the City Council would want to be a party to creating a
self-imposed hardship, and to approve what CUmberland Farms is
intending to do would be that,
Leisureville, advi'sed Mr. Kimbze~ll, continues to object to the pro-
posal as outlined in Mr, Moore's letter, Mr. Kimbre~I1 came. before
the Council to say Leisureville has about 4,500 zesidential people
who are still opposed to the proposal as set out.
Councilme~ber Woolley.remarked that it was her understanding that
part of the planting was to act as a screening, not just a wall,
City Attorney Vance advised that there was a proposal that additional
trees be added, but the plaintiff' declined to consider that item~
as part of the proposal.
Mr. Ben Adelman, 1117 Lake Terrace, appeared before the Council.
When this first came up before the Council, Mr, Adelman said, there
were a lot of questions and discussion, and they came~to the
conclusion that the plan should be built on the west 'side of the
property? Mr. Adelman said h~represented Leisurevitle Lake, and
they did not want the building there, but they accepted it the way
it was, as it was the 'best thing phey could get. Mr. Adelman asked
what caused the change to be made that they put ~he loading dock on
the east side of the ~property. He thought it had been turned down.
Mr. Adelman informed the Council that he had lived in Boynton Beach
for eight years and the residents of Leisurevi'lle Lake expect to
live and enjoy their apartments for the =est of their lives.
Councilman deLong asked Mr. Adelman whether they had any objection.s
to the original plans. Mr. Adelman replied they had objections but
had to accept them because of the zoning. They went along with the
idea that the building be put on the west side of the property,
which was first granted them. He said he could make no objections
there. Councilman deLong asked if the original plans would be all
right. Mr. Adelman said that would be least troublesome and they
could live with the original plans.
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Councilmember Woolley asked City Attorney Vance where the City
stands. City Attorney Vance answered that the City had been sued
by Attorney Gene Moore on behalf of his dlient, The City is in
litigation, and if there is a settlement tonight, the litigation
will obviously be settled. If there is no settlement, the City
will continue to move.
Mr. Adelman said ~this was the first he heard of a suit, and he
asked on what grounds Mz. Moore was suing, City Attorney Vance
replied that several grounds were alleged in t'he sut~t, regarding the
denial of the modified site plan being moved to the east side of
the property,
Councilman deLong said the City has a lot of problems too. Mr,
Adelman wondered if Mr, Moore could guarantee them that his
client's customers will not cause any tr'ouble like they have been
having and he felt it was unbearable that the Council wou.ld let a
thing like this go through' without considering the people living
there,
Mayor Harmening explained that the original site plan is far
superior to the modified site plan in terms of nuisance or in-
convenience to the adjoining property owners.
City Attorney Vance confirmed .to Councilman wright that it was some
additional concession to the City, Councilman deLong pointed out
that although there is a concession according to the statement to
the City Attorney, evidently it is not acceptable-to~ the people
who are complaining, Councilman' deLong asked what was wrong with
the original plan. He said he.was willing to stick with the
original plan.
Vice Mayor Trauger moved to not accept-the proposal and go with
the original site plan as first recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Board, Councilman deLong seconded the motion to deny the
suggested compromise settlement and to'continue with the original
site plan, Councilman Wright stated that as he voted for the
modified plan, he would have to vot~e against the mot~ion~
The motion carried 3-2, with Councilman wr~ight and Councilmember
Woolley voting against the motion.
OLD BUSINESS
Report on Mutual Assistance Agreement with Town of Ocean Ridge -
Requested by Councilman Joe deLong
City Manager Cheney said the Agreement before the Council was a
little different from the ones in the past.
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There was a three minute recess~ while people
Leisureville Lake left the Chambers,
SEPT. EMBER 1, 1981
from Leisureville and
City Manager Cheney said the Agreement was the produc.t of meetings
between Boynton Beach and Ocean Ridge, He stated i't was slightly
changed and he believed improved from previous agreements. City
Manager C~eney Reported he received a slight mod.ification today
(September 1). The Town Manager is going to dis.cuss the modification
with his Town Board on September 2nd, H~e does not expect them to
act on it, so City Manager C~heney suggested the City wait two more
weeks until Ocean Ridge's Town Board ,meets and discusses it on
September 2, get back the suggestions t~at came f~om~'t~e~Rublic~
S~fety Director, _a~per-kap~P~h~m~n~il c~an act on it at the next
Council Meeting,
Councilman deLong moved to table the item, seconded 'By Vice 'Mayor
Trauger, Motion carried 5-0,
Consider Cemetery' Board Rec~Om~endat'f~ns - Ma~soleu'~'Lift ~
City Manager Cheney informed the Council that in working with the
mausoleum project, it appea~s that some of the crypts or niches at
the top are higher than one could reach, It seems no one thought
about a lift to l~ift the caskets up~ The. Chairman of the Cemetery
Board ~nd City Manager Ch~eney discussed it, and the question came
up of ~ purchase of a hydradlic or-electrical lift mechanism to be
used at the mausoleum,
In addition to the lift, City Manager Cheney said the question is
raised as to where the lift would be stored, Obviously, no pro-
visions were made for storage of the lift, This~ was discussed ~with
the mausoleum developer, M'r, Osborne, and out of those discu~SsiOns
a modified site plan has come where restrooms tha~t had been planned
at the southend of the ~aussleum would now be constructed to the
west side of the mausoleum, along with a storage room for the lift
so that it will be inside a building, The plans ~ave been
submitted to the Building D~pa~tment and have gene~ally been approved,
and they'are now waiting .for construction, Mr. Cheney further
informed the Council that the storage room will have a ~mock sink
kind of arrangement so the City will have a facility to maintain
and clean up the mausoleum.
City Manager Cheney advised that Mr. Osborne'is-proceeding with
the construction of the storage room and'the previously approved
restrooms, The question before the Council is the acquisition of
the lift. Mr. William Sullivan, Purchasing Agent for the City,
determined there is only on~ manufacturer of the lift in the
country with distributors all with the same fixed price. Mr, Sullivan
informed the Council the price would be $9,575.00, and there is
nowhere it can be purchased cheaper.
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Councilman deLong questioned City Manager Cheney as to'why he said
the price was $9.,575,00 when the communication he had showed a
price of $8,750,00 FOB from one company and $8,69~0~0. Q-.from another.
City Manager Cheney replied that the price had gone up since then,
Mr, Edgar D. Hurford~ Chairman of the Cemetery Board, spoke to the
Council. M~, Hurford said he has been down to the mausoleum,
which is a beautiful building, almost every day and has found a lot
of things lacking, %n the contract with the City, in paragraph 8,
Mr. Hurford adv%-sed the Council that Boynton Beac~ ~ansoleu-m, Inc.
was to give .~he City a complete building with a lock door
proposition that would do the work nicely. Hr, Rurford found the
developer was go~-ng to give the City l~unges, chairs, and things
of that nature~for- the people wh~o gs to the~lnterment mervices at
the Chapel..
