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1980.05.06_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting Maw 6, 1980 _ 1.30 P.M. a~ Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission to order at 1:30 P.M. In attendance were Mayor Louis Y. Horton, Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm and Commissioners Harry Bauer, Mary Louise Blosser and Peter J. Genovese. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager, Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney, Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. There were several people in the audience. Pledge of Allegiance After the Pledge of Allegiance, the Town Clerk swore in Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm and Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser • to their respective offices. ` Mayor Horton then announced that the Regular Meeting would be recessed in order to proceed with the Public Hearing which had been advertised in the Sun-Sentinel on April 16 and April 24, 1980 as follows: To Examine the Application for Site Plan Review by Zaremba-Highland Beach Corporation, d/b/a Hidden Harbor Club, R.P.U.D., Owners P/C Hoffmann Mr. Kenneth Slinkman, Attorney representing Paul Hoffmann, briefly explained the background of the Hoffmann R.P.U.D., stating that over the years (since 1974) the plans had been modified down from 846 units to 620. Mr. Slinkman then intro- duced Mr. Ken Braudigan of Peabody and Childs, Architects, who presented the site plan to the Commission. Mr. Paul Hoffmann addressed the Commission and many items were discussed such as height, number of units, open space, density and the Department of Environmental Regulation approval which Mr. Hoffmann has been seeking since 1974.. C] r Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting May 6, 1980 Page 2 of 10 Much discussion took place among the Commissioners with Com- missioner Genovese making the statement that the Hoffmann R.P.U.D. took precedence over Ordinance No. 336. Mr. Sliney stated that from his experience in working on the Boca Hi R.P.U.D., Commissioner Genovese was historically and factually correct. Mayor Horton spoke in favor of the project and mentioned the fact that this had received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. The next step, Mayor Horton stated, would be to modify the R.P.U.D. inasmuch as it is an Ordinance. The procedure would be to direct Town Counsel to devise wording which would change the Ordinance as it refers to R.P.U.D. for Hoffmann. This then would go through the normal Ordinance passage. It was the consensus of the Commission that the above be followed; having Counsel draw up any. changes which could then be compared to the original R.P.U.D. Ordinance. The Public Hearing ended at 2:30 P.M. and Mayor Horton reconvened • the Regular Meeting at this time. Approval of Minutes March 25, 1980 - Workshop Meeting April 1, 1980 - Regular Meeting MOTION by Commissioner Bauer and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that the minutes be approved as distributed. All Commissioners voted Aye. Public Recruests and Comments Mr. M. H. W. Dent, a Town resident, talked about the lease of the well field site with Boca Raton. Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mayor Horton stated that he had the pleasant task of distributing the final awards in the "Water Saver Award" contest. Mr. Don Leverenz, Manager of the Carlton House, accepted the two awards - the one award being for the month of April and the other one for • the highest percentage of water savings for the four-month period: Super Saver Award. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 6, 1980 Page 3 of 10 Mayor Horton then mentioned the letter he had written to Mr. Richard Shanz, Vice President of Gulfstream Bank, regarding the purchase of the sewer system. Mr. Sliney stated that the proposed term should be shown in the letter and Mayor Horton stated that this would be done. (b) Vice Mayor Harold C. Storm - Vice Mayor Storm reported that the Town Manager, the Finance Department and the Auditors had met with him. Vice Mayor Storm was hopeful that next year will produce a much more comprehensive audit for the Town and the Retirement Plan. He also mentioned the $1,000,000.00 note that is invested in the St. Petersburg Bank which is coming due on May 29, 1980. This will be given serious consideration and it was agreed that the Commissioners would meet at the Gulfstream Bank on Thursday, May 29, 1980, for the purpose of reinvesting this money until it was needed. The money will be wired from the St. Petersburg Bank. • (c) Commissioner Harry Bauer - Commissioner Bauer reported that two sets of plans submitted by Mr. Earl Totz in connection with the Drexel Settlement did not conform and