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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SEPTEMBER 27, 1973
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, 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, F
Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Martino, vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor
Kiedis. Attorney Brant was Ir esent.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 20, 1973, as amended,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements:
A meeting on the School Bond Issue will be held on Monday, October 1,
1973 at 7:30 P.M. at the Fire Station. Councilvann Wiley added that
the North Palm Beach -Palm Beach Gardens Jaycees are sponsoring this
forum to give the School Officials the opportunity to present the
Bond Issue and a large turnout is expected. He thanked the Fire
Department for their assistance and cooperation in preparing the Fire
Station for the meeting.
A Tri -City Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 1973 at 7:30
P.M. at the Lake Park Town Hall. Council —n Wiley stated he would
attend the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting to be held the
same night at 8:00 P.M. and time permitting attend the Tri -City Meeting.
A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, October 4, 1973 at 8 :00 P.M.
on the petitions from Mr. & Mrs. Nothstine and Mr. & Mrs. Merchant
for annexation and rezoning and Soverel Marine for rezoning.
EMPLOYEE OF Presentation of "Employee of the Month Awards" were made by Mayor
THE MONTH
,AWARD: Kiedis to Chief Pecht and Chief Arrants for action taken during a
critical and serious situation involving an accident with a truck
containing dangerous chemicals.
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REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of reports from the Public Works
Department of their weekly work schedule and from the Police Department
on hazards. He reported he had written letters to Mr. & Mrs. Thomas
in appreciation for serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission and
the Beautification and Environmertal Committee. A list of improved
property located in the City East of the Waterway, compiled by the
City Clerk, to be included in the survey regarding fire protection for
that area was given to the Council.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from:
ROGER 1. Roger Langley, Governor, Toastmasters International,Sunshine
LANGLEY:
State District 47 proclaiming October as Toastmasters Month. The
Council concurred that a Proclamation be prepared on same.
ROBERT 2. Robert Harp, Manager of Village of Tequesta enclosing a copy of
HARP:
a Resolution passed by that Village requesting the Board of County
`-� Commissioners to maintain the existing Area Planning Board as a separate
Board.
RUSSELL
Councilman Martino acknowledged receipt of a letter he had received
SYKES :
from Senator Russell Sykes stating he would assist in any way on the
problem of resurfacing State Road Alt AIA., and a letter from the
DEPARTMENT
Department of Pollution Control in answer to his letter posing 6
OF POLLUTION
CONTROL:
questions regarding the moratorium problems. Discussion on this
letter will be scheduled for the Regular Meeting on October 4, 1973,
REQUEST FOR
The City Manager reported a request had been received from Mr. Edgecomb
BLDG.PERMIT
MR.
for a building permit for 2 duplexes and septic tank approval had been
EDGECOMB:
received from the County. The Council expressed no objection.
The City Manager will determine who granted the approval for the
septic tank and the City Attorney will determine the criteria for
issuing septic tank approvals.
The City Manager reported a budget discussion meeting would be held
on October 4, 1973 at 9 :30 A.M. by the Palm Beach County Commissioners
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regarding the Area Planning Boards request to remain a separate board.
FLORIDA
The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a communication from the
LEAGUE OF
`.. CITIES:
Florida League of Cities regarding the "Good Faith Bill" and will
draft a response for the Council's approval.
ROGER
The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a communication from Roger
STR ICKLAND :
Strickland, Southern Bell Telephone, expressing concern about proposed
noise ordinances which would hinder their company from starting back-
up generators in the case of an emergency. Letter placed in Central
Information File.
DR. LIVINGSTON. Dr. Livingston addressed the Council regarding a letter he had
JUNO FIRE
received from the Juno Fare District stating they would no longer
DISTRICT:
offer fire protection to his business as it was now located within
the City of Palm Beach Gardens. Dr. Livingston asked support from
the Council in the form of a tax assessment on properties east of
the waterway. His main concern was in the event the bridge was open,
quicker service could be received from the Juno Department.
The Council concurred the problem should be resolved either by tax
support or a reciprocal agreement with the Juno Fire District.
Chief Arrants informed the Council the City participates in a County
Wide Mutual Aid Agreement and would respond to any call in that area.
The City Manager has tentitively scheduled a meeting on October 10,1973
with the officials of the Juno Fire District to work out a suitable
solution.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
CAPE
I. Mayor Kiedis proposed a resolution be prepared restoring the name
CANAVERAL:
Cape Canaveral to Cape Kennedy. The Council concurred and directed
the City Attorney to prepare a resolution.
RESTROOMS &
2. Discussion was held on restrooms and pro shop for the tennis courts
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as proposed and shown on a drawing prepared by the Building Inspector,.
It was the con# ensus of the Council that this item was not included
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in the budget for this year and the presentation was premature.
This is a project that Councilman Dunbar has been assigned and is
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working on.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
NEWSLETTER:
1. The Council expressed favorable comments concerning the format
of the Newsletter and agreed with the use of graphics. The City
Manager will investigate the use of computerized labels for mailing.
OUTSTANDING
2. The Council concurred with the schedule prepared by the City
ORDINANCES:
Manager for discussion and disposition of outstanding Ordinances.
The City Attorney will mesh the Landscape Ordinance, the Appearance
Board Ordinance and the Sign Ordinance into proper relationship before
final adoption.
