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1983.01.25_TC_Minutes_Special TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of the Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING SPECIAL MEETING January 25, 1983 1.30 P.M. Mayor Horton called the Workshop meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser and Commissioners John J. Basso, Edward J. Sullivan and Harry Walker. Also in attendance were Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas Sliney, Town Attorney; and Rita Ebersole, Deputy Town Clerk. Mayor Horton asked if there were any comments or questions from the floor. Mr. Michael Dent, resident, suggested that we offer to pay half the amount for which Delray Beach is billing us and let them take it or leave it. Mayor Horton said this item will be discussed at the Special Meeting at 2 P.M. Mr. Sliney met with Delray Beach counsel yesterday and will report. 83.1 Vacancies on Boards - Mrs. Roberts reported that: (a) Board of Adjustment - This Board met on January 17th and recommended that Mr. Harold Cohen from Ambassadors South be appointed as Alternate #2. (b) Financial Advisory Board - This Board has not met recently. Mrs. Roberts has a resume from Milton Bell of Ambassadors South who will be considered for the Alternate vacancy. (c) Community Appearance Board - Nita Martin has been recommended for reappointment but since she has missed the last two meetings, this recommendation will be held in abeyance. (d) Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals - The Housing Board has recommended the reappointment of Elsie Oakley, regular member. (e) Planning Commission - Mr. Alex Tomeski is being considered for the Alternate #2 vacancy. ~, Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting January 25, 1983 Page 2 of 8 (f) Police Committee - Mr. Irwin Rome of Ambassadors East submitted a resume for the Alternate vacancy. Mrs. Roberts advised that the dates of February 15th and March 1st have been set for the Public Hearings on the Comprehensive Plan. The Town Commission approved. Time will be 5:01 P.M. 82.75 (a) Police Committee Resolution The consensus was that this resolution should read - "The Police Committee will serve as an Advisory Board. In addition to any regularly scheduled meeting, it shall meet at the request of the Town Commission, Town Manager or Police Chief." This resolution will be reworked and ready for the regular meeting in February. • (b) Planning Commission Resolution • This resolution was deferred to the February workshop meeting when the CAB criteria will be reviewed. 82.76 Coronado rectuest for C.O. for East Building. Mr. Roger Zona, representing Coronado said they plan on opening in March of this year. The Commission reviewed an overall print of the Coronado site. Mayor Horton said no T.C.O. will be issued until the work is completed. Mr. Zona stated the work will be complete in February, but not in time for the Regular Meeting of the Commission. Since no action can be taken at the Workshop Meeting, Mayor Horton suggested calling a Special meeting on February 15, 1983. In the meantime, Fran Hamzik will give the Commission a status report re Coronado. The Workshop Meeting was recessed at this time, 2:10 P.M. in order to hold the Special Meeting. Mr. Zona and his attorney, Mr. Gordon, assured the Commission that the Clubhouse "Beach Club" will be used only by Coronado owners and a restrictive clause to this effect will be included in the Condo documents. • Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting January 25, 1983 Page 3 of 8 SPECIAL MEETING The Special Meeting was called to order at 2:10 P.M. All members of the Commission were present. Mayor Horton reported that Tom Sliney, Town Attorney, met with Delray Beach counsel yesterday regarding the Sewer rates. A new schedule of rates was given to Mr. Sliney which are about 25% less than those originally quoted. Mayor Horton said in several areas he feels they are not entitled to funds requested. The consensus of the Commission was to have our Engineers, Camp, Dresser and McKee study the schedule and advise us within 10 days. Mrs. Roberts will call the Engineers during a planned recess after this meeting and they will pick up the schedule this afternoon. • MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Blosser to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 based on the normal billing rates previously used by the Town for this study. All voted Aye. The special meeting was adjourned at 2:20 P.M. and a ten minute recess was called. ---------------- The Workshop Meeting reconvened at 2:35 P.M. All Commissioners were present. 82.80 New Town signs Mr. Savino presented the design for two new signs - one to be placed at the Northwest end of Town and one to be placed at the Southeast end of Town. They will be constructed of 2" rough cedar wood which will be sandblasted and stained to preserve the wood, with a driftwood color and letters of wedgewood blue. The price for both signs is $1,000.00 installed. Commissioner Basso suggested covering the back of the signs with some high plants. There will also be a floral arrangement under the signs. • Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting January 25, 1983 Page 4 of 8 Mr. Savino went on to explain his problems concerning the budget for the Greening of AlA. Mayor Horton advised the matter will be investigated and a report will be made at the next Workshop meeting. 82.87 Highland Beach Cable Ground Lease amendment. Mr. Sliney stated the Ground Lease must be amended from a satellite dish to two satellite dishes. Since Highland Beach Cable TV is in the process of changing from a partnership to a Corporation, the consensus was to execute the amendment between the Partnership and the Town now and after complete documentation is received, it can be changed to the Corporation. Action is proposed for the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1983. 82.93 Additional duties for Audit firm, Peat, Marwick & Mitchell. No additional duties are required at this time. However, the Commission was advised that this firm is always available when • needed. 82.96 Holiday Inn/Real Estate office issue. Mr. Sliney said there are several ways to approach this issue: one would be to have an Ordinance which would apply to all business in town. Attorney Sliney advised that he will have fuller information available at the next Workshop meeting. 