1965.03.02_TC_Minutes MINUTES: HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION MARCH 2, 1965
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The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Mayor Hackman at 7 :10 p. m., March 2,
1965. Commissioners Hackman, Jones, Noble and Johnson were present. Commissioner
Bunn was absent. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 1965, and special
meetings of February 10, 1965, and February 20, 1965, were read and approved by the
affirmative vote of all commissioners present.
Mayor Hackman opened the meeting by paying tribute to Mr. Howard Slagle and his charter
revision committee for an outstanding job in preparing the charter amendments, and thank-
ing them for a well done time consuming job. He commented that this sort of loyalty and
sincerity concerning town affairs was something that could not be bought or contracted for.
He read Chairman Slagles letter of resignation which stated that his committee had completed
their drafting of the amendments; that a public hearing had been held February 20th -
2 :00 p.m. and that all necessary steps before presentation to the legislature had been
taken and suggested that continued revision work should be started at once. Chairman
Slagles resignation letter dated February 24, 1965, is included in these minutes as page
Commissioner Jones moved that the resignation of Mr. Slagle be accepted. Commissioner
Noble seconded and all commissioners voted in the affirmative.
Commissioner Johnson advised that about 90% of 1964 taxes had been paid and that
progress was being made in the collection of delinquent taxes.
Commissioner Noble said that her revision report on the building and zoning ordinances
would be ready in possibly two weeks for council consideration. Relative to mosquito
and insect control, she stated that persons she had contacted about more spraying were
of the opinion that spraying could not be effective until water collecting low spots or
pot holes had been filled. She cited, as an example, that spraying south of the Delray
White House would be of no benefit until the condition there had been remedied. Mayor
Hackman replied that some definite action would be taken about this situation soon.
Commissioner Jones reported that negotiations for acquiring a site for the addition to the
water plant seemed to be progressing favorably but until such time as a definite deal or
agreement is reached, he felt that no announcement should be made. He added that
when definite reports can be made, the public and all interested persons would be kept
informed aboutdevelopments and progress of this project, j
After the reports from the departments, Mayor Hackman expressed the thanks and
appreciation of the council to Chairman Slagle and committee members Sylvia Weyl,
Clay Calhoun, Laurence Wingle and Arthur Jones for their sincere effort on the Charter
Revision Committee. Mr. Slagle remarked that it was the opinion of the committee
that revision should be continued with a view of getting the entire charter modernized
and if the commission agrees, they should act promptly. He suggested that the council
urge Mrs. Sylvia Weyl to take over the committee chairmanship as he felt that Mrs.
Weyl appreciated the importance of the work to be done and would accept the challenge.
Approving his suggestion, Mayor Hackman, with council agreement, appointed Mrs.
Weyl chairman with a request that she select another member to fill the vacancy caused
by Mr. Slagles" resignation.
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Mr. Milton Beekman reported that he expects to have a Sign Ordinance report ready for
consideration in two weeks.
U Mr. Peter Quala thanked Town Manager Dailey and the commission for their effort and
cooperation in getting trash and other objectionable debris removed from neighboring
properties. He was assured by Mayor Hackman that trash problems were gradually
being cleared up and a renewal of his, and other comparable situations, mostly caused
by Hurricane Cleo, probably would not happen.
Mr. Marvin Kemery commended the council on the cleaning up done along A -1 -A but
mentioned that the canals were in poor condition and needed cleaning and that more
might be done in additional clearing and beautifying A -1 -A right of way. Mayor Hackman
agreed that many improvements could be made by contacting and getting the cooperation
of the State Road Department, other public officials, and particularly the property owners.
On the motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Noble and the
affirmative vote of all commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
APPROVED:
CLEM HACKMAN, MAYOR
FRED BUNN, VICE MAYOR
HAROLD E. JO SON, TOWN CLERK
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MI L DRED NOBLE, COMMISSIONER
G. ARTHUR JONES, COMMIS ONER
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK
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M
ruary 2q., 1965.
Clem Fl Hackman, 'ayor,
Highland Beach, Florida.
dear Sir:- -
The Charter Committee hasp now completed the first amendments to the ci�a
r as original' - y drafted and pas,-::ed, the special attorney his dra
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legal J`.'orm, the amendments are being advertised, a public meeting s3ield �h`e
gislative Committee was advised of the propsed changes, The Ebmmissio t has pass
e ame_:,dments, the changes have been posted in the Town Hall. I believe all the {
ecessary steps have been taken by us to insure probably N
As the initial work has been comr>leted I hereby a resign b as t Chairman l of t
artier Committee.
Our committee believes that the revision should be continued and if the
mmission also believes that the charter shout ?
d be revised, it is suggest that
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committee be ap;aointed so that work can be started at once. It will take consid
able time to revi : -;e the charter, have all the legal work done and a eferendum
eld in time for the Legislative Committee meetings in 1967. And 1967 will behere , r '
1 too s oon.
There sere only two meetings at which there was not 100% atl-endance and
ey were due to illness. I want to thank each one for their lgywl efforts.
And thank you for your cooperation.
Very truly yo
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