corrected ones have been resubmitted by-the Architects. Mr. Hamzik, Building Official, will check these over with Mrs. Roberts and, if approved, Mr. Sliney can then start drawing up the agreement with the Drexel attorney. (d) Commissioner Mary Louise G. Blosser - Commissioner Blosser reported that the Census count experienced some trouble. There will be local review held in June. (e) Commissioner Peter J. Genovese - Commissioner Genovese stated that the Supreme Court had handed down a decision eliminating "good faith" from all municipal offices. Commissioner Genovese has requested that Mrs. Roberts obtain an advanced sheet on this law which he will digest and report back to the Commission. Reports of Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment - Mayor Horton stated that this Board held a meeting and a report had been Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 6, 1980 Page 4 of 10 submitted to the Town Commission. The meeting concerned Healy Company and will be discussed further, later on in this meeting. (b) Code Enforcement Board - Mayor Horton said there were vacancies for two alternates on this Board and Mr. Robert Scholz had been recommended by the Board for the position of first alternate. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Genovese that Mr. Robert Scholz be appointed as first alternate to the Code Enforcement Board. All Commissioners voted Aye. (c) Community Appearance Board recommended as a regular member serving as an alternate member. several other resumes had been vacancies for two alternatives. - Mrs. Roberts stated that Mr. Gilbert Lorenz had been to this Board. He had been Mrs. Roberts went on to say that received. There would still be • MOTION by Commissioner Genovese and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that Mr. Lorenz be advanced from first alternate to a regular member on the Community Appearance Board. By a unanimous vote, this was approved. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Commissioner Bauer that Mr. Edward Sullivan be appointed as first alternate on the Community Appearance Board. All members of the Commission voted unanimously to appoixit Mr. Sullivan as first alternate, by polling the Commission. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Genovese that Mrs. Nita Martin be appointed as second alternate to the Community Appearance Board. This was approved unanimously by voice vote. (d) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Mrs. Roberts said that their next meeting would be Wednesday, May 14, 1980 at 10:15 A.M. (e) Planning Commission - Mrs. Roberts said that letters from two residents had been received regarding the dock issue. The Planning Commission sent the Town Commission their recommendations. Mrs. Roberts said that both Mrs. Anthony and Mr. Harrison were most arixious to settle this matter. Mr. • Harrison was in the audience and spoke to this matter. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 6, 1980 Page 5 of 10 Reports - Representatives Re: (a) Metropolitan Planning Organization & Transportation (Don Wilson) Mrs. Roberts stated that Mr. Wilson (home ill) had nothing to report. (b) South Florida Water Management District (Frank Carberry) Mr. Carberry stated that he wished to thank all the residents of Highland Beach for the cooperation in saving water received during these past few months, especially Ambassadors South, Regency Highland and Penthouse Towers. Reports - Town Attorney - Mr. Sliney reported that the Van Lennep case had been settled in favor of the Town. He also stated that he will be working with the attorney fer Drexel, re: the proposed settlement. • Reports - Town Manager - Mrs. Roberts read the recommendation received from Strock Engineers: that the low bid from Powermix Industries, in the amount of $88,000.00, be accepted for the Bel Lido bridge reconstruction. After an explanation from Mayor Horton regarding surplus monies, a MOTION was made by Vice Mayor Storm and seconded by Commissioner Bauer that the Attorney be requested to proceed with the contract reui.ision if needed. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Bauer - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; Commissioner Genovese - Aye. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that the Town retain Strock Engineering to act as inspectors on the erection of the bridge, with cost not to exceed $5,000.00.. By voice vote, all Commissioners voted in favor of this MOTION. Mrs. Roberts stated that the Palm Beach County Municipal League met in Delray Beach in April with County and Southern Bell repre- sentatives explaining about 911. This 911 system has been state mandated and will cost Highland Beach and Gulfstream approximately $600.00 each, paid through the C.D.C. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting • May 6, 1980 Page 6 of 10 The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will be meeting May 8th in Stuart, Mrs. Roberts stated. She spoke of meeting with auditing firms, (proposals from other auditing firms which were solicited by the Town will be forthcoming, hopefully, by the Workshop Meeting) with insurance inspectors, and a Council Member from Boca Raton regarding water conservation. A Public Hearing will be held in Boca Raton on May 13, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. regarding zoning changes near the Town well field. Mrs. Roberts also informed the Commission that Bruce Adams of the South Florida Water Management District had received a Federal appoint- ment to the Two Year Old Leak Detection Committee. Mrs. Roberts went on to report that there will be a Vegetable Field Day in Belle Glade on May 8th; she is urging a post-census review from the Director of the Census; a request for funding was received; an invitation has been received to join a committee reviewing the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan; and the Florida Department of Transportation has furnished information regarding the new state • road numbering system. Mrs. Roberts wrote her thanks and those of the Commission to Judge Rudnick, to Mr. Lester Levine and Arthur Keller. A three-month report on the salt water monitoring has been received from the U.S.G.S. as well as a letter of commendation from the Self-Insurers Program, congratulating the Town for no claims for Workmen's Compen- sation. Mrs. Roberts reported of monies available for the new municipal building after spending the money for the Bel Lido Bridge, and a meeting that was held on Monday, May 6th, to form a Turtle Watch Committee. Mrs. Roberts then reported on the following departments: Building Department - There has been a decrease in collection of money - only about $2,000.00 in permit fees for the month. A Certificate of Occupancy was issued for a single family home on Bel Lido Island and for several multi-family units. Mr. Hamzik attended an Energy Seminar last Friday in West Palm • Beach. Mr. Hamzik has been extremely busy because John Helfrich Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting • May 6, 1980 Page 7 of 10 is back in the hospital. It is possible that John will not return to work and Mr. Hamzik has somebody lined up who could do some part- time work for the Town. Mrs. Roberts has put John Helfrich on temporary leave without pay. Finance Department - Mrs. Roberts stated that almost all of the tax money has been received, including some tangible personal property money; a franchise check from Florida Power & Light was received in the amount of $5,400.00; from Durbin Paper - $136.00; court revenue received amounted to $757.00. Mrs. Roberts said that a bond issue payment on May 1, 1980 had been paid for the 1966 bond issue. The six months' financial report was distributed. The Deputy Finance Director as well as the Deputy Town Clerk attended a conference in April in Daytona Beach, Florida. Health Department - Mrs. Roberts stated that the Commission had received a report from Dr. Weiss concerning • the Holiday Inn. Maintenance Department - Michael Coppola attended the Neptune Meter School in Alabama the end of April and brought back quite a bit of information. Police Department - The Town Manager said that the monthly report had been received from the Chief, which will now contain positive recommendations which he will make to the construction sites. Less mileage is being shown on the patrol cars now due to the fact that the patrolmen are parking the cars and walking through condominium parking lots rather than driving. Mrs. Roberts reported on the C.D.C. meeting held this morning where the proposed budget was discussed as well as the E911. Town Clerk's Department - Mrs. Roberts stated that the Town Clerk is obtaining more quotes on microfilm and is working on the Public Safety Program. Public Works and Utilities - Mrs. Roberts stated that the water .consumption was down from 27,000,000 to 22,000,000 in April. Mrs. Roberts then talked about the AECOA • contract and the periodic pay estimates: Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 6, 1980 Page 8 of 10 Inasmuch as Mr. Arney's last night was April 30, 1980, an inventory was taken on the portable equipment by Michael~Coppola and Tom Graham. Mr. Graham started working for the Town on May 1, 1980. A sewage report was received for the month of March. Items Included from Workshop Meeting of April 29, 1980 Mayor Horton stated that the Healy people had been waiting patiently. Dr. Richard Orman addressed the Commission and brought them up to date on the Healy project. Discussion went on for a lengthy period of time