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REGULAR MUTING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JULY 7, 1983
AlhEASLMEN1 DEED The City Manager stated that Florida Power & Light is requesting an
10 FP?L — easement be granted along the south side of Johnson Dairy Road, The
present easement, granted in 1975, was incorrect as far as the legal,
and now has been corrected.
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.
ROLL CALL:
The roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk and present were: Mayor
Aldred, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino and Councilwoman Monroe.
Councilman Kiselewski was not in attendance due to his being on vacation.
City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were also in attendance.
MINUTES:
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 1983, were unanimously
approved as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
t1ayoc Aldred announced that on Tuesday, July 12, 1983, the City's Planning
and Zoning Commission, Recreation Advisory Board, P.B.G. Fire Dept., Inc.,
will be meeting at 7:30 P.M., on Wednesday, July 13, 1983, the City's
Zoning Board of Appeals and the Beautification and Environmental Committee
will be meeting at 7:30 P.M., and on Tuesday, July 19, 1983, the Merit
System Board will be meeting at 7:30 P.M.
ITE115 BY THE CITY
MANAGER:
SIGNAGE FOR
The City Manager advised the Council that he is in receipt of a proposal
HOLLY DRIVE
from Kimley -Horn & Assoc., Inc., regarding signage and markings for Holly
Drive associated with temporary street closing in the amount of $3400.
Any additional services as requested by the City, will be on the basis
of their hourly balling rates. Mr. Orr further stated he contacted
David Plummer & Associates out of Miami, but before they will provide
a quote, they have to see the street in operation, which would take place
vhen school starts.
It was the unanimous concurrence of the Council to defer action on this
until the next Regular Meeting of July 21, 1983, when a full Council will
be in attendance.
AlhEASLMEN1 DEED The City Manager stated that Florida Power & Light is requesting an
10 FP?L — easement be granted along the south side of Johnson Dairy Road, The
present easement, granted in 1975, was incorrect as far as the legal,
and now has been corrected.
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By the unanimous vote of the Council, a motion was adopted authorizing
`_he Mayor and CILy Clerk to sign the Easeme.,' Agreement Deed with
Florida Power & Light Company.
PL11LUST OF CITY 11r. Orr requested of the Council consideration of hiring Mr. Steve
FiANAGER TO TMIRT Stanton on a part-time basis as an intern, who would assist hin with his
MR. STEVE STAN UN,
PAR I -I IFIL back -log that has built up over the past year. He would be paid a
minimum of $150 per week for a total of 11 weeks, and the monies would
come from Council Contingency. 11r. Orr stated that Mr. Stanton has an
excellent educational background in governmental experience and could
keep him busy for the entire period. This would also give the City
an opportunity to evaluate his potential should an opening occur during
the 1983/1984 budget year.
The members of the Council were in agreement, at this time, to postpone
their decisison until they had more " - to rev'.ew his resume and to
discuss it again at the next regular meeting.
INTER -CITY 1.1r. Orr reported that Intei -City First Aid has recently added two new
FIRST AlD ALS Units to their squad; and referencing a communication from the
Fire Chief, who stated with Inter -City adding the 2 new units, the City's
Unit 4671, would no longer be needed and suggested the City sell Unit
671 and use the monies for something more needed.
A motion was unanimously adopted authorizing the City Hanager to prepare
bids and specifications for advertising Unit 41671, and in conjunction
with the City Attorney prepare the proper documents for consideration
at the next Regular Fleeting of July 21, 1903.
UNINCORPORATED The City Manager stated he is in receipt of a letter from County
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Commissioner Wilkens concerning unincorporated reserve areas in the
County and are asking for the City to enter into an Interlocal Agreement
with the County. Fie requested that the City Attorney be authorized to
look into the State Statutes to find out if ue sign this agreement, just
how much are we accepting from unincorporated areas as far as liability,
off - setting as to what we would be receiving, i.e., road maintenance,
garbage pick -ups, etc., and report back h_s findings.
