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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Council 042070., _. WORKSHOP MEETING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS April 20, 1970 Mayor Blanck opened the Workshop meeting of April 20, 1970 at 8:10 P.M. with Councilman Prentiss, Councilman James, Councilman Wiley, Vice Mayor DeLonga and Mayor Blanck present. Attorney Brant and City Manager Robert Carlson were present. REPORT OF TANGLEWOOD Mayor Blanck presented a complete report on the assignment to CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY review and forward recommendations on issuance of Certificate of Occupancy to Tanglewood Development; building permits and sewer plant expansion. Items received by the City for progress and plans are: 1. Copy of the Engineering plans 2. Letter to Ralph Baker from Brockway, Owen and Anderson dated March 11, 1970 submitting a time schedule. 3. Letter to Ralph Baker from Clair Anderson, President, Palm Beach County Utilities, approving the schedule submitted by Brockway, Owen and Anderson. Recommendations made by Mayor Blanck were: 1, and 2 and a.b. of report (attached). Mr. Pappalardo and his Attorney, Mr. Royce, submitted their up -to -date information on the progress with the sewer company as to improvements. Mr. Searcy, City Engineer, stated he would like to see the City support the Health Board as he felt they would rety on our standings as far as the need for improvements of the sewage plant. Letter from Mr. Baker of the State Board of Health was reviewed and all were in accord it was a weak letter. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to write to Mr. Baker for clarification of Paragraph 2, (letter of April 2, 1970) PALM BRACH GARDENS, FLORIDA i April 20, 1970 To: Members of the City Council From: Mayor George R. Planck Subject: 1. Certificate of occupancy: Tanglewood Apartment Complex 2. Building Permits 3. Sewer Plant Expansion The Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 13, 1P70 resulted in two action items: 1. Refusal to issue Certificates of Occupancy to Tanczlewood. 2. An assignment to me to review and forward recommendations with regard to the subjects listed. since this meeting several significant items have been received by the City: 1. A copy of the Engineering Plans (forwarded to the City Engineer) 2. Letter to Ralph Baker from Brockway, (Avon and Anderson dated March 11, 1970 submitting a time schedule. 3. Letter to Ralph Baker from Clair Anderson, President, Palm Reach County Utilities, approving the schedule submitted by Brockway, Owen and Anderson. Based upon this correspondence and my discussions with the City Attorney, the City Manager and Mr. Clair Anderson I submit the following recommendations: 1. Certificates of Occupancy be issued to the first 76 apartment units only, as described in Ralph Baker's letter to Brockway, Owen and Anderson dated April 2, 1970. (Proviso No. 6 having been completed) 2. That the approval for new subdivisions and building permits requiring extentions of the present systems he denied until: a. The sewage system has been constructed, approved by the State Board of Health and placed into operation, or b. Significant progress has been made which will instill faith in the City Council that successful and timely completion is imminent„ Tf this approach -� is taken i further recommend that the permit is so marked that Certificate of Occupancies will be withheld until the sewer plant has been constructed, approved and placed into operation. George R. Blanck, Mayor cc: Robert H. Carlson, City Manager William Brant, City Attorney Howard Searcy, City Engineer CI.&. , b,'� ,..' RiP i?��e a5. .b - � Si f. s ... u�.Y. .,� .. ,..�_ iTh3 ✓'V :...r � � i. .. ..a ,1,v�e3 £', ii � �. � � r Workshop Meeting 4/20/70 Page 2 and a statement on additional extensions to the existing sewer plant; also go to the County or State for a study of contamination of canals, seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Council was in accord to not issue building Permits for construction requiring an exten- sion to the present sewer system. Motion by Councilman Wiley as recommended by 1. Mayor Blanck to:issue Certificate of Occupancy to Mr. Pappalardo for 76 apartments only at Tamberlane, as described in Ralph Baker's letter to Brockway. Owen and Anderson dated April 2, 1970. (Proviso No. 6 having been completed) 2. That the approval for new subdivisions and building permits requiring extensions of the present system be denied until: a. The sewage system has been constructed, approved by the State Board of Health and placed into operation, or b. Significant progress has been made which will instill faith in the City Council that successful and timely completion is imminent. If this approach is taken, I further recommend that the permit is so marked that Certificate of Occupancy will be withheld until the sewer plant has been Workshop Meeting 4/20/70 Page 3 OCCUPATIONAL ,LICENSE Tanglewood Apartments: Letter from V. Pappalardo requesting a change in the Occupational License fee for apartments was read by Mayor Blanck. Mr. Pappalardo and Attorney Royce presented their reasons for requesting a reduction of the fee. Council discussed and reviewed income from apartment rentals. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to table for future discussion seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote: 5 ayes and 0 nays. constructed, approved and placed into operation. Motion seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote: �— 5 ayes and 0 nays. MUNICIPAL DRAINAGE City Engineer Howard Searcy recommended the Council CONTRACTS award the bid to the Dawson Co. in the amount of $22,473 for construction of drainage for Municipal complex . Council was in accord to ask the Con- struction Company to reduce the time of completion when the contract is signed. Mr. Searcy stated he would pursue this. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to accept engineers recommendation on awarding contract and place on Monday, April 27, Agenda, seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote: 5 ayes and 0 nays. COMPREHENSIVE DRAINAGE Howard Searcy, City Engineer, made a progress report PLAN FOR CITY: on status of comprehensive drainage plan for the City stated and it should be completed within the next 30 days. Council was pleased with the plans. SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS: Mr. Carlson informed Council the moving of the shuffle- board courts from the present site was in progress and plans for use of other courts while construction of the Municipal building was in progress, were being made. OCCUPATIONAL ,LICENSE Tanglewood Apartments: Letter from V. Pappalardo requesting a change in the Occupational License fee for apartments was read by Mayor Blanck. Mr. Pappalardo and Attorney Royce presented their reasons for requesting a reduction of the fee. Council discussed and reviewed income from apartment rentals. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to table for future discussion seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote: 5 ayes and 0 nays. Workshop meeting 4/20/70 Page 4 SPACE SHUTTLE Request from Brevard County Commission for consideration for a resolution supporting the Space Shuttle Program was approved and to be placed on the Regular April 27 Agenda on a motion by Vice Mayor Delonga, seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. LIGHTS AT Mr. Carlson reported that Meridian Homeowners Association had MERIDIAN PARK requested the City to install more street lights throughout the area and that he had contacted Mr. Hutchison of the Florida Power and Light Company who will give us definite figures on installation of more lights. ORDINANCE & Motion by Councilman James seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga to place RESOLUTIONS Ordinance #5, setting salary schedule for Mayor and Councilmen on the agenda for April 27 for first reading and also to read Resolution #15, re: I -95 and Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. intersection and Resolution #16 re: sports blackouts. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. ? RDINANCE #6- rezoning Motion by Councilman James seconded by Vice Mayor Delonga to place -Louis Bills property on first reading Ordinance #6, rezoning Louis Bills property on U.S. #1. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Public hearing scheduled for May 25, 1970. OLD BUSINESS Councilman Wiley suggested newsletters be sent out every 2 months. Council asked for the cost of this. Vice Mayor Delonga requested information from Dr. Eissey on the proposed avimming pool. Mr. Carlson stated he had made arrangements for a meeting. Councilman Wiley stated he had put off formal resignation from the Zoning Board of Appeals as this Board did require a total of 4 members present to act in favor of any request. He suggested the Council create a policy that resignations and other vacancies on various boards be advertised by some means so interested citizens could qualify for the openings. Councilman Wiley further stated this would encourage parti- cipation of the Community. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to advertise in the City newsletter and the press on vacancies, and all vacancies A Workshop 4/20/70 Page 5 of the various Boards to be so reflected when a vacancy exists and for any citizen to contact City Hall if interested; seconded by Councilman. Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. ,_AEr'NEKENDUM REPORT Councilman Wiley requested a report from the city Manager regarding referendum elections. City Manager reported that he was still working on its and that he would have it ready in the near future. RESOLUTION ANTI- Council was in accord to prepare a resolution supporting any legislative P OLLUTC ON bills to eliminate air and water pollution and solid waste disposal and send same to the Palm Beach Legislative delegation. RIVIERA BEACH BAND Mayor Blanck presented a letter from the Riviera Beach Band requesting DONATION a donation for a trip to the Apple Blossom Festival Parade in Winchester Va. Council deferred action. PLAQUE TO Mr. Carlson displayed a plaque which had been received by Mr. Woody RECREATION Dukes and Larry Slay for their prize winning photography at the State Recreation Association meeting; also received was a $25.00 gift certi- ficate. Council was very pleased. Vice Mayor DeLonga requested something be done for the deplorable condi- tion at Gardens East Boulevard. Mr. Carlson will have Public Worsk advised. No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. \'-TiL.G -4 syZL Thelma Compton, 01 ty Clerk