05-11-1965 VC REG-MMINUfiES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF NORTH PRIM BEACH, FLA.,
HELD
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1965 _
Present: Thomas F. Lewis, Mayor
Gordon G. Duncan, Councilman
Allan V. Everard, Councilman
Herbert A. Watt, Councilman
Herbert Gildan, Village-Attorney
Frank R. Spence, Village Manager
and Village Clerk
Late: Beulah Samples, Deputy Clerk
Thomas R. Be11, Vice-Mayor
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. and asked the Clerk
to call the roll, all members being present except Vice-Mayor Bell who
arrived later at 9:10 p.m.
Ref erring to a discussion at the last Workshop meeting, Mayor Lewis
stated he would entertain a motion that the reading of the official
minutes of Council meetings held April 20th, April 27th, and May 4th be
dispensed with, and on motion of Councilman Everard, seconded by
Councilman Duncan, all members voting aye, the minutes were approved as
written and were not read publicly.
Mayor Lewis reported to the Council on several activities recently, in-
cluding attendance at the A1lamanda School dedication and carnival; his
telegram to the P. B. Legislative Delegation supporting the San Castle
Civic Assn in their ef'f'orts to obtain a fairer law governing PTTC water
and sewer rates; announcement of a course being offered by the Naval
Reserve Training Detachment in Riviera Beach on June 12th and 13th, in-
viting interested Councilmen and/or Village employees to enroll for the
course; and notice that the Fla. League of Municipalities would. be issuing
a new wage study survey soon.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES
APPROVED
?1/20, 4/27
and 5/4
MAYOR
REPORTS
ACTIVITIES
Mayor Lewis announced that after numerous complaints from area residents, RULING ON
regarding the loud and unnecessary noise coming from the public address P. A.
system at the ball games at Prosperity Park in the late evenings, a ruling SYSTEM AT
had been made that the P. A. system cannot be used after 8:30 p.mb. and the P. PARK
' NPBYAA has been so notified. The Police have been instructed to enforce
the ruling if necessary. Mayor Lewis stated he had requested the Cfiairman
of the Recreation Advisory Board to meet with the Board from the NPBYAA to
work out the proper control of the use of the system. Mayor Lewis read ~.
letter from a resident (Mrs. W. Dobson) regarding the noise and light problem.
The Treasurer read the monthly report for April covering the Debt Service -
- TREASU$ER
Account and the General Fund account, these reports being approved as read. REPORTS
The Treasurer commented that to date, the Village has collected more Elands
than during the entire fiscal year of 1963-64, this being due in part to _ ~ -
increased millage and increased revenues.
Mayor Lewis asked the Village Attorney the status of the anticipated suit SUIT ON
against the prime contractor on the construction of the Country Club POOL COSTS
swimming ppool, and Mr. Gildan reported that the suit is not yet finalized
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on the matter a,t the present.
The Clerk read the minutes of a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Advisory MINUTES
Board held on Wednesday, April 28th. It was noted from the minutes that the OF P ~ Z
Board has voted to hold its regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays BD. 4/28
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of each month instead of the second and fourth, as previeusly held. _
The Village Clerk read a telegram from the director of the Fla. League of FLA. LEAGUE
Municipalities regarding House B;11 #420 which extens from 30 to 90 days OF MUN. AND
the time for notifying a city of intent to sue, and requesting support H.B. #420
against this bill. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Duncan,
seconded by Councilman Everard~ all members voting aye,- the Manager was
instructed to send a telegram to Senator Thomas in Tallahassee, requesting
him to vote against this bill or to amend the Village of North Palm Beach
out of it.
The Village Cler',~ read a letter from H. L. Stevenson, 708 Buttonwood Road, COMPLAINT
protesting the noise coming from the Little League ballfield at Prosperity
Park. The Manager was instructed to acknowledge this letter and advise the ON BALL FIELD
' resident that the Council was taking steps to control the use of the P. A.
system and to enforce the light carfew.
The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Win. Sievers, 737 Hummingbird Way, praising COUNCIL
`the Council for its efforts to have water and sewer rates reduced. The Manager PRAISED ON
was instructed to write a letter of thanks to this resident, and to state that RATE FIGHT
the Council would continue to do everything in its power to have this hike set
aside.
MAY 11, 1965
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The Clerk read a letter fY~om the owner of Fairhaven Addition #2 wherein he FAIRH~'~VEN
requested Village participation on sidewalk a_nc1 concrete approach installation ADD'N #2
in front of the Lubrutto property recently annexed to the Village. After dis- SIDEWALKS
cussion, it was decided to table this proposal and ask the Building Official
to submit costs for the Village to do the work instead.
