HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 092073REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SEPTEMBER 20, 1973
1 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called
l to order by Mayor Kiedis 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 Wiley,
Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor
Kiedis. Attorney Brant was present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of September 13, 1973, as amended,
were unanimously approved by the Council. The minutes of the Budget
Meetings of August 16, August 22 and August 27, 1973 were unanimously
approved.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements:
Art Classes would be held Monday, Sept. 24, 1973 and Wednesday, September
26, 1973 from 9 -12 A.M.; Crewel and needlepoint classes would be held
Tuesday, September 25, 1973 from 9 :30 - 11:30 A.M.; Bingo would be held
by the Woman's Club on Monday, September 24, 1973 at 8 :00 P.M.; the
Poinciana Jr. Woman's Club would hold a Craft show on Wednesday, Sept.26,
1973 at 7:30 P.M. and a Tri -City Meeting had been scheduled for Oct. 1,
1973 at the Lake Park Town Hall. Public Hearings will be held on Oct. 4,
1973 on Ordinance #23 and Ordinance #24 - petitions for annexation and
rezoning.by Soverel Marine and Mr. & Mrs. Nothstine & Mr. &Mrs. Merchant.
MEETING- Councilman Wiley announced the public is invited to attend and participat<
SCHOOL BOND
ISSUE: in a presentation by Dr. Joseph Carroll, Superintendent of Schools ex-
plaining the $36.4 million dollar bond issue at 7 :30 P.M. October 1, 1973
to be held at the Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station and sponsored by the
NPB -PBG Jaycees.
TRI -CITY Inasmuch as there is a conflict in the dates of the Tri -City Meeting and
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the Bond Issue Meeting, the City Manager will so inform the Managers and
Mayors of Lake Park and North Palm Beach to reschedule the Tri -City
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Meeting and ask that they attend as a body the School Bond Issue Meeting.
PRESENTATION
OF AREA PLANNING BOARD FUNCTIO NS BY FRANK BRUIT, AREA PLANNING BOARD:
The City Manager introduced Frank Brutt, Director of the Area Planning
Board who made a presentation explaining that the Board serves as a
coordinating agency between Municipalities and the County for several
prime functions. He listed several of these functions as; they
provide basic data such as population information, traffic count
information etc.; they are certified to maintain the eligibility for
the communities and the County itself to obtain federal funds; the
staff is available to supply consulting assistance on a project basis
such as for recreation; they would assist the City in any phase of
comprehensive planning for a land use plan by a contract with the
Municipality at actual cost basis. He concluded by saying there is
no area of duplication by the Area Planning Board and the County Zoning
and Building Department and would appreciate support to remain as a
single agency.
The Public Works Director, Leonard Devine introduced Joe Blazas, Chief
of Vehicular Maintenance and Joe Bongiorni, General Maintenance Man,
two new employees of the City.
REPORTS:
The City Manager reported he had reviewed the materials on hand for the
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lighting of the tennis courts at Palm Beach Gardens High School with
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Hall Electric, the only bidder for the project, the original bid being
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$2030.00. Hall Electric has agreed to lower the bid to $1600 which
would be basically for labor costs. The Council, by motion, authorized
the City Manager and the Mayor to enter into a contract with Hall
Electric for the installation of the tennis lights at Palm Beach Gardens
High School for a sum not to exceed $1600.00. Mr. McMahon will determine
the starting and completion dates.
PLANNING &
Councilman Wiley commended Mr. Breder, a member of the Planning and Zoning
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Commission on his report regarding Oak Brook Square Shopping Center and
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asked that copies be given to the Council.
Counci]m an DeLonga reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting held September 18, 1973 he had attended in place of Councilman
Wiley who had another committment. The Koski annexation petition
project was assigned to Clair Andersen to coordinate with the County
plans for that area; a meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 26,
1973 to interview prospective consultants to the Board and Mr. Andersen
had requested that Gerald Dake, a former consultant to the City, be
contacted.
VOLUNTEER Councilman DeLonga reported he had met with the Volunteer Fire Depart -
FIRE
DEPARTMENT: ment and advised that the two air conditioners at the Fire Station were
not working. The City Manager advised that repairs would be made
after the parts were received.
LETTERS TO Councilman Wiley recommended the Mayor write letters of appreciation
MR. & MRS.
THOMAS: to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas who have served on the Planning and Zoning Board
and the Beautification and Environmental Committee for a short period
of time.
