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1980.07.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop~ ~ , TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting Jul~r 29, 1980 9.30 A.M Mayor Horton called the Workshop Meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm and Commissioners Harry Bauer and Mary Louise G. Blosser. Commissioner Genovese was absent. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. There were several people in the audience. Mayor Horton called for any comments or requests from the floor and there were none. 79.76 Status of S. A. Healy Company Mrs. Roberts said that this item was placed on the agenda just in case any of the Healy people were in attendance. Mayor • Horton and Mrs. Roberts had met with Dr. Orman and the Healy people last Friday regarding tying into the Town's sewer system according to the Code. The Healy people did not wish to do this, hoping to tie in directly with Delray Beach. They talked of petitioning the Commission, however, Mayor Horton pointed out that this would delay them for approximately four months. In the end, they agreed to tie into the Town's sewer system,. as required. 80.11 Hoffmann RPUD - Known as Hidden Harbor - Town Lots 69 & 70 Mayor Horton asked Mr. Hamzik, Building Official, to bring the Commission up to'date on this matter. Mr. Hamzik reported that Mr. Walter Young, representing Hoffmann, had presented to the Planning Commission an approved set of plans for the recreational site on the east side. The Planning Commission conditionally approved the plans but did not sign the plans. These plans were also presented to the Community Appearance Board and they would not review the plans because they did not have the signatures of the Planning Commission., The Building Department can not issue a building permit until plans have been approved by both of these Boards. Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Workshop Meeting July 29, 1980 Page 2 of 6 Both Boards are waiting for the Town Commission's approval of the complete RPUD. After discussing this for sometime, it was the consensus that the east side was not in contention and it was decided that Town Counsel would write a letter to the Planning Commission, stating that. Mr. Young thanked the members of the Commission. 80.34 Proposed Ordinances (a) Proposed Ordinance No. 382 - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to amend Chapter 2, Article V, Community Appearance Board, of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida. This Ordinance had a First Reading on June 3, 1980. Mrs. Roberts stated that the Commission had received a memo from Mr. Hamzik dated June 5, 1980, in which he stated that he disagreed with the • hiring of professional consultants by the Community Appearance Board, with the expense being borne by the petitioner. After much discussion among the Commissioners, the Attorney and Mrs. Roberts, it was decided to discuss this further at the next Workshop Meeting, after gathering more information. (b) Proposed Ordinance No. 387 - An Ordinance of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 25 entitled "Subdivisions" of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida. This Ordinance also had a First Reading on June 3, 1980. Discussion took place regarding this proposed ordinance covering minimum lot regulations and private roads. It was decided that this ordinance would have a possible vote at the Regular Meeting on August 5, 1980. (c) Proposed Ordinance No. - An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending Zoning Code, Chapter 30, Section 5.3(e) of the Code of Ordinances - "Noncommercial Docks, Piers, Launching Facilities • and Mooring Devices". Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting • July 29, 1980 Page 3 of 6 Mayor Horton stated that this item had been discussed previously and that a proposed ordinance had been drawn up. He explained this ordinance for the benefit of all. Discussion took place regarding the lots in Bel Lido which were involved. This will have a First Reading at the Regular Meeting on August 5, 1980. Mrs. Roberts then informed the Commission that they had received a letter from Cable TV businessman Mr. Tom Gullett who lives on Bel Air Drive. He addressed the Commission, submitted brochures and went into great detail explaining what services could be offered to the Town, if he were to be granted a cable TV franchise. He said that they would like to rent space on the property to the rear of Town Hall in order to erect a hundred-foot tower and a small mobile building. This would enable them to offer the Town emergency service which would interrupt all TV channels. Mr. Gullett said that a camera would be available for Town meetings. They would also establish a business office in either Delray Beach or Boca Raton. • Mr. Gullett left a sample franchise ordinance with the Commission for their perusal and thoughts. This will be further discussed at a later meeting. 