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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 0421834� CITY COUNCII. REGIJT,AR MEETING CITY OF PAL^! BEACH GARDENS APRIL 21, 1983 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Aldred, at 8:00 P.M., in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Plorlda; and opened with the Pledge of Allegilnce to the Flag. ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Aldred, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Councilwoman Monroe, and Councilman Kiselewski. City Manager John Orr ana Attorney William Brant were also in attendance. MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 1983 were unanimously approved by the Council as writLcn, ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Aldred announced that the Planning and Zoning Commission will have a meeting on April. 26, 1983, at 7:30 P.M.; and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee will be meeting at 7:30 P.M., on April 27, 1983. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: CITY ATTORNEY'S The City Manager advised that he was contacted by State Representative ATTTNDANCE AT SUB- COMMTTTEE Jim Watt, at which time he was advised there will be a sub - committee ,ITG. IN TALLA- meeting Wednesday, April 27, 1983, to discuss Chapter 190, the Community HASSEE RE: CFL?PTER 190 Development District. Mr. Watt invited someone from the City to attend this meeting in Tallahassee. Mr. Orr suggested that Lhe City Attorney attend this meeting, if available. A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council that the City Attorney attend this meeting on behalf of the City. CONTINUA'17IONT OF The City Manager referenced a letter dated April 18, 1983 from Mr. Pau, - SERVTCES OF C. Bremer, Partncr of F.rnst S Whinnev, CPAs; and suggested that the Ci ERNST & WHINNEY, CPAs continue with their services as our auditors, at an increase of ;700 over last vear's figure (i.e., not exceeding $13,500). A notion was unanimously adopted by the Council to retain the Services of Ernst u Kinney, CPA,, for their auditing services and to execute the a,p_ruement with this ;irm. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/21/83 Page 2 CONTINUANCE. OF Pursuant to the discussions at the Workshop Meeting of April 14, 1983, a CLOSING OF N. motion was made and seconded to acknowledge the continuation of and SIDE OF HOLLY DR. DURING endorse the intent of Resolution 32, 1982 - closing the north side of SCHOOL SESSIONS - Holly Drive, between the Thompson River and t:ie intersection of Gardenia Drive, between the Thompson River and the intersection of Gardenia Drive, to vehlcular traffic during the hours the public schools on the artery are in session. Councilman Kiselewski e,.pressed that he did not feel this is a safe situation /the best solution; th ^refore, he was not in favor of the motion. Vote on motion: Mayor Aldred, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, and Councilwoman Monroe voted aye; Councilman Kiselewski voted nay. The motion was adopted by four ayes and one nay. The City Manager is waiting for a commitment from the Traffic Engineer on costs before any improvement is considered regarding better srgnage for this segment. PROPOSED "WEST -- The City Manager acknowledged receipt ^f a communication from Mr. Charlie WOODWOOD GARDENS" PROJECT IN Walker, Palm Beach County Traffic Engineer, in reference to the 120 -acre COUNTY "Westwood Gardens" multi - family project that is proposed to consist of 600 units and be developed by Mr. Herbert W. Biggs on the south side of Hood Road, east of the Sunshine State Parkway. The City Manager will research the exact location of this project under consideration by the County Commission and whether the lands are contiguous to our corporate boundaries. REPORTS: Councilman Kiselewski reported on the Municipal League Meeting he attended COUNCILMAN this date. The ne: :t meeting will be May 19, 1983; Councilman Kiselewski KISELEWSKI has been nominated as Director of this group. COUNCILWOMAN I The City Manager reported on the latest thoughts of the Solid Waste MONROE Authoritv re: the location of a solid waste disposal facility. VICE XAYOR Vice. Mayor K.tedis reported that he attended the groundbreaking ceremony AIEDIS -- of the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce on March 12, 1983. He also reported on the meeting he attended of our Site Plan and Appear- ance Review Committee on Tuesdav, April 19, 1983. ITEMS BY THE MLNYCR AND COUNCIL: COUNCIJIL�N Councilman Kiselewski