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1983.07.05_TC_Minutes_RegularS r TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of the Town Commission REGULAR MEETING July 5, 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 William E. Paul and Commissioner Harry Walker. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart was absent. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney and Mary Ann Whaley, Town Clerk. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Minutes May 31, 1983-Workshop Meeting June 7, 1983 - Regular Meeting • June 14, 1983 - Special Meeting MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BI(JSSER/COMMISSIONERS PAUL and WALKER to approve the Minutes as written. The Motion passed unanimously. 4. Public Requests and Comments Father Chepanis of St. Lucy's Church addressed the Commission and expressed a desire to move a temporary structure (tool shed)(12'x40') on the property's north side. He requested permission and the Town Commission expressed no objection. Mr. and Mrs. Gergits of BelAire Drive addressed the Commission requesting a variance in order to place an "Open House" sign to aid in the sale of their townhome. Mayor Horton advised them that this was contrary to the Town's sign ordinance and there- for they could not erect same. The C#ergits' felt that this caused an undue hardship on them and that new property sales were given an unfair advantage due to this requirement. The CAB will be requested to review this factor and the possible provision of "Open House" signs in the sign code. Mr. Michael Dent addressed the Commission and reit- erated the need expressed earlier in the meeting for the CAB to review the "Open House" provision in the sign code. Mr. Dent also expressed his dissatisfaction in the termination of a post office clerk. ' Town of P:ighland Beach Minutes of Town Commission • Regular Meeting July 5, 1983 Page 2 of 10 Mr. Gostfrand of the Enclaves requested the Commission to approve a Certificate of Occupancy in order to ha4e electrical power supplied so that the wallpaper hangers and decorators could furnish the models. The Commission was of the opinion that the temporary electrical permit would suffice. Tony Abbate is to get back in-touch with Mr. Gostfrand. Mr. Gostfrand was advised to come back for the Final C/O when the project was closer to being actually occupied and the road paved. This matter will be discussed further at the Workshop Meeting in July. Mr. Bill Burson of Southern Bell was present. Attorney Sliney indicated that Southern Bell had submitted a new ground lease and the provisions should be reviewed at the Workshop Meeting in July. The Commission agreed to this. 5. Reports - Boards and Committees The next quarterly meeting of the Board of Adjustment will be held on July 11, 1983 at 1:30 p.m., Mrs. Roberts reported. • Mrs. Roberts stated that the next meeting of the Code Enforcement Board will be held on July 20th at 9:30 a.m. A second alternate is needed for this Board. Mrs. Doris Rome gave a report on the Community Appearance Board stating that signs had been studied and approved for the Wiltshire House and Edgewater Townhomes. A sign requested by Trafalgar was turned down. An entrance sign for the Holiday Inn was studied. Mrs. Rome suggested that the CAB and Planning Commission look into beach cleaning. The new Town signs will be installed tomorrow. The Commission was asked for a status report on the Boca Hi en- trance. Mrs. Rome felt that something should be done about the Vi11a Magna Sales Center sign. Also, with regard to the Community Appearance Board, and after Mrs. Rome's verbal resignation and acceptance by the Commission, MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/MAYOR HORTON, that Nita Martin be appointed as a Regular Member of the CAB. This MOTION carried unanimously. MOTION was then made by COMMISSIONER WALKER/ COMMISSIONER PAUL, that Mr. H. C. F-irnold be appointed to the CAB as Alternate #1 and Mr. Arthur Keller be appointed to the CAB as Alternate #2. This MOTION carried unanimously. Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting • July 5, 1983 Page 3 of 10 Mrs. Roberts advised that the Financial Advisory Board will be meeting sometime soon to review the budget now that the taxable value has been received by the Town. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER WALKER/COMMISSIONER PAUL that Mr. Martin Hughes be appointed as Alternate #1 and Mr. Milton Bell be appointed as Alternate #2 on the Financial Advisory Board. All voted aye. There was no report from Dr. Harry W~~.ss, the Health Officer, as he was out of town. Mrs. .Roberts reported that the Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold their quarterly meeting on July 14th at 10:00 a.m. The Planning Commission will meet on July 6th. It was noted that three members were needed on this Commission. Although it was recommended by the Planning Commission that Dr. Tomeski, now an alternate on the Planning Commission be moved into a regular member appointment, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER PAUL/WALKER, that Mr. Raymond Blosser and Mrs. Doris Rome be appointed as • regular members of the Planning Commission to serve three year terms. Mayor Horton voted against the MOTION on principle, however, the MOTION carried. It was noted that work was continuing on the re-drafting of an application for Board Members and would be submitted at the workshop meeting scheduled for July 26, 1983. The Mayor then assigned the Vice Mayor and Commissioners to the following special areas of interest: Vice Mayor Blosser - Building Department and Code Update. Commissioner Walker - Legal and Finance. Commissioner Paul - Beaches and Utilities. Commissioner Stewart - Town Appearance and to represent Town at meetings and other functions. Mayor Horton indicated that he would still exercise the Executive Department responsibility and Public Safety interest. Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission • Regular Meeting July 5, 1983 Page 4 of 10 Mayor Horton then reported that the report of the Fire Study Committee was being copied for the Commission and members of the Police Department and would be available to any interested citizens tomorrow morning. A Special Meeting of the Commission for Friday, July 8, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. was then called by the Mayor to discuss and accept this report. No report was given by the Police Committee as this was given at the last workshop meeting. 6. Proposed Ordinances ar~d Resolutions (a) Proposed Ordinance No. 474 - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 7, entitled "Buildings", Section 109.3 entitled "Temporary Occupancy". • This Ordinance was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk for its final reading (first reading having been given on 6/7/83) and MOTION was made by VISE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER WALKER that the Ordinance be adopted. The Commissioners were polled and all voted aye. (b) Proposed Ordinance regulating news racks. This proposed Ordinance will be taken up at the workshop meeting to be held on July 26, 1983, at which time representatives from the local newspapers will be invited. (c) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florid a amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 7, Section 107.4 of the Standard Building Code to provide for a charge for sales and construc- tion trailers. This proposed Ordinance was given a first reading and will be placed on the workshop agenda for July 26, 1983 for discussion. • (d) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland e ' Town of Highland Beach • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1983 Page 5 of 10 Beach, Chapter 2,entitled "Administration", Article I, entitled "In General",Section 2-5 entitled "General Supervision Over Town Affairs; Suspension of Town Officers"; and Article II entitled "Town Officers"; Section 2-20 entitled "Powers and Duties" (b). This proposed ordinance will be discussed at the workshop meeting to be held on July 26, 1983. (e) Proposed Ordinance to require heat/smoke detectors. This will be placed on agenda for workshop meeting of July 26,1983. (f) Proposed Resolution opposing Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority's proposed Resource Recovery Facility and site selection. • It was determined at the June workshop meeting that this matter did not involve Highland.Beach and therefore the matter was dis- posed of at that time. The Town Clerk read "A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, approving and authorizing the execution of the 911 Mutual Aid Agreement between the Town of Highland Beach and Palm Beach County. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER WALKER that the Resolution be adopted as read. The motion carried unan- imously. The Town Clerk read "A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, approving and authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the County eammissioners of Palm Beach County and the Town of ~Iighland Beach, Florida, regarding the proposed Local Option Gas Tax. MOTION was made by cC'.OMMISSIONER PAUL/ COMMISSIONER WALKER that the Resolution be adopted as read. The crotion carried unanimously. • Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission . Regular Meeting July 5, 1983 Page 6 of 10 The Town Clerk then read a Resolution entitled "A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, sponsoring Mayor Louis Y. Horton for consideration to receive the "E. Harris Drew Municipal Official of the Year" Award." It was noted in the Resolution that this award had been established by the Florida League of Cities and nominations were to be forwarded to the League by July 15, 1983. It was further not ed that the Resolution should be amended by stating that Mayor Horton had received the Philip D. Lewis Statesman Award rather than would receive the award, by the addition of the words "as Mayor" to the fifth paragraph of the Resolution and to change the word"coordinating" to coordination in No. 15 on the second page of the Resolution. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER WALKER/ VIeE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER PAUL that the Resolution be adopted as amended. The motion carried unanimously. • Reports - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Horton reported regarding Seascape, Artificial Seaweed and noted that public officials in the area would be invited to see a videotape presentation. Further, the residents of the Town would also be invited at a separate time to see the presentation. Presidents of the condos will be so notified. Vice Mayor Blosser reported that there was debris on the Boca side of the In~Zracoastal across from Seagate. Mrs. Roberts said that Boca staff had already been notified beat she would again check into the matter. Commissioner Paul reported that he had visited the Beach Restor- ation Project ongoing in Pompano Beach and would like to invite Tom Campbell of Strock Ingineers to the next workshop meeting to advise the Commission on how Highland Beach might renourish the beach. Town of Highland Minutes of Town • Regular Meeting July 5,1983 Beach Commission Page 7 of 10 Commissioner Stewart was absent. Commissioner Walker had no report. The Town Attorney reported on the status of the Milani case and the Delray/Highland Beach Sewer Issue. The Town Manager reported on meetings a~.tended for the month, which included meetings with citizens, Boards, Committees, City Managers, developers, Turtle Watch Group, Police Department, Utilities Department, Hurricane Seminar, County Sanitation, Pompano dredging site, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and CDC. Mrs. Roberts reported that corresponde~sce