The Clerk read a letter from Barnup 8c Sims, Inc.,to whom the Village extended CATV
a franchise for community antenna television service under Ordinance No. 116-65, FRANCHISE
stating that the franchise offer is accepted. ACCEPTED
Council heard a letter from the North Branch Y.M.C.A., requesting use of Village NORTH BRANCH
tennis courts for 10 weeks beginning June 7th, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Y,M,C,A,
8 to 10 a.m. This request was sent to the Recreation Advisory Board for con- REQUESTS
sideration and recommendation at their next meeting. TENNIS COURTS
The Clerk read a letter from Dr. J. Richardson, submitting his resignation
from the C. C. Board of Governors effective immediately or at the end of his
term, May 31, 1965. This resignation has been brought about by the fact that
Dr. Richardson has sold his home and will be moving from the Village shortly,
thus losing the "resident freeholder" requirement of Ord. #91, to hold office.
In answer to a question, the Village Attorney advised that if Dr. Richardson
is retained on the Board until the end of May, he actually would serve as a
defacto member, without an official vote. The Mayor asked Council permission
to communicate flarther with Dr. Richardson regarding his resignation. This
was agreed. Along with Dr. Richardson's letter, he submitted some suggestions
about future operation of the Club's Board of Governors and these were read to
the Council and put on the agenda for the next Council Workshop meeting.
The Clerk read the minutes of the April meeting of the NPB Library Board. It
was noted that a dedication ceremony would be held on May 23rd, at which time
the Library Society will turn over to the Village all properties procured by
it for the Library's use. The Board also submitted for Council decision a
recommendation from the Library Society that the Village assume responsibility
for a contract to purchase a set of Encyclopedia Americana, costing X209.50.
After discussion, on motion of Cotuzeilman Watt, seconded by Councilman Everard,
all members voting aye, it was agreed that the Village shall pay the amount in
fLt11 at this time so that all properties will be free and clear when the
Village takes them over.
RICHARDSON
SUBMITS
RESIGNATION
FROM C. C.
BD. OF GOVRS.
LIBRARY BD.
MINCTES READ;
VILI,A.GE PAYS
FOR BOOKS
The Council discussed the question of whether or not the Village should now FUTURE
consider a full-time year-round Librarian instead of using a seasonal Librarian ITBRARY
instead of using a seasonal librarian, and the Manager was instructed to re- PLALVDTING
quest the Board's recommendation on this question.
A letter from Fred Speaker, 433 Ebbtide Drive, offering his services on the RESIDENT
Planning 8c Zoning Advisory Board was read to the Council and taken under con- OFFERS
sideration. SERVICES
On motion of Councilman Watt, seconded by Councilman Everard, all members ORD.118-65
voting aye, proposed Ord. 118-65, entitled 1ST READ.
(CANA.LS,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH FIARIDA, 72EGULAT_-, B'HEADS)
ING THE CONSTRUCTION OF CANALS, BT7TU~AnS AND S~AWALLS WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIl1(QTS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PAIM BEACH, AND SETTING
FORTH PEl~T FEES AND INSPECTIONS REQUIR~~nTT'S FOR STJCH CONSTRUCTION
i was placed on first reading and read in full.
On motion of Councilman Everard, seconded by Vice-Mayor Be11, all members RES. 238-65
voting aye, Resolution No. 238-65, entitled ADOPTED
(BEAUT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PAIM BEACH, FLORIDA, COM11B.)
AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 184, BY INCREASING THE N[IMBER OF MEMBERS
OF THE VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION COM6((QTTEE, AND SETTING FORTH THE
wa nrnrF;R OF APPOINTME_N`i'
was adopted.
The Village Manager reported. that a bantam crane would be put to work in PLAT #4
Plat #4 ditch this week and the Cauncil decided to meet at the site Friday, DITCH TO
May 14th, at 5:00 p.m. for inspection of the project. BE TOURED
The Manager reported that the total costs of the tennis courts recently TENNIS COURTS
completed at the Country Club came to X4,989.99, which was several hundred COST UNDER
dollars below the original estimate of X5,553. __ ESTIMATE
The Manager reported that he, the Village Attorney and the Director of - NUISANCE ORD.
Public Safety had met in conference an the proposed nuisance ordinance and TO BE STUDDED
a rough draft would be ready for study at the Council Workshop meeting May
18,
•
The Manager reminded the Council of the hheduled meeting with County Tax
1~~h
M COUNCIL TO
ay
Assessor Edgar Maxwell on Tuesday,
at 7:30 p.m., in the Village Ha11. MEET COUNTY
ASSESSOR
MAY 11, 1965
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The Council was informed by the Manager that he has begun preliminary work on
the proposed. budget for the fiscal year of 1965-66.
A Public Notice bulletin. Board for the grounds of the Village Hall is being
readied and should be installed within the week, reported the Village Manager.
The Manager reported gnat he and the officers of the Rec. Advisory Board
interviewed applicants for the two positions of summer playground supervisors
on Monday night, May 10th, and hired two of these individuals, Mr. David
Dahlen, West Palm Beach, and Mrs. Charles McCraney, North Palm Beach. These
two supervisors will meet with the Recreation Advisory Board on Monday, May
24, to go over plans for the summer playground program.
