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
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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.
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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.
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City Clerk
ATTEST:
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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
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