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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JUNE 13, 1974
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Martino
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 Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Mayor
Martino, Vice Mayor DeLonga, Councilman Feeney, Councilman
Kiedis, and Councilman Wiley. Attorney Brant was also present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 1974, were
unanimously approved as written.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino made the following announcements:
A Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will convene at 7:30 P.M.
on Thursday, June 20, 1974.
A Woman's Club Meeting will take place Wednesday, June 19, 1974.
BID OPENINGS: Mr. Howard Kuhns, the City's Electrical Engineer Advisor,
INSTALLATION OF reported and advised on the bid received from Hamilton Electric,
EMERGENCY ELEC-
TRICAL WIRING Incorporated, for the installation of emergency electrical
wiring, as requested by the Council members at their Regular
Meeting of June 6, 1974.
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Mr. Kuhn's recommendation to the Council relative to the
bid was that the City select the base bid in the amount of
$14,200, to include all the work called for in the specifi-
cations prepared by Mr. Kuhns from Hamilton Electric, Incor-
porated, plus approximately $1,000 for additional parts,
labor, and time consumed by Mr. Kuhns for a total amount of
$15,200.
The awarding of the bid for the installation of the emer-
gency electrical wiring will take place at the Regular
Meeting of June 20, 1974.
FIRE HOSE: Fire Chief Edward Arrants submitted a communication recommend-
4 ing that the bid received from Jack Cocke & Company, Incorpor-
ated, in the amount of $2,380 for 1000 feet of 3" fire hose
be accepted by the Council Members.
The awarding of the bid for 1000 feet of 3" fire hose will
take place at the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1974.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO MICKEY NEAL AND TOM MULLINS:
MICKEY NEAL
Mayor Martino presented a plaque to Mickey Neal expressing the
citizens of Palm Beach Gardens' appreciation for Mr. Neal's
outstanding service to the adolescent community of Palm Beach
Gardens as the past Athletic Director and Coach of Palm Beach
Gardens' High School. Mr. Neal expressed his appreciation for
the award and stated that his service to the community has
been "most rewarding".
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TOM MULLINS In the absence of Tom Mullins, past Varsity Football Coach
and Junior Varsity Basketball Coach at the Palm Beach Gardens'
High School, Mickey Neal accepted a plaque to be presented
to Mr. Mullins expressing the citizens of Palm Beach Gardens'
appreciation for Mr. Mullins' efforts in motivating the young
men at PBGHS, both on and off the athletic field.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of communications from:
The Palm Beach County Planning Commission and the Board of
County Commissioners notifying the City of a Public Hearing
to be held June 13, 1974, regarding the construction of a
W church in the county, as the municipal boundaries lie within
one -half mile of the property involved.
The Area Planning Board indicating the agenda of their meeting
to be held Wednesday, June 19, 1974.
County Sanitation giving the City a 94 -day notice that the
contract between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and their
firm will expire October 31, 1974.
The City of Opa -Loka, Florida, enclosing a Resolution support-
ing the initiation of the AMTRAK Rail Passenger Service along
the Florida East Coast.
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The Florida Cooperative Extension Service explaining the
extent of their services by conducting intensive programs
geared to help people enjoy easier and better living through
home excellence.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Woodrow Dukes announced that a special meeting of the
Recreation Advisory Board will convene at 8:00 P.M. on
Tuesday, June 18, 1974, at the City Hall Complex.
TENNIS PRO Vice Mayor DeLonga reported that Ms. Ruth Barnett, a Tennis
CONTRACT:
Pro, had submitted a sample contract stating the general
functions, duties, and responsibilities in her employment as
Tennis Pro, if hired by the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The
sample contract was referred to the City Attorney, enabling
him to prepare a Resolution for discussion.
Ms. Barnett read Resolution #24, 1974, enabling the employment
of Ms. Barnett as the Tennis Pro at the Tennis Complex operated
by the City's Recreation Department, for a period of one year
starting June 21, 1974, at a salary of $35 per week.
The exchanging of ideas with the City Council Members and the
members of the audience regarding the contract /Resolution
took place; and the fact that the activities Ms. Barnett will
be conducting will not take precedence over the City's
Recreation and Parks Department's scheduled programs was
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clarified.
