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1979.09.25_TC_Minutes_Workshop• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting September 25, 1979 10.25 A M The Workshop Meeting was called to order by Mayor Horton at 10:25 A.M. In addition to the Mayor, Vice Mayor Mumford and Commissioners Bauer, Genovese and Storm were in attendance. Also present were Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager, Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney, Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Several Townspeople were in the audience. 79,66 Del-Trail Capt. Sweat to demonstrate Lifepak Mayor Horton announced that the Town is striving to have the Rescue Van in operation by October 1, 1979. One piece of equipment has not been received; the personnel are all lined up; the living quarters should be prepared by October 1 and • with the exception of the one piece of equipment, everything is all set to go. Capt. Sweat then introduced Paramedic John Stripolli who proceeded to demonstrate the Lifepak, with Commissioner Bauer being the "patient". After the demonstration, Capt. Sweat stated that they would be taking the van with them to clean it up and install all the equipment - bringing it back Monday, October 1st, with the paramedics to man it. Commissioner Genovese stated that Commissioner Bauer should be honored for his thoughtfulness and long hours of work in getting the equipped van for Highland Beach. A round of applause was given for Commissioner Bauer. Mayor Horton then called for any comments from the audience. There were none. 79.59 Memo from Town Manager rectardinci Hill York Broward, Inc. - Air Conditioning Fee s_ Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting September 25, 1979 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Horton stated that Mr. Goetzman of Hill York Broward, Inc. had appeared before the Commission some weeks ago in regard to the high Air Conditioning Fees in Highland Beach. Mrs. Roberts prepared a memo for the Town Commission (dated September 21, 1979) with an enclosed memo from the Building Official, showing the cost to the Town of one inspection and number of inspections per unit. Discussion took place regarding this matter with Mrs. Roberts informing the Commission that much research had been done, the fees had never been questioned before and, furthermore, they had not been increased since 1972. Commissioner Storm questioned why the fees were so out of line with Boca Raton and Palm Beach and was informed by Mayor Horton that this will be looked into. A letter will be written to Hill York denying their request for a change of these fees and the Building Department will look into the possibility of a realignment of said fees. • 7.9.60 Request from Attorney Slinkman - Extension of Hoffmann RPUD Attorney Slinkman, representing Mr. Hoffmann, addressed the Commission, saying that he had spoken with Mike Eagan this morning concerning a Resolution from the D.E.R. None has been received as yet, however, there is no reason why this permit should not be issued by the D.E.R. Commissioner Genovese stated that he felt Mr. Slinkman had done everything in his power to move this matter along and said that he was in agreement with granting another extension for three months. Mr. Walter Young, a planner representing Mr. Hoffmann, proceeded to show the Commission revised plans for Mr. Hoffmann's project. Mayor Horton thanked the gentlemen for attending this meeting. 79.56 Proposed Ordinance No. 363 - Water Conservation - (First Reading August 7, 1979) • A memo from the Town Manager dated September 24, 1979 was given to the Commission showing suggested revisions to Ordinance No. 363. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting September 25, 1979 Page 3 of 6 An attachment to the memo had to do with water use rates and charges. Mayor Horton stated that he was trying to work out something like a penalty for high users of water. He asked the Commission to study this proposed ordinance and possibly it can be adopted at the Regular Meeting in November. 79.67 Proposed Ordinances (a) Proposed Ordinance No. 370 - Amending Ordinance No 359, Limiting the appointed terms of the members of the various boards and agencies of the Town. Mayor Horton stated that this Ordinance would have a First Reading at the Regular Meeting on October 2, 1979. (b) Proposed Ordinance No. 371 - from the Code of Ordinances. This ordinance, necessary inasmuc no longer in existence, will have Regular Meeting. Deleting Chapter 21~, entitled "Sewage Interim Treatment Plant" h as the Interim Sewage Plant is a First Reading next week at the 79.68 Board Members' terms expiring in November 1979. Discussion took place regarding this matter with regard to members of boards having served six consecutive years. Mr. Sliney ex- plained that the Ordinance could not be made retroactive, however, the Commission may use its discretion and make use of a lot of factors. This matter will come up for further discussion at the Workshop Meeting on October 30, 1979. 