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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 110972i WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS NOVEt,EER 9, 1972 I— The Workshop Meeting of the City Council of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Mayor T•'iley at 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 91 1972 in the Assembly Room, 10500 N. Military Trail and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Dunbar, Councilman Martino, Councilman DeLonga, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Mayor Wiley. City Manager Robert Carlson and Attorney r,lilliam Brant were also present MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 2, 1972 were unanimously approved by the Council. REPORTS: The City Manager reported on those who have confirmed their attendance MEETING -STATE at a meeting between the various State and County agencies regarding the AND COUNTY AGENCIES- Building moratorium to be held on Wednesday, November 15, 1972 at 8 :00 BUILDING MORATOR P.P1. at the new Central Fire Station: Peter Beljet, Director, Division of Operations, State of Florida Pollution Control Boards Ray Vesterby, Attorney, Legal Department, Public Service Commission, State of Florida; Larry Lukin, Division of Environmental services; Ralph Raker, State of Florida Pollution Control Board and Frank Brutt, Director, Area Planning Board and a confirmation is expected from either Mr. MacArthur or a representative from the Utility Company. Mayor Wiley announced that Jennifer Kirkland, Post Times reporter, has also been invited. The meeting is open to the public, however, it is not an audience participation type meeting_ if the invited parties agree, at the latter part of the meeting, to answer public questions they will do so. The audience was advised to forward any specific questions they would like to ask to Mr. Carlson or any member of the Council. JOHN BOYLES i•iayor Wiley acknowledged a communication from Mr. John Boyles, Director, FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE Water and Sewer Department, Florida Public Service Commission stating COMMISSION: Palm Beach County Area Planning Board has the authority to prepare Workshop Meeting, November 9, 1972 Page 2 coordinate regional plans and programs for regional water and sewer systems, and as far as the implemention of the plan or the legal enforcement of it, it rests with the State Pollution Control Board and the Public Service Commission. CENTRAL FIRE Mayor Wiley acknowledged a communication from Schwab and Twitty, STATION: Architects, reporting the Central Fire Station building is substantially complete and ready for use and can be occupied immediately. The few outstanding items remaining on the punch list will not interfere with1he contractors completing same. Motion made and unanimously carried to pay the Certificate for Payment as submitted by Schwab and Twitty, Architects, in the amount of $8,240.40. The Council authorized Chief Summers to move into the station immediately and Chief Summers advised the Volunteers would start moving the equipment on Friday, November 10, 1972 and the move would be completed by Monday, November 13, 1972. The Regular Meeting of the Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, November 14, 1972 will be held in the new building. REGISTERED Mayor Wiley reported there are 4833 registered voters in the City and VOTERS: 3466 voted in the November 7, 1972 election which was a record vote. MILLAGE AND mayor 1,iley reported the County millage this year is 17.843 added to TAX BILLS: the City's millage of 7.5 makes a total millage of 25.343. He also advised the tax bills will be mailed within the next two weeks and the 41 discount will be given for 30 days after receipt of the bills. PETITIONS AND C0MMUNICATIONS: LARRY LUKIN: A letter was acknowledged by Mayor Wiley from Larry Lukin, Director, Division of Environmental Services, stating he would attend the meeting of the various State and County officials on November 15, 1972 and bring the requested data and recommendations and evaluations of the sewage treatment plant system. Workshop Meeting, November 9, 1972 Page 3 .10INT MEETIiJG A communication was acknowledged by Mayor Wiley from Mayor Mallory RfcIPALITIES NORTH PALM Privett, North Palm Beach, advising of a joint meeting of the Councils BEACH, MEZE PARK AND PAL?ifrom the municipalities of Lake Park, North Palm Beach and Palm Beach BEACH GARDENS: Gardens scheduled for December 5, 1972 at 8 :00 P. *7, at the Village Hall, North Palm Beach. The Council will advise the Mayor what items they wish to put on the agenda and forward same to Mayor Privett. DEPART:ENT Mayor Wiley acknowledged a letter from the State of Florida Department OF POLLUTION CONTROL: of Pollution Control advising of a meeting in Tallahassee, December 6, 1972 regarding the adoption of a State -Glide Rule on Interim Package Sewage Treatment Plants, MUNICIPAL Notice was received of the Palm Beach County Municipal League's Third LEAGUE BARBECUE: Annual Barbecue in Belle Glade on November 17, 1972 at 12 :00 noon. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: LIGHTHOUSE Mayor Miley stated that the Council, from previous discussions, had DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS :agreed to provide a safe passage way to the schools and shopping areas for the highly pedestrian trafficed area on Lighthouse Drive and the option of putting sidewalks in was by far the better choice to achieve the objective of all parties involved. The sidewalks, if approved, are to be constructed 1005 on City property and would be paid for out of the general fund and not on an assessment basis, as it is of benefit to the whole Community. He further stated the Council had instructed the City Engineer to prepare plans and specifications for their consideration. Howard Searcy, City Engineer, presented a set of plans showing the proposed improvements to Lighthouse Drive and the cost estimates as follows: A 5' concrete sidewalk on the south side of Lighthouse Drive from Holly Drive to the Thompson River Bridge and each side of MacArthur Boulevard from Lighthouse Drive to the Earmin River Bridge - and the widening of Lighthouse Drive from Holly Drive to the west rightof -way Workshop Meeting, November 9, 1972 Page 4 of the F.E.C, Railroad for a cost of Y13,942.00. Alternate "A9 to construct sidewalks on the north side of Lighthouse Drive from Holly Drive intersection to the Thompson liver i3ridge for a cost of ,$,10,486.00. The total cost including Alternate "A" - $24,428.00 Mr. Searcy explained Items 10 and 11 under Alternate "A" is for a concrete sidewalk and curb 6" wide x 6" high (above the level of the sidewalk) which is necessary because of the adverse slope in the swale on the north side for about 3 blocks. The 6'1 curb would minimize the damage to the adjacent property. He also recommended allowing tha property owners to move their own trees, shrubs, sprinkler systems, etc. that are in the Swale areas, rather than having it the contractors responsibility. r1ayor Wiley objected to the curb saying it would be an eyesore. Concerned residents in the Lighthouse Drive area attended the meeting and questioned the Council as follows: Mr. Joe Hancock questioned why all taxpayers of the City should pay for sidewalk improvements to Lighthouse Drive. In his opinion it should be assessed to the property owners benefiting. Mr. Kudlicka was concerned about the removal of a coconut tree on his property. Mr. Searcy advised him it would not be necessary to remove it. He was also advised he could park his cars in the swale area. Mr. John Collins was concerned about the sidewalk across his asphalt driveway which Mr. Searcy explained would be a 6" thick concrete side- walk. Mrs. Zola Hartman agreed the property owners should be responsible for moving shrubs and sprinkler systems and recommended widening the road. Mr. Walton asked about the disposition of the trees and the Swale area on the north side if the street is widened and was informed the cabbage palms would have to be removed. Workshop Meeting, November 9, 1972 Page 5 Councilman DeLonga stated in his opinion the width of the road should be increased to 24' of paving - 2' on either side. v MOTION TO motion made by Councilman i)eLonga seconded by Vice mayor Kiedis to SUBMIT PLANS FOR BID: authorize the City Manager to submit the plans for bid for the construction of a sidewalk along the south side of Lighthouse Drive with a separate bid for the widening of Lighthouse Drive 2e on each side and authorizing Mr. Searcy to increase the width of the surface between Holly Drive and the railroad beyond the 30' that exits. Vote on motion. Mayor Wiley, Vice Mayor Kiedis, Councilman DeLonga and Councilman Martino voted aye, Councilman Dunbar voted nay. I7otion carried by a vote of 4 ayes and I nay. Councilman Dunbar was opposed because there was not enough information to bid on the widening of the road. Motion was made by Councilman DeLonga seconded by Vice Mayor Kiedis and approved authorizing the City Engineer to modify the plans to include the widening of Lighthouse Drive by 2' on each side. Mr. Searcy advised it would be no problem as the swale areas would not be effected. SIGN The Council set a time limit on the first discussion of the proposed OR_D_INANCE: Sign Ordinance of 45 minutes. Mr. Schlaudecker, Chairman of the Beautification and Environmental Committee, briefly outlined the reasons and thoughts of his committee on the proposed ordinance stating it was designed from the Palm Beach Ordinance and other ordinances of Cities throughout the United States. In answer to Vice f;ayor Kiedis' question he gave the reason for eliminating