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1981.11.03_TC_Minutes_Regulart TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 1:30 P.M. Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting to order at x::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 September 22, 1981 - Special Meeting September 22, 1,.981 - Public Hearing Re: Budget September 25, 1981 - Special Meeting September 29, 1981. - Special Meeting September 29, 1981 - Workshop Meeting September 29, 1981 -.Public Hearing October 6, 1981 - Regular Meeting October 19, 1981 -..Opening of Bids and Special Meeting MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Basso that the minutes ,be approved as written. All Commissioners voted AYE. Public Requests and Comments Mr. Richard Gram from the Community Block Grant Program addressed the Commission regarding the good that the Community Block Grant Program performs for the handicapped, the low and moderate income families through the housing program and that they were desirous of having all communities participate in the program. Mayor Horton stated that the Town of Highland Beach would be more than happy to help her sister communities, however, the Town would require a written statement saying that the Program would not violate any of the Town's ordinances or laws. Mr. Gram stated that he would supply this letter. Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Reports - Town Commission Page 2 of ]2 (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mayor Horton stated that he had received several letters; one. from Tequesta having to do with a Resolution requesting the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser to re-study the millage of Tequesta; another from Boca Hi, Inc. dated October 30, 198 1 which Mayor Horton read for the record. The letter from Boca Hi appealed a decision of the Community Appearance Board and the Town Commission must now .sit in open session within fifteen days of the appeal and shall render an order within seven days after so sitting.. Mayor Horton stated that the process has now been started and called a Special Meeting of the Town Commission for November 17, 1981 at 1:30 P.M. which is within the fifteen day time limit. (b) Vice Mayor Harold • amounted to $10,785.06 is slowly dropping due paid. He also reporter for November. C. Storm -Vice Mayor Storm reported that income from investments. for the month of October. This figure to the construction bills having to be 3 that the "208" meeting had been cancelled Vice Mayor Storm also said that he would try to get further information on the Road & Bridge Fund Money. The papers have been saying that it concerned South Palm Beach County only, with Vice Mayor Storm stating that we have to make certain that it is County wide. (c) Commissioner John J. Basso - Commissioner Basso spoke of the progress the Greening of-AlA . Committee is making, as he understands the first 35 trees have been planted. He stated that another .$100,000 would be needed. to complete the project. He mentioned the fact that donations for the Library and the Greening of AlA are being sought simultaneously and he did not think this was a good idea. Mayor Horton explained that "Friends of the Library" had been under consideration for quite sometime now, but the Greening Committee did want to be able to get some of their trees • planted this year before the planting season ended. They will be doing no more until next Spring. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Page 3 of 12 Discussion took place regarding the $40,000 that the Town will be losing through the Road & Bridge Fund in connection with the solicitation of funds for the Library and Greening Committee, and how this will affect the Town. (d) Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser - Commissioner Blosser spoke of the new Life Safety Code from the State Fire Marshall's office and the condition of the beaches in Town. She inquired as to whether an ordinance could be adopted requiring owners of beach-front property to keep their beaches cleaned up. It was suggested that Town Counsel look. into this matter and report back to the Commission. (e) Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan - Commissioner Sullivan said that he had no report but he did comment on the fact that. the meetings are being well attended.. • Reports - Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment - Mrs. Roberts said that the Board of Adjustment recommended that Dr. Albert Schiff, who is now Alternate #1 on this Board, be appointed as a Regular Member. The Board also recommended that Mr. Benjamin E. Winston be appointed as Alternate #l. MOTION by Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner Basso that Dr. Albert Schiff be appointed as a Regular Member for a four year term, ending in November 1985, and Mr. Benjamin E. Winston be appointed. as Alternate #1 fora one year term, ending in November 1982._ Without objection, the MOTION passed, the Mayor ruled. (b) Code Enformement Board..