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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MARCH 23, 1972
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council, Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor DeLonga at 8 :00 P.M. March 23, 1972 and
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Meeting was
held at 10500 N. Military Trail in the Assembly Room.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman Orr,
Councilman Kiedis, Vice Mayor Wiley and Mayor DeLonga. Councilman
,Tames was absent because he was out of Town due to work. City
Manager, Robert Carlson and Attorney William Brant were present and
newly elected Councilman Gordon J. Dunbar was introduced and welcomed
by Mayor DeLonga.
OPEN BIDS FOR Mr. Carlson announced that the bids for the Ball Park Lighting
BALL PARK_:
improvements had been advertised twice in the local newspaper and had
all been received prior to 5 :00 P.M. March 23, 1972 as specified. Mr.
Carlson opened the bids from: Allied Electric Supply Inc,, Graybar
Electric Co. Inc., General Electric Supply Company of Miami and
General Electric Supply Company of West Palm Beach, Raybro Electric
Supplies, Inc., Peninsular Electric Distributors, Florida Steel Corp.,
Gator Culvert Company, Service Equipment Company. Council agreed to
refer the bids to the Public Works Director, Mr. Kuhns, Engineer and
Mr. Carlson, for analysis and recommendations. A summary of
expenditures for the improvements to Plant Drive ball park were
reviewed and discussed.
REPORTS:
POSTAL UNIT: Mr. Carlson reported that he had received a telephone call informing
him that the lease for the Self Service Postal Unit would be in the
mail to the City within the next few days. The postal representative
stated that we could report the cost of the installation of the slab
by phone on the three estimates received and the low bid will be
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approved by phone in order for the City to let the contract for the
installation of a slab with the utility outlets in it.
POLLUTION
Mr. Carlson reported on the Meeting of the Pollution Control Board
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which he attended on March 20, 1972. He also presented the Council
with a written report of the meeting.
CHARTER
Mr. Carlson reported that Mr. John Ford, City Manager of Manalapan
COMMISSION:
and a member of the Palm Beach County Charter Commission had agreed
to attend the April 13, 1972 Council Meeting to explain and discuss
a proposed new County Charter. Council agreed to keep the Workshop
Meeting short.
FIRE CALL
Mr. Carlson presented the plans for the signalization of the
SS IGNAA :
intersection of Burns Road and Military Trail for the Fire Call
signals, which were reviewed by the Council. He explained the cost
was approximately $3500 which was budgeted in the Central Fire
Station Construction Fund. Vice Mayor Wiley suggested that a walk
light be installed on Military Trail and Mr. Carlson was instructed
to check this with the County Road Department. Vice Mayor Wiley was
authorized by the Council to proceed with the signalization if the
plans meet the approval of the Fire Station Committee.
AIA AND RCA
Mr. Carlson reported that in his conversation with Mr. Hyman, Traffic
BOULEVARD:
Engineer for Palm Beach County, he was informed that in order to
install a loop wire in the access road to the RCA parking lot for
East bound traffic it would require the installation of a pre- emptor
and a change of controls. He informed the Council that a letter had
been written to the Road Department requesting a survey of the AlA
and RCA Boulevard Intersection in order to expedite the movement of
north -south traffic.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor DeLonga acknowledged a letter from Mr. Fuller, Director of
School Planning to Dr. Eissey in respect to the request of Dr. Eissey
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for improvements to the tennis courts at the Palm Beach Gardens High
School. He indicated that the Courts were in bad condition and
suggested that in order to expedite resurfacing by sealing the courts
that the City do so at the City's cost. Mr. Carlson reported that Mr.
Phillips had informed him that resurfacing of the tennis courts was
being considered and would be able to give a more definite answer
within a week or 10 days and would inform Mr. Carlson of when they
would be doing the repairs.
COUNTY PLANNING
Petitions from the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission #72 -107 and
AND ZONING:
#72 «119 were referred to the City Planning and Zoning Commission for
their recommendations. Council had no objections and Mr. Carlson
will act in accordance with the recommendations made by the City
Planning and Zoning Commission as the hearing on the petitions is set
for April 6, 1972 and the City Council does not have a meeting prior
to this date.
KEATING DRIVE
Utility service for the median of Keating Drive and Northlake Blvd.
UTILITY:
in order to light the annual Christmas tree was discussed. Mr.
Carlson will receive the costs soon and report to the Council for
their consideration.
