Minutes 08-06-74MINUTES OF REGULAR CIT~ COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLOR~A, HELD aT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1974.
P~S~T
Joe DeLomg, Mayor
David Roberts, Vice Mayor
Edward F. Harmemimg, Coumcilman
Forrest L. Wallace, Councilman
Norman F. Strnad, Councilman
Frank Kohl~ City Manager
Ernest Simon, City Attorney
Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk
Mayor DeLong called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. and
Welcomed everyone. He asked the audience to rise for the
imvocatien give~ by Mr. ~rank Kohl, City N~ager, followed
hy the Pledge of Allegiamce led by Co~m¢ilma~ NermamStrnad.
Mayor DeLong stated at this time he felt it'~would he very
appropriate if the members of the audience a~d the members
of the Coumcil bowed their heads with him for a silent minute
of prayer f r W.mn. nme Larson. He annommced that she had been
active at Sterlim~ Village ~eing President of the Board of
Directors and was a steady visitor to the City Co,oil meet-
i~gs and she was present at the last meeting. He added that
it was a shook that she die~ quite suddenly.
Announcements
Mayor DeLong announced that he would like to request ~. Paul
Startzmam to represent the City at the D.P.C. meeting in West
Palm Beach. Ne added that he would like the Council members
to attend also, if they could possibly make it. Mr. Roberts
asked the date of this meeting and Mayor DeLong replied it was
on Wednesday, August 28. Mayor DeLong continued that Mr.
Startsman has done a lot of work on this and has a lot of
background. In view of Russell & Axon being tied in with
both cities, it was determined advisable to have Mr. Startzman
as cur spokesman. The Council members agreed to this.
Mr. ~allace referred to correspomdence from Congressman Rogers.
Mayor DeLong advised that he had a telephone oomversation
witk Congressman Rogers and he wants the opimion and sentiment
from Council members of what is recommended. He added that he
appreciated Mr. Wallace bringing attention to this. A $oll
was then taken and all the members replied.they were firm.
Mayor DeLong replied that he was pleased an4 now kmew what
direction he could go im and would take care of it.
Mayor DeLong referred to the Agenda under IX, Administrative,
Item E, and requested that the Community Appearance Board be
added.
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Mayer DeLong referred to a datagram published by the Florida
League of Cities, which he believed was worthwhile. He re-
quested members in the audience to pay strict at~emtiom te
tr2 to help this alomg as requested an~ suggested. ~ the
mouths ahead, the qmestiom of federal revenue sharing will
be once agaim ~efare Cemgress. As you are contacted for
smpport, you are requeste~ to urge them te support the re-
enactment of federal sh~ing i~ the present form, Mamy of
from Flori~a ~id not support revemue s~arimg.
shoul~ be in favor of it. When you are
te them to If yom would take this it
will held
Nayor addressed to him from Robert F.
ef Divisiou E of Unite~ W~y cemeri=g
Mayor DeLemg to hahdle this
im the Bey~ten Beach. Mayor DeLeng state~ he believed
this ~ benefit to B~ynto~ Beach; therefore, ~e did
accept to serve au~ will inform the CoU~il as they go along.
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Mr. Narmening referred te Page 8, next te the bottom' line,
where he said ~'it" gives and it should be "this" gives.
Strike the werd "it" an~ substitute "this".
Mr. Btr~ad moved to adopt the Minutes cf the Regular Meeting
ef July t6, 1974, as corrected, seconded by Mr. Harmening.
No ~iscussion. Motio~ carried ~-0, with Mr. Wallace abstaim-
lag since he was absent.
PUBLIC A~DIENCE
Mr. Wallace stated he would like to take a moment to commend
the Fire Department and Police Department. Ne told about
their efficiency at two different accidents em West Boynton
Road and 2he~escue efa man at a comstruction site. Mr.
Wallace then moved to report a commendatiem in the record of
the individual concerned. Mr. Strnad seconde~ the motion.
Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Jeh~ Cleary stated his name and his address as ~60 South
Boulevard. Ee stated he would like 2e k~ew if certain people
have special privileges to call upon the library te have them
do research for them. Also, some people have special privi-
leges te keep out becks for a lomg perio~ of time. Mayer
DeLong state~ this point was well t~ken.
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Mr. Jc~hc-Vam Demsen stated his name and his address as 227
N.E. 22nd Avenue. Ee stated he could mot knew what is going
om umtil after he read it in the papers. He thought the people
should be aware of the budget meetings, so ~hey could sit in
en them. Budget meetings are held without amy notice. He feels
they shovld Be notified, so they can atte~ them for their i~-
terest, replied that he am~ the ¢ommcil members
agreed with Mr. Re asked if the regular proeedvre
had been followed. Mr. Kohl advised that tkis was a~vertised
i~ and em the radio. Mayor DeLeng remarked that
it would he job to call everyeae an~ also t~a% no~ice
was peste~ o~ the deers ef the Hall. Mr. Roberts a~lded
that there will ~e two public also.
Mrs. Frank Simmers stated her marne and her address as 653 ~.~.
4th Avenue. She stated she was here to represent a group pro-
testing high water bills for the past mo~th. The ~st ef the
thing is that yom j~st ge ahea~ and pay it. She moved here
three years age and has alt her bills. ~ past month, ~er
water bill was $3~.25. They were away en vacation from Jmne
2] to July 7 and the bill includes these two weeks. The pre-
vious two months were ~?.~5 each am~ several months previous
to that were ~9.~5 each. Mayor DeLeng ~uestioned if she had
complained to the City? Mrs. Eimmoms re~lied that she called
Fro. Nekl and the man chect~ed the meter. T~e d~y after she
came back from vacation, she saw men in the yard and they
advised they were meters in the area because ~f
high water billa. When that day, she received
this high hill. The people ne~t ~ad been having bills
aroun, d $10.00 and their bill this month' was $26.00. Mrs.
William~ on the next street ha~ a ~il.1 up te $45.00. Mayor
DeLeng stated he believed some in~eStiga~iom-shoul~ be made
in that area to see what i~ going ch. Mrs. Simmons advised
they had checked in the area and some me,ers are so covered
with dirt, they could not even ~e read. Nayor DeLeng then
asked the City Manager the. results ef this. Mr. Kohl stated
that a few weeks age there were other people here in reference
tc this and they had men check the meters. The meters were
checked and they all agree~, we ca~ only ge by whether the
im M~rs. S~m~ons, case. He the~
her yard while she was
plied: mo, that it was
rain. ¥~yor DeLong asked if
in the line and Nr. Kohl replied
if~ayone had watered
as they had a lot of
checked for any bre~W~
h~ checked every-
thing. Mr, Wallace asked if any readers ha~ been
hired and Mr. Kohl replied that .mono. had been hired lately.
