HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 121180CITY COUNCIL
f WORKSHOP MEETING
t CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
DECEMBER 11, 1980
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor Feeney 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 City Clerk and present were: Mayor Feeney,
Vice Mayor Aldred, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Laurie, and CouncilwomarI
Monroe. City Manager John Orr and Attorney William Brant were also 4
in attendance.
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PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO WINNERS OF CITY'S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Recreation and Parks Director Doug Hood presented awards to this year's
winners of the City's Golf Tournament that took place at Frenchmen's Creek
Golf Course on November 1, 1980. Mayor Feeney presented the "Mayor's
Trophy" to Jack Hanson and Ron Boyd, who tied in this category.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
MR. E. B. In response to Mr. E. B. Shearin, Jr., who was recently appointed to the
SHEARIN, JR. City's Code Enforcement Board, the City Manager advised that the City's
Code of Ordinances will be delivered to the members of the Committee.
RESOLUTIONS: During the workshop session on Resolution 67, 1980, the name "Edwin D.
RESOLUTION 67, McConkey" was inserted in the blank of Section 1. Resolution 61r, 1980 will
be considered for adoption by the Council at their Regular Meeting of
December 18, 1980.
RESOLUTION 68, During the workshop session on Resolution 68, 1980, the Council inserted
7777- the name "Joe Dolan" in the blank of Section 1. The Council will consider
adoption of Resolution 68, 1980 at their Regular Meeting of December 18,
1980.
In response to the Council's concern re: excessive absenteeism at the
Committee's scheduled meetings, the City Clerk advised that she has sent
communications to those members that have had a poor attendance record
this year soliciting their interest in continuing to serve on the
Committee.
City Council Workshop Meeting, 12/11/80
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ORDINANCE 21, During the workshop session on the December 9, 1980 draft of Ordinance 21,
T777-- 1980, divorcing the Site Plan and Appearance Review Committee from the
�— Planning and Zoning Commission, the Council:
1. Revised the quantity and term of office of alternate members to one
alternate for two years.
2. Incorporated the provisos "Any member who fails to attend two (2) out
of three (3) successive meetings without cause and without prior
approval of the Chairman of the Committee shall automatically forfeit
his appointment, and the City Council shall promptly fill such vacancy.
The members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council; such
service, however, shall be limited to no longer than six consecutive
years. ".
3. Changed the effective date to 30 days from passage of the Ordinance.
The Council discussed that while they are proposing to revise the'City's
Code to the extent that the members of the Planning and Zoning Commission
aren't automatically members of the Site Plan and Appearance Review Com-
mittee, they appoint three of the experienced members to the Committee for
one year.
Ordinance 21, 1980 will be considered for first reading by the Council
at their Regular Meeting of December 18, 1980.
Prior to the Council considering the adoption and implementation of this
Ordinance, they will interview those individuals that have applied.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
MODIFICATION TO At their regularly scheduled meeting of December 9, 1980, the Planning
MASTER PLAN FOR and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended to the Council approval
PGA NAT 'L PCD
of PGA National Ventures, Inc.'s application to modify their Master Plan
for the PGA National POD.
While referencing the Master Plan exhibited in the Development Order and
the Master Plan modified per the Development Order, Mr. Hank Skokowski,
Land Planner and authorized agent, highlighted the revisions they have
incorporated into the plan that accompanied their application for City
approval. (Because the modifications made to the plan do not fall under
the Florida Statutes' definition of "substantial deviation ", the PGA
National Venture, Inc. is not required to re- exercise the DRI process;
however, their application includes communications from the other regula-
tory agencies expressing no objections to the Master Plan as proposed.)
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The Council indicated receptiveness to the developer's request that
the 6 -9 acre park they propose to locate in the northwest corner of the
project satisfy four of the 20 one -acre parks required in the Development
Order.
The Council will consider adoption, by Resolution, of the revised Master
Plan at their Regular Meeting of December 18, 1980. In the meantime,
the City will be provided a breakdown of the total acres set aside for
each land usage an the plan for this 2340.92 -acre project.
CREATION OF Per the direction of the Council at their workshop meeting of November 13,
"IRONWOOD" 1980, the plans for the "Ironwood" single - family PUD were submitted to the
PUD IN PGA
T L Planning and Zoning Commission. Subsequent to reviewing these modified
plans at their meeting of December 9, 1980, the Commission unanimously
adopted a motion recommending to the Council the creation of the PUD to
consist of 87 zero -lot -line homes on Tracts M -17, M -18, and S -7 on the
Master Plan for the PGA National PCD.
Mr. Hank Skokowski, Land Planner and authorized agent, reviewed the modi-
fications they made to the plans for this project, per their discussions
with the Council at the above - referenced workshop meeting.