79.69 Florida Lea a of Cities Conference - October 25-27, 1979 Delegates Mrs. Roberts asked if any one desired to attend this Conference and if so, the reservation should be mailed in shortly. The Conference is in Kissimmee this year.. Apparently, no one will be attending from the Town of Highland Beach. Mayor Horton reported that Mr. Carberry has been installing plastic bottles in the toilet tanks in Penthouse Towers. This building is Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting September 25, 1979 Page 4 of 6 being used as a "guinea pig" to see just how much water can be saved in this manner. It is too soon to tell what savings have materialized, but this information should be forthcoming in another month or two. Mayor Horton called for a report from the Town Attorney who stated that the Bond Issue Validation Hearing was very successful and the Judge signed the Bond Validation Order. He explained that a Bond Issue is a very complicated matter and that he had received the necessary help from the Town employees, namely, Elaine Roberts and Bette Barker. He then reported that Drexel Management had filed the third amended complaint. He said that the complaint against the Town for the $1,000,000. damages had been dropped. Town Manager's Reports Mrs. Roberts stated that she had given the Commission a memo on September 21st regarding Mr. and Mrs. Crowell's request for • permission to park the motor home located on their newly purchased property. They have purchased the Giannini residence. They would like permission to do this until the end of October. Bel Lido neighbors have been notified. It was the consensus of the Com- mission that this would be all right and that Mrs. Roberts should notify the Police Department accordingly. Mr. Sliney said that he wanted the Crowells to be aware of the time limit. Mrs. Roberts announced that Beach Walk (a new development in the vicinity of Seagate) had invited the Town Commission including the Staff to an Open House on Wednesday, September 26th. Mrs. Roberts then stated that the Community Block Grant Develop- ment Qualification Process has given the Town the chance to opt out of this program if the Town so chooses. Mrs. Roberts' recom- mendation to the Commission is that they remain in the program. The MPO is having a Public Hearing on the four-laving of A1A on October 4, 1979 at 3:00 P.M. in the County Commission Chambers in west Palm Beach. Mrs.. Roberts would like to see some one from the Commission attend this Public Hearing. Mayor Horton asked about sending a new Resolution, which could be passed at the Town's next meeting. Mrs. Roberts stated that this would be a good idea and that some one should hand deliver this Resolution to the Public Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting September 25, 1979 .Page 5 of~6 Hearing, as the appearance of an elected official has a good impact on the meeting like this. -Mayor Horton stated that a new Resolution would be drawn up which could be passed at the Regular Meeting on October 2, 1979. Mrs. Roberts then told of a letter received from a winter resi- dent in Town inquiring about public transportation being a future possibility. Mayor Horton stated that this matter could be put on the agenda for the Regular Meeting next week. Mrs. Roberts then explained regarding the few changes on the Alternate #2 plan for the fire station. Bunk space will be provided shortly. She then discussed the subject of the Commission participating in the Prudential health insurance policy and the possibility of never being able to collect any money due to most of the members of the Commission being fully insured elsewhere. It was the con- • sensus of the Commission that this issue should be looked into further. Vice Mayor Mumford then asked a question regarding the new salary for the Commissioners and was informed that it would be effective October 1, 1979. Commissioner Storm then asked about the confiscated boat and was informed by Attorney Sliney that the boat is under appeal and the matter will be handled by the Assistant Attorney General's office in West Palm Beach. Mayor Horton inquired about selling the boat and then putting the money into escrow. Mr. Sliney stated that Mr. Krischer did not think that Judge Harper would go along with signing an order such as this. Attorney Sliney stated that he could not understand the reason for appeal, but he said that he would dis~~ass it further with the Assistant Attorney General. Commissioner Genovese asked whether or not there was a law here in Florida stating that "perishable goods could be sold"? Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting September 25, 1979 Page 6 of 6 MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford that the meeting be ADJOURNED. Vote was unanimous. Time 12:10 P.M. APPROVE: Louis\Y/ Horton, Mayor ~~ . ~o~ Rut E. Mumford, Vic Mayor i Ha~rauer, Co missioner L 'n. j ~ R ATTEST: ft,,, ~~ CO ,.~~~~ ~~°- wn Clerk DATED: October 15, 1979 Peter J.~novese, Commissioner Harold C. Sto , Commissioner I