- Mrs. Roberts stated that this Board still had one vacancy but that she did not have any applicants. She said that she had asked the Town Clerk, when registering any one, to ask how soon would they like to get active and serve on a Board? (c) Community Appearance Board - Mayor Horton stated that Mrs. Amelie Leng was up-for re- appointment to this Board. J Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Page 4 of 12 MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that Mrs. Amelie Leng be reappointed to the Community Appearance Board for a term of two years, ending November 1983. Without objection, so ordered. (d) Financial Advisory Board - No report. (e) Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals - No report. (f) Planning Commission - Mrs. Roberts stated that Dr. Orman, representing Richard Raab. of Maravilla East, was in the audience and would like to address the Commission regarding the letter of transmittal from the Planning Commission dated October 22, 1981.. Mr. Hamzik explained the matter in detail for the Commission, after which D. Orman spoke to the Commission regarding the approval from the Planning Commission for the plot plan. After prolonged discussion, with Mr. Sliney stating that this matter should be Workshopped, the consensus of the Commission was to delay action on this item until the Special Meeting being held on November l7, 1981 at 1:30 P.M. Mr. Sliney also stated that the Town's engineers shQUld study these plans prior to further action. (g) Police Committee - Mr. Lowell Blum, Committee; spok that there was nothing "controversial". Committee had met yesterday and they had gentlemen who were interested in serving The Committee will have a recommendation next meeting. Chairman of the Poliee at this time, saying He said the Police the"names of two on this Committee. for the Town Commission's Mr. Blum then requested that the Town Commission write a strong letter to the Holiday Inn suggesting ways that the burglaries couldbe eliminated, stating that-if this could be accomplished, the Town of Highland Beach could be almost crime-free. Mayor Horton suggested writing to the Home Office. The Committee also discussed the duties of their Committee. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting. November 3, 1981 Reports -.Representatives Re: Page 5 of 12 (a) Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation - Mayor Horton said that Mr. Don Wilson had resigned from the Committee and wondered if the Town wanted to keep up their interest in this. (b) So. Florida Water to Mr. Frank Carberry, suggesting that it mig] There"is a possibility very shortly. Management District - Mayor Horton stated that he had written our appointed representative to this group, zt be necessary to reactivate the "WET" Group. that coastal areas might have a 10/ cutback Commissioner Basso requested that the water reports be placed on the Clipboard. (c) Community Appearance .Board - Mrs. Amelie Leng, Chairman of • the Community Appearance Board, thanked the Commission for their confidence in her reappointment and their support .for the greening of AlA. Mrs. -Leng then spoke of an accident at the corner of AlA and Russell Drive involving Betty Jean Stewart and Frank Savino, both members of the CAB. Mrs. Leng spoke of their most recent meeting and the matter involving Braemar Isle, one of Boca Hi's new buildings:. She urged the Commission to look at this site. Proposed Ordinances (b) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, authorizing the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph. Company to use the public streets of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida for the purpose of erecting, constructing, maintaining and operating lines of telephone and telegraph thereon and thereunder. This proposed ordinance was read in full for the second time by the Town Attorney, which. is required of a franchise ordinance.' • MOTION by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Vice Mayor Storm that the ordinance. be adopted as read. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: ,Mayor Horton - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; Commissioner Basso - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; .and Commissioner Sullivan - Aye. - Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Reports - Town Attorney. in the Massingill-Moore case can be solved. Mr. Election Law-and said he regarding this. He then DOT Liability question. Page 6 of 12 - Mr. Sliney stated that he is waiting for a proposal from Mr. Tuthill, Attorney natter, to see if there is some way this Sliney also mentioned .the Uniform will write a short opinion letter said that they are working on the AlA Mr. Sliney then talked about the Gee and Jenson Proposal, stating that he would like to insert some more legal language in this proposal and that Gee and Jenson should definitely be kept on a retainer .basis at a fee of $6,000 a year and when this is-used up, then proceed on a "pay-as-you-go" basis, charging by the hour. Mr. Sliney will revise this proposal and submit it to Gee and Jenson prior to the Special Meeting on November 17, 1981. Reports - Town Manager - Mrs. Roberts said that she would write. to