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1983.11.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop,~ y • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, November 29, 1983 1:30 P.M. A Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Louis Y. Horton at 2:00 p.m. Also in attendance were Nice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, Commissioners William E. Paul and Betty Jean Stewart. Commissioner Harry Walker was absent. Also present were: Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager Elaine W. Roberts; Town Clerk Mary Ann Whaley; citizens and the general public. Public Comments and Reguests- Doyle Rogers, attorney representing Beach Walk West addressed the Town Commission regarding a request for the extension of their • building permit which expires on December 5. Due to the short notice of this matter, the Town Commissi€~n was not in a position to take any action and will consider the matter at the Regular Meeting of December 6, 1983, reserving all rights and in no way implying that the December 5 expiration date is extedded. Mr. Hartman addressed the Town Commission in opposition to the news racks in Town. Mr. Browning, Mr. Kates and Mr. Butler, all of Bel Air Drive addressed the Town Commission regarding the parking of recreational vehicles. This matter will be studied further by the Town Commission. Mr. Michael Dent addressed the Town Commission regarding the charges for garbage collection. Mr. Leonard Mass of Trafalgar Developers inquired as to the status of the Town Commission's action regarding the Final C/O for Coronado and was advised that this matter had been scheduled for the Decem- ber 6, 1983 Regular Meeting. Town Commission Workshop Meeting • November 29, 1983 83.1 Boards and Commissions - Page 2 of 6 Items discussed were: vacancies on boards which will be taken up at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting; Resolutions regarding the Financial Advisory Board and the Police Advisory Board which will be taken up at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting; talent bank and board applications which will be scheduled for discussion at the December 27, 1983 Workshop Meeting; talent bank and board applications which will be scheduled for discussion at the December 27, 1983 Workshop Meeting; the Ad Hoc Evaluation Committee which will be discussed at the December 27, 1983 Workshop Meeting; an interview with Mr. Marvin Waldman was held. 83.2 Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions - (a) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 7, entitled "Buildings", Section 7-4, entitled • "Issuance of Building Permits; Dissatisfaction with Licensee Contractor", to provide for a transfer of building permit fee.. This matter was scheduled for final reading at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting. (b) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 22, entitled "Sewers", Section 22-1, entitled "Compulsory Sewer Connection", Sub-Section (a) to provide for an increase in the sewer connection fee. This matter was scheduled for final reading at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting. (c) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 29, entitled "Water System", Section 29-23 entitled "New Dwelling Constructis~n; Fees; Fund Creation" Sub-Section (1) to provide for an increase in the water connection .fee. This matter was scheduled for final reading at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting. (d) Proposed Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland • Beach, Chapter 2, entitled "Administration", Section 2-6 entitled "Rules of Procedure",Rule No. 1, relating to the time of Workshop Meetings. It was the consensus of the Town Commission Workshop Meeting November 29, 1983 Town Commission that the proposed by the insertion of "Last" Tuesda a.m." and schedule this matter fo December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting. Page 3 of 6 ordinance be completed y of the month and "9:30 r final reading at the (e) Proposed ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 2, entitled "Administration", Article V, entitled "Community Appearance Board", Section 2-50 entitled "Creation; Members; Terms; Appointments", Sub-Section (a) to provide for a change in the length of terms of members. This matter was scheduled for final reading at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting. (f) Proposed Ordinance regulating news racks. This matter was deferred until the December Workshop Meeting. • (g) Proposed Ordinance requiring heat/smoke detectors. This matter was deferred until the December Workshop Meeting. The Town Manager advised the Town Commission that there had been some information obtained from E1 Segundo which was available in Town Hall for their inspection regarding fire prevention. (h) Proposed ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 21, entitled "Seawalls, Bulkheads, Retraining walls", Section 21-2 entitled "Approval Required for Bulkheads, Seawalls, Retaining Walls", by the addition of a notification provision for abutting property owners. This ordinance will be given first reading at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting and discussed at the December 27, 1983 Workshop Meeting. • (i) Proposed ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 6, Section 1 entitled "Parking of Boats". Attorney Sliney is still working on this proposed Ordinance and will submit same at an early date. 82.49 Delray Beach/Highland Beach Sewer Issue 5tatus- Mayor Horton reported that in conformance with the approval of the Town Commission, the Ad Hoc Committee was obtaining quotes from engineering firms to research the matter. Town Commission • Workshop Meeting November 29, 1983 Page 4 of 6 82.100 Southern Bell Request - A letter from Southern Bell Representative Bill Burson dated November 22, 1983 was noted. Additional information is still being gathered on this matter and will be discussed further at the December 27, 1983 Workshop Meeting. 83.45 Reauest regarding water treatment plat site near U.S.1- This matter was deferred until a Special Meeting called for Tuesday, December 6, 1983. 83.55 Beach Raker and Universal Beach Cleaning - A proposed Ordinance regarding motorized vehicles on the beach will be submitted for review at the December 27, 1983 Workshop Meeting. The Town Manager will ask Clinton Taylor of the DNR • as to the appropriate definition of "Littoral Zone", and advise the Town Commission at the December Workshop Meeting. 83.62 Discussion regarding Maintenance Department Duties- It was the consensus of the Town Commission that this matter be deferred for discussion pending the appointment of the proposed Ad Hoc Committee to study and evaluate the Town's staff needs. 83.70 Discussion regarding proposed amendments to Chapter 2, Sec. 2-52 of the Town Code relating to altering structures- The Town Manager requested this item be removed from the Agenda. 83.71 Boca High request for Beach Club Deck expansion- This matter was deferred until the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting to allow time for the Town Commission to inspect the site. • Town Commission Workshop Meeting • November 29, 1983 Page 5 of 6 83.72 Proposed amendment to Personnel Rules and Regulations to add "No Smokinq" provision- The following language will be submitted to the Town Commission on a Consent Agenda for approval at the December 6, 1983 Regular Meeting: "Smoking is prohibited with the Town Commission Chambers, Library or other general offices within Town Hall, except in the rest rooms or outside." 83.73 Drexel Management, Inc. - revised plans- This matter will be placed on the December 6, 1983 Consent Agenda for approval. REPORTS: TOWN COMMISSION Manor Horton- Discussed proposed regulation of removal • of sand from the Town. The Town Manager will obtain additional information on this subject and submit same to the Town Commission at an early date. Vice Manor Blosser - No report. Commissioner Paul - No report. Commissioner Stewart - Advised the Town Commission of recent newspaper articles reporting the finding of ETB pesticides in water supplies. Questioned the Town's involvement with the Seascape pro- gram noting a letter of November 11, 1983 sent to Dr. Ray McAllister of FAU. Commissioner Walker - Absent. REPORTS : TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Sliney advised re the Seascape letter and status of ?riighlands Place. • The Town Commission then extended congratulations to Attorney Sliney upon his becoming a member of the firm of Dilworth, Paxson, Kalish, Kaufman and Tylander. Town Commission Workshop Meeting November 29, x.983 Page 6 of 6 REPORTS: TOWN MANAGER Mrs. Roberts reported on: Christmas decorations for Town Hall; negotiations with County Sanitation regarding payment for garbage service; clarification on policy regarding Columbus. Day/Day after Thanksgiving holiday pay; visit of Russell Roberts, Administrative Assistant to Senator Paula Hawkins; Palm Beach County Municipal League annual Meeting in Belle Glade; status of Milani Interrogatories and a list of millage rates in the County, a copy of which is available in Town Hall. • Mayor Horton then reported that he would be working up a timetable which would propose the hiring of someone to head a Fire Department for the Town. Mayor Horton advised that he would submit this proposal to the Town Commission at an early date. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. 1 APPROVED- Louis Horton, Mayor ~ s~1 Town Clerk Date: '-v~~.~~t ~.~~ ~. ~~ Mar uise G. Blosser, Vice Mayor William E. Paul, Commissioner Bett Jean Stewart, Commissioner (Absent) Harry Walker, Commissioner