1984.01.31_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
RECESSED WORKSHOP MEETING TO
REVIEW PROPOSED ZONING REVISIONS
Immediately Following
Tuesday, January 31, 1984 9:30 a.m. Workshop Meeting
A Recessed Workshop Meeti~:g of the Town Commission to review the
proposed zoning amendments was called to order by Mayor Louis Y.
Horton at 5:05 p.m. in the Town Commission Chambers. Also present
were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. I3losser, Commissioners William E.
Paul, Betty Jean Stewart and Harry Walker.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager
Elaine W. Roberts; Town Clerk, Mary Ann Whaley; citizens and the
general public.
Due to the lateness of the hour, this meeting was immediately
recessed until Tuesday, February 7, 1984, following the Regular
Meeting.
APPROVED : /~o--,-~
Louis, Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary An Whaley
Town Clerk
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Mary uise G. Blosse~r, Vice Mayor
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William E. Paul, Commissioner
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Be ty Jean Stewart, Commissioner
Harry Walker, Commissior~e r
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, January 31, 1984 9:30 A.M.
A Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by
Mayor Louis Y. Horton at 9:30 a.m. in the Town Commission Chambers
of Highland Beach Town Hall. Also present were Vice Mayor Mary
Louise G. Blosser, Commissioners William E. Paul, Betty Jean
Stewart and Harry Walker.
Also present were TownAttorney Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager
Elaine W. Roberts; Chief of Police Ken Jones; Town Clerk Mary Ann
Whaley; citizens and the general public.
Public Comments and Reuuests -
Mr. Bruce Sutherland, applicant for Building Official was introduced
to the Town Commission.
Mrs. Rebecca Walker, Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and
• several representatives from her office addressed the Town Commission
explaining the various aspects of the Property Appraiser`s Office
and answered questions posed by the Town Commission.;
Mr. Frank Savino, Chairman of the Greening of AlA Committee addressed
the Town Commission, regarding the removal of three trees from the
Sylvester property and requesting replacement of or payment for same.
Mr. Savino was advised that Mr. Sylvester had already agreed to
restore the property in a manner acceptable to the Town.
Mr. Michael Dent addressed the Town Commission opposing the Public
Safety Department concept and endorsing the promotion of Lt. William
Cecere as Chief of Police upon Chief Jones'. retirement.
84.2 Vacancies on Bo ards-
Mr.Harold Cohen will be considered for re-appointment to the Board of
Adjustment at the February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Benjamin Cohen will be considered for appointment as an Alternate
Member of the Financial Advisory Board at the February 7, 1984
Regular Meeting.
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Vice Mayor Blosser reported that she had been in contact with
Dr. Tomeski regarding the proposed Ad Hoc Committee for Evaluation
of Town Staff and recommended an informal meeting between Dr.
Tomeski, Mrs. Jane Ra)pner of the Financial Advisory Board and any
interested Town Commission Members be held to develop the strategy
to be used by this Committee.
It was noted that Section 2-41 relating to appointment of Alternate
Members to the Planning Commission was not consistent with other
board appointments and milled for three year app~rintments. An'
ordinance will be drawn for first reading at the February 7, 1984
Regular Meeting amending this section, reducing the terms for
Alternate Members of the Planning Commission to one year.
The Town Manager will gather further information regarding the
guidelines to be used in the appointment of board members for the
February 28, 1984 Workshop Meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding the various boards using Town stationary
for Committee business. There was no objection to this procedure,
• however, the Town Manager was directed to monitor all useage of
Town stationary. Mrs. Roberts will write a memorandum to the
Boards apprising them of this new policy.
Vice Mayor Blosser suggested that the Town Bulletin be published
bi-monthly to cut the cost of same. It was further the consensus
of the Toc~a~Commission that the names of Commissioners be placed
on the letterhead used for the bulletin, however, the Mayor alone
should sign same.
The Town Manager advised the Town Commission that Walter Budjinski,
water plant employee, would be addresseing them at the February 7,
1984 Regular Meeting regarding engineering work at the lift
stations and water facilities.
84.3 Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions -
a) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of
Highland Beach, Chapter 2, entitled "Administration"
Article V, entitled "Community Appearance Board",
Section 2-50 entitled "Creation; Members; Terms;
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Appointment", Sub-Section (b) relating to Alternate
Members .
This ordinance will be submitted for final reading
at the February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting.
b) Proposed ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending the Code of O rdinances of the
Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 134 entitled "Housing",
Section 134-2 entitled "Housing Board of Adjustment
and Appeals established; terms of members; jurisdiction",
Appointing the Board of Adjustment as said Housing
Board of Adjustment and Appeals.
This ordinance will be submitted for final reading
at the February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting.