80.41 Request from Fortuna Del Mar, Town Lot 71 West, regarding easement at southwest corner Town Hall Property. Mr. Digby Bridges, representing Fortuna Del Mar, introduced Mr. Bill Hazlett, Surveyor, who explained about the easement needed by this developer in order to maintain the mosquito ditch which feeds the mangroves. The Department of Environmental Regulations requires the developer to maintain this flow and a letter is requested from the Town Commission granting this easement. Mayor Horton said that the Town's engineers would be asked to check into this and possibly, by next week, the Commission could give their answer to Fortuna Del Mar. Mrs. Roberts then addressed the Town Commission regarding the Town's health insurance program for the employees. She gave the • comparison of Prudential's rates to Florida Municipal Health Trust Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting July 29, 1980 Page 4 of 6 Fund and then introduced Mr. Bob McKelvey, Vice President, Association Consultants, FMHTF. Mr. McKelvey spoke to the Commission, explaining the Fund in detail. The program is a non-profit trust and the Town could realize savings through returned dividends, increased benefits, or the money held for interest, to defer future rate increases. 80.38 Discussion Re: Municipal Complex Mayor Horton explained to the Commissioners plans for the new building and that the architect had been working on the roof line. He was desirous of coming up with something comparable to what the building now has and also making use of sky-lights in order to save energy. Discussion took place regarding this and also the sign - "Highland Beach Municipal Complex" vs. "Highland Beach Municipal Center". The Commission expressed approval of the sky-lights and favored "Center" over "Complex". • 80.40 Proposed Purchase of Sewage System Mrs. Roberts reported on a letter that Mr. Sliney had sent to Attorney Jack McWilliams, listing changes that had to be made in the Resolution for the revenue bond issue. When this has been revised, copies will be distributed to the members of the Commission for their vote. Mayor Horton spoke of increasing the amount of this bond issue from the proposed $700,000 to $800,000 in order to take care of purchase of the sewage system and a complete renovation of Lift Station No. 2. Mr. Hamzik had informed Mayor Horton of developers that will be getting building permits and will be paying for sewer connection fees,` which could cover over half of the initial year's cost. Town Manager's Reports Mrs. Roberts reported that work is being done on the Fiscal Year 80-81 Forecast of Expenditures & Revenues and the first draft could be ready for the regular meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 1980. Mrs. Roberts then talked about the request from Ambassadors East • in connection with their parking lot and the advice received from the Town Attorney suggesting this. J ~ • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting July 29, 1980 Page 5 of 6 It was the consensus of the Commission that Ambassadors East could go ahead on a temporary measure as long as they did not construct anything permanent. Mrs. Roberts then brought up the matter of increasing the fees for Occupational Licenses. In checking with other communities, she determined that Highland Beach fees are already higher than other municipalities. The consensus of the Commission was to leave them as they are. Mrs. Roberts then spoke of the water treatment plant expansion and the engineers' recommendation for two subcontractors to do work at the plant. It was the consensus of the Commission that the engineers be advised of their concurrence. Mrs. Roberts told of more Supreme Court decisions which affect municipalities. Mr. Sliney then explained these for the • benefit of the Commission. Mrs. Roberts said that she had received a letter from the City of Boca Raton concerning the lease of the well field. Boca Raton stated that they are not willing to put in any permanent improvements if the .Town of Highland Beach will only lease the ~iroperty for five years. Inasmuch as Commissioner Genovese was the one who was interested in the short term lease, this matter will be held in abeyance until his return. Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Town resident, then addressed the Commission about the following items: the Community Appearance Board hiring consultants; the new insurance plan; the Municipal Complex; and the Bel Lido bridge. He also informed the Commission that Mangurian is asking $9,000,000. for sale of his property. Discussion took place regarding the change of time for the Workshop Meetings. It was decided that the meeting time could be changed to 1:30 P.M., starting with the new fiscal year. Mayor Horton told about the Public Hearing to be held this afternoon (July 29, 1980 at 5:00 P.M.). • ~ f ~ Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting July 29, 1980 Meeting ADJOURNED at 11:40 A.M. Page 6 of 6 APPROVED: 4. ~ ~- Louis Horton, Mayor Harold C. S~6rm, Vice Mayor Harry Bauer, Commissioner l.c~e., Mary Louise G. losser, Commissioner (Absent) Peter J. Genovese, Commissioner ATTEST: .f t _ /r, ~ Clerk DATED: Aucjttst 13, 1980