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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 083073WORKSHOP 1 -ETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS AUGUST 3001973 The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor Kiedis at 8:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room, 10500 N. Military Trail, Pala 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 Wiley, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor Kiedis. Councilman DeLonga was absent for a portion of the meeting to attend the School Board Meeting regarding the bond issue and reported at 9 :50 P.M. Attorney Brant was also present. f MINUTES: The midis es of the Regular Meeting of August 23, 1973 were un &n;mously r approved by the Council. ANNOUNCEMENTSs Mayor Kiedis announced there would be a Boad of Directors Meeting of the Youth Athletic Association on Wednesday, September 4, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. REPORTS: The City Manager reported the survey had been completed an the use of EMERGENCY the emergency 75 kw generator located in the Public Works yard and GENERATOR: that it is operational and will be moved and wired within the next three weeks. ELECTRICITY The City Manager presented the Council, as requested, with a copy of OUVi5ITUR ES : the expenditures for electricity for the City Complex, Plant Drive, the street lights in the City and the hospital parking lot. regarding the '1 in CLASS ACTICK Mayor Kiedis re a or y ported that a class action suit /had been filed bu y 2um SUIT: Jerr y Browning against the Council and its individual members, which was given to Attorney Brant for his rec --- -mmdations for a defense. PLANNING & Councilman Wiley reported that the Planning and Zoning Commission ZXX4ING MEETING: Meeting on August 28, 1973 had been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Workshop Meeting, August 30, 1973 Pag e 2 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: DR. SMITH: Mayor Kiedis read a letter he had sent to Dr. Smith, Principal of Palm Beach Gardens High School welcoming her to the Community. PAUL KOSKI: Letter from Paul Koski, asking for another hearing on his petition for annexation was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission. AREA PLANNINGMr.MOMahon, City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter from the BOARD: Area Planning Board regarding a fill and dredge permit for Soverel Marine. Mr. McMahon was directed to advise the Area Planning Board a zoning change on the property was being considered and the Council had no comment on the dredge permit as they do not have the expertise to evaluate it. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: PETITION 1. Mr. Martin Haines, Attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Barge, Circle Palms FROM MR. & MRS. BARGE: Motel explained their petition for annexation of 1 5/8 acres of land located on U.S. #1 in Juno in-section 4_42 -43. Mr. Haines explained to utilize their property to the utmost for economic reasons they would like to have a camping rental and sale business. This would not be allowed in the County as they require one acre per business. Mr. George Arnold, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission explained the reasons for their recommendation, as a result of a Public Hearing held August 21, 19730 to deny the petition as: 1, The Board desires generally to limit the growth of the City to the eastern boundary of the Intercoastal waterway. 2. The petitioner did not exhaust all avenues in the County. 3. Not in business to consider for economic reasons, annexation into the City. The Council agreed to take the request for annexation into consider- ation when a complete Council was present. LIGHTHOUSE 2. A discussion was held on the Lighthouse Drive project. The R VE: Council generally agreed to the bid specifications as shown by Workshop Meeting, August 30, 1973 Page 3 Councilman Wiley at the July 19, 1973 meeting and that specifications should be divided into two parts .. the concrete work and the asphalt work. The City Manager was directed to modify the drawings for the Council's approval beforegoing out for bids. SIGN 3. The revised Sign Ordinance as prepared by Councilman Martino ORDINANCE: was reviewed and suggested changes made for the City Attorney to incorporate in the Ordinance.as follows: Sec. 24 «2 Permits: Add section allowing for waiver from fees and waiver from permits. Sec. 24-6 Design Requirements: Check with Southern Standard Building Code regarding wind load. Add in proper position that any sign that conflicts with red or green colors in conflict with safety devices within a certain line of visibility of traffic shall be prohibited. Sec. 24 -10 Construction requirements: (1) and (2) in conflict. No objection to Christmas lights. Off-premise advertising is not restricted in the draft as long as it conforms to the regulations set forth. This item will be added to the check list for further study. The first four items on the check list will be discussed at the next meeting on September 6, 1973. YO[TfH 4. Mr. George Bonner representing the Youth Athletic Association AT,t — l C ASSOC.