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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 061572REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS JUNE 15, 1972 IN MEMORY OF Mayor Wiley opened the meeting stating he had received a communication MICHAEL SHAWN FEENEY. from Angel Naya, President of the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association, informing the Council that on Thursday, June 15, 1972 (tonight) a Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Michael Shawn Feeney. The Mass to be held in the Palm Beach Gardens High School Auditorium conducted by Rev. John Mulcahy of St. Ignatius Loyola Church. The Mass is being conducted at the request of the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic Association Board of Directors. Mayor Wiley read portions of the article in the Post Times stating that: Everyone who knew Mike knew of his love for baseball and his great competitive spirit, of his unlimited ability, his God given leadership qualities. He touched the hearts of all and he will be deeply missed, and at this time Mayor Wiley asked for a moment of silent prayer in memory of Michael Fenney. REGULAR MEETING: The Regular 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. Councilman DeLonga, Vice Mayor Kiedis and Mayor Wiley answered roll call and Councilman Dunbar arrived at 8:10 P.M. and he had informed Mayor Wiley he would come directly from the airport. Councilman Orr was not able to be present as he was out of Town. MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 1972 were approved as corrected on a motion by Councilman DeLonga seconded by Vice Mayor Kiedis. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of June 8, 1972 were unanimously approved on a motion by Vice Mayor Kiedis seconded by Councilman DeLonga. Regular Meeting June 15, 1972 Page 2 REPORTS: Mayor Wiley reported on his attendance to the meeting of the Loxahatchee Environmental Control District Tuesday evening. He gave Mr.. Carlson a ten page document for copies for Council's review. He �— stated he attended to extend our feelings on the proposed change of the boundaries by Mr. John D. MacArthur from Donald Ross Road to include all of Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Park and North Palm Beach. Mayor Wiley stated he had summarized these items in a letter to Mr. John D. Mac- Arthur. Mayor Wiley stated he felt that the Loxahatchee Control District will not offer the City a solution to the sewage problem and suggested to Mr. MacArthur that he resubmit a proposal to the Area Planning Board which would take that area which he was going to have annexed to the Loxahatchee District and have it designated as a service area itself. F.E.C.RAILWAY: Attorney Brant informed the Council that he had written to the Florida East Coast Railway regarding the billing for road improvements at PGA Blvd. and AlA intersection (railroad crossing) and also wrote to the Department of Transportation as to what their policy will be and if they might take over the Contract as they have full jurisdiction of the roads at the present time. No answer as yet. Mr. Carlson had contacted Counly Commissioner Culpepper and he will seek relief for the City also. REVENUE SHARING: Attorney Brant wrote to the Executive Director of the State Revenue Sharing Program for a more simplified breakdown of the procedure. On the population he questioned the deficiency of the 1970 report of the census and asked how soon they would be initiating a program to conduct a census and requested what they based the payments on. Mayor Wiley acknowledged a letter from the Florida Leauge of Cities, acknowledging receipt of the report form required for eligibility to the Revenue Sharing Program, which had been received and reviewed. 4TH OF JULY: Woody Dukes, Recreation Director, gave a report on the program for the 4th of July acitivities and the dedication of MacArthur Boulevard i Regular Meeting June 15, 1972 Page 3 and stated these were to be included in the Newsletter going out this week. SUMMER PROGRAM: Mr. Dukes, Recreation Director, reported on the Summer Program and informed the Council there were 490 registered for activities plus 39 ladies attending Creative Arts and bridge lessons. He informed the Council he is working with Dr. Eissey and Mr. Michaels and Mrs. Ombres on the Adult Education Program and they have offered full cooperation to the City. Council will be informed. GOLF TOURNAMENT: Mr. Dukes, Recreation Director, announced that the Annual City Golf Tournament is to be held on Sunday, June 25, 1972. He stated there were 125 men registered and 16 women signed up. FIREWORKS: Chief Summers reported that the fireworks have arrived and they will be displayed at approximately 8:45 P.M. on the 4th of July. The Firemen will be instructed and that this should be a very good display and would last approximately 45 minutes. -- GASOLINE TANK: Chief Summers reported that the gas tank has been ordered, 1000 gallon, 7 gauge and to be installed by the Public Works Department and gas will be supplied by the present supplier. MOVE RADIO Chief Summers reported that the 2 inch conduit going through the TOWER radio leads is sufficient to carry the cables if the antenna is placed on the roof of the Central Fire Station. The equipment will be placed inside the workshop area. SELF SERVICE Mr. Munsell, Building Official, reported that the Self Service Postal POSTAL UNIT: Unit is near completion. CENTRAL FIRE Mr. Munsell, Building