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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SEPTEMBER 28, 1972
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was
called to order by Mayor Wiley at 8:00 P.M. Thursday, September 28,
1972 in the Assembly Room, 10500 N. Military Trail and was opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman
Dunbar, Councilman DeLonga, Councilman Bonner, Vice Mayor Kiedis and
Mayor Wiley. City Manager Robert Carlson and Attorney Brant were
also present.
MINUTES: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 21, 1972 were approved, as
corrected, on a motion by Councilman Dunbar seconded by Councilman
Bonner.
REPORTS: Mayor Wiley reported he had talked to Mr. Paul Twitty of Schwab and
Twitty, Architects, regarding the color sample on the Southeast
SCHWAB AND
TWITTY: corner of the Fire Station, and had requested a more lively color.
New color swatches will be painted on the building for the Council's
approval. Mr. Twitty was also requested to furnish a schedule when
the building can be occupied.
LETTER TO MR. Councilman DeLonga reported receipt of a copy of a letter from Mr. R.
KOHLMEYER:
M.C.Rose, Attorney, Public Service Commission to Mr. F. Kohlmeyer
regarding the building moratorium and found it to be contradictory to
what he had reported to the Council.
ADULT EDUCATION Councilman DeLonga reported that seven courses were being offered by
_ CLASSES:
the Adult Education Classes at the Palm Beach Gardens High School and
they have a total enrollment of 157, and because of the good response
are talking of adding two more courses in November.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Wiley acknowledged receipt of communications from:
FLORIDA LEAGUE 1. The Florida League of Cities regarding the certified population
F CITIES;
figure for the City which they report is 61029
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and they request the City notify them of any annexations,
consolidations and other substantial changes in population. The
Council authorized the City Manager to report the substantial change in
the City's population that the City Council goes on record declaring
it is around 7500.
STATE SENATOR 2. Letter from State Senator Phil Lewis, in response to a letter from
PHIL LEWI
the City expressing concern regarding the population count. The City's
letter has been forwarded by Senator Lewis to Senator Louis de la
Parte, Chairman of the Senate Ways and Means Committee to determine
if the items constitute inequities.
WATERWAY MARINA:3. Letter from Carleton Wright, Vice President of Waterway Marina.
Mr. Wright addressed the Council requesting permission to place a
temporary trailer on their property located on PGA Boulevard at the
Intracoastal Waterway to use as office space during the period they
are constructing a building. The new building will be used for
office space as well as a marine accessory hardware store. Verbal
approval for the use of a septic tank has been received from the
County and as soon as plans for the building are complete they will
obtain written approval.
Poll of Council by Mayor Wiley revealed they would consider a
Resolution at the next Regular Meeting to allow this trailer with the
understanding that it be used during the construction phase of the
building, contingent upon actually obtaining a building permit. Mr.
Wright was requested to present a plot plan showing the location and
size of the proposed trailer, to be attached to the Resolution.
LETTER FROM 4. Letter from Damon O. Holmes, Deputy Secretary, Department of
DAMON O. HOLMES:
- Health and Rehabilitative Services acknowledging receipt of a letter
to Governor Askew from the Council regarding the current sewer
situation and stating the City will hear from them after the report
is made.
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LETTER FROM 5. Letter to Vice Mayor Kiedis from Tom Gilchrist, Palm Beach Cable
TOM GILCHRZST:
TV explaining the problem during a blown transistor in an amplifier
and confirming they are trying to make improvements to their service.
Mr. Gilchrist will appear before the Council at the Regular Meeting
City Manager and the Council agreed to place it on the Workshop agenda
of October 12 , 1972 and to be read for adoption at the Regular Meeting
October 12, 1972.
MODEL TRAFFIC
6. The City Attorney clarified the new Model Traffic Code in answer
CODE:
to questions posed by the Chief of Police and the audience at the
Council meeting September 14, 1972.
The City Manager stated he had attended a meeting with the Public
Works Director and the 3M Sign Company explained the changes in the
Model Traffic Code pertaining to signs. Mr. Devine will study the
Code and make whatever corrections should be made to the signs in the
City.
LETTER FROM
7. Letter from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, in
HUD
answer to letter from the City Manager regarding the awarding of grants
under the Open Space Land Program. The City was rated 53 out of a
possible 100 points during their funding review. Also included was a
list of project approvals showing the name of the City with the
amount funded. Mr. Carlson will personally talk to State
Representative Paul Rogers who is investigating why the City did not
receive a grant.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution #40 amending Section XII, Paragraph 5 "Vacations" of
the Merit System Rules and Regulations as recommended by the Merit
System was discussed by the Council and it was agreed to delete the
last sentence "prior to the beginning of each calendar year ".
