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1983.07.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLO RIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Receslsed Workshop Meeting from July 26, 1983 • Friday, July 29, 1983 2:30 P.M. Mayor Horton called the recessed workshop meeting to order at 2:40 p.m. in the Town Commission Chambers. Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, Commissioners William E. Paul, Betty Jean Stewart and Harry Walker. Also in attendance were: Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager Elaine W. Roberts; Town Clerk Mary Ann Whaley; citizens and the general public. 83.1 Vacancies on Boards- A re-appointment of Mr. William Wernecke to the Planning Commission may be made at the August 2, 1983 Regular Meeting. Discussion was held regarding the procedure for getting material to the Town Commission; this will be studied further. 83.24 Beach Walk West Path and sign for path - Col. Hauck, 83.27 Genevive Longley, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Hallberg, 83.50 George Clark, and Burton Gould were given as possible members of the bike/walk path AdHoc Committee to be appointed at the August 2, 1983 Regular Meeting. This Committee will also study the proposed sign for the bike path and give a report to the Town Commission within 30 days. 83.48 Area Planning Board regarding 1984-88 Transportation Improvement Program - The Town Manager will compose a letter stating the Town's objections to the overall aspect of the plan for distribution and comment prior to mailing. • w Town Commission • Recessed Meeting from 7/26/83 July 29, 1983 Page 2 of 6 Enclaves of Boca Cove - Mr. Gosftrand was advised that the Town Commission would take no action on this matter prior to the Regular Meeting of August 2, 1983. Commissioner Walker questioned the sales sign at Highlands Place in view of the decision of the Moratorium Variance Appeals Board to deny the request for an extension of the project. The Town Manager will check into having the sign removed. 83.53 Strock Engineers regarding beach re-nourishment- Mr. Tom Campbell will be invited to appear during public requests and comments at the Regular Meeting of August 2, 1983. TOWN COMMISSION REPORTS- • Mayor Horton - The Mayor reported on a letter of July 7, 1983 from Mr. Arbuck of Toronto, Canada regarding Highlands Place. Mr. Arbuck stated his opinion that Highlands Place had been treated unfairly in view of the fact that the Town subsequently adopted a two year substantial completion ordinance. The Town Manager indicated that attorneys for Highlands Place had already begun gathering infor- mation regarding the matter. Attorney Sliney indicated that unless specifically stated, no ordinance should be construed as being retroactive, however, he would look into this and report back to the mown Commission. Mayor Horton reported on a letter received from Attorney Cormac Conahan representing Highland Beach Cable TV, regarding the Southern Bell request inquiring as to whether the services to be provided were covered under the franchise agreement. The letter was accepted as information and no reply was deemed necessary. C] Town Commission Recessed Workshop July 29, 1983 n Meeting from 7/26/83 Page 3 of 6 Mayor Horton reports d on a request from the Bel Lido Property Owners Association regarding the maintenance of the entrance to Bel Lido Island. They had complained that no insect repellant had been used at the entrance and no fertilizer provided. The Association was requesting funding from the Town for assistance~n landscaping this area. Commissioner Stewart indicated that she had communicated with Dr. Bedotto, President of the Bel Lido Association, and he conveyed a request for $100 per month funding for maintenance of the Bel Lido entrance with the Town cutting the grass. He also requested the Town make a contribution toward the improvements to the Bel Lido entrance. This matter will be discussed further at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 1983. Mayor Horton read a letter from Mr. Michael H. W. Dent regarding the Public Safety concept and report of the AdHoc Committee. No reply was deemed necessary. • Mayor Horton will attend the Florida League of Cities convention in Kissimmee for 1-2 days in October, 1983. Mayor Horton indicated that he had written the response letter to Dr. Tomeski as requested by the Town Commission at its last Regular Meeting. Commissioner Paul will attend a Beaches and Shores Conference on September 28 and 30 in Boca Raton. Resolutions as previously adopted by the Town Commission commending former Commissioners John Basso and Edward Sullivan will be presented to them at the Regular Meeting on August 2, 1983. Vice Mayor Blosser - Stated she would like the Board of Adjustment to have additional duties i.e. hearing special exceptions. This will be looked into. Commissioner Paul - No report. Town Commission • Recessed Workshop Meeting from 7/26/83 July 29, 1983 Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Stewart - Stated she would like an ordirs nce drafted to alleviate the problem of bright lights in the condo garages which cause glare to drivers at night. This could possibly be an amendment to Chapter 7. Attorney Sliney will look into an Ordinance regarding all bright lights and report back to the Town Commission. Commissioner Walker - Reported on a recommendation of the Financial Advisory Board to allow police officers to join the State Retirement System. The Town Manager will informally poll the direr staff regarding this system. TOWN ATTORNEY REPORT - • Attorney Sliney reported that regarding the Uniform Election Date, the Town could opt in and out of the provisions of this act whenever it wanted to. He further recommended that should the Town opt out, it should be done in the fall. He will study this matter further. Attorney Sliney gave an update on the status of the Delray/Highland Beach Sewer Issue and the Milani lawsuits. TOWN MANAGER REPORT - Re the Drexel Management property- The Town Commission sees no reason to change its previous position object- ing the marina construction, specifically the destruction of any mangroves. DNR re seawall on Spink property - The Town Commission will study this matter further. The Town Manager indicated that a hearing on this application would be held by the DNR on August 3, 1983 at 9:00 a.m. ~~:. Town Commission • Recessed Workshop Meeting from 7/26/83 July 29, 1983 Page 5 of 6 Mrs. Roberts will draw up a schedule of dates for public hearings for review by the Town Commission regarding the Zoning. Mayor Horton will write a letter on behalf of the Town Commission urging the Planning Commission to move quickly on the matter. The Town Manager asked the Town Commission whether or not they wanted to erect the "No Dogs on Beach" signs which had been removed when the new Town signs were placed on AlA. The Town Commission was in complete agreement that these signs not be put up, Mrs. Roberts spoke to representatives of the Department of Labor and Employment Security regarding Bette Barker and the Town's position regarding the payment of benefits • between the perios of January and March of 1983. The matter will be re-evaluated by the Department of Labor and Employment Security and we will be informed. Mrs. Roberts indicated that insurance on the FIND parcel could be discussed at the Regular Meeting. Mrs. Roberts reported on a water leak detector costing $600,00 and the repair of a well pump motor. The Town Manager has submitted the results of the AlA widening vote in 5/83 to the Department of Transpor~.ation. Mrs. Roberts reported on the status of Villa Magna and Coronado . Mrs. Roberts asked if the Town Commission wanted to consider a Resolution relating to mergers of municipalities as adopted by Belle Glade. The Commission requested that this Resolution be drawn up and submitted at the August 2, 1983 Regular Meeting. Town Commission • Recessed Workshop Meeting from 7/26/83 July 29, 1983 Page 6 of 6 There being no further business to came before the Town Commission at this recessed workshop meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. APPROVED: s ~~ Louis Y Horton, Mayor • ATTEST: Town C1 rk Date: /0~3-83 ~y Mary Louise G.B osser, Vice Mayor lam/ G'!/~C~2~-~.. ~ ~c~s~' William E. Paul, Commissioner Betty can S ewaDr~t, Commissioner Harry WaYker, Commissioner