Minutes 08-05-68MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL
BOt~TON BEACh, ~F~uO.RI, DA ON ~DAY~ AUGUST 5,1968 at 7:30
PRESENT
Vincent J, Gallo, Vice M~yor
Gilbert H. Collins, Councilman
Leonard Eo ~ylund,Councilman
Thomas A. Summers, Councilman
G~u~e Moore~ City Attorney
Grady W. Courtney, City Manager
Tereesa Padgett, City Clerk
ABSENT
Michael V. Michael, Mayor
Vice Mayor Vincent J. Gallo called
7:30 P.M.
the meeting
to order at
The Invocation was given by Rev. Douglas Smith and the Flag
Salute was led by Lt. Robert Collier of the Police Department.
Recognition of Representatives of Civic Organizations:
Vice Mayor Gallo recognized ~. Cess Farrar, Executive Vice
President of the Chamber of Commerce.
Regular Meeting,- j~ly 8, 1968:
Mr. Nylund moved that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
July 8, 1968 be accepted as presented. Motion seconded by
Mr. Summers, motion carried 4-0.
Regular Meeting - July 15, 196~!
Mr. S%mm~rs moved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of ~D/ly
15, 1968 be accepted as presented. Motion seconded by Mr.
Collins, motion carried 3-0, Councilman Nylund abstaining due
to his absence at this meeting.
Special Meeting - July 29,, 1968:
Mr. Nylund moved the Minutes of t~e Special ~eting of July
29, 1968 be accepted as presented. Mr. Summaers seconded, motion
carried 4-0.
. .~UBLIC A~DIENCE:
Jack Halle came forward to inquire about the ban on fishing at
Coquina Cove, and whether or not a decision had been made.
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REG~/LAR CITY CO~JNCIL MEETING
AuGU~ 5, 1968
,AWARDING OF BIDS:
Air Conditioninq Unit - Police Station:
City Manager stated the Tabulating Committee recommended the
bid received fromA~vance Air Conditioning, Inc., in the
amount of $1,260o00, to be c~mpleted in 20 calendar days, be
accepted.
Mr. Sub, ers moved we award tt~e Bid to Advance Air Conditioning,
and that the City Manager arrange for funds to be transferred
tfrom an una.ppropriated source,to the Police Department Account
o cover this expenditure. Mr. Nyl~nd seconded, m~tion carried
4-0.
~LD BUSINESS:
~epair of A~r uon~l~loner at Civic Center (On the Table):
Mr. Nylund moved that this item be removed from the table.
Mr. Summers seconded, motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Summers explained that he and Mr. Courtney inspected this
piece of equipment and in their opinion the air conditioner
is obsolete. However, to replace the air conditioner with a
new %uait would cost approximately $4,000.00. Therefore, it
was their opinion to replace the water coil for a cost of
$1,000o00 and hope it would last for a period of two years,
until money could be appropriated to install new and modern
equipment at the Civic Center. Mr. Summers further recom-
mended that Modern Roofing and Air Conditioning be awarded the
bid in the amount of $780°00 and money be transferred to pay
for the expenditure. ~. Nylund seconded, motion carried 4-0.
.Constr~ction, of Sidewalks=
Vice F~yor Gallo inquired about the status of the sidewalk
construction inasmuch as the City had not received bids on
this item at the time they were requested.
Mr. Court_ney explained that he had discussed this with a con-
tractor who was to submit a bid, but to date, none had been
received°
BUSINESS:
None
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Ordinance 68-16 (2nd Reading) - Rezoning Acreage Parcel -
W__olfe Request - (On the Table):
Vice Mayor Gallo stated that this item would remain on the
table until a full Council was present.
keading) - Gra~ting a Non-exclusive
City Attorney read Ordinance 68-17 by caption only. 1st Rmading:
?_u_ly 8, %968._ .Mr. Nylund m.oved that Ordinan.ce 68-17 be passed
on second reaGlng. Fn~. Collins seconded, motion carried 4-0.
Ordinance 68-18 (2nd Reading) Appropriating Funds for Fire
Station - (~80~ 500.00):
City Attorney read Ordinance 68-18 by caption only. 1st Reading:
July 15, 1968. Mr. Summers moved that Ordinance 68-18 be passed
on second reading, Mr. NylLu~d seConded, motion carried 4-0.
Report on Status of Snack Bar at Broach.-_
City Attorney stated he had contacted the Officials of Ocean
Ridge, and it Was suggested that a committee be appointed to
discuss this matter mqre f~ully as soon as possible, as there
has been much misunderst~unding as to the type of operation
the City plans to construct at the Beach.
_Vice ..Mayor Ga_%.lo appointed Grady W. Cour~ney, City Manag.e~_,
~e ~.ore, cz~y Attorney a~d May.or Michael V. ~Itchael, if he
.nas re=urned from his business tr~p in time to make th~s meet-
lng with the Ocean Ridge Officials. tf the Mayor is still out
of town when the arrangements are made, the Vice ~ayor will
attend in his stead.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
.Discuss F.E.C. Crossing at S. E. 9~ Avenue-
Vice Mayor Gallo suggested the City consider a road crossing
over the Florida Eas= Coast Railroad at S. E. 2nd Avenue. He
further stated that some new factors should now be considered
inasmuch as the four-laning of N.E. 2nd Avenue would make the
road unusable for the better part of a year.
