05-14-79 MAY 14, 1979
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Delray Beach, Florida, was held in the Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M.,
Monday, May 14, 1979, with Mayor Leon M. Weekes, presiding and City
Manager J. Eldon Mariott, City Attorney Roger Saberson, and Council
members Malcolm T. Bird, Charlotte G. Durante, and James H.
Scheifley, present. Mr. Young was on vacation.
1. The opening prayer was delivered by Reverend Andrew Hall,
First Baptist Church.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States
of America was given.
3. Mr. Bird moved for approval of the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 23, 1979, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion
passed unanimously.
4.a.1. Mayor Weekes stated that he has been asked to read into
the record a letter in relation to the emergency medical personnel
who reponded to a call from Mrs. Behr and her husband. (Copy of the
letter is attached). Mr. Behr was stricken at the Arcade Tap Room
and the City's emergency medical personnel responded in four minutes
time and Mrs. Behr feels that if it hadn't been for their prompt
response and their care for Mr. Behr, he would not be with us today.
4.a.2. Mayor Wee~es stated that he has had a number of calls and
letters commending the City personnel who responded to the recent
torrential rains and the evacuation of many residents from the low-
lying areas and he extended his personal thanks to those employees.
4.a.3. Mayor Weekes requested that Item 9.c. be moved forward on
the agenda to appear after Item 5 and before Item 6 because of the
large number of people here from Lakeview and surrounding areas.
Mr. Bird moved that Item 9.c. be moved to that position
on the agenda, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unani-
mously.
5.a. Mortimer W. Rowe, 3001 Lowson Boulevard, stated that he
is here representing the taxpayers. He asked that Mayor Weekes read
into the record a letter which he has brought regarding item 9.c.
(Copy of the letter is attached).
5.b. Sam Portnay, 1350 High Point Way, stated that he is
representing all the residents living in High Point, Section 6. They
were flooded last Sunday and again today. There are rivers in the
back of some of their homes and the people that own cars are in fear
of further rain. He apologized for what was said in the Sun Sentinel
a week ago; he never said those words in front of the Council. He
showed Council a copy of what he said in the Miami Herald. He knows
that the City is having a meeting tomorrow concerning this, but High
Point Way and High Point Place are flooded on the south by a develop-
~ent just south of them, which is three feet higher than they are;
there is no drainage there and the water keeps seeping into their
place. They request that High Point Way and High Point Place be
given additional sewers so that the water can be released. They are
all scared and they are hoping that the City can come up with a
proper solution to their problem as soon as possible. They were
promised around May 1st that they were going to get a traffic light
on Barwick Road and Atlantic Avenue and it's now mid-May and they
still have no light.
Mayor Weekes asked the City Manager to check into the
situation with the light. He agrees with Mr. Portnay that it would
serve no purpose for the people of High Point to hire their own engi-
neer. The City Engineer will be at the meeting tomorrow, as well as
the Lake Worth Drainage District's engineer, Mr. Tate's engineer and
the engineer for the South Florida Management District, which is
really the parent organization for water drainage and things of that
~ort. With four sets of engineers, surely, they can come up with an
nswe r.
5.c. Fred Crisci, a resident of Section 6 in High Point,
stated that the builders had a general meeting before their takeover
and Mr. Tate, one of the builders, informed them that Section 6 was a
very low area and an engineering problem which they had dealt with
the best they could. At a Council meeting on May 7th, Mr. Stanley
Tate informed those present that the type of soil, hardpan, in Sec-
tion 6 was impervious to drainage. At that meeting, Mr. Tate also
stated that large amounts of fill were removed and deposited in
Section 7. If this area is low as confirmed by the builder, then why
the removal of large amounts of fill? Barwick Road at one time had a
slight canal; the builder in grading the back of the houses down
there covered this trench and it alleviated the water from Barwick
Road flooding over into their property. They cannot afford to take a
runoff from a road. Everytime it rains the back of these houses are
flooded due to poor grading. These basins were never designed to
carry the water from Barwick Road; consequently, they are always
under water at the slightest bit of rain. He hopes this criticism
will be constructive at tomorrow's meeting.
5.~. Kathleen McMahon, Section 5 of High Point, stated that
the men that went beyond the call of duty on April 25th and brought
those people up to her backyard in those boats is something she never
wants to see again. When Mr. Tate built these buildings, is there
any reason why he should not have been made to bring them up one more
block?
Mayor Weekes stated that the City of Delray Beach does
not control the drainage design, the permit for drainage or anything
of that sort; it's done by the South Florida Water Management Dis-
trict who is the overseeing organization. They issue all permits and
have to approve all drainage plans. He doesn't know why they didn't
do it.
Mrs. McMahon stated that she thinks the City owes these
people at High Point some kind of a consideration.
9.c. The City Manager reported that the Planning and Zoning
Board at a meeting held on April 17th, recommended by unanimous vote
that the conditional use approval request in the R-1AAA-B and R-1AA
(Single~ Family Dwelling Districts) to allow an existing golf course
with expanded club house and dining room facilities, located on the
west side of Dover Road between Linton ~oulevard and Sherwood Boule-
vard be approved, subject to the following:
1) Comments of the City Engineer as stated in his memo-
randum of April 17th.
2) Comments of the Director of Public Works/Utilities as
stated in his memorandum of November 16, 1978.
3) Availability of water.
