Minutes 10-02-73MINL~ES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1975.
PRESENT
Emily M. Jackson: Mayom
Joe DeLong, Vice Mayor
Forrest L. Wallace, Councilman
ABSENT
Edward F. Harmening, Councilman
David Roberts~ Councilman
F~ank Kohl, City Manager
Callie Clanton, Deputy City Clerk
Emnest G. Simon~ City Attorney
Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M. She w~lcomed
the audience and asked them to vise for the invocation given by
Fire Chief, Gene W~igh/c, followed by the Flag Salute led by Councilman
Wallace, in the place of Mr. Harmening.
Before the announcements, Mayor Jackson turned the floor over to Mr.
DeLong, who had asked to speak.
MT. DeLong said in view of the fact that only a ~-j~t~c~r.
mi ~d~k~. ~acr~m was present this evening and to avoid doubt in anyone Ts
mind insofar as the legality of the actions taken: he read from the
new Home Rule Laws~ effective October 1, 1975 -- Chapter
Section 166741: ~ulicipalities~ Procedur&s for Adoption of Ordinance and
Resolution, Sub-section 4. He wished t8 clarify that the majority
of this quorum is 2.
Announcements
Mayor Jackson announced that anyone wishing to register to vote can
do so any day Monday through Friday, between 8:00 A.M. end 5:00 P.M.
There' will be special registration on November 7 and 8 and November
!l and 15 between 5:00 and 7:00 P.M. at Wilson Recreation Center:
Hampshire Gardens Clubhouse, City Hall~ Sterling Village, Leisureville
and Village Royale Clubhouse. Since Golfview HarbOUr doesn't have a
clubhouse: there isn't going to be any registration there.
Mayor Jackson read a proclamation, commemorati, ng Family Unity Week
from October 8-15, 1975, urging citizens to sp%nd time together as
a family.
Mayor Jackson announced that City Hall would be close~d on Monday,
October 8~ 1975 in honor of Columbus Day. ~
Mr. Kohl presented to Council a plaque received from the Greater
Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce Community Development Committee
in recognition of Bi-centennial Park on U.S. 1. Mr. Kohl noted that
the fountain was just installed and the park was beautiful. Council
designated the City Manager's office as the appropriate place to
hang the plaque.
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BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1973.
In the absenee of Mr. Frank Carrel, Chairman of the Transportation
Committee, Mayor Jackson announced that on October 10, 1973~ in
Room 107 of the Court House there would be a meeting of the T~ansporta-
tion Committee with the powers that be in regard to bus service.
There would be discussion on the north-south lines and feeder lines
and the public was invited to attend.
MISUdTES
Regular Meeting- September !8, 1973
Mr. DeLong noted a correction on page 16: paragraph 1, line 3 --
instead of ~'R~venue Sharing issuer', it should be 'Revenue Certificate
issue~. He than noted page 192 the second paragraph under Y~r. Kohl's
proposals, the language in line 3 should be changed to read, ~...
stated that the Court was Mr. Kohl's bag. ~
Referring to page 20, first paragraph, line 2, the word ~not~' should
be deleted and the santence should read ~... those mentioned will
be subjected to treatments as an ordinance. ~
Mayor Jackson said on page 17, paragraph 2~ line 1, the name should
be Mr. Don T~Fanton~ instead of ~Benton'~.
Mr. DeLonu moved to adopt the minutes of the Regular Council meeting
of September 18, 1973 as corrected. Mr. Wallace seconded. There
was no discussion. Motion carried 3-0.
Mayor Jackson asked that the record reflect Mr. Roberts is on vaca-
tion and Mr. Harmening is away because of a death in the family.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Mayor Jackson asked those who wished to speak about a subject on
the agenda to give their names and item numbers to Mrs. Clanton:
and then invited those who wished to speak on other items to come
forward.
Presentation of Petition - Residents, South Lake Dr.~ Re Canal Cleaning
Mr. Stephen Kochakian spoke as one of the residents who signed a
petition that was given to Council two weeks ago in regard to canal
cleaning. He presented Council with some photographs of the condition
of the canal in question: as well as samples of water and growth
from the canal. He described the conditions causing the canal to
become clogged, adding that it's no longer possible to fish there
because of the weeds. He then questioned the ordinance passed which
prevents Boynton from cleaning canals from 1969 on~ asking how
Boynton could stop a builder (Ken Murray) from dredging the canal
last year and then claimno ownership of the canal this year. He
asked why it doesn't state ~n the deeds who is responsible for
cleaning the canals and felt if i~ was the responsibility of the
developer, the City should make b~ carry out his obligation. If
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the City doesn't have that authority, it should be put on the deed
restrictions that it was the owner's responsibility. Mr. Kochal~an
also felt that part of the money paying for the cleaning of certain
canals in the City came from his taxes and it was unconstitutional
and discriminatory if all canals were not included.
Mrs. Dan Richter: 5565 S.W. Lake Drive, Ext. ~ said she lives near
Mr. Kochakian. She was concerned because the canal is very dirty
and during a recent party for her son, she was under the /mpression
there was a positive case of typhoid in the City and had informed
those present at the party so they would stay out of the canal. Later
the Health Department said it was not typhoid and she was disturbed
at having spread the rumor around the neighborhood, causing people
to be concerned. She felt the City and not the residents should
check the water for typhoid and any othe% contagious diseases. She
then spoke about raw sewage being dumped into Lake Ida, asking wP~t,
if anything, was going to be done about this and when they're going
to find out.
Mayor Jackson said Lake Ida isn't in the City of Boynton Beach. Mrs.
Richter said the canal that leads off it is in the City and Mayor
Jackson stated that the waterways that connect Lake Ida to Lake
Osborne come under Flood Control. Mayor Jackson said she would
be willing to check into the possibility of testing the waters but
believed the Flood Control would recommend that no one sw/m in the
canals, particularly because of alligators. M~s. Richter said when
they tried to clean their own canal: they came out with rashes and
red spots all over and felt that they shouldn't have to do the
cleaning.
Mr. Kochakian interjected that the Health Department was notified
and he was called by Mr. Hyde who felt that the canal didn't require
an inspection.
R. B. Vastine, 152 Leisureville Boulevard, said he checked out the
canal situation since the last Council meeting. He referred to the
1969 ordinance~ stating that the City followed it at that time. He
also doubted the constitutionality of the ord/nance because all the
people in the City pay ad valorem taxes which are spread over many
services and requirements for thc needs of the people. He asked that
the Council consider preparing an ordinance withdrawing the 1969
ordinance and providing funds to clean all canals in the City of
Boynton~ excluding the portion belonging to the South Florida Flood
Control District which is their responsibility.
Mr. DeLong pointed out that Mr. Vastine was referring to fresh water
canals ar~ not to confuse them with any other waterways within the
City: such as the canals that come off the Intracoastal.
Robert Roy, Jr., 3555 South Lake Drive: Ext., wished to expand on Mr.
Kochakian~s presentation regarding the poor conditions of the canal.
After going into some detail, he said Mr. Kohl advised him that the
canal would not be cleaned because it wasn't in the 1969 ordinance.
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Mr. Roy felt that the City's facilities should expand according to
its growth.
Mr. DeLong felt that the residents had a justified eomplaint~ adding
that it would be more appropriate to wait until all the facts were
presented and all members of Council were present so a solution
could be reached to give the people relief. There was discussion
between Mr. Wallace and ~vl~. DeLong about making a motion to this
effect so the matter could be expedited, klm. DeLong moved to have the
City Manager investigate this problem with all concerned, including
the three agencies involved, with specific interest to the canal
blockage brought be£ore Council this evening. Mr. Wallace seconded.
Mayor Jackson said she would like to have Mr. Kohl also look into
the cost involved in cleaning the canals and it was included in the
motion. Motion ca~ried 3-0.
Harry LeFor~, 2152 N.E. First Way, had some questions for the City
Attorney regarding the Cha~ter -- Section 599 Duties of the Judge.
He wanted to know if Pit. Simon asks the Judge if it is all right to
pass an ordinance and who decides whether or not an o~dinance is
constitutional. Mr, Simon said one of his functions is to attempt
to draw up ordinances in such a manner that they are valid and he
further explained the mechanics of adopting an ordinance. Mr. LeFort
said he was referring to the sign ordinance and he wanted to know
why the Judge gave Village Royale an eXtra 25 days so he could decide
on its constitutionality. Mr. Simon couldn't answer that question
and said it would have to be directed to the Municipal Judge.
