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Home My WebLink About11-12-1957 VC REG-MPage Present: MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH HELD AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTRY CLUB NOVEMBER 12, 1957, at 8:00 P.M. Richard E. Ross, Mayor Jay H. White, Councilman Charles A. Cunningham, Councilman Herbert A. Ross, Councilman John A. Schwencke, Councilman C. Robert Burns, Village Attorney Albin R. Olson, Village Manager Robert C. Tufford, Village Clerk Mayor Ross called the meeting to order and requested that the Village Clerk call the roll. Mayor Ross requested the Village Clerk read the minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council held on October 28, 1957, On motion of Councilman Ross, seconded by Councilman Schwencke, all members voting aye, the minutes were approved as read. Mayor Ross complimented the members of the Village Volunteer Fire Department on their successful completion of the State Fire College fire fighting course. Councilman Ross also commended the Volunteers for offering their time and interest to complete the course for the benefit of the Village. A letter received from North Palm Beach Properties, Inc., expressing their desire that the Village of North Palm Beach be represented in the annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Riviera Beach Chamber of Commerce was read by the Village Manager. A check in the amount of $150 was enclosed to purchase a Village of North Palm Beach float. The Village Manager read a letter received from State Representative Ralph J. Blank, Jr., acknowledging receipt of a copy of Village Council Resolution No. 35. Resolution No. 35 requested the State Turnpike Authority to add the name of North Palm Beach to the Turnpike directional signs erected at the Jupiter and West Palm Beach Interchanges. A report of a committee appointed at a previous meeting to study a proposed franchise agreement with the Southern Bell Telephone Company was read by Councilman Schwencke. The Village Manager was instructed to relay the committee findings to the Southern Bell Telephone Company. On motion of Vice -Mayor White, seconded by Councilman Ross, all members voting aye, the following report of the Village Treasurer was approved: TREASURER'S REPORT November 12, 1957 CASH ON HAND, October 28, 1957 $ 483.23 ADD: Permits 605.55 N.P.B. Prop. Loan 500.00 Occupational License 212.50 Taxes 2,058.42 3,376.47 3,859.70 DEDUCT: Disbursements October 28 - November 12, 1957 1,394.86 BALANCE, November 12, 1957 $2,464.84 • Page • • • • On motion of Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Councilman Cunningham, all members voting aye, proposed ordinance No. 26 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO ERECT CERTAIN STRUCTURES WITHIN CERTAIN DISTANCES OF THE WATER BOUNDARIES OF LOTS IN SAID VILLAGE FACING CORAL, BLUE, OR AZURE LAGOONS; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO DEPOSIT FILL IN SAID LAGOONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF. was placed on second and final reading and read by title only. On motion of Councilman Ross, seconded by Councilman Schwencke, all members voting aye, proposed Ordinance No. 26 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO ERECT CERTAIN STRUCTURES WITHIN CERTAIN DISTANCES OF THE WATER BOUNDARIES OF LOTS IN SAID VILLAGE FACING CORAL, BLUE, OR AZURE LAGOON; MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO DEPOSIT FILL IN SAID LAGOONS; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF was enacted. On motion of Councilman Ross, seconded by Vice -Mayor White, all members voting aye, proposed Ordinance No. 27 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING THAT NO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE OR RENEWAL THEREOF SHALL BE GRANTED ANY CONTRACTOR WHO DOES NOT POSSESS A DULY ISSUED AND CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRA- TION; DEFINING THE WORD CONTRACTOR was placed on second and final reading and read by title only. On motion of Councilman Ross, seconded by Councilman Cunningham, all members voting aye, Ordinance No. 27 (See Ordinance Book No. 1, Page No. 460 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING THAT NO OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE OR RENEWAL THEREOF SHALL BE GRANTED ANY CONTRACTOR WHO DOES NOT POSSESS A DULY ISSUED AND CURRENTLY EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRA- TION; DEFINING THE WORD CONTRACTOR was enacted. On motion of Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Councilman Ross, all members voting aye, proposed Ordinance No. 25 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE V+T,TAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,_ REGULATING THE PLATTING AND SUBDIVISION OF LAND WITHIN SAID VILLAGE AND REQUIRING AND REGULATING THE PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF PRELIMINARY ANDEINAL PLATS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR SUCH PURPOSE; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRA- TION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF ITS PROVISIONS. was placed on first reading and read in full. The Village Manager distributed the Statistical Data Report for the month of October to the Council. The Village Manager announced that the Village Audit report for the previous fiscal year is expected to be completed by November 30th. The matter of installing a fire siren within the village was discussed by the Council. The Village Manager was instructed to secure bids for the installation of a 2 H. P. fire siren to be suitably located on the water tower. Page • i • A recommendation that a speed limit of 20 miles per hour be established on certain village streets was discussed by the Council. The matter was dismissed when the village attorney advised the Council that an ordinance setting a speed limit of less than 25 miles per hour on streets located other than in a school zone would not be legal. The Village Manager distributed to the Council a proposed ordinance regulating the size, type and construction of advertising signs within the village. Mayor Ross appointed Councilman Ross and Councilman Schwencke a committee to study the proposed ordinance and report their findings at a later date. The matter of street light costs was reviewed by the Village Manager, After Council discussion, the Village Manager was instructed to meet with the Florida Power & Light Company to further discuss their municipal street light contract. After Council discussion, on motion of Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Vice -Mayor White, all members voting aye, a pay increase in the amount of $200 annually beginning November 1, 1957, was granted village police patrolmen. The village relief police patrolman is to be granted a proportional hourly rate increase. The matter of amending Ordinance #13 (Occupational License Tax) to include a license for cement trucks delivering in the Village was discussed. The matter was referred to the Village Manager for study. On motion of Councilman Schwencke, seconded by Councilman Cunningham, all members voting aye, accounts payable, as listed on the attached sheet, were approved for payment. Mr. Joseph Tulino, 504 Bay Road, addressed the Council requesting the Council continue holding meetings during evening hours for the remainder of the year. Mr. Thomas G. Hart, Jr., 418 Anchorage Drive, addressed the same request to the Council. After discussion, on motion of Councilman Ross, seconded by Councilman White, Council- man Cunningham voting no, all other members voting aye, the Council agreed to schedule meetings during evening hours for the remainder of the year provided citizen atten- dance was such as to warrant night meetings. Mr. I. Julian Isley, 509 Anchorage Drive, addressed the Council suggesting consideration be given to the painting of white lines either in the center or at the edges of village streets as a safety factor and to facilitate night driving. The Council instructed the Village Manager to make inquiry as to the cost of such street line painting. Dr. J. Edwin Obert, 505 Anchorage Drive, addressed the Council requesting consideration be given to a type of siren that could be employed for civil defense as well as fire alarm purposes at the time purchase of a fire siren is made. The Village Manager and Director of Public Safety were instructed to discuss the matter with Dr. Obert. Mr. Joseph Tulino, 504 Bay Road, addressed the Council concerning the rental, utility, and employee charges assessed the village by North Palm Beach Properties, Inc. Councilman Schwencke in turn read a letter dated November 7, 1957, addressed to Mr. Thomas G. Hart, Jr., 410 Anchorage Drive, concerning the subject and stated he had instructed the Certified Public Accountant currently auditing the books of the Village to extend his audit to certify as to the physi- cal cost of the Village Hall. Councilman Schwencke also stated he had ordered an appraisal of the Village Hall site by three local real estate concerns. He re- quested the matter be held in abeyance until such time as the reports had been received from the outside agencies. Page • • • • Mr. Charles M. Bowman, 436 Flotilla Road, addressed the Village Manager concerning the fire insurance rate classification on property located in the Village. He emphasized the value of trained personnel in the Volunteer Fire Department as a factor in lowering the fire insurance rate. There being no further business to come before the Connell, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m., on motion of Councilman Ross, seconded by Councilman Cunningham, all members voting aye. 441 C Village Clerk ACCOUNTS PAYABLE - NOVEMBER 12, 1957 Brockway, Weber & Brockway $ 13.00 Pinkerton Service Station 80.85 A. B. C. Business Forms 611.214 Ace Rubber Stamps 9.65 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 65.40 Bev Smith Ford 73.38 Boykin Printing 14.25 East Coast Fire Equipment Co. 13.00 General Industrial Co. 28.03 Halsey & Griffith, Inc. 19.88 Donald S. Lavigne, Inc. 100.00 Thompsons Hardware 1.60 Swimming Pool Age 5.00 N. Shure Co. 85.00 $1,114.28