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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Council 022185CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS FEBRUARY 21, 1985 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Mike Martino, at 8:00 P.M., in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk and present were: Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Aldred, and Councilman Kiselewski. Councilman Feeney was not present as he was out -of -town. City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were in attendance. MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 7, 1985 were unanimously adopted with revisions. The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 14, 1985 were also unanimously adopted with revisions. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino announced that the City's Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 1985 at 7:30 P.M. PROCLAMATION: The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming February 28, 1985 as "Alcohol Awareness Day". ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: AWARDING OF Per the recommendation of the City Manager, the Council unanimously 1D F� OR F7A7 —TVSE adopted a motion awarding the bid received January 17, 1985 from East Coast Fire Equipment for lengths of fire hose for the City's Fire Department - the $4,892.65 will be taken from Account 12- 64.20. City Council Regular Meeting, 2121185 Page 2 SEACOAST The City Manager advised that Seacoast Utilities has applied for another IITIZITIES rate increase and suggested that the City ask the Public Counsel of the State of Florida to lend their aid in justifying the rate increase. The Council was in concurrence with this suggestion. A communication will be sent to Ms. Brownless of the Public Counsel. REPORTS: MAYOR Mayor Martino advised that he attended the City's Site Plan and Appearance ENO Review Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 19, 1985. The minutes of this meeting are on file in the office of the City Clerk. Mr. Martino suggested a joint meeting between the Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee, to be held prior to the Workshop Meeting of the Council on February 28, 1985. The Council was in agreement with this meeting. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: MAYOR Per the request of the Mayor, the City Manager reported on the status of the traffic light at Elm Avenue and Military Trail. The installation should begin within 90 days. Mayor Martino advised that the walk cycle of the light at Military Trail and PGA Boulevard is getting shorter and requested the City Manager contact the County to investigate this situation. Mayor Martino informed that a dangerous situation still existed at a vacant lot in Sandtree whereby there are tanks containing some form of chemicals being stored in that location. The City Manager informed that a tag could be placed on the gate informing that the City will clear this area unless the owner contacts the City. City Council Regular Meeting, 2121185 Page 3 VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Monroe questioned the existing lanes at the intersection of RUNRUE- PGA Boulevard and Alternate AlA. There are two turning lanes on PGA Boulevard, west of the railroad tracks, turning to the north on Alternate AlA, and only one lane going straight. It was requested that someone look into this situation for safety reasons. f.OMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: MR. SAMUEL Mr. Samuel Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the CEO Council with concern about a gas line that is being proposed to be placed through the County, located near the aquifer system. The Council advised Mr. Carsillo that the City will send letters to the Palm Beach County Commission as well as the State Legislators. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION PERMITTING AS A CG -1 - GENERAL COMMERCIAL CONDITIONAL USE THE SALE/ - TION AT "SNAPPERS DRIVE The Mayor reopened the Public Hearing which was duly advertised on January 2, 1985 and recessed from the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1985. Mr. David Shaw, Attorney, addressed the Council explaining that the parcel of land in question presently has a marina located on it. The parcel is zoned CG - 1- General Commercial, and the petitioner is requesting a conditional use to sell alcoholic beverages on- premise at a proposed restaurant. Mr. Shaw presented three letters of support from surrounding residents. Other neighboring residents addressed the Council voicing their concerns over alcoholic beverages being sold at this location. A question was raised as to how far this parcel was from the existing "Riverhouse Restaurant" to the north. If the two parcels are closer than 7501, a variance to the distance requirement will be needed. A motion was unanimously adopted to recess this Public Hearing to the Regular Meeting of March 7, 1985, to enable the petitioner time to submit the above information. City Council Regular Meeting, 2121185 Page 4 RESOLUTION By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, 3 by title only, Resolution 3, 1985, encouraging the State of Florida to issue a Certificate of Need for the location of the nursing facility, a part of the "Prosperity Oaks" PUD approved by the City February 7, 1985 by Ordinance 1, 1985. Resolution 3, 1985 was unanimously adopted by the Council. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: REQUEST OF PGA MOBIL STATION, 4150 PGA BLVD., FOR WDIFICATION TO m USAGES Mr. Peter Sachs, Attorney, addressed the Council explaining that his client would like to sell prewrapped items not in a vending machine. Sales on these items will be Iimited to 10% of all sales made at the service station. The City's Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the modification as prepared by the City Attorney be incorporated into the City Code. Mr. Sachs informed the Council that his client holds a license to sell alcoholic beverages off - premise with the State of Florida. He would like to sell malt beverages at his station. The Council members voiced some concern regarding this issue. Attorney Sachs referenced the State Statute that prohibits other governmental branches from regulating the sales, for off premise consumption, of beer and wine. The City Attorney was requested to reword his proposed modification to the City Code incorporating the Council's thoughts, and prepare an Ordinance for First Reading. City Council Regular Meeting, 2121185 Page 5 VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Monroe requested that an item for discussion be placed on M RRUE a future agenda to discuss incorporating Comprehensive Land Use Plan changes once a year. ADJOURWENT: There being no further business for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. MAYOR COUNCILMAN ' ✓� _" "r- tea_ �' "_-- -��rf„ � VICE MAYOR COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN j Linda S. Farmer, Deputy City Clerk John L. Orr, Jr, City Manager 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Re: New rate case Seacoast Utilities, Inc. Docket No. 850058 -WS Dear John: Enclosed is Seacoast's new "test year letter" requesting approval of calendar year 1984 as the basis for a rate case filing. As the letter indicates, Seacoast anticipates that it will file its application on or before May 31, 1985. We'll send you a copy of the application when filed. If I can answer any questions about this, please contact me. Sorry to have missed you last week. Very truly yours, -;0- a Brownless Asso iate Public Counsel SB /vlh cc: Bill Brant, Esquire ,/ ee= --�i � �P107 � �a 1 v�tHesr4r� S 1 OF FLORIDA \ VEDOFFICE F THE PUBLFc COUNSEL �v - 07) JACK SHAEVE �rr S 624 CROWN BUILDING PUBLIC COUNSEL 202 BLOUNT STREET TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32W 904 486 9330 February 13, 1985 John L. Orr, Jr, City Manager 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Re: New rate case Seacoast Utilities, Inc. Docket No. 850058 -WS Dear John: Enclosed is Seacoast's new "test year letter" requesting approval of calendar year 1984 as the basis for a rate case filing. As the letter indicates, Seacoast anticipates that it will file its application on or before May 31, 1985. We'll send you a copy of the application when filed. If I can answer any questions about this, please contact me. Sorry to have missed you last week. Very truly yours, -;0- a Brownless Asso iate Public Counsel SB /vlh cc: Bill Brant, Esquire ORUCEJ OERMAN pESRA E GOHEN �- LEROY CULTON SARRY ►RANK, P A MAARTIN S fRIEDMAN . CROLE IN KEN GANOU22A EDWIN M GINSSURG WILLIAM M GROONICK RODE RTE HOWARD OAVID S KENIN. PA EDWARD E LE "INSON MAROLO L LEWIS KATHLEEN MARKET PAUL M MARMISH RICHARD A MORRISON KENNETH M MYERS. P A STANLEY C. MYERS PATRICK PATRISS, GEORGE R RICHARDS, P A R M C ROSE. WILLIAM E SUNOSTROM . ILENE TEMCHIN 01P." 5 TRAUM JEFFREY WEITHONN LAW OFFICES MYERS, KEVIN, LEVINSON, FRANK a RICHARDS A PARTNERSHIP INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS BRICKELL EXECUTIVE TOWER 1426 BRICKELL AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 TELEPHONE (30 S) 371- 9041 February 11, 1985 REC V FEB 1 1985 . TALLAHASSEE OFFICE f"'�II ��Iy a�DI /�� John R. Marks, III alpki of r � QV ICE combl, Chairman Florida Public Service Commission 101 East Gaines Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Re: Seacoast Utilities, Inc.; 1985 Rate Filing Our File No. 12909.53 Dear Chairman Marks: LEON KAPLAN (1906 - 1974) TALLAHASSEE OFFICE 1020 EAST LAFAYETTE STREET TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32301 T[L[RwOrc[(90a)222-9191 PLEASE RESPOND TO TALLAHASSEE OFFICE " 19$5 q SAD S$ - LkQ� Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 25 -10, Florida Administrative Code, Seacoast Utilities, Inc., a water and sewer utility operating in Palm Beach County, Florida, hereby seeks approval for the filing of a rate case utilizing the test year(of calendar 1989. The test year selected, when adjusted for ordinary n necessary appropriate rate - making adjustments, is fairly representative of the operation of Seacoast Utilities, Inc. in providing water and sewer service to its customers in Palm Beach County. The rate request is necessitated due to the fact that Seacoast's income is not sufficient to attract capital needed in order to provide service to those entitled thereto pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 367, Florida Statutes, and also allow its investors a fair return on such investments. The anticipated date of filing is well within the Com- mission's standard "six men-th_ rule" with filing anticipated to take place on or before 1ay 31, 1985 [IOCIP"EVT t'1;.'`1PER -DATE U G 9 D 7 FEF, 12 1335 <SG CC. I. Ll. CLEF.,: WES:tm cc: Mr. Cyrus Smith Mr. Russell Bielenberg Ms. Beverly B. Pope Donald Shackelford, P. E. Sincerely, M=NRIC NSON, D Wt om Fo r the Firm