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May 2021
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Dear Residents,
I thank Peter and Sally Shapiro for their contributions to the City. Besides being good neighbors, the Shapiros have been very active during their 5-year stay in Atlantis. I recall their full involvement organizing our collec-tive voices as part of the City’s efforts influencing the Heathwood Reserve community development approvals. Their organizational effort proved an important plank in our platform. Peter has served as Councilmember with careful thought always focused on gov-ernment transparency and communica-tion. I am blessed to serve with hard working councilmembers who have our collective interests in the forefront. I thank Peter for all he has done. Sally was also involved through the Police Pension Board. If you have an oppor-tunity, and time is short, please wish the Shapiro’s well as they follow their life’s path to Houston, Texas. Maybe Peter can pick up a hint of a southern accent!!! Good luck y’all. City Council looks to appoint a successor for Mr. Shapiro’s seat at our regular June Council Meeting. Please refer to the City’s website for infor-mation. The deadline for confirming in-terest is May 11 at 4:30 p.m. I also direct your attention to the City’s website for those families cele-brating a high school graduate. The City is proud of each student’s accomplish-ment and wishes all well in their future endeavors. Further to City Council topics I want to inform those not in recent attendance that fee-based services, in lieu of funding through ad valorem taxes, are being discussed. Our City Manager has advised that a very high percentage of the City’s budget is un-commonly dependent on ad valorem taxes. Increasing property values and collections from an expanding hospital are not permanently guaranteed.
Reducing our dependence on these sources is good planning. How we achieve that is up for discussion. Over the last few meetings, your City Council has discussed the implementation of a garbage collection fee. The fee would replace a portion of your tax burden. There are other opportunities for fee-in-lieu-of-tax revenue including but not lim-ited to fire service, public safety, and franchise/utility fees. However, finding an equitable solution that doesn’t burden residential homeowners is chal-lenging. Currently, council feels the cur-rent climate does not favor implement-ing a garbage collection fee. However, this is not to say we won’t continue to pursue review of options to lessen de-pendence on variable sources. This topic will continue to be discussed by City Council. As the calendar turns to May we find ourselves almost at the start of the rainy season. Over recent weeks we have seen a lot of brown areas in our lawns. This has spurred the increased use of sprinklers. Please keep in mind that South Florida Water Management District encourages water conservation through limitation of irrigation. If your house address is an odd number, you may water three times a week on Mon-day, Wednesday, and Saturday. Even addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. No watering is allowed on Fridays or on any day between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For further information please go to South Florida Water Management District website at sfwmd.gov.
Take care and take care of each other.
Mayor Michael LaCoursiere
MAY 31
CITY HALL
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CITY NEWS
The City Council Meeting was held on April
21st at 7:00 p.m.
Resolution 21-08, appointing members to
the Architectural Review Committee passed 5-0. All
position will remain the same.
Resolution 21-09, appointing members to
the Board of Adjustment, also passed 5-0. Derek
Cooper will fill the regular vacant seat.
Resolution 21-10, appointing members to
the Police Pension Board, passed 5-0.
Michael Stedem will fill the vacant seat.
Resolution 21-11, affirming the City of
Atlantis’s participation along with Palm Beach
County for the FAA appeal passed 5-0. This will
give Atlantis a seat at the table for appealing rather
than just being a bystander.
In Miscellaneous Business, Mr. Bob Koepka
of the Lost City Golf Club explained the major reno-
vations, costing millions of dollars, that the club is in
the midst of doing. All 27 holes are being redone
with the goal of reopening November 1st. This will
set the Club in a new league of clubs and will also
help the
property values in a positive manner for the
entire city.
Under Council Comments, Councilor
Peter Shapiro announced that he is retiring from his
position on Council as he and his wife Sally will be
moving to Houston, Texas where their son and his
future wife reside. Congratulations and much happi-
ness to the Shapiros as they enjoy a new adven-
ture! We will miss you greatly!
As there is now a vacancy on the
Council, recruiting has begun until May 11th for this
interim position until the next election. If interested,
please contact the City Clerk to discuss your desire
to participate, along with your professional infor-
mation and what you feel you can bring to the
Council. Council will vote for the best candidate at
the next Council meeting on May 17th. Best of luck!
