Minutes 03-04-68MINUTES OF REGULAR~CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT CITY HALL,
BOYNTON BEACH,_ FLOHIDA ON MONDAY,MARCH 4,1968 AT 7:3.0 P.M~~
P~SE~:
Michael V. Michael, Mayor
Vincent J. Gallo, Vice Mayor
Gilbert H. Collins, Councilman
Leonard E. Nylund,Councilman
Thomas A. Summers, Councilman
Gene Moore, City Attorney
Grady W.Courtney,City Mgr.
(Mrs.) Tereesa Padgett,City C]
Mayor Michael called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
The Invocation was given by Grady W. Courtney, City M~nager
and the Flag Salute was led by Harold R. Hopkins, Director
of Public Works. ~'
.Recognition of c~=icOrganizations and Guests.:
Mayor Michael introduced I~. Robert Effron, President and Mr.
Cess Farrar, Executive Secretary of the Greater Boynton Beach
Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Joe Cook and two Delray Beach Jr.
H. S. students accompanied by Mr. Herb Thiele.
The Mayor also introduced Mrs. Harry Martin and Mrs. Dewey
Sanders of the Boynton Beach Junior Woman's Club, and
congratulated them on the magnificent job done on the Miss
Boynton Beach Pageant.
Mrs. Dewey Sanders then came forward to introduce Miss Bo!rnton
Beach of 1968, Miss Charlene Irving, at which time Mayor
Michael stepped down from the dais, to extend his congratu-
lations and best wishes for a successful reign, and presented
Miss Boynton Beach with a bouquet of red roses.
MINUTES:
.Regular Meeting - February 19, 1.968!
Far. Courtney stated that correction should be made on Page 8,
at the end of the paragraph headed: "Legal Advertising".
The year "1969" should be changed to read "1968".
Mr. Gallo moved the Minutes be accepted with the correction
noted. Mr. Summers seconded. Unanimously carried.
Special Meeting - February 28, 1968:
Mr. Nylund made the motion the Minutes be accepted as pre-
sented. Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously carried.
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MIi~3TES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
__MARC~ 4, 1968
BUSINESS:
Approval Requested to have.,Engineering
ReDort__Prepared ,(On the Table):
Mr. Courtney reported that the City had received no reply
to letter sent to several engineering firms and he there-
fore recommended this item remain on the table.
BID OPENING - 7:45 P.M..:
Mr. Nylund moved that the receiving of bids be closed and
the bids which have been received be opened. Mr. Gallo
seconded. Unanimously carried.
Kiddy Park EcruiDment:
The City Clerk opened bids received from the following:
I. J. E. Burke & Co., Pompano Beach
2. American Playground Device Co., Anderson, ind.
3. Mexico Forge, Inc., Pompano Beach
4. Frank A. Morrison, Miami Shores
d/b/a Miracle Equipment Co.
5. William E. Garrett, Miami
d/b/a Game-Time, Inc.
Mayor Michael suggested that inasmuch as the Jr. Woman's
Club are ce-sponsoring the Playground and have raised a
considerable amount of money towards the purchase of
other equipment for this park, that a member of the Club
be apt~o'inted to the Tabulating Committee.
Mr. Nylund moved that the proposals be accepted and turned
over to the Tabulating Committee and a member of the Junior
Woman's Club be appointed to this Committee. Mr.Gallo
seconded. Unanimously carried.
AWARDING OF BIDS:
Two (2) Mobile Radios and One (1) Base Station:
City Manager stated that only one bid was received and
recommended: General Electric be awarded this bid at a total
cost of $1,558.00.
Mr. Summers moved the bid be awarded to General Electric.
Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously carried.
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MARCH 4, 1968
street Resurfac~ng~
Mr. Courtney reported ~he Tabulating Cemmittee recommended
Rubin Construction Co. as lowest and best bid, the total
amount: $34,336.13. Mr. Sumraers moved the bid be a%~arded
to Rubin Construction Co. Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously
carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
First_Federal Savings & Loan Assn.of Broward Co.(WithdTawn):
Mayo= Michael stated that inasmuch as this request has been
withdrawn, action by City Council was unnecessary.
Request of Arnold Stroshein-Ch~nge of Zoning from R-lA to R-2~
Parcel 2: (a) West ½ of South ½ of South ½ of South ½
of k~¥ ~ of SW ¼, Section 22, To%,;nship 45S,
Range 43E, Subject to right-of-way of
Dixie Highway (U.S.No.1) less West 150
Ft. thereof, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Request: R--/A to R-2
(b) Lots 4,5,6,7 & 8, Blk. 1, Civic Center,
a sub-division as recorded in Plat Book
12, Page 68, Palm Beach County records.
