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MINUTES:
RFGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PAU4 LEACH GARDENS
JANUARY.30 1974
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor Kiedis 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 r lag.
Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Wiley,
Councilman D eLonga, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor
Kiedis. Attorney Brant was present.
The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1973, as amended,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced the following:
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting would be held Tuesday, January
8, 1974 at 8:00 P.M.
Recreation Advisory Board Meeting would be held Tuesday, January 8, 1974
at 8:00 P.1"'.
Volunteer Firemen's :Meeting would be held Tuesday, January 8, 1974 at
7 :30 P.M.
Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting would be held
Wednesday, January 9, 1974 at 7 :30 P.M. in the small conference zoom.
Meeting of the Parents Organization, Palm Beach Gardens High School would
be held I,tiednesday, January 9, 1974 at 8 :00 P.M. in the Assembly Room.
The Beautification and Environmental Committee will complete their
tree planting at the median strip on Holly Drive on Saturday, January
51 1974 at 10 :00 A.M.
The Council workshopped the proposed Ordinance #5, 1973 - the Sign
Ordinance for over an hour and changes were noted. Discussion will
continue at the Public Hearing on Ordinance #5, 1973 to be held
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Thursday, January 10, 1974.
PETITIONS A10 COTTSUNICATIONS:
mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from:
MR. 1. Mr. Robertson, Arlen Planning and Design Group submitting a
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proposal as consultant for a long range plan for the City.
Councilman v1iley was directed by the Council to advise the Planning
and Zoning Commission at their meeting January 8, 1974 that the
initial outlay to update the long range plan be limited to $5000.00
and based on that to make their recommendation to the Council regarding
a consultant.
FIRST 2. First Federal Savings and Loan advising of their new bank to be
FEDERAL SAVINGS
located at PGA Blvd. and Prosperity Farns Road, completion scheduled
for April It 1974.
PUBLIC 3. Palm Beach County Public Library System regarding taxing districts
LIBRARY
SYSTEM: being determined for the 1974 tax roll and asking if the City should
be excluded. The Council concurred to go along with the mill rate
as established for this year, but that consideration be given next
year to excluding the City and using that money toward providing
books for the library located in the High School for the use of the
public. Councilman DeL°nga advised he was working on such an
arrangement with the School.
COL. ERWIN 4. Card from Col. Erwin T. Koch expressing a desire to become an
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honorary citizen of Palm Beach Gardens.
FRED 5. Fred Trapnell, Balm Beach County Utilities regarding the new
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sewer treatment plant stating the estimated completion date is
scheduled for July 1, 1974.
The City Manager advised he was meeting with Howard Searcy, Engineer,
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on Friday, January 4, 1974 to inspect the site, review the plans etc.
and would present Mr. Searcyts recommendations and opinions regarding
11_1 the time frame etc. at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor Dunbar
that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a draft of an ordinance
repealing Ordinance #14, 1971, prefaced by the fact that Ordinance
202 1973 requires that building permit applications must have
certification by the proper State agencies that there is an adequate
waste water disposal and sufficient potable water supply; that the
DPC now has a temporary operating permit controlling the Utility Co.
regarding additional hook-ups; that the Utility owner and director
have advised the City the plant is going to be built and finished at
a certain time; thereby clarifying the controls that are now in
existance.
Vote on notion - Aayor Kiedis, Councilman Wiley and Vice Nayor Dunbar
�- voted aye. Councilman DeLonga and Councilman Martino voted nay, for
the reason they did not agree to the dry permit theory.
The draft, when prepared, will be given to the Council for their
review and placed on a subsequent workshop weeting.
IRICHARD The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter from Pichard Froemke,
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Administrator, Grants Section, Bureau of Planning and Grants,
Recreation and Parks, regarding the applying for a grant from the
Federal Government to purchase property in the City for recreational
purposes. The City Manager will pursue every aspect of this program.
REP. ?IOUDRY: A letter was acknowledged by the City Manager from Representative
Pay r1oudry advising of a 45 day cut-off for filing of all local
bills; all local bills to be submitted by January 16, 1974.
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REPORTS: The Council expressed no objection to the request from Irwin Construction
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IRWIN CONS Company for a building permit for a residence to be built at 9675
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-- -- -- Heather Circle East.
The City Manager advised the Council of the following:
REED DP. 1. The cost for materials for the Reed Drive Drainage project
amounted to $220.00 and that $800.00 had been allocated for this
project. On a recommendation from the City Manager, the Council,
by motion, authorized the City Manager and Public Works Director to
perform maintenance at a cost not to exceed"$ 350.00 to improve the
drainage in the area on-the west side of Riverside Drive opposite
the Elementary School., subject to the concurrance of the property
owner. Monies will be taken from the Revenue Sharing Account.
