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Minutes 02-18-76MINUTES OF THE RECONVEYED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD IN CITY ~L~LL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1976 17 PRESENT Joe DeLong, Mayor Joseph F. lack, Vice Mayor Emily M. Jackson, Councilwoman Norman F. Strnad, Councilman Frank Kohl, City Manager Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk M~¥or DeLong called the meeting to order at 2:00 P. M. and announced it was a reconvened meeting of the regular City Council Meeting of the City of Boynton Beach of February 17. Mayor DeLong~announced the first order of business woul~ be a motion to revert to the regular order of business. Mrs. Jackson moved, seconded by Mr. Str~ad. Motion carried 4-0. OLD BUSINESS Status Report on the City's Request for Bank Loan Mr. Kohl advised that at the City Council's direction, they have written to the nine (9) banks and savings and loan in- stitutions in the City. On file are copies of three responses which are self-explanatory. Three additional bank~ advised him by phone that they would not be interested at this time. Mr. David McEaughlin of the West Boynton Beach National Bank called him on Wednesday, February 11, at 12:30 P. M., to ad- vise he had just received our letter date~ and postmarked February 6. Due to the lateness in the mail service, he would be unable to develop his bid presentationbyFriday, February 13. However, they are very much interested in pre- senting a bid to the City and he has therefore given him an extension until Tuesday, February 17 (the day of the meeting) so he wilZ have an opportunity to submit his bid. We will make copies and present to you immediately upon receipt of same. Also on file ~s correspondence from the First Bank and Trust and the two amortization schedules they included, for your perusal. Mr. Kohl added that a copy of ~@. McLaughlin's letter was now on file. M~rs. Jackson asked if the City Attorney was going to be pre- sent today and Me~or DeLong replied: no, since they have taken care of the legal aspects. Mrs. Jackson stated she would like to ask the City Manager to have the City Attorney research this and put in writing whether this method of financing is legal and is this deficit spending? ~. Kohl replied that the State Statutes do give cities the approval and M~s. Jackson requested a copy of this statute. M~yor DeLong added that this was not deficit spending. M~. Kohl agreed and added that they have monies available. M~INUTES - RECONVE~ED CITY COUNCIL MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 18, 1976 Mr. Kohl then read the following letter dated February t976, from Mr. George I. Wilde, President of First Bank and Trust: "In keeping with our recent telephone conversation, and in particular, with your meeting with ~. Donald R. Robertson, Vice President of our bank, please find enclosed two amortiza- tion sh~dules as requested by you. The first schedule pro- vides for monthly amortization of a $600,000.00 loan for 13 years at 7% interest. The second schedule provides for the monthly amortization of a $666,261.00 loan for a period of 15 years at an interest rate of 7%. This schedule provides for the repayment of the bonds currently outstanding which are secured by the cigarette tax revenue and this amoun~ equals $66,261.00. Please be advised that these schedules are provided to indicate the amount of principal and interest which would be due monthly, and that the interest is calculated on the unpaid principal bal~uce. In addition, we would allow advanced principal payments to be made and there would be no prepay- ment penalties charged. In other words, the City could amor- tize in accordance with the enclosed schedules or accelerate at its discretion. Please be advised that we are prepared to commence preparing the require~ documentation at the con- venience of the City and if there are any additional questions that you may have, please advise. Thank yo~ for your consid- eration in this matter." Mayor DeLong asked whether they should enter into the record the replies received from the other banks. Mr. Kohl informed him that they had received letters from West Boynton Beach National Bank, First Federal Savings of the Palm Beaches, Broward National Bank of Boynton Beach, and First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Lake Worth and all were not interested. Mr. Kohl informed the Council that the reason they requested $666,261.00 is because they owe $66,261.00 to the Boca Raton Bank to pay off cigarette tax monies they gave them on a loan there. He