Request: R-iA to R-2
Location: 615 N.E. 6th Avenue, and property North and adja-
cent thereto.
Mr. Stroshein came forward to explain his reasons for the
change of zoning at the property located at 615 N.E. 6th Ave.
City Attorney asked if there was a favorable recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Board and was assured there was.
City Clerk read a letter received from Mr. Stroshein in which
he stated he would provide off street parking as requested
by the Planning & Zoning Board.
City Clerk read a letter received from Fr. Vann of St. Mark's
Catholic Church who expressed their objection to this change
in zoning unless certain conditions were met.
Mayor Michael asked whether there was anyone in the audience
who objected to this change in zoning.
No one came foz%~ard.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 1968
Mr. Gallo made a motion that the request received from Mr.
Stroshein for change of zoning from R-1Ato R-2 for both
parcels as per restrictions of Planning and Zoning Board
be approved. Fir. Collins seconded. Unanimously carried.
P~UBLIC AUDIENCE:
Mr. Luigi Mirisola, of Luigi's Spaghetti House, 2404 South
Federal Highway came forward to protest vehemently on his
sewer charges. Mayor ~4ichael explained that his objections
were discussed thoroughly, and it had been concluded that
the Ordinance which set up these rates was adequate.
Mr. Courtney stated it was discussed at length at least
three times, and Russell and Axon, the engineers on the pro-
ject at the time, had been requested to make a re-study of
this problem to be sure a mistake had not been made~ and the
City was assured none had been. The engineers did advise
Mr. Mirisola that he could install ~o meters, one to be
~sed for beautification purposes only, and no sewer charge
would be charged on the 2nd meter.
Mrs. Emily Jackson, of 728 N. E. 9th Avenue, suggested that
the Mayor and Council send a letter of commendation to those
teachers who remained "on the job" during the recent strike.
Mr. Cess Farrar, Executive Secretary of the Greater Boynton
Beach Chamber of Commerce expressed appreciation and grate-
fulness of the Chamber for the cooperation received from
the City during Festival '68. He went on to say that approxi-
mately 7,500 persons attended Festival '68 and this could not
have been accomplished without thes~pport, participation
and interest of the City Officials and the Citizens of Boynton
Beach.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
LEuAL.
Ordinance 68~4 (lst Reading)
.Sale of Alcoholic Beverage:
Establishing Hours of
Mr. Moore, City Attorney read Ordinance 68-4 on 1st Read-
ing.
Mr. Summers moved that Ordinance 68-4 be accepted on 1st
Reading. Mr. Gallo seconded.
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Mr. Collins stated that a big mistake was being made by the
City by not charging $200.00 as an additional license fee.
Mr. Su~ers recommended that a Resolution be submitted to
the County Commissioners requesting them to establish and
regulate the bar hours in Palm Beach County.
Mr. Nylund requested that some class~ication be established
to designate whether it is a night club, restaurant or cock-
tail lounge.
Mayor Michael asked for a roll call on the vote.
~r. Collins No
Mr. Gallo Yes
Mr. Summers Yes
Mr. Nylund No
Mayor Michael Yes
Ordinance 68-4 carried on 1st reading by a vote of 3-2.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Receipt of Cremation Certificates from Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
City Clerk advised the following Certificates were received
from Morgan Guaranty Trust Company and were checked and veri-
fied by the Finance Department.
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds
Issue of 1961, Series A
Dated: December 1~ 1961 .......... $33,637.50
Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds
Issue of 1961, Series B
Dated: December 1, 1961 .......... $.2,400.00
Mr. Gallo moved the Cremation Certificates become part of the
Minutes. Mr. Nylund seconded. Unanimously carried.
~DDointment to Planning & Zoning Board:
Mayor Michael explained that due to the fact that Mr. Dutch
declined to serve out his term, the present vacancy must be
filled.
Mr. Nylund recommended Mr. Merle Doughty.
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MARCH 4,
Mr. Gallo recommended Mr. James Sarno.
Mr. Nytund moved that Mr. Merle Doughty be appointed to the
Planning and Zoning Board for 1968. Mr. Summers seconded.
Motion passed 4-1, }~-.Galto dissenting.
Approval Requested to Advertis~ for Bids on CATV
~r. Gallo made the motion to have the City Manager go out
for bids on CATV. Mr. Summers seconded. Unanimously carried.
Approval Requested to Advertise for Bids on
Boat Basin Improvements: _
The City Manager advised that the detailed plans are still
on the drawing boards and are not complete at this time.
