Minutes 09-05-78MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 AT 7:30 P.M.
PRESENT
Emily M. Jackson, Mayor
Edward F. Harmening, Vice Mayor
Richard D. Caldwelt, Colkncilman
Joseph DeMarcb, Councilman
David Roberts, Councilman
Frank Kohl, City Manager
Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk
Gene Moore, City Attorney
Mayor Jackson welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order
at 7:30 P. M. She announced the Invocation would be given by
Dr. Ernest R. Campbell, First Baptist Church, and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice Mayor Edward F. Harmening.
She requested everyone to please rise.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Mr. Kohl referred to submitting a bill from Carpenter, May &
Bremer for an interim audit and advised that it was just re-
ceived this afternoon and requested it to be added to Approval
of Bills. He has also given the Mayor a Proclamation for
Constitution Week which was given to him this afternoon.
Also, under Administrative, Item C will be deleted.
Mr. Moore referred to Legal and requested Item C-2 to'remain
on the table as they are still obtaining information on this.
Mr. DeMarco moved to approve the agenda as added to ~nd cor-
rected~ seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No discussion. Motion
carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Jackson referred to making some unwritten ground rules
at the beginning of the year and announced she would like to
repeat those for clarification. She then read the following
ground rules for Council meetings:
After a motion has been made and seconded, no one from
the floor will be recognized.
Anyone from the audience who wishes to address the
Council must use the microphone.
Speakers during Public Audience will be limited to five
minutes so as to give everyone an opportunity to speak.
If the speaker wishes to go on longer than five minutes,
he or She can finish at the end of the meeting.
She added that in most cities and at County Commission meetings~
the public does not get the chance to speak until the end of the
meeting. We feel people like to get things off their chests
early in the meetihg and have it at the beginning. During
Public A~dience, the speaker will be limited to five minutes,
but we will be glad to listen as long as you want at the end
of the meeting.
MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ME~TING
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mayor Jackson then announced if anyone wished to speak on any
i~em on the agend9 to please give their name to M_rs. Padgett
with the item ~he~ wish to ~peak on.
Mayor Jackson read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of
September 17 ~hru 23, 1978, as Constitution Week.
Mayor Jackson announced that on Friday at 1:3,0 P. M. in these
Council Chambers,~Boynton B~ach is going' to be the host City
for the Palm Beac~ County Municipal L~ague and everyone is
welcome to attend~
MINUTES
Regular ~ity Council Meeting August 15, 1978
Mr. Reberts refer~ed to Page 32 and the memo submitted~ from the
Communit~f Relations Board and clarified ~hat this notice came
from the Communit~ Relations Board but the subject matter did
not come from the Community Relations Boa~d but a delegation
fr6m the northwest section presented these recommendations to
the Board and the~ in turn forWarded them to us.
Mrs. Caldwell referred to Page 7, fifth line down, and corrected
that he lived in an "era" where drugs became very popular.
Mayor Jackson referred to Page 14, second paragraph, and clari-
fied that Mr. Kohl d~d not get a raise and most of the employees
got a 5% raise.
Mr. Caldwell moved approval
Council meeting a~ amended,
carried 5-0.
of the minutes of August 15, 1978,
seconded by Mr. Harmening. Motion
~PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Mr. Andrew Jackie
beihg a concerned
into an incident
~:45 P. M. when
was notified abo~
N.W. 10th Avenue.
took ~ight ears ¢
makes people in
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
on a subject which is~not on the agenda.
Belden, 115 N..E. 15th Avenue, referred to
citizen and stated he thought he would look
o¢~u~in~ September ~,~1.978 at approximately
came to his attention the P~lice Dep~rtment
an argument between two drunk old men along
.What-he honestly cannot understand is why it
f'police to han~le~ this. T~is kind of action
he community nervous. It creates tension and
apprehension whether to call the police for any reason if
they have to come in these numbers. If the ent%re police
force can afford to come to their community at the ~lightest
d~sagreement between two people, then who is protecting the
rest of the City? It seems like that would be a geed time to
rob a few convenience stores as far as he is concerned. This
is only one of the reasons he is here tonight as a concerned
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SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
citizen. There has been entirely too much apathy on the part
of the City Council members concerning the incident awhile
back. He was an eye witness to this account and personally
feels the policemen who handled the situation did so v~ry
poorly.. He feels they would not go into any other section
and car~y on like they did. Why the Council does not have
any intention to look into this matter seems to show they are
afrai~ The citizens have no intentions of s~epping here with
~he city ~ou~cil because they see the Council means them no
good. They live in the City of Boynton ~each a~d intend to
remain here and will stand up and fight this bad disease. Numer-
ous other th~n~s such'as the h6using wi.th a black representa-
tiv~ being appointed tO the Board are st~l~ beiDg.~ilib~stered
ar0~nd. There is also the facts of.poor recreation for their
children. Also, there is ~e s~bject of ~he iariv~ng ha~ts Of
Our policemen ~nd he told ~ow these e~gh~ police cars going to
~his incident arrived in the area traveling at 6Om~h with no
sirens and h~w this was dangerous for the chil~en playing in
~he area wi~h n~ ~idewalks~' He hopes thS.~Cra~i will give
~is some thought ~cause i~ey intend t? f~l!°w through and
take the steps needed. They will go as'far as. the~ have to go.
He has been~ttendin~g Co~h~il meetings s~n~e 1972 andlthe
Council has~ the black citizens in their~least interest. Nothing
has been d~ne .in t~e northwest sector 6f ~e third largest city
i~ Palm Be~ch .cOunty. If~hi~ a~athy Con~nue~, they ~re on
t~e. r0ad ~obeing s~ed b~ t~e Nationai Ci~i:~kghts organiza-
tion. Mr. D~Marco informe~ him that the~lice incident is
u~der Grand Jury investigation and the ~o~cil cannot discuss
it.
BIDS
Interior & Exterior Painting of Water Tower
(Tabled)
Mr. Robert~ moved to take this from the table, seconded by Mr.
Harmening. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Kohl informed the Council that bids o~ the above were
opened on Tuesday, August 8, 1978, at 3:30 P. M. in the office
of our Purchasing Agent, Mr. William H. Sullivan. This bid
item was scheduled for consideratio~ by Council at their regu-
lar meeting of August 15, 1978, however, was tabled to provide
time for further re~%ew~ The Tabulation Committee recommends
acceptance of bid from J. & M. Pain~$~g of~Hellywood, Florida,
in the amount of $2.2,5bb.00 allocated as follo~s: Section A,
exterior p~inting, roller application - $11,500.00 and Section
B, interior painting~ airless spray appl-ication - $11,000.00.
A copy of %he Tabulation Sheet, Proposal and Affidavit signed
by Mr. John H. Meyer, Owner of J. & M. Pain~n~ has been sub-
mitted. He has checked all legal requirements and everything
is in order.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Kohl advised that funds in the amount of $20,000.00 are
budgeted and available Sn the Tater & S~wer Revenue Fund/
Fixed Charges/Water Tower Maintenance Account No. 401-801-
570-02-3E. Further, upon the final reading of a proposed
Ordinance which ts scheduled for its first reading on this
aqenda, amending the estimate of revenue and expenses for the
fiscal ~ear ending 1978, there will be an additional $3,600.00
allocated to 'the above Water Tower M~int~nance account. He
concurs with t~e recommendations of the Tabulation Committee.
May he have Council's wishes please.
Mayor Jackson 'referred to the airless spray application and
Mr. Kohl referred ~o ha~ing trouble a few years ago witk
using airless spray application en the exterior and explained
~he roller application for the exterior and airless spray
pplication on the interior. He added~that the specs have
been received f~om the American Water W~rks Association.
Mr. DeMarco moved that the bid be granted to J. & M. Painting
of Hollywood, Florida, and the additional funds be allocated
to the Water To~er Maintenance Account, seconded by Fir~
Harmening. No ~iscussion. Motion carried 5-0.
1-95 Strip Park
Mr. Kohl informed the Council that no bids were received on
the above project; bid opening scheduled August 29, 1978, at
3:00 P. M. One contractor advised he would bid, but did not
have sufficient time to ready'his bid. Since that time, he
has been informed by M_r. Doug Dawson of Community Development
that we can. split the bid in different projects and he ex-
plained. If tbs Council agrees, our Purchasing Agent can
look into findisg the best small companies we can find.
Mr. Harmening mDved to follow the City Manager's recommenda-
tion on the 1-95 Strip Park, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No
discussion. Me,ion carried 5-0. Mr. Kohl added that Commun-
ity Development ~s paying for this job.
LEGAL
Ordinances - E~ :RGENCY
Proposed Ordinance No. 78~42 - Re: Establishing the Require-
ments and Procedures to Regulate the use of the So~th Central
Regional Waste~ater Treatment Facilities; Providing for Proper
Discharge of Waters and Wastes into the Regional Treatment
Facilities
Mr. Moore informed the Council that the purpose of this ordi-
nance is to establish criteria for the type of material which
can be inqested into the system. The Board Attorney and Mr.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Startzman requested this be adopted on an emergency basis.
The Ordinance will be identical to what the Board adopted.
He then read proposed~Or~inance No. 78-42 by caption and t~e
preamble regarding emergency passage.
Mayor Jackson referred to this being an emergency ordinance
and questioned if a public hearing~was necessary and Mr.
Moore replied negatively and advised that it is effective
upon passage, but four affirmative votes are required.
Mr. Harmening moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 78-42 as an
emergency ordinance, seconded by Mr. DeMarco. Under discus-
sion, Mr..C~ldwelt suggested explaining this further to the
audience a~d Mayor Jackson'replied that M~. MOore had done
this. M_rs. Padgett then took a roll call vote on the motion
as follows:
Councilman Cald~ell Aye
Councilman DeMarco Aye
Vice M~yor Harmening - Aye
Ma~or Jackson Aye
Councilman Roberts Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinances - 1st Reading
Proposed Ordinance No. 78-43 - Re:
Charges (Tabled)
Capital Improvement Fee
Mr. Roberts moved to take thi~ from the table, seconded by Mr.