was received from the Treasure Coast Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan and. EAR; the Palm Beach County Municipal League indicating that they will be meeting in highland Beach on July 21, 1983; the University of West Florida regarding a survey of beach/dune regulations; Repre- • sentative Dan Mica; Kelton and Associates regarding dual taxation; status of legislation affecting municipalities and a commendation from the Department of the Treasure of Chief Jones for time Vice President Bush stayed at Holiday Inn. Mrs. Roberts further re- ported on the Philip D. Lewis Statesman Award presented to Mayor Horton by the Palm Beach County Municipal League; the public hearing held on Federal Revenue Sharing on June 26, 1983 and the Turtle Watch meeting to be held on July 27, 1983 at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Roberts then reported on the Town Departments: Building: Finance- Status of Royal Highlands; information regarding sale of Seacliff and'~agabmnd Apartments; final C/O on Carron House; building permit issued for Le Concorde; information supplied on Guadian property; DNR findings regarding wooden stairs at Third Wind and 16th Revision of Status of Building in Town. • Monies collected include Taxes - $561,559.00; Sales Tax - $39,811.00; FP&L for March - $10,943.00; Investments - $1,425 for June; and Southern Bell excise tax for June - $3,554.00. Town of Minutes • Regular July 5, Mainten, Highland Beach of Town Commission Meeting 1983 Page g of 10 ~nce• Summer work on landscaping, maintenance, bike path and painting. Police- Monthly report; Friday afternoon meetings with police department staff; CDC Meeting on June 28, 1983 mostly regarding budget for 1983/84; Hurricane information distributed to all buildings by Chief. Town Clerk• Ms. Whaley to attend Election Seminar in West Palm Beach on July 19 and 21, 1983. • Public Utilities: Water consumption for June Raw Treated 28,404,000 gals. 23,148,000 gals. US GS data regarding salt water monitoring; infor- mation regarding 10 hour shifts which have been in effect for several weeks. Sewer• Inspection by staff continues. Zoning: Planning Commission still has to complete Zoning amendments review. Unfinished Items from other Meetings- • 83.36 Piatt - (formerly SAHCO)-formerly Maravilla - Mr. Conahan submitted a new Rssolut ion regarding the Unity of Title. The Commission wanted more time to study this Town of Highland Beach Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1983 Page 9 of 10 and placed it on the workshop agenda for July 26. As Mr. Conahan is working on a close time frame, Mayor Horton indicated that should a Special Meeting be called, this matter would be considered. 83.43 Responses regarding Comprehensive Plan and EAR- The Town is awaiting any additional responses. Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Sliney will work together to answer responses already .received and the possibility of moving up the dates for the public hearings. 83.44 Status of Hidden Harbor RPUD - Mr. Lanny Kalik was present. Mr. Sliney still indicated a problem with , the continuity of the building permit and will draft an ordinance to clear this matter up. 83.45 Request regarding water treatment plant site near U.S. 1 - The Town has not received its • appraisal yet. This matter will be placed on workshop agenda for July 26, 1983. 83.46 Request for assistance from Boca Cove to share expenses regarding sewer system- Reg Harding was present. According to plans and Earl Harvel's assessment of the problem, the Town has no responsibility toward the improvement of the system as the problem does not involve the public right- of-way. Mrs. Roberts will contact Earl Harvel and find out the time frame for the work and advise Mr. Harding. 83.26 Coronado Development--Garage Final C/O, Screening by louvers - MOTION made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/ COMMISSIONER PAUL to approve the Final C/O. All voted aye. The Town Manager then reported on the status of Villa Magna, Coronado and Beach Walk West regarding the Department of Transpor#ation and widening of the road. No action was taken at this time. Regarding a request of Boca-Hi Sales Center for an extension of t heir building permit, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER PAUL/ COMMISSIONER WALKER that the permit be extended to September, 1983. All votes aye. Town of F~ighland Minutes of Town • Regular Meeting July 5, 1983 Beach Commission Page 10 of 10 Regarding the former Massengill-Moore property, MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONERS PAUL and WALKER to invoke the fine on this property commencing June 8, 1983 according to the provisions of the addendum to the original agreement. All voted aye. The Commission discussed the proposed renovations to the Holiday Inn. It was the consensus of the Commission that the proposed renovations constituted expanding a non-conforming use and could not be approved. The Town Commission discussed the Uniform Election Date. It was the general feeling that the Town of Highland Beach opt out of the matter until 1985 and then `join in and uniformily hold the Town elections. Attorney Sliney will look into this and report back to the Commission. The following bills for approval were then submitted: Alsay-Pippin Corp ..................$1,035.75 Dilworth, Paxson et al .............12,186.75 Farmers Mfg. Co., Inc .............. 702.00 Gee & Jenson ....................... 1,647.29 Harvel & Deland .................. 2,335.00 TOTAL... $17,906.79 • MOTION made by VICE MAYOR BIASSER/COMMISSIONER WALKER to approve the bills for payment as submitted. The Regular Meeting was adjo ed at 5:10 p.m_ APPROVED - ~'"i- Lou s Y. Horton, Mayor EST: Town lerk Date : ~~~~~ Ma~ Louise G.~vBlose~r, Vice Mayor ~` //1 ~~/_' T ~ n William E. Paul, Commissioner (absent) Betty AI an Ste rt, C mmissioner ,~ Harry Walk r, Commissioner.