Minutes 03-03-77BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD IN CITY H_ALL, TUESDAY, ~Y 3, 1977
PRESENT
Joseph F. Zack, Mayor
Emily M. Jackson, Vice Mayor
Richard D. Caldwell, Councilman
Joseph DeMarco, Councilman
Norman F. Strnad, Councilman
Frank Kohl, City Manager
Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk
Gene Moore, City Attorney
Nmyor Zack welcomed everyone and called the meeting to order
at 7:30 P. M. He requested everyone to please rise at the
sound of the gavel for the Invocation give~ by ?~. Rubin
Lsfkowitz, Religious Consultant, Congregation Beth Kodesh,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Vice
Mayor Emily M. Jack, on.
Announcements
M~yor Zack read a Proclamation proclaiming May 6, t977, as
Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame Day.
Mayor Zack read a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May t
through May 7, 1977, as Atlantic High School Band Week.
Mayor Zack announced that two weeks ago, the City had Youth
in Government Day with 30 youD~ men and women participating
from Congress Middle School. He announced he had a presen-
tation to make to the former ~yor, Honorable Sa~uder Fire-
stone. Sander Firestone thanked the City for their coopera-
tion for making it possible for his classmates and himself
to participate in Youth in Government Day ~ad in appreciation
presented a notebook to Mayor Zack. He explained that the
cover was done in their school colors of red, white and blue
with the school symbol. He read the title page and advised
that the notebook contained thank you letters to each offi-
cial. Mayor Zack then presented certificates to Ss~der
Firestone for the~oung men and women who participated. He
also thanked Mrs. Bassett for coordinating the activities
and requested her to stand. He then stated he was very
happy to accept the notebook on behalf of the City Council.
Mayor Zack then announced-if there was any item ~yone in
the audience desired to speak on to please step forward and
give their name to ¥~s. Padgett ~ud the City Clerk will call
on them at the appropriate, time.
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When Oailed upon by Mayor Zack, ~. DeMarco and I~. Strnad
replied they had nothing and ~. Caldwell stated he was not
_~s~n~ at this m~et~ag.
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M~s. Jackson referred to Page 14, last ps~agraph, fifth line,
and requested that "or" be c~hs_uged to "but that", so it reads:
She does not think it should be a five year lease, but that
it should have an escalating clause. M~s. Jackson referred
to Page 16, next to last p~agraph, fifth line up, a~ud re-
quested that '~immediately" be changed to ~gradual!y". She
referred to Page 21, second paragraph, ninth line, and cor-
rected the sentence to read: "~irs. Jackson added she t~ks
there is a different method of making it mo~e convenient.~'
She referred to Page 30, last paragraph, and requested the
addition of "two'S, so it reads: M~s. Jackson moved to trans-
fer the two funds as requested by the City Manager,
M~ayor Zack referred to Page 8, second sentence, and corrected
"what" to ~when" after zened. He referred to the fifth line
on this same page s~d stated ii should he a couple years
"~ater', instead of "bac~'.
Mayor Zack referred to Page 26, second paragraph, and referred
to this being the Community "Relations~ Board instead of Com-
munity '~Prometions~ ~oard. M~s. Jackson clarified that they hadalready
set up the Community Relations Board and this resolution ap-
plied to the Community Melations Board. Mayor Zack referred
to discussing both Boards and ~. Moore clarified that the
resolution was passed for the Community Relations Board. Mrs.
Jackson suggested changing all "Promotions:' t~Relations~ ~u
this discussion.
See Min.
5/17/7~
Mro DeMarco moved to accept the minutes as corrected, seconded
by ~s. Jackson. Motion carried 4-0 with Mr. Caldwell abstain-
ing since he was out of town on April 19.
PUBLIC AUD__~NCE
Mr. Rubin Lefkowitz stated his name and hia address as 2615
N. E. 3rd Court. He referred to it being the first anniver-
sary of the Congregation of Beth Kodesh in Boynton Beach and
stated he was proud to stand here wor~ing God's blessing for
the leaders of o~mr City. It is truly a historics~ first for
Boynton Beach. He then stated he would like to extend on the
pant of the Jewish residents of Boynton Beach and others a
commendation to the Police Deps~tment who effectively mud
courteously and beyond the call of duty on thi~m past Sunday
helped them in the anniversary of the State of Israel by
efficiently moving 200 cars out of this .area with approxi-
mately 1,200 people to 1-95 without any trouble or incidents.
They commend the Police Department for their excellent per-
for~,9.nce.
M~. Patrick Stafford, Rresident of Section I of Colonial Club
appeared before the Council. Be referred to the ordinance re-
garding the fencing of swimming pools and stated he did not
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know if the Council members were familiar with the interior
of the Colonial Club. He referred to the residents being
very conscious of the fact regarding children and safety and
if it meant saving a life, he knows they would go along with
it t00%; however, the ordinance as written is mot doing the
job it is supposed to do. He explained how the pool was
located in relation to the clubhouse and how it did not re-
quire the fence to be right around the pool to prevent any-
one from falling in. The purpose of the fence would only
stop people from coming in when the pool is not being moni-
tored. Twice a year there are about 15 to 20 grandchildren
visiting, but they are not permitte~ in the pool area without
adults and the pool has monitors. There is adequate protec-
tion, It does not seem feasible to put a fence up and have
the pool area open and the intracoastal open for the sake of
safety. They have been told they must have a fence installed
or started by June 1 or will be fined. He requests the Co~-
cil to consid~ putting a moratorium into effect on this ordi-
nance for 60 or 90 d~¥s so further study c~ be made of this
ordinance to see if it is practical ~d r~ali~tic for their
type of co~mmnity. He then read an article telling about
Deerfield Beach putting a 60 day moratorium ~n a similar
Ordinance and then revising the law to only apply to single
f~ily homes ~ud duplexes. He respectfully requests the
COuncil in their wisdom to consider looking into this-~tter
a~d grant a moratorium so they will have time. Mayor Zack
informed him that the Council worked on this approximately
ten months ago and discussed this ordins~ce Seriously. ~s
he mentioned previously, before in 1959, there was an ordi-
nance requ~_~ug all private pools to ~e enclesed, but motels
~ad hotels were excluded as long as they had $t50,000 of in-
surance. Pools at condominiums are private and should have
been enclosed by the developers, but somehow ~his slipped by.
A thorough study was made, but it can be recomsidered if the
Council desires. However, he believes approximately t5 to
20 people have complied with this ordinance and installed a
fence. M~. Stafford asked if these installations were at
condominiums a~ud Mr. Howell replied: yes.
~. Stafford added that ~this was an expensive requirement.
The Board of Directors does not feel it will accomplish any-
thing as the pool will still be quite open. ~s. Jackson
asked if it would be left open on the side of the intracoas-
tal and M~. Stafford replied: yes, as the ordinance does not
require a fence on that side. Mrs. Jackson asked how far
the pool was from the intracoastal and ~. Stafford replied
approximately ~0 ft. and a man in the audience corrected him
with advising it was t0 to t5 ft.
~4~yor Zack suggested that the Building Department check this
situation and report back to the Council. Mr. De~arco sug-
gested possibly granting a 30 day moratorium and ~ .... ~
--~ Zack
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replied that it was not effective until June. ~. Kohl clari-
fied that the ordinmace did not go into effect until August
13. Mayor Zack munounced that the Building Official would
check into this mud report back to the Council. M~. DeMarco
added that it would be on the agenda for the next meeting.
ME. John Ads,ms stated his name and his address as 770 Horizons
East. He stated it was a pleasure listening to the last
spemker and he endorses mud goes along with what was said.
Their problem is somewhat similar. Their main issue is that
this is the first time they have seen sm official decla~ation
about this. As late as yesterday, they thought there were
four different dates to comply with, but he is glad ~z~. Kohl
has now verified the August 13 date. They feel the specifi-
cations are confusing and impractical regardi~ the width,
distance between, etc. In this particular connection, he
has brought with him several officers of Sterling Village
and would like them to explain the inconsistencies. He re-
ferred to the amendment being made to the ordinance regarding
the owner of the property paying the bill and advised they
have come against the situation where the previous Board of
Directors decided to do something more expensive than the
developer was willing to pay for. The developer is willing
to pay for the minimum of chain link fence..and the figure
estimated was 2~,000. For the enclosme they prefer, the
figure is $3,000. He wanted to point out that this is not
something which the developer is going to pay for in total.
He then requested thos~ supporting him to please rise.
Mr. George Zivanow stated his name and his address as 610
Horizons East. He referred to Mr. Adams touching on some of
the things regarding the proposed ordinance to take effect in
August mud advised that they have a situation in Sterling
Village which the Council is probably not aware of. There
is a beautiful masonry wall, 3~0 ft. long surrounding the
pool with four openings, 37. high, with six pillars, 46"
high, and they are lighted mud there is a cap over this
wall extel.ding ? on each side. To.comply with the ordi-
nance, they would have to put a chamn link fence either on
the inside or outside of this wall. This would look rather
unsightly mad nov enhance the prooerty. A building inspec-
tor did .~i~e an inspection today ~_nd it was suggested that
the wall could be capped with finished brick to come up to
the required height and standards and there would be gates.
The building inspectors did reconm~end it and if the Council
will accept it, it would be much more enhancing than a chain
link fence. He pleads for the members of the Council to ap-
prove this. Also, he believes a solid masonry wall would add
more to the safety of the swimming pool s~ea mud would not
destroy the beauty. He then showed pictures of the present
wall. M~yor Zack stated he did not think there was am~y pro-
blem with this situation as a fence can be wood, metal or
block. ~. Zivanow requested approval from the City Council
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to avoid an~ conflicts of the ordinance. M~s. Jackson added
that she thought the fence would spoil the aesthetic beauty
of the wall.
~. Kohl suggested that he and the Building Official re-
search this situation further and report ~ack to the Coun-
cil.
Mr. JoseDh ~in~glia~. stated his name and advised that he was See Min.
the President of Section 2, Colonial Club. In behalf of the of
residents, he endorsed the statements-made by F~. Stafford 5/17/75
and also requested the residents of Section ~ to rise and
show how many people are present.
