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REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDLNS
MARCH 15, 1973
The Regular Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was called
to order by Mayor Wiley at 8:00 P.M. Thursday, March 15, 1973 in
the Assembly Room, 10500 N. Military Trail, and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman
Dunbar, Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Kiedis
and Mayor Wiley. Attorey Baldwin was present.
The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of March 8, 1973, as modified,
were unanimously adopted by the Council.
The minutes of the Special Meeting of March 8, 1973 were read in
full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted, as modified, by
the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Wiley made the following announcements:
1. A Public Hearing will be held by the Zoning Board of Appeals
on Thursday, March 22, 1973 to consider a request for a variance.
2. A Public Hearing will beheld by the City Council on April 5,
1973 to discuss the Sign Ordinance.
3. A basketball tournament will be held on March 17, 1973 at the
Palm Beach Gardens High School from 10:00 A.M. to 6 P.M. for
children between tie ages of 10_15.
PRESENTATION BY THE JAYCEES:
Mr. Joe Monell% External
Vice President of the North Palm Beach_
Palm Beach Gardens Jaycees, presented Mayor Wiley and Angel Naya,
President of the Youth Athletic Association, with a check in the
amount of $300.00 to defray the cost of chain link fences for the
baseball fields. Mr. Monello stated the Jaycees have two fund
raising projects in November and December: the Christmas Tree Sale
and Santa pictures and money received from these endeavors was used.
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Both Mayor Wiley and Mr. Naya thanked the Jaycees for their
generosity and stated the fences were put up as a safety feature
to protect both the players and the participants.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PETITION FROM LILLIAN KOSKI FOR ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY IN
SECTION 5-42-43:
A Public Hearing was held on the petition from Attorney John
Law representing Lillian Koski, for annexation and rezoning to
R -3 of a parcel of land located in the County on Prosperity Farms
Road north of RCA Boulevard in Section 5 -42 -43 consisting of 31�
acres. The parcel is presently zoned R -lA in the County.
Mr. Law explained the petitioner plans to construct an apartment
complex with a density of 14 units per acre including two 1 -story
12 unit apartments, and one 2-story apartment with 14 apartments
on each floor for a total of 52 apartments; that it is not a
speculative type endeavor and not a high density use of the land.
Mr. Arbree, a real estate agent interested in the project, pointed
out the use of the land coincides with the Long Range Land Use
Plan adopted by the City and contrary to the adjacent County zoning
of R -lA Residential, it was his opinion the proposed use was
compatible because of its proximity to the existing trailer park
and its location on Prosperity Farms Road.
Mr. James Huff, a resident of Cabana Colony and representing the
North County Citizens Association spoke against the annexation
as did Mr. Michael Grogan, Mr. Harvey Smith and Mr. Ray Fry from
Pirates Cove and Mr. Newt Surber, a resident of Cabana Colony who
stated such a project would increase the traffic problems of an
already conjested area.
Mr. Frank Braner, President of Monet Acres Trailer Park, stated 85
v of the 87 residents polled opposed the proposed annexation.
Mr. Fred Weiss, who lives within 300' of the property in question
and who was notified of the hearing as a requirement of the Planning
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and Zoning Commission, objected to looking at a parking area as
the plans now show, felt it was not a favorable use of the land
and that the request was premature.
Mr. Fred Cunningham, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission,
briefly reiterated the action taken by the Planning and Zoning
Commission whereby they recommended by a 3 to 2 vote to annex the
property contingent upon proper notification to all County property
owners within 300 feet.
Mayor Wiley read a communication from David Hendel, owner of the
Meadows Trailer Park and of 28 acres to the north and adjacent
to the property in question, advising he had no objection to the
annexation.
ORDINANCE #4: Ordinance #4, 1973, providing for the annexation of certain lands
into the City and the zoning classification of R -3 upon
annexation, was read on second reading, by title only, by the
City Clerk.
Motion to adopt Ordinance #4, 1973 was made by Vice Mayor Kiedis,
seconded by Councilman Dunbar.
A discussion followed and the Council agreed they had no objection
to the annexation of the property and that it was in conformance
with the projected bounaaries of the City, however they did object
to the particular zoning request of R -3. It was the concensus
of opinion of the Council to wait until a recommendation was
received from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a zoning
classification with a lower density.