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Resolution #24, 1974, enabling the employment of Ms. Barnett
as a contracted tennis pro, will be considered at the City
Council Regular Meeting of June 20, 1974, as prepared by
Attorney Brant, with the exception of a modification stipulat-
ing the use of the courts by Ms. Barnett while conducting
activities.
Ms. Barnett submitted a Palm Beach Gardens' 1974 -1975
Tennis Program "Calendar of Events" in which she initiated,
starting with a "July 4th Firecracker Tournament" and reviewed
it with all present.
Basic site plans of a Tennis Pro Shop being considered for
Y construction, provided by D. Stewart McKerchar, was revealed
by Vice Mayor DeLonga to those present.
COMMUNITY Vice Mayor DeLonga explained for the benefit of the audience
SCHOOL
PROGRAM: that the City is considering the signing of an agreement
between the School Board of Palm Beach County and the City of
Palm Beach Gardens, enabling them to cooperatively operate a
Community School Program at the Palm Beach Gardens' High
School. The program involves City and County School Officials
establishing a formal agreement to hire a coordinator and fund
a program, that will utilize existing community school facilities
beyond the scope of which now is provided, for a contribution
to be made in the amount of $4000 for the contract salary of
the Community School Coordinator, and in addition, the maximum
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sum of $4,000 to make available certain funds and/or in -kind
contributions for the securing of supplies, equipment, and
part -time helpk, as needed.
Mike Robbins, the Director for the Community School Program;
Dr. Anne Smith, Principal of the Palm Beach Gardens' High
School; Dick Ferrara, appointed Community School Coordinator;
and Bill Constantine, Chairman of the High School's Advisory
Board, were present enabling their participation in the
exchanging of ideas regarding the Community School Program
Agreement.
Each element of the agreement was discussed in detail, with the
ti City Council Members and members of the audience, Sam Carsillo,
Vincente Alvarez, and Kenneth Staggs exchanging ideas with the
Representatives present enabling clarification.
Concern was voiced regarding the clarification that the Palm
Beach Gardens' residents should have priority use of all
facilities when they are not being used for regularly scheduled
school activities. The representatives present indicated
that the agreement could not stipulate that the residents of
Palm Beach Gardens would have first priority; however, Dick
Ferrara expressed that taking into consideration the City of
Palm Beach Gardens will be paying a large portion of his salary,
•.�- he will make a special effort to consider the needs of the
residents of the commmnity.
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Dr. Anne Smith explained that the community schools are
required to have a School Advisory Committee, which is
a state mandate that acquires guidelines from the county.
The Committee consists of representatives from each commun-
ity served by a school, including members of the faculty
and students. The School Advisory Committee will work in
conjunction with Mr. Ferrara, the Community School Coordinator,
along with representatives of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
enabling them to cooperatively operate a Community School
Program at the Palm Beach Gardens' High School.
Vicente Alvarez, a member of the City's Recreation Advisory
Board, requested that a representative of the School Board of
Palm Beach County be present at the Board's Special Meeting of
Tuesday, June 18, 1974, enabling inquiries pertinent to the
Community School Program, scheduled for the purpose of the
exchanging of ideas regarding the matter. Mike Robbins
expressed that a representative will be present at that meeting.
The members of the City Council were also encouraged to attend.
The agreement, with modifications incorporated, which were
agreed upon during the course of the discussion, will be
submitted by Mr. Robbins to the City Attorney for his review.
Resolution #22, 1974, agreement with the School Board of Palm
Beach County and the City of Palm Beach Gardens to operate a
Community School Program at Palm Beach Gardens"-,High School,
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with revisions incorporated will be considered at the City
Council Regular Meeting of June 20, 1974.
RESOLUTIONS: Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of a communication dated
May 9, 1974, from Ms. Margaret Taylor, Chairman of the Board
COMMUNITY of Directors of the Palm Beach County Community Action Council,
ACTION
COUNCIL Incorporated, with Resolution #R -74 -318, authorizing the
initiation of proceedings whereby their council will be
redesignated as a public agency with the Palm Beach County
Government enclosed, requesting the City of Palm Beach Gardens
to endorse their Resolution.
RESOLUTION, #23r It was determined that Resolution #23, 1974, redesignating the
Palm Beach County Community Action Council, Incorporated, as a
public agency with the Palm Beach County Government, will not
be pursued by the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
ORDINANCES: Ordinance #12, 1974, Issuance of Notices to Appear, will be
ORDINANCE #12� placed on the agenda of the June 20, 1974, Regular Meeting for
111 1 a public hearing and second reading.
