HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 071370REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
July 13, 1970
The Palm Beach Gardens City Council met at 8:00 P.M. 3704 Burns Rd.
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for a Regular meeting on July 13, 1970. Mayor Blanck presided and opened
the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were: Councilman Prentiss,
Councilman James, Councilman Wiley, Vice Mayor DeLonga and Mayor Blanck.
Atty.Brant and City Manager, Robert Carlson attended.
MINUTES
Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman Wiley that the
reading of the minutes of the Regular meeting of June 22, 1970 be waived
and approval be by each Councilman's signature. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 6, 1970 were read by the City
Clerk and approved on a motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga seconded by Councilman
Prentiss. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
REPORTS
a. Mayor Blanck reviewed the reports from all departments for the month
of June: Building, Fire, Recreation, Police, Public Works.
b. Reports and recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Co—i ssion
in which they granted conditional use for the expansion of the sewer
plant and conditional use to St. Marks Church for additional building and
granted construction of a private school in section 12 -42 -42 as conditional
use. Atty. Brant ruled that once a conditional use is granted there is
no need to request conditional use again on the same properties as lands
remain as granted. Councilman Wiley suggested the Planning and Zoning
Commission be so notified. Mr. Carlson will investigate procedures of
the Bommisiiien for each petitioner as recommended by the Council.
PETITIONS AND
a. Mayor Blanck reviewed a letter from Palm Beach Gardens Community
COMMUNICATIONS
Hospital in which they requested the placement of trailers or vans on the
property to be used on a temporary basis for storage facilities. Mr.
Leiberman represented the Hospital and stated 3 02 4 trailers for
approximately 2 years would be nedded. Mayor Blanck and Council expressed
concern over security of the temporary storage vans, and asked W.
Leiberman to present additional information as to what will be stored
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and the type of security and definite length of time these would be
needed. Mayor Blanck polled the Council as to how they felt and all
members stated they were willing to consider anything in the way of
assistance to the Hospital and would support them in every way possible.
Council was in favor of granting the use of the trailers for a year and
then report back and agreed to set this up by Resolution for the Special
meeting of August 3, 1970.
b. Mayor Blanck read a letter from Royal American Industries requesting
granting an easement to Florida Power and Light Co. Motion by Councilman
Wiley seconded by Councilman Prentiss to grant the easement to Florida
Power and Light Company on the 10 acre tract adjacent to the City Complex.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Motion by Councilman Wiley seconded by
Councilman James authorizing Atty Brant to draw up a resolution to grant
the easement. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Atty. Brant was also authorized to
prepare a Resolution granting the Florida Power and Light Company a
�- 6 foot utility easement along the east line of the City's 20 acres.
ORDINANCE #6 Motion by Councilman James seconded by Councilman Prentiss to read
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Ordinance #6, Revising 1969 -70 Budget, on second reading by Title only
and as amended. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays. Read by the City Clerk and
adopted on a motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman James.
Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
ORDINANCE #7 Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Vice Mayor DeLonga to read
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Ordinance #7, Rezoning land on U.S. #1 to C -1, by Title only. Vote 5 ayes
and 0 nays. Read by Title only on second reading and adopted on a motion
by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman Wiley. Vote 5 ayes and 0
nays.
OLD BUSINESS a. Councilman James reported that Pee Wee League would be starting soon
and would like to negotiate an agreement with the High School for the use
of the football fields. He moved Council authorize Mr. Carlson to enter
into negotiations with the High School for the use of the football field
for the Pee Wee program and not to exceed $1500 in costs to the City.
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After considerable discussion, Councilman James withdrew his motion
and Mayor Blanck relinquished the gavel and made a motion that Councilman
James and Mr. Carlson negotiate a contract for the use of the High School
football field and present it to the Council for approval and to not
exceed $1500. Seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vice Mayor DeLonga
polled the Council on expenditure of money and Council all stated they
were in favor and would approve such a contract. Voting on the motion,
5 ayes and 0 nays. Vice Mayor DeLonga returned the gavel to Mayor Blanck.
b. Councilman Wiley moved that Ordinance #21 be amended to:
(1) Term of office of Zoning Board of Appeals be set at 3 years.
(2) Three affirmative votes necessary.
(3) A quorum be set at 3 members of the Board.
Council discussed each item and were of the feeling that any and all
amendments to Ordinance #21 should be incorporated in one Ordinance.
Voting on the motion to amend 1 aye and 4 nays. Councilman Wiley voted
aye. Motion by Councilman Wiley that the 3 items be presented to the
Planning and Zoning Commission and to the Board of Appeals and return
their comments to the Council for the meeting of August 17r seconded
by Vice Mayor DeLonga. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
c. Councilman Wiley questioned if any correspondence regarding Fire
Rating had come into City 11all.and forwarded to the Utility Company.
Mr. Carlson stated that he had forwarded the information and been in
contact with Mr. C. Anderson. Chief Summers reported that he had
contacted Mr. Garnett and Mr. Starost who assured Chief Summers that
improvements to the map are in progress.
Mr. Carlson answered Councilman Wiley's questions: No more information
from the Post Office. Miami Swale has been referred to Planning and
Zoning Commision for recommendations. He assured 10v ncilman Wiley
of reports on activities of the City.
Vice Mayor DeLonga was informed that the floor plans for the Complex
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from the Architects would be ready soon and would be distributed to
each councilman.
Holiday time was discussed and the cost of a Holiday requested.
d. Mr. Carlson was directed to get an estimate on closing of some of
the canals throughout the City. This would be an engineering fee for
the 1970 -71 budget.
c. Mr. Carlson stated that Mr. Cole of the Klock Company had contacted
him and informed him that the Company was renegotiating for the land
purchase and once again was asking for a hook up to the drainage at the
site of the City Hall Complex. Council directed Atty. Brant to prepare
a letter to the Klock Co. informing them of the Council's intent and
refer to the minutes of June 22, 1970. Motion by Vice Mayor DeLonga
seconded by Councilman James. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
d. Mr. Carlson reported on the Palm Beach County Municipal League
meeting of July 10, 1970. He stated progress of the league was evident.
NEW BUSINESS a. Councilman Wiley stated he would like to see all advisory Boards
informed by written policy of their duties and powers.
b. Vice Mayor DeLonga stated the Council might consider appointing
a Beautification Committee. Council agreed to set the Board up by
Ordinance at a September meeting.
c. Vice Mayor DeLonga suggested construction of an overpass to 1 -95;
Council was not in favor.
d. Vacancies on the Merit Board and Zoning & Planning Commission will
be considered at the August 24 meeting.
e. Vice Mayor DeLonga stated he would be on vacation for the August
17 meeting and asked to be excused.
f. Atty Brant reported on the Court Case between the City and Tamberlane
Apartments and stated the Court decided in the City's favor by ordering
�. Tamberlane to erect the barrier around the swimming pool by July 24,1970.
g. Traffic light at RCA Blvd. and at Lighthouse and AIA were
discussed and Mr. Carlson will inform Council of any results.
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AWOUNCEIONTS: Announcement was made of the Merit Board meeting for Wednesday at 7:30 P.M.
AND for Equalization meeting for August 3, 1970 at 8: P.M. and for
the next Workshop meeting for August 17, 1970 at 8:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT No further business and motion to adjourn by Councilman Wiley seconded
by Vice Mayor DeLonga. Vote 5 ayes and 0 nays.
Time for the record 10:35 P.M.
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Ma or Blanek Councilman James
Vi a Mayor DeLotga` Councilman Prentiss
Councilman Wiley '
Thelma Compton, Cify Clerk