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.
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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
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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.
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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 ;
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No further business and adjournment at 10:55 P.M. on motion by Vice Mayor
Wiley seconded by Councilman Orr.
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