City Attorney stated that we may have an ~mergency situation
beCause of the four-laning now being started. He further
suggested a meeting between Officials of the City end
to ascertain the costs involved, and to find out if they would
work with the City to alleviate this condition.
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Mr. Summers stated the costs of signalization was about $25,000.
and When this matter was previously discussed with F.E.C.,they
felt the City would pay the entire cost.
Mt. Summers made a motion that Mr. Courtney ~ontact Mr. Thornton
at F.E.C. and find out if t/~ey will sit in a meeting to discuss
this cross/rig. Mr. Ny!und seconded.
Mr.Collins stated
stated did
that he was the only member of the Council
issue was : approached by the City~ and he
the 3~st time. ge further
was ready for it at this time.
Motion carried 3-1, Mr. C~llins dissenting.
Discuss Water Main Crossing, Intra-Coastal at S. Eo iSth Ave.
The City Manager advised the Council that. a $~orkshop Meeting
lnce thls !~em is to be top priority on the lis~, he would
suggest the item be tabled, until after the meeting with
Russell and Axon, Inc.
Consider Proposal of Beane Exterminators
~e: A~uatic Weed Control:
City ~4anager stated that Beane Exterminating Co. would chemi-
cally treat t_he aquatic weeds at an hourly rate of $50.00 per
hour. He further stated he would like to give this a "trial
run" as the company is experience and he thought it would be of
benefit to the City.
Much discussion followed.
Mr. S%%mmers moved we accept Beane Exterminating Co.'s proposal
of $50.00 per hour for clearing theCity canals of aquatic
weeds. ~4ro Collins seconded, motion carried 4-0.
Consider Request for Tent Revival Meeting -
~eDtember I, 1968 thru October 12, 1968:
City Clerk read the letter received from O. H. Paul, Pastor of
the Daughter of Zion Seventh Day Adventist Church, in which the
request was made and assured the City they would adhere to the
City's requirements.
City Attorney suggested the request be granted with the stipu-
lation that it be on a day to day basis, so if the City encoun-
tered any unforeseen problems, the Revival Meeting could be
cancelled.
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Mr. Nylund moved this request be granted, subject to the approval
of the
Fire Dep~rtment. Mr. Collins seconded~ motion carried 4-0°
ADPoint a Member to Inter-Racial Committee (On t~he Table}:
Vice M~yor Gallo stated that he had been advised before the meet-
ing .that the City would defintely have a recommendation by next
meeting, and therefore~ suggested this item remain on the table,
Appoint Additional Judge Ad Litem to ~{~niciDal Court:
City Attorney advised that he had approached John Williams con-
cerning this matter and he ~s Judge, Ad Litem.
The work schedule could be
~a' S?mmers.questioned the legality of this action, and stated
t he believed the City Officials could be called before the
Grand Jury for appointing an extra judge.
City Attorney said he believed the action is legal end antici-
pates no repercussions.
Mr. ~yl~und made the motion that John C. Williams be appointed as
additional Judge Ad Litem, Mr. Collins seconded, motion carried
3-1, Mr. SLumners dissenting.
Date of 1st Meeting in September:
Mr. S~m~mers made the motion that the 1st Regular Meet~-ng in
Septen~er 1968 be held September 9th instead of September 2nd,
since this date is Labor D~y. Mr. ~ylund seconded, motion carried
4-0.
Appoint Board of Trustees, Employees' Pension Plan
in Accordance with Resolution 68-I:
City Manager stated that the Employee Election was held to
appoint one member to the Board of Trustees,and asked the City
Clerk for the results of this election. Cit~ Clerk stated that
John Johnston, Supervisor of Water Distribution, had been elected.
Vice /~ayor Gallo explained that the Board of Trustees consisted
of the Mayor for his term of office; the City ~ager for an
indefinite term; one member of the Board shall be from a finan-
cial institution to be appointed by the City Council and Mr.
Alex Hogg of the 1st Bank of Boynton Beach has consented to serve
in this capacity; and 1 layman appointed by the City Council and
Mr. Robert Effron, a local accountant, has agreed to serve in
this capacity, and one ~ity employee, the aforementioned John
Johnston.
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The City Attorney stated that these members constitute the
Board of T~ustees for the City's Pension Plan until their first
organizational meeting to be held in January 1969.
Mr. Nylund made the motion that Mr. Alex Hogg and Mr. Robert
There being no further business, Mr. ~tund made the motio~
tl~t the meeting be adjourned, Mr.~ ~Summers seconded, motion
carried 4-0. ~
Meeting adjourned at 8:30
LeSna'rd El ~ylund, 'C~ilma~TM
Thomas A. ~{hmmers, Councilman
(~irs,) Tereesa ~ge%t, C'ity Clerk
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