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1982.08.03_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 __1_:30 P.M. Mayor Horton called the Regular Monthly Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. 1`h.ose in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser and Commissioners John J. Basso, Edward J. Sullivan and Harry Walker. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Lewis Petzold, Town Attorney; Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Pledge of Allegiance Ab~roval of Minutes June 17, 1982 June 29, 1982 July 6, 1982 July 13, 1982 July 20, 1982 Special Meeting Workshop Meeting Regular Meeting Special Meeting Special Meeting • MOTION by Vice Mayor Blosser and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that the minutes be approved as read. Without objections, so ordered, Mayor Horton said. Public Requests and Comments_ Dr. Richard Orman, representing Maravilla, addressed the Commis- sion regarding the wall that Maravilla want to build along both sides of AIA. Maravilla thought they had the Town Commission's approval for both the east and west sides, however, Mayor Horton informed Dr. Orman it was only for the west side. After discussion, Dr. Orman was told to submit plans for this proposed wall and the matter will be discussed further at the Workshop Meeting on August 31, 1982. Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mayor Horton stated that he had heard nothing more regarding the sewer rates from Delray Beach officials. When he talked with Vice Mayor Bird, he was informed that figures would be forthcoming, however, Mayor Horton has not received any as yet. Town Commission • Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 page 2 of 10 Mayor Horton commented on the memo received from the Town Manager regarding reading of water meters through Highland Beach Cable TV. He also spoke of an item called an "unpanic button" which when pressed, would send a signal to the TV station and immediately be relayed to the Fire Station, thus allowing paramedics to answer the emergency call more quickly. These should be available in five months, Mayor Horton said. (b) Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser - Vice Mayor Blosser said that she has been working on the draft of an ordinance pertaining to a "Town Planning Board". This will be discussed further at the Workshop Meeting on August 31, 1982. (c) Commissioner John J. Basso - No report. (d) Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan - Commissioner Sullivan in- quired as to the status of the landscaping at Braemer Isle in connection with the in- • quirt' from Paul Smith. Mayor Horton apprised the Commissioners of the matter at this time. (e) Commissioner Harry Walker - Commissioner Walker said he had no report, however, he did re- quest that the Town Commission hold an early meeting to discuss the budget. Commissioner Sullivan will be out of Town from August 4, 1982 to August 14, 1982. He suggested an all day meeting on the budget and Tuesday August 17, 1982 was agreeable to all at 9:30 A.M. This will be a Workshop meeting. Commissioner Walker recommended that the Financial Advisory Board be present at the Workshop meeting. All were in favor of a joint meeting. Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment The Board had their quarterly meeting in June and will not be meeting until October. • • • Town Commission Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 page 3 of 10 (b) Code Enforcement Board This Board needs another member. State Law requires a seven member board, and lowering of maximum fine from $500 to $250. (c) Community Appearance Board Ocean Terrace North received a final C.O. Mrs. Leng reported. The Board viewed Mr. Milani's two projects as a courtesy. She thanked the Town Commission for cutting the size of the Sylvester dune walkover. The Board will be working on a Sign Ordinance at a Workshop, August 5th. Mrs. Leng said the members of the Board had received complaints regarding Braemer Isle landscaping. The CAB approved the landscaping and irrigation plans but not the building. Neither the Planning Commission nor the CAB have approved the entrance to Braemer Isle. Mrs. Leng reported that the time on their TCO is six months and has expired but was advised by Mr. Hamzik that the TCO is good for one year. Mrs. Roberts will investigate further. Mrs. Leng also reported that five months ago the CAB approved the concept of plans of Gee and Jenson to lower the height and density. Mrs. Roberts said she had directed Mr. Hamzik to prepare written staff reports on each project for each agency in accordance with Chapter 30, Section 7.1. A copy will be given to the Town Commissioners. (d) Financial Advisory Board Mrs. Roberts reported that received from Mr. Ed Davis, (e) Health Officer - no report. this Board will review a resume as a possible alternate. (f) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Mrs. Roberts reported that this Board met last week for their quarterly meeting. They will be meeting again in October. (g) Planning Commission - This committee had a Public Hearing on July 26th. They have a Regular meeting scheduled for August 11th and a recessed meeting on August 18th. r Town of Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 • • Page 4 of 10 (h) Police Committee - Mr. Blum, Chairman reported to the Commission that the Committee had a meeting yesterday. He said the Committee would like the Commission to reconsider hiring an additional officer. Officer Kirk has resigned and there is no replacement yet. He also requested the Commission to reconsider paid family hospitalization for the Town staff. Mr. Blum suggested the Town look into buying a jeep (Army surplus) to be used for beach patrol. He asked that the Resolution on the duties of the Police Committee be