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CITY rOUNCII
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM 13EACII GARDENS
MARCH 5, 1981
The Regular Fleeting of the Citv Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor Fernry tit 8 :00 P.M. in the Assembly Room,
10500 forth Military Trail, Pilm Bcach Gardens, Florida; @rid opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flog.
ROLL_ CALL:
The roll was c.rllod by the City Clerk a 1 present were: Mayor Feeney,
Vice flavor Aldred, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Laurie, and Councilwoman
fionroe. City (Manager John Orr and Citv Attorney William Brant were also
in attEndencc.
AN'NSHNCCMFNTS:
Mayor Feeney announced that at 9:30 A.M., on Frrdav, March 6, 196.1, the
Looic and Accuracy Test will be held on the Computer Election System;
the City's General Election will he conducted from 7:00 A.M. to i:OO P.M.
on Lresday, (larch 10. 1981: a meeting ., rolm 'Beach Gardens Fire Depart-
ment, inc. will convene at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 1981; and the
Beautification and Cnvironmontal Committee will hold their monthly meeting
on Uednesdpv. Naich 11, 1961, at 7:3C N.M..
PRESENFATI0N TO
f1k. hAr,01_D J -'CUBACk, MEMBER OF THr CIT'S POLlr'E FORCE OCTOBER 1. 1968 •-
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nn L)ehaif cf the department, Police Chief Edward Himmel;hach presented a
wall clock with an engravement to Mr. Harold Jacubar_,, uho retired from
the force after Ucir,q r. mcmhor Octnher 1, 196H I.hrouflh Porch t, 1901.
On bohalt of' the City, !layer Feeney- presented a camera, along with a case,
to Mr. Hzicold Jacuht:rk, .cn appreciation of his dediratecl service to the
Citv October 1, 1968 - March 1, 1981.
A Lhrec- winute recess was held to congratulate Mr. Jacuback on his
retirement.
�i1NUIF5:
the minutes of the Regular fleeting of January i7, 1961, were unanimously
approved by the Council. as amended.
CALL FOP HIDS:
On January 18, 198L, the Citv tiuvrrtjsrd a "call Par bids" for ❑ mid -
L1ID -SPED CAR
�:ized car for the Police Chief's use. In compliance vjth the Citv:s
FOR POtIC
Charter, Lhe Council, at their Reqular Meeting of February 19. 1981,
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aUtnUli red the Cil v Mangy; CTer to pur chaEie it vehicle for the Chief'S use
r,t ,i cunt of ?2,493.00, wif.h fiade. -ic1. No bids vere received by the
City pursuant to the above - mentioned advertisement.
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RESOLUTIONS: By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read in full
Am RESOLUTION 15, Resolution 15, 1931, extending the permissible time for Pratt & Whitney
1981 Aircraft Group to ucfe two modular buildings as offices at their Palm
Beach Gardens facility. Resolution 15, 1981 was unanimously adopted by
the Council.
GL` 0L I17 ONO 16; [3, ,1 unutumctr.; vnt c of t hr Cnun(•iJ , Lhc Ci[.y Clerk rend in full
1981 Resolution 16, 1981, appointing an alternate member to the City's
Planning and Zoning Commission. Resolution 1.6, 1981, was unanimously
adopted by the Council with the name "G-,; Kcielow" inserted in the
blank of Section 1.
ORDIN4NCES: Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing open, which vas duly advertised
ORDINANCE 3, February 18, 1981, and held on the intent of Ordinance 3, 1981, rezoning
1981 from Rll -Hiz)h DensiLy Residential District to CPO - Commercial Professional
Office District th,- :,outh 92.35 Fer,+ of Lot 11 and ail of Lot 12, Hlock
53, P.G.A. :NalInnnl Cn7F "Dih Fututcs Plat #2, totaling .71 acres.
In a communication the Council acknowledged at their meeting of Fe-hruary
26, 1981, fir. llilliam H. Hshel, ouner of these lands, requested that they
delay their consideration of his petits - -,n for 60 days.
h °ember; of the audience didn't c,Hriress the Council re: this Ordinance
unner cut:ioeration,
A r of Lur; w,v unanimou.aly - 3doptcd by the Counci.J that the rublir Heririnq
an<f FI,:,r ccnsicerataon of adoption of Ordinance 3. 1981, he recessed
until their Reoui3i H— ,tiny_ to converin it 8:uf1 P.P1. am 113y 7. 1981.
OP.D1NA%CF G, [layor Frrnoy declared thr Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised
1>8] February 18, 1981, ano held on the intent of Ordinancp 4, 1981, providing
for the creation of the "Miramar II" single family -111) on lr�;cte 8 and 9,
Replat #1 of Plat i14, totaling 3.04- acres.
Mr. J. Omann. Planner, addressed the Council revieving those items they
hLLvr- satisf'icd pursuant to the discussiono pertaining to the project at
the clorlshop Meetings of February 12 and 26, 1981.
