1979.06.19_TC_Minutes_Special (2)TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Special Meeting
June 19, 1979 11:10 A.M.
Mayor Horton caller
at 11:10 A.M., for
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3 the Special Meeting of the Town Commission to order
the purposes of:
Town Commission and Personnel Matters
Proposed C.D.C. 1979-80 Budget
Bills for Approval
Any and all other matters that might
come before the Commission
Those in attendance were: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Mumford, Commissioners
Bauer, Genovese and Storm. Also in attendance were: Mrs. Elaine W.
Roberts, Town Manager, Mr. Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney and Mrs. Helen
Carpenter, Deputy Town Clerk.
Mayor Horton called for any comments from the audience and there was
one from Mr. Bonny regarding the mosquito problem in Town. The County
• Mosquito Control Agency is spraying.
1. Town Commission and Personnel Matters
Discussion has been held regarding the adjustment of salary
levels for all employees in Town with the exception of the
Police Department. This Department had their salary levels
adjusted as of April 1, 1979. Commissioner Storm stated that
the Town was fortunate in having a good group of employees and
they should be rewarded for jobs well done. The money is in
the budget and Attorney Sliney stated that there would be no
problem in granting these increases within this Fiscal Year.
MOTION by Commissioner Storm that the salary schedules be improved in
the amount of $2,519.27, which includes the Social Security contribu-
tion, and that monies already in the budget be used for this purpose.
Commissioner Bauer seconded this MOTION. In polling the Commission,
the vote was unanimous in favor of adopting this MOTION, effective
June 18, 1979.
Discussion then took place regarding remuneration to Committee
members and an increase in salary for members of the Commission.
Mayor Horton e~cplained that some of the Committees meet for many
hours while others have no business to discuss and adjourn almost
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immediately. It was stated that many of these Board members felt
there was no need for remuneration whatsoever. It was the final
consensus of the Commission that the fee of $10.00 per meeting be
left as it is.
The third item to be discussed had to do with the salary of the
Commissioners. Commissioner Bauer quoted the different salaries
of the Mayor and Commissioners in surrounding municipalities and
felt that an adjustment was in order for the members of the
Commission in Highland Beach. Further discussion took place
with the members of the Commission giving their own various
opinions on the matter.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Bauer that the Mayor's salary be set
at $400.00 a month and the Commissioners' salary be increased to $300.00
per month. Commissioner Genovese seconded this MOTION.
Attorney Sliney then stated that an Ordinance would have to be
• passed, amending the Charter, in order to increase these salaries;
it can not be done by a Motion. With the approval of the Motioner
and the Seconder, the MOTION was withdrawn.
Further discussion took place with the suggestion being made for
$250.00 a month for Mayor and $200.00 per month for Commissioners.
This will be discussed at the Public Hearings regarding the 1979-80
budget.
2. Proposed C.D.C. 1979-80 Budctet
Members of the Commission have been given copies of the proposed
C.D.C. budget for the Fiscal Year 1979-80. Mrs. Roberts explained
that the amount requested for this year is $7,505.00 - an increase
of $1,705.00 over last year. Mayor Horton called for a Motion
that this amount be approved.
MOTION by Commissioner Storm that the amount of $7,505.00 be approved
for the operating expenses of the C.D.C. Commissioner Bauer seconded
the Motion. In polling the Commission, the vote was unanimous in favor
of adoption.
3. Bills for Approval
• None
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4. Any and all other matters that might come before the Commission
Mrs. Roberts sought formal approval from the Commission of $1,000.00
for the well field survey, and approval to spend $50.00 more for
the Malayan palms which have increased to $13.00 a tree.
MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Vice Mayor Mumford that approval be given
to spend $1,000.00 for a well field boundary survey which is required
by the engineers. By a voice vote, the MOTION was approved.
It was the consensus of the Commission that the increase of $1.00
per tree be agreed upon. This is in connection with the Malayan
palms mentioned above.
Vice Mayor Mumford mentioned the fact that there is a lot of wood
lying on the beach and, with the Hurricane Season coming on, this
could be very dangerous. She also mentioned defacing of signs
and that a dune buggy has been going along the beach.
• Mrs. Roberts stated that she had received from the Area Planning
Board copies of petitions regarding the lot just south of the
Monterey House and also for the Hoffmann property. Mrs. Roberts
is requesting comments from the Commission. These items will be
included on the June 26, 1979 Workshop agenda.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford/Commissioner Bauer that the meeting be
ADJOURNED. Vote was unanimous. Meeting ADJO ED at 11. 0 A.M.
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ADJOURNED • ~-vt~
Loui Horton, Mayor
Ruth E. Mumford, ce Mayor
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• own Clerk
DATED: July 2, 1979
Harry ,suer, mmissioner
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Peter novese, Commissioner
Harold C. S orm, Commissioner