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1981.07.28_PB_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission • Workshop Meeting July 28, 1981 1:30 P. M. Mayor Horton called the Workshop Meeting to order at 1:30 P. M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm and Commissioners Mary Louise G. Blosser and Edward J. Sullivan. Commissioner John J. Basso was absent. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Police Chief Kenneth Jones, Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. There were quite a few people in the audience. Mayor Horton opened the Workshop Meeting by explaining about the Water Emergency situation. He stated that the water ordinance is still in effect. It will be in effect until the South Florida Water Management District says the crisis has passed. Mayor Horton says that this program needs the cooperation of everyone living in South Florida. During the winter season conservation • will still be required. 81.47 Gee and Jenson's Traffic Resort Mayor Horton called on Jim Collins representing Gee and Jenson to explain several points and answer several questions from the Commissioners regarding the cost proposal for a study involving AIA and related traffic. Discussion took place for an extended period between the Town Commission, Mr. Collins and representatives from the D.O.T., John Wilson and Paul White. 81.1 Vacancies on Boards 1. Board of Adjustment - Mr. Davis' resignation and appointment of additional member will be considered at the Regular Meeting. 2. Housing Board -.There have been no recommendations as yet Mrs. Roberts said. 3. Planning Commission - Mrs. Roberts explained that • Dr. Gil Weiss and Eugene Snyder have been recommended for regular members. The Town Commission will consider action at the Regular Meeting August 4, 1981. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting • July 28, 1981 Page 2 of 6 Proposed Ordinances (a) Proposed Ordinance NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED, "BUILDING CODE", SECTION 20 ENTITLED "CONSTRUCTION SITES": PARKING, STORAGE AND/OR CLEARING PREMISES." (b) Proposed Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AMEND CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM", SECTION 29-11, BILLING DATES, DELINQUENT BILLS, DISCONNECTIONS.. (c) Proposed Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "GARBAGE AND TRASH DISPOSAL", ADDING A NEW SECTION 11-13. (d) Proposed Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, • AMENDING CHAPTER 134 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, SECTION 134-2, ENTITLED "HOUSING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS ESTABLISHED: TERMS OF MEMBERS: JURISDICTION". (e) Proposed Ordinance No. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 1.05(5) OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, PERTAINING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT AS A TOWN COMMISSIONER. Action will be considered at the .Regular Meeting on August 4, 1981 for all of the above. 81.12 Friends. of the Library Attorney Thomas E. Sliney reported that he has filed the Library Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State: will also file for tax exempt status. Commissioner Blosser stated that Mrs. Roberts has arranged for staff to take over the duties in the Library that Mr. Guenther had been volunteering to perform, since he will no longer be available for this service. She further stated that the Friends of the Library will not meet again until October. Minutes Highland Beach Tr~wn Commission Workshop Meeting • July 28, 1981 Page 3 of 6 Mayor Horton introduced to the Commissioners the request from the Townhouses of Highland Beach for an extension of their temporary C.O. Some discussion took place and it was decided to include this item under Public Requests and Comments during the Regular Meeting August 4, 1981. Mrs. Roberts was requested to place in the Conference Room copies of the plans for the east and west parcels. 81.13 Possible Arrangements with Boca Raton regarding Appleby Street and Arturo's Restaurant. Attorney Sliney brought the Commission up-to-date re- garding the latest version of the agreement decided between he and Arturo's Attorney Rolla. The Town Commission representatives discussed several points still to be decided and asked Mrs. Roberts to gather some of the needed information from some real estate agents who are residents of the Town. This will be discussed at a future time again.- • 81.25 Fire Reports submitted by Commissioner Blosser Commissioner Blosser reported no new information but that this issue would be discussed further in the future. 81.28 Mayor Horton's memo of May 6, 1981 regarding revising the Agenda. Mayor Horton explained that he will put some new procedures into effect at the Regular Meeting of August 4, 1981, such as inviting comments after the reading of each ordinance. 81.39 Proposed Southern Bell Telephone Franchise Ordinance. Mrs. Roberts reported that the Town Attorney and she have not yet met to review the proposed franchise submitted by Southern Bell. Community Appearance Board Chairman Amelie Leng spoke to the Commission about several developments: Dalton Place, Hidden Harbour, Trafalgar and the Townhouses of . Highland Beach. Regarding Dalton Place - Mrs. Leng reported that the lights were still not in compliance with the contingencies attached to the final C. O. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting July 28, 1981 Page 4 of 6 • Commissioner Sullivan volunteered to call Mr. Romanoff, the Dalton Place President to resolve the problem. Regarding Hidden Harbour - There is still some confusion regarding the status of their property with the D.N.R. Mrs. Roberts was requested to write to their Attorney, Mr. Slinkman to ascertain the D.N.R, opinion of their wetlands. Regarding Trafalgar - Inspections have been made and will be made regarding their landscaping before issue of a final C. O. Vice Mayor Storm commended the dedication of the C. A. B, members. The Coronado Development permit application submitted to the Corps of Army Engineers and the D. E. R. has been reviewed. The comments deadline is July 29, 1981. Discussion took place regarding the location of their proposed 5 foot dock, fill, dredging and dolphins. This issue is scheduled for action by the Commission at the Special Meeting following. Town Commission Reports • Vice Mayor Storm spoke about several complaints that have been received by him regarding Cable TV. A general discussion followed regarding the whole Cable TV situation. Vice Mayor Storm continued reporting about sales at the Holiday Inn; Dalton Place; and the proposed Fiscal Year Budget for 1981-82. Regarding the budget the Vice Mayor stated that the Financial Advisory Board met while Mrs. Roberts was out ill, that a new list of requests had been received from the Police Department and that any comments regarding cost.. of living increases would be welcomed from Town Commissioners. A discussion was held between all of the Commissioners regarding such things as the basis for cost_of living, merit increases, the comparison of neighboring Police Department salaries and possibly some changes of some job classifications. Commissioner Sullivan voiced his opinion about our present air conditioning or the lack of same. Architect Roy Simon has made a recommendation to Mrs. Roberts to have her meet with Howard Air Conditioning,~the sub- contractor for the new building. Mrs. Roberts reported that. some of the future work could be done now. She will have more to report later. • The Town Attorney reported that a citation had been issued to the Holiday Inn regarding their continued sales. The Holiday Inn was represented when they appeared before the Code Enforcement Board on July 22, 1981. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting • July 28, 1981 Page 5 of 6 Town Manager's Reports Mrs. Roberts reported to the Commission that the Town is being billed by its independent contractors when they locate utility lines for new developments. She will submit facts and data and ask for a possible decision in the near future. She reported that Urbanetics (Royal Highlands Development) would not need an extension regarding the sales trailer and the bond because they received their Building Permit on July 23, 1981. Mrs. Roberts asked if the Commission wished to schedule a ground breaking ceremony for the new Municipal Building. A discussion was held regarding the proposed increase that Mrs. Roberts has requested for. operation of the contract Post Office. The Commission decided to take no further action at this time but to delay. until the contract expires in 1983. Mrs. Roberts asked for any Town Commission comments regarding funding application received by the Area Planning Board. This item will be included for their Regular Meeting August 4, 1981. Mrs. Roberts asked if there were any questions or comments about the 9-months financial statement. She reported that the • Building permit revenue is in excess of approximately $19,000.00 over the budgeted figure and that she has asked the Building Official to delay issuing any more major permits until after the first of the next fiscal year - standard procedures when revenues are above budgeted figures. Mrs. Roberts reported back to the Commission regarding the request from them to gather information regarding posting of "No Wake" signs on the Intracoastal Shoreline. She stated that the Sheriff patrolled the Intracoastal, that she would have to request posting of legal signs and that if we are to post signs not approved chances are that they would be stolen. The Mayor concurred. More information. will be gathered and reported. Mrs. Roberts reported that she is still working with the C.A.B. regarding the new building approval, Cable T.V. service should be available by September, 1981, regarding the Gilpin case - a decision has been handed down that Mr. Gilpin is unable to reimburse the monies he has already received for his Workmans Compensation claim. Further, the Maravilla Bike Path portion has been restored, the • ~ , c: Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting July 28, 1981 Page 6 of 6 Gee and Jenson Questionnaire is nearly complete, Tony Abbate returned to work on the 27th and Representative Jim Watt is tentatively scheduled at the Regular Meeting August 4, 1981. C, MOTION by Commissioner Sullivan/Commissioner Blosser that the meeting be ADJOURNED. Meeting ADJOURNED at 4- P. M. APPROVED• ' ~'__~ ~ ~ ~~_~~... Loui Y Horton, Mayor ATTEST: own Clerk DATED ~ ~/ Harold C. S~6rm, Vice Mayor (~Pbsent ) John J. Basso, Commissioner ~~~ 4~ Mary ~,quise G. ~lc~s~r, Comm. Edward J. Su~Ll~van, Commissioner •