4) A time limitation of one (1) year be set for develop-
ment of the project.
This was discussed at the May 7th workshop meeting.
The City Attorney stated that Mr. Rowe called him on
Wednesday and indicated that some of the'people in the Sherwood Park,
Lakeview and Imperial Villas areas had not been notified as part of
the Planning and Zoning Board process. They went back and checked
the notification with the Planning Department and the City Clerk's
office and determined that Mr. Rowe was correct that there were many
people not notified. That being the case, the petition is not in a
form for City Council to act on tonight. They have to go back and
start the process over again, which means that the people within 500
feet will be notified and the applicant is going to have to submit an
additional application fee and a new list of property owners within
500 feet of the proposed conditional use.
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Mr. Bird moved that item 9.c. the conditional use approv-
al for Lakeview Golf Course be remanded to the Planning and Zoning
Board for additional input, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion
passed unanimously.
Mayor Weekes declared a five minute recess at 7:30 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 7:35 P.M.
In response to a question from Mrs. Durante about the
meeting tomorrow between the engineers, Mayor Weekes stated that what
he attempted to do was to pull together the people who really have
the responsibility for the drainage in High Point and those people
are the South Florida Water Management District, the Lake Worth
Drainage District primarily, the City of Delray Beach and its City
Engineer and the developer. He called Mr. Malloy, Executive Director
of South Florida Water Management District on two occasions; he has
sent his engineers down and his engineers were there on sight at the
time of the second rain last week when we had three inches in one
hour. They have determined what they deem to be the problem and what
they deem to be the solution. With those people, he and Mr. Church
jointly called the meeting tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. in the conference
room between the engineers of the bodies he just named, the presi-
dents of each association at High Point and one other person from the
association in the event any of the presidents cannot attend.
Michael Brody, High Point Section 3, gave a presentation
on behalf of all the presidents of High Point Association naming
Mayor Weekes "Honorary Admiral of the Delray Beach Navy" on behalf of
all his efforts with their waterfront lots.
6.a.1. The City Manager reported that Council consented at a
recent workshop meeting to follow the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Board and accept Mr. Serafin Leal's April 13th response to
the State and his March 23rd response to the County with respect to
the City's Comprehensive Plan. June 12th and June 26th were agreed
upon as special meeting dates for modification and final approval of
the Comprehensive Plan.
Mrs. Durante moved to authorize the forwarding of these
submittals, seconded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.a.2. The City Manager stated that he thinks that the City has
a very fine group of City employees and that has been mentioned a
number of times to him. He would like to make everyone aware of an
instance with regard to the Building Inspection Department and three
of the officials in that department with respect to a nationwide
organization, the American Society of Building and Construction
Inspectors. At their recent annual meeting, three of the personnel
from the Building Inspection Department were honored, one of them
twice. Raymond Ricker was elected as Vice-Chairman for the State of
Florida, Mel Pendergrass was elected State Chairman for the State of
Florida and Roy Reid was elected third Vice-President of the National
Association and Mr. Reid was also elected to the post of Community
Relations Counsel. There are only four specific special posts desig-
nated by this national organization; one of them in Community Rela-
tions and Mr. Reid was selected to head that spot. He thinks that
speaks very well for Delray's relatively small Building Inspection
Department when you consider the fact that this is a national organi-
zation and he wants people to have a better idea of the caliber of
people that are working for the City of Delray Beach.
6.b. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that
Council set the second regular meeting of Council to be held during
the month of May for 7 p.m., May 29th, as the fourth Monday will be
observed by the City as a holiday (Memorial Day).
Mr. Bird moved that the Council meeting be held on May
29th at 7 p.m., seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unani-
mously.
6.c. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that
Council authorize advertising for sale a 1978 Ford LTD II which was
totaled out as a result of an accident involving a high speed chase.
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Mr. Scheifley moved for such authorization, seconded by
Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.d. The City Manager reported that as discussed at the May
7th workshop meeting, Council is to give consideration to a Fourth of
July fireworks display costing approximately $3,400. Mr. Warren
Grimes furnished the fireworks display for many years prior to his
death a few years ago. The cost to the City was $3,000 last year.
The cost for 1979 would be approximately $3,400. Council, at its May
7th workshop meeting, requested the City Manager to determine whether
Boynton Beach would be agreeable to sharing the fireworks cost for
1979. Boynton Beach has already made arrangements and is therefore
not interested. In lieu of the City'spending $3,400 for fireworks
this year, it is the City Manager's recommendation that $500 be
allocated for miscellaneous expenses for arrangements by the Parks
and Recreation Department for the July Fourth celebration.
Mr. Bird moved that $500 to come from the General Fund
Contingency Account be allocated to miscellaneous daytime activities
during the Fourth of July in lieu of the fireworks, seconded by Mrs.
Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
Before roll call Mayor Weekes stated that he hates to see
the City give up its fireworks display after so many years. For a
great many years Mr. Warren Grimes donated the fireworks for the City
and since his passing the City has taken it over but it seems to him
that there are other things that the money could be used for that are
more important and more valuable to the City than fireworks so he
will vote for the motion reluctantly.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
6.e. The City Manager reported that as decided informally at
the May 7th workshop meeting, Council is to consider waiving sidewalk
requirements in Pines of Delray North.
Mr. Bird moved that Council waive the requirement for
sidewalks in Pines of Delray North, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said
motion passed unanimously.
