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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
IITY OF PAL ": BEACH GARDENS
DECEMBER 4, 1986
The Regular MepLinq of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Aldred at 8:00 P.K., in the Assembly Room
o" the Municipal Complex, 10560 North Military rr3il, Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida; and opened with she Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL The rn11 was called by the Deputy City Clerk, and present were: Mayor
Aldred, Vice Mayor Feeney, Councilman Martino, Councilman Kiseiewski, and
Councilwoman Monroe.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of 11/13/86 were unanimously approved
as written. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of 1I120186 were unani-
mously approved as amended.
ANt,UNCENENT5 Mayor Aldred announced there would b- a meeting on Tuesday, December 9.
1986, at 7:30 P.M. of the Piann ng and Zoning Commission and a meeting on
the :.me date of the Palm Sp, --,, -- ,rlens Fire Oepartment, Inc. The Mayor
also announced a meeting of the Beautification and Environmental Ccareittee
on Wednesday, December 10, 1986, at 7:30 P.M.
PRESCNTATION TO W. JAMES ALl3x1N0, EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY TEN YEARS, NOVEMBER 297 I986_
Mayor Aldred presented a pin to Mr. James Albano, an employe cf the City
for ten years, November 29, 1986.
FRLSENTATION BY MR. ED REID OF "FAMILY SERVICES"
Mr. Ed Reid of Family CPrvices made a presentation to the City Council re:
profession counceling for City employees. By a unanimous vote of the City
Council, the City Manager was authorized to enter into a contract with
Family 5ervices for the six session model of professional counceling for a
period of onp year, at $1.75 per employee, to be taken from Council
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0 Contingency.
I(EM5 BY THE
CIry MANAGER
AWARDING of BID The City Manager, after meeting with Fire Chief Fd Arrants, recommended
the purchase of the bid r'or one (1) new Attack Class Vehicle, be awarded
to Ten 8 Fire Equipment ,orooration in the amount or $45,949. By a unani-
mous vote of the City Council, the City Manager was authorized to expend
$45,949. M from Account # 12- 64.10, for the purchase of fire apparatus
by Pierce Fire from Ten 8 Fire Equipment Corporation.
The Council requested a report from the Fire Chief, in written form,
stating what plans are for the 2 new suh- stations, bringing the Council
up - -to -date as to what equipment will be going to what stations. The
Council further requested a time schedule.
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
D LOXAHATCHEE
'TOUNCIL OF
GO',!ERNMENIS The City Manager stated the Councl previously approved renewing mem-
berships at the Municipal League and the Loxahatchee Council of
a0v ,9r,. =nts for another year, however, enough money was not budgeted due
to an increase in dues. The City Manager requested the Council approve
$1995 °or the Municipal League and $2124 for Loxahatchee Council of
Governments, from Council Contingency. By a unanimous vote of the City
Council $4119 was approved to be expended from Council Contingercy for
yearly eves for the Municipal League and the Loxanatenec Council of
Governments.
CNRISTMAS_PAR_TY The City Manager Dent a memo to each Councilmember inviting them to the
City's Christmas oarty on December 22, 1986, to be held at the Moose
Ledge. There is no cost to the employee, however, there is a $10.00
charge for each quest.
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CHRISTMAS TREE
LIGHTING CEREMONY The City Manager reported the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be
IF-
Decej _ur f, 1786, y /:W P.M.
W %TER LANDSCAPE
PRCPOSAL The City Managei reported receiving recommendations from the
Beautification and Environmental Committee re: Master Landscape Proposal.
The S&E Committee recommended, in order of preference, Team Plan, Neil
_Smith and Associates and Kettlehut. By a unanimous vote of the City
Council, the City Manager was directed to negotiate with Tearn Plan and
Neil Smith and Associates to formulate costs, etc, and to put together a
package for the Council's approval.
COUNTYWIDE
PLANNING COUNCIL The City Manager requested a report from the City Attorney oa the effects
of the Countywide Planning Council and when it takes effect. The City
Is Attorney stated he would have a report ready the beginning of next week.
EUGENE TURCO The Cite Manager reported Eugene Turco, a former City employee, passed
away this morning.
REPOPTS
COUNCILWOMAN
MONROE Councilwoman Monroe reported attending the Municipal League meeting last
waek where there was discussion of a meeting in January re: Countywide
Planning Council. Councilwoman Monroe: requested that meeting be held in
the evening so all might attend. The Municipal League replied evening
meetings were tried before, however, they would attempt to schedule this
meeting for an evening. Councilwoman Monroe briefly reported other items
discussed at this meeting. The Council requested the Mayor write a letter
to the Municipal League requesting they outline their procedures.