Mr. Tom O~Mmlley representing Hampshire Gardens appeared
before the Council. H~ concurred with what has been said~
and advised that they have pretty much the same problem.. He
hopes the Council will take a look at this ordinance on an
individual basis. From what he understands, perhaps they
are going to allow the inspectors to make allowauces. Msyor
Zack clarified that inspections will be made and they will
report to tbs Council, hut they must follow the ordinance,
W~. DeMarco added that it would still be on the agenda for
the next meeting. Mr. Kohl stated that it would be s~died
by ~he Building Official and himself within the next few
weeks and they will make a presentation to the Council.
0'Malley then requested the representatives from Hampshire
Gardens to stand.
Mayor Zack then ascertained there were no further speakers
desiring to address the Council. He announced there were
some agenda correctior~s. He referred to VI. Legal and re-
quested Item D-3 ~o be deleted as this~agreement should go
back to the committee for discussion before being presented
to the Council. ~. Kohl referred to Vii. 01d Business and
requested Item B to be deleted and advised that ~. Williams
planned to come back in reference to this in apDroximately
three months. Mss. Jackson moved to approve the cha~uges in
the agenda, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No discussion. Motion
carried 5-0.
Six (6) Tennis Courts - One
and Resurfacing
(1) Practice Area Reconditioning
Mr. Kohl informed the Council that the bid opening for the
above ~as held on Tuesday, April 26, 1977, at 4:00 P. M. in
the Office of our Purchasing Agent, P~. William H. Sullivan.
Invitations to hid were mailed to seven companies and the
legal ad~was published in the Boynton Beach News Journal on
April 14 and 21, 1977. ~esco Tennis Courts of Florida~ Inc.
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advised ix a letter dated April 20, 1977, that they were
uns~ble to come up with a performance bond ~ud further re-
quested the opportunity to bid. On April 27, 1977, we re-
ceived a bid from Wesco and from F. C. Feise Co., both o~
which were returned unopened. One bid was received £rom
All Sport Construction Company of Miami, Florida, for the
sum o~ $5,900,00. However, because of time involved to de
this job (20 working ~ays) and also no bond, the Tabulation
Committee recommends the rejection of this bid ~ud requests
permission to negotiate and possibly get the job finished
sooner. He co,curs with the reco~mendatior~ of the Tabula-
tion Committee.
M~s. Jackson moved to reject the bid~ smd accept the City
Manager's recommendation to negotiate. ~. De~rco seconded
the motion. Under discussion, ~r. Caldwell questioned nego-
tiating and Mr. Kohl replied that it meant to negotiate with
different companies to come up with a price and number of
working days. Many did not send in a bid ~_ud we think we
can obtain approximately the same price ~ud the number o~
working d~s we are looking for as 20 days is too long and
the courts would have to be shut dowm. Mr. Caldwell referred
to the amount of money amd stated he thought it would be pro-
per and advisable to send out for bids again. ~. Kohl re-
plied they could and Mr. Caldwell stated he personally pre-
ferred it that way. M~. Kohl informed them that it was the
reconu~endation of the Recreation Director to negotiate and
get the job done. Mrs. Jackson referred to the bids coming
back the same way if they go out for re-bid and summer is
coming and the courts are needed. By calling the companies,
they should get more action. Mayor Zaok stated that accord-
ing to the ordinance if the bids received are unacceptable,
we can proceed in this direction. ~. Caldwell clarified
that he just questioned the advisability. Motion carried
5-0.
Wilson Pool Repairs
Mr. Kohl informed the Council that the bid opening for the
above was scheduled for Monde~-, April 25, 1977, at 4:00 P.M.
in the Office of our ~rchasing Agent, Mr. William H.
Sullivan. However, no bids were received. Invitations to
bid were mailed to twelve companies and the legal ad was
.published in the Boynton Beach News Journal on April 14 ~ud
21, 1977. Most of the companies were ~honed and we were
advised that the project was either too big; not interested
in renovation work; or could not produce the 10~ performance
bond. Those firms who could not produce the tO~$ performance
bonds indicated that they would be interested in negotiating
for the above job. The Tabulation Committee recommends fur-
ther negotiations with those fir~ms who expressed the desire
to do so. He concurs with the recommendations of the Tabula-
tion Committee.
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~yor Zack clarified that bids were sent to twelve companies
and Mr. Kohl agreed and added that they also phoned them. ~.
DeMarco questioned the appro×imate cost and Mr. Sullivan in-
formed him it was approximately $10,000. ~. De~&mrco asked
if they thought they could get some bids if the companies
don't have to put up the performance bonds and ~. Kohl re-
plied that they will do many things to get the job done. He
added that this was another one to consider with summer coming
on. Mayor Zack clar~f_e~ that ~atever bids are received,
they will be presented to the Counc_l and Kohl agreed.
Mr. DeMarco moved to accept the City Manager's recommendation
to negotiate further, seconded by M~. Coldwell. No d~scusszon
As requested, ~s. Padgett took a roll call ~ote on the motion
as follows:
Councilman DeMarco ~Je
Vice Mmyor Jackson kye
Councilman Strnad ~Je
Councilman Coldwell Aye
Mayor Zack Aye
Motion carried ~ O.
Re-roofing of ~_ty Buildings - City Hall, Engineering/Building
Departments and Senior Citizens, Buildin~ .. .
Mr. Kohl stated that due to a change in speci£ication require-
ments, the City Council, at their Regular Meeting of March 1,
t977, approved the reeuest to re-bid the above project. Bids
were opened on Monday, April 25, 1977, at 3:00 P. M. in the
Office of our ~rchasing Agent, ~. William H. Sullivan.
The Tabulation Co~_mittee recommends acceptance of the low
bid from Duncan Enterprises of Palm Beach, Inc., iD_ the
amount of $9,049~00. A copy of the Tabulation Sheet, ~o-
posal and Affidavit signed by M~. Dick Duncan, Vice ~£esi-
dent of Duncan Enterprises of Palm Beach, Inc., are on file.
He has checked all other requirements and everything is in
order. Funds will be available in the amount of $9,050.00 in
the Building M~intenance Account NO. 001-812.31 upon the
passage of Ordinance No. 77-11 regarding the disbursement of
funds frsm the Anti-Ression Fiscal Assistance Program for the
above project. He concurs with the recommendations of the
Tabulation Committee.
Mrs. Jackson asked if it would be a good idea to wait until
the o~dm~_ance is read before voting on this and M~r. Moore
replied that it was all right for the ordinance to follow.
~. Coldwell stated that pending the approval of Ordins~ce
Mo. 77-tl, he moves ~o award the bid to Duncan Enterprises of
Palm Beach, inc., in the ~ount of $9,049.00 for the re-roof-
ing of City Buildings as specified. Mrs. Jackson seconded
the motion. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
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oanltar~~ Sewers - S. %~. 12th Street (Golfview Harbour)
M~. Kohl informed the Council that bids on the above were
opened on Tuesday, April 26, t977, at 3:00 P. M. iL the
Office of our Purchasing Agent, Mr. William H. Sullivan.
The Tabulation Com~=ittee recommends acceptance of the low
b&d (~ase bid) from JoBear, Inc. of Melbourne, Fla., in the
amoumt of $42,528.00. Copies of the Tabulation Sheet, Pro-
posal signed by ~. Karl T. Kaminski, President of JoBear,
Inc.; as well as recommendation from our Utilities Director,
Mr. Perry A. Cessna are ~u file. He has checked all other
requirements and everything is in order. Funds for the above
projec~ are available im the Utility General Fund Account No.
030-215 (Sewer Construction). He concurs with the recommen-
dations of the Tabulation Committee.
~. DeMarco moved to acceot the low bid of $42,528.00 from
JoBear, Inc. of Melbommme] Fla. M~s. Jackson seconded the
motion. Under discussion, Mayor Zack remarked there was
quite a bit of difference between the low hid and the next
bid and he hopes thiszcompany is a reliable bidder. Mm.
Kohl informed him the compsmy had been checked out by the
Utilities Director and City Engineer.. Mr. Caldwell told
about a few residents inquiring about the cost to hookup
and various prices were quoted from $450 to $1,100 and he
would like to know e~actly what it is going to cost these
homes and Mr. Clark reolied that as this project stands now,
it will be funded out Bf the Utility General Fund. }~. Kohl
added that the only monie~ these people will have to spend
will be for the connection charges and whatever they have
to do with their septic tanks. Mm. Caldwell questioned the
connection rate now and Mm. Kohl replied that the attorney
is consulting the ordinances now and when he decides which
ordirmnce applies, the approximate cost will probably be
$100 to $250. M~. Howell informed him that the standard
connection fee for single family residenoes is $250 for
sewer ~ud $125 for water, but this would possibly &~D~Y~ older
homes which are existing. Motion c~ried 5-0.
PUBLIC HE.~RING
NONE
LEGAL
Ordinanc.es - 2nd Reading'- Public Hearin~
P~oposed Ordinance No. 77-9 - Re: Ind'ustrial Office Park
Distric__t....~R.g~l.~.io. ns and Use Provisio$s
~. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 77-9 by caption o~uly.
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Mayor Zack asked if anyone in the audience wished to spe~
in favor of this ordinance and rece~vem no response. He
then asked ifmanyone wished to speak in opposition to this
ordinance and received no response.
M~. Caldwell moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 77-9 on
second and final reading, seconded by ~. DeMarco. No
discussion. ~4rs. Padgett took a roll call vote on the mo-
tion as follows:
Vice Mmyor Jackson - Aye
Goun¢ilman Etrnad - ~e
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman De~5%rco - Aye
M~vor Zack - ~ye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 77-10 - Re: Establishing Regulations
for the S~lection of Arch_tecvs~ Enginaers~ et al
M~. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 77-10 by caption only.
Mayor Zack asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
in favor of this ordinance and received no response. He
then asked if anyone wished to spe~d~ in opposition to this
ordinance and received no response.
F~s. Jackson referred to Section 3 and stated she assumed
Russell & A×on would be grandfathered in, but suggests that
our City ~_ttorney discuss~ this ,~th Russell & Axon's attor-
ney~
Mrs. Jackson moved the adoption
second and final reading, seconded by M~. Caldwell.
discussion. ~s. Padgett took a roll call vote on
tion as follows:
of Ordinance No. 77-10 on
No
the mo-
Councilm~%nStrnad - ~Je
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - ~ye
Vice F~jor Jackson - ~&ye
~.~yor Zack - Aye
Mo~zon carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 77-11 - Re: Amended Estimate of Revenue
and Expense for Fiscal Year: Oc~. 1~ 1976 - Seot. ~0, 1977
~. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 77-11 by caption only.