DeMarco. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-43 by caption and ex-
plained that an additional paragraph had been added based on
a case from the'Supreme Court. It has been ruled the muni-
cipalities have the authority without question to enact capital
improvement fees of this type providing the funds are specifi-
cally earmarked for the water and sewer system.
Mr. Harmening moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 7~8-43 on
first reading, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No discussion. Mrs.
Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Harmening - Aye
Mayor Jackson - Aye
Councilman Roberts Aye
Councilman CaldweI1 Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
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'BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Proposed Ordinance No. 78-44 - Re: Amended Estimate of Revenue
and Expenses for the Fiscal ~ear Beginning October 1, 1977, and
Ending September 30, 1'978 (Water & Sewer Revenue Fund)
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-44 by caption on
first reading.
Mr. Harmening moved the ~doption of Ordinance No. 78-44
first reading, seconded by Mr. DeMarco. No discussion.
Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
on
Mrs.
Vice Mayor Harmening - Aye
Mayor Jackson - Aye
Councilman ~Roberts - Aye
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 78-45 Re: ~mending Chapter 24 to
Authorize Posting 'of Temporary Political Signs
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-45 by caption and
explained that it basically provides temporary political
signs may be posted d~ring the 60 day period preceeding an
election on private property with the consent of the property
owner.
Mr. Caldwell moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 78-45 on
first reading, seconded by Mr. Harmening. No discussion.
Mrs. Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman Roberts Aye
Councilman Caldwell Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor~Harmening - Aye
Mayor Jackson - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No.
and_Clearing of Land in
Project
78-PP Re:
Conjunction
Demolition of Structures
with Community Development
Mr. Moore referred to this being the standard resolution for
the demolition of'unfit structures and advised that it per-
tained to properties located at 405-405A N.E. llth Avenue and
behind 105 N.E. llth Avenue.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Caldwell moved the adoption of Resolution No. 78-PP,
seconded by b Ir. Roberts. No discussion. Mrs. Padge~.t took
a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Harmening - Aye
Mayor Jackson - Aye
Councilman Roberts - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P. M.
Abatement of Hazardous Conditions
131 N. E. 2nd AvE ~ue
Mr. Kohl stated th'at on July 18, 1978, Council granted appro-
val for the preparation of a Resolution for the demolition
and clearing of land; and on August ~, 1978, said Resolution[
was adopted for same as described in the following:
OWNER OF RECORD PROPERTY LEGAL
AND ADDRESS ADDRESS DESCRIPTION
Wise Realty, Inc.
312 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Boynton Beach; FL
131 N.E. 2nd Ave. Lots 21 & 72 less SR 804
Boynton Beach R/W, Block ~, SHEPARD FUN~
ADDITION, ~lat Book 2,
Page 3, PrOperty Control
-- $08 ~43 45 21 30 001 0210
Notice of a Public Hearing was published in the Palm Beach
Post-Times on August 5, 1978, advising that the owners of the
above described parcel shall be given an opportunity to show
cause why the hazardous conditions of certain dilapidated
structures and buildings located thereon should not ! e cor-
rected or abated~ _
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audience wished
in favor of this abatement and received no response.
if anyone wished to speak in opposition to this abate
received no response.
to speak
She asked
ment and
Mr. Caldwell moved to instruct the City Manager to p~oceed
With this abatement of hazardous conditions per the provi-
sions of the Cha~ter, seconded by Mr. DeMarco. No discussion
Motion carried 5-0.
Rezoning RequeStS
Parcel: Portion of Section 8, Township 45 South,
Range 43 East, containing 229.09 Acres
Request: Rezone from R-1AAA to Planned unit Development
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Location:
Use:
Applicant:
South of~HypOluxo Road, East of Congress
Avenue and west o~ E-4 Canal
Approximately 1,08Q Townhouses - Residential
F '& R Builders, Inc. (B0ynton Lakes)
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
in favor of this rezoning and Mr. Carmen~Annunziato~ City
Planner, appeared before the Council. ("Mr. Annunziato gave eSee Minutes
the ba~kgfoun~ of this application.) 9/19/78
Mr. Annunziato 'showed a .map of the area a~d explained the exact
locatio~ With pointing out the roads borderin~the property a~d
roads proPOsed ~ithin 'the project~ He-then Sh~wed ~ m~ter~ land'
use plan and explained that.~,O80 one stouy coD~ec~ing town
houses were ptann~d'and.~..pdinted out the iakes,& canals, roads,
parks, etc.
Mr. Fernando Alonzo, representing F & R Bu!
appeared before the Council and totdabou~
the company and their'experience in buildin_
the project presented is basically the same
by the Rlan~ing & Zoning Board. He referred
of the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendati¢
with reference tO Fir. Tom Clark's memo,.they ~
limina~y ~pprova! from the Lake worth,D~a%~ag~
an ~greement With the Countyas far as im~ev~
~9~. They will comply with all the items
Perry-Cessna'smemo.-They will comply with th~
from the Building Department to have a minim~
tween clusters of 20'. He then submitted~'~(
merit entered with Palm Beach County pertaini~
and explained that they would widen Congres$.~
acceleration, deceleration lanes and signaliz~
The~ have met twice with the School Board
a f~ir share contribution of .4 of 1%] The ~]
comments r~garding additional rights-of-way
the agreement with the county. This Will ~e
va~ of their PUD documents and the concept is
~l~tted lots.- There will be a homeowDers ass~
~iUment covering this has been submittea to
:s, Inc., then
.background of
advised that
~ch was approved
) the conditions
h'and stated
ave obtained pre-
District and ha~e
~ents to public
~ted in Mr.
recommendation
separation be-
py e~ the agree-
to the traffic
venue, provide
tien'as required.
%ave agreed to
~y Planner's
covered in
ubject to appro-
fee simple with
ciation and the
he City Attorney.
Mr. Alonzo then explained that the overall project consists of
a~Pr0ximately'229-acres with 1,080 units whid~ will be one
story attached townhouses. They plan to dedicate an 8.1 acre
public park to the City for use by ail, r~side~ts of Boynton
B~ach~ and they ~Will also provide four pr~ate~recreation areas.
The recreation needs in,his community'wilI~b~ self-contained-
The traffic impact, has been addressed" by the ~ounty engineers.
~r. Roberts refer~ed to the two recent developments of Sand Hill
~ th~6.1f~&-Racquet Club, both building less..t~en four units
per acre, and explained how he was concerned with the high den-
sity of this project. He referred to the~actual size of the
U~its.being Small', plus being attached, and Mr. AlOnzo informed
him~ that i~ the few'places w~ere a unit ba~ks another, there
will be in excess of 32 fro between the units.
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Mayor Jackson asked how many would be connected in one build-
ing and' Mr. AlonZo replied up' to five units.
Mr. Roberts referred~to Sand Hill having 2,600 units on 700
acres an~ Mr. Annunziato informed, him that q~ite a few of
those acres were"~zoned for commercial and manufacturing. Mr.
Roberts refer~ed~to t~e Sand Hill plan being a subdivision
and stated he considered it more advantageous than having a
bunch of apartments. 'There is no doubt that a 1,200 sq. ft.
unit with three bedrooms will be crowded. Also, the lakes
are require~ for drainage and he does not consider the 32
acres to be open space when you can only~ use it in a boat.
He th~ks the Council should take a cl~e 19ok at the type
of residences and closeness and possibly decrease-the density.
Mr. Alonze stated that it w~s his und~$~andin~ that the Sand
Hill deve!0p~ent ended up with a density of' ~.~ units per
acre and ~h~ir'~lan is for 4~7 units ~r acre~' ~Also with
referen6e~ to the history of the zouin~,'~t~ey ,understand this
was annexed with tw0.bther tracts and'- ~al density was 6
units per acre. when ~he PUD
zone~ to R-1AkA which allows 3.5
approached'the City staff with master
sion,, they fe~t 5:~its'~per acr~ '
cit~ s~aff reque~ted~it to be reduced
is very reasonable ~o]
between the 3.5 which-it could be
which it was previously. Because of
-units, they c~n-generate'a large
feel 4.7 is hot unreasonable with 42%
was down-
When they
subdivi-
however, the
they feel
' ~t is halfway
.d now and 6 units
~ small size of the
ace. They
open space with the kind
of r-ec~eatioD they plan to provide.' Mr. ~ob~rts replied that
he did~not agre~.en the density with' 32 acre~ of lakes where
you have no buildings.
Mayor ~ackson asked if according to ths.~C~un%y Lab,.Use Plan
lakes are c0nsider~d 0pe~ spac~ ~ud.~.'iDL~n~ziato explained
h~w the gross density~over the devel0~bie land was considered.
There is no questi0n that you cannot'~al~ on lakes and lakes
are required for d~ainage.
Mayor J~ckson asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor of
~this project and received no response. She asked if anyone
wishe~ to speak in Opposition to this project and received no
response.
Mr. Caldwell, moved to accept~this PUD based on the Planning &
Zoning Board's recommendation subject/~o the provisos set'
forth by the staff, seconded by Mr. DeMarco. Under discussion,
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SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Roberts asked if any plans had been made in regards to the
sewer and water lines-to be ex~ended to this particular area
andMr. Rossi informed him that-a set Qf contract drawings
have been submitted to the City .for extension of the lines.
