HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 022271REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
February 22,1971
The Regular meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens City Council was called
to order by Mayor DeLonga and opened with the Pledge of allegiance to the
flag. The meeting was held at 3704 Burns Road at 8:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL Roll was called by the City Clerk: Present were: Councilman Prentiss,
Councilman James, Councilman Orr, Vice Mayor Wiley and Mayor DeLonga.
Attorney Brant and City Manager, Robert Carlson were present.
MINUTES
Minutes of the Regular meeting of February 8, 1971 were unanimously approved
on a motion by Councilman James and seconded by Vice Mayor Wiley.
AWARDING HID
Eugene Lawrence recommended to the Council that the bid for the paving of the
PAVING
parking lot and access road be awarded to Riteway Paving Co. as the low bidder,
and that all requirements were met. Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by
Councilman Wiley to award the bid to Riteway Paving Co. in the amount of
$19,631.00. Approved unanimously.
AWARD BID
Council was in accord to table the awarding of the bids for the installation
ADDRESS SYSTEM
of a public address system at the City Hall until a complete study of the
bids was completed.
REPORTS
Mr. Carlson reported to the Council on the meeting of the County Utility
Coordinating Committee.
Mr. Carlson stated the call for bids for the z ton Pick -up truck for the
Public Works department had been advertised and were returnable Monday Marsh
1, 1971.
PETITIONS &
I. Mayor DeLonga read a letter from Chief Mortimer -Fire District #2 in
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chich an invitation was extended to the Council or representative to attend a
meeting for February 25 1971 at 7:30 P.M. at City Hall. Vice Mayor Wiley
will attend and inform the group the city is willing to Participate in any
consolidation that would benefit the cities and the fire departments. A
special attentionwill be made to invite the Village of North Palm Beach to
attend this meeting.
2. A communication from the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission announcing
a Public Hearing on 2 parcels of County land was read by Mayor DeLonga.
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Vice Mayor Wiley made a motion that the City communicate with the Palm
Beach County Zoning Commission and express the Council's feelings and
present the recommendations on the 2 parcels as presented by the City
Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion seconded by Councilman Prentiss.
-Unanimously approved. Recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission
were: " Item 16- Section 18- 42- 43-- located.4 miles east of I -95 on the
north Side of Northlake Blvd. is completely surrounded by R -1 either in the
County or on the east side by the City of Palm Beach Gardens; however the
requested use of this land to C -1 -A, limited Commercial, is in keeping with
our Long Range Plan and we would recommend rather than spot Zone to consider
rezoning to C -1 -A the entire piece of property from the property under
consideration west to the C -2 area that is already in the City of Palm Beach
Gardens."
1-tem 23 - Parcel 18- 42- 43 - -900 ft. N. of Northlake Blvd. The Planning and
Zoning Commission of the City has no reason to oppose this rezoning since
'1 the property in question is not immediately adjacent to any City property."
3. Mayor DeLonga read a very pleasant letter from the Hetzel Brothers, who
had presented the Xmas Pageant at the waterfall site entrance on Garden Blvd.
They requested that the Council be present for the opening night to the
Easter Pageant which would be presented starting April 3, 1971.
4. A letter from F. P. Hobin, M.D. asking that he be considered for Health
Officer for the City was read by Mayor DeLonga. Council will schedule this
for workshop and get more information regarding the position. Mr. Carlson
will contact V. Patton of Tallahassee for recommendations for job
description.
5. A petition from 94 residents of Plat 6 was presented to the Council stating
their support for proposition 14 of the Bond referendum to be held on March
16, 1971 and favor the construction of concrete sidewalks with curb and gutter
on the following streets; Holly Drive, Lighthouse Drive, Dahlia Ave.,
Riverside Drive, Garden Blvd. and the 3 bridge walkways. Council was pleased
to know that there was support for this proposition and expressed thanks.
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ORDINANCE #1 Ordinance #1, Charter Change, was read on second reading by Title only by
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the City Clerk. Motion for adoption by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Vice
Mayor Wiley and unanimously adopted by the Council.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK.:
ADOPT LONG 1. Robert Sellers, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission presented
ILAN(TE PLAN
for the Planning and Zoning Commission the final edition of the Long Range Plan
Gerald Dake commented and stated this would be a guide to the City Planners.
Mr. Robert Diamond and Charles Breder were also present. Council discussed
and reviewed the plan. Mayor DeLonga suggested the Council either make a
motion to read Resolution #9, adopting the Long Range Plan or refer the Plan
to a Workshop meeting for further review. Vice Mayor Wiley made the motion
to read Resolution #9, seconded by Councilman Orr. Vote 4 ayes and 1 nay.
Councilman James voted nay. Motion to adopt Resolution #9 by Vice Mayor Wiley
seconded by Councilman Orr. Mayor DeLonga recommended to the Council that the
City adopt the Long Range Plan as presented. Motion by Vice Mayor Wiley to
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modify Resolution #9 and add after exhibit A and: "the long Range Land use plan
as exhibit "B" and also add in Section 1, after Exhibit A -Ythe long Range
Land use Plan as Exhibit "B" and seconded by Councilman Prentiss, Vote 4 ayes 4
and 1 nay, by Councilman James. Voting on the motion to adopt 4 ayes and
1 nay by Councilman James.
CONSOLE DESK 2. Request for the building of a console desk for the Police Department
dispatch station was authorized on a motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded
by Vice Mayor Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. The cost of the desk is an
approximate $300.00.
PALM EEACH GARDENS Mayor DeLonga read a request from the Palm Beach Gardens Community Hospital
HOSPITAL
for the use of 3 trailers at the Hospital for storage of supplies. Council
was in accord to table for information on the expected expansion.
,—, PAYMENT TO Payment of $5,485.25 to Belvedere Construction Co. for work completed on
BELVEDERE
Johnson Dairy Road was authorized unanimously by the Council on a motion by
Vice Mayor Wiley seconded by Councilman James.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCUSSION BY MAYOR, AND COUNCIL
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Mayor DeLonga requested that the Sub - Division Rules and Regulations be
placed on the Workshop agenda for final review for Monday March 1, 1971.
He suggested that the Council tour the New City Hall on Saturday, March 6, 1971
to which they agreed. Mayor DeLonga also recommended that the hook -up ;d
the utilities for the City Hall be pursued by contacting the President of the
company and the operator of the plant.
Vice Mayor Wiley stated that he protested to the voter registration lists
being given out for use as mailing lists.
Announcement was made of the presentation of Bond Issues on March 8 and
on March 11. 1971.
A newsletter will be prepared for mailing the first week of March.
Councilman Prentiss announced that he would not run in the General Election
for seat on the Council.
Gardens east Drive and Barns Road Rites -of -way will be pursued by Atty. Brant.
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PA)MENT TO Council authorized the final payment to Gerald Doke Associates for the Long
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Range Plan in the amount of $500.00. Motion by Councilman Orr seconded
by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
BUILDING PERMIT Mr. Bob Munsell, Building Official was authorized to issue a building permit
for the construction of a shopping center if all requirements are met.
Motion by Vice Mayor Wiley secondecU by Councilman James. Vote 5 ayes and
0 nays.
Meeting adjourned on a motion by Councilman Orr, seconded by Vice Mayor Wiley.
Time for the record 11:00 P.M.
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Vice Mayor` Wile
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THelma Compton, City CQerk
Councilman Prentiss
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