referenced the April 18, 1983 communication from 1:I SF.L..Iv SKT Mr. Randy 11. Whitfield, Executive Secretary of the Metropolitan Planning Orar.izatton of Palm Beach County, enclosing the interlocal agreement crcat_inv the organization and the proposed amendment. This was referred to the City Attorney for his review, prior to the Council's consideration City Council Regular Meeting, 4/21/83 Page 3 of adoption of a Resolution authorizing the execution of the amendment 40 and appointing an elected official to represent us. COUNCILMAN Councilman Martinc requested that the City Mai.,ger arrange to have some MARTINO - shell rock /dire put an the roadway at Lake Catherine. VICE HAYOR Vice Mayor Kiudis suggested that Public Works Department personnel remove KIEDIS dead palm trees that are on homeowners' properties within the City. The City Attorney advised that the City would need justification to use public funds to remove the trees from private property. Administration will inquire of the Urban Forester of any information as to whether these dead palm trees can be dangerous if they are not removed. Vice Mayor Kiedis requested an update on the absenteeism of members of our various advisory boards. He also requested that a Resolution be drafted for the Council's consideration, appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill rr:rk Brutt's vacancy. 2SAYOR ALDRED Mayor Aldred took a moment to thank the City Council and City Adminis- tration, as- well -as the City emplovees and residents, for their prayers and flowers offered on behalf of his father and family. RESOLUTIONS: By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, RESOLUTION 34, Resolution 34, 1983, appointing members to the Board of Trustee's of 1983 the Policemen's Retirement Trust Fund. Resolution 34, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council. RESOLUTION 35, By the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, 1983 Resolution 35, 1983, providing for the abandonment of a utility anchor easement en Lot 1, Block 43, Palm Bosch Gardens Estates Plat A. Resolution 35, 1933 was unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINANCES: Mavor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised ORDINA?aCL 11, December 27, 1982, recessed ac the Regular Meetings of January 20, -19 February 3, and April 7, 1983, and held on the intent of Ordinance 11, 1981, imposing a "Fire Service and Facilities Fee" on developers of structures exceeding two stories. _1lt _)rr.ev Patrick Casey was In attendance on behalf of the Home Builders ind Contnictoi­ .4s5ociation and voiced their opposition to this Ordinance, Aft because *they feel it is an inappropriate means to collect funds for this purpnse; an appropri.ato way would be solely through the ad va]orem tax rolls. Attorney Prichard Ellington was present and spoke on behalf of the City Council Regular Meeting, 4/21/83 Page 4 Association of General Contractors, who feels there is a problem with this Ordinance, as it provides services to those already within the City 'Lid :equirps new duvelcpuents to pay for th whole benefit. There is still work needed to be done before imposing on impact fee. There being no further comments from the public, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Councilwoman Monroe referenced the City Manager's explanation to the audience at the last Regular Meeting, that the Council's discussions re: defeating this Ordinance does not implicate they are abandoning the concept; but rather, they are considering another avenue /approach to enable contributions to be deposited into a "Specialized Fire - Fighting Equipment Fund ". By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on second reading, Ordinance 11, 1981. A motion was made and seconded the Council adopt Ordinance 11, 1981. Councilman Martino offered that in deference to the thoughts of members of the audience that addressed the Council re: this Ordinance, he felt that with the incorporation of the modifications he recommended during past workshop sessions, it would be more complete and to the satisfac- tion of the contractors' associations. With the Ordinance not including his recommended modifications, he was not in favor of its adoption. The motion to adopt Ordinance 11, 1981, was defeated by a vote of five adys and no ayes. At a meeting, in the near future, the Council will workshop the April 6, 1983 draft of an Ordinance modifying the Planned Unit Development section of our Zoning Codes to enable contributions to be deposited into a "Specialized