ORDINANCE #10, Ordinance #10, 1974, amending Ordinance #14, 1974, the Building
Permit Moratorium Ordinance, will be placed on the agenda of
the June 20, 1974, Regular Meeting for a public hearing and
recessed for second reading until such time the Palm Beach
County Utility Company has received a communication from
Warren Strahm, Regional Administrator of the Department of
Pollution Control, granting them authority to proceed.
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ORDINANCE #11r Ordinance #11, 1974, Repealing Ordinance #14, 1970, the
Building Permit Moratorium Ordinance, will be placed on the
agenda of the June 20, 1974, Regular Meeting for a public
hearing and recessed for second reading until such time the
presently existing sewage treatment plant is removed from the
existing sewage line.
RESOLUTION #23r In recognition of the fact that Resolution #23, 1974, endorsing
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the Community Action Agency's Resolution, was voided, the
Resolution regarding the automobile insurance coverage was
assigned #23 by the City Clerk.
Resolution #23, 1974, requesting the appropriate officials of
Florida to change the procedures in the establishment of
premium charges in the 18 to 25 years of age category for
males in automobile insurance coverage, will be considered
for adoption at the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1974.
Councilman Feeney suggested that the 25 years of age should
be, perhaps, revised to indicate 30 years of age.
Bob Diamond, the City's insurance agent of record and advisor,
will be requested to attend the Regular Meeting of June 20,
1974, enabling the benefit of his advice.
REPORTS: Mayor Martino reported that a Planning and Zoning Commission
" Z Meeting took place Tuesday, June 11, 1974, and the minutes
COMMISSION
MEETING are available at the City Clerks, office for anyone's review.
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IINT #RVIEWS Mayor Martino reported that 37 applications for the position
n CITY
MANS AGER of City Manager has been received thus far, three interviews
have been donducted, and one applicant will be interviewed
Monday, June 17, 1974, at 7 :15 P.M..
B & E Councilman Kiedis reported on the Beautification and Envir-
COMMITTEE
MEETING onmental Committee Meeting of Wednesday, June 12, 1974. An
item of controversy was regarding the appearance of Recreational
Vehicles in Residential Districts. Cost figures have been
compiled on the replacement of trees and sod; and the placement
of an irrigation system in the median strip on Keating Drive,
which was approximately $1,500 total.
1,,_,,4S FOR DISCUSSION:
PAYMENT TO It was determined that the final payment to the State Paving
STATE PAVING
CORPORATION Corporation for services rendered on the Lighthouse Drive
Project will not be submitted until such time Leonard Devine
and Mayor Martino have determined the--project has been completed.
APPEARANCE Discussion took place regarding the appearance of the pavement
Off' LIGHTHOUSE
DRIVE on Lighthouse Drive, and possible consideration of slurry
sealing or resurfacing the strip of roadway recently widened;
however, the consideration was rejected in observance of
resurfacing other roads.
P SMENT ON The pavement on Holly Drive and Burns Road was also discussed.
HbietY DR I VE
"D BURRS— Vice Mayor DeLonga suggested that this item should, perhaps,
ROAD
be considered for the budget of the new fiscal year.
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�_�DEWALKS FOR Leonard Devine, Director of Public Works, reported that the
'.LY DRIVE
specifications for the sidewalks being considered for the
strip of Holly Drive from Lighthouse Drive to the Palm Beach
Garden's Elementary School will require concentrated effort,
as the setbacks of some of the homes presently existing on
that strap of roadway will cause points of concern. Councilman
Wiley will work with Mr. Devine on the matter.
PLACEMENT OF Mr. Devine reported that the verbal agreement for the place-
TRAFFIC LIGHT
ment of the traffic light at the intersection of A -1 -A
Alternate and Lighthouse Drive had been received, and written
permission will be forthcoming in the near future.
1 ,kCEMENT OF Councilman Kiedis expressed concern that residents of the City
have been placing trash out for removal considerably sooner
than the date of designated pick -up. Mr. Devine reported
that he will be issuing tags to assist in alleviating the
problem.