continued that $300,000 of this was more or less for the second story on the police station and $300,000 for four acres of land on U. S. I and the intracoastal. Mayor DeLong pointed out that they have three proposals on the land, but have no assurances at the present time what the second story on the police station is going to cost until they get a cost estimate and preliminary plans. He then asked the amount of the revenue received from the 2% cigarette tax yearly and Mr. Kohl informed him it was approximately $93,000 this yes~. Mayor DeLong then asked the amount of the monthly payment on this loan on the t3 year route and Kohl informed him it was approximately $70,000. -2- MINUTES - RECOAr~EA~D CITY COUNCIL MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 18, 1976 Mayor DeLong continued with referring to the property on Federal Highway adjacent to the boat ramp and explained how it may be advisable to accept the middle proposal which would be an approximate payment of $20,000 a year to give a cushion. He thinks it is advisable to arrive at a little cushion in case the cost estimate of the police station runs over $300,000. Mr. Kohl pointed out that the bank had only presented two schedules. Mayor DeLong clarified that he was talking about negotiations with the man who owns the property. Instead of paying$300,O00 down, they should find out how much they will need in addition to $300,000 for the police station. He asked how much the land would cost per foot and ~. Kohl replied.anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 per square foot. Mayor DeLong stated he believed the proper order of business would be to negotiate with the~ man owniog the proper- ty so they wo~ld not go beyond $93,000, the anticipated cigar- ette revenue. They do notwa~nt to start something they could not finish. Mr. Kohl stated they would have to come up with a new schedule and Mayor D~Long agreed, but just for the land~ Mayor DeLong continued that they figure roughly $300,000 for the second story for the police station and they are open to negotiate with the man owning the property. They ha~e three proposals. If they take the center proposal~they would ~e paying $150~000 d~wn and wGuldhave $150~000 surplus. They should strike a h~ppy balance Of what is meededi for the second story of the police station and that would be the payment they would make on the lan~. Mr. Kohl agreed. Mrs. Jack~on stated she felt they were mixing apples and or~ges with talking about the police station and boat ramp property. She woUl~ like some research done as to how many people would use the boat ramp. Would it be used by just a portion of the people? She can understand doing recreational things for the children, but she doesn't feel there are that many people who have boats. ~Dyor DeLong asked if she had ever been at the boat ramp on Saturdays or Sundays and looked at the conditions and M~s. Jackson replied: yes, but how many are from our City? Mayor DeLong informed her that the people from this City will pay a yearly fee and those from the out- side will also have to pay a fee and he explained how people from all over used this r~p. Mrs. Jackson stated she was not opposing it, but would rather not mix these two. She would like to have two separate votes, but they are talking about money for both. Mayor DeLong informed her that they voted on the police station last night and now they are going to vote on the land. ~{ayor DeLong announced the first order of business would be the bank loan. Then, they should go into negotiations of the land. This will give Mr. Kohl time enough while negotiating on the land to engage the services of an architect and avoid what they went through p~viously. The order of business now before the Council is whether to instruct the City Manager to negotiate the bank loan. -3- MI~JTES - RECO~-VE~qED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1976 BOTNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ~. Strnad made a motion for this Council to consider to have tt~he City ~.