Fire- Fighting Equipment Fund ". ORDINANCE 2, Mayor Aldred declared the Public-, Hearing open, which was du1V advertised 983 April 4, 1983, and held on the intent of Ordinance 2, 1983, defining a "story" of a building and applicability of "conditional uses" granted for the sale /service of alcoholic beverages; adding a PDA District classIfication to our zoning codes; and adopting a new official zoning map of the City. (Per the motion adopted by the majority of the quorum present at the Regular Meeting of April 7, 1981. the City Administration cancelled the public hearing on the Council's consideration of adoption of the new official zoning map provided for in Sect.ionti 6 4 7 of tlds April 5, 1933 draft of tile Ordinance.) City Council Regular Meeting, 4/21/83 Page 5 Mr. Robert Johnson of 4070 Chestnut Avenue, PBG, addressed the Council expressing objection to the implementation of the zoning designation .,n our Comprehensive Lana Use Plan of M -1, ssearcb ana Light Industrial, for the lands north of PGA Boulevard, east of the proposed Interstate -95 extension. The :favor invited Mr. ,Johnson to relate his thoughts to the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee also. With no further comments from members of the audience, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read Ordinance 2, 1983, by title only, on second and final reading. A motion was made, and seconded, the Council ad:,pt the April 5, 1983, draft of Ordinance 2, 1983. A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council to amend the original motion, providing for the incorporation of the word "additional" between the words "each" and "story" in the fourth line of the second sub- paragraph of Section 1, of the Ordinance. A motion was made, and seconded, to amend the original motion, providing for the deletion of Sections 3, 5, 6, and 7 of the Ordinance, in their entirety. Reiterating her comments re: adoption of the new official zoning map of the City at the Regular Meeting of April 7, 1983, Council- woman Monroe advised she was not in favor of the motion. Vote on motion: Mayor Aldred, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, and Councilman Kiselewski voted aye; Councilwoman Monroe voted nay. The motion was adopted by a vote of four ayes and one nay. A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council further amending the original motion, providuig for tlto deletion of Section 4, of the Ordinance. A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council to further amend the original motion, providing for the deletion of the ninLh line through the word "Ordinance" in the twenty -sixth line of the heading paragraph of the Ordinance. The original motion to adopt Ordinance 2, 1983 was unanimously passed by the Council. Ordinance 2, 1983 was unanimously adopted by the COUncil, as modified. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/21/83 Page 6 ORDINANCE 3, Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised 1953 April 4, 1983, and held on the intent of Ordinance 3, 1983, adding "fraternal organizatio n " to the conditional uses permlLted in the CC -1 General Commercial zoning classification. Mr. Lee Ward was present on behalf of the "Loyal Order of the Eagles ". He offered no comments during the Public Hearing; lie was only present to answer any questions the Council might have. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read Ordinance 3, 1983, by title only, on second and final reading, as modified to include after the third paragraph of Section 1: "And, the building used by the organization shall meet the requirements of Type A, Assemblv Occupancies, as outlined in the Standard Building Code and the Life Safety Code; and further shall meet plumbing requirements as set forth for a club in the Standard Plumbing Code." And, also, as an addition between the words "ORGANIZATION;" and "AND," in the eleventh line of the heading paragraph, the verbiage: "; AND, REQUIRING THE BUILDING FACILITY TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF TYPE A, ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY, AS OUTLINED IN THE STANDARD BUILD - ING CODE AND THE LIFE SAFETY CODE; AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A PRIVATE CLUB BE AS OUTLINED IN THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE ". Ordinance 3, 1983 was unanimously adopted by the Council, as modified. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: "CITY OF PALM Per the direction of the Council, the %j.ty o! Palm Beach G.irdens BEACHBEACH ('ARDENS ADVISORY BOARD Advisory Board Policy" manual re: appointments, attendance, etcetera, PULICY'r as amended at the current meeting, will be forwarded to all present members of and all applicants for the City's advisory boards. It will also be attached to all Resolutions appointing future members. PETITIONS AND CO',,lUNICATIONS: .favor Aldred acknowledged receipt of communications from: SEACOAST UT'1LI'TIF,S 1. Mr. J. Nolan Reed, President of Seacoast Utilities, Inc., advising that the Public Service Commission will receive their staff's recommendations re: the utility company's requests for increases in their water and sewer rates on May 12th. This is tentative and he will keep the City advised. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/21/83 Page 7 KELTON S ASSOC. 2. Mr. Richard M. Kelton of Kelton & Associates, Inc. in Deland, Fla., ® advising of their new communications services. AMERICAN RED CROSS J• Mr. Jerry D. Krinn, Disaster Services D,,ector of the American Red Cross Palm Beach County Chapter, requesting execution of an agreement by our City, which, in essence, states what their obligations are according to the Congressional Charter, January 5, 1905; and what the responsibility of our City is during a natural disaster. Mr. Robert Oberfelder, a volunteer member of their Disaster Committee,will be calling on the Mayor in the near future. P. B. COUNTY 4. Mr. H. F. Kahlert, Palm Beach County Engineer, requesting us to ENGINEER supply them a list of "NECESSARY" capital improvement projects we want the Board of County Commissioners to consider during their 1983/1984 fiscal budget hearings. PALM BEACH GARDENS 5. Mr. Calvin Taylor, Principal of the Palm Beach Gardens High HIGH SCHOOL Communitv School, expressing sinca=r- tnanks to the Council and members of our Pub] Le Works Dept. for ]andsc,iping the school's grou wish funds allocated by the School Board Per cur request. ® RESIDENT OF NORTH. 6. Mr. Gerald A. Weaver of 124 Lakeshore Drive, NPB, acknowledging PALM BEACH receipt of Mayor Aldred's letter of response to his re: intervening in opposition to Seacoast Utilities request for increases in their water 5 sewer rates. WPB -BOCA RATON 7. Mr. Aldred J. Jones, Program Manager of the West Palm Beach -Boca MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Raton Minority Business Development Center, advising that the Department of Commerce is launching a marketing campaign in our City to publicize a private sector initiative to enhance minority business growth. LOY_'tL ORDER OP S. The Loyal Order of Moose, PBG Lodge +2010, inviting the Council to MOOSE -- attend the installation of their officers on April 23, 1983. U.S. SENATOR 9. U.S. Senator Lawton Chiles, enclosing a copy of a communication LAWTO\ -CHILES from Mr. Anthony W. Conway, Representative- Government Relations Department of the F.S. Postal Service, advising that postal officials are taking steps to obtain a new postal facility in our City. PROCLAMATION WEL- At the Regular Meeting of May 5, 1983, the Mayor will read a Proclamation COMING PXRRFCTPANTS IN CONFERENCE/ welcoming Statewide Delegates to the Florida State Firemen's Association'! CONVENTION TO BE 56th Annual Conference and 50th Annual Au;;iliary Convention to be hosted HOSTED BY OUR FIRE DEPT. by our City May --4 -29, 1983. Ernst &Whinney CMWW Puhla Awo"Wnts 310 Oi.ccchrbec MOM ® 11'cst Palm Beach, PEor,da :1401 O51655 -x500 _April IS, 1983 / \ John err, City m,,un_cor City- of enla Beach Cardens r // 10500 N,rth Military Trail Palm Reach Gardens, Florida 33410 D(ar Mr. C)rr: -- The purpose of this letter is to outline the anticipated scope of our o"5,6o°ncnt with the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, to assure that no risund•_rstanding will arise. We will e%amine the financial rtatrnents of the City of Pair; Beach Cardens, Florida, for the fiscal year ending Se tcmber 30, 1983. fur e�ani nation wt 11 be r.ade in accordance with g"erally accepted auditing gMrdards and wt]l ,ncic:dO such tests of the accounting records and such other rudiring procedures is we consider ric,,esgary in the circumstan7es. in making our e::uctination we will be aware of the possihrlity that fraud may emit, but it should be r,cogniccd that such ezvoi:ativin cannot be relied cnon to nsrure the ❑iccovery of fraud, and that our UsLs are not primarily nor P spvciiar.!lly deszgned, and cnnnoL be relied upon to disclr;e ..a,�d. +e r h =17 Y:rao•.er, n-i':e careful .aviews of int rna'_ control and, if'no•c,ssnry, inform you from tuwe to tune on we, «,rn sces which we brlicve should be c--rected -,-id of our recon;n- .n.daticn.s in thzs re5-�ect. Dor :.e for the n`_,. nenti ,ced e..,nia. _.or. will be laqea on our normal Fr�„�rly rr +trs and will nrt c.,.rM SH,W0. 