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1983.02.01_TC_Minutes_Regular"~ - -~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of the Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 1:30 P. M. Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:30 P. M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, Commissioner John J. Basso, Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan, and Commissioner Harry Walker. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney; Chief Kenneth Jones; and Elizabeth L. Kolek, Deputy Town Clerk. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes December 28, 1982---Special Meeting December 28, 1982---Workshop Meeting January 4, 1983-----Regular Meeting MOTION was made by Commissioner Harry Walker/Vice Mayor Blosser that the minutes be approved as written. Without objection, the minutes were approved. • 4. Public Recruests and Comments Town residents, Doris Rome, Michael Dent, and Dr. George Linn voiced their opinions against consolidation of the fire depart- ments in the County. In answer to a question, Mayor Horton gave a history of Del Trail Fire District and the consensus, after discussion, of the Town Commission was that service by the Del Trail Fire District was very good. The Town Commission stated they are against consolidation of the fire districts in the County. The Town Commission directed the Town Manager to write a letter to the County Commissioners to go on record that they are against consolidation of the fire districts in the County. Betty Weatherford, President of Friends of the Highland Beach Library, asked the Town Commission for a full-time employee for the library as soon as it can be arranged, with supplemental help by the volunteers who reside in Town. She suggested that the library hours remain the same, which presently are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, with possible shortened hours during July and August. Mayor Horton commended Mrs. Weatherford and her staff for their excellent work. Ed Davis expressed his opinion that a temporary Certificate of Occupancy should not be issued to Coronado before final completion of the complex, due to safety hazards and incomplete items. • Dr. Gilbert Weiss spoke in agreement with Ed. Davis. f Town of'~Highland Beach !' Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Page 2 of 11 • Dr. George Linn spoke in agreement with Ed Davis and Dr. Weiss (a) Letter from Trafalgar Developers (Coronado Pro-iect), dated January 12, 1983. No new information has been received, the Town Manager stated. 5. Reports--Boards and Committees (a) Board of Adjustment--At their meeting on January 17, 1983, they recommended that Harold Cohen be appointed as Alternate No. 2 member, Mrs. Roberts reported. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that Harold Cohen be appointed as Alternate No. 2 Member of the Board of Adjustment. All voted AYE. (b) Code Enforcement Board--Will hold their next meeting on February 9, 1983. (c) Community Appearance Board (CAB)--Vice Chairman Doris Rome reported: the Board approved the Sunny Surf permanent sign at their January 27, 1983 meeting and tabled two other sign applications; they will inspect Evanton Baye, Carron House, and Braemer Isle on February 3, 1983; and Tom Delaney's request for changes to the North Guard House Entrance at Boca Hi was • discussed. Frank Savino, C.A.B. member and Chairman of the Greening of A-1-A Committee, thanked Mayor Horton for his supportive article in the monthly BULLETIN and asked when he could expect the funds due from the Town Commission so that the trees could be ordered and planted. Mayor Horton stated that the amount would be forwarded soon. (d) Financial Advisory Board--No meetings scheduled. (e) Health Officer--A report was received from Dr. Harry Weiss regarding his inspection of the Holiday Inn on January 24, 1983. Kitchen, utensils, china, bar, and dinina3~tables were all right. He was assured that the garbage disposal will be promptly re- paired. Renovations were in progress to the outdoor lounging area, but there was no evidence of a shower for the pool users. The pool was dirty with oil and sand and did not pass inspection. He recommended that the County close the pool if the outdoor shower was not installed soon because they have known about this for some time. Locks have been changed on rooms as a preventive against burglaries. (f) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appealsr~-At their meeting on January 11, 1983, they recommended that Elsie Oakley be re- • appointed. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan to reappoint Elsie Oakley for another term. All voted AYE. r • Town of Highland Minutes of Town Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Beach Commission Page 3 of 11 (g) Planning Commission--Will hold a Public Hearing on February 16, 1983 regarding: (1)Eliminating temporary Certificates of Occupancies; (2)Two years for completion, instead of one year, with no extensions (of building permits); and (3)Building Moratorium extension. The Town Commission directed the Town Manager to advertise one-fourth page ads regarding the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearings in the Boca Raton News instead of the Sun Sentinel Newspaper because of the large savings. (h) Police Committee--Chairman Lowell Blum recommended that pur- chase of a beach buggy and other life-saving equipment not yet purchased be tabled for the present, until their feasibility is studied more thoroughly. 