LeFort spoke further about bis concern regarding the sign ordinance
end Mayor Jackson said nothing could be done before the Judge~s
decision.
John Stevens, 715 N.W. 4th Streets asked about the stat-ds of the
property to house the drug rehabilitation center that was discussed
with Mr. Williams p~eviously. Mr. Williams advised him that a
location was found at 126 .N.E. 10th Avenue, belonging to Mr. Charles
Andrews and another gentleman: Mr. Melvin Cohen was to contact Mr.
Kohl about the matter. Mr. Kohl and Mayor Jackson both said they have
not heard from Mr. Cohen and they would advise Mro Stevens when they
have some information.
Ed Mitchell, 529 N.E. 12th Avenue, spoke of an area torn up because
of sewer work on N.E. 1st Street, between N.E. llth, 12th and 15th
Avenues. He said the paving had previously been paid for by the
residents of that area and the street has not yet been repaved.
There was discussion between Mr. Kohl and Mr. Mitchell regarding
which phase of the sewer program this street came under and it was
clarified to be in the first phase and should have been repaved by-
now. M~. Kohl said he would research the situation.
M~. Walte~ Trauger, 702 S.W. 28th Avenue: spoke about the City's
decision to deny Rinker Materials a building peDmit to move its plant.
He identified himself as an economics professor~ adding that he
serves on the Charter Revision Committee and is Vice President of
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BEACH~ FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY~ OCTOBER 2, 1973.
Palm Beach Atlantic College. He felt the City was unfair to Rinker
because the reason they had to move was due to the construction of
1-95~ and they wanted to move to p~oper~ purchased which was zoned
industrial near the railroad track. Mr. Trauger stated the merits
of Rinker Materials remaining in Boynton Beach, particularly eeonomi-
ca!, and gave his opinion as to why the City should reconsider its
decision.
Jer~y Jackson, representing Rinker MAterials Corporation, asked to
read into the minutes a letter to the City Council from Rinker's
outside counsel, Mr. Toby Prince Brigham. He said Mr. Brigham
represents Rinker in the State of Florida's suit and other related
matters concerning the City of Boynton Beach. Mr. Jackson passed
a copy of the letter to Council, along with a proposal to the City
Council allowing Rinker to relocate its present site without prejudic-
ing the City's rights regarding zoning or ~tters relating to any
other industz~ within the City. He then read the letter and proposal
as attached hereto.
Mr. Wallace interceded regarding a point of order. He asked the
Council members if they received a letter from the Boynton Chamber
of Con~r~ree which he understood was in the mailbox but was not
supposed to be made a part of this evening's m~eting one way or the
other. He thought it was stipulated to be read at a later meeting.
Mayor Jackson asked if they were out of order in discussing this
matter and Mr. DeLong said ~he would be glad to dispense with the
regular order of business ~f a motion was made end if Mr~ ~allace
wanted to read the letter. Mr. Wallace felt that since this item
came up under Public Audience and was not on the agenda and is in
litigation, he wanted to know if he would be allowed to ask the City
Attorney some questions either in private or in public.
Mr. DeLong said since the matter is in litigation, he would not ask
any questions as it might weaken the City's case. There was some
discussion between Council and Mr. Simon regarding whether or not
this matter should be discussed. Mr. Simon felt Council should not
say anything, but they were always free to discuss settlement pos-
sihilities in any litigation as was done in the past because this
is their own foEmmto do so.
Mr. Wallace felt when a matter was in litigation it acted as a gag
on Council members to openly find a solution to the problem~ unless
credence is 9-iven to items brought before Council. He said previously
a petition was brought forth by various members of the community and in
essence, this is also a petition by members of the business community.
He noted it has been stipulated that 75-85% of those employed~ are
gainfully employed in construction areas within Palm Beach Co%unty.
He asked if he was legally correct in asking questions pertinent to
this case at this time or was Council to be subpoenaed into court
as individuals to express their personal desires.
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BEACH, FLORIDA, MELD AT CITY HALL, T~ESDAY, OCTOBER 2~ 1973.
Mr. Simon said Council would soon be sitting down to depositions in
the Lehigh case which is similar in some ways to this case. What is
said tonight may have to be explained in the next two weeks in
deposition. This should not stop Council from asking questions
that would help each individual deliberate in his own mind. Mr.
Simon said ~i~. Jackson and Mr. Brigham had asked for permission to
present the letter and p~oposal to Council end he agreed. Mr. Simon
said if it would help Council to go ahead with what was presented
by askin~ questions, it would be all right but they were not per-
mitted to discuss the factual situation in such a manner that they
would be called upon to explain later if there is an inconsistency
in what is said. He felt that Rinker's counsel was sincerein their
p~esentation and that it was something to which the Council might
want to give their consideration.
Mr. Wallace asked if the statements made during a workshop meeting
were not counted as far as being in a court is concerned and could
something like this be worked out if the Council wanted to go in
that direction. Mr. Simon thought it would be appropriate to be
put on the agenda and discussed if Council wanted to explore the
possibilities of settlement.
There was some discussion concerning when Mr. Roberts and Mr.
Ha~mening would be back -- Mr. Roberts would return before the
next Council meeting and Mr. Harmening would be back in a few days.
~. Wallace asked Council if they were interested in sitting d~
in a workshop and trying to find a solution before going to court.
Mr. DeLong said he was guided by the petition of the people of
Boynton Beach an~ that his original stance was to let this go before
a court of proper jurisdiction. He was willing to abide by the
court's decision. Mayor Jackson said she has gone on record before
and would like her position to remain status quo. Mr. Wallace felt
if a motion was made: it would be to no avail, so he would let the
matter rest.
Mr. DeLong and Mr. Wallace had some more discussion and it was decided
to wait until the full Council was together before going any further.
BIDS
Moving and Relocat~~Fra~.9 BuitdiD~ (N.E. 1st Street)
Mr. Kohl said the bid was sent to two people but neither one answered.
Then after the bids were supposed to be in, an offer was received to
move the building for $3:000.00. Mr. DeLong felt it was senseless
to use taxpayers' money this way and he moved to give the City Manager
a week to locate someone who would like the building for free and
take the responsibility for moving it. Otherwise, it would be demo-
lished. Mr. Wallace seconded. There was no discussion. Motion
carried 3-0.
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MINI~E$ OF REGULAR C£'£'Y COONCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OP BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1973.
Purchase of Uniforms
Mr. Kohl explained that the uniforms were for City employees in
the General Sezviees Department, including Sanitation, Parks: Streets,
Shop and Facilities, Recreation Depa~ment and Engineering and
Utilities Department, including Water Plant, Water Distribution,
Sewer Plan~ and Sewerage Collection. Referring to the Tabulation
Committee sheet, he stated that each employee in the departments
indicated would be allowed five eaCh of permanent press shirts.and .
trousers which they must launder. The Tabulation Committee recommends
acceptance of bid from Lamer Ui~ifo~ms (Division of Superior Surgical
Manufacturing. Company, Inc.) for the total amotLnt of $8: 960.00.
Lamar Uniform Company submitted a complete bid on ai!items, while
the other bidder, Angelica Uniform Co. submitted a partial bid on
Group I only and did not include cost for emblems. It was felt
that the quality of Lemar's uniforms was far supe~ior. Funds have
been budgeted in the respective departmenTS and are ava~le.
Kohl concurred with the Tabulation Co~ittee's recommendation awarGlng
the bid to Lamer Uniforms for 88,960.00.
Mr. DeLong moved to accept the ~ecommendations of the City Manager,
seconded by Mr. Wallace. Mayo~ Jackson noted that she saw the uniforms
and there was a 9~eat deal of difference in the material being
used by Lamar and it would be an asset to the City fo~ employees to
be dressed in these uniforms. Motion carried 3-0.
One (1) Wood Chipper
Referring to the Tabulation sheet, Mr. Kohl concurred with the Tabu-
lation Committee's recommendation to accept the low bid from H. F.
Mason Equipment Corporation of Hialeah in the amount of $4,381.00.
Funds were allocated in the 1972-73 budget for the wood'chipper
in the amount of $3:300.00. However, a transfer of funds was re-
Quested ~rom 2300-514.01 (Cleaning Machine) as this account had a
surplus after the purchase. The amount of the transfer was $1~081.00
to Account No. 2500-512.01. Low bidder~ Florida Equipment of Miami
did not meet specifications. It was missing the removable floor
place. Skyworkers, Inc. of Georgia did not specify they can furnish
the oil safety shut off switch, nor do they have a local dealer for
parts, etc.
