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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SEPTEMBER 16, 1982
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor Kiselewski at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500
North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida; and opened with the Pledge
of Alleglance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: The roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Kiselewski,
Vice Mayor Monroe, Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Martino. City Manager John
Orr and Attorney William Brant were also in attendance. Councilman Aldred was.':,x
not in attendance.`"
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 2, 1982, were unanimously
approved by the Council, as amended.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiselewski announced that meetings of the City's Zoning Board of Appeals
and Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee will convene at 7:30 Y.M. on
Tuesday, September 21, 1982 and Wednesday, September 22, 1982, respectively.
®ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER.
CANCULLATION The City Manager reported that the City's Recreation Department will not be
OF "INTRODUC-
TION TO PSYCiiIG� aving the "Introduction to Psychic Sciences" class they advertised in the
SCILNCES" CLASSCity's August/ September, 1982 Newsletter as one of the many programs residents
OF RECREATION could select from. Other arrangements have been made due to the possibility
DEPT.
of this being in violation of the Constitutional provisions for "Separation of
Church and State ".
Mayor Kiselewski acknowledged receipt of a petition from 19 individual members
of the Ministerial Association of the North Palm Beaches expressing concern and
opposition to the City offering the above - referenced course.
CONTRIBUTION Vice Mayor ;Monroe and Councilman Kiedis accepted the invitation of the Cystic
TO CAUSE OF Fibrosis Foundation to contribute to their cause, by sitting in the "Dunking
CYSTIC FIBRO-
JATTON Machine" at the Moose Lodge Octoberfest to be held September 30th thru October
3rd.
MTG. OF CO. The City Manager reported that County Commissioner Dennis ?, Koe`iler brought up,
COMMISSION RE:
�JOINT LIBRARY , the Conunission s last meeting, the proposal of Dr. Edward Eissev for a shared
,1; ITY� I.ibrary facility of the I'•rltn PiF,n, l+ ('oun', Libr,. ry " -:. n i!i:.,,ricL and i,s1111
Ott, nor'tli campus. Thto matter wlll be further da_ -
:u.; _ b , trot, at i,heit Wor;ccaoo rr.eetang of October 7,,h with concerned
part, l,, attendance.
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REPORTS: Councilman Martino reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting he
COUNCILMAN attended on September 14th.
MARTINO
MAYOR Mayor Kiselewsxi and Vice Mayor Monroe reported on the meeting of the Palm Beach
KISELEWSKI & County Municipal League they attended this date.
VICE MAYOR
7,677 By the consensus of the Council, our City will ,loin other participating municl-
palit.Les in a lawsuit. against Palm Beach County for recovery of four years of
fair share distributions of County Road and Bridge Taxes.
At a meetlni; in the future, the Council will provide the Municipal League
their thoughts as to whether Certification of Building Officials should be
mandated.
ITEMS BY THE IiAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR Mayor niselewski reported that next week the "Ad Hoc Committee" will be meeting
KISELEWSKI on a recommendation to the Council re: an alternative to the closing of the
north side of Holly Drive during the times Doblic schools on the artery are in
session (Ref: Regular Meeting of August 5, 1982).
Mayor Kiselewski reported on the meeting he had earlier this week with the Arts
® Council on the one -year 1¢ additional sales tax question to be placed by the
County Commission, per the permission of the State Legislature and encourage-
ment of local arts' groups, on the November 2nd ballot. If approved by the
electors, the proceess would be obligated to local art functions.
CO[NCILIMAN Councilman Kiedis expressed dissatisfaction with the recent maintenance of the
KIEDIS
landscaping in the median(s) at Military Trail & PGA Boulevard; the owners'
lack of maintenance of the vacant lands on the southwest corner of that inter-
section; and certain alterations being made to Plant Drive Park without the
establishment of a policy by the Council.
MAYOR Mayor Kzselewskl reported that pursuant to the recent recommendation of Vice
KISELEWSKI
Mayor Monroe re: a revamp of the City's Code of Ordinances, he requested the
City Manager have members of the City's Staff make recommendations within 90
days for the Council's consideration.
CD_- 9ENTS FROM THE PUELIC FOR I'ZQ13 NOT ON THE AGENDA:
MR. SAMUEL Mr. Samuel Carsallo, 10063 Dahlia Avenue, FBG, addressed the Council expressing
CARSILLO
the needs for (1) a back -up plan, in the event Bankers Land Company does not
donate lands for a Fire Dept. Sub - station east of the railroad tracks; (2) a
newer aerial ladder truck for the department; and (3) the Council to act
favorably to certain suggestions of residents at Council meetings.
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Mr. Carsillo expressed pride in Councilman Martino for being a democratic
candidate for State Senator, District 27, this year; and encouraged the Council
to appoint him to fill the vacancy he created, effective midnight November 2nd.
(Mr. Martino was eliminated as a candidate in the 1st Primary Election, held
September 7, 1982.)
MR. SAMUEL
Mr. Samuel Laurie, 643 Riverside Drive, PBG, addressed the Council in reference
LAURIE
to his application for appointment to the Group i seat on the City Council, as
per Councilman Martino's letter of resignation dated June 21, 1982.
RESOLUTIONS:
Mayor Kiselewski declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
RESOLUTION 34,
August 25, 1982, and held on the intent of Resolution 34, 1982, permitting as
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a "conditional use" the sale, at retail, of vineous and malt beverages at the
"PGA National Sports Complex" located at 600 Avenue of the Champions within the
PGA National PCD.
Attornev Andrew Jacobson addressed the Council on behalf of the petitioner.
