HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 030270WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
March 2, 1970
Mayor Blanck opened the Workshop Meeting at 8:00 P.M. and called for the roll by the
City Clerk. Present were: Mayor Blanck, Councilman Bonner, Councilman James and
Councilman Prentiss. Mr. Carlson and City Manager and Attorney, Wm. Brant were present.
Vice Mayor Walker was absent.
Mr. J. K. Brower communication Advisor for Southern Bell Telephone Co. presented tele-
phone Wstem which is proposed for the City Hall. He suggested decision be made on a system
as this would allow the Company time to install a system when the building was in the
construction stage which would take approximately 3 to 4 months for the system to be complete
Installation of this system would be somewhat costlier than the present system but would be
a more complete communication for all departments. Council agreed to weigh the advantages
and disadvantages of the 4A Telephone Console and make their decision.
Attorney Brant reported on the contents of Ordinance #31 re: derelict and abandoned
property. He had investigated many other ordinances of communities in the area and would
try to cover all angles in presenting the Ordinance for reading. Discussion followed with
the audience making many comments and inquiries. Councils decision was that this Ordinance
was necessary and Public relations would first be tried in any event of a nuisance. Cost
of removal of property would be further evaluated. Councilman Bonner moved that Attorney
Brant be requested to formulate an Ordinance as he has recommended with a time scale
included; seconded by Councilman James. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
City Manager, Robert Carlson reported on the Palm Beach County Municipal League meeting
of Friday February 27 which he attended for the Mayor and stated that the League has
adopted a policy now to inform Municipalities of any legislation pending so each Community
will be aware of procedures and action. Mrs. Mildred Peters stated: "Mr. Carlson is
doing a wonderful job as City Manager and also his reports are excellent." Council was
in accord and Mr. Carlson gariously expressed thanks for the praise.
Mr. Carlson reported on the proceedings of the meeting held to decide what can be done
for the Children at Hidden Key and crossing over the highway to reach the schoolbus.
Result was that the County could either install a sidewalk or reroute the bus to turn
around so children -would not have to cross over. As a result of the meeting the City
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appears on the County School Board Agenda and Council agreed to proceed with pressing
the subject of protection for the children.
1--� Letters of acknowledgement from the following were reviewed:
1. U.S. Senator S. Holland re: exemption of State and Local governments from the air
travel taxes.
2. Rouse of Representatives on neighborhood school concept and bussing.
3. City of West Palm Beach re: proclamation concerning Public Schools.
4. Palm Beach Shores re: bussing of school children.
5. Letter from Palm Beach Gardens elementary school presenting schedules and praising
the Police Department for the excellent protection. Chief Pecht was directed to
give the Council's thanks to the crossing guards.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mr. Carlson notified the Council that he would recommend delaying a decision as requested
by the recreation Advisory Board for the erection of lights on the Tennis Courts at the
School until the feasibility of the dual use of the school facilities is completed.
He also stated he would investigate the condition of the footbridge at Keating Drive.
previously he had reported on the bridge at Military trail.
Repair of the walkway on Military Trail in the area of the Apartments will be done by
the City.
Lights at the entrance of Garden Boulevard will be researched again as to possibility of
using some type of lighting that could not be destroyed by vandalism.
Councilman Bonner suggested that the meeting of March 16 be changed as this was the night
before election. Council agreed to cancel this meeting and place the motion on the agenda
for official action at the regular meeting.
Mayor Blanck announced new candidate for Council seat #1, Mr. Walter Wilery. Mr. Wiley
stated he was no opposing anyone but seeking to help the city and be a City Councilman/
Mrs. Peters questioned the attendance of Vice Mayor Walker as he had been absent 3 meetings,
and this was not fair to the City and should resign. Mayor Blanck stated Vice Mayor Walker
would have only 2 more meetings and in the future the Council would establish a code of
ethics for the Council.
Legislation discussion on the following bills as presented from the State Legislature:
BB -3172 Assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes by Counties and Municipalities.
Council decided to wait on any decision re this suggested act.
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HB =3359- County road and bridge fund, Council authorized Mr. Carlson to state our
views to legislature by letter.
Hb- 3103 - Relating to local law enforcement officers- Mr. Carlson was authorized to show
the City's support of the bill by letter.
HB -308 Grant in -aid trust fund -- seemed too vague and council preferred to wait for more
information.
Announcement was made for the Council to attend a meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Board at 8:00 P.m. Tuesday March 3, to discuss additional use of the propsed City Complex
site.
No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Bonner seconded by Councilman
Prentiss. Time for the record 10 :50 P.M.
Thelma Compton ,`,