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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 051771REGULAR MEETING CITY OF PAIM BEACH GARDENS MAY 17, 1971 The Regular meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order at 8:00 P. M. May 17, 1971 with Mayor DeLonga presiding. Meeting was held at 10500 N. Military Trail. Mayor DeLonga called for the Plddge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman Kiedis, Councilman James, Councilman Orr, Vice Mayor Wiley and Mayor DeLonga. Attorney Brant and City Manager, Robert Carlson were present. MINUTES: The reading of the minutes of the Regular meeting of May 3, 1971 were unanimously approved by each Councilxpan's signature on a motion by Vice Mayor Wiley and seconded by Councilman Orr. PETITIONS: A letter from Richard A. Pettigrew, House of representatives regarding HB -630- (alcoholic beverage licenses) was read by Mayor DeLonga in which he acknowledged receipt of our telegram approving HB -630. Mayor DeLonga acknowledged a letter from Russel Sykes, State Representative re ad valorem tax collections. A letter of application to.the Planning and Zoning Commission from Stanley Hausman was read by Mayor DeLonga and will be kept on file. A letter of appreciation and thanks for the assistance and for an enjoyable day from the Key Club President, David Wax was read by Mayor DeLonga. Mayor DeLonga announced the meeting concerning North End Young People to be held at the North Palm Beach Senior Citizens Building on May 25, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. He urged everyone to attend. RESOLUTION Resolution #20, 1971 authorizing the Tri -City Bank the temporary use of a Mobile # 20 Tri -City Bank Unit was read by the City Clerk and approved unanimously on a motion by Vice Mayor Wiley seconded by Councilman Orr. RESOLUTION Resolution #21- Authorizing the City to enter into an agreement with Schwab & Twitt�4 #21 Contract Schwab & Architects for the design of the Central Fire Station was read by the City Clerk. � Twi tty City Manager, Robert Carlson reported on the land acquisition and stated that the principals requested an official letter from the City. Council discussed the agreement contract which was presented by Schwab and Twitty and were in Page 2 accord to table and to negotiate with the architects on various factors of the contract and consider the agreement further at the Workshop meeting of May 24, 1971. ORDINANCE #4 Motion to read Ordinance #4- Creating an Environmental Improvement and Environmental Beautification Beautification Committee was made by Vice Mayor Wiley and seconded by Committee Councilman Kiedis. unanimously approved and ordinance #4 was read in full by the City Clerk. ITEMS PRESENTED BY TIRE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CT.F.RK. 1. Recommendations from Eugene Lawrence, Associated Architects regarding an unfinished item from the Punch List and a request for arbitration From E.P. Desrochers Construction Co., Inc. were discussed by the Council. Arbitration was on the following two items: 1. Placing of the responsibility for water being retained on two landings and 2. The right of the Council to hold $1000 of the contractors money for the correction of the condition. Council discussed the mechanics and procedures of arbitration with Attorney Brant. Vice Mayor Wiley moved to pay Desrochers Construction Co. the $1000.00 and terminate the contract for the Municipal Complex, seconded by Councilman James. Council felt this would keep the city in good faith with the Contractors and that he would be willing to assist the City with any other problems that might arise. Voting on the motion was unanimous. 2. Council discussed the final invoice from Eugene Lawrence, Assoc. Architects for services rendered for the Municipal Complex. Mr. Carlson, City Manager recommended that at this time the action be deferred to workshop in order to contact Mr. Lawrence and together with Attorney Brant to explore the billing and make recommendations at the next meeting. Council was in accord to defer action. 3. A letter of agreement between Yorkshire Properties, Inc. and the City for the construction of Phase III, Johnson Dairy Road was read by Mayor DeLonga. Vice Mayor Wiley moved to approve the bid of Belvedere Construction Co. in the amount of $15,928.75 together with engineering fees of $1,300.00 contingent upon the acceptance by Mr. Vince Pappalardo and his signature on the letter of agreement, seconded by Councilman Orr; unanimously approved. Page 3 BUDGET REVIEW: Mr. Carlson, City Manager, submitted a review of the first 6 months of the 1970 -71 Budget for consideration and recommended that the Deparment Accounts be adjusted as presented and that all surplus be transferred to the 01 -600 1--� Account, that new Capital priorities be determined and the amount established to be transferred into the construction account to make final payment to the Architect and General Contractor. Vice Mayor Wiley stated he was very pleased with the presentation made by Mr. Carlson. RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISCUSSION BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Mayor DeLonga reported he is writing the Mayors of neighboring communities inviting them to a meeting Jue 8, 1971 to discuss items of mutual concern, including cooperative purchasing, teen age problems and other items in order for the area municipalities to work on a more cooperative basis. Vice Mayor Wiley stated an area wide survey of all neighboring Fire Departments is scheduled and that he would summarize activities for presentation to the Mayors meeting. Mayor DeLonga suggested that Mr. Alton Murray be invited to a future Workshop to discuss teenage problems. I-' Mr. Carlson announced receipt of a letter from Ken Staggs d the Youth Athletic Association with thanks for the offer to use the Assembly room for Las Vegas night but that it would not be large enough and stating the event would be held at Captain Alex's on June 12, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. Mr. Carlson stated that Mr. Tokes was making arrangements for the permanent placing of the cornerstone and placing of the plaques. Mayor DeLonga reported he was in receipt of a letter from John D. MacArthur stating Palm Beach County Utilitites was considering an increase in rates. Vice Mayor Wiley expressed appreciation and thanks to the Volunteer Firemen, Public Works, Recreation and Police Departments for the assistance in preparing for the Municipal Complex dedication, stating a tremendous job was done. Mr. Carlson will extend thanks by letter to the organizations who assisted. ADJOURNh ENT ; Page 4 No further business and adjournment at 10:55 P.M. on motion by Vice Mayor Wiley seconded by Councilman Orr. M yor DAonga Vit-e Mayor iley 1 Thelma Compton, Cify Clerk ryA-cx-� Councilman James m O C cilrr W )Ali Counp6 �manKiedis