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1977.12.06_TC_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting December 6, 1977 1.30 P M Vice Mayor Horton called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. Present were Commissioners Mumford, Joy and Clark, Town Manager, Town Attorney, Finance Director and Town Clerk. Approval of Minutes, as written: For Meetings of October 27, November 1, 7, 16, 27, 1977 - Workshop Meeting 1977 - Regular Meeting 1977 - Special Meeting 1977 - Special Meeting 1977 - Workshop Meeting The. referenced Minutes were approved as distributed. Public Requests and Comments • Vice Mayor Horton recognized a Town citizen who commented on Items 4, 6 and 10. Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor The Town Attorney stated that the vacancy of Mayor-Commissioner should be filled at this time. MOTION by Commissioner Joy/Commissioner Mumford that the now Vice Mayor-Commissioner, Louis Y. Horton, be appointed Mayor; simultaneously resigning his position as Vice Mayor until the next regular general election (May 2, 1978). ROLL CALL on the Motion carried 3 - 0 with Mr. Horton abstaining. A brief discussion followed relative to suggested changes to the Code of Ordinances, Section 2-3. This item will be scheduled for the Workshop Meeting December 27, 1977. It was noted that there now exists a vacancy in the office of Vice Mayor-Commissioner due to the resignation of Louis Y. • Horton, as previously stated. ~~. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Joy to nominate Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford to fill the vacancy in the office of Vice Mayor- Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 6, 1977 Page 2 of 6 Commissioner effective this date. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0. Due to the appointment of Mrs. Mumfcsrd to Vice Mayor-Commissioner, there now exists a vacancy on the Town Commission. Discussion followed relative to previous applicants to fill the vacancy. The Mayor read a letter dated December 1, 1977 from Mr. E. Walter Butler, an additional applicant. Mr. Butler was recognized and spoke briefly as to his qualifications. Mayor Horton stated the following for the record: the four qualified candidates for the vacancy on the Commission in order of receipt of their applications are - John O'Grady, Michael Dent, Harold Storm and Walter Butler. There were no further questions regarding the candidates. It was the consensus of the Commission that each Commissioner write the name of his or her choice to fill the vacancy and • the Town Clerk will tally same and read the result for the record. It was the unanimous selection of the Town Commission that Harold Storm be appointed to fill the existing vacancy. MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford/Commissioner Clark as stated above. Each of the appointees was sworn in and an appropriate Resolution will be prepared for each appointment (See Resolutions attached). Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mr. Horton read a request from Col. Irwin T. Koch of St. Louis to become an honorary citizen of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida. After some discussion it was the consensus of the Commission that the Town Manager write to Col. Koch and report that his request was approved and granted. (b) Vice Mayor Ruth E. Mumford - No report. . (c) Commissioner Leslie W. Joy - No report. (d) Commissioner Robert D. Clark - No report. (e) Commissioner Harold C. Storm - No report. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 6, 1977 Reports of Various Agencies of the Town Page 3 of 6 (a) Flanning Commission - No report. Mr. Johnson stated that there will be two meetings during December - the regular meeting on December 12th and a special meeting with Dr. Orman on December 19th. (b) Board of Adjustment - No report. (c) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - No report. (d) Community Appearance Board - Mrs. Roberts noted that a vacancy exists on this Board. This item will be placed on the Workshop December 27, 1977. (e) Police Committee - Peter Genovese, Chairman, requested the Commission to act favorably on the two recommendations presented previously. The Police Committee recommendations of November 16, 1977 were discussed at this time. • MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Vice Mayor Mumford to accept the Police Chief's recommendation to hire an additional Police Officer effective January 1978. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. The recommendation from the Police Chief re: Officer William Cecere was read by the Mayor. MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford/Commissioner Clark to promote Patrolman William Cecere to rank of Sergeant effective December 15, 1977 and direct the Town Manager to revise the pay plan to include this entire scale into it; however, Officer Cecere should be paid according to the recommendation of the Chief. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. ORDINANCE Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 326 - amending Chapter 2, Section 2-52(b), 2-52(c), 2-54 entitled Administration • as advertised 11/21/77 Boca Raton News was read in full by the Town Clerk. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 6, 1977 Page 4 of 6 MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Vice Mayor Mumford that this Ordinance be approved as read - passed unanimously. Consider Eminent Domain action - tabled for further study. Regenc Highland delinquent utility bills After an explanation by the Town Attorney relative to partial payment of these bills, it was the consensus of the Commission to hold the checks (for partial payment) until the balance is remitted and the total amount may be deposited. Appointment to Technical Advisory Committee - Area Planning Board It was the consensus of the Commission that Adm. James Farrin, member of the Planning Commission, be appointed • to this committee as discussed previously at the Workshop Meeting. Reports, Correspondence and Continuing Reports, Elaine W. Roberts, Town Mans er Mrs. Roberts reported on various meetings held during the month of November and she noted that she will be attending the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting in Stuart on December 8, 1977, along with Mr. R. Myers. The December meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal League will be held on the 9th. The Coastal Zone Management meeting will be held on December 15, 1977 in Stuart - Vice Mayor Mumford stated that she will attend. Noise Control Workshop Meeting in Miami, December 12, 1977. Planning Congress will meet December 12th. The following is a ten month total for the Post Office receipts: 1975 - $34,000; 1976 - $56,000; 1977 - $57,000. Mrs. Roberts read a letter from her to Sheriff Wille and also the reply relative to the Road Patrols performed in • Town. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 6, 1977 Page 5 of 6 Building Department Report necessitated Town Commission action. Mr. Schott was present at this time to answer any questions. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Vice Mayor Mumford to approve the expenditure of approximately $500.00 for sprinkler, sod and equipment rental to remedy the erosion problem around the garage carried unanimously. Mrs. Roberts stated that the gas tank had been filled by Seacrest Petroleum due to the fact that they are the most economical and the most convenient. The following departments were reported on by the Town Manager: Finance Department, Health Department, Maintenance Department, Police Department, Town Clerk, Public Utility and Works, and Zoning. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Town • Manager draft a letter to the City of Boca Raton, requesting a 3" service meter to connect the water plant with the Boca Raton service main on Appleby Street, for emergency purposes - all upon recommendation of the Town's Consulting Engineers. Mrs. Roberts gave the sewer report from Carl Howard for the month of November. She noted that the Lift Station that had been painted green will be repainted yellow. Dr. Orman reported he will deliver the drafts on the zoning work by Monday, December 12, 1977, Mrs. Roberts stated. Unfinished Business - None New Business Resolution No. 341 - Changing the signatures from the outgoing to the incoming Mayor, on Account No. 200-012-1 "Retirement Plan" at the University National Bank, Boca Raton, Florida. • Resolution No. 340 - Establishing at University National Bank, Boca Raton, Florida, a new account to be known as Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting December 6, 1977 "Anti Recession Fiscal Aid Account". Page 6 of 6 Resolution No. 339 - Changing signatures for the under- mentioned accounts at University National Bank, Boca Raton, Florida - Payroll Account No. 200-011-3, General Fund No. 200-010-5, Utilities Fund No. 200-014-8, Bond Coupon Account No. 160-253-5, General Fund No. 300-10326-1, Federal Revenue No. 330-10895-6. MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Clark that the aforementioned Resolutions be approved carried unanimously. After a brief discussion it was the consensus of the Commission that no action relative to the Community Performing Arts Center at the Palm Beach Junior College be taken, even though their President had once again requested consideration of a supportive Resolution. Bills for Approval were presented to the Commission. • MOTION by Commissioner Joy/Commissioner Storm to approve the bills for payment carried unanimously. Being no further business, the meeting ADJOURNED at 3:00 P.M. APPROVED: 1 -~ Lois. Horton, Mayor `~ ~~ Rut E. Mumford, Vic Ma or ATTEST: ~ -r~.t.t~ Town erk Robert D. Clark, Commissioner -~ .:~ LGl Lesl'e W. J om ssioner Harold C~ Storm, Commissioner • Dated: December 16, 1977