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Minutes 08-24-70MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA~ MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1970 at 7:30 P. M. PRESENT Thomas A. Summers, Mayor Fortes t L. Wallace, Vice Mayor ~s. Emily Jackson, Councilwoman Michael V. Michael, Councilm~n Leonard E. Nylund ~ Councilman C. Q. Jones, Jr., City Manager Gene Moore, City Attorney Mrs. Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk F~yor Stlmmers called the meeting to order at 7:30 Po M. The Invocation and Flag Salute was given by Leroy Harris. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Robert Beyrer, United Boynton Civic League Bertha Welsh~ Boynton Beach Sorosis Richard Vastine~ Leisureville Homeowners O~ganization Charles W. Ayers, High Po/hr ~2 Robert Pastore, High Point ~%1 Mrs. Richard Bachor~ Jr. Woman's Club David Roberts, High Point Homeowners Association John Shepard~ Chamber of Commerce Former Mayor Walter Madsen MankThcmpson~ Boynton Beach Ki~nis Club MINU~ES - Regular Meeting of August 3rd Mr. Walla~-e moved that ntinutes of August Smd meeting be accepted as written. Mot~ion seconded by ~.irs. Jackson and motion carried 3-0. Mr. Nylund and Mr. Michael abstained since they were absent at that mee ting. P~BLIC AUDIENCE Mr. Hank Thompson appeared before Council with regard to Feasibility study ua%der way for an interchange at the Turnpike. County agreed to pay $1825 toward study if the City would match it. All other money has been raised. Mr. Nylund moved that this item be placed on the Agenda for Thursday~ September 3rd at 4:00 P. M., provided a letter is obtained stating the money is refundable when interchange is eom- pleted. Mot-ion seconded by Mr. Wallace and motion carried 5-0. Robert Beyrer - stated he was spokesman for organization representing condominium o%rner~ (except Four Seasuns) in the town. !) garbage - objected to letter ~romPublic Works Dept. 2) - reference to Leisure- ville - he wanted to be third party to intercede for developers of Leisurevi!le. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24~ 1970 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC AUDIENCE~ conrad. Evelyn Ho%~li, 647 S. W. 1st Ct. - refemred to Item C under Old Busi- ness. The City Manager ~equested that appointment of Police Chief be placed on Agenda. Mm. Michael moved to accept City P~nager's recommendation and place the appointment of Police Chief on the Agenda. Motion seconded by Mrs. Jackson and motion carried 5-0. The City Manager recommended the appointment of Noah E. Huddleston, as Chief of Police. Mr. Wallace moved to appoint Noah E. Huddleston as Police Chief of Boynton Beach. Motion seconded by Mrs. Jackson and motion carried 5-0. City Clerk Temeesa Pad~ett administemed Oath of Office to the new Police Chief. Chief Huddleston thanked the Council and pledged to do his best for the citizens of Boynton Beach. BIDS - Supply Well ~10 Mr. Michael moved to accept recommendation of Russell & Axon and award bid to Alsay Drilling Co. in amount of $29,890. Motion seconded by Mr. Wallace and motion carried S-O. PUBLIC HEARING P~. J. W. Ridgeway requested to rezone Lots 13 and 14, Block 6~ Roil- ing Gmeen~ tst Addn. f~om R-I to R-2~ at 1605-1607 N. E. 2nd St~eet~ and spoke in favor of this from standpoint that many lots are growing up in weeds~ and he felt rental units are needed in the City. Speaking against the request %~re: Earl Osborne, 1513 N. E. 1st Ct.; Robert O!!endorf, 1616 N. E. 2nd St. There was a petition presented with approximately 77 signatures objecting to the requested change. The ~yor also noted the petition meceived by the Zoning Board. Mrs. Jackson moved the rec~est be denied as recommended by the Zoning Board. Motion seconded by 1~. Michael and motion carried LEGAL ORDINANCES - 2nd Reading Ordinance 70-12 - Sign O~dinance Reference to Sign Omdinance (On the table) - Mr o Michael stated he felt the Committee had done an outstanding job. The item was left on the table until Thursday, September 3 at 4:00 P. M.~ with a work- shop session scheduled fo~ 3:00 P. M. ~ Thursd~a_v~ August 27th. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24~ 1970 CI%~f COUNCIL .LEGAL ~ cont ~d. ORDINANCES~ 2nd Reading, oont'd. Omdinance No. 70-18 - granting conditional use - Lassiter parcel (On the table) The City Attorney advised he has not received an executed deed re Lassiter parcel. This item was left on the table. ORD//~ANCES - 1st Reading Omdinance No. 70-22 re trash and garbage collection was explained by Harold Hopkins. There was considerable opposition fmom senior citi- zens in ~egard to u~derg~ound containers. Objections were registered by Art Matthews, 411 N. W. 3rd Ave.