1980.03.13_TC_Minutes_Special,r.
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Special Meeting
March 13, 1980 9:30 A.M.
The Special Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by the
Mayor at 9:30 A.M. Those in attendance were: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor
Storm and Commissioners Blosser and Genovese.. Commissioner Bauer was
absent. Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager,
Police Chief Kenneth Jones and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk.
Mayor Horton announced that the first item to be discussed was the
decision on the Bel Lido Bridge. Mr. Michael Walther of Strock Engin-
eering entered the meeting at this point and presented copies of the
proposed contract to each of the Commissioners.
Mr. Walther explained the proposed contract and informed the
Commissioners that the legal ad would be placed in the newspapers
on March 22, 1980 with bids to be opened on April 29, 1980 at
• 9:30 A.M.
Mr. Walther further explained that, allowing thirty days to award
the contract, he felt that the bridge should be completed by
August 31, 1980. Other items discussed were the permit being
issued at "No Charge" and the Occupational License requiring
proof of State Certification.
Public Liability Insurance was discussed with Mr. Hamzik feeling
that $1,000,000.00 would be needed.
After much discussion and several suggested changes being made in
the proposed contract as presented by Mr. Walther, Mrs. Roberts
stated that she will have the Town Attorney look over the proposed
contract and will get back with Mr. Walther early next week.
Mayor Horton then discussed the disposal of the temporary sewer
plant. He informed the Commission that Highland Beach Utilities
Company had been trying to sell this plant but have been unable to
do so up to this time. Underneath the plant is a slab of concrete
and this, as well as the building, must be removed in order to
return the property to its original state. The figure to remove
the concrete slab would be $10,200.00. Mayor Horton stated that a
• legitimate effort had been made to dispose of this plant and
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Mr. Earl Totz, a Town resident, has found a man who would remove
the building but not the base.
MOTION by Commissioner Genovese and seconded by Mayor Horton that the
Town convey their sentiments to the Highland Beach Utilities Company in
regard to the expenditure of this money and the removal of the sewer
plant from its present location. In polling the Commission, the vote
was as follows: Commissioner Genovese - AYE; Commissioner Blosser - AYE;
Mayor Horton - AYE; Vice Mayor Storm - NAY. MOTION carried three to one.
Bills for Approval
Mrs. Roberts said the one bill for approval was for the
conversion of the meters at Highland Towers in the amount of
$3,365.00.
MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Vice Mayor Storm that this bill be
approved for payment. The Commissioners voted unanimously in favor.
• Mrs. Roberts stated that signature cards had been received from
the St. Petersburg Bank and requested that the Commissioners
sign these. She also noted that the building on the Drexel
property, which had just been painted and enclosed with a fence,
caught fire over the March 9, 1980 weekend.
Mrs. Roberts then reported a problem re: real estate names on
construction site signs - presently, Villa Magna and Clarendon.
Mrs. Roberts said she will propose an amendment to the sign
ordinance in time for the Workshop Meeting on March 25, 1980.
Commissioner Genovese then told of a telephone call he had
received from Mrs. Beekman regarding the Parker Construction
site and lights being on at night, disturbing their sleep.
Vice Mayor Storm questioned the working hours on construction
sites and Mrs. Roberts stated that citations have been issued.
The Town Manager informed all the Commissioners that if they
noticed any unusual working hours, they should immediately call
the Police, who could issue a citation.
Mayor Horton mentioned the water situation again and Mr. Soll
• Roehner, a Town resident, made a few remarks about the Bel Lido
Bridge.
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Commissioner Genovese then requested Judge Santangelo to say a
few words. The Judge stated that he was very pleased with the
conduct of the present Commission and that Mrs. Martha Joy was
a new member of the Housing Board of Adjustment & Appeals.
MOTION by Commissioner Genovese and seconded by Vice Mayor Storm that
the meeting be ADJOURNED. Time 10:35 A.M.
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APPROVED-
Loui Horton Mayor
Harold C. ,9'torm, Vice Mayor
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DATED: March 25, 1980
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Bauer, Commissioner
ise Blosser, Commissioner
J. Genovese, Commissi er
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