6. Proposed Ordinance(s)--First Reading (a) Proposed Ordinance No. Highland Beach, Florida, am the Town of Highland Beach, tinning Code:, Section 3-l, Adopted" and Section 3-1.1 Deletions and. Additions." - An Ordinance of the Town of ending the Code of Ordinances of Chapter 3, entitled "Air-Condi- entitled "Standard Mechanical Code entitled "Same--Amendments, (b) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of • Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 10, entitled "Fire Prevention", Section 10-1, entitled "Adoption of National Fire Code." ~~ (c) Proposed Ordinance No. - 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) Proposed Ordinance No. - 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." All of the Above ordinances were read by title only by Mayor Horton constituting a first reading. 7. Reports--Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton--Mayor Horton stated that the report from our engineers regarding the calculations from Delray Beach and the sewer issue will be on the February 22, 1983 Workshop Agenda. (b) Vice Mayor Marv Louise G. Blosser--Vice Mayor Blosser reported on the drainage problem on A-1-A at Seagate, at the South end of • the complex. She requested that this issue be on the Special Meeting Agenda for February 15, 1983, with representatives from the DOT in attendance. • Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Page 4 of 11 (c) Commissioner John J. Basso--Commissioner Basso reported that the bicycle-path in front of Beach Walk East has a drainage problem--3 inches of standing water--and requested that the path be raised 3-4 inches. Mrs. Roberts stated that she spoke to Fran Hamzik, Building Official, who has requested Beach Walk East to correct this. Commissioner Basso stated that the hearing date for the Milani Lawsuit against the Town is scheduled for March 24, 1983. Commissioner Basso discussed an ordinance to limit businesses in Town, similar to an Ocean Ridge ordinance and also discussed an ordinance regarding news racks. The Town Commission asked Tom Sliney, Town Attorney, to draw these up. (d) Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan--Commissioner Sullivan stated he was in favor of beach cleaning, but discussion that followed revealed that it would be too costly to the Town (according to bids received) with legal problems that may arise, since this would involve private property. (e) Commissioner Harry Walker--No report. • 8. Reports--Town Attorney Had no further reports. 9. Reports--Town Manager A land survey has been made by Southern Bell regarding the request for property to be leased. The consensus of the Town Commission is that there are many points that still need further study regarding this lease to Southern Bell so they could not approve this at this time. It will be added to the Workshop Meeting Agenda on February 22, 1983. Damon Smith, Assistant to Senator Lawton Chiles, met with six Town residents on January 31, 1983, in Town Hall. Mrs. Roberts reported that she had many conversations with resi- dents regarding assessed valuations, taxes, and homestead exemptions and she also met with boards and committees. An invitation was received from the Palm Beach County Municipal League for a luncheon meeting on February 22, 1983, at 12 Noon, with the Legislative delegation in attendance. • Correspondence has .been received from: (1) Department of Environ- mental Regulation regarding the Drexel Management request for removal of mangroves; (2) Kelton & Associates regarding the dual taxation issue requesting 1982 totals and services by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department (Chief Jones and Mrs. Roberts will meet with a Kelton representative on February 2, 1983); (3) Resident, Dick Brunton complained that Cable TV was interfering with his regular r Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Page 5 of 11 • tv reception. He was referred to Highland Beach Cable TV; (4) The Kaltenbachers wrote a letter regarding poor drainage in front of their home on Intracoastal Drive; (5) A letter was received from the Bellas family, who own a four-plex across from the present news stands near Royal Highlands, complaining about the traffic; (6) Pictures were received from Mr. Bernhard (resident of Ambas- sador's East) of the December 1 drowning; (7) Sweetwater Realty asked for permission to place an "Open House" sign and a flag near Bel Air Drive on A-1-A. The Town Commission consensus was to disapprove the flag but allowed a small "Open House" sign during the daytime when a salesman was in attendance, and only for the month of February, 1983; (8) No reply was received from Mr. Moss, attorney for Royal Highlands, regarding our letter of January 25, 1983. Notice was received from Gee & Jenson that they would complete what was contracted for regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code within budget but anything else would be additional. Information was received from Jackie Winchester, Supervisor of Elections, regarding a legislative bill for uniform election dates which would result in tax savings. The Town Commission directed the Town Manager to notify the Supervisor of Elections that they approve of this but it would involve a change of the Town's Charter. A letter was read into the record from a resident, Mr. Rothang, who complained about too many high rises and congestion of buildings