A motion was unanimously adopted that the City Attorney be authorized
to check into the State Statutes and report back his findings, per the
Caty Flanager's request. In the meantime, the City Manager will advise
the County stating the City's interest, but reserving a decision until
more information is obtained.
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PROPOSED INTER- The City Manager informed the Council that he is in receipt of a
SECTION IMPROVE letter from Charlie Walker, Director of Traffic Division of Palm Beach
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County re: proposed Intersection Improvement Plan or. Military Trail
at Arbor Way, Crestdale Street and Gardenia Drive, to be included in
theii 1903/1984 Intersection Improvement Plan.
PGRfiY CAGLC TV The City Manager also stated he received a communication from Perry
Cable TV confirming they uill be in attendance at the July 21, 1983
Regular Meeting for the purpose of discussing CATV Service Rate
increase. Also in their letter, was a sample Resolution on approving
their rate increase. The City [Manager will make his recommendation
at this meeting regarding their request, and will provide the members
of the Council his recommendation prior to this meeting.
TRI -CITY ANIMAL [here was no interest voiced by the Council regarding the City going
WARDEN ^� in with an Animal Warden with Lake Park and North Palm Beach.
REPORTS:
COUNCILW01AN Councilwoman flonroe reported on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Committee fleeting she attended. The minutes reflecting that meeting
Aft are on file in the City Clerk's office.
Councilwoman Monroe also reported on the monthly Palm Beach County
Municipal League Meeting she attended where they discussed a proposal
to consider "weighted voting ", which is based on population and the
dues structure within the local league. She requested of the Council,
to read the communication she handed out to them and to give some
thougFt and suggestions for the next meeting.
Councilwoman Monroe also informed the Council that the City of Lake
Worth is starting a decimeter school in conjunction with the Junior
College and wanted to know if anyone in the City would be interested
in attending. She stated the cost of a decimeter is approximately
$1000, and would be of great help since the City does receive numerous
noise complaints.
Councilwoman Monroe reported that she has been nominated to be an
the Area Planning Board and should have confirmation of this
appointment soon by the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation.
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COUN_CILHAN Councilman Martino reported on the MPO Meeting he attended in the
MARTINO_ [dace of Councilman Kiselewsk'L who is on vacation.
Councilman flartino reported on the County Commission Meeting he
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attended at which discussion took place on the proposed landfill
site.
With regards to his report, Councilwoman Monroe stated she will send
a letter to the County Commiusion re: an alternate site for the
proposed landfill site location.
VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Kiedis reported on the Site Plan and Appearance Review
K— Committee Fleeting held 3une 5th. The minutes reflecting that meeting
are on file in the City Clerk's office.
ITE1,15 BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCTLWOMAN Councilwoman Monroe noticed in a local paper the number of false
MONROE alarms that have been reported to the Fire Department, and requested
a report from the Fire Chief as to how they have been handling them
with reference to the recently pascAd false alarm ordinance.
Councilwoman Monroe requested that the City advertise for bids
again on the City's lot in Plat 6 (Ilex Circle South). The City
Attorney advised that it can be advertised the same as before.
A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council that the City Manager
be authorized to advertise for bids for the lot on Ilex Circle South,
that the City owns, less the 7' easement on the east side.
The City Attorney also sated that the Council, as a blanket approach,
can waive the requirement to lot width.
COMMENTS FROf1 THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
MR. 008 YE_AGER_:_ Mr. Bob Yeager, Cedar Avenue, PBG, was in attendance to address
his concern regarding the proposed location of an airport, west of
the City that will contain approximately 1300 acres; and felt that
this would have more of an impact on the City than the proposed
location of the landfill site.
MR. MIKE MITRIONE: Mr. Mike Mitrione, Steeplechase, was in attendance to address the
Council regarding the possible annexation of Steeplechase into the
City. He stated at a recent Homeowner's Association Meeting, many
of the residents of Steeplechase expressed their desire to be annexed
into the City.