THANKS FOR
Mr. Carlson reported that he had received a telephone call from Mrs.
RECREATION ROOMS:
Faulconer of the Palm Beach Gardens Womens Club expressing their
thanks and appreciation to the Council for the use of the recreation
rooms for their annual party. They thoroughly enjoyed it.
ORDINANCE -
Council discussed an ordinance establishing those categories where
I.D. CARDS
DISCUSSION:
Identification Cards will be required. Council agreed to remove meter
reader; change the cost to two dollars and fifty cents. After
considerable discussion Attorney Brant was instructed to generalize
the various categories requiring I.D. Cards without going into
specifics, and also to combine this with the Solicitors and Peddlers
Ordinance.
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MOBILE HOME Council was in agreement to place an Ordinance, providing for the use
TRAILERS FOR
of Mobile Home Trailers for security purposes, on the agenda for first
reading at the April 6, 1972 meeting.
RESOLUTION RE: Attorney Brant presented the Council with a Resolution, to the County
COUNTY COURT
TS3�RM. Commission regarding the County Court System and Council was in
accord to act on this on April 6, 1972.
INTENT ON PALM Attorney Brant was instructed to prepare a resolution on the intent
BEACH COUNTY
LAND USE: of the City to cooperate with the Palm Beach County Planning and
Zoning Commission on the land use plan. Councilman Kiedis will first
obtain the recommendations of the City Planning and Zoning Commission.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER:
FOGGER: Mr. Carlson asked that the awarding of the contract for the fogger be
deferred and Council agreed.
LOUIS BILLS Mr. Carlson announced that Louis Bills petition for a change of zoning
PETITION:
had been forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for their
consideration. The petition requested a change from Cl to C2 of a
parcel located at the Southeast intersection of U.S.1 and State Road
#703.
WATER: Mr. Carlson reported that Mr. John Kelly of Schwab and Twitty,
Architects would make formal application for water service for the
Central Fire Station now under construction. A request for a Fire
Hydrant would also be made.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
BOY SCOUTS: Mayor DeLonga stated that regarding the plea from Mr. Lu Hill for a
donation to the Boy Scouts he felt that the boys could conduct a fund
raising event and that the City not donate City monies. Council was
in accord. Mr. Carlson was requested to notify Mr. Lu Hill of the
Council's decision not to expend City funds for this purpose.
JAYCEES: Mayor DeLonga stated that the Jaycees are planning to donate a sum of
money to the City for beautification purposes, and he had referred
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them to the Beautification Committee. He suggested the area at the
entrance to the City at Northlake Boulevard and Garden Boulevard was
in need of beautification and suggested the Beautification Committee
come up with a plan to beautify the area. He expressed appreciation
to the Jaycees.
MERIT SYSTEM: Mayor DeLonga asked the Council to keep in mind the recommendation
of the Merit System Board for an additional paid Holiday, Washington's
Birthday and a step increase of Policemen's salary and discuss these
at budget time.
AVENUE OF PGA:
Letters to the residents on the Avenue of the PGA were sent out and
Attorney Brant was instructed to prepare a resolution changing the
name of the Avenue of the PGA to MacArthur Boulevard.
FINISH AIR
Mr. Carlson stated the installation of the vent fans in the
CONDITIONING:
Recreation Rooms was being scheduled.
TV SYSTEM:
Vice Mayor Wiley suggested a closed circuit TV System for the
recreation area and asked that this be studied along with the Police
Chief as it might enhance the security in the area.
RESOLUTION
Vice Mayor Wiley suggested that the Merit Fund allocated in the budget
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be implemented. Attorney Brant was instructed to prepare a
Resolution amending the Merit System Rules and Regulations to provide
for Merit Increases on or after May 1st of each year.
SCHOOL BUSING:
Vice Mayor Wiley recommended that the Council support Mr. Ted Brown,
School Board Member in his recommendation to the School Board
regarding the busing of school children. Mayor DeLonga suggested the
Council review the Ordinance passed in 1971 regarding busing of
school children and then reaffirm our position.
THANKS:
Mr. Gordon J. Dunbar thanked the Council and the Public for the
cooperation in furnishing him information during the campaign for the
Councilman Seat Group #5.
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Adjournment: No further business and motion to adjourn by Vice Mayor Wiley,
seconded by Councilman Orr. Time for the record 10 :50 P.M.
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Thelma Compton, City Clerk