HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 070670WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
JULY 6, 1970
Mayor Blanck called the Tbrkshop Meeting of July 6, 1970 to order at 8:15 p.m. after the
-� Special Meeting. Roll call was called by the City Clerk. Present were:
Councilman Prentiss, Councilman James, Councilman Wiley, Vice Mayor DeLonga and
Mayor Blanck. City Manager Robert Carlson and Atty. Baldwin were present. Atty. Brant
was on vacation. Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
YMCA
PRESENTATION: Bob Anderson presented views of the YMCA building which is in progress
on RCA Boulevard. He stated that funds were getting low and needed
donations; also, that memberships could be obtained at any time now.
Progress had slowed because of lack of funds, but he hoped to have the
Football Field ready by Fail. There would also be a large gym and
swimming pool in the next building phase when more money was available.
CABLE TV: Mr. Charles Smith, General Manager, of Palm Beach Cable TV explained to
the meeting the ways the Company handled requests on troubles. Be stated
there was around- the -clock service for anyone calling in on troubles.
REPORTS: a. Mr. Carlson reported on requirements to protect against decay and
termites. Council was in accord to have the Building Inspector make
recommendations.
b. Mr. Carlson reported on the report from Chief Summers re. need for exit
doors in the recreation areas of the new City Hall. He stated that as
the National Fire Code explained, that as long as the use of the area in
question is limited to less than 100 persons, it would therefore not be
necessary to construct a second exit door.
PETITIONS &
COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Mayor Blanck reviewed a letter from the Board of Public Instruction
regarding the students meeting on the lawns of certain residents for
pick up. Council was in accord to pursue this further as this had been
going on for two years and no relief. Mr. Carlson was directed to write
and also to make personal contact on the situation.
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b. Mayor Blanck read a thank you from the Animal Rescue League for the
$500 donation.
c. Mayor Blanck reviewed the letter from County Engineer, William Hill re.
signing map for the proposed Congress Avenue Extension. He stated that
Northlake Blvd. would be four -laved and also extended North when plans
are completed. Council was in accord to sign the map in order to protect
the right -of -way for Congress Avenue extension.
d. A letter of appreciation from Howell Watkins Jr. High School for
excellent Police Department and other departments £or• assistance in the
past year was read by Mayor Blanck.
e. Mr. Teed, of Community Federal Savings & Loan Association, complimented
the Police Dept. in a letter to the Council and read by the Mayor.
ORDINANCES
#6 Revising
T13Ri9- /u liudget Notion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman James to place
Ordinance #6 on the agenda for second reading on 7/13/70. Discussion on
deleting $2200.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund to be used for drainage
problems resulted in Mayor Blanck polling the Council on the retaining of
this money. Vote was Councilman Prentiss No; Councilmen James, Wiley and
Vice Mayor DeLonga and Mayor Blanck Yes.
Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga to amend motion to read and delete $2200.00
of Capital Improvements of Ordinance #6 and that it remain in Capita]
Improvements. Seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 4 ayes and 1 nay.
Councilman Prentiss voted nay. Voting on the main motion to place on the
agenda as amended. 5 ayes and 0 nays.
#7 Rezoning Motion by Councilman Wiley, seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga, to place
Ordinance #7, Rezoning properties on U.S.Highway #1 on agenda for 7/13/70.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
1. nT.n RTTCT'NFQC.
a. Mr. Pappalardo's request to review Occupational License Ordinance was
discussed by the Council and reviewed the various fees charged by the
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surrounding communities. Council was in accord to analyze more county
ordinances on fees before making a decision. Motion to table by
Councilman Prentiss seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays
b. Council agreed to table discussion on adopting a Code of Ethics for
officials and all Boards of the City until further information and copies
could be obtained for the Council to review. To be placed on August 17th
meeting agenda.
C. Councilman James reported that the High School football field would be
available for use during the summer months. A cost figure will be
presented for the Regular Meeting July 13, 1970.
d. Change of the Zoning Code was suggested by Councilman Wiley by motion to
authorize Attorney Brant to prepare a change in term from five years to
three years with four official votes; state quorum as four members and
appoint six members to the Board. Seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga. After
considerable discussion on the number of members the Board or an alternate
or a member of the Council sitting on the Board, vote was taken and
results were Vice Mayor DeLonga aye and 4 nays. Council was in accord to
refer recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Board for their approval.
e. Mr. Carlson presented a recommendation that the classification "Recreation
Supervisor" be continued and that the vacancy be filled. Council dis-
cussed this with Woody Dukes, Recreation Director. Motion by Vice Mayor
DeLonga that the City Manager be authorized to fill the vacancy, seconded
by Councilman Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
E. Vice Mayor DeLonga asked that the City ask Mr. Baker of the State Health
Dept. to explain a paragraph included in all letters of final approval.
g. No response on correspondence with John D. MacArthur re. recreation lands.
h. Crossing guards on U.S. 1 for Hidden Key was brought up and Council will
request information from County and also report to the Hidden Key home-
owners.
i. Correspondence will be instigated to pursue the County re. the proposed
paving of drive at school for bus routes.
Mayor George R. Blanck
Vice Mayor James C. DeLonga
City Clerk Thelma Compton
Councilman E. Craig James
Councilman Thomas R. Prentiss, Jr.
Councilman Walter H. Wiley
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NEW BUSINESS: a.
Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga seconded by Councilman Wiley to accept the
recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission re. notification to
property owners of the City only. Mr. Carlson was instructed to notify
both Boards, Planning & Zoning and Board of Appeals. Vote 5 ayes and
0 nays.
b.
Vice Mayor DeLonga stated he would like to see that the City employees
have another holiday added into the Merit Ordinance for Good Friday and
would like to know how much this would cost the City, so that it could
be accounted for in the 1970 -71 Budget.
C.
Vice Mayor DeLonga stated he would like to have further information on the
future plans of the Palm Beach Junior College and stated that Dr. Maynard
would be glad to discuss this with the Council.
d.
Tall grass on Dahlia was discussed and Council asked that action be taken
according to Ordinance.
e.
Garbage collection had been sort of messy and will be reported to the
County Sanitation Company.
AD30URNMENT
No further business and motion to adjourn by Vice Mayor DeLonga
seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Time for the record: 11:50 p.m. to go into Special Meeting which was
adjourned.
Mayor George R. Blanck
Vice Mayor James C. DeLonga
City Clerk Thelma Compton
Councilman E. Craig James
Councilman Thomas R. Prentiss, Jr.
Councilman Walter H. Wiley