06-27-89 JUNE 27, 1989
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Doak S. Campbell in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:04 P.M., Tuesday, June 27, 1989.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner William Andrews
Commissioner Patricia Brainerd
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell
Absent - None
Also present were - City Manager Walter O. Barry and
City Attorney Herbert W.A. Thiele.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Ralph Nygard,
Barwick Road Baptist Church. Reverend Nygard also requested a couple
of minutes of silence in memory of Marilyn Remark, a Delray Beach
paramedic, who was killed while vacationing in the State of Washington.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
4. The City Attorney advised Mayor Campbell of the Amendments to
~he Agenda; Item 5, Item 8.A., Item 22, which is being moved to 5.A.
and Item 26.A. (shown as an amendment to the Consent Agenda) and should
be placed at the end of the Regular Agenda because of changes being
made, making it Item 21.A. There has also been a second item added to
the Workshop Agenda.
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval of the amended agenda, seconded
by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
5. Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of the minutes of Special
~eetings of May 30, 1989 and June 8, 1989, seconded by Ms. Brainerd.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp-
bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5.A. & 22. Public Hearing - Old School Square Lease Agreement. The
Commission is to consider the Old School Square Lease Agreement. Prior
to consideration of this lease agreement, a Public hearing has been
scheduled to be held at this time.
A public hearing was held having been legally advertised in
compliance with the laws of the State of Florida and the Charter of the
City of Delray Beach, Florida. The public hearing was closed.
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval of the lease for Old School
Square, seconded by Ms. McCarty.
The City Attorney stated there are two technical changes in
paragraphs 10, 17, 27 and in the attachment that do not affect the
substance of the lease.
Ms. Brainerd amended her motion to accept the technical changes
to be made by the City Attorney, Ms. McCarty amended her second. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp-
bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
6.1. Inqrid Eckler, 2750 Seacrest Boulevard, representing the League
of Women Voters of South Palm Beach County, stated earlier this year the
League of Women Voters of the United States embarked on a program
entitled, Advocate for the Voter. Due to the fact that participation in
voting has been declining for the past thirty years, she is respectfully
suggesting the date for the election pertaining to the Decade of Excel-
lence Bond Issue be no earlier than the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, which is November 7th. Since these bonds are to be
paid over a period of twenty to thirty years, it seems only proper that
all persons involved should have an opportunity to cast their vote,
including those persons who spend their winters here, but do not always
arrive in the month of October. Since this would require a special
election in November, 1989, at a cost of $10,000, she is suggesting this
be placed on the ballot of the next municipal election of March 13,
1990.
6.2. Sam Schwimer, Pines of Delray, stated he previously mentioned
the fact that there have been numerous break-ins and robberies, not only
in the Pines but, in other areas as well. He feels there is a need for
additional police patrol in this area, in addition to Carver Estates,
opposed to the purchase of a book store and additional tennis courts.
6.3. Margaret Ehrmann, President of Tropic Palms Homeowners Associa-
tion, stated she feels the Laver's Tennis Court item is an important
issue to the entire City and its residents and is grateful it has been
placed on the agenda. Also, there is a house located in the Tropic
Palms subdivision that has been deteriorating for a long time and
neighboring residents are leaving, one by one. The Association has been
attempting to get the City to require this house be brought up to code.
Last week, after a call to Code Enforcement, they were told the staff
was no longer enforcing the Good Neighbor Ordinance. She is requesting
that the Commission please look into why the ordinance is not being
enforced.
6.4. David Applebaum, 322 S. W. 28th Avenue, stated he would like to
speak about an incident that occurred at the Delray Beach Country Club
today, due to an article that appeared in a local newspaper. He re-
sponded to a reporter with regard to questions pertaining to the im-
provement of the Golf Course. Upon arrival at the Golf Course this
morning, he was confronted by Mr. Code House with verbal abuse and
direction that he was no longer welcome on the course, if his contract
is renewed. He feels the Commission should take proper action to see
that citizens are not threatened or abused.
6.5. Arthur Jackel, Chairman of the United Property Owners, stated
that he agrees with Ms. Eckler regarding the voting date. Surely, the
City would like the largest citizen participation possible for the $21
million dollar bond issue. He feels the only date acceptable should be
November 7, 1989, allowing a large voter turnout.
6.6. Robert Johnson, Executive Director of the South Florida Science
Museum, stated he is present to request support from the City for
further development and enhancement of science education in Palm Beach
County. Support is needed not only in the form of dollars, but also in
the form of visitors taking advantage of their facility. Their request
has been for donations at a level of $5 to $10 thousand dollars. Mayor
Campbell advised the Commission will take the request under considera-
tion.
