City of Atlantis The City News 260 Orange Tree Drive Atlantis, FL 33462 www.atlantisfl.gov December 2020 THE MAYOR’S CORNER Mayor’s Corner 1 Dear Residents, City News 2 Police Department It is the last month of the year 2020 and smiles to children who are not as fortu- 3, 4 I, like most of you I’m sure, have had nate as many of our residents!! Code Compliance 5 enough and look forward with continued With December comes shorter days. In Community Activities hopes to 2021. Please accept my months past I have reminded our driv- 11 warmest wishes for a happy and safe ers to be careful and considerate to all Holiday Season. who walk our streets. It is now time to Regular Council The City is holding its annual Golf Cart remind those walkers to be prepared Parade on Monday, December 7 at and provide some illumination and re- Meeting 7:00. Viewing will be from streetside in flectivity. Please be aware that you are December 16 your respective driveways/yards. difficult to see when between lampposts 7 pm. Please come out and see the parade. and do your part to keep our City safe! Support those who have taken time to Last month I mentioned that the City Holiday Homes spread holiday cheer. The annual Holi- Council has embarked upon develop- day Home Decorating Contest returns ment of a Strategic Plan. Keep your and as well. Judging for the contest will be eyes peeled for information coming out held on December 6. Registration infor- via mail, City website, City Facebook Golf Cart mation can be found on the City’s web- page, or whatever method we can find. Parade details: site or call City Hall. Take some time to We will ask you to review our primary ride around the City and see the lights. strategic categories and let us know if pages 6 & 7 If you have small we overlooked something. We live in a children, grandchildren, or family community of smart, thoughtful, and ex- Salvation Army friends, this is a good way to spend perienced residents. You may find we Angel Tree some family time together. have missed something obvious or info: Annually, the City seeks your support of identify a more subtle topic. We en- its employees through participation in courage your input. Please follow the Page 6 the City Employee Holiday Fund. We directions in the notice. If you have have a great team working for the City contact with some of your neighbors and this is the only time each year bo- stranded up north due to COVID, let City Hall nuses are given. They would appreci- them know about it too. closed: ate any contribution as confirmation of a It wouldn’t be the Mayor’s Corner with- job well done. If you would like to re- out another reminder about Dec. 24 @ 12 ward them financially, make checks garbage screening. January 1, 2021 is payable to the City of Atlantis with the deadline to provide screening of all Dec. 25 “Employee Holiday Fund” written in the garbage vessels, even on pick-up days. memo line. You can mail the contribu- If you are unsure of the requirements, Jan. 1 tion to City Hall (City of Atlantis, 260 please contact City Hall for details. I Orange Tree Drive, Atlantis, FL 33462) hope you can comply and avoid a knock or drop it off at City Hall. Donations are on the door from our Code Compliance equally distributed. I thank you in ad- officer. vance for your thoughtfulness. Take care and take care of each Another, newer, City Holiday tradition is other. GET IT FIRST! the Angel Tree program. This program provides gifts to families who otherwise Mayor Michael LaCoursiere Sign up for email would not be able to provide them. See the City website for more details on how delivery of the you can participate. Let’s bring some City News The City News www.atlantisfl.gov DECEMBER 2020
CITY MANAGER’S NOTES We have Angels!
The City of Atlantis is partnering with The Salvation Army through their Angel Tree Program to provide Christmas gifts for families who won’t be able to provide gifts for their children.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree is a needs-based program serving the neediest local families with small children during the Christmas season. The need is tremendous this year!
The Angel Tree is in the Council Chambers lobby at City Hall and is open 7 days a week. You may also call or drop off a contribution and we will do the Angel shopping for you. For more information, please visit our website, Facebook page, or call City Hall at 561-965-1744.
On behalf of the City staff and City Council, we wish you and your families a safe and joyous holiday season. May the new year bring us all peace and happiness.
