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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JULY 26, 1971
The Workshop Meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor DeLonga and he stated for the record that all members were
present. Meeting was held at 10500 N. Military Trail at the
Municipal Building.
CENTRAL FIRE Vice Mayor Wiley reported on the status of the Central Fire Station
STATION REPORT:
stating that a discussion of the preliminary drawings of a site
plan and building had been tentatively approved by the owners of
the property. He also announced that the Palm Beach County Health
Department had approved the installation of a septic tank for
the station. Vice Mayor Wiley then moved that the City Manager
be authorized to draft a letter to the owners making a formal
offer to purchase the property for the construction of a Central
Fire Station. Motion seconded by Councilman Kiedis and
unanimously approved.
REPLACEMENT OF Mr. Carlson reported that an estimate to revamp the lighting
LIGHTS AT PLANT
DRIVE: system at the Plant Drive Ball Park was approximately $10,696.00.
The estimate included complete re- wiring, Quartz lights and
brackets. Mayor DeLonga suggested that he contact Mr. John D.
MacArthur to discuss the possibilities of an extension to the
lease at Plant Drive prior to authorization of installation of a
new lighting system. Mr. Carlson will contact Florida Power and
Light Company to get a written statement as to the condition and
safety of the present lighting system. Councilman James suggested
finding out what repairs were necessary to make it safe. Mickey
Neal was present and stated that the High School Football field
could be made available to the Palm Beach Gardens Youth Athletic
Association for their Youth Football Program but that a
concession stand was needed and solicited the City's assistance
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in getting one built. Mr. Carlson expressed thanks to Mr. Neal
for getting the tennis nets up at the High School for the Public
to use.
ITEM BY CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL:
1. Mayor DeLonga suggested that Mr. Carlson investigate if funds
are available for the construction of shuffle board courts,
and to get a recommendation from the Recreation Advisory
Board for a permanent location for same.
2. The mowing of vacant lots throughout the City was discussed.
Mr. Carlson stated Chief Summers had been assigned the
additional duties of inspecting the condition of vacant lots
and reporting same. Mr. Carlson suggested more equipment
and manpower was needed. Council agreed and authorized Mr.
Carlson to advertise for bids for a tractor and a mower.
3. Mr. Carlson announced that the air conditioning of the two
rooms at the Complex was started by Barlin Heating Inc. and
would be completed in about a week.
4. Mr. Kiedis reported on the Planning and Zoning Meeting of
July 20, 1971.
5. Council was presented with a resume of the duties of the
Public Works employees.
SWIMMING POOL Amendments to the Swimming Pool Ordinance was discussed and
ORDINANCE:
Council authorized to place Ordinance #7 - Amending Chapter 27
Swimming Pools, on the Regular Agenda for August 2, 1971.
DEFER SIGN Discussion of amendments to the Sign and Advertising, Chapter 24
DISCUSSION:
of the Municipal Code was deferred to next workshop.
COUNCIL MEETING Council authorized placing an ordinance to amend the Municipal
SCHEDULE ORDINANCE:
Code to change the meeting schedule of the City Council on the
agenda for first reading for August 2, 1971.
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ADJOURNMENT. No further business and meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
on a motion by Councilman James, seconded by Vice Mayor
Wiley.
ATTEST:
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