William Mitchell
CITY MANAGER’S NOTES Change is in the air! If you have been thinking about a birthday party, splash pad day, or family outing at Kintz Park, now would be a good time to make a reservation. Starting in May, the park will have several closures due to planned improvements. We are coordinating the work to keep the closures to a minimum and avoid too many consecutive days. However, for the safety of our residents and park patrons the closures are unavoidable. We will do our best to avoid weekends and times reserved. We have several improvements planned for the park. FPL will be replacing poles and electric cable in the park as part of their storm hardening project. The City is replacing the Toddler-to-5-year-old play equipment. We are making repairs and painting the recreation building. We are removing the old picnic tables and installing new concrete pads with tables and permanent shade umbrellas. We have landscape improvements to complete as well. We hope the work enhances the park experience for our frequent resident patrons and maybe encourages a few more residents to come check out Kintz Park.
Brian R. Moree, City Manager
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POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS Chief Robert G. Mangold
Community Safety through Community Awareness and Involvement:
Hurricane Season: We are fast approaching another hurricane season as June
first is right around the corner so it is time to prepare once again. A very active
season is anticipated with above average probability of landfalls along the eastern
seaboard. Federal, state, and county emergency management officials are emphasiz-
ing to all citizens that plan to remain in their homes in the event of a hurricane, to be
prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of five to seven days; this includes
water, food, and medical supplies. The rationale behind this position is based on the
lessons learned from previous natural disasters. Federal, state, and local governments
have discovered that they are not able to marshal their resources any faster than this.
In addition, depending on the severity of the disaster, or the number of disasters
requiring emergency response, assistance may not be forthcoming before five to
seven days due to an overtaxed emergency response system. Finally, citizens should
not rely totally on their government to provide for their safety, but need to accept a
modicum of responsibility for their own welfare.
The police department needs to compile a list of residents with special needs (medical
problems, etc.), that will be staying in Atlantis throughout the hurricane season. The
department wants to determine what services our residents with special needs may
require in the event of a hurricane and based on those needs we may find it necessary
to recommend evacuation to individuals that may be at risk if they shelter in place.
Please contact Megan Legall at 965-1700 to provide us with your information.
For hurricane preparation information please go to the Red Cross website Hurricane Preparedness | Red Cross and review the links dedicated to hurricane preparedness. The Florida Disaster website, https://www.floridadisaster.org/hazards/hurricanes/, is another excellent source of information.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT March 2021
Total Enforcement 60
Traffic Citations 48
Written Warnings 0
Parking Citations 16
CRIME STATISTICS March 2021
Major Crimes Residential Commercial
Battery / Assault 0 1
Burglary (Structures/Vehicles) 0 2
Theft (Grand & Petit) 0 1
Vehicle Theft 0 0
Robbery 0 0
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Hope this newsletter finds all healthy, safe, and following guidelines suggested by the CDC as we all navigate this Coronavirus pandemic.
In February and March your Code Officer sent out more than 200 Courtesy Correction Request for residents to have their Roofs and Driveways cleaned. As of this date less than 20 remain which have been scheduled for either replacement, repair, and/or cleaning and on a waiting a list by the pressure cleaning company. The cleaning of roofs and driveways falls under the City Code which deals with Minimal Property Standards. Take time and view the beauty of our City as I do on a frequent basis. Clean roofs and drive-ways greatly add to the beauty. A big thank you goes out to all who came into compliance with this request. If you see one that I may have missed please contact me with the address.
THE NEXT STEP IS TO GET ALL RESIDENCES TO SCREEN GARBAGE, RECYCLE CONTAINERS, AND MECHANICAL DEVICES FROM PUBLIC VIEW, AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING THE DAY OF COLLECTION. As your Code Officer and fellow resident this simple act does make a difference to the look of the City on Mondays and Thursdays.
Many have taken advantage of the recent pleasant weather to address yardwork, landscaping, hedge, and tree concerns in preparation for the upcoming storm season. Remember while doing so the following areas are required to be reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) prior to commencing a project.
-Painting of any nature, No building or other structure, including driveways, patios and pool decks, shall be painted (including the use of the same or a different color of exterior paint on the walls, roof or any other part of the structure or surface) without first obtaining an archi-tectural approval from the city architectural committee.
