HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 062074REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JUNE 20, 1974
The Reg*lar 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 Deputy City Clerk and present were:
Mayor Martino, Vice Mayor DeLonga, Councilman Feeney,
Councilman Kiedis, and Councilman Wiley. Attorney Brant
was also present.
"-wrTES: The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of June 13, 1974, were
unanimously approved, as amended.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Martino announced that a Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting will convene at 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 25, 1974.
OUTSTANDING Mayor Martino, in behalf of the Council, presented William
EMPLOYEE
AWARD: White, employed firefighter of the City's Fire Department,
with a $25 Savings Bond and a Certificate of Award as being
the "Outstanding Employee of the Month ", in recognition of
his initiative and excellent judgment in handling an emergency
at the Palm Beach Gardens' Community Hospital; and his prior
accomplishments as a firefighter of the City.
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AWARDING OF In recognition of the fact that Mr. Howard Kuhns, the
RIDS:
11 City's Electrical Engineer Advisor, was not, as yet, present
EMERGENCY at the meeting, the agenda was modified to postpone the
ELECTRICAL
WIRING awarding of the bids for the installation of emergency
electrical wiring until such time Mr. Kuhns would be in
attendance.
FIRE HOSE: A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously adopted that
Jack Cocke & Company, Incorporated, be awarded the bid for
1000 feet of 3" fire hose in the amount of $2,380.
CITY MANAGER Mayor Martino reported that 46 applications for the position
APPLICANTS:
of City Manager had been received thus far, and four interviews
had been conducted. Subsequently, the members of the Council
instructed Mayor Martino to negotiate with John L. Orr, Jr.,
a local applicant and previous member of the City Council,
offering him the annual salary of $15,000, and various fringe
benefits.
LETTER OF INTENT A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously adopted that the
WITH JOHN L,
ORR, JR., AS Council formally .accept the "Letter of Intent" between Mayor
CITY MANAGER
Martino and John L. Orr, Jr. to be effective as of July 8,
1974, with the terms of employment to follow in the adoption
of Resolution #28, 1974, Resolution #29, 1974, and Ordinance
#13, 1974.
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AWARDING OF Mr. Howard Kuhns, the City's Electrical Engineer Advisor,
,JZZD FOR INSTALL-
., rON OF - submitted a communication to the Council reiterating his
GENUY AL
WIRING: previous recommendation that Hamilton Electric, incorporated,
be awarded their base bid for the project of the installation
of emergency electrical wiring, as in his opinion, the price
of $14,200 is reasonable.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously adopted that
Hamilton Electric, Incorporated, be awarded the bid for the
installation of the emergency electrical wiring in the amount
of $14,200; and, in addition, $200 for additional materials
and $800 for the engineer's fee be expended for the project.
ry'MMENDATION Mr. Kuhns commended Leonard Devine and the personnel of the
U LEONARD
DEVINE: Public Works Department for services recently rendered at
the City's Fire Department in the installation of the emer-
gency generator.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of communications as
follows:
The minutes of the Palm Beach County Municipal League meeting
of June 14, 1974, submitted by Shirley Kohl.
A petition from the Jr. Woman's Club of the North Palm Beaches
emphasizing the necessity of posting crossing guards at the
recreational park for the safety of the children.
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A letter from Bill Hagen, Acting Principal of the Howell
Watkins Junior Nigh School, expressing the school's
appreciation for Police Chief Pecht's and his department's
services during the past school year.
RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Mike Robbins, the Director for the Community School
RESOLUTION #22, Program, was present enabling any additional inquiries
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pertinent to the Community School Program Agreement.
Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of a communication from
Vince Alvarez, Vice Chairman of the City's Recreation
Advisory Board, recommending that the City Council approve
the Community School Program Agreement for the year of
August 1, 1974 through July 31, 1974.
Mr. Robbins informed the members of the Council that he
would wake the modification to the agreement, as stated,
and resubmit it for the Mayor's and City Clerk's signature.
The City Clerk read Resolution #22, 1974, executing an
agreement between the City of Palm Beach Gardens and the
School Board of Palm Beach County for the operation of a
community school program at the Palm Beach Gardens' High
School, in full.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
Resolution #22, 1974, be adopted.
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RESOLUTION #23, Discussion took place with the members of the Council and
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I--, audience participating regarding Resolution #23, 1974,
which requests that the procedures be changed in the establish-
went of premium charges for certain individuals in automobile
insurance coverage.
Mr. Sam Carsillo, a member of the audience, reported the
extent of how he, personally, has been instramental in
encouraging the State of Florida to change the procedures.
