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12-04-74SpMtg DECEMBER 4, 1974 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, was held in the Council Chambers at 12:20 P.M., Wednesday, December 4, 1974, with Mayor James H. Scheifley presiding, City Manager J. Eldon Mariott, City Attorney G. Robert Fellows and Council members Grace S. Krivos, David E.. Randolph, and J. L. Saunders present. Mr. Leon M. Weekes was absent. The Lord's Prayer was repeated in unison. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was given. Mayor Scheifley called the meeting to order and announced that same had been called for the purpose of canvassing and approving the returns of the General Election held on Tuesday, December 3, 1974, and for any other business that may come before the meeting. The City Cler~ reported the results of the General Election held on Tuesday, December 3, 1974, for the offices of two Council members for the term of two years were as follows: OFFICE OF COUNCILMA/~ John A. J. (Jack) Collins, Jr. 1,639 Andrew M. Gent 2,177 Aaron (Ron) I. Sanson, IV 2,157 Roy M. Simon 1,861 TOTAL VOTES CAST 7,834 TOTAL VOTERS 4,179 The Mayor stated in the absence of any declaration of contest by any of the Candidates in this election, Council should accept the report of the Election returns submitted by the Clerks and Inspectors of the Election. As a result of the votes cast, Council should pass a motion declaring Andrew M. Gent and Aaron (Ron) I. Sanson, IV duly elected to serve as Council members for two year terms~ Mr. Saunders moved Council accept the report of the City Clerk as to the results of the General Election for Councilmembers and as a result thereof that Andrew M. Gent and Aaron (Ron) I. Sanson, IV be declared as Council members. Mrs. Krivos seconded the motion, said motion passing unanimously. The City Clerk reported the results of the Bond Referendum Election held on Tuesday, December 3, 1974, as follows: Proposal No. 1 - $2,185,000 Bonds for Municipal Buildings FOR 1,348 AGAINST 2,102 · Proposal No. 2 - $780,000 Bonds for the Acquisition of Land F~R 1,095 AGAINST 2,321 Proposal No. 3 - $492,000 Bonds for Auditorium · FOR 1,610 AGAINST 1,837 Proposal No. 4 - $600,000 Bonds for Streets and Sidewalks FOR 1,973 AGAINST 1,509 Proposal No. 5 - $172,000 Bonds for Off-Street Parking FOR 1,351 AGAINST 2,046 The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 79-74. RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF A BOND ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ON DECEMBER 3, 1974, AND DECLARING AND CERTIFYING THE RESULTS THEREOF. (Copy of Resolution No. 79-74 is attached to the official copy of these minutes.) City Attorney Fellows stated the word "approved" appearing in Paragraph C of Proposal Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 5 should be changed to "disapproved". He called Council's attention to Section 4 which states "that the issues of bonds approved at said election as provided above shall be issued at such time or times and with such other details and conditions as shall be hereafter determined by the City Council". Mr. Saunders questioned whether or not the resolution would bind Council to financing the bonds for Proposal No. 4 or if the resolution simply certified the results of the election. He questioned the advisability of financing bonds in the amount of $600,000. The City Manager stated there are several points between now and the time the bonds would be sold, provided the $600,000 issue is submitted to sale, at which a stop could be put on the sale. The City Attorney suggested the word "shall" in Section 4 of the resolution be changed to "may" which would alleviate the legal necessity of such a sale. Council agreed to the change. Mrs. Krivos moved for the passage of Resolution No. 79-74 with the change in Section 4 of the word "shall" to "may" and with the additional changes in Proposal Numbers 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the word "approved" to "disapproved", seconded by Mr. Randolph, said motion passing unanimously. City Attorney Fellows presented Resolution No. 80-74. A RESOLUTION OF THE cITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, PLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE CERTIFI- CATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE REFERENDUM ELECTION TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER HELD IN AND FOR THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ON THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER, 1974. (Copy of Resolution No. 80-74 is attached to the official copy of these minutes.) The City Clerk reported the results of the Referendum Election to amend the City Charter held on Tuesday, December 3, 1974, as follows: Ordinance No. 58-74 - Charter Amendment FOR 2,288 AGAINST 1,027 TOTAL VOTERS 3,315 Mr. Saunders moved for the passage of Resolution No. 80-74, seconded by Mr. Randolph, said motion passing unanimously. -2- 12-4-74. The City Manager stated for quite some time attempts have been made to establish better communications between the City and the County, especially with the County Planning and Zoning Department. He reported the City recently has received copies of notices when the County has been considering rezoning or changes affecting the City of Delray Beach in the reserve area. He cited a current situation regarding a tract of land approximately 1.25 acres in size lying on the north side of Atlantic Avenue about 3/10s of a mile east of Military Trail that is being considered for rezoning from Agricultural to Specialized Commercial at a meeting to be held on December 12, 1974. The City Manager asked if Council wished the City Administration to take some action on the proposal since the City's Master Plan shows resi- dential use instead of commercial use. The County Planning and Zoning Board plans to recommend against the proposed rezoning and the City Manager stated a letter supporting such recommendation from the City Council would strengthen their position. Mr. Saunders moved to inform the County Planning and Zoning Board, by letter, that the City is against the proposed rezoning, seconded by Mrs. Krivos, said motion passing unanimously. The City Manager stated a workshop meeting should be held prior to December 23rd to discuss the zoning of the lots in Tropic Palms while the members of the present Council are still in office. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 P.M. 0...~ City Clerk APPROVED: MAYOR -3- 12-4-74.