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Mr. Wallace asked if the meter had been read om a monthly
basis since she has lived im Beyntem Beach? Mrs. Simmons
replied that she could mot possibly say, as she had not seen
anyone read the meter. Mr. Wallace stated that he had asked
before if the meters were read on a regular basis. This la~y
is locking for an answer. He di~m,t think they could just
say they were sorry amd eve~ though she was away for two weeks,
it could go from $13.00 te $30.00. Ne requested a thorough
investigatiem to be held in reference te all the people who
have cempls~tmed in this area and an adjustment should he made
accordingly, Nayer DeLong remarked that with this big jump,
it appeared something is wrong. Mr. ~arme~img stated he
lieved the Oity Manager should imvestigate ~his a little mere.
Possibly a few meters have net been read recently and possibly
wrong readings have been made. It woul~ seem rather ~ecmliar
for several in the meighberheed te all have leaks. Nr. Kohl
stated he would recheck this~.
Mr. Fred Kestmer stated his name s~d his address as ~40 Nigh
Point Boulevard. He stated that he had a similar experience
and the meter was also read amd found te be accurate. Ne
tur~ed the water off from the outs~ide of the building
fe~ud the meter still rumuing. They ~i~ find a bad leak them
betweem the meter smd the h~ilding.
Mrs. $1mmems asked if it would be~investigate~ amd Mayor DeLong
advised that the City Nanager would make a thorough study.
Am an from the audience stated he had the same problem amd
went te City Hall. A mam was sent to check his meter ~d
the meter was ru~ing even though he had his water turned
off. He then femnd water ru~ning into a pipe in his utility
room that he did not knew about.
Mrs. Russell Wells stated her mame and her address as 316
7th Street. She stated she was Mrs. S~mmo~' neighbor who re-
ceive~ the $45.00 wa~er bill. She talked ~o Jehnmy Jo~msom
a~d to his knowledge, the water meters were dependable. Ju~e
was the wettest month we have had. Two of our children were
away om vacation. The biggest bill we have had was $20.00
and that was when we watered day and ~ight. Nayor DeLong
stated that the City Mamager would take ca~e of t~.
Mr. Mike Mignon stated his name a~d his address as 2300 N.E.
1st Lane. He referred to the request te support the revenue
sharimg as it is. He stated that before he would do this, he
would like to know how Boynton Beach would spend the money
that would come te them umder this legislation? Mayer DeLeng
imformed him that they have eight agencies to spend that money
on. Last year we were advised by the state and federal author-
ities to reduce the ad valorem tax on the resident. Mr.
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Migmon stated that ~n~tead ef reducing taxes, it should be
msed for education, etc. Mayer belong advised him they must
file am application with the federal agency advisimg what we
plan to do with the funds for the ensuing fiscal year. This
was requested by the City Mamager and approved by the City
Council amd forwarded to the federal agency. For the ensming
fiscal year, we still have some money emcumbered whieh will
go te the Little Leagme Parkland aids for the needy amd aged.
On the application it was listed for aG eneral Services Bmild-
~g Co~p~e~, ag~d_amd_~ee~y, an~ Little League ~all fields,
r a total of $2~5, ~57, Nr. Mi~ ~h~We~ Mayer
for his explamation and adde~ thatmayBe some momey
msed to take care ef along Seacrest Boulevar~ tee.
in co~jun=
recommended by
whie~ ~cludes
Boulevard. T~e
priation ~de
them ~ if
if ~e Co~ty took care ef
Del,mE ~formed him that
ra~rea~. ~.
w~ terrible.
a five
lrai~s,, medias strip,
agreed
~o along as
be an appr~-
r~t~ead Mayor
takes ears off,is with the
west o~ En~ Avenue
~hat $~ is
~at they ~on't the proper base down.
particular there willbe
p~t in. Hr. Migmon rem~?ked that in ~e
cars were getting ruiaed. ~DeLemg
plan to do the proper Job as So~n as
1-95 is
people,s '
~hey ~1.o
there.
Mayor DeLong asked those in the audience wishing to speak
about items on the Agemda to give their names te the City
Clerk, who would call them at the appropriate time.
Mrs. Harry Harbison stated her name and her address as 1006
N.W. 7th Co~urt. She stated she was referring to the roads
im this area and Hr. Kohl had called her and advised her to
tell the neighbors that they were going to get the road black
sealed. She was wondering why this has not been dome. This
is a place in Boynton Beach that is completely forgotten.
Mr. Kohl stated that he did advise her that the read would
be primed as soon as Rubin Coustruction comes back from vaca-
tion this Monday. It will be primed. Ma~or DeLong stated he
believed it is mot the intentiom to wait for the system for
the 50%. He believed there were some very good poimts made
why they did not wait for the 50%. He believed they should
try to accommodate these people, as this is a health hazard
for anyone with emphysema, etc. He thought he was firm in
his convictions that they are doing what is best for all co~-
corned. Hr. Kohl advised that this road also ha4 to he built
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up with shell rock. Mayor DeLong remarked that from all
appearsmces, it does look like we will try to cooperate.
Mrs. Harbiso~ stated that their air conditioner has beem
~roke~ since Ja~e 14. She has called the air conditioner
people, Jo.h~son Brothers, every single day simce J~me 14 and
the a~swers~ag service states they have given the message te
them. Ye haven't heard one word ~rom them amd with the win-
dews open, her house is a mess. Mr. Roberts questioned
whether this has been on the agenda for any action a~dMayor
DeLe~g replied: not yet, b~t the City Mamager is ha~li~g it.
Mr. Kohl stated that it would he brought before ~e ~ity
Co,oil for the cost of priming a~d it is ~eing Drocessed.
Mr. Larry Williams stated his mame amd his address as ~21
N.W. 6th. Ne state~ that there is a~ emDty let moar~ smd
it is a hazard 2or children. About a year age, it was cut by
the City a~d he weald like te k~ow if the City is goimg te do
it again this year. ~er DeLemg suggeste~ thmt ~e make this
request through the City Manager.
Mr. Jay Kay stated his name amd his address as Village Royale
On the Green. He state~ ~e had no complaLat, but just wanted
to go on record te commend ~wo City officials. First he com-
mended Mr. FrsmkKohl for fast action i~ response to citizens
at Village Royale on the Green, Ne read newspaper commenda-
tions printed from this arsa. The other article cemmemded
Mr. Jack Barrett for his service. Everyone at Village Royale
tha~d~ them, even though they are in the ~ack line behimd the
City ~o~¢il. Mayor De~omg thanked him a~d added it was always
se mice to receive some flowers with the w~eds.