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Mayor Zack asked if anyone i._u the audience wished to speak
in favor of this ordinance ~ud received no response. He
then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to this
ordinance and received no response.
Mr. DeMarco moved the adoption of Ordin~uce No. 77-11 on
second and final reading, seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No dis-
cussion. M~s, Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion
as follows:
Councilman Coldwell ,~ye
Gounci/-wan DeF~rco - Aye
%rice Mmyor Jackson Aye
Councilman Strnad - Aye
M~or Zack &ye
Motion carried 5-0.
Ordinances - 1st Reag_ng
Proposed Ordinance No. 77~12 - Re:
houses of Golfview Harbour
Approving Plat of Town-
Mm. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 77-12 in its entirety
on first reading. He referred to the amount to be filled in
for the performmuce am.d completion bond and ~. Clark in-
formed him it was~around $35,000, but he did not haVe the
exact amount. He added that a cash bond was put in escrow.
~. Moore asked if he felt it was sufficient mud ~. Clark
replied that it will be more than sufficient.
M~s. Jackson moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 77-12,
seconded by Mr. DeMarco. No discussion. M~s. Padgett took
a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice I~ayor Jackson - Aye
Councilman Strnad - ~'e
Councilman Coldwell - Aye
Mayor Zack - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Mrs. Jack, on reverted back to the previous Ordinance read,
No. 77-11, and clarified that she voted for it even though
%he drug abuse donation was included e~d voted for it be-
cause it has been paid. Howe~er~ she is opposed to the dona-
tion of' $8,721 to the Drug Abuse Council, but will go along
with it since it was paid.
Proposed Ordmna..¢e No. 77-1~ - Re: Levying S'pecial Assessments
for Street Improvement Project, (S.E. 3rd Street between S.E.
21st and S.E. 23rd Avenues)
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~. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 77-13 in its entirety
on first reading.
M~s. Jackson moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 77-13,
seconded by M~. Caldwell. Under discussion, ~. Caldwell
remarked that ~% was kind of steep and ~. DeMarco replied
that it was the going rate. ~. Caldwell replied that it
may be the going rate for banks and lending institutions,
but he doesn't believe the City is a b&uk or lending insti-
tution. M~. DeMa~co asked what had been the previous rate
and M~. Kohl informed him that it has always been 8%. ~.
Moore added that the rate was authorized by the Charter.
M~s. Padgett then took a roll call vote on the motion as
follows:
Vice M~yor Jackson - Aye
Councilman Strnad - ~je
Cotuucilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Mayor Zack Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 77-14 -
Pension Plan
Re: Pertaining to Municipal
~. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 77-14 in its entire~y
on first reading.
Mayor Zack informed the Council that these amendments were
worked out by the general employees group at the recommenda-
tion of the actuary. M~. Caldwell read ~ection ~1-38 and
stated this meant when an employee was re-employed, he could
be immediately and fully vested upon returning to the City's
fold. ~. Moore informed him there were also other sections
which applied. M~. Kohl clarified that this could be done by
going back to the Pension Boa_vd mud coming before the Council
and being approved. Mr. Caldwell stated that according to
the wording it was possible when an employee comes back, he
could be fully vested whether he was qualified for vesting
before he left. There was further discussion about this
and the other Council members did not agree with ~. Caldwell's
interpretation, Mr. Moore clarified that an employee would
be back in the track where he would have been and clarifies
the rights to be reinstated as a member of the plan and it
will start from the date of re-employment.
M~s. Jackson moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 77-14,
seconded by ~. DeMarco. No discussion. ~s. Padgett
a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman Strnad - Aye
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - ~e
Vice Mayor Jackson - Aye
~-~or Zack - Aye
took
Motion carried 5-0.
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Proposed Ordin~uce No. 77-15 - Re: Amending Ordin~ace 75-t9
by Rezoning Certain Acreage located at the rear of 715 N.W.
2nd Avenue from R1A to C1
Mr. Moore read proposed Ordinance No. 77-15 i~ its entirety
on first reading.
~-~s. Padgett informed the Council that Mr. Ashley requested
to speak on this ordinance. Mayor Zack referred to this
being the first reading of the ordinance and it would not be
proper as the public hearing will be held on the second read-
ing. M~s. Padgett informed M~. Ashley that the second read-
ing of this ordinance would be at the first ~ meeting in June.
See Min. of
5/17/77
Mr. DeMarco moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 77-~5, seconded
by M~, Coldwell. No discussion. M~s. Padgett took a roll
call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilme~ Caldwell- Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Jackson - ~ve
Councilman Strnad - D~ve
Mayor Zack - ~-e
Motion carried 5-0.
Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. 77-X - Re: Consideration of Boynton
~nlet Property for Recre_~.~onal Facilities.
M~. ~ore read proposed Resolution No. 77-X.
~,~s. Jackson moved the adoption of Resolution ~o. 77-X,
seconded by Mr. DeMs~co. Under discussion, ~yor Zack re-
marked that he hopes this is a possibility as~it is needed,
but he does not _know what the State or County will do. Mr.
De~rco added that if the County will buj it~ it would be
the finest thing for Boynton Beach. M~s. Padgett took a
roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Jackson -
Councilman Strnad - Aye
Councilman Caldwell -
Mayor Zack - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 77-Y - Re: VacatiD~ and Abandoning
portion of ~ablically Dedicated Alley Ri~ht-of-Way (Roberts Add~)
~. Moore read proposed Resolution No. 77-T.
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~. DeM~rco moved the adoption of Resolution No. 77-Y,
seconded by Mr. Caldwell. No discussion. M~s. Padgett
took a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
Vice Mayor Jackson - Aye
Councilmau, Strnad - ~ye
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Mayor Zack - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Moore informed the Council that in investigating the
background of the last resolution, there was reference to
prior abandonment of N. W. 4th Avenue. He exolained how
a corrective resolution was prepared applying~to the above
and read Resolution No. 77-Z. ~. DeMarco moved the adoption
of Resolution No. 77-Z, seconded by Mrs. Jackson. Under
discussion, ~,~s. Jackson asked the number of the resolution
this corrected and M~. Moore replied that he didn't have, it
with him. M~s. Padgett then took a roll call vote on the
motion as follows:
Councilman Strnad
Councilman Caldwell Aye
Councilmar~ DeMs~co - ~je
Vice Mayor Jackson Aye
Msyor Zack ~e
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 77-_~A - Re: Requesting Federal Funds
for the Aged
~. Moore read proposed Resolution No. 77-AA.
Mm. Caldwell moved the adoption of Resolution ~o. 77-AA,
seconded by Mms. Jackson. Under discussion, ~s. Jackson
referred to this resolution asking the Legislature to do
something and asked if it would get there in time and
Kohl replied that it would be forwarded i~ediately tomor-
row. ~s. Padgett took a roll call vote on the motion as
follows:
Councilman Caldwell -
Councilman DeMarco - _~ye
Vice M~¥or Jackson - Aye
Councilman Strnad - Aye
Mayor Zack ~e
Motion carried 5-0.
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~roposed Resolution ~o. 77-BB - Re: Designating Ba~k Sign.atures
Mr. Moore read proposed Resolution No. 77-BB,
~. DeMarco moved the adoption of Resolution No.
seconded by ~. Caldwell. No discussion. M~s.
a roll call vote on the motion as follows:
77-BB,
Padgett took
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Vice Mayor Jackson - Aye
Councilman Strnad - Aye
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Mayor Mack - 4eye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 77- Re: Establishing Criteria for
the Con~unity Promotion Board
M~yor Mack stated he thought they had been misled rega~di~g
this proposed resolution. Mrs. Jackson agreed ~ud suggested
crossing out: '~responsible residential~ commercial and
dustrial investors to locate in said are~' in Section 2
replace with: "social and cultural events~. ~. Caldwell
stated he didn't see ~nything wrong with the Board attracting
businesses and investors to locate here and Mayor Mack re-
ferred to their previous discussion about this and stated he
thought this should be left up to the Cha~$~of Co~rce.
M~or Mack suggested having the ordinance rewritten ~ud pre-
sented at the next meeting. Mrs. Jackson stated she thought
it should be done now, so the Board can get going and i~yor
Mack replied that the City ,Manager '~uows the intent and it
should be rewritten. ~. DeMarco referred to the delay and
M~or Zack requested it to be written in the proper form.
~¢~. Caldwell agreed they should have the proper wor~±ng and
added that this would not cause a hardship ~ud delay for
future plarming.
M~. Caldwell moved to table Item 5~ Resolution No, 77-CC
for correction, seconded by M~rs. Jac~_~on. Motion carried
5-0.
M~s. Jackson then moved to instruct the City Malqager to go
ahead with the Community Promotion Board since he knows the
intent, seconded by M~. DeMarco. No discussion. Motion
carried 5-0.
Other
Consider Lease Agreement for Concession Stand at M~nicipal
Beach
MIh~J~S RE~Uk~R CITY COU~CIL ~ETING
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
F~Y 3, 1977
M~. Kohl stated that at the request of Council at the April
t9, 1977, regular meeting, he wrote to ~. David Centola,
attorney for the prospective buyers of the snack bar on
april 20, copy of which they received. He was advised of
my decision regarding the annual payments for same and in-
corporated them in a lease agreement. He would like to
point out that in Paragraph 9 of the Lease Agreement, the
liability insurance is:uindicated as $~00,000/$3~,000 cover-
age". He feels certain this should be $100,000/$300,000 and
this correction will be m~de if Council approves his recom-
mendations for payment.
~s. Jackson stated she still feels we should let M~.
Shelhamer finish out his two year term and then go out for
bids unless he wmuts to break the lease by mutual consent.
Mayor Zack stated that the first two years will be %under the
old system and the remaining three years will be a new sys-
tem, as there is still two years to go on the lease.
~s. Padgett informed the Council that ~. Centola had re-
quested to speak. ~. Centola stated that following the
recommendation of the City Mmmager, they incorporated a
ren2al as suggested. He referred to the concern being that
the City was not getting enough rental for this property and
it averaged about $50.00 per month previously mud with the
new lease, it will double the rent for the first year start-
ing in~ediately. He does not see any purpose for keeping
the old rent for two years when they can get the increase
now. If they do send it out for bids, they do not ~mow if
they will gez a l~Jger rental. He does not see amy basis
for holding out for the two year period.
