1971.12.07_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - December 7, 1971
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton
on Tuesday, December 7, 1971 at 7 :10 P.M. All Commissioners were present.
The minutes of the regular November 2, 1971 meeting and the workshop meeting
of November 16, 1971 were approved as read.
Mayor Horton explained events regarding the suits. On Friday, December 3,
1971 it was learned that the attorney for Mr. August Urbanek had filed an
amended plea. Since the Town and the Highland Beach Civic League attorneys
thought they had not had time enough to prepare for this, there was a 30
day postponement, during which the building plans submitted on August 12,
1971 will be reviewed by the Zoaing Committee, to see if they conform with
the Zoning Ordinances in effect at that time. Mayor Horton reported for
the 3200 Development suit, that the attorneys had met to stipulate facts,
submit briefs and await the decision from the judge. But the owner prefers
to have a court trial. Information will be relayed as it is received.
The Mayor stated an appraiser has been called in regarding the condemnation
suit proceedings against the property adjacent to the south of Town Hall.
Further notification be given when received.
Mayor Horton read notification on December 12, 1971 at 2:30 P.M. in the
County Commission Office regarding special tax districts proposed Ordinances.
Included is beach erosion. A copy of an Ordinance was read received from
the Flood Control District, which would curtail water usage during extreme
drought periods. Commissioner Jurisch will read this and report on it later.
Mayor Horton reported no action is contemplated at the present time for the
Teleprompter Franchise.
The Mayor spoke about the growth in the Town population and a possible
referendum in May to finance needed facilities. He requested Commissioner
Jurisch and his committee to work on a time table plan for lead time,
a bond issue, a priority list and report at the next meeting. Commissioner
Hackman felt that the Brockway, Owen & Anderson report figures are probably
exaggerated in relation to the density suggested in the Planning report by
Bair & Abernathy. Discussion followed.
The Tax Committee Chairman, Commissioner Joy, reported receiving $15,913.61,
collected on the 1971 Town taxes to date. Last year at this time we had
collected $63,909.28. Discussion followed regarding the rebate from the
County Tax Collector.
Finance Committee: Commissioner Hackman reported the 3 -page financial
statement for November will be posted on the bulletin board.
There was no report on Health & Zoning.
Public Works & Water: Commissioner Jurisch reported the engineer is
completing the second series of tests on the two new wells. Re: Street
lights in Town - Commissioner Jurisch read a letter received from Florida
Power & Light, confirming the preliminary report given at the November 16th
workshop meeting. Mr. DiCampli, the Town Marshall, was requested to give
�./ a report of his suggestions after checking any dark spots on AIA. Discussion
followed.
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Mayor Horton, reporting for the Planning Commission, stated that copies
of the proposed comprehensive zoning have been given to the Commission
members and the Town Commission. After committee hearings, public
hearings will be held and notification prepared.
Re: The Law Enforcement brief submitted by the Police Commissioner, Mr.
Frank Walton, Mayor Horton, speaking for the committee, explained sections
of his report. The part which described an advertisement for a Chief of
Police was discussed. Commissioner Jurisch moved to proceed with the
advertising. Vice Mayor Vedder seconded and it was unanimously approved.
Mayor Horton suggested further discussion after the Commissioners have
studied the report.
Ordinance # 82, which adopted a comprehensive zoning plan as an interim j
measure, received the second reading. Vice Mayor Vedder moved it be
adopted; Commissioner Joy seconded. The vote was 4 to 1; Commissioner
Hackman dissenting.
A proposed Ordinance regulating the hours of sale of alcoholic beverages,
had a first reading. Discussion followed.
Mr. Don Ross commented on the shortage of parking spaces at Town Hall.
The Mayor stated that lights will be installed on the Town sign in the
near future.
Mr. Rudolph Brey commented about trash being placed across from property
east of AIA, on the west side. Discussion followed.
The bills and accounts were approved for payment.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P.M.
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