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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
U Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 1, 1983 1:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Town Commission of Highland Beach was
called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Mayor Louis Y. Horton. Also in
attendance were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, Commissioners
William E. Paul and Betty Jean Stewart. Commissioner Harry Walker
was absent.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney, Thomas E. Sliney; Town
Manager Elaine W. Roberts; Town Clerk Mary Ann Whaley; Citizens
and the general public.
Approval of Minutes -
September 27, 1983 - Workshop Meeting
September 27, 1983 - Public Hearing - Budget
September 27, 1983 - Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan
September 27, 1983 - Special Meeting
October 11, 1983 - Special Meeting
October 11, 1983 - Moratorium Variance Appeals Board
October 11, 1983 - Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan
October 4, 1983 - Regular Meeting
Following recommended amendments to the September 27, 1983 Workshop
Meeting minutes by Commissioner Stewart, MOTION was made by COMM-
ISSIONER STEWART /VICE MAYOR BLOSSER that the submitted minutes be
approved as amended. All voted aye.
Public Requests -
Mr. Frank Sawyer - Discussion ensued regarding restoration of
Mr. Sawyer's west of AlA property with further study to be
made on the matter.
Mr. Harry Kates - Requested resurfacing of Bel Aire Drive and
the investigation of unlawful vehicles parking on Bel Aire Drive.
Mr. Bill Burson, District Manager, Southern Bell - Discussed
franchise agreement between Highland Beach and Southern Bell. Mr.
Burson will contact attorneys for Southern Bell for clarification
and report back to the Town Commission. No discussion regarding
the Ground Lease.
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Mr. Roger Zona, Trafalgar Developers - Inquired as to whether
any further word had been obtained by the Town from the DOT with
regard to Coronado. Answer no.
Mr. Michael Dent - Commented regarding the Southern Bell Request,
Bel Aire Drive parking problem and the report of the Fire Study
Ad Hoc Committee.
REPORTS: TOWN COMMISSION
Mayor Horton -
Read and presented a Resolution of commendation to former Library
Board President Betty Weatherford for her work and support of
the Highland Beach Library.
Read a resignation of Robert E. Slater from the Financial Advisory
Board. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART /COMMISSIONER PAUL
that this Resignation be accepted with regret. All voted aye.
Reported on the status of Seascape project and the monitoring
process.
Read letter from DOT regarding Enclaves' plans for a right hand
decelleration lane and left turn lane.
Vice Mayor Blosser -
Questioned whether submitted Unity of Title on the Frederick's prop-
erty should refer to Unity of Title already existing on said property.
Attorney Sliney will check on this.
Commissioner Paul -
No report.
Commissioner Stewart -
Questioned whether resolution had been reached on the problem
of the water retention pond on the Water Treatment Plant property,
the answer to which was yes.
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Questioned whether CAB had approved renovations at 3511 South
Ocean Boulevard (Seacliff) for which a permit had been issued
and- advised that the renovation of existing structures
did not need CAB approvel. Commissioner Stewart recommended that
this be looked into with a view toward requiring CAB approval.
Recommended Mr. Burton Gould for appointment to Ad Hoc obmmittee
being proposed to evaluate staff operations, salaries, etc.
Reported that the Greening of AlA Committee had made a tour of
the Town and advised owners with Town supplied trees of maintenance
needs.
Commissioner Walker -
Absent.
REPORTS: TOWN ATTORNEY
Attorney Sliney reported on:
Status of Ad Hoc Committee appointed regarding Highland Beach/
Delray Beach Sewer Issue; Milani lawfuit; Milord Unity of Title;
Moratorium Ordinance schedule; Highlands Place pending request
before the Moratorium Variance Appeals Board; jurisdiction of the
CEB over motor vehicle parking violations, wherein the Town Commi-
ssion will work toward supporting legislation re- establishing the
municipal court system; status of negotiations of Stevenson Building
Design's purchase of Town property located on U.S. 1.
REPORTS: TOWN MANAGER
Mrs. Roberts reported on all Town Departments; status of ongoing
construction; expiration of several permits for temporary sales
trailers wherein it was the consensus of the Town Commission that
all could be extended upon inspection by the Building Inspector
that they are safe and well kept (Highlands Place, Ocean Terrace
West and Royal Highlands); repair of air conditioning unit at
Fire Station with MOTION being made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/
COMMISSIONER PAUL to approve $795 expenditure for same, with
all voting aye; purchase of new pump motor to replace that damaged
in an accident at a cost of $1,533.31 with MOTION being made by
COMMISSIONER STEWART /COMMISSIONER PAUL to approve expenditure of
same with all voting aye; invitation to Boca Raton for the Palm
Beach County Municipal League Meeting on November 10; status of
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correspondence received and sent by the Town Manager and various
other Town matters.
REPORTS: BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
(a) Board of Adjustment -
MOTION to re- appoint Gil Lorenz as Alternate #1 for
a one year term was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/
VICE MAYOR BLOSSER with all voting aye.
(b) Code Enforcement Board -
MOTION to appoint Donald J. Sherbondy as a Regular
Member for a three year term was made by COMMISSIONER
STEWART /VICE MAYOR BLOSSER with all voting aye.
(c) Community Appearance Board -
MOTION to re- appoint Atelie Leng as a Regular Member
until April 1984, Arthur Keller as Alternate #1 for a
term to expire November 1984 and H. C. Arnold as
Alternate #2 for a term to expire November 1984 was
made by COMMISSIONER STEWART /MAYOR HORTON, with all
voting aye.
(d) Financial Advisory Board -
Appointments to be discussed at the Workshop Meeting on
November 29, 1983.
