07-24-1969 VC REG-MMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
HELD
THURSDAY, JULY_24, 1969
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Present: Thomas F. Lewis, Mayor,
Thomas R. Bell, Vice-Mayor
Allan V. Everard, Councilman
H. Mallory Privett, Jr., Councilman
Herber* A. Watt, Councilman
Lawrence J. Robbins., Village Manager
Dolores R. Walker, Village Clerk
Absent: Herbert L. Gildan, Village Attorney
Mayor Lewis called the Regular Meeting to order at
8:03 p.m. and asked the Clerk to call the_ roll, all
members being present except Village Attorney Gildan.
Mayor Lewis opened the meeting by declaring today as a
very special occasion in honor of the three Apollo 11
Astronauts, Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin,
Reverend Milton duPriest, Pastor of the Lighthouse
Baptist Church, gave the invocation,_immed>=ately after
which Councilman Privett led the Council and the public
in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
On motion of Councilman Watt, seconded by Vice-Mayor Bell,
all present voting aye, the minutes of Regular Meeting
held Thursday, July 10, 1969 were approved as written.
ROLL CALL
MAYOR HONORS
APOLL6 11
ASTRONAUTS
INVOCATION &
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7/10/69 MINUTES
APPROVED
Mayor Lewis stated he would like_to congratulate. Council- MAYOR CONGRATULATES
man Privett on his most recent award; namely, the Junior COUNCILMAN PRIVETT
Chamber of Commerce International Senator Award, which FOR RECEIVING
is one of the most outstanding honors a Jaycee can re- SENATOR AWARD
ceive.
Mayor Lewis stated that the Country Club Board of Gover-
nors would like to meet with the Council at their work-
shop at the Club, Wednesday, July 30, at 7:30 p.m. for
an explanation of insurance.at the Country Club.
Mayor Lewis stated that the residents of the Golf Course
Section of the Village have taken a collection to be used
for the Public Safety Department for apprehending the
"Cat Burglar." Arrangements have been made for dinner
at The Flame restaurant the second Wednesday of August.
Councilmen and wives are invited to attend, Dutch treat.
COUNCIL TO MEET
-WITH BD. OF GOV.
7T30/69
COLLECTION OF GOLF
COURSE SECTION
RESIDENTS FOR PUBLIC,
SAFETY OFFICERS FOR
.THEIR APPREHENSION
OF "CAT BURGLAR"
Mayor Lewis stated that the Post Office Department APPROVAL OF
has approved the postmark, "Greater Palm Beach Area" for "GRFyATER P.B. AREA" I
North Palm Beach and communities adjacent to West Palm POSTMARK I
Beach. Council had adopted a resolution requesting
this postmark in May of this year.
Mr. Don Morgan of the Area Planning Board presented PRESENTATION OF
the Village with a copy of those studies that have been REPORTS TO VILLAGE
completed by the Area Planning Board. These are reference __FROM AREA PLANNING
materials for use by the Village. Mr. Morgan gave a BOARD
brief description of each of these materials.
Minutes. of Regular Meeting
Held July ~4, 1969
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On motion of Councilman Watt, seconded by Councilman
Privett, all present voting aye, the minutes of Board-of
Governors-meeting held Wednesday, June 25, 1969; minutes
of Planning and Zoning Advisory Board meeting held
Wednesday, July 9, 1969; and the minutes of Recreation
Advisory Board meeting held July 8, 1969. were accepted
by Council.
6/25/69 MINUTES
OF BD. OF GOV.
MEETING; 7/9/69_
MINUTES OF P & Z
AD. BD. MEETING;
& 7/8%69 MINUTES OF-
REC. AD. BD. MEETING
ACCEPTED `
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Council- AMENDMENT TO ORD.
man Everard, alI present voting aye, that consideration #20 R1; LOTS IN
of amendment to Ordinance No. 20 concerning lots in BLK, 54, PLAT 6
Block 54, Pla t 6 be postponed until next workshop POSTPONED UNTIL
meeting when it can be discussed with the Village NEXT 4+]ORKSHOP
Attorney.
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Council- BILL #70 PLACED
man Watt, all present voting aye, Bi11 N.o. 70 entitled: ON 1ST READING
READ IN FULL
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF-NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, MAKING TT UNLAWFUL TO COMMIT ANY ACT
WHICH IS OR SHALL BE RECOGNIZED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF FLORIDA AS A MISDEMEANOR, WITHIN THE
CORPORATE LIMITS OP THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH
was placed on first reading-and read in full.
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Councilman CONSIDERATION OF
Watt, all present voting aye, that consideration of Bill BILL_-#71 POSTPONED
No. 71 be .postponed until after it is discussed at the _UNTIL AFTER DIS--_
workshop meeting. CUSSION AT WORIZSIiOP
Qn motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Councilman
Watt, all present voting aye; Bi11 No. 72 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH-PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 20, IT BEING THE
COMPREIiENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID VILLAGE,
BY REQUIRING A MINIMUM OF ONE ACCESS STAIRWAY
PER STORY IN BUILDINGS TWO STORIES OR GREATER IN
HEIGHT; BY AMENDING FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS AND OFF
STREET PARKING REGULATIONS IN ZONING DISTRICTS C-T,
C-lA, R-3 AND R-2A; BY REGULATING THE LOCATION OF
SWIMMING POOLS IN ZONING DISTRICTS R-1 AND R-2; BY _
REGULATING THE HEI{;HT OF WALLS AND FENCES IN CERTAIN
AREAS; AND BY SETTING FORTH LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
IN ZONING DISTRICT C-A
wa.s placed on first reading and read in full.