M_r~ Harmening stated that he is reluctant to see a development
of this type. He does not have anything against townhouses,
but thc small sized~townhouses he has Seen~usually don't develop
into the ~bCst"type of property. 'If we have to have townhouses,
he thinks-we would be better off with slightly'larger than the
ones projected here. Mayor Jackson s{ated ~she thinks this has
a great deal~of merit, but one thing ~hich bothers her is right
across the street on Congress Av~nU%; ~anQthe~ development is
coming inabout.the same magnitude a~d the~sa~.~e idea. She
wo~ld hav~ preferred to see a little mixture with single family
homes, etc~ ~l~his ~iS sup~osedtobe fam~l~ oriented., but she
d~s not 'see~how ~ Oould~ be with 1,20~ sq~ feet with three
bedrooms~
Mr.i Roberts r~ferred to the high density ~of projects built in
the'early 1970's and'Stated tsar a move has been made in the
ether 8irection with the shortage ~f water, road problems, etc.
He referred to the mecent plans being for larger units with
more open area.
Mr. Caldwell asked if any consideration had been given to inte-
grating the ~ownhouse structures possibly with single family
structures an~ Mr. Alonzo replied negatively. ~ Mr. Caldwell
referred to p~ssibly revising the plans and lowering the den-
sity and Mayor Jackson replied that a motion~is on the floor
and if ~t is def~ated, the applicant cannot come back for 18
months. Mr. 2.1onzo informed them that to try to include
single family housing~ it would take a major redesign. He re-
feared, to the price of housing skyrocketing and stated with
smaller Sized ~nits, they would bein a pr~c~ range afforable
by young fs~ai2ies and retirees. They feel .the~e is a need for
this type of t.ousing in this community.~ The price range will
not deter anything from the finished project. They have.built
the same type in other couhties selling for $.30,000 to $45,000
and they have turned out to be nice neighborhoods. He does not
th~nk with 42~ open space, it will be undesirable. He urges
the Council re, consider this plan on its. own merits without
thinking of s~tting a p~cedent.
Mr. Roberts stated that he has to subtract the amount of water,
32.5 acres, from the overall picture and it makes a crowded
d~velopment a~d he intends to Vote~against-i~. Mr. Alonzo
informed him that with subtracting the lake area, they still
ha~e 63 acre~ of open space and parks.
Mr. Caldwell then withdrew his motion and substituted a motion
to table this PUD application-for further consideration,
seconded by Mr. DeMarco. Motion carried 5-0.
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SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Rossi questioned the density and p~oduct the Council had in
mind for this land and Mayor Jackson replied that her feeling
is there should possibly be a mixture with townhouses and single
f~/uily homes so it doesn't look like a barracks. Mr. Rossi
stated they could still come up with the density in this design
and added that the County interprets~water as open space. Mr.
Harmening stated that he feels a whole bunch of barrack type
townhouses on this site-is more than what w~ need. Possibly
if ~h~y were ~arger or a fewer 'numbe~ or a c~%bined mixture,
he ~ould' be in favor. Mr. Roberts stated~that he is not
~gains~ t~is type b~ development, bu~thinks it is overcrowd-
ing. Mr.~ da~id-w~ll s~a~ed that rath~r~thau See'the plan delayed
for 18 months, it~has been moved to table~ ~He asked if anything
was ch~nge~,, would .it have to .go back %~ the Plannin9 & Zoning
Board'-~a~dMr. Moore'zep~ied negatively since they have already
recon~ended the ~a~jor Plan.
Mr. Caldwell suggested that the Council discuss the plan fur-
ther with the builder and possibly hold a Workshop session for
this purpose in the very near future.
Parcel: Portion of Section 8, Township 45 South,
Range 43 East. Containing 12.510 Acres
Request: Rezone from R--1AAA to C-3
Location: Southeast Corner o~ the Intersection of
Hypoluxo Road and Congress Avenue
Use: '' Commercial Shopping Center
Applicant: F & R Builders, Inc. (Boynton Lakes)
Mr. Harmening asked ~f the petitioners wanted to withdraw this
application or have it tabled and Mr. Alonzo request~d~to it to
be tabled.
Mr. Harmening moved that the request of F & R Builders to
rezone the southeast corner of the intersection of Hypoluxo
Road and Congress Avenue from R-iAAA to C-3 be tabled,
seconded b~ Mr. DeMarco. Mr. Moore referred to.it being a
public hearing and suggested giving'the public the opportunity
to speak. Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audience wished
tO speak in opposition to this and received no response.
~oti~n carried 5-0.
Parcels A &
Request:
Location:
Use:
Applicants:
B: Portions of Beverly Hills Addn. No. 3
Rezone from R-iA and C-2 to C-3
470 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Construction of Motel
Linda. L. & Charles L. Leemon, III
Mayor Jackson referred to this being voted to be reconsidered
at the meeting a month ago and asked if anyone would like to
give a presentation on this project.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Chuck Leemon appeared before the Counc~t and stated he
would like ~o brin~ ~Hol~day Inn Type Motel to Boynton Beach.
As~ mentioned-previously, he came before the Planning & zoning
Board in 1976 With ~a formal request to build a hetel on this
property. After lengthy discussions, it was3determined the
only objection at that time was the method of entry~and traffic
flow. In erder~.to solve.that problem, at great expense~ he
bouqht several pieces ~f property to make a simple entrance
off of State Road 804. Since then, he has c~me up with a
deSignof ~-HoI~idaY/Inn which is un~sual'a~ ~ery attractive%
He'~as reoeivedmany compliments on the pr~posed building ana
~et up a r~nde~in?f0r the' audience to ?i~w. ~Over 500 people
have signe~ a~pet~ion.in favor of this as~they believe it is
the hig~es~ a~b~s~uSelof that landl ~e~ailstudies-have
been made ~n~.the property, impact, feasibility and traffiC.
T~he~impact. a~d~easib±lity'studies show minimal inconv~enience
to any peo~l~'Livin~ i~n the area. In'reference to ~raffic, he
rea~ an ex~z~pt'from an article in thesuhlsentinel pertaining
t~ ~raffic for motelst~cominq One at a time and not in a parade.
Thelmajor %h~g is that. the hotel is desper~tel~need~d. Feasi-
bility stuSies show that'within two years, Boynton Beach will
be short Of rooms fo~ guests. The Exxon .study in a city about
the same size in~icah&d that the money generated from hotels
cha~ged h~d~ 2i .~imes before leaving th~ area and this means
~everal million d0tIars of revenue added to Boynton B~ach.
Also, there Would be 150 additional jobs",f0r local citizens.
They also plan ~o meve their executive offices here which will
bring, an a~t~onal~'~muber of employees h~re. He then sub-
~it~ed cop~e~ of a letterfrom the Board~ Chairman of Holiday
In~ 6ommen~g On h%s b~ckground and~exp~ience. The~e~ave
been some ~leadin~ ~ommant~s'made by sO~e.~e0ple n?t un~er-
Standing t~e need for this project. A d~ei~i'on against i~
wou~td' be v~t-ing against the professionals hired to make the
studies as well as the chamber Of Commerce. He believes it
would leaalt6 stagna~i0n in this town. .For many years to come,
the decision made tonight will affec~ B0ynton Beach.
Mr. Joseph Palermo, 140 Neptune Drive,~ Hypoluxo, appeared . .
before the Council and advised tha~ he owns two duplexes~approxi-
mately 200 yards to the east of this pro3ect. He is an active
real estate broker in the area and has be~n a resident of the
City of La~tana for 25 years. A City is judged by impulse and
first impression. After seeing the~e plans, he f~elS he should
take his r~ntal apartments and redesign th~m in a commercially
harmonioust~ ~ design to create a better impression along 2nd
Avenue.
Mr. Edward J. Runk, N.W. 4th Street & Ocean Aven~e, appeared
before the Council and stated that~h~ is probably closer than
anyone else as ~far as a residential effect. He does not know
if anybody within~the 400 ft..signed~the petition against this.
He has not. He surely would sign one for this. He would like
to see this motel rather than an all-night restaurant. If a
motel is not put there, the big question is what will be put
there.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Ray Zompa appeared before the Council and stated that he has
lived in Boynton Beach for 30 years. He owns two lots within a
500 ft. radius of this hotel. He is surprised this is being heard
again tonight because the City of Boynton Beach is ~n need of saeh
an establishment. People eoming into our City dontt find it easy
to find some housing here in the winter time. Business people com-
ing into our City have no place large enough to meet. He owns resi-
dential lots and will be glad to build two homes if this Holiday
Inn goes in. He built a home in this area three years ago and it
took a long time to seal and he almost had to sell at cost to get
rid of it because of what is in the immediate area. He feels an
establishment like this would cmeate a buffer zone as aueh for some
needed commereial business in that area. He feels when this is
built, he can sell houses much easier than at the present time.
Every time somethingigood comes to benefit the City~ there is
always somebody against it. His lots are real close and he did not
sign the petition against~ but would sign one for it.
Mr. James Graham appeared before the Couneil and stated that he has
lived here for 11 years ~nd owns property on 2nd Avenue where he has
his business. He was really delighted when he found Holiday Inn
wanted to build in that area. He has a beauty salon and talks to
people all day long and all the eomments have been positive towards
this. He has tmave!led all over the eountry and always stays at
Holiday Inns and they are terrifie. Anyone in favor feels like he
does that this will definitely help the area. He bought his pro-
perty 1~ years ago and has improved the property. 2nd Avenue is an
important street in our area. This street could make a nice impres-
sion on the people who live here and visit here, He was disenheart-
ened when it was turned down the last time. He talked to people
afterwards and everyone agreed that Holiday Inn was needed. He
would never seeond guess an industry the size of Holiday Inn that
would spend their money and time and have experts come in and make
studies. If these experts think this is a good location, he be-
lieves them. Holiday Inns are well kept and an assettto the com-
munity all over. It will be favorable for Boynton Beaeh.
