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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Workshop Meeting
April 26, 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, 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 Kenneth Jones; Anthony Abbate,
Building Inspector/Acting Building Official; and Elizabeth L. Kolek,
Deputy Town Clerk.
There were many `townspeople present.
Mayor Horton asked for comments from the public.
Messers Michael Dent, McArthur, Ed Schmidt, John Rand, Albert
Bevilacqua, all residents of the Town, gave their comments on
rumors that the Town's Police Department might be disbanded, due
to a study being made by the Fire Study Ad Hoc Committee. They
were against the Police Department's disbandment. All the
residents present wanted reassurance by the Town Commission that
there would be no changes to the Police Department.
Mayor Horton and the Commissioners assured those present that
this was only a rumor and no such thing is planned now or in the
future. The Police Department is protected by the Town's Charter.
The Fire Study Ad Hoc Committee will study and only make recom
mendations regarding (1) improving the fire system and (2) the
maintaining of the same level of service at a decreased cost if
possible, which the Town Commission will consider, Mayor Horton
explained. Commissioner Walker stated that the Fire Study Ad Hoc
Committee should have a free hand to study all aspects in order
to make any recommendations, as also was stated by Vice Mayor
Blosser. Mrs. Roberts announced that the Wackenhut proposal was
a volunteer proposal and not paid for by the Town. Mayor Horton
stated that all information regarding the Town Commission and
budgets, etc „ is public information and is available to residents,
the public, and the press.
83.1 Vacancies on Boards
(a) CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - It was recommended that Nick
• Johnson be appointed to the Alternate No. 2 vacancy.
This will be included on the Agenda of the Regular
Meeting on May 4, 1983.
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(Y3) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD - It was recommended that
Nita Martin be appointed as Alternate No. 1. There is
still a vacancy in the Alternate No. 2 position. This
will be included on the Agenda for the Regular Meeting
on May 4, 1983.
(c) FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD - A meeting was held two weeks
ago and it was recommended that Martin Hughes be appointed
to Alternate No. 1 and Milton Bell be appointed to
Alternate No. 2. This will be on the Agenda of the
Regular Meeting on May 4, 1983.
(d) PLANNING COMMISSION - There were no recommendations made
to fill the Alternate No. 2 vacancy.
83.28 Red Cross Cooperative Agreement proposed with Town
Robert Oberfelder was present representing the Red Cross.
The agreement was read. Mr. Oberfelder stated that the Red
Cross would still do its job even if the Town did not sign
the cooperative agreement. The consensus of the Town Commission
was t o study the agreement further before signing it.
82.49 Delray Beach/Highland Beach Sewer Issue
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Mayor Horton and Tom Sliney, Town Attorney, gave a report on
the present status.
83.19 Regarding Braemer Isle pro-iect
This is on the Agenda of the Special Meeting to be held today
at 3:45 p.m.
82.100 Southern Bell Request
Bill Burson (of Southern Bell) gave a summary of Southern
Bell's proposal. This will be included on the Agenda of the
Regular Meeting on May 4, 1983.
83.2 Proposed Ordinance
(a) REGULATING NEWS RACKS - This was discussed by the Town
Commission and Attorney Tom Sliney. A further study will
be made in comparison with other municipalities since
the primary concern is aesthetics and safety.
83.29 Proposed Ordinance/s - First Reading April 5, 1983
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(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 18 entitled
"Offenses and Miscellaneous Misdemeanors", Section 18-11
(14) entitled "Amplified Sounds Outside Enclosed Building."
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Mrs. Roberts reported that she was advised by the
Environmental Officer at Boca Raton that decibels may
be measured at 55-60 and that meters to measure this
were available at a cost of $600 to $1200. This will
be studied further and will be on the Agenda of the
Regular Meeting on May 4, 1983.
(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 30 entitled
"Zoning", Section 8.4 entitled "Certificates of
Occupancy."
The ordinancesvas discussed and will be on the Agenda
of the Public Hearing on April 26, 1983 at 5:01 p.m.
and on the Agenda of the Regular Meeting on May 4, 1983.
(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 30 entitled
"Zoning", Section 8.5 entitled "Expiration of Building
Permit."
. The ordinance was discussed and will be on the Agenda
of the Public Hearing on April 26, 1983 at 5:01 p.m.
and on the Agenda of the Regular Meeting on May 4, 1983.
(d) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances
of the Town of Highland Beach, to be disignated as the
Partial Building Permit Moratorium Ordinance; relating
to suspension of applications for building permits for
new construction and the issuance thereof; making
legislative findings of fact; declaring the legislative
intent and purpose of this act; declaring a moratorium
on applications for and issuance of building permits
for new construction; and providing for an immediate
effective date.
The ordinance was discussed and will be disctussed
further at the Public Hearing today at 5:01 p.m.
83 10 Status of costs of heat/smoke detectors
Cost and installation of heat/smoke detectors was discussed.
Codes were compared from other cities and municipalities.
Tom Sliney and the Town Commission will study and evaluate
further.