6.7. Rosetta Rolle, 301 N.W. 3rd Avenue, stated she is requesting
that the Commission adopt a resolution to allow a counter rally to the
burning of a cross by the Ku Klux Klan in Lantana on May 12, 1989, to be
held on July 1st at the Boynton Beach Civic Center parking lot.
6.8. Leroy Andrews commented that he, also, is present to request
that the rally be allowed to protest the attempt at racial upheavel in
the City. He stated he feels the Code Enforcement Department is not in
agreement with Charlotte Durante's position with regard to Rosemont
Garden and Rosemont Park Homeowners Associations. He would also like
some action taken to better enforce the law on West Atlantic Avenue in
the neighborhood of the Paradise Club.
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6.9. Bill Hazzard, N.E. 13th Street, President of the Chamber of
Commerce, requested that Commissioner Weatherspoon join him in present-
ing a flag to the City, which is one of 75 that have been purchased to
be flown along Atlantic Avenue for the Fourth of July celebration.
6.10. Andre Fladell, Linton Boulevard, stated he attended a meeting
with Commissioner Kennedy of the Tri-County Railway Authority, who
informed him the Tri-County Railway was never intended to pass through
Palm Beach County. There was a Federal Grant of $118 million dollars
given, and in order for that grant to be placed in the hands of the
City, they had to extend to three Counties. The timing of the Tri-Rail
construction was to coincide with the 1-95 widening, in order to relieve
Broward County traffic. He would like the citizens of Delray to be
aware that no money was spent for the development of this railway for
the City of Delray and other stations in the County. This was, in no
way, to be used for relief of the transportation problem in Palm Beach
County. After being in touch with the County Commission, Senators and
Representatives for this area, Commissioner Kennedy stated he would like
Delray Beach to be designated as a mass transit center for south Palm
Beach County. Commissioner Kennedy has requested a set of proposals
from the City of Delray with options as to what the City would like to
see done to the entire area; a three to five year visionary development-
al plan to coincide with the expansion of the Tri-County Railway. A
special session of the Legislature will be held at the end of the summer
to discuss the transportation needs of the State of Florida. His
suggestion would be to enlist the help of Kathy Daley, make sure the
City Manager is available with option plans, meet with Tom Gustafson
prior to the Legislative Session and make a statement that the mass
transit center would be the solution to moving people to and from places
as opposed to using 1-95.
FIRST READINGS
7. Ordinance No. 36-89. Ordinance No. 36-89, amending Section
173.345 "Setback Regulations'' by adding a new subsection (G) to permit
roof eaves to project over zero lot lines up to a maximum of 18 inches
if adequate gutters are provided to prevent run-off onto contiguous
property, providing that eaves or other overhangings do not project over
utility easements, is before the Commission for consideration on First
Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held July llth.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 36-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE XVII, "LAND USAGE",
CHAPTER 173, "ZONING CODE", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION
173.345, "SETBACK REGULATIONS", BY ADDING A NEW SUBSEC-
TION (G) TO PERMIT ROOF EAVES TO PROJECT OVER ZERO LOT
LINES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PROVIDING A GENERAL
REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVID-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 36-89
on First Reading, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - No; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty
- Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 4 to 1 vote.
8. Ordinance No. 38-89. Ordinance No. 38-89, annexing Enclave 50,
located in the vicinity of LaMat Avenue and Federal Highway, including
the former Chamberlain property with various commercial and residential
City Zoning, is before the Commission for consideration on First Read-
ing. If passed, Public Hearing will be held July 25th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 38-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH A
PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN SECTION 28, IN PART,
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AND SECTION 29, IN PART, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43
EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH LAND IS CONTIGU-
OUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY; SAID LAND
IS LOCATED BETWEEN DIXIE HIGHWAY (AS THE WEST BOUNDARY)
AND FLORIDA BOULEVARD (AS THE EAST BOUNDARY), AND BETWEEN
AVENUE "F" (AS THE NORTH BOUNDARY) AND AVENUE "J" (AS THE
SOUTH BOUNDARY); REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY
TO INCLUDE SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND
OBLIGATIONS OF SAID LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING
THEREOF TO SC (SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN PART,
GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, IN PART, AND RM (MEDIUM
TO MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY DWELLING) DISTRICT, IN PART;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 38-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
The City Attorney stated this is the item on which a letter has
been received from Attorney Saberson.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned what the logic is in the P&Z Board
recommending the zoning be GC opposed to SC and, also, does this refer
to just the frontage or the entire parcel. Mr. Kovacs, P&Z Director,
stated the frontage, only, is being referred to and the reason for the
recommendation of GC is that, upon site investigation, it was found that
the property was not being used for automobile related purposes at that
particular time. Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon if Avenue "G" would
not be a logical natural boundary to terminate SC zoning, Mr. Kovacs
replied that he did not feel it would.