Mr. O. T. McLea~ stated his name a~d his address as 906 South
Federal Highway. Ne state~ he didn't want te criticise tonight,
hut waited ~til this moment to see if mmyo~e woald speak for
Mrs. Win~ie Larson. Her life has been simply rich in serving
others. She has steadfastly contributed her life te held
others. He stated he had never heard her c~iticise or refuse
to render service. She was physically handicapped a~d never
gave ap and ~ever lost her sense of hamoro Mayor De~,o~g
thanked him for his testimonial. It is nice to k~ow there
are still people with compassion still existing.
Mr. Sidney Schwartz stated his name and his address as 1006
S.W. 18th Street. He stated this was the first time he has
had the pleasure and opportunity to appear before the City
Council 'amd from onset, he would like to commend them for
the democratic ways they have conducted this meeting. He
then read a petition to the Governor from residents in refer-
ence to expenses for recreatiomal facilities. It referred
to the monthly amount amd how it was raised. Most of the
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residents are semior citizens living ena fixed budget amd
a~y increase works as am extreme hardship, The pelit.lom
ended by were s~re the Governor of Flsrida was
interested in those who have settled in this
great state, etc. Two requests were made in the petitiomo
One was that the laws be amended to require all condomi~imm
amd ~svelopment associations to file yearly with a~ agemcy
a statememt reflectimg all imceme a~d ex~enditmres ma~e by
this ~ Second that a state amdi~er amdit the
beot~
Ee
stated that he k~ows the ~ity ~emmoit ~oe~ ~et have the ~ewer
they
re¢om-
Governer. He then presem~e~ a copy of the
that itappeared
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like to meea repre-
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placed en
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This
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BIDS
~ix (6) Portable Radio U~itsfor Police Departmemt
Mr. Kohl said the Tabulation Committee recommended acceptance
of bid from Mr. Joh~ McKenzie, District Sales Manager of
Motorola, Inc,, in the amoant of $6,732.G0, funds available
in the L.E.A.A. Gramt (Law Enforcement Assistance Administra-
tion). Im addition, six (6) multi-chargers in the amount of
$667.00 is low bid by _Mr. McKenzie ef the same compamy. Fmnds
are available for this in the Police Departmemt,s bmdget
#3100-514, (Police Equipment).
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The Tabulation Sheet as well as a copy of the Proposal Form
and a motarized copy of the Affidavit was before Co~¢il. Mr.
Echl concurred with the Tabm!aticm Committee a~d recommended
this p~rchase from Mr. Je~ ~cKe~zie of Motorola, Imc, Ne
then read ~he other ~id received from Mr. James Roberts ef
Mo%orala, Im¢., in the amomnt.ef $6,888.00 for six portable
radio mmits amd $667.00 for smx mmlti-chargers.
Mr. Nallaee moved to accept the City Mamager's recommendation
to award t~e bid te Mr. Je~ MoKe~zie ef Motorola, I~c. i~ the
stration) and for six m~lti-chargers im the ameaa~ of $667.00,
fmm~s available im the Police Departme~t,s Sudget #3100-514,
(Police Eqmipmemt). Mr. gtr~ad seconded the metier. No dis-
cmssion. Motie~ carried 5-0.
120,000 Sq. Ft. of St. Augustine Sod for Boyntem Beach Memorial
Cemeter~
Mr. Kohl stated he would like to table this, as he ~id not get
the informatiom.
Mr. Harmeo~g moved to table the bid for 120,000 Sq. Ft. of St.
A~gustdme Sod for Boynto~ Beach Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Ordima~ces - 2md Readin$ - PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Ordinance No. 74-16 - Re: P~d Umit Development
Mr. Simon rea~ proposed Ordinance No. 74-~6 hy captiom only.
Mayor DeLong requested amyone present desiring to speak in
reference to this ordi~amce to appear before the Council.
Mr. R. B. Vasti~e stated his name amd his address as 132
Leisureville Boulevard. He stated that he was a former mem-
ber of the Plamning & Zoning Board amd has given in-~epth
study to this crdimance. He wished to commend the Building
Official and Planming & Eoming Board that has prepared a
P.U.D. ordimance that is 1,000% hotter tha~ the P.U.D. ordi-
~amce of 1968. This is a very strong guide that is detailed
i~ every way. He trusted the Council will pass this.
N~. Harme~i~g moved for adoptio~ of Ordinance No. 74-16 on
second and final reading. Mr. Strnad seconded the motion~
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No discussion.
follows:
Mrs. Padgett conducted a roll call vote
Councilma~Harmening - Aye
Vice Mayor Roberts - Aye
Councilman Strnad - Aye
Co~mcilman Wallace - Aye
Mayor DeLs~g - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ord. 74-17 - Re: Other Construction im City Rights
of Way
Mr. Simon read proposed OrdLuance Ne. 74-17 by caption only.
Mr. Harmeming moved to table this proposed Ordinance Ne. 74-17
and recommend that the proposed ordimamce be turned ever to
the City Manager for further stud~ and revision. Mr. Wallace
seconded the motion. Ne discussion. Mrs. Padgett co~dmcted
a roll call vote as fellows:
Coumcilman Harmeni~g - Aye
Vice Mayor Roberts - Aye
CouncilmamStrnad - Aye
CouncilmauWallace - Aye
Mayor DeLong - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinamce No. 74-t8 - Re: Amendment to Ord. 73-38 of
the Zoming Code
Mr. Simon read proposed Ordinance No. 74-18 by caption only.
Mayor DeLeng asked if amyone was presemt to speak in favor
or in opposition to this ordinance amd received no respomse~
M~. Narmening moved for adoptiom of Ordinance No. 74-18 om
second a~d final reading. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion.
No discussion. Mrs. Padgett conducted a roll call vote as
follows:
Councilman Harmenlng - Aye
Vice Mayor Roberts - Aye
Comncilman Strnad - Aye
Councilman Wallace - Aye
Mayor DeLong - Aye
MotioA carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No.
ties Fees
74-19 - Re: Interim Services & Facili-
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Mr. Simon read proposed Ordinance No. 75-19 by captio~ o~ly.
M~yor DeLong asked if amyone was present to speak im favor
or in opposition to this ordinance amd received no reply.
Mr. Harmening moved for adoption of Grd~n~ce No. 74-19 en
second a~d final reading. Mr. Roberts seconded the motion.
Ne discussion. Mrs. Padgett conducted a roll call vote as
follows:
Oeuncilman Harmem~tmg - Aye
Vice ~or Roberts - Aye
Cou~c!~mam Strnad - Aye
Oommcilmam ~allace - Aye
Mayor DeLong - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
.grdina~¢es - 1st ReadinE
Proposed Ordinance 74-25 - Re: Amending Article 4, Sec.
of The Charter
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first reading, seconded by Mr. Wallace. No discussion.