Mr. Hurford stated that the City was promised a key and every-
thing would be complete, but what they are going to do is give the
Eity a scaffold, which is something that has to be built up. The
scaffold would go up to the sixth story, and it has to be built
and taken down after each interment. Mr. Hurford has looked at
mausoleums from north to south, and at the mausoleums in Jacksonville
and Miami. He found the most suitable 't'hing was a hydraulic lift
run by electricity. There are electrical outlets all over the place
at the mausoleum, ~All that would have to be done would be to plug'
in the lift, and it would go up to the sixth story (Which is as
far as the ~ausoleum is concerned~ and.~has a man on each side,
One man will press the button and ~he lift w±l.l go up with the
_coffin inbetween, Then the two men will push the coffin into the
crypt. Thereafter, it will be sealed, %t could be done in a
matter of fifteen or twenty ~lnutes.
Mr, Hurford advised if a scaffold is used, it would take an hour
to an hour and a half to put it up and an hour~ to an hour and a
half to take it down and then have additional storage. City
Manager Cheney had noted, when at t~he mausoleum with Mr. Hurford,
that there was no storage space at t~he mausoleum, The developer
told them he would use the sextsn~s house for storage, which Mr,
Hurford told him was impossible. They agreed on ~he site plan
desaribed by Mr. Cheney.
Councilman deLong said according to the letter from Boynton Beach
Mausoleum, Inc., dated June 2~, 1~.81, they admitted responsibility
to paragraph 8 of the agreement~ ':Mr. deLong Said since the
scaffold or the way they were going to handle things was unsuitable,
in view of the fact it was their obligation to provide facilities
in order to store the bodies, he-felt at least they should give
the City partial payment', 'Mr. deLong asked if the City definitely
has it set up as to What the Boynton Beaeh'Mausoleum, Inc. would
supply in the agreement. He said thCy admitted there'was a turn-
key agreement.
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Councilman deLong referred t6 the Memorandum of August 12, 1981
from Edgar D. Hurford, Chairman, Cemetery Board, to City Manager
Peter L. Cheney, and read the last paragraph:
"The Cemetery Board has recommended purchase of lift
because of additional, services pro~ided by the Boynton
Beach Mausoleum %nc."
Councilman deLong asked what the additional services were, what
was the amount, and whether the City owed them any money for
additional services.
City Manager Cheney said on this one'item, he and Mr. Nurford do
not agree. Mr. Cheney felt when the Mausoleum Director says
that he, the Agentg "shall provide adequate landscaping, furniture,
fixtures, paving and sprinkler system in;~o~rder to put the
Mausoleum into operation. "It is ~h'e'in~tent of the parties that
construction~ Shall be a-'turnkey~ job," they should provide the
lift and the storage. Mr. Cheney said at the time the Agreement.
was approved, the phrase ,turnkey job" in paragraph 8 was no
further defined, and it is recently that the question has come up,
A scaffold situation is nowher~e near adequate and is absolutely
stupid and inconsistent with the quality of the bu,ilding.
City Manager Cheney further stated he thought it was Mr. Hurford's
poSi~tion that because Boynt. on Beach MausoIeum %nc. agreed to
build the storage room, that maybe the City~ can share the cost of
earlier inpreciseness and buy the lift.
Councilman deLong said the same~people were %n Boca Raton, and he
asked what they provided there. Bill Sullivan', City Purchasing
Agent, said they have had a lift in Boca Raton for three years.
The Council requested'an inquiry be made to find out.
Mayor Rarmening stated ±t would seem to him "f'ixtures" would be
one definition of a lift and it seemed to him if you are going to
have a first class job, you should have first class equipment.
Councilman Wright commented that Mr, Osbor.ne has been remiss-in
living up to the terms of 'the agreement. Mr. W~r±ght said he
would think anyone building in the 1980's and building a facility
like that would definitely be interested in a lift ~for the
mausoleum in lieu of the scaffold. Mr. Wright definitely thought
Boynton Beach MausoIeum %nc. should pay most of the money, if not
all of it. He felt the City should hold them to the agreement.
Vice Mayor Trauger asked whether the contract was a fixed price
contract or a price plus con~ract.
City Manager Cheney said the developer builds the mausoleum and
it becomes~the City's to maintain, The Cihy receives a percentage
from the s~s of the crypts and the niches, The construction costs
and whatever paragraph 8 means are the costs of the. developer.
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The developer's return comes from the sales of the crypts and
niches,
Councilman deLong moved to table the item pending further informa-
tion. He requested City Manager Ckeney to make ~!nquiries in Boca
Raton. Councilman deLong said the City should insist on the
hoist.
Councilman deLong then pointed out that when the plans were
submitted to the Community Appearance Board, he was present, and
the restrooms had been eliminated ~rom the plans. The Community
Appearance Board insisted that the rest~soms be added, City
Manager Chaney advised that the restrooms are now a part of it,
Coun~ilmember Wooiley seconded the .motion. Thee motion carried
5-0°
Report on Status of Water Conservation
City Manager Cheney passed out a report to the~Council which was
prepared by Perry A~ Cessna, Director of Utilities, pertaining to
water usage from August 16 through August 31, 1981, The average
daily consumption for Boynton Beach is just umder 6 mi'Ilion.
About 1/2 inch of rainfall was the average Cor this period of time.
Mayor Harmening suspected that unl, ess there was an outburst over
the lake, the City would be on water restrictions for a long
period of time, Y±ce Mayor Trauger explained~that the point of
putting tke item on the Agenda was to keep in agreement with the
South Water Managemen.t District, Many people" think, since there
was rain, there is no point in Con~inu%'ng' a moratorium on-
prlnklzng, Vmce Mayor T[auger sa~d if the policy of watering
two days a week is still in agreement, it Should-be emphasized
again so all of the peoplg in the City are cognizant of the
City's mandate on water usage.
Although some cities in the County have eliminated-their restric-
tions, City Manager Cheney advised that Perry Cessna has been
attending meetings of the South Florida Water' Management District
Board and the South Florida Water Management. District is using a
10% cutback. Mr. Cheney said it is possible 'to relieve restric-
tinns for awhile and see if the City remains under 10% if they
wish. Mayor Harmening did not think the Cfty should change its
position. He felt that unless there was a considerable increase
of water in the lake, there will be a drastic curtailment of
water usage this winter.
Vice Mayor Trauger moved that the City stay with the current
policy and that they urge the Dress media-to emphasize BOynton
Beach's program to the people, which is from 12:00 to 9:00 two
days a week.
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Mr. Rudy Fischer, President of Boynton Beach Leisurev%lle,
interrupted to ask that the Council modify the sprlin'kllng to allow
the people to water fr'om:~the lake's and the canals with no restric~
tions. When they.are alI0wed to water, the water goes bacR into
the so~l and is not wasted.
City Manager Cheney said the South Florida Wate~-Management
District recognized that but ±f the use of'the water from the
canals ±s allowed, it begins to'take away from the canals and
violates the w~o!e system~ and it creates an'unfair-restriction
situation for various~ people around the area, P~erry'Cessna, City
Director of Utilities affirmed what City Manager Cheney reported.
H.e said people do not realize how critical the situation ±s, Mr.
