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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 061374WORKSHOP MEETING 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. WORKSHOP MEETII,, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 2 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". WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 3 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. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 4 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 w clarified. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 5 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 WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 6 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. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 7 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, WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 8 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. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 9 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 1974__ 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. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 10 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. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 131 1974 PAGE 11 �_�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, u the Council recommended that permission be granted. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 12 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 ". WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 13 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. WORKSHOP MEETING, JUNE 13, 1974 PAGE 14 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 PAGE 15 COUNCIL44AN DICK --FEE /COUNCILMAN JOHN KIEDIS COUNCILMAN WALTER WILY