HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 110173REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
NOVEMBER 1, 1973
The Regular 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
DeLonga, Councilman Martino, Vice Mayor Dunbar and Mayor Kiedis.
Councilman Wiley was absent because he was out of Town. Attorney
Brant was present.
MINUTES: The minutes of the Workshop Meeting of October 25, 1973, as modified,
were unanimously approved by the Council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Kiedis made the following announcements:
A Real Estate School would be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
November 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Council Room.
-� A Recreation Advisory Board Meeting would be held on Tuesday, November
6, 1973 at 8 :00 P.M.
A Youth Athletic Association Meeting would be held Wednesday, November
7, 1973 at the Garden Lanes Bowling Alley at 8 :00 P.M.
The Junior Orange Bowl Queen Contest would be held on Wednesday,
November 7, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. at the Palm Beach Gardens High School
Auditorium.
Councilman DeLonga questioned whether the Real Estate School was a
non - profit organization and if not, suggested the Council rev&ew the
use of the room by this group. The City Manager will look into the
situation.
OUTSTANDING The Outstanding Employee Award was presented by Mayor Kiedis to
EMPLOYEE
WAS RD: Dana Mack in recognition for his outstanding service on a continuing
basis and recently when he worked many hours to help eliminate flooding
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conditions during a heavy rain storm.
RRSOLUTION Resolution #54, 1973 - 11701 Local Planning Assistance" was read by
the City Clerk in full and unanimously adopted by the Council.
11701 Local The City Manager explained the Resolution is required to apply for
Planning
Assistance: 701 Local Planning Assistance which the Council had agreed to at
the October 25, 1973 meeting. It requests Federal Funding under
this grant program for the purpose of obtaining consulting work in
planning assistance in areas of management, land planning and overall
addressing the needs assessment of the City.
Councilman DeLonga commented it had come to his attention that any
Community that wanted to be eligible to receive State aid would have
to impose a personal property tax on its citizens. He agreed the
necessary application should be filed but that the pitfalls involved
in accepting these funds should be explored.
The City Manager stated the Council would have an opportunity to
listen to a representative from the State explain the program in
detail, and he will advise the Council of the calendar of events.
ORDINANCE Ordinance #23, 1973 Annexation of lands in Sec. 24 -42 -42 (Nothstine
#23# 1973:
and Merchant petition) was read by title only, on second reading, by
the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
ORDINANCE Ordinance #24, 1973 Rezoning of lands in Section 5 -42-43 (Soverel
#24 , 19 3:
Marine, Inc. petition) was read by title only, on second reading, by
the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the Council.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Kiedis acknowledged receipt of communications from:
1. Thank you note from Vice Mayor Dunbar for the gift he received
from the City during his illness.
Vice Mayor Dunbar stated he was glad to be back and thanked everyone
for their kindnesses.
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REPORTS: Mayor Kiedis reported he had attended the Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting held October 30, 1973 which consisted of an Organizational
PLANNING AND
ZONING meeting whereby Clair Andersen was appointed Chairman, Charles Breder
tbwrms
appointed Vice Chairman and Mrs. Nancy Laurie appointed Secretary.
Mrs. Laurie was sworn in as a new member to the Board. Mr. Joe
Arbree made a preliminary presentation for annexation of 7 acres of
land located on the Southwest corner of PGA Blvd. and U.S. #1 which
will be considered at their next meeting. A member of the Area
Planning Board will address the Board at their meeting to be held
November 13, 1973 and they will also interview applicants to fill
the vacancy on the Board at that meeting.
The Council requested the City Manager contact Mr. Andersen to
arrange for a fair representation of those who have been on the list
as applicants for some time.
PUBLIX The City Manager reported on a meeting between the store managers
SHOPPING
I ENTER in the Publix Shopping Center and the representatives from Meridian
Park Homeowners Assoc. regarding the unsightly condition behind the
Publix Market. He stated the meeting was sucessful and he will
follow through on the results.
EMERGENCY The City Manager reported he was having difficulty obtaining estimates
GENERATOR:
for the repair work on the emergency generator, and had been in
contact with Howard Kuhns but had received only one estimate.
Councilman DeLonga suggested that he contact the Florida Power and
Light Company and the Telephone Company for recommendations.
PACKER: The City Manager advised that the Packer had arrived this date and the
radio would be activated on Monday. After a trial run is made, a
weekly trash schedule will be prepared.
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ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
BICYCLE AND Mr. Joe Lobrutto who resides on Ilex Drive and is a teacher at the
PEDESTRIAN
Howell Watkins Junior High addressed the Council expressing concern
about students traveling on the City streets, both on foot and on
bicycle!} in an unruly manner, making it impossible for the citizens
to drive on the streets. He warned if something is not done to enforce
the laws regarding bicycle and pedestrian traffic, a fatal accident
could occur. He stated these same students obey the rules in his
school room, yet disobey the laws when on the streets, simply because
they know they will not be enforced.