Jean Beer, 945 Tropic Boulevard, stated she feels the problem
with the Tropic Bay condominium is being directly behind this property
and having a body shop directly facing it with all the attendant noise.
The property is actually two small pieces of property owned by two
different people and totaling one-half acre.
Harry Reagan, President of Tropic Bay Condominium Association,
stated the natural boundary is exactly where it should be, in his
opinion. He feels there should be no other zoning than what they have
now.
Charles Smith, 2110 Spanish Trail, stated if the situation were
reversed concerning the way automobile dealerships are built, with the
front and back reversed, he feels the situation would be completely
different.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
8.A. Ordinance No. 39-89. Ordinance No. 39-89, amending the Sign
Code to provide for residential subdivision entrance gates in certain
zoning categories and providing criteria for size and placement of such
signs, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held July llth.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 39-89:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING TITLE 15, "BUILDING REGULA-
TIONS'', CHAPTER 162, "SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING 162.004, "DEFINITIONS", "ENTRANCE GATES TO
DELETE CRITERIA FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IDENTIFICA-
TION SIGNS FROM THE DEFINITION OF ENTRANCE GATES" BY
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AMENDING "PERMITTED SIGNS, REGULATIONS", SECTION 162.035,
"SIGNS PERMITTED AND REGULATED IN ZONING CATEGORIES",
SUBSECTION A, "RESIDENTIAL R- 1AAA AND R- 1AAAB" , BY
REPEALING SUBSECTION (A) (5) , AND RENU~ERING SUBSECTION
(A) (6) TO (A) (5) , BY AMENDING SUBSECTION B, "RESIDENTIAL
R-lA, R-1AAB, R-1AA AND R-lAB", SUB-SUBSECTION 1 BY
ELIMINATING REFERENCE TO SUBPARAGRAPH (A) (5), BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION C, "RESIDENTIAL RM-6 AND PRD 4, 7, AND 10",
SUB-SUBSECTION 1 BY REPEALING REFERENCE TO SUBSECTION
(A) (6); BY AMENDING SUBSECTION D, "RESIDENTIAL RM-10 AND
RM-15", SUB-SUBSECTION 1 BY DELETING REFERENCE TO SUB-
SECTION (A) (6); BY ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION 162.047,
"RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ENTRANCE GATES", TO PERMIT
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION ENTRANCE GATE SIGNS IN CERTAIN
ZONING CATEGORIES AND TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR THE SIZE
AND PLACEMENT OF SUCH SIGNS, PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 39-89 on
First Reading, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Ms. Brainerd questioned how this changes the Sign Code, if the
ordinance is passed. The City Attorney stated this will allow entrance
gate signs in certain residential zoning districts. The City Manager
stated the Tropic Isle subdivision had requested approval to upgrade
their sign and make it more attractive, at which time it was discovered
it was not a legal sign to start with. The City Attorney advised he has
a lengthy explanation he will send to the Commission prior to Second and
FINAL Reading.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
REGULAR AGENDA
9. Resolution No. 34-89. Resolution No. 34-89, providing "one
stop shopping" for filming permits throughout Palm Beach County by
authorizing the Palm Beach County Film Liaison Office of the Tourist
Development Council to act as the permitting agency for Delray Beach and
other Palm Beach County municipalities, is before the Commission for
consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 34-89:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE CONCEPT OF A "ONE-STOP
PERMIT" PROGRAM FOR MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUC-
TION WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, TO BE ISSUED BY THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM LIAISON OFFICE OF THE TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 34-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 34-89,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Charles Eldridge, representing the Film Liaison Office and the
County Commissioners who approved this, congratulated the Commissioners
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on their vision to become the first City to become involved in "one stop
permitting".
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
10. Appointment of an Alternate member to the Board of Adjustment.
The Commission is to consider the appointment of a member to the Board
of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Anthony Veltri which expires
March 15, 1992.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to appoint Mark Krall, seconded by Ms.
McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
11. Appointment of four members to the Community Redevelopment
Agency (CRA). The Commission is to consider the appointment of four
members to the CRA to terms ending July 9, 1993.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to postpone this item and allow a
workshop to review the past action of members and decide if the Board is
to be continued in the present format, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - No; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell
- Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
12. Appointment of three members to the Downtown Development
Authority (DDA). The Commission is to consider approval of three
members to the DDA, one to a term ending July 1, 1991 and two to terms
ending July 1, 1992.
Ms. McCarty moved to appoint Sal Matteis to the DDA, seconded
by Mr. Weather?.-~oon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to appoint Roy Simon to the DDA, second-
ed by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Ms. Brainerd moved to appoint Linda Glass to the DDA, seconded
by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon -
Yes; MayOr Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
13. Ratification of Chamber of Commerce Appointment of two members
to the Human Relations Committee. The Commission is to consider the
appointment of two members to the Human Relations Committee to terms
ending March 15, 1990.