Brian R. Moree, City Manager
CITY NEWS the Part 150 FAA noise mitigation study. The City of Atlantis Council Meeting was Under Miscellaneous Business, there were called to order at 7 p.m. on November 18th. discussions about the City’s environmental policies Resolution 2020, an interlocal agreement in regards to the use of chemicals for our yards and with the Solid Waste Authority passed 5-0. This golf courses, and about our Recusal and Ex-parte agreement provides for the delivery of the City’s Communications policies on Boards as part of solid waste to the proper designated facilities for ethics training and guidelines. municipal revenue sharing and for the City’s recy- The proposed reservation rule of our water cling program. supply by the South Florida Water Management Also passing 5-0, Resolution 20-21 authoriz- District was discussed. es the Mayor to execute a piggyback contract from A Strategic Planning update was given on Broward County with Shenandoah General Con- how we can verify that we heading in the right direc- struction LLC for stormwater system pipe cleaning tion to have a true pulse on the Atlantis community. and video recording of the City’s existing pipe con- Council presented their City Manager Evalu- ditions. The cost is not to exceed $72,917.00 ation with rankings and general impressions. Resolution 20-22, after passing 5-0, adopts Council gave our City Manager, Brian Moree, stellar noise mitigation recommendations for the Palm reviews with only minor corrections. We are very Beach County Park Airport (Lantana Airport) on the lucky to have such a professional and caring City strong recommendations of Vice Mayor Allan Manager. Congratulations, Brian, on another great Kaulbach and City Manager Brian Moree. Both men year! have been instrumental in protecting our future as Council wished all a Happy and Safe the County moves forward during the next phase of Thanksgiving Holiday. William Mitchell
PAGE 2 The City News www.atlantisfl.gov DECEMBER 2020 POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Chief Robert G. Mangold
Community Safety through Community Awareness and Involvement:
Safety Tip: Holiday Safety: The police department wants to remind everyone that this is the season for crimes of opportunity, such as purse snatching, strong arm robberies, and car burglaries. Citizens need to exercise extra care when shopping and carrying packages to parked cars:
1. do not shop alone and avoid shopping at night 2. avoid carrying large sums of money, use credit/debit cards to shop 3. when approaching or leaving your vehicle be aware of your surround- ings and observant of others in your immediate vicinity 4. lock your vehicle when you park it and if you must shop at night, park in a well-lighted area 5. be prepared to enter your vehicle without having to rummage for your car keys 6. ask mall or store security for an escort if there is any suspicious activi- ty near your vehicle 7. do not ever leave valuables in plain sight in unoccupied vehicles 8. when traveling always keep your doors locked
CRIME STATISTICS October 2020 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT October 2020 Major Crimes Residential Commercial Total Enforcement 67 Battery / Assault 0 1 Traffic Citations 45 Burglary (Structures/Vehicles) 0 0 Written Warnings 22 Theft (Grand & Petit) 0 0 Parking Citations 14 Vehicle Theft 0 0 Robbery 0 0
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RESIDENT DECALS The decals and their distribution will be a little different from now on. They are the city logo, without numbers. They will be availa- ble at the Police Department and City Hall starting on January 4th. You will need to provide ONLY proof of residency (i.e. driv- er’s license, utility bill); vehicle registrations are no longer re- quired.
RESIDENT DIRECTORIES The 2021 Resident Directory will be available in the Spring.
Atlantis Literary Society The Atlantis Literary Society will be meeting on December 16, 2020 at 9:30am at Lost City Golf Club. We will meet outside on the back patio, outside of the main dining room. We will be discussing Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. An individual continental breakfast will be available. Cost is $10 per person. All Lost City club members will have this amount applied to their club account. Please RSVP to Martha Greenhalgh at [email protected] or 617-947-2713. We look forward to another wonderful meeting safely outdoors. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
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CODE COMPLIANCE NEWS Code Officer William J. Amason Code Officer William J. Amason (561) 822-6005, [email protected]
Welcome back to those winter residents able to make the journey because of COVID-19 and keep in our thoughts those that could not travel because of travel restrictions. We hope that you find your return pleasant.
As we enter the Holiday Season may all find Joy, Happiness, and Peace for you and yours.
AWESOME COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEMP NON-COMMERCIAL SPEECH SIGNS ATLANTIS- THANKS!!!!!!
