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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
NOVEMBER 17, 1983
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called
to order by Mayor Aldred at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North
Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk and present were: Mayor
Aldred, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Councilwoman Monroe and
Councilman Kiselewski. City Manager John Orr and Attorney William
Brant were also in attendance.
The minutes of the November 3, 1983 Regular Meeting were unanimously
approved as written.
The minutes of the November 10, 1983 Workshop Meeting were unanimously
approved as written.
Mayor Aldred announced that the City's Administrative Offices will be
closed on Thursday, November 24th, and Friday November 25th in observance
of "Thanksgiving ".
ITEi1S BY THE CITY MANAGER:
RENOVATIONS TO Mr. Orr informed the Council that he had a meeting with those persons
POLICE DEPT. involved with the renovations to the Police Department and requested
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of the Council authorization to expend $1500.00 from Council Contingency
for the plans, which include engineering drawings. Mr. Orr further
stated that the work should start on or about January 12, 1984, but he
first needs to find out how much money it will cost, and will have a
dollar figure to present to the Council in the near future.
A motion was unanimously adopted authorizing the City Manager to expend
$1500.00 for plans, including engineering drawings for the renovations,
to the Police Department. Monies to come from Council Contingency.
REPORTS:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiselewski reported on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
KISELEWSKI: Committee Meeting he attended last even
F ng, and reported to the
Council the Committee is still requesting the City consider hiring a
Land Planner soon on a full time basis.
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COUNCILWOMAN MONROE: Councilwomv.n Monroe reported on the Community Education Day Breakfast
she attended on behalf of the City, and also reported on the Area
Planning Board Meeting she attended.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN MARTINO: Councilman Martino requested of the Council that when Bankers Land
Company appears before the Council on December 8, 1983, a good
portion of that meeting be devoted to discuss the traffic improvement
impact that the Regional Center will generate. He requested that
Bankers' Traffic Engineer and Mr. David Plummer be in attendance to
review this with the Council and to answer any questions that may
arise on traffic. The City Manager will contact Bankers Land Company
advising them of this request.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
MR. LEWIS KLIEMAN:
Mr. Lewis Klieman, Elm Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the
Council regarding his concern over a number of traffic accidents that
are occuring at the intersection of Elm Avenue and Military Trail,
two of which were very serious in the past couple of weeks. He
requested that a traffic signal be installed at that intersection,
not only because of the number of accidents, but due to the heavy
traffic in the area, it will allow for easier access to turn right
or left onto Military Trail.
The City Manager was requested to contact the County requesting a
traffic count be performed at that intersection to see if it
warrants a traffic signal at this time.
MR. SAM CARSILLO: Mr. Sam Carsillo, Palm Beach Gardens, addressed the Council echoing
Mr. Klieman's concern and also requested that the speed limit on
Military Trail, in that area, be enforced, and requested perhaps
signs be posted warning drivers that the speed limit is being reduced.
The City Manager will also check into having these signs posted.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 66, 1983 By the concurrence of the City Council, the Deputy City Clerk read
Resolution 66, 1983, acceptance of roaaway improvements in "Shady
Lakes" PUD.
Resolution 66, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
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RESOLUTION 67, 1983 Per the request of the City Manager, Resolution 67, 1983, acceptance
of roadway improvements in "Rainwood East" (a /k /a "Town Oaks ") PUD,
was taken off the agenda due to the developers not posting a performance
bond.
RESOLUTION 60, 1983 By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read Resolution
60, 1983, Employment Agreement between City and SEIU.
Resolution 66, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE 17. 1983 Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open which was duly advertised
on October 3, 1983, and held on the intent of Ordinance 17, 1983,
creation of a PUD with underlying zoning of CPO, on 4 -acre parcel on
north side of Burns Road, west of Alamanda Drive, to be known as
"Gardens Medical Park ".
There being no comments from the Public, Mayor Aldred declared the
Public Hearing closed.
By unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance
® 17, 1933, by title only on second and final reading.
Prior, to the vote on the motion, the developers made a presentation
on the color selections /materials that will be used on the buildings.
Ordinance 17, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE 18, 1983 Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open which was duly advertised
on October 31, 1983, ane held on the intent of Ordinance 18, 1983,
"Amending City's payment schedule for Co:mnunity Activities Building ".
There being no comments from the Public, Mayor Aldred declared the
Public Hearing closed.
Mr. Orr presented a revised payment schedule to the Council noting
the changes in the time frame over a 13 year period, and stated this
amends the effective date of initial payment of principle and interest
from July 31st to December 31st, within the same calendar year.
By unanimous vote of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance
18 by title only on Second and Final Reading.
® Ordinance 18, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
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ORDINANCE 19, 1983 Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open which was duly advertised
on October 31, 1983, and held on the intent -Df Ordinance: 19, 3983,
"Providing for sale to State DOT City's 2.9 -acre parcel at northeast
corner of "Gardens Lakes" PUD.
There being no comments from the Public, Mayor Aldred declared the
Public Hearing closed.
By unanimous; vote )f the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read, by title
only on Second and Final Reading, Ordinance 19, 1983.
Ordinance 19, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 68, 1983 By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read in full,
Resolution 68, 1983, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
necessary instruments to effect conveyence of 2.9 -acre parcel to State
DOT for I -95 right -of -way.
Resolution 68, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
MR. LEWIS KLIEMAN: Per the request of Mr. Lewis Klieman, Elm Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens,
the City Manager will check into what properties are being considered
for the pr,posed VA Hospital in Palm Beach County, and will report
has find.,ings back, to the Council.
C0UNCILi,L4N KISELEWSKI: Councilman Kiselewski complimented the City Clerk's office for the
fine ,lob they have been doing an preparing the minutes of the City
Council meetings.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
JANET FRAUD; Mayor Aldred acknowledged a communication from Janet Fraum, who laves
behind Gardens Plaza Shopping Center, complaining about the way the
shopping center looks in the rear, and the noise generated from this
center. This letter will be referred to the City Manager for him
to follow -up with the Building Department,
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meel.ing adjourned at 8 :50 P.M.
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