It was pointed out to Fir. Mitrione by the City Manager and confirmed
by the City Attorney, that in order for them to annex into the City,
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RESOLUTIOP�S:
K5.0LUTION 44,
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1001. of the owners would have to sign a petition and their property
be contiguous to the City property. Attorney Brant stated that there
is a point at where Steeplechase touches th- City, only separated by
the Turnpike and he would have to check into whether or not, since
the Turnpike is a private road, this would be allowed. Al ^o, Bankers
Land Company, the original owners of Steeplechase and owner of much
of the land at Steeplechase, has land directly across from them,
that is contiguous to the City, could perhaps be talked to regarding
annexing that property into the City, which would then make Steeplechase
contiguous to the City.
A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council, authorizing the City
Attorney to investigate whether or not Steeplechase is contiguous to
the City, and requesting the City Manager talk to Bankers Land Company
regarding the possible annexation of their property across from
Steeplechase, and a report be prepare' b,- the City Attorney re:
what tax revenues and City services would be generated by annexing
Steeplechase into the City.
Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open and held on the intent
of Resolution 44, 1983, creation of a PUD for Mlobil Oil Service
Station located on 1 -acre parcel in northeast corner of PGA National
PCD and designated on the Master Development Plan as "Office Park ".
Frini to their pre.,rntation, the Crt� ilanager staLed foi the record,
that at their last rnectrng vith Lhe Council, it vas requested that
the drainage be currocted; he met with the CiLy's Lnyinecr, the
developer's engineer and a representative from the Northern Palm Beach
County Water Control District and came up with an acceptable drainage
plan. In the interium, the plans were changed and to date, they have
not gone back to that acceptable plan. Any action taken by the Council,
if approved, ba approved subject to an acceptable plan that was worked
out at that meeting for drainage purposes, and as of tonight, they
have not done this.
Mr. } -lank Skokowski, President of Urban. Design Studio, addressed the
toCouncil stating they have made a few revisions to the site plan to
include reducing the width of the exit from 35' to 251, removed some
of the asphalt and added more landscaping, and added a hedge with
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vines in front of the restrooms and continued the hedge around the
corner to the sPrVice hays, and also relocated the trash enclosure
to the rear.
Mr. Skokowski went on to state that the building will contain
approximately 2800 sq. ft., and will be of' earLhtone colors in stucco,
wiLn a cement the roof.
In response to Councilwoman Monroe's concern, i.e., using pyracantha
vines on the elevation, the developers were in agreement to use vines
similar to those at the Garden Square Shops.
In response to the Council's concern regarding Mobil redesigning
the roofline on their building to a hip roof, they did not want to
change their design because they felt it would hurt their corporate
identity.
Mr. Conrad Schaffer, Civil Engineer, addressed the Council regarding
the drainage stating there is no drainage problem, however, the
plan submitted must be in error. The City Manager stated there is
a few errors on the plan submitted, and he talked to Mr. Lindahl as
late as 7PM this evening,and a few modifications need to be made
concerning some of the drainfields being off of the property, and do
not understand how it fits into the overall plan. Also the fire
protection was not the same as agreed upon. Once these are corrected,
and approved by the City Engineer, there would not be a problem.
The City Manager further stated that the conceptual drainage plan
as submitted has no problems.
Hr. Schaffer also stated that there is no water service available to
this sate, the nearest water is at the turnaround at the main
entrance. They met with the Fire Marshal and will put in a dry stand
pipe into a lake, and the Eire Department will pump it from the lake
with their pump truck.
Councilman Martino stated that he intends in the future to make it
his policy not to vote for any project that comes before us without
everything in order.
Subsequent to further discussion, Mayor Aldred declared the Public
Hearing closed.
13v the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read in full,
RCSOlUtLen 44, 1983,with the wording, "dated June, 1943" deleted
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from the 13th line in Section 2, and adding the warding, "which
plan is subject to required amendments and written approval thereof
by the City Engineer" after the words "Exhi'oit "C" in the last line
of Section 2.