Cessna said the water situation really is critical to the whole
south part of Florida. Also, Mr. Cessna pointed out, policing
action is very difficUlt if you start this sort of thing.
Mayor Harmening advised Mr. Fischer that a permit is needed from
the South Florida Water Management District to draw water from
the canal, They have asked the City to enforce these restrictions~
Mr, Fischer commented that Delray BeaCh and Boca Raton have never
had restrictions on the watering from.lakes and canals and when
you water your lawns with it, it goes Back into the water table
and is not wasted, Thee fact that because someone does not live
on the lake or canal and is suffering and that they should
suffer too did not make sense to Mr, Fischer,
City Manager Cheney told-Mr. Fischer that' South Florida Water
Management District would tell him that when you take water from
the lake you lose more from evaporation %n the watering process
than goes back into the water table. It does not apply to the
canals. Mr. Cheney said the enforcement question is a valid
point to raise.
Councilman Wright moved that the Council look into Mr. Fischer's
recommendation, allow :~he~ po'licy:~to remain as i~-is,iand~maybe
discuss it two ~eeks from now. Councilman deLong' S~conded the
motion and r'eques~ed'~City M~nager Cheney ~o]talk [tnzSouth FlOrida
Water Management District in the meantime to see what could be
done.
Mayor Harmening clarified the motion by saying the motion was
made to TABLE the item and instruct City Manager Cheney to have a
discussion with the South Florida Water Management District.
Motion carried 5-0,
Legal Advertising - Requested by Councilman Samuel Lamar Wright
Inasmuch as the Council instructed City Manager Cheney to slice
down on the budget, Councilman Wright felt the Council should cut
back where feasible. In discussing legal ads a few months ago,
the decision at that ~time was to change from the Sun Sentinel to
the Palm Beach Post. Mr. Wright'f~lt-th~y-should conside~rthe Boynton Beach News
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Journal until recommendations from other papers are received.
Mr. Wright said th.e Journal had lower rates and t:he City plmns
to spend $9,500,00. In reading the~Statute,' Counci%man Wright
said he believed ~t' add'resse~d~l'egal~.mds 'in a paper pUbliShed five
days a week for the rezoning requests. Councilman Wright
advised that the Boynton Beach News 'Journal has done a
tremendous job and has a circulation of 10,000. He said the
Boynton BeaCh Times was also interested. Councilman Wright asked
that the matter b~e tabled so that other papers could make an
offer, and then possibly make a determination at the next Council
meeting,
Councilman deLong referred the Council to a letter dated February
2., 1981 from the City Attorney's Office to'Peter L. Cheney, City
Manmger,- and read the last paragraph from the first page, as
follows:
"Florida Statutes s
s 166,041(3) (c)2b further states it
is the legislative intent..that advertising whenever
possible shall be in .a newspaper that is published at
least 5~:times a week."
As backup for his recommendation, Councilman Wright had a letter
from Delray Beach, which City A.ttorney Vance said did not say
what kind of ads they Put in the paper. With respec't to legal
ads, City Attorney Vance said his opinion was precisely the same
as it was when he wrote the memorandum. Mr. Vance said he
thought the City would place in jeopardy every single Ordinance
and REsolution adopted ~by the City Council unless the advertising
is placed in one of the newspapers that is pub'lished at least
five days a week. Mr. Vance said the City does not have a
situation where there is no newspaper of general .circulation
published five days a week. Boynton'Beach has four papers, count-
ing the Times, and the statutes make it clear. He read a portion..of
~ 166.041'.2. b., as follows:
"2. b ..... ~h~-adve~ig~m&m~ .gh~ll:he.publisheRzfn a
newspaper of general paid circulation in t~he municipality
and of general..interest and readership in thee community,
not one of limited subject matter, pursuant to chapter 50.
It is the legislative intent that, whenever possible, the
advertisement shall appear in a newspaper that is published
at least 5 days a week unless the only newspaper in the
community is published less than 5 days a week. "
Mr..Dean Schuyler, Publisher of the Boynton Beach News Journal
took exception with Mr. Vance's reading of the above paragraph
S '
He read from s 166.041, 2 as foilows:
"2. In cases in which the proposed ordinance deals
with more than 5 percent of the total land area of the
municipality, the governing body shall provide for public
notice and hearing as follows:"
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Mr. Schuyler said in there only did it say lt'must be in a five
day publication. He referred to Chapter 5Q~011, ~'Where and in
what language legal notices, t'o be publ'ish.ed, Florida Statutes,
and read the following portion:
", ,a publication in a newspaper printed and
~ e ,
publmsh d periodically once a week or oftener
containing at least 25 percent of its words in
the English language, entered or quali~f±ed ,to
be admitted and entered as second'class Ratter
at a post office ±n the county where published,
for sale to the public generally, , . .
Mr, Schuyler said-in the matters of zoning, where the land to
be rezoned is more than 5%, the legislative intent is for five
days of publicat±on or mo=e~ That would also be the case for
millage increases.
City Attorney Vance said the clear intent of the Legislature
is if there is an available paper in the communi'ty published at
least five days a week, ~it should be used. Mr. Schuyler asked
why Chapter 50.011 pertained to weekly publications, why do
so many cities around the State use week'ly ~ewspapers, and why
does the City of Del~ay Beach use them, Mr. Schuyler stated it
was legal,
Mr. Schuyler read something from the Florida. Press Association,
as follows:
"To meet the requirements of Florida law, legal ads
must be published in newspapers entered as second-
class, for sale generally, 25% in English, and in
existence for one ~year.
'Mr, Schuyler reiterated that was the only requirement except for
the zoning and millage rate,
Vice Mayor Trauger asked if it wasn"t the intent of legal adver-
tisement to obtain the widest scope possible to get the greatest
impact for the amount of money you are spending, In other words,
notify the most people by the widest range by publication.
Mr. Schuyler pointed out that the Post has readers on Saturday
but if you miss that edition, you must go to West Palm Beac~h to
buy the paper, The Boynton Beach News J-ournal is on the news-
stand all week long. There is also an off~ce on Ocean Avenue.
Pat Slama, Palm Beach Post-Times, informed the Council that it
appeared the main concern was the rate. She said her paper had
the South County region of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Boca
Raton. The rate is $2.28 a column inch, the circulation in
Boynton Beach is 7,800~ circulation in Delray is 9,000 and the
paper is published seven days a week. The paper must have the
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information two days in advance before 4:00 P. M. Ms. Slama
pointed out they have an office .tn Delray Beach where back copies
could be obtained, and no one would have to go to West Palm Beach
as Mr. Schuyler said. The rates the City was paying were $7.75.
Palm Beach Post-Times could not offer circulation in Boynton
Beach, Delray Beach, and Boca Raton for $2,28.
Mayor Harmening asked if the circulation was in both the Post and
the Times, and Ms. Slama replied yes.
Mr. Arthur Rich, publisher of Boynton Beach Times, said the Boynton
Beach Times is a week~Y, newspaper which was granted a s~cond class
mailing permit, It is as qualified as any other weeklYlnewspaper
to carry legal advertising. They are excluded from advertising
zoning, however, they qualify for other forms of legal ~dvertising.
