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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 070573REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS JULY 50 1973 .1 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Wiley 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: Councilman Dunbar, Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Kiedis and Mayor Wiley. REORGANIZATION The Reorganization Meeting, which had been tabled at the April 5, MEETING: 1973 meeting until a new City Manager had been selected and again on May 17, 1973 until Councilman Dunbar would be present, was held. Mayor Wiley was appointed by the Council to serve as the temporary Chairman. Mayor Wiley reiterated that it was not his desire to seek or be reconsidered by the Council for another term as Mayor of the City. He proposed selecting the position of Mayor and Vice Mayor as a team and proposed the names of Vice Mayor Kiedis as Mayor and Councilman Martino as Vice Mayor. Councilman DeLonga nominated Councilman Martino as Mayor, and Councilman Dunbar as Vice Mayor. Councilman Dunbar nominated Vice Mayor Kiedis for Mayor and Councilman Martino as Vice Mayor. The nominations were withdrawn after Councilman Martino stated the line -up was a bit awkward and Councilman Dunbar agreed. Councilman DeLonga nominated Councilman Martino for Mayor and Councilman Dunbar nominated Vice Mayor Kiedis for Mayor. The vote on the nomination was Councilman DeLonga and Councilman Martino voting for Mr. Martino and Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman Dunbar and Mayor Wiley voting for Mr. Kiedis. Councilman Martino nominated Councilman Dunbar for Vice Mayor and Regular Meeting, July 5, 1973 Page 2 he was nominated unanimously by the Council. RESOLUTION Resolution #339 1973, appointing a Mayor and Vice Mayor, was read # #33 in full by the City Clerk inserting the name John Kiedis as Mayor and Gordon Dunbar as Vice Mayor. Vote on the adoption of Resolution #33 as read - Councilman Dunbar, Vice Mayor Kiedis and Mayor Wiley voted aye, Councilman DeLonga and Councilman Martino voted nay. Councilman DeLonga moved that Resolution #33, 1973 be adopted unanimously by the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Martino and adopted unanimously by the Council. Mayor Wiley turned the gavel over to Mayor Kiedis who then presided. RESOLUTION Resolution #34, 1973 appointing the Deputy Treasurer and designating #34t 1973: signatures for the various accounts of the City and inserting the names Walter H. Wiley, Michael Martino as Deputy Treasurers and John Kiedis as Mayor and Gordon Dunbar as Vice Mayor and Councilman James DeLonga was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. MINUTES: The minutes of the Special Meeting of June 28, 1973, as amended, were unanimously adopted by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements: A meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board would be held on Tuesday, July 10, 1973 at 8:00 P.M.; a Volunteer Fire Department Meeting would be held on Tuesday, July 10, 1973 and a Beautification and Environmental Committee Meeting would be held on Wednesday, July 11, 1973 at 7:30 P.M.; a Public Hearing by the Planning and Zoning Board would be held on Tuesday, July 17, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. regarding the new zoning categories. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Wiley acknowledged receipt of communications from the following: DEPT. OF 1. Department of Pollution Control advising of a Public Hearing at POLLUTION CONTROL: Regular Meeting, July 5, 1973 Page 3 Tampa regarding septic tanks. S. FLORIDA 2. South Florida Regional Planning Council concerning the new REGIONAL PLANNING regional planning districts whereby splitting up what was previously COUNCIL: District 10 into two districts. This will be placed in the information file. CLAIR 3. Clair Anderson expressing a desire to serve on the Planning and ANDERSON: Zoning Commission. REV. ROBB: 4. Rev. Kerry Robb expressing a desire to serve on the Beautification and Environmental Committee. LEE COONS: 5. Lee Coons expressing a desire to serve on the Beautification and Environmental committee. CHARLES 6. Charles Sanders expressing a desire to serve on the Beautification SANDERS: and Environmental Committee. DEPT. OF 7. Department of Natural Resources attaching Interim Guidelines for NATURAL RESOURCES: the Land Conservation Act of 1972 will be placed in the information file. OFFICE OF 8. Office of the Comptroller, State of Florida, advising of the COMPTROLLER: Financial Management and Reporting Act of 1973 and pointing out various areas the City must be aware of. DEPT. OF 9. Announcement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development HOUSING & URBAN that E. Lamar Seals will be the Southeastern Regional Administrator DEVELOPMENT: for HUD. THOMAS F. 10. Thomas F. Lewis, Representative attaching a copy of the Good LEWIS. Faith Legislation Act. BICENTENNIAL 11. Monthly Newsletter of the Bicentennial Commission of Florida. COMMISSION: MR.TRAPNELL: 12. Copy of a letter from Mr. Trapnell to warren Strahn received by Mr. Joe Blair from the County Health Department regarding the new sewer plant to be located in Palm Beach Gardens. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION. LIGHTHOUSE Mr. McMahon, City Manager reported on a letter from Mock, Roos and DRiVE7- IMPROVEMENTS: Regular Meeting, July 5, 1973 Page 4 Searcy regarding invoice dated December 18, 1973 in the amount of $30569.36 for specifications for the improvement to Lighthouse Drive and requesting direction on items concerning sidewalks, trees etc. Mr. McMahon stated he had approved the payment of the outstanding bill. The Council directed the City Manager to advise Mr. Searcy the side - be placed on walks will/ the south side of the street as shown on the original plan, that they do not desire the curbing, the trees are to be removed where necessary and the existing concrete driveways are to remain. The City will move any sprinking systems. If any additional expense is to be incurred the City Manager will advise the Council before taking any action. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: CUSTODIAN 1. The City Manager recommended adopting a custodian services SERVICES DEPOSIT deposit policy which would require a $15.00 deposit for the use of POD the facilities either in the Fire Station or the City Hall; said deposit to be reimbursed if the facility is left clean. Motion was made by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Councilman DeLonga that the City Manager be authorized to collect a $15.00 deposit fee f or the use of any facility in the City for custodial services as recommended in his communication of June 26, 1973, Vice Mayor Dunbar spoke against the motion saying there are many civic minded organizations who use the facilities and who have done • lot for the City that don't have a treasury or the money for such • deposit. Councilman Martino agreed. Vote on the motion - Councilman Delonga aye, Councilman Wiley, Vice Mayor Dunbar, Mayor Kiedis and Councilman Martino voted nay. A motion was made by Councilman Martino seconded by Vice Mayor Dunbar and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council that the City Manager be authorized to prepare a form to be signed by the person or group using the facility requesting their cooperation and stating Regular Meeting, July 5, 1973 Page 5 a $15.00 fee will be assessed if the facility is not left in the same condition it was found. CLOSING OF 2. The City Manager recommended to the Council that Holly Drive HOLLY DRIVE; be reopened or a modified system be used; that the speed limit laws and bicycle laws be enforced and that the parents reminded they have a responsibility. A discussion followed on the pros and cons of closing Holly Drive. A motion was made by Councilman DeLonga, seconded by Councilman Wiley that the north side of Holly Drive be closed for the duration of the summer recreation program and not to close it again until school commences. Motion adopted unanimously. The City Manager was directed to instruct the Police Department to uphold the laws on bicycles and to pick up any bicycle in violation on the first offense. PARKING 3. The City Manager asked that the Council consider the number of S PACES : parking spaces required by the Code in commercial districts to determine if it is over restrictive. He presented a comparison with the surrounding Cities and the County. The Council authorized the City Manager to work with the Building Department on this and report back with a recommendation. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley asked about the status of the striping on the new WILEY: paved area on the south side of Holly Drive. The Council directed the City Manager to have the street striped by the Public Works Dept. The City Clerk was directed by the Council to make a contribution to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Sam Brown. Mr. Brown is Chairman of the Merit System Board. Councilman Wiley asked the City Manager to give the Council, on a monthly basis, a running accout of projects that are pending. Councilman Wiley asked the City Manager to express appreciation to the Recreation Department, the Fire Department and all others who Regular Meeting, July 5, 1973 Page 6 helped on the tremendous 4th of July celebration. Councilman Wiley presented the following revised list of Council representatives to the various Advisory