Ms. Brainerd moved for ratification of Jerry Janero and Rabbi
Sam Silver, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
14. Designation of registrar. The Commission is to consider the
formal appointment of the Finance Director as registrar for various bond
issues.
Ms. McCarty moved to appoint the Finance Director as registrar
for various bond issues, seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
15. Designation of Bond Counsel for the 1989 General Obligations
Bond. The Commission is to consider the retention of Mudge Rose
Gutherie Alexander and Ferdon as bond counsel for the 1989 GO bond.
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Ms. Brainerd moved to retain Mudge Rose Gutherie Alexander and
Ferdon as bond counsel, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Mr. Andrews questioned if this is strictly a matter of format
or does the City receive bids from others. The City Attorney advised it
is up to the Commission, but there have been no RFP's on outside counsel
for bond issues since he has been with the City. Mayor Campbell stated
he had a conversation with Mr. Sanford and told him approval tonight
would not automatically approve any set fees and, prior to the bond
issue, he needed to submit a letter of intent to the Commission and that
would be negotiated.
Ms. Brainerd amended her motion making it subject to further
negotiation regarding the fee schedule, Mr. Weatherspoon amended his
second. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews -
Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
16. Conditional Use and Site Plan Approval - Renaissance Dental
Studio. The Commission is to consider a site plan and conditional use
approval to convert the present structure located at the northeast
corner of N.E. 2nd Avenue and 5th Street into a Dental Lab, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That prior to the issuance of a building permit the
following items must be addressed:
A Unity of Title must be filed and recorded.
The site plan must be revised to show the elimination of
the driveway onto N.E. 2nd Avenue and the elimination of
the existing walkway leading from the building.
With the construction permit application the upsizing of
the 3/4 inch water meter to a one inch meter and the
provision of a backflow preventer system must be incorpo-
rated on the plans.
With the construction permit application a floor plan to
be submitted to show the provision of handicap fixtures
such as increased door widths and grab bars within
bathrooms.
That the site plan be revised addressing the items noted
under the Technical Review section of this report.
(Technical Review Item #6 - To require 4x4 pressure
treated wood protective curbing).
2. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy the
existing wood posts located at the southwestern and
western area of the site should be removed.
3. That specific approval be obtained from the Building
Department and the Historic Preservation Board for the
business sign along N.E. 2nd Avenue.
Mayor Campbell left the Commission Chambers and Vice-Mayor
McCarty took the Chair.
The City Manager stated the applicant is requesting site plan
and conditional use approval to convert the present structure into a
1,684 square foot building for use as a dental laboratory. The site
lies within an area formally designated as the Del Ida Historic District
and is also within the Community Redevelopment area.
The CRA, at its June 7th meeting, reviewed the conditional use
and site plan and had no objection to the proposed use. However, the
Board requested that the structure be more residential in character by
the installation of a different roof instead of the flat roof which now
exists. The Historic Preservation Board, at its June 16th meeting,
granted a Certificate of Appropriateness, reviewed and approved the
landscaping program and building changes, subject to modifications. The
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Historic Preservation Board also granted relief to allow a shell rock
parking lot surface.
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Andrews. Upon
roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Vice-Mayor McCarty - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Mr. Andrews questioned the Commission's approval of shellrock.
The City Manager stated this is granted where there is little usage,
generally within the Historic District and it is within the parameters
of the Board to allow this. Mr. Andrews stated he feels the intent was
a shellrock base with a decorative covering. Mr. Kovacs advised that
the Commission amended the Code to give the Historic Preservation Board
the variance authority to approve any surface other than asphalt paving
and, therefore, is not an issue for discussion on this item. Vice-Mayor
McCarty suggested that, for policy direction, the Commission may want
the City Manager to discuss this further with the Historic Preservation
Board. The Commission concurred.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mayor Campbell returned to the Commission Chambers at this time
and took the Chair.
17. Site Plan Approval - Mayfair Animal Hospital. The Commission
is to consider site plan approval for Mayfair Animal Hospital located on
the east side of S.E. 6th Avenue, between S.E. 5th Street and S.E. 6th
Street, subject to the following conditions:
1. Provide an F.D.O.T. permit for the driveway realignment
at Federal Highway. The permit must be provided prior to
issuance of the external building permit.
2. Provide verification from Palm Beach County Health
Department that medical wastes associated with the Animal
Hospital operation will be allowed to discharge into the
septic system.
3. Submittal of revised paving and drainage plans addressing
the following:
a. Provide swale areas and typical cross sections along
north and south sides of parking area.
b. Provide typical detail of 6" bituminous curb.
c. Provide striping to area south of the dumpster at
back-out area.
d. Provide stop signs, stop bar, no left turn sign at
the exit onto Federal Highway.
e. Provide typical parking space details per City
Standards including signing, marking, curb location,
etc.
f. Amend the plans to correspond with the site plan
i.e. addition of a landscape island next to
dumpster.
