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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 042276WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS APRIL 22, 1976 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Partino at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 North 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, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Laurie and Councilman Rossow. vice Mayor Feeney was absent because of personal business. The City Manager was not in attendance as he was attending a conference in Kissimmee. Attorney Brant was present. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 1976 were unanimously approved by the Council as written. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the following announcements: Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting would be held on Tuesday, April 27, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. Bicentennial Committee Meeting would be held on r+ednesday, April 27 1976 at 7 :30 P.M. COMMITTEE OF Prospective members of the Landscape Committee of Adjustment were ADJUSTMENT: present at the meeting to meet the Council and express their interest. Those present were: Sam Carsillo, Chairman of the B &E Committee; Art Nelson, Landscape Architect; Dave Schrader, Citizen; Harry Lewis, Citizen; and Harry Bauroth, Businessman. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Martino read a Proclamation declaring May first as LAW DAY U.S.A. Workshop Meeting, April 22, 1976 COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Page 2 Sam Carsillo questioned if Mr. Pappalardo had received a permit to widen the canals on his PUD project, which the City Manager will answer when he returns. Sam Carsillo requested that yellow markings be placed across Alt. AlA at Lighthouse Drive for pedestrian and bicycle crossing and the addition of a pedestrian crossing light. Harry Lewis commended the City Manager, John L. Orr on the completion of the sidewalk on Holly Drive. He requested that the School Crossing Guards be instructed to make the children use the sidewalk, in particular, over the bridge near the Elementary School. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: SIGN ORD. Councilman Kiedis requested that the City Manager outline the COUNCILMAN procedures for enforcement of the Sign Ordinance; how it is being KIEDIS: ' enxorced and who is responsible, for a ruture agenda item. Councilman Kiedis agreed with the comments of Mr. Lewis that the School Crossing Guards should teach the children the proper traffic rules. COUNCILMAN Councilman Laurie commented on the offensive quality of the water, LAURIE: and the procedure to communicate with those responsible. Sam Carsillo advised he would instigate a petition. Harry Lewis suggested sending a sample of the water from different areas to further prove the point. Sam Carsillo asked the Council to consider allowing Teleprompter to service the City. i Workshop Meeting, April 22, 1976 Page 3 RESOLUTIONS: Discussion was held on Resolution 410, 1976 Agreement *ith the RESOLUTION #10, Tennis Pro. Mayor Martino reiterated the previous comments made relative to the agreement and read the comparison chart prepared by the City Manager of the tennis pro responsibilities, salary and benefits as provided by North Palm Beach and Lake Park. The Council concurred that Alyce Marshall was doing an admirable job and provided a valuable service to the City and agreed to accept the recommendation of the City Manager for an increase in salary; the figure to be inserted at the time of consideration or Raesoluticn #10, 1976 at the Regular Meeting, May 6, 1976. RESOLUTION #19, Consideration of Resolution #19, 1976 appointing members to the 1-978: Committee of Adjustment will be held at the Regular Meeting on May 6, 1976. The addition of an Alternate Member will be added to the Resolution. RESOLUTION #23, Resolution #23, 1976, Amendments to the Merit System Rules and Regulations was discussed by the Council. These amendments were recommendations from the Merit System Board to further clarify the procedures in Section XI and XV. Changes were made on page XI -7 under approved disapproved to add space for signature of "Merit System Admi.nistrator14. Page XV -2 D.I. Last sentence to read "At the conclusion of the presentation of all evidence, the Merit System Board shall permit closing statements by the parties ". Resolution #23, 1976 with the modifications will be considered at the Regular Meeting on May 6, 1976. ORDINANCES: Ordinance #10, 1975 revisions to the Landscape Ordinance was ORDINANCE #10, workshopped by the