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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-13-1961 VC REG-M• • 1 • • Present: Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH HELD May 13, 1961 Walter E. Thomas, Mayor Emery J. Newell, Vice -Mayor Louis J. Aiello, Councilman Charles M. Bowman, Councilman Frank J. Hahn, Councilman C. Robert Burns, Village Attorney Albin R. Olson, Village Clerk and Village Manager Mayor Thomas called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. and requested the to call the roll. Mayor Thomas requested the Clerk to read the minutes of a regular meeting of the Village Council held April 11, 1961. The minutes were approved as read. CASH ADD: The Treasurer submitted ON HAND, April 1, 1961 Income Permits Occ. License Taxes Cig, Tax Misc. Income DEDUCT: Disbursements Expenditures Payroll Withholding Tax Social Security BALANCE, April 30, 1961 1st American Bank Community Federal April the following report: TREASURER'S REPORT 1, 1961 - April 30, 1961 $ 2,262.15 882.75 10,417.62 1,739.73 535.64 $ 8,531.01 5,148.82 575.8o 171.53 Bank Total $ 20,586.46 15,837.89 14,427.16 $ 21,997.19 $ 7,905.30 $ 29,902.49 Dr. Eric P. Hebert, Vice -President of the Riviera Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the Council to request the Village of North Palm Beach con- sider participating with other area municipalities in a July Fourth Fireworks display program to be sponsored by the JayCees. On motion of Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Aiello, all members voting aye, the matter was tabled for further discussion and the Village Manager re- quested to make inquiry of the North Palm Beach Lions Club and Volunteer Fire Department as to whether or not these organizations planned to conduct a Fourth of July program at the Country Club as in previous years. Representatives of the Florida Gospel Pioneers, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, appeared before the Council and requested the Council reconsider its denial of a request to amend the zoning of Lots 9, 10, and 11,, Block 50, Plat #6, from R-1 Single Family Dwelling District to R-2 Multiple Family Dwelling District. The Council reviewed that a public hearing on the matter had been held, that property owners in the area objected to the change, and that its policy had been to deny requests for "spot zoning". The request to reconsider the matter accordingly was denied. On motion of Vice -Mayor Newell, seconded by Councilman Bowman, all members voting aye, proposed Resolution #109 entitled -1- • • • A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPOINT- ING A TAX ASSESSOR FOR SUCH VILLAGE was adopted. On motion of Councilman Aiello, seconded by Vice -Mayor Newell, all members voting aye, proposed Resolution #110 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VTT,TAGE COUNCIL OF THE VTTTAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE TO BORROW' THE SUM OF FIFTY-SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS t5,700.00) IN ANTICIPATION OF RECEIPT OF TAXES TO BE LEVIED FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1961. was adopted. The matter of approval of a proposed plat known as Plat of Yacht Club Addition was discussed and referred to Village Attorney Burns for review. On motion of Councilman Aiello, seconded by Councilman Bowman, all members voting aye, proposed Resolution #112 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING TO OFFERS TO DEDICATE DATED APRIL 13, 1961. was adopted subject to the Village Attorney checking the title to the dedicated property. The Village Manager reported the need of the Village to purchase a replace- ment for the present police patrol car and submitted the following trade-in quotations: Wayne Akers Ford, Inc. $ 1,751.91 Bev Smith Ford . 1,851.91 Benz Chevrolet 1,944.15 Blank & Smith, Inc. 1,953.31 On motion of Councilman Aiello, seconded by Vice -Mayor Newell, all members voting aye, the Village Manager was authorized to purchase a new 1961 Ford police patrol car from Wayne Akers Ford, Inc., for $1,751.91. On motion of Councilman Aiello, seconded by Vice -Mayor Newell, all members voting aye, proposed Ordinance #64 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VTTJAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 22 AND 23 OF ORDINANCE #7 OF SUCH VILLAGE AS AMENDED BY REGULATIONS OF THE HOURS OF SALE, SERVICE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC RuNtARAGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. was placed on first reading and read in full. On motion of Councilman Bowman, seconded by Councilman Aiello, all members voting aye, the Village Attorney was requested to rewrite proposed Ordinance #64 so as to permit the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises during the same hours as the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. The list of accounts payable was approved for payment on motion of Vice - Mayor Newell, seconded by Councilman Aiello, all members voting aye. The Village Manager was instructed to contact the State Road Department and request a direction sign to North Palm Beach be erected at the intersection of Prosperity Farms Road and Route AlA. Mr. Howard Campbell, president, North Palm Beach Shuffleboard Club, appeared before the Council and requested consideration be given to enlarging the present shuffleboard facility from three to four courts. The Village Manager was instructed to advise the Council of the estimated cost of the requested improvement. There being no further business to cane before the Council the meeting was ad- journed at 9:40 p.m. on motion of Councilman Bowman, seconded by Vice -Mayor Newell, all members voting aye. Village clerk • -2- • • OATH OF OFFICE Before nie, the undersigned officer authorized to administer oaths under the laws of the State of Florida, personally appeared WALTER E. THOMAS who took and subscribed before me the following oath: I, the ahove named WALTER E. THOMAS , do solemnly swear that I -shall faithfully and impartially execute the duties of the office of Tax Assessor of the Village of North Palm Beach according to the best of my ability and understanding. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th daayyoof Mav , 1961. Notary 'Public, State of Florida at Large My Commission Expires;_ Votary Public, State of Florida at Large fl'ly LUIIUItIJJIW, EAjitJ M�II. Ai, 1965 (SEAL) Walter E. Thomas