HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 090271REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
Sept. 2, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens
was called to order by Mayor DeLonga at 8:00 P.M. September 2, 1971. The
meeting was held at 10500 N. Military Trail in the Assembly room and opened
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL: Roll was called by the City Clerk and present were: Councilman Orr, Council-
man James, Councilman Kiedis, Vice Mayor Wiley and Mayor DeLonga. City
Manager, Robert Carlson and Attorney Brant were present.
MINUTES: The reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 16, 1971 was
waived and unanimously approved by the Council.
LIGHT THE NIGBT Mr. Ed Holmes a member of the Committee spearheading the "Light the Night"
project sponsored by the North Palm Beach County Board of Realtors explained
to the Council the meauning of the lighting program, which is being carried
out through the State in the hope of cutting down on crime by recommending
more lighting to areas that are dimly lighted. He asked for the use of the
__' Assembly room for a short kick -off program. Officials of the surrounding
municipalities will be invited. Lights will be turned on at 7:30 P.M at
the start of the meeting and this lighting will occur throughout the State.
Council authorized the use of the Assembly room. A Proclmation Declaring
September 16, 1971 as "Light the Night of Florida" will be issued.
REPORTS: nn�
Fire Station: Vice Mayor Wiley stated that a meeting had been heldeatnl:10 o'clock this
evening and the plans and cost of the Fire Station had been reviewed along
with the Architect and the Committee. He reported there would be some revision
to the plans in order to achieve a lesser cost and a detailed breakdown
on the total cost of the Station will be presented to the Council.
Recreation A report from the Recreation Director and Public Works Director on the cost
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of improvements to the two recreation rooms was presented to the Council.
Council authorized funds from the contingency Fund, and to proceed with the
plastering and eeiling completion and to advertise for bids on the electrical
work necessary. Motion by Councilman James seconded by Councilman Kiedis
and unanimously approved.
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Teens; Woody Dukes reported that the Teens had deposited the sum of $107.81
and were progressing with their plans and schedules. Next meeting to be
September 7, 1971. He reported that Mr. Schlaudecker had contributed a
table and 4 chairs to the Teens.
STREET LIGHTS: A request for a street light installation at Hickory Drive was authorized
by the Council on a motion by Councilman Kiedis and seconded by Councilman
James. Council was in accord that there are other areas of the City in
need of more lighting and authorized Mr. Carlson to initiate a program to
survey the entire City. Vice Mayor Wiley suggested that a notice be placed
in the Newsletter that a survey was being conducted and residents could call
the City Manager to ask for reviews of the areas they feel might need lights.
TRACTOR BIDS:
Mr. Carlson gave the Council the facts of the review of the bids for the
tractor and mower which had been advertised and opened at the Council meeting
of August 9, 1971. Mr. Devine and Mr. Carlson recommended awarding the
bid to Trail Ford Tractor as the most reasonable bid for a total cost of
$4673.20 for the following reasons: parts are more available, better trade
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in value, service is more quickly available and is most compatable with the
equipment of the City and would serve the best interest of the City. Motion
by Councilman Kiedis seconded by Councilman Orr to accept the recommendations
as presented and award the bid to Trail Ford Tractor for $4673.20. Vote
5 ayes and 0 nays.
REPORT ON
Mr. Carlson advised the Council that the appraiser who has been retained
LAND PURCHASE:
FIRE STATION
by the people we are negotiating with for land acquisition was in the office
today and that they are progressing and the City has also retained an
appraiser as directed by the Council. Expected returns on the appraisal to
be completed by Friday, September 10.
JUNIOR LAW
Mr. Carlson reported that the Junior Law Enforcement group is active and we
PROGRAM:
have been provided with a proration of the insurance for the members for the
balance of this fiscal year and funds have been appropriated for next year.
LIGHTS AT
Mr. Carlson reported that the reworking of the lights at the football field
BALL FIELD•
has been completed. Mayor DeLonga stated he had informed Mr. Martino that
any communications relative to the parks & equipment should be directed
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through the Recreation Director, Woody Dukes and in this way the
communication between the City and Youth Athletic Association would be more
complete.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
FLORIDA ARCt1IRY* Mayor DeLonga read a letter from the Florida Archery Association stating that
the City of Palm Beach Gardens had been selected as the Tournament sight for
the 1972 Florida State Archery Tournament to be held April 15 and 16, 1972,
and that this tournament may be considered for the Olympic tryouts. Mayor
DeLonga was very pleased that the City had been chosen.
COMMENDATION A letter from a resident, James Lloyd, was read by Mayor DeLonga which
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
praised the Police Force for their excellent check on their home while they
were away.
