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1984.08.15_TC_Minutes_Special -~'~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, August 15, 1984 2:04J P.M. A Special Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order at 2:P10 p.m. in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall by Mayor Louis Y. Horton. Also present were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, and Commissioners John J. Basso, William E. Paul and Betty Jean Stewart. Also present were Town Attorneys Lewis Petzold and David Friedman; Town Manager Elaine W. Roberts; Town Clerk Mary Ann Whaley; citizens and the general public. The Mayor noted that this meeting had been called for the purpose of discussing the proposed Fire/Rescue Contract between the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Department and the Town of Highland Beach, and secondly to consider the purchase of a riding lawnmower for use at the Water Treatment Plant. Prior to getting into the foregoing matters, Mayor Horton noted that the Town had received a letter from the Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners regarding a pending application with the DNR for the state purchase of beach land. Although the land which is the subject • of the application is not located in Highland Beach, the County Commission was requesting the support of the Town Commission for submission to the DNR. It was the general opinion of the Town Commission that any additional public beach made available in Palm Beach County would help to alleviate the continuing problem within the Town of Highland Beach of non-residents utilizing the private beaches. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that the Mayor be directed to write a letter in support of the County's application. The Town Commission then discussed the proposed Interlocal Agreement regarding the provision of fire/rescue services by the newly consoli- dated Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department and the Town of Highland Beach. The Mayor reported that he had met yesterday with Chief Frye and Chief Sluth representing Chief Brice to negotiate certain items in the proposed Interlocal Agreement. The Mayor reported that the areas of concern included the liability of the Town in the event of any occurrence detrimental to the residents of the Town by Palm Beach County, the provision of compensation for services i.e. electricity, water and sewers to the fire station {compensation in an amount equal to 1/4 of these services to the Municipal Center was agreed upon), reimbursement for gasoline useage, if any, and maintenance of the facilities. Mayor Horton further stated that he had expressed the Town's position that compensation should be given for the rental of the facilities, however, noted that this was not possible due to the way the legislation creating the department was drawn. Mayor Horton indicated. that a letter, which in effect would • become an Addendum to the proposed Interlocal Agreement would be drawn to incorporate the Town's concerns. Commissioner Stewart expressed her concern over the use of the term "level of service" in the proposed a~ • Town Commission Special Meeting August 15, 1984 Page 2 of 3 Agreement, feeling that this term should be further delineated with specific services expected spelled out. Mayor Horton noted that the Agreement as drawn had been done so in an effort to direct the terminology to all of the communities within the County in the similar position as the Town of Highland Beach with regard to the provision of fire/rescue services. Further, it was noted that the term "level of service not to be reduced" was the actual language in the legislation creating the newly consolidated department. Vice Mayor cited Section 4 and the term "similar service" and Attorney Petzold reiterated the Mayor's statement that the Agreement had been drawn as a uniform contract to deal with several of the municipalities within Palm Beach County. Attorney Petzold also pointed out that this Agreement only bound the Town of Highland Beach for a period of one year. Commissioner Stewart was also concerned regarding the matter of payment should the process not generate sufficient contract funds. Mayor Horton stated that he would draft a letter from the Town stating the Town's concern of liability among the other items mentioned for consideration by the County and have the Town Attorney review the draft prior to its transmittal. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/VICE MAYOR BLOSSER to approve the Interlocal Agreement providing • for Eire-Rescue services in the Town of Highland Beach by Palm Beach County's Fire-Rescue MSTU No. 3 along with the accompanying letter to be drawn by the Mayor. All voted aye. Commissioner Paul then reported that five quotes had been received regarding the purchase of a riding lawn mower for use at the Water Treatment Plant due to the fact that the present mower was no longer functioning. Commissioner Paul and the Town Manager concurred in the recommendation to approve a quote of $1,500 from Belzers Hardware for a Toro 32" rear engine mower. It was noted that this quote included a grass catcher provided at no additional charge and also a discount. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER PAUL to approve the quote of Belzers Hardware for the riding mower in the amount of $1,500 for use at the Water Treatment Plant. All voted aye. Commissioner Paul then reported his concern that vehicles had been parking on the Water Treatment Plant property as a result of the construction being done on the Stevenson Design project and requested that steps be taken to alleviate the situation i.e. signs posted, etc. Mrs. Roberts indicated that the contractor had agreed to provide some fencing to alleviate this problem if necessary. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that the Town Manager contact the contractor and take steps to resolve this problem. The Town Manager then noted that the Palm Beach County Municipal • League would hold a candidate review on August 29, 1984 at Palm Beach Junior College. There were no Town Commissioners desiring to attend this meeting. TownCommission Special Meeting August 15, 1984 Page 3 of 3 Upon proper Motion, this Special Meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. APPROVED : ,~ Loui Horton, Mayor .~r(1o ,. u..~:..~. Q. .. Mary Louise G. losser,Vice Mayor Gv/i~ o J. so, Commis ' oner William E. Paul, Commissioner ~~/ Bet Jean Stewart, Commissioner • ATTEST: T WN CLE DATE : ~ --/Q .-~L/ •