12-08-87 DECEMBER 8, 1987
A Regular Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, was called to order by Vice-Mayor Marie Horenburger in
the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:05 P.M., Tuesday, December 8,
1987.
1. Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Richard J. Dougherty
Commissioner Marie Horenburger
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Commissioner Jimmy Weatherspoon
Mayor Doak S. Campbell (Arrived at 7:13 P.M.)
Absent - None
Also present were - Acting City Manager Robert A. Barcinski
and Assistant City Attorney Jeffrey Kurtz.
2. The opening prayer was delivered by Commissioner Jimmy
Weatherspoon.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America was given.
3.a. Marilyn Carr stated she has been asked by the 400 merchants of
the Delray Swap Shop to present one dozen red roses to the Commissioners
as a good will gesture for bon voyage to the seminar in Las Vegas.
Mayor Campbell arrived at this time and took the chair.
4. Presentation - Clubhouse Renovations at Municipal Golf Course
(Roy Simon). Joe Weldon, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the
Commission appointed an advisory committee some time ago to look into
the renovation of the Clubhouse, the Municipal Golf Course and the
relocation of the tennis courts and Mr. Simon will present the plan
tonight.
Roy Simon, Architect, stated the Advisory Committee reviewed
the situation at the Clubhouse and came up with a program the City can
be proud of and will accommodate the various needs and facilities. The
exterior appearance differs slightly from the initial concept. He
presented a site plan, and explained the additions and interior alter-
ations to the Clubhouse, including upgrading of electrical, mechanical
and plumbing features. Included in the figures submitted to the Commis-
sion are the repaving and restriping, along with the rearrangement of
the parking area, irrigation, site lighting and landscaping.
Mrs. McCarty stated she feels it can be worked out with some of
the persons who have leases to contribute to areas they may want com-
pleted, since the total cost is more than was originally planned.
Mr. Weldon advised the Commission should direct the Committee
as to exactly what they want now that the plan has been presented. If
the vendors are to remain, he feels it would be prudent for them to
contribute, but at the same time, they would probably want to extend
their leases and the Committee also needs direction from the Commission
in this area. He feels it is a plan that can be phased in over a period
of four to six years, if necessary.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels this might be one of the pro-
jects to be discussed in the City's long term capital outlay and sug-
gested this item be placed on an upcoming workshop agenda. The Commis-
sion concurred.
Mr. Dougherty questioned how this will affect the lease. The
entire project originated with regard to improving the golf course and
he feels the golf course itself has been pushed into the background.
5. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation proclaiming the month
of January, 1988, as "National Volunteer Blood Donor Month".
6. Mayor Campbell requested Item No. 9 be removed from the Consent
Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the agenda, as modified,
seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
7. Ordinance No. 95-87 - Sergio Annexation. Ordinance No. 95-87,
relative to annexing six feet, subject to R-1AA (Single Family Dwelling
District) in the Lake Ida Gardens Subdivision, located south of N.W.
llth Street, west of N.W. 4th Avenue and east of N.W. 5th Avenue, is
before the Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading.
Prior to consideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL
Reading, a public hearing has been scheduled to be held at this time.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 95-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH THE
NORTH SIX (6) FEET OF LOT ONE (1), BLOCK 4, AMENDED PLAT
OF LAKE IDA GARDENS, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE
192, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
WHICH LAND IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF
SAID CITY. SAID LAND IS LOCATED SOUTH OF N.W. llTH
STREET, WEST OF N.W. 4TH AVENUE AND EAST OF N.W. 5TH
AVENUE; 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 R-1AA
(SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 95-87 is on file in the official Ordi-
nance Book)
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
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.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 95-87
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mrs. 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:
8. Dodge Ramcharger Utility Trucks - Police Department. The
Commission is to consider award of contract to Regency Dodge, Jackson-
ville, off the State contract for two Dodge Ramcharger utility trucks
for the Patrol Division (K-9 Unit), in the amount of $23,174, with funds
to come from the 1987-88 budget. Approval is recommended.
10. Nuisance Abatement. Resolution No. 48-87, assessing costs in
the amount of $2,007.50 for abatement action regarding demolition of an
unsafe building located at 222 S.W. 3rd Avenue, is before the Commission
for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 48-87 is as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE XIII OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE
BUILDING ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO
ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH
ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE
DATE AND INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORD-
ING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A
LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 48-87 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
11. Nuisance Abatement. Resolution No. 49-87, assessing costs in
the amount of $1,980.00 for abatement action regarding demolition of an
unsafe building located at 15 N.W. 1st Street, is before the Commission
for consideration.
