HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 041973P.E;ULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALit BEACH GAPDRNS
APRIL 19, 1973
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
Wiley at 8:00 P.11. in the Assembly Room, 10500 N. Piilitary Trail,
Palm Beach Gardens, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the
r lag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Dunbar,
Councilman !)eLonna, Councilman :Martino, Vice Maya Kiedis and Mayor
Wiley. Attorney William Brant was present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the t,orkshop Meeting of April 12, 1973, as amended,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Aley announced that a Public Hearing would be held by the
Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, April 24, 1973 to hear a
petition for annexation of lands in Section 24- 42 -42, and a Regular
Meeting of the Beautification and Environmental Committee will be held
on tiednesday, April 25, 1973. It was also announced by Mayor Bliley that
the Administrative offices of the City would be closed on April 20, 1973
in observance of Good Friday.
PRESENTATION A plaque was presented by Mayor Wiley to Sgt. Janes Mustaine of the
OF PIAQUE
Polka Department in appreciation for his fine service to the City and
his work vrith the Junior Police and the school safety program in his
capacity as a Police Officer. Sgt. Mustaine is leaving the area and
will terminate his work on April 24, 1973.
OPENING OF Bids were received and opened by the Acting City ?tanager James DeLonga
BIDS:
for 4 portable radios and accessories as follows:
General Electric - $3,3bO.50
Motorola Inc. - $3,578.00
Spencer Communications - 43,672.00
Larry Smith Electronics - $3,335.90
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The bids were referred to the Chief of Police and the Acting City
flanager for their evaluation and recommendation.
PUBLIC A Public Hearing was held on Ordinance #9, 1973 providing for
HEARING:
annexation of lands in Section 4- 42 -43. Itr. Fred Cunningham, Chairman
of the Planning and Zoning Commission, reiterated the results of the
Public Hearing held by that Board on ;larch 13, 1973. The request by
Mr. F.F. Adams was that 41, acres of land located in the County East
of U.S. #1 near the Hidden Key D evelop^ient be annexed into the City
and zoned C -2. The west 250' of the property is zoned C -1 commercial in
the County with the East portion abutting Hidden Key zoned R -lA. The intent
of Mr. Adams is to move the Animal hospital to the north west corner of
the tract and move the Texaco Gas Station further north to the Anode
parcel, giving an additional 3000 frontage on U.S. #1 contiguous to
the larger parcel owned by the Lost Tree Company and zoned C -2 in the
City. fir. Cunningham explained the Board's recommendation to the
Council was that the East 2501 be zoned A -1 and the remainder of the
property zoned C -2. The A -1 designation would provide a buffer zone to
protect the residents of Hidden Key and the Long Range Plan of the City
indicates commercial zoning in that area adjoining U.S. #1 which is a
major highway.
Mr. James Browns Attorney for Mr. Adams indicated no immediate plans
for development of this segment, however, he did state that when plans
were formulated for the large proposed shopping center they would be
shown to the Council and construction should be underway the first of
the year. He also said they were in full agreement with the Board's
recommendation of a buffer zone.
Dr„ Livingston, owner of the Animal Hospital, commented he would board
cats and dogs but his proposed building would have no exterior openings.
Mr. Otto Karch, Chairman of the Hidden Kev Home Owners Assoc. consisting
of 16 property owners, statedthey would support a commercial endeavor if
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a proper buffer zone was provided of either a 6' high hedge of
dense plantings of trees or an alternate 6' high Berlin -type wall with
a 61 hedge on the residential side.
;1r. Jeffrey Still, who is coordinating and handling the major develop-
ment of this property for 11r. Adams stated the kind of lease document
they will have gives the responsibility and control of the whole area
to the developer and the owner, and a meaningful buffer zone to enhance
the general area would be provided. He assured the Hidden Key residents
they would work with them toward this goal.
Mr. Jim Graham who lives north of the area in question complimented the
Planning and Zoning Commission for their efforts in trying to protect
the property owners.
