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WORKSHOP MEETING
November 11, 1971
City of Palm Beach Gardens
The Workshop Meeting of November 11, 1971 was called to order after the
Special meeting adjourned and was held at 10500 N. Military Trail in the
Assembly Room of the Municipal Building.
ROLL CALL:
Mayor DeLonga announced a quorum was present with Councilman James absent
due to work. Mr. Carlson and Attorney Brant were present.
Mr. Carlson reported that Mr. Fitzgerald of the West Palm Beach Post Office
had met with him today and discussed the City's request for a Self Service
Postal Unit. He had assured us that the City would be given every considera-
tion and that this installation would not eliminate the City from considera-
tion for a Branch Office sometime in the future. Council approved placement
of the Self Service Unit on the Complex site and authorized Mr. Carlson to
contact the Postal Department and offer the location to them.
IMPROVEMENT TO
Mr. Carlson stated he and Mr. Culpepper, County Commissioner had discussed
BURNS ROAD &
MILITARY TRAIL
improvement to Burns Road at the Military Trail intersection. Mr. Culpepper
stated he would cooperate and lend his full support to the City's request for
these improvements. Mr. Carlson stated the improvements should include
widening, resurfacing, signalization, and drainage, and he will contact
Charles Hyman of the Traffic Engineering Department and have him work along
with the City's architects for signalization of the intersection.
JUNIOR ORANGE
Vice Mayor Wiley stated he had the pleasure of representing the City at our
BOWL CONTEST
Recreation Departments Orange Bowl Queen Contest at the High School auditor-
ium and there were contestants from Riviera Beach, County area and Palm Beach
Gardens. The Two girls selected were Sheralee Bryant and MariAnne Scialla.
Vice Mayor Wiley commended the Recreation Dept. for the manner in which the
contest and program were conducted. He also suggested that the Recreation
Dept. seek volunteers to assist in building the Xmas In Dixie float.
CENTRAL FIRE
Announcement was made of a meeting of the Central Fire Station Committee to
-STATION
go over the working plans for the Station, for Thursday, November 18, 1971
at 7:15 P.M.
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PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
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North County Drug Mayor DeLonga read a letter from the North County Drug Abuse Program
Abuse
advising of the grant of Federal Funds and requesting receipt of the City's
donation. Council authorized the sum of $500.00 in the Budget and asked Mr.
Carlson to forward this sum.
Announcement; The Council has scheduled a meeting with the State Board of Health, Mr.
Ralph Baker and Mr. Larry Lukin for Friday evening at 7;30 P.M., Public
Assembly Room, City Hall.
ORDINANCES ON DISCUSSION:
Ordinance #16, Establishing a department of vehicular maintenance was
discussed. Mayor DeLonga announced that this department was recently created
and that Mr. Winfield Speer, formerly superintendent of vehicular equipment,
has been appointed Department Head. Action on the ordinance will be at
next Regular Meeting.
Ordinance #17, Amending Chapter 24, Palm Beach Gardens Code, Signs and
Advertising was discussed. Mayor DeLonga stated the Council was considering
this to be a temporary measure until the recommendations from the Beautifica-
tion and Environmental Board concerning the complete ordinance were received.
He suggested that Section I be amended to include the provision that the
surface area of a Billboard not exceed 150 square feet, and that no billboard
shall be erected at a height exceeding 25 feet above ground. Council was in
accord to set limits on signs until the existing ordinance was completely
revamped and modified. Mr. Ferrin and Mr. Hardwicke representing Ferrin
Signs presented their views and made suggestions.
Mayor DeLonga stated he had made the recommendations as he was very much in
favor of eliminating all billboards in the City and also the non - conforming
signs throughout the City. After considerable discussion Mayor DeLonga closed
the discussion and announced the ordinance would be placed on first reading
Thursday, November 18. Mr. Ferrin of Ferrin Signs volunteered to assist the
City's Committee on the Sign revision. The Beautification and Environmental
Committee would be so notified. Mayor DeLonga expressed thanks for the
FIREMEN INSURANCE: Council instructed the City Manager to obtain the costs to increase the
Volunteer firemen's Insurance coverage from $10,000 to $20,000.
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assistance offered. City Attorney was instructed to amend Ordinance
#17 to effect the 150 sq. ft. and 25 ft. height provision.
LEASH ORDINANCE:
Mayor DeLonga tabled discussion on a leash ordinance.
RESOLUTIONS: #14
Amending the Merit System Rules and Regulations was reviewed and discussed.
AMEND MMT RULES:
Council authorized Attorney Brant to revise the proposed resolution and
place it on Regular Meeting Agenda, November 18, 1971, for action.
Council agreed to set probationary period at 6 months which is the present
status, but to allow up to 12 months for extenuating circumstances and that
steps would be listed for new employees up to the third step and based on
percentage after this. Council will set up a meeting with City Manager
to set up the schedules of percentages.
TRAFFIC SURVEY:
A proposal from Kimley Horn & Associates on traffic control, presented
previously to the City Council was reviewed. Mayor DeLonga stated he felt
that the City has the capabilities within the employees of the City to do
this study of the traffic with the Council's guidance, and felt that the
Police Department could handle the study and consider 3 speed limits 20,30
and 45. Mayor DeLonga polled the Council on Kimley Horn doing a traffic study
Councilman Orr -not definitely sure that we need them, Councilman Kiedis -No.
Mayor DeLonga -Not in favor of Kimley Horn but in favor of Police Dept. giving
a recommendation on traffic control. Vice Mayor Wiley stated it was a little
premature to engage a consulting outfit but would be more than agreeable to
accept any resident's recommendations. Therefor Council will consider
recommendations as made by the Police Department and suggestions made by
perhaps qualified residents.
GIFT CERTIFICATES:
The City Council authorized the purchase of Xmas Turkey Gift Certificates
for all City employees.
LIGHTS FOR
The City Council authorized the installation of 7 poles and 10 light fixtures
DRIVEWAY:
along the driveway into the City Hall parking area.
FIREMEN INSURANCE: Council instructed the City Manager to obtain the costs to increase the
Volunteer firemen's Insurance coverage from $10,000 to $20,000.
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DAM INSPECTION: City Council authorized the City Engineer to inspect the dam recently
constructed on the PGA Golf Course and report its effects on the City
drainage system.
MEETINGS SCHEDULED Mr. Carlson advised the Council that the following petitions were forwarded
FOR PLANNING AND
ZONING COMM. to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
1. Request from Longwood Apts. for review of changes for the next phase
of the apartment project.
2. Request from Kelly Bros. Real Estate for consideration of rezoning of
400 ft depth along south side of PGA blvd. from -R -5 to C -2.
3. Request from Kasuba Construction Co. to discuss development of a rental
project.
ITEMS BY CITY COUNCIL:
Councilman Kiedis asked that a pay telephone be installed at City Hall and
Mr. Calson responded that a request for one has already been submitted.
Council authorized Police Chief to use monies in the budget allocated for
Junior Policemen to furnish a meal for the boys on their outing to the
Football game in Miami Sunday, November 14, 1971.
Mayor DeLonga asked for a schedule for improvements to Plant Drive and also
stated that the teen room was being completed and was very grateful to
Mr. Copeland for his help.
No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Orr seconded by
Councilman Kiedis. Time for the record 11:00 P.M.
Thelma Compton, Ci�Clek