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1982.03.30_TC_Minutes_Workshop~. t TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 1:30 P.M Mayor Horton called the Workshop in attendance were: Mayor Louis and Commissioners John J. Basso, Sullivan. Also in attendance we Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney- Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. Those Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm Mary Louise G. Blosser and Edward J. re: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Fran Hamzik, Building Official and There were several people in the audience. Mayor Horton announced that there had been a change in the agenda and that the presentation by Rebecca Walker's office had been postponed until April 29,1982. Rebecca Walker is the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and her representative will be addressing the Town Commission regarding their various procedures on April 29, 1982. Mayor Horton then introduced Mr. George Frost, Town Manager of Palm Beach, who spoke to the Commission regarding Dual Taxation. He explained that 70/ of the tax money collected by the County Commission was spent on unincorporated areas yet $.70 of every $1.00 collected came from within the cities. Mr. Frost also talked about the Road and Bridge Fund money and said that municipalities had lost 90/ of this money to the County this past year. It would be much better, Mr. Frost said, if cities and towns would band together; otherwise, they will never get a fair deal at the County level. Mr. Frost also said that it was very important to forward a Resolution to the County Commission each and every year petitioning them for tax relief. Mayor Horton thanked Mr. Frost for his interesting presentation. Mayor Horton stated that the Town Commission would hear next from the representatives of the Department of Transportation, as well as Mr. Frank O'Conner, Project Manager from Villa Magna. Mr. Rick Chesser and Mr. Paul White from the DOT, both addressed the Commission. Discussion ensued regarding the widening of AlA • throughout the Town and the deceleration lanes at the various Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 Page 2 of 8 new condominiums being constructed. The gentlemen from DOT had with them a map of the entire Town, upon which they had indicated the various locations in Town where AlA would be three-laned. Discussion took place regarding the length of time it would take to complete the projects with the representatives from DOT saying that there will be no interference to traffic in any way. Concerning the single family homes involved, Mrs. Roberts said that they will be notified in advance so that they would not be surprised when work begins. 82.1 Vacancies on Boards. Mrs. Roberts reported that Mrs. Nita Martin, a member of the Community Appearance Board, had three absences, and would, therefore be replaced. Mrs. Roberts said this position would probably be filled by Mrs. Betty Jean Stewart, 1st Alternate, • and there would then be vacancies for the two alternates. The Board of Adjustment will be meeting on April-19th, Mrs. Roberts said, and possibly they would have a recommendation for their Alternate #2 vacancy at that time. 82.28 Proposed Ordinances (a) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, establishing a Chapter of the Code or Ordinances entitled "Private Antenna Television System", providing definitions, providing regulations. Mayor Horton announced that any one in the audience could make a statement pertaining to this subject, however, after the Town Commission started their discussion, no more statements from the audience would be heard. Mr. John Waldron of Regency Highlands complimented the Town Commission on the proposed ordinance. Mr. Mac Conahan, Attorney for Mr. Gullett, spoke to the Commission, calling attention to the high winds of the past weekend, and the danger in installing • this receiving dish on the elevator tower at Regency Highland. ~ ~. Minutes Highland Bead 1 Town Commission • Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 Page 3 of g Vice Mayor Storm asked why it was necessary for the citizens of Highland Beach to receive so many letters from Mr. Gullett, the owner of Highland Beach Cable TV. Mr. Conahan replied that he hoped his letters had not been irritating. Mr. Lowell Blum, a resident at Regency Highland, also spoke to the Commission, saying that Mr. Gullett's wiring cable TV was in violation of the FPL rules. Mr. M.H.W. Dent, a Town resident, spoke of the proposed ordinance. Mayor Horton then brought up the question of whether this dish could be considered as an accessory structure and therefore come under the zoning ordinance. Discussion took place for more than an hour, after which a consensus was reached by the Commission that the title of the ordinance should be changed, as well as Section 1 - Definitions. This will necessitate another First Reading of the ordinance • and re-advertising it. 82.28 (b) Proposed Ordinance No. - An ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida amending Chapter 7, entitled "Buildings", Section 7-21(b), entitled "Condition of road signs, pavement, premises before occupancy". This proposed ordinance will have a First Reading at the Regular Meeting on April 6, 1982. 