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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 081770WORKSHOP MEETING August 17, 1970 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS The Workshop meeting of the City of Palm Beach Gardens was called to order by Chairman, Councilman Wiley at 8:00 P.M. and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Meeting was held at 3704 Burnd Rd., City Hall. ROLL CALL Roll was called by the City Clerk. Present were Councilman Wiley, Councilman Prentiss and Councilman James. City Manager, Robert Carlson and Attorney Wm. Brant attended. PTORTS Mr. Carlson reported that Howard Searcy was making an eatimate of the cost of closing of open storm drainage canals. Council approved and to include the estimate in the overall storm drainage report being prepared by Mock Roos and Searcy. Mr. Carlson reported that soil poisoning was now mandatory for all building; plans must be stamped on approval and work done by a licensed company. ITEMS PRESENTED 1. Installation of an Alarm Monitor Panel by Wells Fargo was presented by BY CITY MANAGER D CITY CLERK: Mr. Valardo. He stated that the responsibility for installation and Maintenance and performance would be by Wells Fargo. Mr. Carlson rec- ommended the Council consider approval of the installation of this system. Motion by Councilman Prentiss that a Resolution be prepared for Council approval after investigation of other systems' cost and kind. Motion seconded by Councilman James. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. 2. A discussion was held on the digging of the lagoon on the Municipal Complex site. Mr. Lawrence, Architect presented facts on the fill required for the Complex. Council agreed to present the question to the Planning and Zoning Commission on the 18 of August for their opinion and recommenda- tion to the Council for the August 24, Regular meeting. Council approved. 3. A request by the Professional Golfer's Association of America for use of two trailers for supplemental offices in conjunction with the Tournament was authorized on a motion by Councilman James seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. 4. Appointment of members to the various Advisory Boards was discussed. Workshop meeting 8/17/70 Page 2 Councilman Prentiss moved that the selection of members be tabled to next meeting. Died for lack of a second. After further discussion Councilman James moved to appoint members to the Board of Appeals and to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the next regular meeting and appoint- ment of the Recreation Advisory Board members and the Merit System be placed on the next workshop meeting; seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 3 ayes and 9 nays. 5. A request from Palm Beach County Municipal League regarding annual dues was discussed and motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman James to place =this on the agenda for August 24. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. PETITIONS AND 1. Recommendations from the PInnning and Zoning Commission regarding COMMUNICATIONS extension of Keating Drive was read by Chairman Councilman Wiley. Their recommendation was to not extend Keating Drive across the Earman River. Motion by Councilman James to concur with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission; seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. 2. Councilman James expressed that he would like to see the Council con- sider purchase of property abutting the footbridge. Mr. Carlson reported that this was an item he was including in the Capital Improvement Account of the new Budget. Council approved. 3. Consideration was given on the requirements requested by the Planning and Zoning Commision on conditional use. Mr. Carlson will discuss this with the Board on August 1S at their meeting and report to the Council. 4. Letter from the State Department of Transportation regarding the intersections at State Road A1A and Lighthouse Drive and at PGA Blvd. and Prosperity Farms Road was discussed. Council approved that Mr. Carlson proceed by getting the schedules of each project and report to Council. 5. Discussion of the letter from the Board of Public Instruction re: improvement of the school bus problem which resulted in the decision to wait for the School Boards' decision at their meeting on August 19, 1970. Workshop meeting 8/17/70 Page 3 RECOMMENDATIONS AND 1. Councilman James moved that a rough draft of a water and sewer DISCUSSION BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL franchise ordinance be placed on the agenda of the next workshop, seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. 2. Councilman James moved to hold workshop meeting on August 31 instead of September 7 as this was Labor Day; seconded by Councilman Prentiss. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. 3. Councilman James questioned the permit given to Klock Corporation for a temporary septic tand and suggested to continue study of the sewage disposal through Howard Searcy and the Board of Health. 4. Mr. Carlson announced the coffee club would meet on Tues. August 18 at 8:00 A. M. at the Colonnades and all were welcome. 5. Atty. Brant stated he had made copies of the Code of ethics and presented them to the Council for review.Discussion on same to be part of the Workshop agenda August 31,1970. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilman Prentiss seconded by Councilman James. Vote 3 ayes and 0 nays. Time for the record 11 :00 P.M. Mayor Blanck Councilman James Vice Mayor DeLonga Councilman Prentiss Councilman Wiley Thelma Compton, Cit�( Clerk