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1982.04.06_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 1.30 P M Mayor Horton was in attendance but left due to illness. Vice Mayor Storm called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. Those in attendance were: 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; Francis Hamzik, Building Official; and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. There were several Townspeople in the audience. Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Minutes • February 18, 1982 February 23, 1982 March 2, 1982 March 5, 1982 March 12, 1982 - Special Meeting - Workshop Meeting - Regular Meeting - Special Meeting - Recessed Special Meeting MOTION by Commissioner Blosser/Commissioner Sullivan that the minutes be approved as written. A11 Commissioners voted Aye. Public Requests and Comments Mr. Phillip Liggett of the Monterey House addressed the Commission explaining to them that the beach walkover belonging to the Monterey House had been partially lost due to a recent storm. He said that the residents were most anxious to replace this walk- over and he showed their. plan to the Commission. Mr. Liggett stated that the Town Commission would first have to approve their plan; they would then seek approval from Tallahassee and then return to the Town Commission for final apprw al. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that the plan as submitted met with no objections from the Commission and they could now submit their plan to Tallahassee. All Commissioners voted Aye. Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 2 of 12 Mr. John Waldron, of Regency Highland, then spoke to the Commission, saying that Regency Highland was willing to try a smaller antenna than originally requested to see if it would serve as well as the taller one. Discussion took place with Mr. Cormac Conahan, Attorney for Highland Beach Cable TV, asking if the revised ordinance concerning TV dishes would require another introduction and re-advertising? He also talked about size limits for the antenna and wind safety. Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - In Mayor Norton's absence, Mrs. Roberts brought up some questions that he had wanted to ask. The first pertained to the proposed Resolution petitioning the County for tax relief. Mrs. Roberts said that she would be attending a meeting on April 13 with fellow managers regarding this matter and would be very happy • to ask any questions the Commission might have. Adoption of this proposed Resolution will be postponed until a later meeting. Mrs. Roberts said that the Mayor also wanted to discuss a proposed Resolution concerning the Election that was to have taken place on May 4th, but was now unnecessary. Resolution No. 428 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, declaring the Election to have been held on the 4th day of May, 1982, to be unnecessary since the only candidates who qualified are unopposed. Commissioner Blosser read this Resolution in full. MOTION by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Commissioner Sullivan that the Resolution be adopted as read. All Commissioners voted Aye. Resolution No. 429 - A Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, sponsoring Mayor Louis Y. Horton for consideration to receive the Philip D. Lewis Statesman Award. This proposed Resolution was read in full by Commissioner Basso. • Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 3 of 12 MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Sullivan that this Resolution be adopted as read. All Commissioners voted Aye. (b) Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm - Vice Mayor Storm reported that investment earnings for the month of March amounted to $7,049.21. (c) Commissioner John J. Basso - No report. (d) Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser - No report. (e) Commissioner Edward J. Sullivan - Commissioner Sullivan reported that-the Open House on Saturday, March 20, 1982 had been very successful with 400 people in attendance. Commissioner Sullivan also said that there is a man in Town by the name of Eddy Davis who is interested in starting a Community Theatre if enough interest is shown and space available. S He also reported that he and Mrs. Roberts would be meeting with a small group of mayors from the smaller communities against the encroachment of Palm Beach Commission, and to see if other areas could be found to cut back on taxes, i.e., school taxes. Commissioner Blosser congratulated Commissioner Sullivan on the Open House. Reports - Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment - Mrs. Roberts reported that the Board of Adjustment had changed the night of their meeting from Monday, April 19th to Tuesday, April 20th. (b) Code Enforcement Board - This Board will be meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 1982. They already have two citations to consider. (c) Community Appearance Board reported for this Board. First ing be installed in the Commiss tables where the CAB sits. She • their April 29th meeting. - Mrs. Amelie Leng, Chairman of the Community Appearance Board, of