82.8 Discussion regarding work by Gee & Jenson including Proposed park. This matter will. be postponed until the next Workshop Meeting on April 27, 1982. 82.24 Rectuest received regarding cross-over boardwalk from Mr. Sylvester Mrs. Roberts said that the Community Appearance Board had written a memo stating that they desired to make a field trip to this property. Inasmuch as the CAB will not meet again until • April 27th, Commissioner Basso felt that a Special Meeting should be called by this Board in order not to delay Mr. Sylvester longer. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 Page 4 of 8 In the meantime, Mayor Horton said that a letter would be written to the Department of Natural Resources stating that the Town had no objections to a dune walkover. 82.3 Status of Del Trail Fire Study Mrs. Roberts stated that this study should be completed by the end of April. 82.7 Resolution to amend Resolution No 413 regarding Police Committee This item will be placed on the agenda for the next Workshop Meeting on April 27, 1982. 82.11 Status of Massengill-Moore issue Commissioner • be receiving He then said to Heritage who would be Sullivan said he understood that the Town would $15,000 settlement out of the total of $41,000. that he understood this property had been sold 3ogoheegee, Inc. and was interested in knowing responsible for finishing the renovations. Commissioner Basso felt that the settlement should be at least 50/ - or $20,000. rather than $15,000. Discussion also took place regarding a time limit for finishing the interiors and that a penalty should be imposed if not finished within that time. 82.29 Possible discussion regarding Coronado Clubhouse - Town Lots 96 and 97E Mrs. Roberts stated that the developers of Coronado had not petitioned yet to be heard before the Planning Commission or the Community Appearance Board. 82.30 Bel Lido Bridge Winq Abutments Mayor Horton explained that, at the time the Bel Lido Bridge was rebuilt, the wings that hold back dirt only, were not refinished due to lack of money. Inasmuch as the new municipal • building is now completed, Mrs. Roberts will furnish the Commission with cost figures and possibly this job can now be finished. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 Page 5 of g 82.31 Correspondence from Area Planning Board regarding unified planning work program Mrs. Roberts explained just what this unified work program included after which the consensus of the Commission was that they were not interested. 82.32 Discussion regarding library procedures received from Friends of the Library 2/12/82 and distributed 2 18 82 Discussion took place regarding the procedures written up by Betty Weatherford, Chairman of the Friends of the Library. Vice Mayor Storm commended the Library Committee and said that he wished better control could be maintained over the total books taken out by one person. Mrs. Roberts asked the Commission if they would object to the • Staff being given honorary cards since most of them did not live in Town. The Commission had no objections and said that it could be considered as a fringe benefit. 72.33 Discussion regarding proposed new street light opposite 4408 So. Ocean Blvd. Mrs. Roberts brought this matter before the Commission inasmuch as this will be the first street light in Town which will be yellow. Mayor Horton stated that the Town did not have much choice in the color as this was the type Florida Power & Light would be installing from now on. 82.34 Discussion regarding complaint received from a resident at 1028 Russell Drive Mayor Horton informed the Commission that Rita Ebersole had directed a memo to the Commission concerning Mr. Gardner's complaint that his friend was not permitted to park his truck in front of Mr. Gardner's residence while visiting him. After discussion, Mayor Horton asked Mr. Gardner if some other arrangements could be made, possibly with Mr. Gardner picking • his friend up in his own car. Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 Page 6 of 8 82.35 Memo from Town Manager dated March 4, 1982 regarding Department Heads available for Town Commission meetings Discussion took place regarding this subject with it mainly centered on the Building Official inasmuch as Mr. Hamzik was attending a Seminar and was unable to attend the last meeting of the Town Commission. This will be looked into more thoroughly in the future. 