Mr. Serge Pizzi, 1061 Coral Drive, appeared before the Couneil and
referred to the progress of Boynton Beach during the past ten years.
When he heard Mr. Leemon was going through the preliminaries for a
Holiday Inn~ he got an inspiration from this and obtained plans to
remodel two buildings he owns on 2nd Avenue. He is very much in
favor of a Holiday Inn. He thinks it would be a beacon for the
town. He referred to people not knowing where Boynton Beach is
and stated this will make it known. This will change the whole
street and a change is needed. He has received favorable comments
in regards to the remodelling of his property.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Harvey Oyer, Jr., 227 S.W. 15th Avenue, appeared before the
Council and stated that he operates an insurance and real estate
office at $11 East Ocean Avenue. He does not have any property
near this, but would like to speak on behalf of it. It is import-
ant to the entire community. A motel is needed particularly with
Q~rapid growth. The dwellings in the area are obselete*and this
would be an improvement to that neighborhood. He referred to being
born in Boynton Beach over 50 years ago and told how the City had
changed through the years. He referred to the major roads into our
City and stated that it is important to make the maximum use of
these aceess routes as it is the first impression of our community.
He thinks it is eneouraging with the vast development to the west
of town that a large organization like Mr. Leemon represents is~
willing to invest towards the oldem part of town. Every city i~ the
Hnited States has hadaa problemstah~izing their downtown area. This
is going in the older sect/on and will be an encouragement for~every
property owner to develop property. It will also add considerably
to the tax value. If people do not find services in a community,
they go outside and we take the financial loss. He thinks it will
make a definite addition to the eommunity and make a better place
to live.
Mayor Jackson ascertained there were no further speakers in favor
and then following appeared to speak in opposition.
Mr. Earle Waters appeared before the Council and stated he has
lived on N.W. 1st Avenue for 20 years. He has noted the speakers
in favor of this do not live anywhere near this property. Most
of the names on the petition in favor are from Leisurevil!e.
Others are speaking for because it means money in their pockets.
They say it will put Boynton on the map, but Boynton is on the map.
Boynton will continue to grow. He moved here when there were 9,000
people. The Council voted this down once and the Planning $ Zoning
Board voted it down. It was only brought up again because of Mr.
Kohl having so much pressure brought upon him. This pressure pro-
bably acme from the Chamber of Commerce or people who have something
to galn, Mr. Ca!dwell interrupted him and stated he objected. Mr.
Waters eontinued with referring to the Mayor's comments abou~c~ people
travelling along 1-95 wanting a p!aee to sleep and eat and stated
that on H. S. 1, there is a whole gang of eating places with two
more being built and everyone comes to Boynton to eat. He imag/nes
the pressure was brought on by the Chamber of Commerce and he does
not see what they are going to gain. Mr. Leemon stated that it will
mean $1~000~000 to the City - to whom in the City? This City is
composed of people who made enough money and were smart enough to
retire here. if you take out the retired .people, you won:t have
nothing left. The people left would be out of work. If this is
rezoned, they must do what it says in the petition and that is
abandon - that is a nice word for giving. If the roads are aban-
doned, they are a gift to Mm. Leemon and will enable ~im to have
square feet enough to build. It has been estimated that this
land is worth $44,000 and this land belongs to the City and the
City belongs to the taxpayers. He does not think the taxpayers
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BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
mn the revolting position they are in all over the oountmy will be
very happy if this City Council votes to give Mr. Leemon $44,000 of
their~land. He then referred to the rendering shown and stated that
it was all out of proportion if it is a four story building. If a
four story building is built on that property, three stories will be
higher than the school across the street; it will be a monstrosity.
Why they want 100 rooms is more than he can imagine. He cannot ima-
gine people travelling south to Miami or Key West stopping here when
just an hour or two short of their destination or when going north
after travelling only one or two hours. The only thing he eon rea-
son is that Mr. DeMarco was quoted in the paper that he was not
going to move out of Boynton Beach to run for the County Commission
because he had two big deals and this is one and the other is the
sports eomplex. If we don't build a ball field for $2~000~000o
Mayor Jackson interrupted him and advised that the subject was not
the ball field but the rezoning.
Mr. Waters eontinued that the two are tied together. If we don't build
the ball field and give it to Canada and then the motel can be built
and the next thing will be Rinker building their cement plant!
Mr. John Midgette appeared be~re the Council and stated he would
like to direct some questions to Mr. Leemon. In reference to hav-
ing ingress and egress on 2nd Avenue at that particular location,
he talked to the State and County engineers and was informed that
it was impossible under the present conditions to have anyone coming
out of there making a left turn onto 2nd Avenue. Mr. Leemon informed
him that this was one of the first and basic things they ehecked on.
It was investigated a year ago and the State says it is possible
to work with them in any way they eon. If there is a hotel there,
it will be assured that there will be a proper entrance. They have
cheeked on it and there does not appear to be any problem. They
will follow all the requirements.
Mr. Mi~gette referred to their plans including a dining room with
whiskey being served and stated that aecording to the State law,
liquor cannot be served within 3,000 feet of a school. Mayor
Jackson replied that this was not the issue. If it is against the
law, it will not be allowed.
Mm. Midgette then requested Mr. Roberts to read the different busi-
nesses allowed in the C-3 zone and Mr. Roberts replied that when he
gets through speaking, he will speak in opposition but does not have
the list with him.
Mr. Y~dgette continued that in changing the zoning, there is so much
involved. The Planning $ Zoning Board and City Couneil turned this
down previously. The only objection he has, along with a lot of
neighbors, is the additional traffic they could be involved in. A
change of zoning bom R-IA to C-3 on N.W. 1st Avenue would not be
justiee to the neighborhood.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mm. LOU Samyn, 151 S.W. 25th Avenue, appeared be~re the Council
and stated he did not thi~k the issue here is do we want a Holiday
Inn type motel or not. He thinks everyone wants one and Boynton
needs one. The question is to take R-IA land and spot zone it to
C-3. There is a lot of C-3 in the City of Boynton Beach. There
is a lot along 1-95 - Mr. Jarvis' property which was zoned for a
motel of this type with eight acres and was also planned right with
having six acres of buffer between Leisureville. At 'this site,
the motel will be 50 ft. from the residences, half the distance
of this room. When M~. Leemon bought this property, it was zoned
C-2 and R-IA and he does not think he paid the commercial rate for
it. When you can buy R-IA property and get it turned to C-3~ there
will be a big pot there. It was stated that-t?~e motel would have
100 rooms and employ 150 people and he questions how this can all
fit with the parking on two acres plus having the restaurant. He
talked to Fir. Jarvis and he is in the process of contacting Mm.
Leemon to see if he wants to buy some of his property at Woolbright
Road & 1-95 which is zoned properly with a buffer. It ~would be
morally wmonq to take R-iA and spot zone it to C-3. It would be
grossly unfair to the people in the area. He bought six lots and
discussed a possible ohange in zoning at that time with the Plan-
ning & Zoning Board and was assured it would not be rezoned to
commercial and spot zoning was eliminated by the master plan.
Ms. Mildred Cooner, 429 West Ocean Avenue~ appeared before the
Council and stated that Boynton needs a motel and a nice one and
this is a beautiful building, but it should not be built in a resi-
dential neighborhood across the street from a school. She has been
mobbed twice duming daylight hours and nothing has been recovered.
This property does need cleaning up. Several times durin~ the week,
police are there walking dogs. There is a lot of thick underbmush.
Very few are present this evening representing the neighborhood be-
cause many widowsllive in the neighborhood and do not come out at
night because of health reasons. She grew up in Boynton Beach,
having moved here when she was 4 years old in !931. She never
thought she would have to stand before strange people and ask for
a favor. She asks the Council to vote against this rezoning from
residential to C-3. If they do vote yes, she hopes they will have
to stand in judgment and answer some of the problems it causes if
any at all.
Mayor Jackson c!al~ified that there would not be an entrance on 1st
Avenue and Mm. Leen~n agreed and advised that the plans have been
revised and all entrances were eliminated from 1st Avenue. Mayor
Jaokson referred to the utilities being reloeated and Mr. Leemon
agreed and advised that he believed his engineers had worked this
out. Mayor Jackson questioned why it would take 18 months tobhuild
and Mr. Leemonexplained how 18 months was an outside figure with
plans having to be reviewed and approved by Holiday inn. Mayor
Jaekson then requested that a map be shown and the exaot loeation
pointed out.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEFiBER 5~ 1978
Mm. Leemah explained the eoncept with a garden type area on the peri-
meter with a split wall and planting for screening. He pointed out
the lceation for the main building and restaurant west of the ease-
ment line on 4th Street. He added that tlm leg extended area was
for the balance of parking so there will be an area close to the
restaurant and meeting room, ~ whimh will be screened with a heavily
planted area and wall. Mayor Jackson asked if a swimming pool was
to be included and Mr. Leemon replied affirmative!y~ adjacent to
1-95 with a playground area. Mr. Harold Werger questioned the loca-
tion of the entrance and Mr. Leemon pointed to it on 2nd Avenue.
Mr. Roberts explained how the utilities would have to be relocated
if this abandonment was granted. Discussion followed about this and
Mr. Leemon stated that his engineer would meet with the City Engia4
neet to reach an agreement on this. Mayor Jackson requested Mr.
Perry Cessna to address this issue and Mr. Cessna informed them
that there is a 16?~ water line mom/hq along 2nd Avenue which would
go underneath their major paved parking area. It would have to be
cut off and moved along the pemimeter of their property and tied in
where it goes under 1-95. Mayor Jackson referred to the cost of
this and Mr. Cessna replied that it would be approximately $30 to
$35 per ft. for the relocation. Mr. DeMareo asked if he would be
willing to move these lines considering the most and Mr. Leemon
replied that he would be willing to move if necessary~ but he sug-
gests that the engineers discuss it.
