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NORKShCP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JANUARY 8, 1987
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Vice Mayor Feeney at 8:00 P.M., in the Assembly
Room at the Municipal Complex, 10500 North Milita.y Trail, Palm Beach
Gardens, c_'orida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flao.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk, and present were: Vice Mayor
Feeney, Councilman Martino, Councilman Kiselewski and Councilwoman
Monroe. Mayor Aldred was not in attendance as he was attending another
meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Feeney announced there would he a meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission on Tuesday, January 13, 1987, at 7:30 P.M. - n moat { ^q
of the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Department on Tuesday, January 13, 1987,
at 7 :30 P.M.; and a meeting of the Beautification and Environmental
Committee on Wednesday, January I4, 1987, at 7:30 P.M.
CALL FOR BIDS
3 KAWASAKI
MOTORCYCLES
Tne City Manager opened and read a bid from Palm Beach Kawasaki for 3
Kawasaki Motorcycles with 7 trade -ins, duly advertised December 24,
1986. The City Manager stated there was only one bid received. The bid
from Palm Beach Kawasaki was $19,779.00 less $3,000.00 for the trada -ins
for a total of $16,779.00. By a unanimous vote of the City Council, the
bid was remanded to the City Manager and the Police Chief for their
review and reoor,iendation.
DIVING BOARD
The City Manager opened and read a bid from The Sporting Sole of North
Palm Beach 'or one diving board for the Recreation Department, duly
advertised December 24, 1986. The City Manager stated there was only
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one bid received. The bid from The Sporting Sole was $4,985.00. By a
unar,xmous vote of the City Council, the bid was remanded to the City
Manager and Director of Recreation and Parks for their review and recom-
mendation.
LIGHTS FOR PLANT
DRIVE PAP.K -PA5E-
BALL FIELD AND
BASKETBALL COURTS The City Manager opened and read a bid from Basic Lighting Maintenance,
Inc., "Ing business as American Lighting, Inc., of North Palm Beach,
for the re- lighting of the baseball fields and basketball courts at
Plant Drive Park, duly advertised December 24, 1986. The City Manager
stated there was only one bid received. The bid from American Lighting
Inc was $37,426.85. There was an alternate bid for $1,874.18 for addi-
tfnn34 pct ^ ^icic ruch as or,dults, etc., should they be needed. By a
unanimou_ vote of the City Council, the bid was remanded to the City
Manager and Director of Recreation and Parks for their review and recom-
mendation.
REVIEW OF ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS AND LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR 'W CY'S DEPARTMENT STORE,
PROPOSED TO BE LOCATED WITHIN "THE GARDENS" MALL.
Mr. James Ryan, of Forbes Cohen, made a brief presentation to the City
Council, stating "The Gardens" Mall was on schedule. Mr. Ian Smith,
architect for Macy's Department Store, presented the Council with eleva-
tions and sample colors for stucco and roof tiles. Mr. Ashley,
landscape architect for Macy's Department Store, briefly reviewed
landscaping plans to surround Macy's Department Store. Plans for the
signs and lighting were also reviewed. The City Council expressed their
desire for all of the stares in "The Gardens" mall to coordinate their
plans so the end result would be very much like what was approved by the
City Council as the overall project.
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EMS BY THE
tTY_MANAGER
STREET LIGHTING
AT- GLEN The City Manager stated that in response to requests from residents of
Gardens Glen Circle, he had instructed Florida Power and Light to
install street lights on Garden Glen Circle. The City Manager stated
Florida Power and Light t'as marked the areas for the .installation, and
since that time has had numerous complaints from residents of Gardens
Glen circle stating they do not desire street lights in their area.
Several residents of Garden GIen Circle addressed the Council, stating
they do not want street lights on Garden Glen Circle, however, would
like lights at the entrance to their street. The City Manager and mem-
bers of the Council expressed concern re: liability should an accident
occur on that stree4 bue to poor lighting. The residents felt their
Oarea
was adequately lit by way of individual lightposts in each yard.
The City Manager suggested, and the Council agreed, that the two lights
at he entry °.ce to Garden Glen should be installed now, and not to
install the other six lights. In the meantime, Mr. Orr will meet with
two representatives from the residents of the area to discuss the need
for future lighting.
ANNEXATION OF
STEEPLECHASE
The City Manager stated due to the time schedule in advertising the
proposed annexation of Steeplechase, we will not be able to have this
ready for the March election. A discussion ensued as to the
inccmpletness of the annexation apoiication and what was still needed to
proceed with this item. Councilman Marino stated he was definateIv ir+
favor of this annexation. Councilman Kiselewski stated the figures he
reviewed showed annexing Steeplechase would cast the residents of Palm
(leach Gardens more im ney. Councilman kiselewskl further sf• - - -' . 'her
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figures were p :ese.itsd to id,n, l :r; would review them. Councilwoman
Mon, stakra sne „a, (iu,'.Loately against the annexation of Steeplechase,
as she did not feel the property was substantially contiguous to Palm
Beach Gardens, and operation and service would be inadequate or costly to
the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Vice Mayor Feeney stated he was in favor
co' t,tie There was no formal action taken by the Council on pro-
ceeding with the annexation of Steeplechase.