Mayor Zack asked if a~jone knew the gentlem~mu taking over
the lease? 5~s. Jackson clarified~that her point was that
we au~e making an agreement with a third party we don't ~know.
She feels we should be the first party. Either M~. Shelhamer
should finish the lease or any future lease should be made
with the City. ~. DeMarco stated he thought it should go
out for bid.
M~s. Jackson made a motion that either ~k~. Shelhamer contin-
ues with running the concession stand as it is for the next
two ye~s or break the lease by mutual consent audthengoout for
hids. Mr. DeMarco seconded the motion. Under discussion,
~. Caldwell stated that from reading the minutes of the last
meeting, the primary concern was not over lock~ng the man
into the lease, but whether the City was receiving fair com-
pensation for leasing the lmud. He feels personally if we
conzinue to attempt to lock Mr. Shelh~er into the agreement,
we might be doir~ the man an injustice. He referred to the
possibility of the m~u being sick and being unable to run
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~Y 3, 1977
the concession stand and he would still be locked into the
contract. He could not se~l or sublet his interest.
DeMarco stated that other people have shown interest in
bidding for the lease. ~. Caldwell asked if the lessee
had the right to sublet unless it is expressly prohibited
~uud M~. Moore replied that he could for the two years.
M~. DeMarco clarified that they were talking about renego-
tiating for £ive years. M~. Centola informed them that the
reason this is going for five years is that ~y new person
coming in will want some kind of security for their invest-
ment.' M~. DeMe~co stated that other people are interested
a_ud he thinks it should he fair and go out for bids.
Centola replied that nobody came to M~. Shelhamer about it.
M~s. Jackson stated she felt they should be coming to the
City if they are interested. If the lease expires or if
by mutual consent, Mr. Shelh~mer w~uts to get out of the
lease, they should come to the City. ~. Centola asked if
any of these bidders stated they would come in with a bid
in two yee~s? Mr. DeMarco asked if it was bid originally
and M~. Kohl replied: no. M~. DeMarco stated he just did
not think it was a fair way. ~. Kohl explained how he had
obtained a workable lease as requested incarporating the
rental fee.
Mrs. Jackson clarified that her motion was either ~. Shel-
hamer continue with the lease unless he wants to bres~ it by
mutual consent, in which case we would go out for bids. The
reason she is saying this is because she says the City should
b~ the landlord. She thinks we have the right to say who is
going in there. She thinks if Mr. Shelhamer wemts to stay
there at the percentage he has been paying, it is fine~ but
she feels the City should be able to cho~sewho is going to
run it. M~. Caldwell stated he personally felt they were
un,necessarily locking the man into a two year lease; any-
body can withdraw from a lease. Mr. DeMarco added that it
could be transferred. M~. Moore clarified that nobody was
locking anyone in. The lease has two years to run and they
are trying to extend it three years, so the man buying it
has a five year period. ~. Caldwell stated he did not
think this was unreasonable~ Mrs. Jackson pointed eut that
they w~uted to make it longer than two years a~ud Mr. Caldwell
cls~ified that it would be a three year extension.
DeMarco stated again that other people are interested and
he feels it would be fair to go out for bids. Mr. Caldwell
stated that the lease actually accomplishes what they wanted
two years from now. M~s. Jackson stated that the City would
not be the l~madlord and M~. Caldwell replie~ that the City
will always bg' the l~adlord.
Mrs. Padgett
follows:
then took a roll call vote on this motion as
Councilman Strnad - No
Councilman Caldwell - No
Councilman DeM~rco - Aye
Vice Mayor Jackson Aye
Ma~or Zack Nc
Motion defeated 3-2.
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BO~NTON BEn, CH , FLORIDA
MAY 3, 1977
~. Strnad moved to accept the lease agreement for the con-
cession stand at the municipal beach, seconded by M~.
Caldwell. Under discussion, Mr. Centola informed them that
$30,000 was a typographical error and it should be $300,000.
~s. Padgett th~ too~ a roll call vote on the motion a~
follows:
Councilman DeMarco - No
Vice Mayor Jac~uson - No
Councilman Strnad - ~ye
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Mayor Zack - ~e
Motion carried 3-2.
Consider Par~_clpat~on in Palm Beach County Library System
Mr. Kohl read the attached letter dated April 21, 1977, from
the Palm Beach County t~blic Library Sys~tem. He informed
the Council that he wrote a letter prior to May 1 advising
that this was on the agenda for tonight's meeting and marked
the intent to participate with the appreval of the Council.
Mrs. Jackson moved to adopt the intent to participate in the
Palm Beach County Library System and hand deliver it tomorrow.
Mr. Caldwelt seconded the motion. Under discussion, ~.
DeMarco referred to a newspaper article regarding the City
of West Palm Beach pulling out and M~s. Jackson explained
how the Library System was paying West Palm Beach 15% a~ud
they were charging for electricity, park, etc. and it should
be limited to salaries and books. She thinks we wilt end up
with more money them we had last year emd if we don't do this,
we don't get ~uything. Motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Discuss Telephone Service to Boca Raton (Tabled)
~- DeMarco moved to t~ke this from the table, seconded by
Mrs. Jackson. Motion carried 5-0.
M~s. Padgett informed the Council that ~. Kutlin had re-
quested to speak and also ~. Burson requested to speak
last.
~h~. Irving Kutlin stated his name a~ud his address as 702
S. W. 18th Street. M~. Kutlin informed t5~ Council that he
was a representative of the Greater Boynton Beach Democratic
Club ~ud he is in favor of the extended service for many
reasons. He showed them the telephone book of Broward County
and stated that the residents of Sunrise have the privilege
of calling 458,000 phone num~sers for $1]o00 per month and in
comparison, Boynton Beach can only reach179,000 phone ~umbers
for $I0.00 per month. He stressed that the people in Broward
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County can call 2½ times more people at the additiona~¢~o~ ef
$1.00 per month. He referred to there being a question of
distance and explained how he could ride for 31 mluutes on
t-95 to Deerfield Beach and call that area for a 10¢ call.
However, on the same highway from Boca Raton to Delray Beach
he can ride 8 minutes and must pay a toll to make,the call.
He also explained how he tested the distance by going east/
west and advised that he could drive 30 minutes on Route 84
and ms}~e a call back to HallanS~le for 10¢, but in t~is ~ea
could only ride 7 minu%es before having to m~_ke a toll call.
He feels for a change the people of Boynton Beach have taken
the initiative. Public relations with the phone comp~ny are
without a doubt the greatest as they are always in court
trying to prove they are right. He referred to the statement
of the lines ~eing overworked a~ud asked if there was anjf
guarantee the rate wouldn't be increased if we didn't get
the extended service? He doesn,t think so. He thinks they
are using scare tactics ~ud has heard the ins~Lnuations about
an $8.00 increase for four years. He is not scared now ~a~d
never was. The rumor about this is a lie. He thinks South-
ern Bel] is preparing us for the inevitable rate increase.
Southern Bell must have a pat~y ~ud when the rate increase
comes, they will blame it on Joe DeMarco and Boynton Beach
pushing for the extended service. The Democratic Club en-
dorses the extended service and a great many ~ther clubs and
individuals are endorsing it also. He then explained how
Southern Bell had many ways of menitoring phone c~ls. He
says ~outhern Bell can give better service to the people of
Palm Beach Co~ty and especially in Boynton Beach with senior
citizens having phones for emergency. Instead o£ scaring
people with an increase which is not called for, they should
give reductions~. ~e are stepchildren for the same company
servicing Broward County, is it necesse~y for ~outhern Bell
to spend millions of dollars on advertising? Ee then told
about a town in the mid-west having all their phones taken
out except one and asked if Southern Bell was trying to get
them back to the situation of many years ago with one phone
for the whole community. The peoole of Boynton Beach ask
not only to hav~ extended service~ but to roll back the
basic cost of service!
Another gentleman then came before the Council and stated
he was present two weeF~ ago when the representative from
Southern Bell defended the amount it~would cost to grant
the extended service. He referred to the reeuest made by
Mr. De}~rco then to mail a formal questionaire with the
phone bills regarding thia service, but the Southern Bell
representative remarked that it was too costly a proposi-
tion to do it in that fashion~ He went home that night and
saw on television a moat ex~oensive ad paid by Southern Bell
promoting long distance cal~s. He would venture to say that
over a period of time, such ads cost Southern Bell millions
of dollars, a lot more than the simple research project
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suggested by ¥~. DeMarco. He then referred to the represen-
tative from Southern Bell telling about the complaints re-
ceived when the service was originally extended from Boynton
Beach to West Palm Beach, but when he was questioned he did
not ~m_ow from whom ~or how many and was at a complete loss.
This was an official representative from Southern Bell who
came here defending the phone company and did not have this
information. He would like to commend the Coumcil for their
position and would like to personally commend ~. DeMarco
because this is what town government is all about. The
Council. members should be responsible to the people of the
com~mnity. The consumer can only fall back on the elected
officials for the simple reason they cannot call Southern
Bell telling them to stop the service and they will take it
from their;competitor across the street. The State is taking
precautions to set up Public Service Commissions to examine
the details. He feels strongly along with many people in
Boynton Beach that the Council in no way should back down
on their original resolution.
F~. Bill Burson, District Manager for Southern Bell, appeared
before the Council. He referred to when Resolution No. 77-0
was passed, he ~old about being District Manager in 1971 when
Boynton Beach received the ex~ended scope dialing into West
Palm Beach and at that time, he received a ledge n~mber of
complaints. He does not have the exact number as he did not
keep track of them. He explained how he also had a number of
people working under him and he only received a D~rcentage of
the calls. They definitely received a ledge number of co~
plaints. The complaints mainly were on the increase in the
billing and not on the fact that the customer received ex-
tended scope service. The cost must increase with extended
service. He explained ho~ the system was set up with ex-
che2ages and the normal procedure is for a city to be able to
call toll free to the city to the north and south. He re-
ferred to the example of Fort Lauderdale being given and
stated that Fort Lauderdale did have the same situation, but
had more time to grow. The local service bill is figured on
the number of phones you can contact on a local calling basis.
