1972.06.06_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - June 6, 1972
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton
on Tuesday, June 6, 1972 at 7 :00 P.M. All Commissioners were present. The
minutes of the regular meeting on May 3rd, the special meeting on May 15th,
and the workshop meeting on May 30th were approved as read.
Mayor Horton asked for the second reading on the proposed Ordinance #187
discontinuing, vacating and abandoning Florida Avenue, so those in attendance,
who were not Town citizens but interested in this issue, could leave early.
Commissioner Joy moved to table action for another month to provide for
further study. Commissioner Mumford seconded. Commissioner Joy then read
a report of a meeting held on May 26th in the County Engineer's office
regarding the alignment of the 51st Street Bridge. Both he and Mrs. Roberts
attended, as well as representatives of the State Department of Transportation,
the County Commission, the assistant County attorney, the Boca Raton city
engineer and the County and assistant County engineer. Prolonged discussi n
followed. The motion was defeated by Commissioner Joy - aye and ��I
nay. Further discussion followed.
Commissioner Jurisch moved to approve the Ordinance as read, Vice Mayor
Dent seconded. The motion was approved by a four to one vote - Commissioner
Joy opposing.
The proposed Ordinance #188 providing for the regulation of land filling
by hydraulic dredging and other means within the Town, providing for
submission of plans, issuance of permits and payment of fees, in certain
cases an indemnity bond be furnished providing for a violation, received
the second reading. Commissioner Jurisch moved this be approved and
Commissioner Joy seconded. Discussion followed and the vote was unanimous,
Mayor Horton read a letter received from the Highland Beach Civic League,
Mr. Morton Gilday, President, regarding the sewer construction contract with
the Highland Beach Utility Company. In a unanimous decision, the contract
will be extended to January)71973 to allow for the moratorium on building
that was in effect in Town for
The Mayor read a letter received from Mr. J. W. Scott, a resident of
Penthouse Towers, requesting some action in regard to the early hour of
garbage collection. Mrs. Roberts has been in contact with the firm that
handles this service to attempt to negotiate a later pick -up time.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Horton read a notice of the Palm Beach County Municipal League Friday,
June 9th at 1:30 P.M. in West Palm Beach. Anyone wishing to, may attendwith
Mrs. Roberts.
Mayor Horton read a notice of a bill passed in the state legislature,
creating a condominium commission. Copies will be sent to officials in
condominium associations in Town.
Mr. Kenneth Jones, our Police Chief, submitted requirements regarding a
police car, requesting permission to g (Ither bids. He was granted this.
There followed discussion regarding identification for Town residents' cars,
so the patrolmen can check on vehicles parked in Town.
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TAX AND FINANCE•COMMITTEE: Mr. George reported on the proposed six months'
budget and the May financial statement. Vice
Mayor Dent moved to approve the proposed budget and Commissioner Mumford
seconded. The vote was unanimous.
BUILDING COMMITTEE: No report.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Commissioner Joy reported receiving two bids
to pressure -crete the Bel Lido Bridge approaches
each approximately the same cost. He then moved to accept the Bates & Daly
bid of $982.50. Commissioner Jurisch seconded. Discussion followed and
the vote was unanimous. There followed further discussion regarding the
51st Street Bridge. Mrs. Roberts was requested to check the legal
description of the Aguirre property as described in the Ordinance vacating
Florida Avenue, to see if the entire parcel is on the tax roll.
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE: Commissioner Jurisch reported the new filters
have been completed, the painting completed and
the Water PlanTbeautification program, including sprinklers, landscaping
and air conditioning, has now been carried out.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND
V,NVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: Commissioner Mumford reported her committee is
working, and watching, the beach and other areas
in Town. One particular problem of great concern to her is the rats. She
stated she is getting help and advice from a resident in Delray Beach who
u is familiar with this problem.
ZONING COMMITTEE: Mr. Kemery, Vice Chairman of the Planning Board,
reporting in Chairman Walton's absence, stated the committee has been working
to coordinate the old and new zoning. Mayor Horton read a letter dated
May 23, 1972, signed by the Planning Board members, which accompanied
submission of the "Tentative Zoning Ordinances" for consideration by the Town
Commission. Mayor Horton explained that these copies were distributed at
the workshop meeting in May. Several suggestions were made during the
discussion at that time and they were incorporated into a list of corrections
that were distributed last week.
The Mayor stated that this procedure is according to Florida Statute 163.
Commissioner Jurisch moved to return the proposed Ordinance to the Planning
Board, recommending to prepare a final draft in preparation for a public
hearing, possibly on June 26th. Discussion followed regarding the R.P.U.D.
sections, maximum height restrictions, a controlled number of units per acre,
a recommended establishing of a community appearance board, the Byrd Beach
section of Town, and the zoning on lots west of AlA in the north end of Town.
The tentative ordinances will be returned to the Planning Board with the
suggestion that the Board further study the RS 1 lots west of AlA.
Resolution No. 195 was read, declaring opposition to an Intracoastal Bridge
connecting Highland Beach to Boca Raton at 51st Street. Commissioner Joy
moved this be approved. Commissioner Jurisch seconded. Discussion followed
and the vote was unanimous.
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Resolution No. 196 declaring who shall have access to the safe deposit box
at the First National Bank in Delray Beach, was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Jurisch and seconded by Vice Mayor Dent. The vote was unanimous.