Padgett conducted a roll call vote as follows:
Councilman Harme~ing - Aye
Vice Mayor Roberts - Aye
Councilman Strmad - Aye
Councilman Wallace - Aye
Mayor DeLong - Aye
Simon read proposed Ordinance No. 74-25 in its entirety.
Strnad moved for the adoption of Ordima~ce No. 74-25 on
Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Roberts stated he believed there womld be a second reading
and a public hearimg if anyone wishes to speak. ~or DeLong
stated this was correct and during the secon~ reading, a Dmblic
hearing is held. This will take place after these ordinances
are take~ for the first reading.
Proposed Ordinance 74-26 - Re: Amending ~dinance 73-27 -
Operati~ Capital ~mprovement Fund
Mr. Simon read proposed Ordinance NO. 74-26 in its entirety.
Mr. Harme~ing moved for the adootion of Ordinance No. 74-26 on
first readi~, seconded by Mr. ~trna~. No
Padgett cen~cte~ a roll call vote ~ follows:
Comncil~H~meming - ~e
Vice ~or Roberts - ~e
Co~cil~Str~d - ~e
Ce~cilm~allace - ~e
~or DeLo~ - Aye
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Motio~ carried 5-0.
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Resolmtions
Proposed Resolution No. 74-CC - Re: To De~y Application for
Abandonment of Public Beach in
Mr. Simon read proposed Resolution Ne. 74-00 in its entirety.
Mayor DeLong stated he thought this particmlar re~olutiom re-
quires a little clarification. He believed this wa~ received
from the County Commissiom. Mr. Kohl advised that this was
from the City of Lake Worth.
Mr. Harme~i~g moved for adoption of Resolution No. 74-¢0,
seeonded by Mr. ~allace. Under discussion, Mr. Harmeni~g
stated that while the resolution is well a~4 good a~d he
thought they should send it dm, but the Comnty h~s already
turned it dowm. He thomght it would show support. Mayor
DeLo~g said he believed it is the desire of the Co~ty Com-
mission to seek the support of the m~nicipalities a~d they
do want their smpport. Mr. Strnad qmestiomed if the City
Coancil should pass a resolution to ~rge them to obtain the
area south of the Boymton Beach imlet. Mayor DeLo~g replied
that this should be diScmssed under New Bmmimess. Mrs.
Padgett conducted a roll cmll vote as follows:
Councilman Harmeni~g - Aye
Vice Mayer Roberts. - Aye
Coumcilma~ Strnad - Aye
CoancilmanWallace - Aye
M~yor DeLe~g - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
.~rd~na~ces - 1st Readim~(Oomtinued)
Mr, Simon a~om~ced there were three ordimances mot on the
agemda that should Be comsidered now. This shomld Be dome
i~ order to meet mew procedures required by State law amd
still comply wit~our Oity Charter~provisio~so
Proposed Ordimance 74-27 -.Re: Re$istrati0n Fee
Mr~ $imo~ read proposed Ordima~ce No. 74-27 im its~e~tirety.
Mr. Etrmad moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 74-27 on
£irst reading, seconded by Mr. ~allace. No ~seuss~o~.
Mrs. Padgett conducted a roll call vote as follows:
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Cou~cilma~ Harmening - Aye
Vice Mayor Roberts - Aye
Coun¢ilma~ Strnad - Aye
Comncilma~Wallace - Aye
Mayor DeLo~g - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Grd~_na~cs 74-28 - Re: Appropriations GrdiE~nce for
Adop~in~ a Budget ...
Mr. Simon read proposed Ordinance No. 75-28 in its entirety.
Mr. Narme~ing moved for adoption of OreLinsmce No. 75-28 en
first reading, seco~ed by Mr. Roberts. Nnder discmssion,
Mr. Wallace stated he would withhold his disca~io~ ~tatil
Item V!I-B listed ~der Old B~iness. Mrs. Padgett conducted
a roll Call vote as follows:
¢ou~citma~Harme~g - Aye
Vice Mayor Roberts - Aye
Cou~cilmanStrnad Aye
Co~n¢ilma~Wallace No
Mayor DeLeng - Aye
Motion carried 4-1.
Proposed Ordinance 74-29 - Re: Tax Millage Rate
Mr. Simon read proposed Ordinance No. 74-29 in its entirety.
Mr. Harme~ing moved for adoption of 0rdinsmce No. 74-29 on
first reading, seconded by Mr. Strnad. Under discussion,
Mr. Wallace stated he would make his comments ander Old Busi-
ness, Item VII. Mrs. Padgett conducted a roll call vote as
follows:
Co~cilman Harmening - Aye
Vice Mayor Roberts - Aye
Council~a~Strnad - Aye
Councilman Wallace - No
Mayor DeLe~g - Aye
Motion carried 4-1.
Other
Mr. Strnad stated he had been asked by the Vice Chairman of
the Comm~ity Appearance Board to discuss the feasability of
a tree ordinance and to get the consent of this Council to
get the City Manager to look into this and possibly make a
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recommendation. Mr. Roberts questioned the purpose of a
tree ordinance. Mr. Strnad explaimed it is supposed to pre-
tect the foliage, the trees along the Int®~coas~al, trees
beimg destroyed by developers, etc. Most cities already
have something like this a~d now that Boynton Beach has
grown, it should be comsidered. Mayor DeLo~g added that it
has bee~ very beneficial where a tree ordinance is in effect.
It stoDs developers from goimg in a~d destroying land and
trees where it is not necessary.
Mr. Str~ad made a motion to have the City Mamager with the
City Attorney come back with a recommendatiom for a suitable,
workable a~d effective tree ordinamce. Mr. Roberts seconded
the motion. U~der discussion, a womam from the audience
appeared before the Co~cil. Mayor DeLe~g advised her that
if she had placed her name with the City Clerk, she would
have bee~ called upon am4 this was for discussiom between
the Ce~cil members, bat he would extend the courtesy for
her to speak mow. She j~st wa~ted to state that when coming
from Palm Beach to Boyntoa Beach, the first thing yom notice
are the trees. Most of the trees are destroyed because they
are not car~4 for. Motio~ carried 5-0.
OLD BUS ~NESS
Consider Prelimimary Approval for Palmlamd (Charter World)
S~eetioms 1~ ~7 & 18 (Tab.led)
Mr. Earme~g moved to remove tb~ item from the table,
seconded by Mr. Roberts. Motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Kohl read a letter dated July 31, 197~ from Johm D.