Resolution $40 will be read for adoption at the next Regular Meeting
October 5, 1972.
2. Resolution #41 amending the Merit System Rules and Regulations to
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include additional job classification had not been prepared by the
City Manager and the Council agreed to place it on the Workshop agenda
of October 12 , 1972 and to be read for adoption at the Regular Meeting
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October 19, 1972.
ORDINANCES:
1. Ordinance #16, 1972 establishing the maximum speed on Lighthouse
MAXIMUM SPEED
Drive between the Florida East Coast Railroad and Dahlia Ave. to 25
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DRIVE:
miles per hour will be placed on first reading at the Regular Meeting
October 5, 1972. The Council authorized the City Manager and the Chiei
of Police to make a study of the speed limit for the entire City
including State Roads and make a recommendation.
REGULATING
2. Ordinance #17, 1972 regulating the parking of boats, trailers,
PARKNG OF
VEHICLES"
campers, trucks etc. in residential areas was tabled on a motion by
Councilman Bonner seconded by Councilman DeLonga and unanimously
carried.
BUDGET ORD.
3. Ordinance #18, 1972 Budget Ordinance 1972 -73 fiscal year will be
placed on first reading at the Regular Meeting October S. 1972,
The City Manager upon questioning from the City Council verified that
$1500 was budgeted for Intercity Ambulance in the 01 -416 promotion
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account and $225.00 was funded for the "Employee of the Month Award;
final determination who is eligible to be made by the Merit System
Board. The monies left over,in the amount of $8924.00,will be put
in the 01 -500 Contingency Fund, of which $4000 was designated for
animal control.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
AGREEMENT: PALM 1. The details of the agreement between the City and the Palm Beach
BEACH GARDENS
HIGH SCHOOL:
Gardens High School regarding the tennis courts at the High School
were
discussed by the Council. Mr. Carlson will forward a copy of the
agreement to Dr. Eissey.
PRIORITY LIST
2. Council discussed a priority list of Ordinances to be scheduled
for future workshop meetings and scheduled the Sign Ordinance and
Landspace Ordinance for the Workshop Meeting of October 12, 1972,
3. The City Manager will present a list of items to be scheduled
for future Workshop Meeting at the next meeting.
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ITEMS BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
PRESS BOX FOR
1. Mayor Wiley reported Dr. Eissey had expressed the need for a press
PALM BEACH
GARDENS HIGH
box at a cost of $2500 and an inside fence around the playing area of
SCHOOL:
the football field at a cost of $5000.00 at the Palm Beach Gardens
High School. Mayor Wiley suggested this be publicized as a project
for a civic organization to help them raise the funds.
SCREEN FOR
2. Vice Mayor Kiedis stated that Coach Neal of Palm Beach Gardens
FOOTBALL FIELD:
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High School has expressed the need for a screen at the east end of
the football field and suggested planting Australian Pines also as
a project for a civic organization such as the Jaycees. It was
pine trees
considered planting some /at the Public Works area at 3704 Burns Road.
TRAFFIC LANE 3.Vice
Mayor Kiedis requested that the traffic lane lines on Lighthouse
LINES-
Drive at the Intersection of AIA be renewed.
OFFICERS AT
4. Vice Mayor Kiedis stated Police Officers are needed to direct
FOOTBALL GAMES.,
traffic at the exits from the Palm Beach Gardens High School after
the football games at approximately 10:15 P.M.
SIGNS:
S. Vice Mayor Kiedis questioned whether there was or should be a
regulation against "For Sale" signs placed indefinitely on articles
such as boats. It was the opinion of Attorney Brant that such signs
were not permitted by the City's Sign Ordinance.
WASTE WATER
6. Councilman DeLonga distributed a primer on Waste Water Treatment
TREATMENT
BOOKLET:
to the Council.
SAFETY
7. Councilman DeLonga noted with thanks the completion of the safety
BAPRIERS:
barriers at the Thompson River Bridge on the east side of Military Tr.
DUMP TRUCK:
8. Councilman DeLonga inquired about the status of the dump truck and
was informed by the City Manager that the transmission is being
replaced and will then go to Miami for the body.