82.36 Possible discussion regarding letter from DOT dated March 2, 1982 No discussion was needed on this item. 82.37 Rectuest from Building Official regarding Highlands Place - memo dated February 25, 1982 Mrs. Roberts explained that this request from Highlands Place • was a variance request and in the past, the Town Commission had sat as an Appeals Board for the Standard Building Code. This request concerned this Building Code. Mrs. Attilla Hollohazy, Highlands Place representative, addressed the Commission and explained that this matter concerned the ingress and egress doors in their project. The Town Commission will hear this matter at the Regular Meeting on April 6, 1982. 82.38 Request from Waletha Development Corp. regarding signs at the Trafalgar Building, 2917 So. Ocean Blvd. Mrs. Roberts explained that this item concerned Mr. William Alguire's letter of March 10, 1982 concerning the "two recently erected temporary sales signs". Mrs. Alguire addressed the Commission, saying that if they had to remove these signs, they would be the only developers in Town prohibited from advertising their unsold units. Discussion ensued after which it was determined that Mr. Alguire would take the temporary signs down and would be • permitted to replace them with other signs. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 Page 7 of g 82.39__ Discussion reaarding possibility of widening the bike path. Letter from Richard Morely dated 2/23/82 Mrs. Roberts stated that before she requested any money for this project, she wanted to make sure she had the approval of the Commission. Bikeway funds for the fiscal year 1981-82 have been committed, however, according to the letter from Mr. Morley, requests may be submitted for the fiscal year 1982-83. Discussion took place with Commissioner Blosser saying that, according to the survey taken, only 78 people thought the bike path sould be widened. Further discussion took place regarding the poor condition of the bike path, yet the fact that there will be further development in Town will only cause it to be broken up again. The consensus was to resurface the path. Vice Mayor Storm then spoke of the letter from the Financial • Advisory Board wherein it stated that the Town was running about $61,000 in the red in the water department and he would like the Commission to review this prior to the next meeting. It was the consensus that an increase was indicated and Vice Mayor Storm informed everyone that the complicated way of figuring water bills would be changed. Commissioner Blosser then brought up the subject of Coronado and their wish to dredge. It will be necessary for the Town to wire their answer to the DNR as the deadline is Thursday, April 1, 1982. Maintenance dredging and raising the height of the existing seawall was discussed, inasmuch as it would be detrimental to adjacent properties. Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that Monterey House had a solid concrete walkover to the beach, part of which was lost to a storm. They would like to rebuild it and would like to appear under the "Public Requests and Comments" section of the Regular Meeting next week. This was agreeable to the Commission. ` Mrs. Roberts also brought up the Sandpiper Contract and said they were finishing up. She asked the Commission what direction • she should take. Vice Mayor Storm inquired as to whether they were well recommended and Mayor Horton answered his question. - ~ Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting March 30, 1982 Page 8 of g Mrs. Roberts then said there would be a meeting of the managers of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Highland Beach on Dual Taxation on April 13th in the Civic Center in Boynton Beach. She said she would like to have any of the Commissioners attend that would be interested. She said that information had been given to the Commission on the Moratorium Ordinance as well as the Walle property. Mr. Sliney explained regarding the setback lines at the Walles. Mrs. Roberts said that a letter had been received from Holiday Inn requesting relief on their "No Parking" signs that the Town made them remove. Mrs. Roberts felt that "No Trespassing" signs would suffice. Mrs. Roberts said that the Townhouses of Highland Beach received their C.O. last Friday and she said she requested some information from Florida Public Utilities re their . Franchise. Mayor Horton asked Mr. Sliney about the Emergency Moratorium Ordinance and the Sanibel case. Mr. Sliney answered him. MOTION by Commissioner Basso/Commissioner Blosser that the meeting be ADJOURNED. Time - 5:15 P.M. APPROVED: Louis ~: /Harto~, Mayor Harold C. /St,~rya;~ Vice Mayor Jai J.so, Commissioner Ma uise G,~B~losser, Comm. ATTEST: Edward ~ ~ullivan, Commissioner ~ G/su~ ~ ~ ~ _ ~,~~,~ D to : ~ ~~L ~/ ~ g ~Y