HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 101173WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GAPD1.NS
OCTOBER 11, 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 Gtiley,
Councilman D eLonga, Councilman Martino and Mayor Kiedis. Councilman
Dunbar was absent due to illness. Attorney Brant was present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 1973, as modified,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
UNITED Mr. Robert Hamilton, Vice President of the Palm Beach County Chapter
NATIONS DAY-
. : of the UN Association, addressed the Council asking that a
Proclamation be prepared in observance of UN DAY on October 24, 1973
setting forth the aims and achievements of the United Nations. The
Council was invited to attend a meeting on Sunday, October 21, 1973 at
the Ramada Inn to hear Miss Estelle Linzer speak on the subject "The
Law of the Sea."
The Council by unanimous motion authorized the City Attorney to prepare
a proclamation declaring October 24, 1973 as UN DAY as an agenda item
for the Regular Meeting October 18, 1973.
PROCLAMATION Councilman Wiley announced that on Friday evening, October 19, 1973
INDIAN GUIDES
: the YMCA would be conducting a campaign to allow more fathers and sons
to participate in the YMCA Indian Guides Father and Son Program. To
honor the occasion of proclaiming Indian Guides Week October 15 -19, 19730
a ceremony was performed by the Indian Guide Fathers and Sons by forming
a circle of friendship and making Mayor Kiedis an honorary chief.
Mayor Kiedis then read a Proclamation designating October 15 -19, 1973
as Y- Indian Guide Week in Palm Beach Gardens.
BID OPENINGS: City Manager George McMahon presented the tabulation sheet from the
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bid opnings for automobiles in participation with West Palm Beach.
It was noted that Palm Beach Dodge's bid was not a valid bid and
therefore excluded. Mr. McMahon recommended the bid be awarded to
Florida-Chrysler-Plymouth on Specification #10 in the amount of
$10,558.04 and on Specification #11 in the amount of $3,077.66. The
bids will be awarded at the Regular Meeting October 18, 1973.
REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported he had attended the Beautification and Environ-
B & E mental Committee greeting on Wednesday, October 10, 1973. Mr. Walter
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Hoffman$ a member of the Appearance Board of North Palm Beach addressed
the Committee regarding their procedures and a written report will be
forthcoming. Three recommendations were made for a replacement on
the Committee - Mr.Cursillo, Chuck Sanders and Mrs. Carol Penrod.
RECREATION Councilman Martino reported on the meeting of the Recreation Advisory
ADVISORY
BOARD: Board held Tuesday, October 9, 1973. Discussion was held on the
basketball facilities available, regardless of ownership, and layouts
will be given to the Council; discussion was also held on the Pro Shop
and restrooms for the tennis courts and on neighborhood parks. Council-
man Martino stated he and woody Dukes, Recreation Director, presented
a synopsis of the recreation funds available in the 1973 -74 Budget.
VOLUNTEER Councilman Wiley reported he had attended the Volunteer Fireman's
Meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 1973 in place of Councilman DeLonga.
The use of the Fire Station meeting rooms was clarified that the room
of the Volunteers
on the east side is exclusively for the use / on a regular basis. A
discussion was held on the house numbering system in the City which
is confusing for emergency vehicles. The City Manager was asked to
send a directive to the r olice Dispatchers to assist the drivers by
advising them of any irregularities or traffic conditions that might
exist.
DRAINAGE The City Manager George McMahon reported on the drainage problems
PROBLEMS:
around the City. He reiterated the action taken following a rain
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storm whereby the weir structure was by-passed at the PGA to reduce the
water level, and because of the velocity of the water there was erosion
damage to the 12th golf tee. He pointed out that a permit had never
been granted for the construction of the weir and it had been red
tagged twice by the Building Department. He stated he had an indication
from, the PGA that they would be willing to participate with the City
on the construction of a proper structure.
It was the consensus of the Council that the City was not obligated to
assist or repair the damage but would offer cooperation from the
Building Department to expedite getting a proper structure installed
similar to the recommendation on an engineering study done by Howard
Searcy; Mock, Roos and Searcy, Engineers.
Mayor Kiedis questioned the validity of the action taken and felt a
follow up should have been made 2 years ago when the problem first arose.
A motion was made and unanimously adopted authorizing the City Attorney
to take whatever legal course of action is necessary to insure a
proper structure is placed at the dam, however, any legal action will
be held in abeyance until the City Manager pursues the issue with
Mr. McKinney.
The City Manager reported additional damage caused by high water
particularily on Burns Road east of AIA, Reed Drive, Dahlia,
Balsam, Azalea, Daisy, Hickory and Holly west of Military Trail.
He recommended in order of priority: 1. correct drainage problem
2. regrade Swale areas 3. resurfacing roads.
Councilman Martino requested and the Council concurred that the City
Manager prepare a sketch of the area on Holly Drive west of Military
Trail locating the catch basins, together with his recommendation for
additional catch basins, how much Swale, footage wise, needs to be
corrected and a dollar figure.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
SIGN A review continued on the proposed draft of the sign ordinance beginning
ORDINANCE:
with the Commercial districts. The following changes were proposed:
Section (b) District C -IA strike out (d).
Section (7) Side set backs in C -1 and C -2 20' and M -I 121.
Section (7) (c) Delete and insert the area chart from the West Palm
Beach Ordinance. Leave in sentence regarding painted signs on windows.
Section (7) (c) Third line shall read - shopping center which shall
advertise only the main use.
