HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 040281CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
APRIL 2, 1981
The Reqular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called 'o ordc -r by Onyor Kiod3r. aL 8 :00 P.M. in the Assembly Room,
10500 North flit '..ary Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Ine roll was Balled ht, the r;it\l Clerk a p.esent were: Mayor Kaedis,
Vice Mayor Martino, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe, and
Councilmen Ki;elewski. City- Nanager John Orr and City Attorney George
Baldwin were also in attendance.
HJ%UFL',: the minute', of the Special (Orcloni%aLienal' Pretinq of ttorch ZG. 1981,
,:crc unal,i api)rmed by the Council . as vrittan
A \NOUNCLFiFNT': 111o•,cr vied-Ls announced that meetings of ; City's Merit System Board
and Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee will convene at 7:30 P.M.
on April 7, 1981; and a meei�ng of the Beautification and Environmental
Committee will take place on Ap.rl P, 1981, at 7:30 P.M..
PRESENTATION OF PLAQPE OF APPP M ATION TO MR, 1ELAi,i� COONS_, MEMBER OF THE CITY'S Bt_AU-
11FICAT10\ AND E11'vIRON11-1E7 L CrIMMITTLC, THE ZON[NG BOARD OF APPEALS, AND 701 CITIZENS
ADVI50RY L_G11:I TTEE DURING THE PERIOD OF OCTOBER, 1974 - JANUARY, 1981
Un heh211 of the residents of the City, Mayor Kiedis presented a plaque
Lo �Ir. irlond Coons in approcsation of his dedicated and conscientious
,ervice to the City as member of the Beautification and Environmental
Committee, Zoning Board c° Appeals, and 701 Citizens Advisory Committee
during the rrr-riori of Gctoher, 17714 - January, 1981.
REC0i`N1F '2AT IONS RF: CALLS FOR rSID:
FULL BE'IiND Pv, the recommendation of the City Manager and Public Works Director,
StIELPEi� f =C'R
SlFjEl1UUA F['R -r ' ;iotion was made by Councilwoman Honroe, seconded by Councilman Aldred,
._ that the Council award the one hid received March 26, 1981 from Debra
Turf & industrial Equipment Cornoany for one Pull Behind `;weeper for
Bermuda Grass an th_ amount of $6,043.20 - monies to be taken fr,m
account 15- 64.20.
As requested by Viee Mayor Martino, ;Mr. Dick Cameron, Maintenance Super-
visor, ga�,e a brief ezplanaticr. us to the Public Works Department's
requirements for using this sweeper. Fublic Works Director Leonard Devine
added that the department is tardy in returning to the lender a s.reeper of
the like they have used on a daily basis for the last 1+ years.
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Mayor Kiedis related that with the assurance the Public Works Department
will hnvc sufficient storage space in a reasonable period of time and
that the equipment will be kept under cover, he was not adverse to the
sweeper's purchase.
he motion was unanirnously adopted by the Council.
-,0 oi% (1ximi- The City manager related his, and the Fire Chief's recommendation that
LANCL)FOHFIRE the Council award the bad received March 26. 1981 from E.U.F. Toe. for
DEPT.
:a 1710;'19131 Chevrolet Van/Ambulance in the amount of $20,037.Cu,
fire Clief Edward Arrants was in attendaf_ t the meeting per the
request of the City Manager, and answered inquiries of the Council, as
Fol ) ow s:
"The past couple of �.ieeks the department has had several discussions with
the dispatch facility in our Police Department and communications officer.
Oe've established that our initial procedure would be to run this vehicle
where ve are dispatched today - to fires, trsffic accidents, exIosions --
things of this nature."
"T would say that_ within a year the number of Ellis available before we
weic ready to do it on o day to day bas s as far as being responsible to
reap and urou)d prnccO l ' he 15 UlTs. %c 're n ways a way from having
t osc available."
"I -le hr °lievn that it would draw cnt -rest out of our- nwn orgnnzzntion,
ord possibiy some citizens in the community that would do some of
that wor]< for us. 11 re ore .ome people, that don't want to be fire-
fighters but vouid be interested in this specialized field."
