1984.06.19_TC_Minutes_Special (2) i
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 19, 1984 3:00 P.M.
A Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Louis Y. Horton at 3:10
P.M. in the Town Commission Chambers at Highland Beach Town Hall. Also
present were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, Commissioners John J.
Basso, William E. Paul and Betty Jean Stewart.
Also present were Town Attorney David Friedman; Town Manager Elaine W.
Roberts; Building Official Bruce Sutherland; Town Clerk Mary Ann
Whaley; citizens and the general public.
The first item on the Agenda was:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, STATING ITS SUPPORT OF A
MORE STRINGENT ENFORCEMENT OF OUR CRIMINAL LAWS SO
AS TO MAKE THE AREA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA A MORE
SAFE AND PLEASURABLE AREA IN WHICH TO LIVE; PROVIDING
THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
\✓ PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
It was noted that this Resolution was being submitted as a result of
the recent request from PACT (Parents Against Crime Together) for the
Town's support in the strenghtening of the judicial system. MOTION was
made by COMMISSIONER STEWART /COMMISSIONER PAUL /VICE MAYOR
BLOSSER /COMMISSIONER BASSO that the Resolution be adopted. All voted
aye.
The next matter addressed by the Town Commission was the May 30, 1984
proposal of Sanders Planning Group involving the study of the Boca
Highland RPUD matter. It was noted that Option 1 of the proposal
includes those services set out in Option 2 which involves a more
detailed study of the matter and a written report submitted to the Town
at the conclusion of the study being made by Sanders Planning Group.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO /COMMISSIONER PAUL that Option 1
as offered by Sanders Planning Group be accepted. All voted aye. The
Town Manager will advise Mr. Sanders of the determination made by the
Town Commission.
Mr. Earl Totz, representing Drexel Management, Inc. then addressed the
Town Commission with regard to his letter of May 10, 1984 requesting
additional time on the Drexel project. Mr. Totz cited Paragraph 7 of
the existing Settlement Stipulation of June 17, 1980 as grounds for the
request. A letter of june 12, 1984 of the Town Attorney advised the
�- Town Commission that after review of the matter, the request by Drexel
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Management, Inc. seemed to be pre- mature and should "be put in abeyance
at the present time ". The Town Commission urged Mr. Totz to promptly
submit building plans and obtain his building permit without further
delay. After substantial discussion, the Building Official was
requested to supply the Town Commission with information regarding the
dates and status of all existing approvals on this project, with
expiration dates. Further,.the Town Attorney was requested to address
the matter further as to the Town's position by the July 3, 1984
Regular Meeting. It was further recommended that the Building
Official, Bruce Sutherland, arrange a field trip by the Planning
Commission and Community Appearance Board to the project site in order
for the Town Commission to gain further insight into the project prior
to a final determination being made on same. This matter will be
placed on the July 3, 1984 Regular Meeting Agenda.
The next matter on the Agenda involved a possible appointment to the
Code Enforcement Board. it was noted that an Alternate vacancy existed
on this Board. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that since
this Board has 7 Regular Members and 1 Alternate Member position
filled, that the appointment of the second Alternate position should be
postponed until the applications received for appointment could be
studied further.
The Vice Mayor then noted a request from the Planning Commission to
appoint Mr. Marvin Waldman as a Regular Member from an Alternate Member
position. It was noted that Mr. Eugene Snyder has recently resigned
from the Planning Commission and further that due to vacations and
other reasons, the position should be filled as soon as possible.
Although this matter was not on the Agenda, it was the consensus of the
Town Commission that the appointment be made. MOTION was made by VICE
MAYOR BLOSSER /COMMISSIONER PAUL that Mr. Marvin Waldman be appointed as
a Regular Member of the Planning Commission for a three year term. The
MOTION carried unanimously. It was noted that the Alternate vacancy
now existing on the Planning Commission would be addressed at the
Workshop Meeting to be held on June 26, 1984.
The next matter discussed was a request from the Building Official for
the purchase of two vehicles for the Building Department. A request was
received for the possible purchase of one used 1976 Cougar automobile
from the Building Inspector at a cost of $2,000.00 as an alternative to
purchasing two new vehicles. It was the consensus of the Town
Commission that a policy should be established for the replacing of
Town vehicles. Information was submitted by the Building Official and
reviewed by the Town Commission regarding the price quotes received
for a Ford Escort, Toyota Tercel, Chevrolet Chevette and Honda Civic.
It was the consensus of the Town Commission that due to the recent
studies done on vehicles and experience, the Ford Escort would be the
best buy for the money. It was also the consensus of the Town
Commission that the used Cougar be purchased in lieu of a second new
automobile. Commissioner Stewart questioned the purchase of the Cougar
based on its age, size and lack of fuel efficiency from reports she had
in hand. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO /COMMISSIONER PAUL that
the Town purchase the used 1976 Cougar at a cost of $2,000.00 and
further authorize the purchase of one 1984 Ford Escort at a cost of
$6,374.52 from Terry Ford Company. The MOTION carried unanimously.
A request was also received from the Building Official for permission
to drive the Town vehicle to and from his residence. It was noted that
the present Personnel Rules prohibit Town vehicles from being used for
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any personal reason. It was further noted that the Building Official
presently lived in Fort Lauderdale and the Town Commission felt that
this was too far to drive a Town vehicle. It was noted that should the
Building Official move in the immediate vicinity, the matter would be
reviewed again.
Commissioner Basso noted that he would be out of Town from June 20,
1984 until July 24, 1984 and requested that no action be taken on the
proposed amendment to the County Sanitation Contract until his return.
This met with the approval of the rest of the Town Commission.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at
this Special Meeting, same was adjourned t 4:35 p.m.
APPROVED: __ -
Louis Y Horton, Mayor
Mary fise G. losser,Vice Mayor
n J.. sso, Commissioner
William E. Paul, Commissioner
Bet y Jean Stewart, Commissioner
ATTEST:
TOWN CLE
DATE:
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RESOLUTION NO. _ r�$ --
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, STATING ITS SUPPORT OF A
MORE STRINGENT ENFORCEMENT OF OUR CRIMINAL LAWS SO
AS TO MAKE THE AREA AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA A MORE
SAFE AND PLEASURABLE AREA IN WHICH TO LIVE; PROVIDING
THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SENT TO THE CHIEF
ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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WHEREAS, the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, is concerned about the increase in crime in the area as well
as throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission is concerned that the present
criminal justice system is not dealing effectively with this problem;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission is of the opinion that the rights
of victims of crime and in particular, victims of violent crime, should
be considered in sentencing and providing for the parole of persons
convicted under our criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission is of the opinion that those
convicted of violent crimes should be required to provide restitution
to their victims.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: The Town Commission urges the judges sitting in
the criminal courts in Palm Beach County to impose the most stringent
sentence permitted by law upon those convicted of crime within this
county and that those individuals not be granted parole prior to their
serving their complete sentence. Further, the Town Commission would
request that plea bargains be used only in a limited number of cases
when special circumstances warrant such a plea arrangement. The Town
Commission would also like to be on record as supporting the concept
that those convicted of violent crime be required to pay restitution
to their victims.
Section 2: The Town Clerk is hereby directed to deliver a
copy of this Resolution to the Chief Administrative Judge of the Criminal
Division of the Circuit Court in and for Palm Beach County, Florida.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this [K day of 1984.
ATTEST:
Louis Y. Horton, Mayor
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Town Clem
Ma Louise G. sser, Vice Mayor
� J,, sso, Commissioner
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Bett Jean Stewart, Commissioner William E. Paul, Commissioner