HOLLY DRIVE
3. The City Manager was directed to prepare a working check list
MEDIAN STRIP:
on items to be taken from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund for the
Council to arrange in order of priority. At that time the disposition
of the Holly Drive Median Strip sprinkler system will be determined.
FLOATING
4. The recommendation by the City Manager, as a result of a poll of
HOLIDAY:
the City employees, that the day after Thanksgiving be declared the
floating holiday will be acted on at the Regular Meeting October 4, 1973,
INCENTIVE
5. The recommendation by the City Manager for an incentive program with
PROGRAM:
regard to employee absenteeism to consider no maximum number of
accumulated days and a reward of $100 for employees having no absenteeism
for 1 year and $50 for 6 months of no absenteeism will be studied
further by the Council after standards are received from other sources.
The final analysis will be referred to the Merit System Board for
their recommendation. The City Manager will determine the number of
days absent of each employee.
BID
6. The City Manager reported the opening day for bid proposals for
PROPOSALS
ON
updating the generator,that is located at the Public Works yard, will
GENERATOR:
be October 15, 1973.
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EMPLOYEE OF 7. Discussion was held on the recommendation of the City Manager
MONTH
AWARD: that the "Employee of the Month Award" be discontinued based on a
�✓ concensus of opinion of the employees and Department Heads. The
Council generally agreed it was a worthwhile endeavor and suggested
the award be named "Outstanding Employee Award" to be awarded based
or outstanding jobs performed over a period of time
on an outstanding deed` The City Manager will pursue this aspect.
RESIGNATION: 8. The City Manager advised of the resignation of Patrolman William
Bracken.
OCCUPATIONAL 9, The City Manager asked direction regarding issuance of an
LICENSE-
Occupational License to Camdaras, Inc. who have requested licenses
for seven categories: (1) motor home rental service (2) retail store
to sell camping associated items. (3) an outdoor storage area to be
used to store motor homes, trailers, boats, etc. (4) travel trailer
rental service (5) rental service for items associated with camping,
such as tents, stoves, lanterns, bunks, etc, (6) a retail outlet for
LP gas and gasoline (7) a sales agency for motor homes, travel trailers,
and other associated recreation vehicles. The Council genexUly agreed
that Resolution #50, 1973 adopted by the Council on September 20, 1973
permitted the granting of occupational licenses for conditional uses
for a limited time in the Burns Road area. Councilman Martino
specifically objected to item 7. A vote was taken on whether to issue
a license for item 7. Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Wiley, vice
Mayor Dunbar and Mayor Kiedis voted yes - Councilman Martino voted no.
The City Attorney was directed to prepare a form for Mr, Clarkts,
owner of Camdaras, Inc., signature stating he will be issued an
occupational license for the 7 items for a 2 year conditional use.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR KIEDIS: The Council agreed to the suggestion of Mayor Kiedis that additional
police dispatchers be made notary publics.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley made the suggestion and it was agreed upon by the
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GARBAGE Council that §arbage bags be sold by the Police Department during the
BAGS:
evening hours and on week -ends when the City Clerks office is closed.
PLANNING & The Council concurred that a copy of the letter from Attorney Brant and
ZONING:
page 5 of the minutes of the Regular Meeting September 20, 1973 regarding
the permitted uses in thb M -1 Zone on Burns Road be forwarded to the
Planning and Zoning Commission with a request that they table any
further consideration of this matter until a request is received from
the Council after certain facts have been determined.
PROCLAMATION:A Proclamation will be prepared by Attorney Brant declaring the week
of October 15 -19 as YMCA Indian Guide week.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino expressed dissatisfaction regarding certain items
MARTINO:
on the Public works weekly work report in particular the status of
items 4, 5 and 7 that these items should not be delayed and schedules
made. He further requested that the Police Department's report on
hazardous conditions be continued and expressed thanks in behalf of
the Youth Athletic Association to Frank Wildner of the Public Works
Department for coming to their aid by restoring power at a failure
that occurred during the football program held Sept. 22, 1373.
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga agreed with Councilman Martino that the Public
DE LONGA:
Works weekly work report was unsatisfactory. He indicated that Mr.
Ashley did not need any more assistance in correcting the problem
at the rear of his property on Larch Avenue bordering the canal.
SIGN Councilman Wiley expressed concern about the deletion of any part of
ORDINANCE:
the Sign Ordinance, a draft of which was read on first reading in
March, when it was revised and rearranged by Councilman Martino.
Councilman Martino stated he did not delete any portion but added to.
Section 12 - Specific requirements by zoning districts was reviewed
and generally agreed upon by the Council with the following exceptions:
(1) add R -1 AA
(1) (d) Artisans, Signs: add Section (5) make catch all if more than
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one artisan leaving square footage blank.
(2) (b) (2) add one (1) on each frontage,
(5) (b) and (c) main or accessory use have not been defined.
M -1 ZONING The City Clerk was instructed to list specifically those businesses
ON BURNS
ROAD: on Burns Road that are non - conforming and which ones are grandfathered.
ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:12 P.M.
W HN KIEDI
VICE MAYOR GORDON DUNBAR
Alice Jt*n Ker §lake, City Clerk
COUNCILMAN WALTER ILEY
VOUNCILR JAMES- DE L
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COUNCILMAN MIKE MARTINO'