"My fear ir, h�avinq to 11e, in this hu siness over night; and I don't want
to br strapped with that."
"Ur responded 1.0 70 alarms in the month of 11arch - 24 of those were
specifically in the first aid /rescue emergency category."
"I've always lorikr,d at firefighters %ind ULS tieing somewhat combined. It's
a n0tura]. Most firefighters havr -, that kind of training already."
"Lven if within the first year there Were instances that the department
could have a better response time than Inter -City, they would have to
give a lot of thought to responding to their calls, other than alarms
the department is dispatcned to today. If there is a problem with
Inter - City's response time, they would do the most they could for the
residents. They do that now."
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"I, personally, would like to keep Inter -City going as long as I
possible can. Thay've done an outstanding job over the years. I
would hope that if our emergency medical problems are resclvcd, the
vehicle mould he the City's contribution to Inter -City at that time."
"At a guess, the vehicle will last 5 - 7 years under the use conditions
we have proposed."
"There will not be a provi sion to store this vehicle in the station. The
vehicles that have fabric hose have 1st priority for indoor storage."
Vice Mayor Martino suggested that the Council, along with the Fire Chief,
have a meeting to discuss the ER,ergency Medical issue that the City has
been faced with and establish a more total solution. (Inter -City First
Aid Squad, who possesses the Certificate of Necessity for Zone 2, has,
due to financial problems, discontinued their ALS services, and, at times,
has sol *cited funds in order to continue their BLS services; however,
the County has assured the City that at no time, would the City be
left without the availability of ENS, The Ci.ty Manager has provided the
Council various aiternotaves the City has in providing for the availa-
bility of A1S and /or 5L5 services.)
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Councilman Kiselewski related that he felt the f_ouncil - hould net table
Lhe matter - they should tal=e they initial step. lie was in favor of
the Council malting this investment, especially if the vehicle will aid
in saving lives end some of the monk >s could be, recouped if they decided
at a later date this is not sati;rortn,•\.
A motion was made by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by Councilwoman
Monroe, that the Council award the bid received from E.U.F., Inc. for
a 19801'1981 Chevrolet Van/'Ambulance in the amount of $20,037.00 - monies
to be t=aken from Account O1 - 60.00, Capital Outlay.
In response to Councilman Martino, Fire Chief Arrants advised that they
have qualified people within the department - 2 qualified EMTs on the
paid ford ; 5 qualified EMTs on the volunteer force. They cannot
nuarantee their availability 24 hours a day. They encourage their
volunteer personnel and pick up their tab to go to EMT. They believe
that hiving the vehicle will be another enducemant for people to get
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qu training - they have to give the volunteers sarneLhing to work on. As
the department gets career people, it will be a requirement that they
have ENT training prior to being firefighters. They intend to start
somettJrIg of a course of training an some fashion with people to man the
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Page 4
vehicle. They are not going to let incompetent people man the vehicle.
Some items to stock the vehicle were in the bid price; they already
have some of the items; and some minor items will have to be purchased.
The City Manager advised that there will be the cost of insuring the
vehicle and increasing the City's liability - the increase in the City's
insurance premium will probably be in the area of $1,000 - $2,000 a
year. Only qualified, or above, EflTs will be allowed to man the vehicle.
In certain Instances, victims are transported to the hospital in the
mobile unit /station wagon today.
The City Attorney offered that from the liability standpoint, it is
imcerative that if the City acquire, the vehicle, it be manned by
competent personnel.
!Vice M, -,yor flartino related that he would be in favor of the purchase of
the vehicle if' the City had the competent personnel to man it,
Vote on motion: Mayor KieOis, Councilman Aldred, Councilwoman Monroe,
and Councilman Kiseleuski v(,�ed aye; Vase Mayor {Martino voted nay.
COi1MENTS FPS11 1HE PUBLIC FOR TTEH'S NOT ON THE"_AGENDA:
MR. BILL Mr, Bill Ecndelander, 10162 Meridiai Way, Apt. 8, offered to the Council
FE %DELANDEI? I,is expertise in the field of first aid squads.
tlr. Fendelunder requested U)A the back of fublix Market on Alternate
A -1 -A be hetter policed. especiillv -� tween the hours of 7:00 & 8 :00 AMs
on Sundays.
