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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 110377REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS NOVEMBER 3, 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 G- Ardens, Florida, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Roil was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor Feeney, Vice Mayor Laurie, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Martino, Councilman Wiley. Attorney Brant was in attendance. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 27, 1977, as amended, were unanimously approved by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Feeney made the following announcements: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1977 `~ at 7:30 P . M. Recreation Advisory Board Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1977 at 8:00 P.M. Volunteer Firemen's Meeting - Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1977 at 8:00 PM Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting - Wed. Nov. 9, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Feeney read a Proclamation declaring October 31st through November 4th as "Palm Beach Gardens High School Homecoming Week." Mayor Feeney read a Proclamation From the Exchange Club of the Northern Palm Beaches declaring the month of November as "One Nation Under God" month. BID OPENINGS: The City Clerk advised that no bids were received for three (3) new 1978 Police Cars, Chevrolet Nova with special police package with trade -in. as duly advertised on October 6, 1977. The City Manager had received word from the Chevrolet Regular Meeting November 3, 1977 P age 2 dealers that they do not have the 1978 prices. The City Manager was directed to go out for bids again to be returnable on December 1, 1977, and hopefully by that time the 1978 prices will be available. PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO WINNERS OF THE CITY'S GOLF TOURNAMENT. Mayor Feeney with the assistance of Steve Henning, Director, Recreation and Parks presented trophies to the winners of the City's Golf Tournament held at Frenchman's Creek on October 15, 1977. Mayor Feeney, on behalf of the Council, thanked Steve for obtaining Frenchman's Creek for the tournament. A five minute recess was held to congratulAte the winners. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Sam Carsillo brought the following items to the attention of -- of the Council: check on the delivery date of the Malayan trees, request Peggy Evatt, County Commissioner to contact the Turnpike authority re beautification of the median strip on PGA Blvd. west of Military Trail, water and fertilize the shrubs and trees around the City, contact the Florida Power and Light Company relative to the high power lines at the location of the puoposed helicopter pad at the Palm Beach Gardens Hospital, after the Board of Directors Meeting of the Hospital on December 9th, and requested a letter be sent to RCA to resume with their landscaping plans to comply with the Code. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: COMMUNITY Councilman Wiley reported he had taped to Mr. DeLonga, SCHOOL. PROGRAM: School Board member, relative to the lack of contributions to the Community School Program by other Cities. ,Regular Meeting, November 3, 1977 Page 3 Mr. DeLonga suggested a letter be sent by the Mayor to Mike Robbins, Director, with a copy to the Superintendent and the School Board expressing concern about the inequities, with mention of the large usage by the non - contributors, and the possibility of charging a fee for outsiders. Mayor Feeney acknowledged receipt of communications from: PUBLIC SEPVICE 1. Florida Public Service Commission concerning the OMMZSSION: resolution from the City about the rate increase granted to Southern Bell and Florida Power and Light Company. JOHN L. HXtKINS: 2. John L. Hawkins, Executive Secretary, Professional Wrecker Operators with comments relative to the Ordinance about commercial vehicles parking in residential areas. ORDINANCES: Mayor Feeney declared the public hearing open on consideration ORDINANCE #15, of Ordinance #15, 1977 providing for the reimbursement of basic expenses of the Mayor and members of the City Council, as duly advertised on October 15, 1977. Councilman Wiley clarified that the Budget that was adopted in September indicated a fixed total amount for the reimbursement, and this ordinance allocates that amount. Sam Carsillo spoke from the audience asking for further clarification of the expenses of the Council. Mayor Feeney declared the Public Hearing closed. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to read Ordinance #15, 1977 on second reading by title only. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to amend Section 5 by adding "and shall be retroactive to October 1, 1977. Ordinance 415, 1977 was read by the City Clerk on second Regular Meeting, November 3, 1977 reading by title only. Page 4 Ordinance #15, 1977 was adopted unanimously by the Council. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: PUD The City Manager, John L. Orr stated that the Code does PROCEDURES: not provide a procedure for contractors to follow when a PUD is submitted. The Council was provided with a PUD development procedure as prepared by the City Manager with input from Marvin Hill, Planning Consultant, for the Council's input and review. Discussion followed including comments from Mr. Otto DiVosta, who has submitted a PUD for the City's consideration. In the second paragraph on page 1, the Council concurred to add Public Works Director and Building Official. Councilman Wiley commented that the words "certification of approvals" in the last paragraph on page 4 might be interpreted too strictly. Two alternatives were offered as follows: appropriate approvals have been given or in the usual form submitted by such agencies. Councilman Kiedis suggested that an aerial view of the proposed property be included as a requirement to be provided by the contractor. Mayor Feeney was of the opinion that a school impact study be included with a formal acknowledgement from the School Board as to what they foresee if such a project comes into the area. Geoffrey Birt spoke from the audience and suggested contacting the State Planning Department relative to the school impact stating they make studies at 5 year intervals. Regular Meeting, November 3, 1977 Page 5 Motion was made by Councilman Wiley to adopt the procedures for PUD's as presented by the City Manager as a policy decision of the Council to use in the interim until ultimately an Ordinance will be adopted. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Laurie. Motion was made by Councilman Martino to amend the main motion to strike the reference to the second public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission in the last paragraph on page 4. seconded by Councilman Kiedis. Motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor Laurie to table both motions. and to continue discussion until the Workshop Meeting on November 10, 1977. Motion was unanimously carried. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: SCHEDULE FOR City Manager John L. Orr stated at this time he did not BALL FIELDS' .1 have a schedule for the placing of the three ballfields on the 10 acres. The Council concurred with Mr. Orr's suggestion that the trees on the North East corner of the 10 acres be removed. COMMUNITY Discussion on a resolution to support t Community PEPWOH,MING ARTS CENTER: Performing Arts Center at Palm Beach Junior College was postponed until after Dr. Eissey makes his presentation to the Council at the meeting on November 17th or Dec. lst. Consideration of the request from the PBGYAA for advertising signs on fences at the ball fields will be held at the Workshop Meet -ng on November 10, 1977. REPORTS: Councilman Martino reported he had attended the Zoning Bap arO of Appeals Meeting held November 2, 1977 and Nick's Regular Meeting, November 3, 1977 Page 6 Gulf Service Station was allowed to move the sign but was not granted any additional height. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley suggested that the Councilman sit in the WILEY: reviewing stand at the Christmas In Dixie Parade, and make arrangements to ride at the head of the parade with the other Municipalities. COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino remarked he was glad to see a basketball MAR T INO : game being played at Plant Drive Park that was sponsored by the Recreation Department. Councilman Martino requested that discussion on the stop sign at the intersection of Gardens East and Meridian Way be scheduled for a workshop Meet ing. Councilman Martino asked that the City Manager pursue with the County the offer the City had made fir the use of City property for a Library. Attorney Brant advised he was ready to file suit against the company for repairs to the tennis courts City Manager John L. Orr adv-sed the City was waiting for work to be done by the Utility Company before starting on the median strip on Holly Drive project. The City Manager will pursue with the County the status of the traffic light proposed for Burns Road and Alt. A1A. VICE MAYOR The City Manager stated that Bob Diamond is reviewing the • Public Liability Insurance coverage for the City. The City Manager advised that CO's are being given for construction in Plat 4. Regular Meeting, November 3, 1977 Page 7 The City Manager will pursue the leak in the roof" of the Fire Station. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: JOGGING TRACK: City Manager John L. Orr reported that he had met with Virginia McVey from the Heart Association who, in conjunction with the Medical- Dental 9Wivep, will furnish possible funding for a one -mile jogging track and exercise trail, if the Council is interested. These facilities to be located on the 12 acres, south of Burns Road. The Council concurred to proceed and a slide presentation will be made by the Heart Association. REQUEST TO City Manager John L. Orr presented a request from the Palm Beach HOLD CARNIVAL: Shrine Club to hold a carnival January 13 -22, 1978 on Northlake Blvd. west of MacArthur Blvd. They will be placed on the agenda of the meeting on November 17, 1977. SANDALWOOD A letter from Howard L. Searcy, Engineer, was acknowledged by the DRIVE: City Manager relative to the right -of -way for Sandalwood Drive. The City Attorney was directed to prepare a dedication deed and resolution for consideration by the Council. PUD REQUEST- Mr. Orr advised that a request for a PUD on the south 18 acres of KASSUBA PROPERTY: the old Kassuba property on Northlake Blvd. was forthcoming. Mr. Orr advised he would be attending a meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 1977 relative to a traffic study by the County on the access road which runs the length of the Kassuba property; that he would be meeting with Peggy Evatt, County Commissioner on honday, November 7, 1977 relative to the drainage concept for PGA Blvd., and that he would be attending a seminar re the South Florida Labor Relations Board on `Wednesday, November 9, 1977. Regular Meeting, November 3, 1977 Page 8 City Manager John L. Orr advised he had received a call from Rev. Frerking regarding the Hetzel Brothers Pageant who related that due to the lack o! cooperation from Bob Hetzel, the Board of Directors had abandoned their efforts to assist. The City Manager will attempt to have Bob Hetzel attend a Council Meeting to determine his future plans ror the pageant. Receipt of a letter was acknowledged by the City Manager from James R. Owens, President of the AARP Chapter, Palm Beach County Senior Citizens, requesting to be placed on the agenda to explain the purpose of the senior citizen activities. Mr. Owens will be invited to attend a meeting in the near future. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M. W May6r Feeney , / Councilman iedis Vice Mayor Laurie Councilman bla rtino /V Councilman WiVey (:a/ - IL "Pity Clerk