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1981.12.01_TC_Minutes_Regulary ~ • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 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 Harold C. Storm and Commissioners John J. Basso, Mary Louise G. Blosser and Edward J. Sullivan. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney; Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. There were several Townspeople in the audience. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes October 6, 1981 October 19,1981 October 27,1981 • October 27,1981 November 3,1981 - Regular Meeting - Special Meeting - Workshop Meeting - Special Meeting - Regular Meeting MOTION by Commissioner Sullivan/Vice Mayor Storm that the minutes be approved as written. All Commissioners voted Aye. Public Requests and Comments None Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mayor Horton brought up the subject of charging a fee for motor homes that have been parking in the lot to the rear of Town Hall. It was stated that some of these motor homes have been parked there as long as five months at a time. The Commission talked about limiting the time one could park, charging a daily fee and whether space could be cleared behind the Australian Pines, thus making more room. The question of lighting was also discussed. Commissioner Sullivan stated that it would have to be properly policed so that people from out of town did not use the lot. Chief Jones said that he has already told one individual that he will be allowed to park r ~ Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 2 of 14 only seven days, after which he will be given a citation. It was decided to workshop this matter. Mayor Horton then said that he felt Mr. Frank Carberry, our representative to the South Florida Water Management District, should be given an honorarium, the same as other Board Members, inasmuch as he gives his time to travel to and attend their meetings. There were no objections to this request. Mayor Horton spoke of another letter being received from Mr. Clement Winke of Seagate of Highland regarding Coronado. He will answer this in the same manner as he has the others regarding this same subject. Mayor Horton then spoke of the bid from Florida Protection Service for the burglar alarm system for the new building. Inasmuch as they are getting ready to plaster, the system should be installed immediately. There is one installation charge with a yearly • maintenance contract, amounting to approximately $50.00. Discussion took place with Vice Mayor Storm stating that he thought more than one bid should have been obtained and that Mr. Roy Simon, Architect, should have notified the Town of this. It was determined that the alarm system was not included in the contract with Mr. Simon. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Blosser that the bid be awarded to Florida Protection service in the amount of $1,285.00 for the new alarm system. The vote was four to one with Vice Mayor Storm voting Nay. Mayor Horton then reminded everyone that there would be a Flood Insurance Meeting in the Chambers on Wednesday, December 2, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. He then went on to say that he and Mrs. Roberts had met with Mr. Simon on Monday, November 30, 1981, regarding the landscaping for the new building. The Community Appearance Board gave general approval but wanted more specifics before giving final approval. Mr. Simon will submit new plans and will meet with the Community Appearance Board on December 17th. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • REgular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 3 of 14 Mayor Horton then read for the record a letter from Mrs. DeJoseph on Bel Air Drive, requesting that a lower speed be posted on their street. This matter will be referred to the Police Committee for their thoughts. (b) Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm - Vice Mayor Storm reported that there were many people in his building (Penthouse Towers) most unhappy with their tax bills. Some had doubled, he said, and even tripled. He inquired as to whether information could be published in the Bulletin, informing the residents that the fault lay with the County and the School District, not the Town of Highland Beach. Mayor Horton and Vice Mayor Storm will work on this matter. Vice Mayor Storm told then of the meeting next week with the auditors when they will present their preliminary audit report. He also spoke of the "208" meeting being held next Wednesday. • The Vice Mayor said that income from investments is going down at a rapid rate; the Town had been receiving $15,000.00 in a month's time, however, last month only $4,686.66 was realized. Commissioner Sullivan asked if a notice could be placed in the Bulletin and on the Bulletin Boards, telling people how to appeal their assessed property valuations. Vice Mayor Storm also commented that the meetings for the Town were not shown in the Sun Sentinel last Sunday. Pete Gordon, reporter for the Sun Sentinel answered Vice Mayor Storm's query. (c) Commissioner John J. Basso - Commissioner Basso brought up the subject of the TV Dish that he is seeking for Regency Highland. Mayor Horton explained that Regency Highland was an RPUD Ordinance which is separate from the regular Zoning Ordinance, and he wanted to do some research into this RPUD Ordinance for Regency before making any decision. Much discussion took place for quite sometime with Mayor Horton stating that just as soon as the information could be located, the matter would be referred to the Town Attorney for his legal opinion. • Minutes. Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting '~ December 1, 1981 Page 4 of 14 (d) Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser - Commissioner Blosser had no report. (e) Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan - Commissioner Sullivan thanked Mrs. Roberts and Chief Jones for checking into the matter of security at various other motels and hotels, in an effort to curb the burglaries at the Holiday Inn located in Town. Commissioner Sullivan then suggested that Mrs. Roberts forward Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 5 of 14 (c) Community Appearance Board - Mr. Frank Savino, a member of the CAB, reported to the Commission on the progress the Greening Committee has made and thanked all the members of the Committee and especially Mrs. Stewart. He then reported on Phase II of the "Greening of AlA", saying that the Committee was under the impression a letter was to be mailed with the December Bulletin, asking for donations for the Greening Committee. He said that a lot of people would like their donations shown on this year's tax return. He further asked that this letter be mailed at once. Mayor Horton stated that he could not understand how anyone received the impression a letter was going to be mailed with the December Bulletin, as this was not the case. Mayor Horton said that with the new building nearing completion, he felt that the Library should come first and in February, he would • then talk about donations for the Greening Committee. This would still be in time for the spring planting season. A prolonged discussion took place with Commissioner Basso, the Mayor and Mrs. Rome, a member of the Community Appearance Board, all taking part. The consensus was, after the discussion, to send a solicitation letter with the January Bulletin. (d) Financial Advisory Board - Vice Mayor Storm said that this Board's next area of concern was to review the auditors' report. (e) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Mrs. Roberts said that this board had a discussion at their meeting in October due to the fact that they had four regular members and a recent ordinance had changed this to three regular members. Mrs. Roberts suggested that this Board keep their four members and have only one alternate. They have a recommendation that Ms. Elsie Oakley be appointed as the alternate. MOTION by Commissioner Basso, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that Ms. Elsie Oakley be appointed as an alternate member for one year with • her term ending December 1982. All Commissioners voted Aye. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 6 of 14 (f) Planning Commission - Mrs. Roberts said this Board would be meeting December 2nd and would go bit by bit through the zoning code. (g) Police Committee - Mayor Horton said this Committee had one vacancy. He said that a Resolution had been received from this Committee which he felt should be work- shopped before making the appointment of the third member. Much discussion took place during which Mr. Bennett, a member of this Committee, stated that Mr. Blum had recommended Mr. George Schultz while he himself recommended Mr. Donald Sherbondy. MOTION was made by Commissioner Sullivan that Mr. Schultz be appointed as the regular member and Mr. Sherbody be appointed as alternate member. This MOTION was seconded by Commissioner Basso. Mayor Horton stated that under the present Resolution there is no provision for an alternate member. • Commissioner Sullivan then AMENDED his MOTION that Mr. George Schultz be appointed as a regular member of the Police Committee. Commissioner Basso seconded this MOTION. The vote was three to two with Commissioners Basso, Blosser and Sullivan voting Aye and Mayor Horton and Vice Mayor Storm voting Nay. MOTION carried. Mrs. Roberts then spoke of money awarded to the Town from the 1981 Legislature for Law Enforcement Assistance. Chief Jones recommended that a machine be purchased in order to show slides and give a crime presentation to the condominiums. Cost would be $944.00 and it could be purchased locally. Vice Mayor Storm and Commissioner Sullivan objected to this, saying that bids should be obtained first. Mrs. Roberts then informed the Commission that there was a total of $998.00 in the Police Academy Fund and it was suggested by the Police Committee that this be used for furthering the education of police officers. Chairman Blum desired the Town Commission's opinion as to whether the Town would fund a health program for overweight officers. The decision was no. r1 U M Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting • December 1, 1981 Reports - Re• (a) Metropolitan Planning Organization - No report. Page 7 of 14 (b) South Florida Water Management District - No report, however, Mayor Horton did say that the water restrictions are being postponed due to having had some rain. Vice Mayor Storm then questioned Mr. Carberry's status on this committee and Mayor Horton answered his question. Reports - Town Attorney Mr. Sliney said that he has not yet received the written proposal from the attorney representing Massengill-Moore but he understood it was being sent. He also said that he had heard the property was up for sale. Mr. Sliney also said that he and Lou Petzold had put together a very comprehensive memorandum on liability as it relates to • AlA and sovereign immunity. Reports - Town Manager Mrs. Roberts said that the Palm Beach County Municipal League met on November 20th at the Delray Beach Country Club. Dr. Gil Weiss and his wife attended and he was able to talk to the League concerning the certification of food service workers. Their next meeting will be December 18, 1981 in Belle Glade. Mrs. Roberts also said that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will be meeting this month, however, Mrs. Roberts did not have the date. She said she had met with most of the Boards; representatives from Strock Engineering and Coronado regarding their east side plans; the Legislative Delegation regarding Solid Waste; Dr. Orman concerning Milani's property; Mr. Hirshfield; the Safety Committee; the Greening Committee; C.D.C., the engineers; Mr. Hollohazy; the Planning Commission with Fran Hamzik and Tom Sliney and the architects. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 n U • Page 8 of 14 Mrs. Roberts reported that Mr. Jim Smith from the Federal Flood Insurance Program will be in Town Hall on December 2, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Roberts also informed the Town Commission that a Resolution had been received from the Home Builders and Contractors regarding sales tax and she spoke of the article in the Florida Municipal Record by Mayor Bill Frederick of Orlando regarding the lack of local government funding. Mrs. Roberts said that she had written to County Commissioner Gregory. This concerns the Road and Bridge Fund money and Mrs. Roberts said she should be hearing from Commissioner Gregory very shortly. Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that she had given them a packet of correspondence regarding the deepening of the Intracoastal. Mayor Horton stated that he will write the necessary letter, referring to all prior correspondence and the Town's current thinking on this matter. Mrs. Roberts said that the Del Trail Rescue calls will be continued and she explained the Post Office setup for Christmas. Mrs. Roberts continued by saying that a new maintenance man has been hired replacing Eddie Quince, who was relieved of his duties. Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that the Library Committee had asked her if they could place some books on a card table in the lobby that they wished to dispose of, and put a box there asking for donations. The consensus was to delay this until after the new building was finished. Mrs. Roberts then reported on the following departments: Building - Mrs. Roberts said that this department had issued two certificates of occupancy for the alterations and repairs at Boca Cove Villas. No building permits were issued. Mrs. Roberts said that calls were being received every day regarding Coronado East. She said she had Tony Abbate, Building Inspector, check out the working hours at Coronado West and Mr. Mauer, Project Manager, wrote a memo to all his sub-contractors regarding this. Finance and Internal Auditor - Mrs. Roberts said that $12,273.00 had been received from Florida Power and Light for November; $144.00 from the Court through Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 9 of 14 October; and $20.00 was received for the Police Academy. Losing the Road and Bridge Fund money this year is County-wide, not just South County, it was determined. Charlotte Reece and Maree Birkbeck attended a Seminar in Ft. Lauderdale on Monday, November 30th. The preliminary audit review will be on Tuesday, December 8th at 10:00 A.M. Mrs. Roberts said that the funds status will be brought up to date after the preliminary audit report next week. Health - Mrs. Roberts said there was nothing to report, except what she had already told the Commission about Dr. Gil Weiss. Maintenance - One staff member replaced. Police - Mrs. Roberts said the monthly report had been distri- • buted. There were no questions. Mrs. Roberts said that the C.D.C. will be handling all the 911 Emergency calls after December 15th. Their next meeting will be December 29th at 9:00 A.M. at which time there will be a demonstration of the C.D.C. setup. Discussion took place regarding the 911 stickers for the police cars. Mrs. Roberts further reported that all the policemen had qualified at the shooting range in November. Town Clerk - Mrs. Roberts reported that new election laws have been received by the Town Clerk and she (Bette Barker) and Charlotte Reece attended a week long Seminar at Rivera Beach November 16th through the 20th. Public Utilities and Works - Mrs. Roberts said that the raw water consumption was 25,000,000 gallons for this month while last month was 24,000,000. She said she and Maree Birkbeck had met during the month with the engineers to go over the final payment recommendation for the water treatment plant, the general service projects and the lift stations work. The sodium content for the water is 13.2 ppm. Mrs. Roberts said the filters work had been finished; there is some minor settling of the elevated water tower and this will • be checked again in four months. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 10 of 14 Mrs. Roberts stated that she had received one application for the position of water treatment operator, from Larry Simpson, who is presently working at the plant right now. Mrs. Roberts asked the Commission if she should advertise for this position. Much discussion took place regarding the utilities' contractors hired by the Town, after which Mayor Horton asked if Commissioner Basso would like to suggest that a study be made concerning a Public Works Department? Commissioner Basso stated that he had wanted this sometime ago. The consensus was to have Mrs. Roberts request a proposal from the engineers for the cost of performing a study regarding the establishment of a Public Utilities and Public Works Department vs. the contract basis we now have. Mrs. Roberts reported the lift station work has not been started yet, due to a holdup on the bond. Mrs. Roberts stated that she had informed residents in Town to write letters making their views known regarding the zoning changes, if they were not going • to be here when the zoning hearings will be held. Vice Mayor Storm then brought up the subject of losing 15 to 20/ of the Town's employees in a period of two months. Mayor Horton explained that two of the three employees were still in their probationary periods. Mrs. Roberts told Vice Mayor Storm that she. would give him a report on this. Proposed Ordinance (a) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending Ordinance No. 381, which amended Ordinance No. 360, providing a fee schedule for the following applications to the Town of Highland Beach: Rezoning, change to the Zoning Ordinance, Special Exception, variance, appeal to Board of Adjustment, nonconforming use permit, special permit, site plan review (preliminary), site plan review (final development plans), site plan review (amended plans), subdivision plan review (preliminary) subdivision plan review (final), plat review (new plat), plat review (amendment of existing plat), and applications not specifically set forth. • This ordinance was read in full by the Town Clerk. A last sentence was added under Section C reading "Fees paid are non-refundable". Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 11 of 14 MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that this ordinance be adopted as read with the above addition. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Sullivan - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; and Commissioner Basso - Aye. Resolution No. 425 - A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, in support of the proposed Special Act for Palm Beach County, providing for a Uniform Election Date for Municipal Elections. This Resolution was read in full by Mayor Horton. Two slight changes were made in paragraphs 2 and 3 as well as the words "subject to local governmental approval" were added after Palm Beach County in the last sentence. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the Resolution • be adopted as read with the above changes. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts said that another Resolution had been forwarded to the Town by the Florida League of Cities for the property tax relief, urging that a state-wide 1~ sales tax be added to the present 44 sales tax. Vice Mayor Storm said that he would be interested in this Resolution if there could be a way this money could be used so as to lower property taxes. After discussion, it was the consensus that Mrs. Roberts write Tampa Mayor Bob Martinez, Chairman of the Florida League of Cities Strike Force for Property Tax Relief, informing him that the Town Commission was very interested in this and would like distribution of this additional revenue made as follows: 98 percent to the municipality, one percent to the counties and one percent to the State. Mrs. Roberts reminded the Commission that the Moratorium Ordinance expires on December 27, 1981. The Town Commission decided to hold a Special Meeting on December 22, 1981 at 1:30 P.M. for the purpose of considering the extension of the Moratorium Ordinance. C] Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting • December 1, 1981 Page 12 of 14 Items Left Over from the Workshop Meeting of November 24, 1981 81.70 Gee and Jenson Proposal Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission this would cover the completion of the comprehensive plan and the zoning ordinance. Gee and Jenson are requesting that the Town notify them in writing the name of the person who would represent the Town in future meetings with them. Five Minute Recess Discussion ensued regarding Gee and Jenson's Proposal in the amount of $31,000.00; the necessary Public Hearings that have to be held and the person acting as liaison for the Town with Gee and Jenson. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the Gee and Jenson Proposal in the amount of $31,000.00 as set forth in their • letter of October 19, 1981 be approved. All Commissioners voted Aye. The Commission then asked that Mrs. Roberts be the Town liaison with Gee and Jenson. 81.73 Holiday Decorations Discussion took place regarding where the Christmas tree should be placed; whether it should be an artificial tree; or buy a new one every year. The Commission also discussed the possibility of purchasing a Norfolk Island Pine, however, Mayor Horton said he had been informed that these trees could snap off in a 55 mile an hour wind. Mrs. Roberts will call Mr. Lloyd Mangus and ask his opinion as to the type of tree. It was determined that small white lights will be used. 81.74 Clarendon Deceleration Lane Mrs. Roberts advised that another letter dated November 25th had been received from Mr. Digby Bridges as well as a memo from the Community Appearance Board dated today. Prolonged discussion took place regarding deceleration lanes and whether a simple driveway would suffice at the Clarendon location. It was the • consensus of the Commission that Mr. Digby Bridges and the D.O.T. be advised that a simple driveway would be sufficient in this case. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting . December 1, 1981 Page 13 of 14 81.75 New Municipal Building Mrs. Roberts told of the different proposals received concerning carpeting, colors, window treatments, etc. and it was decided that rather than going through interior designers, the Town would work through Roy Simon, Architect. Other items involving the new building had already been taken care of. 81.87 Correspondence with the DOT This item has already been covered. Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that the municipalities would not receive monies re: proposed Tourist Tax. It will be used to promote tourism. Mrs. Roberts reported that according to the form that the Town sends to the Department of Revenue for reimbursement of the State tax on gasoline, it is stated that only the Town vehicles are to be involved in this rebate. Del Trail Fire Department was interested in purchasing gasoline from the Town so Mrs. Roberts will get a determination from the Department of Revenue. Mrs. Roberts then reported that the representatives from the Property Appraiser's office will be in Town Hall on Wednesday, January 27, 1982 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. to accept Homestead Exemptions. Mrs. Roberts said she had been requested to supply certain information to the D.O.T. in regard to flashing traffic signals requested. She will furnish this information to them. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan to approve the bills as presented. All Commissioners voted Aye. r~ U ' 1 Minutes Highland Beach Town'Commission Regular Meeting December 1, 1981 Page 14 of 14 Mr. M.H.W. Dent, a Town resident, addressed the Commission regarding Eddie Quince and the TV dish Regency Highland is requesting. Meeting ADJOURNED at 5:00 P.M. APPROVED: Lo~i~ Y. 'Horton, Mayor /~ ~ Y ~Y ~L~.~._ ((~~// Harold C. S,~orm, Vice Mayor ATTEST: ~~ T Clerk Date: 12/15/81 Edward J.~/S~livan, Commissioner • ~; ~~'.cy. ~...- ~`3 )~ Mary Louis) a G.~ $.~osser, Comm.