A few concerns have been brought to our attention from residents of the community as follows; Flags: Information reference display of flags. The Courts have interpreted that the flags are not a campaign flag/sign. While they promote the Trump or Biden brand they were not approved or funded by the campaigns. The flags are manufac- tured and marketed as a commercial item by vendors for profit. Vendors that are not affiliated with campaigns sell materials both supporting and disparaging the candidates. Presently, the City allows the appropriate display of flags supporting branches of military service, college and professional athletic teams, holidays, etc. The Trump or Biden flags or garden flags are no different than those flags. If a person wanted to put up a Garden yard flag that says, “I love my German Shepherd”, “I love my Garden”, or “Proud American lives here,” is allowed according to City of Atlantis Code with a maximum of three flags per property. If a citizen wants to support the member of the opposing parties, they can do so in a similar manner with such a yard flag and/or house flag if the flag is not sponsored by or endorsed by the political party. City of Atlantis Code which refers to Signs and Advertising can be accessed through the City of Atlantis Website, Chapter 11.6-10 subsection (4) specific to Flags. Storm panels should be removed, taken down, or stored as the last storm event was early November. The City council has revised the Code for Storm panels as of July 15th, 2020. Under no circumstances shall wood or metal panels be installed or shutters be closed unless a tropical storm or hurricane "warning" or "watch" declaration which includes the City of Atlantis has been issued by the State of Florida, Palm Beach County, or the National Weather Service, in which case the said panels are allowed but must be removed within two weeks after the storm system has completely passed the City and the declaration has been lifted. For those that go North for the summer months areas of your residence must remain open. A local representative should be designated to care for your residence in case of a pending storm. Screening of Garbage containers, Recycle Bins, and Mechanical Devices, (Backflow preventers, wells, pumps, tanks, HVAC unit, Transformers, generators, utility cabinets, add electrical cabinets,) must be screened from an improved public right-of-way. If the containers, recycle bins, or mechanical equipment are visible from an abutting property with- out an intervening buffer, fence, or wall, then screening material shall be provided between the structures or abutting properties. The preferred screening method is by vegetative plantings which at maturity will cover the existing mechani- cal device. Any materials used other than vegetative planting, (i.e. vinyl panels or fencing, wood fencing, concrete walls, etc.) will require approval by the Architectural Review Committee. As it relates to Garbage, Bulk Trash, Vegetative Waste and Recyclables we request the following; In all residential zoning districts, garbage and recycling containers shall be placed in an area screened from public view for backyard pickup purposes and no containers shall be placed curbside in the driveway or swale area. All containers shall be removed from the collection site to a location that is not visible from any public place within the same day of collection by the city. Vegetative waste no earlier than 12:00 noon and bulk trash no earlier than 5:00 p.m. must be placed for collection on Sunday prior to the scheduled Monday pickup. (Code revised 2019) Hedges in the residential section as defined by City Code may not exceed eight feet in height in residential zoning district R1-A, ten feet in height in residential zoning district R1-AA, and twelve feet in height in residential zoning district R1- AAA. Hedges as defined in this chapter shall have no codified maximum height in commercial zoning districts; however, maximum height shall be limited by architectural review committee approval.
For the residents who are returning, I would like to make you aware that since April 2019 City Council has undertaken a review of the City Codes with revision of some in scheduled workshops. Next are Strategic Planning Meetings for determining the direc- tion of the City in the immediate future. This will affect all citizens of Atlantis. Please try to attend either in person or online if possible to learn about the possible changes that are being made and share your thoughts. The changes could impact many.
If you have any questions, complaints, or wish to offer suggestions please contact: City of Atlantis Code Department C/O Bill Amason [email protected] 561-965-1744/561-822-6005 Cell
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28 years of fun and tradition! Holiday on Wheels Golf Cart Parade Monday, December 7, 2020 IT’S HAPPENING! There’s no dinner gathering this year, but nothing can stop the parade. There are no rules for decorating your cart—do as much or as little as you want. Prizes are awarded for best overall, most festive, most creative, most unusual best use of lighting, and this year, THE MOST 2020 AWARD. But you don’t have to decorate your cart at all to be in the parade—just join in! We do suggest headlights for safety. 6:00 Gathering of the decorated carts in the Atlantis Country Club parking lot. 7:00 Parade begins at the Atlantis Country Club (see page 10 for route). 8:30 Parade ends at the Atlantis Municipal Complex. And in the spirit of the season, toys will be collected during the parade.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree is here! We’re looking for angels to empty our Angel Tree. located in the Council Chambers lobby. Please use the sign-up sheet to help track the angels. If you’re not comfortable visiting the stores, you can donate via check or credit card and City staff will do the shopping. So many more families are in need this year, and our residents have already shown they are equal to the challenge. The deadline to deliver toys to City Hall is December 9th.
