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Minutes 10-19-71MIN-dTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, OCTOBER 19, 1971, AT 7:30 P. M. PRESENT: Forrest L. Wallace, Igayor Robert B. Effron, Vice Mayor~ Mrs. Emily Jackson, Councilwoman John L. Archie, Couneilman Harold Blanchette, Councilman C. Q. Jones, Jr., City Manager Gene Moore, City Attorney Mrs. Tereesa Padgett~ City Clerk Mayor Wallace called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 PM. The Invocation was given by Pastor Ronald Smith, Seventh Day Adventist Church, followed by the Flag Salute led by Panla Moore, President, Amer- ican Legion Auxiliary. Introduction of Guests Mr. Blanchett~ introduced his daughter, Mary Lou, with her 9th Grade Civics class, 1st Baptist Academy, and teacher Mrs. Pickley. Robert Beyrer, United Boynton Civic League and Sterling Vil!a~e Senior Citizens Mrs. Joyce Barkley, President, Boynton Jr. Women's Club Henry Forbas, Ridgewood Rills Homeowners Association Marian Palmer, Board of Directors, Leisureville Albert Wehretl, B0yn~dn'Isle - Lee Manor Association Paula Moore, President, American Legion Auxiliary Gil Eckert~ Hampshire Gardens Dave Roberts, High Point Section ~3 Jim O~Meara: Chamber o£ Commerce MINUTES Regular Meeting..-October 5, 1971 Mr. Effron moved that the minutes of October 5, 1971 be accepted as written, seconded by Mr. Archie. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC AUDIENCE Robert Beyrer, representing Boynton Civic League, expressed the feelings of the association in relation to the land use map termed as the Master Plan. He expressed satisfaction and admiration for the manner in which the Planning g Zoning Board conducted the meetings on this plan, and stated that the association is very happy with the consideration that was shown to every condominium segment that had come to the meetings to express an opinion. In view of the fact that a moratorium was declared, Mr. Beyrer feels that a mis-service was done. Because the City has no protection against high rises under the present zoning. Mr. Beyrer urged Council to accept this plan as a basic~plan, and at least give the City this protection. -!- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19~ 1971 PUBLIC AUDIENCE, cont'd. FL~. Effron explained that the Council has to go over the plan with the Planning & Zoning Board, and then CounCil has to have Public Hearings. There is a Workshop meeting on this plan with the Planning & Zoning Board scheduled for Thursday: Oetober 21st. Thomas Canavan~ Sterling Village~ stated that years ago Delray and Boy-n- ton took up a question of sharing a garbage incinerator~ and he wanted to know what became of it. Mr. Archie stated that originally Boca was included in the idea. At that time the communities were just too small for an incinerator. He further stated that today people seam to stay away frOm incinerators because of ecology. Mr. Canavan then explained a system that cut down on pollution in Ocean- side, New York. Mr. Canavan also asked if anything was being done about erecting a voting precinct in Sterling Village. ¥i~s. Jackson Stated that she had done some research on the subject, and was willing to sit down and discuss it. Mr. Effron stated in regard to the incineratom~ that there was a case in Orlando where they spent 2~ million dollars for an incinerator, and it operated 30 days, and closed down because of complications. He further stated that we are looking into it. ~arian Palmer, Leisureville, requested that an ordinance be prepared for fencing shoppiP, g centers so that the rear view is not exposed. She was speaking for the entime city not only Leisureviile. Mrs. Jackson stated that this would come in the~new site plan approval.' Mr. Jones added that the Chamber of Commerce has been working on this matter for some time. They have come up with the idea of planting t~ees and sod as well as an access road that should work out favorably. John Stevens requested to speak on Item C Administrative. He also asked if there was any consideration given concerning d~ainage in the Ridge- wood Hills area? M~. Jones Stated that the ne~)%.City Engineer %~utd be sta~tir~ work next week: and this will be one of the first items he will work on. Joyce Barktey: Women's Club~ ~equested permission to solicit funds for a t0 year old boy with a malignant tumor on November 13 f~om 8:00 to 12:00 on ~. S. 1~ 15th Ave. and Ocean Avenue. This was placed on the Agenda under Administrative. -2- MINVdTES REGULAR CITY COILNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1971 PUBLIC AUDIENCE, conrad. James D. Bottcher~ 900 S. E. 1st Street, requested a noise ordinance of some kind. The neighborhood is