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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 072772WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS July 27, 1972 Mayor Wiley called the Workshop meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. and dispensed with the Pledge of allegiance to the flag as this had been given at the Special Meeting earlier. ROLL CALL. Present were: Councilman Dunbar, Councilman DeLonga, Vice Mayor Kiedis and Mayor Wiley and City Manager, Robert Carlson and Attorney Baldwin. Mayor Wiley stated that he had been contacted by Councilman Grr's wife who informed him that Mr. Orr was still out of town and that he will resign. Mr. Orr has been requested to make his resignation this week so that the election of a new Councilman will not inconvenience the taxpayers by holding the election along with the County Primary Election either in September, October or at the November General Election. Announcement of the dates of the election for the new Councilman will be made at the next Regular meeting, August 3, 1972. MINUTES Minutes of the Workshop meeting of June 22, 1972 were approved JUNE 22, 1972: unanimously on a motion by Vice Mayor Kiedis seconded by Councilman DeLonga. Vice Mayor Kiedis asked for a change of wording on page 6; Lake Catherine to High School and;School to Howell Watkins School. MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1972 were approved unanimously JULY 6, 1972; on a motion by Councilman Dunbar seconded by Councilman DeLonga. Vice Mayor Kiedis asked that the names of the winners of the Palm Beach Gardens Golf Tournament be attached to the minutes. REPORTS: Mr. Carlson reported that the lighting project at the ball fields was progressing well. Graybar Electric has informed Mr. Carlson that the lighting fixtures were shipped July 22, 1972 and should arrive early next week. He stated that Mr. Devine is making an inventory of the items that have been delivered in order to check on the back ordered items. Florida Power and Light Co. have offered the City the use of their auger for the installation of the concrete poles. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers will probably offer excellent cooperation in the Workshop Meeting, July 27, 1972 Page 2 donation of labor for installation of the wiring. GRADING 10 Mr. Carlson reported that Rubin Construction Co. has been contacted on ACR ES the grading of the 10 acres adjoining the City Complex. Council had authorized the expenditure to grade off the 10 acres and hopefully the adjoining 91, acres if consent is granted from Ms. John D. :MacArthur. SELF SERVICE Mr. Carlson reported there was nothing new on the Self Service Postal POSTAL UNIT: Unit installation and it is still in the hands of the Government Engineers at the Miami office. LEAVE OF Mr. Carlson reported that Thelma Compton, City Clerk, has requested a ABSENCE: leave of absence and that administratively he could see no provisions under the Merit System for not granting the leave, starting August 17, 1972. Council will discuss the request. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: RECREATION Mayor Wiley acknowledged a communication from the Beautification and PLAN: Environmental Committee re: the recreational master development plan, requesting that any recreation developments adjacent to the City Complex be referred to their committee before anything is implemented there. Council requested that the original copy of their minutes and items be presented to the City in order to obtain better copies. PAUL D. ROGERS A communication from Paul D. Rogers, Congressman, acknowledging that GIB: the U.S. flag which was flown over the White house had been shipped. The flag is to be used for the Central Fire Station Dedication Ceremony Saturday, July 29, 1972 at 2 :30 P.M, SENATOR EDWARD Mayor Wiley acknowledged a communication from Senator Edward J. Gurney GURNEY: expressing appreciation for the Council's support to his proposed amendment to the Federal Revenue Sharing Act. LAKE PARK A communication from the Lake Park City Manager announcing that a COMMISSION: meeting of the Lake Park, North Palm and Palm Beach Gardens Officials would be held on Wednesday, August 30, 1972 was read by mayor Wiley. Mayor Wiley suggested that the 3 Mayors prepare an agenda. PLAQUES: Mayor Wiley acknowledged receipt of the plans for the plaques and the archives box for the Central Fire Station. , Workshop Meeting, July 27, 1972 Page 3 COMMENDATION Mayor Wiley happily read a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Harold C. Phillips FORS and sons thanking the City for a lovely July 4 and fireworks and commended the Police Department for an excellent job of controlling the traffic. NEW EMPLOYEE: Mr. Carlson reported that Jackie Joyce, a new telephone operator, had been hired to replace Laurie Cevaal. PUBLIC SERVICE Mayor Wiley acknowledged receipt of a carbon copy of a letter from Mr. COMMISSION: Frederick J. Kolmeyer which had been addressed to the Florida Public Service Commission as a formal complaint requesting the Commission to give this individual relief in building a private residence in the City which is now prohibited because of the moratorium. HOSPITAL: Mayor Wiley invited the representatives of the Palm Beach Gardens Community Hospital to present their facts and information to the Council on their request for an exception to the moratorium ordinance; to build an addition to the Palm Beach Gardens Community Hospital and for an interim sewage plant. Ordinance #15 which stobe read on second reading next week would grant this exception if adopted by the Council. Mr. Kelemen spoke stating that the Hospital needs