TR13UH TO Vice f'12yor Martino referenced an article in the April 1 - 7, 1981 edition
RF5['UFR'i OF
DROUNINC of the "Weekday" newspaper re. five teenagers racking their own laves to
VICTIHS ^ave drowning victims on (larch 29. 198i and suggested that they be
saluted at the Workshop Meeting next creek.
t!R. ED U11FIER In response to Mr. Edward Weimer, President of the Senior Citizens Organ-
CI TILEN5 ORGAN. ization. Councilman Kaselewski advised that what he asked for at the
Special Regular fleetinq of March 26, 1981, was a report from the Recrea-
tion Department as to what the City's involvement a; wath the Sen or
Citizens Organization, During iris campaign, a number of people called and
informed him that they tried to Coin the organization and were told they
nad to be placed on a waiting list, because it vas a 200 - member organi-
zation. His comment wes that of People are paying laze, to the fi`_y, the
benefit of those takes that are given to the Senior Citizens should be
equally distributed.
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Page 5
Mr. Weimer offered that their organization is limited the same as the
City's recreational programs and the volunteer force of the Fire
feDepartment. They have to limit their's too; because of their adminis-
trative ability to take care of the people.
Councilman Kiselewski conveyed that, in his opinion, tax dollars should
not go to support ti,e organization if they choose to limit their
membership.
This item will be discussed at a future workshop meeting, after the
input of the Recreation Advisory Board ar.,, the Recreation Department
is received.
MR. BILL MARKHAM In response to Mr. Bill f1arkham, 10330 N. Military Crall, PBC, the
RE: AMBULANCE Council advised that the "0 -30 Van" they awarded the bad for is a
van converted into on ambulance.
RE50LUTIONS: By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full.
RESOLUTION 22` Resolution 22, 1981, executing a "Lands^�,:,ig Permit Agreement" between
the City and the State DOT for the landscaping of the four medians at
the intersection of PGA Boule and and 14ilitary frail. Resolution 22,
1953, was unanimously adopted by the Crv_ncil.
RESOLOTION 23, By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full,
1981 Resolution 23, 1981, executing a "Lease Agreement" between the City
and Royal Amcriran Industries, Inn. fnr Lhe establishment of a gun
training range for police personnet.
A motion was mode by Councilwoman fionroe, seconded by Councilman Aldred.
and unnnlrrnouSl\- na�,scd trot the Col, -czl adopt Revolution 23, 1981, as-read.
Councilman Kiselewski suggested that the City invite some neighboring
communities that do not have a qun training rangy tc use this facility.
Alsn, Explorer Posts /Reserves supervised by qualified safety officers.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
SOLICITATION OF pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was made by
IL., F C hi-
PLCTION OF FU Councxman Yiselewrki, seconded uy Vice Mayor flartinc, and unanimolv�ly
E4PAN10 N adopted that he be authorized to solicit bids for the completion, by a
contractoi, of the addition to the Public Works Department's building,
3704 Burris Road, P BG.
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Page 6
TRANSMISSION FOR Pursuant to the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was made by
BRUSH TRUCK Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by Vice Mayor Martino, and unanimously
adopted that he be authorized to expend $650.00 from "Council Contingency"
for the purchase of a rebuilt transmission for City Vehicle #631, a 1957
GMC Brush Fire Truck.
LIGHTING AT Mayor KLedis requested the members of the Council to observe the lighting
PLANT DR. PARK at Plant Drive Park to see if they feel it is ,Jequate no,i after some of
the fixtures have been replaced by the Public Works Deoartmen'_.
MTG. W /ARCHITECT The City Manager will provide the Counc a synopsis of the meeting he
Af. ACT1V. and the Recreation Director will oe having at 2:00 P.M. on April 9th with
the architects for the City's Community Activities Building.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from the following:
R!-CREATION DIR. 1. Recreation Director Doug Hood recommending to the City Manager and
DOUG HOOD Council a restructure of his depai - -e,ic. Mayor Kiedis recommended
that this item be discussed at the Workshop Meeting next week, as
Mr. Hood is revising the structure /chart he submitted.