~a~ er~ p~rs~ue the purpose of getting a bank loan in ne amount of $666,261,00 for the period of 15 years at the interest rate of 7% for the purpose of construction of a second story on the police station and also for acquisition of the property adjacent to the present boat launching ramp. ~. Zack secsnded the motion and added that it was also to repay the existing loan. Under discussion, Mrs. Jackson stated that until she has it in writing that this method of financing is a legal way of doing it, she is not going to vote for it. Mn~s. Padgett then took a roll call vote as follows: Councilwoman Jackson - No Councilman Strnad - Aye Vice ~yo~aZack - Aye M~dvor D~Long - Aye Motion carried 3-I. Mayor DeLong announced the next order of business would be to instruct the City Fmnager to negotiate for the purchase of land which is contiguous to the boat launching ramp on the north and west. ~m. Zack moved to have the City Manager start negotiations on the ground referred to by Mayor DeLong, seconded by Mr. Strnad. Under discussion~ Mrs. Jackson state8 that she felt the same that until she has it in writ- ing from the City Attorney about this method of financing, she will vote no. Mr. Strnad clarified that this land they are proposing to acquire is not specifically for the boaters. This can be used for any recreational purpose so desired by the City. He has had numerous requests from the Recreation Department for more land. He thinks it is the time now to purchase it. Mayor DeLong remarked that evidently time does c~hange things, as it ~as the Jacksons who prevailed upon him previously to get this property. Mrs. Jackson disagreed. Mayor DeLong continued with advising that the City Manager has researched this in regards to the legality and Mr. Kohl stated this was correct and he had done so with the attorney. Mayor DeLong asked if everything was in order and Mr. Kohl replied: yes, according to the City Attorney. Mrs. Jackson stated she would like it in writing and ~. Kohl replied that he would get it for her. Mrs. Padgett then took a roll call vote as follows: Councilwoman Jackson - Ro Councilman Strnad - Aye Vice Mayor Zack - Aye ~¥or DeLong - Aye Motion carried 3-1. Request of Mr. Joseph F. Ho~enmiller (TABLED) -4- MINUTES - RECOh~ENED CITY COUNCIL MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA F~BRUARY 18, 1 976 Mayor DeLo~ referred to.the plan submitted pertaining to this request and stated that a 4 i~ch water line was shown. He looked this up and understands it is a dead line. He then stated that the Council members have had time to study this and asked what was their pleasure? ~s. Jackson referred to two years ago when Mr. Leonard Smith came forward to build apartments on little islands. She mentioned how he was made to go through the prescribed method per the Charter and questioned if they had double standards? Mayor DeLong replied: yes and referred to aban- doning property when she was Mavor. Mrs. Jackson continued that she figures this piece of property is worth $805. She feels this would be giving one person something after having made another person go through the whole process. She would be willing to let this piece of property go up for bid if they find out it is a dead water line. Since they did this for another man with an island, they should do the same thing now. Ma~0r D~Long i~formed her that this was not an island, but a right-of-waN. F~s. Jackson continue~ that the little island ~. smith bi~ on, he could not build a house on it. However, this man could build another house on this. Mayor DeLong~ informed her that it had been measUred and the man already has sufficient ground to build a house, but he bought the lot to the east to keep someone from building a house on it. Mr. Zack added that he checked this area and agme~s~there is enough room for a house to be built ~De~b~sthe *see min- ~~2,000 Sq. feet. M~yor DeLong remarked tha~t it utes 3/2/76 was ~mmaterial to h~ what be~ ~anted to do. He referred to a street,be~g aba~d0ned beh~r~d~' Mrs. Barrett's house and this show~g ~hat~ prior -QouncilS h~ve been guilty, ef double, stan- d~ards. .Mr.'Zack pOi~ted out ~h~t the City ha~ not tauten care of this ±ot, but this gentlemah has. However, to put it up for bid is another question. Mayor DeLong stated'that they mus~ find out if this is a live water line and Mrs. Jacksom suggested tabling this until they find out about this. Mr. Kohl left the room to find this out. ~. Strnad questioned who would bid on this and Mrs. Jackson read the applicable law. She referred again to Mr. Smith having to bid and pointed out that this was a much larger piece of property being considered now. ~. Zack informed her that the taxes on this property would be about $10.00 per year. Mr. Strnad questioned how much it would cost to have it appraised and added that it may be more than the bid received. Mayor DeLong stated that Mrs. Jackson read from the Charter, which dan be am~nde~. M~s. Jackson stated she thought it was very.good to have and Mayor DeLong ~eplied that he thought the~e should be some flexibility. Mayor DeLong referred to F~. Smith~s request