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83.17 Status of Interviews for full-time Librarian
A librarian was hired, Analiese Herrman, to begin
working part-time on May 2, 1983, and was present today
to be introduced to the Town Commission. The Friends
of the Highland Beach Library will be having their
Annual Meeting on May 12, 1983. The Town Commission
discussed honoring the President of the Friends of the
Highland Beach Library, Betty Weatherford, with a
commendation and also discussed having identification
badges for the library volunteers, as well as for
other board members.
83.18 Casuarina - re possible access to T.I.I.F. & F.I.N.D.
parcels.
There was some discussion and Glen Smith, Representative
for Bertram Schwartz, asked for a postponement of any
decision until Mr. Schwartz could speak to the Town
Commission himself. The consensus of the Town Commission
was to put the subject on hold and add it to the Agenda
of the Regular Meeting on May 4, 1983.
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83.20 Status of violation at 3801 S. Ocean Blvd. (Serna
.property)
The Town Commission had no objection to the dune walk-
over and planting but the consensus was that the
illegal portion (wood deck) was to be removed and any
new plans would be subject to approval by the DNR and
the Town Commission. Sual Suarez, Architect for Mr.
Serna (owner) went over the plans with the Town Commission
for further study.
83.21 Possible final C/O issuance for Villa Magna
This is on Agenda of Special Meeting today at 3:45 p.m.
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27 Regarding bicvcle/walking path; crosswalks
Beach Walk East
es. Memo from
After some discussion, the consensus was to get a
recommendation from our engineers. Further information
will be studied as to warning devices and lights on
bicycles, as well as speed limits for bicycles.
83.26 Coronado development; deceleration lane and arrows
on temporary sign.
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Roger Zona reported that trees were moved to provide 100 ft.
for a deceleration lane and requested a letter from the Town
Commission to forward to the DOT. The consensus of the Town
Commission was to approve the arrows on the temporary sign
and the entire concept of the deceleration lane. Roger Zona
requested a final Certificate of Occupancy for the cabana
and pool. This will be on the Agenda of the Regular Meeting
on May 4, 1983.
83.30 Utility Salary Schedule - prot~osed changes
The consensus of the Town Commission was to approve the
revised salary schedule for the Utilities Department as
proposed.
83.31 Information received from the Cable Information Center
re: compromise t~roposal for Cable Legislation
Mrs. Roberts reported that no position has been taken yet
so no action could be taken by the Town Commission.
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83.32 A reauest from the Planning Commission to relax the policy
of three absences from Regular Meetings (st~ecifically in the case
of Dr. George Linn)
The consensus of the Town Commission was to get a medical
status report for Dr. Linn as to how soon he would be able
to resume his position as Alternate No. 1 on the Planning
Commission before a change-resolution is instituted. The
Town Commission will wait another month before any type of
action is taken.
83.33 Memo re: assessed valuations, zoning information, and
acreages for several large properties in Town
The Vice Mayor explained:
Steinhart property = 15 acres
Urbanek/Drexel--Lots 76-80 West ~ 12 acres
Urbanek/Drexel--Lots 76-80 East = lZ acres
Milani property--Lots 4-5 East = 2.80 acres
Milani property--Parcel 1 = 2.712 acres
Hoffman property--Lots 69-70 = 24.80 acres
Some discussion ensued.
83.34 Bid for Rescue Van
• Only one bid was received: Mr. Kelly bid $825.00.
The consensus of the Town Commission was to accept the bid
and complete the sale.
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83.35 Recruest for an Omen House sign for Yachtsman's Cove
Kim Schlink, representative for Sweetwater Realty, presented
a petition to the Town Commission which was signed by the
neighbors of the property on Bel Air Drive, stating that they
are not against the Open House sign. Other aspects of Yachts-
man's Cove were discussed. The Town Commission will consider
the request and this will be on the Agenda of the Regular
Meeting on May 4, 1983.
MAYOR HORTON ANNOUNCED THAT THE WORKSHOP MEETING WILL BE RECESSED AT
3:50 P.M. UNTIL LATER IN THE DAY SO THAT THE SPECIAL MEETING AND SCHEDULED
PUBLIC HEARING COULD BE HELD.
Mayor Horton reconvened the Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission at
5:20 p.m.
Interviews with three applicants for the position of Town Clerk
were held: (1) Mrs. Bobbi Smith of Micanopy, F1.; (2) Miss Patricia
Richardson of Lakeland, Fl.; and (3) Mrs. Joan Barrow of Palm City, Fl.
Mayor Horton announced that the Tour of the Town on the Goodyear
Blimp has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 27, 1983 at l..p.m.
• and would last about two hours. Mayor Horton, Commissioner Basso,
Commissioner Sullivan, Commissioner Walker, and Town Manager Elaine
Roberts will take the tour. Pete Gordon of the Sun Sentinel will
accompany them on the tour.
Vice Mayor Blosser announced that a resume from an applicant for
the position of Building Official will be reviewed at the Workshop
Meeting on May 31, 1983.
MOTION to adjourn the Workshop Meeting was made by Commissioner Sullivan/
Commissioner Walker at 5:50 p.m. All voted .AYE.
APPROVED:
Mayo ouis Y. Horton
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Vice ayor Mar Louise G. Blosser
Commissioner John J. Basso
ATTEST:
Deputy Town Clerk
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Commis ner E and Sullivan
Co ssion Harry Walker