Minutes 05-20-02 MINUTES OF THE AGENDA PREVIEW CONFERENCE HELD
IN CONFERENCE ROOM B, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON MONDAY, MAY 20, 2002 AT 4:00 P.M.
Present
Gerald Broening, Mayor
Ron Weiland, Vice Mayor
Mike Ferguson, Commissioner
Charlie Fisher, Commissioner
Mack McCray, Commissioner
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
Jim Cherof, City Attorney
Bonnie Glinski, Deputy City Clerk
Call to Order
Mr. Bressner commenced the agenda preview conference at 4:00 p.m.
III.
Other:
A. Informational Items by members of the City Commission
Commissioner McCray has an item he will address at the meeting.
V. Announcements and Presentations
B.3. Removed.
VI.
Public Hearing
A.& B. - Federal Highway Corridor Community Redevelopment Plan
Commissioner Fisher requested an update.
Mr. Greene said that this item was a follow up to the Federal Highway discussion
that had taken place previously. The purpose of those discussions was to install
the mixed-use high and mixed-use Iow districts on the ground. After much public
opposition, this was not adopted and the alternative was to simply include it in
the Code. The item on the agenda is the recommendations to be included in the
Code.
The second item deals with a proposed Infill PUD District for the Federal
Highway Corridor. Currently the minimum parcel size for a PUD is five acres.
There are opportunities to do some infill projects, but this is not currently allowed
in the Code. The minimum parcel size being proposed is one acre within certain
areas along the Corridor only. The infill would apply to the far north and south of
the Corridor.
Commissioner Fisher had concerns that some people may be put out of
business, which Mr. Greene said was not the case. This item gives an owner in
the area an opportunitY to request a rezoning in their district.
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VII.
Consent Agenda
E. Ratification of CRA Action:
The applicant has requested that these items be pulled for discussion.
VII.
Consent Agenda
C.5 Proposed Resolution-- Amending the Fire Assessment Roll
Mr. Bressner stated that the purpose of this Resolution was to clear up the
discrepancies in the field corrections that exist between the City and the County.
In effect, the City is asking the County to make the corrections in their records.
Commissioner Fisher inquired if this would have to be done every year and Mr.
Bressner said that this is a possibility.
Discussion ensued if the Fire Assessment item should be pulled from the
Consent Agenda. Mr. Cherof suggested having any comments on this item
made during Public Audience. He said that pulling consent items was a right
reserved to members of the Commission.
Approval for Police Department to donate $5,000 from
Forfeiture Fund to Boynton Beach P.A.L. to purchase of 5 iMac
computers
Commissioner Fisher inquired if the Commission was being asked to support the
program. Chief Gage responded that this is a program developed by Congress
Middle School to involve students in the media field and they asked to partner
with the P.A.L. program. They will be obtaining their own support.
Approve the expenditure for the Community Caring Center of
Boynton Beach, Inc.
Commission Fisher inquired if this was allowed and Mr. Ferguson stated that it
was in the original Resolution. Mr. Bressner said that some research would have
to be done to determine if funding for Community Caring was approved
previously. Mr. Bressner distributed a recap of the Community Funds to date.
Vice Mayor Weiland confirmed that it had been approved.
VIII. City Manager's Report
A. Discussion of water and wastewater rate options
Before going forward with an Ordinance, Mr. Bressner said that there needs to
be some prior discussion by the Commission. The rates cannot be changed
without an Ordinance.
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B. Lake Eden Canal MaintenanCe Options
This item is a follow up to a community meeting held two months ago. Staff is
recommending that the Commission allow the City to continue with the weed
control maintenance of the canals. There is no dredging involved. The City is
also requesting that the homeowners authorize the City to perform the work. It is
hoped that at least 90% of the homeowners would agree to this via a
maintenance agreement.
IX.
Future Agenda Items.
A. Review of Proposed Amendment
Development Agreement (May 2002)
to Marina Project
Mr. Bressner requested that the May date be changed to August when it will
come before the Commission with a Development Plan. The Commission will in
effect be approving the Development Plan. The CRA will review this prior to it
coming before the Commission.
Vice Mayor Weiland asked why there was such a delay. Mr. Bressner responded
that the entire Development Agreement is being revised. Mr. Greene said that
the Commission would be looking at a modification of the site plan, which is
directly related to the Development Agreement and should be heard
simultaneously.
B. Charter Review - to be heard at the second meeting in June.
Public Hearing to adopt Annual Fire Assessment Resolution
(September 12, 2002)
There were scheduling problems for the Public Hearing because September 10th
is Election Day and the charter provides that there be no City meetings on
Election Day. Mr. Bressner did not think that September 11 would be appropriate
since that is the first year anniversary of "9-11". The only day available would be
September 12th, which means that the Commission will have to not only hold the
public hearing, but will have to set the rates that night. The assessment
resolution must be filed with the County on September 13, 2002 in order to have
it included with the County's billing.
X. New Business
B. Economic Development Core Regions Grant
There are two applicants instead of three.
Xll. Legal
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B. Ordinances - 1st Reading
Proposed Ordinance-- Amending Part I, Article VII, Elections,
Section 141 to clarify language to conform to Federal, State
and County Election dates.
Mr. Cherof stated the purpose of the Ordinance is to conform the City election
dates to the Federal, State and County election dates. Under the new
Ordinance, if a runoff were necessary, it would take place on the 14th day
following the first election.
D. Other
1. Reconsideration of Code Compliance Case #01-100 (515
NW 8th Court - Ann Goldschmidt)
Commissioner Fisher inquired if this was still an issue. Chief Gage reported that
Ms. Goldschmidt still wanted to pursue the reconsideration of the fine.
Attorney Cherof requested the addition of Item D.2 under Legal "Other". This
would be an update of the Krispy Kreme lawsuits and the Commission may have
to consider scheduling an executive session on this item, to take place another
night.
There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Recording Secretary
(one tape)
Commissioner
Commissioner
(May 21, 2002)
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