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1981.05.06_TC_Minutes_Regular.., TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Recessed Regular Meeting from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 ~~ 1:30 P.M. Mayor Horton announced that this meeting was being reconvened after recessing it last evening. 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. At this time, Mayor Horton read Resolution No. 419 honoring former Commissioner Peter J. Genovese, in full. MOTION by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that the Resolution as read be approved. All Commissioners voted Aye. Commissioner Genovese expressed his thanks to all and said au revoir. Mayor Horton mentioned an item on Mrs. Roberts' weekly report concerning a complaint from the Edgewater Townhouse site. Mrs. Roberts explained that people have been using this site to park then crossing over to the ocean and have littered the area with beer cans and debris. Mrs. Roberts informed nearby residents that they should call the police if this happens again. Reports of Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment - Mrs. Roberts advised that this Board had an organizational meeting in April which Mr. Hamzik attended. There are no vacancies on this Board at this time. (b) Code Enforcement Board - Mrs. Roberts said this Board would be meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. This Board is recommending that Mr. William Paul be appointed as a Regular Member to take the place of Mr. Claude Nastri, who resigned. MOTION by Commissioner Blosser and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that Mr. Claude Nastri's resignation be accepted and Mr. William Paul • be appointed as a Regular Member. Without objection, the MOTION was carried. r Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 2 of 12 Mrs. Roberts stated that Mr. O'Brisky had been Alternate #1 on this Board and would probably move up to a regular member when Mr. Turner moves to Boca Raton in the near future. (c) Community Appearance Board - Mayor Horton reported that the Chairman of this Board had appeared before the Town Commission last night. Mrs. Roberts reported that the plans under discussion the previous evening had been located. Mrs. Roberts stated that the Community Appearance Board had recommended that John F. Schneider be appointed as Alternate #2 to this Board. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Storm that Mr. Schneider be appointed as Alternate #2 ~f the Community Appearance Board. All Commissioners voted Aye. • (d) Financial Advisory Board - Mrs. Roberts reported that Mr. James Cook had resigned from this Board inasmuch as he had moved to Delray Beach. She also said that a letter of resignation from the Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals had been received from Mr. Harry walker in order that he could be appointed to the Financial Advisory Board. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm that Mr. Walker's resignation be accepted from the Housing Board and that he be appointed to the Financial Advisory Board. Mayor Horton added that part of this MOTION should be to accept Mr. Cook's resignation from the Financial Advisory Board. Commissioner Blosser seconded this MOTION and Mayor Horton announced that again, with no objection, the MOTION was carried. (e) Housing Board held a quarterly m• names to submit to there were several time, they did not held in July. of Adjustment & Appeals - Mrs. Roberts said that this Board Feting in April and that she would have some the Town Commission shortly inasmuch as vacancies on this Board and at the present have a quorum. Their next meeting will be • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 3 of 12 (f) Planning Commission - Mayor Horton stated that a letter of resignation from this Board had been received from Mr. Edward J. Sullivan. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Basso that Mr. Sullivan's resignation be accepted. With no objection, this MOTION carried. Mrs. Roberts reported on the memo received from the Planning Commission recommending that Mr. Ben Stephenson be appointed as a Regular Member; Mrs. Ruth Wagy as a Regular Member and Mr. Claude Nastri as Alternate #1. A MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Vice Mayor Storm that these three appointments be accomplished. Without objec- tion, Mayor Horton said, this MOTION carried. Mrs. Roberts said that the Planning Commission had informed the Town Commission that Nick Johnson, James Farrin and • Robert Myers would be leaving this Board, due to having served their six years, in July. Mrs. Roberts will supply the Town Commission with names of people interested in serving on this Board in time for discussion at the Workshop Meeting on May 26, 1981. She also stated that she had two memos from the Planning Commission - one approving unanimously the recommendation of the Capital Improvements Plan and the other one concerning the zoning code revisions. Mayor Horton said that these revisions should be studied carefully by the Commission and they could then be discussed at the Workshop Meeting on May 26, 1981. Mrs. Roberts reported on the Planning Commission's recommen- dations for the Planning Consultants. Gee and Jensen will submit a proposal for the list of priorities given to them by the Planning Commission. Mrs. Roberts read this list for the benefit of all. Mr. William Paul, newly appointed member of the Code Enforce- ment Board, was then introduced to the Commission. (g) Police Committee - Mrs. Roberts said that the Police Com- mittee had met last Monday and their recommendations to the Financial Advisory Board will be discussed at the FAB meeting on Friday. The Police Committee will be meeting on a call basis during the summer. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 • May 6, 1981 Page 4 of 12 Reports - Representatives Re: (a) Metropolitan Ping. Organiz.Transportation (Don Wilson) Mrs. Roberts read Mr. Wilson's report for the record. (b) So. Florida Water Management District - Mrs. Roberts reported that the WET group was reactivated and that all condominiums had been contacted this morning regarding a cutback in the use of water. Discussion took place regarding the emergency water situation. Mayor Horton took this time to explain the Commission-Manager type of government Highland Beach has, mainly for Commissioner Sullivan's benefit. This explanation is an attachment to these minutes. Reports - Town Attorney Mr. Sliney first reported on the "Friends of the Library" • and said that he had checked into the status of contributions. Mrs. Roberts said that one donation had been received already and would be held until everything is set up. Mr. Sliney said that he had received calls concerning the Cable TV being deregulated by the FCC, that a Town has no function to regulate Cable TV. Mayor Horton said that he thought that Highland Beach Cable TV would have a selling job to do convincing condominiums that cable TV would be much better than dishes. He also stated that in the future there would be a possibility of reading water meters through the cable TV, people could attend meetings through cable TV even by staying at home, only if everybody subscribed to the one system. Mayor Horton felt that everybody should be apprised of the above and that they might be depriving themselves of many benefits. He also felt that in years to come, through the medium of electronics and cable tv set-up, the staff at Town Hall could be cut down. Mr. Sliney then said that he had returned the Emergency Ordinance to the Town regarding hatching plants with the advice that this will have to be introduced as a regular ordinance before the • 60 days are up. Discussion took place regarding meeting dates for the adoption of this ordinance. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 5 of 12 It was determined that at the Regular June 2nd meeting an extension to the emergency ordinance be read, making it effec- tive on June 28, 1981; thereby giving enough time for passage before expiration of the present emergency ordinance. Mr. Sliney further reported on the list of priorities given to the Planning Consultants; he said he had written to all the interested parties in the Dalton Place matter; and that he had written to Mr. Walsh, Holiday Inn, concerning the oil painting sales and to Mr. Hilly regarding Ocean Properties, feeling that he should write to Counsel inasmuch as this was a legal matter. Reports - Town Manager Mrs. Roberts said that the Palm Beach County Municipal League met in Mangonia Park on April 30, 1981 and the Board of Directors will be meeting on Friday, May 8th. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will be meeting May 15th in Stuart. She then mentioned that she had been nominated as Vice President of the • Palm Beach County Municipal League. Commissioner Basso commented on Mrs. Roberts' many activities and Mayor Horton informed him that the Palm Beach County Municipal League had provided many helpful approaches to problems which would not have been avail- able if Mrs. Roberts had not been active in the League. Mayor Hor~:an requested a schedule of meetings involving the Municipal League for the coming months. Mrs. Roberts said that the Safety Meeting will be held on Friday, May 15, 1981. She reported that the Turtle Watch Group was presently holding a meeting in the Conference Room; she met with attorneys involved with the Gilpin case; prospective pur- chasers for the Steinhardt property; meetings were held at the Water Plant; with Area Planning Board representatives regarding the "201" and "208" programs. She said that she attended the Manalapan Open House for their new Town Hall, and had a meeting regarding the proposed telephone system and a proposed dictaphone system, as well as the proposed interior design of the new building. Mrs. Roberts reported on correspondence and read a letter from Mr. George Mitchell, Manager of Seagate, regarding a fatal acci- dent, as well as a letter from Mr. Bob Brown, President of Ocean • Pines. Mayor Horton asked Mrs. Roberts if she would get permission from Mr. Brown to distribute his letter which gave a report re: Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 • May 6, 1981 Page 6 of 12 their experience with railings to all condominiums in Town. Mrs. Roberts stated that the Town had received an increase in the Post Office remuneration from $6,000.00 to $8,000.00 a year. She also wrote to Dan Mica informing him that he had mistakenly referred to Highland Beach as Highland Park. He answered Mrs. Roberts' letter and informed her this would be corrected. Mrs. Roberts also reported that she had written to Mr. Milani