HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 020372REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
February 3, 1972
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor DeLonga at 8200 P.M. Thursday, February 3, 1972
and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman James,
Councilman Orr, Councilman Kiedis, Vice Mayor Wiley and Mayor DeLonga,
Mr. Carlson, City Manager and Attorney Brant were Present.
MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 20, 1972 were unanimously
approved on a motion by Councilman Orr, Seconded by Vice Mayor Wiley.
REPORTS: Monthly reports of January were reviewed by the Council as submitted by
the Recreation, Public Works, Police, Building, Fire and Vehicular Mainten-
ance Departments. Wink Speer, Vehicular Maintenance Director suggested to
the Council that the Department was in need of some sort of transportation
as they have been using their own personal cars and also needed a vehicle
that could be used for any disabled City cars. Council unanimouslyanthoriz.
ed the expenditure of $800.00 from the 01 -600 Capital Account for the
purchase of a tow truck for the Vehicular Department. Motion by Councilman
Kiedis, seconded by Vice Mayor Wiley. Mr. Speer also stated he had
contacted two agencies for Government surplus vehicles and will report on
his findings.
OPENING BIDS Mr. Jack Kemp and Mr. John Kelly of Schwab & Twitty Architects were present
CENTRAL FIRE
STATION: to open the bids for the Central Fire Station. There were seven bidders
as follows: 1. Serraes Construction Co. Base Bid - ..$132,490
2. Hedrick -Brown Construction Base Bid — $137,922
3. Devos Construction Co. Base Bid -- $148,754
4. Desrochers Construction Co. Base Bid -- $138,252
5. Vince Pappalardo Base Bid -- $138,150
6. Shannon Ginn Base Bid -- $145,600
7. Gersch & Bramuchi Base Bid -- $149,600
Council asked that Mr. Kemp and Mr. Kelly summarize the bids and the
result was; Mr. Kemp reported that, including the base bid and
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alternates 2,3,4,4a,5 and 6 the apparent low bidder was Serraes Construction
at $186,650.00, second apparent low bidder, Hedrick. -Brown at $188,769.00
and the apparent third low bidder, DeVos Construction Co. at $199,740.00.
Mr. Kemp stated it was unfortunate that Mr. Pappalardo did not acknowledge
addendum #1, addendum #2 and addendum #3 which had been published and
he informed the Council they could waive this. Mr. Pappalardo's bid was
$181,897.00 which was actually the lowest total bid. Mayor DeLonga stated
he felt the City would not want to ignore any of the bids. Mr. Keep said
it was his opinion that if Mr. Pappalardo would sign an affidavit stating
that he had received these addendums his bid could then be considered as
qualified. Attorney Brant was instructed to take this under advisement
and submit his opinion to the Council. Mayor DeLonga recommended that
the bids be referred to the Fire Station Steering Committee, Schwab and
Twitty Architects and the City Manager for evaluation and submit their
recommendation to the City Council within the next two weeks. Council
I— was in accord.
LIGHTS AT Mr. Howard Kuhns of Gee and Jensen Consulting Engineers, was present to
BALL PARKS:
answer the questions of the audience and Council on the installation of a
new lighting system for the football and baseball fields. Costs of various
phases of work and types of poles was discussed and Council was in agree-
ment that they preferred concrete poles. Mr. Falconer of the Youth
Athletic Association stated they would be able to give the City some
assistance on the purchase of poles and stated that he could probably
guarantee the Association would donate 2 or 3 poles. Mr. Kuhns will
submit a modified drawing of the lighting system to the Council. The City
Manager will su"nmrize the cost of the lighting system, the pump, and
well and irrigation system so Council, will have a report on how much it
will cost to complete the improvements.
'-ri'ETITIONS: Notice of the Public Hearing before the Palm Beach County Zoning
COMMUNICATIONS:
C mmission for a change of zoning from R -1 to C-.2 was discussed. The
location is at the Northwest intersection of north Military Trail and
Northlake Boulevard. Council felt that this notice and also other
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notices of Public Hearings from County Zoning Board were being received
too late for the City's consideration and recommended that Mr. Carlson, Ciiy
Manager write to the County Planning and Zoning Board and inform them
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that when the zoning affects the City we would appreciate having enough time
for the City Planning and Zoning Commission to review the petiton and make
recommendations to the City Council.. Mr. Carlson will also submit this
petition to the City Planning and Zoning Commission for study at their
meeting of February 99 1972 and then forward their recommendations and the
Council's to the Board of County Commissioners prior to the scheduled meet-
ing of February 17, 1972.