-. addressed the Council asking them to consider paying the entire light bill for Plant Drive, to complete the fencing program and adding two more baseball fields for the '74 season on the 10 acres. The Council agreed to Councilman Wiley•s suggestion that consideration of the light bill be placed on the agenda of the September 6th meeting for the purpose of making a motion that the Youth Athletic Association no longer be charged for lighting. Workshop Meeting, August 30, 1973 ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER: Page 4 USES FOR The City Manager explained the list of proposed uses for the FEDERAL RMVRNM Federal Revenue Funds. Councilman Martino requested an additional 9kARING FUNDS: item of a walkway similar to that which surrounds the Elementary 1.11 11 School be placed in the vacinity of Howell Watkins School on the east side of MacArthur Blvd. south to Northlake Blvd. Councilman Wiley suggested the Council go over the proposed list of items to be taken from the Revenue Sharing Funds and making a priority list of capital improvements and to include future projects. The City Manager was directed to obtain information from North Palm Beach regarding the proposed fill and-pipe for the canal back of Meridian Park which is located in North Palm Beach. BUDGET: Councilman Martino suggested consideration be given under General Government- Account 416 to add $1000.00 for Palm Beach Gardens High School to be used for adequate protection at athletic endeavors such as football gamest basketball games and dances after the games. The Council did not agree with this suggestion; the reasons being the residents should not be taxed in this fashion, the school collects funds to pay for security and the Police Department will answer any emergency calls if needed. The City Manager requested a Special Meeting be called to place the Budget Ordinance on first reading at the millage rate of 6.5. The Council directed the City Attorney to review the Budget Ordinance for any legal, errors and agreed to place the Budget Ordinance on first reading at the Regular Meeting$ September 6$ 1973. REQUEST FOR The City Manager reported a request for a building permit had been P MIT -IRWIN CONST. E70.: received by Irwin Construction Company and approval had been received for a septic tank from the Palm Beach County Health Department. The Council had no objection to the issuing of this building permit. i \ Workshop Meeting, August 3U, 1973 Page 5 INSURANCE The City Manager presented the Council with a schedule of current COVERAGE: insurance coverage fox the City for their information. REQUEST FROM The City Manager advised a request had been received from the Woman's WOMAN'S CLUB OR RINGOF Club to use the Council room for bingo every Monday evening beginning September 24, 1973, and a request that 6 tables be set up for their use. Councilman Wiley objected to the use of the Council room for this purpose and suggested using the L- shaped room on the first floor of the building. The Council granted the request of the Woman's Club to use the Council room for bingo but did not agree to set up the tables. REQUEST FROM The City Manager advised a request had been received from Dr. Marvin DR- RNGLE2 Engle for the Birai Brith to use the Council room once a month on either Wednesday or Thursday. The Council directed the City Manager to reply that it was the policy that churches be denied the use of the Council room and suggesting they contact the High School or other churches in the area. TAPE At the City Manager's request, the Council authorized quotes be RECORDER: obtained for a tape recorder. HOSE DRYER: The Council, by motion, concurred with the recommendation of the Fire Chief not to accept the bid for a hose dryer and not to purchase one, as he had indicated it was not a necessary item. The Fire Chief will make a recommendation for the use of the money. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino suggested the weekly work report from the Public MART INO : Works Department carry over the uncompleted items until completed. Councilman Martino suggested continuing the cutting of Dr. Gerson's vacant lot,which is used for baseball practices until November. COUNCILMAN Councilmen Wiley asked the status of Ordinance #10* the Fire Code. *.� Y : Attorney Brant advised he was meeting with the Fire Chief the following day. i Workshop Meeting, August 30, 1973 Page 6 Councilman Wiley asked the status of Ordinance #20, procedures on building permits. Attorney Brant advised he will have it prepared for the September 6, 1973 meeting. Attorney Brant advised he had met with Mr. Royce, Attorney regarding the dedication of Tanglewood streets and had another meeting scheduled with him. COUNCIi.MAN Councilman DeLonga reported on the meeting he had attended this evening DE LONGA : on the proposed school bond referendum for 36 million dollars to be held October 16, 1973. The children in the schools in this area will benefit in the amount of approximately 1,166,000.00 with an .75 millage increase to the taxpayers. He stated he will personally support it. The City Manager was directed to arrange for Dr.-Smith and Dr. Carroll to attend a meeting of the Council. ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11 :00 P.M. Mayiar John Kiedis -*A L! r Vicl Alice J Kearslake, City Clerk Coundilma er 44iley 7 �r C uncilman Jame otfgar J �, J F Councilman Michael Martino