Mr. Wallace moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager,
seconded by Mr. DeLong. There was no discussion. Motion carried
Two Front End Loaders & Compaction Refuse Body and Chassis for 50 Yd.
Compaction Body
Mr. Kohl concurred with the Tabulation Committee's recommendation of
acceptance of low bid from Rowland Truck Equipment Co. of Miami in
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the amount of $64,990.00. Funds are available as follows:
$54,000.00 - 2400-512.05 - (1973-74 Budget)
6,000.00 - 2400-512.04 - (1973-74 Budget)**
Encumbered ( 1,000.00 - 2400-514.02 - (surplus from
containers)
from ( 3,000.00 - 2400-518 - (wash rack never
purchased)
1972-75 Budget ( 1~000.00 - 2400-520 - (surplus - Internal
roads)
TOTAL $~5,000.00
** Deletes 6 cu. yd. dump t-Puck.
Mr. Kohl said these two garbage trucks are badly needed. Mr. DeLong
moved to accept the recommendation of the City Manager~ seconded
by Mr. Wallace. Under discussion, Mr. DeLong refer~ed to a motion
passed some time ago that the recommendations of the City Manager
be spread upon the minutes for clarification. Therefore~ it would
be superfluous to make a lengthy motion other than accepting the
recommendations of the City Manager. Motion carried 3-0.
LEGAL
Ordinances - 2nd Reading
No. 73-43 - Establishing Truck Route~.
Mr. Simon said the method of adopting ordinances of the City under
the Charter is now differer~ by virtue of the Home Rule Bill. In-
stead of the 10-day notice a t4-day notice is required before second
reading and the notice itself must include different language than
before. Therefore, this ordinance is not ready for second reading
at this time. Mr. DeLong moved to table this item, seconded by Mr.
Wallace. During discussion, it was clarified that the ordinance
number would remain the same, No. 73-43, and that it would be pub-
lished in the newspaper for second reading. Motion carried 5-0.
There was further discussion about which newspaper to publish this
in for reasons of timing and Mr. Kohl was asked to check into this.
Ordinances - 1st Reading
Proposed 0rdin~uce - Re Cleaning Vacant Lots (On the Table)
Mr. Kohl asP~ed that this be stricken from the agenda as the City is
going along with its present ordinance. Mr. DeLong moved to strike
this proposed ordinance from the agenda, seconded by Mr. Wallace.
There was no discussion. Motion carried 3-0. For clarification,
Mr. ]qohl noted that he discussed this with the City Attorney and it
was decided that everything the City wants to do can be accomplished
with the existing ordinance.
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BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALLs TLLESDAY: OCTOBER 2: 1973.
Proposed Ordinance No. 73-44 - Annexing Bank Parcel
Mayor Jackson asked if this ordinance was passed on first reading:
whether the same thing applied as far as publication before the
second reading. Mr. Simon said yes: and he would discuss the wo~ding
with M~. Kohl the following day.
Mr. Simon ~ead Ordinance No. 73-44 on first reading -- An Ordinance
of the City of Boynton Beach: Florida, Extending the Municipal
Territorial Limits of Said Municipality by the Annexation of a
Certain U~ineorporated Tract o~ Land~ Containing Less than Ten
Registered Voters~ Lying Contiguous Thereto Within Palm Beach County~
Florida, etc.
Mr. DeLong moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 75-44 on first
reading: seconded by Mr. Wallace. There was no discussion. Motion
carried 3-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 73-45 - Repealing Certain Provisions in the
Charter
Mr. Simon said under the Home Rule Act, any ordiD~unce which abolishes
a department will require a unanimous vote by all five members of
Council and he suggested waiting until all members were present
before those particular ordinances were read -- dealing with Section
63 and Section 49.
Mr. DeLong did not agree with the C~ty Attorney that it takes five
members in this cases as Council was not abolishing any departments.
He did agree if departments were being abolished: there must be a
unanimous vote of five. Mr. DeLong then made the following remarks
for the public record:
"I know of no recommendation by anyone or of approval by the
City Council to abolish any existing City depaz. Cment. To abolish
denotes, a complete doing away with something, as an institution,
custom, p~actiee~ con--d~on-~-~tc.
The City Manager has requested the re-organization of the
municipal court and the depaz.~nt of Public Works and Public ~tili-
ties.
1. The re-organization of the municipal court will consist of
transferring the responsibility for the efficient operation of the
court from the jurisdiction of the City Clerk to that of the City
Manager. Although the City Clerk will be relieved of all court re-
sponsibilities, the City Clerk will not suffer any loss in salary.
The functions of the court and the duties of the court personnel will
remain the same.
2. The re-organization of the Department of Public Works and
Public Utilities will consist of 'dividing this huge and unwielding
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department into three (3) separate divisions and will not eliminate any
of the type of services cuz~3ently provided. The functions of the
three (3) divisions and the duties of the personnel in each division
~ill ~emain the same. The only charge will be the name of Public
Works and Public Utilities to three (3) different and more appropriate
names. This re-organization will save the taxpayer in excess of
$20~ 000. O0 per year.
Accordingly~ the City Council meeting in regula~ session on
Septenf0er 18, 1973, by majority vote approved the manager's request,
instructing the City Attorney to proceed under the provisions of
~The Municipal Home Rule Powers Act,~ to modify specific City of
Boynton Beach charter provisions. At the same session the Council
also by majority vote repealed effective.as of October 1: 1973:
Section ~65 of Article ~4 City Charter titled 'Superintendent of
Public Works and ~tilities' appointment and duties: by authorization
of Chapter ~73-129: Laws Of Plorida~ Section ~166. 021 Municipalities:
Powers: Sub-sections ~,4 and ~5.
Furthermore: by direction of the City Council the City Manager
is the administrative head of the City.
By the provisions of Chapter ~73-~129~ Laws of Florida: the
City Council has been granted absolute legislative powers."
Hr. DeLong then asked to proceed on the adoption of the ordinances
as they have been drafted.
Mayor Jack. son said after speakinq to Mr. Simon the previous week:
she did some checking with two legislators and went into 9~eat
detail as to what the City was doing~ with Rep. Raymond Moudry.
Rep. Moud~y advised that it was within the realm, of Council to do
this and that the City should not be operating%knder the Charter
of !947. The legislature wanted theeities streamlined which was
the purpose of the Home Rule law.
Mr. Wallace said he was prepared to qualify his previous vote since
he had already expressed his feelings at the beginning. He had
felt he would go along with the rest of the Council on this matter:
but on the basis of what was stated earlier this evening: he asked
if it wouldn't be better for all five members of Council to be
present. He felt a precedent would be set for every act the Council
takes in the future.
Mayor Jackson felt the Council would not be doing its job if they
didn't move ahead and she read from Section V under 166.021 -- re
Ordinances and Special Acts Pertaining Exclusively to the Power and
Jurisdiction of a Particular Municipality: Except as Otherwise
Provided in Sub-section IV of this Section -- which she discussed
with Rep. Moudry. Regarding unanimous vote, the word used was ~'may
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BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1975.
Mr. DeLong referred to the minutes of September 187 1975 in which
his statements contained no mention of abolishment of any department --
he specifically said nrc_organization". He felt this matter had
been held up long enough end there was no reason why it should be
delayed. If anyone wants to contest the action taken by the Council
this evening~ it was his or her privilege.
Mm. Wallace stated that he had planned to qualify his vote as the
Council was going in a certain direction, however~ he asked if one
member of the dias left the Council at this time~ what would happen
as far as the rest of the meeting was concerned~ inasmuch as there
wouldn't be a majority present. Instead of leaving, Mr. k~llace
stated that he would qualify his vote end on the basis of what was
stated here this evening~ his vote would be no.
Mr. DeLong appealed to Mr. Wallace never to walk away from en issue
Mr. Wallace referred Mr. DeLong to his preceding comments in which
anhedsaid he would qualify his vote. Mr. DeLong then moved that the .
City Attorney read all the ordinances pertaining to the re-organiza~ion,~f~Z~
pay plan, eta. on the agenda. Mayor Jackson seconded.~There was no
discussion. Motion carried 2-1, Mr. Wallace dissenting.
There was some discussion between Mr. DeLon~, Mayor Jackson and
Mr. Simon regarding the o~dinance about the City Clerk. Mr. Simon
said he had followed Mr. DeLong's instructions from the previous
meeting and clarified that this particular ordinence referred to Two
different offices and Sections 66 end 41 would now read as contained
in the proposed ordinance with the changes specified.