-THE WEr WORLD" 2. Mr. Dennis K. Hoerher, Pres�.dent of "The Wet World" in West Palm
"FLA. REALTY BLDG. Beach, and Mr. Joseph Feline, Vice President of the "Florida Realty
CO. Building Company" in West Palm Beach, commending the City's Building
Department.
P.B.G. WOMEN'S The City Manager acknowledged ref:cipt of a communication from iIs. Myrtle
CLUB Blanchard. President of the Palm Beach Gardens blomen's Club, thanking the
Council for the City's donation of $50 for the purchase of a coffee urn..
BANKERS LAND CO. The City ttanager acknowledged receipt of communications from Mr. B. 1.
THE LAZARUS COM- Piesent, Real ELUnte Hanager of Bankers Lnnd Company, 4176 Burns Road,
HUNITIES PRG, and Mr. W)I liam J, Evans, Jr., Corporate Pilot For• The Lazarus
PERHI55I011: FOP, Ccmmunities, the developer of properties in the ''PGA National" PCD,
HELICOPTER
LANDINGS reqursti ng to land helicopters at their sites.
Councilman Kiseleuski recognized the possibility of other developers in
the City submitting requeyLs of a iLke in the future; and suggested
that a site be chosen for the landing of helicopters by all - perhaps
Pratt ; Uhitney Aircraft would be receptive to sharing their pad at the
RCA Plant, or the Florida Realty Ouilding Company would be ameniable to
the u3e by all of i site at their "PGA National" project.
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Page 7
Subsequent to iearninq that the State DOT, because of lack of funds, does
not plan to m2kC roadwav improvements within the next ten years to the
segments of Military Trail in the City, he contacted Mr. flerb Kahlert,
County Engineer. Mr. Kahlert advised that the engineerinq work they
did while tare highway was under their jurisdiction does riot meet current
regulations; a "good" percentage of the rights -of -way had been acquired
Is for its widening.
Councilman Aldred related that he shared Councilman Kiselewski's concern.
He was not objectionable to the landings at the "PGA National" because
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it is not, at this time; a populated area.
Vice Mayor Martino suggested that the Council adopt a policy that their
approval of helicopter landings be via a Resolution, properly documented
by back -up material. Additionally, e communication be received by the
City from the FAA, acknowledging the Council's adoption of this policy.
The City Manager uas requested to explore a centralized location for the
landing of helicopters in the City.
PBGHS
Councilman Kiseleuski acknowledged receipt of a communication from Mr.
John Walker of the Palm Beach Gardens Community High School, commending
the Public Works and Recreation Departments.
REPORTS:
Councilwoman Monroe reported that she, Councilman Kiselewski, and the
COUNCILWOMAN
City Manager attended the presentation mace (larch 27, 981 by Florida
MONROE
t,TGWW /SEC. of
Secreta: of Transportation Jacob Jake' 1'4rn on Palm Beach Count
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€RANSPORTATI N
Transportation Projects and Issues.
At this meet,ng, they learned the State DOT doesn't propose to make
roadway improvements within Palm Bear;, Gardens during the next tvo years
and improvement-, to the hr igc p,rr the intracoastsl waterway- on PGA
Boulevard is the only work they plan to accomplish within the ne4t five
years in the City. They did mention the City's request that they prohibit
vehiclee trnnsportinq hazardous materials from traversing the populated
segment:; of 1 °3ilitary Trail, which will be 1ralln�ved -uo by the Cil}- Manager.
t'OHNC1ti1AN
Councilman Kiselewski reported that he ,Lent yesterday aftr.noon r .age
ki E!EtlSK1
DOT office in Ft. Lauderdale learning uh.at hf- could about th it plans for
DISCUSSIONS .;E:
roadvoy Improvements in Palm Beach County. t'nfortunately. some of their
ifUADVAY I1IPROVC-
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records were destroyed in ,. recent fire.
Subsequent to iearninq that the State DOT, because of lack of funds, does
not plan to m2kC roadwav improvements within the next ten years to the
segments of Military Trail in the City, he contacted Mr. flerb Kahlert,
County Engineer. Mr. Kahlert advised that the engineerinq work they
did while tare highway was under their jurisdiction does riot meet current
regulations; a "good" percentage of the rights -of -way had been acquired
Is for its widening.