constantly bothered by the noise of the speed shop at all hours~ Lately they have been running motorcycles in back of his home. He has contacted the Police many times with no success Mr. Jones suggested this be brought to a Workshop meeting in the near future. Herman Forbas, 425 N. W. 4th Avenue, complained about the noise from the Rock conce~t4 He wanted to know if it was going to De held every other week. Mayor Wallace sts~ed that the Council has not given permission for Rock concerts to be held every other week. There a~e none seen in the future. The City Manager assured him that all complaints will be given full consideration. Mr. Forbes also asked that something be done about the noise of the t-~ains at night. Mr. jones stated that other complaints have been received, and the City will work with the Railroad on this problem. M~. Forbas also called the Council's attention to the dangerous condition of the building on N. E. 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street. O. T. McLean, Arco Station~ made another effort to get the zoning of his station cleared up. He also stated that the violation of the Shell Station should cease. John Szymanski asked to speak on B: Old Business. Thomas Caliendo thanked the City of Boynton Beach for allowing them to provide the entertaJ~nment at the Rock Concert. Mr. Fankhauser asked to speak on Item Cf, LEGAL. PROCLAMATION Mayor Wallace ~ead the Proclamation designating October 23rd as United States Day, and request that citizens fly the Flag in honor of this day. 5~W BHS~S~ Receipt of Petition from Leisurevilte Community Association, Inc. Mayo~ Wallace acknowledged the Petition from LeisuDeville. -3- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19~ 1971 _~AL - Ordinances - 2nd Reading Ordinance No. 71-32 , Providing additional benefits for Policemen Mr. Moore read Ordinance No. 71-32 by caption only. Mrs. Jackson moved that Ord. ~71-32 be adopted on second reading, seconded by Mr. Effron. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance No. 71-33 - Providing additional benefits for Firemen Mr. Moore read Ordinance No. 71-33 by caption only. Mr. Bianchette moved that Ord. ~71-35 be adopted on second reading~ seconded by Mr. Archie. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance No. 71-34 - Site Plan Approval Mr. Moore read Ordinance No. 71-34 by caption only. PLr. Effron moved that Ord. ~71-34 be adopted on second reading~ seconded by Mrs. Jackson. Motion carried 5-0. Ordinance - 1st Reading Ordinance No. 71-55 - Granting change in zoning, R-1 to C-l, Doxtad Request Mr. Moore read Ordinance No. 71-35 in its entirety. Mr. Archie moved that Ord. ~71-35 be passed on first reading, seconded by Mr. Effron. Motion carried 5-0. ~esolutions ~es. ~71-GG - Paving westerly portion of S. E. 26th Avenue Mr. Fankhauser stated his opposition to paving the st-~eet. He stated that the majority does not want the street paved. Mr. Fiorentino is in favor of paving the street. He is willing to pay his share. Mr. Moore pointed out that it is not necessary to have the consent of the property owners if it is in the best interest of the City. He also stated that the resolution will set the Public Hearing and direct Superintendent of Public Works to draw up plans with estimated cost. Mr. Moore read Res. ~71-GG. seconded by Mr. B!anchette. ~'no~'. ME. Archie abstained. ~. Effron moved that Res. ~71-GG be adopted~ Motion carried 3-1. M~s. Jackson voted -4- ~IINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1971 LEGAL, conrad. ~ir. Moore read Resolution No. 71-]G(~ es uabllshmng a public hearing on subject projeet~ on November 2~ 1971. Mr. Blanchette moved that Res. ~71-Ydi be adopted~ seconded 1~t Mr. Effron. Motion carried 5-1. Mrs. Jackson voted ~no~· Iir. Arch~ abstained. Res. #71-HH - Sale of Bonds. Mr. Moore read Res. ~71-HH, Mr. Archie moved that Res. ~71-HH be a- dopted~ seconded by Mr. Effron. Motion carried 4-1. Mrs. Jackson voted ~no~ because this was not the low bid: and she feels we could have done better. Res. ~71-II - Appointing City Engineer Mr. Moore mead Res. No. 71-II~ appointing Thomas A. Clark as City Engineer at a salary of $15,000 per annum with ca~ allowance of $125.00 per month. Mr. Arehie moved that Res. ~71-II be adopted, seconded by Mr. Effron. Motion carried 5-0. Res. ~71-JJ - Naming Directo~ of Civil Defense Mr. Moore read Res. ~71-JJ. M~. Archie moved that Res. ~71-JJ De a- dopted~ seconded by Mrs. Jackson. Motion ca,tied 5-0, OLD BUSINESS ~e~uest to Abate 1969 Taxes - Palm Beach Memorial Park (on the table) Mr. Archie moved that this be removed from the table~ seconded by Mr. Blanehette. Motion carried 5-0. Palm Beach Memorial Park was part of the City and was de-annexed, The request is to abate the 1969 taxes assessed against that area. Mr. Archie moved that the request be granted: seconded by Mrs. Jackson. Motion carried 5-0. Consider Bid Award - Remote Annunciator Control Unit (on the table) Mrs. Jackson moved that it be removed fmom the table, seconded by Mr. Blanchette. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Jones reported that 3 bids were received and the low bid is respon- sive. The low bid was from Audiotronies~ the City can enter into an agreement with 30 day termination. He recommended the Bid be accepted. Mrs. Jackson moved that the bid from Audiotronics be accepted~ seconded by Nm. Blanchette. Motion carried 5-0. -5- MINU~ES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL }~ETING OCTOBER 19 ~ 1971 OLD BUS//NESS ~ cont'd. Fire Hydrant Charges Mr. Jones reported that Ocean Ridge has acquired a new City Manager, and requested that this item be deleted to allow him to talk this over with their City Manager. I.~s. Jackson moved that this item be deteted~ seconded by MM. Archie. Motion carried. Approval of final Plans for Police Complex Mr. Jones Stated that the plans have been presented by the Architect, and the Police Chief has reviewed and approved them. Mr. Blanchette suggested that the facade go all the way around the build- ing because it would be seen from all sides. Mr. Jones recon~nended accepting the final plans~ and allow the Purchasing Agent to go out on bid immediately. [~rs. Jackson moved that the final plans for the Police Complex. with Alternate ~2 be accepted~ seconded by Mr. Blanchette o Motion carried 5-0. ADMi~IISTRA TIVE Request of Charles G. Haygood to pave Rights of Way in L~ke Boynton EStates According to statements made by Harold Hopkins about 4 months ago build- ing permits were issued ~o build houses on these lots. There is no s~reet ~here at this t~me, just the Right of Way. Mr. Haygood is peti- tioning the City to allow a street. Mr. Archie moved to prepare the proper rgso!ution and go to Public Hearing to find out how the lot owners in the area feel abeut it~ sec- onded by Mr. Blanchette. Motion carried 5-0. Requests for Permit to Solicit 1. Heart Association of Palm Beach County 2. Seventh-Day Adventist Church 3. Boynton Jr. Women's Club Mrs. Jackson moved that these requests be granted, and waive the fee~ seconded by Mr. Effron. Motion carried 5-0. -6- MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1971 ADMINISTRATIVE, cont'd. Request of Cavalier Club for change in Beverage License John Stever~ stated that Originally the Club had purchased only a beer tieense~ now it would like to have a beer and wine license. There was considerable discussion, and a number of questions raised. It was stated that Council only had to approve the zoning~ and the rest was up to the State. Mrs. Jaekson moved to table the item until Workshop for further informa- tion, seconded by Mr. Blanchette. Motion carried 5-0. Appoint Community Appearance Committee Each Council member was to make a recommendation, along with a recommen- dation from the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Arabic suggested that this be turned over to the Planning g Zoning Board, and he had no recommendation. Mrs. Jackson stated that this Committee is needed now. Many of the women in the Wemen~s Club are interested. Mr. Arehie moved that this be tabled until the Workshop meeting, with the Planning & Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Blanchette. Motion earried 3-1. Mr. %$allace voted '~no~. ~Irs. Jackson abstained. Establish Date of Evening Registration Hours M~s. Padgett indicated a need to keep City Halt open at night to regis- ter voters~ and suggested November 9th and November 29th, 5 to 9 P. M. Mr. Archie moved that the request be granted~ seeonded by M~. Blanchette. Motion carried 5-0. ~pproval of Bills $1~115.00 for life insurance coverage for Police Dept. personnel Mrs. Jackson moved that the bill be paid, seconded by Mr. Effron. Motion married 5-0. M~. Jones announeed the Workshop meetings on Thursday, October 21st at 3: 30~ and Thursday, October 28th at 3: 30. -7- MLN/]TES REGULAR CITY coUNcIL PS~ETING OCTOBER 19, 1971 C OTHER Mr. Blanchette reported that Cpt. David Gardner, Army Corps of Engineer Reserves, is on a program to do community work on weekends. This Would be about 135 men dOing work for ~ee if the City is i~%erested. The City iS definitely in~erested, and the offer was ~drned over to the City Manager to work out details. ADJObL~NMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Forrest L Wallace, Mayor Robert B. Effron~ Attest: City Clerk ~ ' n~. Archie~I CounCilman ~ - ./~frold L. B~anon~%te ~ Coun~an -8-