Mr. Simon read 0~dinance No. 75-45 on first reading -- An Ordinance
of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending the Municipal Cha~ter
of Said City By Repealing Section 65 of Article IV of Said Charter
Thereby Providing for the Abolishment of Superintendent of Public
Works and ~tilities as Authorized Under Chapter 166 of the Florida
Statutes, Entitled ~'Municipal Home Rule Powers Act~, etc.
Mr. DeLong moved for the adoption of Ordinence No. 75-45 on first
~seconded by Mayor Jackson. There was no discussion. Motion
carried 2-1, Mr. Wallace dissenting.
Ordinance No. 75-46 - Re Supt. of Public Works & ~tilities and Tax
Assessor
Mr. Simon read Ordinance No. 75-46 on first reading -- ~h~ Ordinance
of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Section 49 of Article
IV of the Municipal Charter of Said City by Abolishing the Positions
of Superintendent of Public Works and Public ~tilities end the Tax
Assessor as Authorized under Chapter 166 of the Plorida Statutes, etc.
Mr. DeLong moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 75-46 on first
reading, seconded by Mayor Jackson. There was no discussion. Motion
carried 2-1, Mr. Wallace dissenting.
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BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1975.
P~oposed Ordinance No. 75-47 - I~e City Clerk/Court Clerk
Mr. Simon read Ordinance No. 73-47 -- An Ordinance of the City of
Boynton Beach, Plorida, Amending Section 41 of Article III and Section
IV of the Municipal Charter of Said City, Abolishing
o~ the City Clerk as they Pertain to the Municipal Court
Authorized ~nder Chapter 166 of the Florida Statutes, etc.
moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 73-47 on first
Mayor Jackson. There was no discussion. Motion
carried 2-1, Mr. Wallace dissenting.
Proposed Ordinance No. 73-48 - Adopting Re-Organizational Chart
Mr. Simon read Ordinance No. 75-48 on first reading -- An Ordinance
of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Establishing Municipal Personnel
and Equ/pment Table of Organization, etc.
Mr. DeLong moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 75-48 on first
read~ug, seconded by Mr. Wallace. Under discussion~ Mr. Wallace
said as Council had previously voted by majority that this is the
route they wish to go~ he felt they should get on with it and therefore
he voted for the motion. Mr. DeLong jokingly congratulated Mr.
Wallace in keeping with the spirit of majority rules. Motion carried
5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 75-49 - Creating Engineering and Utilities
Departments
Mr. Simon read Ordinance No. 73-49 on first reading -- An Ordinance
of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, Establishing an Engineering and
Utilities Department and Designating the City Engineer as the Adminis-
trator of Said Department, etc.
Mr. De_Long moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 73-49 on first
reading and said he hesitated because it would be more or less
proper to change the portion that says ~This ordinance shall become
effective immediately as provided in the Charter ..." before the
motion. Mr. Simon said he would change Section 5 accordingly. Mr.
Wallace seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Motion carried
5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 75-50 - Creating General Services Department
Mr. Simon read Ordinance No. 73-50 on first reading -- An Ordinance
· of the City of Boynton Beach~ Plorida~ Establishing a General Services
Department, as a Right for Said Department to Include Divisions of
Sanitation, Sign Shop, Shop and Garage, Parks and Streets~ Designating
the Superintendent of General Services as Administrator of Said
Department, etc.
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FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, THESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1975.
Mr. DeLong raised the same question as in the previous ordinance
garding the effective date and he wanted to be sure that this portion
would be changed on all ordinances for the second reading. Mr.
Simon concurred. Mr. DeLong moved for the adoption of OTdinance No.
73-50 on first reading~ seconded by Mr. Wallace. There was no dis-
cussion. Motion carried 3-0.
Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. 75-EEE - Refield Abandonment Reques~
Mr. Simon ~ead Resolution No. 75-EEE -- A Resolution of the City of
Boynton Beach~ Florida, Vacating and Abandoning a Certain Utility
Easement Subject to Dedication of a Replacement Util/ty Easement.
Mr. Wallace moved to adopt Resolution No. 7~-EEE, seconded by Mr.
DeLong. There was no discussion. Motion carried 3-0.
Proposed Resolution - Abandoment Request - Se~ay Terrace (On the table)
Mr. Kohl asked that this be stricken from the agenda as he hasn't
gotten any information. Mayor Jaeksonnotedthere were "For Sale"
signs on that lot. Mr. Wallace moved to strike this item from the
agenda, seconded by Mr. DeLong. The~ewas no discussion. Motion
carried 5-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 75-FFF - Amendment to Civil Service Rules
and Regulations
Mr. Simon read Resolution No. 73-FFF -- A Resolution o~ the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Rule VIII of the Rules and Regulations
of Civil ServicebyAdding Sections 12 and 15to Provide for Additional
Qualifications of Patrolmen and Firefighters.
Mr. Wallace moved to adopt Resolution No. 75-FFF~ seconded by
DeLong. There was no discussion. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. DeLong
asked if these items could be saved for signing at the end of the
meeting.
Proposed Resolution No. ,75-GGG - Drexel Properties
Mr. Simon read Resolution No. 75-GGG -- A Resolution o~ the City of
Boynton Beach, ~lorida~ Approving Plans and Specifications for Ex-
tension of Water and Sewer ~nd Transm/ssion Facilities to Drexel
Properties~ Inc. and Assigns. He said a representative of Drexel
Properties was to present the original of the second amendment referred
to in the Resolution tonight.
Mr. Brian Deuschle of Spear, Deuschle & Capp, Attorneys in Ft. Lauder-
dale: Florida, presented Mr. Simon with an original and three executed
copies of the subject agreement mentioned in the Resolution. Mr. DeLong
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asked if Mr. Simon had previously looked this over and Mr. Simon said
yes, he had been provided with photocopies prior to this. Mr. DeLong
asked Mr. Simon to compare the photocopy to the original and Mr~
Simon said he would do so. He added that the City Engineer has also
reviewed this same agreement.
Mr. Wal l~ce moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 73-GGG, contingent
upon review by the City Attorney, seconded by Mr. DeLong. After
some discussion, it was clarified that a copy of the foregoing would
be kept in the Central File in the City Clerk's office, and Mr. Clark
verified that it was File No. 6858-1.
P~oposed Resolution No. 73-HHH - Re Salary Schedule for Non-Classified
Positions
Afte~ some discussion, Mr. Wallace called for the reading of this
Resolution as Council had all seen the salary scale.
Mr. Simon read Resolution No. Y3-HHH -- A Resolution of the City of
Boynton Beach~ Florida: Amending the Rules and Regulations of Civil
Service by Adding the Salary Schedules of Certain Non-Classified
Positions. There was discussion as to the effective date and it
was stated to be September 27th as agreed to at the Budget hearing.
Mr. Wallace moved for the passage and adoption of Resolution No. 73-HHH,
seconded by Mr. DeLong. There was no discussion. Motion carried 3-0.
Proposed Resolution No. 73-III - Re Flood Insurance
Mr. Simon read Resolution No. 73-III -- A Resolution of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida, Pursuant to the National Flood Insurance
Program.
Mr. Wallace moved to adopt Resolution No. 73-III, seconded by Mr.
DeLong. There was no discussion. Motion carried 3-0.
Other
Questions Re Legality (Councilman Wallace)
Mr. Wallace said one of his questions regarding Rinker had already
been discussed. His second question concerned a special meeting
regarding technical matters pertaining to Charter World as requested
by Mr, Centola. He said if this could be arranged~ he would have no
questions at this time.
Mr. Wallace then asked about the procedure regarding the adoption of
a Resolution at the last meeting in which the wording had previously
been changed that evening. He was called the following morning by
the consulting engineer asking if he would agree to the change. Mr.
Wallace thought at the time that all parties had agreed to this and
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the City Manager was also under this impression. However, Mr. Wallace
found out later that all parties had not agreed to the change, He
asked that in the future, if the Council is going to be polled, it
should go through the City Manager, so the~e would be no embarrassment
or confusion. Mr, DeLong agreed that there should be one central
control. Me knew the reason for the change and agreed and then asked
Mr. Simon to affirm that he also agreed to this change. Mr. Simon
agreed that the change was proper. Mayor Jackson noted that the hurry
in this was due to the fact that the Resolution was to be brought up
to the Area Plar~/ng Board the following day. Mr. Wallace reiterated
the importance of a procedure in going through a central office. He
then moued that anything coming through the City asking for a motion
or agreement as far as a member of the Council was concerned, should
come through the City Manage~ with clarification of an idea. Mr.
