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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 082974 SpecialSPECIAL MM.UING CITY OF PAIN BEACH GARDENS AUGUST 29, 1974 The Special 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, 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 Wiley, Councilman Kiedis and Councilman Feeney. Attorney Brant was in attendance. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Special Meeting, stated by Mayor Martino, was for the consideration of awarding the bids for the construction of sidewalks on the east side of Holly Drive from Lighthouse Drive to Ironwood Road and to continue discussion on the 1974 -75 General Budget. AWARDING OF BID FOR Councilman Wiley advised the Council he had met with the City Manager SIDEWAT RS ON HOLLY DRIVE: and Leonard Devine, Director, Department of Public Works, and agreed in principle to what they proposed in regards to elevations and cross sections for the construction of the sidewalks on Holly Drive and the disposition of the stone work at the corner of Lighthouse Drive and Holly Drive; items that were of concern and discussed at the Special Meeting held August 22, 1974. The -City Manager, for the benefit of the audience, explained generally what the project would entail. Howard Searcy, City Engineer, commented that 95% of the job could be built satisfactorily without preliminary grades, provided it was properly supervised and inspected by the City prior to pouring the concrete for the sidewalks. He stated there were several problem areas where preliminary field grades might be of assistance and the Director of Public Works could establish these grades with stakes and strings Special Meeting, August 29, 1974 Page 2 prior to the contractor proceeding with the setting of the forms. A notice of the City's intent regarding the sidewalks was sent to the residents concerned and no one was present to speak for or against the project. MOTION: A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that the City Manager and the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with R.W.S. Concrete Service for the low bid amount of $8,330 for the construction of sidewalks on the east side of Holly Drive from Lighthouse Drive to Ironwood Road. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried that for the purpose of clarifying the Council's intent and to provide direction for the City Manager and Director of Public Works, the Council authorized the following: 1. storm drains that are located in the path of the sidewalks, be relocated and that the funds come from the appropriate storm drain maintenance account 2. the asphalt that is cut in the driveways,to set the forms, be repaired 3. the Public Works Department be authorized to move entirely the rock wall on the northeast corner, to a pnsition as described by the City Manager and the Director of Public Works, such that the concrete sidewalk runs on the road side 4. the City Manager be authorized to negotiate with R.W.S.Concrete Service the additional concrete necessary to run that sidewalk easterly to the terminated point of the wall 5. the City then seek a contract to provide an asphalt walkway between the terminiation of the concrete sidewalk to the railroad right -of -way 6. other necessary repairs along the road right -of -way, particular to this project, be handled by the Public Works Department. The City Manager and the Director of Public Works will investigate the proposal to extend the walkway on the east side of the railroad tracks to Alt. AIA, with a recommendation to the Council. Special Meeting, August 29, 1974 Page 3 PURPOSE OF Mayor Martino added two items for discussion to the agenda of the ADiTIDNAi ITEMS: Special Meeting due to the time limit on contracts for land purchases by the City. APPRAISALS ON Mayor Martino reported two appraisals had been received, as requested LAM TING DRIVE: by the Council, on a parcel of land off Keating Drive including a 10' easement from Keating Drive to the parcel: one in the amount of $55,000 and the other in the amount of $66,000. He quoted a selling price for the land had been received in the amount of $110,000. MOTION: Motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman Kiedis, that the City make a counter offer to the owner of the property in question, in the amount of $67,000 including a 20' right -of -way or easement off Keating Drive to the parcel. Vote on motion - Mayor Martino, Councilman Wiley, Councilman Kiedis and Vice Mayor DeLonga voted aye; Councilman Feeney voted nay for the reason the property is located on the southern perimeter of the City and a more centrally located area is needed; he did not favor buying a commercial piece of property and felt the land too expensive. The motion carried by a vote of 4 ayes and 1 nay and the City Attorney was directed to make the counter proposal. Mr. Vincent Alvarez, a member of the Recreation Advisory Board, commented that this area was the number one priority recommended by that Board for a neighborhood park. PURCHASE OF LOTS Mayor Martino reported on the proposed land purchase of two lots located NURTBEAST AND TOU711HITT-UORNERS at the northeast and southeast corners of Lighthouse Drive at Holly Dr.: LIGIUMUS `DRIVE: lot the northeast corne/ is under contract by an individual but the southeast corner lot is available to the City in the amount of $12,000. Councilman Kiedis advised the purchase of these lots fora neighborhood park was also a recommendation from the Recreation Advisory Board. Special Meeting, August 29, 1974 MOTION: Page 4 Discussion followed and concern was expressed about the location of the lot , in relation, to the railroad and the canal, for safety reasons. A poll was taken of the Council regarding the purchase of this lot with the result that the City Attorney was directed to advise the owner that the City was not interested in purchasing the property in question. Mrs. Shirley Reback, representing the Village Christian Montessori School, addressed the Council, asking permission to locate their school in the RCA Building on Riverside Drive, for a period of one year until they have the opportunity to build a new school building. Mayor Martino advised that the area where the RCA Building is located is currently zoned M -lA, which does not permit the location of a school. Miss Bridget Armstrong, an 11 year old student of the school, urged the Council to act favorably to their request. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously carried authorizing the City Manager to work with Mrs. Reback toward a solution to allow them to locate in the RCA Building for a period of one year. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN KIEDIS: COUNCILMAN WILEY: At the suggestion of Councilman Kiedis, the Council authorized the City Manager to obtain pine trees to be planted on the east side of the tennis courts as a buffer. Councilman Wiley made reference to a recommendation from the Fire Chief that plaques of recognition for 10 years of service be given to Joe Crocker and Frank Morrow. The Council, by uanimous vote, established a policy of awarding plaques to personnel for 10 years of service to the City. Awards to Joe Crocker and Frank Morrow will be given at a date to be determined. Special Meeting, August 29, 1974 Page 5 By unanimous vote of the Council, the Mayor was directed to write a letter to the management of ITT in appreciation for allowing those .� persons working at ITT, who are volunteer firemen, to respond to the fire calls during their working hours. A plaque will also be presented. VICE MAYOR DELONGA: In answer to a question posed by Vice Mayor DeLonga, the City Manager advised the barricades on Holly Drive are removed at approximately 4:00 P.M. in conjunction with the new closing hours of the schools. At the suggestion of Vice Mayor DcLonga, by unanimous motion, the Mayor was directed to write a letter to the Palm Beach County Health Planning Council, encouraging the expansion of the Palm Beach Gardens hospital and requesting the assurance of an emergency room. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9 :10 P.M. A budget workshop meeting followed the Special Meeting. Mayor Michael ti no r / f Vice Mayor James _ G Alice Je Kerslhke , City ' Clerk Coianci man Walte, Wiley Councilman John Kiedis l ounci Dick Feeney