Minutes 05-06-68MINUTES OF RF~GULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL,
BOYt~TON BF2~CH~ F~LORIDA ON MONDAY ~LAY 6~ 1968 AT 7:30 P.M.
PRESE~:
Michael V. Michael, Mayor
Vincent J. Gallo, Vice Mayor
Gilbert H. Collins, Councilman
Leonard E. l~y!und, Councilman
Thomas Ao S~ers, Councilman
Gene Moore, City Attorney,
Grady W.Courtney,City ~gr.
Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk
Mayor I, iichaet called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
The Mayor asked the Citizens of Boynton Beach to join the
City Council in ~he Lords' Prayer, and the Flag Salute was
led by Gene %~right, Fire Chief.
Recognition of Representatives of Civic Orgranizations and
Guests:
Harry A. Sands, me~er of the Political Action Committee of
High Point Condominiums came forward and introduced himself.
Mr. Cess Farrar of the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of
Commerce was recognized by the Mayor.
,MINUTES:
~egular Meetinq - April 15~ 1968
t~. Nylund moved the Minutes of April 15, 1968 Meeting be
accepted as presented. Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously
carried.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Gallo asked if anything had been received from the Sea-
Board R. R. on the right-of-way to construct sidewa3~s on
S. E. 15th Avenue~ Mr. Courtney replied in the affirmative
and advised that it was on this evenings' Agenda.
OPENING OF BIDS - 7:45 P.M.
Mr. Nylund moved the receiving of bids be closed and the
bids which have been received be opened. ~Hr. Gallo seconded.
Unanimously carried.
C. A. T. Vo:
City Clerk opened bids received from the following:
t. TelePrompTer Corp., New York
2. Burnup & Sims, West Palm Beach
3. Empire Cablevision, Inc.,Jacksonville
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MAY 6, 1968
Mayor ~ichael announced that Bids would be turned over to
the Purchasing Agent for further study, and if there were
any interested parties in the audience who so desired, they
were entit!ect to study the bids with the purchasing agent.
Mr. Gallo moved the bids be received-and turned over to
the Tabulating Committee, to consist of the City Council,
City Manager, City Attorney and the Purchasing Agent. ~.
Collins seconded. Unanimously carried.
.AWARD/=NG OF BIDS:
Junk Car Removal Contract:
City Manager stated that the Tabulating Committee had
recommended Palm Beach County for the removal of junk cars.
Fro. Summers expressed disagreement with the Committee.
Mt. Gallo felt the City should rermain with South Speed Shop
since he was of the opinion, they have been doing a satis-
factory job.
Mr. Collins stated he thought that inasmuch as Palm Beach
County had served Delray Beach,Boca Raton and Lake Worth
satisfactorily, the contract should be given to them.
Much discussion followed.
Mr. Gallo made the motion that South Speed Shop receive the
contract for junk car removal at $9.00 cost to the property
o~ner. Mr. Summers seconded. Motion carried 4-1, ~4r. Collins
dissenting.
Boat Basin Improvements:
City Manager stated that only one bid had been received from
Ralph Quick; and further stated the amount had been reduced
to '8,900 cubic yards to conform to the budget. The follow-
ing was therefore recommended by the Tabulating Committee:
8~900 cu. yds.
Breakwater
5% discount
Total Amount
$4,272.00
885.00
$5,157.00
185.00
$4,972.00
Mr. Summers made the motion to award this bid to Ralph
Quick in the amount of $4,972.00 as recommended by the
Tabulatin~ Committee. Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously carried.
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REGULAR CI%~f COUNCIL ~';~ETING
MAY 6, 1968
PUBLIC AUDIENCE:
Arthur Sprott, Realtor and Tax Consultant asked the Council
whether they were aware of the fact that it was against
the law to hold closed meetings of tAe Board of Equalization.
Col. A3J0ert Wehrell wondered if there would be further dis-
cussions on the proposed 1-95 Tax District, as the tax-
payers are vitally interested in this matter.
Emily Jackson, 728 N. E. 9th Avenue,
May 7th is election day and further
a privilege and not a duty.
reminded everyone that
stated that voting is
Harry A. Sands of High Point Apts. asked when the sidewalk
would be installed on S. E. 15th Avenue.