The caption of Resolution No. 49-87 is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE XIII OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
ASSESSING COSTS FOR ABATEMENT ACTION REGARDING AN UNSAFE
BUILDING ON LAND(S) LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH; SETTING OUT ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED BY THE CITY TO
ACCOMPLISH SUCH ABATEMENT AND LEVYING THE COST OF SUCH
ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR A DUE
DATE AND INTEREST ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE RECORD-
ING OF THIS RESOLUTION, AND DECLARING SAID LEVY TO BE A
LIEN UPON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY FOR UNPAID ASSESSMENTS;
PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF NOTICE.
(Copy of Resolution No. 49-87 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as
follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. McCarty -
Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed
with a 5 to 0 vote.
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Utilities
9. Dodge Diplomat Pursuit Vehicles - Police Department. The
Commission is to consider award of contract to Regency Dodge, Jackson-
ville off the State contract for 11 Dodge Diplomat pursuit vehicles in
the amount of $118,657, with funds to come from the 1987-88 budget.
Approval is recommended.
Mayor Campbell questioned if the Commission is required to
accept the lowest bid, or could another vendor located closer to the
City be approached with a request to match the amount of the lowest
bidder and the City could then accept that bid. Assistant City Attorney
Kurtz advised the Commission could go to the second lowest bidder, but
cannot enter into further bidding processes.
Mayor Campbell questioned if it is possible for a bidding party
to amend their bid after all bids are received. Assistant City Attorney
Kurtz advised that at the time the date for final tendering of bids has
passed, the vendor cannot amend a bid.
Mayor Campbell questioned the amount of money involved if the
Commission should select the local bidder. The Acting City Manager
stated the amount is $6,563, or approximately five percent. Mayor
Campbell stated he has previously gone on record as saying where there
is only a five percent differential in the bid, he does not feel that to
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be substantial, prefers to allow the money to remain in the local
community and is prepared to decline the request.
Mr. Dougherty stated he feels unless there is a substantial
reason to award a contract to a second or third higher bidder, the
lowest bidder should be granted the contract.
Mayor Campbell stated selecting the next lowest bidder has been
done in the past and he feels the Commission should make every effort to
deal with the local merchants where possible and where there is not a
substantial deviation in price. The overriding interests of staying
local and keeping the money totally local is, and has been accepted to
be, a good practice. There is nothing wrong or illegal with that.
Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger as to where the Commission
legally stands by taking that position, Assistant City Attorney Kurtz
advised this has been done in the past, with the basic reasoning being
service is more readily available, thus allowing a larger amount to be
paid up front.
Mr. Dougherty suggested if the City is going to follow this
procedure in the future, he feels that the specifications should state
that the City will retain a right to award to a second bidder, providing
the second bidder is local and within the five percent difference.
Mrs. Horenburger questioned where these vehicles will be
serviced if the contract is awarded to the vendor in Jacksonville.
Chief Kilgore explained the local dealer will service the vehicles as
part of the mileage agreement Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company
and General Motors have with their dealers.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels there is nothing illegal or
inconsistent with a prior attitude and urges the City to give the local
businessmen every opportunity possible.
Mrs. Horenburger stated she agrees with Mr. Dougherty relative
to adding the five percent clause in the bid specifications in fairness
to all the bidders.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval to award the contract to
Regency Dodge for $118,657, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mrs. McCarty - No; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - No.
Said motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote.
12. Engineering Design for Gravity Sewer Along North Federal
Highway. The Commission is to consider approval and acceptance of
engineering proposal from Olsak & Associates for the design and inspec-
tion of the gravity sewer along North Federal Highway in the amount of
$50,422, with funds to come from the Water & Sewer Fund Reserve Ac-
counts.
The Acting City Manager stated in addition the Commission is
also waiving the RFP process due to the circumstances involved.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. 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:
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon, the Acting City Manager
stated the county has no control over this.
Mr. Dougherty stated it is not clear in the contract whether it
includes the resident supervision, general supervision or whether the
City does the inspection work. The Acting City Manager stated he has
been informed by Mr. Pontek this does include the residency inspection
through the completion of the project.
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Mayor Campbell stated this is pursuant to a workshop held
nearly a month ago and the Staff is comfortable with the engineering
firm and the price. The Acting City Manager stated the engineering work
is complete and the project will soon be going through formal bid
advertising for construction.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Planning, Development and Engineering
13. Rainbow Homes Drainage Project. The Commission is to consider
authorizing execution of agreement between the City and R.W. Sheremeta
Associates for engineering services for Rainbow Homes drainage project.
Mayor Campbell stated he would like to clarify the drainage
item with regard to Tropic Isle. The item on the agenda tonight is an
engineering presentation. There are a number of residents on Jasmine
Drive that are concerned about actual construction, but this is a
separate project. It is his understanding the construction contract has
been let. Upon question, the City Engineer advised they are awaiting
the signing of legal papers and upon completion of this the construction
on Jasmine Drive should commence in January. Mayor Campbell questioned
when actual construction should begin on the remainder of the projects,
should they be approved tonight. Mr. Church advised it will take
approximately six months to prepare the documents and, hopefully, by
September of 1988 they will be ready to begin construction.