Resolution 44, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council as
amended.
RESOLUTION 43, 1983 By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read in
full, Resolution 48, 1983, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute by and on behalf of the City and Interlocal Agreement between
Palm Beach County and the municipalities located therein pursuant
to Chapter 336.025, Section 3 (a) 1, Florida Statutes.
Resolution 40, 1983, was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE 6,
Mayor Aldred declared the Public Hearing open which was duly
advertised June 22, 1983, and held on the intent of Ordinance 6,
1983, upgrading Council salaries /expenses.
there were no comments from the Public, Mayor Aldred declared the
Public Hearing Closed.
By the concurrence of the Council, the Deputy City Clerk read in
full and on Second Reading, Ordinance 6, 1983.
Ordinance 6, 1983 was unanimously adopted by the Council.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
HD -742- LOCAL BILL
The members of the Council discussed the communication from Jackie
PROUIDI P,
IFORM QUALIFYINGV
,Iinchester, Supervisor of Elections re; uniform municipal election
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dates, which was recently passed by the Legislature to take effect
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2, 1984, and stating that all municipal elections will be
held on the 2nd Tuesday in March, with any run -offs required to be
held two weeks later. The qualifying period would be from the last
Tuesday in January to the 2nd Tuesday in February.
It was the unanimous concurrence of the Council, to go with the
recommendation of Councilwoman Monroe, i.e., keeping the qualifying
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dates the same as is now in the City, the last 15 days of January and
to go along with the election dates as passed by the Legislature.
The City 0.ttoincy was directed to prepare an Ordinance exempting
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® the City from uniform qualifying election dates as provided for
in H.R. 142,amending the City's Charte, and provioing for run -offs
of City's General Election to be held the 4th Tuesday in March.
REZONING Of 4 -ACRE Discussion on the rezoning of 4 -acre parcel on north side of Burns
FAKULL UN NU. SIDE Road, eaEt of Plaza North Medical Complex, was taken otf the agenda
OF BURNS ROAD, EAST
MEDICAL due to no one being in attendance for discussion purposes.
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COUNCILMAN MARTINO Councilman Martino requested that before any petitioners appear
before any Hoards or the Council, all documents /plans etc. must
be in, or they be taken off of the agenda. He is very concerned
about having motions passed that contain conditions more verbal
then written.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BOARD OF COUNTY 6. Invitation from Sheriff Richard P. Wille, to attend the ded-
COMMISSIONERS ication ceremonies of PB County Criminal Justice and Medical
Examiners Complex on July 14, 19B3.
PERRY CABLE TV 7. Stating they will be at the next Regular Meeting of the City
Council on July 21, 1983.
LORETT,A BLANCKE 6. Requesting help in obtaining cable service to Shady Lakes.
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Mayor Aldred acknowledged the following petitions and communications:
ISO C01111ERCIAL, RISK
1.
Thanking the Fire and Water company members who cooperated
SERLICES
with their representative during the-(r recent survey.
PB COUNTY CHAMBER
2.
Enclosing a final draft of the resolution from the PBG Chamber
OF Cli_ 4MERCE
of Commerce recommending additional guidelines be used in the
selection of a solid waste disposal facility.
KELTON & ASSOC.
3.
Regarding the analysis on possible double taxation.
DEPARTMENT OF
4.
Block grants with which the City may be eligible.
MF. AFFAIRS
ECONOMIC COUNCIL
5.
Stating they will be in touch with the City re: film production
COUNTY
in the State,
BOARD OF COUNTY 6. Invitation from Sheriff Richard P. Wille, to attend the ded-
COMMISSIONERS ication ceremonies of PB County Criminal Justice and Medical
Examiners Complex on July 14, 19B3.
PERRY CABLE TV 7. Stating they will be at the next Regular Meeting of the City
Council on July 21, 1983.
LORETT,A BLANCKE 6. Requesting help in obtaining cable service to Shady Lakes.
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