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It’s that time of year! Time to get ready for the 12th Annual Holiday Homes Decorating Contest! Another Holiday Season is just around the corner! Use lights, music, greens and garlands, the sights, sounds and symbols of this festive season… a panel of judges will award prizes for Best Overall, Most Festive, Most Creative, Most Elegant, Best Lighting, Best Small Display, and this year, THE MOST 2020 AWARD. We’ll announce the winners on Tuesday, December 8th. The details:
Decorate your house by Sunday, December 6, 2020.
Complete the entry form below & return to City Hall by Wednesday, December 2.
Judges will visit all the entries after dark on December 6.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, December 8. We’re looking forward to another enchanting City this holiday season!
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12th Annual City of Atlantis Holiday Homes Decorating Contest Yes, we want to enter the contest! Please stop by our home on December 6th!
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Please submit form to City Hall by Wednesday, December 2, 2020.
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www.AtlantisCountryClub.com
190 Atlantis Blvd. • Atlantis, FL 33462 • Golf: 561.968.1300 • Dine: 561.965.5788 Golf at Atlantis Country Club Atlantis Country Club is following guidelines established for the safety of both our employees and golfers. Non-member tee-times can be booked up to 3 days in advance online at AtlantisCountryClub.com. The online tee-times are pre-paid tee-times.
Call 561-968-1300 for information and tee times!
Snack Bar Open at Atlantis Country Club In addition to the Golf Course, the Snack Bar is open for breakfast and lunch. Both take-out at the window and dining on the outdoor patio (according to current guidelines) are available. Snack bar hours are 7:30 am to mid-afternoon. The popular regular menu items are available and beer, wine and spirits are also available.
Atlantis Country Club is open to the public since 1972. Call 561-965-7700, extension 32 for orders and information.
Atlantis Country Club is closed Christmas Day, December 25, 2020 We wish all our neighbors and customers a wonderful holiday season. Please enjoy, be well and be safe!
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NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given that the City of Atlantis, Florida, will hold its Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing three coun- cilmembers, each for a term of (2) years. There will be one councilmember elected representing Group 2, and one councilmember elected representing Group 4. Candidates must be a qualified elector of the City of Atlantis. The first day of qualifying begins January 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m., and the final day for qualifying is Jan- uary 12, 2021 by 12:00 p.m. Candidates must file in person with the City Clerk at City Hall, 260 Or- ange Tree Drive, Atlantis, Florida, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. until said date and time. Each candidate shall be voted upon by the electorate at large. Registered voters in Precinct 3082 are qualified to vote in this election. To qualify as a registered voter for this Municipal Election, you must register with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections by February 9, 2021. In the event of a tie vote between candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast for any office, a Run-Off Election shall be held on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. To qualify as a registered voter for the Run-Off Election, you must register with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections by February 23, 2021. AVISO DE ELECCIÓN MUNICIPAL Se da aviso de que la Ciudad de Atlantis, Florida, celebrará su Elección Municipal el martes 9 de marzo de 2021, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 7:00 p.m. con el fin de elegir tres miembros del consejo, cada uno por un período de (2) años. Habrá un miembro del consejo elegido en representación del Grupo 2, y un miembro del consejo elegido en representación del Grupo 4. Los candidatos deben ser un elector califi- cado de la Ciudad de Atlantis.
El primer día de calificación comienza el 4 de enero de 2021 a las 12:00 p.m., y el último día de califi- cación es el 12 de enero de 2021 a las 12:00 p.m. Los candidatos deben presentar su solicitud en perso- na ante el secretario municipal en el Ayuntamiento, 260 Orange Tree Drive, Atlantis, Florida, de lunes a viernes entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. hasta dicha fecha y hora. Cada candidato será votado por el electora- do en general.
Los votantes registrados en el Precinto 3082 están calificados para votar en esta elección. Para calificar como votante registrado para esta Elección Municipal, debe registrarse con el Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado Palm Beach antes del 9 de febrero de 2021.
En caso de empate en la votación entre los candidatos que reciban el mayor número de votos emitidos para cualquier cargo, se realizará una segunda vuelta el martes 23 de marzo de 2021. Para calificar co- mo votante registrado para la segunda vuelta, usted debe registrarse con el Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado Palm Beach antes del 23 de febrero de 2021.