in ~973 and how he had tried to convince the CoUncil to sell the property. -5- MI~JTES - RECONVENED CZT¥ COUNCIL MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 18, 1976 _Mr. Strnad stated that he thinks this ordinance has a lot of merit, but they should also use some common sense. This ordinance should be applied where the intent was directed at. He doesn,t thi~k the man is going to g&in anything monetarily. If the~ give~ an alley, he says use the ordinance, but this man won't get anytbenefit out of it. Mayor DeLong agreed it should be flexible. He would like a motion to amend this. He still questioned who would bid on this particular property and pointed out that it was between the street and the man's property. He thinks a motion would be in order to amend that particular section. At this time, Mr. Kohl returned and informed them that it was a live water line. Mayor DeLong stated that in view of this, he believes it would be in order not to approve this request and instruct the City Manager to contact the man and advise him that he has permission to beautify it as long as he keeps within the code. Mrs. Jackson so moved and added that the City Manager should also explain to him that there is a live water line Under there and the City must be allowed to use it. Mayor. DeLong replied that this was not necessary. Mrs. Jackson replied that she thought he should be notified, but he can use it. Mr. Zack seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Consider Appointment of Assistant City Prosecutor (TABLED) Mrs. Jack, on stated that she talked to several people and they are not interested. Mayor DeLong announced it would remain on the table. Discuss ~enda Policy (Councilwoman Emily M. Jackson) Mrs. Jackson said she wanted to know if it was still policy that everything should be in the City Manager,s Office by Wednesday noon and if it is still policy that nothing is going to be added at the end of the meeting unless it is an emergency? Mayor DeLong replied that they have followed this and Mr. Kohl agreed. Mr. Kohl added that he has always asked for approval of the Mayor or Council to add things of an emergency nature which he received on Monday or Tuesday. Mrs. Jackson referred to the last meeting when two letters were considered which they did not even have a chance to read. Mr. Kohl agreed. ~rs. Jackson continued that she believed Mx. Kohl stated he had just received these letters and he did not request action, but the Council voted on it. She did not know what was in the letters. They discussed how thinEs such as this happen, but actually nothing inten- tionally was done wrong. Mrs. Jackson agreed, but added that it was foolish to vote on it and they should have been given these letters for study. Mr. Zack referred to the changed ordinance by the attorney and added that he did not have a copy of this, but it was -6- MINUTES - RECONVEAq~D CITY COUNCIL MEETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 18, 1976 his fault as he did not pick it up. Mrs. Jackson stated this was not in her mailbox this morning, but was there this after- noon. M~. Kohl informed them that these were put in their mailboxes just as soon as the Attorney gave them to him late in the afternoon. The members discussed when they received their copies and Mrs. Jackson insisted hers was not there in the morning. N~. Zack suggested that the City Mansger hand the copies to the members at the meeting. Mr. Kohl replied that he has done this, but questionsswhether it looks well to the public. He will gladly do it that way, but assumed otherwise they may have an hour or two to look over it be- fore the meeting. Actually, he doesn't like to have any- thing on the agenda unt~ss he has it by Wednesday or day, but he explained how there were exceptions. N~s. Jackson requested that they make a p~licy. Mayor DeLong announced that everyone would adhere to the established policy whereby there is a cutoff date for items on the agenda and only e~gency items will be considered after that. NEW BUSINESS NOKE ADMINISTRATIVE ~onsider Request of Mr. Thomas G. Purdo At this time, Mrs. Jackson stated she did not contact Mr. Pu~do in reference to Ueing appointed Assistant City Prose- cutor since he was turned down, but somebody may want to contact him. Mayor DeLong replied that he feels the Council did not think he was satisfacvory. If the Council wanted to re-appoint him, they would have. The Council believes they do not have a substitute at this time. Mr. Kohl referred to correspondence from the former City Ih~osecutor, Mr. Thomas G. Purdo, and the