At the request of the City Manager, item 6.f. was moved
back on the agenda to follow item 8.i.
6.3. The City Manager reported that Council decided informally
at the May 7th workshop meeting to select design No. 3 by Don Goodrum
for the City flag.
Mr. Bird moved that Council approve design No. 3 by Don
Goodrum as the City flag, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Said motion
passed unanimously.
6.h. The City Manager reported that Council should consider
retaining Bond Counsel relative to the upcoming $4 million Water and
Sewer Revenue bond issue.
The City Attorney stated that he distributed a memorandum
to City Council this morning in regard to this subject and he re-
quested that a motion be made approving the authorization of Bond
Counsel in accordance with the letter with the fee as indicated plus
cost. (Copy attached).
Mrs. Durante moved that Council approve the authorization
of Bond Counsel as outlined by the City Attorney, seconded by Mr.
Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
6.i. The City Manager reported that as discussed at the May
7th workshop meeting, it is recommended that the Summer Day Camp
registration fee be increased from $5 to $15 per registrant.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the increase from $5 to
$15, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Said motion passed unanimously.
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6.j. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that
Council authorize removal of the security section steel on the second
floor of the Police Station in the east and west wings of the build-
ing with the understanding that the remover of the steel will be
given the steel in return for the removal. Abolition of the Munici-
pal Courts makes it unnecessary that the City continue the security
sections at the Police Station. This space is needed for Police
Department expansion.
Mr. Bird moved for approval of the removal and donation
of the steel, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unani-
mously.
6.k. The City Manager reported that Council should consider
setting a Council public hearing date relative to the Special
Master's report concerning negotiations between the Professional
Firefighters of Delray Beach, Local 1842 and the City of Delray
Beach. He recommended holding the meeting on May 23rd at 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Bird moved that Council conduct a public hearing
relative to the Special Master's report concerning the Professional
Firefighters of Delray Beach, Local 1842, for 4:00 p.m. on May 23,
1979, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
7.a. Mayor Weekes acknowledged the minutes of the Beautifica-
tion Committee for its meeting of April 4, 1979.
7.b. The City Manager reported that the City is in receipt of
an application from Palers~ Development Corporation for City water
service to serve Section 20-46-43, south of S.W. llth Street between
S.W. 4th Avenue and S.W. 6th Avenue, located outside the City. The
applicant having executed the City's standard agreement for the pro-
viding of water service outside the City conditioned upon the appli-
cant's property being annexed into the City when such is eligible for
annexation, approval of the applicant's request for water service is
recommended. The request for City water service is to serve five
acres to be known as Fall Ridge of Delray. The development will
consist of duplexes. This was referred by Council to the Planning &
Zoning Board at the March 26th meeting. This was discussed at the
workshop meeting on May 7th.
Mr. Scheifley moved that Council approve the standard
water service annexation agreement with regard to this project, se-
conded by Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
8.a. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 27-79
authorizing participation in the cost of a sewer line installation on
S.W. 4th Avenue between S.W. 10th Street and Sterling Avenue in
cooperation with Palers Development Corporation is before Council for
consideration. Cost of the installation is estimated at $13,548.00.
The City's share is estimated to be $3,802.94, with funding to come
from funds budgeted for this purpose. This was tabled at the March
26th meeting. This item was discussed at the May 7th workshop meet-
ing.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 27-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION IN THE COST
OF A SEWER LINE INSTALLATION ON S.W. FOURTH AVENUE BE-
TWEEN S.W. TENTH STREET AND STERLING AVENUE IN CONJUNC-
TION WITH THE PALERS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
(Copy of Resolution No. 27-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Durante moved for the passage of Resolution No.
27-79, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mayor Weekes -Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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8.b. The City Manager reported that Resolution No. 35-79 cOm-
mending the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Delray Affair Committee
is before Council for consideration. Council, at the April 23rd
meeting, directed the City Attorney to prepare the resolution.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 35-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMENDING THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
OF THE DELRAY AFFAIR COMMITTEE FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN
ORGANIZING AND CONDUCTING THE 1979 DELRAY AFFAIR, AND
COMMENDING THE GREATER DELRAY BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
THE ADMINISTRATION AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, AND THE VARIOUS EXHIBITORS AND PARTICIPANTS FOR
THEIR ASSISTANCE IN CONDUCTING THE DELRAY AFFAIR.
(Copy of Resolution No. 35-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Bird moved for approval of Resolution No. 35-79, se-
conded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council voted as follows:
Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mayor
Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8.c. The City Manager reported that the following quotations
have been received for installation of an irrigation system at the
Delray Beach Country Club:
John Manville Co.
Toro Designed Buckner Designed
Bidder System System
Moore Golf, Inc. $189,300.00 $175,400.00
Tampa
Aqua Turf 193,733.00 196,681.73
Jacksonville
The Toro system is designed with 557 sprinkler heads and the Buckner
system is designed with 477 sprinkler heads. The Toro system is
considered to require less maintenance than the Buckner system and is
reportedly used by most of the major courses in the area. It is
understood that the Hamlet 'is in the process of converting from
Buckner to Toro. It is recommended that a contract be awarded to
Moore Golf, Inc. in the amount of $189,300.00 for installation of the
Toro designed system by passage of Resolution No. 36-79, with funds
to come from the 1978 Utility Tax Revenue bond issue.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 36-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT THE DELRAY BEACH COUNTRY CLUB.
