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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Council 021987CITY COUNCIL REGULAR FETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FFARVARY 19, 1987 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Aldred at 8:00 P.M., in the Assembly Room at the Municipal Complex, 10500 Nora, Military Trail, pal-.) Esac.� Careens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the FIag. ROLL CALL: The City Clerk called the roll, and present were: Mayor Aldred, Vice Mayor Feeney, Councilman Md_tino, and Councilman Kiseltiwski. Councilwoman Monroe was out of town. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1987 and the Workshop Meeting of February 12, 1987, were unanimously approved as written. L4CEMENTS: 'Mayor Aldred announced the City's Planning and Zoning Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 1987, at 7:30 P.M. ITEMS BY CITY kINAGER C VE -25 YARD GAREAGE PACKET. Per the recLmnendation of the City Manager, the Council's consideration of awarding one of the bids received February 12, 1987, for one 25 -Yard Garbage Packer for the Public Works Deoartment will take place at the Regular Meeting of March 5, 1987. ROADWAY bEAUTI_ FICATIGN AND ENHANC01ENT PROGRAV The C1' Manager recom-hended awarding the proposal received August 27, 1986 for: ContracturaI Services for the development of a Roadway Beautification and Enhancement Master Plan Report, to Team Plan, Inc. ® The City Manager further stated there is no specific dollar amount at this time other then what they have indicated, which was ,26,300.00 fcz znp basic work and additional dollars for optional work plus an hourly rate Yf CITY COUVCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2119187 0 AOAN RTS COUNCILMAN KISELEWSKI VICE MAYOR FEENEY 11 PAGE 2 we re4.e5t than to do additional work. The City Manager stated he would have to be notified if Team Plan, Inc. would be using additional hours to �Qrform the work. The City Manager also stated Department Heads, Jon Iles and Ken Stapleton and he would be coordinating with Team Nan. Inc. The Beautification and Environmental Committee would be the "sounding board" to review the information before Team Plan, Inc. would make a presentation to the City Council. Mr. Orr stated the agreement negotiated with Team Plan, Inc. called for 35% of the cost would be billed on Phase z, Preliminary Concept, 45% on final plans and 20% when the final report was presented. The City Council unanimously approved the bid be awarded to Team Plan, Inc. in the amount of $26,300, to be taken from Council Contingency. Councilman Kiselewski reported on the meeting he attended yesterday of the Solid waste Authority . Councilman Kiselewski reported on the meeting he attended today of the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Vice Mayor Feeney recognized City Ccuncii m r;oers that voluntarily serve on various non -City committees and boards. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR FETING, 2119167 PAGE 3 • (i.e. Councilman Kisc .PrvpR on the Solid Waste Authorit, and Metropolitan Planning Organization; Mayor Aldred has been nominated to serve on the Countywide Planning Council; Councilman Martino represents the City on the Loxahatchee Council of Governments and has volunteered for the Airport Advisory Council). vice Mayor Feeney stated he was proud to be associated with these individuals who put in so much e:,tra time serving the citize -s of the north County area. Mayor Aldred stated that Vice Mayor Feeney is with the Soutr: Florida Water Control District and Councilwoman Monroe is with the County Planning Dept.; and stated all the Council members have an interest in the City of Palm Beach Gardens, and are involved in what is going on around the City of Palm Beach Gardens. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AN9 COUNCIL LOCILMAN MARTINO Councilman Martino noted that the Auto Plaza on Northlake Boulevard now has eight different signs, and suggested that this was poor planning on the part of the County. Councilman Martino stated the City has still not received information from the County Commission re: City's request on what is being done with cer- tain monies collected in the north County area. COUNCILMAN i;15F'_EW5KI Councilman Kiselewski requested the City Manager contact the County re: billboards within adjacent unincorporated lands possibly being in viola- tion of recent County legislation. CGWENTS FROM THE PUBLIC POR ITEMS MYERS Mr. Albert Myers, a resident of Palm Beach hardens, addressed the Council re: the condition of the City's jogging trail; and Public Works employees not cleaning up trash around the City. The Cit;1 Manager was requested to look into these items. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2119187 Ll PAGE 4 DETERMINATION OF Cam' IT7AL�SIS7ENCY WITH STATUTORY FZE UIRE7- EFAIRS, FAR ."F40DIFYING THE C.T � �IANCE /y TO STATE DE CHANGE PNT OF ADOPTED 11121785 AFFAIRS, Y _ - TY S-COMpREHENOIYA LA LAN /DECTZEAT�1-,+ Or THE85 8 C��Y�NBOUNUARdET 6V h 8T 0 WRERCXPANSIO I THE DELIIV ND P A �' r ON WITHIN S ON 23-42-42 ON Tt�_ SOUTH OE dF NORTH.IJ �ULEVA � U"DT ANEOU L Y PROVIDIN G FOR R£SIDEN lAL,b -8, INI,TS /AC. LAND SEDESIGNA ON , Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised February 12, 1987. At`torney Raymond Royce, authorized agent for Sabatello Development Corporation, addressed the Council referencing a map detailing the exact loca- tion of the property in question as- well -as the zoning on surrounding par - cels. , Mayor Aldred requested any comments from the public. Joan Nefoggy, a resident of Square Lake, addressed the Council stating her objections to the density proposed for this parcel. Mr. James Anderson, a resident of Horseshoe Acres, stated he rives next to Mr. Larson and his home is most affected by this development. Mr. Anderson stated he is opposed to the density requested. Mr. Tom Foster, a resioent of Square Lake, stated he was not objectionable to the annexation or residential use; but was opposed to the density proposed. Mr. Shaw, a resident of Horseshoe Acres addressed the Council representing their Board of Directors and Homeowners Association stating they were in favor of this petition. Ms. Gundlach of Horseshoe Acres, addressed the Council stetiny she was