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WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MARCH 9, 1972
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor DeLonga at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, March 9,
1972 and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman Orr,
Councilman Kiedis, Vice Mayor Wiley and Mayor DeLonga. Councilman
James was absent as he had been called out of town. Mr. Carlson,
City Manager was not present due to the death of his mother.
Attorney Brant was present.
DISCUSSION OF Mr. Bud Bakels, Vice President of the Laminaire Corporation came
LAMINAIRE VEP T:
before the Council and presented the facts for his need of an
addition to his present building on Burns Road stating that he
needed the space for storage and assembly, and there would be no
additional toilet facilities, just an alteration. Mayor DeLonga
recommended that he get the Health Departments approval of the plan.
Vice Mayor Wiley suggested that the Council inform the Health
Department that by our interpretation that this is not a situation
covered by the moratorium but that we are merely asking their
concurrence. Council agreed. Mr. Munsell was directed to draft a
letter to Mr. Lukin indicating that the Council concurs with this
proposed expansion and ask for their favorable opinion of the plans.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
POLLUTION CONTROLMayor DeLonga acknowledged receipt of a letter from Vincent D. Patton
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Executive Director Pollution Control, State of Florida and announced
their meeting in West Palm Beach for March 20, 1972. Mr. Carlson
will represent the City at the meeting. Mayor DeLonga requested a
copy of the letter be sent to the Palm Beach County Utility Company.
COMPREHENSIVE Mayor DeLonga acknowledged a letter from William R. Boose, Director
LAND USE:
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of Planning and Zoning and Building of Palm Beach County in which they
announced their Department's program to develop a comprehensive land
use plan, and which was referred to the Palm Beach Gardens Planning and
Zoning Commission for review. Mayor DeLonga recommended that the City
Planning and Zoning Commission consider squaring off the boundaries and
perhaps they might consider as a starting point,the northern boundary
at Hood Road, Eastern Boundary at the Intracoastal waterway, Southern
boundary at Northlake Boulevard, and the western boundary at C -17 Canal.
Mayor DeLonga suggested that Mr. Carlson, City Manager represent the
Council at the meetings. Attorney Brant was directed by the Council
to prepare a resolution supporting the County Commissions efforts and
to designate Mr. Carlson as the City representative. Council will act
on the Resolution after workshop Session.
MEETING
Mayor DeLonga announced a meeting to be held by the Palm Beach County
ANNOUNCED:
Charter Commission at North Palm Beach village hall -7:30 P.M. Tuesday,
March 14, 1972.
A meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal League at 1:30 P.M.
March 10, 1972 was announced.
ORDINANCE #6
Council discussed Ordinance #6- Requirements for contractors license
CONTRACTORS
within the City. Council agreed to spell out certain sections of the
State Statutes which are included in the ordinance in place of adopting
by reference. These will be read as amendments on second reading on
March 16, 1972. Council did not wish to appoint a contractors board
at this time.
PEDDLERS &
A proposed Ordinance to cover Solicitors and Peddlers in the City was
'SOLICITORS
discussed. Ordinances from surrounding Municipalities were reviewed.
Council will prepare their suggestions from these various ordinances
by Thursday, March 16, 1972 to present to Attorney Brant for a rough
draft to be discussed at the Workshop Meeting of March 33, 1972.
RESOLUTION
Council approved a proposed Resolution authorizing the Garden Lodge No.
GARDEN LODGE:
366,F. & A.M. and the Grand Lodge F.& A.M. to place a dedication corner
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stone in the Central Fire Station Building;to be read at the Regular Meeting,
March 16, 1972.
PURCHASE OF Mr. Wink Speer, Director of Vehicular Maintenance recommended to the
CARS:
Council the purchase of a police cruiser for the last bid price of
$3307.53 plus $52.00. After considerable discussion Council
authorized the purchase of a Police Car and a Station Wagon for the
use of the Fire Chief to attend meetings and drills. Vice Mayor
Wiley suggested using monies authorized in the Bond Issue for the
purchase of the Station Wagon as there was approximately $1500 to
$2000 for equipment. Mr. Speer stated a trade in of $1000 on Car #5
would be allowed and the balance for the Police Car would be
expended from Capital Improvement Account.
Motion by Councilman Kiedis, seconded by Vice Mayor Wiley authorizing
the Director of Vehicular Maintenance to arrange for the purchase of
a Police car and a station wagon with the Mayorts approval if the
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price of the wagon does not exceed $4000. Council approved unanimous.
ly; vote 4 ayes and O nays.
IDENTIFICATION
Requirements for Identification Cards for persons employed in certain
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occupations was discussed. Chief Pecht suggested various occupations
be included to require cards. Atty. Brant was instructed to draw up
an Ordinance for first reading at the Regular Meeting March 16, 1972.
TRAILERS:
The proposed Ordinance for granting of conditional uses of trailers
for security purposes was tabled for a future Workshop Meeting.
PARKING AT
Council discussed the costs of the proposed parking area for the
PICNIC AREA.
Shuffleboard Courts and picnic area. Council decided that at the
present time they preferred not to expend monies for parking but
authorized parking signs be placed at the swale area on Johnson Dairy
Road.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Mr. Dukes informed Mayor DeLonga that Mr. Bernard Michael,
PROGRAM:
Coordinator for Vocational Education, Palm Beach Vocational School,
has consented to attend the Regular Meeting Thursday, March 16,1972
to answer any questions regarding the classes.
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LOCATION OF Council studied the plans and discussed alternate locations for the
POSTAL UNIT:
Self-Service Postal Unit which resulted in deferring the decision
until next week at the Regular Meeting.
GROUND BREAKINGG: Mayor DeLonga announced that the ground breaking ceremonies for the
Central Fire Station would be held at 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, March
11, 1972.
MEET THE CANDIDATE: Mayor DeLonga announced the Meet the Candidate Night for Monday
evening March 13, 1972.
ATTORNEY BRANT: Mayor DeLonga asked that Attorney Brant prepare a Resolution
appointing a member to the Merit Board and also one for the
appointment of a member to the Recreation Advisory Board.
ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Vice Mayor Wiley referred to the publication of the Florida League
of Municipalities regarding cigarette tax distribution. He
requested that Attorney Brant be authorized to find out if the
distribution is based on exact population in order for the City to
receive credit as such. Council agreed.
GARBAGE Vice Mayor Wiley requested that the garbage men be reminded that
COLLECTION:
5 :34 A.M. is too early for picking up garbage and causing all the
noise. Mayor DeLonga has contacted Mr. Marino of the Palm Beach
County Sanitation and he will try to cooperate and try to correct
this. Attorney Brant stated: Noise can be controlled by the Noise
Ordinance.
YOUTH ATHLETIC Mrs. Ken Turner of the audience brought up a rule of the Youth
ASSOCIATION
ED: Athletic Association which whereby if a parent who belongs to the
Association and causes a commotion of some sort or loses his temper,
they can be brought before the Youth Athletic Association and the
whole family can be thrown out of the Association. She stated she
wanted the Council to be aware of this rule and didntt feel that a
child should be kicked out because of his parents. Mayor DeLonga
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stated he could not hold a child responsible for the actions of a
parent and should not be denied the privileges of using the City
facilities. Council did not feel this should be discussed at a
City meeting and closed the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT. Motion to adjourn by Vice Mayor Wiley, seconded by Councilman Orr.
Time for the record 10:40 P.M.
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