LIGHTHOUSE 2. Final bid specifications for the improvements to Lighthouse Drive
DR.
IMPROVEMENTS:will be received from Howard Searcy on Friday, January 4, 1974. He
advised Council. the Bacon .. Davis Act must be complied with and
the source of funding must be included in the bid specifications with
assurance that the contractor will comply.
HANDBALL 3. Preliminary specifications for handball courts have been received
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and will be given to the Recreation Advisory Board to select three/
sites for the Council's consideration.
ROAD 4. Road resurfacing projects will be ready when priorities are
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established and a continuous program set up on a 5 year basis.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
POLICE Motion was made and unanimously carried by the Council to accept the
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recommendations of the City Manager and the City Attorney that no
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.� CARRY off duty police officers should carry firearms, and to continue the
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existing policy that auxiliary officers do not have power of arrest
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nor the right to bear firearms.
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Motion was made and unanimously carried by the Council directing the
City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance paraphrasing the State
Statutes 901.28 (1) - Notice to Appear, to eliminate any question
on the subject.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager reported the following to the Council:
BASE STATION 1. The base station at the ,sire Department has deteriorated and
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needs to be replaced and advised he had received quotations for
$1500 allowing replacement of the existing channel, delivery in
9 -12 weeks and for $2400 to include the Intercity base station
frequency, delivery in 7 weeks. He recommended the $2400 piece of
equipment, the money to be allocated from the Federal Revenue
Sharing Account.
Councilman DuLonga suggested Mr. Larry Tuttle, a local representative
for communications equipment, be contacted to determine the status
of the State program and if there is anything available.
Motion was made and unanimously carried authorizing the City Manager
to go out for bid on the two specifications indicated for a new
base station.
TRI -CITY 2. Tri -City Meeting would be held Thursday, January 31, 1974. He
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advised the Council the other Cities were not interested in asking
Sheriff Heidtman to attend the meeting to discuss the Page
Communications System.
MOTOR 3. The Motor Vehicle Report was submitted to the Council.
VEHICLE
REPORT:
4. Central purchasing system has been established and is working
efficiently.
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RODENT 5. Sid specifications have been prepared for Rodent Control,
CONTROL
SPECS: returnable on January 17, 1974.
6. To comply with the State Statutes, a Capital Asset System is
being prepared.
7. January 24, 1974 was the date set for a Public Hearing by the
Council on the petition from St. Ignatius Loyola Church for
annexation. City Manager stated they have agreed to provide
adequate drainage.
8. The Council, by unanimous vote, authorized the expenditure of
$135.00 to Dr. Hebert for immunization for City employees, to be
taken from the Contingency Fund.
9. At the City Manager's recommendation, the Council agreed not to
subscribe to the Florida City and County Management Association.
�- ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR Mayor Kiedis commented on the poor condition of the sidewalk on the
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north side of Northlake Blvd. east of I -95, part of which is located
in the City and part in the County. Councilman Wiley and-Vice Mayor
Dunbar w9lcontact Ted Brown, School Board ;Member, to work out a
solution to the problem.
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga asked the status of the emergency generator and
was advised by the City Manager that Howard Kuhns was proceeding with
the work on that project.
The City Manager advised the Public ItIorks Weekly Report would be brought
up to date for the next meeting.
The City Manager advised a bond is not required for City Policemen
against false arrest, but he will further pursue this with the Insurance
carrier. It will also be determined whether Policemen are paid to
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come to Court on their day off.
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VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Dunbar commended Woody Dukes, Recreation Director, for the
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selection of new playground equipment, and stated he had received calls
from residents stating they were pleased the equipment was so safe
and sturdy.
COUNCIUTAN The City Manager verified that the letter had been sent to Chudnow
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Construction Co. regarding a building permit and stated he had not
heard the results of the public hearing by the County on the
Tylander petition and would check with the County.
Councilman Martino asked that the sign on the pubXtc works building,
when repainted, conform with the proposed Sign Ordinance.
The City ;tanager advised Councilman Martino that work on the Plant
Drive Sall field has not been completed, and that the Police Department
have been directed to keep the residents off the field to allow the
grassed area to thrive.
Councilman Martino suggested that the proposal sent to HUD be updated
and made ready for re- filing when money is released for that program.
COUNCILN%N Councilman Wiley asked the City Manager to prepare a recommendation
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for the Council to clarify the merit system rules and regulations
regarding holidays for 1974.
ADJOURNMMrt The meeting adjourned at lll15 P.M.
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or John Kiedis 'CpuMci 1iWn Walter Wiley
Mayor C on Dunbar `K `
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Y , �' � C unc ilman James - -�
CounC11ma Michael Mart no
Alice Jean Kerslake, City Clerk