Mr. Dougherty questioned if the Jasmine project is a part of
the Tropic Isle Contract and when it was approved. Mr. Church advised
it is not; it was a local drainage project that was included in the
budget requests, because there was a severe flooding problem on Jasmine
Drive in two locations. It was originally planned to be a part of this
contract, but due to the urgency, it was advanced.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for approval of Rainbow Homes Drainage
Project, seconded by Mrs. Horenburger. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
14. North Swinton Drainage Project. The Commission is to consider
authorizing execution of agreement between the City and R. W. Sheremeta
Associates for engineering services for North Swinton drainage project.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the North Swinton
Drainage Project, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
15. Tropic Isle Drainage Project. The Commission is to consider
authorizing execution of agreement between the City and R. W. Sheremeta
Associates for engineering services for Tropic Isle drainage project.
Assistant City Attorney Ruby requested the Commission add an
amendment to include a clause for continuation in the Tropic Isle
contract for design and construction management.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the Tropic Isle Drainage
Project, subject to an amendment to include a clause for continuation in
the contract for design and construction management, seconded by Mr.
Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr.
Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5
to 0 vote.
16. Administrative Relief - Wallace Nissan. The Commission is to
consider approval of request for administrative relief for off-site
.employee parking for Wallace Nissan, located on the east side of
Germantown Road between Linton Boulevard and S. W. 10th Street. Techni-
cal Review Committee recommends approval.
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David Kovacs, Planning Director, stated the Technical Review
Committee has looked at this site, and recommends approval with condi-
tions that are identified in the report. Upon question by Mayor Camp-
bell if this approval is only for off-site parking or a site plan
approval, Mr. Kovacs responded that it is not a site plan approval at
this time. A condition has been recommended, as a part of granting
administrative relief, that a formal site plan be approved through a
minor site plan modification process by Planning & Zoning. This is to
provide additional parking for employees. In this situation, even
though the code requirements are met, they are not sufficient to meet
the practical demand on the business for employee parking. This is
scheduled to go before the P&Z Board on December 21st.
Mr. Dougherty moved for approval of the recommendations of the
Technical Review Board, seconded by Mrs. McCarty. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
17. Waiver of Processing Fees - Delray Primitive Baptist Church.
The Commission is to consider a request for waiver of fees for process-
ing of conditional use ($385) and site plan ($550) for Delray Primitive
Baptist Church, located at 1717 N. E. 2nd Avenue.
Mr. Dougherty moved for approval, seconded by Mrs. McCarty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes;
Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
Before roll call the following discussion was had:
Upon question by Mr. Dougherty, Assistant' City Attorney Kurtz
advised there is no legal impediment to waiving the fees.
Mrs. McCarty stated she is very happy to see the private sector
attempting to fill the need of an infant day care center and feels this
is a small price to pay for this service. Mr. Weatherspoon concurred
and stated this service is now provided in the form of a combination of
both infant and older children in the City, but none that are exclusive-
ly for infants.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
18. Ordinance No. 85-87 - Crepin Annexation. Ordinance No. 85-87,
relative to annexing a 5.13 acre parcel, subject to MOI (Medical, Office
and Institutional) District, located east of the County Mental Health
Offices on Military Trail, south of Linton Boulevard is before the
Commission for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. The Public
Hearing was closed at the November 24th meeting.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 85-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH A
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH,
RANGE 42 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH LAND IS
CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY.
SAID LAND IS LOCATED ON MILITARY TRAIL SOUTH OF LINTON
BOULEVARD AND EAST OF THE COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH OFFICES;
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 MOI (MEDICAL,
OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL) DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFEC-
TIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 85-87 is on file in the official Ord-
inance Book)
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Mayor Campbell stated at the November 24th meeting, the Commis-
sion had questions relative to the site plan as to the configuration of
the entryway. Although this is procedurally the annexation ordinance,
he feels the site plan should be discussed at this time.
Robert Currie, Architect, representing the owner, stated the
access issue has been reviewed and they feel a southern access will be
more feasible and the Center agreed to allow this. A left hand turn is
not permissible going south on Military Trail. A portion of the lake
must be filled in and retained and some of the trees must be cut down.
A 24-foot drive can be provided with a five-foot grassed catchment on
each side, as there is 50 feet available in the tightest spot.
Chris Hurst, Civil engineer for the project, stated the north-
ern access was reviewed at the Technical Review Meeting and there were
safety concerns voiced by City Staff between the concrete wall and the
row of trees. Upon a traffic study, it was determined only 650 trips
daily would be generated.