4. Submittal of a revised Site Plan addressing the follow-
ing:
Provide non-mountable curbing pursuant to Section
173.772 (D) (4) adjacent to the two end spaces at
east end of the parking area.
Provide note that the fence located 9 feet from the
east property line will be removed.
5. Submittal of a revised Landscape Plan addressing the
following:
Provide location of outdoor lighting, indicating the
direction, height and type.
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Providing a note that proposed trees will have a
minimum spread of six feet and minimum six feet of
clear trunk.
6. Submittal of revised Water and Sewer Plans addressing the
following:
Indicating the installation and location of the
backflow preventer.
7. Submittal of revised floor plans addressing the follow-
ing:
Removing both proposed doorways from the south side
of the buildings which exit into entryway driveway.
8. A waiver being granted from City Commission from Section
159.30 (Perimeter Landscaping) allowing a 2 1/2 foot wide
landscape strip vs the required 5 foot.
Ms.Brainerd moved for approval, subject to the recommendations
of the P&Z Board, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
18. Site Plan Approval - Fire Station No. 2. The Commission is to
consider approval of a site plan for Fire Station No. 2 located on the
east side of Andrews Avenue, between E. Atlantic Avenue and Lowry
Street, subject to the following conditions:
Ao Dedication of seven feet for additional right-of-way
along Andrews Avenue.
B. Construction of a five foot sidewalk adjacent to Andrews
Avenue along the site's frontage.
C. Installation of a fire hydrant, located per direction of
the Fire Marshall.
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval of the site plan, subject to
the recommendations of the P&Z Board, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms.
Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Camp-
bell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
19. Resolution No. 33-89. Resolution No. 33-89, requesting an
easement for an offshore borrow area from the State of Florida, is
before the Commission for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 33-89:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A SUBMERGED LANDS
EASEMENT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND A WAIVER OF DREDGE
FEES FOR AN OFFSHORE BORROW AREA.
(Copy of Resolution No. 33-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mayor Campbell questioned if there will be a borrow area or
will sand be pumped or barged in. The City Manager stated this author-
izes the City to use the borrow area offshore, in conjunction with the
beach renourishment project, but is not a definitive determination at
this point.
Ms. McCarty moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 33-89,
seconded by Ms. Brainerd. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
20. Resolution No. 35-89. Resolution No. 35-89, requesting funding
from the Florida Department of Natural Resources in the amount of
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$2,007,236.25 for our Fiscal Year 1990-1991 beach renourishment project,
is before the Commission for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 35-89:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING FUNDING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1990/1991 BEACH RENOURISHMENT, COASTAL ENGINEERING,
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORINGS OF THE BEACH AND REEF, SAND
SEARCH, REVEGETATION OF THE DUNE, PROTECTIVE WALKWAYS FOR
ACCESS THROUGH THE DUNE, AND PROJECT MONITORING FOR THE
PROPOSED 1990 BEACH RENOURISHMENT.
(Copy of Resolution No. 35-89 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Ms. Brainerd moved for adoption of Resolution No. 35-89,
seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as fol-
lows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
21. Determination of Acceptability of Golf Course Restaurant Bid.
The Commission is to consider review of a bid submitted by Jerry Miller
for the golf course restaurant to determine if submission was in accor-
dance with Section 36.06 "Competency in Bidding" of the Code of Ordi-
nances.
The City Manager commented that staff needs a determination of
whether or not the bid submitted was in compliance with the Code of
Ordinances and the City Commission must make that determination.
The City Attorney stated the Commission has authority, under
the specs, to waive technical irregularities and non-compliance if they
desire. If the Commission does not do that, it will eliminate the bid
from further review and consideration. The three non-compliance items
are the lack of a sealed bid, the timeliness and the failure to provide
a certified check. Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the City Attorney
stated it will have no effect on any other bidders as none of them have
that problem.
Ms. Brainerd questioned if there are other instances where
Commissions have waived these requirements. The City Attorney stated
other technical non-compliances with bids have been waived before. Ms.
Brainerd commented that she has a problem with waiving the personal
check. She feels, if he were given a certain amount of time to submit a
certified check as all the other bidders did, she would be comfortable
waiving the other two requirements.
Ms. Brainerd moved to waive the time requirement and sealed bid
requirement but require Mr. Miller to submit a certified check within 24
hours, in order for his bid to be considered valid, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon.
The City Attorney suggested a specific time be chosen opposed
to 24 hours.
Ms. Brainerd moved to amend the time to state by 9:00 A.M. on
Thursday, July 27th, 1989, Mr. Weatherspoon amended his second.