Mr. Summers questioned whether we can legally authorize
the City Manager to go out for bids when the plans are complete.
The City Attorney assured the Council that this procedure
would be legal.
Mayor Michael pointed out that there was money in the 1967-68
budget.
Mr.Summers then moved that as soon as the specifications are
completed, the City Manager be authorized to go out for bids
on the improvement 'of the Boat Basin. Mr. Gallo seconded.
Unanimously carried.
Discuss Appointment of Personnel Officer:
City Manager explained that due to the sudden resignation of
the Personnel Officer, the position is now vacant, and that
the City 14anager has been filling in as "Acting Personnel
Director" and he would like an opinion from Council and
City Attorney as to whether or not he should continue as
Acting Personnel Officer.
Mayor Michael pointed out -that the Charter states we must
have a Personnel Director.
The City Attorney ruled that a man can wear "two hats", and
inasmuch as it is a Charter position, Mr. Courtney be
appointed on a non-classified basis, for the purposes of per-
forming such work in the Personnel Department. Said position
to be known as "Acting Personnel Director.
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MARCH 4, 1968 · .
Mt. Gallo made a motion that Mr. Grady W. Courtney, City
Manager, be appointed Acting Personnel Director on a non-
classified basis. Mr. Summers seconded. Unanimously carried.
APPROVAL OE BILLS:
Porter Paint Co. $799.94 (On the Table)
Control Specialists, $2,678.00 (On the Table)
Mr. Gallo moved that these two bills be removed from t_he
table. Mr. Nylund seconded. Unanimously carried.
Porter Paint:
Mr. Courtney explained that this was not a bid item inasmuch
as that at no time was the bill over $500.00. The employees
who were using the paint, ordered it over a period of time,
and it was all included on the one purchase order causing
the amount to exceed $500.00. He stated that the necessary
steps have been taken to prevent this kind of purchasing in
the future.
Mr. Sur~mers moved the City pay Porter Paint Co. $799.94.
Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously carried.
Control Specialists, Inc.:
The City I~anager stated that a control panel had been shipped
later than the balance of the order and the purchasing agent
is satisfied that this item has been received.
Mr. Gallo moved we pay Control Specialists, Inc. $2~678.00.
Mr. Nylund seconded. Unanimously carried.
OTHER:
Mr. Courtney requested authorization to go out for bids on
repair to the Police Car which was involved in an accident
on Sunday, March 3rd at 1:30 A.M. Mr. Courtney had received
an estimate of repairs from Jerry Earl Pontiac, Inc. which
stated the car can be "put back in first class condition"
for $1~048.42 allowing 25% discount on the parts.
The City Attorney felt it should be handled on an emergency
basis but suggested the City go out for bids from at
least 2 other companies.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 1968
Mr. Gallo moved that the City Manager be authorized to go
out for bids on the repair of the Police Car. Mr. Nyl~nd
seconded. Unanimously carried.
Request from Boynton Beach Kiwanis Club:
Mr. Gallo stated that he had a verbal request from Mr. John
Archie, President of the Boynton Beach Kiwanis Club, who
would like the Mayor to send a letter and a key to the City
of Boynton Beach to Mr. ~. Moore, Member of House of Assembly
for the Grand Bahama Islands. It was agreed this would be
done.
~etter from ReD. Robert C. De Young:
Mayor Michael read a letter received from Robert C. De Young,
advising the City that theFlorida State Road Department
has authorized flashing beacons at the intersection of Con-
gress Avenue and State Road 804, and further stated it is
hoped that this might sotve the problems the City has encoun-
tered at this intersection.
Su.qgested - Sidewatk Program:
Mr. Summers suggested the City Manager and City Engineer
make a study of the sid~.;alk situation in the City, and more
particularly around the schools as they are in dire need of
sidewalks in that area.
Repor__t of Florida League of Municipalities' Conf.erence:
~Mr. Gallo stated that while attending the Conference in
Jacksonville on February 25th to 27th~ he had occasion to
speak to many of the City Officials from the Palm Beach County
area.
It was their conclusions that there is a growing need for
cooperation within the municipalities, to discuss mutual
problems and how they could be resolved.
b~ny officials from neighboring con%munities expressed an
interest in forming an organization similar to the Florida
League whereby City Officials could get together and exchange
ideas.
~4ayor Michael suggested this matter be discussed at the next
workshop.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 4, 1968
There being no further business, Mr. Nylund made a motion
to adjourn. Mr. Gallo seconded. Unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9 P.M.
Le~-a~d ~.. Nylu~ Councilman
Thomas A. Summers, Councilman
(~4rs.) Tereesa Pa~t~ City Clerk
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