City Council Regular Meeting, 4/2/81 Page 8
Councilman Kiedis reported that he had asked Mr. Harold Vick of Kimley-
Horn and Associates to share with the Council at a future meeting thoughts
he may be willing to formulate as to alleviating the traffic congestion
on Military Trail.
The City Manager reported that per his conversation last Friday with
Mr. Charlie Walker, Palm Beach County Traffic Ci,gincer, the contract has
been let for the installation of the center turning lane on the Johnson
Dairy Road /PGA Boulevard segment cf Military Trail; and constr'ietion
should commence within the next two weelr, Monies for this improvement
were, with the City's approval, taken from one impact fees paid by the
"PGA National" PCD.
Vice Mayor Martino suggested that at a future workshop muting the
Council define their priorities for roadway improvements within the City;
and then, perhaps nominate one member to spearhead an effort to make
their policy known to the appropriate levels of the government.
Councilman Kiselewski recommended that iepresentatives of the County and
State DOT be in attendance durinq this workshop the Council scheduled
to take place at their meet -q of Aprii 24, 1981.
"COMMUNITY Councilman Kiselcweki reported ti)at, as Council liaison, he contacted
SCHOOL PROGRAM
AGREEMENT" the schools in the City and learned of the City's usage of the high
schools's facilities without an executed agreement with the School Board
in effect.
In response, the City M.inager advised that rather than the "Community
School Program" agreement the City has renewed from year to year with
them in the past, the School Board has proposed one for a term of 25
years. The City Attorney is presently seeking clarification from Mr.
Michael Jackson, the School Board'; Attorney, on this agreement that, as
proposed by the Board, appears to he totally in their favor. The Council
will be provided a copy of this agreement they will be consioering for
execution in the near future.
ITEMS BY TnC MAYOR AND COUNCTE;
MAYOR KICDIS Mayor Kiedis requested the members of the Council to submit to the City
SUBMITTAL OF Manager their Olm5 /90a17 for the next one /turn years, so that the Council,
COUNCIL' S AIMS,'
® � as a body, can determine the best approach for them to be accomplished.
City Council Regular Meeting, 4/2/91
Page 9
CONTINUING OB-
Mayor Kiedis reported that County Commissioner Peggy Evatt was receptive
SERVATION OF
PGA BLVD
to his request that steps be taken to have the County staff and /or the
State DOT make a continuing observation of the Military Trail /See --
Line Highway segment of PGA Boulevard, where there has reportedly been a
frequent problem with potholes.
RELOCATION OF
Mayor Kiedis reported that Mr. Nolan Reed, President of Seacoest Utili-
ties, Inc. agreed to check into the
g possibility of the firm relocating
the fire hydrant in front of the Public Works' Department to Behind the
curb, where it's not a continuing hazar. to the department's traffic.
CANALS WITHIN
Mayor Kiedis addressed Public Works Director Leonard Devine, a member
CITY
of the audience, re; the poor condition of the canals within the City,
particularly in Palm Beach Gardens Square. lie recommended future can -
sideration of covering up the canals in the City, so they are forever
eliminated as a problem; that requires constant maintenance.
TIGYING -LP OF
Mayor Kiedis requested 1.1r. Devine to ha— '-he Public llorks' Department's
PUBLIC WORKS'
YA-- D---
yard put into in orderly fashion.
VICE MAYOR
Vice Mayor Martino relat0 that his request earlier that Mr. Devine and
PiAR7
Aft
Mr. Dick Cameron, fiointenance Supervir)r, remain in attendance at the
REQUEST FOR
N DEAN
meeting was for o particular re-ison. Then, he addressed the other members
iN 1MPR LING
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of the Council and the two members of the Public Works Department stating
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for the record that in his current term of office, the next three years,
he is going to assure the residents of his area that the commitments the
City mane to them during his previous trnure on the Council will be met.