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ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL
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COUNCILMAN
MARTINO Councilman Martino requested information re: Application for Local
Government Compreh3nsive Planning Assistance Funds. The City Manager
stated this is a state fund, and the City had to get the application ir, by
the deadline, and the Council c,an decide later if we want `o into a
contract for any monies.
Councilman Martino reoorted making numerous telephone calls today re: PGA
Bridge being out of service. He was informed the bridge was fixed and was
guaranteed for 60 days. Councilman Martino was informed a representative
from DOT will be in our area December 15, 1986, and he hopes to be meeting
with him re: inconveniences of the PGA Bridge needing constant repairs.
AfmPUNC.LLMAN
SELEhYSKI Councilman Kiselewski suggested, and the Council agreed, to order a
Placque of Appreciation for outgoing Commissioner Spillias.
Councilman Kiselewski expressed concern with two protects - one at
Northlake Boulevard and I -951 and one across from the Muncipai Comnlex -
removing sidewalks that children use to go to and rrom scnooI. Councilman
Kiselewski requested the City Manager take some action on this problem.
Councilman Kiselewski ,tated there are a couple of construction• sites that
are making the City lock bad, in particular the one on PGA Boulevard at
Fairchild Gardens Boulevard. Councilman niselewski stated there is a lot
of trash being thrown around the site by the construction workers.
!ounciIman Kiselewski requested the au.tlding Official notify the builder
to Clean up the trash.
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Councilman KiseIewski reminded the Councilmembers of a joint meeting with
the Lounty ano Municipalities on Wednesday, December 10, 1986.
C0WT'NTf FROM THE
PUBLIC FOR ITEMS
NOT ON THE AGENDA
LOU MARK Mr. Lou Mark, 1 Burwick Road, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the Council
re: need for bike paths from, PGA National over the turnpike; and proposed
airport .ear PGA National. Mayor Aldred stated the City of Palm Beach
Gardens will write a resolution to our new IegililctJra listing concerns
and some items we would like to have done. The Mayor directed the City
Manager to request a representative frc.-,; `he DOA to attend a workshop meeting
to give the Council an update on proposed plans for the airport.
PF50tUTIONS
AI&SOLUTION 6, 1,986 by a concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title
ORDINANCE
only, Resolution 6, 1986, approving the Plat for "Fairway Drive" collector
road. Resolution 6, 1986, was unanimously approved by the City Council.
F?, the direction of the City Attorney, the City Council concurred to hear
Ordinance 25, 1986.
OR.DINANLE 25, :986 Mayor Aldred declared they Public Hearing open, which was duly
November 1 ", '986, and held on the intent of Ordinance 25, 2986, -% viding
for the creation of a PUO, with usages as set forth in the Cit} -s CG -1,
General Commercial zoning district, on 1.15 -acre parcel within Section
4- 42 -43, on the west, side of U,S, highway tfl, south of PGA Boulevard
;where the "r2ame" meat /fish markets were situated).
M There being no coirments from the public, the Public !fearing was declared
qW ol used.
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is By a unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title
only, on tirsE reading, Urdinance 25, 1986. Ordinance 25, 1986, was una-
nimously adopted by the City Council.
RESOi UTIONS
RESOLUTION 60, 1986 By a concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title
only, Resolution 60, i ^86, approving the final landscaping plans for the
12.990 -acre "The Financial Center" commercial PUD created 9125186 by
Ordinance 17, 1986, and the contiguous 1.15 -acre commercial PUD scheduled
for consideration of adoption by the Council this date via Ord. 25, 1986.
Resolution 60, 1986 was unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 26, 1986 By e unanimous vote of the Ca.incil, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title
only, on first reading, Ordinance 26, 1986, adootinq a new Chapter 19 of
"Article II. Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund" of the City's Code.
Ordinance 26, 1986. will be placed on second reading and Council's con-
sideration of adoption at their Regular Meeting of December 18, 1986,
0RD1NAi4Le 27,_ 1986 Ely a unanimous veto of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title
only, on first reading, Ordinance 27, 1986, adnotiru a ,new Chapter 19 of
"Article III. Firemen's Retirment Trust Fun N', of '•`Y City,y Loop.
Ordinance 26, 1986, will be placed on second readinc and C,)uocil's con
<idpration of adoption at their Regular Meeting of -December 18, 1986.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at
9:58 P.M.
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