pole signs was based on an aesthetical idea; that although some pole signs may be acceptable, as the City develops and business areas evolve, the fair way is to eliminate all pole signs. Two areas of concern by the Council were the consideration to business areas and the compensation for existing signs that would be phased out. Attorney Brant suggested, as a starting point, to determine what signs are in the City and what is the custom in the trade. The Council i Workshop Meeting, November 9, 1972 Page 6 authorized the Building Inspector to take an inventory of the signs in the City and determine the initial cost of each sign to be presented 1� at the next regular meeting. Mr. Pappalardo, a local building contractor, asked the Council to give a lot of thought to the regulation of pole signs and come up with a formula that would not discourage mall type developments. Mr. Pappalardo informed the Council he will attend future meetings to express his opinions. SPEED LIMIT Ordinance #19, 1972 regulating speed limits on City streets, as CITY STREETS. prepared by Attorney Brant, was authorized by the City Council to be placed on first reading at the next Regular Meeting on November 16,1972. The City Manager verified he had sent a letter to the Department of Transportation requesting they consider establishing the speed of 45 miles an hour from the Sunshine State Parkway on PGA Boulevard to a point east of Alt. AlA. Mayor Wiley stated it was his opinion that Holly Drive should not have a speed limit of 25 miles and recommended a speed limit of 30 miles, his reason being one side of the street is blocked off during school hours and subject to a reduced soe -d limit. ITE ^'6 FOR DISCUSSION BY CITY MANAGER A14D CITY CLERK: HOLIDAY Motion made and unanimously carried authorizing the City Manger to &,-FT CERTIFICATES:purchase 140 Holiday Gift Certificates for employees, City officials, Volunteer Firemen, Police Reserves and Advisory Board members at a cost of $8.00 each. TRAFFIC An agreement with the Traffic Department, Office of the County Engineer, SIGNAL -PGA ELLISON for the installation of a fully actuated traffic signal at PGA - Ellison WTT C(1N VCNAn Wilson Road was referred to the Regular Meeting of November 16, 1972. The Council instructed the City Manager to contact Charlie Hyman, Director, Traffic Department, to ascertain why this intersection was i Workshop N eeting, November 9, 1972 Page 7 justified for a traffic light. The Council agreed the intersection of PGA Blvd. and Military Trail or 1_95 and PGA Blvd. certainly warranted traffic lights since they were both busy intersections. The City Attorney stated the agreement would involve no monetary costs to the City and the only power the City would be giving up was the actual control of the signal. SOD FOR Motion made and unanimously approved that the City Manager be authorized CENTRAL FIRE STATION: to allocate $500.00 for sod delivered and installed for the Central Fire Station. The City Manager advised this can be paid from surplus funds from last year budget. ITEMS BY THE MAYOR AND CODUNCIL: TENNIS The Council will meet on Saturday, November 11, 1972 at 10:00 A.M. to COURT SITE: view the site of the tennis courts staked out by the Public t,iorks Department on the north side of the Municipal Complex so that a recommendation can be made. COUNCILMAN Requested a canal maintenance schedule from the Public Works Department. MAR T INO Asked about the status of the Self- Service Post Office and was informed by the City Manager a confirmation had not been received that bids had gone out again. Requested a site plan from the Public [corks Director for the complex at 3704 Burns Road by the next Workshop Meeting. Asked about the status of the 10 acres adjacent to the ;Municipal Complex and was informed by the City Manager that the survey is completed and the project is progressing. COUNCILMAN Asked about the status of the schedule for trimming the palm trees and DELONGA: was informed this is being carried out on a daily basis. ABOLISHMENT The City Attorney reported he had contacted Judge MacMillan regarding F Cam' COURT: the abolishment of the City's Municipal Court and was advised a court room is not projected for the north end of the County at the present Workshop Meeting, November 9, 1972 Page 8 time and that under the present schedule the County would get the costs and the City would get the fines and forfeitures. The City Manager advised he will extend an invitation to Judge MacMillan to inspect our facilities and will show him the tentative site in the City for the County Complex. ADJOURNNENT. No further business and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Mayor CI-,alter Wiley L- GL 4%_ s )rice Mayor John Kiedis Alice Jea_y Kerslake, City Clerk dou a Iman Jamey DeLo&ra 1 e`ouncihaan Gor on Dunbar /I Councilman Michael Hartino