One advantage is that the Boynton Beach Times reaches twice as
many residents of Boynton Beach than any Other weekly paper. The
cost is much less than what the City was paying the Palm Beach
Post-Times. It is not less than what they offer for their Palm
Beach section. The cost would be $3.'10 per column edge.
Florida Atlantic University Chapter of the American Marketing
Association recently completed a survey which showed that the
Boynton Beach Times was the best read newspaper in the City of
Boynton Beach.
Councilman Wright expressed his thought that everyone should get
a piece of the Pi'e and, therefore, mov,ed that the City buy its
legal ads f~om the B'oynton Beach News Journal next year with the
exception of those ads stipulated in the Statute, The motion died
for lack of a second.
Councilman deLong moved to table the item, V~ce Mayor Trauger
seconded and amended Councilman deLong's motion to add that City
Manager Cheney be instructed to contact each newspaper representing
the Boynton Beach area and, particularly, those who made presenta-
tions, for their rates and a letter in support of their positions.
Councilman deLong added t~h~t the motion include input of the City
A'ttorney. Motion carried 5-0,
Discussion of Proposed Budget - Requested by Vice Mayor Walter
"Marry" Trauger
Vice Mayor Trauger said the Council had asked City Manager Cheney
to make recommenda~tions for reductions in a considerable amount,
as a result of the:~CouncilTs proposals on the budget. -~Before go-
lng to public audience, Vice Mayor Trauger t'hought the Council
should meet again with the City Manager, Budget Director, and the
department heads for consideration of the recommendations so every-
one will he on the same key when they come for public hearing.
Vice Mayor Trauger also asked for the statistics to be presented
at that time with a comparison of the millage, the increase, and
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the evaluations, Vice Mayor Trauger also requested that the article
in the Sun Sentinel of Monday, Augus~t 31,~pertaining to the budget,
be presented. Vice Mayor Trauger"s request was put into the form of
a motion, seconded by Councilman d~Long, who amended the motion to
add that when any new positions are created in the City, they have
to be created by the City Council, according to Page 35, Section 23
of the City Charter. Councilman deLong asked that all new positions
be designated by an asterisk (*) to signify that these positions must
be created by the City Council. Vice Mayor Trauger agreed to the
amendment made by Councilman deLong.
Councilman Wright said thDre should be detailed justification as to
why a new~ position is needed. Councilmember Wooltey seconded the
amendment to the motion, A vote was taken on the amendment to Vice
Mayor Trauger's motion, and the amendment carried 5-0.
Another vote was taken on the motion by Vice Mayor Trauger, and the
motion carried 5-0,
Vice Mayor Trauger infbrmed City Manager Cheney there should be
time for at least two sessions, and he would like to have the Council
Members in agreem'ent before going to public hearing. City Manager
Cheney advised a date would be worked out,
Amend Time-Sharing Ordinance - Reques.ted by Councilmember Patricia
Woolley
Councilmemher Woolley recommended that the minimum of 750 square
feet be eliminated from the ordinance. City Attorney Vance granted
his approval of eliminating the 750 square foot minimum requirement
from the ordinance. Councilmember Woolley moved~ to instruct City
Attorney ~Vance to eliminate the 25Q square foot minimum requirement
from the Time-Sharing Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Wright.
Vice Mayor Trauger asked City Attorney Vance what purpose the
elimination of the requirement would serve. Mr, Vance referred to
the memo he wrote in response to Councilmember Woolley's request.
He said the City has chosen to place time-sharing facilities in a
commercial zone. To:.~ry and differentiate between square footage
as far as a hotel and square ~footage in another transient
facility would be qui.-te different, He advised ¥~ice Mayor Trauger
the standard Building codes would apply, an'd they ~re limited to
commercial areas, The motion carried 5-0.
D'r. Richard Vollrath - Requested b'y Councilman Joe d'eLong
Councilman deLong moved that the City Manager contact Dr. Vollrath
'regarding reemployment. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
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Woolley. City 'Manager Cheney informed the Council that Dr, Vollrath
had indicated to him that he woul~d contact Mr. Cheney when he made
a final decision. As Dr. Vollrath is g part of management of the
Fire Department, City Manager Cheney said he would assume Dr.
Vollrath would do that, City Manager Cheney ~believed it' would be
appropriate for Dr. ~Vollrath t'o include the ?ire Ch~ef in the agree-
ments he makes with the paramedics, as he assumes some of the Fire
Chief's respons£bil~ities. Mr. Cheney advised the Council that t.hey
will receive in their mail boxes a petition request from'the
hospital and physicians at th~ hospital in' connection with the
paramedics' relations with the hospital.
Councilman deLong changed his motion to instruct City Manager Cheney
to contact Dr. Vollrath and engage his services, and also to pay him
what the other City had agreed to pay him~ Councilman Wright
recommended writing to Dr, Vollrath and telling hi,m to continue his
services with the paramedics and then negotiate with him.
City Manager Cheney said he called Dr, Vollrath t,he day he received
his resignation letter and told him the City would like him to stay.
Obviously, Mr,, Cheney said, the: City wants him to stay and always
wanted him to stay, Ne expressed the hope that the Fire Chief and
the City Manager have an opportunity to work out some arrangements
with Dr. Vollrat~, in addition to the arrangements worked out by the
paramedics,
Councilman deLong sa~d Dr. Vollrath had already signified to him
(.Councilman deLong) that he wanted to continue.
Councilman deLon~ re'peaCed his motion to direct City Manager Cheney
to contact Dr. Vollrath and engage his services for the amount of
money the other cities pay him, The motion died for a lack of a
second.
Councilman Wright moved that City Manager Cheney write a letter to
Dr. Vollrath, expressing the COuncil's concern in his continuing
to work with the para. ed%cs, and upon an affirmative response from
Dr, Vollrath, ~he Council would like to negot'iate a salary. The
motion was seconded by CoUncilmember Woolley, The motion carried
Councilman Wright called the Council's attention to approximately
1,D0~ signatures ~rom the residents of Leisurevflle and t'he residents
of Village Royale on the Green Condominium requesting that the City
settle the dispute with the paramedics and the firefighters and that
a fair contract' be n~egotiated without delay. Councilman Wright
requested that City Manager Cheney write the ,residents and thank them
for their concern and interest.
Councilman deLong moved to accept the petitions and place them on
file, The motion was seconded by ~Vice Mayor Trauger and carried
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Vice Mayor Trauger commented that the Fire Department should also be
urged to settle with the City,,
Gene Kight, Paramedic Coordinator, 1~04 S, W. 14th Avenue, came
before the Council, As of the end of t-his coming month, the Fire
Department will no longer have a Medical Director, Mr. Kight
informed the Council. He stated there was no way the paramedics
can function without a Medical Director. Mr. Kight said the para-
medics must have some word on it in approximately thirty days or
there will be a situation on the hands of the City~
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Request from Firemen's Pension Trust Fund Board
City Manager Cheney said a request from the Firemans Pension Trust
Fund Board, similar to the request from the Police Pension Fund
Board, has come Before the Council for consideration. It requests
that the appropriate City ordinances be amended and provide that
retirement be after 20 years' service with 10 years' vesting
regardless of age and that the employees' contri.butions be raised
from 5% to 7% of their salaries to help pay for the benefits,
City Manager Cheney salad the Council took action when the similar
request was presented by the Police Pension Fund Board and instructed
the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance and get approval from
the State Retirement Board. Mr. Cheney assumed the State Retirement
Board had approved the Poilice's actuarial report. He stated the
Police and the Firemans' request was about the same, and it was now
up to the COuncil to decide.