VAce Mayor Martino addressed specjfic mess, os follows:
I. The duplexes along the east side of the lighthouse Drive /Ironwood
Road segment of Holly Drive. HP wants, as a Joint venture of
Bankers Land Company (the owner of the duplexes), the Council, and
the Public Works Department, the cleaning up of this area.
2. The area Mr. Fendelander addressed earlier in i -he meeting - behind
the Gardens East Shopping Center. Noting that newer areas in the
City have been improved, Virc Mayor Martino stcted that he v,lnted
this area that has been a "thorn in the City's side" for as long as
he hid been a Councilman improved.
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3. The area of the Palm Beach Gardens ClemenLery School. Because the
City vas not conscientious enough to prevent the parking going on
at the school, the time, effort, and money spent last year to beautify
this area has all gone to waste.
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4. The area on Lighthouse Drive, where the City installed sidewalks.
Vice Mayor Martino addressed Mr. Devine referencing a discussion
they had "some time ago" re: how the City was going to make these
swales look a little better. The City still hasn't done it to the
satisfaction of some of the people that live there. Vice Mayor
Martino offered that he understands exactly what the problems are -
some people take c-ire o" the swales, some won't, there isn't enough
water, etcetera. But these areas, along with the Keating Drive
median he brought up last ,week, have been a "thorn" for a long time
and he feels can be rectified in the i,ext couple of years.
Vice Mayor Martino stated that he was very serious about his request -
he'd like an action plan from the Public Works Department and the City
Administration to satisfy these areas of the City. Fie stated "I'm
going to have my spurs out in those areas. I just want to let you know
that. ".
In response to Councilman Aldred, Vice 1, ,or Martino related he is not
proposing anything for along the duplexes on Holly Drive - he had his
own rathers, but he thought this is what the City has staff and Public
Works for. If one was to observe the a.ea. f-hey would see a situation
where there's nothing but weeds - ^lvo garbage. "It's an atrocious
looking area. It has to be a point effort on the part of Bankers Land
Company also. ".
Councilwoman Monroe reported that in response to the s011Citation of
Ms. julie Nobel, Manager of Commiinaty Programs., for recummendations as
to how Bankers [-and Company can be of assistance to the City, she con-
veyed that One of her primary concerns was the way their rental and
commercial properties are kept in comparisor, to the rest of the City.
Pursuzint to this conversation, the City Manager provided Ms. Nobel a
list of the properties jr? non - conformity with the City's Landscape Code.
Councilwoman Monroe uas uncertain of the status of this, but related
that Ms. Nobel seemed receptive to the idea.
Mayor Kiedis reported that per his conversataon about this sane concern
with Mr. Barry Present, Banker;, Land Company's Real Estate Manager, he
was going tc notify their tenants that unless they maintain, the proper-
ties of their homes, their leases will be terminated. Mayor Vied-is
added that the whole philosnpy of Bankers Lard Company has changed
they have adopted a spirii of cooperation).
City Council Regular Meeting, 4/2/81
Page 11
F & Z COM.
Vice Mayor Martino referenced the minutes of the Planning and Zoning
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Commission's meeting of March 24, 1981 re: the observation made by members
of the Commission that the homeowners in the PGA National's M -28 Patio
Homes project, wall, when they back out of their garages, be unable to
look for oncoming traffic without a portion of their vehicles being on
the roadway pavement - the distance between the garages and the street
is 5'3 ".
Mr. Bob Langsfeld. Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commi €Sion, spoke
from the audience reporting that the C^. —losion has taken action to
resolve this and that they will be glad to (.,ring the Council up -to -date
on the matter at their next meeting.
Mayor Kiedis reported that he made a visual inspection of the area the
Commission referenced. He agreed that the back -up space is small, but
noted that the streets the homeowners will he backing up onto are like
alleys and not ones people would be likely to travel at a high rate of
speed. Additionally, the employee in + . gales office said that she
hadn't heard any adverse comments regarding this. He, the City Manager,
and the Building Official 'lad discussed mays to reduce the speed on
these streets, .including the cutting . slots across the pavement to make
a humming sound.
LOCATION OF
In response to Vice Mayor ((amino, the City Manager advised that now
DROP ZONE"
that the traffic congession at the Palm Reach Gardens High School has
been alleviated with the school's openinq of the Lilac Street access
mad, the City will be looking "right away" into the location of a zone
for people to drop off /pick up students.