DeLong seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Motion carried
3-0.
Mr. Simon said he prepared a Resolution for tonight if Council wished
to consider it. It's the same as the previous Resolution with clari£i-
cation and installation of the change with the new contract attached
to it. MrJ Wallace asked if it had a bearing on any litigation or
specific development. Mr. DeLong said to expedite the matter, it would
be proper to reconsider the previous action, vote it down and move
for Mr. Simon to read the change in order to protect everybody all
around. After further discussion as to the procedure, Mr. DeLong
stated ~hat the agreement was never read and it should be read before
the Resolution is even adopted. Mr. Wallace stated that when this
was previously discussed, the other Council members were present. In
one instance this is a contract as far as the City itself is concerned
and on the other hand, it may have some bearing as far as litigation
in court is concerned. By changing one or two words, it is possible
that the ~ull intent of the agreement is changed.
Mr. DeLong agreed but pointed out that regardless of whether Council
members are present or absent, those on the prevailing side of the
adoption would be in a position to reconsider and according to the
City Attorney there's no reason to reconsider -- there will be an
amendment to that particular section. Mr. Simon coneurred~ stating
this is not an agreement the City has entered into with any other
party. It's the form of an agreement Council wants to commit itsel~
to with future other parties and at this point, no agreement has been
entered into. Mr. DeLong requested the City Attorney to read the
agreement into the minutes if it was in o~der. Mayor Jackson said it
should have been read at the last meeting so the matter would have
been clarified. Discussion ensued as to w~nich should be read first:
the agreement or the Resolution. Mr. DeLong said he understood that
this was going to be a standard agreement that is going to be used
by the City. Mr. Simon concurred and Mr. DeLong felt that for this
reason alone, it should be read into the record.
Mr. Centola wished to speak, but Mr. DeLong said it had no bearing on
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reading the agreement which was a guideline for Council in doing
business with the developer. He asked if ~. Simon drafted the
agreement and M~. Simon answered no, it was done by the City's con-
sulting engineers. Mm. Simon said as to form~ the agreement was a
legal document,
Mr. Centola said the change that was made amends the ordinance. You
cannot change an ordinance by resolution and this was a conflict. Mr.
DeLong stated that the ordinance can also be amended because at the
time that ordinance was drafted: there was no suchttDught as interim
plant equipment. After further discussion~ Mayor Jackson said she
would like to hear the agreement read.
~Mr.. Simon ~ead the Interim S. ewage Treatment Plant Agreement for the
~kCzty of Boynton Beach: Flor~da~ per the attached copy.
Mr. DeLong moved to adopt asa po.]..~.'cy the ~gerew~tt~ ~Satn ~t~ed
into the record and read by the City Attortey g
~~' Mayor Jackson seconded the motzon. Under. discuss~ion, .
~regarding qualification of the vote, .Mr. Wallace said inasmuch as ne
felt there was still a misunderstanding aS far as legality and that
it is part of a present lawsuit the City is involved in, he would vote
no. Motion carried ~-1, Mr. Wallace dissenting. Mr. DeLong asked
Mr. Simon to read the Resolution.
Resolution. No. 75-JJJ - Agreement re Interim Treatment Plants
Mm. Simon read Resolution No. 75-JJJ -- A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Boynton Beach~ Florida, Approving ~un Agreement
to be Entered into by Users o~ Interim Treatment Plants for Sewage,
Pursuant to Guidelines Established by the P!orida Department of
Pollution Control and Area Planning Board of Palm Beach County.
Mr. DeLong moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 75-JJJ~ seconded
by Mayor Jackson. The~e was no discussion. Motion carried 2-1, Mr.
Wallace dissenting.
Mr. DeLong then began speaking about the Minutes of the Planm_ing and
Zoning Board meeting of September 26, t97~, but since this was on the
agenda, under New Business~ it was decided to. discuss it then.
Progress Report Re New Zoning Ordinances and Date for Possible Hearing
Mayor Jackson asked Mr. Vastine to bring everyone up to date on this
subject. Mr. Vastine said there have been ~3 meetings since January
let discussing the previous text as prepared by the previous City
Manager. The Board went thmough it once and the second go-around is
just about completed. Mr. Vastine complimented .every member of the
Planning and Zoning Board -- Messrs. Kostne-~, B!acketer, Kelly,
Wa3/<e~: Col. Wehrell, M~. Vastine and Mms. Lynn Huekle. He said the
second complete draft will probably be completed on Thursday, after
which the board would go through it once more to make sure it's consis-
tent throughout.
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BEACH~ FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALLs TUESDAY~ OCTOBER 2, 1973.
The existing map under the direction of the Building Official has
been laid out for comparison with the proposed map which should be
completed next week. Fir. Vastine noted the assistance and expertise
given to the Board by the Building Official and requested Mayor
Jackson to ask Mr~ Barrett if he would give the possible hopeful
date for presentation to Council and public hearing.
Referring to page 2 of the Charter, Mr. Barrett asked Mr. Simon for
clarification on public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding whether
or not there should be a separate presentation to the Planning and
Zoning Board and City Council before public hearing for the purpose of
cheeks and balances~ or whether it should be a combined meeting as
the Charter provides for one public hearing. Mayor Jackson referred
to an incident in 1962 where changes were made before the Planning
and Zoning Board during public hearing and there were further changes
when the matter came before Council. Mr. Barrett was concerned about
the time schedule, stating that it was based upon the number of public
hearings. Mr. Wallace asked which format would be more advantageous
in regard to public relations.
Mr. Barrett stated that the Planning and Zoning Board has put a lot
of effort into this and they had not referred to the land use plan as
submitted by professional consultants~ Candeub ~ Fleissig, until their
work was nearly completed. It was found that both plans were almost
identical and the Planning and Zoning Board ~bided by the recommended
land use plan. Mayor Jackson asked if Mir. Barrett was speaking about
the ~dinanee or the map or both and Mr. Barrett said they must go hand
in hand.
Mr. Vastine asked if there was one hearing: was it within the juris-
diction of the City Council to immediately accept the plan. Suppose
there were some objections of a magnitude requiring consideration?
Mr. beLong said Council had th~ prerogative of not taking action or
delaying action and they would be very receptive to what the public
had to say. He then commended the efforts of the Planning and Zoning
Board and Mr. Barrett in this matter.
Mr. Barrett said he prepared most of the current map and the proposed
map end they can be photographed and used for full page advertising
in the newspaper with the proposed zoning on one page and the existing
zoning on the other. In this way everyone will have his own record
end the zoning code itself would be available at City Hall for anyone
to look at. The maps would also be posted in the lobby of City Hall
after publication in the newspaper. This would save time in clarifying
the matter for the public. Mr. DeLong noted that the Chamber of Com-
merce and realtors will generate interest.
Mr. Barrett said based on this method of presentation, the plan could
possibly be presented at the next meeting or at the latest~ November
6th for Council's adoption to go before public hearing.
Mr. Fred Kostner~ 140D High Point Boulevard North, Vice Chairman of
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the Planning and Zoning Board, felt there should be two hearings -- the
first one being before the Planning and Zoning Board as if an important
question came up~ it would give the Board a question to reconsider
and change its proposed recommendation. It would clarify things more
for the Council and be in the best public interest.
Mayor Jackson again referred to the incident in 1962 where there
were two hearings and Mr. DeLong said in his experience: there had
always been two public hearings. After further discussion~ Mr. Barrett
explained that he raised the question because of the time schedule.
If there were to be two public hearings~ one month should be added to
the time previously stated.
P]r. DeLong said if Mr. Wallace moved to amend the section of the
Char~er to call for two public hearings~ he would be glad to second
the motion. A~ter further comment~ Mr. Wallace suggested it be
handled administratively through the City Manager so that when the
Planni~.ng and Zoning Board advises the City Manager they are ready for
a public hearing, funds are made available~ for full page advertising
in the newspaper, includ/ng notification that this is a public hearing.
Hopefully, the public will get the intent that the Council is backing
the Board. He said he %~ould like to attend the Planning and Zoning
Board's hearing just to gain insight. Mr. Wallace said he would abide
by the Board's decision.
A~ter further discussion: Mr. Simon read the portion of the Charter
in question and it was clarified that it provided for one public
hearing, but did not prevent having additional hearings. It was
decided that there be a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning
Board and another one before City Council and Mr. Bar~ett repeated that
a month should be added to the previously stated time schedule.
Mrs. Lynn Huckle, 656 Castella Lane~ a member of the Plann/ng and
Zoning Boards felt that the scope was large and there were so many
changes, it might be considered to divide the City in hal~ for
public hearings~ particuts001y for the Planning and Zoning Board as
it was stated that the hearings before Council could be continued
on following days. Mr. DeLong suggested the Planning and Zoning
Board advertise that its hearings would also be extended if necessary
so everyone could be heard.
After further discussion~ Mr. Vastine highlighted Mr. Barrett's
recom/aenda~ion that the existing map and the new map be a full page
ad in the newspaper which has never been done before: thereby giving
everyone an opportunity to review the situation. He wished to impress
upon Council and state for public record the tremendous help that
Mr. Barrett has been to the Planning and Zoning Board with his
expertise and great knowledge of the City. Mr. DeLong noted that
this flows over into every one of Mr, Barrettes activities. Mr.
](ostner said if Mr. Barrett had been working with the Board from the
beginning~ they would be a year and a half ahead of where they are
now.
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BEACH, PLORIDA~ HELD~AT CITY HALL~ T~ESDAY~ OCTOBF2~ 2, 1975.
Milnor Corporation
Mayor Jackson read a letter addressed to her dated September 19~ 1975
from Norman J. Michael of Milnor Corpo~ation~ regarding the apartments
and tennis club complex of Golfview HarbOUr Estates. He reiterated
Milnor's position that there would be a limited number of memberships
made available to the residents of Golfview Harbour fora the swimming
pools~ tennis courts and recreational facilities to be built in the
west portion of the subdivision. It has not been determined at this
time what the annual dues will be. They will be nominal and these
facilities will be in addition to the recreation building being pro-
vided for the homeowners in their subdivision.
Mayor Jackson asked if this was in compliance with the stipulation
agreed to in Court. Mm. Simon believed the letter re2~ez~ed to the
facilities in the R3A area and no~ the potation to be deeded to the
Homeowners' Association. If that is the case: the developer is free
to construct what he wishes hut the gist of it sounds like the op?ation
of a' private club which Would not be permitted under R3A if that is
what is contemplated. Mayor JackSon said She atso.inte.r?reted it that
way. Mr. Simon asked Mr. Barrett if he was familiar with this.
Mr. Barrett said when we say the west portion of our subdivision, he
must 9ssume that this is in,theReSA area hut he felt it should be
pinpomnted on the plan. Mayo~Jaekson asked Mr. Barrett to check
this out with Mr. ~iichael to b~ sure that it's not in the R-1AA zone
and clarify the matter for Council.
Ocean Ridge Property
Mayor Jackson stated that the City PL~nager of Ocean Ridge asked if
Mr. Simon would search the property-to ascertain what portions Boynton
Beach owns there and settle the areas owned by each city. Mr. DeLong
said it was okay with him~ but he felt that Ocean Ridge was in a rush
and they were trying to claim ownership of Boynton's parking area and
they want to swap that parking lot for the swamp that the City owns
north of the City Hall. He did not want to be stampeded due to the
wishes or whims of the adjacent municipality of Ocean Ridge as he did
not feel it was so important that everything should be dropped to ~ive
attention to this matter. Mayor Jackson referred to a joint meeting
of the two Councils two years previously and she felt a conclusion
should be reached as to what each munmc~pa!~ty owns.
Mr. Wallace agreed with Mr. DeLong that there was no urgency for
Boynton to search the records. It was already done several years
ago and the information is in the Central File as it was part of the
actions of previous Council and p~evious attorneys from both groups
were there. After some further discussion~ Mr. DeLong stated he felt it
was a try on the part of Ocean Ridge to get the best they can get of
some type of bargain.
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Mrs. Clanton noted that two people asked to speak on Milnor -- Mr.
Kushner, who has le~t, and Mr. Malotke.
'Tony Malotke~ 138~ S.W. 28th.:Avenue: said-he woutd.llike to give a
progress report of the club: Golfview Harbour Association. There was
one stipulation that they either had a swimming pool or a small or
large clubhouse. He said the Golfview Harbour Association would go
as far as they could ~ith the builder to have a playground for the
children instead of a. swimming pool and they had forwarded a letter
to the Council about this.
Mr. Simon said if this is going to require a variation: they would
have to go back to court to get a new o~der approving the new stipula-
tion. Mr. Maiotke said when Council received the letter, would under-
stand what it' s about.
OLD BUSINESS
Palmland
Mayor Jackson asked Mr. Centola if he wanted to postpone this matter
until the full Council was p~esent. Mr. Centola Stated it was felt
that since the agreement was based upon the stipulation signed by all
five members~ they should have a voice in the matter as to the agree-
ment. He was hoping to get a special meeting set up to take up both
the wate~ and sewer agreement and he asked for a tentative date of
October 12: 1975. There was discussion between Mr. DeLong and Mr.
Wallace whether to table this item or delete it from the agenda. Mr.
Simon advised that he would be out of town on October tgth and Mr.
Wallace suggested that a date to meet could be worked out.
Mr. Klinck stated he missed part of the discussion earlier about Resolu-
tion 73-ZZ and asked what the disposition was of the amended agreement~
Was it voted down and what effect did it have on the existing form of
agreement and Resolution 73-ZZ? Mr. DeLong advised that the agreement
was made a part of the public record and adopted by a 2-1 vote that
this would be the policy in dealing with the developers. He noted that
just recently Mr. K!inck met with a group who had no hesitation whatso-
ever to abide by this a~reement and Mr. Klinck concurred. Mr. DeLong
said he was not discounting the court case, but felt the City should
have an established policy. Mayor Jackson said both the agreement and
resolution were passed.
Mr. Klinck said he would like to make a statement for the public reoord
regarding that fo~m of resolution. There seems to be an impression by
some parties that the resolution and standard form of agreement are
setting up something new, specifically regarding conneotion fees. He
said that resolution does not establish connection fees or impose them
and merely States or recites that connection fees, along with engineering
standards, site planning and other provisions in the current ordinances
will apply and it doesn't set up anything new. He felt if the Code
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required connection fees and i~ anybody wanted to challenge the
connection fees, they challenge the Code and not the agreement.
In discussion between Mr. DeLong and Mr. Klinck: it was clarified
that the consulting engineers have the technical responsibility to
recommend a course of action to the City on those matters.
Mr. Centola stated that the present ordinance sets up a double
standard -- one condition for the people outside the City boundaries
and another condition for the people inside the boundaries. He
said Mr. DeLong stated anothe~ developer was willing to sign the
agreement but did not mention that he was outside the City's boundaries.
Mr. DeLong said he was not going to engage in any controversy regarding
the way he votes: Mr. Centola asked if a special meeting would be
t '
se up and Mr. Wallace advised that when an agreeable date cgu. ld be
determined, Mr. Centola would be contacted to attend the meeting.
Mn~. DeLong felt the patience of some of the Council membems was being
worn thin by the continuous rounds of meetings with Palmland.
Discuss Touche Ross Agreement
Mr. Kohl read his letter for the agenda of October 2, 197D, referring
to the "Letter-Agreement~ presented by Touche Ross along with attach-
ments requesting the City Attorney's opinion: Mr. Simon's recommenda-
tion and a copy of the minutes of the meeting of August 21: 197D
wherein Touche Ross was appointed CPA for the City~ but no provisions
for fees were indicated. Mr. Kohl questioned the propriety of the
City signing the Touche Ross agreement without provisions being made
for remuneration. He sought the advice of City Council as he felt
they would be p~esenting Touche Ross with a blank check by signing
the agreement as is. ¥~. Kohl said Touche Ross representatives have
been in the City all week and he has no idea what their fees will be.