Motion made by Councilman DeLonga, seconded by Councilman Dunbar
to table Ordinance #4, 1973 until such time as a recommendation
is received from the Planning and Zoning Commission which would
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permit the annexation of this property at a lower density. Motion
was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Law stated it was his desire to request that the petition to
annex and rezone be tabled, as itvas not their intention to put
in a high density project.
The Public Hearing adjourned at 9:55 and a five minute recess
was called.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 10:00 P.M.
REPORTS: vice Mayor Kiedis reported the Planning and Zoning Commission at
PLANNING & their meeting held March 13, 1973 approved the petition from
ZONING BOARD:
Lost Tree Properties to annex a parcel of land east of U.S. #1
near the Hidden Key Development _ the ,Eastern 250' to be zoned
A_1 and the balance of the property on the east side of U.S.1 to
be zoned C -2.
RECRFATION Mayor Wiley reported the Recreation Advisory Board at their meeting
ADVISORY BOARD:
held March 13, 1973 discussed the rules of the tennis courts and
will continue with this discussion at the next meeting.
BEAUTIFICATIONCouncilman Martino reported the Beautification and Environmental
& ENVIRONMENTAL:
Committee held a discussion regarding the Board0s obligation to
the Master Plan which is spelled out in the Charter. Mr. Sanderson,
a landscape architect, will be present at their next meeting to
advise how to formulate this plan. A discussion was held on the
guidelines and objections that were prepared by Mayor Wiley.
A similar set of procedures and guidelines will be forwarded to
the other Advisory Boards.
EVALUATION Councilman Dunbar reported the last formal session with the
OF EMPLOYEES:
Department Heads regarding performance appraisal was held on
March 14, 1973. The Council directed the Department Heads to
start immediately on the appraisals of their employees.
The Council agreed as a group to evaluate the Department Heads.
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A meeting was scheduled for Monday, March 19, 1973 for the Council
to be briefed by Councilman Dunbar on the evaluation of Department
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Heads.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Communications were acknowledged by Mayor Wiley from the following:
STUDENT IN 1. A thank you note from the students from Palm Beach Gardens
GOVERNMENT WEEK:
High School who participated in "Student in Government Week."
DEPT. HOUSING 2. A letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
& URBAN DEVELOPMENT:
advising the Open Space Land program has been discontinued and
all applications are being returned.
DEPT.POLLUTION 3. Department of Pollution Control enclosing a list of names and
CONTROL:
locations of the Pollution Contro; Consultants in the six regional
field offices.
DEPT.POLLUTION 4. Mayor Wiley announced that Mr. Trapnell had advised him the
Department of Pollution Control will have a meeting on Saturday,
March 17, 1973 at 10 :00 P.M. in Orlando regarding a discussion
on permitting procedures and requested the City express itself at
that time as the Utility Company feels they are being hampered
by the number of agencies that they must get approval. The
Council instructed the City Attorney to collate the two letters,
one from Councilman Martino to Phil Lewis and the other from Mayor
Wiley to Mr. Baljet and express concern regarding the lack of
action on the request for a TOP from the Palm Beach County
Utilities and the lack of action regarding the new proposed plant.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
CITY MANAGER'S Mayor Wiley reported that the City Manager's Screening Committee
SCREENING COMMITTEE:
had met on March 14, 1973 and of the 21 applications received, it
was the unanimous decision of the Committee that 5 of those met
the qualifications. The Council agreed that the applicants who
did not qualify should be advised thanking them for their interest,
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and ask the five who qualified if they are still interested and
request more information if needed.
It was agreed by the Council that the interviews should be
completed by the end of the month.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
SIGN PROPOSAL The Acting City Manager presented a proposal from Mr. Margin
FROM MR.MCINTYRE:
Intyre for a sign advertising the City of Palm Beach Gardens on
a free basis,located on the northside of PGA Boulevard east of
the Avenue of the PGA. It was the unanimous decision of the
Council to thank Mr.MeIntyre for his consideration but to refuse
the proposal.
A/C POLICE DEPT: Acting City Manager James DeLonga reported the air conditioning
in the Police Department has been replaced at a considerable
amount of money.
TYPEWRITER- The City Clerk and Public forks Director were directed to locate
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.:
a typewriter to purchase for the Public Works Department when
they move to 3704 Burns Road.