(Copy of Resolution No. 36-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mayor Weekes stated that he received a note from Mr.
Young today and Mr. Young has investigated this and talked to several
people and he recommends that Council take the bid which has been
recommended by the City Administration.
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Resolution No.
36-79 with funds to come from the 1978 Utility Tax Revenue bond
issue, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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Before roll call the following discussion was had:
George Lawson, an irrigation sales representative with the DeBra
Equipment Co. in Hollywood, Florida, stated that the City has favored
them already with a resolution to accept golf carts from their com-
pany. Their company utilizes John Manville Buckner Irrigation equip-
ment. Their bid for a Buckner systym submitted through Moore Golf,
Inc. is for $13,400 less than the same company's bid for a Toro
system. The two systems are two completely different designs; the
design as done by their company utilizes fewer heads at a higher
performance. The Toro design utilizes about 507 heads and the
Buckner design utilizes 437 heads. Because the heads are of a higher
performance the coverage is equal. The initial price of the equip-
ment is lower and there will be fewer heads to maintain as well.
Mr. Scheifley asked Tomas Fonseca, Golf Pro for the
Delray Beach Country Club, to give him an idea of when they expect
the people to start the work if this resolution is passed and the
length of time and the date in which he expects it to be completed.
Mr. Fonseca stated that in talking to the companies that
supply the material, the quotations are made by taking the designs
submitted with the material calculated into the design and the in-
stallers actually bid the design itself with the material included.
The Moore Golf Co. in the contract will agree to do it in 120 days
based on a performance bond; that, of course, depends on delivery of
material. The delivery of the material which would be the sprinkler
heads, pipes, fittings, etc., would be done within the next 10 to 30
days, most of it within 10 days. They would guarantee to do it in
120 days on a performance bond.
At this point the roll was called to the motion.
8.d. The City Manager reported that the following quotations
have been received for selling the City 70 golf carts for the Delray
Beach Country Club:
Bidder Make Quotation
Pifer, Inc. Harley Davidson (3 wheel) $116,900
Jupiter
DeBra Equipment Co. Club Car (4 wheel) 118,650
Hollywood
Polaris E-Z-Go -E-Z-Go (3 wheel) 122,430
Pompano
Ross Products, Inc. Melex (3 wheel) 112,700
Boca Raton
It is recommended that a purchase award be made to DeBra Equipment
Company in the amount of $118,650 by passage of Resolution No. 37-79,
with funds to come from the 1978 Utility Tax Revenue bond issue. The
Club Car cart is considered to be the best buy for the City, taking
service, comfort, safety and maintenance expense into consideration.
The Ci~ty Manager presented Resolution No. 37-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF
SEVENTY (70) ELECTRIC GOLF CARTS FOR THE DELRAY BEACH
COU~TRY CLUB.
(Copy of Resolution No. 37-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mrs. Durante moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
37-79, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
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Before roll call Mr. Scheifley asked Mr. Fonseca if he
can arrange to have brackets for rakes on each cart installed before
delivery if this resolution is passed. Mr. Fonseca stated that on
the specifications for these carts one of the accessories was a
towbar and the other ones were the rake brackets and the canopies for
each cart. Mr. Scheifley asked if it is possible to arrange for
horizontal ball carriers rather than the vertical ball carriers that
they now have. Mr. Fonseca stated that he hasn't had a chance to
talk to them about it but he thinks that it could be changed. Mr.
Scheifley asked when they anticipate delivery of these carts. Mr.
Fonseca stated that currently they are on a lease with E-Z-Go. They
can get delivery of 30 carts within the next ten days and the other
40 in the 30 subsequent days. The price quoted on the carts includes
batteries and chargers.
At this point the roll was called to the motion. -
8.e. The City Manager reported that the following quotations
have been received for replanting of the greens at the Delray Beach
Country C16b:
Bidder Quotation
Southern Turf Nurseries $ .18 per sq ft
Tampa
Pursley Turf Farms .18 per sq ft
Bradenton
Patton'Seed Company .18 per sq ft
Lakeland, GA
All three companies quoted the same price for Tifdwarf, which is the
finest bermuda grass used on southern Florida greens. Since Southern
Turf Nurseries developed Tifdwarf, it is recommended that the con-
tract be awarded to them by passage of Resolution No. 38-79, with
funds to come from the 1978 Utility TaX Revenue bond issue. The
total greens area is estimated to be 154,000 square feet and the
total estimated cost is $27,720.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 38-79:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE RENOVATION OF
THE GREENS AT THE DELRAY BEACH COUNTRY CLUB.
(Copy of Resolution No. 38-79 is on file in the official
Resolution Book)
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Resolution No.
38-79, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council voted as
follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; -
Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed by a 4 to 0 vote.
8.f. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 24-79 rela-
tive to rezoning and placing land zoned PRD-10 (Planned Residential)
District in RM-15 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District, west side of
Dover Road between Linton Boulevard and Sherwood Boulevard, is before
Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordi-
nance was passed on First Reading at the April 23rd meeting. 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 City Manager presented Ordinance No. 24-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
PRD-10 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT IN RM-15 (MULTIPLE
FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, A PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 24,
TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, LOCATED WEST OF DOVER
ROAD AND NORTH OF LINTON BOULEVARD, AND AMENDING "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1977".