8711 Digs wtil ho ..,,•dr• monthly as lie wc�rk piu, zcs es ,_nd pn:,ent will be due when the bulls are rendered. :•,r: other accnurting and n,itiuit.ng . -rsic, is :`ay be ,cque�t,•d trod '--,me t. I will 10 prnyiRLd at ",r r.nrr;s! knurly .at ^q, .dill pc'o�ide .o❑ —Lin c•.t' r.te of our tcp fpr a 1 u_lcular Crake at Me time It is r. " -rd. Ke will be phased to MC,iss thi, l Ater h_co you at ,any time and to pt ,in t -hw .eac -ins `or any lt=. Ell 'y;,, Y: c m jII O m & 9 PR-T-F m 5- 6 1 2 5 R - tCS F-E zi J, 4,-, E KELTON& Assomms, INC. MANAGtMINTI 1 �o !STANCE AND 1,ERV'CfS ,Lll t- AVE DFLAND, H ORIDA 32720 (X)-1 '7 36 0 2 3 1,UJ'f,T,A COURT 4rnma Control & To Mayors and City 11andgers or City Clerks & Florida Municipalities . \R „, Fr or,, - Richard 11. Kelton Rod, Kelton & Associates, inc. S ILI BJ LCT: LUCAL OPTLU: GPS 'fAX C)n 11urch 933 , as part of a major transportation `ending P,:C the Florida Legislature authorized ,.--c: C-- Counties to 11CVY UD rO 14� 1�0r ",111on tnx on gasoline, with proceeds rl, bo -,h,, r� wi th L21, j-�, 2-h 1 e mun i c,-,,)ci L i t ie s in each Counr,., Di str ibu* ion of -inv local option has ray is co be 6Cc(-'Tm'1-Cj by '11C 0,- !.�U' G. L r C rw C: on t, 11 o C C) U 11 t: v 3n (1 C ties r E, r L I- ,?n t I n L, a least 50'0 of the incorp,---,7-.cd populiit3-or,, , F- ti 0 s h i n g. 11 1 c.c I cis tribu ion f o rmu 1 a r e c e n I- to 1b,- r c Q: h e Li and C c” 1- Li i I I , i F, C c U J I I I y I Li na int,rioc,ai agreM'I(M, iZ, rc,,C'j Ju v 15 the P"I" (list:-11but'0111 i - ormIul'i WA-1] be upon transportation expenditure -s of the t�cunty S d U r I -'Id 0 L! the County fines not ict by Jul-,; 30, Citics repre- sr-n-iting more than 50" oi^ County populates, may C'tll a countywide rcferc!1"dum, on the ta-.' issue. tax imoosed, and 3-LE, d.Lstributaor fornuln, sunsets in five years, but can he reenacted in the sane ranner as the original tj- LOCAL OPTION GAS TAX Page Two As can be seen there are many variables to be considered in developing a ga,; tax distribution formula and successfully negotiating an interlocal agreement between the Cities and County. 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We look forward to the opportunity to be of assistance. ,, ' WEST PALM REACH -- BOCA RATON MINORITY 9USINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER Suite 301 operated by 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd West Palm Beach, FL 33409 ' !3051 C,84 -46[3 �11�ri.7 lE�, 1�3f?3 �,rr+-• +.,r :.+,,.,i `..'+����: Ar. Donald Kasulrwski, Mayor City of Palm Bch, Gardens tiln.,.,gc•+,c�r i� +c. 10500 N. I•U lit cry Trail ` Pahr 13th. Gardens, 177, 33410 Dear Nfavor Kiselewski: The Depardnent of Cemnerce (DOC) as launching a marketing campaign in your City to oublicize a orivate sector nitiative to en.iance minority business growth. This initiative is being introduced with the full cognizance and support of t-ho President:, the DOC, the ? mnority Business Develcgw- it Agency (.=A) Director, Victor Pave-ra, and myself. 1- proving the strength and vitality of the Nnerican economy is an :important goal of 'Fars Z�,,�.nistration. As our Nation regains its c-�.,cerue strength, it is iterative that full econcmoic recovery reach every sector of our comunity. Your �L jf-=, t of t111s 1n'_ at've is vital. 1''_e DeoF-- airent's orivate sector initiative will be executed and implemented through t e sig=ria of a 14emrandum of Understanding (MOU) with private sector corporations to air? m nority business develo= nt in your City. The purpose of the YDU is to establish a voluntary, cooperative working relation - saip i>atween private sector corporations, the MBDA, and the MBDA- sponsored ty Business Developtrent Centers (=C) . , , are as:;rng both national and local corporations to renew and expand their efforts to foster business opportunities for minority firms in areas such as pur- chas ng and contracting, capital support, and technical assistance on a nationwide .,as i s . w y;ould like to meet :aith you to discuss this effort in more detail and to request your support. The goal of a strong and profitable minority business community can only be realized and assured with Your leadership and involvement. i would be pleased to learn of your acceptance to participate jointly with the ederal Crve_rrT;?nt in. assisting and improving the economic base of this Nation LhrouRh the deve]oQ=t of minority businesses. 