The Council and the City Manager assured Mr. Lobrutto the City
recognized the problem and were taking steps to improve the situation,
bid proposals were being prepared for sidewalks for Lighthouse Drive
and MacArthur Blvd.; consideration was being given to a priority list
for the use of Federal Revenue Funds to provide sidewalks on Holly
Drive, a walkway for Howell Watkins Jr. High and the widening
of Lighthouse Drive.
Councilman Martino stated this problem was discussed last year at
a meeting he had initiated between the three school principals and
it was agreed at that time the problem involves the school and the
City but really rests with the parents of the children. Another
meeting has been scheduled again this year in November with the three
principals and this will be an agenda item.
Vice Mayor Dunbar stated he had volunteered and would initiate in the
near future a Bicycle Court to enforce the rules for bicycle traffic.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
FEDERAL 1. The Council briefly discussed the list from the City Manager
REVENUE
SHARING dated October 2, 1973 of the recommended priorities for the use of the
FUNDS
Federal Revenue Sharing Funds.
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The following is the disposition of the items as they appear on the
list:
The Council agreed the first four items - Police Dept. Motor Vehicles,
Fire Dept. Hose Dryer, Public Works Dept. Account #314 and the
Emergency Generator Plan, are essentially committed and the budget
adjusted in that manner.
Item 6 - Sidewalks on Lighthouse Drive - are being prepared for bid
by Howard Searcy.
Item 7 - Sidewalks on Holly Drive - Council agreed to wait until the
Lighthouse Drive project is resolved before starting on Holly Drive.
Item 9 - Drainage - Reed Drive - By unanimous motion, the Council
agreed that the City Manager be authorized to immediately proceed
with the Reed Drive Drainage Project.
Item 11 - Road Resurfacing - A report from the Public Works Director
is due in November on this project.
Item 12 - Handball Courts - Plans have been drawn up and after the
location is determined they will be let for bid.
Item 13 - Beautification and Environmental Projects - The B & E
Committee have purchased trees which will be planted in the median
strip on Holly Drive and MacArthur Blvd.
Item 10 - Clay for Ballfields - The Council suggested the clay be
o rdered in plenty of time before the ball season starts.
RESTROOMS & The City Manager will report on the amount of money received from
PRO -SHOP:
membership dues for the use of the tennis courts to determine if
these funds can be used toward providing restrooms and pro shop.
BALLFIELDS The City Manager will determine the cost of ballfields for the
FOR PBGYAA:
PBGYAA on the 10 acres adjacent to the City Hall. At Councilman
Martino's request discussion on the use of the 10 acres was delayed
to a future meeting.
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DRAINAGE DITCH The Council agreed to strike consideration of the drainage ditch
MERIDIAN PARK:
at Meridian Park and to advise North Palm Beach of this action.
WALKWAY FOR The City Manager will determine the cost of walkways for Howell
HOWELL.
WATKINS JR.- Watkins Jr. High and a walkway on Holly Drive south of the Elementary
RIGS
School.
Councilman DeLonga requested that the walkway along Northlake Blvd.
to Crestdale and Town Hall Homes area be kept in a good state of
repair.
Vice Mayor Dunbar stated his first thffee priorities wee : 1. Reed
Drive drainage 2. Street lighting 3. Sidewalks for the entire City.
Councilman DeLonga stated his first two priorities were: 1. Reed
Drive drainage 2. Street lighting (one plat at a time)
COLLATE The City Manager will collate each Council members list and report
COUNCIL'S
LISTS: what priorities have been set, what action has already been taken
and what is a matter of scheduling for further discussion when a
full Council is present.
MAINTENANCE 2. The City Manager reported since the City was having a problem
CONTRACT FOR
COMMUNICA- obtaining good communications service without a contract, he recommended
TIONS SYSTEM:
a maintenance agreement be made with a qualified firm for 24 hour
service. This would include service for the mobile radios, base
radio stations and all communications for the Public Works, Police and
Fire Departments. One proposal had been received in the amount of
$292.00 a month and he is waiting for a second proposal to be returned.
Councilman DeLonga suggested contacting the Sheriffs Department and the
West Palm Beach Fire and Police Departments to determine who they
have contracts with.
PAGE 3. The City Manager reported the Page Communications System have
COMMUNICATIONS
YSTEM: presented an agreement to each City and he had given a copy of the
agreement and a copy of the State Law to the City Attorney for his
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review and opinion. This agreement establishes a division of
Communications at the State level. Under this act the Division of
Communications has the authority and responsibility for establishing
a nd implementing a State wide system plan. The Page Communications
System ha4 been contracted to set up this system. In PalmBeach County
it establishes three central dispatching offices .. west Palm Beach,
Belle Glade and the Sheriffs Office. All the Communities in the
North End are being asked to give up dispatching on a local Municipal
level and have central dispatching out of the Sheriffs office. The
Sheriffs office would be eligible for an LEAA Grant that will fund
90590 of the needed equipment to implement this plan. The Communities
would be responsible for 10% of this.