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(Copy of Ordinance No. 24-79 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager 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.
Ron Sanson, 415 Bluebird Drive, asked for the name of the
person who is developing this property and what the reason is for
increasing the density.
Mr. Carey, Planning and Zoning Board, stated that Lake-
view Greens Development is a residential property already developed
and the difficulty was that the recreation area associated with this
development was in the next parcel of land.
The public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bird moved for passage of Ordinance No. 24-79 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
0 vote.
8.g. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 25-79 rela-
tive to rezoning and placing land zoned GC (General Commercial) Dis-
trict in R-IA (Single Family Dwelling) District, 24 N.W. 13th Avenue
is before Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading.
This ordinance was passed on First Reading at the April 23rd meeting.
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 City Manager presented Ordinance No. 25-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT IN R-IA (SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING) DISTRICT, LOT 13, BLOCK 1, ODMAN'S SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED AT 24 N.W. 13TH AVENUE, AND AMENDING "ZONING MAP
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1977".
(Copy of Ordinance No. 25-79 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager 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. Durante moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 25-79
on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
0 vote.
8.h. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 27-79 is
before Council for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This
ordinance, if passed, will amend Ordinance No. 61-78 relative to the
1978-79 budget by adding a new Article VII to make appropriations of
sums of money for all necessary expenditures for the Delray Beach
Country Club from December 1, 1978 through September 30, 1979. The
amount of the budget both in estimated expenditures and estimated
revenue for this fiscal year is in the amount of $321,000. This
ordinance was passed on First Reading at the April 23rd meeting.
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.
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ASS
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 27-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 61-78 WHICH
MADE APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL NECESSARY
EXPENDITURES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1978-1979, BY ADDING NEW ARTICLE VII TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS OF SUMS OF MONEY FOR ALL NECESSARY EX-
PENDITURES FOR THE DELRAY BEACH COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE
PERIOD FROM THE FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER, 1978, THROUGH THE
THIRTIETH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1979; TO RENUMBER THE ARTI-
CLES OF ORDINANCE NO. 61-78 TO BE CONSISTENT HEREWITH; TO
REPEAL ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HERE-
WITH.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 27-78 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager 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.
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Ordinance No.
27-79 on Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll
call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes;
Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4
to 0 vote.
8.i. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 28-79 amend-
~ng Section 19-33(5)(d) "Pensions" of the Code of Ordinances relative
to the Police and Firefighters Retirement System is before Council
for consideration on Second and FINAL Reading. This ordinance was
passed on First Reading at the April 23rd meeting. Prior to con-
sideration of passage of this ordinance on Second and FINAL Reading,
a public hearing has been schedulec to be held at this time.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 28-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE IV "PENSION
PLAN FOR~POLICEMEN & FIREMEN".SECTION 19-33(5)(d) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING THAT ANY INCREASE IN THE PRIMARY NONFAMILY
SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COST OF
LIVING PROVISIONS OF FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY LAW SHALL
NOT BE USED TO REDUCE OR OFFSET THE MONTHLY AMOUNT TO
WHICH THE DISABLED MEMBER IS ENTITLED; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Copy of Ordinance No. 28-79 is on file in the official
Ordinance Book)
The City Manager 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.
Mr. Bird moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 28-79 on
Second and FINAL Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
0 vote.
6. f. The City Manager reported that it is recommended that
Council authorize the transfer of $5,000 from the Delray Beach
Country Club contingency account to provide for the purchase of food,
beverages and supplies to operate the restaurant/bar during the
period that the kitchen is closed for renovation.
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Mr. Scheifley moved for such authorization, seconded by
Mr. Bird. Said motion passed unanimously.
8.j. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 10-79 rela-
tive to rezoning and placing land zoned RM-15 (Multiple Family Dwell-
ing) District in ~4-10 (Multiple Family Dwelling) District, north
side of Avenue "J" between Florida Boulevard and Spanish Trail, is
before Council for consideration on First Reading. Public hearing
will be held and consideration will be given to passage on Second and
FINAL Reading at the meeting on May 29th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 10-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REZONING AND PLACING LAND PRESENTLY ZONED
RM-15 (MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, IN RM-10
(MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING) DISTRICT, LOTS, 400, 401, 402,
411, 412 AND 413, TROPIC ISLE SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO
THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 36 OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA. THIS
PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF AVENUE J BETWEEN
FLORIDA BOULEVARD AND SPANISH TRAIL, AND AMENDING "ZONING
MAP OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, 1977".
The City Manager read the caption of .the ordinance.
Mrs. Durante moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 10-79
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council voted
as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes;
Mayor %;eekes - Yes.. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8.k. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 29-79 amend-
ing Chapter 29 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to con-
gregate living facilities is before Council for consideration on
First Reading. The Planning & Zoning Board at a meeting held on
December 19th, recommended by unanimous vote that the zoning ordi-
nance be amended.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 29-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 "ZONING" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTIONS 29-7(C), 29-8(C),
29-11(C), 29-12(C), 29-13(C) AND 29-13.1(C) TO ALLOW
ADULT CONGREGATE LIVING FACILITIES AS CONDITIONAL USES;
AMENDING SECTION 29-17, "SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS", BY
ADDING SUBSECTION (T) PROVIDING FOR ADULT CONGREGATE
LIVING FACILITIES, PROVIDING FOR LOCATIONS, PROVIDING FOR
LOT AREA, PROVIDING FOR FRONTAGE, PROVIDING FOR CAPACITY,
PROVIDING FOR ROOM FACILITIES, PROVIDING FOR MINIMUM
LEISURE FLOOR AREA, PROVIDING FOR PARKING, PROVIDING FOR
COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTES AND RULES; REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Ordinance No.