Robert Beyrer of Sterling Village commended the City Council
on the job they did in going to Washington, D. C. and con-
sidered it to be "Government at its best" to have the City
Council represent the constituents of this City and he
considered this to be admirable. He further stated, that
he objected to the proposed 1-95 Tax District.
William Edell, stated the people he represents cannot afford
an additional tax assessment and requested the City Council
to study the proposed 1-95 Tax District thoroughly before
making a decision.
NE~g BUSINESS:
Correspondence:
City Clerk read a letter from the Civitan Club under the
signature of Terry Surber stating they were against the
Trailer Ordinance.
Mayor Michael pointed out that the City did not pass any
new Ordinance, but are merely going along with the present
Ordinance.
~EGAL:
_~ro~osed Pension Ordinance:
City Attorney stated that inasmuch as th~ City Council had
received the Ordinance late, he thought they would like an
opportunity to review it before the 1st Reading, and it
was so agreed.
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.MAY 6, 1968
Mayor Michael suggested that extra copies be made and turned
over to ~epartment Heads so the employees would have an
opportunity to review the proposed Pension Ordinance and
submit their recommendations to ~%e Council at the Workshop
Session of May 13th.
Mr. Summers made the motion that the Pension Ordinance be
tabled. Mr. Nylund seconded. Unanimously carried.
Resolution 68-B - Granting Storm Sewer Easement
N. E. 2nd Avenue, East of Uo S..~1:
City Clerk read Resolution 68-B. ~r. Gallo moved we pass
Resolution 68-B. Mr. Sumn%ers seconded. Unanimously carried.
AD~i/~ISTRAT_TVE:
Consider Application to Federal Government for Funds
for Capital Improvement:
CityManager stated he was premature in placing this item
on tonight's Agenda.
Mr. Gallo moved we table this item for discussion at the
next Workshop. Mr. Summers seconded. Unanimously carried.
Consider Construction of Sidewalks on S. E. !Sth Avenue:
City Manager explained that the Easement for the Right-of-
way had been received by the Seaboard Railroad and he
suggested the City go out for bid on this item.
Mr. Gallo made the motion the City advertise for bids for
the construction of the sidewalks on S. E. 15th Avenue
between Seacrest Blvd. and the Sunshine Shopping Center.
Consider Request for Sidewalks on N. W. 12th Avenue:
Mr. Courtney read a letter received from Mrs° Annie M.Miller,
teacher at ~ineiana Scnooi in which she requested the con-
struction of side~aO_ks on ~. W. 12t~Avenue from Seacrest
Blvd. tO the scho~i parking area.
Mr. Nylund suggested we have other areas in the City surveyed
which may be in need of sidewalks and he thought the City
might get a better price if we included all the areas which
are in need of sidewalks at this time.
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MAY 6, ].96S
Mr. Nylund made a motion that the City Manager survey the
City for needed sidewalks and submit a report to the City
Council at the next Workshop. F~r. Gallo seconded. Unani-
mously carried.
Consider Request of F.OoP. to have Pistol Range Site Surveyed
I~r. Gallo made the motion that the City undertake the expense
for the survey. Mr. ~yl~nd seconded. Unanimously carried.
ApDroval Requested to Advertise for Tenders - $28.000.00:
Mr. Summers moved we advertise for tenders - $28,000.00.
Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously carried.
Consider Buildinq New Fire Station:
l~r. Courtney stated that he felt certain the City could
build a new Fire Station with accumulated unappropriated
funds. He explained that the present Fire Station is con-
d~umed and suggested the City Council make a decision at
this time as to whether or not they wanted to go ahead with
plans for the new Fire Station. It has been estimated that
the new building would cost between $70,000.00-$85,000.00.
Mr. Gallo questioned whether or not the City would advertise
for bids on this item or act as their own general contractor.
Mr. Nylund felt the City had sufficient problems without
attempting to act as its own contractor.
Mr. Su~aers thought it best the City go out for bids on the
building.
Mr. Collins wondered wi~ Seaerest Blvd. was eliminated as
a possible location.
Mr. Courtney explained that the Southeastern Fire Under-
writers' Association made a survey of all three proposed
locations, and it was their conclusions that the Second
Ave~ue location was the most desirable.
Mr. Summers made a motion that the City go out for bids to
construct a new Fire Station at N. E. 1st Street and N. E.
Second Avenue. Mr. 1Nylund seconded. Unanimously carried.