Mr. Dougherty questioned what has been resolved with regard to
the difficult entryway the Fire Department objected to at the northern
access. Mr. Currie stated a 47-foot radius has been provided which is
required by a hook and ladder truck. There was also a proposal made,
for the unlikely event there should be a fire, to allow the truck to go
directly down the driveway of the parking lot and access the site.
There is a 40-foot right-of-way provided on the east side of the pro-
perty for a future road.
Mayor Campbell stated if a specified time period is placed on
this property any prospective purchaser would have to look to the south
side as a realistic possibility in the future.
Mr. Kovacs stated to clarify the condition of approval on the
site plan that addresses this point, platting is required for this
project and as a part of the plat, the 40 feet would be dedicated as
right-of-way and funding would be provided for the improvement of that
40 feet to half the street. In addition, since this is only for Phase
One, for Phase Two the roadway either goes into the east or it would be
necessary to build the entry to the south in order to access Phase Two.
The Commission concurred on the southern access.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 85-87
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call
the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
19. Site Plan Approval - Proposed Delray ACLF (Crepin Annexation
Proposal). The Commission is to consider approval of site plan for the
proposed ACLF, located south of Linton Boulevard, east of Military
Trail. Planning & Zoning Board recommends approval, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the access provide for 30" of curbing along the south side of
the existing BocaRay wall; that a minimum of 22' of travelway be
provided; that a ficus hedge or tree line be provided between the
Mental Health parking area and the entry drive; that shade trees be
provided within planting areas in the mental health parking lot;
that there be no parking spaces along the north boundary of the
mental health property in the area where the traffic of the ACLF
crosses through the mental health parking area; the access to the
mental health facility and the BocaRay Center be aligned to form a
proper (right angle) intersection; and, that the turning radius for
the entrance drive shall maintain a clear width and turning radii as
determined satisfactory by the Fire Chief. Further, stabilized sod
be provided at the northeast corner of the Mental Health facilities
to provide emergency access to the ACLF site.
2. That platting is required prior to submission of plans for building
or site preparation purposes. Said plat submission is to address
the matters discussed in the "platting" portion of this staff
report.
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3. That this approval is for Phase One development only and that no
approval for phase two facilities will be granted until and unless
the local collector road proposed for the eastern boundary of the
site is constructed and connected to Linton Boulevard.
4. That detailed plans showing the method of providing for ground
treatment and adjacent landscaping (including south perimeter
landscaping) along the fire (emergency service) lanes as they are
proposed from the paved driveway - along the proposed collector
street - and along the south boundary shall be submitted to and
approved by both the Fire Chief and the City Horticulturist and made
a part of the preliminary plat submission.
5. That this approval be valid, pursuant to 30-22-E, for an initial
period of eighteen (18) months.
Mr. Kovacs stated there are two ways to approve this. One way
is to table it and the second and quickest way is to approve the north
entry which is presently proposed, with one additional condition that
the south entry be used instead. This would necessitate the site plan
going back to P&Z and have the new entry coming in as a minor site plan
modification.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, subject to the additional
condition, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
General Administration, Finance and Personnel
20. City Hall Expansion. The Commission is to consider authorizing
~xecution of contract between the City and Digby Bridges, Marsh and
Associates for architectural services for City Hall project.
Mr. Dougherty moved for approval, seconded by Mrs. McCarty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
21. Contract to Clean UP Depot Road. The Commission is to consider
~aiver of insurance requirements in the contract to clean up Depot Road.
City Commission awarded the contract to Tire Disposal Services, Inc., in
the amount of $19,500 at the October 13th meeting, with funds to come
from the Sanitation Fund. Acting City Manager recommends approval.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised the contract has been
awarded. However, the Contractor, had a problem meeting the City's
insurance specifications of $300,000.
Mrs. Horenburger moved to approve the contract with a waiver of
the insurance requirements to clean up Depot Road, seconded by Mrs.
McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty
- Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. 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:
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned how the insurance requirement can
be $300,000 when the cost of the job is only $19,500. Assistant City
Attorney Kurtz advised that the contractor will get insurance in the
amount of $100,000 but technically, without the waiver, the contractor
does not meet the bid specification and his bid fails.
Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger if this is an area where
Waste Management could place carts or dumpsters, the Acting City Manager
stated this is old trash. Now the property owner has bermed the proper-
ty and new dumping has been greatly reduced.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
22. Joint ~.s.e Agreement for Delray Beach Elementary School. The
Commission is to consider review of agreement between the City and
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School Board of Palm Beach County relative to Joint Use Agreement for
Delray Beach Elementary School.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, seconded by Mrs. McCarty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
23. Employment Contract - City Manager. The Commission is to
consider written employment contract between the City and Walter O.