Councilman Wiley in reviewing the original draft noted the omission of
the following and asked that they be included: 1. Intent section from
W.P.B.Code 2. Licensing sign companies 3. Zoning Board of Appeals
4. Annual inspection by Building Official 5. Political signs.
M -I ZONING: Attorney Brant stated he had sent letters to the businesses on Burns Road
BURNS ROAD:
to verify their starting date at that location 1* to determine what
businesses are grandfathered.
Mayor Kiedis will furnish the Council with a list of suggestions
regarding a solution to the problem of permitted uses in the M -1 Zone
on Burns Road.for their studywhidhwill be placed on the agenda at the
Regular Meeting, October 18, 1973.
ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER:
B & E 1. The Council expressed no objection to the recommendation of the
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Beautification and Environmental Committee and endorsed by the
Recreation Advisory Board to plant Australian pines as a wind screening
along the North, East and South sides of the new tennis courts.
RECREATION 2. The City Manager advised the Council the Recreation Advisory Board
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are considering the petition from the children living on Balsam Street
who requested a neighborhood park and will make a recommendation after
further review.
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RELOCATE 3. The City Manager advised the Council of his plan to relocate the
CITY OFFICES:
administrative offices.
HIRING A. The Council expressed no objection to a request by the City ytanager
PERSONNEL:
relative to hiring personnel in the Police Department who are related
to another employeeworking for the City in another Department.
MR. 5. The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. MacArthur
MRC ARTHUR:
a ACRES: in reply to his letter dated October 5, 1973 designating a firm offer
for the (01 acres adjacent to the City Complex. The letter stated Mr.
MacArthur had a definite need for the 91-!j acres but would consider
negotiations for Lake Catherine area and the Plant Drive Area. The
City Manager was directed to pursue this and to obtain a price on
both parcels.
Councilman Wiley acknowledged receipt of a letter from Ted Brown,
member of the School Board, advising of property north of Plant Drive -1501
which might be available to the City to purchase, in conjunction with
Mr. Brown's recommendation to Dr. Carroll that the School Board pursue
the purchase of all the land immediately north of the High School.
The City Manager will pursue this possibility and determine the price etc.
FIRE
6. City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Jack Schwenke,
HYDRANTS_:
North Palm Beach Utilities in answer to his letter regarding fire
hydrant rentals. The Council agreed the proposed letter be sent to
the Public Service Commission advising of the fire hydrant service
received, questioning same and asking for comments.
RIVERwooD
7. The Council concurred with the Riverwood Park Villas request for a
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street light at the corner of Johnson Dairy Road and Military Trail..
MEADOWS
8. City Manager advised of a letter from Gilbert Brophy, Attorney
PLAT :
regarding the Plat of the Meadows Mobile Home Park and alerting the
Council he will appear before them to discuss same.
JUNO FIRE
9. The City [Manager advised the Council of a meeting he had attended
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with the Juno Fire District regarding fire protection for property
located within the City in the Juno area. He reported nothing was
resolved but they contend their tax district has lost a source of
revenue due to annexation of land by the City and would like 1.7 mills
from improved property located in the City in their vicinity.
The Council concurred to continue as in the past and to strengthen
communications.
MERIDIAN 10. The City Manager reported he had met with the City Manager of
North Palm Beach regarding the Meridian Park Canal which is half in
the City and half in North Palm Beach, North Palm Beach has budgeted
monies for fill and has requested that the City bear the expense for
pipe and engineering fees. The Council concurred they did not wish
to participate with North Palm Beach in this endeavor.
ERROR IN 11. The City Manager informed the Council there was an error in the
Account numbers for the City Manager and Public Works Departments in
the 1973 -74 Budget. An Ordinance prepared by Attorney Brant will be
duly advertised and read on first reading at the Regular Meeting,
October 18, 1973, making the corrections.
ITEM BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN Councilman Martino requested that the Fire Inspection Reports be placed
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in the Central Information File.
COUNCILMAN Councilman Wiley asked support to the Booster Club of Palm Beach Gardens
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High School to provide an air conditioned bus for the transport of
the football team to the Ft. Pierce game, in the amount of $50.00.
The Council were generally not in favor of expending funds for this.
Councilman t�?iley advised his picture will be placed on the wall in
the assembly room with the pictures of the other Ex- Mayors,
COUNCILMAN The Council were in favor of the Womants Club holding a bake sale on
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Election Day in the foyer of the City Hall.
Councilman DeLonga asked the status of the Lighthouse Drive project
and was advised by the City Manager he and the Mayor will meet with
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Howard Searcy when he returns from vacation.
Councilman DeLonga announced there will be Open House at the High School
on NEonday, October 15, 1973.
Councilman DeLonga asked the status of the Sewerage Treatment Plant
and was advised that nothing was started but Crom Const. Co. had been
awarded the contract.
The City Manager stated he had contacted the District Engineessoffice
regarding the resurfacing of AIA and they had indicated it is not a
priority to resurface the entire road. Councilman Martino stag he
had contacted Senator Lewis and had been advised that something will
be done, the minimum being the intersections. He will keep the Council
advised.
Councilman DeLonga advised the Sgts. and Lieuts. from the Police
Department are attending classes on Tuesday evenings and Saturday
mornings with no compensation and he feels they should be reimbursed in
some manner. The City Manager will investigate and report to the Council.
Councilman DeLonga informed the Council that he is disturbed about the
fact that contributions to the United Way are being used other than
for charity.
ADJOURNb1ENT: No further business, the meeting adjourned at 11 :50 P.M.
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t%yor John Kiedis
Vice Mayor Goraan Dunbar
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Alice Jean ersla e, City Clerk
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Councilman - walter wiley l
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Councilman Jam -T)eWfRjWa
Councilman Mike Martino