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1977.12.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting December 27, 1977 9.30 A.M. Mayor Horton called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. Present were Vice Mayor Mumford and Commissioners Joy, Clark and Storm; Town Manager and Deputy Town Clerk. 77.61 Location - County Government Offices - Discussion Mrs. Roberts explained this item for the benefit of the Town Commission and this discussion led to Item 77.64 - Proposal - New County. Discussion pertaining to this item followed. No definite decision was reached by the Commission on these two items. 77.62 Letter dated 11/30/77 re: Liticiation fees from Attorney • Mrs. Roberts noted that the Town Attorne Tom Sline had submitted Y. Y• a letter to the Town increasing the fees charged for litigation. She referred to letters of May 14, 1973 and August 2, 1974 from the Attorney's firm setting and. amending the renumeration, respectively. Discussion took place relative to what meetings the Attorney should and/or should not attend. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Town Attorney, until such time as the Ordinance (Zoning) is ready, attend the. Planning Commission meetings and then only when required; that he not attend Workshop Meetings but that he attend the Regular and Special Meetings of the Town Commission. 77.63 Appointment to Boards - Discussion Mayor Horton referred to a letter dated December 16, 1977 from the Planning Commission recommending John O'Grady to fill the existing vacancy. Mayor Horton then read a letter to him from John O'Grady dated December 19, 1977 requesting that his name be withdrawn. Mrs. Roberts stated that Mrs. Leng, Boca Cove, a prospective new member of the C.A.B., was invited by the Chairman of the Community Appearance Board to attend their forthcoming meeting December 29, 1977. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting December 27, 1977 Page 2 of 3 Mayor Horton took this time to suggest that various interested citizens of the Town be appointed to observe various county and area boards and advise the Town Commission of what is going on. The Mayor then questioned if the Town Commission meetings were being held at a reasonable time for maximum attendance. Discussion followed relative to place, date and time of regular meetings. It was suggested that this question be placed in the next monthly bulletin. The Vice Mayor also suggested that representatives from condominiums also be invited to participate in the meetings of the Town and report back to the owners, etc., of what is taking place in the Town. 77.65 Community Chest Letter dated December 12, 1977 This letter requested that the residents of the Town be made aware of the campaign during the month of February, 1978. This item will be placed in the bulletin. • 77.66 U date of Town Brochure Mrs. Roberts explained that Mrs. Louise Johnson, one of the authors of the original brochure, has donated her services again. Mayor Horton stated that he would gladly coordinate with Mrs. Johnson on this item. It was the consensus of the Commission that Mrs. Johnson proceed with this project. Reports, Correspondence and Continuing Reports, Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Mrs. Roberts reported that Dr. Howard Hauge, the Town Health Officer, is moving so that the Commission could consider appointing a new health official. A list of Doctors residing in Town will be distributed to the Town Commission. She noted that the Highland Beach Utilities Company had requested a meeting with the Town Commission to discuss the sewer franchise. She has rescheduled this for January 31, 1978 because the Company officials were unable to attend this meeting. Mrs. Roberts read a letter of thanks to Officer William Cecere from • Mrs. Gullquist dated December 14, 1977. After discussion it was decided that this matter be referred to the Police Committee for recommendation. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting December 27, 1977 Page 3 of 3 A Resolution indicating the desire of the Town Commission to explore and possibly support the desirability and feasibility of creating a separate county will be placed on the agenda for the regular meeting, January 3, 1978 • Mrs. Roberts referred to a letter from the consulting engineers dated December 14, 1977 relative to the high service pump failure. They suggested that Wallace and Tiernan perform modifications on the chlorinator in the repump station in the amount of approximately $600.00. Mrs. Roberts reported that Vice Mayor Mumford had attended a coastal zone hearing on December 15, 1977 in Stuart and further informed the Town Commission of comments sent to the State and Regional Planning Council re: Coastal Zone Management. Being no further business to come before the Workshop Meeting ADJOURNMENT was at 10:50 A.M. APPROVED : ~e-w Loui _ Horton, Mayor Ru E. Mumford, ce Mayor ~~ ~ "1 "~t~ Robert D. Clark, Commissioner ATTEST:.-- z~2~~ C~ c_~%Y/ eputy Town Clerk / `- C Les 1 i W . Joy., Co s ' e`r arold C. torm, Commissioner Dated: January 5, 1978 Tape 77.38 Tape 1 Sides 1 & 2 •