1971.11.02_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - November 2, 1971
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by
Mayor Horton on November 2, 1971 at 7:10 P. M. All Commissioners
were present. The minutes of the regular meeting held on October
5th, the workshop meeting of Oct. 12th and the special meeting of
Oct. 19th were approved as read.
Mayor Horton read a communication from Mr. Michael Dent, which is
considered to be an answer to the letter on record from Mr. Richard
Reilley. Mr. Dent feels that chairman Ralph Walton conducted the
meetings fairly and honestly, encouraged comments from all members,
that the master plan was discussed in great detail and that the vote
of the planning commission was virtually unanimous.
The Mayor read a copy of the grand jury report- fall term 1971 received
from the office of the State Attorney. The pertinent parts were in
regard to the decision of no criminal intent in the Boca Raton Sun-
shine law matter. It further stated agreement with the law, but
that the law is complex and difficult to interpret and enforce. Mr.
Horton explained that he had asked our attorney to report on the sun-
shine law intent and that all the Commissioners read and initialed
the report.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from Messers DiAndrea and Guzzone
stating they are formally opposed to any zoning changes affecting
the lots they own in Block 1 of Bel Lido.
Mayor Horton reported that he has tried to contact the owners of the
south adjacent property to Town Hall in regard to the attorney's pre-
paration of a condemnation suit proce$d.ings against the owners, ex-
plaining that we need more meeting space, police facilities, water
stprage facilities and additional office space. The Mayor asked the
Commissioners for their comments. The concensus was to --tale legal
action and Vice Mayor Vedder moved to proceed toward acQuisition of
this property. Comm. Jurisch seconded. Mr. Gochman, one of the
owners, informed the Commission that the property is under contract
for sale. The decision to proceed was unanimous.
The Mayor reported that the bonds for Improvement District #1
have been sold and that the closing will be held Friday, Nov. 11,
1971 at 11:00 A. M. Construction should commence almost immediately.
Since both Delray Beach and Boca Raton have accepted the cable TV
franchise from Teleprompter, Mrs. Roberts was instructed to get the
information and correspondence that the Town has received, ready
for action.
Mayor Horton announced that the new Town sign is to be installed
Wednesday, Nov. 3rd. Lighting and shrubbery will be added in the
near future, he added.
The Mayor stated that communications to Town Hall regarding inquir (wes
y about rental units will be posted on the bulletin board for anyone
interested in answering them.
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�./ Re: the codification of Ordinances,Mayor Horton stated several items
that had been discussed when the galley proofs were checked:
1. Occupational License fees additions to Ord. # 135, to shorten the
list from Ord. # 101,
2; clauses from the Health and Sanitation chapter of Ord. # 101, which
described the duties, reports, vital statistics to the board of health,
power to examine houses and premises and additional powers,all of which
had been omitted from the galley proofs,
3. an amendment to Ord. # 179, adding the words " living quarters
and emergency power sources" to the three feet above grade requirement
of all structures west of AlA,
4. an amendment to Ord. # 180, wh4och adopted the National Fire Code,
by adding the words "the setting of field or beach fires and the burning
of trash or rubbish or fires of a similar description are prohibited
without a permit from the fire inspector ",
These were discussed by the Commissioners and it was agreed that the
galley proofs be accepted and the corrections noted when sent back
to the Municipal Code Corp.
Taxes: Comm. Joy reported still only one outstanding tax bill for 1970:
$ 1,223
Finance: Comm. Hackman reported that the four page financial statement
will be posted on the bulletin board.
u There was no report on Health and Zoning.
Public Works and Water: Comm. Jurisch reported that everything at
the water plant is working fine and the quality of the water has improved.
greatly.
There was no report from the Planning Commission.
Mayor Horton stated that a copy of the Police committee report received
from Mr. Frank Walton, was given to all the Commissioners. Discussion
followed on several items in the report, commenting that the report
was very well done. Comm. Hackman opined that the Police function
should be an administrative decision not an elective one. He further
moved to accept the recommendation as stated by the Police committee,
then withdrew the motion. Comm. Jurisch moved to accept Mr. DiCampli's
contract for one more year at a cost of $ 20,000.00 for the additional
patrols. Comm. Hackman seconded. Discussion followed. One suggestion
was to send out post cards to property owners for their opinions, and
ask for their retuen. The concensus was to study this in detail and
set up a workshop meeting with the committee. The decision was unani-
mous on the above motion.
A proposed Ordinance which adopted a comprehensive zoning plan as an
interim measure, had the first reading.
`.J Mr. DiCampli reported that the chain that was installed on Russell Rd.
was working,to keep people out of that section.
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The bills and accounts were approved for payment.
The meeting adjourned at 8: 35 P. M.
APPROVED:
ACCEPT:
DATED :
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