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Minutes 03-01-65MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL, HELD IN CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, MARCH l, %965, at 7..30 P.M. PRESENT: JAMES J. MAHONEY, MAYOR WALTER A. MADSEN, VICE UAYOR JOHN L. ARCHIE, COUNCILMAN J. ALLISON BANKS, COUNCILMAN CHAS. N, BOOS, COUNCILMAN F. T. rAIN, CITY MANAGER GENE MOORE, CITY ATTORNEY TEREESA PADGETT, CITY CLERK Mayor Mahoney called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Banks gave the invocation and Vice-Mayor Madsen led the Salute to the Flag. MINUTES Minutes of February 18th meeting were brought up for appro- val. Mr. Archie asked that the minutes be amended to add on Pag? 8, line $ ~nd ~s~ble county participation to Mr. Madsen's mot!0n that the bids for'sh~ll rock and lime rock be turned over to a committee. And on page 12, a typographical error in para- graph 2, line 4, the word and appearing on the very first of the line isa ~cup±toa~xon~' -' and s-~uld be struck. Mr. Madsen moved that the minutes be approved as corrected. Mr. Boos seconded. Motion carried 5-0. OLD BUSINESS moll[ion Of Structures Corner of N. E. 2nd Ave. and U. S. #l Mr. Madsen moved that the above item be removed from the table. Mr. Banks seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Archie stated that the Council had authorized the City Attorney approximately three oz four weeksago to proceed with the condemnation, however, at the last meeting, the matter was tabled as Mr. Tomberg, representing the owner of the property, had said that he would get in touch with Mr. Kain within three or four days regarding a deal that was to take place regarding the property. Since Mr. Tomberg had not done so, Mr. Archie said that he would move that the City Attorney be instructed to continue with the condemnation suit. Mr. Banks seconded. Motion carried §-0. -t- MINUTES City Council Boynton Beach, Fla. ~arch 1, 1965 BIDS AWARDING Annual S~Dplv. of Shellrock and Limerock (On the Table) The item was removed from the table by a unanimous vote of the Council. Mr. Kain stated that the committee appointed by Council had tabulated the bids and recommended that the low bidder, Ed. Clanton Trucking, Boynton Beach, Florida, whose bid was $1.80 per yard for shell rock and $1.85 per ton for lime rock, be awarded, asthe material was offered from acceptable pits. Mr. Arc~iei moved that the Council accept the r~comme~ation of the committee and award the. bid toed. Clanton Trucking. Mr. Bo?s seconded. Under discussion, Mr. Madsen stated That he would lzke to see the City get the fili from the County which he understood was available at fifty percent, of the normalcost. Mr. Kain ex- plained that he had spoken to the Couniy Engineer and that he had been assured by him t~ t' ' t f ' · on on any Pr93~c ? a 3 amount of participation would ity of the rock was needed for case, the County would not question the motion carried record reflect that his rock and Lime rock the city peroentbasis. strictly the great major- ect~ in which UpOn a call for the that the any shell · on a fifty Annual Supply of Pip9 (On the Table) At the request of the City Manager this item was left on the table until he and Mr. Allan could complete an investiqa- tion currently in progress. Highway Island Maintenance (On the Table) Mr. Kain requested that this item remain on the table in order that he could continue his investigation as to the amount of money involved and sources for the funds. Regarding the bidder who had requested that his bond check be returned and he be allowed to substitute a bend, it was decided to let Mr. Kain- handle this administratively, upon the advice of the City Attor- ney. Mr. Archie moved that the matter be left on the table and that Mr. Kain report to Council at the next meeting. Mr. Banks seconded. Motion carried unanimously, -2- MINUTES ~ity Council Boynt on Beach, March 1, 1965 Fla · pUBLIC HALF-HOUR Mr. Charles Claypoot, representing a group ~f concerned citizens, requested a progress report from Council on the issue of assessments that Hrs. Kathleen Kirton had brought to the Council's attention during the February 18th public half-hour. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the need, or lack of need, for a reassessment of the City. Mayor Mahoney requested Mr. Claypool to name the members of the group he represented. Mr. ClayPOo1 woUt~ not name the members. Mayor Mahoney asked anyone in the audience to stand who was a member of the group hand, would isten to them. rock from LeFort questioned Mr. Madsen regarding shell Nfs. Emily Jackson, 728 N. E. 9th Avenue, praised Mr. Madsen for his work in regard to the parks throughout the City and requested that Council give consideration to naming the picnic area at the public beach, Madsen Park. ~r. Archie moved that the request be taken under advisement by the entire Council. Mr. Banks seconded. Motion carried 5-0. A petition, with approximately eighty signature~ was pre-- sented to Council. It petitioned the Council to take the nec- essary steps to abate the nuisance located on the premises of the business of DeI~rco Tractor and Implement Company located on 910 Old Boynton Read and the adjoining residence. Mr. Ralph DuPee, 6 Coral Court, spoke to Council,as one of the petitioners and urged their attention to the petition. It was pointed out that Mr. Kain had an appointment on the following morning with Mr. De,arco to discuss the matter. Mayor Mahoney requested Mr. Kain to send a written report to Council on the results of that meeting. NEW BUSINESS ~rogress Report~ on Special Committees The committee on street improvement composed of Mr. Madsen and Mr. Archie had no report since they were meeting the next morning. -3- MINUTES City Council Boynton Beach, Fla. March 1, 1965 C Mir. Archie reported that the committee on drainage, composed of Mayor Mahoney a~[d himself, had received a map f~om Russell & Axon of the d~wntown area~hich showed the location of the large main storm drains. He stated that the State Road Depart- ment had not yet determined the size of the main storm drain to be located on 2nd Avenue North and, until the final size of this drain was determined, the committee could not determine what larger size would be needed. from the comInittee on downtown revitalization composed l~r. Boos and himself, in which the following recommendations were made: t. Survey of properties that need' immediate attention, Opening of all platted streets and alley-ways in downtown section, and co-ordination with committee on storm drainage. OSSlOlltty of a reserve fund for renewal and re- placement of water and sewer service for new develop- ments. Creation of a separate Parks department, and a new park in the northeast section. 5. Police Department update study on off-street parking and enforce ordinance covering inoperative vehicles. 6. Owners of undeveloped property be encouraged to improve their property. 7. Citation for persons and businesses showing interest and taking action. ~. Madsen requested Mr. Kain to check the area in the vicinity of the old city dump as a developer had contacted him about building in that area. The City Attorney advised the Council that he had received a letter from a property owner to the north of the City request- ing annexation of approximately seventy-nine acres to the City. Mayor Mahoney brought to the attention of Council the resig- nation of Mr. Robert Sclish from the Industrial Board. Mt. Banks moved that the Council appoint Mr. Henry Thompson to serve at the pleasure of the Council to fill the vacancy made by Mr. G~o, lish's resignation. Mr. Archi, seconded. Motion carried -4- MINUTES City Council Boynton Beach, Fla. March 1, 1965 AYES: Messers. Banks, Archie and Mahoney; NAYES: ~r. Madsen; Mr. Boos abstained. ~r. Madsen re.q~.ested that the record show that his No vote implied no reflec{ion toward ~ir. ThomPson, other than his connection with Seacrest Realty. Mr. Boos moved that Mr. Golish's resignation be accepted with regret by the Council and that the Council-'s thanks be tendered to Mr. Goulish for his splendid efforts and that the record of same be spread on the minutes, Mr. Archie seconded. Motion carried $-0. ~ir. Boos, in the way of a tion committee, BoYnton Beach-Ocean Ridge for use report from the industrial promo- that he had met with the ~nd their industrial of railroa~ people, com- people in co~piling and ~to be kept up to date Del Councilman James Jurney the audience. M~. W~ll~am r and Purchasing Agent was LEGAL ~rimes Contract for Water Service Mr. Moore explained that the contract which had been sent to Warren Grimes t~ss than a week before had not been returned. He said that he did not believe reasonable time had been given for its return, and requested that the matter be tabled. Mr. Madsen moved that the item be tabled. Mr. Bank~ seconded. Notion carried 5-0. implementation of Junk Car Ordinance Mr. Kain recommended that an amount not to exceed $500.00 be appropriated to facilitate removal of junk or abandoned auto- mobiles in the City. An income account would also be established for the collection of the costs of such removals, Mr, Madsen moved that the