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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
AUGUST 19, 1976
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by mayor Martino at 5:00 F' . 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 Feeney, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Laurie and
Councilman Rossow.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting or August 5, 1976, as amended,
were unanimously adopted by the Council.
The Minutes of the Budget Workshop Meetings of August 9th, August 12th
and August 16th were approved as submitted.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the Following announcements:
Planning and zoning Commission Meeting will be held Tuesday, August 2 -r
197f) at 7:30 P . ,M.
Budget f\orkshop Meetings will be held on Monday, Augmt 23rd and
Thursday, August 26th at 7 :30 P.M.
RESOLUTION Mayor Martino changed the order of the agenda to read Resolution
;31, c76:
#31, 1976 - Recognition of the 3iforts of the late Dr. Gordon L.
Ginn by the dedication of the Hurst Rescue Tool "Jaws of Life" in
his memory.
Mayor Martino related that Dr. Ginn had become very involved in the
Fire Department and other community activities, and his death has
caused a tremendous loss to his family and to the community.
Chief Arrants intoduced Dr. Ginnts eldest
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son Gary, who in turn introduced his brothers and sisters.
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Resolution #31, 1976 was read by Mayor Martino and unanimously adopted
by the Council.
A fifteen minute recess was held to unveil the plaque that is
attached to the "Jaws of Life" tool.
The Meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
NEWSPAPER Mayor Martino introduced the Palm Beach Times newspaper reporter,
REPORTER-
CAROL MEYERS: Carol Meyers, who is replacing Diane Hubbard.
REPORTS: Councilman Kiedis reported that a Recreation Advisory Board Meeting
RECREATION was held this evening and he had arrived just as they were adjourning.
ADVISORY
BOARD MEETING: Councilman Kiedis reported he had talked to Roger Strickland, who
has submitted his resignation from the Recreation Advisory Board due
to business commitments.
P &Z COMMISSION Vice Mayor Feeney reported he had attended the Planning and Zoning
MEETING:
Commission Meeting held August 10, 1976; two site plan reviews
for apartment structures were approved, a preliminary review was
made of the proposed Sandalwood PUD and a conditional use was granted
to the Echlin Manufacturing Company for their world headquarters to be
located on Military Trail.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
NOVA POLICE Mayor Martino read the report from Joe Blazas, Chief of the Vehicular
CARS:
Maintenance Department.. showing a cost break down for Chevrolet
Nova's vs. Plymouths whereby the City realized a saving of $1,576.00
per year on the 1975 Chevrolet Nova Police Cars.
RESIGNATION Mayor Martino acknowledged the receipt of the resignation of Roger
ROGER
STRICKLAND: Strickland from the Recreation Advisory Board.
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RETIREMENT OF Mayor Martino acknowedged receipt of a communication from goody Dukes,
WOODY DUKES:
Director of Recreation and Parks, advising of his retirement after
10 years of service with the City. Mayor Martino remarked that
Woody has been a dedicated employee,who has made major strides in
the Recreation Department to make it one of the best in the area.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
COMKJNITY The name Ed Erickson was submitted as a recommendation as a.
DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY ED.: citizen representative to the Community Development Advisory Board,
and the City Manager will contact him.
CB SEARCH AND Consideration of the CS Search and Rescue Contract will be held when
RESCUE CONTRACT:
the City Attorney William Brant returns from vacation.
LIBRARY: Discussion was held on the letter from N. Suzanne Hunter, Assistant
County Attorney relative to the proposed permanent site for a County
Library in the City, on City property. The letter states that the
Florida Statutes prohibits a County lease of land for a term
exceeding 30 years, and proposes that the City convey fee simple
title to the County.
The Council agreed *ith the concept and principle in that a library
would be of great benefit to the citizens, however they questioned
the need for 3 acres and were interested in the size and type of
construction, height, parking area etc.
The City Manager was directed to prepare a letter for the Councilts
approval at the meeting on September 2, 1976 to further pursue the
issue with the County.
MUNICIPAL The Council agreed to consider an ordinance establishing the uniform
COURT PHASEOUT:
maximum penalties for misdemeanor violations of City Ordinances
after a scheduled meeting on October 1, 1976 is held to
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acquaint the City with the overall plan of the Municipal Court
phaseout.
ORDINANCE #E12, Ordinance a#12, 1976 revisions to the Landscape Ordinance will be
. discussed at the Workshop Meeting on September 9, 1976 after a new
draft is typed containing all the recent changes and leaving Section
31 -7 non - conforming areas as written, except to reference it back
to the Committee of Adjustment Variance Section.
Councilman Rossow commented that he agreed with the concept of the
Ordinance but felt they were building in a lot of cost unnecessarily
for new businesses and causing small non - conforming businesses to
do extensive modifications to their property.
ITEMS BY "MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR MARTINO: The Council agreed to meet with Marvin Hill, Consultant and the
Planning and Zoning Commission on August 31st., if Mr. Hill will be
in the area on that date, to discuss modifications to the Zoning
Code to expedite the job.
In answer to a question posed by Mayor Martino, the City Attorney
advised that the City has no jurisdiction over private deed
restrictions by developers.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Rossow suggested that when the reappointment of Council
ROSSOW :
representatives to the Advisory Boards comes due (October 1, 1976)
they be appointed for a three month period instead of the six month
period.
City Manager John L. Orr advised a County traffic study at Holly
Drive and Military Trail will be taken when school begins.
COUNCILMAN City Manager John L. Orr explained the letter from Ted Climer to
LAURIE:
Mr. H.F. Kahlert, County Engineer relative to the PGA Blvd.
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Drainage Plan.
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City manager John L. Orr advised the City had not received an answer
to the letter addressed to PERC.
City Manager John L. Orr advised that monies for the irrigation
project for Holly Drive would come from Federal. Revenue Funds and
still could be accomplished in the next fiscal year.
Councilman Laurie suggested that the B &E Committee also review plans
and make a recommendation for the irrigation of the MacArthur Blvd.
median strip.
Councilman Laurie mentioned that the trash container at the High
School had not been moved.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiedis asked if a sign "no dumping" could he placed on
KIEDIS:
Honeysuckle at the canal.
Councilman Kiedis questioned the status of the Tree Preservation
Ordinance.
Councilman Kiedis referred to page 509, Palm Beach Gardens Code
relative to self-service gasoline stations and was advised by the
City Attorney that the State law overrides the City Ordinance.
The Council agreed that the referenced section should be deleted
from the Code.
The City Manager will determine the requirements for fire hydrants
at the Woodland Lakes PUD and the Sandalwood PUD.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business the meeting adjourned at 10 :20 P.M.
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