WOMAN'S CLUB The Council authorized the use of a City vehicle to move the
DANCE:
tables on Friday, March 16, 1973 from the Assembly Room to the
Fire Station for a dance to be held by the Woman's Club.
ANIMAL CONTROL The Council, by unanimous motion, authorized the Public Works
HOLDING AREA:
Director per his request�to relocate the animal control holding
area at a cost of airing the fence and providing gate - $325.00,
asphalting the area with shell - $473.00 for a total cost of
$798.00 using Public Works labor, to be charged to the contingency
account.
PORTABLE RADIOS Acting City Manager James DeLonga presented a request from the
FOR POLICE DEPT.;
Police Department for 4 portable radios at $795.00 each for a total
of $3,180.00 and 2 radio chargers at $65.00 each for a total of
$135.00 for a grand total of $3,310.00. A motion was unanimously
approved by the Council authorizing the Chief of Police to
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prepare the specifications and advertise for bid.
ITEMS BY MAYOR
AND COUNCIL:
MEETING- SCHOOL
Councilman Martino reported the meeting scheduled with the three
PRINCIPALS:
School Principals had been postponed and will be rescheduled.
CITY RECORDS:
Mayor Wiley clarified the fact that the City records are public
except for the personnel files but the citizens are not allowed
to peruse the files.
LITTLE LEAGUE
The Council authorized the Public Works Director to construct 2
FIELDS:
little league fields at Howell Watkins Junior High School for
the following cost: 2 back stops - $335.00, clay for the south
fields - $225.00, gate- $40.00 for a total cost of $600.00,
to be charged to the 01-600 Capital Account.
SOFT BALL
A discussion was held on the soft ball fields located at the
FIELDS:
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School and Vice Mayor Kiedis was
directed to determine from the Public 4jorks Director what is
needed to make the fields playable.
PUBLIC WORKS The Public Works schedule for the following week will consist of
SCHEDULE:
completing the renovation of the building at 3704 Burns Road,
expanding the entrance to the Municipal Complex, moving the animal
control shelter, reconditioning the lights at the tennis courts.'
RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #14, 1973 accepting the dedication of street right -of-
RESOLUTION #14: ways in Phase IV of Tanglewood was read in full by the City Clerk.
A report from the Public Works Director and Building Official
indicated the roads had been inspected and should be accepted by
the City with a comment from Mr. Devine, "I hate to see us accepting
the resolution for the individual parking areas and I would hope
that in the future nothing like this is allowed."
Motion made and unanimously adopted to table Resolution #14, 1973
until appropriate information is received regarding the right -of-
ways and parking areas.
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The Council instructed the Building Official to prepare the lay
out in that area for the Council and City Attorney.
RESOLUTION #15; A letter was read by Mayor Wiley from Tom Schlaudecker advising
of his resignation from the Beautification and Environmental
Committee because he is moving out of the City.
A recommendation was acknowledged by Mayor Wiley from the B & E
Committee to appoint Everett R. Jacobson for a term to expire
July 12, 1975 and Joseph R. Renkel for a term to expire July 12,
1974 to fill the unexpired terms of Rev. Taber and Mr. Schlaudecker.
Resolution #15, 1973 appointing the above members to the
Beautification and Environmental Committee for the terms indicated
and as recommended by the B & E Committee was read in full
by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION #16:
Resolution #16, 1973 supporting Representative Tom Lewists
resolution regarding the State purchase of Mr. MacArthur ;s
property
on Singer Island was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously
adopted, as modified, by the Council.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance #5, 1973 the Sign Ordinance was read in full, by
the
ORDINANCE #5:
City Clerk, on first reading. The second reading and Public
Hearing will be held on April 59 1973.
ORDINANCE #6:
Ordinance #6, 1973 providing for a mandatory retirement of
all
City employees was read, in full, on first reading, by the
City
Clerk. The second reading will be at the Regular Meeting,
April S.
ORDINANCE #8:
Ordinance #8, 1973 amending Ordinance #18, 1972 the Budget
Ordinance, was read in full, on first reading, by the City
Clerk.
The second reading will be at the Regular Meeting, April 5,
1973.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11;30 P.M.
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UAYOIF WALTER W ILEY �
VICE MAYOR JOHN KIEIDS
Alice ,Tjian Kerslake, City Clerk
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COUNCILMAN IPRDON DUNr
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL MARTINO