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1981.01.27_TC_Minutes_Special • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Special and Workshop Meeting January 27, 1981 1.15 P.M Mayor Horton called the Special Meeting to order at 1:15 P.M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm and Commissioners Mary Louise G. Blosser, Peter J. Genovese and John J. Basso. Also in attendance were Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager, Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney, Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Also in attendance were: Mr. Edward I. H. Bennett, Mr. Lowell Blum and Dr. Lester A. Sonking, members of the Police Committee. There were several people in the audience. Mayor Horton called for any comments or questions from the • audience concerning any.item on the agenda and there were none. 1. Introduction of Police Committee Members by Commissioner Genovese Commissioner Genovese addressed the Commission and introduced Mr. Edward I. H. Bennett, Mr. Lowell Blum and Dr. Lester A. Sonking. Mayor Horton then welcomed the new members of the Police Committee and explained for the benefit of all about the "Government in the Sunshine Law". He stated that the Official Family was grateful to them for showing their interest in the Town . The Town Clerk then swore in the new Police Committee members. 2. Town vs. Ocean Properties, Ltd. Mayor Horton stated that all members of the Commission had received a copy of a letter from Town Counsel addressed to Attorney John C. Hilly. Attorney Hilly spoke to the Com- mission, stating that he represented Mr. John P. O'Grady, • I Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special and Workshop Meetings January 27, 1981 Page 2 of 8 and said that they were satisfied with the proposal submitted by Mr. 5liney and were prepared to sign the Stipulation of Dismissal, as well as the General Release. Commissioner Genovese then talked about this matter for quite some time. After much discussion, during which time, Vice Mayor Storm mentioned that a business located within the Holiday Inn was permitted strictly to serve the guests at the Inn, yet Mr. O'Grady was advertising in the daily papers and stating that his office there was his main office, thus creating commercial- ization in Town. Mayor Horton stated that the Town would want assurance that there would be no further development of the present facility in the future inasmuch as he felt Mr. O'Grady had gone beyond his original intent. It was the consensus of the Commission to discuss this O'Grady matter further at the next Workshop Meeting to be held on • February 24, 1981. Mayor Horton returned to the subject of the Holiday Inn and said he had been informed that the Inn was in the process of purchasing a boat, picking up people in other communities and bringing them to the Holiday Inn for lunch. This brings up the subject of crossing AlA, Mayor Horton said, and also again, the matter of advertising. This subject will also be discussed at the next Workshop Meeting - February 24, 1981. 3. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Vice Mayor Storm that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted Aye. At this time the Special Meeting was ADJOURNED - time - 2:00 P.M. • I Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special and Workshop Meetings January 27, 1981 Page 3 of 8 Mayor Horton called the Regular Workshop Meeting to order, announcing that all Commissioners were present. 81.1 Vacancies on Boards Mrs. Roberts stated that Mr. Vernon Kirby of Penthouse Towers attended the Housing Board Meeting last Wednesday and will be recommended as a Regular Member. Mr. Allen and Mr. Boepple were both contacted to see if they are willing to serve again, Mrs. Roberts said that more members are needed for the various Boards and Mayor Horton has inserted this information in the Bulletin. Proposed Ordinances 80.43 Proposed Ordinance No. - Cable TV Franchise Discussion took place regarding this proposed ordinance as to • whether the language in the ordinance should be finalized before asking a proposed Franchisee to study it to see if they agree to the terms and conditions. It was the consensus of the Commission to study the draft prepared by Mr. Sliney, giving copies to the possible Fran- chisees to study also, and ask them to come in with their proposal and with any suggested changes. Mayor Horton said he would be available for a Workshop Meeting on Friday, January 30, 1981 at 2:30 P.M, to disucss this further and the Workshop Meeting was set up for then. All persons interested in submitting proposals will be invited to this meeting. 81.2 Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 13~ entitled "Housing" by changing the first paragraph to read "1979 Edition" instead of "1976 Edition". Mayor Horton stated that this proposed ordinance had a First Reading on January 6, 1981 and proposes to adopt the latest • edition. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special and Workshop Meetings January 27, 1981 Page 4 of 8 81.3 Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Building Code", Section 7-l.l entitled "Amendments to the Standard Building Code". Mayor Horton stated that this proposed ordinance had a First Reading on January 6, 1981 also. 81.4 Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, relating to Officers and Employees of the Town; providing for the defense and indemnification of any officer or employee of the Town in any civil action against the officer or employee relating to his or her performance of duties; providing for codification; providing an effective date. This proposed ordinance had a First Reading on January 6, 1981. All three were published on the 16th of January. 81.5 Bel Lido Bridge Paving Specs and Bids Mrs. Roberts stated that the low bid received for this job was $1,320.00 from Carr Driveways. She read for the record a letter from B. K. Marine Construction, Inc., addressed to Mr. Thomas Campbell of Arthur Strock & Associates, stating they would pay $700.00 for the blacktopping of the approaches. Mrs. Roberts stated that she is awaiting a recommendation from the engineers. Mrs. Roberts then brought up the subject of the sprinkler system which had been broken. She had received four bids ranging from $465.00 to $900.00. Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a resi- dent of Bel Lido, was asked about this and he talked about the matter for quite some time. Mrs. Roberts stated she will await the engineers' recommendation on this item too. Much discussion ensued about the replacement of the landscaping, when the sprinkler system should be installed (before or after replacing the landscaping), with Mayor Horton stating that the Town will replace the sprinkler system in accordance with recommendations from the Bel Lido Property Owners' Association • as to where the sprinkler heads should be. I Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special and Workshop Meetings January 27, 1981 Page 5 of 8 This will be voted on at the Regular Meeting on February 3, 1981. 81.6 Resolution re: Pledging of Collateral to State Treasurer Mrs. Roberts reported that this Resolution involved the State becoming more and more involved in Municipal affairs, in that collateral from any bank that is pledged to the Town should be pledged to the State Treasurer. This will be voted on at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 1981. 81.7 Request from R. R. Shalla per letter of December 30, 1980 Mr. Shalla's letter of December 30, 1980 complained about the discoloration of his laundry. He had requested that he be allowed to speak at the meeting today. He was not satisfied with the action that the Town took which was to refer Mr. Sliney to the attorney for Florida Power & Light. Mr. Sliney felt that the Town did not have any responsibility in this case and he hated to set a precedent. The consensus of the Commission was the same. Inasmuch as Mr. Shalla was not present, the Commission instructed Mr. Sliney to write a letter to him explaining the views discussed. 81.8 Request from Boca Raton architect to sod and plant trees on the north side and in front of our water treatment plant property (adjoining U. S. 1) Mayor Horton asked if there was general agreement among the Commissioners to improve the property at the water plant as per the architect's request. Discussion took place with the Commission requesting that they be informed of what kinds of trees they would be planting and voicing no objection. 81.9 Discussion regarding remuneration for Water Treatment Plant Helpers Mayor Horton stated that originally Graham, Water Plant Operator, would contract plan as Mr. Arney. Then it control could be maintained if he an • made Town employees.. it was felt that Mr. Tom be retained on the same was felt that closer d his helpers would be f Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special and workshop Meetings January 27, 1981 Page 6 of 8 However, in further discussion on this matter, it was discovered that the men are interested in a contract arrangement. Much discussion took place with all of the Commissioners voicing their opinions and with Mr. Sliney stating that hiring an inde- pendent contractor had a lot of advantages. Mayor Horton stated that with the proper contract which spells out what we expect there should be no problem. Mrs. Roberts would like the contracts to expire at the end of the fiscal year. Town Manager's Reports Mrs. Roberts brought up the subject of "Friends of the Library" with Commissioner Blosser asking the Commission just what it would be that they would want for our new Library. Mayor Horton explained that the "Friends of the Library" would be the group who would solicit sponsorships. Mayor Horton suggested that • this subject be discussed further on Friday afternoon when the Workshop Meeting is held for the purpose of the Cable TV proposed ordinance. The General Operating First Quarter Statement was distributed on January 26, 1981, Mrs. Roberts stated, adding that the Budget would have to be amended to reflect bridge replacement expenses, at a future date. Mrs. Roberts spoke about the Resolution received from Palm Beach regarding the criminal justice problem and asked if the Com- missioners would like to have a similar one drawn up for Highland Beach. The consensus was to add "lower the age responsibility of the youthful offender to fourteen years of age". A proposal has been received from the U.S.G.S., Mrs. Roberts said, offering matching funds for the continuing salt water monitoring program for our wells. The Town would have to pledge $2,050.00 and Mrs. Roberts fully recommended it. This will be placed on the agenda for the Regular Meeting February 3, 1981. A letter was received from Ambassadors East objecting to dogs • running around on the beach. After talking about this, it was Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special and Workshop Meetings January 27, 1981 contractor for the Water Plant. Meeting ADJOURNED at 4:25 P.M. APPROVED: ~ Louis U ATTEST: ~~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Clerk DATED: February 10, 19$1 G. Blosser, Comm. Peter J. Genovese, ton, Mayor ld C,"Storm, Vice Mayor Page 8 of 8 asso, Commissioner sinner ~~ J • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special and Workshop Meetings January 27, 1981 Page 7 of 8 decided to install signs at each end of Town saying "No Dogs Allowed on the Beach", as well as at different locations on the beach itself. The Commission discussed Mr. Dent's letter regarding the maintenance of the Bel Lido entrance. Mrs. Roberts then stated that she had given the Commission a draft of a memo that they might wish to send to the Planning Commission regarding the cabana situation and some recommended changes to the Zoning Code. She asked if the Commission wished her to forward this letter to the Planning Commission? Definition of private recreational facilities and dwelling units, including the tightening up of the definition of dwelling units, was discussed. Mr. Sliney suggested the review of the whole concept of private recreational uses for RS honing districts, particu- larly Byrd. Beach. The Town Commission by consensus agreed that this matter should first be reviewed by the Planning Commission and directed that a letter be sent requesting such review and then the matter will be reviewed by the Town Commission. Mrs. Roberts spoke of the final plans for the new Municipal Complex which are in the Conference Room for the Commission's review. The matter of parking was discussed in addition to the landscaping with Commissioner Basso requesting a fountain between the two buildings. Commissioner Genovese then spoke of the new police officer who will be appointed on February 3, 1981 by the Town Commission and will commence work on February 9, 1981. The new officer is 45 years of age and has been employed in one job for seventeen years. Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Town resident, addressed the Commission regarding dogs on the beach, the DOT, and the independent r~ ~J