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03-14-01 SpMtgMARCH 14, 2001 A Special Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida was called to order by Mayor David Schmidt in the City Manager's Conference Room at City Hall at 5:05 P.M., Wednesday, March 14, 2001. Roll call showed: Present - Commissioner Patricia Archer Commissioner Alberta McCarthy Commissioner Jeff perlman Commissioner Bill Schwartz (arrived 5:10 p.m.) Mayor David Schmidt Absent - None Also present were - City Manager David T. Harden and City Attorney Susan A. Ruby The Special Meeting of the City Commission was held for the following purpose: (1) MUNICIPAL SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS: Canvass the returns and declare the results of the March 13, 2001 Special Election. Ballot Question Do you give your consent and permission to the release of any restrictions in the deed and for the transfer and sale of the current library land owned by the City as described more fully in Ordinance No. 1-01, if the City of Delray Beach, the Delray Beach Public Library Association or the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Delray Beach acquires substitute lands for the library within the City. YES (for approval) 1,783 No (for rejection) 438 MOTION Approve the total votes for the ballot question, including all of the regular and absentee votes as presented, and that it is hereby declared, based upon the above and foregoing results, that the Ballot Question ])~ssed. So moved by Commissioner Archer, seconded by Commissioner McCarthy. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Perlman - Yes; Mrs. Archer - Yes; Mr. Schwartz - Yes; Ms. McCarthy - Yes; Mayor Schmidt - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote. (2) COMMISION COMMENTS Commissioner Perlman reported that he was at the Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting earlier today, and there was discussion regarding the $15,000 grant request we made for the Owl Foundation, Inc. an event know as the Owl Foundation Tennis Challenge (a Venus and Serena Williams charity event). Although it was not approved for the full amount we did receive a commitment of $5,000 from the Film Commission. County Commissioner Aaronson has agreed to make up the difference out of his recreation fund thereby providing $25,000cash contribution for the Foundation. Commissioner Perlman suggested a letter of thanks be sent to Commissioner Aaronson. Mayor Schmidt reported that at the League of Cities meeting earlier today, the Board did not support the League joining in the lawsuit regarding Citrus Canker, however, they shall review the lawsuit at their respective cities. They did support additional compensation for the tree eradication. The League will refer the ordinance on decontamination to the Environmental Committee, but they suggested decontamination is best handled on a city by city basis thereby making it easier to enforce then on. a County level. City Manager, David Harden advised the Commission that the billboard legislation (HB 1053) would jeopardize the ability of many communities to address the blighting influences caused by many of the outdoor advertising signs and billboards adjacent to local roads by making it impossible to remove the signs unless cash is budgeted for payment of just compensation. A resolution opposing these legislative initiatives will be presented to Commission at the March 20th meeting. Commission Schwartz advised Commission that finally staff from the Federal Aviation Association (Atlanta office) has responded to Congressman Wexler's correspondence regarding traffic control, noise and Title 14 (violation of altitude) at the Boca Raton Executive Airport. Staff from Atlanta will be visiting Delray Beach soon pertaining to these complaints especially Title 14. He felt that finally someone was taking some action and is very optimistic. Henry Williams~ 310 NW 3ra Avenue, also added his concerns will the noise, flying patterns and violation of altitude with aircraft from the Boca Airport. There being no further business, Mayor Schmidt adjourned the special meeting at 5:25 p.m. ATTEST: Acting City Clerk MAYOR -2- The undersigned is the Acting City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the minutes of the City Commission Special Meeting held on March 14, 2001, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on Acting City Clerk 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 some amendments, additions or deletions. COMMISION COMMENTS Commissioner Perlman reported that he was at the Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting earlier today, and there was discussion regarding the $15,000 grant request we made for the Owl Foundation, Inc. an event know as the Owl Foundation Tennis Challenge (a Venus and Serena Williams charity event). Although it was not approved for the full amount we did receive a commitment of $5,000 from the Film Commission. County Commissioner Aaronson has agreed to make up the difference out of his recreation fund thereby providing $25,000cash contribution for the Foundation. Commissioner Peflman suggested a letter of thanks be sent to Commissioner Aaronson. Mayor Schmidt reported that at the League of Cities meeting earlier today, the Board did not support the League joining in the lawsuit regarding Citrus Canker, however, they shall'review the lawsuit at their respective cities. They did support additional compensation for the tree eradication. The League will refer the ordinance on decontamination to the Environmental Committee, but they suggested decontamination is best handled on a city by city basis thereby making it easier to enforce then on. a County level. City Manager, David Harden advised the Commission that the billboard legislation (HB 1053) would jeopardize the ability of many communities to address the blighting influences caused by many of the outdoor advertising signs and billboards adjacent to local roads by making it impossible to remove the signs unless cash is budgeted for payment of just compensation. A resolution opposing these legislative initiatives will be presented to Commission at the March 20th meeting. Commission Schwartz advised Commission that finally staff from the Federal Aviation Association (Atlanta office) has responded to Congressman Wexler's correspondence regarding traffic control, noise and Title 14 (violation of altitude) at the Boca Raton Executive Airport. Staff from Atlanta will be visiting Delray Beach soon pertaining to these complaints especially Title 14. He felt that finally someone was taking some action and is very optimistic. Henry Williams, 310 NW 3rd Avenue, also added his concerns will the noise, flying patterns and violation of altitude with aircraft from the Boca Airport. There being no further business, Mayor Schmidt adjourned the special meeting at 5:25 p.m. Acting City Clerk A'~-'TEST: MAYOR -2- The undersigned is the Acting City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and the information provided herein is the minutes of the City Commission Special Meeting held on March 14, 2001, which minutes were formally approved and adopted by the City Commission on Acting City Clerk 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 some amendments, additions or deletions. 3