HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 032174REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MARCH 21, 1974
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
was called to order by Mayor Kiedis at 8 :00 P.M. in the Assembly
Room, 10500 N. Military Trails Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROIL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman
Vileys Councilman Martino, Councilman DeLonga, Vice Mayor Dunbar and
Mayon Kiedis. Attorney Brant was present.
OATHS OF The Oath of Office was given by the City Clerk to Councilman Wiley
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and Councilman DeLonga, who were duly elected at the General Election
held March 19, 1974.
MINUTES: The Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 14, 1974, the Workshop
Meeting of March 14, 1974 and the Special fleeting of March 20, 1974
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEZiENTS: Mayor Kiedis announced that a Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting would be held on Tuesday, March 26, 1974 at 8 :00 P.M. and
a xun -off Election would be held on Tuesday, March 26, 1974 for
Group 5 of the City Council between Gordon] Dunbar, Jr. and Dick
Feeney.
PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Kiedis read a Proclamation proclaiming V!ednesday, May is 1974
as Law Day USA in Palm Beach Gardens.
RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #8, 1974 reappointing Lou Oxnevad and David Runkel to
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#8s 1974: the Merit System Board was read in full by the City Clerk and
unanimously adopted by the Council.
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PETITIONS AND
CST- Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of the following communications:
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FRED O. 1. Fred O. Dickinsons Jr., Comptroller, State of Florida, indicating
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— the material has been assembled for printing on data as directed by
the provisions of the Uniform Local Government Financial Management
and Reporting Act.
DIVISION OF 2. Division of Corrections, State of Florida, advising that a negative
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recommendation was made by that Department to the Governor regarding
the locating of a correctional facility at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.
MARTHA 3. Martha Bowles, expressing a desire to serve on the Beautification
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and Environmental Committee.
RECREATION Vice Mayor Dunbar acknowledged receipt of a letter from Don Snyder.,
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BOARD: Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Board and the Tennis Committee
regarding some proposals for the tennis program which will be placed
on a future agenda for discussion.
POLICE The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a communication from the
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PLAN: Travelers Insurance Company, Frank L. Davis, Manager, regarding a
request from the Police Retirement Foard for an amendment to their
retirement plan which will be put in the form of a Resolution for
consideration by the Council.
SARAH The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mrs. Sarah
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Landon thanking Police Officer Ray "filler for his helpfulness when
she was involved in a minor accident.
REPORTS: The City Manager reported he had attended a -meeting regarding the
STATE State Emergency Fuel allocation plan whereby a Municipality can prefile
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'IIE� a form, if an emergency exists and more fuel is needed, to receive
ALLOCATION:
an additional seven days allocation.
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LAMA USE The City manager reported a work plan had been received from the
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Land Use Consultant together with the dates he will meet with the
Planning and Zoning Commission. At the request of the Consultant,
a copy of a proposed Community Survey, prepared by the City Manager,
was given to the Council for their comments, which in turn will be
given to the P&Z Commission and the Consultant, with the final survey
sent to the residents in the next newsletter.
YMCA: The City Manager reported he had met with the Director of the YMCA
and recommended for the Councilts consideration including the YMCA into
the overall long range plan for recreation in the City. He advised
they are planning on building a swimming pool and have partially
completed a handball court.
AVAILABLE The City Manager reported he had looked into available land for recreation
LAND FOR
RECREATION: in the nearby proximity of the Town Hall homes area and the only
available land was west of Military Trail, between the methodist Church
and the new construction site for St. Ignatius Church.
The City Attorney was directed to negotiate an agreement with Mr.
MacArthur for the purchase of Plant Drive and Lake Catherine area.
SOFTBALL The City Manager reported there are eight softball teams in the Softball
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League and he has kequests for at least two more teams.
Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the restriction
on the number of teams be removed from the previous motion regarding
the Softball League, leaving the field utilization restrictions the
same.
FLOOD The City Manager reported he would make available to the Council
INSURANCE
ACT: correspondence received regarding the Flood Insurance Act, and he will
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submit a complete report with costs at a future meeting.
P &Z MEETING; Mayor Kiedis offered to attend the Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting to be held Tuesday, March 26, 1974 in place of Councilman
Wiley who reported he will be unable to attend.
Vice Mayor Dunbar reported he had attended the Planning and Toning
Commission ?fleeting held March 12, 1974. Discussion was held regarding
a request for annexation of land which was not contiguous to the City
and the consensus of the Commission was not favorable.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
SPEFD L11MIT :lotion made, seconded and unanimously carried that the speed limit
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: be reduced to 15 males per hour on all Tanglewood Streets and the
location of the signs be determined by the Chief of T>olice.
The City Attorney advised the dedication of streets in Tanglewood is
`•-� still pending.
The Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution for
the dedication and setting forth the policy and position of the Council
in maintaining the streets and parking area.