McEey, Jr., of the firm of Byrd, Devitt, Otto & McKey, P.A.,
Attormeys at Law. It stated that their client, William
Sextom, has instructed me to write you advislmg that he with-
draws objections to the road plan, a copy of which is at-
tached hereto. We have reached agreement with Palm Lan4 om
renewal of the Option Agreement and, therefore, have no reason
to object to the road plam, as it does not interfere with the
p~rposes of the option.
Mr. Harmeni~ moved to agree to the revised road plan hereis
denoted as Exhibit B at Charter World, due to the fact that
one of the people in the settlement had objected originally,
and approve preliminary plans of Charter World Sections l,
17 and ~8 for revised roads. Mr. Str~ad secomded the metion.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Budget Review - CouncilmamForrest L. Wallace
Mr. W~tlace stated it was always nice to review after the
barn doer has been opened amd the horse gets out. ~ere
were many things he would like te say in reference to the
budget.
One of the things he thoroughly disagrees with is the $t.00
across the board increase for trash collection for the home
ouer. He thizdu? it is mmcalled for. T~e ether items atoug
with that are im reference to the litter ordinance statimg
that the home owner csnnot do certain things with certaim
types ~f trash. The City has refused to pick up certai~ types
of trash and he is wondering what they are supposed to do
with it, unless they haul it away themselves.
He then came back to the budget and stated his overallparti-
cular objections. If they had kept the budget at the pre-
posed millage, there would not be call at this particular
time for an increase. We have made advances, bat looking at
the true picture, we are about to m~ke the advances from the
surplus from last year
salaries such as federal revenue and use them in particular
areas. He feels it is not necessary for this type of tax
raise at this particular time.
He referred to Mr. Roberts stating he did not wish to become
the whipping boy of this particular budget and he could under-
stand Mayor DeLong's statement in reference to rerunnimg for
office. He stated this is a honest look at the budget as he
sees it. It is not political, as he is not rerunning for
office. He thiz~ks the citizens should give a honest look when
it comes up for public hearing.
Mr. Strnad stated this may be Mr. Wallace's opinion and he is
entitled to it. However, his opinion is that they hired the
City Manager to prepare the budget and he feels they should
take his recommendation.
Mr. Wallace stated that as far as an honest opinion is con-
cerned, he wanted to ask Mr. Strnad if he looked into all
these things. Mr. $trnad replied that he did look at this
budget for two days. .Mr. Wallace replied that he just
stated this was his honest opinion. He questioned how many
times each person had refused to act upon an ordinance placed
in the box late the same day? He was approached late in the
afternoon in reference to coming to the budget hearing, All
five members should be present at this hearing. This budget
should be looked into as to the overall factors.
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~L~yor DeLong stated he did not believe they were i~ order to
get into this type of discussion at this particular time, for
the simple reason that this is not a public hearing on the
budget. He believed all comments should be reserved until
the public hearing. Ne would make his comments at that time
and give his reasons. Ee understands a~.d it was too had that
~~allace met with unfortunate c 1dent.* ~/~/
The work ef the City must go on. There was a majority of the
Council members to attend the meetings. We are try-
ing to work in the best manner possible. He did
not believe anyone should have any short fuses. He believed
everyome has done everything possible to make up this budget.
Please save your remarks for the hearing.
~W BUS It~SS
Mr. Strmad made a recommendation to raise the license fees in
the City to all the people that have to get licenses. They
have not been raised for some time. He questioned how long
they had been in effect? Mrs. Padgett replied for only about
three or four years. Mr. Roberts remarked that the majority
are Coumty-wide. Mayor DeLong questioned if there was much
of a difference in the charges between municipalities? Mrs.
Padgett replied that Boynton Beach is lower im some imstamces
thamsome cities. This ordinance was adopted about 1971 a~d
there is a question as to whether it can be raised at this
time. It must be checked with the City Attorney. Mayor
DeLong questioned if it would be possible to make a spot check
with other municipalities to see whether we are in line with
them and then come back to the City Coumcil with recommenda-
tions? Mrs. Padgett replied they would have to see if they
could increase the rates first. She asked if he wanted this
checked in all areas? ~or DeLong replied: yes, and it
would give them somethimg to be guided by.
Mr. Strnad stated that approximately two years ago, he and a
group of people went Before the Comnty Commission and implored
them to acquire 212 feet south of the inlet, which is badly
needed for parking. It went to three different courts and
finally the outfit that was supposed to build there went
b~'upt. This lsmd is now available and the funds are also
available. He suggested that this Council send a resolution
to the Commissioners to give them support to obtain this prop-
erty. Mayor beLong added that this area has been used by the
public for fifty seme odd years. He thins what discouraged
the Commissioners was that this beach front was not what was
required for beach facility, but it is a great parking area.
Once you have the par-king area there, you also have the docks
for the fishing boats and you have ingress and egress, tf
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* They endeavored to schedule the budget hearings,
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the people can park on the land they are talking about pur-
chasing, they can walk over to the north side and avail them-
selves to the beautiful beach in Manalapam. He thimks the
Ceumty Commission was not looking at it like this. Maybe
there was a little pressers there not te permit that. It
appears to him the more beach yo~ can get, the better it will
be.
Mr. Etrnad moved to send a resolution to the Co~ty Comm~ ssion
stating that Boynton Beach supports Mr. Jsh~ssn's activities
in attempting to acquire the property formerly k~ew~ as the
Boynton I~let Docks. Mr. Ear~e~ing seconde~ the motion. No
discassion. Motion carried
ADMINISTRATIVE
Report hy Fiscal Asent -..Mr. Alfred. Shepard
Mr. Shepard submitted a proposal co~sistimg of a letter from
his firm and a resolution accepting the terms of the letter.
He read the proposed resolution.
Mayor DeLong asked if there was a ceiling on the debt limit
in reference to the interest? Mr. Shepard informed him that
these bonds are issued by the?laws of the State. Ee added
that the average interest rate is 7.22%. He explained the
rating applied for Boynton Beach ~nd ths~t it had been upgraded.
He added they hoped as Moody watches this City, that by the
next t~me they come, they will have a higher rating. He
stated they felt the offer is right o~ the m~ket. They have
put Boynton Beach right in the middle of the market where they
feel it should be and o~ that basis have made this offer, He
referred to the good ~otographs of the City in the booklet.
This is a City that has institutions, is a very attractive
place to live and is good for marketing these bonds. He
added that with 30,000 people, Boy~ton Beach does get atten-
tion. He then gave the resolution to Mr. Simon and thanked
the City Manager, the engineers on the site of the treatment
planS,the City Clerk, etc. for all the information.