Barry.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated the Commissioners should
have received a modified version of the contract today. There are two
changes, the first being that Mr. Barry requested the salary level be
$69,000, not $70,000. The second change was a request that he be given
12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave to draw on throughout the
year. He will then accumulate additional days throughout the year.
Upon question by Mr. Weatherspoon as to how this complies with what the
regular employees receive, Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated they
must wait one year for vacation and sick leave is available after the
first six months.
Mrs. McCarty suggested his salary be the same amount as that of
the current City Attorney until he has met the performance standards.
Mr. Dougherty stated he feels because of the City Manager's responsibil-
ities, his salary should be considerably higher than that of the City
Attorney. Personnel allows a basic salary plus incentive.
Mayor Campbell advised under this contract the new City Manager
will be allowed the cost of living increase. The issue that may arise
will be how to handle the retirement fund. Assistant City Attorney
Kurtz advised the City pays eight percent for all general employees,
including the City Manager and the City Attorney on basic salary.
Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval of the contract, subject to
the two changes, seconded by Mrs. McCarty.
Mr. Dougherty questioned the item relative to allowing the City
Manager ten hours per week to teach, counsel or conduct other non-City
business for the next two years. He is in favor of omitting this until
such time as the City would grant him an extension of his contract.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated he feels one of the
reasons that it is in the contract is, if he should become involved with
some charitable activity as head of a fund-raising campaign, he would be
free to devote some time in this area.
Mayor Campbell suggested it be entered into the contract that,
with the permission of the City Commission, he may spend up to ten hours
a week on that type of activity. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz suggest-
ed a provision to the effect he could not spend time on a profit-making
activity or business venture other than City business.
Upon question by Mrs. Horenburger, Assistant City Attorney
Kurtz advised an item can be put in the contract stating employees shall
not spend time teaching, counseling or conducting non-City connected
business without the prior express approval of the City Commission, if
that is a consensus. The Commission concurred.
Mrs. Horenburger amended her motion to reflect that item in
Section 8. Mrs. McCarty amended her second.
Mr. Dougherty, stated in setting up moving requirements from
Melbourne to Delray Beach, he feels it should be noted that the City
will pay for both moves. The first move will be to establish the City
Manager in an apartment and the second to move his family and personal
belongings permanently to Delray Beach. The Commission concurred.
Mrs. Horenburger amended her motion to include the moving
requirements, Mrs. McCarty amended her second. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger -
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Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes.
Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
24. Ordinance No. 101-87 - Amending Code - Parking Fines. Ordi-
nance No. 101-87, amending Chapter 26 "Traffic" of the Code of Ordinanc-
es relative to increasing parking fines, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
December 22nd.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 101-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 26, "TRAFFIC", ARTICLE
II, "STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING", DIVISION 4.
"VIOLATIONS; ENFORCEMENT", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA BY AMENDING SECTION
26-78, "AMOUNTS OF PENALTIES"; PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE
IN THE AMOUNT OF CIVIL PENALTIES IMPOSED FOR VIOLATION OF
PARKING RESTRICTIONS SET FORTH IN THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS
OF CHAPTER 26, "TRAFFIC", PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A GENERAL REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Dougherty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 101-87 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs.
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:
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned the justification of the increase.
The Acting City Manager stated in addition to the budgetary ruling last
August, it will help cover costs incurred in processing these items.
At this time the roll was called to the motion.
25. Ordinance No. 102-87 - Amending Code - Pensions for Police and
Firemen. Ordinance No. 102-87, amending Chapter 18 "Pensions and
Retirement" of the Code of Ordinances providing supplemental retirement
income for police officers and firemen who retired prior to October 1,
1987, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading. If
passed, Public Hearing will be held December 22nd.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 102-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENT", ARTICLE III, "PENSIONS FOR POLICE AND
FIREMEN", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-54, PROVID-
ING SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT INCOME FOR POLICE OFFICERS
AND FIREFIGHTERS WHO RETIRED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 1, 1987;
PROVIDING A MINIMUM MONTHLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT FOR SAID
RETIREES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Dougherty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 102-87 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs.
McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said
motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
26. Ordinance No. 103-87 - Amending Code - Pensions for General
Employees. Ordinance No. 103-87, amending Chapter 18 "Pensions and
Retirement" of the Code of Ordinances providing that death benefits for
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general employees shall be payable to a participant's spouse or other
designated beneficiary, is before the Commission for consideration on
First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 22nd.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 103-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENT", ARTICLE IV, "PENSIONS FOR GENERAL EMPLOY-
EES'', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-113(B), "BENEFIT
PAYABLE IN THE EVENT OF DEATH ON OR PRIOR TO NORMAL
RETIREMENT DATE WHILE IN SERVICE", PROVIDING THAT DEATH
BENEFITS SHALL BE PAYABLE TO A PARTICIPANT'S SPOUSE OR
OTHER DESIGNATED BENEFICIARY; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOR-
TIONMENT OF DEATH BENEFITS PAYABLE TO MULTIPLE BENEFICIA-
RIES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 103-87
of First Reading, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
27. Ordinance No. 104-87 - Amending Code - Pension for Police
Officers and Firemen. Ordinance No. 104-87, amending Chapter 18 "Pen-
sions and Retirement" of the Code of Ordinances to provide that death
benefits for police officers and firemen shall be payable to a member's
spouse or other designated beneficiary, is before the Commission for
consideration on First Reading. If passed, Public Hearing will be held
December 22nd.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 104-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENT", ARTICLE III, "PENSIONS FOR POLICE AND
FIREMEN", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING SECTION 18-48(6), "PRERETIRE-
MENT DEATH", TO PROVIDE THAT DEATH BENEFITS SHALL BE
PAYABLE TO A MEMBER'S SPOUSE OR OTHER DESIGNATED BENEFIC-
IARY; PROVIDING FOR THE APPORTIONMENT OF DEATH BENEFITS
PAYABLE TO MULTIPLE BENEFICIARIES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Weatherspoon moved for the adoption of Ordinance 104-87 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weather-
spoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
28. Early Hiring - Police Officers. The Commission is to consider
approval to hire four police officers prior to the April 1, 1988,
approved budgeted date. Acting City Manager recommends approval.
Upon question by Mayor Campbell, the Acting City Manager stated
the actual recommendation was to go with the hiring of two at this time,
the remaining two at another time and freeze other hires pending the new
process for recruitment of minorities. He also stated the early approv-
al will not affect the approved budget.
Mr. Dougherty moved to approve the action recommended by the
City Manager, seconded by Mrs. McCarty. Upon roll call the Commission
voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weather-
spoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0
vote.
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Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time.
Leisure Services
29. Mausoleum and Chapel at Municipal Cemetery. The Commission is
to consider authorizing execution of an agreement between the City and
Total Prearrangement, Inc., for marketing of cemetery goods and services
and the construction of a mausoleum and chapel.
Mr. Weatherspoon questioned the time frame involved before the
City will be able to break even with regard to the maintenance and work
performed as provided in the contract. Mr. Weldon stated the company
hopes to be able to begin construction within one and one-half to two
years. At that time he hopes to experience a positive cash flow.
Stormet Norem, a local funeral director, stated the local
funeral directors had approached the Commission earlier and requested
they postpone action on this. He feels there are two things everyone
should be aware of. First of all, the City can either keep the cemetery
or sell it. If it is sold, the City has no control over it. There is
also a rare possibility that the City may need to take over an abandoned
cemetery if they ever want to sell it, due to disappearance of the owner
or trust funds that were insufficient to maintain it. The advantages of
selling it would be that the City would realize immediate proceeds to
the General Fund, elimination of maintenance costs and return the
property to the tax rolls to collect ad valorem taxes, which is a
perpetual income to the City. If the City keeps the cemetery, the
maintenance cost will continue to rise; there is currently an insuffi-
cient amount in the Perpetual Care and Maintenance Fund and it will be
competing with private enterprise. He feels the City should consider
the following:
1. If the City goes into this contract, they should continue to budget
maintenance expenses. The contract does not take care of any of
this.
2. Place all funds received under this contract into the Perpetual Care
and Maintenance Fund.
3. The City should budget an additional amount each year into the
Perpetual Care and Maintenance Fund until such time as the Trust
Fund builds up sufficiently.
4. He would request the City continue to get local involvement from the
City Funeral Directors and others with regard to any contract
revisions or changes in rules and regulations.
Mr. Norem stated if the City implements all these items, the
local funeral directors do not have a problem with the contract. He
commended Total Prearrangement for their cooperation.
Mr. Weldon stated the maintenance is not going to increase.
The entire cemetery is presently being maintained and there will be no
change in that. As part of the agreement, the City does agree to
maintain a mausoleum, which is nominal. As for the perpetual care fund,
it is a policy item for the Commission. Money is presently placed in
that fund and the percentage to be placed is set by the City Commission
out of the percent received from Total Prearrangement.
Mayor Campbell stated the last several contracts the City has
entered into with private entrepreneurs, a clause has been included that
allows the City to terminate the agreement at will; however, it is
merely a right to do that with the understanding if it should be exer-
cised, there would be no loss to the vendor.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated the Mayor is speaking of a
desire to end the relationship, not for specific cause, but for whatever
reason.
Mayor Campbell stated the City would buy out Total Prearrange-
ment if the City feels it is in the best interest of the City and the
Community to end the relationship. The Commission concurred.