Mr. Flynn said before Touche Ross was appointed as the CPA firm for
the City, the discussion of fees came about and they could not give
any information at that time. Mr. Flynn stated they have guaranteed
to him that their fees would be $15,000 for one year. The fees of
the former CPA firm~ Hawkins and Hamilton, were $7~ 000 for the general
fund and SD: 000 for the utilities fund and this was going up to
$10:000 and $5~ 000 respectively with Touche Ross. However: Touche
Ross is expanding the scope of the audit and report of the City con-
siderably. Fn~. Wallace asked if there was any agreement that the
charge would not be over the figure of $15,000 and Mr. Flynn said no
because he had contimplated expending one or two other areas but he
hadn't as yet met with the City Manager and Council concerning this
matter. He said he would bring in two Touche Ross representatives who
would like some specific clarification. During further discussion:
Mr. Flynn stated that Touche Ross was starting from scratch and would
give the City an entirely diffeZ~nt concept in its financial statement
and would be in 3_~ne with the municipal statement issued for Dade
County or large cities and would be complete and thorough. Mr. DeLong
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asked Mr. Flynn if he was contented with this and Mr. Flynn said
yes~ and this was planned for within his budget. Mr. DeLong said
he would be willing to go along with this, but would like something
definite about the cost.
Mr. Wallace suggested following Mr. Plynn's recommendations in going
along %rith a base pmioe of $15,000 and if there are one or two items
added to this, creating an increased fee. Mr. Flynn should return
to the Council with a written statement for the record of a base
price, including what the City will specifically get for its m~ney.
Mr. Plynn assured Council that Touche Ross would submit a written
statement of what their fees will be. Mr. DeLong asked for inclusion
of any additional charges for eXtra services, adding that the City
Couneii should decide whether or not something extra should be done.
Mr. Kohl was satisfied with this course of action and it waS noted
that the City Attorney would review the forthcoming proposal as to
its legality.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Request of Boynton Beach Jaycees to Hold Turkey Shoot
Mr. Wallace said if this is something that has been done previously,
he moved that the request be 9~anted. Mr. DeLong seconded. Mr. Wal-
lace added the proviso that everything is cleared thmough the City
Manager that all things are met and in order as far as insurance~
etc.~ adding that the previous procedures of the City be followed.
Motion carried 5-0.
Consider Request of Planning & Zoning Board
Mr. DeLong mead for the record from the Minutes of the planning and
Zoning Board meeting of September 12, 1973 including the motion
stated below that was unanimously adopted by the Board:
'That it be recommended to the Boynton Beach City Council
that an amendment to the present ordinance be prepared and
enacted, as soon as possible, providing for staggered terms
for Planning and Zoning Board Members in order to assure a
continuity of experience and effective and efficient opera-
tion of the duties and responsibilities of said Board.~
Mr. DeLong moved that the City Attorney so be instructed to draft
the appropriate amendment to the ordinaneefor staggered terms.
Mr. DeLong said Mr. Simon can use the ordinances of Delray Beach
and BocaRaton as a guide as they have staggered terms beyond a two-
year period so there is a continuity. There was no voting aS
Council determined that this matter could be handled administratively.
Application fo~ .Permit -. Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Assoc.
Mr. Kohl said he would like to get approval on an application for
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MI~dTES OP REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, HELD AT C~Y HALLs TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 1975.
a permit received from the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent
Association -- Pmesident Ron Sauers, Vice President David Briggs,
Treasurer David Hauser, to help upgrade the benefits of Police
Officers. The activity would be a circus, to sell tickets and help
raise money for the Police Athletic Club. Fir. Kohl read a letter
from Mr, Kenneth West of the Police Benevolent Association~ authoriz-
ing the PBA to use the propeDty described therein~ o%~ed by Stormont
Realty for a one-day performance by the Clyde Beatty Ciz~us. It
will be far enough north not to interfere with the existing jump
zone setup. The PBA requi~es that a ~nold haz~uiess agreement~ be
furnished for approval, indemnifying the PBA from claims of personal
injury o~ property damage. A certificate of insurance should be
attached. Mr. Kohl said he had the certificate for $1, 000:000
for bodily injury and property damage plus a $1.. 00'0 cashier's cheek
from the Clyde Beatty--Cole Bros. Circus paid to the order of the
City of Boynton Beach. This bond ~ill be mefunded to the PBA if
they live up to the clauses in the contract such as no damage to the
proper~y on which they exhibit and that this property be left cle~n
after exhibition of the circus.
Mr. DeLong asked about the policing of this function and Mr. Kohl
asked Officer West.to supply the information.
Officer West said he would have to get together with the Chief of
Police and there should be two traffic officers plus some off-duty
policemen to help with the parking. Mr. DeLong wanted to ascertain
that the City's depar~nment wouldn't be tied up due to the circus.
Mr. DeLong moved to grant the permit to the Police Benevolent
Association: seconded by Mr. Wallace. It was clarified that the
date of the Circus would be November 19, 1973. There was no other
discussion. Motion carried 3-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Consider Request of Rubin Construction Co. -- Re Burning Debris
Mr. Wallace referred to a copy of this request: ~eceived with the
agenda, noting that everything was in order aocordinq to the City
Manager and he moved that the request of Rubin Construction Co. for
open burning of debris be granted. Mr. DeLong seconded the motion
but noted that this matter did not have to go through Council and
could be handled administratively.
Reques~ of City Manager - Re Overtime
Mr. Kohl clarified that this request was for an employee end not for
himself. He requested to handle this administratively as it had
been passed previously by Council. He recommended rescinding this be-
cause the City now has time-and-a-half for employees working overtime.
Mr. DeLong moved to rescind the motion of April 6~ 1970 upon the
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BEACH, FLORIDA~ HELD AT CITY HALL, T~ESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1973.
recommendation of the City Managem, M~. Wall.aec seconded for dis-
cussion and asked if this caused the employee any hardShip.and was
it agreeable. MD. Kohl said everyone eo. nce~u~e~ was satisfied and
he didn't want to handle one employee differ~r~cly than another.
Motion carried 5-0.
Discuss City Holiday System
M~. Kohl noted that the State of Florida a~d County have returned
to the observance of Veteran's Day on the traditional date of Novembe~
llth. He recommended an amendment to the Civil Service Rules and
Regulations, d~si~nating Veteran's Day be Observed on November llth
in the City and that City Hall he closed on Monday, November /R, 1975
since the holiday fell on Sunday° Mr. Wa!laae moved to follow the
City Manaqer's ~eeomme~nd. ation~ seconded by Mr~ DeLo~g~ as ~on~ as
no one was cheatsd on hms income~ ~yor Jackson noted i~ Spe ~..g
to some of the employees last year~ it was felt that having a holzday
two weeks apart was a~waste of time and she concurred with the
recommendation. Motion carried 5-0.
Consider Application for Permit to Solicit
League of Women Voters
March of Dimes
A~soc~atxon of America, Inc.
Muscular Dystrophy ~ ' ' . .
Mr. Wallace moved to approve the three applications for permit as
requested if they were in order, seconded by Mr. DeLong. There
was no discussi°n. Motion carried 3-0.
Approval of Bills
Mr. Xohl requested approval of the following hills:
I. McLaren ConstrUction Co.
DOg Pound -- Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing
Allen Insurance Agency
Hazard ~ disability insurance
Pay from 5600-461,- Funds Available.
5,667.62
1,924.00
3. Boynton Beach Child Care Center
Pay from Federat Revenue Sh~ring
920.00
4. Russell ~ AXon ESt. ~6 6868-Sm-lll&CP
Pay from $1~ OUO~O001 Bond IsSue,
5 ~ 510.38
Russell & Axon Est. ~ 6858-9-CP
So--ices rendered in connection with PL92-500-Grant.
Pay from 6500-298.
1,~88.15
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL }~ETLNG OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BF~CH~ FLORIDA~ HELD AT CITY HALL~ TUESDAY, OCTOBE~ 2: 1975.
Approval of Bills (Cont'd)
6. L~uderdale Constr~ction Est. ~6
To be paid from$1,000:O00 Bond Issue.
$176~890.74
7. Senior Citizens Friendship Club
Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing
480.00
8. Ernest Simon
Professional fees (see below)
15,936.74
9. Chamber of Commerce (Do!ph Map Co.)
To be paid from 5700-483
2~055.00
!0. Romano Const. g Development Co. 6~096.42
Building Official Inspected ~ approved as follows:
2nd draw: $6~773.80 less 1~ retention
To be paid from Revenue Sharing
Mr. Kohl said these bills have been approved and verified by the
departments involved~ checked and approved for payment by the Finance
Director and funds are available in their respective budgets. He
recommended payment of the bills.
Mr. Wallace moved to pay the bills. Mr. DeLong asked to add something
to the motion. He agreed to pay all bills but asked to withhold the
check on Romano until Mr. Romano came in and made an agreement to
finish the work he had started as it was causing an inconvenience
to the senior citizens. Mr. DeLong then seconded the motion if this
proviso was agreeable with Mr. Wallace. Motion carried 3-0.