Nr. Glen Cony rs, rww]Y-- elocted Pretridr,nL of Lhfe Plat 114 Homuowncr- Associ-
ation, Mr. Bob Yeager, Pa;L Presidont of the AsseciaLion, and Mr. Edward
W- mer and Mr. Ken Link, who are also residents of the subdivision,
addressed the Council durimq the Public Hearing. Their enmments, included
Li,e suggestion that in ran effort to discourage childrer- from plaving on
the curve of Hawthorne Ave r chain link fencing be installed in addition
to the hedge material proposed.
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Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing closed.
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By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clark read in full, an
second reading, Ordinance 4, 1981, with the names of "Beaumont Place"
and "Nick Raich Investment Companv" inserted in the stead of the names
"Miramar II" and "Royal Investment and Development Corporation ", respec-
tively, in all insinncer: they appeared to the Ordinance, and the amount
of $15,000 inserted in the blank of Section 3.
A motion was made by Councilman Laurie, seconded by Vice Mayor Aldred,
that Ordinance 114, 1981, be adopted by ,ir, Council with the provisos
that the pions for the project be modified to include a 51 in height
chain link fence, buffered with a 5' rather than a 6' in height ficus
hedge, along the curve on Aawthorne Avenue and Focus Street, north to
the southeast corner with a 25' wade break immediately vest of the
corner for pedestrians to enter /exit; and that the letter received by
thr City from the developer indicating that he would contribute $1,000
tovard the landscaping of the median = L m Avenue be included as part
of the record.
Councilwoman I'o;,ro^ stated fvr the record that she liked everything
about the prnject, including .he cooperatio- the Council has received
from the developer in the interest of improving at; however, as her way
or responding to complaints she has listened to from residents of
diffvrrit �raris of ine City; over various parking probl -m .ind officially
cxprrssing her preference for odditional parking for any development
that come. into Lhr� City. she wa; voting ag:rrnnt it:; adoption, knotr.tng
the PUD would be created by the ria,lority rule.
Vote on motion to <idni -t Ordinance 4, 1981: Mayor Feeney, Vice liayor
Aldred, Councilman Kiedis, and Cnun�ilman Laurie voted aye; Councilwoman
rionrne voted nay. the motion wa. r,, adopUid by a vote of four ayes and
one nay.
MOIN_4NC_t_ 13y a unanimou<; vote of the founc,l, thr, City Clerk read or, first reading,
19P1 by tatic only, tiro (March 4, 1981 draft of Ordinance 5, 1981, amending
I;he rnrnimurn ,;(,tback irrp,air ^rgeul for utr3rtyirtar;r ;truititres
;accessory ',ending,) to E,e less than tFat reguirrd For --n structures
an the single family residential zoning districts.
the intent of this Ordinanre will be considered by the PIanning and
Zoning Commis -3.1o^ for recommendati"n to the Cuurcil, prior to their
consideration of its adoption,
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PCTiT101'NS AND COT 1MUNICATI+'h;:
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Navor Feeney acknowledged receipt of communications from:
1. rls. Betty Francisco, owner of the "Lighthouse Salon of Beauty ",
oft icing of the "Ilai_rcuL -A- Than" she will be having at her salon
from 9 :00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. nn fl :rch lfl, laSl, �-Uth the proceeds
t e brnC'f it- t hr, Int rr -Cit,, Firct Aid Squad,
2. Oliver & Glidden, Architects. thanking the Council for selecting
them as the architects for the City's Community Activities Building,
3. U. S. Congressman Daniel A. Mica, responding to the City's request
for a full service /manned postal facility.
4. County Comm ssaoner Norman R. Gregory, apologizing for not being
able to partake in the City's celebration of Bankers Land Company's
donation /dedication of Plant Drive Park, held at the park on
February 21. 1961.
5, The "PGA National ", inviting the Council to attend their Grand
Or,ening to be held on [larch 18, 1981y from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.H.
6. The tlorld Trad- Council or Palm Bea-h County, inviting the Council
to mint with i small grouo ahonrJ the "Yr,chL of the Prosidents ",
me Sequoia, docked at the Intracoastal Club, Singer ]stand, on
ilordi ytfi •ai_ 2:50 P.rl., to welcome 11r. Sidnev Levin, Florida State
" rlr•retary of- f omrwrcr.
7. :,nuth Florida W°,L,r r^spageaient Dl;Arict, rommenlinq on the City's
Comprenen,i e Lind Use Plan.
n. The Ilorida Downtown Development Association, soliciting the City's
mumbership.
9. hr City of Rivzcra Beach's Recreation and Parks Department, inviting
the Council to attend the re- dedication of George Street and !Monroe
Hcirhts Parks on Saturday, !larch 7, 1981, at 3:00 P.r1..