in favor of this petition, and with this annexation she hoped Horseshoe Acres and Steeplechase could also annex into the City. Mrs. Janice _11ph, a resident of Square Lake, stated she was opposed to the density proposed for this project. CITY COLNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2119187 PAGF. 5 Director of Airoorts a;:,-ear before the Council to present them with facts re: this proposed airport. Once the facts are presented, the C,.t 11- :oil will then take a position regarding this airport. The Mayor .,..aced the County Commission has requested the Council to appoint a member co serve on the North Palm Beach County Airport Advisory Committee. Per the concurrence of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 17, 1987, apoointtng Councilman Michael ,Martino to serve on the North Palm Beach County Airport Advisory Committee. Resolution 17, 191sT, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. There being no further comments from the public, �*,or Aldred declared the • public hearing closRd. Councilman Martino stated he was in favor of the annexation of this property and when the plan, for the prrject are pre- sented to the City Council In the future, he would be aware of the com- ments made tonight by the residents living near this parcel. Mayor Aldred stated he had not made up his mind re: annexation, however, he dirt feel he needed the infor oration from all areas, including the stat• ?. Vice Mayor Feeney stated he was in favor of moving this petition to the DCA; however, he did have problems with the annexation. A motion w =c made, seconded, and unanimously adopted by the City Council, to transmit this request to the State Department of Community Affairs, for determination of compliance /consistency with statutory requirements. Mayor Aldred requested all residents that do not live within 300 feet of this property who were interested, to submit their requests to be notified of any future public hearings. RESOL UTIONS RESOLUTION 17, 1987 4 Mayor Aldred informed the members of the audience that '_' proposed Northern Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport is not in the City of Palm Beach Gardens. He further stated the City Council has requested the Director of Airoorts a;:,-ear before the Council to present them with facts re: this proposed airport. Once the facts are presented, the C,.t 11- :oil will then take a position regarding this airport. The Mayor .,..aced the County Commission has requested the Council to appoint a member co serve on the North Palm Beach County Airport Advisory Committee. Per the concurrence of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 17, 1987, apoointtng Councilman Michael ,Martino to serve on the North Palm Beach County Airport Advisory Committee. Resolution 17, 191sT, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2119181 PACE S RESOLUTION 18, 1Scg7 Per the concurrence of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 18, 1967, supporting House Bill 41 and Senate Bill 136, effL,tively abolishint+ the Palm Beach Expressway Authority. Resolution 18, 1987, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 19, 1987 Per the concurrence of the City Council, the City Clerk read, by title only. Resolution I9, 1987. amending tie °Y ?cation fea,,e" provisions of and adding job classifications to the City's Merit System Rules and Regulat'ons. Resolution I9, 1987, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. .ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION EXTENSION OF WINCHESTER COURTS PLO Mr. George Francis, vice President of Winchester Courts Development. addressed the Council stating he failed to request the extention of the Winchester Courts PUD due to extenuating circumstances as outlined in his letters to the City Manager. Mayor Aided invited in- ,7bers of tt,e a.,die..ca to give input. Mr. Samuel holden, a resident of Winchester Courts for 6 years, stated he has been looking at a construction trailer for 6 years. He stated there are 10 buildings to be finished and if they are built in the time frame tho rest of the buildings were built, it would take ,wny years to complete. Mr. Holden also voiced his complaint re: the berming along the front of Winchester Courts on Military Trail not being per the plans approved for the project. Mr. Jeff Foreman, a resident of Winchester Courts for 5 years, stated cwncrs cannot sell their units because they are in competition with the developer who is constantly building a new building. Mrs. Alyce Marshott, a resident of Plat 4, stated she is tired CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, 2119187 PAGE 7 RESOLUTION 28, 1987 By a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 18, I987, supporting House Bill 41 and Senate Bill 136, effect .,ely abolishing the Palm Beach Expressway Authority. Resolution 18, 1987, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. RESOLUTION 19, 1987 _ By a unanimous vote of the City Council the City Clerk read, by title only, Resolution 19, 1987, afrer,J_' ^y the "Vacation Leave" provisions of and adding job classifications to the City's Merit System Rules and Regulation-. I TE'fS FOR DISCUSSION EXTENSION OF WINCHESTER COURTS PUD 0 Resolution 19, 1987, was unanimously adopted by the City Council. Mr. George Francis, Vice President of Winchester Courts Development, addressed the Council stating he failed to request the extention of the Winchester Courts PU0 due to extenuating circumstances as outlined in his letters to the City Manager. Mayor Aldred requested any members of the audience that reside in Winchester Courts to make any comments. Mr. Samuel Holden, a resident of Winchester Courts for 6 years, stated he has been looking at a construc- tion trailer for 6 years. He stated there are 10 buildings to be finished and if they are built in the time frame the rest of the buildings were built, it would take many years to complete. Mr. Holden also voiced his complaint re: berm fronting Winchester Courts on Military Trail not being built according to plans. Mr. Jeff Foreman, a resident of Winchester Courts for S years, stated owners cannot sell their units because they are in competition with the developer who is constantly building a new building. Mrs. Alyce Marshott, a resident of Plat 4, stated she is tired