tabled until later in the year and Mayor Horton scheduled this item for the October Workshop meeting. Reports - Town Attorney (Mr. Tom Sliney is on vacation) Mr. Lou Pezold submitted a rough draft proposal for the Resolution for a Moratorium Appeal or Variance Board. He is also working on a demand letter to Mr. Mangus, Landscaping Co. demanding he honor the guarantee for the landscaping work done around the Municipal Center. Mr. Petzold also mentioned suits against Highland Beach by Lauderdale Contracting Company. He advised that one suit has been dismissed but another was filed around April in the Circuit Court. He is trying to get it dismissed also. Reports - Town Manager Mrs. Roberts attended the following meetings: Boca Raton Water Plant; several meetings at our Water Plant; Turtle Watch; Risk Management Inspections; Several budget meetings; Safety; City Managers; received several Utility Director applications; met with Town Commissioners individually on special projects; the Gas Company and Condo representatives; Dual taxation and others. The Florida League of Cities will be meeting in Miami from the 28th to the 30th of October 1982. The Risk Management firm had no complaints after their inspection. Mrs. Roberts received three letters from Digby Bridges requesting approval in writing that Casaurina, Fortuna del Mar and Cannaught projects will not be effected by the proposed Moratorium since they had all received prior approval from the Planning Commission. Mayor Horton advised Mr. Bridges (who was in the audience) that letters will be forthcoming. Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 Page 5 of 10 Mrs. Roberts advised that she had received letters from Southern Bell and Florida Power and Light in response to questions about the underground services completion dates. After the meeting of several condominium representatives with the Gas Company, there was disappointment inasmuch as the costs for gas main extensions were considered too expensive. Following some discussion, the Town Commission advised Mrs. Roberts to keep the oldest Police car for the building department and sell the Scout outright. Mr. Hamzik has requested permission to purchase the Scout for $100 above the estimated trade in price which was $4,600. This will be discussed further. Mrs. Roberts then reported on the following departments. Building - A letter was sent to Villa Magna permitting them to use one apartment, unfurnished, not to be inhabited, as a sales model. • Finance and Internal Audit - Mrs. Roberts went on to advise the Town Commission of the revenues received during the month. Police - Mrs. Roberts read a letter received from Mrs. Catherine Moore commending Officer Widelitz. Officer Kirk resigned to return to New York. Commissioner Sullivan, seconded by Vice Mayor Blosser MOVED to accept Officer Kirk's resignation. All voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts explained that Maree Birkbeck (Finance Director) and Commissioner Walker are to meet with her Thursday to review figures and she asked that the Commission hold off on hiring another Officer temporarily since the Chief is managing adequately for the present. Since this is the second time Officer Kirk resigned to return North, Commissioner Basso felt we should have a policy of not rehiring anyone who resigns. Town Clerk - Mrs. Roberts said the Town Clerk is asking to purchase 3 gross of tapes at a cost of $820.80. These should be sufficient • for about 14 months. Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 Page 6 of 10 Commissioner Basso MOTIONED to approve the expenditure of $820.80 for 3 gross of tapes, seconded by Commissioner Sullivan. All voted Aye. Utility Department - After much discussion, it was decided that Mayor Horton and Mrs. Roberts would choose the three most likely candidates for the position of Utility Director and present suggestions re the salary range. The three would then be requested to appear before the Town Commission for interviews. Commissioner Walker inquired about contracting out this job and Mrs. Roberts responded by saying most small municipalities do contract out everything possible. It is only the larger cities who have their own Utility staff as well as Public Works Departments. • Mr. Joe Hancock, the LJltilities Director of Boca Raton felt Earl Harvel gave a fair quote for the interconnection work but it does not include all the necessary materials. He felt it would total to approximately $17,000 or slightly lower. This project would allow water to flow between Highland Beach and Boca Raton and we would pay half the expenses. After discussion, Mayor Horton asked that this matter be postponed until more clarification is forthcoming. Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 23-7 (b) of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Signs Permitted and Regulated." (First Reading) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 9 entitled "Electrical Code" and "Amendments, Deletions, Additions." (First Reading) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of .the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 19, entitled "Plumbing," Section 19-1, entitled "Standard Plumbing Code - . Adoption." (First Reading) Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 Page 7 of 10 Proposed Ordinance No. An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter Two, Section 2-64, Paragraph One, (b) and (c); Section 2-67 (a); and Section 2-69 entitled "Administration." (First Reading) Proposed Ordinance No. An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Chapter 9, Section 12, entitled "Satellite Television Antenna System," to provide for inspections and maintenance. (First Reading) The wording of the Proposed Moratorium Ordinance was discussed. Mayor Horton called a five minute recess. Proposed Ordinance