29-79 on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Bird. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
0 vote.
Mayor Weekes stated that he noticed in the definition of
adult congregate living facilities, they set an age limit of 55 years
of age or older and he asked the City Attorney if that is legal and
whether or not it is discriminatory.
The City Attorney stated that the original proposal from
the Planning and Zoning Board had an age of 62 and they have re-
searched the question of age restrictions and the only age for which
they could find support was the age of 55; there is sufficient legal
support for that age.
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8.1. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 30-79,
amending Chapter 3 "Signs and Billboards" of the Code of Ordinances
to clarify and update said ordinance is before Council for consider-
ation on First Reading.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 30-79:
AN ORDINANCE'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3 "SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING SECTION 3-2 AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 3-2; REPEALING SECTION 3-3(a)(4)
AND RENUMBERING (a)(5) TO (a)(4); REPEALING SECTION
3-3(b) AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 3-3(b); AMENDING SEC-
TION 3-5(7); REPEALING SECTION 3-12 AND ENACTING A NEW
SECTION 3-12; AMENDING SECTION 3-13(1); AMENDING SECTIONS
3-14(A)(2), 3-14(C) AND 3-14(D)(1); REPEALING SECTIONS
3-14(E) AND 3-14(F) AND ENACTING NEW SECTION 3-14(E),
3-14(F) AND 3-14(G); AMENDING SECTIONS 3-15(A) AND
3-15(D)(1)(a); PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Attorney requested that this ordinance be
skipped over tonight. (At this time the Assistant City Attorney took
over for the discussion of this item).
Mr. Ken Ellingsworth stated that this ordinance needs
revisions on pages 9 and 10.
The Assistant City Attorney stated that Council can go
ahead and pass the. ordinance on First Reading with the understanding
that those additions will be made on the final passage of the ordi-
nance.
Mr. Bird requested that on page 3 of the ordinance, Sec-
tion 3, No. (8), "Canopy sign, under" be clarified before this ordi-
nance comes up for Second and FINAL Reading.
Mayor Weekes and Mrs. Durante both stated that they feel
this wording is already clear.
Mr. Bird also suggested that on page 5, No. (33) "Politi-
cal sign" be clarified. He feels that it is not enforceable. He
also feels the same way about No. (48) "Snipe sign" on page 6, and
No. (7) on page 8. He would also like to see a provision within this
ordinance to permit temporary signs to be approved in an expeditious
manner, perhaps by an inspector, not trying to usurp the authority of
nor reduce the effectiveness of the Community Appearance Board.
Mr. Bird stated that he is not satisfied with this ordi-
nance as it appears .and he suggested bringing it back to a workshop
meeting.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Scheifley moved for the passage of Ordinance No.
30-79 on First Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call
Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - No; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 3 to
1 vote.
8.m. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 31-79 amend-
ing Chapter 29 "Zoning" of the Code of Ordinances relative to GC
(General Commercial) District (Special Geographical Area) is before
Council for consideration on First Reading. This was discussed at
the May 7th workshop meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 31-79:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 "ZONING" OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 29-11(N) GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) DIS-
TRICT TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION (4) RELATIVE TO ESTABLISH-
ING A SPECIAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IN WHICH CERTAIN ADDI-
TIONAL USES ARE ALLOWED; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mrs. Durante moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 31-79
on First Reading, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
0 vote.
8.n. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 32-79,
amending Chapter 13 "Electricity" of the Code of Ordinances relative
to deregulation of Leadership Cablevision Associates rates and
charges is before Council for consideration on First Reading. This
was discussed at the workshop meeting on May 7th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 32-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE CODE OF ORDI-
NANCES OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, "ELECTRICITY", DIVI-
SION 2 "DELRAY BEACH CATV LEADERSHIP FRANCHISE", BY
REPEALING SECTION 13-54 "RATES AND CHARGES TO SUB-
SCRIBERS" AND SUBSTITUTING NEW SECTION 13-54 "RATES AND
CHARGES TO SUBSCRIBERS"; PROVIDING FOR THE SETTING OF
RATES AND CHARGES FOR CABLE TELEVISION AND DISTRIBUTION
BY THE GRANTEE, AND THAT SUCH RATES AND CHARGES SHALL BE
REASONABLE, JUST AND FAIR, AND SHALL PROVIDE THE GRANTEE
A REASONABLE RETURN ON ITS INVESTMENT; PROVIDING FOR
THIRTY DAY NOTICE OF RATE AND/OR CHARGE INCREASES; RE-
PEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 32-79 on
First Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr.
Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to
0 vote.