s~atement he sub- mitted for extra work he accomplished for the City.. Mr. Kohl requested the Council,s wishes on this matter, so he may advise F~. Purdo of their decision. He added that as the Council is aware, they got involved in quite a lengthy discussion with Village Ro~ale on the Green and P~. Purdo thinks this was above 'and beyond the call of duty and there is no ~oubt he did get involved in quite a few hours. M~.yor DeLong reDlied that it would aopear that as administrative head of t~e City, Mr. Kohl wou~d ~mow what services M~. Purdo did perform and the Council could act on his recommendations. Mr. Zack pointed out that some of the work was done in Octo- ber or November. Mrs. Jacl~on stated that she thought it would set a precedent since it was not in the budget. -7- MtNU~S - RECONVEh~D CITY COUNCIL ~ETING BOTNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 18, 1976 Mss. Jackson moved to reject this request of the former Prosecutor, Mr. Thomas G. Purdo, for re~U~eration beyond thebudgeted amount, seconded by Mr. st~nad, No discussion. Mrs. Padgett took a roll call vote as fellows: Councilwoman Jackson - Aye Councilman Strnad - Aye Vice Mayor Zack - Aye Mayor DeLong - Aye Motion carried 4-0. Consider Proposed Contract and/or Agreement Between the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Boat Club Mr. Kohl informed the Council that Mr. Charles Frederick, Recreation Director, the Board of Directors of the Boynton Beach Boat Club, and he had a meeting to discuss the possi- bility of a contract between the City and the Boynton Beach Boat Club which might be preferable to a lease. Copies are o~ file of the requirements the Boynton Beach Boat Club would like included in the proposed contract, and the stipulations we feel should be included to protect'the City. It is their intant, if agreeable with the City Council, to draw up this proposed contract for a period of ten (10) years commencing April 1, 1975. However, before proceeding he would appre- ciate Council's opinion and input on this matter, and if approved, he would work out the details with the City Attor- ney. Mr. Kohl clarified that this was really not a contract, b~t just some things they would like to have in a contract amd he would like approval to work on this with the City Attorney. M~s. Jack, on moved to accept the City Manager's recommenda- tion and have him meet with the City Attorney to be ready to go with approval of this. Mr. Zack seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor DeLong clarified that the City Mana- ger would be authorized in conjunction with the City Attorney to draft the proposed contract with the City of Boynton Beach and the Boynton Beach Boat Club to be submitted to Council for approval. M~. Strnad referred to No. 1 on Page 2 and stated he would like the City Attorney to specify more clearly the amount of days per month that this boat club would be able to use the Boa~dClub for their ~unctions. Mayor DeLong added that it also should be stipulated about who would have priority with a scheduled affair. Mr. Kohl informed him that the Boa~ Club would have it ~ certain day each week and they would schedule accordingly. Mayor DeL~ng added that there should be a degree of flexibility. Mr. Strnad added that he would also like to see the rest room~ completely eliminated and ~. Kohl agreed they had a lot of problems with the rest rooms and would work on this. He added that they would also h~ve to work something out in regards to No. 6 on the same p~ge~. Motion carried 4-0. -8- MIR-~TES - RECONVEh~ED CZTY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 1 976 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Consider Offer of Hy-Lux Develo.pment Corporatio~ Mr. Eohl informed the Council that correspondence was on file from ~. John Andrasko, Jr., President of Ey-Lux Development Corporation, in which he offers the City a parcel of land known as Tract #1 on N. E. 7th Avenue in the Sutton Manor subdivision. Further, he has offered this land for the pur- pose of a neighborhood park for the children in the area. The size of this parcel is 55 feet by 80 feet, and if Council desires they could accept the offer and construct a mini-park, equipping it accordingly. He might add this is a young family development and they do have m ~umber of children in the area. May he have Council's wishes in this matter? Mayor DeLong remarked that ~othing could be more appropriate in that area. ~e think~ the man should be commended and should receive a letter of commendation from the Council mem- bers for this offer. ~L~s. Jackson