1970.04.07_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - April 7, 1970
The regular meeting of the Town Commission of Highland Beach was called
to order by Mayor Horton on April 7, 1970 at 7:10 P, M. All Commissioners
were present. The minutes of the regular Town meeting on March 3, 1970
and the workshop meeting on March 31, 1970 were approved as read.
Executive committee: Mayor Horton reported that we will await the outcome
of the bids for cable TV that Delray is now taking action on.
Mayor Horton read a Delray Beach Resolution providing for an emergency water
hookup between Delray and Highland Beach. The Mayor read a communication
containing a petition to save the neighborhood schools. It will be avail-
able in Town Hall for anyone w1phing to sign it. Also available in Town
Hall is a copy of a bill submitted to the Legislature regarding fire fight-
ing, received from the City Manager of West Palm Beach.
Mayor Horton read communication from the Law Enforcement Planning Council
regarding law enforcement plans. It will be available in Town Hall, then
turned over to the Town Marshall.
The Mayor read a letter of complaint received from Mr. Frank Ferris con-
cerning noisy Air conditioner units installed in the adjacent property,
asking for a remedy. This was referred to the zoning committee.
Mayor Horton read a report from the Palm Beach Municipal League. This will
be available in Town Hall.
u Comm. Beekman reported the outstanding taxes are $ 1,593.68.
Finance Comm: Comm. McCook read the financial report dated March 31, 1970
to be posted on the bulletin board: Income- $ 105,786.35, Expense- $64,047.43.
The bond payment of $ 17,000 is due and payable in May and will reduce the
reserve funds.
Zoning: Vice Mayor Vedder reported that the Town Attorney stated that under
Ordinance # 150, no further fill can be removed east of AlA or a seawall
constructed without first obtaining a permit. Regarding the moving of
the Royal Highlander model, which permit has expired, the legal procedure
will be handled by the Town attorney. Mr. Vedder moved the Seagate permit
be extended 90 days, modified by the water connection fee Ordinance. Comm.
Beekman seconded and it was unanimously decided.
Public Works and Water: Comm. Hackman read the March water report -
8,228,000 gallons were treated last month, 416,000 of which was used
for filter backwash. A dragline and bulldozer dug the settling pond
deeper to correct the overflow and be adequate to handle backwashing.
Comm. Hackman submitted bills for this work, and reported the hydrant
on the south end of Tranquility Dr. , that was damaged will be replaced
and a new one has been ordered. T e a.ter plant is running well he
a� further reported. Comm. Hackman s d several recommendations have
been received regarding the telephone relay hookup, Such as a line
under the Intracoastal, an overhead line, or a supplemental line Xfyw
with Delray such as there is now with Boca. The engineering work is
progressing on the additional wells, as well as securing permits for
going under the railroad, Dixie highway and Route #1. Comm. Hackman
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SAID THAT A REPORT should be received from Brockway, Owen and Anderson
in about two weeks.
Mr. Kemery presented a. short report on a suggestdd.:development of tracts
west of AlA.
There was no report on the future facilities planning committee.
Mayor Horton read a Highland Beach Resolution # 164 , authorizing execu-
tion of a joint water use agreement with Delray Beach and is page
of these minutes. He also read the a.greemOnt. Comm. McCook made th
motion to adopt this Resolution. Vice Mayor Vedder seconded. Discussion
followed and it was unanimously passed.
The second reading was held on an Ordinance providing for establishment of
a fund for improvement of the Town's water system and providing a water
connection fee charge of $ 200.00 per each dwelling unit. Vice Mayor
Vedder moved Article #1. be amended, Comm. Beekman seconded. The amend-
ment was read& it was unanimously adopted. The second change suggested
was elimination of section 3 and renumbering sections 4 and 5 to read 3
and four. Vice Mayor Vedder moved this be adopted, Comm. Beekman seconded
and this was unanimously adopted. Comm. Beekman then moved this Ordinance
be adopted as amended. Comm. McCook seconded. After discussion, this was
unanimously approved. Comm. Hackman explained what some of the water system
expansion would involve. The first reading was held on a proposed Ordin-
ance regulating parking of commercial vehicles, requiring a sign displayed
on the vehicle and providing a penalty for violation.
The first reading was held for a proposed Ordinance providing for required
connection to the Town's sewer system payment of the sewer charge, rates,
and charges for use of the system and method of billing.
Mr. Matthew A. Bertash asked what the loss percentage of water was based
on gallons treated minus gallons billed? Discussion followed on various
water problems such as method of billing new construction and when and
where new meters are installed.
New Business: Comm. Beekman made a motion to approve the candidates for
the General Election May 5, 1970: Mr. Matthew A. Bertash and Mr. Louis
Y. Horton for Mayor; Mr. Milton M. Beekman, Mr. Frederick H. Bunn, Miss
Sheila Cain and Mr. Francis guriseh for Commissioners. Vice Mayor Vedder
seconded and it was unanimously approved.
Discussion was held on development in Town, pollution, and the possibility
of pre- treatment for sewage going into the Delray outfall system. The
office manager was instructed to find out if there is a county wide pol-
lution program where the T.bwn could be represented.
Discussion was held on definition and location of sewer lift stations.'Mr.
Cain presented a signed petition regarding the location of lift station #1.
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The Town marshall reported many cars parking on private property on week-
ends. The owners of the involved land will be contacted . The State Road
Dept. will be contacted regarding material left on the road right of way
and requesting the .erection of litter signs. Mr. DiCampli said the White-
house property has been broken into. This matter be investigated further.
Comm. Beekman reported a voting machine can be made available for the
General Election at a cost of about $21.00 for transportation. Comm. Hack-
man moved to obtain this, Mayor Horton seconded. There were four yes votes,
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and one dissent by Comm. Beekman i
Discussion was held on updating the voter registration book such as the
procedure.
The outstanding bills and accounts were read for payment. Comm. McCook
moved they be paid, Vice Mayor Vedder seconded and it was unanimously passed.
Ine Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 P. M.
APPROVED •
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF JOINT WATER USE AGRESHM WITH
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TDWN CONMjS81ON OF THE
TOWN OF H IGIN AND BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That appropriate city officials are
authorized and directed to enter into that certain agreement
concerning joint.water use with City of Delray Beach, which
agreement is attached hereto and marked "Exhibit A ".
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this
� day of 1970.
TOWN OF lif�HJJLW BEACH, FLORIDA
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ATTEST:
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