HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 071271CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
REGULAR MEETING
July 12, 1971
PUBLIC BEARING:
Mayor DeLonga called the Public Hearing to order at 8:00 P.M. Roll
was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman James,
Councilman Orr, Councilman Kiedis and Mayor DeLonga. Vice Mayor Wiley
was absent due to vacation. Attorney Brant and City Manager, Robert
Carlson were present.
Mayor DeLonga announced the purpose of the Public Hearing was to
hear comments and discuss the rezoning of 5 acres in Section 7 -42 -43
located at the intersection of Barns Road and Gardens East Road.
As there were no remarks or any discussion from either the Public or
the Council, motion to adjourn was by Councilman Orr seconded by
Councilman Kiedis and unanimously approved.
REGULAR MEETING:
The Regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor
DeLonga at 8s15 P.M. at the City Hall at 10500 N. Military trail.
ROLL CALL:
Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman James,
Councilman Orr, Councilman Kiedis and Mayor DeLonga. Vice Mayor
Wiley was absent,on vacation. Attorney Brant and City Manager,
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Robert Carlson were present.
The Minutes of the Regular meeting of June 21, 1971 were unanimously
approved.
REPORTS:
Mayor DeLonga reported that the monthly reports of the Public Works,
Building, Recreation, Fire, Police Departmens had been reviewed and
Council accepted them as presented.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
The recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission to amend
the Zoning Ordinance, Article VIII, section 7 -1 changing 20 acres to
read 10 acres of land, was referred to the next workshop meeting.
Mayor DeLonga read a letter from the Post Office Department regarding
placing of mail boxes. He read a thank you letter from the Town of
Lake Park for Mr. DukeA participation in establishing their recreation
program. Mayor DeLonga also expressed thanks to Mr. Dukes for his
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wonderful 4th of July program this year, stating it was the best ever.
MOVE PRECINCT
Council was in accord with the recommendation of the City Clerk
to move precinct #47 from Golfers Village to the City Hall and instructed
the Clerk to inform the County Registration Office of the approval.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK:
AWARD AIR CONDITION
Recommendations from the City Manager to award the bid for the air
BID:
conditioning of two rooms at the Municipal Complex to Barlin Cooling and
Heating Co. for the low bid amount of $3787 and was unanimously approved.
The City Manager was authorized to seek estimates for the electrical
work necessary to the air conditioning and award the contract to the low
bidder if they do not exceed $1000.00. Funds to be allocated for both
air conditioning installation and electrical work from 01- 50OContingency
Account.
AWARD RADIOS
Mr. Carlson and Chief Summers recommended that portable radios and air
AND AIR PARS
perks for the Fire Department be purchased from Biscayne Fire Equipment
Inc. for the low bid amounts of:
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2 -Two way radios & carrying case and 2 unit charger - -- $1,131.40
4 -Self contained breathing units with voice paks and 4 spare
cylinders $1,972.80.
Motion to award the bid as recommended made by Councilman Orr seconded
by Councilman Kiedis and to allocate monies from the contingency fund,
unanimously approved.
LE2"1'Pali RE SPEED
Mr. Carlson read a letter from the Office of the Governor stating that
TIMING:
200 speed timing computers are being purchased and these will be
distributed on a priority basis and the City will be given consideration
when these are available.
VERIFY 100%
Florida League of Cities letter requesting opinion of City regarding
ASSESSMENT
County's tax roll was deferred until a more complete review of the Tax
Roll was completed.
ORDINANCE #7
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Ordinance #7 amending the Swimming Pool Ordinance, Chapter 27 of the
MENDING SWIMMING
POOL CHAP'1'Et
Municipal Code was deferred to be discussed at the Workshop meeting
of July 19, 1971.
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ORDINANCE #5
Ordinance #5 Revised 1970 -71 Budget was read on second reading by Title
REVISED BUDGET
only.by the City Clerk and unanimously adopted by the City Council.