M~. Kohl referred to an application certificate for payment which he
had ~rom the architect, Mr. George Davis. It was for Mr. Lee Walker,
the contractor for the sub-fire station in the amount of $8,598.00.
Mr. DeLong asked who approved this as they only had the ~ootings in
and there was to be a distinct understanding that when the bills were
submitted, they were to go to the building official for approval~ fol-
lowed by the Finance Director. Mr. Kohl concurred.
Mr. Kohl said he had a letter from Mr. Flynn in regard to a bill for
$41~600 for Russell & Axon. Mr. DeLong asked that this be held up
as the City became involved in this situation without investigating
where the money was coming from. Mr. DeLong moved that it be ascer-
tained where the money was coming from and ~nat the City got for
this sum, seconded by Mr. Wallaeeo Motion carried.
Mr. Kohl then read for approval the following breakdown of Mr. Simon's
bill for legal fees:
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BEACH, PLORIDA, MELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBEE 2, 1975.
City Attorney's Bill (Breakdown)
1. Library Bond Validation
Expenses in connection therewith
2. Palm_land Development Corp.
Expenses in connection therewith
5. Ernest Giordano
4. Milnor Corporation
Expenses in connection therewith
5. Bishop
6. Peninsular Properties
Expenses in connection therewith
7. Eohrbaugh and Medical Arts~ Inc.
8, Patricia Ann Bucko S J. T. Bucko
9. Lehigh Portland Cement Co.
TOTAL TO MR. SIMON
12.5 hrs. $ 750.00
'12.24
74.7 hfs, 4,482.00
56.68
14.5 hrs. 858.00
12.4 hrs. 744.00
84.16
50.6 hrs. 1, 836.00
57.5 hrs. 2~250.00
59.66
15.6 hrs. 816.00
3 hfs. 180.00
29.8 hrs. 1, 808.00
$t3,936.74
Mr. ](ohl requested that the above bills, rotating $15,936.74 be
transferred from Unappropriated Surplus per his letter for the agenda.
Mayor Jackson noted that Council already ~oted to pay this bill.
OTHER
Mayor Jackson requested that Ralph Pearson of the Transportation
Co~nittee be reimbursed for the mileage he is putting on his car due
to his study of the bus route. He would be putting in approximately
100 miles and Mr. Frank Carrel contacted the Mayor in this behalf.
She noted that Mr. Pearson hasntt requested this but is putting so
much time and effort and gasoline into this project~ she felt he should
be reimbursed.
Mr. DeLong felt that Mr. Pearson might be offended by this request
end unless he made a plea for reimbursement himself~ he didn't think
the Council should take any action. Mayor Jackson explained that
Mr. Pearson's car was being used instead of Mr. Carrel's so they could
combine their efforts and that was the reason for the request.
Mr. DeLong suggested asking Mr. Pearson if he wants to be reimbursed
and that the matter could be handled administratively.
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MIN~dTES OF REGULA~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH: FLORIDA, HELD AT CITY HALL, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1973.
Mr. Flynn returned to the subject of the City Attorney's fees, stating
that the money to pay those has to be appropriated from unappropriated
surplus and this was omitted in earlier discussion~ Mr. DeLong
said the bills have been approved by the Finance Director and the
City Manager and ~eeommanded for payment by the City Manager. These
recommendations are to be incorporated and made a pa~t of the minutes,
so when referred to later, it can be seen that the recon~nendations
had been made.
Wallace moved to adjourn: seconded by Mr. DeLong. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
,7 Mayor
Councilman
ATTEST:
Councilman
Councilman
City Clerk
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10/10/7>
Mms. Padgett:
Minutes may be proofmead. Mr. KohlTs secTy couldnTt locate copy
o£ Toby Prince Brigham lettem mef6rred to and it must be incorporated
into minutes. I~ll see if Mr. Simon has a copy of the letter a~d the
proposal regamding Rinker. Will call you Thurs. morming.
Kathy.
lscharge~ ~ch wilt mest~ict the n~mbe~ of.add!t~onal connections to tbs
stipulation provided that the use of such plants must 5e discontinued and t~t
they must be r~moved f~m the servicerarea as soon as the City's rsqional
disposal system]~i$ ~%ac~d in operation; and
~%~EREAS~ the regional p!a~ 'requires that such
interim plants be ptac~d under direct-cont-~ol, operation and maintenance o~
the City of Boynton Beach, the area A~ency; and ,
WHEREAS, ~to facilitate implementation of Federal, State a~ County.
requirements for Developers desiring to obtain wastewater disposal ser%~ice for
new constmuetion within City's service a~ea~
NOW: HEREFORE~ ~/1 Oonslderatlon of the mutual covenants, promises and
~ep~esentations herein: the parties beret9 agree aS ~'follows:
A. It is mutually ag~0eed as follows:
t. T~t
operation and maintenance.
prior
and ~he information requi~ed by higher ~uthoz~ity~ inelu~ a legal desC~iut-ion
and survey of'the plant site~ must be submitted to anx~ approved by the City of
Boynton Beach. Such submittals shall be made ~ectly to the o~fice Of
Manager. App~ova! b ' ' · - -
y the City of such applicatmon wmll constitute me~ty
as such, will not be suff~ent:, au~tl'~iti~ %~0~. ~s~uap~a:of ~uy eonst~wactic~.
permits, -
5. Tha~ mimpn, ondmtional app~ova~ by twne City~ the a
~'oquired '~'o s~mit the nec~ssa~-appJ-~¢a,!rion anG dom.mm~ts Jto tim Ar~a PJ.~m"~-~g
Board of Palm Beach Cour~%-y-and' the Palm Beanh County Health-Bepa~.~aent for fu~
ther proceasing to the Floz~ida Department of~ Pollutmon Control zn~ accordance with
4. That no cor~t~uetion of interim t~eat~kent plants shall be made, uAtii
the applicant has received the re~ed approvals of alt County and State regula-
tory agencies, and a copy of the plans as finally approved, filed with the City
Manager~ as well as appropriate' building-permits' as maybe mequi~ed by the Murniei-
pat o~ County agency having building-permit jurisdiction at the interim plant site.
5. That this Agreement is in addition to~ and does not supplant any
established requlations co~erin~ zoning~ site p!ap~ing, enginee!~ing, building
pe~its~ monnection fees~ or any othe~ p~ovisionsof subdiv~s!on and land
development regulations as may be in effect pertaining to the a~a to be
serviced by the interim package wastewater treatment plant.
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6 o ce~fica~e of occupancy Sh~ be
uti3~zing the t~t P!~ ~til app~at o~ the ~te~ p~t ~d
mane~r o~ect~ fao~]l~ies ha~ ~ ~p~o~ and aee~t~ by the
a recomded plat~
the time
tmeatment plant and :
bond is to
intem~3m~ t-~eatment plant upo~
D~ve!oper*'s collection s -
.hail p~ovide valves and
immediate disconnection of the intemim plant fmom sewers in the Deve!ope~,s area
~within 24 hours af~ce~ meeeipt of said notice in No. 2 (a) above. -
· To have inte!~unt-f~atment plant whiah will:
(a) Dispose of all liquid effluent into ~-site containment
facitities~ as required by ~egn!atory agenccles.
(b) P~ovide easy access to and within the plant site for
opemation~ r~aintena~oe and ~2nova! Of s ~
olid waste~ sludge, etc.
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5. Dnrin~ the period of operation and maint~aance o~ intem~im
' h
plants by personnel of the C~ty of Boynton Beae , the users of such Sewerage
system will be eharge~ the usual monthly service ~ates currently applied to
all other similam users (o~ ~c~stome-~s~) of the City's system and~. the
operation a~d .main-
tenance costs which exceed the monthly ~evenue f~om the system,
C. City agrees to:
acceptance by the City
sewag~
D, The pa~ties have ~ and understand the
and now state that o~ ~ent not expressed in this
Agreement has bean made
IN WITNESS WHEREOF~: -~ Devetopem' and the City have ~hemeuuto cause~ to
y, ea~ freest =
(SE~)
R' ~Cipat Co~p~ration
ATTEST:
~TTEST: By:
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH)
BEFORE ME,
the undersigned authority, personally appeared
and
of the City of Boynton Beach~ Florida~ and acknowledged that they are the
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of
they h~ve executed
~---~-Publie~ State o~ Flomida at' La..~ge
~Y Co~mis$ion ExpiZ~s