Mr. Roberts referred to the modern hotel rooms being about 10 x 25z
and stated with the buffering and easements, he could not see how a
100 moom motel mould fit on this site. Furthermore, there is no
guarantee they will get a Holiday Inn fmanmhise even though making
application. He has stayed at Holiday Inns along the east eoast
and in only a few exceptions are there residences around the motels.
The master plan was approved in 1975 and C-2 zoning was noted on
2nd Avenue all the way down to preteet the residential area. It
has been a feet ~or many years where 1-95 would be located. There
is no guarantee this hotel will be built. The main issue is rezon-
in~ from R-33_ to C-3. If this is rezoned to 0-37 a can of worms
will be opened because Mr. Miehae! will want his area zoned C-3 on
23rd Avenue in Golfview Harboum. This is comparable with rezoning
residential to commercial. He stressed that there was no way to
guarantee what wi!! be built and eommented on some of the businesses
allowed. The residents have l~ved with C-2 because most of the busi-
nesses allowed in C-2 mlos~ at 6:00 P.M. and the people ean get a
night's res~. He referred to the professional planners studying
the area for the City[s Comprehensive Plan and read the comments
recommending the commereial to be extended in depth along the north
side of 2nd Avenue, but not the south side beeause it is an estab-
lished residential area and should not be disturbed. He maintains
that they should not eneroach into residential. For the reason of
the abandonment of the area, reloeation of utilities and lack of
space for rooms, he would be against rezoning to C-3.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Caldwell replied that he could appreciate Mm. Robertst coneern~
howevem~ he thinks there dan be no problem too large that the proper
consideration cannot~so!ve. He tkinks a lot of objections can be
handled by taking a look at the property. He referred to Lots 57 6,
and 7 in Block 72 and stated he was opposed to mezoning this commer-
cial because it ~goes into residential. He pointed out that Block
73, Lots t~3 and 31-36 would be the location of the building. By
allowing this to be rezoned to C-3, the heavy commercial property
would be isolated in the furthest northwest section of the entire
parcel in question. The request is to rezone from C-2 to C-3 in
Block 71~ Lots 1-5 and 6-10 and he understands this can easily
accommodate in, ess and egress as well as parking accommodations.
These lots canremain C-2 for the parking facilities and he does
not recommend they be rezoned. Block ~2~,~ which is eurrently R-iA,
should be C-1 so it could be a buffer zone for the residential.
With regard to the question whether this land is ever developed as
a lmotet, as he understands, we have the power and responsibility to
put in a Stipulation clause in the zoning approve! whereby if eon-
stmuction is not initiated within nine months of the final approved
zoning change that all.land in question will revert back to the
original zoning prior 'to the app!ieation. This will guarantee
people in this area that other uses allowed in C-3 will not creep
into this area and will protect ~he unity of the entire parcel of
land. He also feels by developing this whole tract as one contigu-
ous project: it will enhance the property for the homeowners to the
south where homes exist. He feels that 'we should also include in
t~e motion~ if any is made~ thatcontingent~to t~ rezoning request
that it is guaranteed there will be no access read to the motel from
1st Avenue. In speaking to many residents, this is one of their
primary concerns. Als~ if utilities must be relocated~ they mus~
be moved with the C/tyEngineer~s approval out of that area and
connected with a mo~ direct route to N.W. 2nd Avenue. The builder
must update and upgrade the condition o~ the lines. He meally
feels if this compromise is adhered to and the Council agmees~ what
we are doing is allowing the.people in this immediate area a true
buffer as it is meant to be f~om C-2 to c-1 to ~esidential. It will
also keep the heaviest commereia! zoning in the furthest portion of
the land from any existing residential home.
Mr. Roberts stated that we are alt+in~gmeement we need a Holiday
Inn or nice motel and we f~ill~have it. He refemmed again to not
having any guarantee that a motel will be built if it is rezoned
and stated a massage parlor or any uBe~ allowed in CQ3 could be
built. It is ridiculous to put in all the sti~ulations. The aban-
donment has not been resolved. He referred to motels having large
air conditioning units and exhaust ~ans ~or the restaurants and
stated these are located away from the motel a~d would dishurb the
residences. He asked if they were going to take a residential area
and rezone it C-3 and then have to face the people if a Holiday Inn
is not built?
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Mr. Caldwelt replied that he feels by allowing a nine month con-
struction start deadline on this project, it will be ample time for
Mr. Leemon to get all the plans ready. If the project falls through,
everything reverts back to the original zoning. In the meantime, if
Mr. Leemon immediately after second reading requests something other
thane motel, please keep in mind that we have the Plaraming & Zoning
Board and City Council that must hear and approve all steps. Mr.
Roberts asked Mr. Moore if we have the right to stop construction
that is permitted in C-3 andMr. Moore replied that there is some
precedent for conditional zoning, such as a PUD. Mr. Roberts clari-
fied that he ~was talking about a speei£ie type of building as he
has been told .many times that once it is zoned, you are allowed to
build anything allowed in that zone. Mr. Moore replied that there
is conditional zoning.
Mr. DeMarco questioned Mr. Caldwell~s recommendation for Lots 5,6,
and 7 in Block 72 and Mm. Caldwell replied that he refused to re-
zone that because it is too deep in the residential neighborhood.
Also, there is no need to abandon that piece of the street. He
suggests denial For rezoning and for the abandonment because it is
not necessary. The propertyline could run straight along 1st
Avenue. Mr. Leemon informed him that this abandonment of this see-
tion of N.W. 1st Avenue was requested so they could make a better
appearance for the inn and need that section to get to the lots for
parking. He has considered Mr. Ca3_~well's comments very sincerely
and if Lots 5, 6 and Y are removed~ he feels they would have to ad-
just the buildings somewhere in the neighborhood of 60 ft. to the
east of the easement line. He explained how this particular park-
ing area was a balaneedparking area and the design was based on that
part. He would like to have half the street abandoned and be able
to have C-3 about 60 ft. east of the easement line which would off-
set the parking area. Further discussion followed.
Mayor Jackson again referred to the relocation of the utilities
and Mr. Leemon requested that his engineers be given the oppor-
tunity to investigate this as it was just presented to him tonight.
Mayor Jackson clarified that if there was a favorable vote on
these applications, the engineers could meet and Mr. Leemon agreed.
Mr. Coldwell added that if these are passed subject to his comments,
there will be another hearing to either accept or reject it if the
easement is not resolved. Mr. Roberts suggested tabling the appli-
cations. Mayor Jackson replied that two members of the Council
will not be present at the next meeting.
Mr. Leemon then explained how the project could possibly take 18
months. He requested that they investigate his track record and
assured them he would build what was shown. Mr. Coldwell replied
that he appreciated this and does want to cooperate; however, the
He
people in this area are very much concerned. . questions whether
18 months is really necessary and all plans%h.~o~id~be approved by the
City within two months. He would be willing to go one year, but
longer than that would make the residents uncomfortable. Mr.
DeMarco asked if he was talking about starting or completion and
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Mr. Coldwell clarified that he meant starting within one year from
when the ordinance is passed. Mr. Leemon requested 12 months plus
whatever time is required for the City to proeess the plans.
Mr. Coldwell moved to approve the recommendation for rezoning based
on the following changes~ alterations and amendments:
A twelve month starting time effeetive at the date of the
ordinance fo~ the initial construction to be established. In the
event construction is not started, all zoning will be reverted back
to the omiginal zoning as of '~oday~s date if eonstmuetion is not
started.
Zoning on Block 71, Lots 1 thru 5, and acreage to the east
to~Demain C-2.
Zoning on Block 73, Lots 1, 2~ 3~ 31 thmu 36 inclusive~ to
be rezoned to C-3 to accommodate building. This is where the addi-
tiona! 60 ft. swap would occur which would require abandonment of
the right-of-way of N.W. 4th Street north of 1st Avenue. Mr.
Harmening clarified that 60 ft.of that abandonment would be C-$
and Mrs. Padgett informed them that it was only a 50 ft. right-of-
way. Mr. Coldwell stated that he was including Lots 6 and 5 of B!oek
71 making it C-3. Block 71~ Lots 7 thru 10 will be C?.~ Mr. Leemon
requested that Lots 6~ 7~ and part of 8 be included in'he
zoning. Mm. Coldwell stated that they could not split zone one
lot and Mr. DeMarco infommed him that the zoning could be 60 ft.
east of the easement. Mr. Caldwelt e!arified that the C-3 zone
would extend 60 ft. east of the right-of-way.
Zoning of Block 72, Lots 5, 6 and 7~ be denied for any re-
zoning and remain R-iA.
Abandonment of that strip of N. W. 4th Street north of 1st
Avenue only if applicant agrees to move utilities at his expense
and there will be no access road through N. W. 1st Avenue.
Subject to all other buffer reeommendations.
Mr. DeMarco seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Jackson
meferred to the R-iA parcel and clamified that it would be used as
a garden spot and Mr. Moore agreed and added that it could not be
used for commercial purposes. Mr. Roberts commented that he has
been sitting here off and on sinee 1972 and has never heard any-
thing so screwed up in his life and will vote against it. As re-
quested, Mrs. Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as
follows:
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Harmening - No
Mayor Jackson - Aye
Councilman Roberts - No
Councilman Coldwell - Aye
Motion carried 3-2.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLOP~IDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Abandonment Requests
Parcel:
Applicants:
Portion of N.W. Cth Street between SR-804 and
N.W. !st Avenue lying between Lots 5, 6 & 7,
Block 72, and Lots 31 8 32, Block 73; Beverly
Hills Addn. No. 3
Linde L. & Charles L. Leemon, III
Mr. Moore advised that he feels this matter was included in the
previous motion and the basic issues were discussed. He thinks the
intent and discussion covered these abandonments.