Proposed Resolution 74-DD - Re: Awarding $2,050,000 Water a~
Sewer Revenme Bonds, Series 1974, of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida
Mr. Simon read prop~sed Resolution No. 74-DD in its entirety.
~. Harmening moved for adoption of Resolution No. 74-DD,
seconded by Mr. Wallace. No discmssion. Mrs. Padgett con-
ducted a roll call vote as follows:
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Councilman Harme~ing - Aye
Vi~e Mayor Roberts - Aye
Councilmam Strnad - Aye
Commcilmam Wallace - Aye
Mayor DeLong - Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
AUGUST 6,
974
Consider Request of Russell & Axon - Re: Expamsion of the
City's ~ell Fields
Mr. Kohl referred to the two letters ia reference to this.
~yor DeLong stated the letter from Russell & Axon was very
informative, but he believed all the Council members had
read it.
Mr. Kohl then read his letter stating the ~ater Resources
Section of the Florida Flood Control District advised Rmssell
&Axo~ that they would have to recommend rejection of oar
wells at the previously designated locations.
He personally contacted Mr. Storch who is the head of the
Water ResourcesSection of F.C.D. and he informed him that
the above information is correct.
He objects strenuously to this turn of events due to the time
wasted and the f~mds expended to date in order to accomplish
this project and now learn, at this late date, that we ca,not
proceed as planned.
He realimes the urgency and the need for these wells, and it
is with great consternation that he feels ~e must accept the
plum as outli~ed in ~he attached letter as these wells are
urgently needed ~ut before doing so, he certainly thinks the
City is entitled to a more valid reason for their recommenda-
tions. It would appear that we must start this project from
the beginning amd all f~nds and time previously expended has
been wasted.
He does not approve of using the United States Geological
vey_for monitoring o~r wells, he feels that we can monitor the
wells ourselves at a much lower cost.
We feel our anticipated funds for the next four months will
cover the costs involved for the constructiom of these wells
if Council approves.
Mayor DeLong stated he was jmst going to talk from prior ex-
perience. Re believed by s~aying away from the United States
Geological SUrvey, they were going to run into a bundle of
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trouble. He believed they should ~se their services as it
has been beneficial im the past. Mr. Kohl reDlied that he
omly stated this in reference to the monitorlmg of the wells.
Mr. Harmeming stated that it was his ~derstanding for ms to
participate in this program, it is going to cost approximately
$50,000 a year. If we participate, we will only aid the U. S.
Geological S~rvey to gain more data for them and ms. The
prime data we are imterested im is the increase in the salt
content is our well fields. We certaimly ca~ acquire from
~eighborimg towns the overall data prepared by the U. $.
Geologieal Survey, We actual3qV have a monitoring program
taking water samples and with the acquisitien of a few test
wells and incorporatimg this data with data from other towns
amd from U. S. Geological Survey data, we ca~ accomplish this
at a mmch less cost.
Mayor DeLo~g asked if there were matching funds a~d Mr. Kohl
advised it would cost the City $13,000 a year.
Mr. Milton Naltman from Russell & Axon appeared before the
Council and stated he had a bundle of information. He stated
Mr. Harme~ing was correct in some respects and also what Mr.
Kohl has stated is correct, but possibly he could sum it up.
What they would like to do is to meet with them and get a
little better proposal for the City from U, S. Geological
Survey in strictly a geological survey and net a monitoring
system. In their proposal, there are certaim items the City
ca~ do. They feel there is a savings in there for the City,
but do recommend getting back with the U. S. Geological S~Lr-
vey for a more practical study as soon as Mr. Rodis comes back
to town as he is assigned to the Palm Beach area. There is a
large void of information in the Boynton Beach area. They
would like USGS to do a study further to the west. Possibly
Boynton Beach can monitor wells to the east. We feel Mr.
Kohl has made recommendations right in line with our recom-
mendations.
~yor DeLe~g clarified that they would like to negotiate fur-
ther with them. Mr. Hallman agreed, stating they would like
to show them where they would like the test wells done. He
added they had a preliminary meeting with the Flood Control
District amd they are in agreement with the methods we are
going.
M~yor DeLeng qmestieme~ if he felt the USGS would have any
objections if the City carried on their own monitoriag?
Mr. Hallmam replied that Mr. Rodis would be glad for the City
to do whatever the ~ity is able to do and extract that from
their proposal. Mayor DeLong suggested gettimg this im writ-
ing amd acceptimg this recommendatio~ with the request for
Russell & _~xon te submit a written form from USGS stating they
don't have any objection to ms doing our own momitorlng.
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Mr. Harme~ing pointed out that it seemed that Russell & Axon
was also seeking authorization ~o proceed with the P~lm Beach
Goumty~chool Board to chamge location of wells. Mayor
DeLong replied that this was included i~ the letter and Mr.
Kohl was guided by that letter. Mr. Kohl clarified they were
tryimg to get approval whether to proceed with the wells aud
with Mr. Rodis of USGS. Nr. Hallmamasked them to refer to
Page ~ of his letter where each thing is itemized.
Mr. Earmenimg moved to accept the proposal as stated on Page
7 o~ the comm~m~ication dated July 29, 1974 from Russell & Axon,
with the exceptio~ of the Seaboard COast Lime Railroad a~
also subject to Mr. Rodis'.recomme~dation im reference te
USGS ~etermimimg cost. Mr. Wallace seconded the mo~ioa.
Underd'~seuss~on,' Mayor ~eLomg remarked this weald cost guite
a lot. Mr. Hallman stated they pl~ed to talk to Mr. Kohl
about this to see where momey is available. Mayor DeLo~g
replied thatif they had to go into the market for $250,000
revenue issue, it shows some lack oasomebo~y's part that
this was not all orgamized ~ogether, Mr. Harme~i~g remarked
that nobody in the State of Florida amticipate~ the creation
of the new Water Resources Pivisiom affecting these counties
and the fact they would step in so quickly with s~ch firm
powers. Mayor DeLo~g replied that about 18 months ago, this
Council was to go west for well f±el~s a~d did k~ow this
awhile ago. The City was told by Russell & Axon to move their
fresh water wells to the west. Mr. Harmening stated this was
correct, but it was designed for future expansion. Mayor
DeLong remarked that the future is here. Motion carried 5-0.
~onsider Change Order #2 for Upgrading and Expamsion of Waste
Water Treatment Facilities
.Mr. Kohl ascertained that correspondence from Russell & Axon
regarding this Change Order #2 amd a copy of the Supplementary
Agreement indicating the breakdown of this Change Order were
before Council. He also asked them to note that they have re-
quested an additional 60 days for completion of this project
due to the uaavailability of cast iron pipe. He concurs with
both requests.
Mayor DeLo~g advised that he read this whole thing over and
made a study at the plant.