No. An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to be designated as the • partial building permit moratorium ordinance; relating to suspension of applications for building permits for new construction and the issuance thereof; making legislative findings of fact; declaring the Legislative intent and purpose for the issuance of building permits for new construction; and providing for an immediate effective date. (First Reading) Proposed Ordinance No. An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, Chapter 30, entitled "Zoning," Section 10, entitled "Site Plan Review Procedures" by adding new section 10 (c) providing for a limitation of one year on the effectiveness of any approved site plan for construction in the Town of Highland Beach, Florida. (First Reading) August 16, and August 31, 1982 at 5:01 P.M. are the two dates set for Public Hearings re the Moratorium and the Site Plan time limit Ordinances. MOTION was made that the Public Hearings be held August 16 and 31st at 5:01 P.M. regarding the above, by Vice Mayor Blosser and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan. All were in agreement. • ~ 1 Town of Highland Beach Towa~ Commission • August 3, 1982 Regular Meeting Page 8 of 10 Items left over from the Workshop Meetincl' Regarding the Wiercioch spa, the DNR reported that it would take them thirty days to come to a conclusion on this matter. Mayor Horton said that the Town should be ready to move in 30 days. 82.8 Time estimate and cost proposal from Gee & Jenson Mayor Horton stated that Gee & Jenson would do additional work for the Town, as set forth in their memo of July 30, for a sum not to exceed $4,500. MOTION by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Commissioner Walker that Gee and Jenson be authorized to proceed as set forth in their letter of July 30, 1982. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mayor Horton left the meeting at this time. • Vice Mayor Blosser said that the next item on the agenda was the CAB Criteria and that all Commissioners had reviewed it. Commissioner Sullivan felt that the Criteria could be accepted now subject to revision. MOTION by Commissioner Walker/Commissioner Sullivan that the CAB Criteria be accepted subject to being reviewed again by the 'T'own Commission after the Planning Board and Community Appearance Board have both studied it. All Commissioners voted Aye. 82.55 Walle Seawall Mrs. Roberts reported that the plans sent to the two adjoining neighbors of the Walles were old plans and Mr. Walther of Strock Engineering should submit revised plans to the neighbors. Commissioner Basso felt that these new plans should be signed by the northern and southern neighbors. Mrs. Roberts asked if a letter would suffice and was informed that it would. Mrs. Roberts then said she had not brought up the Fee Schedule Ordinance today inasmuch as the Community Appearance Board would like to review this before being presented to the Town Commission. L' Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 Page 9 of 10 Town Manager's Reports Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that they needed to certify the millage and notify the Property Appraiser of the dates set for the Public Hearings. She stated that the Operating Rate was 1.2158 and the Debt Service was .6035 for a total of 1.8193. Mrs. Roberts also announced the dates of the Public Hearings which must be held regarding the budget. The first one could be Tuesday, September 21, 1982 at 5:01 P.M. and the second one could be Tuesday, September 28, 1982 at 5:01 P.M. She said also that the necessary ads that have to be published will be taken care of. MOTION by Commissioner Walker/Commissioner Basso that the millage be certified and the dates for the Public Hearings be set as above. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts then reported that she had called various • municipalities that had dealt with the companies who had submitted audit proposals, and she had given this information to the Town Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission to wait until August 16, 1982 to make a decision on this matter. MOTION by Commissioner Sullivan/Commissioner Walker that this matter be tabled to the Special Meeting being held on August 16, 1982 at 2:00 P.M. All Commissioners voted Aye. Mrs. Roberts stated that Royal Highlands was being worked on by Mr. Petzold and Massengill-Moore will be picking up permits next week. She also said that John Baccari would be picking up a permit for the seven units on the west end of Bel Air Drive, called Tierra Del Alta. Mr. Petzold stated that he understood that Attorney Norman who represents Royal Highlands was going to submit a written proposal concerning this matter. It was determined that their building permits had expired. After talking about this matter for sometime, a MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that, inasmuch as their permits had expired, they would • have to apply for new permits. All Commissioners voted Aye. Town of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting August 3, 1982 Page 10 of 10 Attorney Petzold will so inform Attorney Norman of this decision: that their seawall and building permits had expired and it would be necessary to secure new permits. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Walker that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted Aye. New Business Comments by Commissioner Sullivan re the Town Commission performing site inspections and review sections of Town that have not been recommended for changes in Land Use and/or Zoning. Meeting adjourned at 4:35 P.M. • APPROVED: Loui Horton, Mayor ~~ Mary ouise G. Blosser, Vice Mayor J. Co miss ner Edwargl J. _ivan,,Commissioner ATTEST: `~ ~~, "`\ ... fc- > ~? 1~-~ x~~ Harry Wal er, Commissioner Date : ~'{!~ _ /rT `. ~ Z°' •