and Mr. Gibson regarding their violations and these have been corrected. Commissioner Basso inquired about inspections of hotels and motels in Town with Mayor Horton explaining to him that there is a State Department of Hotels and Restaurants which inspects motels and hotels twice yearly. Mayor Horton also said that possibly the kitchen at Holiday Inn should be inspected on a regular basis by the Town's Health Officer. At this time, Vice Mayor Storm commented on the fact that he had • gone to the fire station for a blood pressure test and there was nobody in the building and the fire truck and ambulance were gone as well. He was concerned about people having heart attacks with nobody in the station; however, Mayor Horton informed him that the firemen and paramedics could be reached immediately by radio. Much discussion took place regarding this issue with the possi- bility of an automatic door closure being installed on the fire station and a sign posted indicating there was an emergency phone at the outside of the police department. Mrs. Roberts reported on letters from Parker Construction seeking advice about converting two of their units into four units. Mr. Sliney felt this would be a matter for the Board of Adjustment. and will so write them. Mrs. Roberts then told of a letter from Delray Beach regarding an old electric panel which they would like to have if the Town decides to dispose of it. Mayor Horton asked Mrs. Roberts to obtain an off-hand estimate of its worth. Discussion took place regarding Arturo's Restaurant and corres- pondence from Mr. Rolla, their attorney. • I Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission- Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 • May 6, 1981 Page 7 of 12 Mrs. Roberts told of receiving Federal Insurance booklets regarding flood insurance; a letter from the County Engineer concerning their proposed budget; and a request from the State Inspector to install a guard on the pumps at the re-pump station. This has been done, Mrs. Roberts said. Mrs. Roberts then reported on the following departments: Building - Mrs. Roberts said that the 7th revision of the Building Status in Town had been received. More Certificates of Occupancy have been issued to the Townhouses of Highland Beach. Fran Hamzik will be attending a conference in West Palm Beach ..for Department of Professional Regulations and Harold Hayes will be attending one for Electrical Inspectors. Finance - Mrs. Roberts reported that $11,055.56 had been realized from all of the investments in the General Fund, as well as $1,187.00 from the sewer system acquisition account. • Discussion ensued regarding the several items that had to be taken care of at the Water Plant. Mrs. Roberts said that she had just .checked the revenue portion of the budget and found a total of $85,000.00 in interest for all funds for seven months. Mayor Horton figured that a total of $125,000.00 in interest should be received this year, some of which could be used for the new building. Interest money from the water fund was discussed. Mrs. Roberts continued by saying that an investment windfall profit had been received from the Tax Collector in the amount of $3,949.00. From Florida Power & Light, $5,522.00 was received; Court monies amounted to $1,932.00 thru March; and Mrs. Roberts said that the Town was over the budget for the Road & Bridge Fund in the amount of $3,652.00. She further said that only $5,088.00 is uncollected in tax money. A bond issue payment for the 1965 issue was made in the amount of $19,880.72. Police - Mrs. Roberts read a letter received from resident Mr. Ed Brandt complimenting ©fficer 0eh1 and said that the • monthly Police Report had been received. Chief Jones attended a CDC meeting for Mrs. Roberts and has submitted a report concerning the National Hurricane Conference in St. Petersburg. I , Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 8 of 12 Chief Jones gave a report on the Emergency Phone Number 911 which was discussed at the CllC meeting this morning. He said that it would probably go into effect January 1, 1982. Public Utilities - Mrs. Roberts reported that 35,236,000 gallons of raw water was used during the month of April. She stated that Carl Howard's monthly report was on the Clipboard and he helped out one night when the water tank next door overflowed. Mrs. Roberts asked for a decision from the Town Commission regarding 5t. Lucy's Church being exempt from utility taxes by Florida Power & Light. The consensus of the Commission was to go along with it. Vice Mayor Storm asked why the air conditioning could not be fixed and Mrs. Roberts explained in detail just what had • happened over the years. Mayor Horton suggested paddle fans for the Commission Chambers and the lobby. Bids will be requested. Items Left Over from the Workshop Meetinci - April 28, 1981 Maravilla Site Mayor Horton brought up the subject of the relocation of the Town Force Main at the Maravilla Site. Mr. Earl Harvel suggested relocating a small portion of the force main which would tie in to Lift Station #1. This would cost $2,875.00. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the expendi- ture of $2,875.00 be approved to take care of the sewer problem at the north end of Town. All Commissioners voted Aye. 