Mayor Lewis instructed the Manager to submit a breaT~down of all expenses
charged against the Recreation budget to date in the 1964-65 fiscal year op-
erations.
PLAYGROUND
SUPERVISORS
rNTE.RVIE'v9ED
AND PEERED
~_.
Discussion of a request from Phillips Builders, Inc., that the Village permit
the opening of Firetree Road as a through street from N.P.B. to P.B. Gardens
was held. Mr. Robert Phillips who made the request stated his case and
answered questions raised by the Council. After deliberation, on a motion by
Vice Pdayor Be11, seconded by Councilman Everard, all members voting aye, the
Council voted unanimously to reject the proposal to open Firetree Road into --
Palm Beach Gardens.
BUDGET WORK
BEGUN
RECREATION
EXPENSES TO
DATE RE-
QUESTED
FIRETREE RD.
OPENING
REJECTED
The Mayor announced that regular Workshop meetings will be held the first and WORKSHOP
third Tuesdays of each month. Beginning with the month of June, these meetings ~ETIIVGS
will begin at 8:00 p.~ Regular Council meetings will continue to be held on SCE~DULED
the second and fourth Tuesdays.
The Council took under advisement the recommendation of the P. 8c Z. Adv. Board CH't]RCg
that Lots 2~ and 24, Block 51, Plat #6 be rezoned, on request of the Palm Bible REZONING
Chapel from R-1 to R-2, to allow a parking lot far the church's use. After dis- REQUEST
cussion, the Manager was instructed to find out if the Church has definite plans TABLED
for expansion at this time, if they are the owners, and if provisions have been
made for a deed restriction limiting the use of the lands for a parking facility
only, and if so, to submit a copy to the Council. In the absence of this infor-
mation, the matter of rezoning was tabled until a later date.
It was announced that appointments would be made to fill various vacancies on
Village Boards at the regular meeting of the Council on May 25, 1965.
The Clerk read a letter from the R. B. Jaycees, asking for a donation of $300
from the Village toward a July 4th fireworks display in the area. After dis-
cussing the matter, on motion of Councilman Watt, seconded by Councilman Everard,
all members voting aye, the request for X300 was refused and the Manager was in-
structed t~ adverse the JaycSes that the Council felt this money could best be
used_ for some event or facility within the Village.
BOARD
VACANCIES
TO BE FILLED
FLREWORKS
DONATION _
NOT APPRO~D
Councilman Duncan reported he had received a complaint from a resident regarding COMPLAINT
sidewalks being stained. by rusty water coming from wells in the Village. After ON WELLS
discussing the ?natter, the Council decided to study this problem again when the STAINING
nuisance ordinance is reviewed. SIDEWALKS
Mayor Lewis instructed the Manager to insert an item in the next issue of the PUBLIC
Newsletter, informing the general public that interested persons may speak on ALLOWED TO
any subject on a Council agenda meeting, up to five minutes. Items not on the SPEAK ON
agenda will continue to be brought up at the end of the published agenda. ISSUES
The Manager was instructed to notify the Bd. of Governors to have their liaison C. C. RULES
member and the Club Manager attend the workshop meeting of May 18th, for dis- ~ REGULALIONS
cussion of the C. C. Rules and Regulations and By-Laws. Councilman Everard re- TO BE DIS-
ported on his attendance at the last meeting of the Country Club Board of CUSSED
Governors.
Following several comments from members of the audience, and there being no ADJOURNMENT
further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:10
p.m. until Tuesday, May 25, 1965, at 8:00 p.m.
~Respectftzlly submitted,
FRANK R. SPENCE, CLERK
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' Village of North Palm Beach
County of Palm Beach
State of Florida
OATH OF OFFICE
' I, JOE J. EASSA, JR. , do solemnly swear that I will support and
protect and clef end the Constitution and the Goverrnnent of the United States
and of the State of Florida, against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that
• I will bear true faith, loyalty and allegiance to the same, and that I am
entitled to hold office under the Constitution of the United States and the
Constitution and haws of the State of Florida, and that I will faithfully perform
all the duties of the office of VILLAGE CI.~RK of the
Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, upon which I am about to enter, so help me
' God. -
Signed v'•
JOE EASSA, JR.
Dated this 9th day of March, 1966. -
ATTEST:
Deputy Village Clerk
n
MAYOR -
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OATH OF OFFICE
Village of North Palm Beach
County of Palm Beach
State of Florida
I, JOE J. EASSA, JR. , do solemnly swear that I will
faithfully and impartial7_y execute the duties of the office
of ~~~ ~RANAGEH of the Village of North Palm
Beach, Florida, according to the best of my ability and
understanding, and according to the Ordinances and laws of
the Village of North Palm Beach, so help me, God.
Signed
Dated this 24th day of :arch, 1966.
ATTEST:
~~~
~_ ~ ~
Deputy Village Clerk