HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 060872WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM REACH GARDENS
JUNE 8, 1972
The Workshop Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was called to
order by Mayor Wiley at 8 :00 P.M. The meeting was held at 10500 N.
Military Trail in the Assembly Room 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 Orr, Councilman Dunbar, Vice Mayor Kiedis and
Mayor Wiley. Mr. Carlson, City Manager and Attorney Brant attended.
MINUTES: Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of May 259 1972 were unanimously
approved as amended on a motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Vice
Mayor Kiedis.
SIGNS: Mr. Howard Ferrin of Ferrin Signs, Inc. gave a film slide presenta-
tion of signs and billboards developed by the National Electric Sign
Association as guidelines for planners, zoners and Commissions in
developing an electric sign code for Communities. There were guide-
lines and formulas shown and these will be in print soon which will
be submitted to the Council for assistance in regulating the signs
for the Community.
After the presentation he answered questions from the Council and he
offered to work along with the Committees who would be setting up the
new code on the proposed sign regulations and to give technical
advice that might be of assistance. Mr. Ferrin will coordinate any
assistance offered with Mr. Schlaudecker and the Beautification and
Environmental Committee.
SEWER SYSTEM: Howard Searcy, City Engineer, reported on the meeting of the Area
Planning Board in which plans for the sewage treatment systems of the
area were discussed and formulated. Mayor Wiley announced that Mr.
MacArthur was informed that Mr. Searcy was invited to speak to the
Council and also that Mr. Ferrin was going to present the slides on
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signs but he could not attend as he was out of Town. Mayor Wiley
read the first paragraph of Mr, MacArthur's letter which was about the
Area Planning Board meeting and expressed that he was considering
sewage treatment along with the Area Planning Board's recommendations.
Mr. Searcy reported that the Area Planning Board's role is called
Waste Water Management Plan, which previously was under the control of
the Health Department and under the new legislation the role of waste
water has been placed with the Department of Pollution Control. He
offered that the Area Planning Board was elected by the Pollution
Control Board to devise a waste water management plan. The program
as planned now would include seven major service areas of the County,
Loxahatchee, West Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach,
Boca Raton and the area west of the turnpike. The Plan is scheduled
to be completed by July of 1973. The Boundary between the
Loxahatchee River Service Area and the West Palm Beach Service Area
is now Donald Ross Road. Mr.MacArthur's plan deals with the
construction of a sewage treatment plant which is eminent for the
Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District. These plans have
not been formulated, but the plant would be large enough to take the
sewage of Palm Beach Gardens and North Palm Beach and also serve
Lake Park and would be built on land that Mr. MacArthur would donate
or lease to the Control District and he would also participate by
the purchase of bonds. Mr. MacArthur has presented this plan to the
Area Planning Board and they were receptive to the proposal although
not officially and have placed this on their agenda for 9:00 A.M. on
June 22, 1972. Another meeting of the Loxahatchee River Environ-
mental Control Board is set for June 13, 1972. Mayor Wiley stated
that there had been no communication from the Board on any of these
subjects, and Council will initiate response to Mr. Searcy's
presentation. Mr. Searcy stated he felt that the proposal would
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probably be fine but at the present time there was not sufficient
information and suggested Council search for the plans and
information and proceed to encourage definite plans. Mr. Searcy
stated that the Area Planning Board would not go along with Mr.
MacArthur's recommendation to build an additional plant in the
City, as the Board is strongly in favor of the Municipally owned
plants. Council will communicate with the Area Planning Board and
asked Mr. Searcy to represent the City and encourage implementation.
BUDGET REPORT:
Mr. Carlson presented the Budget Report for the period of November 1,
1971 through April 30, 1972. He reported a surplus of near
$37,782.32, Mayor Wiley expressed thanks to Mr. Carlson and to the
Departments for excellent jobs. Council approved and Attorney Brant
was instructed to prepare the Ordinance to approve the adjustments of
the Budget. Mayor Wiley recommended to the Council that consideration
be given to the improvements to Lighthouse Drive and AIA as recommended
by the Planning and Zoning Commission and undertake this prior to
school resuming in the fall. Mr. Carlson was instructed to obtain
firm costs in order to determine how to implement this project.
