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1979.12.26_TC_Minutes_SpecialTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Special Meeting December 26, 1979 9.30 A M Mayor Horton called the Special Meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Storm and Commissioners Bauer and Blosser. Commissioner Genovese was absent. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager, and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Mayor Horton announced that the reason for calling this Special Meeting was for the adoption of several Resolutions which are necessary for the record. Resolution No. 388 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to change Signatures for the undermentioned accounts at the First Bank & Trust Company of Boca Raton, Florida. Resolution No. 388 was read in full by the Town Clerk. • MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Bauer that this Resolution be adopted as read. The voice vote was unanimous in favor of adoption of this Resolution. Resolution No. 389 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, making an appointment to fill the vacancv created by the resignation of Vice Mayor-Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford. Resolution No. 389 was read in full by the Town Clerk, appointing Mary Louise Blosser to the Commission. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer and seconded by Commissioner Storm that Resolution No. 389 be adopted as read. Voice tote was unanimous in favor of adoption. Resolution No. 390 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, making an appointment to fill the vacancv created by the resignation of Vice Mavor-Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford. Resolution No. 390 was read in full by the Town Clerk, appointing Commissioner Harold C. Storm as Vice Mayor. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special Meeting • December 26, 1979 Page 2 of 3 MOTION by Mayor Horton and seconded by Commissioner Bauer and Commissioner Blosser that this Resolution be adopted as read. The voice vote was unanimous in favor of adoption. Any and All Other Matters that might come before the Commission At this time, Mayor Horton congratulated Mrs. Roberts on her thirteenth anniversary with the Town of Highland Beach. Mrs. Roberts stated that her years with the Town have been most enjoyable. Mrs. Roberts then announced that there were three more Resolutions to be adopted concerning bank accounts for the 1979 Bond Issues. Resolution No. 391 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, establishing at First Bank & Trust Company of Boca Raton N/A, University Office, a new account to be known as "General Fund-Sinking Fund". Savings Account ##102 1001848 • Resolution No. 391 was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that Resolution No. 391 be adopted. This Resolution was adopted unanimously by the Town Commission. Resolution No. 392 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, establishing at First Bank & Trust Company of Boca Raton N/A, University Office, a new account to be known as "Municipal Complex Expansion Construction Fund" Account #102-161-842-3. Resolution No. 392 was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Vice Mayor Storm that Resolution No. 392 be adopted. The voice vote was unanimous in favor of adoption of this Resolution. Resolution No. 393 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, establishing at First Bank & Trust Company N/A, University Office, a new account to be known as "Water System Improvements Construction Fund" • Account #102-161-843-1. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special Meeting • December 26, 1979 Page 3 of 3 Resolution No. 393 .was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Blosser/Vice Mayor Storm that Resolution No. 393 be adopted as read. This Resolution was adopted unanimously by a voice vote of the Town Commission. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts read for the record the bills for approval. • MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Bauer that the bills be approved for payment. Voice vote was unanimous in favor. Being no further. business to come before the Commission, the Special Meeting was ADJOURNED at 9:40 A.M. APPROVED; ~~~ ~~, ATTEST: t.~e C:r> .C.~Y~-''~ own Clerk Lour X`,/ Horton Harold C. Sjz'or~n, Vice Mayor Harry Baubr, Commissioner Mary Louise Blosse»~,`Commissioner (Absent Peter J. Genov Commissioner DATED: December 28, 1979 • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting December 26 1979 9.40 A.M Mayor Horton called the Workshop Meeting to order at 9:40 A.M. In attendance were: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Storm and Commissioners Bauer and Blosser. Commissioner Genovese was absent. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager, and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. There were several Townspeople in the audience. Mayor Horton called for any comments from the audience and Dr. Rubin Posner, of Regency Highlands, addressed the Commission on behalf of the other residents of Regency Highlands regarding the No-Seeums. He stated that, they have been extremely bad and many of the residents in their condominium have suffered severe bites and have required medical attention. Dr. Posner stated that he feels it is due mainly to the swampland they have around their building and inquired as to whether • this land could be filled in. Mayor Horton informed the audience and Dr. Posner that the Town was very sympathetic to their problem. He stated that Mrs. Roberts has con- tacted the Mosquito Control people but they claim there is not much that can be done. Dr. Posner also complained about the sulfuric odor in Town and Mayor Horton agreed with him, stating that the odor has been noticeable for thirteen years. After discussing the matter further, Mrs. Roberts stated that there is no requirement that the land be filled in until the developer starts to build and she said that she knows of two pieces of property in Town with no plans for development. She further stated that the mosquito drainage ditches are very beneficial for ebb and flow of water. Mayor Horton said that this matter would require further study and possibly it could be a project for the Town's Health Officer who could check to see where the mosquito ditches end and the stagnant water begins. He further stated that the Town Attorney would be consulted as to whether something like this could be considered a "Nuisance" under the Town's Code of Ordinances and the owner be made to do some- thing about it. Mayor Horton then thanked the people ,from Regency Highlands for calling this to the attention of the Town Commission. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting December 26, 1979 79.76_ Status of S. A. Healy Company Page 2 of 5 Mayor Horton stated that S. A. Healy Company requested that this matter be held in abeyance until Dr. Orman arrived. Mrs. Roberts suggested that the Commission could discuss the proposal received from John Roberts of Ross, Saarinen, Bolton & Wilder, Inc. regarding the engineering work necessary for S. A. Healy Co. Mayor Horton then read for the record a letter received from Ross, Saarinen, Bolton & Wilder, Inc. dated December 18, 1979, stating that they would show costs broken down into man hours. (Attachment) This was something that was suggested by the Town Commission rather than a fixed fee. Recovery costs were then discussed and Mrs. Roberts stated that she felt these costs could be charged back to the developer, as has been done in the past. She also said that under the Subdivision Ordinance, • engineers are required, and inasmuch as this was the direct result of a petition, she felt the costs could be recovered. Vice Mayor Storm suggested that the Town Attorney be consulted regarding this. Mayor Horton then stated that he felt the Commission should be prepared to make a decision at the Regular Meeting next week regarding the west side proposal, as a subdivision area, as submitted by the S. A. Healy Company. 79.84 Proposed Zoning Chanctes Mayor Horton stated that a memo had been received from the Town Manager listing the proposed zoning changes. f Just as this discussion began, Dr. Richard Orman, representing S. A. Healy Company, entered the meeting and the Commission returned to: 79.76 S. A. Healy Company - West Side • Mayor Horton read a letter for the record from the Chairman of the Planning Commission addressed to the members of the Town Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting December 26, 1979 Page 3 of 5 Commission. They voted to recommend their approval to the Town Commission for the proposed development of the subject lots as a subdivision, in connection with Healy property. Dr. Orman distributed to the Commission new plans for the west side of AlA only. Discussion took place regarding this new plat and it was determined that Dr. Orman will attend the Regular Meeting next week on January 2, 1980. Dr. Orman then requested that. the Town write a letter to the D.N.R. concerning their seawall problem. Inasmuch as the Town has not given their approval for this project, Dr. Orman under- stands that the Town can not write such a letter as yet, however, he would like the Town to notify D.N.R. that the matter has been discussed in Town Commission Meetings. Dr. Orman stated that the D.N.R. would accept copies of minutes saying that the Town is taking no position on the matter at this time. • Mayor Horton said that a letter can be mailed to the D.N.R. stating that Dr. Orman has been working with the Town regarding this, however, the Town does not have the expertise necessary to make a final decision on the placement of the seawall and would have to look to the D.N.R. for their recommendations in this regard. Dr. Orman stated that this letter from the Town has to be a part of the application papers for S. A. Healy Company. 79.84 Proposed Zoning Chancres Mayor Horton stated that the discussion regarding proposed changes in zoning would now continue. The Commission proceeded to discuss in great detail all the changes that had been recommended by the Planning Commission, the Building Official and Mrs. Roberts. (See attachment) 79.85 Proposed Agenda Closing Date .,,._ ~,.~,e~w Mayor Horton stated that a memo had Genovese regarding conditions for a closing date. Mayor Horton said th Town Commission should get a little plans submitted at the last minute, enough time to study them. been received from Commissioner Public Hearing and Agenda at it was his opinion that the more strict as far as having without the Commission having Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Workshop Meeting December 26, 1979 Page 4 of 5 After discussion, the consensus was to try and re-word Commissioner Genovese's memo and have it ready for the Commission Meeting on January 2, 1980. 79.86 Appointment of Commissioner to Board of Trustees (Retirement Plan) Mayor Horton suggested that Commissioner Genovese be appointed to this Board. This item will be placed on the agenda for the Regular Meeting, January 2, 1980. 79.87 Proposed Bulkhead Fill & Repair regarding Lots 107 and 107W Mrs. Roberts stated that she had given the Commission a memo re- garding this and had written letters to residents of Penthouse Highlands and Ocean Pines. The owners of Lots 106 and 107W want to line up their proposed bulkhead with the existing bulkhead of Highland Towers and Penthouse Highlands. What they need from the • Town Commission is a Resolution and this will be placed on the agenda for the Regular Meeting on January 2, 1980. 79.88 Report on 1980 Census Preliminary Review Mrs. Roberts stated that Commissioner Blosser will be working on this project and Mrs. Roberts will make a report on this next week. Town Manager's Reports Mrs. Roberts told of a notification received from the D.E.R. and the Corps ocE Army Engineers that the Town had until January 7, 1980 to reply regarding bulkhead work to be done at Lots 110, 111, 112 and 113. The Special Exception in this case is Sec. 5.9(e) 1 - 2 - 3. Mrs. Roberts further stated that this would be the subject of a Public Hearing that the Planning Commission is holding and it will be necessary that the Town Commission also hold a Public Hearing on this matter. This matter will also be placed on the agenda for the Regular Meeting next week. Mrs. Roberts reported: that the news about the confiscated boat was good; that she had received a letter from a man who wants to run a pick-up service in Town, and that she has copies of the Official Statement concerning the Bond Issue available for distri- bution. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting • December 26, 1979 Page 5 of 5 Discussion then took place regarding the boat and just how it had to be sold. Mayor Horton said that he felt something "public" had to be done inasmuch as the money is "public funds". Auctions and sealed bids were mentioned. In the end, it was decided that Mr. Townend (Hypoluxo Marina) should be contacted regarding how much work should be done to put the boat into shape, how much it would cost, and obtain an appraisal from him. It was also decided that Mr. Sliney should be contacted as to whether the Florida Statutes makes mention of how this should be handled. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Bauer that the meeting be ADJOURNED. Time - 12:45 P.M. APPROVED: . l°Ljr~-~ , CL-fa~ ATTEST. own Clerk Louis Orton, Mayor H old C. St rm, Vice Mayor Harry Bau r, Commissioner Mary Louise Blosser', Commissioner (Absent) --,~~--- Peter J. Genove Commission DATED: January 4, 1980