Minutes 11-06-67MINRJTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL~~
BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORIDA~ ~ONDAY~ NOVE.~'iBER 6, 1967 AT 7:50 P M.
PRESENT:
Michael V. ~'iichael~ ~4ayor
Thomas A. Summers, Vice Mayor
Gilbert H. Collins~ Councilman
Leonard E. Nylund~ Councilman
A. Clyde Worrell, Jr., Councilman
Mr. J. Humph~ey, City ~ttorney
G. W. Coumtney, City Manager
Tereesa Packjett, City Clerk
Invocation was given by A. Clyde Wo~rell, Councilman. Flag salute
was led by Vice ~ayor Summers.
Recognition of representatives of Civic Organizations:
Mr. Bob Effron and Mr. HenPy Thompson, Chamber of Commerce.
MIk~dTES
M~. Summers moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of Oct. 16,
be a~epted with the eorrection /n spelling of the name of '~Bracalello"
~on Page 2. Seconded by Mr. Worrell. ~nan/mously carried.
Er. Nylund moved that we accept the minutes of the Special Meeting of
October 25, 1967. Seconded by Yn~. Collins. ~nan/mously carried.
Summers moved that the minutes of the Spec/al ~ieeting of October 50,
1967~ be accepted. Seconded by Ph~. Worrelt. Unan/mously carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Discuss policu Of charging non-p~ofit O~ganizations deposits (on Table)
Mr. Summers moved that this be taken off the table for discussion.
Seconded by Mr. Nylund. ~nanlmously carried.
Discussion held. P~. Courtney advised that he had contacted the cities
of West Palm Beach, Delray Beach~ Boca Raton, Deerfield and Lake Worth
and they all charge deposits. The Committee recommends no exception
be made to any organization. On the water and sewer~ we feel that
after making a study of this that it would be a safe~ sound, business
like way to make no concessions to any customer and then if the council
wishes ~ they do have a ~ight undem the law to make a cont-~ibution and
then it can be considemed a donation.
Mayor Michael stated that when we went through the records we f6und
that on some of the old accounts we did not charge~ but with some new
ones we did chamge and we need to take a definite stand on this at this
time.
Mm. Courtney stated that the Bond Ordinance requi~es us to collect
from everybody and it is against the Bond Ordinance to give any f~ee
semviees to anyone.
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Mm 0 Summems moved that a deposit be required on all utilities~ Sec-
onded by Mm, Collins. Unanimously carmied.
P~BLIC A~DIENCE
No one came foreword to speak.
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business.
LEGAL
Omdinance 67-15 (2nd Reading) - height of hedqes~ etc.
City Attorney mead the title of this omdinance. Discussion held.
Mr. Summers moved that we table this o~dinance 67-15 on second read-
lng. Seconded by Mm. Womrell. Unanimously ca~mied.
Ordinance 67-16 (2nd Reading) -,,liming of guns.
The City Attorney ~ead the heading of this omdinanee.
F~. Nylund moved that Ordinance 67-16 be passed on second reading.
Seconded by Mm. Collins. Unanimously carried.
O~d, inance 67-17 (2nd Reading) - position of E,l~,ectrical Inspector,
City Attomney mead the heading of this ordinance and explained it to
the audience.
Mr. Wom~elt moved that Ordinance 67-17 be passed on second reading.
Seconded by M~. Summers. ~nanimously carried.
O~dinance 67-18 (2nd Reading) - position of Plumbing Inspector.
City Attorney read the heading of this ordinance and explained it to
the audience.
Mr. Womrell moved that Ordinance 67-18 be appmoved on second reading.
Seconded by M~. Ny!und. Unanimously carmied.
O~dinance 67-19 (lst Reading) - Amending Sec. 13-18 of the Code -
Re lot cleaminq.
City Attorney read the ordinance and gave a ~eport on the purpose of
this omdinance.
M~, Summers moved that Omdinance 67-19 be passed on first reading.
Secor~ded by Mr. Collins. ~nanimously carried.
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Ordinance 67-20 (lst Reading) - Amending Sec. 24-16 of Code -
re rigid construction of signs.
City Attorney read Ordinance 67-20 and explained the purpose of same.
Mr. Summers moved that Ordinance 67-20 be passed on f/mst reading.
Seconded by Mr. Worrell. Unan/mously carried.
Ordinance 67-21 (lst Reading) - Amending Sec. 24-4 of Code
~_e_ fee sched_ute for signs.
City Attorney read the ordinance and explained purpose o£ same.
Discussion held.
Mr. Nytund moved that we table Ordinance 67-21 until the next workshop
meeting. Seconded by Mr. Worrelt. Hnanimously carried.
Ordinance 67-22 (lst Reading) - Amending Sec. 2-4.5 of Code -
re compensation of City Engineer Position.
