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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 040579CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS APRIL 5, 1979 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Samuel Laurie 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 Laurie, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Councilman Feeney, and Councilman Aldred. Attorney William Brant and City Manager John Orr were also in attendance. MINUTES: The minutes of the Reorganization Meeting of March 15, 1979, were unan- imously approved by the Council, as written. The Council unanimously approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 1979, as written. The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 22, 1979, were unanimously approved by the Council, as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Laurie announced the following: A Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting will convene at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 10, 1979. A meeting of the PBG Eire Department will take place on Tuesday, April 10, 1979, at 7:30 P.M.. A Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting will convene at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, April 11, 1979. BID OPENINGS: The three bids received by the City were opened and read by Fire Chief Edward Arrants for 10 -50' lengths of 3" Fire Hose, 20 -50' lengths of 2;" FIRE HOSES Fire Hose, and 20 -50' lengths of 1z" Fire Hose, as duly advertised March Ilth and 12th, as follows: W. Q. Dowling, Keystone Heights, Fla.: 10 -50' Lengths of 3" Fire Hose - $1,405.00; 20 -50' Lengths of 2z" Fire Hose - $2,020.00; 20 -50' Lengths of A" Fire Hose - $1,400. This bid is on National N -Dora Hypalon Tan Impregnated Hoses. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/5/79 Page 2 Biscayne Fire Equip., c/o Dick Seitner Sales, Melbourne, Fla.: 10 -50' lengths of 3" Fire Hose (Imperial 70D 830) - $1240.00; 20 -50' lengths of 2-Y' Fire Hose (Imperial 70D 825) - $1540.00; 20 -50' lengths of l," Fire Hose (Imperial 70D 815) - $1240.00. East Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., WPB, Fla.: 10 -50' lengths of 3" Fire Hose - $1326.00; 20 -50' lengths of 2;" Fire Hose - $1812.00; 20 -50' lengths of 1, Fire Hose - $1152.00. If paid in 10 days, deduct $42.90 from the total of $4290.00 = $4247.10. This bid is on National Fire Hoses. These bids were referred to the City Manager and Fire Chief for recom- mendation to the Council at a future meeting. MOSQUITO The two bids received by the City were opened and read by the City tuGGLH Clerk for One (1) New Heavy Duty 1979 U.L.V. Mosquito Fogger, as duly advertised March 20th and 21st, 1979, as follows: U.L.U. Equipment & Chemical, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia - One 1979 LECO model HD (propane powered) equipped with the CV electronic flow control and 13 gal. SS Chemical tank - $4061.60. This price includes delivery and mounting. Vector Supply, Orlando, Fla. - Leco Model HDMDCV (Propane) Net 30 days - $3572.00, Less 2% 15 days = $3441.76; Leco Model MDCV (Propane) Net 30 days - $3092.79, Less 2% 15 days = $3030.84. These bids were referred to the City Manager and Public Works Director for recommendation to the Council at a future meeting. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: MR. SAMUEL Mr. Samuel Carsillo, 10063 Dahlia Ave., PBG, addressed the Council re: -CARSILLO the following: Letters he wrote to County Commissioner Peggy Evatt re: the four - laning of Military Trail and A -1 -A Alternate, and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Holly Drive and Military Trail; the section of Military Trail Mr. Herb Kahlert of the County's Traffic Division is recommending for widening; the helicopter landing pad the PBG Community Hospital proposes to locate at their site; encouraging the United Parcel Service to locate a branch in northern Palm Beach County; the status of the 500 Malayan Palms the City is to receive from the Division of Forestry; the status of the City's request for permission from the FEC to beautify their right -of -way at Lighthouse Drive; the status of NPB's•Lk Pk'-, and City Council Regular Meeting, 4/5/79 Page 3 and PBG's agreement with Diversified Utility Services for their services in fighting the proposed rate hike of Seacoast Utilities, Inc., and the City's proposed acquisition of this utility firm. Mayor Laurie reiterated to Mr. Carsillo that he is researching what the cost of the City would be to provide the City's Police Department Personnel the same salary and benefits they would receive as employees of the Sher- iff's Dept., so that he may provide Mr. Carsillo this requested information. Mayor Laurie added that the delay in the transfer of the services of the City's Police Dept. to the P. B. County Sheriff's Dept. to have taken place March 1, 1979, has, in essence, cost the City in excess of $20,000 thus far (i.e., the prorated savings of $18,000 for the month of March; and the $2,000+ expended by the City thus far in legal fees). MR. GORDON In response to the inquiry of Mr. Gordon Hunter, 4388 Elm Ave., PBG, the 1i NICER — City Manager advised that as stipulated in the Ordinance that provided for the creation of the Winchester Courts PUD, Plat A, application has been made by the developer for the City's Site Plan and Appearance Review Com- mittee's approval of the required berms, walls, fences, and shrubbery to be installed within the project. The site plan, density, etcetera, cannot be changed without a modification to this Ordinance (Ord. 15, 1978). MRS. LINDA The City Manager will contact Ms. Patricia McMahon, 3883 Lighthouse Drive, MONROE PBG, re: the expiration of the one month the Council granted her at their February 1, 1979 meeting to make her van operable (i.e., not in violation of the City's Junk Vehicle Ordinance). RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Thomas Sansbury, Project Manager of Fla. Realty Building Co., addressed RESOLUTION 34, the Council relating that as developers they realize that the "PGA National" T77T is a financial burden on the City while it is still relatively undeveloped; and one of the problems it has created in increasing the City's size approx. 