Vice Mayor Trauger no.ted in reading the request, the total of the
present plan is $81,136. According-to the request, it will be
$94,856, which would be a $13,720 increase in the adoption of the
plan. Mr, Trauger thought it would amount ot $7,500,
Councilman deLong said at the budget-~hearing, he though~ it would
cost the City somewhere in the neighborhood of $50,000,~but he found
out after checking it would only be $t'37000. Vice Mayor Trauger
said the Police Department's figure was low, only $3,000, and he
wondered if this figure was ali right. City Manager Cheney assured
him the figures were correct.
Mr. Cheney said the willingness of the employees to increase their
contributions from 5% to 7% is an indication of their willingness
to fund that additional liability. He suggested annual actuarial
reports which will keep the liability on hand,
Councilman deLong moved to leave the request of the Firemans Pension
Trust Fund Board in the budget and request the City Attorney to
prepare the appropriate ordinance to implement the financing of the
Firemans Pension Trust Fund in regard to a 20 year retirement.
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Vice Mayor Trauger seconded the motion, and the motion.carried 5-0.
Consider Community Relations Boa'rd RecOmmendaCions 'for Donations
Councilman deLong moved to accept ~he recommendation of the
Community Relations Board, sec~onded by Councilman W~ight, as follows:
The donation of $4,20Q,00 to the Florence Fuller
Child Development Center, for the Boynton Beach
Day Care Center,
Allocate $2,000.00. to the South County Drug Abuse
Foundation,
Donate $100~00 to the Palm Beach County Special
Olympics, of Boynton Beach,"
Vice Mayor Trauger' questl, oned t~he donation to Florence Fuller Child
Development Center~ and asked whether it was true that if $4,200.00
is g%ven to t~hem, it will generate about $33,000.00. He was told
that was true, City Manager Cheney said it woul'd be from the
current year's budget.
Motion carried 5-0.
Consider Proposal for Prepaid Legal Assistance Program for City
Employees
City Manager Cheney explained this proposal is kind of an insurance
prqgram where you are buying insurance for certain kinds of legal
services, The company iS nationwide with a division in Florida,
There must be at least five ~mp!oyees agreeing, to participate
and the City should agree to take the monthty~'insurance premiums as
an out of payroll deduction and transfer it to the company once a
month.
City Attorney Vance said he believed he could contact a section of
the Florida Bar in the next couple of weeks, He advised more than
one entity is offering ~this type of insurance in the State, In
general, Mr. Vance's concern was that perhaps the impression may be
made upon the employees that perhaps they are gett~ing more than
they are actually getting. He referred the Council to the last page
of the pamphlet presented to them.
Mr. Vance pointed out that the Trial Defense Benefit does not pro-
vide benefits in excess of' $250.00 for pre-t~ial fees and expen'ses,
Most'~of the work on~an~.iawsuit is done ~before you get into the
courtroom, and Mr. Vance showed that the pre'trial fee is limited
to $250,00. $300.00 per day for each day of tr-ial appearance is
allowed, which comes out to $37,50 an hour. Some young attorneys may
do it, but Mr. Vance felt it could be a strain at that price.
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When you look at the Exclusions, Mr. Vance advised it would not
provide defenSe benefits in dissolution' of ma~.riage, separation,
annulment, child custody, or other divor.-ce related matters, or bank-
ruptcy. It would not apply to a member or spouse charged as a
result of the use of or holding in possess±on intoxicating liquor or
drugs, If you commit a crime off the job, M=, ~ance advised there
would be no coverage~~ He read further' exclusions- and said his
concern was t. hat he dt.d"not want the Council to g%~e the employees
the impression ~hey were getting something substantial in the way
of prepaid lega! services above and beyond~ what' it purports to
give those covered ~y the policy.
Mr. Gavras, Regional Manager, Pre-paid Legal Services %nc., appeared
before the Council,
Councilman Wright ascertained it was the same company that has
insured the Palm Beach County CommisSioners and Palm Beach County,
and he was in favor of it and could see no problem with lt,
City Manager Cheney said it was another private enterprise asking
the City to support 'i't. Mr, Cheney wondered where you draw the line
between ~his service and another private service.
Mr, Gavras agreed with Mr'. Vanne that there were the exclusions he
mentioned but he said the cost was only $7,,50 per month. Therefore,
the plan is in no way designed to cure all of the Ills, Many
people tell them the-first portion of their plan is worth $7.50 per
month as it enables people to go to an attorney and get legal
assistance on any subject matter except corporate or commercial.
The plan is designed to address the needs of the average working
person. Mr. Gavras advised that they pay 100% in the event a member
of the plan finds he needs the services of an attorney in their
automobile legal protection. It covers the major portion of having
a Will drawn up. Most people are afraid Of what it might cost, and
this enables people to go to an attorney to get advice and receive
legal assistance at a very loW rate.
City Attorney ?ance said he coui.d not argue with the proposal, It
may provide thirty minutes of adv£ce ~to an employee whb may not
normally go to an attorney. He repeated his concern that an
employee may get the impressi'on h.e'will receive more than he will get,
Mr. Gavras assured the Council and the City Manager Chat if the
plan is approved, he will'be the only one who w'~ill present the plan
to the employees. As Regional ~Manager for th'e plan, Mr. Gavras
said he wanted to be certain the plan is presented in actual detail
and explained to the employees.
Vice Mayor Trauger thought other companies should be consulted
in order to examine their plans a~d the scope of their coveyage~
Mr, Gavras advised the~e was only one othez plan available in the
State, and ±t is a closed panel plan, Mr, ~avras~ plan is an open
panel, whereby a member can go to the at'torney Of".his choice. The
other plan available in Florida has. signed up associate attorney
members.
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Mr. Gavras said members of. that plan cannot go to the attorney of
their choice but only to the five or six attorneys who are signed up
to the plan. He stated there are law firms announ.c'ing discounts on
legal fees but they are not a part of the plan.
City Attorney Vance informed the Council that the Florida Bar has
a small section concerned with th.is area and that' he may be able
to gain some information from tkis section if Council desires,
Mr. Gavras told Councilman Wright a person off the street would
pay $108,00 to join the plan, where a member of the group would pay
$90.00 per year.
Councilman deLong moved to table the question until the Council
had further input from City Attorney 'Vance. Councilmember Woolley
seconded the motion. The motion carried 5-0.