RECOGNITION
9. Councilman DeLonga suggested that some recognition should be given
TO H. KUHNS &
LOU OXNEVAD:
to Howard Kuhns of Gee and Jens% for his donation of time and effort
to the Plant Drive Ball Park project. Vice Mayor Kiedis added the
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name of Lou Oxn evad for his interest in the Community and for his
donation of grass. Vice Mayor Kiedis recommended that Plant Drive Park
be renamed Michael Fenney Park.
THANKS TO VICE
10. Mayor Wiley thanked Vice Mayor Kiedis for the many hours spent
MAYOR KIBDIS:
following the project of lighting the Plant Drive Ball Park and asked
that he present to the Council for their consideration a list of names
of persons who should receive a plaque to show appreciation from the
Council, together with his recommendation to change the name of
Plant Drive Park.
BROILER FOR
11. Councilman DeLonga stated $25.00 has been authorized for an oven
DISPATCHERS:
type broiler for the police dispatchers to use.
SELF SERVICE
12. Councilman DeLonga asked about the status of the post office
POSTAL UNIT:
and the City Manager reported he had talked to Mr. Vitek and the bids
had gone out again. Mr. Carlson offered to contact some contractors
in this area who might be interested in bidding.
` GASERRAMA:
13. Councilman DeLonga announced the Jaycees had made $150.00 at the
Gaserrama and thanked everyone who assisted the Jaycess in this
worthwhile project.
PALM TREES:
14. Councilman Bonner asked that three dead palm trees on the west
side of the property at City Hall be removed. Directive had already
been given to Mr. Devine by the City Manager to do this.
PLANTING TREES
15. Councilman Bonner suggested planting more Australian Pines at
AT PLANT DRIVE
PARK:
Plant Drive Park for beauty and shade.
CANVASS OF
16. Councilman Dunbar suggested that the Council canvass the votes
VOTES:
and count the absentee ballots the night of the election on October 3,
1972, as the absentee votes may influence the outcome of the election.
The Council agreed to call a Special Meeting after the Election to
open the absentee ballots.
RELOCATE
The Council authorized the Public Works Department At the suggestion
DRIVEWAY
CITY COMPLEX:
of Councilman Dunbar to relocate the driveway on the west side of the
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Municipal Complex into Military Trail.
MEDIAN STRIP
Vice Mayor Kiedis asked that consideration be given to filling in the
U CITY HALL:
median strip at the entrance to the City Hall.
ALL AMERICAN
Councilman Dunbar reported he had sent in the application for the
CITY AWARD:
"All American City Award ".
REQUEST FROM
Gene Leofanti, spokesman for the Volunteer Fire Department asked the
VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPT.:
Council for their approval for the Department to send out letters to
the residents asking for donations and depending upon the response,
would eliminate other fund raising activities. The Council agreed to
endorse this project and to include their request in the newsletter.
NEWSLETTER:
Mayor Wiley announced a newsletter would be mailed to the residents at
the end of October, with a cut off date for news on October 20, 1972.
Mr. Leofanti informed the Council they would need time to formulate
and organize this project and would not have the final details ready
until the first of the year, at which time the City would be ready to
publish another newsletter.
SITE PLAN:
Mayor Wiley requested a site plan for the Public Works area at 3704
Burns Road from the Public Works Director.
STUDENT DAY IN
Mayor Wiley announced that Student Day in Government will be held the
GOVERNMENT:
first week in November for a period of one week. The students will
meet with the Council at the November 2nd meeting and again at the
November 9th meeting. Council agreed to give each student
participating a framed certificate to acknowledge appreciation.
POLICY BY
A policy was made by the City Council that the City Manager is charged
COUNCIL:
with the administration of the use of any City owned building.
The use of the new fire station will be with the approval of the Fire
Chief and the City Manager. However, any request of a significant
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nature for the use of any building must be approved by the City Council.
MONTHLY
ftPOR TS :
Mayor Wiley asked that the monthly reports submitted by the Department
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heads be of an editorial nature telling what has happened and what is
going to happen the following month, so that these reports will be
more meaningful to the Council.
THANKS TO MR. Mayor Wiley expressed thanks in behalf of the Council to Mr. Bonner
BONNER:
for his assistance in serving as a Councilman. Mr. Bonner said he
appreciated the opportunity extended to him.
ADJOURNMENT. No further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by
Councilman Bonner secoubd by Councilman Dunbar. Time for the
record 10:00 P.M.
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'Vice Mayor John Kiedis
Alice Je Kersla e, City Clerk
councilman James DeLonga
Councilman George Bonner