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1980.06.17_TC_Minutes_Specials ~ • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Special Meeting June 17, 1980 4.30 P.M. Mayor Horton called the Special Meeting to order at 4:40 P.M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm and Commissioners Harry Bauer, Mary Louise G. Blosser and Peter J. Genovese. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager; Thomas E. Sliney, Town. Attorney; and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Mayor Horton announced that the Special Meeting had been called for several reasons - one being the proposed purchase of the sewage system and the other being for discussion of the S. A. Healy matter. Purchase of Sewaq_e System Mr. Sliney stated that the latest information regarding the purchase • of the sewage system was to go the revenue route pledging the sewer maintenance fees for the amount needed. Mayor Horton explained this in further detail for the benefit of the other Commissioners, stating that the original plan suggested by Bond .Counsel was to pledge the sewer connection fees. However, Bond Counsel, felt that this would not meet with court approval because of the cost being borne mainly by new people moving into Town and not by persons already residing here. The next thought, Mayor Horton continued, was to pledge the monthly maintenance fees and amend the Sewer Franchise Ordinance so that those monies would then go into General Revenue. Increasing the sewer monthly fee to $4.00 would net the Town $8,684.00 monthly or just over $104,000.00 yearly. Much discussion then took place with Commissioner Genovese stating that he would go along with the revenue bond issue this time but he felt that this should be the last time the taxpayers are burdened by a bond issue. Vice Mayor Storm wanted to make it known that this issue was in the best interests of the taxpayers inasmuch as the rate of interest • they would be paying would drop from 21~% to 7'~g% thus saving the ~~ • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special Meeting June 17, 1980 Page 2 of 4 taxpayers several hundred thousand dollars a year. Vice Mayor Storm wanted the record to show that the Town Commission is not only interested but is concerned about the various situations in the Town of Highland Beach that have to be taken care of and to do it in the best way possible financially for our people. Commissioner Bauer inquired about borrowing the money from a bank but was informed that legally it has to be a bond issue from the standpoint of definition, and must be validated by the courts. This then would make it tax-free paper and the Town would be paying the municipal rate. It will be under- stood that should the Town receive additional monies, the balance could be paid off. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer and seconded by Vice Mayor Storm that Bond Counsel be directed to proceed with a Resolution purchasing • the assest of Highland Beach Utility Company through a revenue bond issue, pledging the monthly maintenance fees of the sewer system. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Bauer - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye and Commissioner Genovese - Aye. The MOTION passed unanimously. S. A. Healy Company Mayor Horton then announced that the next item on the agenda concerned the S. A. Healy Company and their guest facilities building. Mr. Sliney, who has had contact with Dr. Orman, representative for Healy Company, felt that once the Commission decided what they will permit on this site, a set of deed restrictions should be given to the Town. It should be understood that the deed restrictions could not be amended without the consent of the Town of Highland Beach. Mayor Horton stated that their plans should first be finalized :7 Minutes Highland Beach • Town .Commission Special Meeting June 17, 1980 Page 3 of 4 and shown to each member of the Commission. Mr. Sliney added that the plans for this particular building should show clearly that it is strictly a guest facility and not as something which could be commercial or in violation of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Sliney felt that more details were needed from the Healy Company. Commissioner Genovese suggested that the six guest units involved be put in a Unity of Title with the restricted provision that they are not to be sold, bartered or leased for any period of time whatsoever. Mrs. Roberts stated that she will get in touch with Dr. Orman and work further on this matter. Bills for Approval Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. • MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Bauer that the bills be approved for payment. All Commissioners voted Aye in favor. Discussion then too3~ place regarding the Durbin Paper Contract. The Town Commission approved a contract with Durbin Paper Co. May 15, 1979, Mrs. Roberts said, and it was only last Thursday when Durbin Paper executed this contract. Several changes had been made and it will be necessary that the Commission give their approval to these revisions. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that the Town accept the changes that Durbin Paper has initialed in the contract, changing the name from Caravella to Mr. Bennett. The voice vote was unanimous. Mr. Sliney said that the stipulations regarding the Drexel matter had been signed, with Mr. Deuschle filing these with the court. He will file the originals of the easements which have also been signed as well as the Motions to Dismiss. • ~~ Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Special Meeting June 17, 1980 Lou Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Town resident, asked questions con- cerning the Sewer Franchise Ordinance. The Special Meeting was ADJOURNED at 5:30 P.M. APPROVED: Harry Page 4 of 4 Vice Mayor Mar Louise G. Blosser, Commissioner ~+'Z.~ Peter Genovese, Commissioner ATTEST: ~. ~~ ~ ~ ., ~ ., ,e. ~- Tq Clerk DATED: June 23, 1980 Horton, Mayor r ~ U