City Attorney read Ordinance 67-22 and advised that the present ordin-
ance specifies a certain amount for the City Eng/neer and this amend-
ment deletes the spec/~ic amount ar~ allows the Council to set fee as
they see fit.
Mr. Summers moved that Ord/nance 67-22 be approved on first reading.
Seconded by Mr. Collins. Unan/mously carried.
Ordinance 67-23 (lst Reading) - Amending Sec. 30-3 of the Code.
The Council decided that this Ordinance should be tabled for workshop
meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Consider request on Special Asses.sment Lien ~66-2.
City ~anager, Grady Courtney, discussed this with the Council and
discussed the amount of fill that should have been put on the property
and the amount of fill that actually was put on the property. Dis-
cussion was held and it was decided to table this matter until a
complete study of the matter was completed.
~. Su~ems moved to table Special Assessment Lien #66-2 request until
next meeting. Seconded by Mr. Collins. Unanimously carried.
Consider request o~ Road Planning Committee.
City Manager advised the Cotlncil that a survey is needed for this and
the money is already in the budget.
Hank Thompson, Chairman of the Road Planning Committee, came forward
to discuss the latest developments on this matter. He advised that
the Turnpike Authority will consider participating with public funds
or municipal funds under certain circumstances, but first they require
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a feasibility study be made for approx/mately $3~800.00. We have met
with the Turnpike Authority in Fort Lauderdale. They indicated that
they would give favorable consideration to Boynton Beach if the traffic
count per day indicates 1:000 or more cars per day. If~the traffic
count per day is less than 1~000 cars per day they will not consider
participation. Dis %uss ion held.
He also advised that if the traffic count is less than 1~000 the Turn-
pike Authority must ~eceive a ~uarantee fro. m local int..erests, In any
case~ they will not proceed with construction unless iT has received
traffic reports~ etc. He advised that at the Delray _~terchange the
count is in excess of 7~000 to t0~000 cars per day. Don ~organ has
estimated about 4~000 cars per day at Boynton Beach.
Mr. Summers questioned~fthis money would be absorbed in the overall
construction and then returned to the city.
Mw. Thompson stated that if the study indicates less than 1,000 it
is possible we can still raise the money from private sources.
Summers asked if we must make the study before we can do anything.
Mm. Thompson stated ~yes~.
Mayor ~{ichael questioned as to who makes the survey and who gets the
money.
~r. Thompson stated that ~the Turnpike authority~.
Mayor Michael requested to know if they will give this to us in
Mr. Thompson stated that will be automatic with them. This has been
the action in the past.
Discussion held.
The Attorney was requested to check into this matter and get something
in writing to assure us that we would get our money beck if and when
the interchange is built.
Mr. Summers stated that this is taxpayer's money we are using and we
have to make sure it is being spent wisely and that an Interchange
would be really great for us.
Mr. Su~r~ers moved that for the future development of Boynton Beach
he feels it is worthwhile that we spendthe $~800. already budgeted
for feasibility survey for Interchange~ upon receipt o~ approval from
the City Attorney that we have some assurance that we wl!l get our
money back from the Turnpike Authority.
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Seconded by Mr. Collins. Unanimously carried.
~Bthorization requested to go out ~or bids:
1. Aquatic Weed Control
The City Manager reported about the possibility of permanent control
for weeds - make perpetual maintenance part as Alternate Bid.
Dis cuss ion held.
Mr. Worrell moved that we go out for bids in accordance with perpetual
care discussion just held. Seconded by Mr. ~yluna. Unanimously carried
2. Fou? (4) Police Cruisers
3. Two (2) Garbage Packers
4. One (1) Back Hoe
5. One (1) Crawler Tractor
Mr. Nylund moved that we authorize the City Manager to go out for bids
on items 2 thru 5 inclusive. Seconded by tcm. Summers. Unanimously
carried.
Application for permit to solicit.
1. League of Women Voters of Pa]m] Beach County - Nov. 14th~
2. Heart Association of Palm Beach Co. - February~ 1968.
~nited Fund - December 1957 thru February 1968'.
1967
F~. Summers moved that all three permits be authorized. Seconded by
Mr. Worrell. Unanimously carried.
~. Summers moved that these charitable organizations pay £or their
own advemtis~g. Seconded by ~[r. Collins. Unanimously carried.
Applications for BeveraGe License
1. Henri's Restaurant~ Inc. - 1002 N. Fed. H~y.
Beer License (on premises and take-out)
2. The Annex - 4t6~ .:.W. 2nd ~venue.
Beer & Wine ( take-out only )
Discussion held.
Mr. Summers moved that these t~;o applications be approved and licenses
granted providing' all inspections are approved. Seconded by
Nylund. U~an~nous!y carried.
~[r. Fuller, Building Inspector, advised the Council that Her~i's had
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considerable work to be done yet before any approval could even be
cons idered.
