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1971.10.05_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - October 5, 1971 U The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton on October 5, 1971 at 7 :10 P. M. All Commissioners were present, as well as the Town attorney and Mr. Goss, the financial consultant for the Bel Lido area sewer system.The minutes of the regular meeting on Sept. 7th and the workshop meetings of Sept. 14th and28th and October 4th, and the special meeting on Sept. 3oth were approved as read. Mayor Horton introduced Mr. Goss. He then reported the three bids for the sale of the bonds: 5.75% from the First National Bank of Delray Beach, with the exception noted that all accounts -of Highland Beach be at their bank; 6.45% from Messers Harris and Nufer - no reservation clause; and 6.495% from the First Bank and Trust Co. of Boca Raton, also containing no reservation clause. Comm. F. R. Jurisch moved the second bid be accepted, from Messers Harris and Nufer for 6.45/, and Vice Mayor Vedder seconded. Discussion followed. The First National Bank was represented by Messers Teschke, Mickel and their attorney, The 2nd bid was represented by Mr. L. E. Nufer and the First Bank and Trust Co. was represented by Mr. William McLaughlin. The vote was unanimous. The checks were returned by the Mayor to the representatives of the two banks. The contract with the low bidder, Belvedere Construction, which was signed July 16th is firm for 90 days. On September 7th the validation of the bonds was approved. There is a 30 day appeal period, the Mayor explained. Discussion followed. Mr. Urbanek stated that he is optimistic that negotiations can be reached before the expiration date of the firm offer, Oct. 14th. N 0 `.J © between the Town and the Highland Beach Utilities Co. Vice Mayor Vedder read a request submitted by St. Lucy Church for an extension of their building permit for 90 days. He moved it be granted, Comm. Jurisch seconded and the vote was unanimous. Mayor Horton read a notification of the Florida League of Cities convention Oct. 24, 25, and 26th in St. Petersburg. He explained that Mrs. Roberts table willing to go Of the Commission approved. Vice Mayor Vedder suggested it. The Town will not send a representative. Mayor Horton read communication received from N. Palm Beach which included a copy of a Resolution to allow school - districts smaller than the County. No action was taken. The Mayor read communication received from Florida League of Cities regarding coastal zoning, asking municipalities to express their views to the League. Vice Mayor Vedder suggested it be tabled. Also received was notification from the Director of the Highway Safety Dept. that abondoned car disposal has been transferred from the County Engineers > dept. effective October 1, 1971. Mayor Horton reported that we have received one set of galley proofs for codification of the Town Ordinances from the Municipal Code Corp.. The �.J proof reading will be started Thursday, October 10, 1971. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - October 5, 1971 Page tw Mayor Horton read a letter received from Mrs. Georgia Dailey in thanks for the letter of commendation that the Commission sent to the late Dr. Harold Dailey for his contributions to the Town as former Town Manager. The Mayor reported notification of the Palm Beach County Municipal League meeting on Friday, Oct. 8th at 1 :30 P. M. in the West Palm Beach Council chambers. Regarding the two law suits, the Town attorney inflPrms us that the mandamus case is to be heard on November 18th at 3:30 P. M. Mayor Horton read a letter received from Teleprompter regarding cable TV serV;ice in Highland Beach. He explained that an offer was received about a year ago regarding this and it was decided at that time to see what Delray Beach's action would be so as to work to the benefit of the Town if a franchise were offered to a competing firm. The Mayor stated that he has received a drawing of a proposed sign for the Town sign in front of Town Hall, for an approximate cost of $ 200.00. Comm. Jurisch moved to initiate action and Comm. Joy seconded. The vote was unani- mous. Tax committee: Comm. Joy reported that there is still only one outstanding tax bill for 1970 in the amount of $ 1,223.98, Comm. Joy then read the report of the tax committee, submitted by Messers John Bettes and Carl Krauss, members. Chairman Joy recommended the tax millage for 19,71 be set at 4 mills. Comm. `./ Hackman stated that he is not in favor of a large surplus. Vice Mayor moved that the millage be set at the present 3.8 mills, and Comm. Jurisch seconded. Discussion followed. the vote was unanimous. Finance committee: Comm. Hackman reported the three page financial statement for the first five months, will be posted on the bulletin board. There was no report on Health and Zoning. Public Works and Water: Comm. Jurisch reported that on the new well field, the wells have been wired and rechlorinated and new tests will be taken be- ginning Oct. 11th. He also reported that the water plant has been revamped as recommded by the Permutit Co. , a new program developed, manual backwash, and the new filter media installed, the softening process resumed and the mains have been flushed. Special committee: regarding the police matter, Mayor Horton reported that the committee will wait for the return of Mr. Walton, chairman. He also stated that we have received an expanded service proposal from Mr. DiCampli. Planning Board: Mr. Kemery speaking for Mr. Ralph Walton, chairman, reported ,te on the final 45 page report, recommending to proceed under State law and adopt the report. Mayor Horton thanked the members of the committee for the many meetings and time and efforts spent on this work. Comm. Hackman sug- ested to study the report carefully before taking any action. Mayor Morton �.J uggested calling a special meeting two weeks hence -Oct. 19th to discuss the report. Comm. Joy recommended Oct. 12th. Comm. Jarisch suggested that a special letter be mailed to all property owners notifying them of the meeting. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - Oct. 5, 1971 Page three. Resolution # 183 , regarding awarding $ 197,000 Improvement Bonds Series #1, was read. Comm. Jurisch moved it be passed q Mayor Vedder sedonded and the vote was unanimous. Q& ,t�.{ oko m. Town attorney Poulton suggested that the Town take action to peti.tion the appeal on the bond issue as being frivolous. The cost of this could be kept to about $ 500.00 he stated. He was asked to investigate this. Mr. Joseph Boscove asked if the garbage trucks could collect garbage at a later hour. He also complained about the traffic in regard to the school children; that the trucks are driven at a high rate of speed and that there could be a serious accident if the children waiting for buses are subjected to dangerous drivers. Mrs. Roberts was asked to look into this. There was no new or unfinished business. The bills and acomunts were approved for payment. The meeting adjourned at 9 :15 P. M. APPROVED: V L r . ATTEST • ` � DATED: i— L P A r,x•1•KACT FROM THE MINUTES OF A — Regular MEETING OF THE _ Town (`ommi ss � OF Town of Highland Beach HELD ON THE 5th DAY OF October 19 7L x . The o 'n ommis iion of Town of Highland Beach `4 met in Regular meeting at Town Hall Town in the dd of '� Highland Beach Florida 7:10 P, Mlo clock P. M. on the 5th day f Y October , £v 19 , the place, hour, and date duly established for the hold ing of such meeting. The MaY-Q called the meeting to order and on roll call the following answered present: Mayor L. Y- Horton Comm. F. R. Jurisch Vice Mayor J. Warren Vedder , e —Town Clerk L w Toy —foram r and the following were absent: None e The M e ayor declared a quorum pre"nt. 4. A Resolution entitled; No. 183 S Awarding $ 197,000.00 4 Improvement Bonds, Series No. One of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida. S 2 f � j• was introduced by Mr. Y Said Resolution was then read in T full and d iscuses and cons iderrc� . ��.