all, she requested that light- ion Chambers directly over the would like this installed by Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 4 of 12 Mrs. Leng then spoke of Trafalgar Development and the letter Mrs. Roberts wrote to Mr. Alguire regarding his signs. Mrs. Leng stated that the job of the Community Appearance Board is to keep signs at a minimum in Town. Mrs. Leng further stated that the CAB had approved the plans for Highlands Place passive park and gave their approval for a final C.O. for Beachwalk East and the Townhouses of Highland Beach. She then informed the Commission of their field trip to the Sylvester property and read the minutes from their Special Meeting immediately following. She told the Commission that Mrs. Nita Martin, a member of their Board, had missed three meetings and must be replaced. .Mrs. Leng introduced Mr. Guy Galizia and recommended that he be appointed as a Regular Member. • (d) Financial Advisory Board - Vice Mayor Storm informed the Commission that the main topic this Board had been discussing was the water rate. He said that a proposed ordinance would have a First Reading today proposing to raise the rates from 464 a thousand gallons to 704 a thousand. Vice Mayor Storm also said that the sewer rates would be discussed at a future Financial Advisory Board meeting, as well as next year's budget. Mrs. Roberts said that from now on, the Health Department would be included in these reports and said that Dr. Harry Weiss, the appointed Health Officer, would be making another inspection at the Holiday Inn very shortly. (e) Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals - Mrs. Roberts said the Board's quarterly meeting would be held this month. (f) Planning Commission - Mrs. Roberts said the Planning Commission would be holding an advertise Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan on Wednesday, April 14, 1982 at 9:30 A.M. • Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 5 of 12 (g) Police Committee - Mr. Lowell Blum, Chairman of the Police Committee, addressed the Commission, saying that the Police Committee held a meeting on April 5, 1982 when it was decided that the Radar gun purchase should be held in abeyance. He also talked about the Police Committee, saying that apparently there was nothing for them to do any more. In the year and a half that they have been in operation, neither the Police Chief nor the Town Commission have gone to this Committee for help. This Committee would like to attend the Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission on April 27, 1982. Mr. Blum further recommended that the Town purchase a dune buggy for patrolling the beach and also a small boat so that the Intracoastal could be patrolled. Commissioner Basso felt that several towns could go together and share the expense of such a boat. Vice Mayor Storm said that this matter would be discussed • at the Workshop Meeting of April 27th. Reports - Town Attorney - Mr. Sliney reported that Mr. Tuthill, Attorney for Massengill-Moore, indicated to him that Mr. Sliney's letter of April 1, 1982, wherein the Town requested several considerations, would be no problem. Mrs. Leng asked some questions of Mr. Sliney which he answered for her.. Reports - Town Manager - Mrs. Roberts said that she had received correspondence from the Town Attorney's office concerning Regency Highland, as well as new developments on Lauderdale Contracting's suit. Mrs. Roberts said that the Palm Beach County Municipal League held a luncheon meeting in Lake Worth on March 25th' the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will be meeting at Howard Johnson's in Stuart on April 16th. She said she had met with all the Boards, Hardrives, Southern Bell, Florida Power & Light, the architect, the landscaper, Sandpiper, the sprinkler company, and the alarm company. Mrs. Roberts said there was still a lot • of work to be done here in Town Hall. She said she had met at the Area Planning Board office regarding the Flood Insurance. Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 6 of 12 She commented on the correspondence received concerning the Open House; from the legislators; the Water Management District; the Del Trail Fire District; the U.S.G.S.; a letter from Senator Lawton Chiles, regarding bridge openings, and the Del Trail Rescue Log, as well as the Del Trail Audit Report. She said she would be meeting with the Finance Officer of Delray Beach the next day re sewer rates. Mrs. Roberts reported that Betty Ulitsch was back at work for half days only for two weeks. She commented on the offer from Richard Raab, after which Commissioner Blosser read the memo. Mr. Raab has offered to have an Open House at Maravilla for the benefit of the Library. Mrs. Roberts spoke of meetings regarding the Dual Taxation, one of which she and Mr. Sliney will attend in the Civic Center in • Boynton Beach on April 13th. Mrs. Roberts then spoke of complaints she had received concerning the Post Office and discussion ensued on this matter. Mrs. Roberts then reported on the following departments: Building - Mrs. Roberts said this department is still busy. They issued a temporary