Council accept the City Manager's recommendation andappropriate' the $500.00. The motlon was seconded by Mr. Boos. Carried unanimously. -5- MINUTES City Council Boynton Beach, Fla. March 1, 1965 Pay Sgale for Position of Assistant Police Chief Mr. Kain recommended that the Council establish range 26 for this ~ in the PoliCe DePartment, which he said was commen les for equal posi- tions. Mr the City Mana ger's recommendation and at range 26 for assistant police chief. Motion carried 5-0. Appointment of City Engineer Kain =it that he had interviewed nine- teen of City Engineer, and recom- mended that the Robert Carnahan, who had re- cently been affl~ Cleary Brothers,at a salary of $9,000,00 plus a car allowance. Mr. Archie moved that the Council accept point Ro $75.00 a month a non-classi or City Attorn~ prepare an and setting th~ to the motion of an engineer. Boos, Banks recommendation of the City Manager and ap- annual salary of $9,000.00 with a position o~ City Engineer, to the position of City Manager City Attorney be instructed to the position, naming the duties, Boos seconded. Mr. Madsen objected was bitterly opposed to the hiring ~d 4-1. AYe: Messers. Archie, ~;Lr. Madsen. ~DMINISTRATIVE Master Plan Implementat$on Upon the that the Cont Item 5, further this of the City Manager, Mr. Boos moved and $1,000.00 be appropriated from to Special Projects Account #5900, 'materials and equipment to seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Mr, Kain said~that this item should be considered annually when the budget was prepared. Cleary Brothers Change Order The change order provided for the extension of a sanitary sewer line ~n System 10Al on S. E. 18th Ave., from U. S. ~l westward a distance of Z45 feet. The total cost would be $1650.00 and five days would be added to the contract. Mr. Archie moved that the change order be authorized in the amount of $1650.0~ Mr. Madsen seconded. Motion carried 5-0. MINUTES [lity Council Boynton Beach, Fla. March t, 1965 E~tension of Sewer Service Line to Toyland Shoopinq Center ~4r. Kain advised the Council that sufficient easement had been obtained to extend the existing sewer line from S. E. 4th Street eastward to the shopping center located on South Federal Highway; the line would al~o serve for the vacant lots to the south when developed. The total cost would be $1§00.00, and he would recommend that the line be extended to this shoppzng center. ~r. Arohie moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and that City crews be utilized to install the line. Mr, Boos seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Appraisers Short Course Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, M~r. Madsen moved that the Council authorize N_r. Allan to attend a Short Course at the University of Nebraska April 19th thr~ May lst~ total cost not to exceed $600.00. Mr. Arohie seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Paving of Bicycl~ Paths After discussion, Mr. Banks moved that the Council proceed with paving bicycle paths located throughout the City with a plant mix, or some suitable substance that will be in keeping with the type of property in front of which they have been placed. Mr. Archie seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Extension of Employment Date of Treasurer Mr. Kain recommended to Council that Mrs. Rena Carrier be retained in her position as TreasureL although she had reached retirement age, until the end of the current calendar year. Mr. Madsen moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be accepted and Mrs. Carrier be employed until the end of the current calendar year. Mr. Boos seconde~ Motion carried 5-.0. Departmental Reports Departmental reports were removed from the table by a unan- imous vote of the Council. -7- MINUTES City Council Boynton Beach, Fla. March 1, 1965 Mr. Madsen moved that the Departmental Reports of the Police, Fire, Public Works, Recreation, Budget, Treasurer and Personnel be accepted, Mr. Archie seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Palm-Glade Council Cookie Sale Mr. Council Grant the request of the ~ ........ C't Palm-C il conc~ue~ a cool, lC sage. in ~ne t y on March 7th and that Clerk be authorized to fill out the proper forms and waive Mr. Boos seconded, Motion carried 5-0. OTHER Mr. Madsen asked Mr. Kain to check into a letter from Mrs. 3. Kuhman, 103 N. E. t6th Avenue, concerning bicycle paths on North Seacrest and report to him at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 james J, ~ahoney, Mayo~ '~ '~ ' , 1 n Allison B~nks, Councilman ~as. N, Boos~, ~ouf~ilman -8-