Mayor Lewis stated that there-will be a public hearing
on Bill No. 72 on August 14, 1969 a_t 7:30 p.m. in the
Village Ha11.
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Councilman
Everard, all present voting aye, Bi11 No. 73 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE CON-
SIDERATION OF ANY PERMITS TO FILL AND/OR DREDGE
SUBMERGED LANDS LOCATED WITHIN THE CORPORATE-
LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, AND
SETTING FORTH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PUBLIC
HEARING
BILL #72 PLACED ON
1ST READING & READ
IN FULL
PUBLIC HEARING ON _
BILL #72 8%14/69,
7:30 P.M., VILLAGE
HALL
BILL #73 PLACED
ON 1ST READIATG &
READ IN FULL
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Held July 2~4, 1969.
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was placed on first reading and read in full.
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Councilman
Watt, all present voting aye, proposed Resolution No.
411-69 entitled:
RES. N0. 411-69
AIlOPTED
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE VILLAGE CLERK
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RUBIN CONSTRUCTION __
COMPANY FOR THE RESURFACING OF LIGHTHOUSE DRIVE IN
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
was read in full and adopted as read as Resolution No.
4F11-69.
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Vice-Mayor PROPOSED .RES. N0._
Bell, all present voting aye, that proposed Resolution 412-69 POSTPONED
No. 412-69 be postponed until the next workshop meeting UNTIL NEXT WORK-
for further information. SHOP
Village Manager read highlights of financial statements
for-the Village and the North Palm Beach Country Club
for period ending June 30, 1969.. The North Palm Beach
Country Club financial statement was tabled until next
workshop meeting so that Mayor Lewis could discuss
this statement with the Village Treasurer.
Village Manager read highlights of Public Works De-
partment report for June 1969.
Village Manager gave a report on the North Palm Beach
Country Club pool heater i'und. The amount of money
collected and deposited to date is $2,573.00, which
is 50% of the cost of the heater alone.
Councilman Watt made a motion that we grant special ex-
ception to Ordinance No. 165-67 to Landings South and
Bimini Key. Motion died for lack of a second..
VILLAGE & NPBCC-
FINANCI&L STATE-
MENTS FOR 6/30/69 -
PUB. WKS. DEPT.
REPORT.EOR JUNE
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Councilman_
Everard - four to one, Mayor Lewis opposed - that request
for exception to Ordinance No. 165-67 for Landings South
and Bimini Key again be denied.
Mayor Lewis passed the gavel to Vice-Mayor Bell and made
the following motion:
That we place on the ballot for straw vote in
the Special Election on September. l6, 1969, to
allow people to determine how we are going to
provide finances to fill the drainage ditch in
Plat ~4: (1) Generating funds from General Fund;
(2) Property assessments for those individuals in
Plat 4 who are affected by drainage of ditch;
(3) Special utility tax.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Everard. All present -
voted aye; therefore, motion passed unanimously.
Vice-Mayor Beil returned the gavel to Mayor Lewis.
NPBCC POOL HEATER
FUND
COUNCILMAN WATT`S
MOTION_DIES FOR
LACK OF A SECOND
REQUEST FOR EX- I
CEPTION TO ORD.
165-67-FOR LANDINGS '~~
S0. & BIMINI KEY
DENIED
QUESTION FOR STRAW
BALLOT IN SEPT,
16; 1969 SPECIAL
ELECTION
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Councilman BIDS FOR SNACK
Everard, all present voting aye, that we authorize the. BAR AT NPBCC
Village Manager to obtain bids for the snack bar addition
at the Country Club.
Minutes of-.Regular Meeting
Held July 24, 1969
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Mayor Lewis passed the gavel to Vice-Mayor Bell and made
the following motion:
That existing portion of old Country Club now used as
' a library in the Village of North Palm Beach, upon
relocation of the contents of this portion of the
building to the new library, that it be converted into
a teen center under the supervision of the Recreation
Director.
Motion seconded by Councilman Privett. All. present voted
a.ye; therefore, motion passed unanimously.
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Vice-Mayor Bell returned the gavel to Mayor Lewis.-
On motion of Councilman Watt, seconded by Councilman
Privett, all present voting aye,_ that Counci_1 create
post of Chaplain for the.Village and place on the agenda
the invocation and pledge to the flag at each regular
meeting.
On motion of Councilman Privett, seconded by Vice-Mayor
Bell, all present voting aye, that we hold workshop
meeting on August 28, 1969 at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion of Vice-Mayor Be11, seconded by
Councilman Watt, all present voting aye, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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Minutes recorded by: Dolores R. Walker, Village Clerk
OLD LIBRARY TO BE
__CONVERTBD TO TEEN
CENTER
POST OF CHAPLAIN
CREATED; INVOCATION
& PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
TO BE PLACED ON
AGENDA. FOR REG.
MEETINGS
WORKSHOP SCHEDULEA_
FOR 8/28/$9 AT
7:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT