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MAY 15, 1975
The RLrlular mc,eting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by ilayor Martino at 8 :00 P.m. in the Assembly
Room, 10500 North military Trail, and opened with the fledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Ptayor ;tartino,
Dice Mayor DeLonga, Councilman Wiley and Councilman Feeney.
Councilman Kiedis was absent due to a business commitment. Attorney
Brant was in attendance.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of ,ay 8, 1975, as amended,
were unanimously adopted by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the following announcements:
An Appearance Plan Committee *'feting would be held Tuesday, May 20,
1975 at 7 :30
The Zoning hoard of Appeals Meeting would be held Thursday, May 22.
1975 at 7:30 P.1.1.
The Merit System Board would hold a meeting on Monday, May 19,
1975 at 8:00 P.1'4.
SID OPENINGS: Letters of Interest for conducting a TraZ is Safety and Operational
Needs Study for Palm Beach Gardens, as duly advertised April 29,
1975, were received from:
Carr Smith and Associates, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida
Howard Needles Tammen and Bergendorf, Orlando, Florida
Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida
Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Inc., Miami, Florida
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City Manager John Orr stated that a contract would be negotiated
with one of the traffic engineering firms contingent upon receipt
of State funds.
Councilman Feeney volunteered to work with the City Manager to
select one of the engineering firms named above, and return with
a recommendation to the City Council.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA:
USE OF TRAILER - Mr. Dick Smith, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Rev. Harold
FIRST CHURCH OF Powell, Minister of the First Church of God, 3937 Holly Drive,
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addressed the Council requesting permission for an extension for the
use of a trailer for Sunday school rooms, that had been granted by
the Council by Resolution r#36, 1972. Mr. Smith extended an apology
to the Council for not :fulfilling the agreement by providing a
buffer to the north of the property. Rev. Powell presented pre-
liminary plans for a $175,000 expansion consisting of a 300 seat
auditorium and 8 class rooms.
Councilman Wiley read from the minutes of the City Council meeting
held Sept. 7, 1972 the concern at that time by the neighbor to the
north; however since no apparent objection had been expressed in the
ensuing 2 years, Mr. Wiley felt there appeared to be no problem.
A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried authorizing the
extension of the termination period of Resolution #36, 1972, to
reflect that the trailer will be authorized on the property until
June 1, 1976 under the sa3me conditions as originally stated.
Mar. Smith was advised to request a conditional use to allow the
additional construction, as it is located in an RiA zoning district.
L:SAM CARSILLO: Mr. Sam Carsillo addressed the Council relative to his concern
about the gas fumes emitting from the Gas Company facility located
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on PGA Blvd. east of the Turnpike.
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The City Manager related he had received definite assurance from
the Gas Company that there was no danger to health or any danger
of a disaster occuring.
Chief Arrants, Fire Chief, will make a determination, by the use
of a gas detector, of the amount of gas escaping from the facility,
and if necessary, the City Manager will involve the Health
Department for relief fr_on the situation.
Mr. Carsillo asked if signs could be provided by the City saying
"Curb your dog ", and was advised the City could not do this.
Mr. Kitchings, a member of the audience suggested placing ar.
item in the newsletter reiterating the rules regarding animals
and also the rule about placing grass cuttings on vacant property.
Councilman Feeney advised Mr. Carsillo he had attended a meeting
on May 1, 1975 with the Board of Directors of tle Palm Beach t",ardens
Community Hospital and indications were that a 200 bp(i expansion
with an emergency room would be realized; and the hospital staff
will be informed of a decision by June 1, 1975.
The Council authorized Councilman Feeney to work with Attorney
Brant to prepare a resolution emphasizing the Council's position
-Lotmard the expansion off' the hospital with an emergency room,
reiterating their interest in ascertaining the certificate of need.
Ed Arrants, Fire Chief, addressed the Council relative to House
Bill X339 and Senate Bill 157, Casl�eti� e- E ;arc�aining, stating
these balls would have a great adverse effect on the fire service
and urged the Council to consider a resolution to defeat these bills.
The Mayor was authorized to call Rnp. Hazelton for details and
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request that he act in the City's behalf in defeating these bills,
to compliment a letter presented by Chief Arrants that was
forwarded to the Legislative Delegation by the Volunteers.
PFT1'iI0NS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of communicatirns from:
ANDRE SCHOLTES: 1. Andre A. Scholtes, 10125 Riverside Drive, conveying thanks
to the Police Department for their quick action in aiding in the
return of their run -away son. The Council concurred that a policy
be established in cases similar to this, and letters of
appreciation from the Council should be written and placed in the
personnel records of the employee involved.
DEPT. OF 2. Department of Community Affairs relative to the Municipal
COMMUNITY
Home Rules Powers Act which rendered many municipal charters
obsolete, and enclosing a copy of a Model r4unicipal Charter, which
will be used by the Council during Charter revision sessions.
FLORIDA EAST a. Florida East Coast Pailway Company regarding the addition of
COAST PAIL AY:
crossing gates at Alt. AlA and Burns Road, and .indicating that the
cost mould be shared between the City and the Railway Company,
with the City assuming the cost of maintenance.
The City Manager was directed to explore this with County
Commissioner Culpepper with the idea that the County assume the
costs.
a -1 -1 SYSTEMS: 4. 9 -1 -1 Systems Planning Committee, Palm Reach County, notice of
meeting held Thursday, Alay 15, 1975 at the City of Atlantis.
CITY OF NAPLES: 5. City of Naples, Florida with attached resolution urging the
Public Service Commission to reconsider and cancel the summer
demand charges for electrical services for Florida Power and Light
Company. Further discussion will be held on this subject at
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a future date.
PB COUNTY HEALTH 6. Palm Beach County Health Planning Council, Inc. notice of
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Public Hearings, a copy of which will be sent to the Voman's Club
and Jaycees.
REV, WOLBER: 7. Rev. David Wolber, Nativity Lutheran Church advising of the
Second Annual Christian Youth Walk -A -Thou scheduled for Sunday,
May 18, 1975 at 1:30 P. 11.
RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #17, 1975 urging the Department of Transportation to
RESOLUTION #17, construct a clover leaf at the Intersection of 1 -95 and PGA Blvd.,
1975:
as revised at the suggestion of Councilman Feeney, was read
in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION #1931 Resolution 4192 1975 the agreement between the City and the Palm
Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association for conveyance of the
storage building at Plant Drive was read in full by the City Clerk
and unanimously adopted by the Council.
Councilman ;eeney questioned if the lease was not renewed by the
property owner, should a section be added to the resolution whereby
the building Mould revert back to the YAA, and it was determined,
after discussion, that this would not be feasible.
1 -tayor Martino stated that the PBGYAA has again demonstrated its
interest in the City and interest in the children of the Community
in general by the agreement and by the building now realized. This
building is a definite asset to the City's recreational program
and a definite asset to the children of the City that partake in
the association's program. He stated he was personally extremely
proud of the association, as were the Counc41, and hoped the
mutual association with the YAA and the City would remain forever.
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ORDINANCES: Mayor Martino declared the Public Hearing open on discussion of
ORDINANCE #8, Ordinance #8, 19750 Site Review and Appearance Plan, which had
been recessed from the Regular Meeting of April 17, 1975.
Discussion was held by the Council and Mayor Martino expressed
objection to Section 6 -11, stating he did not favor a 7 man
Committee. Councilman Feeney did not feel that the specified
expertise was needed to constitute the P &Z Commission, however, the
two added members to the Site Review and Appearance Plan Committee
needed the specified expertise.
The City Manager read a recommendation submitted by Councilman
Kiedis who disagreed with the terminology in Section 6 -11 relative to
the absence of a member.
The Public Hearing was declared closed.
Motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga
authorizing the City Clerk to amend Ordinance #8, 1975 as discussed
and read in its entirety with all the changes that had taken place
since first reading.
Vote on motion, Vice Mayor DeLonga, Councilman Wiley and Councilman
Feeney voted aye, Mayor Martino voted nay.
Ordinance #8, 1975 was read in full, with the amendments, by the
City Clerk on second reading and was unanimously adopted by the
Council with an additional modification Made by Councilman Wiley
that Paragraph 2, Section 6 -11 be revised to read in totals "Whose
term of office shall be as specified by Resolution of the City
Council, and who together with the otherwise appointed Planning and
Zoning Commission members, including the Planning and Zoning
Commission Alternate member, shall constitute the Site Plan and
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Appearance Review Committee. The Chairman and Vice Chairman of
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the Planning and Zoning Commission shall serve as Chairman and
Vice Chairman of the Site Plan Appearance Review Committee. The
I--- Planning and Zoning Commission alternate member shall serve only
in the event the Chairman of the Committe is advised or learns
that one of the other members of said Committee are unable to
attend the meeting."
ORDINANCE #11, Mayor 14artino declared the Public Hearing open on discussion of
1975:
Ordinance r#11, 1975 Revisions to the Budget Ordinance #17, 1974.
There were no comments from the audience or from the Council..
The Public Hearing was declared closed by Flayor Martino.
Ordinance #11, 1975 was read by title only, on second reading, by
the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the City Council.
REPORTS: Mayor Martino reported he had attended the Planning and Zoning
PLANNING AND Commission Heeting held May 13, 1975. :linor changes were made to
U ZONING COMMISSION
P,W- E.TING: the Goals, Objectives and Policies and a Public Hearing is scheduled
on consideration of same on Play 27, 1975; and one annexation request
was received on a parcel of land on the south side of Northlake
Blvd.
RECREATION Councilman Feeney reported he did not attend the Recreation
ADVISORY BOARD
MEETING: Advisory Board Meeting held may 13, 1975 due to a prior commitment.
Councilman "iley reported he would attend the Merit System Board
Meeting to be held May 19, 1975.
MASONIC Councilman Wiley reported a Masonic Cornerstone Laying Ceremony
COMER TONE
LAYING CEREMONY: would be held at the new County Court House Complex on PGA Blvd.
on June 14, 1975 at 2 :00 P.P,I.
The City will determine if the City's refreshment trailer,loaned
to the POGYAA. could be considered for a Loan for the above event,
and Councilman Feeney will inquire whether the Association:
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would be interested in operating the concessions.
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9-1-1 SYSTEMS The City Manager reported he and Chief Arrants had attended the
PLA14N TNG
CUMMTTTEE 9 -1 -1 meeting held this date at the City of Atlantis and explained
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the intent of this system would be that the fire, police and
ambulance emergency service would all use the same emergency number.
It would be State legislated and so far no monies have been
appropriated, however the Municipalities must eventually tie in
with the system. Any further developments will be reported to
the Council.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
SWALE AREAS: In regard to existing violations regarding the substitution of
gravel, paving or other material in place of grass in the swale
areas, and the parking or vehicles on said sEvale areas, the City
Manager recommended consideration of an ordinance restricting all
parking in swale areas.
Discussion followed, and the Council concurred that each case,
where a violation exists, should be judged on its own merit;
that the grass should be restored to those areas that were a
definite violation of the present code, and determination made
on those cases completed before the adoption of the present code
and therefore grandfathered.
SWIMMING POOL The City Manager made reference to violations regarding swimming
PATIO AR EAS :
pool patio areas placed in utility casements and recommended that
Section 27-.15 (f) be clarified.
Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried that the City
Attorney be authorized to modify the Code to include the
recommendation of the City Manager that Section 25-15 (f) read
"Pool patios constructed of permanent material shall be permitted
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on side yard and rear yard setback areas provided said patio is
not erected on a utility easement or on a dedicated walkway ", and
`. to modify the section requiring that swimming pool screen enclosures
be considered in determining percentage of lot coverage. Reference
will also be made in the Zoning regulations regarding set backs.
Consideration on this modifying ordinance will be held at the
Workshop Meeting of May 22, 1975.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR MARTINO: Mayor Martino commented the striping of Lighthouse Drive was a job
well done. Councilman Feeney concurred.
VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor DeLonga asked that an investigation be made concerning
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'the odor emitting from the sewer plant.
Vice Mayor DeLonga requested that no modifications be made to the
MacArthur Blvd. bridge in relation to safety fencing and ramps
until further discussion was held by the Council.
Vice Mayor DeLonga proposed that during the months of June, July
and August the workshop meetings be cancelled except for budget
discussions. Councilman Wiley concurred. Formal action will be
taken on this suggestion at the Regular Meeting June 5, 1975.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney will write a letter to the Legislative Delegation
FEENEY .
relative to prorating taxes on structures completed during the tax
year that begin receiving services without being added to the tax
rolls.
Councilman Feeney announced that the Elks would hold a teenage
dance, ages 13-17, on June 8, 1975.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11 :15 P.M.
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