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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 072177RnLL CALL: MINUTES: ANNOUNCEMENTS: BID OPENINGS: REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS JI LY 21, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, was called to order by Vice Mayor Laurie at 8:00 F.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. !toll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Martino and Councilman Kiedis. Mayor Feeney and Councilman Rossow were absent. Attorney Brant was in attendance. A moment of Silent Prayer was held in memory of Mayor Feeney's Father, who passed away this week. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 1977 as amended, were unanimously approved by the Council. Vice Mayor Laurie made the following announcements: Planning and Toning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, July 26, 1977 at 7:30 P.M Bicycle Auction - Saturday, August 13, 1977 at 10 :00 A.M. Public Works Yard at 3704 Burns Road. Bids were received and opened by the City Cleric, as duly advertised June 26th and 27, 1977, as follows: Roger Dean Chevrolet, 2235 Okeechobee Blvd. - Base $3995.70 1/2 Ton Truck, Cab and Chassis Freight 295.00 4 speed Trans.142.00 Shocks 23.00 Stabilizer 23.00 Brakes 57.00 4,535.70 Discount 784.30 77 Price and 79 price will not increase more than $ 3,751.40 5% of List 1 Ton Truck, Cab and Chassis Base 4,572.84 Freight 343.00 Shocks 12.00 Stabilitzer 31.00 Dual rear 155.00 wheels Regular Meeting, July 22, 1977 $5,113.34 Discount _ 573._35 _ 77 Price and 78 price will not exceed a 5% increase. �$ 4,240.49 General GMC Truck Sales and Service 360 S. Military Trail 1/2 Ton Truck, Cab and Chassis w 1978 model $3,762.80 I Ton Truck, Cab and Chassis 1978 Model 4,429.00 Page 2 The bids were referred to the Director of Public Works and the City Manager for review and recommendation to the Council. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: WALTER H. WILE'Y: Mr. Walter Wiley, 4243 Hyacinth Circle South, addressed the Council 0 relative to the following items: Observed that the elevation of the parking lot of the Sun Building on Military Trail, in the Northeast corner appeared to be higher than the curb, creating an undesirable appearance. The Public Works director was asked to examine the elevation. Commented that the ground fire works were not visible from the second row, and suggested an area be roped off allowing the spectators a better view. Requested that corrective action be taken on the application of Slurry Seal on Hyacinth Circle, due to the fact that the residents on that street are unhappy with the wavy edges, thickness irregular, missed sections and black bands in their driveways. The City Manager assured Mr. Wiley that the Contractor was taking steps to correct the situation, which was due to a heavy rainfall following the application. Offered his assistance during Budget discussions, and encouraged the Council to lower the millage below the certified millage. ..� SAM CARSILLO: Sam Carsillo spoke from the audience and commented that the City Hall parking lots looked first rate, asked that the Acacia trees be replaced Regular Meeting. July 22, 1977 Page 3 at MacArthur Blvd., suggested the planting of Ivy in a test spot on the slopes at the City Hall Complex, suggested painting the asphalt curbing `J near the Fire Station green, and at the suggestion of Art Nelson, not to place trellises at Lighthouse Drive to screen the railroad tracks. The City Manager advised Mr. Carsillo that the Fire Truck that was purchased from the Seminole Fire Department, will arrive on Saturday. Mr. Carsillo recommended that theCity Manager contact Robert McKee, Personnel, Pratt and Whitney, in reference to obtaining trash barrels. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Vice Mayor Laurie acknowledged receipt of communications from: CAROL MATTERN: 1. Carol Mattern expressing an interest in serving on an Advisory Board. AREA PLANNING 2. Area Planning Board Notice of Public Hearing on July 28th re Palm BOARD: Beach County Regional Comprehensive Development Plan. PBC UTILITIES: 3. Palm Beach County Utilities Notice of Public Hearing to show cause on completion of water plant. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #33, 1977, changing the name of Cypress Avenue, Plat #4 to RESOLUTION #33, Beech Avenue, Plat #4 was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously 1977: adopted by the City Council. Prior to adoption, the City Manager advised the Resolution was necessary due to the same designation "Cypress" appearing in another Plat of the City, and a correction was made to the Resolution changing the word Street to Avenue in all places that it appeared. ORDINANCES: No changes were made to Ordinance #7, 1977, amending Ordinance #15, 1976 ORDINANCE #7, the Budget ordinance for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 1976 and . Ending September 30, 1977, which will be read on Second Reading with a Public Hearing