Because they are otherwise brittle, Mr. Russel V. Zimmerman, Division Vice
President of U.S. Home Corporation, agreed to pass onto the homeowners
association the requirement that the Acacia trees proposed to be planted
along the eastern perimeter of the project be pruned yearly.
UPGRADING OF The City Manager reported that pursuant to the City's Merit System Rules
POLICE DEPT. and Regulations, the job classifications recommended by the Police Chief
JOB LA SI-
IIONS/ for his department have been referred to the Merit System Board for
DESCRIPTIONS recommendation to the Council. The Council will consider adoption of
these new /upgraded classifications at a meeting in the near future.
COMMUNITY CENTER During the Council's review of the "Community Center Status and Recommended
BLOW CHART Schedule" prepared December 8, 1980 by the City Manager, they discussed the
appointments of the City Manager, Building Official, Recreation Director,
and Chairmen of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Recreation Advisory
Board to a committee that will review the 16 "letters of interest" the
City has received from architects, compiling a list of three --five arch-
itectural firms they recommend the Council select from.
The Council will consider forming this committee at their Regular Meeting
of December 18, 1980. In the meantime, the two Chairmen will be contacted
re: their interest in serving.
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TRAFFIC CIR- The Council referred the long -range Traffic Circulation Plan the City
CULATION PLAN Engineer prepared for the 40 -acre tract of the Municipal Complex, the
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Central Fire Station, and Gardens Park to the Site Plan and Appearance
Review Committee for their review /comments. The City Manager will provide
the Council a cost estimate for implementing the expansion of the fire
department's parking facilities.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of communications from:
COUNTY ENGI- 1. Mr. Charles R. Walker, Jr. of the County Engineer's Office re: the
NEERICE proposed widening of Military Trail at Holly Drive and Tanglewood Plaza.
PORT OF PALM 2. Mr. F. W. Donahue of the Port of Palm Beach inviting the County to
BEACH the ground- breaking ceremony for their Maritime Office Building on
December 17, 1980 at 11:45 P.M..
REPORTS: Councilwoman Monroe reported on the Recreation Advisory Board's meeting
COUNCILWOMAN of December 9, 1980. The minutes of this meeting will be placed on file
MONROE in the City Clerk's office.
COUNCILMAN
Councilman Kiedis reported on the December 9, 1980 meetings of the Planning
KIEDIS
and Zoning ommission and Site Plan and Appearance ppearance Review Committee. The
minutes of these meetings will also be placed on file in the City Clerk's
office.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
SUBMITTAL OF
The Council acknowledged the City Manager's draft of a cover letter to
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accompany the Comprehensive Land Use Plan they officially received from
AGENCIES
the Planning and Zoning Commission on December 4, 1980. In accordance
with the Local Government Comprehensive Planning Act of 1975, this plan
is being submitted to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the
Palm Beach County Planning Department, the Department of Community Affairs,
and the Florida Department of Environmental Regulations for their review
and comments.
RESOLUTION
The City Attorney was requested to draft a Resolution opposing the revision
OPPOSING REVI- made this year to the Florida Banking Code of the Florida Statutes.
SION TO STATUTES
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILWOMAN
Councilwoman Monroe reported that she spoke with Ms. Pinky Yount, Executive
MONROE
Director of the Palm Beach County Municipal League, and she proposes to
have the January meeting at our municipal hall and to make "fire safety
inspections in public schools" the main topic of discussion.
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COUNCILMAN
In response to Councilman Laurie, the City Manager advised that the City's
Fire Marshal will be addressing the management at the Holiday Inn encour-
aging them to upgrade their precautionary measures in the motel's older
section (i.e., provide adequate smoke detectors /sprinkler systems).
When completed, the Council will be provided a copy of the Fire Department's
report on fire safety at the elementary, junior high, and private schools
in the City.
VICE MAYOR
In response to Vice Mayor Aldred, the City Manager advised that the State
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Department of Community Affairs has not completed its study of the City's
salary structure. Subsequent to the department heads rewriting the present
job descriptions in the City's Merit System Rules and Regulations to better
reflect the duties and responsibilities that are being performed by the
personnel within their departments, they will be referred to the Merit
System Board for recommendation to the Council.
COUNCILMAN
Councilman Kiedis requested that the flooring in front of the Assembly Room
KIEDIS
be upgraded and that the lights burned out in the City Hall's corridors
be replaced /repaired.
MAYOR FEENEY
Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of a communication from Mr. Richard R.
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Cleveland, Palm Beach County Director of Airports, advising of the workshop
session the County Commission will be having on the selection of a site
for a new general aviation airport in North Palm Beach County. The City
Manager was requested to attend this meeting to be held on December 15, 1980
at 2:00 P.M..
The Mayor acknowledged receipt of a communication from Mr. Samuel J.