-Installation of Non-Traditional Domed mailboxes. Any curbside mailbox that is not the tradition-al dome-rectangular shape, mounted on a single post of traditional design, or any curbside mailbox that is decorated must be reviewed and approved by ARC prior to installation.
-A landscape plan shall be prepared for all development within the City of Atlantis. Such land-scape plan must be approved by the architectural review committee and installed in accord-ance with such approval prior to receipt of certificate of occupancy (CO)
A permit, subject to additional regulations is required for the owners of all existing homes to install, relocate, or remove landscaping under the following conditions:
**3. All new construction. **4. Renovation or addition to existing home. **5. Change in landscape of 50 percent or greater in any twelve-month period. **6. Any alteration of landscaping within five feet of easement or right-of-way. **7. Projects exceeding $3,000.00. ** Fee required; ARC approval required NOTE: Existing shrubs and sod may be replaced at any time without a permit and with-
out meeting minimum tree requirements. -When trees in view of the public have been removed the stumps should also be removed
below ground level to eliminate the unsightly appearance.
Do’s Don’ts
-Screen garbage, recycle containers, and mechanical devices. -Put containers curbside -Put vegetative waste out on Sunday after 12 noon. -Allow lawn care companies to leave vegetative - Put Bulk waste out after 5 p.m. on Sunday. waste they make. You are responsible. In the future it may not be picked up and you could be charged.
If you have any questions, complaints, or wish to offer suggestions please contact: City of Atlantis Code Department C/O Bill Amason Wamason@atlantisfl.gov 561-965-1744/561-822-6005 Cell
CODE COMPLIANCE NEWS Code Officer William J. Amason
May 2021
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City Board Vacancies
The City of Atlantis is looking for residents to serve on the following boards:
Police Pension Board
A board of trustees responsible for administering the pension fund managed by
Raymond James.
Meets quarterly, in the morning.
Members are required to file a financial disclosure form with the State each year.
Board of Adjustment Alternate Seat
Considers variance and special exception applications.
Decides appeals of administrative decisions relating to Chapter 15 of the City’s Code of
Ordinances.
Meets as needed.
Members are required to file a financial disclosure form with the State each year.
Interested residents should contact the City Clerk at 561-965-1744 x115 or
kapuhalainen@atlantisfl.gov.
CLASS OF 2021
Graduating from High School or College? We’re looking for you!
Your community is proud of your accomplishments, and we want to provide a
platform to share your news. It’s been a tough year, but you made it. We wish you
a bright and happy future.
To be included in the Graduate Showcase on our website and
social media, visit https://www.atlantisfl.gov/259/Class-of-2021 .
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Councilor Shapiro Resigns
Prior to the conclusion of the April 21st City Council meeting, Councilor Peter Shapiro
announced his resignation. Councilor Shapiro disclosed that due to personal and family
reasons, he and his wife, Sally, are relocating to Houston, Texas in advance of their son’s
wedding.
The Shapiros moved from Key West to Atlantis in 2015 and have been active residents since
their arrival. They were instrumental in the successful grassroots effort to prevent the excessive
density proposed by the developments of Heathwood Reserve. Councilor Shapiro has served
on the Board of Adjustments and Finance Committee in addition to his tenure on the City
Council. Sally Shapiro presently serves on the Police Pension Board.
“It has been my pleasure to serve alongside the citizen volunteers, forward-thinking members of
our City Council, our multi-talented City Manager, our outstanding Chief of Police and all of our
hard-working City employees. Thanks to all of them, Atlantis is poised to become the greatest
little city in Palm Beach County”, Councilor Shapiro included in his letter of resignation. He
closed by thanking their friends and neighbors for their encouragement and support.
We thank the Shapiros for their contributions to our community and wish them well on their next
chapter.
CITY COUNCIL GROUP 5 APPLICATION INFORMATION
The City Council must appoint an individual to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the current Group 5 term, which ends in March 2022. Letters of interest must be received by May 11, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. to be eligible for consideration.
The City Council’s regular meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of every month. The Council also holds work-shops and special meetings as needed. Councilors are subject to financial disclosure requirements and must undergo ethics training. Councilors are paid $10,800 per year. Applicants must be Atlantis residents and registered voters.