STOLLEY AND
Mayor Gliley reviewed the report of the Consulting Engineers for the
ASSOCIATES:
construction of the Central Fire Station and felt this was not good
as the construction is at least 6 weeks behind and he will definitely
contact the Builder and Architects, Schwab and Twitty, for the
answer. Mr. Carlson reported that the construction of the roof
itself has again been delayed. Mayor Wiley will ask that the Station
be prepared for the dedication ceremony July 29, 1972.
BUILDING
Mr. Robert Munsell, Building Official, presented the plans of an
PERMIT:
application for a permit for construction of additional stores at
11860 U.S. #1 property zoned C -2. He stated the plans had been
presented to the Board of Health who gave clearance and there was no
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problem there as the septic tank is sufficient on the location.
Council had no objections.
SCHEDULE OF Mr. Carlson presented to the Council the schedule prepared by the
RECREATION
OO M� Recreation Department on the program for the use of the recreation
rooms for the summer months. This schedule will be indluded in the
Newsletter.
FLORIDA EAST Mayor Wiley reported that he had called Commissioner Culpepper and
COAST RAILROAD:
informed him of the bill that the Florida East Coast Railroad Co.
had sent to the City and had requested that Mr. Carlson submit the
bill. He also discussed the paving of Military Trail and asked him
why the County stopped right at the bump. Mr. Carlson has written
regarding the Railroad billing and sent a copy of the agreement with
Florida East Coast Railroad.
CONGRESSIONAL Mayor Wiley reported that regarding the new Congressional District he
DISTRICT:
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had sent a letter to the Palm Beach County Delegation and a copy to
Paul Rogers and informed them that the new district boundaries did
not consider precinct lines and City limits. He informed them that
the Council offered unanimous support in efforts towards redistricting
our area and to include us with our immediate northern Palm Beach
County neighbors.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
MERIT BOARD: Council gave consideration to the recommendations of the Merit System
Board that the City's Pension Plan be upgraded. Mr. Carlson
recommended that the Council favorably consider the adoption of the
improvements to the Group Pension Plan as recommended as it would be
a great attraction to employees. The Council approved the Ordinances
necessary to qualify the City for revenues from the gross sales of
casualty and property insurance sold on properties within the City
of Palm Beach Gardens.
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The proposed pension plan would immediately qualify all the employees
of the City. Mr. Carlson was also instructed to furnish a summary of
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the cost of the plan for the remainder of the year and the cost for
the coming year.
THANKS: Mayor Wiley read a thank you note from Mrs. Gus Anderson, Clerk of
Precinct 47, for the floral arrangement sent to her while she was
hospitalized.
POLICE Mayor Wiley read a letter from Mr. George J. Pilicy, Principal of
COMMENDED:
Howell Watkins Jr. High School for the fine cooperation given by the
Police Department during the past school year.
PALM BEACH Announcement was made of the meeting of the Palm Beach County
COUNTY
MUNICIPAL Municipal League for Friday, June 9, 1972 at 1:30 P.M, and Mr.
LL GE[
Carlson will attend and report to the League that Council recommends
consideration for coordinated election dates throughout the County.
MR. JOHN D. Mayor Wiley acknowledged a letter from Mr. John D. MacArthur in
MAC ARTHUR:
response to his invitation to the July 4th festivities.
MR.SCHLAUDECKER Mayor Wiley read a communication from Tom Schlaudecker, Chairman
ON REZONING:
of the Beautification and Environmental Committee regarding the
rezoning proposal at Northlake Boulevard and Gardens Boulevard from
R -1 to C -2 and for the proposed building of a new car agency. They
urged the Council to establish an Appearance Board, to approve the
overall appearance and functions of new construction. Council made
no objections and suggested the Board be part of the Beautification
and Environmental Committee and Mayor Wiley will inform the Board
that Council agreed.
CITY CLERK RE Mayor Wiley stated he felt the thorough reasons as presented by the
COURT RDCORDS:
City Clerk for the continuance of subscribing to the County Court
Records at $40.00 a month were sufficient evidence of its need.
