HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 012077REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JANUARY 20, 1977
The Regular 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 Martina,
Councilman Kiedis and Councilman Laurie. Vice Mayor Feeney and
Councilman Rossow were absent because of illness. Attorney Brant
was in attendance.
MINUTES: The Minutes oc the Workshop Meeting ox January 13, 1977 were
unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the following announcements:
Committee of Adjustment Meeting - Monday, January 24, 1977 at 7:30 PM
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, January 25, 1977
at 7:30 P.M.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - Thursday, January 27, 1977 at 7 :30PM
PRESENTATION BY DICK CAMERON:
Dick Cameron, a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, on behalf
of the Volunteers, presented framed pictures of the new Fire
Department vehicle, a 1000 gallon triple combination pumper.
PRESENTATION BY MR. MC WHORTERt YMCA:
Air. Les Mc fr;horter, General Director of the YMCA and Mr. Rick
Vymlatil, Director of the North Branch YMCA, presented a slide
preview of the activities held at the North Branch YMCA, the central
facility and the YMCA camp at Gainesville, and explained plans for
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future development of the 10 acres on RCA Blvd.
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lair. McWhorter expressed a willingness on the part of the YMCA to
assist the City in planning for recreation for the residents of the
City, and will meet with the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
at a future date.
Mayor Martino recognized Robert Buck and Dave Phillips in the
audience, who are working to obtain a Foy Scout Merit Badge.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Martino recognized communications from:
SKIP BAFALIS: 1. Congressman L. A. Skip Bafalis re the City's application for
funding through the LPVJ program.
CITY ELECTION: 2. Notification from the City Clerk concerning the City Election
to be held March 8, 1977.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
REFERENDUM The Council discussed the possibility of a Referendum vote,on the
VOTE- PURCHASE
purchase of the 12 acre parcel located on the south side of Burns
Road across from the Fire Station, on the ballot of the March 8th
Election. The method of financing must be approved by a majority
of the electors. The Council was of the opinion that the electors
should also have the option to decide if the land should be
purchased,, in addition to the method of financing.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried authorizing the
City Manager to procedd with the legal requirements to publish
and prepare for a Public Hearing regarding the Referendum vote.
The City Council, at the Workshop Meeting on January 27, 1977 will
I--, determine the propositions to be voted upon on the ballot.
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RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #2, 1977 Revisions to the membership fees for playing
RESOLUTION #2r on the tennis courts was read in full by the City Clerk and
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unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION #3, Resolution #3, 1977 - Reappointing an Alternate Member to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and inserting the name Donald Vogel
in Section 1 was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously
adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION #4, Resolution #4, 1977 Requesting the State of Florida Department of
Community Affairs to include the City in its application for
Local Planning Assistance Funds was read in full by the City Clerk
and unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCES: Ordinance #12, 1977 Revisions to the Landscape Ordinance was read
ORDINANCE #12, in full, on first reading, by the City Clerk. Second reading
and public hearing will be held at the Regular Meeting on
February 3, 1977.
REPORTS: Councilman Kiedis reported he had attended the School Advisory
SCHOOL ADVISORY Board Meeting held January 17, 1977. Some of the items that were
BOARD MEETING:
covered and discussed were the formation of an Athletic Assistance
Group to raise funds to support various activities; establishing an
orientation period for 9th grade students; questioned the re¢%%s;l of
P.B.Jr. College to pay the $2700 share of the
/bill for maintenance service presented to the Community School
Program; and discussed leaving the school library open after
school hours until S P.M. with the possibility of Senior citizens
experienced in library work manning the library during these
hours.
The next School Advisory Board Meeting will be held on Monday,
March 3, 1977.
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PBGYAA Councilman Kiedis reported he had attended the PBGYAA Meeting
MEETING: a
held January 18, 1977 - discussion was held on /Trust Fund and a
presentation made by Larry Nelson from the Coca Cola Company.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
ANTI- At the recommendation of the City Manager ,john L. Orr, a motion was
RECE S SIGN FUND :
made, seconded and unanimously carried to expend the Anti - Recession
Funds in the amount of $7,352.00 for the Police Department as
follows: (2) 100 Watt Radios - $2,304.00,(5) Handi Talkies with
coil springs, batteries, and carrying cases - $4$70.00, (1)
Multi Unit Desk Charger - $456.00 and (1) #5 Safety Shield for new
Nova Police Car - $222.00 and $3,850.00 for the Public Vorks
Department as follows: Asphalt for Patching Roads - $3,000.00,
and Sign for School Zones - $850.00.
TLNNIS The City b,anager, ,john L. Orr reported that Alyce Marshall, Tennis
AGR EEMENT :
Pro had signed the letter of intent to obtain a person to man the
tennis courts between the hours of 5 :30 P.M. and 9:30 P.M. during
week days and on weekends between 12:00 P.M. and 8 :00 P.M. for a
trial period of 60 days.
FREAKS AND The City Manager, John L. Orr advised that the Freaks and Fuzz
FUZZ_ RALLGAME:
benefit softball game would be held on March 20, 1977 at Plant
Drive. The Council expressed no objection.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiedis suggested, and the Council agreed, that an
KIEDIS:
official letter be sent to Lake Park and North Palm Beach
requesting a contribution to the Community School Program, to be
v followed up as an agenda item on the next Tri City Meeting.
The City Manager will obtain information regarding the program
from Mr. Ferrara.
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COUNCILMAN Councilman Laurie mentioned the cleaning and painting of the City
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Hall, which the City Manager advised he was pursuing.
,ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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