DR. EISSEYS A letter from Dr. Eissey, Principal of Palm Beach Gardens High School
regarding improvements to the schools'tennis courts was read by Mr. Carlson.
The letter was verification that he had requested necessary improvements
to the High School tennis courts.
ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor DeLonga read an announcement from the City Supervisor of Elections on
REGISTRATION:
the dates for registration for the Primary Election and also for the City
General Election.
COMMISSIONER Mayor DeLonga read a communique from County Commissioner Culpepper,
CULPEPPER:
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners in respect to the Zoning on US #1 and
PGA Boulevard stating that the petition for change of zoning by Mr. Casto
had beam postponed 30 days by the Palm Beach County Zoning Board.
LARRY SLAY: Mayor Deionga read a letter from Larry Slay, a former recreation employee,
in which he stated he has decided to continue his education and would not
be returning to work for the City.
ORDINANCE Ordinance #4- Code of Ethics for Public Officials and Employees was read
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by the City Clerk on first reading.
ORDINANCE Ordinance #5- Amending Section 20 -29 of the Municipal Code was read by
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the. City Clerk on first reading.
— RESOLUTION Resolution #3- Adopting a classification for Spray Crew Chief was read by
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the City Clerk. Motion to adopt by Vice Mayor Wiley and seconded by
Council—i Kiedis. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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RESOLUTION Resolution #4- Establishing the City of Palm Beach Gardens Sinking Fund
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Account, General Obligation and the City of Palm Beach Gardens Capital
project Fund was read by the City Clerk. Motion to adopt by Vice Mayor
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Wiley, seconded by Councilman Orr. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK:
Council unanimously voted to authorize purchase of equipment for the City
Vehicular Inspection Station for an amount not to exceed $550.00, to be
paid with funds from the Vehicular Capital Account. Motion by Councilman
Orr, seconded by Councilman Kiedis. Council agreed to the purchase of
the equipment but to hold up on the installation until the Fire Station
was completed.
FISCAL AGENTS; Motion by Councilman Kiedis, seconded by Vice Mayor Wiley to pay the fee
of $6200.00 to the fiscal agents, Sullivan, Nelson and Goss and Thomas
M. Cook and Company for services rendered in connection with the sale
of $520,000.00 General Obligation Bonds. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
NIDY CONST- Council authorized the payment of $3703.98 to the Nidy Construction Company
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for work completed on the shuffleboard courts. Payment includes change
order #1 for a sidewalk at the cost of $134.00. Motion by Councilman
James, seconded by Councilman Orr. Vote 5 ayes and O nays.
DISCUSSION Mayor DeLonga announced that the Jaycees were going to conduct a Community
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survey and suggested that anyone having any ideas or any items for the
survey submit them for consideration. The Jaycees will be present at the
Council Meeting of February 10, 1972.
An appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board of Zoning Appeals will be
discussed at the meeting of February 10, 1972.
Mayor DeLonga recommended that the Council consider an Ordinance controllin4
Peddlers and Solicitors for the City as recommended by the Ordinance
Review Board.
�.� FIRE STATION: Vice Mayor Wiley recommended that Council consider road improvements,
signalization, gasoline storage tanks, fuel pump and other items that are
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not a part of the contract for the Central Fire Station. The Steering
Committee would then be able to coordinate all costs along with the
consideration of the bids and make sure the total dollar cost of the
entire project does not exceed the funds available.
LAKE Councilman Kiedis was anxious to know what work had been done in the Lake
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Catherine Recreation area. He was informed that there have been some
coordination of work but due to the Public Works men working at the Plant
Drive ball parks action slowed at this area. Councilman Kiedis suggested
that the Youth Athletic Association be contacted for volunteers for
assistance at the Lake Catherine diamonds; Mayor DeLonga concurred.
Mayor DeLonga suggested that consideration should be given to the
possibility of holding all elections in the County simultaneously. He also
suggested this be recommended to the Palm Beach County Municipal League.
ADJOURNM6Nr: Meeting adjourned on a motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Councilman
James. Time for the record 10:40 P.M.
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