office space for the medical staff and he stronglyrecommended that the amendment to the moratorium be passed and that the development of the Hospital site be allowed in the interest of the City. Fifty percent of the proposed office building will be used as an accessory to the hospital which would make it a total care Hospital. The growth of this area will demand a 250 bed hospital and an addition now would be temporary relief. The expansion will make the present 90 bed hospital physically adequate and bring it in line with the demands of the Health Department who have specified certain improvements to meetthe codes. This will then make possible an emergency room for the Community, as an out - patient treat- ment area has been designated in the plans. The additional structure would not primarily be a business venture. Dr. Steiner spoke on the need for the various types of physicians to complete the staff. Dr. Valin also 7/27/72 Page 4 stated that he was very interested as an addition would make the Hospital a first class facility. Mr. Keleman added the addition would give temporary relief of the present congestion and would update the office facility. The primary purpose of the building is to support the Hospital. He informed the Council that the interim sewage plant had been granted by the Health Department and there will be several formal complaints from people in the north County area, either to the State Division of Health and the Public Service Commission decrying the lack of available medical space in the area. Councilman DeLonga asked why they did not concentrate on the construction of a 250 bed hospital. Mr. Keleman replied that the onsight treatment plant would not take care of this number. He also stated that the American Medical International could not understand the opposition and he was legimately asking for things that the Hospital needs for its growth and development. Mayor Wiley commented that the Council did not intend to jeopordize the moratorium and did not care to do anything against it and are not against the expansion of the Hospital but have no control or influence on the expansion of the present sewer plant, and the situation is between the County Area Planning Board and Mr. John D. MacArthur who are working to resolve the issue. We are not happy with onsight treatment plants but your case is based on health and welfare for the good of the Community and I do not want to establish a precedence of allowing onsight treatment plants for any other reason. Council wanted proof that the expansion was necessary for the treatment of medical or health in the Community and cannot justify any commercial venture. Architectural plans of the proposed expansion will be made available for the Council and Building official to review prior to issuing of any permit to construct. Attorney Baldwin felt that Council would not be jeopardizing the moratorium by allowing the expansion as designated in the amending ordinance #15. Councilman Dunbar stated he was all for the Hospital. Mayor Wiley read the one paragraph of the proposed Workshop Meeting, July 27, 1972 Page 5 Ordinance #15, which would grant exception to any governmental body for health purposes, additions and accessory buildings necessary and incidcntal thereto. Council did not propose ar_y changes to the Ordinane+ and Mayor Wiley directed the City Clerk to place it on the agenda for August 3 for consideration on second reading and passage. ORDINANCE #11 Ordinance #11wAn ordinance amending Chapter 15, Occupational Licenses, OCCUPATIONAL LI Municipal Code will be placed on the agenda for second reading on August 3, 1972 as directed. Ordinance #11 had been advertised and would conform to State Laws. RESOLUTION #27 Resolution #27- adopting changes to the annuity insurance of employees ANNUITX INS,. of the City was discussed. Recommendations from the Merit System Board were for the Council to adopt the proposal. The City Clerk was directed to place Resolution #27 on the agenda for August 3, 1972. RESOLUTION #31 Resolution #31 Abandoning a portion of old Monet Road as requested by MONET ROAD: Royal American Industries was introduced. Mr. John D. MacArthur will be contacted by Mayor Wiley to obtain his views. Vice Mayor Kiedis stated that he had discussed Monet Road abandonment with Mr. MacArthur and Mr. MacArthur stated that he would attempt to acquire the parcel without help from the Council. Council approved placing Resolution #31 on the agenda for action, August 3, 1972. ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK: RESURFACING: Mr. Carlson requested authorization of funds to resurface certain street; as recommended by the Public Works Director and the City Engineer. He informed the Council there was not sufficient funds to do the entire street resurfacing. He recommended to do those areas of the Avenue of the PGA which are considered extremely bad for an estimated amount of $6903. which consists of 3945 lineal feet and also that portion of Burns Road an area of 1000 feet at a cost of $1775. He reported that the estimate for Reed Drive will be ready on Friday. Council was in agree- ment to start the resurfacing, and do the 800 feet on the north end of the Avenue of the PGA last, and the area immediately south of that to Tamberlane Circle from the bridge and from Holly Dr. north for 1545' at W. S. 7/27/72 Page 6 cost of approximately $6900 plus an area of 600 feet on Holly Drive between Seagrape and the Avenue of the PGA; and also do the southside of Holly Drive prior to school beginning at an approximate cost of $5500, U Mr. Carlson,was instructed to contact a contractor for a confirmed price, and council will then authorize the