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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
APRIL 25, 1974
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Mayor Martino at 8 :00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500
North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, and opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the Deputy City Clerk and present were:
Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor DeLonga, Councilman Feeney,
Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Wiley. Attorney Brant
was present.
MTVUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 18, 1974, were
unanimously approved by the City Council, as written.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Mayor Martino announced that on May 5, 1974, the Florida
Recreation and Parks' State Annual Conference will be held
at the Colonnades Beach Hotel, in which the City of Palm
Beach Gardens and the City of Riviera Beach are co- hosts.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of communication from:
PETER P. BALJET 1. Peter P. B aljet, Executive Director of the Department
of Pollution Control, notifying the City of Palm Beach
Gardens of a public hearing scheduled for the purpose of
considering budgetary items for the corning fiscal year.
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T HAMILTON 2. Jeni Hamilton, Chairman of the Beautification and
GEORGE S.
KELEMENI JR.
DEPT. OF
TRANSPORTATION
DAVID GIBSON
REPORTS:
I MART INO
Environmental Committee, recommending that the City Council
consider appointing Mrs. Fielden Bowles to fill the unexpired
term of office of Mrs. Inge Bowdre, as a member of the
Beautification and Environmental Committee.
3. George S. Kelemen, Jr., Administrator of the Palm Beach
Gardens' Community Hospital, introducing Mr. Jack Silverstein,
who will be assuming Mr. Kelemen's duties and responsibilities,
as he has recently been promoted and will be transferring to
Atlanta, Georgia.
George E. McMahon, City Manager, acknowledged receipt of
communications from:
1. The Department of Transportation, dated April 18, 1974,
in reference to Mr. McMahon's letter dated April 11, 1974,
requesting the rerouting of truck traffic around the perimeter
of Palm Beach Gardens.
2. David Gibson, Project Director of Oakbrook Square Asso-
ciates, in regard to the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Gibson will be
requesting a variance in reference to the proposed signs for
the Oakbrook Square Shopping Center.
Mayor Martino reported on a joint meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council held Tuesday, April 23,
1974, with Mr. Marvin C. Hill, Jr., Land Use Consultant. He
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explained that Mr. Hill presented several maps illustrating
��. the proposed revisions that he would make to the presently
existing Land Usage Map and Land Usage Plan, in general.
The consensus of the Commission and the City Council members
was that Mr. Hill was in the direction the City Council has
set forth for policy, as far as the Land Usage Plan is
concerned.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Kiedis reported on the meeting of the Landscape
F, MIS
Ordinance Committee, which took place Monday, April 22, 1974.
The Landscape Ordinance with revisions incorporated, recom-
mended to be made by the Landscape Ordinance Committee, was
submitted. The proposed Ordinance will be workshopped prior
`-' to legal notification of a second reading.
VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor DeLonga reported that he had spoken with Mr.
DELONGA
MacArthur in regard to the condition of the water in Palm
Beach Gardens. Mr. Mac Arthur advised that he will research
the problem.
Mr. McMahon reported that he had spoken with Mr. Trapnell,
Manager of the Utility Company, and he informed Mr. McMahan
some line was delivered, and they are expecting another
shipment; therefore, the problem will be, hopefully, alleviated
-- in the near future.
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Mr. Don Snyder, Chairman of the Recreation Advisory Board,
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and Mr. Don Mitchell, Vice Chairman of the Recreation
Advisory Board and a member of the Tennis Committee, recap-
ed the summary of topics and general conclusions and
recommendations that was felt should be approved or imple-
mented by the Recreation Department and /or City Council,
as a result of a joint meeting of the Recreation Advisory
Board and the Tennis Committee held February 12, 1974,
for the purpose of reviewing the general status of tennis as
a recreational activity.
Lengthy deliberations on the points of interest outlined
in the communication from Mr. Buck Van Wanderham, Chairman
`� of the Tennis Committee, took place between the City Council,
members of the Tennis Committee, and the Recreation Advisory
Board.
Motion made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga,
that the two tennis courts located west of the City Hall Complex
be placed on a reservation system. Vote on motion - Councilman
Wiley, Vice Mayor DeLonga, and Councilman Kiedis voted aye,
Councilman Feeney and Mayor Martino voted nay. Motion carried
by a vote of 3 ayes and 2 nays.
