Minutes 09-29-70MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, T~ESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1970 at 7:30 P. M.
~.RESENT~
Thomas A. Summers, Mayor
Fo.rrest L. Wallace, Vice Mayor
Ifps. Emily Jackson, Councilwoman
Michael V. Michael, Counci!m~n
Leonard Nylund, Councilman
C. Q. Jones, Jr., City Manager
Gene Moore, City Attorney
Mrs. Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk
Mayor Summers called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
Vice Mayor Wallace led the Lord's Prayer. The Flag Salute was led by
Lieut. Waters ·
,Introduction of Guests and Civic Group representatives
Robert Beyrer, Sterling Villa~e and United Boynton Civic League
Former Mayor Frank McCoy
Former Police Chief Gerald Thompson
R. B. Vastine, Leisureville Homeowners President
Norman Alexande~ Vice Pres ident Leisureville Homeowners
Paul Zimme~man
Regular City Council Meeting of September t4, 1970
Correction at page 6 - change ~Council~' to wCity~ re 1/3 assessment at
bottom o~ page.
Mrs. Jackson moved that nuinutes of September 14th be approved as cor-
rected. Motion seconded by ~,~. Nylund and mot-ion carried 5-0.
?~BLIC. A~DENCE
The City Manager requested tha~ extending contract of Derrico Co. be
considered on Agenda under ADMINISTRA%~iVE.
Mr. Michael moved that the City Manager's request be placed on Agenda,
seconded by M_rs. Jackson and motion carried 5-0.
~Lr. Jones reported on the tax rate. He indicated the increase in
property value assessment is accomplished by the County, and further,
that the same millage of 9.68 will be adopted. He reviewed the cities
of comparable size to Boynton in the County and all have higher
rates.
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I~IN~TE S
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL P~ETING
SEPTEh~BER 29~ 1970
PUBLIC AUDIENCE ~ cont'd.
Thomas Canavan, Sterling Village - made inquiry on progress of pur-
chasing ~each property.
Robert Beyrer - complained about assessed valuations~ and stated the
millage is very deceiving.
Stanley Kahn~ GuLf Stream Marina - wanted to know why sign permits were
being withheld. Mr. Jones~ City Manage~ stated there was a moratorium
on signs~ and the City Attorney indicated he ~e!t this is legal~ and
that he will sustain Mr. Jones position in this matter~ in view of the
fact the new sign ordinance will soon ~e in force.
Harry LeFort - Mr. LePort read from a newspaper article with regard to
comments by the Mayor that M~. Beyrer had paid $65.00 in City taxes.
He stated that PEr.' Beyrer did not pay $65.00 City tax in 1969; that
his bill was only $10.99.
Jimmy Mihori - requested refund of surety bond for Grimes Manufacturing
Co.: inasmuch as everything seems to be in order in Lake Eden #2 S/D.
}~. Michael moved that this be added to Agenda: and voted on later in
the evening. Mrs. Jackson seconded the motion and motion ~arried 5-0.
P~BLIC HEARING
8:00 P. M.
Consider request ~o~ abandonment of 30' R/W - Aa. Sec. 29/45/43
Mr. Ermico Rossi spoke in favor of Caldos and no one spoks in opposition
to the ~equest.
Mr. Moo~e recommended that the request for abandonment of 50' R/W in
Ac. See. 29/45/43 be tabled until such time as several pending items
with Ca!d6s a~e cleared up.
Mr. Michael moved that the Council follow recommendation of the City
Attorney and table this item: seconded by M~. Wallace: and motion car-
ried 5-0.
LEGAL
Ordinances - 2nd reading
Ordinance No. 70-18 - granting conditional use - Lassiter parcel - was
left on the table~ as recommended by City Attorney.
Ordinance No. 70-25 - Annexing Congress Ave. Right-of-Way
The City Attorney read Ordinance 70-25 by title only. Mr. Michael moved
that Ordinance 70-25 be passed on second reading: seconded by Mrs.
Jaclcson, and motion carried 5-0.
MI~dTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 1970
LEGAL.., cent 'd.
O~dinance No. 70-26 - setting millage rate for 1970 taxes
The City Attorney read O~dinance 70-26 by title only re setting millage
rate for 1970 taxes.
~. Rober~ Beyrer questioned items in the budget~ which the City Manager
explained ·
Mr. Michael n~ved to pass O~dinance 70-26~ seconded by Mrs. Jackson and
motion carried 5-0.