Emily Jackson asked where the unappropriated funds came fr~m?
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MAY 6, 1968
M~yor Michael explained since the costs of utilities and
garbage have been~ increased, they are now on a paying basis.
The ~ayor went on to congratulate the present council for
the pay-as-you-go policies and for making possible the cash
purchase of this n~v facility.
Consider Cemetery Board Recommendations:
M~yor Michael explained that M~. Hurford~ Chairman of the
Cemetery Board had presented the City Council with a request
for cemetery equipment which consists of a chapel tent;
grass; lowering device; 15 olive trees and 12 chairs for the
total amount of $964.00.
Mayor Michael explained this would be an added service ex-
tended to the Citizens of Boynton Beach.
Mr. Gallo moved we accept the recommendation of the Cemetery
Board on this equipment and 15 olive trees for the total
cost of $964.00. Mr. Nylund seconded. Unanimously carried.
Discuss Position of Clerk of the Court:
City Attorney stated that under a recent ruling by the
Attorney General, arrest warrants cannot be signed by any-
one connected with law enforcement and the City Council
would need to establish the position of Assistant'City Clerk
to serve as Clerk of the Court.
Mr. Nylund moved we appoint ~4rs. Marilyn Weaver and Mrs.Callie
Clanton as Assistant City Clerks to carry out the duties of
the Court.
Approval of Bills:
City Clerk submitted the following bills for approval and
stated they had been checked by Finance and approved by the
City Manager.
I~exico Forge Co.
For: Kiddy Park
$905.00
Greater Boynton .Beach
Chamber of Commerce -A~ril $622.48
I~r. Gallo moved we pay these ~wo bills. Mr. Summers seconded.
Unanimously carried.
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL ~EETI~G
MAY 6, 1968
EmDlov 1968-1969 Auditor:
k4r. Courtney explained that the new contract had been dis-
cussed with P~. Gerald Ha~kins, our present ~{uditor, who
stated that he would be willing to renew the contract with
the present terms.
~ir. Gallo moved we employ Gerald Hawkins, as Auditor for
the 1968-69. ~. Summers seconded. Unanimously carried.
~F~ER:
Washinqton~ D. C. Trip:
Mayor Michael asked the City~nager to make a short report
on the 'trip to Washington, D. C.
Mr. Courtney explained that the Boca Raton City Officials
had asked for a conference with the Director of the U. S.
Federal Bureau of Roads, and had invited the City Officials
to join them at this conference. Inasmuch as the inter-
changes for the 1-95 had become a constant source of con-
cern to us, it was decided to have the Mayor, Vice Mayor,
City Attorney andCity b~nager attend this conference, to
see if they could eliminate the proposed Tax District as
presented by the County Commissioners, and discuss the
possibility of financing, over an extended period of time,
new roa~s to connec~ with planned ~ighway 1-95. Mr.Courtney
stated the Federal Bureau of Roads had taken the request
under advisement.
14ayor Michael stated that he had suggested to some Council
Members that they should go up and see the County Commission-
ers at a Regular Meeting, as he had read so many conflicting
stories about the County Commissioners and their theories
on the tax district - three of whom had indicated the Tax
District was not necessary - one Commissioner, specifically
George Warren, stated the Tax District was necessary - and
he would like a clarification of facts, ge felt the County
Co~missioners know what the problems of Boynton Beach are,
and perhaps they can come up with an answer.
As for the proposed Tax District, he was of the opinion that
the people of B0ynton Beach ~ill not support the tax district,
since the County Commissioners are responsible for the lack
of funds for the south end Ofl the County and obviously they
were short-sighted in their planning, and it is his feeling
that the people in South Palm Beach County will not vote
for this Tax District.
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MAY ~, 1968
~r. Gallo made a motion that the entire City Council and
City i~nager attend the May 14th County Commissioners'
Meeting to present our proposal for the roads. Mr, Summers
seconded. Unanimously carried.
There being no further business, Fir. Gallo made a motion
the meeting beadjourned, l~Lr. Summers seconded. Unanimously
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M.
~ic~hael V'. Michael, t~yo~
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Councilman
Leoff~ E-.TM l~ylfind~oufi~iXman
Thomas A. Sub'ers, Councilman
(~{rs.) Teree a~dgett, City Clerk
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