Council agreed.
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HAZARDS OF CITY: Council acknowledged receiving the Police Department report of the
unsightly conditions and road hazards.
SCHOOL GLOSSING Mr. Carlson reported that he had received a report from the Sheriff's
GUARDS
- Department on the distribution of the Funds for school crossing
guards. He reported that the City received a check for $13,160.00
our reimbursement by the County for salaries only paid for School
Guards. The copies of the report will be forwarded to the Council.
ORDINANCE #11 Discussion deferred.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK:
SCHOOL CROSSING Mr. Carlson was instructed to communicate with the Sheriff's
GUARDS
DtIN NCE: ]Department and list the crossings and the number of school guards for
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the County Budget for the next year; and the Council expressed this
should be specified in the proposed Ordinance. He was also instructed
to communicate with the Sheriff's Department and request that they
.furnish the crossing guards or compensate the City the full cost for
providing the School Guards and so modify the Ordinance. Attorney
Brant recommended the request be made through the County Commission.
REVENUE
Council approved adoption of a Resolution presented by the
SHARING ACT:
Department of Community Affairs on the 1972 Revenue Sharing Act.
City Clerk was instructed to prepare the resolution for action
June 15, 1972.
4TH OF JULY:
Mr. Carlson informed the Council that on a poll of the City employees
whether they preferred the floating holiday on the 3rd of July or on
the day after Thanksgiving. They chose the 3rd of July.
PAYMENT TO
Council was in accord to pay the sum of $16,065.00 to Serraes
SCHWAS AND
TWITTY:
Construction Company as certified by Architects Schwab and Twitty,
for work completed on the Central Fire Station. Approval will be
made at the Regular Meeting of June 15, 1972.
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MOVE RADIO Mr. Carlson presented costs for moving the radio antenna from the
ANTENNA:
area east of the City Complex to the Central Fire Station roof at a
cost of approximately $575.00. Council approved that Mr. Carlson
inform the Architects to effect a Change Order to lay the conduit
now while the contractor are working and moving of the antenna will
be implemented at a later date.
STORAGE TANK: Installation of a gas storage tank for the Central Fire Station with
a 7 gauge tank at $210.00 was approved, with City employees doing the
labor. This item is included in the construction fund.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY MAYOR AND C OMCIL:
Mayor Wiley recommended that items for the Newsletter be in the City
Managers Office as soon as possible so that a draft could be approved.
Councilman DeLonga suggested that the schedule for the recreation
rooms be in and the telephone number of Mr. Ronald Day at the County
office regarding mosquitos, and also a response for the adult
education.
Mayor Wiley reported that he had spent some time with Dr. Jason
regarding the mosquito control and he will also confer with Mr.
Carlson.
Mayor Wiley stated he had several communications regarding the homes
on Daphne Avenue where there are sidewalks constructed at the rear
of the property and suggested that something be done to remove these
walks as they are trouble makers. Mr. Carlson will conduct a poll
by letter and a reply to see if the owner wants this sidewalks
removed. Chief Pecht reported that this area is a constant source
of trouble and the Police do patrol the areas.
Councilman DeLonga reported that it was nice to see Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Crocker assisting at the recreation rooms and perhaps parents could
be solicited through the Newsletter to assist.
Mr. Carlson reported that closing of the rest rooms had presented
no problems.
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He also reported that the equipment for the Plant Drive Ball field
lighting would be here in approximately 4 weeks.
Application for HUD funds is being processed and Mr. Carlson will be
talking to them by phone in the morning.
Vice Mayor Kiedis suggested clearing an area of the 10 acres adjacent
to the City Complex for practice fields for baseball. Suggestions
also were made that the Youth Athletic Association would work with
the City Employees on Saturday and Sunday if this could be scheduled.
Council agreed to make improvements to the school ball fields at the
present time.
Mowing of the grass at the entrance of MacArthur Boulevard at the
mounds was again requested and Mr. Carlson will inform the Public
Works Department.
ADJOURNMENT No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Orr seconded
by Councilman DeLonga. Time for the record 10 :30 P.M.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR WILEY i