ORDINANCE #6
Ordinance #6- -Hours of sale of alcoholic beverages was read on second
`- ALCOHOLIC BEV.
reading by Title only by the City Clerk. Motion to adopt by Councilman
Kiedis. Mayor DeLonga relinquished the gavel to second the motion and
passed the gavel to Councilman James. Discussion was held and pros and
cons were presented by representatives of the Tavern,Mr. Menser, Attorney
Barton and from the Holid4'7mr. Cooper. Petitions were presented to the
Council as evidence of those not wishing the change from 5 am to 3 am
on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Mr. Menser stated that he had talked
with the officials at PGA Golf Club and they were in favor of keeping the
present time at 5 A.M. Final voting by the Council as called for by
Councilman James, acting chairman was: Councilman Kiedis aye, Mayor
DeLonga aye, Councilman Orr, nay and Councilman James nay. Ordinance
failed for lack of a majority.
,--,ORDINANCE #8
Ordinance #8 -- Amending section 309- open spaces, was readby the City Clerk
OPEN SPACE
in full as amended on second reading. Unanimously adopted.
ORDINANCE #9
Ordinance #9 Rezoning of 5 acres in Section 7 -42 -43 was read by Title
REZONE SECTION
7 -42 -43
only by the City Clerk on second reading. Motion to adopt by Councilman
Kiedis, seconded by Councilman Orr. Mayor DeLonga announced that this
rezoning was also recommended by the PI?nning and Zoning Board and was
contingent upon the receipt of a unity of title when Gardens East Drive is
dedicated. Voting on the adoption of Ordinance #9 was unanimous. Motion
by Councilman Kiedis seconded by Councilman James that the Building
Inspector not issue a permit until Gardens East Drive is dedicated and
accepted by the City or a unity of title is furnished. Approved unanimously,
ORDINANCE #10
Ordinance #10- Adopting the West Palm Beach Electrical Code was read by the
ELECTRIC CODE
City Clerk on second reading by Title only and unanimously adopted.
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Ordinance #11 Adopting the West Palm Beach Plumbing Code was read by title
PLUMBING CODE
only on second reading and unanimously adopted.
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RESOLUTION #22 Resolution #22 -- Appointing members to the various City Advisory Boards
BOARD MEf.litx',R.S
was read by the City Clerk and adopted unanimously. Motion to make the
effective date for the Planning and Zoning Commission August 10, 1971
in order to keep the present Board intact for the Public Hearing on a
petition for annexdtion of Section 5 -42 -43 was made by Councilman James
seconded by Councilman Kiedis. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
RESOLUTION #23 Resolution #23 Permitting trailers at the PGA Golf Course was read by the
PGA TRAILERS
City Clerk and adopted nnanimouslyaby the Council.
RESOLUTION #24 Resolution #24- Contract with Schwab & Twitty for the Fire Station, was
Schwab &Twitty
Contract read by the City Clerk and adopted unanimously. Attorney Brant explained
the modifications trade to the contract.
BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL
Mayor DeLonga suggested that the Council consider changing the meeting
night to Thursday.
Councilman Kiedis suggested that a note of appreciation be sent to John
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D. MacArthur for his participation and contributions to the YMCA building
project on RCA Blvd. Mr. Carlson will draft a letter for Council approval.
Councilman James asked for some action to be taken regarding the lighting
of the ball field at Plant Drive as many of the lights were not functioning.
Mr. Carlson was instructed to get estimates for the cost of replacing these
lights.
Suggestions for more mosquito fogging were made.
Mr. Carlson reported that all the conditions and waiver of lien from Rite
Way Paving were in order and final payment to them in the amount of $3849.90
could now be made.
Mr. Carlson stated that an application for a permit for a 2 story office
building at the intersection of PGA Blvd and Kidd Lane had been received
by the Building Department with the approval of the HeAlth Department for a
ti 750 Gallon septic tank. Council authorized issuing the building permit
but also requested that in the future to be informed of any similar
applications.
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No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Orr
seconded by Councilman James.
yor Delonga
Vice Wayor Wiley
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Thelma Compton, City Cler
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Co i man Kiedis