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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. ,w 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 Page 2 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.) City Council Workshop Meeting, 12/11/80 Page 3 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. City Cduncil Workshop Meoting, 12/11/80 Page 4 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 P777 =PAL 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 /P TO REGULATORY 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. City Council Workshop Meeting, 12/11/80 Page 5 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 ALDRED 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. .1 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.. City Council Workshop Meeting, 12/11/80 - MAYOR FEENEY VICE MAYOR ALDRED -' MTY CLERK Page 6 -V COUNCILMAN KIEDIS d COUNCILMAN LAURIE COUNCILWOMAN MONROE ti41IE� �� I 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 �.. 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. 0AV 'john L. Orr City Manager PALM BEACH GARDENS JLO /vs 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 C��Cf' �� cJlrC'fl�fll�Pii' . / / %irJrrN�rnr� �(Ort��t4it�Jkrlit�rx STATE OF FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE 32304 i HR., JOIJN L. ORR, JR. December 8, 1980 I 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 JY /j1 1-1.1 - wvr`rs `,�,� Saho3ea�Gn�darr I If 41, 10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS FLORIDA 33410 • 622 -1200 -� M I City Council and City Manager: Golf Trophy Presentation City Council Chambers December 11, 1980 w 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 w Mayor's Trophy to be presented by Mayor Richard Feeney t1 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: N �C: 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 ch R Cle e Director of Airports Palm Beach County RRC:cbs PALM REACH II{TERNATIONAL AIRPORT / BUILDING 5 -120 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33406 11303) 6836722 �✓ BUSINESS PHONE 844 -1444 i 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 SJTS /vp cc: file REMEMBER FIREHURTS /-,1 -9'- Ac e s 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 u BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS R BLAB A CIKLIN C BEN HOLLEMAN JAMES H KIMBERLY LEE N. SPENCER BR STANLEY L_ WEISS I FRANKLYN W DONAHUE SEE A JENSON, INC wANT18. COOT[ q COLONEL USA 11 ET I 2NOINEERS U11*11I I CONEX, PA . 4 EXECUTIVE OVRECTOR ATTORNEYS F rd of County Commissioners nis P Koehler, Chairmn Frank Foster, Vice - Chairman Peggy B. Evatt Norman Gregory Bill Bailey December'8, 1980 !r t�< pU F77- 14) - /�) ,rG ° -r 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 CRW:GHF :lk Enclosurpls: Drawing No. G -3 -80 -020 —T (2) Drawing No. 0-3 -79 -016 —T (2) cc: Mr.,Tony Falotico w /encs. Lindahl, Browning & Ferrari, Inc. N B4OX,2429_� HEST PALM BE FLORIDA 33402 (.3 0151) 684 -2460