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1979.03.01_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 7.30 P.M. Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 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 Helen Carpenter, Deputy Town Clerk. There were many residents in the audience. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes, as written March 13, 1979 - Regular Meeting Recessed from March 6, 1979 March 27, 1979 - Workshop Meeting • April 3, 1979 - Regular Meeting by Commissioner Storm and seconded by Vice Mayor Mumford 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 - Mayor Horton stated that he thought this was an exceptionally smooth run election. This was due in part to the team which has been working on elections for some years - Ben Stephenson and his crew certainly have done very well. (b) Vice Mayor Ruth E. Mumford - No report (c) Commissioner Harry Bauer - No report (d) Commissioner Peter J. Genovese - No report Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Page 2 of 9 (e) Commissioner Harold C. Storm - Commissioner Storm said he wished to announce that he has been appointed as a member of the Implementation Advisory Committee of the Palm Beach County Area Planning Board "208" Program and he will attend his first meeting on May 11th. Mrs. Roberts stated that confirmation will be needed by a vote of the Town Commission. MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford and seconded by Commissioner Genovese that Commissioner Harold C. Storm be the duly elected representative from the Town of Highland Beach to the Implementation Advisory Committee of the Palm Beach County Area Planning Board. By voice vote, the MOTION passed unanimously. 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 - Chairman, Mr. Boscove, stated that they are currently reviewing the present zoning ordinance. Mr. Johnson stated that there is a meeting scheduled for May 9th at 7:00 P.M. re: Boca Hi presentation on changes in C and D buildings, and at 7:30 P.M. there will be a public hearing re: Lots 92, 93, 94 East. At this time, Mayor Horton stated that this meeting was to proceed with the regular order of business until such time as the Election Committee was ready with the results. At that time, the Regular Meeting would be recessed and the Town Commission would then sit as a Municipal Election Canvassing Board to certify the results of the election. The Regular Meeting would then be reconvened, the newly elected Commissioners sworn in and then they would proceed with the balance of the Agenda. • Reports - Representatives Re: Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Page 3 of 9 Metropolitan Planning Organization and Transportation - Mr. Don Wilson - No report South County Committee - No report (no representative at this time) South Florida Water Mgt. District - Mr. Frank Carberry - No report Reports - Town Attorney Mr. Sliney reported that he will be meeting with the Attorney for Drexel Properties, at their request, sometime in the latter part of May and he will have more to report after that meeting. Mayor Horton stated that there was a Public Hearing scheduled for May 15th at 9:30 A.M. for discussion on the Danto Lots 92, 93 & 94 (Park Tower Development), and it was agreed to schedule a Special Meeting the same day (May 15th) at 9:15 A.M., at which time there will be a first reading of an amendment to the Sewer Franchise • Ordinance. In regard to the status of the confiscated boat, Mr. Sliney stated that this matter is still mired in the court calendars, however, a letter was written to State Attorney David Bludworth today. Mayor Horton stated the Town Commission has been trying to get some action from the State Attorney's office for some time as we are paying daily storage charges on this boat. Reports - Town Manacter Mrs. Roberts reported on meetings she attended in April - The Palm Beach County Municipal League and the Executive Board Meeting. The next meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal League will be on Thursday, May 24th, at 1:30 P.M. in Palm Beach Gardens and one of the main topics of the agenda will be what support other communities want to give them in their problems with abolishing their police department, and the impact of Judge Hewett's decision re: related litigation. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's next meeting will be the 10th of May at 9:30 A.M. in Stuart. We have received a • draft of the Regional Energy Plan from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Page 4 of 9 On Thursday, May 3, 1979, 7:00 P.M., there will be a Public Hearing in the Delray Beach City Hall regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant which has been built, of which Highland Beach is going to be a part. This Public Hearing is to discuss the recommendations of the plan with the agencies and governmental entities that they represent. Any comments for or against the proposed program will be discussed at the Public Hearing. The Palm Beach County Municipal League Members will meet on May 3rd at 12:00 in Lake Worth to discuss the self-insurance program. Mrs. Roberts plans to attend this meeting. Correspondence received: Mrs. Roberts stated that we have received a copy of the Del Trail Audit for 1977/78 which is available for anyone who would like to see it. We have also received booklets from the Department of Natural Resources, put out by the State Department of Agriculture called "Coastal Plants of Florida, a Key To Good Land Management". These books have been distributed to the various Boards and Officials and • one is available in the office. Mrs. Roberts stated that she has written to the Florida Legis- lators in regard to several items in the DATAGRAM: Double Taxation Bill, Sales Tax on Public Works Materials, Unemployment Compensation and Workmen's Compensation. Mrs. Roberts stated that she has written to DER, keeping them apprised of the status of what we are doing at the water plant; received from the Area Planning Board a copy of the table of contents of the "201 Facilities Plan" and received our annual set of maps and aerial photographs from the Property Appraiser's Office. Mrs. Roberts' Annual Report has been distributed and is available for anyone who would like to see it. Building Department - Mrs. Roberts reported that they are very busy and that they need another building inspector as Roy Thernell could not stay with us. A temporary C/O has been issued to Tra vieso triplex on Highland Beach Drive and to the owners' apartment in the DeJoseph fourplex and final • C/O's to the O'Keefe building on Bel Air Drive and to Lots 23 & 24, Highland Beach Isles (Z-Con). Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Finance Department Page 5 of 9 We have received $294,343.16 so far in general taxes out of a total of $319,628. budgeted. In the Road & Bridge Fund we have received $20,870.56 out of a total of $28,000. budgeted. The court revenue through March is $889.00. A Bond Issue payment was made today for the 1966 Bond Issue totaling $17,589.10, for the water bonds and the Town Hall Bonds. Health Department - No report Maintenance Department - Jim Hirst was hired about the middle of the month to help Michael. One of Jim's main jobs will be to make sure the bicycle path is kept clean. Police Department The activity report for April will be available shortly. • Mrs. Roberts stated that the Palm Beach County Municipal League has developed a Crime Commission that is going to be active in four counties - Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach. As soon as more information regarding the makeup and the costs is available, it will be distributed. There was a C.D.C. meeting today in Delray City Hall, but because Boynton did not attend, it was cancelled. Chief Jones attended the Administrative Board Meeting last Friday in Boca Raton and Mrs. Roberts attended the meeting today. The nett meeting will be held the first Tuesday in June - the 5th. Palm Beach County has established a defensive driver course for police officers and Officer Wambach was our first man to attend this last week on May 24, 25 and 26th. Mrs. Roberts stated that Chief Jones reported that from January 1st to April 23, 1979, 28 vehicles used the rear Town Hall parking lot with our permission. There were: 5 pickup trucks, 7 vans, 1 private automobile, 12 motor homes, a boat, trailer and a large truck. • Town Clerk - Mrs. Roberts reported that this department has been Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Page 6 of 9 very busy all month with election work and that Helen Carpenter has been appointed Deputy Town Clerk effective April 1, 1979. Public Works and Utilities The water consumption went down for the month of April by two million gallons. The turbidimeter was installed on April 19th and will be measuring the amount of turbidity in the water. Reports sent to the Health Department will help us re the filters rerating. The bids on the elevated water tank are complete. The three bids have been sent to the Engineers for their recommendation. In re: Water Facilities, plans for the water treatment plant are moving along fine. One bill has been received for approx- imately°$12,000. for engineers work. Carl Howard's monthly sewage system report, from March 26 through April 29, has been received and is on the Clipboard. • There was discussion in regard to repairs needed on equipment at the sewage treatment plant. Russell & Axon, retained by the Highland Beach Utilities Co., inspected the plant and made the recommendations as to the repairs needed. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese and seconded by Commissioner Storm to authorize the expenditure, not to exceed $2,000. after having received the required bids. By voice vote, MOTION carried unanimously. Mrs. Roberts stated that out of the 100 Zoning Booklets which were purchased, 77 have been sold and we are ordering more. Highland Beach Utilities Co. - Proposed Sewer Franchise Amendment This item will be the subject of the Special Meeting on May 15th at 9:15 A.M. Proposed Ordinance No. 352 - Amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Subdivisions" This Ordinance was read in full by the Deputy Town Clerk. Mr. Jospeh Boscove, Chairman of the Planning Commission, stated • that some changes are being proposed in this Ordinance. Mayor Horton then said this Ordinance will come up for further Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Page 7 of 9 discussion and possible vote at the Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 15th. Proposed Ordinance No. 353 - Amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Buildings" in order to amend the Building Permit Fee Schedule and Plan Check Fee schedule. This Ordinance was read in full by the Deputy Town Clerk. Mr. Sliney then explained the fee schedule attached to the Ordinance. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese and seconded by Commissioner Bauer that Ordinance No. 353 be amended in accordance with the wording as read and in accordance with the fee schedule attached, and adopted. In polling the Commission, all voted in favor of the adoption. Proposed Ordinance No. 354 - Amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances, (Sec. 9-26) entitled "Electrical Code". This Ordinance was read by title only by the Deputy Town Clerk, and will come up for discussion at the • next Workshop Meeting. Paper Salvacie Contract Mr. Sliney suggested some more changes to the Paper Salvage Contract. After some discussion on this subject, Mayor Horton stated that some action will be taken on this at the Special Meeting on May 15th. Six Months' Financial Statement This statement was distributed just before the Workshop Meeting of April 24th so that the Commissioners could review the statement and bring up any questions they might have at this meeting. Several questions were raised by the Commission which Mrs.. Roberts answered. Old Business - None New Business - None Bills for Approval • .Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval which totaled $25,957.15. Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Page 8 of 9 MOTION by Commissioner Storm and seconded by Vice Mayor Mumford that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted approval of these bills. Meeting RECESSED at 8:35 P.M. to await the election returns. Mayor Horton called the recessed meeting to order at 9:00 P.M. and stated that the Commission is now meeting as a Municipal Election Canvassing Board. Mr. Ben Stephenson, Clerk of the Election, read the results of the election which were certified by all of the Election Inspectors and Town Clerk, Bette Barker. For Mayor• Daniel Giannini 37 votes • Louis Y. Horton 885 votes For Commissioner: Harry Bauer 735 votes Michael H. W. Dent 351 votes Peter J. Genovese 709 votes Proposition No. 1 FOR 782 AGAINST 87 Proposition No. 2 FOR 614 AGAINST 270 The total number of votes cast was 959 - this included 97 absentee ballots. MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford to accept the results of the election as announced by the Clerk of the Election. By voice vote, motion unanimously passed. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting May 1, 1979 Page 9 of 9 Regular Meeting of the Commission was then reconvened and the newly elected Officials were sworn in by the Town Clerk. Mayor Horton thanked the Clerk of Elections as well as all those who served today. Each of the newly elected Officials spoke a few words. Mr. Dent also addressed the Commission and Former Mayor Gilday spoke on behalf of the Highland Beach Civic League. MOTION to adjourn by Vice Mayor Mumford and seconded by Commissioner Storm. Meeting ADJOURNED at 9:20 P.M. APPROVED: ~-- ATTEST: ~.- G~(iu.-~?~ L% ~c wn er c DATED: May 15, 1979 ton, Mayor Ruth E. Mumfor~, Har Peter Haro r, Commissioner issioner Commissioner