RECREATION Councilman Martino reported he had attended the Recreation Advisory
ADVISORY
BOARD: Board meeting on September 18, 1973 and they had discussed the petition
from the children living,on Balsam Street asking for a neighborhood
park which was taken under advisement. The Board felt the Town Hall
homes area should have first priority. Discussion was held on the
need for lighted basketball courts and the City Manager was directed
to explore this possibility with the schools for the use of their courts.
A recommendation will be made regarding screening the new tennis courts
with Australian Pines on three sides. A question was posed about the
status of the 9`'l acres adjacent to the City Complex and assistance was
offered if needed.
" PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor U is acknowledged receipt of the following communications:
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DR. 1. Dr. Livingston, veterinarian who owns the new animal hospital on
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U.S. #1 with a copy of a letter he had received from the Juno Fire
,__-, JUNO FIRE Control District #3 stating he was no longer under their jurisdiction.
DISTRICT:
Dr. Livingston expressed concern about fire protection by the City in
the event the bridge was open. Councilman Wiley suggested entering into
an agreement with Juno to cover the situation such as inaccessibility
to the area because of the bridge being open and consideration be given
to contribute to the Juno Fire District a sum based on their current
millage on the evaluation of property located in the limits that fire
protection would be provided for.
The City Manager and the Fire Chief were directed to meet with the
Juno Fire District to make an agreement.
The City Clerk will determine the evaluation of City property located
east of the Waterway.
FRED O. 2. Fred O. Dickinson, Comptroller of Florida advising of a Seminar
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on Municipal Finance Reporting and Revenue Sharing in Tallahassee on
October 5, 1973.
THOMAS 3. Thomas O'Malley, State Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner regarding
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Municipal Police Officer's Retirement Trust Fund transmitting a check
in the amount of $2,349.29.
RAYMOND 4. Raymond Sittig, Executive Director of the Florida League of Cities
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requesting a proclamation setting forth October 1, 1973 as Municipal
Home Rule Day.
A T & T S. A T & T informing the City of the new district boundaries and
who should be contacted if contractors are digging in the area of
t heir cables.
LETTER TO Councilman Martino read his letter that was sent to warren Strahm,
WARREN
STRAHM: Regional Engineer, Department of Pollution Control posing 6 questions
regarding the moratorium problems that face the City.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
USES IN THE A discussion was held on the uses in the M -1 zoning on Burns Road, in
M -1 ZONING
ON BURNS particular those that are non - conforming. Councilman Martino outlined
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the alternatives which the Council were in general agreement with:
1. Create a new zoning classification by meshing M -1 with C -1 -A so
that the integrity of the Industrial Park is maintained.
2. Maintain the current M -1 zoning with conditional uses. The
violators could request a conditional use permit.
3. Maintain as is and deny anyone in violation whereby the City would
possibly be subjected to legal entanglements.
The Council agreed to consider Resolution #50 granting relief to non-
conforming businesses in the M -1 zoning on Burns Road, and to immediately
review at a workshop meeting the M -1 zoning uses on a long term basis
to find a permanent solution. The Council were also in general agreement
that Burns Road should not become a retail area with a high volume of
traffic.
RESOLUTION Resolution #50, 1973 granting relief to businesses in the M -1 zoning on
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Burns Road was read in full by the City Clerk, as modified in the title
and in Section 1, and was unanimously adopted by the Council.
SIGN Items 4 and 5 of the Check List regarding the proposed Sign Ordinance
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were reviewed and the following recommended changes made:
4. Spacing of Vole or Ground Signs, if allowed? Will be allowed depend-
ing on the set backs, the size, the zoning etc.
5. Non - conforming signs that exist now. How do we dispense them?
(1) amortize by time (2) specific date (3) Grandfather
Abide by 3 years specific time to remove non - conforming signs and
to grandfather those signs that would be allowed by zoning and those
because of some minor technicality of size would be grandfathered.
It was agreed to handle variances upon request and add a section
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in the Landscape Ordinance.besides in the Sign Ordinance.
To reference in the Ordinance PUD'S effect on the Sign Ordinance.
.� 6. Should we spell out signs not desired such as Roofsigns, sandwich
signs, etc.? Yes
7. Discussion will be held after the Council has concurred on the
draft.
