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WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
August 23, 1971
Workshop Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Mayor DeLonga at 8:00 P.M. August 23, 1971.
The meeting was held at 10500 N. Military Trail in the Assembly Room
and was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman James,
Councilman Kiedis, Vice Mayor Wiley and Mayor DeLonga. Councilman
Orr was absent. Attorney Brant and City Manager, Robert Carlson were
present.
COMMUNITY USE Before presentation of the use of Community Schools Mayor DeLonga
OF SCHOOLS:
commented relative to the school situation: "In as far as the City
Council is strenuously opposed to the plan proposed by the School
Board which requires the forced busing of the elementary school
students from our Community and we will continue to oppose any plan
that the School Board may propose that will require the busing of the
elementary school children or any of our other children away from their
neighborhood schools. We understand that there is an emergency meeting
of the School Board this evening and unfortunately we won't be able to
attend. However you can be sure that we have representatives of our
Community who will be there. In connection again with this latest
plan if it remains in effect I'd like to ask our City Manager to
inquire of the County and State Road about the feasibility of having a
macadam bicycle path installed along Military Trail from Gardenia Drive
South to Grove Park School. In addition to the opposition that we
have expressed both to local members of the School Board we've also
contacted the Governor and sent telegrams to the President requesting
that he intercede in behalf of all the children in the Community. I
do not subscribe to some of the suggestions made by members of the
School Board. It would indicate that if you do not care to have the
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children who live in those areas who are now opposed to busing that we
could swap them for some other children in our area. We do not
subscribe to barter with our children relative to having any of them
bused from our Community. We are going to fight equally as hard for
all the children. We want them to remain in their neighborhood schools.
Thank you very much."
Vice Mayor Wiley: "The statements you have made would indicate that they
are the feeling of the Council and I agree wholeheartedly and will
support those measures you have indicated."
Mr. C. Cheri, Community School Director, J. C. Mitchell School, Boca
Raton, Mr. Max Thomas of Boca Raton High School and Mr. Jim Rutherford
of the Boca Raton Recreation Department presented a film on Community
use of schools. The program is backed by the County Board of Public
Instruction and the City of Boca Raton and involves the general public
in vocational programs. They also spoke on the various phases of the use
of schools and stated there were approximately 70 Community Schools in
Florida at the present time. To get more information on the use of
schools one can contact Charles Perry and Mr. Jordan.
Rev. Tabor added the churches of the area are very much interested in
getting started and many are willing to support the program and work.
He suggested an advisory steering committee from the different churches
and make their recommendations, to which the Council agreed.
Vice Mayor Wiley suggested that Recreation Director Woody Dukes follow
through to see what could be done.
REPORTS: Mr. Robert Munsell, Building Official reported that the air conditioning
of the two rooms on the maim floor was almost completed except for
minor work. Mr. Gibson and Mr. Barlin will be contacted to advise on
the completion.
Woody Dukes gave a resume on Teens activities and that they were very
willing to paint the rooms. Council agreed to allow them to paint after
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the walls have been given a proper preparation.
SIGN ORDINANCE Robert Munsell, Building Official reported that he was studying various
REVIEW:
Municipal sign ordinances in order to make a recommendation to the
Council and that he would be further investigating these along with
Attorney Brant.
WALKWAYS: Leonard Devine, Public Works Director reported that he had contacted the
Department of Transportation and the office of Mr. Williamson, County
Headquarters re the resurfacing and repair of the walkways on Northlake
Blvd., east of I -95. They were willing to repair by patching at this
time and place the walk on a high priority for a resurfacing.
BALLFIELD: Public Works Director, Leonard Devine stated that the ballfield had been
repaired with more fill and by seeding of seed and bahia seed, rolling
the area and also provided a means of watering the field. He felt this
would hold over until more time would permit sodding the area.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS;
Council could see no objection to the request of the Palm Beach Gardens
Womens Club for the use of the land west of Garden Blvd. and behind the
main entrance to the City for a garage sale to raise funds. Mrs. Peters
will be contacted to suggest that she get permission from Mr. John D.
MacArthur, owner of the land.
RESOLUTION George Frost, City Manager of Palm Beach furnished Council with a copy
ON TAXES:
of their Resolution to the County Commission requesting they consider
lowering the millage inside �-ity limits. Motion was made and seconded
that Attorney Brant prepare a Resolution to the County Commissioners for
a differential and lower millage levy for each City. Resolution to be
read at the Regular Meeting of September 2, 1971.
ITEMS PRESENTED BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK.
PUD Consideration of the recommendations of the Planning and zoning
CONSIDERATION:
Commission to amend the zoning Ordinance, Article VIII, Section 7 -1 --
Change 20 acres of land to 10 acres of land was taken by the Council.
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Motion by Councilman James to retain the Planned Unit Development of
20 acres as specified in Section 7 -1; seconded by Councilman Kiedis.
Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. Council agreed they would be willing to
reconsider if a good example comes up at which time the Planning and
Zoning Commission could resubmit the amendment.
RAINING & Councilman Kiedis stated he had been in the Complex Building during the
COMPLEX:
rain storm today and saw the seepage and the happenings of water rushing
over doors. Council authorized Mr. Carlson to contact the contractor
Desrochers Construction and the Designer, Eugene Lawrence Architects,
to come up with a solution for better drainage of the water standing in
the lobby• and other repairs or corrections.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:
Bids for the tractor for Public Works Department will be awarded at the
September 2, Regular Meeting.
Stop Sign at the exit from the high school at Holly Drive will be
replaced.
Letter from Eugene Bie regarding Dr. Gerson's payment of building permit
fees was forwarded to Attorney Brant for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT: No further business and motion for adjournment made and seconded and
Council will continue with an open meeting for considering the 1971 -72
Budget. Time 10:45 P.M.
Thelma Compton, ity Clerk