Boards which will be discussed at next weeks Workshop Meeting prior to appointing members to the Boards Planning and Zoning - Councilman Wiley Merit System Board - Vice Mayor Dunbar Beautification and Environmental - Mayor Kiedis Zoning Board of Appeals - Councilman DeLonga Recreation Department - Councilman Martino Fire Department - Councilman DeLonga Police Department - Councilman DeLonga 91 acres - Councilman DeLonga - Councilman Wiley - Mr. McMahon Lighthouse Drive project - Mayor Kiedis Street Light project - Councilman Martino VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Dunbar asked about the status of the High School tennis DUNBAR : courts. The City Manager reported the lighting would be put to bid in conjunction with the lighting of the basketball area at Plant Drive. The City Manager reported the resurfacing of the tennis courts at the City Hall had not been completed due to rain. Vice Mayor Dunbar advised the lights at the new tennis courts are not bright enough and suggested they be redirected. Vice Mayor Dunbar stated the Public Works Yard is the most unsightly condition in the City. The Council directed the City Manager to see that the planting of trees at the Public Works Yard, to act as a screen, and a method of watering same, be placed on the Public Works schedule as soon as possible. COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga suggested contacting Mr. Feise regarding the re- DELONGA: surfacing of the basketball courts at Plant Drive. He also suggested the City Manager write to Dr. Carroll, School Superintendent to determine when the high school tennis courts will be scheduled for resurfacing. Regular Meeting, July S, 1973 Page 7 Attorney Brant will present a full report on the status of the roads in Tanglewood at the next workshop meeting. Councilman DeLonga requested the City Manager to determine the possibility of the City selling American flags, in the same manner that garbage bags are sold. TRI CITY A discussion was held on the dog catcher and the methods now being ANIMAL CONTROL: used by him in connection with the Tri -City animal control program. The Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance modifying the present Ordinance regarding animals, whaeby the dogs will be held for two days and a $10.00 penalty will be charged for the return of same. COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino requested a monthly report from the City Manager MARTINO: on the animal control program. The City Manager reported he would meet with the City Managers of the surrounding Cities to work out the problems.of the animal control program. Councilman Martino agreed to work with the City Manager on obtaining, by land acquisition, a park for recreation facilities. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION Resolution #30, 1973 - creating the position of Chief of vehicular Maintenance was read in full by the City Clerk and tabled to the next Workshop Meeting. RESOLUTION Resolution #35, 1973 appointing members to the Planning and Zoning #35f 1973; Commission and inserting the names Bryan Thomas, Clair Anderson was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. RESOLUTION Resolution #36, 1973 appointing members to the Beautification and #36, 1973: Environmental Committee and inserting the names Rev. G. Kerry Robb, Leland Coons, Marjorie Thomas and George Hoover was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. Regular Meeting, July 5, 1973 Page 8 RESOLUTION #37 Resolution #37, 1973 modifying the Merit System Rules and Regulations 1973: concerning promotion or reclassification of employees was read in 1� full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council. A motion was unanimously adopted by the Council that Resolution #37, 1973 be retroactive to May 3, 1973. ORDINANCES :(For discussion) ORDINANCE There was no discussion on Ordinance #140 1973 oblishing the #14, 1973: Department of Vehicular Maintenance. ORDINANCE Changes to Ordinance #15, 1973,as proposed by the Planning and #15, 13- # -- 97 Zoning Commission,were pointed out by the City Attorney to the Council. A discussion was held on the height restrictions in R3 R3A and R3B. A communication will be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission relating Councilman Wiley's recommendation of a height restriction of 551 and asking for their recommendation. ORDINANCE Ordinance #16, 1973 rate of compensation of the Council will be #16y 1973: y placed on second reading at the Regular Meeting July 19, 1973. ADJOURNMENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 10 :40 P.M. R JOHN KIEDIS " COUNCILMAN WALTER R. WILEY VICE MAYOR , GORDON DUNBARl , -1— OUNCILMAN JAMES DEWNGA - COUNCILMAN MICR L MARTINO Alice J ?An Kerslake, City Clerk