(e) Health Officer -
No report.
(f) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals -
MOTION to re- appoint Martha Dempsey until January 1984
was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART /COMMISSIONER PAUL and
all voted aye.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Proposed Ordinance No. of the Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, declaring an exemption to the provisions
of Chapter 83.498 of the Laws of the State of Florida
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providing for Uniform Filing Dates and Uniform Election
Dates for Municipal Elections. This Ordinance was read
in its entirety by the Town Clerk, after which MOTION was
made by COMMISSIONER PAUL/VICE MAYOR BLOSSER that said
Ordinance be adopted. The Town Commission was polled
by the Town Clerk with all voting aye.
ITEMS LEFT OVER:
The following proposed Ordinances were read by title
with discussion scheduled for the Workshop Meeting of
November 29, 1983:
1. Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 7, entitled
"Buildings ", Section 7 -4, entitled "Issuance of
Building Permits; Dissatisfaction with Licensee
Contractor ", to provide for a transfer of building
permit fee.
2. Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 22, entitled "Sewers"
Section 22 -1, entitled "Compulsory Sewer Connection ",
Sub - Section (a) to provide for an increase in the Sewer
Connection Fee.
3. Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 29, entitled
"Water System ", Section 29 -23 entitled "New Dwelling
Construction; Fees; Fund Created; Subsection (1)
to provide for an increase in Water Connection Fee.
4. Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 2, entitled
"Administration ", Section 2 -6 entitled "Rules
of Procedure ", Rule No. 1, relating to the time of
Workshop Meetings.
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5. Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 2, entitled
"Administration ", Article V, entitled "Community
Appearance Board ", Section 2 -50 entitled "Creation;
Members; Terms; Appointments ", Sub- Section (a) to
provide for a change in the length of terms of
members.
The following Resolutions were deferred until the Workshop
Meeting of November 29, 1983:
1. Proposed Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, establishing a Financial Advisory Board,
and hereby repealing Resolution No. 431 and all other
Resolutions inconsistent herewith, which Resolution
includes length of members terms.
2. Proposed Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, establishing a Police Advisory Board, hereby
abolishing and repealing Resolution No. 441 establishing
the Police Committee and all other Resolutions inconsistent
herewith, which Resolution includes length of members
terms.
A Proposed Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida
supporting the Town of Ocean Ridge in its efforts at Beach
Restoration was then read by the Clerk, after being amended
to strike all references to the permit request by Ocean
Ridge from the DER. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/
COMMISSIONER PAUL to adopt said Resolution with all voting
aye.
Southern Bell Request -
No discussion or action was taken on this matter.
Greening of AlA /Bike Path Ad Hoc Committee -
After noting County approval of $18,225;(50°% of the project
amount) MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART /MAYOR MO
that the sum of $18,225 be expended from the Capital Improve-
ments Fund of the Town to proceed with the widening and re-
surfacing of the bike path.
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Consensus was reached that the bike path /walk path signs
read "PUBLIC PATH -USE CAUTION ".
Stevenson Building Design, Inc 's reauest regarding
property on U.S. 1 -
This matter will be discussed further with possible
final action being taken at a Special Meeting called
for November 16, 1983 at 1:30 p.m. in the _Commission
Chambers.
Offer of Meeting with County Commissioner Dorothy
Wilken -
The Town Commission will meet with County Commissioner
Wilken on November 16, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
Request of Attorney Conahan for recording of Highland
Beach Cable TAT Lease -
Upon recommendation of Attorney Sliney, MOTION was
made by COMMISSIONER PAUL /COMMISSIONER STEWART that
the Lease Agreement between the Town of Highland Beach
and Highland. Beach Cable TV be recorded in accordance
with the request of Attorney Conahan.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/ VICE MAYOR BLOSSER
to approve the following bills for payment:
Florida Municipal Self - Insurer's Fund $4,201.00
Florida Municipal Liability Self -
Insurer's Program 4,112.00
F. H. Foster Oil Corp. 2,390.37
Gibson & Gibson Trust A/C 91000.00
Harvel & Deland 4,594.25
Samuel D. Koon III 1,175.00
Underground Supply Co. 677.28
Nagle Pumps, Inc. 1,270.37
USGS 5,950.00
TOTAL BILLS FOR APPROVAL............ $33,370.27
All voted aye.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
at 4:20 p.m.
APPROVED: —"
Louis Y Horton, Mayor
Ma oui� se G. losser, Vice Mayor
William E. Paul, Commissioner
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Betty Jean Stewart, Commissioner
(Absent)
Harry Walker, Commissioner
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TOWN CLLVRK
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE TOWN OF OCEAN RIDGE
IN ITS EFFORTS AT BEACH RESTORATION.
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach is aware of the concerted
efforts of the Town Commission of the Town of Ocean Ridge toward
beach restoration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
Section 1. That the Town Commission of the Town of Highland
Beach hereby supports the Town of Ocean Ridge in its efforts at
beach restoration; and
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution may be submitted to
the Palm Beach County Commission, the Florida Department of
i Environmental Regulation, members of the local legislative
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delegation and any other entity requesting same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ASSEMBLED, THIS 1st DAY OF NOVEMBE%
A.D., 1983.
LO I$' Y. HORTON, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
MARY A WHALEY
74ORtf Clerk
Note to 11/1/83 Town Commission Minutes: -L/4/8-4
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Inadvertently, the vote on a Motion to match County funding of
$18,225 for the bike path project was not recorded. In review
of the tape of this meeting, the vote to adopt the Motion was
unanimous.
Mary Ann Whaley, Town Clerk