contractor to begin resurfacing the areas. CANOPY. Mr. Carlson presented the samples furnished by Mr. Munsell for the construction of a canopy over the Council room door.The three estimates which had been secured by Mr. Munsell were: Modern Venetian Blind, Inc. for $550.00; Bob's Mobile Home Service $500.00 and Endure Inc. for $575.00. He recommended that if the Council approvessthe contract be awarded to the second low estimate, Modern venetian Blinds for $550 Mayor Wiley suggested Council give consideration to enclose the entire foyer and recommended perhaps an architect be employeed to give some ideas and suggestions and perhaps contact Mr. Twitty for an opinion. Action on the installation of a canopy was- tabled for further informa- tion. LIGHTHOUSE DR. Mr. Carlson presented estimated engineering costs for the improvement IMPROVEMENTS: to Lighthouse Drive and recommended that the engineer be authorized to proceed with necessary plans and specifications for bidding. Mr. Searcy's engineering cost was between $3500 and $4000 to include the preparation of the plans, specifications, contract documents and general supervision of the construction. The cost of the improvements , not counting engineering costs would be approximatley $15,500. Council accepted the recommendations cf the City Engineer and authorized Mr. Carlson to proceed with the plans. PLANS FOR Mr. Carlson presented the drawings of the plan, prepared by Mr. Devine 3704 BURNS RD. for the renovation of the City building at 3704 Burns road which was re- viewed and discussed. Mr. Carlson suggested that Mr. Devine prepare a resume in writing, explaining his drawing more in detail. Mayor Wiley Councilman DeLonga and Mr. Carlson agreed that Mr. Devines's office remain at the City Complex. Mr. Carlson suggested planning an area W. S. 7/27/72 Page 7 here for a purchasing department in the near future be included. He also stated that he felt Wink Speer, Director of Vehicular Mainten- ance be made a Superintendant of Vehicular Maintenance under the direction of the Public Works. "Mr. Speer is doing a good job mechanic- ally but he is a Department Head now and we are not getting the work out of Wink that we got out of him when he was a maintenance man. Presently he has been doing all his own paper work which has been taking him away from actual maintenance and this would relieve him of that duty." Council will study the plan further. PROPOSED BUDGET: Mr. Carlson submitted a proposed budget for the Councils study and for a cost of living figure for a direction on establishing the budget. He suggested a 7=i mill levy, a 12 mill increase. Council will discuss the budget Thursday, August 3 after the Regular Meeting. DEPT. OF Mayor Wiley announced that the Department of Transportation, Mr. Len TRANSPORTATION: Brown, wants to discuss the busing problem in the PGA area and has u set up a meeting for 9 A,M. August 3, 1972. Councilman Dunbar and Vice Mayor Kiedis volunteered to represent the Council. Council was anxious that the meeting be held up here in order to be able to look over the area involved. SHUFFLE BOARD Mr. Carlson reported that the shuffle board roof would perhaps be on ROOF: by Wednesday as the material has arrived. COUNCILMAN ORR: Mayor Wiley suggested that consideration be given for the appointment of someone to replace Councilman Orr, and that former Councilman George Bonner had agreed to accept the appointment. Council will investigate those who would be willing to serve and act on appointing someone to fill the seat until the next Special election of the City. Mayor Wiley suggested the election be held on October 3. Atty. Baldwin was authorized to prepare a blank resolution for the appointment of a Councilman. RECOMMENDATIONS BY COUNCIL AND MA'Y'OR: dump truck; Councilman DeLonga asked when the dump truck which was authorized some time ago would arrive. He was assured it has been ordered & on the war ti Workshop Meeting, July 27, 1972 Page 8 SIGN: Councilman DeLonga requested that the t*S11 in the Palm Beach Gardens sign at the entrance to the Complex is missing and that it be replaced. REVENUE SHARING: Councilman DeLonga asked about the Revenue Sharing Program. Mr. Carlson stated that we have been certified for it but no more information except that there is an estimate of $1400000. BOND ISSUE: On the Bond referendum Mr. Carlson reported that we will be notified when it is complete. Councilman DeLonga recommended that Mayor Wiley write to congressman Rogers and ask him to look into the situation as it is over a year and a half now. Mayor Wiley asked that Mr. Carlson write and that he would sign the letter. ADULT EDUCATION Councilman DeLonga asked that Mr. Dukes be reminded to work on the & LOT CLEARING: Adult Education program and that Public :Yorks stay on the lot clearing program as there is need of areas being cleaned up. BANK ENTRANCE: Vice Mayor Kiedis stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had examined the drawings for the First National Bank and they had brought �.i up the idea of changing the entrance to the Public Shopping area and try to coordinate the entrance to the bank with this entrance so that they be directly across from one another. Mr. Cassell, Vice President of the First National Bank will contact his architect. CITY MANAGER Mr. Carlson stated he was leaving Mr. Devine in charge when he is on VACATION: vacation the next two weeks. ADJOURNMENT: No further business and motion for adjournment by Councilman Dunbar seconded by Vice Mayor Kiedis. Time for the record 12:04 A.M. Mayof Walter H. Wiley IIIti ouncilman 0eLon2�a i Vic ayor John Kiedis Co oilman Orr i � ouncilma}� /bar / Thelma Compton, City Cleric