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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 090877i WORKSHOP MEETING CITY nF PALM BEACH GARDENS SEPTEMBER S, 1977 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Feeney at 5:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North Military Trail, Talm 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 Feeney, Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Martino and Councilman Kiedis. Councilman Rossow was absent. Attorney Brant was in attendance. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 1, 1977 were unanimously approved, as amended, by the City Council. PETITInNS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of a communication from: WALTER WILEY: Walter H. Wiley, a copy of a letter he had written to Jackie Winchester, Supervisor of Elections encouraging another site be found for precinct 42,which has been recently created, other than the Palm Beach Gardens High School. RESOLUTInNS: Resolution #37, 1977 urging the Public Service Commission to reconsider RESOLUTION #37, the rate structure approved by the PSC for Florida Power and Light Co. 1977: was workshopped by the Council. Councilman Martino was of the opinion that the first draft of Resolution #37, as prepared by the City Attorney, was more in keeping with the policy of the Council, and that stronger language, as presented by the Mayor, could be included in a separate letter from the Mayor. Resolution #37, 1977, as redrafted by Mayor Feeney, with the elimination of a whereas and other minor changes, will be considered for passage at the Regular Meeting on September 15, 1977. Workshop Meeting, September 8, 1977 Page 2 ORDINANCES: Ordinance #9, 1977 the Budget Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 1977. -78, ORDINANCE #9, was workshopped by the Council. Mayor Feeney presented the recommendation 1977: �.. of the City Manager for consideration by the Council, to increase the millage to 6.063 and establishing a Reserve Account for future Capital Expenditures, matching funds and land purchases. Councilman Kiedis and Councilman Martino were not in favor of following this procedure this year. Vice Mayor Laurie concurred with the recommendation of the City Manager as did Mayor Feeney, after they were assured by the City Attorney that this was an accepted accounting procedure. However, it was agreed that the Budget figures would not be changed. Mayor Feeney, mentioned to the Council, the fact that Ed Weimer had been present at the Public Hearing held to discuss the uses for the Federal Revenue Sharing funds, and had suggested monies be used to construct a gazebo for the use of the Senior Citizens in case of inclement weather. The Council indicated they were against any temporary structure being erected. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: ORDINANCE- An Ordinance relative to creating the licensing of Special Regulated Uses PORNOGRAPHIC ARTS: relative to Pornographic Arts and the zoning approach to such uses was discussed by the Council and will be placed on first reading at the Regular Meeting on September 15, 1977. The Council was of the opinion that this use should be placed in the C -2 Zoning category and will be given to the Planning and Toning Commission for consideration at a later date. Vice Mayor Laurie complimented the City Manager and the City Attorney for the research and homework they did prior to preparing this Ordinance. DISASTER PLAN: The City Manager presented for the Council's review a Disaster Plan for Palm Beach Gardens, as prepared by Fire Chief Ed Arrants, as part of the overall disaster plan for the County Civil Defense, which will be i Workshop Meeting, September S, 1977 Page 3 accepted by Resolution for consideration at the Regular Meeting on September 15, 1977. The Council concurred that plywood should be in the event .. purchased for protection at the windows of the Fire Station, and a cover a hurricane warning is given that a storm is approaching. letter from the City Manager be included with the Plan. RECOVERING An ordinance whereby the City has an option of recovering excessive legal LEGAL & ENGINEERING and engineering fees associated with developers was discussed by the FEES ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPERS: Council and will be placed on first reading at the Regular Meeting on September 15, 1977. ROOF COVERING An Ordinance relative to required roof covering materials will be placed MATERIAL: on first reading at the September 15, 1977 meeting, after a recommendation has been received from the Planning and Toning Commission as a result of their Public Hearing held September 13th. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: BALL FIELDS - City Manager Jahn L. Orr reported on the progress of the ball fields to ACRE : be located on the north 10 acres adjacent to the City Hall Complex: the weed killing process was still being used; the Recreation Director, Steve Henning will furnish specifications for the backstops to go out for bids, if necessary; Leonard Devine, Director Public Works has surveyed the area for location of power lines and the orchard, etc. to determine the location of the fields. Vice Mayor Laurie volunteered to make a drawing of the layouts of the fields. Councilman Martino, as liaison to the Recreation Advisory Board, will obtain their recommendation as to the location of the fields and which one will have grass or clay infields. Councilman Kiedis reported that there was no grass on the east end of the 10 acres and other areas had bare spots. He suggested that Leonard Devine, Public Works Director, contact Karl McKinney, JEM Country Club, for grass springs, and obtain figures for the cost of the heads and pipe for additional sprinklers. J ti Workhsop Meeting, September 8, 1977 Page 4 The Council concurred that specifications should be prepared for bid for the laying out of the ball diamonds, and then determination made whether an outside contractor or the Public Works Department should do the work depending on the cost figures received. Councilman Martino suggested that the fields should be located so that future consideration for the installation of lights are taken into account. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND CnUNCIL: COUNCILMAN The City Manager advised Councilman Kiedis that the two billboards on KIEDIS: PGA Blvd. west of Military Trail are not located within the City limits, and that a letter had been mailed to all owners of billboards that the expiration date for such structures has terminated. Councilman Kiedis recommended that compliance to the Landscape Code be continued and further pursued. Councilman Kiedis advised of some Australian pine trees around the perimeter of the tennis courts that need replacing and suggested ordering more Australian pines to do the job. PLAT #4; Councilman Kiedis reported that Royal American gealty, Inc. intends to refurbish the median strip on Military Trail at Plat #4, but suggested that the City pick up the debris located there and level the shell in preparation for the work to be done by Royal American Realty, Inc.; and that the City mow the swale areas in Plat #4. 12 ACRES: Councilman Kiedis requested that the sign be erected on the 12 acres across from the Fire Station, that was recently purchased by the City, designating this as a park owned by the City to be used by the residents for picnics,etc. Tire City Maisager advised that the picnic tables and grills have been ti. ordered but cannot be paid for until the new budget goes into effect. Workshop Meeting, September 8, 1977 Page 5 Councilman Kiedis expressed concern regarding the death of a teenage girl who was hit by a car, while riding a bicycle after dark without proper lights. He felt that the Police Department personnel literally ignores kids riding on bicycles at night, paying no attention to them. He further stated he hated to see kids get killed because we don't have the time, or we don't want to take the time to train somebody, or to cause the parents some discomfort by calling their attention to the fact that their kids are violating the laws. COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino expressed congratulations to Chief Ed Arrants for MARTTNO: being elected as 2nd Vice President of the Florida Fire Chief's Assoc., which shows the esteem he holds in the Rtate Association. At the recommendation of Councilman Martino, the Council concurred that the City Manager and the City Attorney should proceed to pursue and go to Court relative to the matter of the repair of the tennis courts. The City Manager advised Councilman Martino that the problem with the swale area at the Ton Mitchell residence on Hyacinth Circle had been resolved. Councilman Martino suggested that Steve Henning, Recreation Director, pursue an idea he had heard about in Miami, for a jogging area on the 12 acres interspersed with exercise spots, which could be accomplished for a minimal cost and installed possibly with help of the Jaycees. At Councilman Martino's suggestion, Jim DeLonga, School Board member, will be invited to attend a meeting to enlighten the Council on the possibility of reducing the size of School Districts. ~ VICE MAYOR LAURIE: The City Manager advised Vice Mayor Laurie that the dog training program held at Plant Drive is offered throughout the year. G Workshop Meeting, September 9, 1977 Page 6 The City Manager advised Vice Mayor Laurie what was contemplated for construction at the various areas near PGA Blvd. and Military Trail. The City Manager was directed to draft a letter to be sent to Mr. Climer, Bankers Life and Casualty, that the City Council would appreciate consideration being given to the use of the southeast corner of PGA Blvd. and Military Trail for professional offices or banks similar to the existing use on the other corners. Vice Mayor Laurie suggested that discussion be held on placing conditional use approval under the City Council. The City Manager was directed to obtain input from Marvin Hill, Planning Consultant, and from neighboring municipalities. Vice Mayor Laurie referenced an article in the Town Crier that Van Scott was interested in receiving help with the Hetzel Brother Pageant. The City Manager was instructed to contact Mr. Scott to determine their future plans for the Christmas season. A letter of resignation from Selema Oxnevad from the Beautification and Environmental Committee was acknowledged and the Council concurred that a plaque should be presented to Mrs. Oxnevad who has served since 1971. MAYOR FEENEY: Mayor Feeney requested that more trash containers be placed at Plant Drive. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:0 (1�P.M. At faY ee _ Councilman Martino Vice Maybr Laurie _ Councilman Kiedis z -- ity Clerk Councilman Rossow