1982.11.30_TC_Minutes_Workshop
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Workshop Meeting
November 30, 1982 1:30 P.M. f
Mayor Horton called the Workshop Meeting to order at 1:30 P. M.
Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor
Mary Louise G. Blosser and Commissioners John J. Basso, Edward 3.
Sullivan, and Harry Walker. Also in attendance were: Elaine W.
Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney; and
Betty Lou Kolek, Deputy Town Clerk.
There were several people in the audience.
Mayor Horton asked if there were any comments or questions regarding
the agenda from the floor. There were none.
82.1 Vacancies on Boards
(a) Board of Adjustment---Mrs. Roberts reported that
Alternate No. 2 position was vacant.
(b) Financial Advisory Board---Regular and Alternate members
are needed. A letter of resignation was received from
Harold C. Storm. Mr. Edward Davis was recommended to be
appointed a Regular member.
(c) Planning Commission/Local Planning Agency---Mrs. Roberts
announced that Irving Saunders was recommended to be appointed
a Regular member and Dr. George Linn, Alternate No. 1.
Alternate No. 2 position is vacant.
{d) Police Committee---Alternate member needed.
(e) Code Enforcement Board---Mrs. Roberts announced that it
was recommended that William Paul and John Chironna be re-
appointed when their terms expire in December.
Mrs. Roberts also stated that she is still receiving xesumes
for the vacancies.
82.42 Water Treatment Plant
(a) The salary schedule was explained by Mrs. Roberts,
stating that the salary schedule and Plan of Organization
were in effect now. Mrs. Roberts also announced that Ray
Hanson, a part-time employee, submitted his resignation,
effective December 2, 1982. Town Commission will take
action at December 7, 1982, Regular Meeting.
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• 82.49 Status of Delray Beach/Sewer Rates Issue---Mayor
Horton announced that there was nothing new to report but
the Ad Hoc Committee will be holding a meeting on December 2,
1982, and will try to make recommendations on December 7, 1982,
at the Town Commission Regular Meeting.
82.74 Status of Royal Highlands---No new information was
received by the Town Manager nor the Town Attorney.
82.75 Resolutions--Proposed
(a) Police Committee Resolution ---After extensive
discussion with the Town Commission and members of the Police
Committee, it was agreed that several clauses in the resolution
need to be revised.
(b) Opposing Casino Gambling Resolution---Town Commission
concensus was NO.
(c) Regarding Planning Commission qualifications, duties and
responsibilities---The Planning Commission was to discuss this
at their December 1, 1982 meeting.
(d) In Opposition to High Cost of Required Ads---Town Commission
did not wish to propose this resolution but would like to work
with the Palm Beach County Municipal League regarding this.
(e) Opposition of FPL Rate Increase Request--no discussion.
82.76 Coronado Clubhouse Remodeling, Lots 96-97 East---
Mrs. Roberts announced that this was approved by the Planning
Commission but the Community Appearance Board had not approved
the plans, because some changes were to be made.
82.78 Quotes regarding Mowing of A-1-A, Right-of-way---
Mrs. Roberts still had same quotes. The Town Commission stated
that the Town Manager should keep after the DOT to cut as
often as possible.
82.80 New Town signs-North and South ends of Town---The Town
Commission agreed that Sign No. 1 was the best sign, which was
also approved by the Community Appearance Board.
82.81 Proposed Ordinances
(a) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances
of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 21, entitled
"Seawalls, Bulkheads and Retaining Walls," Section 21-1
and 21-3.
• This ordinance to have first reading on December 7, 1982,
Town Commission Regular Meeting.
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(b) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordi-
nances CYiapter 11, Section 11-2, entitled "Storage
and Collection", and Chapter 11, Section 11-9, entitled
"Removal of Refuse and Trash from Premises."
Mrs. Roberts will rework the ordinance by the end of
the week. The Town Commission agreed that the picking
up process should be standardized throughout the Town
so that the police and enforcement officer could enforce
the ordinance without hindrances. This ordinance will
have first reading on December 7, 1982, Town Commission
Regular Meeting.
82.84 Proposed Ordinances--Introduction
(a) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordi-
nances of the Town of Highland B each, Section 22-2,
entitled "Sewer Service Charges."
This ordinance to have first reading on December 7,
1982, Town Commission Regular Meeting.
• (b) Proposed Ordinance No. --An 6rdinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordi-
nances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 2, Article
II--2.20(b), entitled "Powers and Duties." (Of Town
Manager)
Tabled to December 28, 1982, Town Commission Workshop
Meeting.
(c) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida amending the Code of Ordi-
nances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 3-1,
entitled "Standard Mechanical Code Adoption."
This ordinance to have first reading on December 7,
1982, at Town Commission .Regular Meeting.
(d) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordi-
nances of the Town of Highland Beach, Section 7-1,
entitled "Standard Building Code Adoption."
Included on Agenda of December 7, 1982, Town Commission
Regular Meeting.
• (e) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordi-
nances of the Town of Highland Beach, Section 10-1,
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entitled "Adoption of National Fire Code and Life Safety
Code."
Included on Agenda of December 7, 1982, Town Commission
Regular Meeting.
(f) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordi-
nances of the Town of Highland Beach, Section 19-1,
entitled "Standard Gas Code Adoption."