Mayor Kiselewski declared the Public Hearing closed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, Resolution 34,
1982. Resolution 34, 1982 was unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION 35,
By the concurrence of tae Council, the City Clerk read, in full, Resolution 35,
1982
1982, requesting the Palm Beach County Commissioners to waive the two year
period for use of a 3.68 -acre parcel of land proposed to be annexed into the
City and simultaneously rezone-1 from RM (:Medium Density Residential District)
to CPO (Commercial Professional Office District). This parcel is owned by
the Landmark III Development Group, the petitioners; and located on the west
side of Military Trail, north of Northlake Boulevard.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, Resolution 35, 1982 was adopted.
RESOLUTION 3%,.
Attorney Andrew Jacobson, authorized agent, addressed the Council pursuant to
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the intent of Resolution 36, 1982, providing for the approval /adoption of the
plat for the 62.95 -acre Phase L of the "Devonshire" multi -fATC1 lv PUD created
by Resol,qic,n 23, 1982 on the M -21 & M -22 tracts on the :faster Plan of the
FGA Nationai PCD.
The City Attorney advised that the plat merely lays out the streets and utility
easements; and establishes what is going to be conveyed in fee simple title.
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He didn't foresee any legal problems in platting the project and bonding the
off -site improvements in two phases. Even if the developer chose to modify
Phase 11, it would require an amendment to Resolution 23, 1982, adopted June
17, 3982, which controls the site plan for the M -21 & M -22 tracts in total.
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Per the concurrence of the Council, the City Clerk read, in full, Resolution
36, 1932. Resolution 36, 1952 wes unanimously adopted by the Council.
* ORDINANLL-_,- Mayor Kiso "ews..i declared she Public 11carnng open, which, pursuant to the
ORDINANCE 16, requirements of the "TRIM BILL ", was duly advertised by the Palm Beach County
1982 Property Appraiser, and held for the purpose of receiving public input re: the
City's tent.itive budget /millagu rate of 3.236 mills, including obligations,
for the 1982/1983 fiscal year. This Public Hearing was also held for the
purpose of receiving; public input re: the City's proposed usage of the
$712,725 cstimated to be received from the "Local Government Half -cent Sales
Tax', as duly advertised September 13, 1982.
Per the request of Mr. Samuel Laurie, 643 Riverside Drive, PBG, the City Manager
gave a brief comparison on the proposed budget versus the City's budget for
the 1981/1982 fiscal year. A summation, in writing, will be available prior
to the 2nd Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of adoption of the
budget, per the request of Mr. Joseph Dolan, 4413 Birdwood Street, PBG. In
the meantime, the residents were invited to review the proposed budget in the
office of the City Manager or City Clerk.
® In response to Mr. Bill Markham, 10330 N. Military Trail, PBG, the City Manager
advised the budget includes the appropriation of funds for an 8% across -the-
board increase for members of the Police Department in the bargaining unit.
In response to Mr. E. B. Shearin, 4567 Holly Drive, PBG, the Mayor advised
that funds have been set aside in the Council Contingency Account, in the
event the City receives less monies than estimated to be received from the
"Local Government Half -cent Sales Tay,".
Mayor Kiselewski declared the Public Hearing closed.
By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on first
reading, Ordinance 16, 1982. A Public Hearing and the Council's consideration
of Second Reading and passage of this Ordinance that provides for the adoption
of the Cit;11's budget for the 1982/1983 fiscal year, will take place at the
Regular Meeting of October 7, 1981—
ORDINANCE 19, By a unanimous ,oLc of the Council, the City Clerk read, by title only, on first
92 reading, Ordinance 19, 1982, providing for the annexation of a 3.68 -acre parcel
Of land on the west side of Military Trail, north of Northlake Boulevard, and
simultaneously rezoning same from RM (Medium Density Residential District) to
CPO (Commercial. Professional Office District) , per the petition of the Landmark
Cil Development Group. A Public Hearing and the Council's consideration of
adoption of this Ordinance will take place at the Regular Meeting of October 21,
1982.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
® Mayor Kiselewski acknowledged receipt of communication3 from the following:
MR. SAMUEL
1. Mr.
Samuel Laurie,
643 Riverside Drive, PBG, applying for appointment to
LAURIE
the
Group 1 seat on
the City Council, as per Councilman Martina's letter
of
resignation dated
June 21, 1982, effective November 2, 1982.
MR. BRUCE L.
2. Mr.
Bruce L. Brown,
3202 Meridian North, PBG, applying for appointment to
BROWN
the
Group I seat on
the City Council (reference above).
MR. RALPH 11. 3. Mr. Ralph H. Blankenship, Sr., 297 Balsam Street, PBG, applying for
BLANKENSHIP appointment to the Group 1 seat on the City Council (reference above).
COUNTY ADMIN- 4. Mr. John C. Sansbury, County Administrator, acknowledging receipt of our
ISTRATOR communication opposing the location of a ,joint library facility of the
Palm Beach County Library Taxing District and PBJC at their north campus.
5. Mr. John C. Sansbury, County Administrator, acknowledging receipt of the
City's Resolution 33, 1982 re: dual ta-- -`ion.
AMERICAN CAN- 6. The American Cancer Society, re: the benefit they will be holding at the
CER SOCIETY Palm Beach Kennel Club on October 17th from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M..
® OTHER ITEMS: In response to Mr. Chuck Bittle, 9837 Daphne Avenue, PBG, the Council advised
MR. CHUCK that the City's Recreation Department will not be having the "Introduction
BITTLE
to Psychic Sciences" class they advertised in the City's August /September,
1982 Newsletter.
ADJOURNMENT. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:08 P.M..
MAYOR KISELIWSKI � /C011NCILMAN KZEDIS
VICE MAYOR MONROE COUNCILMAN ALDRED
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COUNCILMAN MARTINO
CITY CLERK