HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 011871CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1971
The Workshop Meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order
at 8:00 P.M. on Monday, January 18, 1971 by Mayor DeLonga and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman James,
Councilman Orr, Vice Mayor Wiley, and Mayor DeLonga. Mr. Carlson, the
City Manager, and William Brant, City Attorney were also present.
REPORTS: 1. Councilman James reported on the proposal for the Public
Address System for City Hall which had been presented
by the Flamingo Electric Company and stated that his
evaluation was the estimate was fair and the equipment
good. He suggested that the Council go ahead on the full
complement of microphones as proposed and get a clarification
.� on the type of microphone stands.
2. Alterations in the Council Meeting Room was reported by
Mr. Carlson. The architects had not completed their
drawings and cost estimates but would deliver the drawing
Tuesday, January 19, 1971. Council referred the discussion
to Regular Agenda, January 25, 1971.
3. Howard Searcy presented his recommendations for the paving
and parking at the Phase 3 of City Hall. Council decided
that the architects prepare specifications and ask for two
bids; one for the 24 ft road, with a divider,and the other
a straight through 20 ft road. Use of the land adjourning
the proposed road will be investigated prior to the decision
of what type of road construction is preferred.
4. Attorney Brant gave a resume of the proposed agreement for
purchase of land and reviewed the contract with the Council.
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Council approved unanimously to place Resolution #2 along
with the contract on the agenda for Monday, January 25, 1971,
Regular Meeting.
5. Mayor DeLonga announced he had conferred with John D. MacArthur
and was assured the cut - through across Military Trail for the
hook -up to the sewer system would be scheduled this week.
PETITIONS AND
COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Council approved the appointments of the Assistant Fire Chiefs
and authorized placing this on the agenda with a resolution
officially appointing the Assistant Chiefs. Mr. Carlson
announced that a meeting with Chief Mortimer was scheduled
for Thursday, January 25, 1971.
ITEMS PRESENTED BY Mayor DeLonga prefaced the discussion of the Bond Referendum
CITY MANAGER AND
CITY CLERK: stating he would make sure the total community was involved in
knowing the plans for the Bond Referendum and would ask for
participation from all organizations and individuals. The good
and the bad of the Bond Referendum would be explained. The
public will be advised on all affairs, stating there is nothing
we are trying to hide from anybody, and that we will strive to
meet what the people of the Community desire from this Bond
Referendum for the betterment of our Community.
1. Council discussed items to be placed on the Bond Referendum.
Mr. Carlson and Mr. Woodrow Dukes, Recreation Director, pre-
sented facts pertaining to receiving Federal Assistance for
the Bond Referendum. Mr. Say, of the State Recreation Depart-
ment, has offered his services in assisting the planning of
the Bond Program and will be invited to attend a meeting
with the Council.
2. Ordinance #15, Subdivision Regulations, was discussed
regarding Sidewalks and Curbs, with Howard Searcy presenting
his recommendations.
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3. Council discussed the agreement with Baker Protective Agency
for the Alarm Console in the Police Department at City Hall.
The agreement will be reviewed and taken into consideration
at the Regular Meeting, January 25, 1971, with Mr. Valardo
of Wells Fargo.
4. Discussion of Standards of Conduct of Public Officials and
Employees was deferred to another meeting.
5. Change Order "G" - Contract with Desrochers Construction Co.
was referred to Regular Meeting, January 25, 1971, after
further consultation with the Architects, Eugene Lawrence
and Associates. Attorney Brant was instructed to contact
the Architects by letter on the time schedule for completion
of the City Hail.
6. Council authorized payment to Belvedere Construction Company
for work completed on Johnson Dairy Road in the amount of
$10,384.29, and will be voted on at Regular Meeting, January
25, 1971. Payment to Brockway, Owen and Anderson, Consulting
Engineers, for Johnson Dairy Road, was discussed and will be
placed on January 25, 1971 agenda for approval.
DISCUSSION BY MAYOR Items for the Newsletter were discussed. The appointment of an
AND COUNCIL:
Environmental Committee was recommended. It was reported that
arrangements for the plaques for the City Hall was almost completed.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion for adjournment made by Vice Mayor Wiley, seconded by
Councilman Orr.
Time for record, 11:45 P.M.
Mayor DeLonga Vice Mayor Wiley
�Counl�//pilman Prentiss Councilman James
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Ci ty rior� fr Councilman Orr