1964.11.03_TC_Minutes MINUTES: HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION NOV 3, 196,4 NOV 10, 1964
The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, N olember 3, 1964,
by Vice Mayor Bunn. No others were present except Town Manager Dailey, so for
lack of a quorum Commissioner Bunn declared the meeting recessed until 7:00 PM
November 10, 1964.
The recessed meeting of November 3, 1964 was called to order by Mayor Hackman
at 7:00 PM, November 10. Commissioners Hackman, Johnson, Noble and Jones
were present. Commissioner Bunn arrived later.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 13 were read by Commissioner Johnson
and approved by the affirmative votes of all commissioners. Mayor Hackman
expressed the feeling of all in welcoming Commissioner Jones back after his recent
hospitalization. Commissioner Art thanked every one for their thoughtfulness and
consideration and the flowers, cards and calls during his confinement.
Mayor Hackman gave a detailed report on the requirements and services of the
postal station which is to become operative as of December 1. He mentioned
this service would be at no cost to the Town of Highland Beach as we would be
paid $500.00 a year. All regular postal services will be available, including a
drop box on the premises.
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In the absence of Commissioner, Finance Chairman, Commissioner Johnson announced
that a finanicial statement for the fiscal year had been prepared, subject to a final
audit, and was posted on the town bulletin board. He suggested that tax payers
compare their city tax bill with the county bill and the legal description on their
deed to make sure that all descriptions agreed. He asked that any differences be
reported. He also cited that with a number of changes in ownership, some tax bills
were sent out without homestead exemption, due to the applicant not reporting having
filed. He also said that water meter deposit refund checks were written and signed
and could be picked up by showing a receipt.
Commissioner Noble gave a progress report of the zoning committee and the sizeable
job of trying to bring the old ordinance up to date to apply to present conditions.
She said an attorney had asked about having an office in his home for counseling
service. After a brief discussion on the possibility of a parking problem and the
fact that similar requests had been refused it was agreed that there should be no
change in policy. A motion Jay Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner
Johnson that the request be denied was passed by the affirmative vote of all
Commissioners.
Town Manager Dailey announced that the electrical work at the water plant had been
completed in accordance with the code; that the road work was finished, painting
would be started December 15 and the grounds around the plant were graded and ready
for planting with a suitable ground cover that would not require too much attention.
Also that shrubs and plants had been donated but that some help was needed to trans-
port and plant them. Switching to the water plant operation, he reported that the
installation of the new aerator had apparently awakened the State Board of Health to
check on previous water tests which they had failed to do until the aerator installation,
and indicated that the water testing will be subject to stricter and broader testing in
the future. With the plant running at full capacity on numerous days, he explained
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that salt intrusion tests should be made regularly, and that on high demand days, or in
an emergency it was necessary to run unfiltered water into the tanks, and that this was
a bad practice and additional facilities for storage of water was needed. Mayor Hackman
disagreed to the extent of saying that in his opinion our water was excellent and inspection
of an ice cube would verify his thinking, and that some of the adjacent towns dill not filter
their water and were furnishing the so called raw water without purification. He stated that
to his knowledge pumping of raw water was not regular procedure but in plant failures or
emergencies such as Hurricane Cleo, it had to be done. He agreed that the town had a
water storage problem that would require some near future action.
The question of shacks, chickens and playhouses again came up with Mr. Don Ross
stating that the shack on the ocean across from Palmetto Dunes was an eye sore and
a public nuisance and should be removed. When informed that the building inspector
was checking the code, and the legal rights of the property owner, Mr. Ross said that
there probably would be no action taken as the Mayor's son and two others built the
shack. Mayor Hackman replied that it was built with the owners permission and was
also used to store beach equipment. On questioning by Commissioner Johnson, Mr.
Ross answered that there was no night activity, no littered beach, or unusual noise or
disturbance, but stated that he still considered it a public nuisance. He added that he
had pictures to prove that the Mayor's son was one of the builders, and that he had
picked up paperback books of questionable or suggestive character on the premise. The
heated discussion was finally stopped by the council ruling the participants were out of
order and the meeting continued. Mr. Milton Beekman commenting on the shack situation
said he felt the council would need to consider their decisions carefully as a number of
families had play houses for their youngsters that were not disturbing to their neighbors.
He also thought there should be a sign ordinance to regulate the size, lighting and number
of signs and prevent a recurrence of some signs of the past that he thought were objec-
tionable. The council promptly appointed him chairman of a committee of his selection
to study and make recommendations for a sign ordinance.
Mr. Heyer inquired about trash from Hurricane Cleo that had been dumped on his property
and was told that a removal or disposal " /A p4aee was being considered and some action
would be taken.
The meeting was adjourned on motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner
Noble and the affirmative vote of all commissioners present.
APPROVED:
CLEM KMA ,MAYOR
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FRED BUNN, VICE MAYOR
HAROLD E JOHYION, TOWN CLERK
ATTEST:
MILDRED NOBLE, CO MIS ONER
` TOWN CLERK C/
G. ARTHUR JONES, CO ISSIONER
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T TOWN O F H I G H L A N D B E A C H
F I N A N C I AL S T A T E M E N T
OCTOBER 31, 1964
YEAR TO -DATE
ASSETS:
Cash on Hand 4 5 791 77
Aecouonts Receivable Water 204n00
Accounts Receivable Licenses - Permits 50 00
Accounts Receivable Taxes 577 15
Pre -Paid Insurance 35 20
Water Plant Construction 207 160 07
Land Water Plant Site 755 54
Land Well Site 22 5 i9
Office Furniture & Equipment 856 14
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LIABILITIES:
1 Accounts Payable 893 7
Meter Deposits 380 00
Bonds Outstanding 58 000 00
Withholding Tax Payble 89 80
Social Security Payable 31 24
LICENSES- PERMITS - Pre -paid 74 50
TAXES - Pre -paid 2 25 61 833 49
SURPLUS:
Surplus - Deficit 202 637 36
Reserve for Road Repair _3 031 22
205 668 58
INCOME:
License & Permits 1 769 90
Roads- Bridges - Electric 2 405 14
Interest 1 365 48
Taxes Assesed 18 794 33
Tax Penalties 76 76
Water Sales 12 470 22
Rent 200 00
Meter -Parts Sales 885 95
Discount Earned. 35 59
�- 38 003 37
EXPENSES
Advertising 114.55
Auditing 958 61
Bank Charges 4 47
Contributions 10 00
Dues & Subscriptions 79 53
Electric Water Plant 1 952 05
Electric City Hall 10 01
Garbage Collection 4 800 00
Inspection 80 00
Insurance 10 00
Bond Interest 3 150 00
Misc. Interest 13 94
Legal 685 77
Meter Reading 2 100 00
Misc. Expense 128 86
Water Misc. 20 00
Office Supplies 574 63
Postage 121 70
Purchases 1 064 08
Rent 240 00
Tax Discounts 593 03
Tel &Vel 204 30
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EXPENSES (Conttnued):
Balance Forward ............ 17 075 43
Travel 1 331 06
Travel Water Plant 76 47
Wages 5 8 00
Extra Help Water Plant 468 19
Water Plant Maint. Repair 995 07
City Hall Maint. Repair 840 74
Utilities City Hall 19 01
Maid Service 49 50
Water Treatment 514 25
27 212 18
CURRENT PROFIT 10 - 79 0 99
TOTAL SURPLUS 216 4�9 57
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SURPLUS 278 293 06