The necessity of a building consisting of a Tennis Pro Shop,
an office for a professional, and restrooms was emphasized by
the members of the Tennis Committee,
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It was the concensus of the City Council that the Pro
Shop should be constructed; however, site plans and con-
struction costs would have to be determined prior to the
final consideration of the City Council for a budgetary
item.
It was the concensus of the City Council not to pursue
investigation of the handball courts at this time.
Mr. Don Mitchell recommended that the Tennis Membership fees
be prorated on a quarterly basis. Councilman Wiley requested
a detailed report from Mr. Woody Dukes, Recreation Director,
on the reservation system and the ratio of the membership of
residents vs the non - residents.
OF LIVING Mr. McMahon requested the approval of a cost of living raise
RAISE:
in the amount of $10 for all City employees, which would be
an overall 6.8% increase totalling in the amount of $16,120,
to be taken from the budgetary item of General Government
Surplus.
Councilman Wiley requested that the City Manager provide the
City Council an up -to -date survey comparing the other City
municipalities' wages with the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
The City Manager indicated this is not readily available and
would take considerable time to assemble sufficient data.
Councilman Kiedis concurred with the City Manager's recommenda-
tion based on the data Mr. McMahon gathered from the Consumer's
Guide and other reliable sources, pertinent to the cost of
basic essential needs of citizens.
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It was the concensus of the other Council Members not to
approve the 6.8% overall cost of living increase; however,
Mr. McMahon was requested to report back to the Council figures
reflecting overall increases in increments of 2%, 3%, and 4%
for their consideration, and a verification of money source.
Mr.McMahon emphasized for the record that the City Council has
been very considerate and fair regarding this type of matter
in the past.
MERIT INCREASES:Councilman DeLonga expressed concern over inequities he felt
ekisted because of the way recent Merit Increases were given.
Discussion followed and he will pursue the matter further at
a future meeting.
S SOFTBALL Mr. McMahon informed the City Council members the Men's Softball
,,,aAGUE .
League requested the City's reconsideration in permitting the
league to play on the Plant Drive Field on Sundays. It was the
concensus of the Council members that Mr. Dukes, Mr. Bolinski,
and Mr. McMahon use their own discretion regarding the matter.
CONSTRUCTION Mr. McMahon recommended to the City Council that all Site Plans
SITE PLANS:
be submitted to the City Engineer, and various departments of the
City (i.e., the Building Department, Public Works Department,
and the Fire Department) prior to the review of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, enabling input of key points of concern
of other individuals to be recommended to the Commission for
`� their consideration.
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Councilman Wiley expressed that he felt the Utility Company
should certify all Site Plans, as to an agreeance that adequate
water and sewerage facilities will be available for all new
constructions.
WASTE PAPER Mr. McMahon informed the City Council the St. Ignatius Loyola
RECYCLING:
Catholic Church requested permission to place the City truck at
ST.IGNATIUS
CHURCH: the St. Ignatius Church site on Saturday, May 4, 1974 for the
purpose of collecting waste paper for recycling.
A motion was unanimously adopted that the St. Ignatius Loyola
Catholic Church be permitted placement of the City's Trash Truck
on its site, and the proceeds be submitted to the Church, with
the exception of the deduction of the City's expenses to provide
the services.
,IOR CITIZEN Mr. McMahon reported that Tom Bolinski, Supervisor of the
COMMITTEE:
Recreation Department, is proceeding favorable with the Senior
Citizen Committee.
LIGHTHOUSE Mr. McMahon reported that extensive work has been performed on the
D_R I VE SIDEWALK
PROJECT: Lighthouse Drive Sidewalk pvoject, and he feels certain the work
will be completed within the 30 days.
OBJECTIVE -TYPE The City Manager requested that the City Council submit their
BUDGET :
objectives they would like to see accomplished prior to
preparation of next year's fiscal budget.
p°NDiDATE FOR Mr,. McMahon reported that he and Chief Pecht conducted
ICE DEPT.
�,,,,/ ,ITION: interviews with a candidate for the position of an understudy
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to the Police Chief, enabling an adequate subordinate for
key people in the Police Department.