Consider Proposal for Beach Concession
City Manager Cheney referred the City Council to a proposed ~Lease
Agreement~and a letter from Sam Costa~ Jr,, Attorney for Mitchell
Gtmelstob and Debra Gimelstob, Mr. Cheney also mentioned the
excerpts from the City Council Meeting of June 16, 1981, wherein
Council indicated that the City should continue wi~h a lease for
one year and one similar to the lease the City already has.
Mr, Cheney did not recommend that the Council sign the proposed
lease, as it would tie the City into a fixed amount for a period of
time. Also, whatever was done on a new building, the holder of the
building would have the building at a fixed amount of money. He
felt the City should convert thee Lease Agreement tO a face dollar
per year and percentage on grow~t~h~ The only time that could be done
.is when the current, lease ends. When the City negotiates for the
year after the 'lease ends, the City ~ould have the ability to
negotiate lease terms for the future and some indication as to what
may be done if a new building is built. The City should not pin
itself down with a fixed lease at this time,
Councilman deLong read from the minutes of June 16, 19.81:
"Councilman deLOng maid at this time he would move to
grant permission but it should be predicated on the same
type of lease that is in force at the present time.?
Motion carried 4-0."
He asked City Manager Cheney how the lease differs, Mr. Cheney
explained that the proposed lease fixes the term for the next ten
years. The current lease says it can be negotiated. The proposed
lease also fixes precisely that the ~erm fO~'the new facility wi%l be
ten yea=s. Councilman deLong commented it did not comply with his
motion.
Sam Costa, Jr., Attorney for Mitchell Gimelstob and Debra Gimelstob,
spoke to the CounCil.
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Mr. Costa informed the Council that
He told the Council the lease he
as the Lichtenstein lease, the only
for the option have been' fixed rath~
air, Mr. Costa said he could not rE
funds to purchase the business and
of five months and not'know what the
Mr. Costa said, his client would no!
increase. Other than the fixed rent
followed and the same language used
Councilman deLong asked City Attorn~
lease. City Attorney Yance replied
and suggested Mr, Costa ~ontact Ctt)
the City Manager was concerned whet~
or the type they previously had.
City Manager Cheney explained that
He said other beach concess.ions do
the issue here is, '"you pin yoursel~
Vice Mayor Trauger asked if the Coul
cont'inuing for five years when they
City Manager Cheney said i-t had~bee~
but when the lease runs out in May
a five year option to negotiate. C
Council made a good decision at tha
that was what he understood, that it
he felt the Council should do that
City Manager Cheney pointed out tha
give Mr. Costa's clients the right
Council*s approval, Councilman deLc
would approve the lease if it remain
Mr. Gimelstob wants to know what he
Attorney Costa remarked that his cl~
figures the City i.s contemplating,
Mr. Mitcheli Gfmelstob told the Coun
facility and a service for the peop]
out" seven days a week and then fou~
says, "This guy's making $25,00 ext~
away from him." Mr. Costa pointed
is pending on negotiations within a
inquiry began the latter part of Jul
guidance as to what they wanted to s
repeated, that the lease tracks the I
other than the options.
City Manager Cheney informed Attorne
track the future, as there is nothin
relative to how much is to be paid
negotiations in the lease. Attorney
what he would suggest, and Mr. Chene
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the lease expires on May 1, 1982.
poses is substantial~ly the same
exception being that the payments
r than being left ~p in ~he
~commend to his ciient to expend
caupy the pr.emises Cot a period
future wilt bring. Possibly,
be opposed to a cost of living
al~ the Lichtenstein lease was
y ~ance if he had looked at the
that he had looked at the lease
Manager Cheney. Mr. Vance said
er to go with this type of lease
he leases are,not the same.
ave a percentage of growth, but
es down for a long time,"
cil agreed to a fixed fee
agreed to the eu=rent lease,
tn the current lease ~In the past
f. 1~82, they~ have the right for
ty Manager Cheney said the City
time-, ¥i. ee Mayor Trauger said
What was agreed to then, and
gain~
the current lease does not
o transfer it without the
ng had ind±cated the Council
ed the same, ~Mr, Cheney said
is buying,
ents do not know what kind of
cil he wants to provide a clean
e, but he canndt '~nock-himself
or five years from now someone
a a week, let's take $-75~00
ut that his c%ie'nt~s contract
certain period of time, and his
y, He asked the Council for
ee in t'he lease, Mr, Cdsta
ichtenstein lease to a "T"
Costa that the lease does not
in the'~Lichtenstein lease
he City. That is open to
Costa asked City Manager Cheney
answered that he had already
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suggested there should be a base plus a percentage.
Councilman deLong commented that Mr. Lichtenstein bought in good
faith and wants to sell in good faith. Mr. Cheney remarked that
Mr. Lichtenstein bought with the understanding that he could not
transfer without the Council's approval, This man does not want
the same terms. Councilman deLong appreciated Mr. Gimelstob's
position, as he only has seven months to go, and he does not get
the additional five years like Mr. Lichtenstein. Mr, Lichtenstein
got five yea~s-.with~an- option of five years.
Attorney Costa said the lease prepared by him follows the old
lease but gives the C~ty a $5,00 raise every year throughout the
period of the whole lease. City Manager Cheney's reaction to that
was, "Big deal~" Mr.. Cheney said the problem with the current
lease was the amount of money the City is getting on that lease.
Councilman deLon'g moved to instruct the City Manager and City
Attorney, together with Sam Costa, Jr., Attorney for Mitchell
GimelstOb and Debra Gimelstob, to work out the details of .the
lease. The motion was seconded by Councilmemher Woolley and carried
5-0.
Annual Convention of Florida League of Cities.- Designation of
Voting Delegates
Councilman Wright told the COuncil he had expressed to City Manager
Cheney he wanted to attend~ the Annual Convention of Florida League
of Cities in Orlando but he will be unable to attend on Thursday
but could attend on Friday and Saturday, He said-TCou:ndilmember
Woolley had indicat'ed a desire to go, so he recommended that she
represent the City as its Voting Delegate. Councilman Trauger
also expressed that he would like to attend and asked what it would
cost, Councllmember Woolley said there was a train that goes for
$32.50 round trip.
Councilman Wright moved that Couneilmember Woolley be the Voting
Delegate since she has been involved in a lot of other municipal
meetings. The motion was seconded by Councilman deLong, as he felt
having a younger member on the Council as a representative would be
of benefit to the City. The motion carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Accept Recreation & Parks Board Resignation
Councilman Wright moved to accept the resignation of Mrs. Jane
McConnell from her position as a Member of the Recreation & Parks
Board. Councilman deLong seconded the motion and the motion
carried 5-0,
Consider Appointment to fill above
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Councilman deLong moved that the nominations be opened.
Vice Mayor Trauger moved to recommend Mr, Frank R. Stockton,
2101 S. W. 2nd Court, Boynton Beach, He is the Assistant State
Chief Of th~. Economic Crime Division in the State Attorney's Office.
He was born and raised in the schools of' Mlorida and graduated
from Stetson Law School, Vice Mayor Trauger also informed the
Council that Mr. Stockton had been Research Assistant to Judge
Warren Jones, United States Court of Appeals, had been. in~'private
practice, and also is on the Education Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce and is interested in participating in civic affairs in the
City. Councilmember Woolley seconded the motion.