Reeve Bright, representing Mr. Miller, stated that Mr. Miller
is the current operator of the restaurant and the City is presently
holding $5,000 of his money on that contract. He would appreciate the
consideration of extending the time frame until the close of business on
Friday at 4:00 P.M.
Ms. Brainerd amended her motion to state at 4:00 P.M. on
Friday, June 30th, Mr. Weatherspoon amended his second. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes;
Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
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21.A. Ratification of Auburn Trace Closing Documents. The Commission
is to consider ratification of Auburn Trace Closing Documents.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated the closing for the City's
transfer of the land to Auburn Trace Joint Venture is scheduled for
tomorrow. Included in the loan agreement is a hold harmless provision
with respect to the location of the security guardhouse over the City's
water main, an authority for the Commission to approve and review the
management firm, rules of regulations for the development and an option
paragraph allowing the City to acquire, at no further cost, the drainage
areas for park and recreational use. He further stated there is a
possibility that the City might be in a position to execute a similar
promissory note and add to the mortgage the amounts that are contained
in the UDAG, that is, the $3.84 million dollars and the City's $768,000
matching funds. The mortgage has incorporated the loan agreement, which
is contingent upon getting the funding from HUD, but Southeast Bank has
not given the City the mortgage documents as yet. There is also a
request that the property be deeded to Auburn Trace Limited, which is
the developer referenced in the UDAG. Finally, there is an issue raised
previously as to how the excess syndication proceeds are to be treated.
This is going to garner between $4.4 and $4.6 million dollars, depending
on the decision of the City Commission. At the $4.4 million dollar
level there are no excess syndication proceeds, due to the fact that
there is $3.4 million dollars going into the project and $1 million
dollars as a developer fee going to Auburn Trace Joint Venture and the
City would not share in that. The developer's position is they would be
willing to take a lesser position in the partnership, thereby freeing up
more syndication proceeds, which would give the value of the partnership
approximately $4.6 million dollars and free up $200,000 in excess
syndication proceeds, of which the City would get 90 percent upfront.
However, under the UDAG Agreement with HUD, the City is to apply 50
percent of those excess syndication proceeds to UDAG loan principal
repayment. There was also a provision that, if after the sixth year
there is negative cash flow on the project, the remaining 50 percent may
be applied to the UDAG loan repayment. The developer feels if that
language was changed to shall, they would prefer to go with the one
percent interest in the limited partnership. If the decision is may,
they do not have the assurances that those proceeds would be applied in
the event there is negative cash flow in the sixth year. They would
then prefer to go with a five percent interest in the limited partner-
ship and gain the benefits that accrue through that aspect.
Tom Henners, representing Auburn Trace Joint Venture, added
that in January when the agreement was being negotiated with HUD and the
City, a verbal agreement was reached between the City, HUD and the
Auburn Trace Joint Venture whereby the other half of the excess syndica-
tion proceeds would be applied to any cash flow deficit of Auburn Trace
in the sixth year and beyond. When the document arrived from Washing-
ton, D.C., there was a drafting error and the word may was used instead
of shall. This was not the intent of the agreement and everyone agrees.
When this was last discussed, the talk was about substantially more
excess syndication proceeds of $400,000. Even if 5 percent of the tax
credits were retained, which they are authorized to do under the UDAG
Agreement, the State and the Internal Revenue Service have changed the
rules costing them $400,000 in proceeds in selling the tax credits.
Now, the only way there will be any excess syndication proceeds will be
if they elect to sell an additional four percent of the tax credits. He
requested that the Commission commit to what was agreed upon in January
and they will sell 99 percent of their tax credits, thereby putting the
development in a better position from a cash flow standpoint. If there
is a cash flow in the sixth year, those payments of half of the $200,000
excess syndication proceeds would be additional income to the City.
Otherwise they would serve to defray the loss of the Joint Venture.
Mayor Campbell questioned if there is a problem with the
request relative to the agreement with HUD. Assistant City Attorney
Kurtz stated that the HUD Agreement remains may, so it is the City's
option and it would be exercising that option early. The City Manager
advised that HUD told the City they would not change the language. It
is the opinion of Assistant City Attorney Kurtz that this is to the
City's advantage to allow some flexibility. Upon question as to whether
the Finance Director is recommending this, the City Manager stated that
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he has consistently endorsed the financing procedure and, apparently,
the shall option will have no fiscal impact on the City.
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval of the revised language for a
lump sum on the front end and a one percent syndication (using the word
shall), seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were considered by the Commission as the
Consent Agenda:
23. Contract Approval - Prearrangement Inc. Formal ratification of
the amended contract between the City and Prearrangement Inc. for the
sale of cemetery plots, mausoleum crypts, merchandise, etc., is before
the Commission for consideration. Approval is recommended.
