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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
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$5,113.34
Discount _ 573._35 _
77 Price and 78 price will not exceed a 5% increase. �$ 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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;
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City Clerk
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