Councilman deLong moved that the nominations be closed, seconded
by Councilman Wright. Mr. Frank R. Stockton was nominated as a
Member of the Recreation & Parks Board 5-0.
Street Lights - S. W. 23rd Avenue
Mayor Harmening and Vice Mayor Trauger said the lights were off
last night (August 31, 1981') and City Manager Cheney reported they
were on. The Council asked Craig Grabeel, Energy Coordinator,
about the lights and he informed them they were on.
Review Royal Palm Clubhouse Use Policies
City Manager Cheney recommended they leave it as it is. Council-
man Wright moved to conti'nue the same policy, seconded by Council-
man deLong, The motion carried 5-0.
Consider Noise Problem and Solution - Royal Palm Clubhouse
Mr. Bud Howell, Building Official, reported that he had talked with
Schwab & Twitty Architects a~d they suggested carpeting. Mr,
Howell said if~ there is still a problem, a drape should suffice.
Mr. Howell also advised that the ceiling is splatter coated, and
Schwab & Twitty felt the hard floor was the problem.
City Manager Cheney recommended putting carpet do~n to solve the
problem, He presented samples and said there was a guarantee that
spills could be cleaned up. Councilmember Woolley offered to choose
the color. Mr. William Sullivan, Purchasing Agent for the City,
said the price would be approximately $1,800~00.
Consider Proposed New Excavation & Fil~l Regulations
As indicated in his memorandum, City Manager Cheney stated it has
been a problem as to how to administer excavation and fill regula-
tions. Departmen.t heads do not have adequate direction, as Chapter
8 (.formerly Chapter 10 of the old Code) does not really address
it.
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City Manager Cheney recommended that Chapter 8 be amended. He
said it had not been re¥iewed by the Planning and Zoning Board,
City Attorney Vance commented that existing Chapter 10 is totally
inadequate. Councilmember Woolley raised a question about
swimming pools, and Mr.'Vance said it appeared to cover swimming
pools. The Planning Department definitely does not want it to
cover swimming pools. Mr, Vance advised in order to fully cover
excavations, you have to be quite broad. For example, if you
want to eliminate certain items like a swimming pool, Mr. Vance
advised there should be a specific exclusion ~and keep the language
as broad as possible.
Councilman deLong moved to lay the question on the table and refer
it badk to the City Attorney to make the necessary changes on it.
Councilmember Woolley seconded the motion, and the motion carried
5-0,
Pedestrian Signal - So~th Federal Highway - Funding - Crosswalk -
Police Surveillance
City Manager Cheney advised the CounCil that he wrote to County
Commissioner Norman R, Gregory and asked the Board. of County
Commissioners to authorize the expenditure of funds for the
pedestrian traffic signal. He received the following answer:
"% have just spoken to our County Traffic Engineer., who
advises me that all prelfminary action is complete and
the installation of the pedestrian traffic signal at
South Federal Highway and Woolbright Road will be
installed as soon as possible.
The contractor will contact you in-the near future, if
he has not already done so.
Hopefully, the installation of the equipment will solve
th~ safety problem."
City Manager Cheney interpreted the letter to mean they would
provide the funds but now understands that was not the intent of
his letter.
Councilman deLong moved, seconded by Councilmember Woolley, to
table the item. The motion carried 5-0.
Vice Mayor Trauger said sometime ago he recommended that a sidewalk
be put in for about the 75 or 80 feet on Woolbright Road from
Federal Highway back to the first entrance of the condominium along
the Shell station and use the same material as wouid be used for a
bike path, such as macadam. City Manager Cheney said the plan had
been submitted to the County and just received approval for the
project. Mr. Cheney said maybe in three or four weeks the City
could find some way to construct it.
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Vice Mayor Trauger referred to the speed ca-rs come down the incline
from the beach over the Imtracoastal to Federal Highway. Mr.
Trauger said it appears many of them try to beat or catch the light
at the Federal Highway. That plus the traffic at the K-Mart and the
bank create quite a traffic problem. Vi'ce Mayor T~rauger asked that
the Police Department check this ou't for awhile, as he felt the
presence of a patrol car might slow the traffic down.
Approve Budget Transfer Request - Unemployment Compensation
Approve Budget Transfer Request - L'egal Advertising
Councilman delong mowed, seconded ~by Councilmember Woolley, to
approve the budget transfer requests for Unemployment Compensation
and legal~'advertis±ng, No discussion~, The motion carried 5-0~
Consider Holiday Schedule Proposal - Requested'by Councilman Samuel
Lamar Wright
Councilman Wright requested the Council to approve the Friday after
Thanksgiving as a lega!~holiday as several employees expressed to
him dissatisfaction in not being able to spend both days with their
families. Re suggested Columbus Day (October 12') be given up in
exchange for that Friday, Councilman deLong agreed with Councilman
Wright as he had also talked to several employees,
Counailman Wright moved that a Resolution be adopted to give
employees the Friday'after Thanksgiving as 'a holiday rather than
Columbus Day. The motion was seconded by Councilman deLong.
Vice Mayor Trauger said the City would be giving the employees an
extra 1~2 paid day, as there are now ten pat'd days, There was
discussion as to whether the employees should work all of Christmas
Eve day, City Manager Cheney said 1/2 day on Christmas Eve (employees
leave work at 12 Noon~ remains, MayOr .Harmening"adv±sed Vice.~Mayor
Trauger it would be an even swap of Columbus Day for the Friday"after
Thanksgiving. Vice Mayor Trauger said if it added up to ten days,
he would agree,
Motion carried 5-0,
Consider Request. for Zoning Approval for Alcoholic Beverage License,
Federal Grocery, Inc,, d/b/a The Pantry, 217 North Federal Highway
Consider Request for Zoning Approval for Alcoholic Beverage License,
Tender Care Industries, Inc,, d/b/a Tender Care, 414 N, E, 10th Ave.
Consider Request for Temporary Trailer in Conjunction with Dos Lagos
off North Congress Avenue and Miner Road
Councilman deLong moved, seconded by C~ouncllmember Woolley, to approve
the above requests, Motion carried 5-0,
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Consider Request for Refunds on Cemetery LOts.:
Lots 14 A & B - ~lenn
Lot 366 A - Dicks
Lots 350 A & B - Gentile
Councilman deLong moved, seconded by Councilmember Woolley, that
the request for refund on the above cemetery lots be granted, in
accordance with the usual policy, Motion cart±ed '5~0,
Approval of Bills
City Manager Cheney read the following bills for approval:
Aberdeen Construction Corp, $
Supplies for Sewer 'Main repairs
Pay from Water & Sewer Revenue
401-351-535-40-3F
3,476.40
2. Bethesda Memorial Hospital 1,574.30
Hospital bill for Louis Durgolo 11/12 to 11/17/80
for K-9 dog bite
Pay from General Fund 001~195~5!9~40-.49
49_0.00
1,400,00
1,895.40
5,329.60
3, Chafin Musicenter Inc..
