HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 030675REGULAR MEETING
CITY Oi PAL,ti1 BEACH GARDENS
!MARCH 6, 1975
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 Reach Gardens, and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: nayor Martino,
Councilman Wiley, Councilman Kiedis and Councilman Feeney. Vice
Mayor DeLonga was absent due to personal business. Attorney Brant
was present.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of February 27, 1975 were
unanimously approved by the Council.
The Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 27s 1975 were
unanimously approved, as amended, by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino announced the following:
Junior Police Meeting would be held Monday, March 10, 1975 at 7 :30 P.M.
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting would be held Tuesday! March 11,
1975 at 8:00 P.M.
Planning and "Zoning Commission Meeting would be held Tuesday, March 11,
1975 at 8:00 P.M.
Volunteer Firemen's Meeting would be held Tuesday# March 11, 1975 at
7:30 P . I -i.
Beautification and Environmental Committee Neeting would be held
Wednesday, March 12, 1975 at 7 :30 i'.1I.
City Manager John Orr announced that Marvin Hill, Planning Consultant,
`—I- would not attend the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting on March
I19 1975 as announced; he will send a written report for the
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Commission to review and will attend the P &Z Meeting on March 25, 1975.
PETITIONS AND COMPIUNICATIONS;
The following communications were acknowledged by tlayor Martino:
FLORENCE 1. Letter from Ms. Florence Biller, Director, Palm Beach County
BILLER:
Public Library System, with a copy of Library Advisory Resolution
No.75..7 recommending the establishment of a branch library in Palm
Beach Gardens.
PAUL ROGERS: 2. Letter from Representative Paul Rogers thanking the City for
forwarding Resolutions #4 and #5 pertaining to impounded funds and
the need to investigate profits in the petroleum and sugar industries.
GOVERNOR 3. Letter from Governor Reubin Askew acknowleding receipt of the
ASKEW:
Resolutions from the City concerning sugar prices and impounded
federal funds.
MRS. FRED 4. Letter from a resident Mrs. Fred Pepper, 11800 Ave. of the PGA,
PEPPER:
complimenting the City on the fine Annual Report, and also complaining
about the quality of the water. Her letter will be forwarded to the
Public Service Commission in connection with the Public Hearing on
the proposed increase in rates by the Palm Beach County Utilities.
PALM PEACH 5. Letter from the City Manager to Bob Flanagan, Palle Beach County
COUNTY PLANNING
DEPT.: Planning Department locating the 5.15 acres of land in the County
fronting Prosperity Farms Road and 21.03 acres within the corporate
limits of North Palm Beach that is available for possible acquisition
by the County.
B & E 6. Communication from the Beautification and Environmental Committee
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recommending that the waterfall at MacArthur Blvd. and Northlake
Blvd. be refurbished using funds from the Committee's budget.
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Discussion followed and concern was expressed about more necessary
items such as bicycle paths, safety rails across the bridges, etc.
that should receive priority.
WATERFALLS AREA Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the City
ON MAC ARTMR,
BLVD.: Council authorize the expenditure of $350.00 from the Federal
Revenue Funds budgeted for the Beautification and Environmental
Committee to accomplish the task outlined in the communication from
Leonard Devine$ Public Works Director dated February 12$ 1975 to
refurbish and beautify the east entrance on MacArthur Blvd. and
Northlake Blvd.
The Council agreed the project should be monitored, cost wise$
for three months.
The City Manager will notify the Chairman of the B &E Committee of
the above action regarding the waterfalls.
u RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #10, 1975 cancelling the General and Special Referendum
RESOLUTION Elections was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted
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by the Council.
Mayor Martino reiterated the circumstances surrounding the need for
Resolution #10, 1975 by stating the citizens have been very astute
in the men they have elected to the Council, which is a tribute to
the residents and shows they are interested in their City and want
to preserve the qualities and integrities of life that they enjoy.
Mayor Martino praised the Council as being sincere and dedicated;
their performance being another reason for the necessitation of
Resolution #10 which in turn reflects in the City employees from
the City Manager down to the members of the Advisory Boards and
� including the City Attorney.
Councilman Kiedis concurred with Mayor Martino's remarks and
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complimented him on his intelligence and leadership.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE #4�
ORDINANCE #8,
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'--/ ORDINANCE #51,
Mayor Martino noted the Reorganization [Meeting would be held March
20, 1975.
The Public Hearing, as duly advertised, on consideration of Ordinance
#4, 1975, the Annual Salary of the City managers was declared open
by Mayor Martino.
There was no discussion by any member of the Council or member of
the audience.
Ordinance #4, 1975 was read by title only, on second reading, by the
City Clerk and was unanimously adopted by the Council.
It was reflected this was a cost of living raise and would not
reflect on the merit eligibility and anniversary date of the City
Manager.
Ordinance #8, 19750 Site Review and Appearance Code was read in full
on first reading by the City Clerk. A Public Hearing and Second
Reading will be held at the Regular Meeting April 17, 1975s and
will be workshopped at the interim meetings.
Councilman Wiley suggested the Council consider as a subject for a
future workshop meeting the aspect of appointing alternate members
to the Planning and Zoning Commission that have particular
qualifications such as the building trade, architectural trade,
landscape trade, etc. when they sit as a Board for the administration
and interpretation of the Appearance Plan. The Council concurred
to discuss this at a future workshop meeting.
The Council agreed that Ordinance #5, 1975, the Election Code, be
workshopped at the March 13, 1975 meeting before it is read on
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first reading.
REPORTS: Councilman Feeney reported that David Monks, Administrator, Palm
PEG COMMUNITY Beach Gardens Community Hospital, had advised he will run a laboratory
HOSPITAL:
analysis on the quality of the City water, which will be given to
Diversified Utilities Service, the consulting firm hired by the Tri-
Cities to represent the Cities at the public hearing by the PSC
on the proposed water and sewer rate increase.
Attorney Brant outlined the format and approach to the public hearing
as planned by Mr. Osterman, Diversified Utilities Service.
PUBLIC SERVICE Mayor Martina expressed displeasure regarding the lack of
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communications by the Public Service Commission its that the City was
not notified of the Public Hearing held at the Holiday Inn in the
City on this date regarding a rate increase by the Florida Power and
Light Company.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
APPEARANCE From the list of 12 names submitted as applicants to serve on the
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Appearance Plan Committeeia vote was taken to choose 7 members to
serve.
The seven persons receiving the most votes were Arthur J. Nelson,
James Blakely, Lou Oxnevad, Hilmy Adeeb, Fred Rudolf, Robert Sellers
and Seymour Fine.
The City Manager will notify those who were not appointed and Mr.
Moulds, mr. Vick and Mr. Pappalardo,who received the next highest
amount of votes, will be asked to serve as alternates.
OROINANCF #20 Ordinance #2, 1975, the Noise Ordinance, was workshopped by the
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Council.
Attorney Brant will include in Section 17 -100 that the City Manager
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may authorize the use of public vehicles for the purpose of
advertising public interest events.
Section 1799 (I) will be re- written by Attorney Brant to include
a section on emergency repairs - to notify the Police Department;
and in emergencies over a day in duration a permit must be obtained.
Ordinance #2, 1975 the Noise Ordinance will be workshopped at the
March 13, 1975 meeting.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
REQUEST BY City Manager John Orr reported a request had been received from
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& LIGHT CO.: the Florida Power and Light Company to place an underground cable
on the 10' easement on Johnson Dairy Road in the City's right -of -way
and formal action will be taken at the Regular meeting, March 20,
1975 after the City Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR MARTIM Mayor Martino referred to a recommendation dated October 31, 1974
LANDSCAPE from the Beautification and Environmental Committee that a modification
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be made to the Landscape Ordinance Section 31 -5 (B). This amendment
will be made at the same time a modification is made to Section
31 -5 (B) 1. after a list of approved or restricted trees is received
from Mr. Blakely.
COUNCILMAN At the request of Councilman Kiedis, with the Councilts concurrence,the
KI ED IS;
City Attorney will prepare an amendment to the Landscape Ordinance
to include landscaping for pole signs.
Councilman Kiedis requested attention be given to the enforcement
of illegal real estate signs in the City.
Mayor Martino will write a letter to the Northern Palm Beach County
Board of Realtors asking their cooperation toward this end.
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COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney asked that litter barrels be placed at the
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baseball fields. Councilman Kiedis and Mayor Martino will look into
sources to obtain same.
Attorney Brant informed Councilman Feeney, in answer to his question,
that the "Quiet- Hospital Zone" signs are the responsibility of
the City.
Councilman Kiedis and Councilman Feeney mentioned the need for
improving the median strip areas on Holly Drive and Lighthouse Drive.
Councilman Feeney noted the lack of items in the newspaper regarding
the City's recreation program as compared to articles pertaining
to other Cities.
Councilman Feeney questioned the function of a police car parked at
Military Trail and Holly Drive at 7:00 A.M. and was advised by
the City Manager that location was a school crossing and could be
a deterrent to speeders.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.
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Mayor Martino
vice Ma3rb a ga
Alice .dgn Kerslake, City Clerk
6ouncilman WIAey
— Ob4ncilman' Kiedis
C eegey