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03-16-06 Minutes Spec/WS SPECIAL MEETING/WORKSHOP MARCH 16, 2006 A Special Meeting/Workshop of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Jeff Perlman in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 16, 2006. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner Patricia Archer (arrived at 6:07 p.m.) Commissioner Rita Ellis Commissioner Jon Levinson Commissioner Alberta McCarthy Mayor Jeff Perlman Also present were - David T. Harden, City Manager Susan A. Ruby, City Attorney Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk Robert A. Barcinski, Assistant City Manager Mayor Perlman called the meeting to order and announced that it had been called for the purpose of considering the following items: SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA 1.MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS: Canvass the returns, and declare the results of the March 14, 2006 First Nonpartisan Election. This item was removed from the agenda. 2. OLD SCHOOL SQUARE GARAGE/BUILDING DEMOLITIONS: Approve the demolition of two buildings, Love’s Drugs and the old Goodwill building, on the site proposed for the Old School Square Garage. Richard Hasko, Director of Environmental Services presented the proposed demolition contract award for removal of the existing former school building, as well as, the Love’s Drug building at the site of the proposed Old School Square garage. Three quotes were solicited from contractors and the low quote was $76,000 from the BG Group, LLC. Staff is recommending award to the BG Group, LLC for the demolition of the buildings only. Mr. Levinson moved to approve demolition of the two buildings, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Ellis - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; and Mayor Perlman - Yes. Said motion passed 5-0. 3.OLD SCHOOL SQUARE GARAGE/UTILITY RELOCATION: Approve the relocation of a sanitary sewer to prepare the site for the proposed Old School Square Garage. Richard Hasko, Director of Environmental Services presented information on the Old School Square utility relocation. Staff solicited quotes on the scope of work from three contractors currently under contact with the City of Delray Beach. Asphalt Consultants declined to bid. Of the other two bidders, Chaz Equipment and Rosso Paving and Drainage, Chaz was the low bidder with a total of $313,147.50. This project would be funded through a variety of funds in order to accomplish the utility relocation. The primary work will be relocating the sewer main in the alley away from the new garage area. A small st lift station will have to be installed. The sewer will be relocated in alignment with NE 1 Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the contract to Chaz Equipment. Mr. Levinson moved to approve the contract to Chaz Equipment, seconded by Ms. McCarthy. Upon roll call, the Commission voted as follows: Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Levinson - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Perlman - Yes; and Mrs. Ellis - Yes; Said motion passed 5-0. Mayor Perlman adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:09 p.m. WORKSHOP AGENDA 1.Overview of the Brickell Foundation – Norman Brickell, Mark Hansen Mr. Mark Hansen, School Board Member, made a presentation requesting Commission support to establish a program in Palm Beach County Schools to reduce the adolescent bullying within the school system. Mr. Norman Brickell from the Rodd D. Brickell Foundation would like to offer a grant for the prevention of bullying in the school system. The Foundation’s mission is to provide funding for programs, education and research that aid in the prevention of youth suicide. Mr. Rick Lewis from the SAFE Schools Program gave overview of the program. The grant would be a matching grant. It was the consensus of the Commission to proceed with the grant program against bullying in the schools system. 2.Presentation of the Cultural Plan – Coletta and Company Carol Coletta and Tom Jones, from Coletta and Company provided an overview of the proposal to encourage Delray Beach to develop a good cultural and intellectual diversity. March 16, 2006 2 It was the consensus of the Commission the presentation was outstanding. 3. Presentation in support of a water supply project - Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) Ms. Michelle Diffenderfin from the Special Environmental Council to the Lake Worth Drainage District, and Danna Ackerman-White Director of Community Affairs for the District, at Staff's request, provided information on the water supply L-40 Berm Enhancement Project. It was the consensus of the Commission to provide a resolution for legislative support of the project. 4. Discussion of Site Plan for Temple Sinai Rick Durr from Durr and Associates, Inc. explained the Temple Sinai Neighborhood Park proposal and encouraged comments and suggestions from the Commission. Comments and concerns from the audience were presented. It was the Consensus of the Commission to have issues addressed before the Park project proceeds. Mayor Perlman adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 8:10 p.m. ~~~~\).~~ City Clerk ATTEST: ~l4.. The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Commission held on Thursday, March 16, 2006, which Minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on March 21, 2006 ~.~~,~~ City Clerk 3 March 16, 2006 NOTE TO READER: If the Minutes you have received are not completed as indicated above, this means they are not the official Minutes of the City Commission. They will become the official Minutes only after review and approval, which may involve amendments, additions or deletions to the Minutes as set forth above. March 16, 2006 4