Mr. Paul White of the Department of Transportation requesting that the double, yellow line be extended on AlA from Bel Lido to include Russell Drive inasmuch as there have. been two aecidentsthere lately. Mrs. Roberts stated that the Palm Beach County Municipal League met at the Florida League of Cities Convention in Orlando and nobody from the Town attended that convention. She said that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council was meeting .during November but she had not received-the notice as yet. Other meetings that Mrs. Roberts had in October were with. the planning consultants; all the Boards that she meets with; the C.D.C., Police Department employees; the Safety Committee; Mr. Dawson from the Community Block Grant Program; U.S.G.S. representatives; Victor Pujals of the engineering firm; Paul White of the DOT:. the Greening Committee; and students from the Unity School. in Delray Beach. Correspondence that she received was from: Rebecca Walker, Prop. Appr. Palm Beach Junior College regarding a course on Effective • Lobbying Procedures for Local Government; Darby and Wayne, Inc.; regarding Intracoastal crossings; Oliver Hoffman; the attorney from Oliver Hoffmann;-and the March of Dimes. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Page 7 of 12 She stated that the County Commission had been sent copies of the Town's Resolution No. 424, regarding certification of food service workers. Mrs. Roberts said that she had received from Roy Simon a list of items not. .included. in the contract for the present building, which the Town might be responsible for paying. Mrs. Roberts then-asked the. Commission if they still wished to receive the Del Trail Rescue Log monthly and Mayor Horton stated that it was a good idea and it should be retained for the future. Mrs. Roberts then told of the two job vacancies in the office; Grace Pertile was terminated after six months .and. Marilyn Zarcone was released as of today. Discussion took place. Mrs.. Roberts also mentioned the. idea of budgeting next year • for professional engineers. ~ She then discussed in detail new proposals from Earl Harvel and, Carl Howard which were-kept within the 8/ cost of living increase and. the issue of Tom Graham at the Water Plant. This led to the further discussion of the Town having their own Public Utilities Department, as-well as their own Fire Department in the future. Mrs. Roberts-then reported on the following departments: Building - Mrs. Roberts reported that $10,000 was collected in October for miscellaneous permits. There were no new building permits issued. and no certificates of occupancy were given. Mr. Hamzik has presented his. ninth revision of the building status in Town. Mrs. Roberts said that she had asked Tony Abbate to check for wind damage on the beach and discussion took place regarding `problems concerning .the erosion and 'beach access. Finance - Mrs. Roberts said the Commission would no longer. see several amounts that are normally shown on the list of investments every month, such as: the Municipal Complex. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Page 8 of 12 Due to the periodic pay estimates, this money is now used up. The General Fund will start building up, however, as the Town will start .receiving tax monies this month and this money-will be invested for three and four month periods. Vice Mayor Storm said that due to the interest rate dropping, this, too, would result in lower earnings -for the Town. Mrs. Roberts said that the franchise check from Florida Power & Light amounted to $12,111 for the month of August; $2,084.20 was received from the Department of Revenue for law enforcement assistance (Mrs. Roberts read their letter for the record); and Mr. Conner of Ocean Terrace Development donated $3,800 for the .Greening Committee. Mrs. Roberts also announced that -- $978.00 was .how in the Police Academy fund. Mrs. Roberts stated. that a bond payment was made on October 27, 1981 for interest only on a 1965 bond issue. She also said that the tax-money status is very favorable for the Town. Mrs. Roberts • said that the certified total assessed valuation for the Town was $176,334,604. Mrs. Roberts then explained in detail her reaction to-the news of the Road and Bridge fund monies this year for Palm Beach County. She is, however,- writing to-each Oounty Commissioner, seeking clarification on this matter. Much discussion took place regarding the Road and Bridge Fund money, and it was determined that-the Commission should invite County Commissioner Norman Gregory to attend one of the Town meetings. Mayor Horton said Mrs. Roberts should try to obtain this information first by letter and then invite Commissioner Gregory to a meeting if she does not get sufficient information from the County Commission as a whole. Mrs. Roberts said the Auditors were still here working and hoped to be finished by the end of the week. The twelve months' financial statement (unaudited) was in the hands of the Commission. Health - Mrs. Roberts stated that Resolution No. 424 - Food Service Workers - had already been adopted and she felt that