Included on Agenda of December 7, 1982, Town Commission
Regular Meeting.
(g) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances
of the Town of Highland Beach, Section 19-1, entitled
"Plumbing Code Adoption."
Included on Agenda of December 7, 1982, Town Commission
Regular Meeting.
(h) Proposed Ordinance No. --An Ordinance of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordi-
• nances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 23, entitled
"Signs and Advertising."
Tabled to December 28, 1982, Town Commission Workshop
Meeting. Mrs. Roberts stated that the Community Appear-
ance Board is to make recommendations.
82.85 Beach Cleaning Quotes Issue
Tabled. Mrs. Roberts reported that upon checking with many
local municipalities, only public beaches were cleaned by the
municipalities.
82.86 Discussion regarding Taping of Meetings
The concensus of the Town Commission was to continue to tape
all Town Commission meetings, Community Appearance Board
Meetings, Code Enforcement Board Meetings, Board of Adjustment
Meetings, and Planning Commission Meetings.
82.87 Highland Beach Cable T.V.
(a) Letter dated 11/4/82 from Tro~~a~Attorney to Cable T.V.
Attorney.
• An amendment to the ground lease will be acted on at December 7,
1982 Town Commission Regular Meeting.
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(b) Letter dated 11/8/82 from Cable TV Attorney to Town
Manager.
The Town Commission will act on change of ownership of
corporation on December 7, 1982, Town Commission Regular Meeting.
82.88 Proposed purchase of Water Treatment Plant employee
uniforms...
Tabled to January 25, 1983, at Town Commission Workshop Meeting.
82.89 Proposed purchase of truck from Utilities Department
Budget
The concensus was yes, but will be formally voted on at the
December 7, 1982, Town Commission Regular Meeting. The low
bid was $8,400.00.
82.90 Proposed changes in Town's Retirement Plan--Recom-
mendations expected from Retirement Board regarding entry
dates
concensus of Town Commission was that the plan will remain
as is.
• 82.91 Memo received from Greening Committee Chairman regarding
Tree Planting Sites
concensus of Town Commission was good.
82.92 Discussion of report dated 11/3/82 regarding WTP,
lime sludge, and catalyst facilities study.:
Victor Pujals (Camp, Dresser & McKee) reported on the study
made, including recommendations, that was delivered in a
written report to the Town Commission. The concensus of the
Town Commission was to have the proposed work done by Earl
Harvel, who is familiar with the WTP ahd has done satisfactory
work.
Town Commission Reports
Mayor Horton reported that the bike-path at the South end of
Town has arrows (by DOT) extending over the bike-path, result-
ing in a dangerous situation. Action will be taken at the
December 7, 1982 Town Commission Regular Meeting. Mrs. Roberts
was instructed by the Town Commission. to keep trying to get
the DOT to put reflectors (delineators) on A-1-A throughout
the Town.
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The concensus was to decorate around Town Hall with colored
lights, with a tree (ar simulated tree) near A-1-A and between
the two buildings, with some lights around buildings to be
dimmed. Commissioner Basso and Commissioner Sullivan will be
co-chairmen of the committee for outdoor Christmas decorating.
Commissioner Basso reported that Southern Be11 had moved the
cable in front of Regency Highlands on A-1-A to underground.
It was reported by Mayor Horton that status quo remains regarding
the Holiday Inn-O'Grady suit, which was tabled for further study.
Town Attorney Reports
Holiday Inn sewer billing will remain the same.
9Che last of four Regency Highlands suits is recommended to be
settled for $1,250.00.
The permit for the recreation building for Boca Cove will be
put on hold until the correct owner is determined.
Town Manager ReT~orts
• The Library is holding their first monthly program for residents
and guests on Sunday, December 5, 1982, from 2 to 4 p.m.
A request was received from a resident, Shirley Consalvo, for
sewer billing to be based on water usage instead of an amount
per unit.
A new Del-Trail rescue vehicle is coming to Town sometime in
December.
Coin operated newspaper stands were discussed and will be
reviewed by the Community Appearance Board, who will make
recommendations to the Town Commission. A copy of an ordi~
nance was received from the Town of Palm Beach.
A report was given about the paving near the fire station.
A copy of an ordinance was received from the Town of Palm
Beach regulating exotic pets.
The Palm Beach County Municipal League is holding a Barbecue
Meeting in Belle Glade on December 10, 1982.
There will be a Seminar at the Sheraton Inn at West Palm Beach,
sponsored by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
• on December 8, 1982, from 9 to 4 p.m., on Wastewater Disposal
and Solid Waste Disposal.
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A resident requested long-term parking of a recreation vehicle
at rear of Town Hall but the concensus of the Town Commission
was negative.
Bernice Smith, Administrative Assistant, attended a meeting at
Palm Beach Junior College on November 30, 1982, regarding
telephones.
The Holiday Inn requested permission to have a live band outdoors
on their premises, but the concensus of the Town Commission was
negative.
MOTION to adjourn the Workshop Meeting was made at 5:05 p.m., by
Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan and seconded by Commissioner John J.
Basso..
APPROVED-
.Louis rton, Mayor
Mary Louise G. Blosser, Vice Mayor
J. B Commis
Edward J. Sulliv ~ Commissioner
Harry Wal er, Commissione
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