The City Clerk read Resolution #23, 1974, requesting the
appropriate officials of Florida to change the procedures
in the establishment of premium charges in the 18 to 30
years of age for persons in automobile insurance coverage,
in full.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
Resolution #23, 1974, be adopted, as amended.
RESOLUTION #24, Ms. Ruth Barnett, who was being considered for employment
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by the City of Palm Beach Gardens as a Tennis Pro, was
present enabling any additional inquiries pertinent to the
agreement.
Subsequent to discussion regarding the agreement, it was
determined that a modification would be made to it, as
stated, prior to the Mayor's and City Clerk's signature.
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The City Clerk read Resolution #24, 1974, enabling the
employment of Ms. Ruth Barnett by the City as a Tennis
Professional, in full.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
Resolution #24, 19749 be adopted.
RESOLUTION #25, The City Clerk read Resolution #25, 1974, appointing
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Charles Breder as an alternate member to the Planning and
Zoning Commission, in full.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
Resolution #25, 1974, be adopted.
Pte- SOLUTION #26, Subsequent to discussion, it was determined that Resolution
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#261 1974, appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and extending the term of Charles Jacobs as a
member of the Commission, be revised to indicate the term
extension of Charles Jacobs only, until such time the
Plannina and Zoning Commission recommends three individuals for
appointment as a member of the Commission to the City Council.
The City Clerk read Resolution #26, 1974, extending the term
of Charles Jacobs as a member of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, in full.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
�" Resolution #26, 1974, be adopted.
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RESOLUTION #27, Mayor Martino acknowledged receipt of atcommunication from
� the City's Recreation Advisory Board, recommending that
Mrs. Lynn Gough be appointed as a member of their board.
The City Clerk read Resolution #27, 1974, appointing Mrs.
Lynn Gough as a member of the Recreation Advisory Board
to fill the unexpired term of Donald Snyder, in full.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
Resolution #27, 1974, be adopted.
RESOLUTION #28, The City Clerk read Resolution #28, 1974, appointing John
L. Orr, Jr. as Manager of the City of Palm Beach Gardens,
in full.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
Resolution #28, 1974, be adopted.
RESOLUTION #29, The City Clerk read Resolution #29, 1974, appointing John
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L. Orr, Jr. as Treasurer and Acting Building Official of
the City of Palm Beach Gardens, as modified.
A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously passed that
Resolution #29, 1974, be adopted.
ORDINANCES: Mayor Martino reported that Ordinance #12, 1974, which
ORDINANCE #12, provides for issuance of notices to appear, had been duly
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advertised for a public hearing and second reading.
Noone from the audience of the Council spoke for or against
the Ordinance.
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Ordinance #12, 1974 was read by title only on second reading
'%' by the City Clerk, and unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ORDINANCE #10? Mayor Martino announced that Ordinance #10, 1974, which
amends Ordinance #14, 1970, the Building Permit Moratorium
ORDINANCE_ #11, Ordinance, and Ordinance #11, 1974, which repeals Ordinance
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#1431 1970, the Building Permit Moratorium Ordinance, have
been duly advertised for public hearing and second reading.
Prior to a combined public hearing on Ordinance #10, 1974
and Ordinance #11, 1974, Attorney Brant reported he was
informed that the Department of Pollution Control did not
grant a variance to the Temporary Operating Permit, which
would allow additional hook -ups to the presently existing
utility plant, as requested by the Palm Beach County Utilities
Company.
Members of the Council and audience exchanged ideas during
the public hearing held.
Ordinance #10, 1974, amending Ordinance #14, 1970, the
Building Permit Moratorium Ordinance, was read by title only
by the City Clerk on second reading.
Councilman Kiedis made a motion that Ordinance #10, 1974
be adopted by the City Council. Councilman Feeney seconded
..� the motion. Vote on motion: Councilman Kiedis, Councilman
Feeney, and Councilman Wiley voted aye; Mayor Martino and
Vice Mayor DeLonga voted nay. The motion carried by a vote
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of three ayes and two nays.
Vice Mayor DeLonga expressed that he would have voted in
favor of adopting Ordinance #10, 1974, if the Department
of Pollution Control had responded with an affirmation that
the variance requested would be granted. However, it was
expressed that Ordinance #10, 1974 enables additional
only
hook -ups to the existing plant /if the Department of Pollution
Control ever grants permission.
ORDINANCE #11L The public hearing for Ordinance #11, 1974, which provides
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for the repeal of Ordinance #14, 1970, the Building Permit
Moratorium Ordinance, was recessed until the City Council
Regular Meeting of July 11, 1974.
ORDINANCE #13� In observance of the fact that Ordinance #13, 1974, which
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provides for the salary of the City Manager together with
vacation time and fringe benefits, could not justifiably
be declared an emergency for final passage, it was read
in full by thw City Clerk on first reading. Second reading
and a public hearing will be held at the City Council Regular
Meeting of July 11, 1974, taking into consideration the
meeting structure of July, 1974, by observing Independence
Day as a holiday.
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REPORTS: Councilman Kiedis reported that the results on the project
t_7VD he undertook regarding land acquisition for recreational
ACQUISITION
purposes in the vicinity of Northlake Boulevard has not
been, thus far, favorable; however, land acquisition of
the two parcels of land located on the northeast and southeast
corners of Lighthouse Drive and Holly Drive deemed encouraging.
Attorney Brant was requested to contact Mr. Tony Silva, an
employee of Mr. MacArthur's Realty Company, expressing the
City's interest in Block 1, Lot 30 and Block 12, Lot 1 of
Plat 1 of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
SETBACK REQUIRE- It was noted that the variance for the construction of a
MENTS FOR POOLS
built -in swimming pool at 4375 Daffodil Circle North requested
`" by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young was granted by the Zoning Board
of Appeals at their meeting of June 20, 1974.
Councilman Wiley reiterated that he will work with Attorney
Brant in drafting a modification to the Ordinance regarding
setback requirements for swimming pools enabling guidelines
for the Zoning Board of Appeals to follow.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
SPECIFICATIONS Leonard Devine, Director of Public Wbrks, presented proposed
FOR HOLLY DRIVE
SIDEWALKS specifications he prepared for the sidewalks being considered
for the strip of Holly Drive from Lighthouse Drive to the
Palm Beach Garden's Elementary School. Councilman Wiley will
review the project with Mr. Devine and report back to the
other Council members subsequently.
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PAYMENT TO It was determined that the final payment to the State
NTE PAVING
PORATION Paving Corporation for services rendered on the Lighthouse
Drive Project will be withheld until such time the release
of liens from all subcontractors is received. Councilman
Wiley and Mr. Devine will report back to the other Council
members the position of the matter.
PRESENTATION Leonard Devine informed the Council members that a gentleman
ON GARBAGE
REMOVAL: from Atlanta, Georgia requested to make a presentation
regarding a new concept in the placement and removal of
garbage and trash for the residents. Mr. Devine was requested
to contact the gentleman and inform him of their interest
in the presentaLtion on Thursday, June 27, 1974, at 7 :15 P.M..
RECOMMENDATION The Acting City Manager submitted copies of a communication
FROM HEALTH
DEPART. ON to the Council members from Alfred Mueller, Sanitary Engineer
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of the Palm Beach County Health Department, regarding the
odors and noise emanating from the septic tanks located at
the Longwood Conddmi.niums, recommending corrective measures
in alleviating the problem.
PALM BEACH MALL The Acting City Manager reported that Mr. Feol requested
NEWS
information regarding the history of the City to be printed
as a portion of the "Palm Beach Mall News' as a salute to
Palm Beach Gardens. A point of concern was the manner of how
,\�-/ the publication will be delivered; and if it will be in
conformance to the City'g Code if delivered in the City.
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BARRICADES A mention was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman
HOLLY DRIVE
Feeney, that the barricades presently placed on Holly Drive
adjacent to the High School's Tennis Courts be moved easterly
to the intersection of Holly Drive and Gardenia Drive.
Vote on motion: Councilman Aley, Councilman Feeney,
Councilman Kiedis, and Mayor Martino voted aye; Vice Mayor DeLonga
voted nay. The motion carried by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay.
PRICE ESTIMATES Vice Mayor DeLonga reported that he acquired estimates for
FOR NEW TENNIS
COURTS the construction of tennis courts, enabling consideration
for the budget of the coming fiscal year.
PREPARATION OF Vice Mayor DeLonga expressed that he would work with the
FEDERAL REVENUE
6.RING REPORT comptroller and the City Clerk in preparation of the Federal
Revenue Sharing Report.
PROCEDURES FOR Councilman Wiley recommended and the other Council members
FINANCE DEPT.
concurred on the following procedures to be observed in the
Finance Department of the City:
Payment should be made within one week of receipt of statements
from the various companies.
The procedures for purchasing various supplies should be modified;
thus alleviating checks to be written for very small amounts.
All checks submitted for signatures of the City Manager and
City Council Members must have an authorized purchase order
attached.
REGULAR MEETING,
JUNE
20,
1974
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ADJOURNMENT:
With
no
further business from the floor,
the meeting
� adjourned at 12:00 P.M..
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Mayor Michael Ma4tino'
ice Mayor James Aga
'-find M. Ard, Ikcreta y
Cciici 1 an Di�k Feeney
/ ounci lman John Kiedi s
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Councilman Walter W ley