It is true Fort Lauderdale can contact 490,000 and Boynton
Beach almost 200,000, but the sauare mileage is approximately
30 miles different ~ud the growth has not reached Boynton
Beach. To give the ~ype of service referred to, the area
is being increased and in doing so, it te/~es more facilities
to handle the calls. Southern Bell is in business and must
pass the expenses onto the subscribers. He has started re-
ceiving some complaints about this already e_nd read a letter
from Mrs. Robert Heess stating she and some of her senior
friends would discontinue their ~none service completely if
this extended service goes into effect. He added that he
did not solicit this letter nor the calls he is starting
to receive. He humbly requests the Council to give serious
consideration to rescinding Resolution No. 77-0.
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Mm. Caldwell thanked him for stating Southern Bell's posi-
tion and stated they were on a flat rate system in this area
and -Mr. Burson agreed. He referred to the2~ig~re of $8.00
or $t.00 for the increase being based on a flat rate sys_tem
and stated he could not understand why other areas in this
country have gone to a message area unit system whereby the
burden is placed upon the subscriber using it. He told
about where he was from and how the borden was placed di-
rectly on the particular telephone subscriber. He urges
Southern Bell to consider a systemalong this line.
BU~son reviled that this was another reason he was asking
the Counc~t to rescind the resolution.. Southern Bell was
contacted by the Public Service Com~ssion before this reso-
lution came up requesting that various types of service be
investigated and this is one of them. They will be coming
up within a few months with some kind of service, budge~
service of some kind, to be offered to the senior citizens
and for those people who want to make callsfrom Boynton
Beach to Boca Raton which would fit into their needs. If
there is a need for this service, he is sure the user will
show it. The only position Southern Bell takes is that
they don't feel the majority should pay for what the minor-
ity wants.
Mr. DeMarco read the cities cover~- by the M~ami phone
book and advised that the people could call over 1,000,000
phones. He does not know the rate for Miami, but the rate
in Fort Lauderdale is $11.00 and we are paying $10.O0. He
explained how he had researched the Southern Bell facilities.
Southern Bell has the facilities to handle the calls on a
toll basis and could do it on a non-toll basis. He under-
steads that it would take about one hour to convert the
system. He feels the resolution should stay in effect until
we can get more satisfactory information as to the phone
service. Dade, Broward and other areas of the United States
have the service and it is not out of the realm of possibi-
lity.
Mayor Zack stated he agreed as long as the rates are not
increased. He is concerned about a rate increase. He
ta~_/ked to~Paula Hawkins and believes we should take the
position of no increase. Mm. DeMmrco stated that Fort
Lauderdale is PaYing $1.00 more for 2½ times more ohones.
Mrs. Jack, on added that she understood that Dade C~unty
pays less th~u ns. ~. DeMarco stated that it scares people
by saying an $8.00 increase. Mayor Zack again stated his
concern about the rates increasing and requested they indi-
cate we w~ut no rate increase. M~. DeMarco replied that
nobody w~uts a rate increase. ~s. Jac~on stated she was
sure the Public Service Commission would have hearings and
thinks the resolution should lie s~ it is ~ud have them
look into it. She is sure Southern Bell has looked ~aead
and has wires proposed for future expansions.
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Mrs. Jackson moved to proceed with the agenda =~_d-~ leave this
resolution as is, seconded by Mr. DeMarco. No discussion.
Motion carried 4-1, w_th Mx. Strnad dissenting.
Donation of Used Equi~men$ to South Technical Education Cente~
M~. Kohl informed the Council~ that he had given one Thermofax
Overhead Projector to the mlectro-Mechanlcai Technology class
at the South'Tec~u~c~l' ~ Education Cen~er.~ Someone had bid $~ .00
for it, but he felt the school would get more use out of it.
He requests approval for this equi~ument to stay there.
M~. DeMmrco moved to donate one Thermofax Overhead Projector
to the South Technical Education Center, seconded by ~.
Caldwell. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Direct Filtration - Councilman Joe DeMm~rco
~. DeMarco stated it is his understanding that the Town of
Manalapan has recently been given the okay for direct filtra-
tion. He has heard pros and cons about it, but in order to
satisfy himself, he has looked into it. He is not in favor
of the lime process for water softening and feels we should
continue with our present building, except not go with the
lime for water softening at this time. ~e should continue to
expand the system and go in with the same _urocess we are using
now until such time we have to come in with lime for health
reasons.
Mr. Strnad referred to Mr. DeMarco's statement that he
not in favor of lime softening and read a letter from Dr.
Robert E. Raborn withdrawing his protest to lime softening.
He added that he has other articles smd letters from people
of authority discountir~g the fact that lime softening has
anything to do with cardiovascular disease. Mr. DeMarco re-
plied that he w~ not disagreeing, but suggested hearing from
the engineers first.
Mr. George Russell, Chief Executive Officer of Russell & .~xon,
appes~ed before the Council and distributed letters to each
Co%uacil member. He read the attached letter dated ~y 2,
~977: from ~. J. Landers, Secretary of the Deoa_~tment of
Environmental Regulation and Chief Executive O~ficer, clar-
ifying their conceptual approval of the direct filtration
for the Town of Manalaps~. Mr. Russell then explained a
drawing showing the present process, the lime softening pro-
cess ~ud the direct filtration process. He also explained
how bacteria disinfection was accomplished in all systems
with ~hlorine. ~. DeMarco clarified that chlorine at the
end takes care of virus. ~s. Jackson asked if there had
been ~uy problems and ~. Russell reolied that there have
been no proble~ with Boynton Beach ~ater and M~. Cessna
agreed.
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I~. Strnad asked what was the difference in the control of
the PH factor and direct filtration as far as the effect on
pipes, hoses and water plant and Mr. Russell replied that
~here are many syste~ of direct filtration and. most systems
utilize alum. Lime softening has a relatively high PH which
inhibits or helps to control viral conte~zination.
I~m. Russell then read the attached letter from Russell &
Axon to the City of Boynton Beach Clarifying their opinion
in regard to the softeni~ processes.
Mayor Zack stated he thought the Manalapan plant had to he
redesigned because bacteria went through~ the filter and re-
ferred to there being a possible delay. Mr. Russellreplied
that he was not the Consulting Engineer for the Town of Maua-
lapan, but explained the conceptual design. Mayor Zack
stated that it would have to be redesigned to take care of
~he bacteria goi~ through the filter and Mr. Russell replied
that he was informed that no design had been Submitted.
Mm. Russell then showed pictures taken this week of the con-
struction progress at the water plantand referred to there
being much activity. ~K~s. Jackson clarified that they could
keep on enlarging the pl~t and wait until somebody decides
a 5arrier is needed and Mm. Russell replied that this is one
of the alternates they suggested, but they would have to re-
apply.
M~. Russell then read a letter from the contractor to Russell &
Axon regarding the costs if a work stoppage order is issued.
~,~. DeMarco stated he did not think the Council was interested
in direct filtration and the main problem is to continue Eith
the present system or add lime softening. Since DER have re-
laxed on their requirements, we could continue on the present
system and save about $I,000~000 per year. M~. R~ssell re-
plied that they figured about one half of the operational
cOSts.
¥~. Russell then suggested that the City construct the ol~mt
without any signific~at time stoppage, which will treat-the
water in the manner presently', apply to the DER for an amend-
ment and if they egree whenever necessary, the barrier will
be added. The City could even install the equipment, since
the major portion~ the equipment has been piped, bmr not
have it running until a study is made. He thinks the City
should delete as much equipment as they can as soon as they
pinpoint the DER's position. He believes DER has relaxed
their position and offered an alternative.~
Mayor Zack referred to proceeding as originally discussed
with the lime s~stem ~ud asked what it would cost to cb~mge
it to direct filtration in four to five years and Mr. Russell
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~ about the research required and the conversion of equip-
ment necessary. He added that the conversion would consist
primarily of different type of filters and rerouting the
piping. He explaiued the operation further and also advised
that the cost to convert to a lime so£tening pl~ut would be
an absolute minimUm of $30,000 to $40,000.
Mr. Strnad referred to the question he asked previously and
stated it was not answered to his satisfaction; however, in
the literature from the Mationa! Lime ~ssociation, it states
that lime may add to the cost approximately 15 to 20%. How-
ever, direct filtration must be proven that it works with
Florida,s ground water supply, Compar~_ug it to lime soften-
ing, it is less costly. In addition, lim~ prohibitz corro-
sion to water lines and the high PH acts as a barrier on
virus. He told about Mr. Clark checking his water line about
three years ago and the pipe was so corroded, he could not
get sufficient water supply. ~. Russell informed hi~ that
the hardness was causing the problem with the pipes e~d this
is the reason to soften the water. ~. Strnad asked if the
water was softened if it would do aw~y with corrosion and
Mr. Russell replied that the most economical way would be to
have it in the plant. However, the argument is nationwide
about who wants softened water. ~ Strna8 remarked that
16¢ per thousand was real cheap to soften water.
Mayor Zack stated his personal feeling was to continue with
the contract as awarded. If we find out direct filtration
is better in four to five years, possibly we could go into
it then after we P~uow it is better. He explained how he
thought things should be tested. He personally feels we
should go along with the contract and see what happens in
the me~time.
~@s. Jackson s~ked if ~. Russell was s~ving there is the
possibility we may not need a barrier and M~. Russell clar-
ified that he feels the barrier is relaxed s~ud in doing
that, DER should be receptive in relaxing the barrier for
another city. M~s. Jac~on remarked that nobody knows what
is good alad what is bad as it is still being batted back
and forth. ~. Russell agreed there were m~a~y varying opi-
nions. I~s. Jackson clarified that we can keep the water
we have now and continne and will not be out anything ~md
~m. Russell clarified that the plant could be built, aera-
tion added, operate without softening and amend the appli-
cation. ~s. Jackson referred to the Florida Municipal
Record recommending the State Legislature to support legis-
lation to approve a secondary barrier method, specifically
direct filtration and stated if we continue building our
plant, we will ~uow what way to go in a few months. She
thinks it would be foolish to go into an alternate method
now. Mayor Zack replied that he did not think DER would
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accept au~thing quickly and thinks it will be four to five
years before a recommendation is made. M~. Russell clari-
fied that he did not recommend that they go to direct fil-
tration tonight. Mrs. Jackson stated they would not be out
s-uything to stay as we are. ~Ir. Russell suggested they con-
tinue with what is %uuder construction, operate as previously
with the necessary change orders to operate it without soft-
ening and put in softeni~ when necessary. If they can oper-
ate as presently, it is cheaper th~_u direct filtration and
a better alternate. 8¢ is what it costs at present.