8.o. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 33-79,
amending Chapter 7 "Beaches" of the Code of Ordinances relative to
storage of boats on the municipal beach is before Council for con-
sideration on First Reading. This was discussed at the May 7th
workshop meeting.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 33-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 7-1(16) OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AND RENUMBERING SECTIONS 7-1(17) AND 7-1(18),
REPEALING SECTION 7-2 AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 7-2
PROHIBITING THE STORAGE OF BOATS ON THE MUNICIPAL BEACH,
EXCEPT NON-MOTORIZED BOATS NOT EXCEEDING 20 FEET IN
LENGTH, DESIGNATING AN AREA IN WHICH STORAGE OF NON-
MOTORIZED BOATS WILL BE PERMITTED UPON THE OBTAINING OF A
PERMIT FROM THE CITY, REPEALING SECTION 7-3; PROVIDING A
SAVING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
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Mr. Bird moved for the passage of Ordinance No. 33-79 on
First Reading, seconded by Mrs. Durante. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley
- Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
8.p. The City Manager reported that Ordinance No. 34-79 rela-
tive to annexing a 1.7-acre parcel of land located in Section
9-46-43, south of Lake Avenue between U.S. No. 1 and Old Dixie High-
way, subject to GC (General Commercial) District is before Council
for consideration on First Reading. This was recommended by a unani-
mous vote of the Planning and Zoning Board. This property is pre-
sently zoned in the County as CG (General Commercial). The property
is used as a tourist court and present buildings will be razed. A
new commercial and office building is proposed. Second and FINAL
Reading and public hearing will be held at the meeting on June llth.
This was discussed at the workshop meeting on May 7th.
The City Manager presented Ordinance No. 34-79:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ALL
THAT PART OF LOTS 6 AND 7 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF HARRY
SEEMILLER, LOCATED IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE
43 EAST, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, LYING WEST OF THE
FEDERAL HIGHWAY (U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1), ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 9, PAGE 72, OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH LAND
IS CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING MUNICIPAL LIMITS OF SAID CITY;
REDEFINING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID CITY TO INCLUDE SAID
LAND; PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SAID
LAND; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING THEREOF.
The City Manager read the caption of the ordinance.
Mr. Bird moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 34-79 on
First Reading, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Upon roll call Council
voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs. Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley
- Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion passed with a 4 to 0 vote.
9.a. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning
Board at a meeting held on April 17th, recommended by unanimous vote
that the site and development plan approval request for The Point,
located on the west side of the F.E.C. Railroad, between Lindell
Boulevard and the C-15 Canal, be'approved, subject to the following:
1) Comments of the City Engineer as stated in his
memorandum of April 4th.
2) Comments of the Director of Public Works/Utilities
as stated in his April 13th memorandum.
3) Availability of water.
4) A time limitation of 18 months be set for develop-
ment of the project.
This is a 52 dwelling unit proposed development and was discussed at
the May 7th workshop meeting.
Mrs. Durante moved that Council sustain the recommenda-
tion of the Planning and Zoning Board, seconded by Mr. Scheifley.
Upon roll call Council voted as follows: Mr. Bird - Yes; Mrs.
Durante - Yes; Mr. Scheifley - Yes; Mayor Weekes - Yes. Said motion
passed unanimously.
9.b. The City Manage~ reported that the Planning & Zoning
Board at a meeting held on April 17th, recommended by unanimous vote
that the site and development plan approval request for Lakeside,
located west of Dover Road, between Linton Boulevard and Sherwood
Boulevard, be approved, subject to the following:
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1) Comments of the City Engineer as stated in his
memorandum of April 5th.
2) Comments of the Director of Public Works/Utilities
as stated in his memorandum of April 6th.
3) Availability of water.
4) A time limitation of 18 months be set for develop-
ment of the project.
This is an 84 dwelling unit proposed development and was discussed at
the workshop meeting on May 7th.
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Carey stated
that in the developer's, Mr. Picard, application the sidewalks and
bike paths are in the plan.
Mr. Bird moved that Council sustain the recommendation of
the Planning & Zoning Board relative to the Lakeside development,
seconded by Mrs. Durante. Said motion passed unanimously.
9.d. The City Manager reported that the Planning & Zoning
Board at a meeting held on April 24th, recommended by unanimous vote
that the zoning ordinance be amended to allow life care retirement
communities in the PRD-10 (Planned Residential) District. It is
recommended that Council direct the City Attorney to draft the zoning
ordinance amendment.
Mr. Bird moved that Council sustain the recommendation of
the Planning & Zoning Board and direct the City Attorney to draft the
ordinance, seconded by Mr. Scheifley. Said motion passed unani-
mously.
9'.e. The City Manager reported that Alan Ciklen, the attorney
representing the applicant, contacted his office today and requested
that this item be skipped over and that it come back to the June llth
meeting.
Mayor Weekes declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
ATTEST: y Clerk
M A ¥ O R
Tho undor$±gned is the City Clerk of the C±ty of Dolray
Beach and that the informat±on providod hore±n is tho minuto$ of tho
meoting of sa±d City Council of May 14, 1979, which m'~nutos wero
formally approved and adopted by the C'ity ¢ounc±l on~'JT~.~ ,,.~ /???.
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 Council. They will become the official minutes only after they
have been rev.iewed and approved which may involve some amendments,
additions, or deletions to the minutes as set forth above.
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May 14,1979
Mr. Leon Weekes, Mayor
City of Delray Beach
City Hall
100 S.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Mr Mayor and Honorable City Council Members:
We wish to humbly and earnestly thank you for the posture you
have assumed in'listening to our request as to the original
Planning and Zoning Board Recommendation pertaining to the
Conditional Use Approval for the Lake View Golf Club which
was to have appeared on tonight's agenda.
