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1981.02.17_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting Recessed from February 3, 1981 February 17, 1981 1:30 P.M. Mayor Horton reconvened the Recessed Regular Meeting from February 3, 1981 at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 17, 1981. Those in attendance were Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm and Commissioners John J. Basso and Peter J. Genovese. Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser was absent due to illness. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney, Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Representatives from Villa Magna were also in attendance. Mayor Horton stated that the purpose of recessing the February 3rd meeting was to allow Counsel to research questions that had been raised regarding the additional six cabanas sought by Villa Magna. • Commissioner Genovese made the statement that the matter was so sensitive he felt the entire Commission should be in attendance and furthermore, he desired more input from the Building Official before making any decision. Mr. Hamzik, Building Official, was absent. Mayor Horton responded by saying a quorum was present and he felt that it was an imposition on any petitioner to not make a decision after they had shown up. Mr. Sliney stated that he desired to discuss this matter more thor- oughly with the Building Official and he had not been aware that Mr. Hamzik would not be present. He felt that the Building Official should be in attendance when the matter was settled. Commissioner Basso stated that he agreed with Commissioner Genovese in that the full Commission should be present. Mr. Harry Smith of Smith and Mandler, Miami,. Attorneys for the Devel- oper, then addressed the Commission saying that he had listened to the tapes wherein the Commissioners had asked Mr. Hamzik if there were any setback requirements or problems. Mr. Hamzik said there were none, however, after the Planning Commission had approved these • Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Recessed Regular Meeting of February 3, 1981 February 17, 1981 Page 2 of 5 plans for the second time, Mr. Hamzik then raised the question as to whether these cabanas could be considered as saleable units. Mr. Smith stated that he was totally confused as to why this matter could not be settled: he had offered to meet with Mr. Sliney, Mr Hamzik and Mr. Twitty to see if there were any technical problems, however, he received no response. He stated that he was most anxious to resolve this matter. Mr. Sliney stated again that he felt the person who administers the Code should be present. Vice Mayor Storm expressed his regrets for the unnecessary trips the interested parties have made, yet, as he stated at the previous meeting, he would not make a decision until he received an opinion from Counsel. Mayor Horton said that he was deeply sorry that action could not be taken today, however, if the Commission agreed, this meeting • could be recessed until Tuesday, February 24, 1981 at 1:20 P.M. A Workshop Meeting is scheduled for 3.:30 P.M. This was agreeable to all concerned. Mayor Horton then continued with the agenda of the Regular Meeting. Proposed Resolution No. 414 - A resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, requesting and urging the Legislature of the State of Florida to repeal Sections 663.545 and 665.104, Florida Statutes, adopted in the 1980 Legislative Session, which require banks and savings and loan associations holding municipal money deposits to pledge collateral for such deposits to the Treasurer of the State of Florida, rather than to the munici- pality making such deposits; and further requiring approval of the State Treasurer in writing to release, modify or substitute such collateral required; authorizing and directing the Town Clerk to forward a certified copy of this resolution to such persons as the Mayor shall direct; and, providing for an effective date hereof. Resolution No. 414 was read in its entirety by Mrs. Barker. • Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Recessed Regular Meeting of February 3. 1981 February 17, 1981 Page 3 of 5 MOTION by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Vice Mayor Storm that the Resolution be adopted as read by the Town Clerk. All Com- missioners voted Aye. Proposed Resolution No. 415 - A resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, supporting the Palm Beach County Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc., and requesting a review and revision of the Florida Justice System. Mayor Horton started to read Proposed Resolution No. 415, however, he had to leave the meeting and Vice Mayor Storm then read this Resolution in full. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Commissioner Basso that this Resolution be adopted as read. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts then talked about the Bel Lido Bridge, saying that Mr. Kennedy of B. K. Marine had offered $600.00 for the paving and $250.00 for the sprinkler system. She asked that the Commission consider this matter until the meeting next week. Mrs. Roberts then reported that the 6-Months Money Market from the boat money expired last Friday. She was seeking Commission approval to place this amount of money with the new Municipal Building Fund, thus allowing the Town to invest over $100,000.00., thereby getting a better rate of interest. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Commissioner Basso that the money be invested as suggested by the Town Manager. All Commissioners voted Aye. Commissioner Basso inquired just what the cost would be to repair the sprinkler system at the Bel Lido Bridge. Mrs. Roberts answered that this amount could not be determined until work was started. However. she will have a recommen- dation for the Commission at the meeting next week. She then said that she had about thirteen or fourteen names • for "Friends of the Library" and hopes to have more names * Y Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Recessed Regular Meeting of February 3, 1981 Page 4 of 5 February 17, 1981 by next week, at which time Board Members can be appointed. At this time, Mrs. Roberts stated that a serious doubt had F~een raised as to whether the Town had been receiving all monies due under the Gas Franchise. Correspondence has been exchanged with Florida Public Utilities with the end result being that this company furnished the Town a complete list of revenue from all the accounts they had in Town. After this has been checked out, Mrs. Roberts will give the Commission her recommendations on this item. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Commissioner Basso that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted Aye. Vice Mayor Storm then stated that if the Commission were not ready to make a decision in the Villa Magna case next week Mr. Smith and Mr. Colman should be so notified in order to save them a trip. Commissioner Genovese agreed with this. Mrs. Roberts will verify that all Commissioners will be able to attend next week's meeting and then determine if Mr. Sliney has an opinion on the matter. Commissioner Basso talked Project Engineer at Villa which had no covers and w. around. He also wanted a of Highland Beach for the handle this item. about sending a letter to the Magna regarding two trash cans are full, causing trash to blow letter sent to the Townhouses same reason. Mrs. Roberts will Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Bel Lido resident, discussed the Bel Lido Bridge, saying that the sum of $250.00 should be accepted for the sprinkler system. If there is any differ- ence, the Bel Lido Property Owners' Association will assume it. This was agreed upon by the Commission and Mrs. Roberts will obtain this in writing from Mr. Walther - $600.00 for paving • and a settlement of $250.00 for the sprinkler system. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Recessed Regular Meeting of February 3, 1981 Page 5 of 5 February 17, 1981 Mr. Sliney stated that he had substantially revised the Articles of Incorporation pertaining to the "Friends of the Library". The meeting was RECESSED at 2:10 P.M. until 1:20 P.M. on February 24, 1981. APPROVED: ATTEST: ~j lam= ~Z~~ T Clerk DATED: February 26, 1981 Horton, Mayor Vicer Mayor , l:U[RL[11~S1VilCi • Mar Louise G. osser, Comm. ~. , Peter J enovese, Commissi ner