moved to send a letter to Mr. Andrasko thanking him very much and advising that they will accept the offer. Also, she would like to add'~that the City Manager be instructed to look into buying some equipment. Mayor DeLong added that the motion should also include that the City Attorney will have to be involved regarding the transfer of the deed. Mrs~ Jackson agreed to included ~his in the motion. Mayor DeLong clarified that a letter of commendation would he sent on the part of the r~embers of Council and residents of the City. Also, the City Manager will be instructed to proceed in con- junction with the City Attorney in transferring the deed. Also, proceed as soon as this b~siness is taken care of. M~. Strnad seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Consider Increase for Court ~Bai!iff M~. Kohl informed the Council that ~. Kibby Azarrad has been employed for the City of Bo~nten Beach as court bailiff for approximately two years. Du~ing this period of time he has performed all his duties in ~ professional manner. His neat appearance and exacting performance of his work reflect the pride ae has for this posit~on. In all this time he has never arrived late or misse~ a court session. ~. Azarrad's present salary is $86.00 pe~ month and it is his recommenda- tion that he be increased $5~.00 per month, making his total salary $136.00 per month, inasmuch as the workload has more tha~. doubled since he took o~er as court bailiff. Funds are avamlable mn salaries for th~s increase. The prestige of the Court has been enhanced by the presence of M~. Azarrad and he respectfully requests approval from Council on this recom- mendation. Mr. Kohl clarified that the man's salary per nay ~nis man acts as interpreter of the court. -9- NINUTES RECO~ENED CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, t976 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Mms. Jackson pointed out that this was not a budgeted item and they would be setting a precedent. She agreed the man was doing a wonderful job; however, if they do for one, they will be getting it from all different departments. She feels it is wrong. Mm. Kohl replied that he did not have to bring other people to Council. He did not have anything set up for this man as he is part time. Mrs. Jackson asked if he re- ceived an increase at the beginning of the year and Mr. Kohl replied that he received the regular cost of living, but not an annual increase. ~rs. Jackson stated she still felt this would set a precedent. Mayor DeLong announced the Chair would accept a motion to either accept or reject. Mrs. Jackson moved to rej~ect and consider this at budget time for an increase in salary. Mayor DeLong ascertained there was no second and announced the motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Zacktthen made a motion to increase the Court Bailiff's ~alary from $86.00 to $136.00 per month, seconded by Mr. Strnad. Under dis- cussion, Mayor DeLong clarified the motion was to accept the recommendation of the City Manager to increase the Court Bailiff's salary from $86.00 to $t36.00 per month. ~s. Padgett then took a roll call vote as follows: Motion Councilwoman Jackson - No Councilman Strnad - Aye Vice Mayor Zack - Aye Mayor DeLong - Aye carried 3-I. Mrs. Jackson added that she did not hav~n~nything against the man, but feels it is setting a precedent. Consider Request of Mr. Anthony J. Canon RE: 201 Facilities Plannin$ Mr. Kohl referred to the request from ~. Anthony J. Canon which is self-ex~lanatory. He respectfully requests approval to proceed adminmstratively to pay the necessary funds when requested by Mr. Canon, Chief Executive Officer, South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board. He clari- fied that they were going to have to come up with approxi- mately $30,000 they might have to pay, but will receive money back from the Federal Government. M~s. Jackson moved to accept the recommendation of M~. Koh2, seconded by Mr. Zack. Under discussion, M~yor DeLong clari- fied that they would accept the recommendation of the City Manager to proceed administratively to pay the necessary funds when requested by Mr. Canon, Chief Executive Officer, South Central Regional ~astewater Treatment and Bisposal Board. Motion carried 4-0. MINUTES - RECOB~E~,D CITY COUNCIL ~EETING FEBRUARY 18, 1976 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA OTHER rM. Strnad made a motion to instruct the City Attorney to amend Chapter 64. I, Page 39, of the City under Caption of Purchasing. Mr. Zack seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor DeLong clarified the pnrpese of the amendment would be to permit flexibility where the discre- tion of the Council is permitted in the abandonment of public property, Mrs. Jackson stated she thought they already had this prerogative. They do have the right to abandon any p~operty when,it comes before the City Co~mcil and this has ~appened previously. Mayor DeLong q~estioned why she read this Cha~er previously the~ and ~s. Jackson replied ths. t she just wanted to poiht out that they should treat this man the same as t~e other, prev~susly. She think~ they have the Prerogative richt nbw~ ~o t~n a~ abandonment down. She ~inks they should not havSdouble standards. Mayor DeLong ~tated tha~ if this Chap2er,~oes not include the ~iscretion of the ~ouncil, t~e~, Will ~e the City At~0rney go"ahead and amend it to it. Mrs. ~hought this they were have they are ney and Mayor City At' the Charter. Mrs. J~ Mayor DeLong pointe( and they hms to be carried 3-I. Jackson:explained how she M~Y~r ~eLon~ agreed However, they are aban- t-of-way and ~e believes they BecauSe she~bromght it up, motion to have the City Attor- asked what t~e motion was they were p~oposing to have the in tha~ ps~icu~ar portion of that:her vote would be no. she contested it previously out more. If the amendment Attorney will proceed. Motion At this time, M~yor DeLong requested discussion of the beach parking. Mrs. Jackson replied that she just received hers this afternoon. Mayor DeLong continued that in view of the fact that everybody has a cody, the Chair is going to recom- mend that the proper procedure would be to instruct the City Manager to send three copies of three different plans for additional parking at.the public Beach in Ocean Ridge to the Town of Ocean Ridge for their selection as to which is the plan they would accept. I~s. Jackson moved, seconded by ~. Zack. No discussion. ~s. Padgett took a roll call vote as fo_mows: Councilwoman Jackson - Aye Councilman Strnad - Aye ~ice Mayor ~ack - ~ve Mayor DeLong - Aye Motion carried 4-0. MINUTES - RECOh~ENED CITY COUNCIL ~E~ETING BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 18, 1976 Mr. Zack referred to the Status Report on S. W. 18th Street which had been deleted from the agenda and Mayor DeLsng in- formed him that this would be handled administratively. He added that he strongly recommends'that this be handled very carefully. He explained how after an error has been made and there is going to be a hardship, he thinks a correction should be made. He further discussed the situation of this installa- tion. Mrs. Jackson agreed am_d stated she thought the City Map~ger should get to the bottom of it. ~yor DeLong agreed and added that t~e people should not have to suffer. Mr. Zack continued that he was concerned because if that Section 10 is accepted, the City accepts that responsibility. It is the responsibility of the developer. He thinks Mr. Kohl did talk to people in the office the other day am,md he was told that papers were signed. Mayor DeLong informed him that the only record the City has is a flimsy report from an inspector. ~. Kohl agreed, but the engineer must ap- prove it and also Mr. Cessna. ~. Strnad referred to the recommendations from _Mr. Cessna and Mr, Clark advising against taking this over by the City. If there is any change in this, he would like to know' what the reasons are. Mayor DeLong replied that he believed it would be advisable for the City Manager to follow through and get this corrected. ~rs. Jackson agreed and alsorequested a report from him,' Mayor DeLong pointed out that both the Director of Utilities ~d City Engineer hav~ turned it down. The people responsible should rectify this. Regardless of who maintains it, the complaints will come to City Hall. ~. Zack questioned why such a violation l~ke this sheuld be brought up at the Council meeting and M~yor DeLong agreed it had no Business here. Mrs. Jackson referred to having suggested that this be handled administratively and Mayor DeLong agreed this was something beyond their scope. ~s. Jackson concluded that she didn't think they should be discussing it. ADJOURNmeNT l~s. Jackson moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Strnad. Motion carried 4-0 and the meeting was properly adjourned at 3:15 P. M. -12- MffNUTES - RECO~YE~ED CITY COUNCIL MEETING 'BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA FEBRUARY 18, 1976 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA BY ~i~yor Mayor Council Member ~cil Member ATTEST: Respectfully submitted, Suzanne Kruse Recording Secretary (2 tapes) -13-