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GOLF CART PARADE ROUTE: At 7:00 p.m. we will exit the Atlantis Country Club parking lot and go Right on Orange Tree Drive to Walton Heath Drive. The parade will go Right on Walton Heath Drive to Glenbrook Court, Right on Glenbrook Court, and travel around the cul-de-sac and back to Glenbrook Drive Down Glenbrook Drive to Turnberry Drive Right on Turnberry Drive to Turnberry Court North Left on Turnberry Court North, around island and back to Glenbrook Drive Right on Glenbrook Drive to the end, Left on North Country Club Drive to Walton Heath Drive, Right on Walton Heath, Right on Gleneagles to Orange Tree Drive, Right on Orange Tree Drive to South Country Club Drive, Stay on South Country Club Drive and proceed to Muirfield Drive to Troon Drive, Left on Troon Drive across the bridge, Right on North Country Club Drive to Orange Tree Drive, Right on Orange Tree Drive to City Hall Complex. Winners will be announced on Tuesday.
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ADULT TENNIS Exercise, fun & fellowship, new players LITERARY SOCIETY: The Atlantis Literary Society sup- welcome, all levels. Sunset Park (Military entrance), ports the Library in Lantana by collecting donated books. Mondays & Fridays 9 to 11 a.m. Contact Martha at 617-947-2713. ALL AMERICAN TEAM TENNIS: Youth Team OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING Contact Nancy Tilles Tennis. Contact Coach Ken at 578-9914. Meets in Atlantis. 561.889.1010 or email [email protected] ART CLASSES: Water Media Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. Con- ATLANTIS PICKLEBALL Kintz Park. Contact Scott tact Maureen Cleary at 351-7748 or [email protected] Hanlon at 561-732-1115 DEMOCRATS OF ATLANTIS meets every 3 months in THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE WORTH : Meets Atlantis. Contact Thais Villanueva 561-789-1209 Wednesdays at noon for lunch for fellowship and guest GREAT BOOKS CLUB Returns in the Fall. Contact speakers. Contact Peggy Vrane 868-5807 Cathy Toppin 561-964-2508 Richard Beiter 965-4282 or Ron Leeds 969-9600. GUITAR LESSONS: All styles, all ages welcome. Contact TENNIS CLASSES: Contact Coach Sherwin Diane Levine at 561-267-7921. Anderson USPTA PRO at 561-588-4557. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Get involved: Donate to 561- TUTORING: AP History interactive sessions. Best AP U.S. 253-2290, volunteer at www.habitatpbc.org History passing rate in PBC. Contact Corey Musser, 561- JEWELRY CLASS: Tuesdays & Fridays 7-9 pm. Contact 908-4810 or [email protected] Marie Claude Green at 736-5609, 271-8967 or YOGA BY JOAN Kintz Park Recreation Building, Sun., [email protected] Tues. & Thurs. Contact Joan: 561-767-6339 LANTANA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY : Offering book [email protected] and film discussions groups. Contact Susan Kelly at 304- 4500.
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS John Bailey Frank & Susan Bracken Hein Erdmann Ashley Gibb Kelly Nothnagle Kevin Transleau
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS: GARBAGE INFORMATION: EMERGENCY (Fire, Police, Ambulance) 911 BACKDOOR PICKUP Police / Fire (Non Emergency) 561-965-1700 • MONDAY – HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE J F K Medical Center 561-965-7300 Atlantis City Hall 561-965-1744 • THURSDAY – HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE & Building Department 561-965-1744 x112 RECYCLE Police (Administration) 561-965-1711 CURBSIDE PICKUP Utilities Department 561-965-1744 x117 Garbage Collection 561-965-1744 x112 • MONDAY ONLY – YARD WASTE AND BULK ITEMS Atlantis Country Club 561-965-7700 Lost City Golf Club 561-966-7600 Please place all household garbage and recycling for collection BEFORE 7:00 am on the day of service. Bulk items may be placed at the curb after 5:00 pm on KINTZ PARK SPLASH PAD HOURS: Sunday for Monday pickup. Vegetation may be placed at Monday through Thursday 11 am to 6 pm the curb after noon on Sunday for Monday pickup. Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 am to 8 pm Please use your underground containers. Liners may · During periods of heavy rain, the splash pad hours may be suspended. be obtained at Ace Hardware. Recycle Containers may be obtained at City Hall. Other containers must be screened. * Kintz Park will be closed periodically for maintenance. Landscape debris generated by a paid landscape maintenance company must be removed on the day of generation by the maintenance company. (City of Atlantis Code of Ordinances 8.3-9) Questions, Call City Hall at 965-1744.