LANDSCAPING AND
rte *SCOW,. -- ^v °1 ^NS The City Manager gave each member of the Council a COPY Of the
Landscaping and Driveway Plans for the Municipal Complex, and requested
a concensus of the Council on putting this Mork out for bid. It was the
concensus of the Council to advertise fur bids for the Landscaping and
Driveway Plans for the Municipal Complex.
0 ROAD The City Manager stated a resolution should be sent to the County
Commission suggesting Frederick Small Road or Donald Ross Road be
extended and improved since it will not be possible to extend Hood Road.
It was the concensus of the Council to have the City Attorney prepare a
resolution to this effect.
REPORTS
COUNCILMAN
KISELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewski briefly reported on a meeting he attended with a
sub - committee for the Metropolitan Planning Organization re. bus
transportation. Councilman Kiselewski reported attending a m -ntinq of
the Solid Waste, Authority yesterday.
I T Fi dS " "Y Mvi roR
COUNCIL KOMAN
OE Councilwoman Monroe requested the City Manager to have information pre -
sert,,d c the City Council on the 911 System, di,^_us -,od at :v.
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meetings, and req- jested the report include informat t, from the dispatch
are- cf the Poll,:, Jcr)a:Lment stating how this system could help them.
Councilwoman Monroe requested the City Manager ask .Ion Iles if the crc-
,gerty at Northlake Boulevard and Sandtree Drive has been properly
cleared.
COUNCILMAN
WRT£NO Councilman Martino stated he has asked numerous times for reoorts from
the County showing where monies from the north County area, impact fees,
gasoline tax, sales tax, etc., are being spent. Councilman Martino
requested the City Manager request a representative from the County
attend a Council meeting to answer some of his questions.
Councilman Martino stated the bathrooms at the ballfields need to be
repaired. The City Manager stated he will have Building Official Jack
Hanson check into these conditions.
Councilman Martino requested information on the problems with the roof
at the Community Center. The L:ty Manager stated there was a meeting
and it was determined the people who installed the roof Mould take care
of the repairs after contacting the manufacturer of the materials.
Councilman Martino expressed concern that the proposed North County air-
port plans have be altered since the Council saw them and felt this item
warranted the Council's attention. Vice Mayor Feeney suggested, and the
Council agreed, that a resolution be sent to the County Commissicn
requesting notifications on Public Hearings for this airport be sent to
the City.
Councilman Martino stated he would be running for re- election to, the
City Council in the March election.
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t ISLrtYCILMAN
ELEWSKI Councilman Kiselewst.l again exaressed concern re: conditions of walkways
at I -95 and Northlake Boulevard, due to construction. The City Manager
stated he has contacted the State Department of Transportation.
Councilman Kls,:�lewski suggested a resolution be sent to the head of the
Department of Transportation.
ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
M -33 TRACT OF
PGA PlAf ONAL Mr. Hank Skokowski, President of Urban Design Studio, addressed the Council
re: M -33 Tract of PGA National. The M -33 tract is proposed to c&-is.'st of
136 one -Itwe -story zero - lot -line units. Having presented this project to
the Council In orevious workshops, MT. Skokowski briefly reviewed the pro-
posed site plan, and plans for the collector road. The Council's final
consideratio, of this project will be at their Regular Meeting of January
15, 1987.
"REWRITE" OF
CITY "S CODE OF
ORDINANCES It was the concensus of the City Council to accept the new Code of
Ordinances as presented by the American Legal Publishing Company and to
make any changes at a later date. The City Manager stated he has reviewed
the new code book and found nothing omitted. The Council directed the
City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to adopt the "rewrite" of the City's
Code of Ordinances as prepared by American Legal Publishing Company.
ADJOURM!ENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
11:00 P.M.
Expenditures Authorized by City Council 1986 -1987
Account — Council Contingency — 02 -59.10
El
DATE APPROVED
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
1/15/87
Traffic study done for the north end
$7,500.00
of the County to imcompass this area
east and west of the turnpike.
2/19/87
Development of a Roadway Beautification
$26.300.00
and Enhancement 'taster Plan Report, to
Team Play
3/5/87
For improving the acoustics in the
$6,031.00
Council Chambers
3/5/87
To have all 8 tennis courts repaired
517,000.00
and resurfaced.
3/19/87
Bathrooms at "Gardens Park" refurbished
$13,069.20
3/19/87
Repair of the air conditioning in the
$1,745.00
Police Department
4/2/87
Donation to Palm Beach Gardens High
$2,500.00
School for "Project Graduation ".
4/16/27
Microphones systed — however, the
$1,842.50
amplifiers need work, wireless mike is
needed and a microphone needs to be
supplied for the City Clerk
4/16/87
Repair — Resurfacing of City tennis courts
$16,912,00
to ATC Accurate Tennis Courts
6/4/87
To replace the Heart Parcor Stations
$5,500.00
along the City's jogging trail at the
Community Center
7/16/87
Becoming a member of the Florida Innova—
$1,500.00
tion Group for one year.
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