Council, in particular the two items yet to be i Workshop Meeting, April 22, 1976 Page 4 resolved; the inclusion of the Tree Ordinance and the landscaping of pole or ground signs. ``' The Council concurred the Tree Ordinance should be made a compact, concise ordinance and For the time being not included in the Landscape Ordinance but considered at a later date. A copy of the recommendation from Mr. Wiley relative to landscaping required for pole and ground signs will be given to Art Nelson for his input and recommendation to the Council. ORDINANCE #17, Ordinance #17, 1976 Interim Services Fee providing for improved properties that are receiving the many municipal services but are not yet on the tax roll, was workshopped by the Council. A third draft of the ordinance, as prepared by Attorney Brant, was reviewed. Section 28_36 which equated the fee according to millage, was deleted by unanimous consent of the Council, in order to circumvent the fee from being identified as an Ad Valorem Tax. A figure that can be attributed as a direct service per household to tie into garbage and trash collection will be substituted, and prior to the beginning of the fiscal year for the next calendar year, the City Manager shall certify in writing to the City Council the cost for the garbage and trash collection, and the Council adopt same by Resolution. Section 28_39 amended to add "due to administrative or clerical error". Ordinance #17, 1976 will be placed on First reading at the Regular Meeting, May 69 1976. Workshop Meeting, April 22, 1976 Page S PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of communications from: 9 -1 -1 SYSTEM: 1. 9 -1 -1 Systems Planning Committee enclosing copy of minutes of meeting and advising of next meeting on April 29, 1976 at 9 :30 A.M. in the West Palm Beach Police Department. TECHNICAL 2. Technical Assistance Bulletin advising the first deadline for ASSISTANCE local governments to designate by ordinance its Local Planning Agency. The City Clerk was directed to obtain a sample ordinance. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: POLICY RE: The Council unanimously concurred, due to the fact that there was SERVING ON ADVISORY sOAROS ..a waiting list of applicants to serve on Advisory Boards, to make AMERICAN ASSOC. a policy that persons may only serve on one Advisory Board at one time. A letter will be sent to those who are presently serving on two boards of the Council's action and determine which board they wish to continue to serve on. The Council concurred to postpone making a decision whether to until loin the American Association of Small Cities /after the Mayor has received an input from Rep. Bafalis as to the benefits to the City. The City Manager was instructed to obtain input from the surrounding cities. REPORTS: Councilman Kiedis reported he had attended the Bicentennial BICENTENNIAL Meeting held April 21, 1976 and they were continuing their efforts COMMITTEE MEETING: toward the 4th of July celebration. PBGYAA: Councilman Kiedis presented an item for the next newsletter pertaining to a plea for assistance from the parents in the PBCYAA baseball program. Workshop Meeting, April 22, 1976 Page 6 Councilman Rossow will attend the next Bicentennial Meeting on May S. 1976 as the Council liasion member. RECREATION The Council commended Steve Henning, Recreation Supervisor for ACTIVITY SURVEY: compiling the results of the Recreation Activity Survey, And for preparing a site plan for the recreational facilities for the City. A copy of the plan will be placed in the Council Assembly Room and one given to the B &E Committee. RECREATION Councilman Laurie commended the Recreation Department on conducting DEPT.: a very well organized Easter Egg Hunt for the children of the City. The Council concurred that the Recreation Department was doing a splendid job in every phase of their department. PURCHASE OF Discussion will be held at the Regular Meeting on May 6, 1976 LAND -SOUTH SIDE BURNS RD.: regarding the potential purchase of land on the south side of Burns Road across from the Fire Station, after additional input has been received from the City Manager. SKATE BOARDS: At the recommendation of Councilman Rossow, the Council concurred that skate boards may be allowed on the front slope of the City Hall, on a limited basis, from 5_7 P.M. and possibly certain hours on Saturday and Sunday, if the City Manager can work out the arrangements. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, t - f-_�tayoz rtino - c JLtycylerk the meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P.M. CO) cilm 4ieids Cdwmcilman Laurie — Councilma s'so''YM