1980.02.26_TC_Minutes_Workshop
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Workshop Meeting
February 26, 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, Mary Louise G. Blosser and Peter J. Genovese.
Also in attendance were: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager, Thomas J.
Sliney, Town Attorney and Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk.
There were several people in the audience.
Mr. Roy Simon, Architect for the new municipal building, was in attendance
and Mayor Horton called on him to present his revised plans for the new
complex. This he did and discussion took place for some time. Mr. Simon
will work further on these plans and get back to the Commission shortly.
79.76 S. A. Healy Company
• Dr. Richard Orman, representing the Healy Company, addressed the
Commission regarding, first of all, the plans for the west side
of AlA of the Healy Property and then for the east side of AlA.
Mayor Horton expressed concern over the guest facilities which
the Healy people are proposing for the west side of AlA in the
midst of a single family area. He and the other Commissioners
were assured that this guest house would never be a commercial
establishment and would be strictly for the guests of the owners
in the complex. Mr. Richard Raab explained the plans in detail
for the Commission.
Mr. Sliney stated that proposed rules concerning the guest
facility should be submitted to the Town for their consideration.
Mayor Horton raised the question about the guest house being
held in abeyance for some time, however, Mr. Raab stated that
they had hoped to pull three permits at one time; one for the
guest house and two for single family homes.
Several matters were discussed regarding the east side property.
80.8 Vacancies on Boards
• Mrs. Roberts said that Martha Joy was recommended by the Housing
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Board of Adjustment & Appeals for Alternate No. 1, leaving another
vacancy on this Board for Alternate No. 2. She said that the
Code Enforcement Board was recommending that Mr. Claude Nastri be
appointed as a regular member to the Code Enforcement Board. Mr.
Don Rex, Community Appearance Board member, whose term expires in
March 1980, has served six years on the Community Appearance Board
and would, therefore, not be eligible for reappointment. Mr.
James Schubert, who has missed three consecutive meetings, is
automatically off this Board.
Mrs. Roberts said that she would continue trying to find people to
serve on these various Boards.
80.11 Hoffmann RPUD - known as Hidden Harbor
Mayor Horton read for
ment of Environmental
delivered this date.
Attorney representing
• from the Town Commis s,
ing that the Town had
the record a letter received from the Depart-
Regulation dated February 21, 1980, hand
He then determined from Mr. Slinkman, the
Paul Hoffmann, that a Resolution was requested
ion to complete the form and pass it on, show-
no objections to the work being done.
Inasmuch as this meeting was a Workshop Meeting, no action could
be taken, Mayor Horton stated; however, this matter will be placed
on the agenda for the Regular Meeting on March 4, 1980.
Discussion took place regarding the new plans and Mrs. Roberts
determined from Mr. Slinkman that Hoffmann is still requesting an
extension on their RPUD.
80.12 Bel Lido Bridge
Mr. Walther from St~oock Engineering was in attendance and he
addressed the Commission. He stated that after meeting with Mrs..
Roberts and Mr. Hamzik in January, it was decided that a letter
should be submitted to the Town Commission, describing alternatives
that had been considered and details of the cost involved. After
this letter was submitted, Mr. Walther stated that work on the
project was stopped until further authorization was received. He
said that the overall job is approximately 75/ complete and at this
time, he is requesting approximately two additional weeks to com-
• plete the plans and present them to the Commission. After that time
and the Commission's approval, requests for bids could be sought.
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The engineering costs for this design phase, which the Commission
has already approved, in the amount of $5,000.00, have not been
exceeded.
80.13 Holiday Inn - Key Holly Gifts
Mr. Sliney stated that he felt this matter had been disposed of
at the Special Meeting of February 12, 1980, wherein he had stated
that he felt no special conditions or limitations existed and this
was a non-conforming use. Some discussion followed.
80.14 Proposed Ordinances - Discussion re:
No. 376 - Amending Ordinance No. 370, Limiting the Appointed
Terms of the Members of the Various Boards and
Agencies of the Town
No. 377 - Amending Chapter 30, entitled "Zoning" of the Code
of Ordinances.
• No. 378 - Amending Section 29-10, entitl_e_d "Water Use Rates and
Charges" of the Code of Ordinances.
All of the above ordinances had a first reading at the Regular
Meeting on February 5, 1980. A final reading and possible adoption
will take place at the Regular Meeting being held on March 4, 1980.
Discussion then took place regarding Lots 106 and 107W, north of
Penthouse Highlands. The two gentlemen who spoke were unaware of
the fifteen days necessary in order to appear on the agenda.
Mayor Horton explained the reason for this and stated that the
information involved would be distributed to the Commission and
possibly this matter could be discussed under "Public Requests and
Comments" on the agenda for the Regular Meeting. Dr. Fred
Blitstein said that he would. be very happy to answer any questions
that the Commission might have in the interim.
80.15 Group Insurance Proposal(s)
Mayor Horton referred to Mrs. Roberts' memo of February 20, 1980
regarding this subject. Discussion took place regarding the amount
• of money paid for the Commissioners' coverage and what benefits
they received. In the end, it was the consensus of the Commission
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to eliminate the coverage for the Commissioners.
80.16 Sewage System Operation Proposals
Mrs. Roberts summarized',
garding the sewer system
be to keep Carl Howard.
were from Carl Howard in
Enterprises (Tom Graham)
sensus of the Commission
Carl Howard.