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Mrs. Horenburger moved for approval, subject to the negotiation
between Mr. Vocke, Mr. Weldon and Assistant City Attorney Kurtz of a
clause allowing termination of the agreement, seconded by Mr. Dougherty.
Upon roll call the Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes;
Mrs. Horenburger - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes;
Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger left the Commission Chambers at this time.
Public Safety
30. Ordinance No. 105-87 - Amending Code - Fire Protection Codes.
Ordinance No. 105-87, amending Chapter 11 "Fire Protection and Preven-
tion'' of the Code of Ordinances to adopt certain standard fire protec-
tion codes, is before the Commission for consideration on First Reading.
If passed, Public Hearing will be held December 22nd.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz stated each Commissioner has been
given an amended version of the ordinance.
The Acting City Manager presented Ordinance No. 105-87:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11, "FIRE PROTECTION AND
PREVENTION", ARTICLE II, "FIRE PREVENTION", OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA BY
REPEALING SECTION 11-17, "CODES ADOPTED", BY ENACTING A
NEW SECTION 11-17 "CODES ADOPTED", TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ADOPTION OF CERTAIN STANDARD FIRE CODES; BY REPEALING
SECTION 11-18, "SECTION 14.4 OF CODE AMENDED: AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS"; BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 11-18,
"AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 1,
FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 1987 EDITION"; TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL
AMENDMENTS TO ADOPTED NATIONAL FIRE CODES CONCERNING
SPRINKLER SYSTEMS AND STANDPIPES; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The Assistant City Attorney read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Dougherty moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 105-87 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Weatherspoon. Upon roll call the Commis-
sion voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes; Mr.
Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
PROCEDURAL ITEMS
32. Mr. Weatherspoon moved to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of November 10, 1987, and Special Meetings of November 17, 1987,
and November 24, 1987, seconded by Mr. Dougherty. Upon roll call the
Commission voted as follows: Mr. Dougherty - Yes; Mrs. McCarty - Yes;
Mr. Weatherspoon - Yes; Mayor Campbell - Yes. Said motion passed with a
4 to 0 vote.
Mrs. Horenburger returned to the Commission Chambers at this
time and presented a birthday cake to Mrs. McCarty while everyone sang
Happy Birthday.
31.1. The following persons spoke in opposition to their definition
of police harassment located near the Swap Shop on North Federal High-
way: Marilyn Carr, George Cannon, Andrea McGirr, William Murtha, Steve
Cepastnik, Maurice Verman and Richard Jordula.
31.2. Ernest Simon, President of the Chamber of Commerce, stated on
March 17, 1987, Frank Wheat, then President of the Chamber of Commerce,
sent a letter to the Mayor and the City Commission explaining that a
number of complaints had been received relative to the traffic hazards
that exist at the northern boundary of Delray Beach and the southern
boundary of Boynton Beach in addition to unauthorized parking and
trespassing. At this time the Chamber of Commerce urged the City to
arrange a meeting including the officials from Palm Beach County, the
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Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol along with officials
from the City of Delray to address this issue and arrive at a possible
solution. This City has formerly appointed task forces that have solved
problems in other areas of the City. This is obviously another problem
that needs to be solved. Mr. Simon requested prior to, or in conjunc-
tion with appointing a task force, if the City uses its Staff to review
and specify the problem and describe it, the task force will be better
able to deal with the problem. The Chamber of Commerce will endorse,
and offer its services to assist in pursuing this program.
31.3. Stanley Milosky, a resident living near the Flea Market, stated
there is a very serious problem with regard to the parking. He feels
the Police Force should be doubled in order to protect the residents.
33.a.1. Mr. Dougherty stated he would like the Mayor's suggestion of
adding a policy regarding preferential treatment of five percent to
local businesses and contractors on considering award of contracts under
competitive bids to be placed on a Workshop Agenda. If the Commission
concurs, the Staff should be so instructed to include this clause in all
future specifications. Mayor Campbell requested this be placed on a
Workshop Agenda.
33.a.2. Mr. Dougherty stated the Acting City Manager received a letter
from the City Attorney requiring a policy position on the part of the
Commission, relative to the maintenance of right-of-way property. He
feels this is another item to be placed on the Workshop Agenda.
33.a.3. Mr. Dougherty stated another policy matter arose with respect
to the FEC Railway regarding their annexation. There was a question as
to whether this property will be annexed, as the Railroad has voiced the
opinion they are not in favor of being annexed into the City. The
Commission concurred to annex the FEC Railway along with all the enclave
property.
33.a.4. Mr. Dougherty stated the City Attorney raised the question in
regard to the printing of additional copies and pamphlets of the Code
prior to revising it. Mayor Campbell suggested more information is
needed as to the number of copies and the cost factor. Assistant City
Attorney Kurtz stated they will supply more information to the Commis-
sion.