20% is the ability of the Police Department to have access to the undeveloped areas. As one thing they felt they could do in the initial stages of the project and in appreciation of the City's cooperation in making this project a reality, Mr. E. Llwyd Ecclestone, Jr., the Principals of the Fla. Realty Bldg. Co., the PGA National Venture, and their major contractors purchased a 1979 four -wheel drive Chevy Blazer for donation to the City. Mr. Sansbury added that they are in full agreement that this vehicle is not just to patrol the PGA project. The vehicle is to be used by the City of PBG wherever they need it, as they feel that this vehicle will not only assist them but will assist other areas where access may be a problem. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/5/79 Page 4 By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read in full Resolu- tion 34, 1979, authorizing the City Manager to accept a 1979 Chevrolet u Blazer from Fla. Realty Bldg. Co. by and on behalf of the City. Resolution 34, 1979, was unanimously adopted by the Council. The Council expressed appreciation for the donation of this vehicle to the City and Fla. Realty Bldg. Co.'s cooperation and initiative in working with the City in the progress of the project. RESOLUTION 32, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read in full Resolu- 177T_ tion 32, 1979, supporting the passage of House Bill 402 re: Municipal Annexations. Resolution 32, 1979 was unanimously adopted by the Council as amended to include the words ",and enclaves" in the second line of the first "Whereas" paragraph. The copies of this Resolution to be sent to those outlined in Section 2 will be accompanied by a letter to be written by the Mayor expressing the thoughts of the Council re: enclaves. RESOLUTION 33, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read in full Resolu- 177- tion 33, 1979, supporting P. B. County Municipal Code Enforcement Boards Bill. The passage of Resolution 33, 1979, was unanimously defeated by the Council. RESOLUTION 35, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read in full Resolution 35, 1979, establishing a bank account entitled "City of Palm Beach Gardens Recreational Facilities /Lands Fund ". Resolution 35, 1979, was unanimously adopted by the Council as amended to include the words "applicable recreational land" between the words "all" and "monies" in the fourth line of the Section I paragraph. RESOLUTION 36, By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read in full Resolution T77T_ 36, 1979, establishing a bank account entitled "City of Palm Beach Gardens Lilac Street Drainage Improvement Fund ". Resolution 36, 1979, was unani- mously adopted by the Council as amended to include the words "Lilac Street Drainage Improvement" between the words "all" and "monies" in the fourth line of the Section 1 paragraph. RESOLUTION 37, The Council's consideration of Resolution 37, 1979, granting a temporary T777 conditional use to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for two modular buildings to be located at their PBG Facility for use as offices, was deferred to a future meeting when a representative of that firm as in attendance to discuss their plans with the Council. City Council Regular Meeting 4/5/79 Page 5 RESOLUTION 38, By a unanimous vote of the Council, Resolution 38, 1979, adopting the 1979 range and minimum and maximum salaries of job classifications in the City's Merit System, was read in full by the City Clerk. Resolution 36, 1979, was unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINANCES: Mayor Laurie declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised ORDINANCE 5, March 20, 1979, and held for the purpose of receiving public input re: the T777-- intent of Ordinance 5, 1979, amending the City's Building Code by repealing Appendix "J" of the Standard Building Code and adopting the Model Energy Efficiency Building Code in its stead. There wasn't anyone in the audience that addressed the Council re: this Ordinance. Mayor Laurie declared the Public Hearing closed. By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read Ordinance 5, 1979 by title only on second and final reading. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Kiedis, seconded by Councilman Aldred, that the Council adopt Ordi- nance 5, 1979. Vote on motion: Mayor Laurie, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Council- man Martino, and Councilman Aldred voted aye; Councilman Feeney voted nay. Ordinance 5, 1979 was adopted by the Council with four ayes and one nay. ORDINANCE 6, Mayor Laurie acknowledged receipt of a communication dated (larch 31, 1979, 1979 from Mr. Kieran Kilday, authorized agent for Mr. George Blanck, requesting the withdrawal of their petition for the rezoning of a 5.128 -acre parcel located on the w. side of Pros. Frms. Rd., s. of PGA Blvd. from RM - Medium Density Residential District to CPO - Commercial Professional Office Dis- trict. Pursuant to the discussion at the March 22, 1979 Workshop Meeting, application will be made to the City for the creation of a PUD on these lands, with the land usage of Professional Offices. Mayor Laurie declared the Public Hearing open, which was duly advertised March 31, 1979, and held for the purpose of receiving public input re: the intent of Ordinance 6, 1979, Mr. Kilday addressed the Council relating that they propose to have their plans in readiness for "Preapplication Review" at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of April 24, 1979. Mayor Laurie declared the Public Hearing closed. v By a unanimous vote of the Council, the City Clerk read Ordinance 6, 1979 by title only on second and final reading. Ordinance 6, 1979 was unani- mously defeated by the Council. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/5/79 Page 6 The Ordinance to be considered for the creation of this PUD will include that the City Council will have the opportunity to discuss with the owner(s) of the Professional Offices what their intentions were at the time of approving the project. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: VICE MAYOR In response to a vital concern of the Council, the City Manager related KIEDIS that steps are being taken in bettering the City's Police Officers traffic enforcement, with special attention being given to interior roadways. The City Manager was requested to define the patrol zones for the Council's perusal. The City Attorney was requested to render a legal opinion re: a flyer currently being passed out door -to -door in the City by a group of people soliciting the donation /deposit of funds into a special bank account they established for the purpose of paying legal fees of an Attorney they hired for assistance in preventing the implementation of the City's Agreement with the Palm Beach County Sheriff for the contractural services of his department. The Council will be provided a copy of West Palm Beach's and Palm Beach's Codes re: Canvassers and Solicitors. COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino expressed strenuous exception to the information he 0 RTI received from a reliable source that per a member of the media, a group called the "Concerned Citizens Committee" is implying the Council may be seeking outside personal gains. COUNCILMAN The City Manager advised that the County staff is assisting the City in its � 7- efforts to have the opening /closing of the PGA Blvd. bridge at the Intra- coastal waterway regulated. Councilman Feeney will assist the City Attorney in the preparation of a Resolution urging the State Legislature to place a moratorium of up to 5 years on the location of Nuclear Power Plants within Florida. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: MR. SAMUEL Vice Mayor Laurie acknowledged receipt of copies of communications Mr. CARSILLO: Samuel Carsillo sent to County Commissioner Peggy Evatt re: the four- ) laning of Military Trail and A -1 -A Alternate, and the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Holly Drive and Military Trail. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/5/79 Page 7 ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: "GREEN -UP The City Manager reported that "Green -Up (Clean -Up) Day" initiated by (CLEAN -UP) DAY" Mrs. Steve Doran and Mrs. John Broch will be discussed /coordinated at the Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting of April 11, 1979. BEAUTIFICATION OF The City Manager reported that as proposed by the City as a joint venture, PUG the Palm Beach County School Board approved the allocation of $1,000 for improvements to be made to the appearance of the grounds on the south side of the PBG High School. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COMMUNICATION The Council acknowledged receipt of a communication dated April 3, 1979 DAVE from Mr. Dave Hendel of HGGS Associates advising that their request for R79777E: ORD1- 777E_TT_�7778 the rezoning of the 27.222 -acre parcel of land located on the west side of Prosperity Farms Road from R -5 to C -2 and R -3C will be as they origi- nally planned; and contrary to their prior indications, they are not going thru with their application for the creation of a PUD with general com- mercial and medium density residential usages on this parcel. At their Regular Meetings of June 15, 1978, December 7, 1978, and [larch 15, 1979, the Council recessed the Public Hearing to be held in conjunction with their consideration of adoption of Ordinance 11, 1978, which is based an Mr. Hendel's petition for the rezoning of the subject 27.222 -acre parcel from Mobile Home District to Medium Density Residential and General Com- mercial Districts, until their Regular Meetings of December 7, 1978, March 15, 1979, and June 21, 1979, respectively. These Public Hearings were recessed at Mr. Hendel's request enabling him to pursue a study and make plans for a PUD zoning request for these lands. Mayor Laurie suggested and the other members of the Council concurred that he send a communication to Mr. Hendel relating that it was his understanding that at such time the Council granted his request for the rezoning of the 20 -acre parcel of land located contiguous to the west of the Meadows Mobile Home Park from Agricultural District to Mobile Home District enabling its expansion (Ordinance 10, 1978, adopted June 15, 1978), his intentions were to make plans for a PUD zoning request for the subject 27.222 -acre parcel, thus removing its zoning classification of mobile home district. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M.. City Council Regular Meeting, 4/5/79 MAYOR LAURIE VICE MAYOR KIEDIS // ° CITY CLERK Page Q COUNCILMAN ALDRED t _ t COUNCILMAN _FEE-�E-Y- COUNCILMAN MARTINO