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1981.06.02_TC_Minutes_Regular~ 1 .TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 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 Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser Commissioner John J. Basso Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney Police Chief Kenneth Jones Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk Mr. Roy Simon, Architect, was in attendance, as were several Townspeople. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Horton announced that the first order of business would be the opening of bids for the new Municipal Complex. Bids were as follows: Kennedy & Sons Construction - Hallandale, Florida Phase I - $244,075 Phase II - $36,341 less $2,808 alternate for drywall Bid Bond included - 210 days Center Construction - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Phase I - $271,677 Phase II - $34,629 less $1,489 alternate for drywall No Bid Bond - will have to defer until the architect and counsel discuss 180 days r: Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 2 of 11 Sandpiper Engineering & Construction - Boca Raton, Florida Phase I - $268,184 Phase II - Nothing Less $1,600 for drywall and plus $4,200 for copper coating coils Bid Bond included - 150 days Robert Ackerman - Lake Worth, Florida Base Bid - $333,920 - No alternate bid for drywall finish. Copper cooling in original bid Bid Bond - 245 days Booth Construction - West Palm_Beach, Florida Phase I - $232,594 Phase II - $39,575 - No alternate regarding drywall Bid Bond - 180 days James Bushouse & Associates - Margate, Florida Phase I - $227,850 less $1,200 for drywall finish Phase II - $39,850 less $450 for drywall Bid Bond - 180 days Mr. Horton then stated that these bids would be turned over to Mr. Simon for his recommendation and acceptance. Mayor Horton thanked all bidders and said that as soon as Mr. Simon makes his recommendation to the Town, a Special Meeting will be held to announce the decision. A~nproval of Minutes April 28, 1981 - Special Meeting April 28, 1981 - Workshop Meeting May 5, 1981 - Regular Meeting May 6, 1981 - Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the minutes be approved as written. without objection, the minutes were approved. Public Rectuests and Comments Attorney F. Kendall Slinkman, representing Paul Hoffmann of the Hidden Harbor RPUD, addressed the Commission. He gave a brief Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 3 of 11 background of the entire matter and brought the Commission up to date regarding their necessary permits with the Department of Environmental Regulation and the Army Corps of Engineers. He requested two letters from the Town - one stating that if dredging were a prerequisite to winning litigation, the Town would not oppose it and the other letter stating the hours that dredging would be permitted in Town. Mr. Slinkman will furnish the Commission background information, which can be studied, with a decision being reached at a Special Meeting held in conjunction with the Workshop Meeting on June 30, 1981, Mr. George Gentile and Mr. John Toshner, of Gee and Jenson, Planning Consultants, were then introduced to the Town Com- mission. Mr. Toshner said that he had received copies of the agreement from the Town and that he had submitted it to his company. • Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Town resident, then spoke about putting the cables underground in Bel Lido, when installing the Cable TV in Highland Beach. Reports - Town Commission Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mayor Horton spoke of the recent water emergency, saying that the cutback was now reduced from 25/ to 10/. He also told of the demonstration of the new Thumper being held on Thursday afternoon, June 4, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. in the Town Hall. This Thumper was purchased by the Town for use by the Del Trail paramedics, in the Town. Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm - Vice Mayor Storm advised that interest earnings for last month amounted to $13,123.98. He said that he would be taking his vacation from June 4th until June 8th and from June 23rd until July 10th. He then thanked the newspapers that were publishing the meeting dates of the Town Boards. Commissioner John J. Basso - Commissioner Basso said that he noticed how much cleaner and neater the Town looked now that the bike path had been cleared • of debris and the unsightly signs removed. Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 4 of 11 Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser - Commissioner Blosser said that the walking was still not good around the Beachwalk East and Maravilla construction sites. She stated that Coronado was "on hold" for the present and that the complete Cable TV package would cost $29.50 per month. Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan - Commissioner Sullivan stated that some of his special projects included determining the number of employees required and their salaries. He also spoke of the wording on the agendas and an effort should be made to have shorter meetings. It is necessary to do everything possible to gain the interest of the Townspeople in attending meetings. Reports - Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment - Mrs. Roberts said that this Board would be meeting next in July. (b) Code Enforcement Board - Mrs. Roberts reported that Mr. George Turner had submitted his letter of resignation from this Board and that the Board had recommended Mr. Myron O'Brisky be appointed as a Regular Member and Mr. Albert Approbato as Alternate #l. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Storm that Mr. Turner's resignation be accepted; Mr. O'Brisky be appointed as a Regular Member and Mr. Approbato as Alternate #1 to the Code Enforcement Board. Without objection, the MOTION carried. (c) Community Appearance Board - Mrs. Amelie Leng, Chairman of the Community Appearance Board, addressed the Commission regarding the lights located on Dalton Place. This matter has been the subject of much discussion in the past and reference was made to Mr. Sliney's letter of May 22, 1981 to Mayor Horton, in which he made several compromise suggestions. Inasmuch as the temporary C/O for Dalton Place expires on • Friday, June 5, 1981, it was the urgent hope that this issue Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 5 of 11 could be settled today. However, after prolonged discussion with Mrs. Leng; Mr. Paul K. Smith, a resident in Dalton Place; Mr. Gilbert Lorenz, a member of the CAB; Mrs. Wilma Morris, also a resident in Dalton Place; the Town .~ittorney and the Commission taking part, a decision was reached to extend the temporary C/O until July 7, 1981 with the hope that a decision could be reached in time for discussion at the Workshop Meeting on June 30, 1981. MOTION by Commissioner Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner Basso that the above action be taken. All Commissioners voted Aye. (d) Financial Advisory Board - Vice Mayor Storm stated that the next meeting for this Board would be held on July 17, 1981. (e) Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals - Mrs. Roberts said that there were • still vacancies on this Board and, as yet, she did not have any names to recommend. (f) Planning Commission - This Board had recommended that Dr. Gilbert P. Weiss be appointed as Alternate #2 to the Planning Commission. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Sullivan that Dr. Weiss be appointed as Alternate #2 to this Board. Motion passed without objection. (g) Police Committee - Mr. Lowell Blum, a member of the Police Committee, informed the Town Commission that this Committee was very much in favor of adding an addi- tional position to the force. They would like to see a Lieutenant's rank be placed between the Chief and Sergeant. Discussion ensued regarding the ultimate size of the police force. Reports - Representatives Re: (a) Metropolitan Ping. Organization Transportation (Don Wilson) Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 6 of 11 Mrs. Roberts said that Mr. Wilson had been ill and did not attend the most recent meeting; therefore, there was no report. (b) South Florida Water Management District Mr. Frank Carberry, former representative to the South Florida Water Management District, had been in the audience, however, he had left the meeting. Mayor Horton announced that the water restrictions had been lifted by the District. ReQorts - Town Attorney. Mr. Sliney said that regarding the matter of Arturo's Restaurant, he felt that some compensation should be paid to the Town for the rental of the Town's property near the Water Plant. He also said that he had again written to the Holiday Inn in connection with the art sales that were being • held there, informing them that if the sales continued, they could be cited by the Code Enforcement Board, in answer to a question by Vice Mayor Storm. In answer to Commissioner Blosser, he said he would be submitting interrogatories again to John O'Grady. He stated that he had also been working with the Town Clerk regarding some possible elections violations. Reports - Town Manacfer Mrs. Roberts reported that, in the hopes of settling this outstanding matter, Lauderdale Contracting needs an official audit. She has requested a cost estimate from the Town Audit firm. She informed the Commission that the Palm Beach County Municipal League met in Lake Worth on Thursday, May 21, 1981 and that there would be a Board Meeting on June 3, 1981 in West Palm Beach. She told of correspondence received from Legislators and Mr. Dent. Also received was a proposal from the Auditors for the Fiscal Year 1980-81 Audit, which can be discussed at the Workshop Meeting on June 30th. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission . Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 7 of 11 Mrs. Roberts said that she would be attending the City Managers' Conference in Part 8t._ Lucie on June 17, 18 and 19, 1981. She also reported that the "Greening of AlA Committee" would be meeting June 8, 1981 at 1:00 P.M; the pilings for the Cable TV behind Town Hall were not approved and there will be a demon- stration of the new Thumper Thursday afternoon (June 4) at 2:00 P.M. in Town Hall. Mrs. Roberts then reported on the following departments: Building - Certificates of Occupancy were issued for two Townhouses on Bel Air Drive. Regarding the grassy strip just west of AlA across from the Townhouses of Highland Beach, this matter will be corrected before a final C/O is issued and Mr. Hamzik will be meeting on June 3rd with Mr. Boudreaux regarding the retaining wall at the former Shoreland-Norrine site. Finance - Mrs. Roberts reported that almost all of the tax money had been received with only an outstanding balance of $873.70. The Road & Bridge fund was the same as April and the May franchise fee from Florida Power & Light amounted to $7,265. Monies received from the Court amounted to $3,297. through April. The Sewage System Bond Issue was paid on May 29, 1981. Health - Mrs. Roberts stated that the Division of Hotels and Restaurants had been contacted to make an inspection at Villa Venice and Sea Lodge. Maintenance - The maintenance men have been kept busy at the Water Plant, Mrs. Roberts said. Police - The monthly report has been received; the C.D.C. Budget has been approved and Highland Beach's share will amount to $285.00 more than last year. The Hurricane Seminar will be held on June 17th at 7:30 P.M. in Town Hall. Water - Raw water for May amounted to 24,970,000 gallons and treated water - 23,381,000. Mrs. Roberts sought formal approval for a Change Order from Camp, Dresser & McKee Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 8 of 11 in the amount of $968.00 net increase for the Water Treatment Plant. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Storm that this Change Order be approved. All Commissioners voted Aye. Sewacle System - Mrs. Roberts said that the vegetation growth at Lift Stations 2 & 5 had been trimmed and the sewer extension in front of Maravilla was progressing well. Proposed Ordinances (a) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Sewers" This proposed ordinance was read in full by Mayor Horton. • MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Basso that this 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;. Commissioner Sullivan - Aye. (b) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, rescinding Appendix D of Town Code of Ordinances entitled "Sewer Franchise" This proposed ordinance was also read in full by Mayor Horton.. MOTION by Commissioner Blosser and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that this ordinance be adopted as read. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Mayor Horton - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; Commissioner Sullivan - Aye; Commissioner Basso - Aye. (c) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Air Conditioning Code", Section 3.6 entitled "Permit Fees for Inspection". Mayor Horton read this proposed ordinance in full. I Minutes Highland Beach . Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 9 of 11 MOTION by Mayor Horton and seconded by Commissioner Basso that this 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. Vice Mayor Storm had left the Chambers and did not vote. (d) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, Amending Ordinance 228 as regards RPUD-2, Oliver Hoffmann Corp., Town Lots Nos. 59, 60, 62, 65, 69 and 70. This proposed ordinance was read by title only by Mr. Sliney and constitutes a First Reading. (e) Emergency Ordinance No. - An Emergency 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". This Emergency Ordinance was read in full by Mr. Sliney. MOTION by Commissioner Blosser/Commissioner Sullivan that this proposed emergency ordinance be adopted as read. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Mayor Horton - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; Commissioner Sullivan - Aye and Commissioner Basso - Aye. Items Left Over From the Workshop Meeting - MaY 26, 1981 Mrs. Roberts stated that several of these items had already been discussed. 81.13 Arturo's Restaurant Mrs. Roberts stated that she had contacted two realtors, Mr. William Koch and Mr. Glenn Murray, to get their opinions regarding the rental fee to be charged Arturo's Restaurant for tt2e space at the Water Plant site. Mr. Koch said sales price was between $4.50 and $5.00 a square foot and Mr. Murray • quoted $4.15 a square foot. A Public Hearing will be held by Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Page 10 of 11 the Boca Raton Council on June 9, 1981 for the approval of the restaurant and the abandoning of Appleby Street. 81.29 Water Treatment Plant Landscapinct Mrs. Roberts then spoke of the Australian Pines at the Water Plant with Mayor Horton stating that he felt they should be topped. The quote of $1,560.00 from Gold Coast Nursery was approved. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Basso that this be done. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts requested formal approval from the Commission regarding the use of Town-owned vehicles, and the Maintenance Supervisor's new classification. • MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the use of Town-owned vehicles be restricted to business use only and that the Maintenance Supervisor's job be reclassified. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts then said that the newly appointed Planning Consultants would like to have a Town Representative named to meet with them and it was the consensus of the Commission that Mrs. Roberts be this appointee. She also asked the Commission to approve the agreement as submitted by Gee and Jenson, Planning Consultants. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the agreement from Gee and Jenson be approved. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts then informed the Commission that the Sewer Agreement with Delray Beach needed approval. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Storm that the Sewer Agreement with Delray Beach be approved and signed. All Commissioners voted Aye. Unfinished Business Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Town resident, spoke about water restric- tions and the paddle fans for the Commission Chambers. . , Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting June 2, 1981 Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. Page 11 of 11 MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted Aye . MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the meeting be ADJOURNED. Time - 4:45 P.M. APPROVED : ~.~'iLv-w Loui ~ Horton, ,ytayor • H~ppl~.~ St,,fr~n, Vice Mayor J r, ~//„~ J~Shn J,/~$asso, Commissioner Mary ~,e~}ise G. B ss r, Comm. Edward J. Su~ivan, Commissioner ATTEST: To Clerk DATED: June 16, 1981 n ~J