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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Council 051977I REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDFNS MAY 19, 1977 The Regular 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: Roll was called by the City Cleric and present were: Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Kiedis and Councilman Rossow. Councilman Martino was absent because he was out of Town on business. Attorney Brant was in attendance. MIN13TES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 12, 1977 were unanimously approved by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Feeney announced that the Planning and Toning Commission would hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: JOHN D. Councilman Kiedis acknowledged receipt of a letter by Steve Henning, MAC ARTHUR: Recreation Director from Mr. John D. MacArthur in reference to the naming of the Charles MacArthur Community Theatre Group after his brother. Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of communications from: REP. WILLIAM 1. Representative William Taylor relative to Resolution #22, 1977 dealing TAYLOR: �! with Identification Stickers for disabled persons. REP. TOM 2. Representative Tom Lewis and Senator Donnell Childers relative to LEWIS & SEN. CHiLDERS: Resolution #24, 1977 pertaining to Title XX. RICHARD 3. Letter of resignation from Richard McKenna from the Beautification and MC KENNA: Environmental Committee. Regular Meeting, May 19, 1977 Page 2 COMMISSIONER 4. Lake Lytal, Chairman Board of County Commissioners, requesting comments LAKE LYTAL: from the Council as to whether the County should assume the responsibility ~ ' of taking over the operation, maintenance and bond payments of the W.P.B. Auditorium and Stadium. A poll of the Council by Mayor Feeney was taken, with the results that Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor Laurie and Councilman Kiedis voted against the County taking over the operation, and Councilman Rossow was of the opinion that the County uses the facilities and should take over the operation. COMMISSIONER 5. Take Lytal, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, enclosing a copy LAKE LYTAL: of a Resolution adopted by the League of Municipalities, requesting the County Commission to provide funding from their budget to pay for the operation and maintenance of the Science Museum and Planetarium. Got�unissioner Lytal also requested comments from the Council as to whether they agree or disagree with the Resolution. A poll of the Council was taken by Mayor Feeney, with the results that Mayor Feeney and Vice Mayor Laurie agreed that funding should come from the County's budget; Councilman Kiedis voted against the Resolution and Councilman Rossow felt he did not have enough knowledge regarding the science museum and planetarium to make a judgment. 6. Mayor Feeney thanked the Council for their expression of sympathy to his wife and family on the loss of her Father. RESOLTJTLONS: Resolution #25, 1977 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an RESOLUTION #25, agreement to purchase 12.865 acres of land located south of Burns Road and north of the Thompson River was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. RESOLUTION #26, Resolution #26, 1977 appointing a member to the Beautification and �r Environmental Committee, inserting the name John W. Niebch in Section 1, and as amended, was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously Regular Meeting, May 19, 1977 adopted by the Council. Page 3 RESOLUTION #27, The names of Philip Deffendall and Charles Ring were offered to be inserted 1977: in Section 1 of Resoltuion #27, 1977. Resolution #27, 1977 appointing a member to the Recreation Advisory Board and inserting the name Philip Deffendall in Section 1 was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINANCES: Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing open on consideration of ORDINANCE #4, Ordinance #4, 1977 rezoning a parcel of land located in Section 7 -42 -43 1977: from A -1 to R -3C on a petition from Dr. Booher, as duly advertised on April 1, 1977. Dr. Jerry Swires, a partner of Dr. Booher, presented the Council with a plot plan showing approximately the location of the buildings and parking on the proposed medical and dental professional offices. There was discussion from members of the Council along with comments from Dr. Bruce Wiita, Dr. William Greenmanand Ed Oliver, Architect for the project. Mayor Feeney read the recommendation from the Planning and Toning Commission, that as a result of their public Hearing, they unanimously recommended that the parcel of land be rezoned from A -1 toR -3C. Mayor Feeney pointed out that if the rezoning was granted by the Council, the Doctors would have to petition to the Planning and Toning Commission for a conditional use of the property. The City Manager commented that the Council should consider requiring a traffic analysis and impact study on future developments in the City, and the Council concurred to consider this in the future. Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing closed. Regular Meeting, May 19, 1977 Page 4 Ordinance #4, 1977 was read by title only, on second reading by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINANCE #5, Ordinance #5, 1977 amending Ordinance #15, 1976 the Budget Ordinance for 197 the Fiscal Year Oct. 1, 1976 - Sept. 30, 1977 was read by title only on first reading by the City Clerk. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: LIAISON TO Discussion on appointing liaison members to the various Advisory Boards ADVISORY BOARDS: was tabled until a full Council was present. REPORTS: Councilman Kiedis reported he had attended the School Advisory Board SCHOOL Meeting and discussion was held on how to exclude students that have ADVISORY BOARD: committed a felony from attending school; and that Sarah Orr had been selected as a parent representative on the Advisory Board. He presented the Council with a tabulation of the number of students that failed to pass the APL tests given in the County schools. PLANT DRIVE Councilman Kiedis reported that the Management Committee representing LEASE: Mr. MacArthur's holdings had decided to lease Plant Drive to the City on a year to year basis, with the City paying the taxes. Their decision will be presented in writing to the City Manager. The Council members were greatly disturbed by this decision and directed the City Attorney to explore condemnation proceedings. RECREATION Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had attended the Recreation Advisory Board ADVISORY BOARD MEETING: ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: Meeting held May 17, 1977 and the recommendation was made to appoint Philip Deffendall to fill the vacancy on the Board. At the recommendation of the City Manager, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried authorizing the expenditure of $500.00 from the Regular Meeting, May 19, 1977 Page 5 EXPENDITURE Contingency Fund for the deposit on the purchase of the 12.885 acres of FROM CONTINGENCY FUND: land located on the south side of Burns Road and north of the Thompson River. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: VICE MAYOR In answer to the question posed by Vice Mayor Laurie, the City Manager LAUDE advised that the Building Official was pursuing the Graham Real Estate sign to establish whether or not a violation of the Sign Code exists. Vice Mayor Laurie indicated that he did not wish to have the Postal Unit at the City Complex removed, but felt in the future the City should have input when drastic structural changes are made to the unit. The City Manager advised that the Committee of Adjustment to the Landscape Ordinance will review the pending cases the latter part of July. Vice Mayor Laurie suggested that those businesses that did not respond to the letter re landscaping, be contacted to determine their position. The Council agreed to Vice Mayon Laurie's suggestion that a Newsletter be mailed each time to Mr. John D. MacArthur. COUNCILMAN Councilman Rossow asked that the Council consider the parking of ROSSOW: commercial vehicles in residential areas as a priority item. Vice Mayor Laurie stated he would present the Council with a new draft of an ordinance incorporating the thoughts of the Council at a previous workshop meeting. MAYOR FEENEY: Mayor Feeney stated he has requested the Building Department to acquaint the Council with their functions, fee structure etc. Jack Hanson will make a presentation at a future date. Mayor Feeney suggested that the Council consider levying a Utility Tax Regular Meeting, May 19, 1977 AWOURNMENT: Page 6 to expedite payment on the 12.865 acres in order to save interest. The City Manager explained the benefits of deferred payments where future residents will share the cost. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. e � I Vice Mayor Laurie ��--- Clerk` v aG Alman Rossow L ,uncilrnan Kiedis _ Lc Councilman Martino