Mr. Harmening moved to accept the City Ma~ager,s recommenda-
tion to Change Order #2 for Upgrading ~ud Expansion for
Waste Nater Treatment Facilities, seconded by Mr. Wallace.
No discussiom. Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider Recommendations of the Community Relations Board
M~. Kohl read his letter for the Agenda stating the Community
Relations Board, at th~ meeting of July 10, 1974, unanimous-
ly voted to i~crease the Assistant Cook's salary from $17.50
per week to $25.00 per week and the Driver,s salary from
$35.00 to $45.00 per week, retroactive to July 15, 1974. He
concurs with their recommendation. Monies are available in
Revenue Sharing Funds.
Mr. Harmening moved to accept the City Manager,s recommenda-
tion to accept the reqmest of the Community Relatioms Board
relative to the increase of salaries. Mr. ~allace seconded
the motion. No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
Appointments
Board
to Board of Adjustment and Community Appearance
Mayor DeLong announced they were supposed to have three ap-
pointments to the Board of Adjustment for alternate members.
He stated he had one to recommend as an alternate. He added
he thought this man was going to be a very good~pointment,
because they are now going to have a Professor of Law. He
thought somebody was needed that could give them some guid-
ance. He then read a resume from Prof. Sidney Schwartz,
1006 S. W. 18th Street. He said he thought he had a very
splendid background. Mr. Roberts remarked that they should
give him a job on the Council. Mayor DeLong stated this was
his recommendation for one of the vacancies. There are still
two more members needed for them to function with a full
board. At least we are getting nearer.
Mr. Harmening moved to accept Mayor DeLong's recommendation
to appoint Prof. Sidney Schwartz as au alternate member of
the Board of Adjustment. Mr. Strnad seconded the motion.
Under discussion, Mayor DeLong requested that the necessary
notices be sent. Motion carried 5-0.
In reference to the vacancy on the Community Appearance Board,
~m. Strnad advised that per the recommendation of the Chairman
of this Board, it was unanimously approved to accept Mrs.
Arvid Nordstrom of 204 S. E. 2nd Avenne, to be an alternate
member. He then read ~s. Nordstrom's resume.
M~. Strnad moved to appoint,as an alternate member on the
Community Appearance Board,Mrs. Arvid Nordstrom of 204 S. E.
2nd Avenue. Mr. Harme~ing seconded the motion. No discussion.
Motio~ carried 5-0.
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Discuss Touche Ross
Mr. Kohl read his letter for the Agenda stating that on a~
original contract estimate of $15,0~0.00, Touche Ross to date,
have been paid $31,500J and we have an additiomal bill in the
amount of $3,500. which we are holding ~util we approve the
final amdit. He recommends that we dismiss Touche Ross as
the Gity Auditors fer the following reasons:
't
I. They have been in the ¢1 y ten (10) months a~d after
presenting their final audit report for the Genera~
Fund on July 30th, the Finance Director noted that
many items were inaccurate or misleading amd were ef
such a material nature that Touche Ross had to recall
this report for corrections.
nome of the aud±tors they sent to perform this audit
were not permanent staff employees and not versed in
municipal accounting.
3. As indicated a~eve they far exceeded their contract
agreement.
~e were promised the audit report by J~ue 15th, parti-
cularly since we are in the process of a bond issue
and as of this date, still do not have the General
Fmnd Report.
Further, it was brought to our attention that although
the City was in urgent ~eed of this audit report, the
partner who w~ in charge of the audit, in the mean-
time, did take a three week vacation with complete
disregard for our immediate requirements.
It is therefore, for the above reasons and the fact that we
believe a local medium sized firm we~ld be in closer touch
with the need~ of our City a~d better able to perform the
services we require, that we recommend Touche Ross be terminated
as auditors for the City of B~ynton Beach.
Mayor DeLemg in~ire~ as to what action should be taken i~ re-
ferenceto the $3,500? Mr~ Kohl replied that ~ntil he re-
ceived a complete audit report a~d report from the Fi~ce
Director, he suggested they do not pay it. Mayor DeLong stated
he heard some talk abent not paying them at all and possibly
i~stituti~g a suit. Mr. Kohl replied this was true, b~t a
suit costs money a~d time~
Mr. Ro~erts referred to Item 4 and questioned if theY had re-
ceived this report yet and Mr. Kohl replied they ha~ not.
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Mayor DeLeng stated he signed a~ $8,000 check the other day
amd then foumd out they did not get the report. Mr. Kohl
informed him the report was net correct, but they stated
they would not brimg the correct report ~ntil we paid the
$8,000. Mr. Str~ad questioned if they had received a letter
in reference to the discrepancies and Mr. Kohl advised
t~mt they did for that. There is another one going to be
sent which has not been received stating the progress of the
City ef Boynton Beach as far as the fi~nce records. Mr.
Str~ad said this ~was the one he meant.
Mr. Wallace referred Back to whether they should institute a
suit or not. He asked what the actual cost would be and how
mmch of the $3~,500 they would get back? Zmasmuch as they
stated fmlly certified people would Be doing the audit amd
this was not done, what t~pe of action would we he getting
imto? ~ould we have legal ~asis for suit? Mr. Eimon pre-
sented several qmestions in response. Were they represent~
i~g to the City Council they would perform certain areas of
work with certain qualified people? tf the City takes the
p~sition they have not lived up to that end of the bargain?
If they produced the prod~ct? If the product is unsatisfac-
tory a~d then the fail~re ~o provide the ~ervices or people
is taken into co~ideration. A~other thing is in reference
to the $31,500. Yom are ~oceeding in the right way by stat-
lng when you receive the ~inal report, you will pay for it
smd this is what you shoul~ do. Mr. Wallace questioned the
fact that they submitted em incorrect report amd Mr. Sime~
replied he did not knew how far off base they were. They
ca~ readily show some cases of slight errors. You have te
get into a substantial departure from accounting procedures.
Mayor DeLong stated he Believed they could not take any ac-
tion until they received the final report. He suggested
tabling this. Mr. Harmening pointed out they must still
consider the termination. M~yor DeLong smggested postponing
the whole thing, because if they terminated them now, they
may not get the final report. It was his understanding that
when the fiscal egents had asked for thim report that these
people wanted to feed back $5,000 and the City Manager did
some shopping and found out we could get it at a reduced
amount. He was led to believe that we have the right to
bring in anyone we wanted to. Mr. Kohl advised that as
far as amditors were concerned,one will not ~egin an audit
of a City until one is terminated as far as ethics.