C.O. for the Carron House; A final C.O. for The Townhouses of Highland Beach; a temporary C.O. for Ocean Dunes; a final C.O. for Beachwalk East; a final C.O. for the Jim Schubert house and a four-plex on the corner of Bel Lido Drive and AlA. Mrs. Roberts said the Building Department compiled a list of C.O.'s given in 1981 and the dollar amount, in answer to a request from Rebecca Walker, Property Appraiser. She also said that Fran and Tony had attended a Seminar in Daytona Beach and the eleventh revision memo of the building status in Town had been distributed. Finance and Internal Auditor - Mrs. Roberts reported on monies received: including $516,000 in taxes; $85.00 in delinquent taxes; $2,573. on investments; $3,800. from the Road and Bridge Fund; $9,124. from Florida Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 7 of 12 Power & Light for January; $316. in court fines; $175 from Code Enforcement Board violations; and from alcoholic beverages $332.50, (Holiday Inn). She stated that Maree Birkbeck had attended a Seminar in Jacksonville. Health - No report Maintenance - Mrs. Roberts reported that Larry and Ted had been extremely busy picking up bales of marijuana which had floated in from the ocean this past week. They were then picked up by the Sheriff's Department. Police - Mrs. Roberts stated that the monthly report indicated that this is the worst time of the year for crime and Commissioner Basso commended the Police Department for their excellent work. • She said that Officers Oehl and Kirk had completed the courses that they were taking. Mrs. Roberts reported that the C.D.C, meeting this morning had a long agenda - Highland Beach had 87 calls last year from January 1 to March 28, 1981 and in the same period this year, Highland Beach had 107 calls. She then reported on all the subjects discussed at the C.D.C. meeting. Mrs. Roberts continued by reading a memo from Police Chief Kenneth Jones concerning dedication of duty by Sgt. Henry Maher and Patrolman Harold Paul in their attempts to rescue Haitians along the beach and along South Ocean Boulevard late Sunday night and early Monday morning, March 28 and 29, 1982. The Town Commission unanimously directed Mayor Horton to write letters of commendation to Sgt. Maher and Patrolman Paul on their behalf. Mrs. Roberts reported she had also sent memos of commendation. Mrs. Roberts then read a letter of commendation concerning Officer Widelitz. She reported on a complaint call from Dr. • Manley Boss concerning the marijuana on the beach. Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 8 of 12 Mrs. Roberts further stated that Chief Jones would be attending a Hurricane Seminar in Orlando April 14th through April 16th. Lt. Cecere and Patrolman Kirk attended a Civil Defense Seminar in Boca Raton on March 12th. Town Clerk - Mrs. Roberts said that the Town Clerk attended the same seminar that Maree attended in Jacksonville and Bette was still trying to work out a Defensive Driving Course to be held in Town Hall. Public Utilities and Works - Mrs. Roberts reported that water consumption for March was 28,000,000 gallons. She said that Tom Graham, Water Plant Operator, had inquired regarding raises for himself as well as his staff. Mrs. Roberts stated that his contract expired September 30, 1981. She then reported on the lime feed malfunction at the Water Plant. Over the weekend, a line feed belt broke about midnight last • Friday night. Mrs. Roberts also spoke of the noise from the pump at the Water Plant which she will check out tonight. Commissioner Sullivan then questioned Mrs. Roberts about the lime feed malfunction at the Water Plant. Mrs. Roberts answered Commissioner Sullivan. Commissioner Sullivan then reminded Mrs. Roberts that he and Commissioner Basso had stated a year ago that the Water Plant should be manned twenty-four hours a day. Discussion took place. Vice Mayor Storm requested that Mrs. Roberts have a complete report prepared for the Workshop Meeting on April 27th in order to meet this problem "head on". Mrs. Roberts reported on the sewer system and said that Lift Station #2 was totally completed. Lift Station #4 is also completed and work is proceeding on Lift Station #5. Carl Howard's report indicated there was a problem with one of the pumps at Lift Station #1 and Mrs. Roberts will try to get a free pump due to all the problems this one has caused. Mrs. Roberts continued by saying that Carl Howard had obtained a price for an automatic chlorine tank switch in the amount of $1,161. which Mrs. Roberts approved and it is now installed. • The sewer meter that Delray Beach purchased and installed is now working, Mrs. Roberts said. . ~ Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Proposed Ordinance Television Antenna regulations. Commissioner Basso proposed ordinance questioned the safe Page 9 of 12 No. - An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida entitled "Satellite System"- providing definitions;•providing had several questions to ask regarding this and Commissioners Sullivan and Blosser still sty features of this proposed antenna. Mr. Lowell Blum, a resident of Regency Highland, spoke at some