at the Regular Meeting on August 4, 1977. Regular Meeting, July 22, 1977 Wage 4 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: City Mara ger, John L. Orr, reviewed the proposed expenditures to be ANTI RECESSION taken from the Anti Recession Fund as follows: 5 Typewriters - $2,925.00 FUND: 15" I.B.,M.o under State Contract - $585.00 ea. Picnic Equipment - 12 acres on South side of Burns Road - 9 wood tables, 3 grills and 6 x 9 rustic shelter. - $1 #338.00. Playground Equipment for Plant Drive Park and City Hall - $1448.00 No action was taken authorizing the expenditures until a full Council was present. LEGAL LIABILITY The Council reviewed and discussedi with input from the City Attorney+ OF CITY: a memorandum prepared by the City Attorney, relative to Legal liability of the City pertaining to use of City facilities for organized and unorganized sports. Further discussion and action was delayed until a full Council was present. A brief discussion was held on setting up a policy relative to the use of the ball field facilities by outside groups. INCORPORATING THE A method for incorporating the new zoning code updates was discussed. The completed re- drafts will be given to the Council for review and also any preliminary drafts approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to approval by Marvin Hill. Copies of all drafts will be given to the Building Official for his comments. REPORTS: Councilman Hiedis reported he had attended the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held July 12th and July 19thi the minutes are in the information folder. Councilman Martino reported he had attended the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held July 12tho the minutes are in the information folder. Vice Mayor Laurie reported he had also attended the Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Regular Meeting, July 22� 1977 Page 5 mentioned aboveg and also the Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting held July 13th and the Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting held July 14th. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: The City Manager John L. Orr+ presented the following items for action by the City Council: REgUEST TO 1. A request from the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services USE PLANT DRIVE: to use the softball field at Plant Drive Recreation Park on Saturdays July 30+ 1977 from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. was granted by a unanimous vote of the Council. REgUEST TO 2. A Request from Winn Dixie to use the softball field at Plant Drive Park US E=ANT DRIVE: on Sundaye July 24+ 1977 from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. was denied by a nay vote from Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Kiedis and Councilman Martino based on the fact that the request tequired use of the lights and reimbursement fdr same would not be feasible. 13TILITY 3. Referenced an article in the Palm Beach Timesi this dates which stated that RATE INCREASE: the Mayor of Lake Park had been authorized to consult with NPB and PBG re a united front against a rate increase for PBC Utilities at the PSC Meeting on August 4th. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: RESOLUTION At the recommendation of Councilman Martino and with concurrence of the .� 1 ROAD Councilq a Resolution will be prepared similar to one received from the City PMOL: of Boca Raton requesting that the Board of County Commissioners adopt a COUNCILMAN Budget for the Palm Beach Sheriff's Department which does not spread the cost MA RTI NO : of the Sheriff's Road Patrol to properties lying within Pala Beach County Municipalities7 to be considered at the Regular Meeting on August 4, 1977. The City Manager advised Councilman Martino that the street lights on Holly Drive will be repaired by the FPL. Regular Meetingo July 22a 1977 Page 6 At the suggestion of Councilman Martinos the City Manager will remind the Jaycees, who meet at the Fire Station+ of the proper place to park. VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Laurie asked that-consideration be given to moving the filing date LAURIE: back for candidates filing for City Council seats+ due to the fact that the Election date had been changed to the second Tuesday in Marchq offering only two weeks for campaigning and to hold a meet the candidate night. The Council concurred to place this item as a Referendum Vote at the City Election in March. The City Manager advised that the Mayor had written a letter to the County Commission regarding the lowering of the County millage and to the School Board to lower their miilage, copies of the letters will be placed in the information file. Vice Mayor Laurie recommended that all requests for variances before the Zoning Board of Appeals be reviewed first by the Building Official. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:55; ay or F'eeJey Vice Mayor Laurie City Clerk Councilman Martino i_ Counci an Kie 's ' Counc' ry Ros sow