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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 120276REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS DECEMBER 2, 1976 'The Regular Meeting 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 Feeney, Councilman Kiedis, Councilman Laurie and Councilman Rossow. Attorney Brant was in attendance. MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 1976 were unanimously approved, as amended. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the following announcements: Boynton Beach Christmas Parade - Sunday, Dec. 5, 1976 at 2:00 P.M. Committee of Adjustment Meeting - Monday, Dec. 6, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. Tennis Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1976 at 7:30 P.M. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - City Hall - Friday, Dec. 10, 1976 at 7 :30 P.M. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Martino read a Proclamation declaring December 6 -12, 1976 as "Human Rights Week ". REPRESENTATIVE OF PRATT AND WHITNEY AIRCRAFT RE: HELIPORT AT RCA PLANT: Wesley Gwatkin, Vice President of United Technologies, addressed the Council making an appeal to allow Otis Corp. a subsidiary company, which is moving its Latin American headquarters to Building 10 at RCA, to install a helistop at the RCA facility. The helicopter to be used is the S58T which will be stored, fueled, and maintained w at another area. Mr. Gwatkin presented the following statistics: Sound - less severe than current levels, infrequent operation and Regular Meeting, December 2, 1976 Page 2 principally daytime operation. Safety _ unblemished record, FAA certification and no low flights over residential areas. Benefits - favorable economic impact, employment opportunities, use of helistop by Sheriff's Department and use of UTC helicopter for emergencies. A letter was given to the Council from E. V. Marshall, President, Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group, requesting the approval of the helistop. Mr. John Harbin, RCA, spoke from the audience stating they endorsed the facility completely. .A, motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that United Technologies and RCA be permitted to operate a helistop at the RCA plant, to meet the requirements of Chapter 17, Section 17-1 of the Palm Beach Gardens Code. Mayor Martino advised Mr. Gwatkin that they must apply for a conditional use for the helistop, to the Planning and Zoning Commission, in conformance with Article V, Section 12, Zoning, Palm Beach Gardens Code. BID OPENINGS: Bids were opened by the City Clerk for Two (2) new 1977 Police POLICE CARS: Cars, duly advertised on November 17th and 18th, 1976. One bid was received from Roger Dean Chevrolet, West Palm Beach for bid price per unit - $4,832.16, total price 2 units $9,664.32. 'rhe bid was referred to the City Manager for recommendation and the Council requested that the other companies that received the bids be contacted as to their reasons for not bidding. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Mrs. Frances Young a resident of the Sandalwood Apartments on Gardens East Drive asked that street lights be provided on Gardens East Drive and the street markers be re- painted at the corner of Regular Meeting, December 2, 1976 Burns and Gardens Bast Drive. Pag e 3 Mr. Johnson, 3227 -1) Gardens East Drive in the Sandalwood Apartment Complex requested that street lights be provided on Gardens East Drive and Sandalwood Drive. He also asked about lights to denote the driveways into the apartment complex, and was advised that the developer or the homeowners association were responsible for such an installation. Mr. John Rose, 4401 Holly. Drive addressed the Council relative to a traffic citation received by his son,which he felt was unjust, as the particular statute he was alleged to be in violation he felt could not be enforced because of the lack of proper equipment. The City Manager was directed to investigate the particular incident. PETITIONS AND COMKJNICATI INS : Communications were acknowledged by Mayor Martino from the following: DAVID RUNKEL: 1. David Runkel submitting his resignation from the Merit System Boa rd. CITY CLERK: 2. City Clerk's report on attending the Government Careet Development Institute for Municipal Clerks, FAU, Nov. 14 -19, 1976. SEN.CHILDERS: 3. Senator Donnell C. Childers acknowledging receipt of Resolution #46, 1976 re: insurance coverage of motor vehicles. SILL JAMES: 4. House Minority Leader Bill James acknowledging receipt of Resolution #46, 1976 re: insurance coverage of motor vehicles. NPB -PSG 5. NPB -PBG Jaycees requesting permission to sell Christmas Trees JlES: in the parking lot of the First National Bank of PSG. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried to grant permission to the NPB -PSG Jaycees to sell Christmas Trees in the parking lot of the First National Bank of PBG. 6. Benefit Bar_B -Q to be held December 11, 1976 at MacArthur Blvd. entrance- Regular Meeting, December 2, 1976 Page 4 HETZEL PAGEANT:7. Invitation from Rev. Frerking, Chairman, Hetzel Christmas and Easter Pageants, Inc. to a special audio preview of the Christmas Pageant narration, on Dec. 8th at 8:00 P.M. Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried authorizing the Hetzel Christmas and Easter Pageants, Inc. to hold their Christmas Pageant this coming season at the entrance on MacArthur Blvd. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #49, 1976 appointing a First and Second Assistant Fire RESOLUTION #49,Chief and reappointing Assistant Fire Marshals was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. ORDINANCES: Ordinance #19, 1976 uniform maximum penalty which may be imposed for ORDINANCE #19, any misdemeanor violation of all City Ordinances was considered for 1976: workshop. Vice Mayor Feeney questioned if there would be a need to have a Prosecutor from the City when the County takes over the Municipal court system. Attorney Brant advised he is preparing a report on the pros and cons of having a City Prosecutor, which will be an item on the December 16th agenda. REPORTS: Councilman Kiedis reported he had attended the Landscape Committee LANDSCAPE of Adjustment Meeting held November 29, 1976. COMMITTEE OF T : Councilman Kiedis reported he had gone with Leonard Devine, Director of Public Works and Steve Henning, Director of Recreation to inspect the Halide tennis lights at the President Condominium and was very impressed with the system of lighting. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: PUBLIC The City Manager brought to the Council's attention Public OFFICIALS I- IABZLITY INS.: Officials Liability Insurance coverage for the City, and after comments were heard from the City F anager and the City Attorney as to its merit, the Council unanimously agreed they were not interested in this coverage. Regular Meeting, December 2, 1976 ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER: Page 5 AWARDING BIDS The City Manager, John L. Orr, advised that he, Leonard Devine, FOR RESURFMMIG TENNIS COURTS: Public Works Director and Howard Searcy, Engineer had reviewed the bids received for the resurfacing of 4 tennis courts and they recommended awarding the bid to A. G. Surface Coatings, Inc. for the bid amount of $5,088.60 predicated on the fact that this firm is located nearby, they were able to inspect 6 jobs this company had performed and favorable comments were received about their work. Vice Mayor Feeney asked about the advisability of using Tuff Coat resurfacing material which was recommended by the Recreation Dept. at a savings of approximately 50%. The City Manager recommended the City not attempt to finish the north courts with this material at this time since we would be expected to use City labor who are inexperienced peopl 5 and also due to the asphalt resurfacing that would be needed prior to top coat painting. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried awarding the bid for the resurfacing of 4 tennis courts for the bid amount of $5,088.60, money to be taken from the Contingency Fund Account. AWARDING BIDS The City Manager, John L. Orr advised he and Leonard Devine, Director FOR t.LGHTTM URTS: Public Works had visited courts with metal halide lights and he had consulted with Howard Searcy, Engineer and recommended the awarding of the bids for lighting the tennis courts to C. R. Dunn, Inc. for Alt. 2 bid in the amount of $9,433.04 for 32 metal halide lights, money to be taken from the Federal Revenue Account. Mr. Paul Nappi, Chairman of the Tennis Committee, spoke from the audience asking the Council to hold off awarding the bids until members of the Committee had actually played under halide lights Regular Meeting, December 2, 1976 at the President Condominium. Page 6 The Council agreed to take no action on awarding the bids until the Regular Meeting on December 16, 1976. The City Manager was directed to ask the bidders if they would hold over the bids for 30 days. ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: MAYOR MARTINO: Mayor Martino advised there was a vacancy on the School Advisory Committee due to the resignation of Mr. DeLonga, and that he will attend the next meeting, however a Council appointee should be designated at a later date. Mayor Martino advised the paving approach to 1-95 heading west on Holly Drive needs repairing. Mayor Martino suggested making asphalt radius on Holly Drive similar to those at City Hall. Vice Mayor Feeney stated he preferred concrete radius on the median strips and will contact the City of Sunrise to obtain the cost. Mayor Martino mentioned he was not notified of the Senior Citizens last meeting. COUNCILMAN Laurie conveyed a request from .Tames DeLonga for the LAURIE: need For sidewalks on Gardenia Drive, and stated he concurred with this request. Councilman Laurie requested a larger bulletin board for the Council. Room to display plans when contractors are making a presentation for PUD, Site Plan etc. Councilman Laurie suggested placing an item in the newsletter advising the residents that the City is proposing to nurchase property on the south side of Burns Road across from the Fire Regular' Meeting, December 2, 1976 Page 7 Station which may be placed on the election ballot as a referendum vote. COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiedis requested that the Police Department and the KIEDIS: school guards be more strict with the violators of bicycle rules and regulations. Paul Nappi spoke from the audience and suggested that the Police Department give verbal reprimands to the children who violate the bicycle laws, and perhaps send representatives to the schools to school the children. Councilman Kiedis requested that the 10 acres adjacent to the City 12/9/76 Complex be graded and leveled so that the irrigation and sprigging could be completed in time for the baseball season. VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Feeney asked that the City Manager make a request that FEENEY: the bridge on PGA Blvd. over the Intracoastal waterway be opened at a set schedule due to the traffic conjestion in that area. Vice Mayor Feeney asked that a letter be addressed to E.V. Marshall, President, Pratt and Whitney Aircfaft Group relative to obtaining a traffic light at Burns Road and Alt. A1A. COUNCILMAN Councilman Rossow suggested regular traffic control by the Police ROSS OW; Department at the corner of Holly Drive and Military Trail at peak hours. ADJOURNMENT: No Furth r business, the meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M. I-az' �' - c _k. Mayor Kartino t Vide Mayor Feeney A C' y Clerk Councilman Kiedis (�/ Coun ' lman e .4.� �-' CouncVufan'Rossow ��\