1973.01.16_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: CONTINUATION OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - January 16 19
The continuation of the regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to
order by Mayor Horton on January 16, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. All Commissioners were
present as well as the Town Administrator.
Mayor Horton read a notice received from the Palm Beach County Legislative
Delegation notifying of several meetings in the area. The closest one is in
Boca on January 24, 1973 at 9:30 in the morning. Any one can suggest
legislation that might benefit on a state -wide basis, such as dune preservation.
There was discussion regarding the National Association of Home Builders who
are making efforts to circumvent laws that combat density in Towns. One
suggestion was to write a letter to the Florida League of Cities with a copy
to the Palm Beach County Municipal League that would support the citizens and
the towns in their effort to control their own destiny on density matters.
Vice Mayor Dent moved this be approved and Commissioner Gilday seconded. The
following voted Yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Gilday, Joy
and Mumford.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from the Department of Pollution Control
regarding a meeting on February 13, 1973 regarding requirements of public
incinerators.
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Mayor Horton reported receiving no official word yet regarding the hearing in
Tallahassee on January 15th. The morning newspaper articles reported that Delray `Bch.,
was granted approval for their application of a temporary Operating Permit.
However, they are going to issue no more building permits and so neither will
Highland Beach. Official word is expected shortly.
The Mayor further stated that Mr. Klinck of Russell & Axon received word from
the President of the Highland Beach Utilities Company to proceed with engineering
work toward construartion on completion of the sewer system. Mr. Urbanek wants
to schedule a meeting for Tuesday, January 23rd, to discuss the Department of
Pollution Control's official decision. A workshop meeting is scheduled for that
night.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT Commissioner Gilday reported on the selection of a Judge
for the Municipal Court which will be activated and have
its first session Monday, January 29, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. Mr. John D. Wessel,
an attorney in Boca Raton, has been appointed as our first Municipal Judge.
Commissioner Gilday read Resolution No. 216 activating the Municipal Court of
the Town of Highland Beach and appointing a Judge. Commissioner Gilday moved
for approval, Commissioner Joy seconded - the following voted Yes: Mayor
Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
Commissioner Gilday reported that Mr. Urbanek has filed
a motion against the Town to tax costs and requiring the Town to post a
supersedeas bond. Mr. Klein will represent the Town and the hearing is set
for February 9th at 11:30 A.M.
There has been nothing further on the VanLennep suit.
Regarding the 3200 suit a brief has been filed
WATER COMMITTEE: Commissioner Joy reported that his committee, the Town
Administrator, and Engineer Joseph Wantman met on Saturday
morning to gather e- stimated costs on water storage and transmission main under
the Intracoastal Waterway. We will still have to gather more information on an
elevated vs. a ground water storage tank and a final breakdown of costs. Regarding
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the additional work to be done in Bel Lido we are still waiting on the estimated
cost5of drains.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT Vice Mayor Dent reported CGC Corporation sent a letter of
request to move their sales trailer from their
west of AlA across to east of AlA on the Beach Terrace property, which they
recently acquired. Also, they are requesting to paint two existing signs -
one of which is a non - conforming size. They were given approval to move the
sales trailer for a period of six months on this temporary location and they
were granted a one year permit for a temporary sign - 4 x 8 feet.
Vice Mayor Dent reported Mr. Urbanek's architect, Mr.
Ed Seymour, met with Mr. Foster on Monday to try to determine the original
number of acres and, as compared to the number of acres in the recently
submitted surveys. Discussion followed.
Further reporting on the Town Hall construction progress
was that piles are now being driven and that a palm tree has been saved by
relocating it temporarily.
Commissioner Mumford reported on the newspaper article
she saw which states the State might get land adjoining the Intracoastal
Waterway back from private owners.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
APPROVED /`'
ATTEST
own Clerk
DATED: 2J
AhbULU'1'ION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
ACTIVATING THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH AND APPOINTING A JUDGE THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to the authority of the charter
of the Town of Highland Beach and ordinances pursuant thereto previously
enacted, a Municipal Court in and for the Town of Highland Beach is
hereby activated; as follows:
Said Court shall be known and designated as Municipal Court
of the Town of Highland Beach.
The sessions of said Court shall be held at the Town Hall
of the Town of Highland Beach or at such other place as may, from
time to time, be designated by the Town Commission.
A , —., is hereby appointed as Municipal
Court Judge of the Town of Highland Beach to serve at the pleasure of
the Town Commission and his compensation therefor shall be at the rate
of $35.00 per hour.
The Town Marshall or one of his deputies shall attend all
sessions of said Court, acting as a Court Baliff.
The Town Clerk of the Town of Highland Beach shall be the
Clerk of the aforesaid Court and shall be compensated therefor at the
rate of per session of Court attended by her, and she may
designate a Deputy Clerk who shall exercise the functions of said
Court Clerk and shall be compensated for all. ' sessions of the Court
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attended by her in the absence of the Town Cle at the same rate.
The Town Clerk shall supply the said Court with an Official
Seal.
Mayor
ATTEST:
To wn Clerk