SCHOOL BOARD TO
Referencing the announcement made last, night: at Alamanda School that the
KEEP CITY
ABREAST OF
School Hoard had changed the time classes will commence to 9:30 A.M.,
+1 S
Vice Mayor Martino suggested that the Mayor send a communication to the
Board reminding them of the concession they made in the past to give
the City sufficient notice of any proposed changes to the schools in our
corporate limits, thus affording the Council, as representatives of the
residents, the oppor•tunity to submit a policy they may hove rcgarding
a proposed change.
In response, to Vice Mayor Martino, the City Manager advised that at the
present time, the City doesn't provide crossing guards at Alamanda
School.
City Council Regular Meeting, 4/2/81 Page 12
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski requested that limitations on the quantity and
KISELEWSKI locations of political signs be discussed /considered at a future
POLITICAL SIGNS
1� Workshop Meeting.
CRIME PREVENTION Councilman Kiselewski referenced a recent article in the newspaper that
indicated the City had an increase of 16.4% in crime - .3 % greater than
the rate of the County as a whole. Councilman Kiselewski requested
data from the Police Department as to where the figure in this press
report came from and what types o crime the City is actually :saving to
see if there is any way the Council can I-lii the department in eliminating
this problem.
WORKSHOP OF The Council scheduled a special meeting to take place April 30th for the
P purpose of workshopping the City's proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
COUNCILWOMAN Councilwoman Monroe offered that subsequent to the adjournment of last
MONROE week's Council meeting, she departed the Chambers annoyed at herself
COUNCIL'S for not conveying her thoughts during the Cnuncil's discussion on a
1A LANG OF matter; therefore, she would like to rectify that by saying something at
Mr IT
EMPLOYEE IN the current meeting.
BLDG DEPT
Councilwoman Monroe prefaced her remark, by saying "I have the highest
regards for the Building Department and respecL for Jack Hanson. ".
Councilwoman Monroe referenced the decir: ion of members of the Council
at the Workshop Meeting that the City Manager meet with the Building
Official to discuss advertising for an additional inspector in that
department. She related that she was unaware of the "emergency" members
of the Council indicated had developed in the department. and conveyed
that she felt that if one indeed had, all members of the Council should
have been cognizant bf it.
Councilwoman Monroe noted that in order for a vacancy to be created, a
for5al approval of the Council is required. She recognized that this
could be considered after interviews were conducted, but felt it would
be unfortunate for an applicant who had his /her hopes up to subsequently
learn the Council had chosen not to finance the position.
Councilwoman Monroe referenced Sections of the City's Code and related
that in her opinion, the manner in which the matter was handled last
week was a possible situation of violating the Code. 1114c as members of
the City Council are not suppose to dictate the employment of any person
in this City. This is the ,lob of the City Manager according to Section
6 -4 of our City Charter. Under Powers and Duties of the City Manager.
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it says that he shall be required to appoint or remove, whichever the
case may be, personnel from this City. And, in another section under
Administration, it says that the City Manager, specifically, shall
appo mt, remove, suspend, and decipline all officers and employees of
the City. And, he shall fix and establish the number of employees of
the various City departments. We should be getting this input from the
City Manager. If we feel that something should be done, we should make
this request of the City Manager if we don't feel that it has come to
us in the way that it, perhaps, should h,nie."
Councilwoman Monroe offered that the Building Department may well need
the additional employee. She had no problem with it whatsoever, but
suggested that in the future the Council request some type of written
information, or even request at that particular time Lhat the department
head address the Council giving ,justification.
Councilman Kiselewski asked Councilwoman Monroe if she had not received
the same copy of the report "we all hao' re: these recommendations.
In response to Councilwoman Monroe's reply that she didn't have a copy
of it, Councilman Kiselewski offered th =t he didn't have it with him at
the current meeting, but he receiveo in his mail package a long listed
report that addressed Mr. Orr about the extreme amount of activity in
the Building Department. That report was what he based his ,judgment on
last week. The request had come in writing and was there so the Council
could take some action on it.