Official, reported that the roof for the Central ST TION: Fire Station should be completed by Friday. Mayor Wiley stated the Architects had informed him the building will be substantially ready for the Cornerstone and Dedication Ceremony. SHUFFLEBOARD Mr. Hunse -14, Building Official, stated that the work of the shuffle. CANOPIES: board canopies had been turned over to the Public Works Department i Regular Meeting, June 15, 1972 Page 4 and he felt these would be completed in approximately 3 weeks. MONET ROAD: Mr. Carlson reported that he had received a call from Clair Andersen who officially requested tabling the abandonment of Monet Road at this time. AIA AND RCA Mr. Carlson had contacted the Department of Transportation and talked BLVD. SIGNAL: to a Mr. Smith who promised an answer by 4:00 P.M. on Friday on the request for a change in the signalization of AIA and RCA Boulevard. He informed Mr. Carlson that he could see no reason why this change could not be made. BURNS ROAD AND Mr. Carlson stated that the improvement to Burns Road is completed and MILITARY TRAIL: very satisfactorily done, with first c1Ass markings. He stated that the improvements to Military Trail had been discussed with County Commissioner, Culpepper and he has referred this to the County Engineers Office and he feels that there will be some improvements made to that intersection. The signalization is completed and they are now waiting for the completion of the Central Fire Station to run the lead wires into the building and hooking the lights up. SIDEWALKS Mr. Carlson reported that he and Chief Pecht and Mr. Munsell had D/ A E.: inspected the sidewalks behind the residences on Daphne Avenue and also talked to some of the residents. They are ready to try anything. Concurrence was that this area should be closed off at these easements on both ends and suggested fences and no trespassing signs and closer surveillance. Council was in agreement to try this program. SIDEWALKS: Mr. Carlson reported that he had received telephone calls on the possibility of changes and elimination of busing of children from PGA #2. He presented a cost estimate from the Public Works Department on the extension of the asphalt sidewalks along the West side of Military Trail extending from Burns Road to Holly Drive approximately -!� mile would cost $4752. and from Lilac Street south to Holly Drive on the east side of Military Trail would cost $2035.80 and require a walk light at the Burns Rd crossing at a cost of $3500. or a crossing guard. Mr. Carlson recommended extending the walks Reg.6/15/72 down the west side of Military Trail and have the children cross at page 5 Holly Drive where there is a crossing guard as this was a safer situation. He had received no answer from the letters to the School Board on the busing situation. Mayor Wiley requested to either request the School Board or the County Commission to install the sidewalks as Military Trail is a county road. Mr. Carlson was instructed to proceed on this. Mayor Wiley remarked that "Whether it is two miles doesn't really make much difference because the area that I live in is .9 of a mile to PBG Elemen- tary School;also part of that area is less than 2 miles to Grove Park Elementary School. Our children get on the bus and go to Washington. I think the people in PGA #1 are very fortunate that they are still allowed to go to PRIM Beach Gardens and are not bartered with the Plat 6 area which any common sense approach is to take those that are already on the bus and bus them and those that could walk, let them walk. That unfortunately is not our decision. I hate to see any of our students in the busing situation that we have now.,, 3ETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: 'V95ERAL, REVENUE Mayor Wiley acknowledgeda letter from the Mayor of Miami., David Kennedy, SHARING: asking the Council to consider adopting a resolution supporting Senator Gurney's amendment to the Federal Revenue Sharing Act. The proposal would allow the states who do not have a personal incometax to not be penalized by the fact that they don't obtain more revenues through this means. Mr. Carlson was instructed to write to Senator Gurney and a copy to Mayor Kennedy that we encourage the amendment and support the proposal. COUNTY Mayor Wiley acknowledged a communciation from County Sanitation regarding SANITATION: their contract for garbage pick up in which the starting time is 8:00 P.M. They are requesting a starting time of 7 :00 A.M. Council approved to allow a 7:00 A.M. starting time and indicate the time will be enforced and request grass clippings in bags be also taken. Mr. Carlson was instructed to write informing Mr. Moreno this would be approved on a trial basis and he would be requested to sign the letter of agreement. BEAUTIFICATION Mayor Wiley acknowledged receipt of the minutes of the meetings of the MINUTES: Beautification and Environmental Board and in which they Regular Meeting June 15, 1972 Page 6 recommended a resolution objecting to the use of the land around the Municipal Complex be forwarded to the Recreation Advisory Board. Council agreed to table action of the resolution and decided not to forward the proposed resolution to the Recreation Advisory Board. Council agreed to use some of the suggestions presented by the Beautification and Environmental Board in the Newsletter. LETTER FROM Mayor Wiley acknowledge a letter from Mr. Larry Bogard objecting to MR. BOGARD: the fact that he could not build on his lot in the