HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 021976REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
FEBRUARY 19,1976
The Regular Fleeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Mayor Martino at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly
Room, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm 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 Martino,
Vice Mayor neL.onga, Councilman Wiley, Councilman Kiedis,
Councilman Feeney. Attorney Brant was in attendance.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 12, 1976 were
unanimously approved by the City Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the following announcements:
The General and Referendum Election would be held Tuesday, March 16,
1976.
Filing dates for Candidates - February 20 - February 29
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 24, 1976
at 7: 30 P. M.
PBGYAA General Membership Meeting - Wednesday, February 25, 1976 at
7 :30 Q.M.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting .. Thursday, February 26, 1976 at
7:30 P.M.
"Fuz and Freaks" softball game - Sunday, February 22, 1976 at 1 :00
at Osborne Park.
Vice Mayor DeL,onga announced that he would not seek re- election as
a Councilman. He stated that serving on the City Council for the
past 6 years was a wonderful and satisfying experience for he and
his family and the opportunity it offered to serve with good men
who wanted to improve the mode of living of the residents. He
thanked the City Manager, City Staff, City Attorney and Edith Judge
and Tim O'Meilia who had given the City excellent reporting.
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Councilman Wiley, who had previously announced he would not run for
re- election, stated he could say verbatim the same comments as
expressed by Vice mayor DeLonga, also gave his heartfelt thanks to
everyone concerned stating it had been a pleasure to serve the City.
Mayor Martino commented that Dick Feeney, the other incumbent, would
seek another term, and on behalf of Councilman Feeney, Councilman
Kiedis and himself stated they sincerely appreciated the efforts
put forth by Vice Mayor DeLonga and Councilman Wiley and that their
contributions would be remembered in the history of Palm Beach
Gardens.
Councilman Kiedis reflected that he had been working with the members
of the Council for 5 years and extended his appreciation to two of
the most dedicated councilmen in any community.
PRESENTATION BY WOMAN'S CLUB:
Mrs. Conway, President of the Palm Beach Gardens [Woman's Club
presented to the City Council a needlepoint seal of the City made
by the members of the Womants Club, in appreciation for the help
given them by the Council and for the use of the Assembly Room for
their meetings and bingo.
Mayor Martino accepted the picture on behalf of the Council and
noted the history and meaning of the City Seas.
PLAQUE TO Mayor Martino acknowledged a plaque from the American Legion Post
POLICE _DEPT.:
268 given to the Police Department for outstanding service.
Mayor Nwartino introduced, sitting in the audience, Diane Hubbard,
the new reporter for the Times newspaper, who will be covering the
Council meetings.
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BID OPENINGS: Bids were received and opened by the City Clerk for one (1) Hurst
Rescue Tool as follows:
Fire Fighters Equipment Company, 3038 Lenox Avenue, Jacksonville,
Fla. 32205 - 1 Hurst Rescue Tool complete with aircraft jaws and
power shears - $4,947.00
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the City
Manager and Fire Chief review the bid and if they find it in order
be authorized to award the bid to Fare Fighters Equipment Company
for 1 Hurst Rescue Tool for the low bid amount of $4,947.00.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
Samuel Laurie and Selema Oxnevad addressed the Council and announced
that they would be candidates for Council, at the March 16, 1976
Election.
Frank Shurick, a member of the North Palm Beach /Palm Beach Gardens
Jaycees advised that the Jaycees would like to conduct a Political
Forum as they have in the past. The Council concurred the "Meet
the Candidate" night would be held Thursday, March 11, 1976 prior
to the City Council workshop Meeting at 8 :00 P.M.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications were acknowledged by Mayor Martino from the following;
DANIEL HENDRIX: 1. Daniel Hendrix, Chairman, Palm Beach County School Board,
enclosing a copy of a weekly newsletter, which will be mailed weekly
to all municipalities.
VILLAGE OF 2. Resolution from the Village of Tequesta endorsing the activities
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of the Urban League of Palm Beach County.
BOYNTON BEACH: 3. City of Boynton Beach requesting support for the enactment of
repeal of Article V of Florida Constitution permitting the continued
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existence of Municipal Courts.
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RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #9, 1976 authorizing the use of a Mobile home trailer
RESOLUTION #9, on the premises of Palm Beach Gardens High School under the "Vandal
• Watch" program was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously
adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCES: Ordinance #2, 1976 structures on Public Utility Easements was read
ORDINANCE #2, in full on first reading by the City Clerk. A Public Hearing and
second reading will be held on March 4, 1976.
ORDINANCE #31 Ordinance #3, 1976 PUD proposed by Mr. Vincent Pappalardo was read
• in full on first reading by the City Clerk. The ordinance will be
workshopped at the meeting of February 26, 1976. Determination will
be made if the City Council or the Zoning Board of Appeals have
jurisdiction in Section 1. as to setback requirements etc.
ORDINANCE,, #1, The Public Hearing was declared open by Mayor Martino on
1976:
consideration of Ordinance #1, 1976 annexation of certain lands
located in Section 5_42_43„
Mr. Arbree representing the owners, PGA Properties Limited, advised
that the parcel of land was located 6001 south of PGA Blvd., was
abutted by Prosperity Farms Road on the west and C -2 zoning districts
in the City on the north and east side; the land is presently zoned
Single Family Zoning in the County; and that there is a 301 road,
Floral Lane on the south side located in the County. Mr. Arbree
verified that the petitioner was agreeable to a 151 buffer strip
along Floral Lane.
