1987.08.28_TC_Minutes_Special
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
Friday, August 28, 1987 2:00 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor
Betty Jean Stewart at 2:00 P.M. in the Town Commission Chambers of Town
Hall. Also present were Town Commissioners John J. Basso, David T.
Robinson, and Robert F. Scholz. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser was
absent.
Also present were Town Manager Hugh D. Williams, Utilities Director Jack
Lee, Chief of Police William Cecere, and Town Clerk Mary Ann Mariano.
The Mayor noted that the Special Meeting had been called in order to
implement mandatory water restrictions.
Hugh Williams, Town Manager, stated that according to Resolution 507 of
the Town Commission, the criteria had been met to declare a water
emergency in the Town. This criteria is based on the levels of three
wells which is used as a guideline in declaring a water emergency.
Substantiating that fact is a memorandum from Utilities Director Jack
Lee, dated August 28, 1987, which is attached and made a part of these
minutes. Mr. Williams further noted that according to Section 29-24
• (c) (2), implementation of mandatory water restrictions must be
accomplished by the action of the Town Commission. Mr. Williams
distributed a memorandum dated August 28, 1987, from the Town to all
Highland Beach Residents, the subject of which was mandatory water
restrictions. A copy of this memorandum is attached hereto and made an
integral part of these minutes. The proposed memorandum set out those
uses of water which would be strictly prohibited during any declared
emergency. It was the feeling of the Town Commission that a water
emergency was in order and should be declared immediately with mandatory
restrictions taking effect as of 5 P.M. this date. These restrictions
will continue until the wells as outlined in Resolution No. 507 come
above the levels determined to create an emergency situation.
Mr. Williams indicated that the notices of any water restrictions, if
adopted, would be distributed to all dwellings in Town by the Police
Department who will monitor the enforcement of said restrictions. Mr.
Williams further indicated that warning notices would be given out
tonight to those not enforcing said restrictions; however, as of
tomorrow, citations will be issued to violators of the mandated
restrictions. Cable T.V. will also be utilized in the notification of
residents. Commissioner Scholz suggested that several copies of such
restrictions be given to condominiums in order that appropriate posting
could take place.
Mayor Stewart questioned construction hoses which are left running on
construction sites in Town and whether this would be curtailed. It was
• noted that the use of water for hydrants for construction purposes would
be construed to include those hoses. Mayor Stewart also noted that
South Florida Water Management District should be notified regarding the
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Town's implementation of such restrictions. Mr. Williams indicated that
they would be notified immediately upon the conclusion of this meeting.
Commission Basso MOVED that the Town declare an emergency condition and
proper water restrictions to take effect today at 5 P.M. with the Town
Manager notifying appropriate agencies including the South Florida Water
Management District, the Cities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Cable
T.V., The Sun Sentinel, Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post and Boca Raton
News. This MOTION was seconded by Commissioner Robinson and carried
unanimously by favorable votes.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at
this Special Meeting, same was adjourned at 2:15 P.M.
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Be y Jean Stewart, Mayor
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Mary Louise G. Blosser, Vice Mayor
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David T. T~ i n, Com~'~sioner
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Robert Scholz, Commissio er
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