1972.02.01_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - February 1, 1972
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton
on Tuesday, February 1, 1972 at 7 :00 P.M. All Commissioners were present
U except Mr. L. W. Joy.
minutes of the regular meeting on January 4, 1972 were read. Mr. A. C.
eorge questioned the wording of the estimated cost of resurfacipg in the
amount of $8,134.60 and the credit of $6,750.00 due to the Bel Lido
original improvement cost. The word credit should be corrected to read
the additional cost of $8,134.60 would be paid for from the Road &
Bridge Fund. After voting the correction, the minutes were approved.
Mayor Horton read a notice received from the Department of Corps of
Army Engineers stating that Mr. Earl Padgett, owner of the Holiday Inn,
has applied for a permit to construct a bulkhead and dock and to dredge
in the Intracoastal Waterway. This notice will be posted and comments
should be directed to the Department by March 1, 1972.
The Mayor read a letter received February 1, 1972 from Mr. DiAndrea,
notifying the Town of plans to build on AIA in Bel Lido and asking when
sewers would be available and what type of construction would be allowed?
Mayor Horton answered that sewers will be available when the gravity
line is completed in approximately 140 days, from Russell Drive to Bel
Lido Drive and that since this property is part of the Bel Lido sub-
division, the category of construction would have to meet the specifications
as set forth in their organization. He further advised of the zoning
changes now proposed and suggested the property owners contact both
the Bel Lido association and Town Hall for further information.
Mayor Horton, reporting on the law suits regarding the Town, the Civic
League and Mr. August Urbanek, stated that a new trial date has been
set for a hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 1972. A motion of Urbanek
& Associates to dismiss the suit, which the Highland Beach Civic League
filed against the Town of Highland Beach was denied by Judge Knott in a
court hearing on January 20, 1972 and that a similar motion had been
denied on November 18, 1971. There is no information as to date of trial
in regards to the 3200 Development Corp. suit.
TAX COMMI1f- $80,827.41 has been collected to date for 1971 Town Taxes.
FINANCE COMMI MM: Mayor Horton, speaking for Commissioner Hackman,
who left early, explained several items on the January financial report
and stated we are investing surplus monies from various funds. The report
will be posted on the bulletin board.
PUBLIC WORKS & WATER: Commissioner Jurisch explained that the new wells
have not yet been approved by the Board of Health, but Brockway, Owen &
Anderson are attending to the matter. Mr. Jurisch is receiving bids for
air conditioning the water plant and will spend some funds from the Utility
Fund for a new raw water meter, Solar -X, the windows and a scrubber buffer and
movdd to spend $5,000 for improvements. Vice Mayor VeddeV- seconded and the
vote was unanimous. The water plant expansion study report is due from
Russell & Axon February 22.
� PUBLIC HEALTH & ZONING: No report.
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PLANNING BOARD Mr. Kemery reported the board has had meetings with Mr.
Bair and q;khq the Board is now discussing setbacks in regards to location
of buildings and to change the basic formula to encourage builders to
build larger units. A public hearing will be held as soon as the Board
has completed their work.
POLICE COMMITTEE: Mayor Horton reported that ads for a Chief have
appeared in Law enforcement journals and that about two dozen applications
have been received. Mr. Totz added that a meeting will be held shortly.
Resolution ##186, authorizing the investment of surplus funds as provided
by Florida Statute 167.74. Vice Mayor Vedder moved it be passed.
Commissioner Jurisch seconded and it was unanimous: It is Page 4 of these
minutes.
Ordinance #$184, Codifying the Town Ordinances, had the second reading.
Vice Mayor Vedder moved it be adopted. Commissioner Jurisch seconded and
the vote was unanimous.
A proposed Ordinance restricting use of water in the Town during extreme
drought conditions had a first reading. Discussion followed.
Mrs. Roberts reported there are income tax forms available in Town Hall.
No report re; Cable TV.
Mr. A. C. George commended the Commission and committees for their loyal
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and devoted work for the Town, at little or no salary.
Discussion was held in regards to bicycle paths in Town. Additional
information will be gathered and reported on at a later date.
Vice Mayor Vedder asked about correcting the Highland Beach signs and
Mrs. Roberts stated she will follow up once again on the several letters
and phone calls already directed to the Department of Transportation.
Mr. Dent asked if the Town might request a traffic count.
The bills and accounts were approved for payment by a unanimous vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE .INVESTMENT OF SURPLUS FUNDS AS
PROVIDED BY FLORIDA STATUTE 167.74.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. Appropriate town officials are authorized to
invest - as they may deem expedient— surplus funds of the Town as
authorized by Florida Statute 167.74 in accordance with the provisions
t of Florida Statute 167.74.
DATED at Highland Beach, Florida, this day of
_ 1972.
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