Charles Jacobs, Chairman, Planning and Zoning Commission, pointed
J out that the Commission attempts to establish borders of zoning
categories in some manner of either a natural or man made boundary,
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and this parcel would square off the commercial property on that
corner.
The Public Hearing was declared closed by Mayor Martino.
Ordinance 010 1976 annexation of certain lands located in Section
5 -42_43 was read by title only on second reading by the City Clerk
and unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ORDINANCE #25, The Public Hearing was declared open by Mayor Martino on consideration
of Ordinance #250 1975 rezoning certain lands located in Section
12 -42 -42 and Lots 4 and 5. Block 2, PGA #1.
Mayor Martino reiterated the events leading up
that the Public Hearing held on December 18, 1'
to January 15, 1976 to obtain additional input
and the P &Z Commission. At the Public Hearing
1976 the motion to read Ordinance #25, 1975 on
to this Public Hearings-
)75 had been tabled
from the land owner
held January 15,
second re ading was
defeated by a vote of 3 nays and 2 ayes. The Ordinance then
reverted back to first reading and re- advertised for this date.
Harold Vick, 10902 Larch Court addressed the Council and strongly
urged them to split the two zoning issues; to consictr rezoning the
lands located in Section 12 -42 -42 on the south side of PGA Blvd.,
but not to rezone the Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, PGA #1 from
residential to C -1.
Mr. Vincent Pappalardo, a resident of the City and owner of property
on two sectors of the parcels under consideration, addressed the
Council stating he had no objection to the rezoningy that the
Council was following the recommendations of the Land Use Plan;
and that as a member of the Land Use Advisory Board in the County
they had taken away any vestige of zoning that would permit strip
commercial zoning.
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Mr. Jim Fleischman, a resident of the City, and a principle planner
for the Area planning Board, addressed the Council stating he felt
that part of the proposal along PGA Blvd. from commercial to
residential was consistant with the Land Use Plan; however, rezoning
the lots on Military Trail to commercial would lead to encroachment
on the other 3 remaining lots.
Mayor Martino stated for the record, that as instructed by the
Council, the City Manager John L. Orr, had again contacted the
planners for the land owner who indicated they would not consider
the two parcels as separate issues. Mayor Martino further stated
that the P &Z Commission has in their records a committment that they
are opposed to any further encroachment on the lots to the south,
and the Council has also made a policy in that direction.
The City Manager John L. Orr reported that further contact with
the planners for the land owner revealed that Lots 1, 2 and 3 have
been sold to a developer who plans to build condominiums similar
to Trails End and will be in for site plan review in the near future.
Councilman Wiley stated his reason for voting for this ordinance
is because the overwhelming benefit Section 1 provides far over-
shadows whatever detrimental effect there might be in changing the
zoning on the two lots provided by Section 2, and the fact that it
is all common property ownership j and the owner has assured us the
concerns for the residents will be given the utmost consideration.
The Public Hearing was declared closed by Mayor Martino.
Ordinance #25, 1975 was read on second reading by title only by
the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
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REPORTS: Councilman Wiley,reported he had attended the Merit System Board
MERIT SYSTEM BD. Meeting held February 16, 1976. Discussion on the sick leave policy
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was tabled because of the lack of a quorum. Their next assignment
will be review for changes the first three sections of the Merit
System Rules and Regulations.
P&Z COMMISSION Mayor Martino reported he had attended the special meeting of the
MEETING:
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting held February 171 1976.
PLANT DRIVE Councilman Kiedis reported he was making daily checks on the
FIELD:
progress of the Plant Drive baseball field.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
EMPLOYEES Discussion was held on consideration of the Insurance Proposal
by Connecticut General Life Insurance Company as presented by Mr.
Robert Diamond, Agent of Record, at the meeting of February 19, 1976.
Motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a contract with
Connecticut General Life Insurance Company for the continuation of
the employees insurance program per the agreement and plan as
presented by Mr. Robert Diamond, with the modification that the
maternity benefits not be included.
Councilman Kiedis remarked that he did not agree with entering
into a contract with a company that presented a higher premium
and provided no extra benefits.
vote on motion - Mayor Martino, vice Mayor DeLonga, Councilman
Wiley and Councilman Feeney voted aye; Councilman Kiedis voted nay.
Consideration will be made at Budget time to include an item for
a maternity benefit in the amount of $400.00 per coverage.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
City Manager John L. Orr presented the following items:
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CONTRACT - 1. The contract with Marvin Hill, Urban Space Design, Inc.
MARVIN HILL:
Planning Consultant, had been modified and will be placed on the
agenda of the meeting on March 4, 1976 for consideration.
ORDER BY PUBLIC 2. Presented the order by the Public Service Commission re:
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application of Seacoast Gas Corporation for consent to change its
present rates and charges, which will be discussed at the Workshop
Meeting of February 26, 1976.
XEROX COPIER: 3. Presented a proposal from Xerox Corporation to rent a larger
copier for the administration offices to allow for the printing
of the newsletter at a cost reduction; and for the rental of a
desktop copier for the Police Department, which will be considered
by the Council at a later date.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney commented that the looks of the median strip
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on MacArthur Blvd. had improved.
Councilman Wiley and Vice Mayor DeLonga advised they would not
be in attendance at the meeting of February 26, 1976.
Vice Mayor DeLonga informed the City Manager that there was a
problem of a paved swale area sinking at 10044 Dasheen Ave.; and
pot holes on Bellewood Street needed attention which he suggested
the use of Slurry Seal on this area.
The City Manager noted that the Slurry Seal process was being used
west on Northlake Blvd. across the tracks if the Council was
interested in viewing same.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business the meeting adjourned at 10 :00 P.M.
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