Trammel, Sr., Assistant Chief of Old Dixie Fire Control Tax District No. 2,
inquiring as to the City's interest in the Advanced Life Support Service
they have available.
ADJOURNMENT.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M..
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MAYOR FEENEY
VICE MAYOR ALDRED
-' MTY CLERK
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COUNCILMAN KIEDIS
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COUNCILMAN LAURIE
COUNCILWOMAN MONROE
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1050D N MILITARY TRAIL PALM OF-ACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 622 -1200
December 11, 1980
Representative William G. Myers
P.O. Box 2133
Stuart, Flbrida 33494
Dear Representative Myers:
A revision of the Florida Banking Cale which became effective July 1, 1980
contains a provision which requires public moneys that are deposited in
banks or savings and loan associations be secured by collateral pledged to
the State Treasurer rather than to the municipality or other governmental
agency that is dealing directly with the bank. This is Section 663,545 and
Section 665.104 of the Florida Statutes.
There are a number of things that are wrong with this legislation and I will
try to highlight a few of the most obvious:
1. Many cities will be required to revise their charters due to the language
requiring cities to hold collateral for all funds deposited by the city
treasury.
2. By requiring banks and savings and loans to pledge collateral to the
state rather than to the local governmental agency, the taxpayer will
bear the cost of the paperwork involved rather than the stockholders of
the financial institutions.
3. Many financial institutions will find this a burden because much of their
collateral is in liquid assets and before it can be released under the
new law, they must submit a request in writing to the State Treasurer's
Office, then the State Treasurer's Office will submit the request in
writing, to the local government, then the local government will reply
in writing to the State Treasury, and finally the State Treasurer will
reply in writing to the financial instition. This in itself is a holy
mess.
4. This was put on the books during the last legislative session. However,
it was not financed and in order to remain on the books, the state will
be required to authorize moneys to start up the Bureau of Collateral
and Securities at an estimated cost of $500,000. The local governments
are currently handling this as a routine procedure without additional
cost.
5. Many financial institutions will shy away from local governments because
of the additional paperwork even though it is being paid for by the tax-
payer, thereby reducing the number of bids that local governments can
receive for moneys either through C.D.'s, repurchase agreements, or other
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types of investments. In other words, the number of institutions willing
to deal with local governments will diminish. I anticipate this to re-
duce interest income, depending on the governments involved, from 25 to
50% of What we could obtain by not having this legislation on the books.
My understanding is that this Jk,'j'j,TL0J0n W-IS put through by a small
lobbying group that represented ,i:.m_rl1 number of banking institutions
and is hot readily accepted nor ia�Icume by the vast majority of the
banking community.
I ask that you review the information, keeping in mind the mass confusion
that will occur both at the state level and at the local level, along
with th'Q realization that local governments are responsive for their
financial dealings and are fully capable of investing their tax dollars
and receiving a fair rate of return with proper safeguards both for
collateralization and federal deposit insurance.
Thank you for your consideration, and should you need additional infor-
mation, please feel free to contact my office.
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'john L. Orr
City Manager
PALM BEACH GARDENS
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cc: Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation
Palm Beach County Courthouse
P.O. Box 1989
' West Palm Beach, F'1 33402
STATL TREASURER
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
FIRE MARSHAL
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HR., JOIJN L. ORR, JR. December 8, 1980
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CITY MANAGER
7,O5Oo 0ORTH i-41LITARY TRAIL
PALO BtACH GARFDSUS, FLA. 3341Q L
FROM: JAY YELTON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF TREASURY
SUBJECT: ACCOUNTS SURVEY REFERENCE THE NEW FLORIDA
BANKING CODE (Section 663.545 & 665.104 F. S.)
The Florida Banking Code, revised effective July 1, 1980,
contains new provisions which require that public moneys
deposited in banks and /or savings and loan associations by
local governmental subdivisions be secured by collateral
pledged to the State Treasurer. The subdivisions affected
by this change are municipalities, towns, villages, districts,
commissions, authorities or any other public body, agency or
political subdivision of the State - but not to include various
county funds or funds of county officers and school boards.
Funds to administer this program were not appropriated, therefore,
we are,simply trying to determine the number and size of accounts
that fall under these new requirements for collateralization.
From your response we will develop a procedure for implementing
these now duties and an estimate of the cost of administration.
We would appreciate your providing us with a list of all bank
and /or (savings and loan accounts that presently are administered
by your office. Your accounts should be listed under the
following headings:
Name of Entity Owning Account
Title of Account
Type of Account (checking, savings, CD)
Name and Address of Financial Institution
Approximate Average* Daily Balance
Remarks (if any)
*If balance in account varies widely at various periods in the
year, please explain in "Remarks ". Also, if the account never
exceeds the $100,000 guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Act, please indicate this in the "Remarks" column,
Your reply should be prepared as of September 30, 1980 and
mailed within two weeks of the date of this letter. Your
response should be mailed to the following address:
Mrs. Lucille B. Stello, Chief
Bureau of Collateral Securities
State Treasury
The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
If you have any questions regarding this survey, you may contact
Mrs. Stello at 904/488 -6856.