Consider appoin'~ment of City Engineer and Aetin9 Public ~,~rtcs and
Utilities Director,
Mayor Michael read letter from the City Manager regarding Harold
Hopkins being employed by the City as City Engineer and Acting Public
Works and ~tilities Director.
IT. Summers moved that we accept the recommendation of Mr. Courtney
and appoint ~T. Harold ~ ~'
Hopkins at a base salar~ of $9~00. per annum
as City Engineer~ Acting Public Works and ~tilities Director.
Seconded by ~4p. Wo~rell. Unanimously carried.
At this time I,T. Harold Hopkins was introduced by PT, Courtney.
,Receipt of NomLnees for Citv Council
City Clerk read letter presentin9- the six (6) nominees for City Council,
L. R, (Blackie) Dlacketer
Gilbert H. (Gib) Collins
Vincent J. (Jbn) Gallo
Randolph M. Lee
Matthew A. Macaulay
Curtis A. Weaver
Mr. Su3~mers moved that these candidates be accepted as nominees for
City Council for Boynton Beach. Seconded by Mr. Nylund. Unanimously
carried.
~,9int Election Board for Primary Election.
The City Clerk read the list of names. One (1) Clerk and One (1)
Deputy £or each polling place and eight (8) Inspectors for each poll:
The following have asked to serve on the Board:
1. Mrs. Edythe Hood !1. ~l~s. Mildred Hallier
2. Harvey B. Stuart 12. Royce Stevic
3. Mrs. Jan Wertz 13. Mrs. Helen Brull
4. Mrs. Irene Sheridan 14. Mrs. Catherine 3affney
5. Mrs. Mildred Lofley 15. ~rs. Dorothea ]%ich
6. Mrs. Erna Weaver 16. hrs. Louise Le Fort
7. Mrs. Marie Deyo 17. ~s. Lilly Mad:;en
8. f{rs. Mildred Dodson 18. Mrs. Myrtle Tal~ber
9. Mrs. Marjorie Kirkpatrick 19. Mrs. Frances ~n Devender
10. Mrs. Lizetta Terges~n 20. Miss Dorothy S]~eppe~d
Mr. Nylund moved that we accept the appointees as ~ead
IT. ~rrell, Unanimously carried.
Seconded by
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City Clerk read Proclamation on the elections: - Primary the 21st day
of November ~ 1967 and General Election the 5th day o~ Decembers 1967,
Mr. Su~.~ners moved that the ~{ayor be authorized to sign this Proclama-
Tion. Seconded by Mr. Ny%und. Unanimously carried.
Receipt of Resignation o~ William D. Kelsh, as Chairman o£ Electrical
Examin Ln~ Boa,rd.
~{r. Ny/~lnd moved that we accept the resignation of Mr. William Kelsh
from the Elect-~icai Examining Boamd with letter of appreciation to
~ir. Kelsh for his services. Seconded by Mr, Worrell. ~nanimously
carried.
Consider request of Leroy Parker Post ~288 - re city finding a lot
,for, them to build a club house for Lero,v Parker Post ~88.
Dis c%~s s ion held.
}.~. Summers advised he would be glad to contact the Le~ion Commander
and the Day Care group and maybe they could work out something together
and help the Day Care Center defray expenses.
Mr. Worre!l moved t~t we regretfully write a letter t? Leroy Parker
Post ~288 that the City is not ~ a position at this time to donate
~or construction of the Post.
Seconded by l,~r. Collins, Hnanimously carried.
Refund requested on siqn permit fee.
Mr, Worrell moved that we table this item. Seconded by ~r. Nylund.
~nanimously carried.
Approya! of Dills
1. Chamber of Commerce - $1~539.97
2. Fla. League of Municipalities ~or fiscal year 196~68 - S600. 15.
3. Halpin~ Ine.~ 9-67 to 10-87 - $6:704.28 - re Sewer Improvements-A~a
4, Lyndon Lanes Corporation - 8~4!0.00 - City Hall Repairs.
Lyndon Lanes bill subject to approval for ~uarantee the cracks
be fixed and replace sod where sand was stored.
Mr. Summers moved that these bills be paid with Lyndon Lanes Corp,
beinq subject to Building Inspector's approval before payment.
Seconded by Mr. Worreil. Unanimously carried.
OT~R
City M~nager Courtney asked for approval from Council re§arding getting
permission for having repair work including labor - $500.00 on one
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of the pickup trucks.
Discussion held.
2~i~. Wor~ell moved that the City I~anage~ he authorized to 9-0 out for
bids ~om the purchase of a new pickup truck, Seconded by ~. Su~mmers.
Unanimously carried.
AD .JOURN~NT
~/lr. Sub. ers moved to adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Wo~rel!. Unanimously
carried. Meetin9~ adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
h~chael V. MicSael~ PIayor
Thon~/A ~ Su~rs.~ Vice ~{ayo~
Gilbert H. Collins~ Councilman
Le~6nard E. Nylund ~ Co~ztcilman
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