~ James Sarno, R, B. Vastine~ Eddie Mitchell, Mrs. La Piner of Hampshire Gardens, H. H. Ryan of Royal Palm, and Earl Osborne~ 1513 N. E. 1st Ct. ~. Michael moved that Mr. Moore read the ordinance on 1st reading and delete items that weme objectionable: mainly underground receptacle requimements. Mr. Wallace seconded the motion. Motion did not earmy. ~. Nytund, Mr. Summers and P~s, Jackson voted ~'no". Mr. Michael moved that a committee be appointed with time limit of 50 days to meso!ve d/~ferences ~ and mak~ sure the committee is mepresen- tative of all segments of the community. Motion seconded by Mms, Jack- son and motion eamried 5-0. Recess - (the ~yor asked those interested in serving on the committee to step forth and volunteer their services.) The meeting reeonvened and the City Manager thanked those who had vol- unreeled to serve on the Sanitation Study Committee~ and the Mayor sta~d the members would be advised by letter. / C//~dinance No, 70-23 - amending 1969-1970 Budget e Attorney read Ordinance 70-23 amending 1969-70 Budget. Motion City made by Fm, Michael~ seconded by M~s. Jackson to pass Ordinance No. 70-23 on ~irstzeading, Motion carmied 5-0. ~dinance No, 70-24 - Adopting 1970-71 Budget The City Attorney read Omdinance No. 70-24 adopting 1970-71 Budget. Mr. Michael moved that Ordinance 70-24 be passed on f/mst reading. Seconded by Mm. Wallace and motion ear, led 5-0. -3- MINUTES REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1970 CITY COUNCIL LEGAL, eont~d. RESOLUTIONS Resolution No. 70-AA -F. I. N. D. lease Mr. Moore read Resolution 70-A~ re F. !. N. D. Blvd. for recreational faei!ities. F~s. Jackson moved that Res. 70-AA be passed. NyttL~d and motion carried 5-0~ lease, at Casa Loma Motion seconded by Mr o OTHER The City Attorney presented a License Agreement with Palm Beach County in regar~ to installation ofutilities south of 23rd Avenue along Congress Avenue, down to Reeves plant. Mr. Michael moved that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign subject agreement. Motion seconded by F~. Wallace and carried 5-0. OLD BUSLNESS Report on status of parcels requested to be cleared on Res. 70-R The City Manager reported that parcels No. 1 and 2 had been cleared and ~ecommended t/eat tbs o~er be permitted additional time on parcel No. 3 to clear the property. Reports b~ City Manager Status of 1-95 The City Manager repprted on the ~tatus of 1-95 at S. W. 15th Avenue. The homeovmers who will be display.ed by reason of 1-95 R/W have until September 1st tO.select a new apartment. After gettin, in touc ' Paul Rogers' office the .R/W Bureau indicated that with~ two we~k~lth they wou%~ have people in this area to meet with the concerned parties ~.posslbly set~c!ement could be made within 50 days after such meet- Acquisition of Beach Property The City Manager reported that a a campaign to acquire additional that due to being bogged do~uq wit been taken. Reconsider Ksatts request for re: Mr. Michael withdrew his request a non-conforming use. ~nvnittee had been appointed to steer ~ach in this area, and apologized budget, no follow-up action has ecause Mr. Keatrs is operating under MINUTES REGUI~R MEETING AUGUST 24 ~ 1970 CITY COUNCIL .-.,% .NEW BUSINESS Consider request of Donald N. Besecker Don Besecker and Ed and J/m Atkins from Goodyear Ti~e & Rubber Co. appeared before Council with regard to requirements of the City of a sprinkler system for his new building. After discussion with the Deputy Building Official and Fi~e Chief ~ M~. Michael moved the request be denied. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-1. 5Ip. Nylund abstained. Mayor Summers voted "no". (It was agreed to contact the State Fire Marshall to get his /nte~etation. ) Consider request of Joseph Benedetto Mm. Wallace moved that. public hearing be held next regular Council meeting~ September t4th: re Joseph Benedetto~s request to operate a taxi service. Motion seconded hymn. Ny!und and motion carried 5-0. .A. DMINISTRATIVE Consider applications for Permit to solicit Motion by Mr. Michael: seconded by M~s. Jackson to permit solicitation by Gold Coast Chaptem National Multiple Sclerosis SocieTy and Museutar Dystrophy Assn. of America. Seconded by Mms. Jackson and motion ear- mied 4-1. Mr. Wallace voted ~no~. Discuss opening N. W.@th Ave. from Seacrest west to 3rd Street Reference to opening o~ ~ 8th Avenue from Seac~est west to 5rd St. was made by John Stephens, Secret~ry, Ridgewood Hills Homeowners. M~. Ny- lund moved that Mr. Jones and Mr. Hopkins ~ollow this up. Motion seconded by Mr. Wallace and motion carried 5-0. List of Payments made in July M~. Michael moved that the list of payments for July be approved. Mo- tion seconded by~s. Jackson and motion carried 5-0. Approval of Bills Leon Everett ~or tmaffic light at Seacres~ g 2nd Ave. Russell & Axon~ Consulting Engineer Russell & Axon, engineering services $ 15~!20.00 i~O40.56 2~352.97 ~L~. Wallace moved and Mm. Michael seconded that bills be paid, Motion carried 5-0. -5- REGULAR METING AUGUST 24 ~ CITY ~CUNCIL 1970 Approval of Bills, cont'd. The City Manager advised that in order to pay the Rowland Truck Equip- ment Co. a t~ansfer of funds will be required: which will be borrowed from the Fire Department ($14~775.55) - total bill $i24~775~55. ~. Michael moved that the ~ecommendation be accepted and' the bill be paid, seconded by Mrs. Jackson, and motion carried 5-0. Re Chamber of Comme~oe bills - $1633.00 and $884.28. Ann Barrett ob- jected to the Council's attitude ~egard~ the Chamber. George Naile explained the bill in detail. Afte~ disc~ssion~ Mr. Wallace moved that the entire bill of $2517.28 be paid~ seconded by Mr. Nylund, and motion carried 3-1~ with Mrs. Jackson against and .Mr. Mic/~el abstained. It was agreed the directors will sit down with Council and outline tivities pertaining to ff_nance at the next budget workshop meeting. _OTHER Mr. Hands made inquiry regarding his beer and wine license. It was re- vealed the Health Department and other Inspectors had not signed off yet. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:10 P. M. ATTEST: City Clerk CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA omas A. Sum~bs, ~yor POorest Wallace, Vice Mayor M~S. ~mil~ daeksb~ Council,~man Leor/~.rd E. Nylund., Cd~ilman