• c) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town
of Highland Beach, Chapter 21, entitled "Seawalls,
Bulkheads, Retaining Walls", Section 21-1 entitled
"Sonstruction", Sub-Section (d)(11) relating to
beach cleaning equipment and emergency ~*ehicles on the
beach.
A revised version of this ordinance will be submitted
for first reading at the February 7, 1984 Regular
Meeting.
dice Mayor Blosser also recommended that the Town
consider requiring private owners to submit certifi~ca~es
of inspection of private seawalls. This matter will be
studied further.
d) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances
of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 152 entitled
"Land Filling", Section 152-3 entitled "Issuance
of permit, fee, etc." relating to sand or fill
• generated by excavation.
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A revised version of this ordinance will be
submitted for first reading at the February 7, 1984
Regular Meeting.
e) Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 27 with regard
to the parking of recreational vehicles.
This ordinance is still under advisement of the
Town Attorney.
f) Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Section 1
with regard to parking of boats.
This ordinance is still under advisement of the
Town Attorney.
g) Proposed Ordinance amending Southern Bell franchise.
• A proposed amendment to the Southern Bell franchise
providing for franchise fees for all services within
the corporate limits of Highland Beach will be drafted
and submitted to counsel for Southern Bell by Attorney
S liney.
h) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, adopting a Comprehensive Plan in accordance
with the Provisions of Chapter 163, Part II, of the
Laws of the State of Florida.
This ordinance will be scheduled for first reading
at the February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting.
82.49 Delray Beach/Hi hland Beach Sewer Issue Status-
The Citizens Mediating Board is negotiating further
regarding the engineering study. A recommendation
authorizing a contract with the engineers may be
submitted at the February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting by
the Town Attorney.
Mr. Bill Burson, representing Southern Bell addressed the Town
. Commission expressing Southern Bell's continuing interest in the
lease of property behind Town Hall. Mr. Burson was advised by
Mayor Horton that it was the intent of the Town to settle the
matter of the franchise prior to taking any action on the proposed
lease.
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83 74 County Sanitation Contract -
The Town Commission concurred in the recommendation of
Commissioner Walker in a memorandum dated January 13,
1984 regarding revised rates for garbage pick up. ~'ur_ther
study and recommendations regarding the extension of the
contract will be submitted by the Town Manager and Town
Attorney.
84.4 Town Postcards -
It was noted that several inquiries had been made by
residents regarding the possible sale of Town postcards.
The Town Manager Btaas directed to refer this matter to
the Library for possible action.
84 5 Discussion regarding Police Chief/Fire Chief/P.S. Director-
• Chief Jones' resignation was discussed as well as the
options open to the Town regarding a replacement. After
discussion, it was the consensus of the Town Commission
to appoint an Acting Chief of Police until the matter of
whether or not a Public Safety Department is feasible
has been determined. The Police Advisory Board will be
requested to make a recommendation at the February 7,
1984 Regular Meeting.
84.6 Milord/Camino Cove-
The requested 6' wall was discussed. It was noted
that the proposed changes in the zoning ordinance
might alleviate this question.
Commissioner Stewart again requested clarification
regarding what constituted a "front yard" under a
Unity of Title with regard to the proposed construction
of a swimming pool on the southern portion of the Milord
parcel. The Town Attorney will research this matter further.
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84.7 Request by Cable TV to install additional antennae on water
tower-
The Town Manager advised the Town Commission that the
installation of the requested antenna was in compliance
with the existing lease of Highland Beach Cable TV (6
allowed). The Town Commission directed the Town Manager to
advise the cable-company to proceed on the installation.
84.8 Water Treatment Plant Items--
a) Landscape Quotes - The Town Commission expressed
concerns regarding the creation of an attractive
i nuisance, maintenance and the provision of an
access for equipment to get to the pumphouse.
These matters will be studied further. Additionally, the
Town Manager will get information on the construction
schedule for a possible extension of time concerning
the Town's landscaping responsibility.
b) CDM letter of 1/11/84 regarding elongation of
perculation pond.
A quote from Earl Harvel in the amount of $650.00
for this work was submitted. It was the consensus
of the Town Commission to place this matter on the
Consent Agenda for the February 7,1984 Regular Meeting.
c) $1955.00 quote from Certified Welding to refurbish
portable generator-
This matter will be placed on the Consent Agenda
for the February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting.
d) Doors for chlorine and pump room (Aluminum-4-6 weeks
delivery $1663 - Wooden - Approximately $500-$600)
The Town Manager will get information from CDM on the
feasibility of aluminum doors with regard to the possible
oxidizing effect the chlorine might have on them and
report back to the Town Commission at the February 7, 1984
Regular Meeting.
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e) Insurance claim regarding lime spill on silo-
The Town Manager will get additional information
regarding the effect of washing the silo with a
.foreign substance might have wi th respect tc }re
pervious surface, as well as advising of the- _ _.
that the silo was last painted.
