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.
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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
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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
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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
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down the west side of Military Trail and have the children cross at
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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
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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.
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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
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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 (/_