Mr. Holland another property owner in Hidden Key was assured by 11r.
Cunningham that the buffer zone could not be used for parking.
ORDINANCE Ordinance 09, 1973 providing for annexation of lands in Sec. 4 -42 -43
#9, 1973:
1 with the East 250* classified A -1 and the remainder classified as C -2
was read by the City Clerk, on second reading, by title only and
unanimously adopted by the City Council.
PETITIONS & Mayor Wiley acknowledged receipt of a letter from Representative
COMMUNICATIONS:
Raymond 2loudry acknowledging receipt of a copy of the Resolution passed
by the City for the protection of Peanut Island, and a letter from
the Supervisor of Elections advising of the 60 day residence require-
ment for voter registration.
ITEIMS FOR Mr. Ed Elliott, Vice President of Home Federal Savings and Loan
DISCUSSION:
REQUEST FPO; -1 addressed the Council stating the Home Federal Savings and Loan
HMRM FEDERAL Assocation had filed an application with the Federal Home Loan Bank
SAVINGS:
Board for a branch office to be located on U.S. #1 north of the Monastery
and requested a letter from the City indicating a building permit would
be issued upon request if the application was approved. 11ayor Wiley
explained that the proposed bank would be connected to the North Palm
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Beach plant, however, the Council had adopted a Resolution supporting
North Palm Beach's ban on the issuance of building permits and
providing a moratorium on building in the City where the sewage service
would be supplied by the North Palm Beach plant.
The Council authorized Attorney Brant to draft a letter to Home Federal
Savings and Loan Association stating the City has no objection provided
that the improvements to the North Palm Beach plant are completed and
their moratorium rescinded at the time of issuance of the permit.
RESOLUTION Councilman Dunbar presented his recommendations for merit raises and
TRANSFERR INCA
FUNDS FOR the total amount of money he proposes be transferred from the Federal
MERIT RAISES:
Revenue Sharing Account to be used for the merit increases, which the
Council agreed to review. A Resolution setting forth the amount to
be transferred will be placed on the agenda for adoption at the
Regular Meeting on May 3, 1973 so that the raises would go into effect
May 3, 1973. The Council will also establish a total figure for a cost
of living raise to be figured either by percentage or in dollars.
The City Council authorized the Acting City Manager to advertise to
fill the vacancy in the Building Department for a Secretary I Range
16.
PROPOSALS FOR A report was submitted by Chief Pecht of the Police Department on a
TRI -CITY DOG
WARDEN: meeting he had attended on April 189 1973 with the Chiefs of Police
and the City Managers of Lake Park and North Palm Beach to discuss
the Tri -City Animal Control program. The Council concurred that the
Police Department abide by the present City Ordinance regarding animal
control and directed the City Attorney to meet with the Attorneys
from Lake Park and North Palm Beach and present their legal standpoint
so that the Council can resolve policy differences. The subject will
be placed on the agenda for the ;workshop Meeting April 262 1973.
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ITEMS BY THE ACTING CITY MANAGER:
SERVICE The Council approved the recommendation from Chief Pecht to i-.zitiate a
CONTRACTS:
service contract for the electric typewriter in his Department.
The Council concurred to set a policy to do away with contracts on
office equipment, however, the Acting City Manager will inquire about
to be discussed at
a firm that would contract to service all machines/. It was agreed by
the next budget session.
the Council to dispose of the A.B.Dick Copy Machine.