COUNTY Mr. Devine informed the Council members that a detailed report
SANITATION
CONTRACT and recommendation regarding the five --year optional contract
with County Sanitation will be forthcoming.
RAFFLING OF As the Acting City Manager requested the Council's direction
LIQUOR
regarding the raffling of a case of liquor at the Fourth -of-
July festivities, as requested by the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority,
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the Council recommended that permission be granted.
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Mn. FRANK The Council recommended to the Acting City Manager that
Mr. Frank Krickler of the Water Aeration and Purification
OUTSTANDING
ERPLOYEE
AWARD
LAND
ACQUISITION
Systems, Incorporated, who spoke previously to the Council
members regarding corrective measures for cleaning the
City's canals, be referred to the Palm Beach County Utilities
Company.
The Council concurred with the Acting City Manager and Fire
Chief Arrants that the employee recommended by Chief Arrants
to receive the Outstanding Employee Award receive same.
Councilman Kiedis volunteered to work on the projects of land
acquisition of two parcels of land located on the northeast
and southeast corners of Lighthouse Drive and Holly Drive;
and the availability of land located immediately east and
north of the Standard Gas Station located on the corner of
the I -95 deexceleration lane and Northlake Boulevard for
recreational purposes.
DONATION OF It was noted that Mr. MacArthur had donated 10 acres of land
LAND TO SHRINERS
CLUB
ACTIVITIES FOR
SENIOR CITIZENS
located on PGA Boulevard, west of the Sunshine State Parkway,
to the Shriners Club for the construction of a temple.
Councilman Feeney reported he will be pursuing the project of
"Activities for Senior Citizens ".
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PLACEMENT OF Councilman Feeney suggested and the other Council members
)SSING BARS
concurred that a communication be written and signed by
Mayor Martino addressing the County Commission recommending
that crossing bars be placed at the FEC Railway Crossing
located at A -1 -A Alternate and Burns Road; and road improve-
ments be made to the area. Councilman Feeney volunteered
to work on the project.
NOISE AND ODOR Councilman Feeney reported that he had received complaints
FROM SEPTIC
TANKS from tenants of the Tamberlane Condominiums regarding the
odor of the septic tanks and the noise from the generators
and pumps for the septic tanks located at the Longwood
Condominiums. The Acting City Manager was requested to contact
the County Board of Health regarding the odor of the septic
tanks, and the Police Department in reference to the noise
of the generators and pumps.
MINUTES OF Councilman Wiley requested that the other members of the
ADMINISTRATIVE
MEETING Council make recommended revisions to the drafted minutes
he prepared of the Administrative Meeting, which took place
May 28, 1974, and be considered for an agenda item at the
Workshop Meeting of June 27, 1974.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE PREPARED FOR CONSIDERATION
A Resolution appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning
Commission to fill the vacancy of Charles Breder will be
prepared for consideration at the Regular Meeting of June 20,
1974.
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A Resolution reappointing Charles Jacobs as a member of
�.. the Planning and Zoning Commission for another term will
be prepared for consideration at the Regular Meeting of
June 20, 1974.
A Resolution appointing Charles Breder as an alternate
member of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be prepared
for consideration at the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1974.
A Resolution appointing a member to the Recreation Advisory
Board to fill the unexpired term of Donald Snyder will be
prepared for consideration at the Regular Meeting of June 20,
1974.
RADIO EQUIP. Vice Mayor DeLonga requested of the Acting City Manager
FOR FIRE
DEPARTMENT to investigate the position of the radio equipment for the
fire department, which was authorized for purchase in the
past by the City Council.
CONSIDERATION Councilman Feeney recommended and some of the other Councilmen
OF PART -TIME
ASSISTANCE concurred that in recognition of the fact that the Adminis-
trative Offices is short of personnel, as a result of
vacations and illnesses, perhaps, part -time help should be
considered. The Acting City Manager informed the Council
members she would request assistance if she determined this
would be necessary.
ADJOURNMENT With no further business from the floor, the meeting adjourned
at 12.00 P.M..
WORKSHOP MEETIAG, JUNE 13, 1974
MAYOR MICHAEL MARTINO
VIE MAYOR JAMES D9U6NGAP
-Cinda M. Ard, Secretary
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COUNCIL44AN DICK --FEE
/COUNCILMAN JOHN KIEDIS
COUNCILMAN WALTER WILY