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 by title only by the Town Clerk. • I Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 9 of 12 (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 read by title only by the Town Clerk. Mayor Horton stated that this was the First Reading of these two proposed ordinances. These will be discussed at the Workshop Meeting of May 26, and will come up for possible vote at the Regular Meeting on June 2nd. (c) Proposed Ordinance No. An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 27, Section 27-2 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "'Traffic and Motor Vehicles" . • Mayor Horton announced that this proposed ordinance had been given a First Reading on April 7, 1981. This was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan 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; Commissioner Sullivan - Aye. (d) Proposed Ordinance No. 409 - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Building Code", Section 7-1.1 entitled "Amendments to the Standard Building Code" which references Section 109.3 - Temporary Occupancy. This Proposed Ordinance was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Blosser/Commissioner Basso that this ordinance be adopted as read. Mrs. Roberts questioned the word "passport" as written and read and it was determined that this should read "passbook". In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Mayor Horton - Aye; • Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; Commissioner Sullivan - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; Commissioner Basso - Aye. r ~ Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 10 of 12 Mrs. Roberts said that Mr. Hamzik requested that a First Reading be held on an ordinance amending the Air Conditioning Fee. 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". This proposed ordinance was read by title only by the Town Clerk, and constituted a First Reading. Mayor Horton said that this would be discussed at the Workshop Meeting on May 26, 1981. Mrs. Roberts spoke of a Resolution that had been proposed by Commissioner Genovese concerning crime, however, it was the consensus that this be studied further and discussed at the Workshop Meeting of May 26th. • Items Lift Over from the Workshop Meeting of April 28, 1981 Most of the items left over had already been discussed earlier in this meeting, or were tabled. One that needed approval was the hiring of Harold Hayes to conduct specific inspections in the various condominiums in Town. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Basso that Harold Hayes be hired to complete the job as outlined for an expenditure of: total $1,440.00 ($360.00 week for 4 weeks). All Commissioners voted Aye. Discussion then took place regarding the new Municipal Building and the monies in reserve for this project. Commissioner Sullivan inquired as to the furnishings for the new building and the library and was informed by Mayor Horton that the present Commission Chambers furniture would be used and it was hoped that the "Friends of the Library" would take care of the furniture for the Library. Commissioner Blosser queried the amount of money received from the original bond issue and the amount that the new building would actually cost. Mayor Horton explained for all that the • Town was accumulating more money in interest and actually had more than the increase in cost of the building. I s • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 11 of 12 It was decided that the next step would be to advertise the bids once more and after discussion, it was determined that ads would be placed in the Miami Herald, Palm Beach Post and the Sun Sentinel. Hopefully, the bid opening could be set for the Regular Meeting on June 2, 1981. Mayor Horton then read for the record Commissioner Genovese's comments regarding building at the present time. Vice Mayor Storm voiced his opinion of Commissioner Genovese's remarks. Mrs. Roberts stated that the Water Plant Operators' contract had to be re-approved because of the new monthly stipend being $4,226.00 MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that this new amount be approved for the Water Plant Operators' contract, to be effective May 1, 1981. • Unfinished Business Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Town resident, suggested that Mr. Joseph Boscove be appointed to the Planning Commission to replace Mr. Nicholas Johnson, who will be retiring after six years of service. He also talked about all the firemen being out of the building at the same time. He talked about Parker Construction. Mayor Horton then read for the record his memo to the Town Commission regarding participation of Town residents at Town Commission Regular Meetings. Discussion ensued regarding the publicity given to the Town meetings. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. After dis- cussing the biil for John B. Dunkle, Clerk of the Circuit Court, it was decided to withhold payment on this one. a, Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from May 5, 1981 May 6, 1981 Page 12 of 12 MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the bills be approved for payment. The meeting ADJOURNED at 5:00 P.M. APPROVED : ~ ,~' /~ Loci Y~- Horton, Harold C. S rm, Vice Mayor Jo n J. Ba o, Commissioner • Mary~+ai~se G. sser~, Comm. Edward J. Sj,{'1~ivan, Commissioner ATTEST: ~- Clerk DATED: MaV 26, 1981