24. Renewal of Dockmaster Agreement. The Commission is to consider
approval of the renewal for dockmaster agreement to provide a dockmaster
for the City Marina. Approval is recommended.
25. Request for Addition to List of Nostalgic Signs - West Side
Liquors. A request to advertise for public hearing to add the sign at
West Side Liquors located at 301 W. Atlantic Avenue to the City's list
of Nostalgic Signs, is before the Commission for consideration. Approv-
al is recommended.
26. Final Plat Approval - Sabal Lakes Phase II. The Commission is
to consider a final plat approval for Sabal Lakes Phase II, a proposed
single family conventional and zero lot line home development to be
located on the east side of Barwick Road between Lake Ida and Ridgewood
Roads. Approval is recommended.
27. Award of Bids and Contracts.
A. B&H Sales - Fire Hydrant Contract - 29 Kennedy K 81-A fire
hydrants in the amount of $14,439 with funding from Water
Distribution Capital (Account No. 441-5123-536-60.89).
Mr. Andrews moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded
by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows:
Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
28.A.1. Ms. Brainerd formally recommended that a resolution be drafted
supporting Mrs. Rolle's request to support brotherhood and abhor racism.
Mayor Campbell advised first of all it must be deemed an emergency
situation.
Ms. Brainerd moved for an emergency consideration of a request
for a resolution in support of a counter rally on July 1st decrying the
activities of the Ku Klux Klan, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll
call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd -
Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Ms. Brainerd moved for consideration in the drafting of a
resolution in support of a counter assembly abhoring racism and cross
burning, seconded by Ms. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted
as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Ms. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
5 to 0 vote.
28.A.2. Ms. Brainerd asked for clarification of a previous statement
that the Good Neighbor policy is no longer being enforced. The City
Manager stated that is not true. Lula Butler, Director of Community
Improvement, stated there has been no vendor sent to abate a nuisance on
that ordinance at that location as yet. This will be returned to the
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Commission soon for direction on questions relative to landscaping and
irrigation.
28.A.3. Ms. Brainerd commented she feels the Commission needs someone
to do some investigating with regard to the options the City has con-
cerning a Jury Pool. Her recommendation for that person would be the
City Attorney and also to provide some funding for Kathy Daley to work
with him. The City Attorney stated when the original resolution was
adopted, an investigation was made into satellite courthouses and jury
districting, learning that there were about one-half dozen counties that
were doing the same thing. Mr. Andrews stated if this is not going to
be allowed, he feels the County should be prepared to take some heat for
constructing a building containing 35,000 extra square feet that has no
purpose and yet, at the same time, they are talking about increasing
taxes because they need more money. The Commission concurred to stay on
top of this situation.
28.A.4. Ms. Brainerd stated that she feels the Commission should also
show their support for the Tri-Rail Mass Transit. The City Manager
stated that staff met with Mr. Brautigan to become better informed in
anticipation of future meetings. There is a natural loop at the corner
of 18th Street and 2nd Avenue and a good spot to consider property
acquisition, if money is available, for a future hub.
28.A.5. Ms. Brainerd questioned if the $10,000 for the Book Store came
back to the City at closing, or was the ultimate purchase price
$267,000. The City Attorney advised it was credited toward the purchase
price at closing. Ms. Brainerd stated in the case of emergency funding,
she feels either an emergency meeting should be called, the Commission
should be polled or it should be ratified at the next Commission meet-
ing. The City Attorney stated the funding was ultimately ratified at
the meeting by Commission action at the meeting on the 19th or 20th.
She requested, in the future, that not only does the Commission follow
the emergency funding guidelines, but that the Commission has access to
the information, particularly when it is one of the Commission Contin-
gency accounts.
28.A.6. Ms. Brainerd stated the City Manager's report made reference to
the dead Sabal Palm Trees on Linton Boulevard and how they are to be
replaced. She suggested they not be placed in the sidewalk cuts, but
rather give the City a credit and use that credit towards the next
beautification project.
28.A.7. Ms. McCarty congratulated Mayor Campbell for winning the Soap
Box Derby over the Mayor of Boca Raton.
28.A.8. Ms. McCarty stated that she would like the ordinances provided
by the City Attorney with regard to bed & breakfast lodging and outdoor
cafes placed on an agenda. The City Attorney advised they need to be
approved by the P&Z Board between First and Second Readings, as the
zoning is affected.
28.A.9. Ms. McCarty stated, in response to earlier comments, she is
concerned that the date of the Bond Issue is becoming the issue rather
than the items on the Bond Issue. She requested the Commission discuss
the wisdom of an October date. The City Manager commented that the DDA
is also requesting a special election and he feels those two dates could
be dovetailed. Mayor Campbell suggested checking to see if there are
any other municipalities in Palm Beach County that have elections
scheduled for the first Tuesday in November. The Commission concurred
that if there were no other elections scheduled for November, they would
go with an October date.