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.er conversations with Mr. Levine re-
proposals. The recommendation would
The two proposals under consideration
the amount of $9,450.00 and B.S.T.
in the amount of $9,600.00. The con-
was that they should continue with
80.18 Proposed Dock and Bulkhead regardingt Lots 123 and 124W
The Commission had been given a package of information regarding
Lots 123 and 124W. As explained to Mrs. Roberts, two separate
owners who have bought into the Townhouses of Highland Beach
have purchased these two subject lots and want to construct
docks for their boats.
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what is requested of the Town Commission is that they give per-
mission for the dredging and filling of these lots and then adopt
the Resolution which the Department of Environmental Regulation
has forwarded to the Town.
80.18 Proposed Informative Sian - Town Hall
Mrs. Roberts stated that she had received one answer to bids
that she had requested, and one offer to donate the sign to the
Town. Inasmuch as it is not called for in the Sign Code, Mrs.
Roberts had not asked the Community Appearance Board for formal
approval of this sign. She merely informed them of the content
and color of the sign to be posted. The Community Appearance
Board, in turn, informed Mrs. Roberts that she should apply for
relief, under the Sign Code, from the Town Commission.
This matter will be brought up at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday,
March 4, 1980.
Commissioner Genovese left the meeting at this point - 11:35 A.M.
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80.19 Quotes re: Salt Water Monitor Well
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Mrs. Roberts had two quotes to submit to the Commission - one
from Morton Pump & Supply in the amount of Lump Sum $5,000.00
and standby pay time $85.00 per hour and the other one from
AECOA in the amount of a maximum estimate total $4,479.75.
80.20 Items Included from Special Meeting 2/12/80
In reviewing these items, it was discovered that several .items
had already been discussed and settled. Mrs. Roberts stated
that Earl Harvel had given her a quote of $1,700.00 plus the
meter cost (roughly $2,000.00 total) for Penthouse Towers.
Vice Mayor Storm again mentioned that the people in Penthouse
Towers feel like they are being discriminated against and being
treated very unfairly as far as the water rates are concerned.
This matter will receive further review.
• Discussion then took place regarding the Public Employees
Honesty Blanket Bond. The suggestion has been made by Commis-
sioner Genovese that three signatures be required on each check
concerning the 1979 Bond Issue; this in .lieu of an expensive
bond premium. Another idea presented was that when C.D.'s come
due, the Commission meet at a bank and transfer funds right
there; both of these thoughts would alleviate any possibility
of collusion. All Commissioners were in agreement.
It was determined that a Resolution would be needed for the
bank - stating that three signatures would be needed on any
checks concerning the Bond Issue.
Town Manacfer's Reports
Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that the east fence at the
Water Plant will be moved - $1,673.00 for relocating the old
fence, which Ross, Saarinen, Bolton & Wilder recommended. The
hydrant at the south end of Town will have to be replaced and
relocated - Earl Harvel's quote for this work is $1,975.00 if
the Town buys the hydrant. Mayor Horton told Mrs. Roberts to
have Earl Harvel do the work and formal approval will be given
at the Regular Meeting next week for both items.
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Vice Mayor Storm mentioned the fact that th
being paid to Mellon Bank in connection wit
is most high. Mrs. Roberts stated that she
Federal Revenue Sharing is due to continue
more years. Discussion followed re: plans
chase the sewage system.
Meeting ADJOURNED at 12:20 P.M.
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e rate of interest
h the sewage system
understood the
for two or three
as to how to pur-
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Harold C.~orm, Vice Mayor
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Harry Bauer, Commissioner
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Mary Louis Gs: Blosser, Commissioner
Peter J. Genovese, Com issioner
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DATED: March 13, 1980
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Mrs. Roberts also spoke about the drainage at the south end of
Intracoastal Drive. In contacting Mr. Earl Harvel, he stated
that for $2,485.00 he would be able to take care of the whole
cul de sac, and this, in turn, would take care of future con-
struction. More bids will be requested for this project.
The Town Manager further stated that she had heard from Drexel
Management that the building on their property north of Ambassa-
dors South would be painted and a fence installed within two weeks.
Mrs. Roberts made mention of a letter received from Mr. Neil E.
MacMillan, Attorney for the Southeastern Palm Beach County
Hospital District, urging the Town to pass a Resolution opposing
anybody pulling out of this District (namely, Boca Raton).
Mayor Horton said he wouldn't mind passing a Resolution but he
would like to add some items, urging the Bethesda group to check
into putting additional hospitals out west of Boca Raton. The
Mayor and Mrs. Barker will work on this Resolution in time for
the meeting next week.
• Mrs. Roberts stated that an ordinance to revise the fee schedule
to provide for recoverable costs was being drawn up; a proposal
was received from U.S.G.S. for matching funds, which can be
included at the Regular Meeting next week for final approval;
Chief Jones will be attending a Hazardous Materials Training
Program on February 28; she and Chief Jones attended a meeting
in West Palm Beach last week on an Emergency Evacuation Program.
She mentioned a memo from Jesse Arney, to which was attached a
copy of his contract and changes to be made in the Job Descrip-
tion for the Town Clerk.
Mayor Horton discussed Mr. Arney's memo a bit further and it
was decided that Mayor Horton would talk with Mr. Arney.
Mrs. Roberts has written to the new owner of the property south
of Seagate, asking them to remove the old model. She also
talked with John Roberts about a recommendation to the Town
regarding pumps for Lift Station #l.
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