HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 050470WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
May 4, 1970
Vice Mayor DeLonga opened the Workshop meeting of May 4, 1970 at 5:00 P.M.
with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll was called by the City Clerk.
Present were: Councilman Prentiss, Councilman James, Councilman Wiley and
Vice Mayor DeLonga. Mayor Blanck was out of town. City Manager, Robert
Carlson and Atty. Brant attended.
REPORTS a. Mr. Carlson stated he had talked to Mr. L. Bills on the sign on his
property on U.S. #1, regarding zoning and which had been on this property for
some time back. He suggested to the Council they allow this sign to remain.
Rezoning of the propertyw09commended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
Public Hearing has been set for May 25, 1970 but Atty. Brant has suggested
that the legal description be referred back to the Zoning Board for clarifica-
tion as the correct boundaries. Council agreed to allow the sign to remain
until after their deliberations on the petition for the change of zoning.
b. Mr. Carlson reported on the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommenda-
tions for sidewalks as recorded in the minutes of November 5, 1969. Council
u was in accord to table until the master Plan on sidewalks and drainage had
been completed.
c. A letter from Palm Beach County Health Department, Mr. L.P. Lukens on
bacteriological studies of the canals and waterways was discussed. Council
asked that Mr. Carlson contact Mr. Lukens and request a bacteriological
study as they felt the letter was unresponsive and would like more information,
and agreed that some medical person in our area might be able to explain any
study the Health Department might give us.
d. Mr. Carlson reported that the news release re: combining police protection
on a tri city basis was premature. At the present time the issue has some-
what faded and is of no concern at this time. Council decided to table on
a motion by Councilman Wiley and the City Manager pursue when something
to be gained by the joint venture arose; seconded by Councilman James. Vote
4 ayes and 0 nays.
e. Rerouting school bus to Sr. High School in the City was thoroughly dis-
cussed with Mr. Edward Eissey and Council. After considerable discussion
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a motion by Councilman Wiley that we recommend to the School Board that the
prime solution be widening of entrance to the main parking lot and the addition
of an access road to the school bus loading area. Suggesting that this road
be designated on the south side of the school zone area. The second recourse
we would have then to consider the addition of a median across Brolly Dr.,
just widen north of Gardenia and cross over to the bus loading area. No
second. Councilman Prentiss moved that we ask the School Board to widen the
apron.at entrance for bus to swing in and also widen road and approach of the
whole area; seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 4 ayes and nonays.
Mr. Eissey stated this should be very workable. Mr. Carlson was directed
to advise Mr. F. Cunningham what had been recommended and to request the
school board to make the recommended improvements.
Councilman Wiley moved that the access road in front of the school be
eliminated, seconded by Councilman James. Vote 1 aye and 3 nays. Councilman
�- Wiley voted aye and Councilman James,]?rentiss and Vice Mayor DeLonga voted nay.
Vice Mayor DeLonga suggested we could always go back and remedy this situation.
f. Touch speed communication for the New City Hall as presented by Southern
Bell at a past meeting was tabled for the Regular Meeting on a motion by
Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman James. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
ORDINANCES: Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman Wiley to place Ordinance
#5, salary schedule for Mayor and Council on second reading on Regular Agenda
of May 11, 1970. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
OLD BUSINESS a. Council discussed change Order B (a deduct ) as presented by Architect
Lawrence between the City and Desrochers Construction Co. Placed on the agenda
for the Regular Meeting of May 11, 1970 on a motion by Councilman Wiley and
seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays. At the regular Meet-
ing there would be additional deducts to be added.
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b. Consideration for approval of Alternate bid #3 for holding facility for
Municipal Complex : Council instructed Atty. Brant to discuss an extension of
15 days on the bid for jail facilities and obtain a sta -&ent of this; and
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also to obtain better specifications of the holding facilities. Council
asked for a letter of intent from Mr. Desrochers to ]hold the same price if
we decide to go with facilities. Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by
Councilman Wiley to place the Alternate bid on the agenda for May 11.
Vot 4 ayes and 0 nays.
c. Mr. Carlson stated the Palm Beach County Municipal League was meeting on
May 8 and at this time a vote would be taken on the membership fees. Council
will have a representative either Mayor Blanck or Mr. Carlson.
d. Postal facilities for the City was discussed. Councilman Wiley suggested
a similar facility to that which is at the Palm Beach Mall with self service.
Mr. Carlson was directed to get more information on this type of service.
e. Charter revision was discussed. Councilman Wiley suggested a committee
be set up for review of the charter and ordinances. Mr. Carlson was directed
to consider members for the Board and recommend to the Council. Council was
asked to submit recommendations to Mr. Carlson.
f. Vice Mayor DeLonga announced that the copy of easement deed from the
United Presbyterian Church had been received and also a letter stating there
will be a meeting on May 14, 1970 for the execution of the deed and then
forwarded to the City. Atty. Brant presented a statement by letter stating
he could not foresee any liability on the part of the City by beginning
construction in the easement before delivery of the deed in question.
Therefor Vice Mayor DeLonga stated there was adequate justification and would
sign the contract for construction.
NEW BUSINESS a. Council digressed from the written agenda and heard Dr. Eissey first.
Dr. Eissey presented plans for the Sr. High School swimming pool and
asked Council for assistance in obtaining monies for the construction of
the pool which would be shared by the residents of Palm Beach Gardens at
no additional cost to the City and maintained by the School. He estimated
the cost of an olympic size pool would be any where from %60,000 to $75,000
depending on what type. He stated the physical edue ation rooms and locker
rooms would be used in connection with the pool and there would be schedules
set up for the residents after school hours and during the summer months.
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Council was in accord to take the matter under advisement for the future.
b. Amendment to Ordinance #10 was discussed and Council will refer to the
Co —ittee on revision of charter and Ordinances.
c. Councilman Wiley stated Mr. Carlson's report on the general obligation
referendum as presented was excellent and suggested the Planning and Zoning
Commission expidite the Capital Improvement Program.
Names for the member to the Zoning Board of Appeals were requested and
stated that Mr. Cunningham so far was only name presented. Mr. Carlson stated
that Mr. David Runkle had asked to be considered to a board if there was an
opening. He also stated the opening had been announced in the News Release,
to the Press and Reporter of last week, April 28.
,.Question of the sewer plans progress was brought up. Mr. Carlson stated
the plans had not been returned; they were still with the State Health Board
and that equipment bids had been asked for.
ADJOURNMENT No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Wiley seconded by Coun-
cilman Prentiss. Vote 4 ayes and 0 nays.
Time for the record 11:40 P.M.
Thelma Compton, CiL`y lerk.
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