33.a.5. Mr. Dougherty questioned how the Commission is going to handle
the general employees' pension board appointments, namely to replace Mr.
Young. Mayor Campbell advised it will be advertised as per Commission
policy. The Acting City Manager stated they are working on the replace-
ment of vacancies that will be coming up in January and will have the
information by the end of the week.
33.a.6. Mr. Dougherty stated the Palm Beach County Legislative delega-
tion has submitted their agenda for meetings, including the meeting at
City Hall in Delray on December 16th, relative to Bethesda Workshop. He
is questioning the position to be taken by the City of Delray Beach.
Mayor Campbell stated he feels it would be appropriate to place it on an
upcoming workshop; however, from an organizational perspective, the City
may want to encourage changes in either the composition structure or the
appointment process to the Board. The Commission concurred to place it
on an upcoming workshop.
Mrs. Horenburger stated that since they are discussing meet-
ings, she suggests placing on the same agenda the only South County
delegation meeting at FAU on the same night as a Commission meeting.
Perhaps the Regular Meeting of January 12th could be rescheduled in
order for the Commission to participate.
Mayor Campbell suggested the Commission members combine their
input and give it to Kathy Daley and let her consolidate the ideas and
come up with a proposal with the City Manager of a Legislative package.
33.a.7. Mrs. McCarty stated she had voiced earlier her hope that Staff
would take advantage of grants available and a grant has come to her
attention from a memo to the Board of Directors of the South County Drug
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Abuse Foundation. The Acting City Manager advised it is already being
worked on along with another that will possibly involve Knowles Park.
33.a.8. Mrs. McCarty stated she feels the proposal by the Chamber of
Commerce concerning the Swap Shop and getting Staff input as to specific
agencies that should be involved, problems and violations is very well
put and, if the Commission concurs, perhaps information can be cataloged
and some attempt initiated to get started on solving this situation.
Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised there is a meeting
tentatively scheduled for January 7, with Staff, Palm Beach County, DOT
and the City Attorney's Office.
33.a.9. Mrs. Horenburger stated the cuts in the median on North Federal
Highway in the area of the Swap Shop are placed for the purpose of
primarily making left turns. She feels blocking those turns with cones
would further impede the traffic flow and impact the other businesses.
She then wished Mrs. McCarty a happy birthday, offered congratulations
to the City Attorney on the birth of his son and wished everyone a happy
holiday season.
33.a.10. Mr. Weatherspoon stated last Friday he attended a League of
Cities Urban Administration Committee Meeting in Orlando. Some of the
policy statements passed by the Legislators this last session were
deleted. All efforts to date have been given to the service tax issue
and if the Commission has any policy they would like promoted through
the Urban Administration Committee, he would suggest they be prepared to
submit this at the first meeting in January.
33.b.1. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz advised that each Commissioner
has a letter and proposed contract between the City and the Delray Beach
Housing Authority. The concerns voiced by the Commission were relayed
to Mr. Federspiel and he could not supply an absolute legal reason as to
why the City could not condition the proceeds of the sale being allocat-
ed for Delray Beach. He felt his Auditors might give him some problems
in having that notation, and was concerned as to the reaction of the
Federal Government as funds are channeled in this direction. He was
also concerned as to how the agreement would be enforced and what would
happen if the funds are not used for Delray Beach. As a result, instead
of putting it into the contract, a motion was passed indicating those
funds would be spent in Delray Beach and it was conditioned upon the
City making it a policy statement that the City would pay for a feasi-
bility study for a Senior citizen project. If the Commission concurs,
the agreement can be entered into.
33.b.2. Assistant City Attorney Kurtz announced the new addition to the
Thiele family is a son named Brian Albert John Thiele, weighing in at
seven pounds fifteen ounces, born at 6:14 A.M. today.
33.c.1. The Acting City Manager stated he needs official authorization
from the Commission to process the expense requests now being received
from the candidates for the City Manager's position. This includes
travel expenses, hotel accommodations and food expenses. The Commission
concurred in authorizing payment.
33.c.2. The Acting City Manager stated the Commission needs to offi-
cially set the 22nd of December as the date for a Special Meeting. The
Commission concurred.
Mayor Campbell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:32 P.M.
ATTEST:
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The undersigned is the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
and that the information provided herein is the minutes of the meeting
of said City Commission of December 8, 1987, whi~_ minutes were formally
approved and adopted by the City Commission only. /~?.~/~f/.
City 'Clerk
NOTE TO READER:
If the minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated
above, then this means that these are not the official minutes of City
Commission. They will become the official minutes only after they have
been reviewed and approved which may involve some amendments, additions,
or deletions to the minutes as set forth above.
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