Association and several
The City Manager stated the Chiefs of Police /in the area have passed
Municipalities
a Resolution to the effect that this plan be turned down. The City
Manager concurs with Chief Pecht and is opposed to the plan as it is now.
�- Councilman DeLonga stated he was against this plan and would like
to make the Council's views known to the Legislative Delegation.
In answer to Councilman Martino's question would the City be forced
to comply, Attorney Brant replied there are no penal provisions.
Councilman Martino noted that the Bill was passed in 1972 and no one
had contacted the City from the Legislative Delegation telling them
what was going on.
A motion was made and unanimously carried that the City Attorney
be authorized to prepare a resolution expressing the City's opposition
to this plan.
DOG PENS: 4. The City Manager asked for authoriziation for the expenditure,
which would be shared with North Palm Beach and Lake Park, in the
amount of $860.00 to construct six dog pens. This amount is for
materials; the labor would be provided by the City.
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Councilman DeLonga asked for a status report from North Palm Beach
regarding the activities of the dog catcher before any authorization
is made to expend money for the dog pens. The Council concurred.
MERIDIAN PARK
5. This item was disposed of earlier in the meeting.
DRAINAGE:
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
CONTINGENCY
1. The City Manager requested the following amounts of money be
FUND:
allocated from the Contingency Fund which is under the Mayor and
Council Budget:
a. $130.00 for venetian blinds for the City Managerts office -
Motion was made and unanimously carried authorizing the City Manager
to spend $130.00 for venetian blinds.
b. $300.00 for dues to the Palm Beach County Municipal League -
Motion was made and unanimously carried authorizing the City Manager
to spend $300.O0 for this item.
EMPLOYEES
C. $1,256.00 for employees gift certificates for Christmas - this is
GIFT
CERTIFICATES:
a budgeted item under Account 416 - General Government. Motion was
made and unanimously carried that the City Manager be authorized
to spend $8.00 per employee for gift certi.ficatesfor Christmas.
COMPUTERIZED
The City Manager requested authorization to use the services of a
MAILING SYSTEM:
bank for a computerized mailing system at a cost of between $15 -$20
per month. This sytem would replace the use of addressograph plates
in sending the newsletter.
The Council, at Vice Mayor 1Dunbars request, by unanimous vote tabled
this item until next weeks workshop Meeting.
PUBLIC
2. The City Manager acknowledged receipt of a letter from the
SERVICE
COMMISSION:
Public Service Commission regarding the fire hydrants advising they
will send an Engineer down to thoroughly investigate and document
the situation of the fire hydrants.
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3. The City Manager advised that Gerald Sleeter had resigned from
the Recreation Advisory Board.
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4. The City Manager advised of three resignations in the Police
Department and a termination in the Public Works Department.
ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
MAYOR KIEDIS: Mayor Kiedis asked the status of the improvements to Lighthouse Drive
and was advised by the City Manager that Howard Searcy was preparing
this project for bids.
Mayor Kiedis asked the status of the Fire Code Ordinance and the
City Attorney advised he was waiting for the receipt of an ordinance
from another City. The Council concurred with the City Attorney's
suggestion that he prepare a draft of an Ordinance which could be
compared to the other ordinance when it is received.
The City Manager advised the basketball courts at Plant Drive would
be completed next week after the sealer has been applied.
The City Manager will contact the Chairmen of the Beautification and
Environmental Committee and the Recreation Advisory Board to determine
the status of the planting of Australian Pines around the new tennis
courts.
COUNCILMAN Councilman DeLonga noted there was a swimming pool behind a vacant
DE LONGA :
home on the northwest corner of Holly Drive and Dahlia where the
screen enclosure was completely gone and the pool filled with water.
The City Manager stated the Building Department and the Police
Department were aware of this and the Real Estate Company handling
the sale of the home had been contacted.
Councilman DeLonga asked that the Public Works Department be cautioned
about the area near the lake behind Hickory Drive that the dirt is
not pushed into the lake as new homes are being constructed.
Mr. Chan Clark spoke from the audience asking where the new dog pens
would be located and was advised by the City Manager they will be
on City property in the same general area as the existing pens.
Mr. Clark asked the status of Burns Road and was advised by Mayor
Kiedis that the Council is waiting for the results of Attorney
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Brant's survey, which in turn will then be submitted to the Planning
and Zoning Board for their recommendation.
ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
M
or John K'iedis
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Alice Jean Kerslake, City Clerk
"Councilman Walter Wildy
Councilman James DeLonga-
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Councilman Michael Martino