511; `ai'ely, rracr. m Man aa r in a coopera :,ve agreement with US Department of Commerce -- Minonty Business Development Agency -- Helping to create econor*rrc independence for minority Americans — Vc"" April 11, 1953 The Honorable Richard Aldred Mayor of Palin Beach Gardens 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Dear Mayor Aldred: County Administrator John C Sansbury Department of Engineering and Public Works H F, Kahlert County Engineer We are presently doing preliminary work toward preparing the 1983 -84 fiscal. budget, It is respectfully requested that your municipality supply this office with a list of "NECESSARY" capital improvement projects which you feel the Board should consider during its hearings. Please submit this information to this office by May 20, 1983. Sincerely, - �l /fly% �2 / H. F. Kahlert, P.E. County Engineer HFK:d cc: Board of County Commissioners John C. Sansbury, County Administrator Bruce Pelly, Assistant County Administrator BOX 2429 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402 1306) 684 -4000 Board of County Commissioners Pegg), B Evatt, Chai.man F(7 Ken spilha" Vice Chairman i qQ R JU Dennis P Koehle, Domtln Wilken ! ?4rti C /,ry j.��, ` : OF Bill Bill Bailey , 1� April 11, 1953 The Honorable Richard Aldred Mayor of Palin Beach Gardens 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Dear Mayor Aldred: County Administrator John C Sansbury Department of Engineering and Public Works H F, Kahlert County Engineer We are presently doing preliminary work toward preparing the 1983 -84 fiscal. budget, It is respectfully requested that your municipality supply this office with a list of "NECESSARY" capital improvement projects which you feel the Board should consider during its hearings. Please submit this information to this office by May 20, 1983. Sincerely, - �l /fly% �2 / H. F. Kahlert, P.E. County Engineer HFK:d cc: Board of County Commissioners John C. Sansbury, County Administrator Bruce Pelly, Assistant County Administrator BOX 2429 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402 1306) 684 -4000 RAP OZOVCd 0044:64 4 M004e I t c,cIf I I "OU I 1r ('Hr 7 1%Ry .1, , 1, (, -1,, 1 10 Palm Stach Gardens Lodge #2010 iW', Oh I'l I I RO ETI 1, A,QC SECRETARY RSVP A26-4417 LE YMI ARE ('ORil IAU Y TNVIM) THE INSTALT A IJON' DI' oFI'T('FK,' 01' IIA1,N BEA(II CARDS U)I)GI, NO. 2(110 LOYM. 01MER OF NOOSE 3hr)O 1,CA !a lt:•C4RIt S•TUIU)AY !-VfNNING, APPfl -,. Iqu 0"5 P.". 1,411,L Fol't'n", JAME,; !-'. 'OUY MAIRWR EUC•F IT1,11111,% L N. LAWTOr!'CNILES i FLORIDA ''Zs cnifeb Zfafez Zonate April 19, 1983 Ron, Donald Kiselewski Mayor, City of Palm Beach Gardens 10500 Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Dear Don: COMmrmts1 APPROPRUTION9 BUDGET GOVERNMEN ALAFFAIR! OPECCAL COMMITTEE ON AGING DEMOCRATIC II RING COMMITTEE I just want to take a moment to share with you the enclosed report I received from Anthony Conway, Representative of the Governmental Relations Department of the Postal Service, relating to my inquiry concerning the Palm Beach Gardens postal facilities. I am delighted to note that Postal officials are taking steps to obtain new postal facilities in your area and they have been in direct contact with city officials in reference to the site's location, I trust this information is helpful, Don, and please let me know if I can be of further assistance w -th this or any other matter. With kindest regards, I am Most�sinc rely /-AWTON CH ES LC /dms Enclosure REPLY TO' FEOERAL BUILDING, LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33801 a ' NpCSES Posrq. O m A C ,2 NweM n 3 � LLS�M611 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, r)C 20260 April 8, 1983 Honorable Lawton Chiles United States Senator Federal Fuilding Lakeland, Florida 33801 Hear Senator Chiles: This is in response to your letter of February 25, on behalf of the Honorable Donald Kiselewski, Mayor of Palm Beach Gardens, concerning postal services there. The Postal Service competitively contracts with private individuals to provide a variety of postal services, usually in conjunction with their business. We use the contract unit Adk system to provide services in those communities where it is not mr cost effective to locate a facility operated and staffed by the Postal Service. Thr- palm Beach Gardens Contract Post Office (CPO) offers full retail and post office box service. 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