We~ wish to particularly thank City Attorney Mr. Roger Saverson
and the members of the Planning and Zoning Board who have co-
operated in the best interest of Delray Beach tax payers. Their
task has to be the most arduous and misunderstood by the public.
It is high time that they should receive the plaudits of the en-
tire community for their unselfish efforts in behalf of our
citizenry.
Again we thank you.
Mort W. Rowe
3001Lowson Blvd
Delary Beach, FL 33445
t-~~mC~~~~C~- 100 N. W. 1ST AVE[~UE (305) 278 2841
OELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
May 14, 1979
City Council
City of Delray Beach . '
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Re: Retaining Bond Counsel - 1979 Water.and Sewer Revenue Bond
Issue.- Agenda Item 6h
Dear City Council:
In regard tO the above referred to Water and Sewer Revenue Bond
Issue, it is requested that a motion be adopted at tonight's
meeting authorizing the retention of bond counsel as follows:
1. New York bond counsel -
bludg~, Rose, Guthrie and Alexander - $12,500.00
Local.bond counsel -
City Attorney - ~10,000.00
I called Stan Ross of Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., the City's -
'Fiscal Agent on Friday, May 11, 1979, to get his recommendation,
as has been done in the past, as to what would be a reasonable
Attorney's fee for an issue of this size ($4,000,000) and type.
He indicated that the above fees would in his opinion be reasonable.
He thought that the somewhat higher fee of New York bond counsel
over the fee charged with regard to the Utility Tax Bond Issue
($10,000) was justified because of the difference in the type of
issues; this one requiring a considerably larger Official Statement
and a greater volume of technical information, in terms of both
engineering and financial data.
As a matter of information, attached is a copy of a letter from
Delray Beach's former City Attorney to City Council outlining the
past history of the City with regard to local counsel'fees. The
fee established above is in accordance with what is quoted in this
letter i. e. 1/4 of 1 per cent, even though Stan has indicated that
a somewhat higher fee would be justified in this instance in regard
to both New York and local counsel.
City Council May 14, 1979
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If you have any questions concerning the above requested author-
ization, please call me at my office.
Sincerely yours,
Roger G. Saberson, City Attorney
City of Delray Beach, Florida
em
CC: .J. Eldon Mariott,. City Manager
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· O. ROBERT FELLOWS
ATTO[~.NEY AT LAW
610 EAST ATI.AN-FIC AVENUE
DELRAY BEACH. FLO!~,IDA 333t44.
^ts^ con~- ~ Octeber 9, 19S9
City Council
Delray ~each,
!~=~ entlemen: .
P,e: Attorney fee--Vn~d~tion Pro,ceedings for $4, 000, 000.00
t~ Gene~ ~li~a~on Bonds ~sue
In ~he past, the'city attorney ~d co~ have rea~ a mutu~
:~.]re~en: on the fee for h~d~n2 v~ida~on processes.
~ You have ent~r~ into a con~ract 'mith the fisc~ agent~ who w~ prep~e
~nd pay fora ~e P~o~ Form, ~o~ce of S~e ~d Of~J~ Stat~ent, bond s~e
-~a~'ze~isi~ chases, bond prin~i~ cos~, ~ their o~n out-of-pocket ~en~.
You a~-e contemplat~ a contact with a b~d~ mtto~ey wko v;i~ be
'~}le ..,~de ~n seeing Uhat ~ nec~s~y leg~ steps ~e taken.
The j~ of v~iflatin~ aRorne3-. ~ brie~ outline, includes the ~espons~ty
io see that ~1~ necessa~ proc~ur~ step~ (b~s, c~Vasaing the eleetien, ads ~
votin:f req~dre~ents) ~-e t~en before ring suit; f~ng s~t ~d ~t$~ a jud~ent
a~ing ~ne bonds. -
/,
, As a rnaiter of i~orma'~on, the atto~ey fee fo~ v~dat~ bonds
5nrou~a~t Palm Bea~ County r~ges from not~ng for a f,'!} tf~e city attorney to
:'1 ':er cent· There ia no e..t~lxah~ fee ch~ge. Delvay'a four=er city attorney
':?:o3Z~d I/3 of 1 per ce~. Due to the size of the issue, I w~ unde~ake t~s v~idation
suiz for 1/-i of 1 per cent ff the bond issue is $2,000,000.03 or over and 1Ia of I per
,.,.,,~ ..... if under $2,000,000.00. .~y fee w~ch w~l be a~r~ w~ be p~d f~om the
p:to.:e~s from the s~e oi bonds ~ .wo~d nm have to co~e out of con~gency.
It wo'~d be ~preciat~, if t~a a~gement is satbfactory, that a
motion be made at the next resulav co~.~ meeting, und~ misc~e~ business,
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agp~ovin~ the attorney fee arrangement set forth in this letter.
I%esP ectfully sub~itted
G: ~ober%
'City Attorney
David Iv[. Gatct~el, Ciiy ~iLanager
J. L. sounders,
j~es B. %V~son, Vice ~,[ayor
John L. Pitts, ~, Councilman
Jab. es H. S~heilleY, Coun~m~
O. F. Y~an:~1°~ coun~mmu
I%. D. %Vo~g, City Clerk