in Town, he was against 3-laning of A-1-A, he recommended entrance signs for the Town, he commended the Town Commission regarding the resolution about cleaning up after pets and no dogs allowed on the beach, and also recommended that trash barrels be placed along A-1-A . A letter was read into the record from a resident, William Burns, who was against the Town spending $25,000.00 to improve the bike- path because bikes do not use it but go on the roadway. The Florida League of Cities requested via their Datagram---road projects the Town will need in the next five years. An invitation was received from the Palm Beach Civic League to attend a Beach Erosion Seminar on February 14, 1983. A notice of Public Hearings in February and March by Southern Bell and Florida Public Utilities (gas) for rate increases has been posted in Town Hall. The State Supreme Court has been asked to review the dual taxation suit. • Mrs. Roberts inquired if Mr. Stutting would qualify for the Carnegie Foundation awards for heroism, but Mayor Horton felt that he would not qualify, but recommended that Michael Dent could recommend this to the Highland Beach Civic League. r Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Tgwn Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Page 6 of 11 • A demonstration was given by the National Early Warning Systems on Ja Hoary 21, 1983, attended by: Vice Mayor Blosser, Fran Hamzik, Chief Jones, and Elaine W. Roberts. All the municipal buildings passed the Risk Management safety inspec- tion recently, regarding Workers Compensation. The Bel Lido Property Owners Association has reserved Town Hall for their annual meeting on Friday, February 25, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. BUILDING DEPARTMENT The Building Official asked to attend the Building Official's Conference from February 27 to March 2, 1983 at Daytona Beach. The consensus of the Town Commission was that he could go for two days if he is back by March 1, for the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission . Bernice Smith attended a Construction Industry Hearing regarding certification of Building Officials in January. A final decision will not be made until March. Tony Abbate submitted a report of his inspections of lights on several new condominiums in Town, with recommendations. • The Building Department issued two temporary Certificates of Occupancy at Maravilla--one for the house and one for the the guest facility. Sand Pebbles~at 4520 South Ocean Boulevard was asked to "cease and desist" advertising since they do not have a sales facility. FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT The Town has received $309,000.00 in taxes from the Tax Collector's Office, with another $93,000.00 due by the end of the week. Sales tax money received since December totals $12,638.00 averaging about $4,000.00 per month. $9,011.00 was received from F.P.L. for the month of December, 1982. $532.00 was received from the Court. ($74.00 for the Police Acadamy) $550.00 was received from .investment earnings. A 1972 Bond Issue payment was made today in the amount of $19,455.00. A procedure has been instituted to charge a $5.00 fee for bad checks received, as allowed by Florida State Statutes, Chapter 215. • The Finance Department and Elaine W. Roberts are reviewing the destruc- tion of certain records. Approval has to be obtained from the State Bureau of Archives. r Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Page 7 of 11 • Due to the reduction of assessments because quite a few property owners in Town protested, the Town could lose approximately $15,000.00 in tax revenue. This affects our budget because the assessments are reduced after the budget is adopted. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT The Maintenance Department reported that outside wattage has been lowered on all Municipal Center lights. No quotes have been received yet regarding the outside lighting fixture switches. POLICE DEPARTMENT The monthly and annual reports have been received from the Police Department. TOWN CLERK DEPARTMENT The Town Clerk ads have been published in the local newspapers and will appear in the DATAGRAM. Two interviews have been held. PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Total water consumption for January (1983) was 31,000,000 gallons, • as per the Water Treatment Plant report. The work at the WTP is progressing well and a building permit was obtained from the City of Boca Raton. The agreement with U.S.G.S. has not yet been executed, but the amount of $5,950.00 was approved. Their new test wells were com- pleted by January 19, 1983, at their expense. Weekly reports are being submitted from the Utilities Director regarding the sewers and lift stations. A copy is sent to our engineers. A letter was sent to Victor Pujals (at C.D.M.) requesting that the broken and damaged stepping stones near Seagate be replaced by their contractors who refurbished the lift station last year. TOWN HALL 10. No quotes have been received yet on the landscaping improvements but the Garden of Eden has responded and has an appointment to meet here next week. and B s (Consent 82.75 (a) Police Committee Resolution Meetings, • MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan to change "quarterly" to "monthly" in the four th line of Section 2 of the Resolution. All voted AYE. .• { ., Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Page 8 of 11 • Mayor Horton read the Police Committee Resolution. MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan to approve the Police Committee Resolution. All Commissioners voted AYE. (b) Planning Commission Resolution To be included on Workshop Meeting Agenda of February 22, 1983. 82.76 Coronado Temporary C.O. To be included on Special Meeting Agenda of February 15, 1983. 82.80 Included a report of the Greening Committee Proposed action for approved dollars February 1, 1983 The consensus of the Town Commission was to approve $1,000.00 for entrance signs at the North and South ends of Town. All Commissioners agreed. 82.87 Highland Beach Cable TV Ground Lease Amendment Tom Sliney, Town Attorney, stated that no new information has been received. This will be included on the Special Meeting Agenda of February 15, 1983. • 83.2 (a) Ordinance proposed for First Reading amending Chapter 3. entitled "Air Conditioning Code", revised version attached. SEE item #6. 83.3 Proposed Ordinances for Introduction, possible First Reading February 1, 1983 (b) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances df the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 23, entitled "Signs and Advertising", Section 23-2 entitled "Definitions" (8) and (15); Section 23-3 entitled "Permit Applications; Waiver of Permits", Section 23-4 entitled "Fees for Permits" (a)(b); Section 23-5 entitled "Permits, Issuance";.Section 23-6 entitled "Bond or Public Liability Insurance Required"; Section 23-7 entitled "Signs Permitted and Regulated (b)(c)(d) (e)(f) (1) and (2); Section 23-11 entitled "Removal of Certain Signs'; and Section 23-15 entitled "Penalties." (f) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 15 entitled "Land Clearance" Section 15-1 entitled "Rubbish, Stagnant Water, Dense Underbrush, etc., Prohibited." • (g) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 27 entitled "Traffic Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 Page 9 of 11 • and Motor Vehicles", Section 27-5 entitled "Same=-Commercial Vehicles." All of the above ordinances had a First Reading. Items on Workshop Agenda not Discussed 83.5 Beach Cleaning Quotes Mrs. Roberts reminded the Town Commission of quotes received. The consensus of the Town Commission was that it would be too costly at this time. After some discussion, it was agreed that violators of ocean front property with very dirty beaches would be sent a letter to clean up the property within a certain period of time or be given a citation. Tom Sliney will research this further but feels that the report would be similar to the report concerning the Suzuki going on private property. 83.6 Proposed uniforms for Water Treatment Plant employees Tabled until next fiscal year budget for 1983-84. 83.7 Disposition of old rescue vehicle now stored near the Town • Garage After some discussion, the consensus of the Town Commission was to advertise and sell the 1971 Chevrolet Step-van. Mayor Horton will write a letter to the Del Trail Fire District to verify officially receiving the vehicle back from them. 83.8 Letter from DOT containing schedule for three-laning A-1-A Will be on Special Meeting Agenda of February 15, 1983. 83.9 Bel Lido--bridge wing abutments After some discussion, since this is not an emergency and will come out of General Funds, it was tabled. The cost will be included in the letter to be sent to the Florida League of Cities as a required item in the 5-year projection for the Town. 83.10 Fire prevention measures in apartment buildings This item to be included on Workshop Meeting Agenda of February 22, 1983. 83.11 Three month Financial Statement including proiects which • were not budgeted for The Town Commission had no questions. ~~ Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 • 83.13 Arturo's Restaurant driveway paving Page 10 of 11 Mrs. Roberts reported that Fran Ham~ik will check the progress. If the City of Boca Raton will not pave the street, Mrs. Roberts will write a letter to ask if they will abandon Appleby Street to us. 83.14 Proposed Member for County Blue Ribbon Marina Committee More study is needed as to when and where the committee is to meet and what purpose it serves. Rectuest dated January 11, 1983, from Tom Delaney rectarding Boca Hi North entrance The Town Commission approved one two-sided permanent sign on a "V" angle and extended the time to April 30, 1983 to take down the old guard house and install a new North entrance structure or they will receive a citation. Recruest from several residents for long-term parking in back of the Municipal Buildings The consensus of the Town Commission was NO. • Bills for Approval Edwards Electric Corp. (Repairs WTP and repump station) $ Gordy's Equipment Co. (Water plant trash pump repairs) . F. H. Foster Oil Corp. (Gasoline for use in official Town vehicles --and of 1) J. Williams Pump Service (WTP pump repair etc . ) Unemployment compensation for Grace Pertile. 565.68 642.05 2,055.24 1,708.30 624.50 TOTAL $5,595.77 The above bills were unanimously approved by the Town Commission. • • ,. Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting February 1, 1983 • Page 11 of 11 MOTION to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission was made at 4:55 p.m. by Vice Mayor Blosser/Commissioner Sullivan. All agreed. ~~ ___ APPROVED: Mayor ~ is Y. Horton Vice Ma Mary Lo'ltise G. Blosser ~ ~~ sso Commissi d J. Sullivan Commissioner iYarry Wa ATTEST Deptuy Town Clerk ~LQ~-~ ~ /9~~ (Seal) Date r .~ •