concerning their gatehouse, whether this would call for a Special Exception or a Variance and whether Town Counsel should draw up changes to the subdivision ordinance. It was decided to postpone further dis- cussion on this matter until the Workshop Meeting to be held on May 27, 1980. • Proposed Ordinances (a) Proposed Ordinance No. 378 - An Ordinance Amending Section 29-10, entitled "Water Use Rates and Charges". Ordinance No. 378 was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer and seconded by Vice Mayor Storm that Ordinance No. 378 be adopted as read, with the effective date being April 1, 1980. In polling the Commission, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Genovese - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye and Commissioner Bauer - Aye. (b) Proposed Ordinance No. 379 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23, entitled "Signs and Advertising" Ordinance No. 379 was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Blosser that Ordinance No. 379 be adopted. The Town Clerk polled the Commission and the following vote was recorded: Commissioner Bauer - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye; Mayor Horton - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; and Commissioner Genovese - Aye. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting May 6, 1980 Page 9 of 10 (c) Proposed Ordinance No. 380 - An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22, entitled "Sewers" Ordinance No. 380 was read in full by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer and seconded by Commissioner Genovese that.,- Ordinance No. 380 be adopted as read. The Commission voted as follows:.- Commissioner Genovese - Aye; Commissioner Blosser - Aye; Mayor Hoi'~on - Aye; Vice Mayor Storm - Aye and Commissioner Bauer - Aye. Items included from Workshop Meeting of April 29, 1980 - Continued Mrs. Roberts explained the facts of Mr. Tom Graham's contract with the Town, stating that he will continue with the same renumeration ($1,750.00 per month) as Mr. Arney was receiving, until January 1, 1981. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm, seconded by Commissioner Bauer that the Town • enter into a contract with Mr. Tom Graham, effective May 1, 1980 to January 1, 1981 at the same renumeration and with the same conditions as the contract with Mr. Arney. The Commissioners unanimously voted Aye. Discussion then took place regarding the seawall approval request for Town Lots 113, 114 and 115E. It is necessary that the Bureau of Beaches and Shores receive an opinion from the Town before reviewing this request. MOTION by Commissioner Blosser/Commissioner Genovese that a letter be sent to the Bureau of Beaches and Shores, transmitted through Strock Engineering for delivery, to the effect that the Town had no objection to the plans with the proviso concerning the Coastal Construction Line. By voice vote, the Commission voted unanimously in favor of this MOTION. A letter had been received from the Area Planning Board regarding the application from St. Lucy Church to fill Town Lot 88 south. This matter had been discussed previously in a Workshop Meeting with no objection to filling this lot. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese and seconded by Commissioner Blosser that a letter be sent to the Area Planning Board stating that the Town had no objection to filling this lot. All Commissioners voted Aye. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting May 6, 1980 Bills for Approval The recently submitted proposed lease of the well field between the Town of Highland Beach and the City of Boca Raton was discussed at some length. After talking about this matter, it was decided that Mayor Horton would draw up a lease for the Town to forward to Boca Raton for their perusal, and possible approval. Mayor Horton then talked about Mr. Arney's request for compensation for the overtime hours he had put in for the Town. Much discussion took place among the members of the Commission and it was the con- sensus that Mayor Horton write Mr. Arney a letter stating that the advice of counsel was that since the Town was working with tax- payer's money, his request be denied. Old Business -None New Business Mr. M.H.W. Dent brought up the subjects of the proposed lease with Boca Raton, the dock situation in Bel Lido and the compensation for Jesse Arney. • Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval. MOTION by Vice Mayor Storm/Commissioner Blosser that the bills be approved for payment. The voice vote approved the MOTION unanimously. Page 10 of 10 Meeting ADJOURNED at 5:15 P.M. APPROVED: Louis (Y/~ Hor ld C. ~o~m, • ATTES To Clerk DATED: May 20, 1980 Harry Barker, Ma ce Mayor ssioner M u s G. losser, Commissioner Peter J. Genovese, Commis er