82.97 Correspondence from Dr. Orman re Milani properties. Dr. Orman addressed the Commission asking them to review the Milani plans and make a decision. Mayor Horton restated the consensus of the Commission was to wait until the Planning Commission has completed their work. 83.12 Milani versus Town - Law Suit Mrs. Roberts said a hearing has been set for February. Since it is in the hands of our attorneys, Commissioner Basso said there is nothing to discuss at this time. • • Town of Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting January 25, 1983 Page 5 of 8 82.99 Re four-wheel drive Suzuki With reference to Attorney Petzold's memorandum of January 19, 1983, the consensus of the Commission was to turn down this suggestion. 82.100 Southern Bell Request Southern Bell has requested a land lease for a piece of Town property 20' by 36' to house an electronic switching station South of our water tower behind the Municipal Center. The Commission agreed that this would be in the best interest of the Town by providing more sophisticated telephone services. Commissioner Basso suggested that since this portion would need fill, perhaps Southern Bell would consider putting fill in the whole area because in the future this may become a Passive Park. Mr. Brammer said such arrangements have been made in the past.. this could be considered in lieu of lease payments. • Mayor Horton requested Mr. Brammer have his counsel send our counsel a lease copy to be studied. 83.7 Fire Chief Everett Frye of Del Trail Chief Frye was in attendance to discuss the roll of paramedics, open water rescue and life saving abilities certification and our rescue vehicle. Chief Frye explained that his men are not trained in open water rescue and he is concerned about losing good people. Lifeguards run and exercise daily to keep in shape for rescue duties. Paramedics are told not to enter the water. Their rescue attempts begin when the lifeguards bring a person on to the beach. Mayor Horton has written .to the condominiums requesting them to have rope or other rescue equipment available to throw to anyone in trouble. He has also suggested they post warning signs. Y • ~~ ~ Town of Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting January 25, 1983 Page 6 of 8 83.2 Proposed Ordinances - for First Reading 2/1/83 (a) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 3 entitled "Standard Mechanical Code Adopted." Mr. Sliney suggested this title be changed to incorporate 3-l.l entitled "Same---amendments, deletions and additions." Commissioner Walker said he wanted it understood by Mr. Sliney that in the future, all ordinances be approved by him before they are presented to the Town Commission. This was the consensus of the Commission at their Regular Meeting of January 4, 1983. (b) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of H ighland Beach, Cahpter 10, entitled "Fire Prevention"; Section 10-1 • entitled "Adoption of National Fire Code." (c) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 12, entitled "Gas"; Section 12-1 entitled "Southern Standard Gas Code -- Adopted." (d) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 19, entitled "Plumbing", Section 19-1 entitled "Standard Plumbing Code -- Adoption." (b), (c), and (d) were felt to be in order and action will be taken at the Regular meeting of February 8, 1983. 83.3 Proposed Ordinances for Introduction: (a) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter Two, entitled "Administration", Article II, entitled "Town Officers", Section 2-20 (b), entitled "Powers and duties." (of Town Manager). • r Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting January 25, 1983 Page 7 of 8 After some discussion, it was the consensus to further discuss this Ordinance at the next Workshop in February. The Mayor will work on this Ordinance. (b) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 23, entitled "Signs and Advertising." This Ordinance will have a first reading at the February 1, 1983 meeting. (c) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of O rdinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 18, entitled "Offenses and Miscellaneous Misdemeanors" Section 18-11 (14) entitled "Amplified Sounds Outside Enclosed Building." The consensus of the Commission was that this Ordinance be reworded. (d) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, regulating coin operated devices, such as News Racks. Mr. Sliney wanted to do a comparison study with other Towns before this ordinance is drawn up in final form. (e) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, regulating exotic animals. It was felt this Ordinance was discriminatory. It was tabled. (f) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 15-1 entitled "Rubbish, Stagnant Water, Dense Underbrush, etc., prohibited." Action may be taken on this Ordinance at the February 1, 1983 Regular Meeting. (g) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 27, • entitled "Traffic and Motor Vehicles" Section 27-5, entitled "Same---Commercial Vehicles." 0 Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting January 25, 1983 Page 8 of 8 The Commission decided more work was necessary on this Ordinance, since it did not cover parking on Saturday and Sunday. An Ordinance was introduced on "Signs and Advertising." It will be reworked and ready for a first reading at the next regular meeting. 83.4 Status of Maravilla wall and development proiect. Mr. Carey, representing the S.A. Healy Co. (Maravilla) addressed the Commission. He stated that negotiations are in progress for the sale of Maravilla with a gentleman from Pittsburgh Originally, he proposed to purchase a family compound but the proposal blossomed into the purchase of the whole property, Mr_ Carey said, because he and his friends vacation together. They expect the closing date will be May 1, 1983. Mr. Sliney advised that the purchase would,of course, be subject to the Town Zoning laws. Mr. Carey will keep Mrs. Roberts, Town Manager informed and she, in turn, will advise the Commission. The other items on the agenda were not discussed because of the late hour. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Blosser to adjourn. All agreed. Time: 5:15 P.M. r ~ APPROVED : ~ ~-__ Louis Hortin, Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, V-Mayor 6/"} ~ ATTEST: 02~.~~ ~J~~~~'-.a-~~~ J. so, ssioner Date: ~~9~~~ Edward J. S livan, Commissioner • Harry Wal er, Commissioner