Mr. Strnad referred to F~. Russell being an engineer
stated he thought they should take his advice and proceed
exactly as recommended and/f~orget about direct filtration
until it is proven it is satisfactory. Let's continue with
our presen~ method.
Mr. Ca!dwell clarified that the recommendation was to con-
tinue under the present system ~ad build the pl~ut to accom-
modate softening, but do not hook in the softening and ~.
De~co added not hook in the softening until it is required.
~. Russell added that until EPA confir~ there is no car-
diovascular d~_uger, just add the li~ scad start operating.
~. Cald%~ell continued that to make this accommodation, the
new building must have new filtration equipment and Mr.
Russell informed him that aerators must be added sad piping
changes made.
M~. DeMarco moved to take ~. Russell's advice and continue
with the present system and make the necessary changes for
the aeration system arid at such time when the State requests
put in lime softening and submit an application to DER.
Mm. Russell suggested filing an amended application and re-
questing approval or reason for not approving. ~s. Jackson
then seconded the motion. Under discussion, M~. Strnad
clarified the~ were going with the plant as it is now. ~.
DeMarco reminded them that we s~e operating at 11 million
gallons with a capacity of 8 million gallons and shortly
will have 16 million ge~lons and do not need any delays,
as we are overloaded, if we get a dry spell, we will be
in trouble. M~s. Padgett then took a roll call vote on
the motion as follows:
Vice Mayor Jack, on - Aye
Councilman Strnad - Aye
Councilman Caldwell - Aye
Councilman DeMarco - Aye
Mayor Zack - No
Motion ce~ried 4-1.
~s. Jackson then suggested that ~. Kohl i~mediate!y contact
Reed & £modish and tell them to put the law suit in abeyance
regarding the Pratt case until this is decided and F~. Kohl
replied that he would get in touch with the attorney.
See Min.
of
5/17/77
MIA~JTES - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL N~ETING I~.Y 3~ 1977
BOYNTON BEACH ~ FLORID~
City Mana~e__r~,s Report - Re: T_~a~fmc Survey
Mr. Kohl referred to a request at the~last Council meeting
that a traffic survey be conducted on N. W. 7th Court and
read the attached memo dated April 26, 1977, stating the
results of this survey. He asked if the Council wanted
signs i~talled.
~. DeMarco and b~s. Jackson told about being at this loca-
tion and stated their agreement with the survey. Mayor Zack
stated he did not third~_ it was sufficient to ~_ustall a sign.
Mr. Strnad agreed it was $ sparsely travelled road. Mr.
Kohl added that he was also there three different days and
did not see many cars.
Mms. Jackson stated it seemed like they spent a lot of money
for a boat ramo. for only the few using it. Mm. Kohl replied
that it possibly was used more and must be considered that
this is for fresh water boating. He added that the boat ramp
on U. S. 1 was really getting used and ~. Strnad agreed and
suggested possibly adding more ramps there.
~. Strnad moved to forget about the signs, ~. Caldwell
seconded clamifying it was to remain status quo. No discus-
sion. Motion carried 5-0.
~-EW BUSINES~
Discuss Shellrock Streets - Mayor Joseph F. Zack
t,b. yor Zack read the assessment requirements from the City
Charter. He advised that he checked the number of streets
here with ti~e aid of the City Mmmager and there is a total
of approximately 4,800 feet. He read the list of the streets
involved. He told about the General Services crew filling
holes on 7th Ct., but the City Manager was requested to have
them stop by a resident because of making dust. He feels it
is an expense to the City to keep putting shell rock,.in these
holes and feels~the Council should take action to get these
streets black topped.
!~s. Jackson stated she was hoping at budget time money could
be put in the budget to start doing the streets in the old
section of Boynton Beach where the streets were not bull2
according to specifications. She clarified that She was re-
ferring to streets where there have been houses for a long
time. Mayor Zack reolied that he was not in favor of this.
He referred back to 1972 mad advised that $86,000 has been
paid to do street work and two areas still owe money. He
clarified that he was talking about shell rock streets. He
added that he also checked the statement about there being
an increase in t~es and we~ informed there would be no in-
crease mad M~. Strnad was 100% correct.
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MAY 3, t977
~. De~rco suggested working out some system whereby the
City could buy equipment and black top the roads at a con-
siderable saving. It is not that hard to do black topping.
Also, there may be the possibility of getting shell rock
from the County. It would cut the assessment down. Mmyor
Zack replied that the drainage must be taken care of.
DeMarco added that they must have a shell rock base and
Mayor Back ~_nformed him that shell rock was on these streets.
M~. Kohl informed them that 7th St. needs demucking.
Strnad questioned the approximate cost for the necessary
equipment and Mr. Kohl replied that with buying all the
equipment, they could kave the streets black topped for
half the cost.
l~Irs. Jackson stated she was concerned with drainage ~md See Min.
suggested building the roads high enough so the water drains
to the s~kles. She does not believe in curbs, of
5/17/77
~. Kohl m~gested that he present an estimate at the next
meeting for what it will cost to do the streets in the right
manner by a good company ~ud M~. DeMarco referred to the
price of $7.00 per running foot being submitted for each
side. M~. Kohl suggested having the company look at the
streets involved and having them submit a price. Mr.
DeMarco referred to there being msa~j streets in Boynton
Beach in need of repairs and stated that he believed having
the equipment would pay off and cut doyen the cost to the
people. ~. Kohl informed him that they must also consider
the cost to hire trained employees.
Mr. DeMarco stated that new roads could be built for less
and Mayor Back informed him the ~oproximate cost would be
$58,000 without 7th St. ~. De~%rco told about the City
building roads previously, M~. Caldwell suggested it being
considered at budget time. Mayor Back asked if he meant
for the City to finance it and Mr. Caldwell replied that
they should set some monies aside as it is ridiculous to
have dirt roads. Ma~vor Zack referred to the people who
have paid ~d ~s. Jackson replied that it had been done
previously on a 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3 basis. ~. Caldwell
recommended budgeting I/3 of the cost at budget time. He
referred to the growth of the City ~ud the fact they still
have dirt streets in the middle of town with people living
on them. Mayor Back replied this was not the only City
with this situation. M~. Caldwelt stated he was of the
opinion that we should do something. We must take a posi-
t?ce course of action in this.
Mayor Back referred to 7th Ct.. and people having stated
they are willing to pay their share of the load and Mr.
Strnad asked why they should give them ~/3 then? ~.
DeMarco stated that a majority of the people must agree.
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M~~ 3, 1977
tCms. Jackson clarified that she was referring to the old part
of Bo~nton Beach from the canal south to 15th. The other
parts have been do~ by developers arzd the roads are accord-
ing to the subdivision !aw. Howe~er, the roads in the older
part were built before there were subdivision laws or road
standards. These people have been paying taxes for years.
Mayor Zack replied that this did not me~u they were ~ntitled
to free roads.
M~yor Zack-requested ~. Kohl to submit figures at the next
meeting ~ud Mm. De~co also requested figures for some
equipment.
Discuss Hig~ School - Mayor Joseph F. Zack
Mayor Zack stated that he was surprised when moving here to
find the City did not have a high school. He understands
there once was a high school. They do have elementary schools,
a middle school and a vocational/technical school. He has
alw~js felt that schools and churches are a basic fo~dation
of ~ay co,unity. He thinks we should move in the direction
to request the County to locate a high school in Boynton
Beach.
}~. Harvey ~er appeared before the Cour~cil and stated that
there was a high school here for many years and he .ts pro-
bably the only one in the room who went there. There was a
period of time when the School Bested did purchase l~uud to
re-establish a high school in this area, but the land was
used for Congress Middle School. He personally encourages
the Council to continue with this request ~m.d members of the
~h~mber of Commerce ~ud members of the comm~muity are defi-
nitely interested. ~ey ~a~e willLug to work~with the Council
in any way possible. He urges the City to take action and
hopefully it will be a joint venture headed by the City. He
feels it is imperative not only that the City pass the proper
resolution, but encourages them to instruct the City Attorney
to phrase the resolution requesting the School Boe~d to con-
sider as~h~as promptly as possible in the Boynton Beach
City limits or reserve area. He also suggests that an ad-hoc
comm_~ttee be established so the School Board will have a
group to legally work with ~and consult. He told about a
newspaper article recently estimating the population to be
over 200,000 in the Boynton Beach area. He then told about
his personal interest in a high school with having yo~ug
d~lldren. He added that the resolution should include that
the school should be designated as Boynton High School. He
thi~/~s it is imperative for the community. He then ex-
plained how children in the area attended one of two schools,
but most employers only contacted one school, thus half of
the co~mmunity was excluded from employment. He thinks it is
vitally importaut to build up their nublic image. He expremses
on behalf of the Com~mittee of the Chamber of Com~erce their
willingness to assist.
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Mi~S- P_E~
B0~TON BEAC]
M~r. Caldwelt
and told abm
in South Boy~
He added tha~
either ~u th~
Eeach was me.~
him that the
Lawrence Roac
here.
Mr. Catdwell
prepe~we a re~
~Boyntor~ B~
Board to tak~
in the City
point of ide~
discussion,
third larges~
tity of a hi~
in ~he reser~
Mayor Zack ar
othe~ Council
committee. ~
serve o Me~ o~
bet of Comme~
then request~
in the reser~
Discuss Ad~d.i'
SULAR CiTY COb~NCIL I~ETING
FLORIDA
MAY 3, ~977
stated he agreed with ~1r. 0yer's presentation
~t his o'~n participation to have the cn~t~ren
.ton be
there
south
tioned
School
able to attend Congress Middle School.
were rumblings about a new high school
or north end of the County and Boynton
an~ also Lan2ana. Mr, DeM~arco informed
Board purchased land at N~vpol~xe and
· Caldwell replied that we have the land
made a motion direc2ing the City Attorney to
olution stating unanimous support of the people
ach in urging the Palm Beach County School
affirmative action in locati~ a high school
imits of Boynton Beach. This City needs some
tityo M~s. Jackson seconded the motion. Under
~. DeMarco referred to Boynton Beach being the
City in the County and we should have the iden-
h school. However, it possibly could be located
e area. Motion carried 5-0.
nounced that he and the City Planner and any
members who desired would work as the ad-hoc
r. Caldwell and ~,~. DeMarco volunteered to
Eack announced they would meet with the 8ham-
ce Committee whenever they cared to meet. He
d the City Planner to check the possibilities
e area.
ional Parking at Beach - Vice M~yor Emily M. Jackson
M~s. Jackson mmstrzbu~ed a map showing the parkir~ at the
beach: She ~equested them to look at the map and see whether
anythmng could be done about the lack of parking. She added
that the por~ion marked '~A~ was at one time a parking lot.