City. Mr. Carlson stated he had talked to him at length and satisfied him. Council talked of means and ways that a single family dwelling could be constructed to relieve the burden of the lot owners. Suggestions were to contact Mr. Baker of the Health Department and Mr. Vesterby of the Public Service Commission, on what the effect would be if the City lifted the Building Moratorium. Mayor Wiley requested Attorney Brant to see if he could come up with documentation to support the Council in lifting the moratorium. to make Council had no objection to the study and recommendations on what the City could do. LETTER FROM Mayor Wiley read a letter from Governor Askew in which he expressed thanks for the invitation to the dedication of the Central Fire Station but would be unable to attend. COUNTY TAX: Mayor Wiley acknowledged a letter from the County Tax Collector in which he stated there would be no cost to the City for services of tax collecting for 1972. ORDINANCES READ ON FIRST READING BY THE CITY CLERK AS FOLLOWS: ORDINANCE #10 Rezoning certain lands to Zoning District C -2, General Commercial REZONE TO C -2: Lands located in Section 19 (southside of Northlake Boulevard across from MacArthur Boulevard) was read by the City Clerk on first reading. ORDINANCE #11 Setting the fees for Occupational Licensing as required by the Florida OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEES: Statutues, was read by the City Clerk on first reading. U / Regular Meeting June 15, 1972 Page 7 ORDINANCE #12 Levying an excise tax of 1% of the gross amount of receipts of all EXCISE TAX FOR POLICE PENSION: premiums from Casualty Insurance policies insuring property within the Municipal limits of Palm Beach Gardens, (Police), was read by the City Clerk on first reading. ORDINANCE #13 Levying an excise tax of 2% of the gross amount of receipts of all EXCISE TAX FIRE PENSION: premiums from Casualty Insurance policies insuring property within the Municipal limits of Palm Beach Gardens, (Fire), was read by the City Clerk on first reading. Council was in accord to notify by the Newsletter that residents of the City inform their insurance carriers their address be changed to Palm Beach Gardens. ORDINANCE #14 Amending Ordinance #13, 1971 - Budget Ordinance for the fiscal year REVISE 1971 -72 BUDGET: 1971 -72 read on first reading by the City Clerk. RESOLUTIONS: Appointing William Haythorn to the Beautification and Environmental RESOLUTION #22 MEMBER TO Board was read by the City Clerk and unanimously approved on a motion BEAUTIFICATION & ENVIRONMENTAL by Councilman DeLonga seconded by Vice Mayor Kiedis. Mr. Carlson BOARD: was instructed to check on the status of Mr. Larry Hood, a member of the Board. RESOLUTION #23 Complying with certain requirements of the 1972 Florida Revenue FLORIDA REVENUE SHARING: Sharing Act was read by the City Clerk and unanimously approved on a motion by Councilman Dunbar seconded by Councilman DeLonga. APPOINTMENT TO Tabled for recommendations from the Board and also to notify the RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: residents of the vacancy in the Newsletter. ITEMS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK: PAYMENT TO Motion by Councilman Dunbar seconded by Vice Mayor Kiedis to pay CONSTRUCTION: Serraes Construction Company $16,065 as certified by Schwab and Twitty, Architects and unanimously approved. CITY'S Mayor Wiley acknowledged receipt of a communication from the Planning BOUNDARIES: and Zoning Commission in compliance with letter dated March 2, 1972 from William Boose, Director, Palm Beach County Planning and Zoning l Regular Meeting June 15, 1972 Page 8 Board. Mr. Carlson pointed out the boundaries on the map submitted by the City Planning and Zoning Commission and stated that they were very general and exact boundaries would have to be drawn up by an Engineer. Discussion was held and it was decided by the Council to extend the west boundary to the Intersection of Northlake Boulevard and the Beeline Highways thence north along the Beeline Highway R/W to the Intersection of PGA Boulevard and the Beeline Highway; thence directly north to Donald Ross Road; thence east along Donald Ross Road R/W to the Intercoastal waterway. Council authorized Attorney Brant to prepare a resolution setting the boundaries and to designate Mr. Carlson as the representative from the City to coordinate the planning efforts with the County Planning staff and the Land Use Advisory Board. HUD FUNDS: Councilman DeLonga asked about the status of the HUD funds. Mr. Carlson stated he had received a letter asking to furnish further certification of our compliance with Title 6 of the Civil Rights Act and this information was furnished to the Housing and Urban Develop- went office in Jacksonville by return mail. REED DRIVE: Councilman DeLonga stated he had received a few inquiries from the residents of Reed Drive asking if something could be done about the drainage on that street. Council instructed Mr. Carlson to ask the Public works Director to establish what has to be done, how much it would cost and the engineering fees, if any, and report back to the Council. Council authorized a street light for that area. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Councilman DeLonga, seconded by Councilman Dunbar to adjourn. Time for the record 11:05 P.M. ,W�1te H. Wiley, M Q _ Councilman James C. HeLong VKc1b Mayor John Kiedis Co oilman John L. Orr J' ��.ciu�iicilman G P6, J. Dunbar l/. Thelma Compton, City Clerk (/_