SZTE DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Applicant:
Location:
Description:
Howard McCall for M. J. Morris~ Mego Vision Co.
S.W. 50th Ave.~ East of Congress Ave.~ West of
Voe-Teo
Mini-warehouse Complex Consisting of 416 Hnits -
First Phase
Mr. Howard McCall~ architect representing the applioant~ explained
the plans for this mini-warehouse development on a ten acre site off
Congress Avenue at $0th Avenue. He told about the various sizes of
the units available for rental and uses. Mr. Kohl added that the
property is properlyzzoned at M-1.
Mr. DeMarco made a motion to approve these site development plans
subject to staff recommendations since 'they have been approved by
the Planning L Zoning Board. Mr. Roberts seeonded the motion.
No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
LEGAL (Continued)
Other
Consider Request f~om First Baptist Church
Dr. Ernest ~. Campbell appeared before the Council referred to sub-
mitting a request and stated they would appreciate action by the
Council upon this temporary structure. He explained that the First
Baptist Church has owned this property for many years and are ap-
proaehing the point of building a permanent structure and would
like to start a ministmy on this property.
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone would like to speak in reference to
this request and the following appeared before the Council.
Mr. Tom P!ummer, Vice President of the Golfview Harbour Homeowners
Association, appeared before the Couneit and referred to a letter
being submitted from the President of this Association giving forth
comments about this temporary structure and advised that he was not
aware of the issuea nor were the Board of Directors or members. In
talking with approximately 4G% of the membership, they were not
aware of this nor in favor. He does not think any type of temporary
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structure should be located in this neighborhood. He believes it
would set a precedent. He feels any structure should be permanent.
Let them proceed with building the permanent~ureh. He does not
have any ebjections to the ehurch. The members of the Homeowners
Association do not ecncur with the letter as written and respeet-
~lly request the Council to disregard this letter on behalf of
the membership and Board of Directors.
Mr. Clyde Worrell, 334 S.W. t2th Avenye, appeared before the Council
and stated that he is a m~mber of the First Baptist Church. He ex-
plained that-the temporary structure would be a soft skinned, loop
tied, wooden pole tent. It is requested they be allowed to use it
for conee~s and speaking engagements on a temporary basis. The
request is for a limited time so the ministry ean be started there.
They request six monthsT approval with the possibility if additional
time isn~eded, requests would be submitted on a 30 day interim
basis. They have concerts and speaking engagements and uses for
this tent and it will not be used as a permanent church facility.
Mr. Roberts clarified that the request was for a big tent with no
sanitation and Mr. Worrell replied that there would be temporary
sanitation. Mr. Roberts referred to it being subject to winds and
stated he could not grasp how a tent could stay up for six months
in a residential neighborhood wit/a no sanitation facilities and
with the winds we are subjected to. Many people have ca~ted in
opposition.
Mm. Worrell informed him that the Homeowners Association in Leisure-
ville~ Boynton West Development Corporation, and Mr. Miehae! all
have no objections to this particular faeitity and took anaffirma-
tive view. All the requirements of the Building Depar~mentaand
Health Department 'would be met. Mr. Roberts questioned how wires
could be strung in a tent and Mr. Worrell replied that he is sure
there would be requirements.
Mayor Jaekson questioned the size of this tent and Mr. Kohl re-
plied that it would hold 1,000 seats and Mm. Worre!! added that
it would be 60 x 100 feet and portolets amc required by the Health
Department. Mayor Jackson referred to these being set all over
and Mm. Wormell informed her that ten were required. Mayor
Jaeksonstated that the request is for six months and Mm. Worrell
requested it to be approved on a temporary basis. Mm. DeMareo
suggested possibly granting for three months and if everything is
satisfaetory~ they could come back. Mr. Worrel! clarified that
there was alimited use for this facility and they would only keep
it up as long as it is not a detriment to the community.
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Dr. Campbell referred to gospel preachers going anywhere and setting
up tents and Mayor Jackson agreed~ but stated they ame usually for
a one to two week period. Dr. Campbell stated that the First Bap-
tist Church is interested in ministering to people of all ages. He
referred to living in Golfview Harbour and how children played in
the streets and stated they planned to build recreational facilities
for the children to help the p~oblems in Golfview Harbour. He is
distuDbed at his neighbor speaking against this. He urges the
Council to think in terms of a larger g~oup. If this is app~oved~
a nationally known g~oup will be appearing here on September 14.
Mayor Jackson clarified that-we are not discussing the purpose of
the tent~ but permission for the tent.
Mr. Paul Michael, Project Manager of the Golf g~Rmcque~ Club, ap-
peared before the Council. He referred to having 1~000 ceres of
land right in this area and stated he did not like to begin the
relationship by objecting to religious services, but a 60 x 100 ft.
tent Qnly ~ mile from them is not eonducive to what they would like
to see in the community.
Mr. Caldwelt stated that he hates to be speaking against God's
work~ but he has serious doubts. As the site exists~ there are
no parking facilities. He has serious reservations with regard
to the temporary nature of the tent facility. He has been hear-
ing a church will be built there for several years and is still
waiting to see it. He sees the church has started their housing
pmoject immediately to the north. He questions the order of pre-
ferenee. He just cannot see allowing a tent that size for such
an open and indefinite period. He believes the original request
was for extension at the end of six months and can see it being
amgued for extension. He has lived in Golfview Harbour for six
years and does not think anybody in that neighborhood can accuse
him of not working for that neighborhood or the kids and he ques-
tions the ability of this tent stmucture to be in complete synthe-
sis of the neighborhood. He would like to see the permanent
church structure built. A tent does nor lend itself th the appre-
elation or ae~he~ie value of the neighborhood.
Mr. Caldwell moved the denial of this request from the First Bap-
tist Church for the erection of a 60 x 100' tent, seconded by
Mayor Jackson upon turning the gavel over to Vice Mayor Harmening.
The vote was then taken and Mr. Caldwell and Mayor Jackson voted
in favor of the motion and Mr. Harmening and Mr. DeMareo voted
against; Mr. Roberts had left at 10:30 P. M. Motion tied 2-2
and Mr. Kohl announced it was a dead issue with a tie vote.
Ordinances - 2nd Reading - Public Hearing
Propesed Ordinance No. 78-34 - Re: Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal
Year Beginning October 1, 1978 and Ending September 3Q, 1979
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-$4 by caption on second
reading.
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BOYNTONBEACH~ FLORIDA
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in
favor of this ordinance and received ac response. She asked if
anyone wished to speak in opposition and received no response.
Mr. Caldwell moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 78-34 on second
and final reading~ seconded by Mr. Harmening. No discussion. Mrs.
Padgett took atoll call vote on the motion as follows:
Vice Mayor Harmening - Aye
Mayor Jackson Aye
Councilman Roberts - Absent
Couneilman Caldwell Aye
Councilman DeMare6 Aye
Motion married 4-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 78-35 - Re: Fixing a Tax Millage Rate
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-35 by caption on second
reading.
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in
favor of this ordinanee and received no response. She asked if
anyone wished tosspeak in opposition to this ordinance and re-
ceive~ no ~esponse.
Mr. Harmening moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 78-35 on second
and final reading~ seconded by Mr. Ca!dwell. No discussion. Mrs.
Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman Caldwetl Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Harmening Aye
Mayor Jackson Aye
Motionoarried 4-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 78-36 - Re: Rezoning Portion of Parcel
Plat of Tenth Seetion of Palm Beach Leisureville~ f-rom Zone R-1AA
to Zone C-1
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-36 by caption on second
reading.
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in
favor of this ordinance and received no response. She asked if
anyone wished to speak in opposition and received no response.
Mr. Harmening moved the adoption of Ordinanee No. 78-36 on second
and final reading~ seconded by Mr. DeMareo. No discussion. Mrs.
Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
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Councilman Ca!dwe!l - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Harmening - Aye
Mayor Jackson - Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 78-37 - Re:
Appendix A, and Section 9, c~ 5, g~
of the Code (PID)
Repealing Section 7~ I, 1, e,
Appendix A, Zoning Regulations
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-37 by caption on second
reading.
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of this ordi-
nance and received no response. She asked if anyone wished to speak
in opposition to this ordinance and received no response.
Mr. Harmening moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 78-37 on second
and final readinq~ seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No discussion. Mrs.
Padgett took a roll ecl! vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman DeMarco Aye
Vice Mayor Harmenin? Aye
Mayor Jackson Aye
CouncilmanCaldwel! Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 78-38 - Re: Amending Section 21-35 of Chapter
21 Pertaining to the Municipal EmployeesT Pension Plan
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-38 by caption on second
reading.
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of this ordi-
nance and received no response. She asked if anyone wished to speak
in opposition to tb/s ordinance and received no response.
Mr, Harmening moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 78-38 on second
and final reading, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No discussion. Mrs.
Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Vice Mayor Harmening - Aye
Mayor Jackson Aye
Councilman Ca,dwell Aye
Councilman DeMamoo Aye
Motionearried 4-0.
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Proposed Ordinance No. 78-41 - Re: Rezoning Certain Parcels of Land
Located in Section l, Township 46 South, Range 42 East~ and Seetion
6, Township ~6 8outh~ Range 4S East, from Zone R-3 and C-3 to Planned
Unit Development (PHD) District with Land Use Intensity (LUI) of
3.9 (Summit Assoc., Ltd.)
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 78-41 by caption on second
reading.
Mayor Jackson asked if anyone in the audienee wished to speak in
favor ~f~ this ordinance and ~eceived no response. She asked if
anyone wished to speak in opposition and reeeived no response.
Mr. Harmening moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 78-41 on second
and f/hal reading, seconded by Mr. DeMarco. No discussion. Mrs.
Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman Caldwel! - Aye
Councilman DeMarco -Aye
Vice Mayor Hammening - Aye
Mayor Jackson - Aye
Motion carried 4-0.
OLD BHSINESS
C!arification of Appointment to Board of Adjustment (Mayor Jackson)
Mayor Jackson referred to appointing Mr. Robert Olds to the Board
of Adfustment to take the place of a regular member and stated
that the custom has been to move an a!ternate member up to take
the p!aee of a regular member and she would li~e it elarified
whether Mr. Olds was appointed as a regular or alternate member.
Mm. Harmening agreed this has been the custom in the past and
added that it has worked very well.
Mr. Ha~menin§ moved to move Mr. Charles Rodriguez as a regular
member of the Board of Adjustment and Y~. Robert Olds shall be an
alternate member~ seconded by Mr. DeMarco. No discussion. Motion
married 4-0.
NEW BHSINESS
Discuss Florida Inland Navigation District's (FIND) Feasibility
Study to Deepen the Intraeoasta! Waterway (Mayor Jackson)
Mayor JacksoK referred to submitting letters regarding this study
and told how this was a periodic inquiry with objections being ex-
pressed from the fisb4ng f!Aet, damage to sea walls~ bridges will
have to open more for the larger ships, pollution ~from the big
sh/ps, etc. She suggests that we submit a recommendation.
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Mm. DeMarco questioned how deep they intended to dredge it and
Mayor Jaeksonmeplied lotto 12 feet. She added that it has been
said in time of wa~ large ships full of ammunition could be mun
down the IntracoastaI.
Mr. Hammening moved to instruct the City Manager to draft the ap-
propriate letter orccommunication expressing Council disapproval
with copies to everyone, seoonded by Mm. DeMarco. No discussion.
Motion carried 4-0.
Pair Share Contributions Ordinance by County (Mayor Jackson)
Mayor Jackson referred to submitting copies of this ordinance and
advised that 'a vote would be taken on this this week. Mr. Caldwe!l
stated that if we do raise monies in this City for widening and
improving roads~ what assurance do we have all those monies raised
within the corporate limits of Boynton Beach will be used on Boynton
Beach roads andMayor Jackson replfed that we did not have any ac-
corclinq to this~rdinance. Some dfscussion followed and Mayor
Jackson advised that Mr. John Jameson would be speaking at the
Task Force meeting.
Mr. John gameson appeared before the Council and informed them that
the meeting was held today. The decision of the Task Force was td
request the County Commissioners to grant at least 90 more days for
a study of this ordinance. The County requested a decision f-rom the
Task Force, but the Task Force voted unanimously today that there
wou]d be no decision made as they want more time. The same matters
mentioned by the Council were discussed. Mayor Jackson asked if
anything was said about the money going to be spent in the City
and Mm. Jameson replied that ~nothing was decided.
Mr. DeMareo moved to table this until Mr. Jameson gives a further
report~ seconded by Mr. Harmening. Unde~ discussion, Mr. Harmening
stated that he believes the concept expressed is pretty reasonable.
This will put theburden of the moads on the people causing the
problem. He partially agrees that the monies should stay in Boynton
Beaeh~ but it must be realized that this is not entirely possible.
He explained how moads would go through areas with little construc-
tion and the road just could not be stopped. He thinks there has to
be some flexibility to make it tc~t!y 'workable. Perhaps there eould
be some formula where the major portion of the impaet fee would re-
main in the area where it is generated. Motion carried 4-0.
Discuss Resolution to be Sent to the Florida League of Cities
(Councilman Richard D. Caldwe!!)
Mr. Caldwell announced that obviously we have a breakdown in communi-
cation with the Area Planning Board and their concept as to what was
said at the August 16 meeting when they passed a resolution adopting
Option 6 presented by Mr. Paul Startzman. It appears now that inter-
proration of the original motion is that the County Commission is
going to be the main 208 lead agency and the receiving agency of all
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future funds. He explained how the most capabl~ body would be the
South Florida Water Management District, but the Area Planning Board
felt the body should be composed of elected officials. He suggests
we take the initiative and send a resolution to the Florida League
of Cities and any other inter-city group requesting the govern-
ment'and legislature to move for the direct election of the directors
of the South Florida Water Management District. Mayor Jackson replied
that resolutions must be presented to the League office by September
19, so she suggests that a letter be sent. Mr. Harmening explained
how he thought this would just be an exercise in futility. Mr.
Ca!dwell referred to the South Florida Water Management District
being the ultimate 208 lead agency and stressed that an elective
body must be created so this District represents the people.
Mr. Caldmelt moved to prepare the proper resolution to be sent to
the Florida League of Cities and Palm Beach County Municipal League
and any other necessary league indicating the intent and desire of
the municipalities, particularly Boynton Beae~ to go to a directly
elective body for the South Florida Water Management District,
seconded by Mr. Harmening. Under discussion, Mayor Jackson suggested
that Mr. Caldwe!l meet with Mr. Moore to work on this. Mr. DeMareo
referred to the County Commission being elected and having pretty
good rapport and stated we may be well off with them. Mayor Jackson
replied that this was discussed at the Board meeting and we need
someone with broader scope. Mr. Startzman explained how the ten-
dency was to concentrate more power in the County Government and
stressed that enforcement 'was needed and the SOuth Florida Water
Management Distz~ict has full and complete contmol. Motion carried
ADMINISTRATIVE
Review of Proposed Improvements to 1-95
Mr. Kohl referred to submitt~fga letter from the Area Planning
Board regarding improvements to 1-95 and stated they would like
to know if we approve. The proposed project will provide for
high occupancy vehicle lanes, park and ride facilities for HOV
buses, interchange modifications for safety or capacity, colleetor
distributor lanes, ramp monitoring and metering, and safety im-
provements and corrective work. Mr. DeMarco moved to approve,
seeonded by Mr. Caldwe!l. No discussion. Motion carried 4-0.
Review of State Mandated Uniform Accounting System
Mr. Kohl informed the Council that effective October 1, 1978, we
will be implementing the Uniform Accounting System as mandated by
Chapter 218.33 of the Florida State Statutes. The primary objec-
tives in prescribing this accounting system to all units of local
government in Florida are to provide a uniform elassif-ication of
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aecounrs and to bring local government accounting and finaneial
reporting into conformance with generally accepted accounting prin-
ciples. To comply with this uniform accounting system, we will be
required to adopt the standard account numbers and classifications
as provided by the Office of Comptroller for the State of Florida.
This will not affect the total operating budget as adopted by Coun-
cil. The major change is a breakdown of employee fringe benefits
and other expenditures attributable to individual departments from
accounts presently recorded under~ixed Charges. This will include,
but is not limited to, dividing FICA, Life and Health Insurance,
Pension Costs and other employee fringe benefit costs among the
separate departments, as well as assigning such costs as the City
LandfitleAgreement to the Sanitation Department, and false arrest
insurance to the Police Department.. He wanted to bring this to
their attentionsince it is required by State Statute and we must
ehanqe this as of October t. We are complying and for the past
few months, girls in the Financial Department have been sent to
uniform accounting schools provided by the State.
Mr. Harmening moved to adopt this, seconded by Mr. Ca!dwell. No
discussion. Motion carried 3-0 (Mr. DeMareo had left the room).
Consider Recommendations Concerning Well No. 12
Mr. Kohl referred to submitting a eopy of a memorandum from our
Utilities Director, Mr. Perry A. Cessna, regarding the investiga-
tion of problems we are havin~ with Well No. 12. The consensus of
opinion is to use the television viewing camera to determine exactly
what procedures to take regarding whether to repair or abandon this
well and drill a new one. He coneurs with the recommendation to
use a television viewing camera and requests Council's directive in
this matter. We are trying to start out with a small cost and hope-
fully will not have to drill a new well.
Mr. Harmening moved that the City Manager be authorized to use a
camera to check Well No. 12 in hopes we ean d~cermine the problem,
secon4ed by Mr. Caldwell. Under discussion, Mr. Kohl added that
he will report back to the Council regarding the findings. Motion
carried 4-0.
Consider Resolution for Demolition ~f Structure and Clearing of
Land (Three Sites)
Mr. Kohl respectfully requested the City Attorney to be directed to
prepare the appropriate doeument to demolish the three structures
as listed and to clear the land as stipulated in Chapter 14-A of
the City of Boynton Beaeh Code of Ordinances. A map has been sub-
mitred showing the location of these structures. They are loeated
at 924 North Federal Highway, 1920 N. E. 1st Lane, and 1401 N. W.
1st Court.
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Mayor Jackson questioned what was located at 924 North ~ederal
Highway and Mrs. Padgett replied that it was the old trailer site.
Mr. Kohl added that the letter sent to Mr. $ Mrs. Zamora regarding
1401 N.W. 1st Court was sent certified mail and returned undeliver-
able. Mr. Hammening questioned the condition of this house and Mr.
Howell informed him that strmctura!ly~ the house is pretty good but
it is cpen and kids have been staying in it and tearing it apart.
Mr. Harmening asked if the taxes were current on it and Mr. Howell
replied that if this is approved~ he wilt check and see if there is
a mortgage company. Mayor Jackson suggested possibly omitting this
and Mr. Kohl explained that it wouJld be checked thoroughly. Mr.
Harmehing asked how long it had been vacant and Mr. ~owell replied
for about one year.
Mr. DeMarco moved to have the City Attorney prepare the appmopriate
document to demolish these three residences, seconded by Mr. Caldwell.
Motion carried 4-0.