The zoning categories will be reviewed and discussed at the next
meeting held September 27, 1973.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager reparted on the following items:
1. John Brock from St. Petersburg had been contacted as a Planning
Consultant applicant who will be interviewed by the Planning and Zoning
Board on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. along with Jim Smoot
at 9:00 P.M. The Council directed the City Manager to determine from
the Area Planning Board if they are interested and have an applicant
to be considered.
2. Met with Dr. Smith, Principal of Palm Beach Gardens High School
regarding routine administrative procedures during school hours con-
cerning the Fire and Police Departments.
3. Determined it would cost $94.00 to move the light poles in order
to pave the shell rock area at the entrance to the Municipal Complex
from Burns Road. The Council indicated the light poles should remain
with curbing installed around them.
4. A valuation of all communication equipment will be made and a
proposal obtained for a maintenance contract from a communications firm.
5. The Council approved the City Manager's recommendation to send a
City representative to a Traffic Control Safety Seminar for- a cost
of $50.00. The Seminar will be held October 29th and 30th.
6. No meeting was held with the County Health Department regarding
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data on the sewerage treatment plant but that he had talked to Mr.
Gargiulo who will send a report in writing.
7. The electrical bid proposals for updating the emergency procedures
in the City are due within a week, with a target date for completion
by January 1, 1973.
B. Recommended and the Council concurred that Chief Pecht and Chief
Arrants be awarded the Employees of the Month Award.
9. Council concurred with recommendation of City Manager and Chief of
Police not to close off Ivy Street as requested by Mr. Paul Lial as
the existing signs are adequate and indicate a school zone.
ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley requested and the Council concurred that the following
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items be referred to the City Attorney for further action:
1. Inadequate drainage at the dam at PGA Golf course.
2. Purchase or lease of 9z acres adjacent to the City Complex. The
`-' City Attorney was directed to write a letter to the owner with the
basic offer as a first step.
3. Pursue dedication of Gardens East Drive.
4. Institute a show cause suit to North Palm Beach Utilities and
Palm Beach County Utilities as to why they cannot physically interconnect
to provide relief to Palm Beach Gardens in deference to picking up new
developments.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino requested the City pay for the bleachers that had
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been ordered by the Youth Athl6tic Association and which did not
arrive until after the season.
BLEACHERS: A motion was made and unanimously carried that the City absorb the
cost of the bleachers, funds to be taken from the Federal Revenue
Sharing.
Councilman Martino asked that more nominations be submitted for the
Employee of the Month Award.
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COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga asked that notice of the sale of flags by the City
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be put in the Newsletter.
Councilman DeLonga requested a letter be sent to Richard Pinto, Plant
Manager of ITT in appreciation for allowing those employees who are
Volunteer Firemen to attend fires during working hours.
The City Attorney advised on the status of the fire code stating they
are waiting receipt of the Sprinkler Code from Dade County.
The Council were in accord to participate in the Christmas in Dixie
Parade.
Councilman DeLonga requested the City Manager continue his weekly tour
of the City with the Chief of Police and Director of Public ,:orks.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution #46, 1973 Reappointing Vincent Alvarez to the Recreation
RESOLUTION
#460- 1973: Advisory Board Committee was read in full by the City Clerk and
unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION Resolution #47, 1973 Reappointing various Department Heads and Officers
#47, 1973:
of the City was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted
by the Council.
County
RESOLUTION Resolution #48, 1973 Requesting the _ Commissioners to retain the
#48, 1973:
Area Planning Board as a separate Board was read in full by the City
Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
RESOLUTION Resolution #49, 1973 Repealing Resolution #4, 1973 pertaining to the
#49, 1973:
building moratorium on lands serviced by North Palm Beach Utilities
was read in full by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance #20, 1973 Procedures on building permits was read by title
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#20, 1973: only, on second reading, by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by
the Council.
ORDINANCE Ordinance #22, 1973 Budget for 1973 -74 Fiscal Year was read by title
#7-277119":
only, with the changes to the 04 City Manager's Department Accoutn 101,
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on second reading by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the
Council.
'-� ADJOURNMENT. No further business the meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
MAY eOHN EDIS COUNCILMAN WALTER WILEY ��6L Aw�
/V'iCE MAfSCOFf CDON DU1tiBAR COUNCILMAN JA S &iLCSNC,A
COUNCILMAN MIKE MARTINO
Arice-Jererslake, City Clerk