For 1 Yamaha Tuba per b±d specs
Pay from General Fund 001'000-247-12-00
Pay from ~ed, Rev, Share 320-721~572-60-43
Per bid 7/14/81, Council approved 7/21/8/
4. Kent Ewing Enterprises
Sod for Rolling Green School Soccer Field
Pay from General Fund 001-000-115-84-00
Pay 'from Fed. Rev. Share 320-722-572-60-3G
Per bid 7/28/81, Council approved 8/4/81
Fence Factory
Rolling Green Park Fencing as per bid specs
Pay from Fed, Rev, Share 320~7224572~60~3H
Per bid 7/.14/81, coUncil approved 7/21/81
K & K International, Inc.
For Fireworks display July 4th, 1981
Pay from Publicity Fund 101-19~-519~40~-59.
Longview Lime
Lime for Water Treatment
Pay from Water & Sewer Revenue
~01-332-533-30-65
Municipal Code Corporation
100 copies of Supplement #1 B.B~ Code of Ordinances
Pay from Fed. Revenue Share 320'000-247-07-00
1,890.00
7,225.00
5,514.20
3,000,00
9,984.63
3,159.52
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Ranger Const~,,LIndustr±es~ Inc, - 1st & Final
Water Treatment PlantParking Lots and Driveways
Pay~from'~Utility ~General Fund 403~000-169~01~00
$ 5,134476
10.
11.
Russell & Axon
Professional services rendered'on var±ous projects:
Pay from following accounts: 403-000-169~0t-00
403~QQ0~169~11-00
403-000~220-64~0~
9,!89~,80
21,364.35
6,676~50
37,230,65
South Central Regional Wastewater T~ea~ment
Board
City portion add~tionaI funds to cover eXpenses t~ the
furtherance of Step II & minor amendments,
Pay from'Utility GeneralFund 403~000-169-11-00
37,230.68
25,0Q0,00
12.
Publix
Meals for needy and ~nfirmed for July, 1981
Pay fromFederal Re~.~Sha~e 320-641-564-40-5A
Ordinance #73~15, passed 5/15/73
55.41
13.
Isiah Andrews
Driver'for Senior Citizens Club - 2 wks
Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing 320-641-564-40-5A
Ordinance #73-15 passed 5/15/'73
110,00
14,
Willie Ruth McGrady
Ser~zer for Senior Citizens Club - 2 wks.
Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing 320-641-564~40-5A
Ordinance #73-15, passed 5/15/73
96.00
City Manager Cheney added two additional bills:
State of Florida - Urban Forestry Program
1,500,00
Finest Awnings, IncorpOrated
Hurricane shutters at the Royal Palm Clubhouse
1,252,45
Councilman Wright questioned the ~xpenditure for a tuba from Chafin
Musicenter. He was advised he approved the bid.
Councilman deLong referred to the bills having been found in order
and moved that they be paid, seconded by Councilmember Woolley,
Motion carried 5-0.
Agreement on Engineering Contract with Russell & Axon for School
Board Utility Plant
City Manager Cheney informed the Council they authorized the City
to work with the School Board to develop a program for extending
utilities to Santaluces High.~School. Mr. Cheney advised the City
is attempting to work out an agreement similar to the Congress
Avenue agreement, Several developers are involved to help cut
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SEPTEMBER 1, 1981
down the costs and eliminate as much as possible any up front money
that might come from the City to bring it about. The School Board
has offered to put up the front design money for the pipes necessary
to get out the services necessary. The City has worked with
Russell & Axon, and they can get the water and sewer there in time.
The School Board would like to put the money up now for the design
so that the ~design can proceed. None of the designs will be lost
and none of the money will be wasted. With reallocation, the
City will share the money with the School Board later.
City Manager asked t=hat the Council authorize the C%gy to sign an
agreement with Russell & Axon ~n the amount of $90,000.00 to cover
designs and inspections, and eng±neering services under the
condition that the School Board agrees to put up tomorrow
(September 2, 1981) the $90,000.00 for the project. Mr. Cheney
said Dick Kurtz was present, and he was confident the School Board
will agree to do that.
Councilman deLong moved, seconded by Councilmember Woolley to
authorize the agreement to be executed with Russell & Axon for
utilities, water and sewer. The motion carried 5-0,
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman deLong moved, seconded by Councilmember Woolley, to
adjourn. The motion carried 5-0, and the meeting adjourned at 11:10
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
By
Mayor
Vice ~or
ATTEST:
Counc
]±ty Clerk
Recording Sec
(5 Tapes]
COUnC
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TO:
MEMORANDUM
Mr. Peter L. Cheney
City Manager
Chlorinator Bid - Agenda Material
APPENDAGE I, City Council 9/1/81
(per p. 3)
DATE: August 26, 1981
The replacement of the current chlorination system at the Wilson Pool
was not a part of the pool renovation project which was recentlY completed.
We are currently utilizing a small 50 pound per day Fisher & Porter
chlorinator which is not keeping pace with demand, and which is experiencing
operational problems due to age.
Attached is a bid form for a new system. It is my recommendation that
the second low bid of $1,995, provided by Southland Controls Company, be
accepted.
The-low bid-does not meet specifications:
a. It does not provide for a V-Notch orifice which
prevents sticking and clogging.
b. It does not provide a differential regulator.
In addition, the Wallace a Tiernan model is utilized at our Water Plant
facility. Personnel there have been trained in operation and maintenance of
the unit and are available for immediate assistance when needed. Perry Cessna
highly recommends the unit. The distributor can also provide installation and
~ervic~'and is considered local (Lantana).
A transfer form is attached which provides for the purchase~along with
a.requisition properly coded.
Charles C. Frederick
Recreation & Park Director
CCF: as
Attachments
CC:
Mr. William H. Sullivan
Purchasing Agent
MEMORANDUM
'APPENDAGE II, CITY COUNCIL 9/1/81
(per page 6)
August 11, 1981
TO:
Mr. Peter L. Cheney,
City Manager
FROM:
Tom Clark,
City Engineer
Re:
Variance request, Boynt¢
(deletion of sidewalk
Forwarded herewith is a copy
19'81 requeSting the deletion
west side of West Industrial
trial subdivision.
As stated in Mr. Schofield's 1~
side of the road would serve nc
be a wall there next to the rea
In accordance with Article XVI
regulations this request has
the Technical Review Board and
requested variance be granted.
~n Beach Industrial Park, Nor~th
west side of W. Industrial Ave.)
Mr. Schofield's letter of July 23,
the sidewalk requirement on the
enue within the proposed indus-
tter the sidewalk on the west
useful purpose since there will
r lot lines of residential property.
Section I of the City subdivision
brought to the attention of
members recommend that the
It is recommended that the Coun schedule a public hearing on
the requested variance at the next Council meeting.
Tom Clark
TAC: mb
Attach.
cc:
Carmen Annun~iato
Perry Cessna
Charles Frederick
Craig Grabeel
Kevin Hallahan
Capt. Hillery
Bud Howell
A1 Nyquist
Rick Walke