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REGULAR MEETING
CITY CAF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MAY 17, 1984
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida,
was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8:00 P.M., in the assembly Room,
located within the Municipal Complex at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm
Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Martino,
Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Kiselewski, and
Councilman Aldred. City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant
were also present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 1984, were unanimously
adopted by the Council as written. The minutes of the Workshop Meeting
of May 10, 1984 were adopted by the Council as written. Vice Mayor
Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski abstained from voting, as they were not
present at the May 10, 1984 Workshop Meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino announced that on Tuesday, May 22, 1984, the Planning and
Zoning Commission will meet.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor read proclamations proclaiming May 21- 28, 1984 "Missing
Children Week" and May 20 - 26, 1984 "National Public Works Week ". _
Vice Mayor Monroe recognized this week being proclaimed "National : ^-
City Clerk's Week ".
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
CUSHMAN SCOOTERS Per the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was unanimously
adopted by the City Council to authorize the purchase of three (3)
Cushman run -about vehicles. Monies to be taken from Account #15 -64.10
($9,800) and Council Contingency ($985).
MEDICAL INSURANCL The City Manager advised the City's medical insurance will be expiring
the end of May this year. He has been working with the company to achieve
a reduction in rates. A motion was unanimously adopted to authorize the
City Manager to continue the City's medical insurance with Connecticut
® General on a month -to -month basis.
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REPOrTS•
VICE MAYOR
Vice Mayor Monroe reported that she attended a meeting of the City's
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Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, May 8, 1984. The minutes of
this meeting are on file in the City Clerk's office. She also attended
the meeting of the Area Planning Board Wednesday, May 16, 1984. An item
discussed at that meeting was the filling in of a portion of the lake
area on the ease side of Military Trail, north of the Holiday Inn, at
such time as the overpass for i -95 is constructed in this area.
COUNCILMAN
Councilman Kiselewski reported on the Beautification & Environmental
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Committee meeting on Wednesday, May 9, 1984 at which the annuai tree sale
was discussed. He attended the Solid Waste Authority meeting Wednesday,
May 16, 1984. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee meeting on
Wednesday, May 16, 1984 was cancelled due to lack of a cuorum.
Councilman Kiselewski gave the Council members a packet containing the
City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee's recommendations to date
re: changes to be made to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This item
will be placed on an agenda for discussion at a future meeting.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL:
• MAYOR MARTINO
Recreation Director Doug Hood advised *hat work will begin Monday, May 21,
1984 on lighting of the jogging trail, completion of the work will take
approximately 7 - 10 days. Specifications for lighting the ballfields
have been received and will be submitted to the Council for discussion
at the Workshop Meeting of May 24, 1984.
Mayor Martino requested that the parking be improved at the tennis courts,
the softball fields and the baseball fields in the City, monies to be
taken from the Recreational Land /Facilities Account.
COUNCILMAN KIEDIS
Councilman Kiedis advised that the landscaping in the Holly Drive
medians was in poor condition. The Public Works Director advised that
there have been problems with the pump in that area but it will be fixed
within the next week.
COUNCILMAN
Councilman Kiselewski advised that there are many vehicles sitting in
KISELEWSKI
vacant lots with For Sale signs on them. This situation will be turned
over to the Police Department. There is a problem with signs being posted
along Military Trail again, and also a sign is posted on the south side
of Northlake Boulevard across the street from the auto parts store which
was approved by the City Council as a conditional use in that shopping
center.
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Councilman Kiselewski read information from the newspaper re: the develop-
ment of "westwood Gardens ", located on Hood Road. The developers are
advertising the d,_velopment being located in Palm Beach Gardens.
Councilman Kiselewski questioned the City Attorney re: a possible
injunction against the developers for the false advertisement of this
pro)ect.
VICE MAYOR MONROE Vice Mayor Monroe requested that the City Manager, Building Official,
Police Chief, and Fire Chief research the False Alarm Ordinance and
make suggestions re: any changes that may need to be made to the
Ordinance and /or the ways it is put into effect.
In response to Vice Mayor Monroe, the City Manager advised that the
delivery of new City vehicles will not be until maybe in July, as
the car sales are high at this time, therefore the government agencies
have to wait for a slack time in sales to receive their shipments.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
LOU KLEIMAN Mr. Lou Kleiman, 4374 Elm Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, reported the sign
at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Military Trail missing.
® Mr. Kleiman voiced his concern re: the acoustical system in the Council
Room not working.
SAM ORLEY Mr. Sam Orley, a resident of Longwood Condominium, addressed the Council
voicing his concern about the litter in different areas throughout the
City. He suggested a clean -up progrx,, t;iroughoat the City.