By moving th~ b~mpers at the south end between the arrows,
there would ~e a place ~or more cars. She requested the
City Manager to look in~o this ~nd come back ~ith a report
at the next ~eeting. She added that summer is con~_ing on emd
local peoole will be using t~e beach.
ADMiNISTR~ITIV
Repo~rt Regar~
~. Kohl info
multi-purpose
which we
ng~ulti-pe~pose Building at Municipal Boat Ram~
rmed the Council that he plans to construct a
building at the ~mnmcmpal Boat Ramp on U.S. #1
:ipate will be utilized as a bandstand, a pic-
nic shelter md all purpose recreational building. The di-
mensions of this building will be 30' x 40' with open sides
amd a monolethic concz~te floor 2' above the ground. In
addition, it will have an open ceiling with stained redwood,
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
MAY 3, 1977
6" x 6" x ~0' steel columns concrete filled. There will be
a ramp on the eaat end for the handicapped. The cost for the
entire oroject is estimated to be $5,000.00. In addition,
it is o~r~intent to re-shingle the present Boat Club building
~ud the three existing picnic shelters at an approximate cost
of $800,00. The entire area will be landscaped. Most of the
work will be accomplished with City forces. He expect to con-
tract out the concrete floor. He respectfully requests appro-
val to proceed with the above construction a~id renovation.
If this project is approved, funds are available in the Build-
ing Maintenance ~cco~nt No. 001-812-31. A rough drawing of
the plans has been submitted. The structural design is also
available for their review.
Mm. DeM~rco moved to grant Mr. Kohl permission to do as he
proposes, seconded by ~. Caldwell. Under discussion,
Kohl clsm~ified that in regards to the cost of the project
for the building of $5,000, this is material cost because
the labor will be our own forces. Motion carried 5-0.
Mm. Kohl added that he would also present at the next meet-
ing: if the Council desired, the cost of two more boat docks
with concrete ramps ~ud the Council unanimously requested
him to do so.
Co~sider Ch~nge'.Order No.. I - Water ~£eatmen_._t Plant__
Mm. Kohl read the attached letter dated April 25,~977, from
Russell & Axon ~ud Change Order No. 1 for this project. He
added that [~. Cessna and himself were in agreement with
this recommendation.
~. Caldwel! moved to gr~ut the necessary change order request,
seconded by ~. DeMarco. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Consider Pre~mmmnary Plat for Cranbrook Lake Estates (ecs.. Cogen)
~. Kohl informed the Cour~cit that the preliminary plat for
Cranbrook Lg~e Estates (Cogen PUD) is located at the southwest
corner of Golf Road and Congress Avenue. There are ~69 lots,
a 26 acre l~uke and private recreation facilities with a gross
density of 2.3 units per acre. The planning & Zoning Board
at their meeting of April 26, 1977, unanimously recommended
approval of this plat and found it was in confor~ce with
the master ple~ for rezoning to PUD. Motion to approve was
made by Col. Trauger ~d seconded by Mr. Lambert°
M~s. Jackson moved to accept the recommendation of the Pls~-
ning & Zoning Board ~ud pass on the preliminary plat for
Cranbrook Lake Estates. She thinks it is a great asset to
the City. ~. Caldwell seconded the motion. No discussion.
Motion carried 5-0.
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BOTN_~ON BEACH, FLORIDa_
977
Consider Moving Zoning Line: S 1/2 of Lots 3 and 4,
Hill Subdivision - Ap_~licamt: M~. Robert Bean~
Laurel
3@. Kohl informed the Council that this request is being made
hy I~. Robert Be~ue for the relocation of the C-2 zenimg line
to make it correspond with the north property line of the S ½
of Lots 3 and 4 of Laurel Hill Subdivision on N. W. 7th Street.
~ne Planning & Zoning Board at their meeting of April 26, 1977,
recommended approval in conjunction with Section 3-5 (g) of
Appendix A of the Boynton Beach code, after determining that
the division of the property made impraetical the use of the
land. The motion to approve was made by Mr. La~bert and
seconded by M~. Winter. The vote was 5-2 with Col. Trauger
a~ud Mrs. Huckle dissenting owing to the lack of public noti-
ficatien of adjoining property owners.
Mayor Zack referred to some members of the Ptarming & Zoning
Board being concer~ed since there was no notice to the ad-
joining property owners ~ud questions whether the Council
should go along with it on this basis. ~. Strnad replied
that he certainly would not vote on this without a public
hes~ing as this is a change in zoning. ~.
why there wasn,t a hearing and Mr. Moore in~
according to the provision in the zoning co~
hearing was necessary in this inst~ace sinc~
owner,s property. It was a matter of deter~
Zack referred to the possibility of someone
w&s being rezoned next door to commercial ~ stated he
thought the public should be given the oppo~tunity to be
heard. Mrs. Jackson clarified that the zoning line went
through a lot in this case.
DeMarco asked
'ormed him that
lee no public
it was on one
~ination. ;~¢or
not k~owing it
M~ Calmwe±l moved to submit this back to t~e Plar~u~ng &
Zonfng Boa~?d penazng a publmc nearmng on th~s partmcular
mat~er, seconded by Mr. Strnad. U~der d~sc~ssion Mrs
Jackson stated this was the one where the p~operty was
divided. Motion carried 5-0. '
~oneider $~e Dev?lepme~ Plans fo~.Two Geo~ge,~ Marina
~. Kohl informed the Co~cil that the Plan~ing & Zoning
Board at their April 26, 1977, meeting considered site
development plans for the reconstruction ofia portion of
the existing Two George's Marina building a~ 728 Casa Loma
Bo~levard~within the limits of the existing~building lines
as established in a Board of Adjustment variance of Decem-
ber 13, 1976. The Pla~uing & Zoning Board ~pproved the re-
construction plans subject to locating a fi~e hydrant adja-
cent to the landscaped parki~ lot ~d sizing water lines
appropriately to meet £ire protection standards. Motion to
approve was made byMr. Arena and seconded by Col. Trauger.
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BO~TON BEACH, FLORIDA
Ma&Y 3, 1977
The yore was 6-4 with Mr. Lambert dissenting. A copy'of an
excerpt from the Board of Adjustment meeting of December 43,
1976, has been forwarded for your perusal. In~iew of the
fact that there was a dissenting vote due to the vagueness
of the vari~uce received, it was thought you might l~ke to
review these minutes.
~. George Culver appeared before the Council ~d stated he
would like to discuss the fire hydrant. M~. Annunziato
added that he thought it was important that this is dis-
cussed as it was reco~ended to extend the water line 10,000
feet, which would bene£it other properties. Certainly this
is a major undertaking to extend a 6 water ~
~ne and more
than one property o~mer would benefit. Mayor Eack cla_~ified
that this was the recammendation of the City Engineer 8_ud
M~. Ann~uziato replied: yes, the City Engineer and Utilities.
~@s. Jackson stated that it would be a benefit to have a fire
hydrant there.
M~s. Jackson moved to accept the recommendation of the Plan-
ning & Zoning Board mud grant reconstruction plans subject
to locating a fire hydrant adjacent to the landscaped park-
ing lot ~d sizing water lines appropriately to meet fire
protection ste~dardso ~. Caldwell seconded the motion. No
discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
M~. Kohl asked if the City was supposed to do this and
Jackson replmed, no, ~. Culver is.
Cons_mer Request for Demo!i_tion of Five Structures
M~. Kohl referred to working closely with the Community
Development project out of ~est Palm Beach in an effort to
demolish rundown structures and clear the l~ud. A list
has been submitted of the owr~.~ers names and addresses of the
five s~ructures ~ud weCreco~end demolition according to
Section 160 of the Chs~ter: Proced-o~?e, Content of Resolu-
tion, Publication, Report of Cost and Assessment Roll, Com-
putation of Assessment, Levy, Lien (page 79). It is up to
the City Council to d~r~ t ~ ~ ' ~
_ ~c ~ne ,~mty Attorney ~o ~rep~e the
Resolution so we may proceed with the demol~tion-of these
properties. Each homeowner has been notified by Certified
Mail of our intent. In addition, on file there are a num-
ber of pictures indicating the condition of these houses.
~e would very much appreciate Council,s concurren~with the
recommendation to demolish these five homes and ask that the
City Attorney be directed to prepare the appropriate document.
~s. Jack, on so moved, seconded by M~. Caldwell. Une. ez~' * ~ dis-
cussion, Mr. Eohl added thi~ was a sta~t in getting rid of
about 50 shacks in that area. Motion carried 5-0.
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MI~JTES - R~GULAR CiTY COUNCIL MEETING
B0~VNTON B~CH, FI,e~ID~
977
Accept Resignations from ~s. Forrest L. (Kathy) Wallace,
Recreation & Parks Board and ~. C. Stanley Weaver, Board of
Adjustment
M~s. Jackson moved to accept the resignations of~a~s. ~ Kathy
Wallace and Mr. C. Stanley Weaver with regret, seconded by
M~. DeMarco. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Appointments to Recreation & Park~ Board, Board of Adjustment,
and Communo_ty Re_a. tzons Board
M~s. Jack, on referred to having received a letter from Emily
Sinclair. Mm. Caldwell moved 5o appoint Mrs. Emily Sinclair
to fill the vacated position created by the resignation of
Mrs. Kathy Wallace on the Recreation & Parks Bosm~d, seconded
by Mrs. Jackson. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Zack referred to there being eleven members on the Com-
munity Relations Board and advised he would be meeting with
this Board tomorrow night.
~'~s. Jackson suggested to move Carl Zi~erman to being a regu-
lar mem?oer on the Board of Adjustment and the Council agreed.
Cons_ ~der Two Tr.a~usfer of F~.nds
I~. Kohl read the two transfer requests ~nd advised that one
covered the Technical Assist~uce ordered by the Grand Jury-1
and approved by Council on December 21, 1976, regarding Village
Royale on the Green, Greenview Building and also to replace
monies ts_ken from salaries M~rch 9, 1977 for same. The other
is to tr~asfer monies to cover e~gineering fees that are ex-
pense items.