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BUILDING PEAU T: Attorney Brant submitted a recommendation to the Council regarding building
permits which had elapsed since the moratorium, namely to:
John Ridella -- $752.50, Dr. T. Gerson $3,381.00, Fine Builders,lnc. $124.50
Vincent Pappalardo $146.00, Hancock $135.00
" That the City Council in Regular session direct that each holder of said
permits shall be given a credit toward permits which elapsed, provided
said permit is obtained within 60 days of removal of moratorium; otherwise,
said credit shall be forfeited; that a certified letter be sent to the above
named persons and companies advising of action taken and motion to accept
the recommendations by Councilman Orr seconded by Councilman Kiedis.
Vote 4 ayes and 1 nay; Councilman James voted Nay. Letters will be sent
at the time of the motion and at the time of the morator ®um being lifted
to the holder of the said permits.
8EARCY MEMO: Mayor DeLonga read a recommendation from Howard Searcy, Engineer regarding
drainage conditions in the PGA Plat 1 and Tanglewood section on the east side
of Military Trail. Because of the Wier type dam that has been constructed
on the canal just west of Military Trail,on the golf course lagoons,the
water level in the culverts has risen 8 inches to a foot from the ground
level and caused this flooding. Mr. Searcy recommends that this weir type
dam be changed and some sort of gates that could be opened and closed
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be installed in that area. Mr. Pappalardo has informed Mr. Carlson that a
letter is forthcoming from Attorney Royce advising the Council of the condition
at Tanglewood. Council was in agreement with Mayor DeLonga's suggestion that
Mr. Carlson prepare a letter to those officials responsible for the conditions
resulting from the dam, and ask them to have their engineers review the
situation with the possibility of correcting the dam installation to gates.
Mr. Carlson reported the construction of the dam had been red - tagged on two
occasions but they went right ahead and completed the job. Motion by Council-
man Kiedis seconded by Councilman Orr authorizing the City Manager to prepare
a letter to the officials responsible and ask that they correct the situation.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Block Party:
Authorization for a request for a block party at Seagrape Way and Holly Dr.
for Saturday September 11, 1971 between 8:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. was
approved if the Police Department had no objections and there was no loud
noise or traffic hang up.
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RESOLUTION #30
Resolution #30-- Requesting the County provide a lower millage rate for the
City was read by the City Clerk and adopted unanimously on a motion by Vice
Mayor Wiley seconded by Councilman James. Mr. Carlson provided some figures
and data in comparison on the County Budget.
RESOLUTION #31
Resolution #31 - -In appreciation for services to members of Planning and Zoning
APPRECIATION TO
PLANNING & ZONING
Commission was read by the City Clerk and approved unanimously on a motion by
MKWBERS
Councilman Orr seconded by Vice Mayor Wiley. Mayor DeLonga presented
certificates of appreciation to Mr. Robert Diamond, Mr. Robert Sellers and
Mr. James Rawlins, Mr. Sellers stated it had been a real pleasure serving
as a member of the Board and it was a good one and thanked the present Council.
Vice Mayor Wiley commented that Mr. Diamond was a past mayor and the first
elected member of the Council and he had been a credit to the Community for
5 years of service; thanks were extended to Mr. Sellers and Mr. Rawlins for
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excellent cooperation and time spent on the Commission.
RESOLUTION #32 Resolution #32--Supporting a constitutional amendment sponsored by Paul
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Rogers regarding forced busing was read by the City Clerk and unanimously
u adopted on a motion by Councilman Orr seconded by Councilman Kiedis. Council
felt this resolution was a step in the right direction and the citizens
should be commended for their attitude. Mayor DeLonga stated the Palm Beach
County School Board had reserved a spot on their agenda for discussion of
the situation of the children in the Plat 6 area if the survey of the
residents should prove that this is their wish. Vice Mayor Wiley read a
communication from Lloyd Early, the School Boards approved Resolution
regarding their support of a proposed constitutional amendment.
ITEMS BY CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK:
Council authorized the red building donated to the Recreation Department
for storage of equip$nent be placed on a slab and tied down and located
on the north area of the complex.
The Recreation Advisory Board will be invited to attend the meeting of
September 23 to present their plans for the placement of shuffleboard
courts in order that the City go our for bids on the courts.
Publicity for the Youth Athletic Association and sponsors was discussed
and Council agreed this should be taken care of thru the Association itself
but if there was anything the City could do to assist,it should come through
Mr. Dukes and Mr. Carlson.
ADJOURNMENT No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman James seconded by
Councilman Orr. Time for the record 10:50 P.M.
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Vice Mayor Wiley 1 Courcx an Orr
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Thelma Comptolf, City Clerk