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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JANUARY 13, 1977
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8 :00 P.M. in the Assembly
Room, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Martino,
Viceb'.ayor Feeney, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Laurie and
Councilman Rossow. Attorney Brant was in attendance.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 6, 19779 as amended,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the following announcements:
Committee of Adjustment Meeting - Monday, January 17, 1977 at 7:30 PM
School Advisory Committee Meeting - Monday, January 17, 1977 at
8 :00 P.M. at Palm Beach Gardens High School.
Woman's Llub Meeting - Wednesday, January 19, 1977 at 8:00 PM
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO DAVID RUNKEL:
Mayor Martino, on behalf of the City Council, presented a plaque
of appreciation to David Runkel for serving on the Merit System
Board since 1971, stating he had performed an outstanding service
to the City.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Sam Carsillo called to the attention of the Council the following
items
Clean up of median strips on PGA Blvd. and Northlake Blvd.
waterfalls need of repair
complex painted
sprinkler system at Public Works Yard lowered
weeds under sprinkler system cleaned out for placement of Malayan
trees
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taller trees of better stock purchased to plant along Military Trail
convenience store on Northlake Blvd. west of I -95 need of clean up
dress up Holly Drive duplexes between sidewalk and street
Send letter re: I -95 completion
Vice Vayor Feeney suggested that the Council go out for bid for
professional help to repair the waterfalls at MacArthur Blvd.
Mayor Martino will contact County Commissioner Peggy Evatt relative
to the appearance of Northlake Blvd. Vice Mayor Feeney will arrange
for Commissioner Evatt to attend a Council meeting.
ITEMS_ BY CITY MANAGER:
REVENUE SHARING City Manager John L. Orr reported he had attended a meeting in
AND ANTI-
RECESSION Orlando on January 5, 1977 regarding the Revenue Sharing and Anti -
FUNDS:
Recession Funds. The Revenue Sharing Program has been extended
to Sept., 1980 with changes in the procedural requirements to hold
public hearings before the budget is presented.
Anti.- Recession Funds are federal payments that can be used for
specific items outlined in a report by Mr. Orr.
The City Manager will submit his recommendations for proposed
expenditure of the Anti- Recession Funds at the Regular Meeting
January 20, 1977. The funds must be allocated within 6 months
after receiving same.
PLAT #4: City Manager John L. Orr reported Royal American Industries has
petitioned the City for re- platting of Plat 4 and rezoning of
parts of Plat 4, and explained the necessary procedural requirements
that must be met.
DRAINAGE A copy of the Warranty Deed from Royal American Industries
EASEMENTS
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D WO D• dedicating the right -of -way for drainage easements for the
Sandalwood project was received by the City Manager.
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INTER -LOCAL The City Manager, John L. Orr presented copies of an inter local
agreement with the Community Development Program indicating
that the City has joined with the County, population wise, for
entitlement of block grant funds to the County. The agreement
was signed by the Mayor and City Manager to be returned to the
Board of County Commissioners to execute.
A Resolution will be prepared for the meeting on January 20s 1977
reappointing Don Vogel as an alternate member to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR MARTINO: Mayor Martino requested that the City Clerk prepare a schedule
of dates for the March City Election.
At the request of Mayor Martino, an item will be placed in the
newsletter explaining how the left turn lane traffic signal works
at the intersection of Lighthouse Drive and Alt. A1A.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Laurie mentioned that a representative of the YMCA
LAURIE:
would like to address the Council re their activities. The City
Clerk will make the arrangements.
Councilman Laurie pointed out a bump on Burns Road that is need of
repair; and a violation of the Ordinance at a residence on
Gardenia that has crushed rock in the swale area.
Councilman Laurie suggested preparing another resolution relative
to the extension of I-.95.
An explanation was given to Councilman Laurie regarding the
light sequence going east on PGA Blvd.
Councilman Laurie will sponsor a proclamation for Engineers Week -
February 20 -26.
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COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiedis related he had received word from Joe Blazas,
KIEDIS:
auto mechanic, that he was pleased with the performance of the
Police Chevy Nova cars.
VICE MAYOR_ The City Manager assured Vice Mayor Feeney that work was being
FEENEY:
started to prepare the baseball fields at Lake Catherine for the
season.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Rossow again requested a policeman during the peak
ROSSOW:
church hours on Sunday at the corner of Military Trail and Holly Dr.
RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #2, 1977 as modified by the City Attorney was reviewed
RESOLUTION #20 by the City Council. An addition to Section 3 was made to include
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"Membership cards shall be presented upon request."
LETTER OF
INTENT -MAN
TENNIS COURTS:
Resolution #2, 1977 - revising the membership fees for playing on
the tennis courts will be placed on the Agenda on January 20, 1977.
A letter of intent to engage a person to man the tennis courts
in the evenings and on Sundays on a trial basis for a period of
60 days, as prepared by Attorney Brant, was reviewed by the City
Council.
The Council agreed on the sum of $75.00 per week for providing
such service, with the hours of work to be discussed by Alyce
Marshall, and the City Manager, monies to be taken from the
Recreation Department Budget.
ORDINANCES: Ordinance #12, 1976 Revisions to the Landscape Ordinance was
discussed and no changes were made by the Council. First reading
of the Ordinance will be held at the Regular Meeting January 20, 1977.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATICNS ;
There were no communications acknowledged at this meeting.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
REAPPOINT Council, representatives were selected to be liaison members to
COUNCIL
�-' AS�Lf�ISON the Advisory Boards and Special Projects. These appointments
MEMBERS TO
ADVISORY BDS.: will be made for a period of three months.
REPORTS:
PLANNING AND
ZONING
COMMISSION
MEETING:
ZONING BOARD
APP EALS
MEMIG:
Councilman Laurie reported that he had attended the Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting held January 11, 1977: a site plan
approval was denied for Mr. Novak; conditional uses granted to
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for a helistop and one to Echlin Corp.
to locate a corporate administration building; and Mr. Andersen
suggested a joint meeting with the County Planning and Zoning
Commission to discuss items of common interest.
Councilman Laurie reported he had attended a portion of the
Zoning Board of Appeals tweeting held this evening. The Board
has requested that their meetings be held on the second Thursday
of each month.
MERIT SYSTEM Councilman Rossow reported he had attended the Merit System Board
BOARD MEETING:
Meeting held Monday, January 10, 1977 and the minutes are in the
information folder for review.
ADJOURNMENT: No fu er business,
Mayor Martino
Vice Mayor Feeney
City Clem
the meeting adjourned at 10 :35 P.M.
Councilman Kie 's
Councilman Laurie
Councilman Rossow