~. DeMarco so moved, seconded by Mms. Jackson. No discussion.
Motion carried 5-0~
Consider Beverage Zoning Request for Dorothy F. Johnson,
d/b~a D_~otties Inn, ~32 ~ . .~~. loth Avenue
~@. Kohl read the application and advised it was a chsmge
location.
~. DeMarco moved to okay the !icense transfer, seconded by
Mrs. Jack~on. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Consider Permit for $olmc~atmon - Village Royale on the
Green Sunshine Cl~o
Mr. Kohl read the application and advised that everything
WaS iB o~der.
I~s. Jack~on moved to grant the permit for solicitation to
the Village Royale on the Green Sunshine~Club, seconded by
M~. Caldwell. No discussion. Motion csmried 5-0.
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MINUTES - REGUL3_R CiT~ COUNCIL ~TING MAY 3, t977
BOYNTON B~ACH~ FLORIDA
Approval of Bl!_s
Mr. Eohl read the following o~lls for approval:
~. Lgngview Lime
Lime for Was~ewater Treatment Plant
Pay from budgeted funds 030-822.65
,768.00
M?~or~la ~ .Inc. 4,465.70
~or a _e Biomedical Telemetry & Voice
Communication Unit
Pay ~rom Encumbered funds and funds tr~us-~
ferred to cover balance 020-500 $4,400.00
Bid of 7/26/76 001-866.94 6~.70
Russell & Axon 626-68]-08-6 Est. #9
~mofessiona! services during conmtructiou
at Water Treatment Plant & Warehouse
Pay from Utility General Fund 030-205
Russell & Axon 626-681-03-4 Est. #1
Professional services in preparation of
Record Drawings covering ~ntermm Waste-
wo. te_~ ~ Treatment Facilities and Upgrading
Existing Wastewater Treatment Facllm~les
Pay from Utility General Fund 030-215
Authorization dated ~I/30/72
5,06t .49
2,973.24
Russell & Axon 626-68~-05-4 Est. #32
~s, Location and Testing
Pay from ~tility General Fund 030-205
t ,154.60
P~rtin J. Yoha!eml P.E. 1,9~9. ~6
'T~chnical assistance--on Village Royale case
Subject to transfer approval, pay from 001-870.39
Council approved 12/2~/76
Willie Ruth M~
Server for Sen~or Citizens Club 2 wee~
_Way from budgetsd funds 020-~80
Ordinance #73-~5, Dassed 5/15/73
Isiah Andrews
~er-~nior Citizens C!uh - 2 weeks
Pay from budgeted funds 020-880
Ora~nance #73-~5, passed 5/t5/73
96.00
~. Kohl stated that the bills described have been approved
and verified by the department heads involvedl checked and
approved for paymen~ by the Finance Departn~ent; funds ~e
available in their respective budgets. He recommends p~v-
~aent of these bills.
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MINUTES REGUL~R CITY COUNCIL ~g~ET=f~G
BOI~TON BLaCH, FLORIDA
977
M~s. Jackson moved to pay the bills, seconded by ~. Ca!dwell.
Under discussion, Mayor Zack asked if Item No. 6 was in re-
ference to the Grand Jury business and l~. Kohl replied: yes.
~@. Strnad asked who this~manwas and ~. Kohl replied that
they were ~ngineers ~nd architects from Fort Lauderdale,
which we had to hire from the outside. Motion carried 5-0.
Request from Scobee-Combs Funeral Home
Mr. Kohl read a letter fromScobee-Combs requesting authori-
zation to remove a Body for cremation. M~. DeMarco moved to
gr~ut the request, seconded by M~s. Jackson. No discussion.
Motion carried 5-0.
OT~ER
Consider Pension for ThoD~aS A. Cla_~k, City Eng~neer
M~. Kohl referred to discussing this with the Council some
time ago and advised that the Pension Board has approved this.
Mayor Zack explained how ~. Clark had been employed by the
City in October, 1971, and paid into the plan during 1972
1973 before being withdrawn from the plan. He went back under
the plan in August, 1976. ~,~. Clark was withdrawn from the
plan without his permission. The total cost to the City is
appro×~ately $4,000~ ~. Kohl added that Mm-. Clark is will-
ing to pe$~ what he owes.
~. DeMarco so moved~ seconded by Mr. Caldwe!i. No discus-
sion. Motion carried 5-0.
Mrs. Jackson announced that a Special City Co~ucil Meeting
was scheduled for Thursday at 4:00 P. M.
ADJ 0~NT
Mr. Caldwell moved to adjourn, seconded by ~@s. Jackson.
Motion carried 5-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned
at 11:20 P. M.
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MINUTES - R~GUL~_M CITY COUNCIL ~ETING ~O.Y 3, 1977
~ ~ FLORIDA
BOYNTOh~ BEACH,
A_TEST
CI~£ OF BOYNTON B~,ACH, ~OR~DA
~/ Vice Mayor
Council Member
~ouncil Memb~
~ ~o~cil Memb~
Recoraing Se cre~
(Four Tapes )
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PALM
3650 SUMMIT BOULEVARD
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33406'
TELEPHONE (305} 686-OJ~9~-
BEACH COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 'SYST 'N
Municipalities Participatir~ in County Library Syst
April 21, 1977
Documents for participation in the County Library System
requested 'in my letter of February 1, 1977.
The Human Resources Committee, which is composed of a majority of the members
of the Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously at its meeting on
April 20, 1977, to continue the use of the present formula and agreement for
the fiscal year 1977-1978. We will appreciate it if the form which was sent
on February 1, 1977 is returned to this office by May 1, 1977, if you wish
to continue in the System, so'that we may prepare the County Library Taxing
District Budget.
If you wish to change the word" ' -
appllcatzon" to "Letter of Intent" on the
form you received, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions
please telephone the County Library. ·
FEB:sc .....
CC:
Library Directors
John Sanshury~gonnt-5~Admin~t~r~'.
Mrs. Dorothy Brock, L~airma~~ Library' Advisory Board
· MEMORANDUM
Noah E. Huddlestom
Chief of Police
?~. Carl Dixon
.... oad Patrol Cor~mmuder
April 26, 1977
Survey - Boat Dock
Sir:
As per your request, the following is the result' of the suz-~ey that was
taken at the City's Boat Dock located on N.Wi 7th Court and 13th Avenue.
The survey was conducted between the times of 10:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. from
April 20th thru April 24th.
~;~.April 20th - 1 boat trailer
April 21st - 1 car
April 22nd - 3 boat trailers
April 23rd - 5 boat trailers
April 24t5 - 4 boat trailers
CRD.~ law
Respectfully submitted:
Lt. csgl
-Road Patrol Colander .~ ,
RUSSELL & AXON
Engineers - Planners Architects
POST OFFICE BOX 1837
DELRA¥ BEACH. FLORIDA 33444
3051278-2615
¥~r. Frar~k Kohl, City Manager
City of Boynton Beach
Post Office Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
Gentlemen:
~abject:
April 25, 1977
Change Order No. 1
Intercounty Construction Corp.
City of Boynton Beach
~fP ?crpansion P~ases lA & ii
Project No. 68~8-1~ (626-681-08-6)
?~closed are six c~oies of Chmnge Order No. I for subject project cs]]~ug for
a change in the contract as follows:
Replace existing 18" re~__~_forced concrete bacL~ash water piping to the existing
lagoon with 18", Class 50, ~ctile Iron Pipe, including valves ~nd fittings as
sho~ on V~<hibit A attached to the Change Order.
Justification for this change is that tlne e~isting 18" RC pip~-ng which has been
in service s~nce 1 962 is leaf~ng badly at numerous of the many joints, is too
close to tlne wall of the e~sting cle~ell, bo permit installation of new
piping to the washwater recovery basin, as pl~mued and the leaf~_.ug joints a~.~e
-o~de~ proposed asphalt pa~_mg and roadway areas.
Several ~.ethods .o~or~ction iucludLng concnaie pipe, salvaged pipe~ ~aB_d_ pipe
lluer~have .b~en-investigated~with the adopted-propose~unethod~nti!fzing Class-50~--
D. acti-te I~on~Pipe-be~ing the mos~-"Cos~-gec%iveW~a~ $~,758.00~ Chis-proposed
Lucrease'is 0.2 percent of the original contract price and will increase the
contract amount tm $3~
If approv~d~ please retain twmsigned coptics for your fileUs_~_ud ne~urn
t~s 6~ice.
Very t~mly yours,
Joe C~S~an ,-P.E .... --
Pr oj~c.t Mmnager
cc: PAC x/encl
OFFICES THROUGHOUT SOUIHE.4ST & MIDI,VF~T
N~L~ME OF PROJECT:
CHANGE ORDER
Order No. 1
Dale: April 22, 1977
Agreement Dale: May 3, 1~}77
Water Treatment Plant _w.~.?~ion phases I-A ~ TT
Additions and ~ansion, Project No. 685§-1-5 (626-681-08-6)
City .o£~ ~ o~-d~B e&ch-~-~Xtori-a~-~
:CONTRACTOR: Intereounty Construction Corp_or~t~ on
· ~he following changes are hereby made to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
~eplAce existing 18" l~e'~f.' Concrete backwash water piping to existing lagoon with 18",
Class 50, Ductile Iron Pipe, inclua~ng valves and fittdngs as shown on attached Exhibit A.
Justification:
Emisting R. C. pi.p? is in the way of new washwater recovery piping, and the balance of
existing piping(which will be under paved ~rea~is leaking at numerous joSnts.
Change to CONTRACT PRICE:
OriEinat CONTRACT PRICE $3i268,o00.o0
~ ~rent CONTRACT PRIC~ ad~usled by previgus CHANGE ORDER $
The CONTRACT PRICE due to ~his CHANGE ORDER will be [increased] [~
by: $~7 7~8.oo
Tl'm new CONTRACT PRICE including this CHANGE ORDER will be $ 3,275,758.00
Change to CONTRACT TIME: No Chm'~ge
The CONTR-A~CT-TtME-will be.[inc~reased]-[decreased} by =W/A~ _calendar4Jays-__.~-
'~'rhe dat'e for Completion of~att work wilt tjX- :- ~/~ . - [Dam-)7.
~cc~P~b3~ ~ity-of- Boyn%on-Beach,~bY
Appr6ved as to Correctness aud Form: '
~ Mayor~.
~. Citer Attorne~r.