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WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
June 16, 1970
Mayor Blanck opened the Workshop Meeting of June 16, 1970 at 8:00 P.M. with everyone
participating in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll was called by the City Clerk
and present were: Councilman Thomas R. Prentiss, Jr., Councilman Walter H. Wiley,
Councilmaan C. Craig James, Vice Mayor DeLonga, Mayor Blanck, City Manager Carlson and
Attorney Brant.
REPORTS a. Mr. Carlson reported on the City Managers Meeting of June 12, 1970 at
West Palm Beach.
b. Recommendations for the Ordinance Review Board were given to the Council
by Mr. Carlson and Motion to accept the recommendations by Councilman Wiley
seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and no nays. Council
suggested the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning and
Zoning Commission be invited to participate on matters concerning the
respective boards. Council decided they would be their own Charter Review
Board.
c. Mr. Carlson reported on methods of oorrowing monies on short term basis, by
reference to the City Charter provisions.
d. A report from the Architects on additional costs to complete City Hall
Complex was presented by Mr. Carlson and discussed thoroughly by Council
and the audience. It was decided that all the improvements could not be
authorized at this time, but a few that may be necessary will be given
consideration.
e. Attorney Brant presented points of review for the Zoning Board of appeals
procedures and for other items of the Zoning Ordinance #21 -68. Points of
review will be presented to Planning and Toning Commission and to the Or-
dinance Review Board.
f. Attorney Brant reported that the Anti - pollution Ordinance was almost
finished and was waiting for a local bill and would probably have this one
by next Workshop Meeting.
PETITIONS & a. Letter from Mock, Roos & Searcy re. annexation of a parcel of land on U.R.1
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between these two owners. Attorney Brant indicated the best way to
approach this would be for the owners to write asking for a formal annex-
ation to clarify the situation. Motion by Councilman Prentiss, seconded
by Vice Mayor DeLonga. Vote 4 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman James voted nay.
b.
Letter from Royal American Industries, Inc. requesting a hookup to City's
drainage system for the Klock Company was discussed. Council voted 5 ayes
and 0 nays on a Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga seconded by Councilman
Prentiss to consult with City Engineer before making a decision.
c.
Granting of easement for Royal American Industries was left for review
after talking with the City Engineers re. above decision.
d.
Request from North Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce for a donation
of a membership fee will be discussed at Budget hearings.
e.
Equalization Board Meeting was set for August 3, 1970 at 5:00 P.M.
f.
Woody Dukes, Recreation Director, presented part of a program he was
completing for teenagers of senior high school age.
OLD BUSINESS a.
Discussion on long range development as recommended by the Planning and
Zoning Commission was reviewed by Mayor Blanck. Council agreed no action
was necessary except to let them know we concuur. Motion by Councilman
Wiley, that we notify the Commission the Council concurs with the long
range plan, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Letter to go to Planning & Zoning Commission.
b.
Discussion on referendum for Capital Improvements was reviewed by Mayor
Blanck. Council discussed and recommended that a letter to the owner of
Lake Catherine land and Plant Drive asking for a long term lease, or to
purchase or to dedicate these lands for recreation only. Capital Program
was reviewed and will be sent back to Planning & Zoning for description of
each item for 1971.
Cost of extending Keating Drive into Althea is forthcoming from the City
Engineers for access to the City for Town Hall Homes development.
c.
Method of securing additional funds for construction of Municipal Complex
was reviewed. Revision of the 1969 -70 Budget will be placed on first
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first reading on June 22. City Manager Carlson will present a 5 -year
Capital Improvements Plan to the Council, at the time of his presentation
of recommendations for the 1970 -71 Operating Budget.
d. Palm Beach Cable TV will be contacted because of the bad reception of TVs
in the City. Motion by Councilman Prentiss, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga,
that this information be sent to F.C.C. requesting an investigation.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
NEW BUSINESS a. Acceptance of Johnson Dairy Road was deferred pending notification that
the curb type inlet installation was replaced. Contact will be made with
the City Engineers.
b. Mayor Blanck authorized the police uniforms to include the American flag
emblem to be placed on the shirt sleeve.
c. Traffic and disturbances coming from the Plant Drive area was discussed and
contact will be made with the Youth Athletic Association.
d. Openings on various Boards was mentioned;and also appointing a member to
Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Blanck stated this matter would be on the
Agenda for the Regular Meeting June 22, 1970.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Prentiss, seconded by Councilman James. Vote 5 ayes
and 0 nays.
Time for the record: 12:17 p.m.
Mayor George R. Blanck
Vice Mayor James C. DeLonga
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City Clerk Thelma Compton
Councilman E. Craig James
Councilman Thomas R. Prentiss, Jr.
Councilman Walter H. Wiley