ITEMS RY {HE CliY MANKFR:
AWARDING OF 91D5 Pcr the recorrmendat i -n of the City i]anager, thr Councr l un :rnimoi'sly
GROUND HAINTC -- adopted a motion awardino the bid received February 19, 1981, from
`F Del is F nt.erpris�s, Inc.. for a John Deere 950 Tractnr for the Pub! is
lfotk;i Department in the amount of $6,304.00 - monies to he taken from
Pnbl,, worko Account 15-- 64.20.
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iUO REPLACEMENT
AIR CONDITIONERS
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Per the recommendation of the City Manager, the Council unanimously
adopted a motion awarding the bid received February 12, 1981, from
R. G. Wallcn Co., Inc. for two energy efficient, five -ton Tappen
air conditioners for replacements at the Municipal Complex in the amount
of $4670.00, including labor - monies to be taken from Public Works
Account 15- 64.90.
THREE -GAN'G REEL Per the recommendation of the City Manager, the Council unanimously
MOWERS ad-Pted a mot.con awarding the bid received February 26, 198i, from
Debra lurf & 'ndustr,al Equipment for I o 7acobsen three -gang reel
mowers for the Public Works Department in the amount of $3930.00 per
unit - monies to be taken from Public Works Account 15- 64.20.
MARCH 10, 19_81 Pursuant to the communication of the City Clerk, dated February 19, 1981,
GENERAL rEFCTIO N
re: the logic and accuracy testing of the Computer Clectinn Systems
tabulating equipment, the Council /Canvassing Board designated Council-
woman Monroe to represent them in the certification of the test's
accuracy at 9:30 A.F.. on Friday, Marc' �. 1961.
Pur�ivant to the communication of the City Clerk, dated March 3, 191311
rc: the Canvassing of Absentee Ballots, the Council /Canvassing Board
scheduled this to take m ace it,: the closing of the polls on election
jay (approx. 7:30 P.rl.? in the rsec, option Poom at the Nunicipal Complex.
A public notice uill be duly Posted and each candidate vili be advised
of 1.1h3 s snort ing.
ITEMS BY THE LNAYOP AND COIIV,1L:
E0lJN'CILr 'AJ Putsuar,t to the di CUr,sron; at the February 26, 1Y81 Workshop Meeting
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re: a siren tc identify the muntc;.pal complex from Military !rail, the
Public blorks Department_ w1il locuLe sheets of plywood on the lawn, so
that the COUncrl and Site Plon and Appearance Rcvtevu Committee car, get
an ides as to what a 900 V-,haped sign oriented to the road �uould look
like set bacl, from the ultimate riqht -or -way of M.ilitary Trail.
LICE 11AYCIt The City Flanager and Police Cnief will, In the near future, recommend to
ALDPED the Co:jnr�i a iiea;}s for securinq the area of the footbridoe located a,
the rear of Lht,, City's lot in Pl;it 6.
C,JUi\C_1LItAiN lr rer.per,s^ t,, Ccuricillndll Laurie, the City tfanager . dvised that the
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Vision TI PUD will b,, considered by Lhe Site Plan and Appearance Review
Committee at a future meeting; the City vill to continuing the adoption
process on the Comprehcnsivc Land Use Plan in the nenr future; Construc-
tion on Ililitary Trail'- center turning lane is to :ommence the first of
April; Mr. Dick Cameron, a member of the Public Works Department, is
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preparing a plan for the Keating Drive median; the Fire Marshal is
urging the Holiday Inn to install smoke detectors in their older section;
and he didn't have anything further to report as to the status of the
County's installation of a traffic light on Military Trail at Elm
Avenue and when the pedestrian crossing lights at the PGA Boulevard/
Military trail LntrrseeLion will he functional.
The City Attorney will research uhether or not the City is legally
obligated to pay the supplemental invoice of Obst and Associate:,,
Architects, for the services they rcndc- d prior to the Community
Activities Building being presented to the City's electors.
Bankers Land Company, who is loaning the City the funds to develop
the Community Activities Building on a draw basis, will be provided a
schedule of the events to take place in the realization of the facility.
MAYOR FEENEY: Mayor Feeney, who slid not seek re- election after seven years in office,
made a brief farewell speech. During t' speech, Mayor Feeney expressed
that "The past seven years have been very enjoyable because of many
people - friends that I ha,,- in the City, people such as yourselves that
come Lo the City Cot - cil meet _.n,, ano dive us the benefit of your input,
and because of the people up hEre at the City Council . . . It has been
a lot of fun. I've really enjoyed it. We've got some super people in
the Cjty. 1 think Palm Beach Gardens is the best place to live - a
great rommuniL�. And, from the bottom. of my heart 1 thank all of you."
ADJOURNMCNT. With nc fUrthCC bUSineSS, the meeting adjourned at 10:12 P.M..
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f,iAYOR FECN[Y /1 /OUNCILMAN KIEDIS
VICE MAYOk ALDRED COUNCILM,N LAURIE
CITY CLERK
N MONROE