The Acting City Manager reported the Self - Service Postal unit is in
operation; Sears are having difficulty in obtaining materials for the
fencing for the ball fields and the Public Works Director will place
the lights at the new tennis courts.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
CITY !%,nNAGER Mayor Wiley announced he had three confirmed interviews with applicants
APPLICANTS:
for the position of City F anager: Tuesday, April 24th at 8:00 P.M.,
Saturday, April 28th at 1:30 P.M. and Monday, April 30th at 8 :00 P.M.,
and an unconfirmed one for Friday, April 27th, at 8:00 P.M. The
AGREEMENT- Council unanimously approved the letters written by Mayor -iley to
DR. GERSON:
Dr. Theodore Gerson terminating the agreement for the use of his land
PALM BEACH as a baseball play area, and a letter to Palm Beach County Utility
COUNTY UTILITY
COMPANY: Company advising the City is desirous of negotiating a Water and Sewer
Franchise Agreement.
SCMIAB & A letter from Paul Twitty of Schwab and Twitty Architects enclosing a
Tt ITTY:
preliminary sketch for enclosing the foyer at City Hall will be placed
on file for future reference.
NSt% ZONING Attorney Brant was directed to put in Ordinance form the new zoning
CLASSIFICATIONS:
classifications as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Committee
for the Council's consideration.
B & L The Council directed the Mayor to draft a letter to the Beautification
COMMITTEE:
Committee and Mrs. Nancy Laurie advising that the Council does not
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wish to establish a separate environmental committee.
KIDDIE A recommendation made by Woodrow Dukes, Recreation Director to spend
PLAYGROUND:
y ;900.00 for kiddie playground equipment and approved by the Council,
is under discussion by the Recreation Advisory Board who are preparing
a proposal for the Council as to the location of same.
ORDINANCE Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinancespertaining to gas station and u_haul
REVIEW BOARD:
trailers and a section on fences and wails will be referred to the
Beautification and Environmental Committee for their recommendations
which will be referred to the Ordinance Review Board for proposed
changes to the Ordinances.
STORAGE Vice Mayor Kiedis asked about the status of the proposed storage
BUILDING:
.........i building to be used by the Vehicular Maintenance Department for storing
tires and was advised by the Acting City ttanager that Jack Hanson is
obtaining estimates for aluminum storage sheds and the costs to
construct a wood or concrete shed.
NATIONAL The Council directed Attorney Brant to prepare an ordinance adopting
FIRE CODE:
the National Fire Code and establishing fire zones.
PALM BEACH Clayor Viley accepted from the Acting City Manager a check in the amount
GARDENS
SOFTBALL of $100.00 from the Palm Beach Gardens Summer Softball League in
LEAGUE:
appreciation for the use of the facilities in the City.
INSPECTION Councilman Martino requested that the Acting City Manager obtain
REPORTS:
�! Inspection Reports for the last 6 months from the Fire Chief, copies
to be placed in the City files.
STREET A report from Councilman Martino regarding street lights in the City
LIGHTS:
will be placed on the May 3, 1973 agenda,
POLICY RE: A discussion was held on the pros and c ons of the City becoming involved
SOFTBALL
LEAGUES: in the softball leagues. A policy was established by the Council that
the Recreation Department would not sponsor such activities and would
become devoid from any participation in any of the softball leagues.
PUBLIC !dORKS Councilman Dunbar expressed concern about the unsightly condition of
YARD-:
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the Public Works yard and the Acting City Manager will convey this
information to the Public L'orks Director.
ORDINANCE #5 Ordinance #5, 1973 The Sign Ordinance, specifically the definition
THE SIGN
ORDINANCE: section was discussed by the Council. A comparison was made of the
definition sections from the vest Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Palm Beach
Gardens Codes and the City Attorney was directed to compile a
definition section containing those the Council indicated they wanted
to include in the Palm Beach Gardens proposed sign ordinance.
At the workshop meeting on April 26, 1973 the Council will discuss
the area ratio of signs.
The Council agreed to postpone the final consideration on adopting the
Sign Ordinance until the first meeting in June.
ADJOURNP4ENT. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:43 P.m.
,gayor t.alte°r Qiley¢
/Vice Mayor John Kiedis
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Alice Je^ Kerslake, City Clerk
unc i an Jai D QIr�ffg-
Councilma Gordon Dur r
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Councilman C9ichael Martino