28.A.10. Ms. McCarty stated the Commission just touched on a plan for
the promotion of the Bond Issue and it is her understanding that, while
everyone is for it 100 percent, no one seems to know who is in charge.
She feels the Commission should provide the leadership role in the types
of things needed to be done, or that the City Manager provide some sort
of plan explaining what the community needs to do, what the City can do
legally, and what types of programs need to be implemented. Visions,
the Chamber of Commerce and Del-Pak have offered to take the lead for
the private sector and~ she feels something should be decided soon. The
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City Manager stated staff had a meeting with the Capital Improvements
Committee today and, as a result, the public will soon have the pro-
jected tax impacts, cash flow need and the new assessed value in order
to have a new ad valorem number. Ms. McCarty requested that the City
Manager provide the Commission with a report of what the City intends to
do, how the information will be disseminated and some ideas with regard
to what the community can do.
28.A.11. Ms. McCarty questioned the status of the golf course recommen-
dations. The City Manager stated that list will be before the Commis-
sion at the July llth meeting for shortlisting.
28.A.12. Mr. Andrews questioned if some system could be implemented
whereby the Commission could give "Go" dates as to when they are avail-
able for meetings or appointments. Mayor Campbell suggested the City
Manager poll the Commissioners prior to making appointments or schedul-
ing meeting dates. The City Manager stated they would develop a system
and bring it before the Commission for approval.
28.A.13. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he feels there should be some sort of
designated pick up and drop off locations by the trolley for the 4th of
July celebration. Joe Weldon stated the trolley will pick up at the
City Hall and Community Center parking lots, as well as the downtown
City parking lots.
28.A.14. Mr. Weatherspoon stated he has concerns about the median cuts
at Crosswinds and Linton Boulevard. It was his understanding that there
was to be some signalization at those cuts. The City Manager stated
that staff also feels access onto and off Linton Boulevard needs to be
protected and it would be a mistake to add another curb cut into Linton.
28.A.15. Mr. WeathersPoon commented that he feels the report from the
USGA was good with a few exceptions. He questioned if the suggestions
made are going to be followed. Mr. Weldon stated the report is being
monitored and they are waiting for the second report. There have been
changes made and a letter will be sent this week requesting some docu-
mentation from the operator that he is complying with the USGA report.
He also stated a report has been received from the independent consul-
tant, he is unhappy with it and is presently in the process of getting
clarification.
28.A.16. Mayor Campbell stated he has concerns regarding the Bond Issue
and wants to know if the Commission would like to reconsider the manner
in which the Bond Issue is to be presented as opposed to a one vote
issue or have it broken down. Mayor Campbell voiced his opinion against
this, as his feeling is that some really good projects could go down the
drain, while the remaining Commission concurred on a one vote issue.
28.B.1. The City Attorney questioned what decision was made relative to
the next workshop. The City Manager stated there will be a CRA workshop
immediately following the regular meeting on July llth.
Mayor Campbell left the Commission Chambers at this time and
Vice-Mayor McCarty took the Chair.
28.B.2. The City Attorney stated the Commission received a request to
purchase the property north of Cason Cottage, which was rejected. The
appraisal report has been received, along with a letter from the attor-
ney representing the proposed purchaser, stating there is still interest
in submitting a bid. He questioned if the Commission is interested in
selling the parcel and would like him to schedule the advertising. Due
to the fact Mayor Campbell was out of the Chambers at this time, there
was not a majority consensus of the Commission to act on this. (After
the Regular Meeting was adjourned and during the Workshop that followed,
Mayor Campbell agreed that the advertising should be done; therefore,
the City Attorney was authorized to proceed.)
28.C.1. The City Manager stated Tony Durante is traveling to Delray's
Sister City, Miyazu, Japan, and it has been suggested that he be dele-
gated to take a gift from the City of Delray and present it to the
people. An autographed picture showing Bucky Dent at the Delray Beach
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Baseball School was suggested as being appropriate since they are so
involved in this sport. The Commission concurred.
28.C.2. The City Manager stated he has a minor emergency concerning the
Auburn Trace Joint Venture and the ground-breaking on July 10th, for
which they will need a tent permit approved by the Commission.
Ms. Brainerd moved to deem the tent permit an emergency,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Vice-Mayor McCarty - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Ms. Brainerd moved for approval of a tent permit for Auburn
Trace for July 10th, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Andrews - Yes; Ms. Brainerd - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Vice-Mayor McCarty - Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 0 vote.
Vice-Mayor McCarty declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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MAYOR
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and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of June 27, 1989, which minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Commission on .~~.
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