Sin rely,
Jay Yelton
Director
Division of Treasury
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City Council and City Manager:
Golf Trophy Presentation
City Council Chambers
December 11, 1980
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Mayor's Trophy to be presented by Mayor Richard Feeney
Event:
City of Palm Beach Gardens Golf Tournament
Location:
Frenchmens
Creek Golf Club
Date:
November 1,
1980
1)
Longest Drive -
Bob Vanatta
1st Hole
Charlie Ring
11th Hole
2)
Closest to Pin -
Ron Boyd
12th Hole
Score
3)
Womens City Champion -
Fran Herman
88
4)
Mens, City Champion -
1st
Charlie Ring
72
2nd
Mike Marshall
75
5)
mayor's Trophy -
Jack Hanson (tie)
70
Ron Boyd (tie)
70
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Mayor's Trophy to be presented by Mayor Richard Feeney
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Board of County CpmmissWers
Dennis P Koehler, Chairman
Frank Foster, Vice - Chairman
Peggy B. Evatt
Norman Gregory
Half Bailey
December 6, 1980
Mayor Richafrd Feeney
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North'Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Re: North palm Beach County
General Airport Site Selection
Dear Mayor Feeney:
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TOWARD A NEW GENERAL AVIATION AIRPORT
FOR NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
County Administrator
John C Sansbury
Department of Airports
Richard R. Cleveland
Director
Over the past several months, efforts have been underway to find
a desirable, site for a new general aviation airport in North Palm
Beach County — a site that would provide a maximum degree of
compatibility with the surrounding environs while also satisfying
the aeronautical needs for North Palm Beach County.
Portions of the County where the functions of such an airport would
conflict with land use or environmental concerns were eliminated
from consideration early in the site selection process, while other
areas were determined to merit further study. As a result, within
the more acceptable portions of the County, three possible airport
sites were identified for detailed evaluation. This evaluation
is now completed and the findings ready for presentation to the
County Commission.
A Board of County Commissioners' workshop on this matter will be
held at 2:00 p.m., on December 15, 1980, at the Palm Beach County
Courthouse in the Commission Room. All citizens of the County are
encouraged to attend.
Sincerely,
Richard Cleveland
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Director of Airports
Palm Beach County
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PALM REACH II{TERNATIONAL AIRPORT / BUILDING 5 -120 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33406 11303) 6836722
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OLD DIXIE FIRE CONTROL TAX DISTRICT NO. 2
6930 BARBOUR ROAD
WEST PALM BEACH. FLORIDA 33407
December 3, 1980
John L. Orr, City Manager
City of ''Palm Beach Gardens
10500 No. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl. 33410
Dear Mr.'Orr:
This is to advise that Old Dixie Fire Control Tax District No. 2 has
available an Advance Life Support Service.
Economy Measures and manpower shortages has prevented some municipal -
ities from having the aforesaid service.
It is the intent of this letter to inquire of your interest and to
arrange 'a joint meeting to review the value of this service.
If so, %!buld you kindly contact the writer for a constructive
discussion of the availability of the Advance Life Support Service.
Sincerely, p
Samuel J. Trammell, Sr.
Asst. Chief
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REMEMBER
FIREHURTS
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port of palm beach
P.O. BOX 9935 • PHONE 305 -842 -4201
RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 33494
December18,1980
Mayor Dick Feeney
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Bealch Gardens, Fla. 33410
Dear Mayor Feeney,
The Port'of Palm Beach cordially invites you to attend
a groundrbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of
construction of the Ports' new Maritime Office Building.
The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, December seventeenth,
at eleven, forty -five in the morning, at the corner of Port
Road and U.S. Highway One.
We look forward to seeing you.
Sincerely,
F.T Donahue
Co onel USA (Ret)
Executive Director
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nis P Koehler, Chairmn
Frank Foster, Vice - Chairman
Peggy B. Evatt
Norman Gregory
Bill Bailey
December'8, 1980
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County Administrator
John C Sansbury
Department of Engineering
and Public Works
H. F. Kahlert
County Engineer
Mr. John'L. Orr
City Manger
City of Palm Beach Gardens
Administrative Office
10500 N.I,Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, Fl 33410
SUBJECT:' Holly Drive at Military Trail and Military Trail at Tanglewood
Area
Dear Mr. Orr:
Enclosed for your information are drawings which show the proposed pave-
ment widening at the subject two locations.
If you have any questions, please call.
Sincerely yours,
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ENGINEER
Charles R. Walker, Jr., P.E.
Directory Traffic Division
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