Chief Pecht and Mr. McMahon expressed that they feel the
candidate is well - qualified for the position, taking his
past experience into consideration.
Mr. McMahon requested that the City Council review the
nominee and consider the annual wages of $14,000 - $14,500.
Discussion took place regarding the various ranges that
could be considered for this position. The matter is to
be submitted to the Merit System Board for their con-
sideration prior to the Council's final approval.
It was the concensus of the Council, Chief Pecht should
be considered for an increase in wages to be considered
in parallel to the candidates approved annual wages, if
employed.
LETTER COMMEND- Mayor Martino submitted a communication to the other Council
ING MR. MCMAHON:
members dated April 25, 1974, stating that because of his
sincere satisfaction with Mr. McMahon's job performance and
his confidence in Mr. McMahon, he recommends that the City
Manager's salary be elevated to $16,000 per year and be
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guaranteed additional fringe benefits.
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Councilman Wiley recommended that, he, as the Council
representative of the Merit Board, request the Board Members'
ideas concerning the matter, and report back to the City
Council for their consideration.
Motion wade by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor
DeLonga, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance
to be placed on first reading May 2, 1974, and on second
reading May 16, 1974, to include all recommendations made
by Mayor Martino with the exception of leaving the salary
figure blank. Vote on motion - Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor
DeLonga, Councilman Wiley, and Councilman Feeney voted aye,
Councilman Kiedis voted nay. Motion carried by a vote of
4 ayes and 1 nay.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Feeney recommended that a barrel of clay be
FEENEY:
placed at each of the Lake Catherine Baseball Fields, so
PLACEMENT OF
CLAY that it would be readily available, if needed.
VISIT AT PBG Councilman Feeney reported that he went to the Palm Beach
HOSPITAL
Gardens' Community Hospital to introduce himself and con-
verse with Mr. Jack Silverstein, the newly appointed
Administer. Mr. Silverstein was not available at that
/ -- time; therefore, Councilman Feeney will be rendering dis-
%1-- cussions with him next week.
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vV. MAYOR Vice Mayor DeLonga informed those present the Meadows
)MA:
Trailer Park had donated money to various non - profit
MEADOWS'
DONATION organisations; and recommended that they, somehow, receive
some recognition.
NOTIFICATION OF Vice Mayor DeLonga requested that prior to the time the
B I CYCLE AUCTION
next bicycle auction takes place, it be indicated in the
City's Newsletter.
SPREADING OF Vice Mayor DeLonga stated that he had received a complaint
HYDRAULIC '
FLUID from a resident that one of the City's Public Works Depart-
ment's vehicles is spreading hydraulic fluid on Heather
Circle in the City. Vice Mayor DeLonga requested that the
City Manager check into the matter.
CONSIDERATION Vice Mayor DeLonga requested Mr. McMahon forward to the
IN ESTABLISH -
Merit Board for their consideration the establishment of a
CLASSIFICATION
job classification of an Assistant Director of the Recrea-
tion and Parks Department.
DEPUTY Vice Mayor DeLonga expressed his concern over the fact that
SHERIFFS
the Sheriff's Deputy Agreement matter had not been resolved
and requested this matter be reviewed in the near future.
ITEM ON PUBLIC Vice Mayor DeLonga requested that the status of the emergency
WORKS DEPT'S
WEEKLY REPORT generator be included on the Public Works Department's Weekly
Report.
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6"°QINTMENT OF Vice Mayor DeLonga requested that Mr. Harriet Vogel be
y COMMITTEE
• IR considered when the Resolution is adopted appointing a
ADJOURNMENT:
member to the Beautification and Environmental Committee.
The Council reiterated that it is the Council who selects
and makes appointments to the Advisory Boards; and the
Council could at its discretion submit names (suggested
three) to the Advisory Board for comments on each person
for consideration prior to appointment.
No further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 P.M.
MAYOR MIKE MARTINO
VICE MAYOR JAMES DELONGA
Lindi M. _ Aid, Secretary
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COUNCILMAN WALTER H.NILEY
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CCU CILMAN
JOHN KIEDIS
COUNCILMAN DICK FEENEY