Councilman Kiselewski will report to the Beautification & Environmental
Committee on fir. Orley's comments and request their suggestions on this
issue.
SAM CARSILLO Mr. Sam Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, advised the
Council that there were signs posted on Military Trail, north of
Northlake Boulevard, but were knocked down during construction work.
Mr. Carsillo questioned the addition of handicap signs at Garden Square
Shoppes. Vice Mayor Monroe advised that there have been some signs added.
Mr. Carsillo had concern re: trash being put out too soon before the
pick -up day.
Vice Mayor Monroe questioned the City Manager about a general newsletter
to be given to new residents of the City informing them of all general
information that they need to be aware of, including the trash and
garbage schedules.
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RESOLUmION5:
RESOLUTION 31, Mr. Kirk Stetson, authorized agent for PGA Savings & Loan, addressed the
1984 Council recapping Lhe highlights that were presented at the Workshop
:.aeting of May 10, 1984, pursuant to their request to locate a trailer
on their premises within Loehmann's Plaza's "out- parcel" at 4060 P.G.A.
Boulevard as a "temporary conditional use" Der the provisions of
Section 13, Article VII, Zoning of the City's Code.
Mr. Stetson presented the architectural elevations, materials to be used,
and landscaping proposed for this temporary facility. fie explained that
the trailer would be sheathed in simulated stucco, and would inc --ude wood
decks, screening, a false parapet wall, and complete landscaping.
Councilman Kiselewski had concern about the parking problems existing in
the plaza at the present time and also that approval of this trailer
would set a bad precedent.
Vice Mayor Monroe was concerned about a state agency requiring that charte
banks be open within a certain time fiar, once their charter is granted.
She felt this dictates what the City must approve. She also felt that
approval of this trailer would set a bad precedent.
By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full,
Resolution 31, 1984, with the following paragraph inserted between
Sections 3 and 4 as drafted:
"This Resolution is conditioned upon a building permit being
issued by the Building Official on or before August 15, 1984
for the permanent banking structure as setforth in Exhibit "A ";
otherwise, the temporary conditional use granted herein shall
forthwith terminate_ No work shall be performed upon the
temporary structure site until the aforesaid building permit shall
have been issued 45 days from date of Certificate of Occupancy."
By a motio,i unanimously adopted by the Council, the following paragraph
was inserted after the foregoing (i.e., as Section 5):
"The temporary building structure shall be removed and parking
facilities, in con3unction therewith shall be restored in
compliance with the Palm Beach Gardens Code within 45 days of
date of issuance of a certificate of occupancy of the permanent
banking facility."
A motion was made by Councilman Kiedis, seconded by Councilman Aldred,
Resolution 31, 1984, be adopted as amended to include the two foregoing
paragraphs, making the previous Section 4 now Section 6.
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Vote on motion: Mayor Martino, Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Aldred
voted aye; Vice Mayor Monroe and Councilman Kiselewski voted nay.
Resolution 31 1984 w adopted by a vote of 3 ayes and 2 nays.
RESOLUTION 32, The City Manager explained the Traffic Control Agreement with Palm Beach
1984 County for the installation of traffic signalizatzon at the intersection
of Northlake Boulevard and Sandtree Drive.
By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full,
Resolution 32, 1984, entering into a Traffic Control Agreement with
Palm Beach County to install a traffic signal at the intersection of
Northlake Boulevard and Sandtree Drive.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Monroe and seconded by Councilman Aldred
Resolution 32, 1984 be adopted. The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCES•
ORDINANCE 13, By a unanimous vote of the Council, thL City Clerk read, on first reading,
984- by title only, Ordinance 13, 1984, amending Article V of Chapter 2.
Administration of City's Code, providing for developers' payment of
• costs for independent planning, engineering, and traffic studies.
The intent of this Ordinance will be workshopped at the Workshop Meeting
of May 24, 1984.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
CANCELLING REGULARLY- SCHEDULED WORKSHOP MEETINGS FOR JUNE, JULY, AND
AUGUST
A motion was made by Councilman Kiselewski to continue the policy that
has been established in the past of cancelling Workshop Meetings during
the months of June, July, and August. The motion was seconded by
Vice Mayor Monroe and passed unanimously.
SHOW OF APPRECIATION FOR BFV SMITH FORD'S MONETARY DONATION
The company of Bev Smith Ford donated $5,000 to the Palm Beach Gardens
Youth Athletic Association. By the concurrence of the Council, a plaque
will be placed in the City's Community Center thanking all organizations,
companies, individuals, etc., for their donations.
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