F~. Harmening moved to terminate the services of Touche
Ross as the City auditors, seconded by Mr. Wallace. Under
discussion, M~. Roberts stated he hoped we were not paying
that money an~ ~. Kohl replied that we are not. Motion
carried 5-0.
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Permission to E~gage Auditors for the Cit~
M~. Kohl read his letter for the Agenda stating it is extreme-
ly necessary that we have a~ audited Certificate of Net Reve-
nues of the Water amd Sewer System by Amgust 23, 1974 for a
twenty-four (24) month period ending May 31, 1974 im order to
consummate the sale of o~mr Bond issue. Although Touche~Ross
had estimated the cost of this amdit to be au additional
$5,000., we believe a better agreement eau be negotiated with
a~other C.P.A. firm. If Coumcil members approve the previoms
City.
Mr. Wallace moved to follow the City Ma~ager,s recommendation
to engage auditors for the City of Boynton Beach, seconded by
Mr. Harmeming. Under discussion, Mr. Earmenimg ~uestioned
whom they might be planning to engage? Mayor DeLomg also
asked if they would be engaged just for this one specific
project? Mr. Kohl advised he had Callaway, Carpenter, May &
Company of West Palm Beach in mind a~d hoped they would stay.
Mr. Harme~.~g said he was thimking of having three names sub-
mitted for consideration. Mr. Wallace pointed out that Mr.
Kohl stated he needed the information in a hurry as far as
Mr. Shepard was concerne~ and how s~on could it Be done with
submitting names? Mr. Harmeni~g replied t~s should be con-
sidered for permanent aadi~ors. Mr. Wallace stated he be-
lieved Mr. Kohl wanted them just for the fiscal project and
if they are satisfactory, we can extend their services. Mr.
Kshl advised them it would cost $3,000 for the AlfredShepard
project. Mr. Wallace then made the addition to his motio~
that if the auditor does the job satisfactory, they will con-
tinue subject to the approval of the City Co~cil, seconded
by Mr. Harmening. Motion carried 5-0.
.~pplication for Permit to Solicit r Bo~nton Rams
Mr. Kohl read his letter for the Agenda stating at the meet-
ing of July 16, 1974, he denied this request for lack of
information. We were presented with a new application for a
permit to solicit by Mr. Gary L. Spate a~d forwarded same to
the Police Department and Recreation Department for their
recommendations which are attached hereto for your perusal
and action, ge recommends approval of this application.
Mr. Harmening moved to grant the permission upon approval of
the City Manager for solicitation by the Boynton Rams. Mr.
~allace seconded the motion. No discussion. Motion carried
5-0.
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~pplication for Beverage License - Cavalier
Mr. Kohl rsad the application submitted by the Cavalier Club
of Boyntom Beach, Inc.
~. Nallace moved to approve the applicatio~ for a beverage
license for the Cavalier Club, seconded by Mr. Harmeni~go
No discussion. Motion carried 5-0.
~raz~£er of F~uds
Mr. Kohl read a memorandum dated August 1, 1974 from Tom
Clark i~ reference to July 12, 1974 Budget Transfer Request -
6100-298 decrease - 6220-270, -298 amd -322 increase. Please
be advised that subject request is hereby rescd~ded and the
attached budget transfer request will replace it. Original
amount was requested because of a mistake dm coding, which
sho~ed less money in6220-298 thauactually existed and ac-
counts for the request for the original amo~t of $5,300.
Mr. ~allace moved to ~cept the City_Mauag~r,s r~quest fo~ a
budget tra~mfer - 6100 298 decrease 6220 270, 298 a~ 322
increase. Mr. Harmening seconded the motion. No discussio=.
Motion carried 5-0.
Approval of Bills
~. Kohl read the following bills for approval~
1. J. P. Carroll~ I~c. $ 2,419.81
~cidize Well #4 - Pay from 6120-282
2. J. P. Carro~l~ Inc. 2,140.00
Rebuild Pump Well #3 - Pay from 6t20-282
3. J. P. Carroll~ Inc. 2,200.00
Rebuild Pump Well #2 - Pay from 6120-282
4. Lamar Uniforms, Inc. 1,520.48
Uniforms for employees - Pay from 1810-3t6
5. Gamo~-¢almet Industries~ Inc~ ~ 3,019.20
~ater Meters - Pay from 6130 582
6. Lammr Uniforms~ I~c. 2,602.18
~niforms for employees - Pay from 1810-316
7. Touche Ross & Co. (HOLD FOR FIN~ AUDIT) 3,500.00
Additional Charges for Audit
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Approval of Bills (Continued)
8. Russell & Axo~ Est. #2 Job 6858-5-11&CP
Charge to Uhar~er W'Srl~
8,982.24
9. Russell & A~on Est. #5 Job 68~8-1-111&¢P
Charge to Drexel Prop.
1,080.07
10. Rumsell & Axon Est. #26 Job 6858-13a-C~
Pay from 6300-298 Reimbmrsa~le from ~.O.T.
2,214.68
11. Peabo~y-Peterson Co. Est #2
Pay from Utility General
Reimbursable from Bond !ssme
45,628.82
12. Russell & ~xon Est. $3 Job 6858-4-CP 5,122.28
Pay from 6D00-298 Reimbursable from Bond Issue
13. Lee Walker Est #8
Library - Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing
21,579.86
14. Federal Coppe~ & Aluminum Co.
Copper Rolls ~ from 6t30-598
2,t62.40
15. Inman~ Inc. 20,901.46
Relocation of 1-95 Utilities
Pay from Utility General
Reimbursable from D.O.T.
~ne bills described have been approved a~d verified by the
dep~tment heads involved~ checked and approved for payment
by the Finance Director; funds are available in their respec-
tive budgets. Mr. Kohl recommended payment of these bills.
Mayor DeLong referred
Peterso~ Co. and the amount of $5,122.28 for Russell & ~xon,
Job #3, and questioned if these were going to be paid from
the General ~ ~ ~ .
......... Z Fund. Mr Kohl reDlied he was quite
sure it was a~d pointed out it was to be reimbursed. He
added that he checked this over. Mayor DeLong remarked that
it is quite lean.
to the amount of $45,628.82 for Peabody-
Mr. Roberts questioned Items Nos. 4 and 6. Mr. Kohl clarified
that ~me was for shirts and the other for trousers and they
were approved by the City Council.
Mz~. Strnad made a motion to pay the bills as submitted, with-
holding the smount for Touche Ross. ~r. ~allace seconded the
motion. Motion carried 5-0.
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AUGUST 6, 1974
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. ~allace moved to adjomrn, seconded by Mr. Strmad.
O-
carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 1 .35 P. M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEA~, FLORIDA
/ MaTor
Vice Mayor
Co/~ilm~
Councilman
AT~EST:
Clerk
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