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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-1964 VC REG--M• • MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL HEIR TUESDAY, NOVEMIIBER 17, 1964 Present: Harold W. Beery, Mayor Thomas F. Lewis, Vice -Mayor Thomas R. Bell, Councilman Herbert A. Watt, Councilman Leslie 0. Churchill, Councilman Herbert Gildan, Village Attorney W. G. Carver, Building official Beulah Samples, Deputy Clerk Absent: Frank R. Spence, Village Manager The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM, and the roll was called. The Mayor then stated the purpose of the meeting was (1) to consider possibilities of a bicycle path along Palm lane, a private road off Prosperity Farms Road, leading to Allamanda Elementary School, and (2) to consider possibilities of instituting bus service by the Transit Company of the Palm Beaches. Vice -Mayor Thomas Lewis gave a brief history of the bicycle path problem, citing its need and describing the feasibility of acquiring an easement along Palm Lane for children attending the Allamanda Elementary School. He stated the property owners along the lane are Willing to agree to a short-term trial lease between themselves and the County, provided the upkeep of the road will be done by the County. County Commissioner E. F. Van Kessel, who was present along with County Engineer George Frost, stated the County Attorney had been consulted about the matter and he was advised the County never improves private property although the County is ready and willing to construct a proper path in the area, provided the necessary dedication or lease can be arranged. He pointed out that the owners may state whatevery they desire in the agreement (who shall use the path, how long it shall be so used, etc.) and he farther siad that the County would certainly return the right-of-way, should it no longer be needed at any time in the future. Head say, however, that a short-term agreement would not be acceptable to the County. Mr. Frost spoke and reiterated the necessity of a proper dedication or lease agreement to Palm Beach County. Vice -Mayor Lewis asked why the Village had not been able to get the promised meeting between the City of Palm Beach Gardens, St. Clair's Catholic Church, and the County Commissioners, on the matter of the extension,of Alamanda Drive from North Palm Beach to Allamanda School. Mayor Beery requested Commissioner Van Kessel to head up a drive to get this roadway put in and Mr. Van Kessel agreed to do so. Mayor Beery outliners the matter of needed bus service in the Village, pointing out the Council hopes to be able to make an arrangement with the N.P.B. Bus Company, Inc. and the Transit Company of the Palm Beaches, whereby both parties might work without conflicting with the other. Mr. Christopher Viasides of the Transit Company and Mr. Clifford. Smith of the NPB Bus Co. both spoke as to their willingness to try and work out some arrangement and agreement. Mr. Vlasides stressed his desire to have a 'working agreement" (such as one now existing between his company and the Town of Palm Beach) which would allow his company to find the best route and best schedule so as to provide service which would be used by Village residents. Mr Smith stressed his desire to continue to serve stool routes primarily and to retain the provision of his franchise which allows his company to charter its buses for club outings, etc._ On motion of Vice -Mayor Lewis, seconded by Councilman Churchill, all members voting aye, the Council instructed the Village Attorney to work out a suggested agreement that would allow NPB Bus Co., Inc. to continue its present service and also permit the Transit Company of the Palm Beaches to institute bus service for those people not now being served. It was agreed that any new service should be continued for a sufficient length of time as to allow Village residents to become acquainted with it and to use it enough to make the service feasible. There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. until Tuesday, November 24, 1964, at 8:00 P.M.