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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 061670i 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 C_OMMUNICAT_IONS: namely, Louis Bills and James Pearce properties, which is a strip of land V �'$OM Mr. Robert Carlsieey City ftsmager ---I I TO MJ- RETURN TO s SIGNED J W- 102phoOl CbAiXMftjp P14100AV AW ZaabIg REPLY DATE SIGNED C,RAYARCCO , INC. BROOKLYN N. Y 11232 PERSON ADDRESS;3 RETURN THIS COPY TO SENDER ti WORKSHOP MEETING JUNE 16, 1970 2 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 WORKSHOP MEETING JUNE 16, 1970 3 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 l -C- w�e.cl �,k-- syClN_/t se City Clerk Thelma Compton Councilman E. Craig James Councilman Thomas R. Prentiss, Jr. Councilman Walter H. Wiley