length regarding this issue. Commissioner Sullivan questioned Mr. Sliney as to whether a permit could be issued today; if so. would it involve "zoning in progress"; and if that is the case. would it have to be taken out of the zoning ordinance and put into the Electrical Code? Mr. Sliney answered all of Commissioner Sullivan's questions. Mr. Cormac Conahan, Attorney for Highland Beach Cable TV, also • addressed the Commission, as well as Mr. John Waldron, also a resident of Regency Highland. Several questions were asked by the Commissioners and discussion went on for a long time. Mr. Harry Walker, Mr. M.H.W. Dent and Mr. Lowell Blum spoke. Eventually, the permit was given to Regency Highland for the installation of the dish on their elevator tower. At this point, Mr. Sliney read the above mentioned proposed ordinance by Title only. First Reading. Proposed Ordinance No. An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending Sections 29-5, 29-10, 29-11 and 29-24, entitled "Water System" of the Code of Ordinances. This proposed ordinance was read by Title only by Mrs. Roberts. Fir§t $eading. Discussion took place regarding this proposed ordinance. • Mrs. Roberts reminded the Commission that no vote was taken regarding Mr. Guy Galizia's appointment to the Community Appearance Board. ,?. Minutes of Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting April 6, 1982. MOTION by Commissioner Sullivan/Commissioner Galizia be appointed as a regular member to Board to fill Nita Martin's unexpired term. voted Aye. Page 10 of 12 Blosser that Mr. Guy the Community Appearance All Commissioners Items left over from the Workshop Meeting of March 30, 1982 Mrs. Roberts stated that several items had already been taken care of and the next one would be the Sylvester boardwalk. Mr. Doug Cowan, representing Thomas Beasley, Landscape Architect, spoke to the Commission at this time. Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that the Community Appearance Board, after making a field trip to the site and holding a Special Meeting immediately thereafter, denied the pavilion and wanted the boardwalk shortened. Mr. Cowan thanked Mrs. Leng and the Community Appearance Board • for their consideration and read the letter he had written to Mr. Red Taylor, Department of Beaches and Shores. He explained that there were handicapped people in the Sylvester family and if he made the boardwalk shorter, it would be a barrier to a wheel chair or a walking apparatus. The proposed viewing pavilion would permit the members of the Sylvester family to enjoy the ocean view and his planting plan would screen this pavilion from sight. Mr. Hamzik, Building Official, said that the DNR's recommen- dation and his were that they liked to see a walk for the handicapped and that the layout looked large but really wasn't compared to the size of the property. Mrs. Leng expressed her surprise at Mr. Hamzik's remarks and said, too, that she felt sorry for the handicapped but felt that the Town Commission should not be swayed by this plan. Much more discussion took place after which the Town Commission went along with the Community Appearance Board's decision and asked Mr. Cowan to submit new plans for further discussion at the Workshop meeting on~April 27, 1982. • • Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Page 11 of 12 Next item to be discussed, Mrs. Roberts said, was Highlands Place. According to the 1979 edition of the Standard Building Code, fifty feet (50') are required from the furthest point of the apartment to the front entrance. Mr. Kenneth Rubsamen, Architect for Highland Place, addressed the Commission, which was now sitting as a Variance Appeals Board. He explained that the Southern Building Code, in a case like this, advised the petitioner to go before the Appeals Board. In talking also with Mr. Al deClercq, Fire Marshall, it was determined that this entire building was sprinklered and it was so insig- nificant, that they would have no objection to the variance. After discussion, the consensus of the Commission was that • they had no objections to this and A MOTION was made by Commissioner Basso and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that the changes be allowed. All Commissioners voted Aye. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that the entire staff be given one day off in appreciation for their faithful attendance during the trying period of reconstruction. All Commissioners voted Aye. This time to be given upon approval by the Town Manager. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. L~ • - ., Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting April 6, 1982 Commissioner Sullivan commended Mrs. Roberts for all her extra and hard work during these past few months re the construction and remodeling and for her work on the Open House. • Louis MOTION by Commissioner Basso,/Commissioner Sullivan that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted Aye. Meeting ADJOURNED at 5:20 P.M. APPROVED; Harold C. S Ma Page 12 of 12 rton . M~avor Vice Mayor ~~~~~ . Basso, Commissioner Edward J. ATTEST: i Date: l~~' ~~ ~r ~7~ sser, Comm. livan, Commissioner 'f\ •