Letters of interest must include current contact information, professional work experience, personal experience, and/or community involvement. Please express why you are interested in the appointment, and how you feel you can contribute to the City as a Councilor.
You are welcome to include a resume and any other relevant information.
Candidates will be interviewed by the City Council at its regular Council meeting on May 19, 2021, 7 p.m.
The City’s charter is available at City Hall, the Council Chambers lobby, and at the City’s website under ‘City Documents.’
This information along with the City’s Charter and Council duties can be picked up on the Council Cham-bers lobby.
ALL documents must be submitted to City Clerk Kristen Puhalainen at City Hall, 260 Orange Tree Drive, or by email at kpuhalainen@atlantisfl.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 11.
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Thank you to our volunteers! We salute the residents of Atlantis who keep the wheels
turning. They offer they’re time and expertise on our
committees and boards, and your community events
wouldn’t happen without them. Join us in showing
appreciation to those who have served us this last year,
and who are joining our boards this year. Thank you!
George Blumel
Lawrence Boger
Richard Brown
Catherine Burger
Derek Cooper
Michael Dahlgren
John Everett
Scott Hanlon
Bill Harsh
Dennis Kanai
Michael Karali
Dan Lishanski
Stephen Moore
Flossie Napolitano
Benjamin Peterson
Ron Poretz
James Pregot
Michael Prestera
Kathleen Reeg
Ron Reeg
Bob Silva
Christina Sarubbi
Maggie Sarubbi
Charles Schandelmayer
Sally Shapiro
Amy Snook
Michael Stedem
Lewis Weinstein
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Atlantis Country Club www.AtlantisCountryClub.com
190 Atlantis Blvd. • Atlantis, FL 33462 • Golf: 561.968.1300 • Dine: 561.965.5788
Memberships Started April 1, 2021
Call 561-968-1300 for information and tee times! Non-member tee-times can be booked up to 5 days in advance online at
AtlantisCountryClub.com. The online tee-times are pre-paid.
Snack Bar Open Daily 7:30 am
The Snack Bar is open for breakfast and lunch and beverages. Both take-out at the window and dining inside and on the outdoor patio (according to current
guidelines) are available. Snack bar hours are 7:30 am to mid-afternoon. Enjoy the popular regular menu items as well as beer, wine, and spirits.
Atlantis Country Club is open to the public since 1972.
Call 561-965-7700, extension 32 for snack bar orders.
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Hurricane Preparedness Guide This hurricane guide has been designed to provide you and your family important hurricane pro-tection and safety information. Please keep this guide as a reference. Now that the hurricane season is here, it is important to be as prepared as possible. Here are some helpful tips: ♦ Put important documents and phone numbers in a waterproof container.
♦ All trees and shrubs should be trimmed by now – do not do any trimming before a hurricane is about to come.
♦ Monitor the tropics: tune into local television and radio stations; heed the advice of local author-ities; evacuate if ordered. Do not return until it is safe to do so.
♦ Remove lawn furniture, pots, plants or any other outside items that could be potential projectiles.
♦ If a storm watch has been issued, do not place yard waste, recycling, or garbage at the curb. Please be patient until normal collection resumes.
♦ You can get helpful information regarding power outages, etc. by going online at FPL.com. To report a hazardous condition or power outage, please call 1-800-4OUTAGE (1-800-468-8243). If you haven’t already prepared a hurricane emergency supply kit, do so now. Remember to in-clude such items as: · Three gallons of water per person · Canned & ready-to-eat food, fruits, crackers, etc. and foods that do not require cooking · Manual can opener · First aid kit, prescription and non-prescription drugs · Matches in a waterproof container · Paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils; foil, plastic wrap & plastic garbage bags and personal hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste and toothbrush, toilet paper, etc. · Liquid bleach to treat drinking water · Cash – ATM’s may not be operating after a storm DO NOT RUN PORTABLE GENERATORS INSIDE YOUR HOME OR GARAGE Here is a list of local phone numbers to further assist you:
• EMERGENCY 9-1-1
• ATLANTIS POLICE 965-1700
• CITY HALL 965-1744
• UTILITIES DEPARTMENT 965-1744 x117
• 511– provides traffic information– road conditions and construction updates 24 hours
Here is a list of websites that may also assist you:
• FEMA- WWW.FEMA.GOV
• STATE– WWW.FLORIDADISASTER.ORG (SERT HOME PAGE)
• COUNTY– WWW.PBCGOV.COM
• LOCAL-WWW.ATLANTISFL.GOV Help your neighbors if they are unable to prepare by themselves. Let us all band together and stay as safe as possible this season.