Mayor Kiedis added that the revenue received from building permits far
exceeds the amount anticipated (i.e., the figure in the budget adopted).
There were two inspectors working in tho department at the time the budget
was adopted. With the City receiving 2 -3 times the anticipated revenue
from building permits, the some two employees can't take care of the
inspections adequately or the City didn't need two inspectors in the
first place. 118yor Kiedis offered that he didn't have a copy of the
request with him.
Councilwoman Monroe agreed with Mayor Kiedis' observation, but offered
that she felt the Council is suppose to use the ,judgment of the Building
Official. If It was his ,judgment, she had no problem with it. If it
AOL was an "emergency ", she would have liked to have been told that by the
Building Official.
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Vice Mayor Martino offered that he had a copy of the same request
Councilman Kiselewski had and that was what he based his decision on.
"In any event, I'm sure the City Manager must feel the same way, as he
authorized the looking for the extra man."
Vice Mayor Martino offered that he was informed as a member of the
general public when he brought this subject up at the budget hearing
that if and when the Council determined there was a need for an additional
employee in the Building Department, it would be done. "That's what we
dad and I don't see anything wrong with • ."
Councilwoman Monroe related that she was confused - she had spent a
great deal of tame with the Building Official prior to the time the
budget was adopted. During their discussions, fir. Hanson said that he'd
like to bring somebody on board if there was a need. After Mr. Martino
said at the budget hearing that the Building Department needed someone,
she spokq with Mr. Hanson assuming Mr. Martino based has recommendation
on conversations with him. f1r. Hanson said that that wasn't true - he
didn't know where that information came from. He sand that when he did
need someone, he'd like to have the opportunity.
Councilwoman Monroe, reiterated chat kt was never given to her as an
emergency" situation.
Mice Mayor Marti-no, in response, stated that in his opinion, that was
what the memo snEd.
The City Manager Mlggcsted that in order to put the subject into perspec-
tive. a motion he made to allocate funds for the additional person, so
the funds are available when he /she is employed - any modifications can
be made at the time the budget is revised.
In response to Councilman Kaselewski's recollection that the report
included Mr. Hanson's recommendations that the salaries of current
employees in the department be raised somewhat, the City Manager advised
that all the department heads have given him information re: their
immediate needs; they've been requested to submit a report on their
needs for the next year by May 15th. Also, the City as receiving salary
surveys for all of Palm 3each County.
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A motion was made by Councilman Kiselewski, seconded by Vice Mayor
Martino, that the Council authorize the City Manager to hire an
additional inspector in the Building Department at a salary of
approximately $13,500 to back up the direction they gave last week.
Councilman Aldred offered that he either did not receive the memo
of the Building Official or he overlooked it in his package.
In response to Councilman Aldred's inquiry as to whether there is
statistical data available concerning overtime by members of the
3uildinq Department, the City Manager relatdd ,.hat the amount of
increased activity would be the guiding factor. Also, the City at
the present time, doesn't have an employee to do Code Enforcement -
this would be a supplemental -type activity of this additional employee
(i.e., If inspections decrease somewhat and the employment of a full -
time Code Enforcement Officer is not justified, this employee's job
vould be supplemented with Code Enforcement r- sponsibilities.)
Councilman Aldred conveyed that with respect to the supplemental duties
outlined by the City Manager, he was in favor of the additional employee.
Councilman Aldred suggested that statistical information be developed
concerning overtime, enabling better r1anning for future personnel
additions.
Councilman Kiselewski offered that in his opinion, overtime is not a
determining factor in this particular case, because inspections need to
be aceompl, shed during the regular working hours of contractors -
atherwise, inspections wi11 be inadequitc and work performed improperly
will get by.
In response to Vice Mayor Martino's direct qucntion "Do you have
objections to hiring a man in the Building Department ? ", the City
Manaacr said "No ".
Councilwoman Monroe requested a clarification on her understanding that
changes to a job description in the Her-it System are considered by the
Merit. System Board for recommendation to the Council.
flavor Kiedis offered that the primary problem right now is the lacL
personnel to perform building inspections in the PGA Resort Community
and the balance of the City.
the motion was unanimously adopted by the Council.
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ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M..
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