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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 092773WORKSHOP MCETING 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. r Workshop Meeting, September 27, 1973 Page 2 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 I Workshop Meeting, September 27, 1973 Page 3 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 u PRO SHOP: 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 r Workshop Meeting, September 27, 1973 Page 4 in the budget for this year and the presentation was premature. This is a project that Councilman Dunbar has been assigned and is u 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. Workshop Meeting, September 27, 1973 Page 5 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 WI LEY., workshop Meeting, September 27, 1973 Page 6 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 Workshop Meeting, September 27, 1973 Page 7 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 r , COUNCILMAN MIKE MARTINO'