1983.03.01_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of the Town Commission
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REGULAR MEETING
March 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; Police Chief Jones; and
Elizabeth L. Kolek, Deputy Town Cler k.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Minutes
January 21, 1983 - Special Meeting
January 25, 1983 - Workshop and Special Meeting
February 1, 1983 - Regular Meeting
MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Blosser/Commissioner Basso to approve the
Minutes as written. All agreed.
4. Public Rectuests and Comments
• Doris Rome, President of Ambassador's East Condominium Assn.
thanked the Town Commission and the Police Department for
having equipment on hand that helped rescue s~~immers in their
area, in rough surf on February 28, 1983. (Involved four
swimmers )
Betty Weatherford, President of the Friends of the Highland
Beach Library, informed the Town Commission that a possible
.5 mill tax could be levied for the library since the Palm
Beach County Library District has requested a five year
capital improvements tax. The Town Commission will discuss
this further at another time.
Ed Schmidt (of Bel Lido) thanked the Town Commission and the
Town Manager for all their work and effort in negotiating the
sewer charges issue with Delray Beach.
5. Reports - Boards and Committees
a. Board of Adjustment - No report.
b. Code Enforcement Board - The Town Commission accepted
the resignation of William Paul.
c. Community Appearance Board - Amelie Leng, Chairman, reported
• that the Clarendon would not be inspected. until after it
had been repainted; a truck turn-around was requested at
the North entrance at Boca Hi; Evanton Baye received a
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Certificate of Occupancy;
Certificate of Occupancy;
was tabled; several signs
Vagabond.
Carron House did
the Ocean Terrace
were discussed as
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not receive a
sign request
was the
The Town Commission requested that the C.A.B. check the
landscaping at Braemer Isle to verify that it is the same
as the plan submitted.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Sullivan/Commissioner Basso that
Louise Johnson be appointed a Regular Member and Betty Jean Stewart
be appointed Alternate No. 1. All voted AYE.
Frank Savino, Chairman of the Greening Committee, gave a
report of the current plans for planting and the Town
Commission explained that any further funds would come from
the next fiscal year budget (1983-84). Mr. Savino also
stated that the newly enhanced plantings around Town Hall
were beautiful and that Mrs. Roberts should be thanked for
her negotiations with Lloyd Mangus, who did the work at no
charge---with a few more plantings still to come.
Mayor Horton thanked Mr. Savino and the Greening Committee
for their excellent work with the planting of trees on A-1-A.
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d. Financial Advisory Board - No report. No meeting scheduled.
e. Health Officer - A report has not yet been received from
Dr. Harry Weiss, who was asked to check the trash recept-
acles at the Townhouses of Highland Beach.
f. Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals - No report.
g. Planning Commission - A meeting is scheduled on March 2, 1983.
A letter of transmittal and a copy of the resolution regard-
ing the Comprehensive Plan will soon be sent to the Town
Commission, Mrs. Roberts stated.
h. Police Committee - Lowell Blum, Chairman, reported that the
Police Department helped with a rescue in rough surf on
February 28, 1983, with the new equipment purchased recently;
suggested that the ocean-front condos provide rescue equip-
ment; suggested that the Town Commission pursue lowering
the speed limit to 30 m.p.h. .(from 40 at present); and
recommended that John Sudbay be appointed an Alternate Member.
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MOTION to appoint John Sudbay as an Alternate Member of the Police
Committee was made by Commissioner Sullivan/Commissioner Basso.
All voted AYE.
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6. Proposed Ordinances---First Reading February 1, 1983
a. Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances
of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 3 entitled "Air
Conditioning Code" Section 3-1, entitled "Standard Mechan-
ical Code Adopted" and Section 3-1.1 entitled "Same--
A~nendments Deletions and Additions."
This ordinance was read in full by Elaine W. Roberts
constituting a second reading.
MOTION to approve as read was made by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner
Sullivan.. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows: Commissioner
Sullivan - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye;
Commissioner Walker - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye.
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."
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This ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton constituting
a second reading.
MOTION to approve as read was made by Commissioner Sullivan/Commissioner
Walker. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows: Commissioner
Sullivan - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye;
Commissioner Walker - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye.
c. Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town o~
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."
This ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton constituting
a second reading.
MOTION to approve as read was made by Commissioner Sullivan/Vice Mayor
Blosser. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows: Commissioner
Sullivan - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye;
Commissioner Walker - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye.
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."
This Ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton constituting
• a second reading.
MOTION to approve as r-egad was made by Commissioner Sullivan/Commissioner
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• Basso. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows: Commissioner
Sullivan - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye;
Commissioner Walker - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye.
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e. Proposed Ordinance No. - 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", Section 23-2 entitled "Definitions" (8)
and (15); Section 23-3 entitled "Permits Required: Permit
Applicationa: Waiver of Permits"; Section 23-4 entitled
"Fees and 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) & (2) ; Section
23-11 entitled "Removal of Certain Signs"; and Section 23-15
entitled "Penalties."