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ADULT TENNIS Exercise, fun & fellowship, new players
welcome, all levels. Sunset Park (Military entrance),
Mondays & Fridays 9 to 11 a.m.
ALL AMERICAN TEAM TENNIS: Youth Team
Tennis. Contact Coach Ken at 578-9914. Meets in Atlantis.
ART CLASSES: Water Media Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. Con-
tact Maureen Cleary at 351-7748 or mcleary99@aol.com
DEMOCRATS OF ATLANTIS meets every 3 months in
Atlantis. Contact Thais Villanueva 561-789-1209
GREAT BOOKS CLUB Returns in the Fall. Contact
Cathy Toppin 561-964-2508
GUITAR LESSONS: All styles, all ages welcome. Contact
Diane Levine at 561-267-7921.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Get involved: Donate to 561-
253-2290, volunteer at www.habitatpbc.org
JEWELRY CLASS: Tuesdays & Fridays 7-9 pm. Contact
Marie Claude Green at 736-5609, 271-8967 or
clvert@aol.com
LANTANA ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY : Offering book
and film discussions groups. Contact Susan Kelly at 304-
4500.
LITERARY SOCIETY: The Atlantis Literary Society sup-
ports the Library in Lantana by collecting donated books.
Contact Martha at 617-947-2713.
OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING Contact Nancy Tilles
561.889.1010 or email ntilles@comcast.net
PICKLEBALL CLUB Kintz Park. Contact Scott Hanlon at
561-732-1115
THE ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE WORTH : Meets
Wednesdays at noon for lunch for fellowship and guest
speakers. Contact Peggy Vrane 868-5807
Richard Beiter 965-4282 or Ron Leeds 969-9600.
TENNIS CLASSES: Contact Coach Sherwin
Anderson USPTA PRO at 561-588-4557.
TUTORING: AP History interactive sessions. Best AP U.S.
History passing rate in PBC. Contact Corey Musser, 561-
908-4810 or cmusser06@gmail.com
YOGA BY JOAN Offered virtually, Sun.,
Tues. & Thurs. Contact Joan: 561-767-6339
joaniefla@hotmail.com
WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
David Bennett
Walter Chruscinski & Len Graf
Mark Del Roccici & Marianne Anzaldo
John Griffith
Larry & Dora Krause
Tom & Mary Lambrinides
Joseph Mann
Helina Musco
Michael Scott & Robin Hauner
George & Sharon Smith
William & Gwen Walker
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OUR CONDOLENCES ON THE DEATH OF
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EMERGENCY (Fire, Police, Ambulance) 911
Police / Fire (Non Emergency) 561-965-1700
J F K Medical Center 561-965-7300
Atlantis City Hall 561-965-1744
Building Department 561-965-1744 x112
Police (Administration) 561-965-1711
Utilities Department 561-965-1744 x117
Garbage Collection 561-965-1744 x112
Atlantis Country Club 561-965-7700
Lost City Golf Club 561-966-7600
KINTZ PARK SPLASH PAD HOURS:
Monday through Thursday 10 am to 6 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am to 8 pm
· During periods of heavy rain, the splash pad hours may be suspended.
* Kintz Park will be closed periodically for maintenance.
GARBAGE INFORMATION:
BACKDOOR PICKUP
• MONDAY – HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE
• THURSDAY – HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE &
RECYCLE
CURBSIDE PICKUP
• MONDAY ONLY – YARD WASTE AND BULK
ITEMS
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
Sunday for Monday pickup. Vegetation may be placed at
the curb after noon on Sunday for Monday pickup.
Please use your underground containers. Liners may
be obtained at Ace Hardware. Recycle Containers may be
obtained at City Hall. Other containers must be screened.
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.