Consider QuOtations for Storm Shutters - Library and Building,
Engineering and Planning Office Building
Mr. Kohl referred to submitting a Tabulation Sheet covering quota-
tions received for storm shutters for the City Library Building and
the Building, Engineering and Planning O£f~ce Building. The Tabula-
tion Committee recommends acceptance of the low bid from Town $
Country IndustrieS, Inc., of Fort Lauderda!e in the amount of
$3~930.03 for iestallation of the storm shutters. A budget transfer
request is also attached for the transfer of funds from Contingency
to Account No. 031-601-560-04-37 (Library, building improvements)
and Acoount No. 001-261-520-04-37 (Building Department). He con-
curs with the recommendations of the Tabulation Committee. May he
have CouncitTs wishes on this matte~. He added that Mr. Howell
brought this to his attention and ~ught we always had shutters
for our Library, but never did.
Mayor Jackson asked if these were difficult to install and Mr.
Kohl replied negatively and they can be put up in a half day.
Mr. Harmening moved to instruct the City Manager to procure storm
shutters for the two buildings~ authorize the budget transfer, and
award the bid to TowI% S Country Industries, Inc. in the amount of
$37930.03. Mr. DeMarco seconded. Hnder discussion, Mr. Kohl
added that he will obtain an affidavit. Motion carried 4-0.
Consider Request from First Federal Savings g Loan Association of
Lake Worth
Mr. Kohl referred to submitting a copy of a request from the above
regarding the use of an advertising blimp for a period of five days
for the grand opening of a branch office at 246 North Congress Ave.
early in October. We do not have anything in our Code of Ordinances
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which covers this particular temporary sign; however, our Deputy
Building Official, Mr. Bert Keehr, has advised that since there is
no safety or annoyance factor involved that this eould be aeeept-
able upon consideration and approval by Council. May he have their
wishes regarding this request please.
Mr. DeMareo moved to grant, seconded by Mr. Caldwe!l. No diseussion.
Motion carried 4-0.
Consider Appointments to Housing Authority (Tabled)
Mr. DeMareo moved to take it from the table, seconded by Mr. Coldwell.
Motion carried 5-1 with Mr. Marmening dissenting.
Mr. DeMarco stated that he attend~d~the last meeting of the Housing
Authority and promised we would try to come up with some appointments
and at least-one black member. Originally two black names were sub-
mitted, but yesterday one called him and advised that he would be
unable to serve. (eThese two names were submitted to Mr. DeMarco and
not to the Council.)
Mr. DeMareo then submitted two name~ for nomination: Mr. Woodrow L.
Hay, 427 N.W. 5th Avenue, and Mr. Stephen H. Seltzer, 9 Venice D~ive.
Mr. Ca!dwel! added that 'Mr. Seltzer has attended the American Insti-
tute of Banking and the financial aspect is important for the Housing
Authority.
Mr. Harmening stated that he feels it would be ineumbent upon the
Counei! to determine whether we need a Housing Authority and if not,
it would be rather silly to appoint anyone. Mr. DeMarco replied
that we have appointed a Housing Authority and until told differ-
entiy, he thinks we should at least keep the Board active. Mr.
Har~nening continued that for years we existed without a Housing
Authority and in a weak moment~ the Couneil appointed a Housing
Authority. The way the law struetured it, it is diffieult to
abolish it and this would be one way to abolish it which he is in
favor of. Mr. Coldwell referred to there currently being a good
deal of frustration in the black community and several respected
leaders in the black community have spoken and by abolishing the
Housing Authority, it would not be in the best interest for all
the people in maintaining continuity throughout the community.
Mr. Coldwell then nominated Mr. Sam Wright.
Mayor Jackson then ealled for a vote on the three nominations.
Mr. Caldwel!, Mr. DeMareo and Mayor Jackson voted in favor of Mr.
May and Mr. Seltzer. Mr. Caldwe!l voted in favor of Mm. Wright
with Mr. DeMarco dissenting. Mayor Jackson announeed that Mr.
Woodrow L. Hay and Mr. Stephen ~. Seltzer are the two new members
amd reqRested Mrs. Padgett to notify them.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER S, 1978
Consider Occupational License Application Submitted by Michael D.
Cain and Marilyn Bach dba MiekgyPepper Enterprises, Inc.
Mr. Kohl read the application and recommendation that Chapter 27,
Taxicabs, Section 27-!3, requires designation of taxicabs. Mr.
Cain and Mrs. Bach request that the ears be unmarked. In order to
meet zoning requirements, they plan to park the ears at Miltonts
Texaco at 2360 North Federal Highway, zoned C-3. The two ears to
be used are red eonvertible Cadillacs. He does not see anything
wrong with this request.
Mayor Jackson referred to designating these as taxicabs and asked
if the plates would specify this and Mr. Cain replied negatively,
but-advised that he intends to designate ?~Mick~yPepper:: on the
front plate. Mr. Kohl stated that this would meet 'the requirements.
Mr. Caldwell moved the granting of an occupational license For
Mickey Pepper Enterprises, Inc.~ seconded by Mr. DeMareo. No dis-
cussion. Motion carried 4-0.
Consider Beverage License Application Submitted by Jose Marrero dba
Jose Marrero?s Latin-American Pood
Mayor Jackson referred to the statement made previously about not
allowing the serving of liquor across from a school and Mr. Kohl
informed her that if food was sold, liquor was allowed.
Mr. Kohl read this application. Mr. DeMarco moved to grant approval,
seconded by Mr. Hammening. No discussion. Motion carried 4-0.
Consider Requests for Refunds on Cemetery Lots: 1. Lots 233-A L B, Block N - Gladys M. Hamilton
2. Lot 647-A, Block N - Nova Perry
Mr. Caldwell moved to grant these requests for refunds, seconded by
Mr. Harmening. No discussion. Motion married 4-0.
Approval of Bills
Mr. Kob! read the following bills for approval:
1. Lanier Business Products, Inc. $ 10,537.00
Microfilmer and reader/printer
Pay from General Fund 001-151-510-04-76
Council approved 8/1/78
2. Moore Business Forms 1,751.71
Occupational Licenses and Renewal Notices
Pay from General Fund 001-133-510-03-12 $1,551.71
001-261-520-02-72 200.00
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Southland Equipment Corp.
Mydraulie cylinder ~or garbage peeker
Pay ,f-~om General Fund 001-182-510-02-32
Emergency order, City Manager Approved
Engineering MeeD/ne Co.~ Inc.
Bush Hog highway mower
Pay from General Fund 00t-30!-530-04-4I
Council approved 8/15/78
Rubin Construction Company
Improvement to boat ramp
Pay from General Fund 001-000-13~5-87-00
Reimbursable fmom Palm Beaeh County
Wallaee McHarg Roberts & Todd Est. ~1
Extended contraet-forvaluation of County Comprehensive
Plan
Pay ~om General Fund 00t-801-SY0-02-6A
eSubjeet to approval of transfer
Council approved 4/18/78
Wallace McHarq Roberts & Todd
Comprehensive Plan
Pay from General Fund 001-80!-570-02-6A
A~ua Chem Co., Inc.
Pebble lime ~or Water Treatment Plant
Pay from W & S Revenue Fund 401-512-550-03.65
Tennis Supply Co.
Tennis eourts at Pioneer Park
Pay from Oper. Cap. Improve.
Couneil approved 5/~6/78
301-000-247-72-00
10.
Bm0ward Seawall
Improvements to boat ramp
Pay from General Fund 001-000-115-87-00
Reimbursable f-rom Palm Beach County
11.
George C. Davis
Adjustmentsonarchitectural ~ees for Federal Public
Works Grant projects
Pay from Publie Works Grand Fund
350-835-570-05-69 $1~246.00
350-835-570-05-7A ($1,088.42)
350-835-570-05-71 $3,780.88
1978
3,256.82
1,304.75
2,025.00
1, 222,20
3,150.00
2,741.69
6,552.97
1,000.00
3,938.46
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
12. Willie Ruth McGrady 144.00
Server for Senior Citizens Club - 3 weeks
Pay from Pedema! Revenue Shaming 320-871-570-02-5A
Ordinance ~73-!5, passed 5/15/73
13. Isiah Andrews 165.00
Driver for Senior Citizens Club - 3 weeks
Pay from Federal Revenue Shaming 320-871-570-02-5A
Ordinanee ~73-15, passed 5/15/73
14. Intercounty Construction Co. Est. ~22 2,117.50
Water Treatment Plant expansion Phase IA g II
Pay fmom Utility General Fund 40!-000-160-01-00
Contract dated.7/9/76
15. AECOA Est. ~2 16,840.24
Raw Wells ~15 and 16
Pay from Utility General Fund 401-000-169-01-00
Contract dated 4/10/78
16. Dawson Co. Est. ~1 46,485.00
Raw water mains
Pay ~rom Utility General Fund 401-000-169-01-00
Contract dated 6/22/78
17. Carpenter, May g Bremer
Imtemim billing re audit for General Fund
368.00
18. Carpenter~ May & Bremer
Interim billing re audit for Water & Sewer Fund
2,064.00
Mm. Kohl stated that the bills deseribed have been approved and
verified by the department heads invo!ved~ ehecked and approved
for payment by the Finance Department~ funds are available in their
re~peetive ba~ets. He therefore recommends payment of these bills.
He added that regarding ~3, the hydrau!ie cylinder for the garbage
packer cracked and he had to have this and that is why it is noted
City Manager approved. Mayor Jaekson asked how much the entire baat
ramp improvements eost and Mr. Kohl explained how the total amount
was approximately ~12~000.
Mm, Harmeningmoved to pay the bills, seconded by Mr. Ca!dwell. No
diseussion. Motion earried 4-0.
Consider Budget Transfer
Mr. Kohl referred to having ~o pay the Comprehensive Plan Planners
and requested funding from Contingencies~ Account No. 00t-801-570-
08.11 to Regional Comprehensive Plan, Account No. 001-801-570-02-6A
in the amount of $29500.00. Mm. Harmening moved that this budget
transfer be granted~ seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No discussion.
Motion carried 4-0.
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