SPEED LI14IT Motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman oeLoriga
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BLVD.: that the speed limit on MacArthur Boulevard between Northlake Blvd.
and the bridge be increased. to 30 miles per hour. Vote on motion
Councilman Wiley and Councilman D eLonga voted aye; Councilman Martino,
Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor Kiedis voted nay. Motion was defeated by
a vote of 3 nays and 2 ayes.
INSTALLATION Motion made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman DeLonga that
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LIGHTMUUS& the sum of $5200 be allocated from the Federal Revenue Sharing funds
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for the purpose of installing the traffic signal at the intersection
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of Lighthouse Drive and Alt. AIA per the recommendation of the Director
of Public forks. Potion was unanimously carried.
HOLLY DRIVE Motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman DeLonga and
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unanimously carried that the City Manager be authorized to bid the
services of a professional engineer for the purpose of preparing plans
and specifications for sidewalks on both sides of Holly Drive commencing
at Lighthouse Drive northward and westward to the bridge at the
Thompson River.
LIGHTHOUSE The City Manager reported the contract for the sidewalks on Lighthouse
DRIVE
S1T)BgALKS: Drive had been reviewed by the City Attorney and executed by the Mayor
and work will begin within 30 days. The Public Works Director will
set the stakes next v�eek.
LAND USE At the request of the City Manager, it was unanimously agreed by the
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rp_a: Council, that the $6200 fee for the Land Use Consultant be funded from
the City Council Contingency Fund. The City Manager advised this fee
cannot be taken from the Federal Revenue Sharing Account as previously
designated.
ITEMS dY MAY0R AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga presented the following items that were of concern
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to the residents as he was talking with them during his recent campaign:
1. Noise Ordinance _ The City ;•Tanager advised that the Tri - City
group are working on a Noise Ordinance which will be given to each
Municipality to modify for their area.
2. Keating Drive i-ledian Strip .. requested trees and replacement of
Norfolk pine tree at entrance.
3. Crestdal.e area .- concerned about Bellewood Canal. Council agreed
as a budget item, to consider obtaining an engineering estimate for
drainage pipe to fall in the canal and let the residents utilize that
area for back yard space.
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4. Handball Courts - the City Manager will determine cost estimates
for same.
5. Councilman DeLonga asked the City Manager to send a copy of a
letter from I~Ir. Danse regarding participation of funds for a Community
School program, to the Chairman of the County Commission.
The City t,ianager advised the order had been placed with the Florida
Power and Light Company for hi- intensity lights at the school crossings.
The City Manager advised all the equipment needed to wire the controls
of the emergency generator had been received and will be installed.
REORGANIZAT- Motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the reorganization
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meeting of the City Council be held at a Special Meeting on ,larch 28,
1974 before the L- 7orkshop Meeting.
'DICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Dunbar asked the City Manager to check into the status of
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garbage fees paid by the residents of condominiums.
In answer to Vice Mayor Dunbar's question regarding the status of the
State Home Rule Act, Attorney Brant advised the effective date was
October 1, 1973, that portions of it had been challenged, and the
Circuit Judge declared it unconstitutional.
COUNCILMAN The City Manager will determine 1vhat the situation is and what is
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expected from the City regarding the proposed bond referendum by the
County to purchase right -of -ways to widen Alt. A1A.
RESURFACING The Council unanimously agreed to re-direct the City Manager to consider
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A0iLY-D7.-: resurfacing the area East of 1 -95 on the south side of Holly Drive to
the ,Thompson River.
Councilman Wiley stated for the record he would never vote for
resurfacing the north side of Holly Drive as it is closed off during
the day and not used enough.
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COUNCILMAN The City Manager advised that the City is waiting for additional parts
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for the new 4 wheel truck for the Fire Department.
Councilman Wiley commented favorably on the fencing of the 2 ball
fields at Lake Catherine and suggested fencing the remaining two fields.
He requested an opening be located at center field for pedestrians.
The Council agreed to discuss at the next budget review,fencing of the
other two fields.
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga asked the status of the transmitting equipment for
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the Police and Fire Stations. The City Manager advised the new base
station will be located at the Fire Department, and he will apply for
an additional communications channel for future use. He further
advised the equipment had been ordered and delivery would be within
10 to 12 weeks.
C010NCIL14M Councilman Martino advised that the 4 laning�of Northlake Blvd. is
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now 60 days plus one week away from being started.
MR. VREELAND:Mar. Vreeland, a candidate for Councilman, thanked the City Manager and
the Council for the good will and friendly atmosphere during the
City election, which has enhanced his desire to become involved in the
future.
The Council, in turn, commended Mr. Vreeland'on the manner in which he
conducted his campaign.
ADJOURNNOIT. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 10 :00 P.M.
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Vice May'o Gordon Dinar
Alice Jean, �erslake, City Clerk
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Councilman Walter Wile
Councilman JameslDe&mgaA
Councilman Michael Martino