This ordinance was read in full by Thomas E. Sliney, Town
Attorney, constituting a second reading.
MOTION to approve after amending Section 23-7 (b)~~was made by Vice Mayor
Blosser/Commissioner Walker. In polling the Commission the vote was as
follows: Commissioner Sullivan - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Mayor
Horton - Aye; Commissioner Walker - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye.
• 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."
This ordinance was read in full by Elaine Roberts, Town
Manager, constituting a second reading.
MOTION to approve after amending was made by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner
Walker. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows: Commissioner
Sullivan - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye;
Commissioner Walker - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye.
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
and Motor Vehicles, Section 27-5 entitled "Same--Commercial
Vehicles."
This ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton constituting
a second reading.
MOTION was made to approve after amending by Vice Mayor Blosser/Commissioner
Basso. In polling the Commission the vote was as follows: Commissioner
• Sullivan - Aye; Vice Mayor Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye;
Commissioner Walker - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye.
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• 7. Reports--TOWN COMMISSION
a. Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mayor Horton will write a Letter
of Commendation for the paramedic principally involved in
the ocean rescue on February 28, 1983. He also gave a
report of the sewer charges issue with Delray Beach.
b. Vice Mayor Blosser - Vice mayor Blosser gave a report on
Third Wind and their request for a walkover at the Coastal
Construction Line. The Town Commission directed the Town
Manager to write a letter to the Florida Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) in objection to t h e concrete
stairway built with no permit (violation).
c. Commissioner Basso - No report.
d. Commissioner Sullivan - Had no report but commented on
extensions of Building Moratoriums by other municipalities
in newspaper articles.
e. Commissioner Walker - No report.
8. Reports-==TOWN ATTORNEY
Tom Sliney reported on the status of the Declaratory Judgment
regarding the sewer contract with Delray Beach. The News-rack
Ordinance was discussed as was~the Road and Bridge Fund Suit
against the County by Municipalities.
9. Reports--TOWN MANAGER
Mrs. Roberts reported the meetings attended, Town Clerk
applicants interviewed, etc., during the month.
Mrs. Roberts read a letter from a resident, Mrs. Scheridan,
requesting public tennis courts for the Town.
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A resident, Hap Crowell (Boy Scout), is preparing to submit a
plan for a small park in Town to help him qualify for the Eagle
Scout Award. The Town's liability will be discussed with our
insurance carrier and Bob Slater. It was suggested by Tom Sliney
that the Town Commission form an ad hoc Insurance Committee for
the Town.
A letter was read from a resident, Bob Brown, complaining about
standing water in the Municipal Center East Parking Lot.
A letter and a brochure was received from the Solid Waste.
Authority.
• The Bethesda Hospital District taxation will be discussed
further and a straw vote will be considered for the May 3
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• ballot regarding pulling out, or not, from the Bethesda
Hospital Taxing District.
A complaint was received again from a resident, Mr. Sawyer,
about early trash pickups before 6 a.m. A letter will be written
to County Sanitation Co.
Mrs. Roberts gave a report on the Gasoline Tax Bill now up for
approval by the Florida Legislature. The consensus of the
Town Commission was to support the views of the Florida League
of Cities, as stated in the recent Datagram.
A letter was received from Real Estate Representative, Kim
Schlink, requesting a month's extension for an "Open House"
sign at Bel Air Drive, with the same terms as in February.
The consensus of the Town Commission was to grant an extension
to March 31, 1983.
The recent total population for the Town of Highland Beach
is 2354, as stated by the University of Florida, despite our
stance that it is actually higher.
Mrs. Roberts arranged with Lloyd Mangus Nursery to add supple-
mental planting around the Municipal Center at no charge.
• A tree obstructing a driveway view was taken care of by the
Greening Committee.
Complaints were received and handled regarding the bike-path
at Beach Walk East, the trash chute at the Townhouses of
Highland Beach, and the elevator flooding at Ocean Terrace
North which caused a power outage.
Mrs. Roberts then reported on the following departments:
BUILDING DEPARTMENT - The Clarendon forfeited 10% of their
bond ($1,900.00), due to their temporary Certificate of
Occupancy expiration. The Milani property presently has a
demolition permit for the old structure on Lot 4-East.
Coronado will not be given a final C/O until they comply with
all requirements. Fran Hamzik attended a Beach Erosion Seminar
in Palm Beach in February. There were several storm drain
complaints.
The Town Commission approved 2 quotes from Earl Harvel for
improvements to a storm drain at 1087 Bel Air Drive for $975.00
and at 4400 Intracoastal Drive for $2,750.00 (TOTAL $3,725.00).
FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND INTERNAL AUDITOR - Taxes collected to
date are $402,000.00; Sales tax monies received for February,
• 1983, are $6,600.00; $718.00 was received from. the Court;
$11,000.00 was received from FPL; $4,100.00 was received
from Southern Bell. Proposal from several banks to do com-
putor billing were too high so this will ..still be reviewed.
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• MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT - Fire hydrants were painted and benches
were painted in Town. The plantings around the Municipal
Center were fertilized.
POLICE DEPARTMENT - Monthly report was received. Officer
Guthlein will report on the near drowning on February 28, 1983.
Chief Jones attended a C.D.C. Meeting and submitted a report.
The Police Department co-ordinated with a young resident who
did some community service work in Town like cleaning the bike-
path, litter pick-up, and washing windows, etc., a total of
22 hours work on Saturday and Sunday, supervised by the Police
Department. The Town Manager had several night tours through
Town during the month with the Police Officer on duty.
TOWN CLERK - The status of the former Town Clerk was discussed
and it was agreed that as long as she is receiving benefits from
the Town, though not on the payroll, she should be considered
an employee who is disabled.
PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT - February water consumption was
31,000,000 gallons. Earl Harvel has completed his work at the
water plant---a permit was received from the City of Boca Raton.
The check-valve was completed at the re-pump station this week.
The Appleby Street, Arturo's Restaurant driveway, is not inter-
. fering with the U.S. 1 access to the water plant. There was
• some discussion regarding the grounds near the water plant,
near U.S. 1. It was the consensus of the Town Commission to
level-off the property and plant some shrubs to help beautify
the area. Well No. 3, located in this area, is not presently
used but is available for back-up use.
(The meeting was recessed from 4:30 to 4:45 p.m.)
10. Regular Business (Includes Consent Agenda, Unfinished Items,
and Bills for Approval)
(Items left over from Workshop Meeting of February 24, 1983)
82.0 Southern Bell Request. Tom Sliney will be advised
regarding the letter he is to write to Southern Bell.
Tom Sliney Will contact Bill Burson, at Southern Bell.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Walker that a letter
be written to the Supervisor of Elections and the Legislative Delegation
agreeing with a Uniform Election Date.
The policy which allows temporary parking of certain vehicles
at the rear of the Municipal Buildings no longer .than seven
days was discussed. The consensus of the Town Commission was
• to•continue to allow temporary parking for a maxium of seven
days. The Police Chief/Police Department will be notified.
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• Mrs. Roberts reported that wattage was lowered on the outside
lighting fixtures and that the shrubbery planted recently will
help diffuse the lights.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. $828.55
(Engineering services-wastewater alternatives)
Curry Controls $777.63
.(Valve Actuators for Filter Sweeps)
Gee & Jenson $4,697.37
(Planning & Zoning Amendments $1,550.00)
(Planning & Zoning Meetings $3,147.37)
Harvel & Deland $6,250.00
(Water Treatment Plant Modifications)
J. Williams Pump Service $853.82
(Repairs & Maintenance--Lime Pump)
TOTAL X13,407.37
• MOTION to approve the bills for payment was made by Commissioner Basso/
Commissioner Sullivan. All voted AYE. ._.J.j
MOTION to adjourn the Regular Meeting was made by Commissioner Sullivan/
Vice Mayor Blosser, at 4:55 p.m. All voted AYE.
APPROVED:
Mayor is Y. Horton
d.o u~.~.. _~Q~eo~e„
Vi¢~ I~yprn Marl' Louise G. Blosser
r Johr~,,,,~: Basso
Commiss~,a~er E~li6,ard ~~~ Sullivan
ATTEST: ~ Commissioner~Harry Wa
Deputy Town ClerkG
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PUBLIC HEARING March 1,.1983
RE: Comprehensive Plan 5:01 P. M.
Mayor Horton called the Public Hearing to order at 5:01 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; Elizabeth L. Kolek, Deputy Town Clerk;
and Gee & Jenson Representatives.
The purpose of this second Public Hearing was to hear comments
from the public regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan,
as required by Florida State Statutes.
Mr. Ron Hoggard, of Gee & Jenson, gave a summary of the
proposed Comprehensive Plan and answered questions.
The following gave their comments: Milton Steinhart, Doris
Rome, Falmo Purre (Attorney for Itco Properties), Frank Savino,
Mr. Grier, Horace Leng, Jr., Richard Orman (representing Mr.
Milani), Michael Dent, Reginald Harding, Amelie Leng, and
Irving Saunders.
Tom Sliney, Town Attorney, explained the procedures necessary
before the Comprehensive Plan and future zoning changes will
become final. No final decisions were made at this Public
Hearing.
Mayor Horton thanked all those present for their comments and
interest.
MOTION to adjourn was made at 5:55 p.m. by Commissioner Sullivan
and was seconded by Commissioner Basso. All agreed.
APPROVED-
Mayor L s Y. Horton
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Vice May'br Ma ~ ouise G. Blosser
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