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1979.06.05_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 1.30 P M Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. 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, Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Mrs. Helen Carpenter, Deputy Town Clerk. There were several Town residents in the audience. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes, as written April 24, 1979 - Workshop Meeting May 1,_ 1979 - Regular Meeting May 15, 1979 - Special Meeting May 15, 1979 - Public Hearing • MOTION by Commissioner Storm and seconded by Commissioner Bauer that the minutes be approved as written. By voice vote, the minutes were unanimously approved. Public Requests and Comments None Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - No report except to mention that we are nearing a conclusion on the seized boat. (b) Vice Mayor Ruth E. Mumford - No report but has been getting many complaints about the bugs in Town and asked if we can have the Town fogged. (c) Commissioner Harry Bauer - Commissioner Bauer reported on the Emergency Vehicle. Prolonged discussion took place among the Commission members. MOTION by Mayor Horton and seconded by Commissioner Genovese for the expenditure of $17,000.00 for capital equipment for the rescue van. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 Page 2 of 9 After further discussion, another MOTION was made by Commissioner Genovese/ Commissioner Storm to table prior motion and the matter be brought up again for discussion at a special meeting to be held on Tuesday morning, June 19th, after the Public Hearing. In polling the Commission, the vote was: Commissioner Bauer - Aye Commissioner Storm - Aye Mayor Horton - Nay Vice Mayor Mumford - Aye Commissioner Genovese - Aye MOTION passed by a vote of 4 to 1. (d) Commissioner Peter J. Genovese - No report (e) Commissioner Harold C. Storm - Commissioner Storm said the "208" meeting scheduled for June has been cancelled and will be held on the first Friday in • July; and he will be attending the meeting of the Municipal Self Insurance Pool on Thursday, June 7th at Lake Worth. Reports of Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment - No report (b) Community Appearance Board - No report (c) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - No report (d) Planning Commission - No report Reports - Representatives Re: (a) Metropolitan Ping. Organ. & Transportation - No report (b) South Florida Water Mgt. District - No report Reports - Town Attorney Mr. Sliney stated that on two of the pending zoning cases, there are indications from the property owners that they will be sub- mitting preliminary plans for development. Reports - Town Manager • Re: Meetings - The Palm Beach County Municipal League met on Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 Page 3 of 9 Thursday, May 24th in Palm Beach Gardens; their next meeting will be June 21st in Lake Park. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will meet in Stuart on June 14; the C.D.C. meeting scheduled for yesterday was delayed until next Tuesday morning. Mrs. Roberts will attend the Municipal Self Insurance Pool meeting on June 7th along with the Finance Department staff and Commissioner Storm. We have received correspondence from the City of Boca Raton in answer to our comments on their comprehensive plan. Their next public hearing will be held on June 13th in their Council Chambers. We received two booklets which had been requested from the Depart- ment of Forestry: (1) Recommended Trees For Home Planting In Your Area and (2) A Guide To Tolerances Of Trees And Shrubs in Florida. The Town received acknowledgement from the American Cancer Society for the donation of $50.00 in honor of former Mayor Hackman. • We received from the South Florida Water Management District a 44-page book regarding the storm of April 25th, which is available in Mrs. Roberts' office. We also received correspondence regarding public hearings to be held to review water use applications. In regard to the house on the Hoffmann site: - The Town Commission had given the occupant 60 days to vacate or hook into the sewage system. The occupant does intend to vacate but has asked for a continuance to June 21st. The Town Commission had no objection to this. The following two items were not received in time to be put on the Agenda but replies are requested by June 11th to the Area Planning Board: (1) State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, grant for planning process for the next fiscal year. (2) The Community Development Block Grant Program for fiscal year 1979/80 is asking only for federal funding. The Commission had no objections to either item. On May 24th a turtle had washed up on the beach at the Ambassadors South and one of the staff members spent the entire afternoon dealing with all of the agencies that could have been involved in • handling this. No one wanted to take responsibility to have the turtle removed because it was on public beach, so eventually the tide took it out. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 Page 4 of 9 Post Office - Irving is back in the hospital again. Ads have been placed in the papers for additional help and a decision will be made by the end of the week. Building Department - This department has been very busy and issued 3 temporary C.O.'s for 3 multi-family buildings for the month of May. The Building Official attended two meetings on May 17th: (1) a meeting called by the County Engineer to discuss flood problems and (2) a meeting to discuss the fair share contribu- tions for a road improvement ordinance which the Palm: Beach County Commission is trying to pass to provide a road impact fee. There will be a public hearing on this on June 19 at 2:00 P.M, in the County Commission Chambers. Finance Department - A total of approximately $308,000 has been collected in taxes to date - the amount budgeted was $319,000. The amount collected for Road & Bridge Fund is almost $22,000. - • the amount budgeted was $28,000. $1,173,00 has been collected for court funds through April and $9.75 has been received from Durbin Paper Co. We received the proposed 1979/80 State Revenue Sharing figures along with a questionaire to be completed by June 29th. The estimate for State Revenue Sharing for the following year is $54,502. and the proposed Federal Revenue Sharing is approxim- ately $9,100. Mrs. Roberts stated that she will be holding a public hearing regarding this on June 25th. Health Department - Almost all of the Malayan Palms have been sold and Mrs. Roberts asked for the Town Commission's permission to order 50 more at a total cost of $600.00. MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford and seconded by Mayor Horton that 50 more Malayan Palm trees be ordered at a cost of $600.00. By voice vote, the MOTION was unanimous. Re: Turtle Watch Volunteers item in Bulletin - Mrs. Roberts stated that we have had good response. • Library - Our volunteer, Mr. George Guenther, has purged quite a few of the old books from the shelves to make more room for new ones. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 Page 5 of 9 Maintenance - The railings in front of the Town Hall have been painted the final coat and the one fire hydrant which was missed has now been painted. Lift Station No. 1 landscaping has been started and sod will be planted. We have applied for a CETA worker for maintenance for the summer. Police Department - The May activity report was received and Commissioner Storm raised a question as to why the number of miles patrolled was less than a year ago. Police Chief Jones will check the figures. A hurricane lecture will be held in the Town Hall on June 19th at 7:30 P.M., by the Palm Beach County Civil Defense. Brochures will be available and Chief Jones has already distributed bro- chures, shelter designations, etc. to all single family homes and condos. Chief Jones is the Civil Defense Coordinator for the Town. Town Clerk - Bette Barker is to undergo additional surgery on • her foot. The Deputy Town Clerk is performing all functions in the Town Clerk's absence. Public Utilities and Works - The May water consumption has gone down to less than 21 million - it was almost 26 million in April. The Engineers will have preliminary plans for the water treatment plant delivered to us any day. Mrs. Roberts stated that she has received more calls and corres- pondence in regard to water conservation devices and now has leak detector pellets, brochures on equipment for toilet tanks and also water restrictive flow devices for showers. Carl Howard's monthly sewer operation report has been received and distributed. He has already taken advantage of the Commission's authorization for the Engineers' help. The Engineers and Mr. Howard have met and toured Lift Station No. 2 but no recommenda- tions have been made as yet. Two quotes have been received for the bridge repair and Mrs. Roberts stated that we are waiting for the third one. Pictures • of the bridge have been taken by the engineers who did the inspection. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting • June 5, 1979 Page 6 of 9 We have received a quote from Earl Harvel in the amount of $2800.00 to repair a damaged storm drain on Lots 9 and 10, Bel Air Drive. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer and seconded by Mayor Horton to have the storm drain on Lots 9 and 10, Bel Air Drive, repaired by Mr. Earl Harvel at a cost of $2,800.00. By voice vote the MOTION was unanimous. Mrs. Roberts stated that we have received $650.00 from the new owner of the Z-Conn property to repair the street and Hardrives has been asked to schedule this work. Zoning - Several issues have come up which will be under review from the Planning Commission. Nearly all of 100 copies of the zoning booklets have been sold and we have ordered 100 more. Proposed Ordinance No. 354 - Amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, (Sec. 9-26) entitled "Electrical Code". This Ordinance was read in full by the Deputy Town Clerk. • MOTION by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Genovese that Ordinance No. 354 be approved and become effective June 5, 1979. In polling the Commission, all voted AYE. Proposed Ordinance No. 356 - Amending the Sewer Franchise Agreement. This Ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton, for a first reading. Proposed Ordinance No. 357 - to amend the Electric Franchise Agreement. This Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Thomas Sliney, for a first reading. This Ordinance will come up for a second reading and vote at a special meeting to be held on June 26th at 9:15 A.M. Resolutions• Resolution No. 372 - re: South Central Palm Beach County "201" Facilities Plan. This resolution was read by the Deputy Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Genovese that Resolution No. 372 • be approved, adopting the South Central Palm Beach County "201" Facilities Plan. By voice vote, the MOTION passed unanimously. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 i f t y. Page 7 of 9 Resolution No. 373 - Canvassing the results of an election held in the Town of Highland Beach, Florida on May 1, 1979. This resolution was read by Mrs. Roberts, Town Manager. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Genovese that Resolution No. 373 be adopted. In polling the Commission, all voted AYE. Resolution No. 374 - Providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $1,475,000. for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of improvements and expansion to the water system and construction of a library and municipal office building for the Town; pledging the Town's full faith, credit and taxing power for payment of the bonds and containing other provisions relating to the bonds; providing an effective date. This resolution was read by the Commission. members, Attorney • Sliney and Mrs. Roberts, each taking a turn reading a page. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Vice Mayor Mumford to adopt Resolution No. 374. In polling the Commission, all voted AYE. Resolution No. 375 - Granting permission to Boca Hi, Inc. to do the necessary dredging and filling in connection with their petition. This Resolution was read by Mrs. Roberts, Town Manager. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Storm to adopt Resolution No. 375. By voice vote, the MOTION passed unanimously. Approval of expense for soil borings - Water Treatment Plant MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Bauer to approve the expendi- ture of soil borings for the Water Treatment Plant, not to exceed $1,500.00. By voice vote, the MOTION was unanimous. Request for seawall approval - Lots-116 and 117 • The Town Commission had been given a copy of a proposed letter written by Mayor Horton to Mr. Ralph R. Clark of the Bureau of Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 Page 8 of 9 Beaches and Shores, which stated that the Town of Highland Beach had no objection to the seawall provided that it is in a line connecting the south end of the seawall cap at Jamaica Manor with the north end of a seawall cap at The Highlands. Mr. Hamzik, Building Official, then presented a sketch on the chalkboard showing the seawall locations at adjourning property and where the seawall would be on Lots 116 and 117. Mr. Hamzik also spoke about his meeting with Mr. Clark and Mr. Taylor of the Bureau of Beaches and Shores. MOTION by Commissioner Storm seconded by Commissioner Genovese that the proposed letter which was distributed to the Commission, which stated that the Town had no objections to a straight seawall connecting the two points mentioned, be forwarded. By voice vote the MOTION carried 4 to 1 with Vice Mayor Mumford dissenting. • Proposed Appointment of Health Officer - Dr. Weiss MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Genovese that Dr. Weiss be appointed as Health Officer. By voice vote, the MOTION was unanimous in favor of this appointment. Appointment for Representation to the Crime Commission MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Vice Mayor Mumford that Commissioner Genovese be appointed as Representative of the Town of Highland Beach to the Crime Commission. By voice vote, MOTION was unanimous in favor of this appointment. Fiscal and Financial Matters: (a) - Proposed approval of the Auditing Firm MOTION by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Vice Mayor Mumford that the firm of Nolen, Lynch & Stewart be approved as auditors for the Town. • By voice vote, MOTION was unanimous Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission . Regular Meeting June 5, 1979 Page 9 of 9 (b) - Transfers in the General Operating Budget F.Y. 1978-79 MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Bauer that the transfers in the General Operating Budget Fiscal Year 1978-79 be approved as submitted. By voice vote, MOTION passed unanimously. Town Commission and Personnel Matters These matters will come up at a special meeting to be held on June 19th. Old Business A Town resident, Mr. Dent, addressed the Commission and spoke mostly in regard to the Rescue Van. New Business - None Bills for Approval • MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Commissioner Bauer to authorize an expenditure of $789.40 on equipment repair at the sewage plant. By voice vote, MOTION passed unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Commissioner Bauer that meeting be adjourned. Meeting ADJOURNED at 4:40 P.M. ~ ~ APPROVED: Ld~ui~/ Y. Horton, Mayor Ruth E. Mumford,~jVice Mayor Harr ~B~ u(e~r, commissioner ~ ..~:.D.t l I ~ 1~.~ ~ l~h~~~ /~1 ,~ Peter i~enove e, Commissioner U ATTEST: t~ ~, t/ ~~~ E~~ ~ ~ • own Clerk Harold C. torm, Commissioner DATED: July 2, 1979