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Resolution No. 197 authorizing the Town Commission to deposit Town monies
in the University National Bank in Boca Raton, was moved for approval by
Commissioner Jurisch. It was seconded by Commissioner Joy and the vote
was unanimous.
Ordinance No. 189 providing for initiative, referendum and recall, had a
second reading. Vice Mayor Dent moved to amend Section 11.03 from 15% of
the registered voters necessary for petition, to 20 %. Commissioner Jurisch,7,4-<- -
�a oved to adopt the Ordinance as amended. Commissioner Mumford seconded and 6 `
' " it was unanimous.
Ordinance No. & was read for the second time, which provides for the
acquisition of real property to be used for municipal purposes by the Town,
providing for the issuance of not exceeding $100,000 excise tax bonds of
such Town to pay the cost of such project, providing for the rights of the
holders of such bonds and making certain other covenants and agreements in
connection with the issuance of such bonds. Commissioner Jurisch moved
for adoption, Vice Mayor Dent seconded and it was unanimous.
Resolution No. 198 authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $100,000 excise
tax bonds, anticipation note of the Town of Highland Beach, providing for
the payment thereof and entering into certain covenants and agreements with
the holders thereof, was moved for approval by Commissioner Jurisch.
Commissioner Mumford seconded and the vote was unanimous.
A proposed Ordinance, ratifying and confirming Resolution ##194, adopted by
the Commission of the Town o:n May 3, 1972,relating to the issuance of not
exceeding $965,000 general obligation bongs, had the first reading. A
proposed Ordinance, amending the air conditioning code of the Town, had the
first reading.
Mr. Earl Totz asked if a mosquito spraying could be arranged and Mrs. Roberts
said she would call and request same from the Mosquito Control Department
in West Palm Beach.
The bills and accounts were approved for payment.
The meeting adjourned at 9 :40 P.M.
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H 1\P_JVLIJltV&A Wa _..
OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AW,
DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO AN INTRA-
COASTAL BRIDGE CONNECTING HIGHLAND
BEACH TO BOCA RATON 51st STREET l
WHEREAS, some public officials have proposed a
bridge connecting Boca Raton 51st Street to State Road
(AlA) in Highland Beach; and
WHEREAS, there exists a brand new bridge only one -
half mile south of said proposed location, to wit, at 40th
Street, Boca Raton; and
WHEREAS, there are no traffic generators such as
public beach, schools, shopping center or other businesses
in Highland Beach; and
WHEREAS, it is not good planning to empty bridge
traffic into an existing high quality residential neighbor -
- hood,
NOW THEREFORE Be It Resolved by the Towff_' %LC0jbfAjssion
of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida that:
1. The Town of Highland Beach opposes the
location of the bridge at the aforesaid site.
2. Copies of this Resolution be afforded members
of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, Palm Beach
County Commissioners, Florida Department of Transportation,
Palm Beach County Engineers, Palm Beach County Area Planning
Board, Wilbur Smith and Associates, and the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers.
PASSED AND APPROVED this__4_ of , 1972.
ATTEST:
Mayor
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CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZING
ACCESS TO SAFE (OR BOX)
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do iereby certify that the following is a true copy of resolii ion duly ac opted by t ie - ertrcl -o }reetui o saicE
at a meeting thereof duly ca ed and held a _N
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"RESOLVED that _and
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the agents o L P. 4 AA - to have access (jointly [� )
(individually) to safe (or ox) nu be ) in the vaults of the IRST NATIONAL BANK of
Delray Beach, at Delray each, Florida, leased, b �Gr!
until such time as _ dQdL delive4 0
said FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Delray Beach, a duly certified copy of a resolution of its Board of
Directors revoking and terminating the authority of said agents, and further
"RESOLVED that as respects the FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Delray Beach, the said agents shall be
deemed to be vested with and to have full authority to exercise all the rights oft p
with regard to said safe (or b x) or the
contents the of."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have her unto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said corporation,
this �� day of 19
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who are also authorized to make, colt ct, discount, ne otiate, e d orse, assign and deposit in the corporate name,
all checks, drafts, notes and other negotiable paper payable to or by this corporation, and that all checks of the
corporation signed as aforesaid, including checks drawn to cash or bearer or to the individual order of the officer
signing said checks, shall be honored and paid by said Bank /Trust Company, without further inquiry, and
charged to the corporation's account, the corporation hereby ratifying and approving all that said Bank /Trust
Company may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
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on such terms as may seem t them advisable and to make and deliver notes, drafts, acceptances, agreements
and any other obligations of this corporation therefor in form satisfactory to said Bank /Trust Company and as
security therefor to pledge and trustee any stocks, bonds, bills receivable, bills of lading, warehouse receipts
and any other property of this corporation with full authority to endorse or guarantee the same in the name of
-� this corporation, to execute and deliver all instruments of assignment and transfer and to affix the corporate seal;
and also to discount any bills receivable or other negotiable paper held by this corporation with full authority to
endorse same in the name of this corporation.
IPSAIbEi} th w A h'ts corporation be nd he hereby is authorized to certify to said
(Name of Bank /Trust Company)
the foregoing resolutions and at the provisions thereof are in conformity with the charter and by -laws of this
corporation. That the foregoing powers and authority will continue until written notice of revocation has been
delivered to
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the power of the board of directors to pass the foregoing resolutions and that the same are in conformity with
the provisions of said charter and by -laws.
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their respective names and that the signatures set opposite such names are their signatures.
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