both-Dr. Gilbert Weiss and Dr. Harry Weiss would be thrilled. -~ Minutes of Highland Beach -~ Town Commission Special Meeting - November 3 1981 Page 9 of 12 Maintenance - Mike Coppola had informed Mrs. Roberts that the Cable TV people had installed a wind velocity. indicator on the side of the garage. Commissioner Sullivan said that Mr. Gullett should be invited to a meeting in order to explain the lack of cooperation shown regarding the service in Town. Commissioner Basso then said that cables had been laid, however, no re-sodding had been performed. Mrs. Roberts said that the only materials remaining in the back belong to Earl Harvel. Police - Mrs. Roberts stated that the monthly police report had already been discussed and the C.D.C. meeting had been postponed until November 17th. Discussion then took place regarding parking of vans behind-Town Hall. The Town Commission directed that parking ,on the Municipal property be for a weeks duration only. •` Mrs. Roberts then spoke of a' litter received from Mr. and. Mrs. Howard Slagle, thanking the police for their assistance with a problem. Town Clerk - Mrs. Roberts stated that the last two important ads concerning the budget and revenue sharing had been advertised and finalized by the Town Clerk.. Public Works and Utilities - Mrs. Roberts reported that the August water consumption was about 26 million, the September consumption - 21Z million and October - 24 million gallons. A DER inspector was at the water plant and stated that everything was OK. The work on the filters at the water treatment is progressing and Mrs. Roberts gave permission to remove the ladder to the spiractor. Strock Engineering has completed two of the .elevated tower tests and will report back to the Town after three months. Regarding the sewage system, Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that action had to be taken on the bid .for Lift Stations 2, 4 and 5. • .Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Pro osed Ordinances Page 10 of 12 (a) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida. imposing assessment of costs involved in providing. assistance in Utility locations for new construction. This ordinance was read in full by the Town. Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that this proposed ordinance be adopted as read. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Mayor Horton - Aye; Commissioner Basso - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye and Commissioner Sullivan ~ Aye. (c) Regarding the Proposed Ordinance in .connection with Mangrove Protection, it was decided that the County would handle this. • (d) Prop-osed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending Ordinance No. 381, which amended Ordinance No. 36-0, 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 proposed ordinance was read by title only by the Town Clerk, and constitutes a First Reading.. This will come up for final reading and possible adoption at the Regular Meeting on December 1, 1981. Items Left Over from the Workshop Meeting October 27, 1981 81.68. Uniform Election Date - Discussion took place regarding this matter with Mr. Sliney going into detail as to how it will be handled.. Mr. Sliney • suggested that the Town wait to=see what the Legislature does Minutes of Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting November 3, 1981 Page 11 of 12 first, however, he felt that a Resolution directed to Senator Childers, saying that the Town was in favor of his bill, would be appropriate. Low Bid on Police Car MOTION. by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Sullivan that the low bid of $7,420.50 be approved for the new police car and that the Chief should order same. All Commissioners voted Aye. Bid received from H and H Engineering for work at Lift Stations 2, 4 and 5. A bid of $82,200 was received from H and H Engineering for work at Lift Stations 2, 4 and 5. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Basso that this low bid of $82,200 be accepted. All Commissioners voted Aye. The next subject was the Clarendon deceleration lane and much discussion ensued regarding the Department of Transportation feeling that Highland Beach wants AlA three-laned all the way through Town. Regarding LeConcorde, Mr. Mike Walther of Strock Engineering has still to re-submit new plans. Discussion took place regarding Holiday lights with Commissioner Sullivan stating that he would be able to obtain a discount on whatever the Commission chose to purchase. This matter will be workshopped. Mrs. Roberts will continue looking into the M.P.H. Homes matter and will report back to the Commission. Bills for Approva l Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. . MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted Aye. Meeting ADJOURNED at 4:40 P.M. • Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission November 3, 1981 Regular Meeting APPROVED: • ATTEST: l T n Clerk Dated: - ~ ~ ~~~ Louis Page 12 of 12 ---- ~ ,, 'ton, Mayor Harold C. ~.t'orm, Vice Mayor ;, ~~c~" i~c%S~~? Jdhn asso, Commissioner Mary Louise G. B osser, Comm. Edward J. S ivan, Commissioner •