O~dinance No. 70-27 - Rezoning Lots 20 and 21~ Block 1, Boynton Place
The City Attorney read O~dinance 70-27 by title onty: rezoning Lot~ 20
and 21~ Block t~ Boynton Place ~rom R-1-A to R-2.
Mr. Nylund moved that C~dinance 70-27 be passed on second r~ading: sec-
onded by I~s. Jackson and motion carried 5-0.
Ordinances - Ist reading
O~dinanee NO. 70-28 - Anti-pornography
Mr. ~.Liehael moved that Ordinance 70-28 re Anti-pornography be removed
fr~m the table fo~ discussion. Motion seconded by ~i~s. Jackson and mo-
tion carried 5-0.
M~. ~ioore read O~dinanee 70-28 in its entirety. Pi~. Micbmel moved that
Ordinance 70-28 be passed on first reading~ seconded by M~s. Jackson
and motion carried 5-0.
Ordinance No. 70-29 - Rezoninq parcel in Re. See. 27-45-43
~ip. Michael moved that O~dinance 70-29 be tab!ed~ seconded by Mrs. Jack-
son and motion carried 5-0.
Other
Consider change in Sec. 3-5(d) of Code re sale of alcoholic beverage
on election days
The City Attorney ~eviewed the ~aet that many to~ns have repealed the
ordinance with reference to bars being oiosed on election day~ and indi-
cated the State Legislature had voted to do away with this law.
Moore read Opdinance No. 70-30 repealing Sec. 3-3(d) of the Code
raining to closing bars on election days.
Mr. Nylund moved that Ordinance 70-~0 be passed on first reading. Motion
seeonded by Mr. Waliaee and motion carried 4-1. Mrs. Jackson voted
MINGTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29, 1970
OLD BUSINESS
Discuss flood insurance (left on the table)
Request of Harmon Fretz for delayed retirement - left on the table
Request of Voluntser Fire Dept~ to lease parcel of City-owned property
Mr. %'~allaee moved to remove this item from the Agenda, so that this par-
eel is included in the study that is underplay at this time on all City-
owned property, seconded by Mr. Michael and motion ca,tied 5-0.
~W BUSINESS
Request of Boynton Beach Jaycees to hold turkey shoot
Mr. Michael moved that Jaycees request for turkey shoot October 17-18
be ~ranted: seconded by Mrs. Jackson and motion carried 5-0.
Request for refund of surety bend -Grimes Manufacturing Co.
Jimmy Mihori requested the refund of surety bond for Grimes Manufacturing
Co., inasmuch as Supt. of Public Works had recommended it be released.
Mr. Michael moved the release of the bond, subject to approval by Mr.
Moore. Mr. Wallace seconded motion and motion carried 5-0.
ADMINISTRATIVE
I~st of Payments made in August
Mr. Nylund moved ~o accept list of payments made ~-n August, seconded by
Mr. Wallace and motion carried 5-0.
Discuss meetings scheduled for election dates
There was discussion with ~eqard to meetings scheduled on nights of
elections. Fir. Jones will make recommendation on this
Discuss antenna permits
There was discussion with regard to antenna permits. No action taken.
Approval of Bills
Davis Meter and Supply Co. $ 1,850.80
Derrieo Construction Co. 40,4~7.80
~ayes & Robinson Const. Co. (restrooms at Wilson Rec.) 3~624.86
Mr. Nylund moved the above bills be paid~ seconded by 1~. Wallace and
motion carried 5-0.
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MI~dTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 29:1970
Approval of Bills, cont~d.
John L. Archie re Wilson restroom
$ 471.00
Mr. Wallace moved the bill be paid from unappropriated surplus, seconded
by Mr. Nylund and motion carried 5-0.
Der~ico Const. Co, - re sanitary sewers in Golf View Harbor - $23:603.85
Overland construction 17:746.57
Mr. Michael moved the above bills be paid subject to approval of Harold
Hopkins, Supt. of Public Works. Seconded by Mrs. Jackson and motion
carried 5-0.
The City Manager reviewed recommendation of Mr. Hopkins with regard to
relocation of lines in the Golf View Harbor area, and requested authority
to proceed and enter negotiations with Milnor Corp.
Mr. Michael moved to accept City Manaqer's recommendation in conjuncTion
with Supt. of Public Works Pecommendation. Motion seconded by ~Ir, Wa!-
lace and motion carried 5-0.
A DJOUP~NMENT
Meeting adjourned aT 8:45 P. M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Thomas A. Summers, Mayor
Forrest h. Wallace, Vice ~.~yor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Ny!und~
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