The Town Manager was also requested to address the Town Commission
regarding a letter dated December 12, 1983 from CDM regarding
chlorinated disinfectants being added to the water. The Town
Manager will research this matter and report back to the Town
Commission.
84.9 Memo from Town Manager dated 1/17/84 regarding bi-monthly
utility billing-
This matter was discussed and the Town Manager was
directed to institute the bi-monthly utility billing,
• billing in advance for sewer and garbage and billing
current water charges.
84.10 Status of building permits and extensions (LeConcorde and
Casuarina)
Thy Town Commission noted that both of these permits
were still active and .requested the Town Manager
to advise if any problems arose with either.
84.11 Reauest for C/O - Enclaves of Boca Cove-
The Town Manager advised that this was not a
timely request and was not recommending issuance of the
final C/O at this time.
Mrs. Roberts also advised that the Edgewater project would be su;.,~-
mitting a hold harmless letter to the Town to use one of their
units as a sales model.
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84 12 Discussion regarding Group Insurance Rates-
The Town Commission directed the Town Manager to gather
additional information to determine whether the present
coverage could be obtained from another company at a
lesser premium.
84 13 CDM quote for engineering work, survey, etc. on resurfacing
of Bel Air Drive in the amount of $3900-
This matter will be placed on the Consent Agenda for the
February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting. At this time, Commissioner
Stewart requested a step by step written procedure be made
available to the Town Commission outlining the process used
from the formulation of a project idea through the payment
of same. Commissioner Walker requested that this outline include
the process used in monitoring a project. The Mayor and Town
Manager will work on this matter.
REPORTS: TOWN COMMISSION:
• Mavor Horton - No report
Vice Mavor Blosser -
Advised that comments to the DNR regarding the proposed
Holiday Inn seawall must be made by February 4, 1984. No
objections were expressed.
Requested further clarification regarding the Town's liability
in the Seascape project. The Vice Mayor requested that clarifica-
tion letters be sent to the State agencies expressing the fact
that the Townuas in fact a supporter of the project rather than
its ~onsor and that the funding was coming from a private source.
The Vice Mayor advised the Town Commission that agenda tracing
files had been set up on Town Hall for their convenience.
Commissioner Paul-
Advised the Town Commission that there were certain engineering
functions which might be accomplished in-house by the Water
Treatment Plan rather than CDM. Commissioner Paul reiterated
• that a representative from the Water Treatment Plant would
address the Town Commission regarding this mattrer at the
February 7, 1984 Regular Meeting.
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Requested a report on the status of the request of
Drexel for a 15' easement to the beach to be used for
beach cleaning equipment. The Town Manager will check
on this matter and report back to the Town Commission.
Commissioner Stewart requested a copy of a report froiti an
independent attorney hired approximately one year ago in the
zoning in progress matter, and further requested to borrow
the Planning Commission tapes of the April 14, 1982 Meeting.
Commissioner Walker -
Expressed his concern regarding Sec. 1983 civil rights
actions and urged the Town Commission to be cautious
regarding setting any precedents in the pending Milani
and Highlands Place matters.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY:
Attorney Sliney reported on:
Hoffman RPUD (Attorney Sliney will submit a proposed
ordinance amending the RPUD at the February Workshop);
Beach Walk West which will be discussed at the February
Workshop; the Highlands Place commencement issue and the
Milani matters which will be reported on at the Regular
Meeting of February 7, 1984. It was the consensus of the
Town Commission that a counter offer in the Milani matter be
negotiated with possible emphasis on the density bonus matter,
time element and plans submitted. Attorney Sliney will draft
a letter for submission to Attorney James for review by the
Town Commission at the Regular Meeting.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER:
The Town Manager reported on:
The status of the pedestrian path project; the status of the
Massengill matter with respect to the $100 per day fine
(Attorney Sliney will institute a lien on the property);
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the purchase of a police vehicle (Chief Jones to check on
recent consumer information); dedication plates on trees by the
Greening of AlA Committee; three month financial statement
and preparation of the enterprise fund budget; approval of
uniforms for the water treatment plant .employees; installation
of blue reflectors to marls fire hydrants (this matter will
be held in abeyance until the matter of fire protection
services is settled); request from the Vagabond to use one
unit for sales purposes; the failure to locate a water meter
on the Sawyer property; the Legislative Delegation meeting
to be held on February 14, 1984.
The Mayor then advised that a reception with tours would be held at
Bethesda Hospital on February 9, 1984 at 1:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission,
the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
APPROVED•
Louis Horton, Mayor
ATTEE~': Mary ise G. Blosser, V'ce Mayor
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Town C1 k William E. Paul, Commissioner
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Bet _y~ean Steward, Commissioner
Harry Walker, Commissioner