1977.11.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop r 1 LJ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting November 29, 1977 9:30 A.M. Present were: Vice Mayor Horton, Commissioners Mumford, Joy and Clark. Also in attendance: E. W. Roberts, T. E. Sliney, M. Borgemenke. Vice Mayor Horton recognized former Mayor Morton E. Gilday, who said a few words to the audience. Vice Mayor Horton called for anyone that wished to speak to any item on the agenda. At this time. he recognized approximately five citizens. 77.52 Discussion - Appointment to fill vacancy - Town Commission • Vice Mayor Horton read three letters for the record submitted by Mrs. Beatrice M. McLean, John P. O'Grady and Michael H. W. Dent. The Commission also heard from Mr. Harold Storm. Action on this item might be taken at the December 6th meeting or it might be put off shortly before December 15, 1977. 77.53 Town Attorney report - Regency Highland's delinquent utility bills Mrs. Roberts read a letter to her from the Town Attorney with a proposed letter to the residents of Regency Highland - re: delinquent bills. After a great deal of discussion the Town Manager was instructed to write to the Attorney representing the developer answering his letter of November 16, 1977 and agreeing with the last paragraph. This letter will be drafted with the approval of the Town Attorney. 77.54 Discussion of Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-52(b), 2-52(c), 2-54 entitled Administration, as advertised 11/21/77 Boca Raton News • This item will have second and final reading on December 6, 1977. I Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • November 29, 1977 Workshop Meeting 77.55 Recommendation - Police Committee Page 2 of 4 A letter dated November 16, 1977 to Vice Mayor Horton from the Police Committee was read for the record. The Committee recommended that an additional police officer be appointed (Police Chief and six (6) officers), and that Officer William Cecere be appointed Sergeant (see letter attached). Discussion relative to this item followed. The Vice Mayor then read the letter of recommendation from the Chief of Police to the Town Manager. These items are scheduled for December 6 , 1977, Regular Meeting. 77.56 Letter - Highland Beach Utility Company - 11/7/77 The letter mentioned above was read by the Vice Mayor for the record (see letter attached). It was the consensus of the Commission to meet with Mr. Delaney. A meeting is tentatively scheduled for the December 27, 1977 Workshop Meeting. 77.57 Appointment to Technical Advisory Committee (James Farrin, • Adm., Ret. - Volunteered) Mrs. Roberts explained the intent of this Committee. Appointment will be made on December 6, 1977. 77.58 Mutual Aid Agreement - Palm Beach County Civil Defense The agreement was discussed by the Town Commission and it was the consensus that this item not be placed before the Commission at this time. 77.59 Bus service on AIA within Highland Beach Mrs. Roberts referred to a memo from her to the Commission dated November 15, 1977. She asked the Commission if they would be interested in this matter. It was the consensus of the Town Commission to take no action at this time. 77.60 CETA Program - Federal Funding Mrs. Roberts requested that this item be tabled. • 77.48 Request from Palm Beach Junior College The request was for a "Performing Art Center" donation and passage of a Resolution relative to establishing this center. It was the I Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • November 29, 1977 Workshop Meeting Page 3 of 4 consensus of the Town Commission to take no action on this item. 77.50 Spearfishing Regulations - 370.172 F.S.S. Mrs. Roberts stated that she had received a petition relative to this matter and control over spearguns. After discussion it was decided that no action be taken due to the fact .that Florida Statute speaks to this item. Reports, Correspondence and Continuing Reports, Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Mrs. Roberts reported that Southern Bell will be doing work north from Bel Lido Drive to Highland Beach Drive (installation of buried cable) . Two bids have been received for installing flood lights at the water plant. If the electrical inspector does the work the cost will be approximately $650.00. Edwards Electric submitted a bid • in the amount of $625.00 for four double flood lights plus two more in the area plus timer. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Town Manager take action on this and the bill be presented at a later date. Mrs. Roberts reported that the "Notice of Bids" (for work at the water plant) had been placed in the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, Palm Beach Post and Palm Beach Times to be advertised on Monday, November 28, 1977. The second advertisement will appear again on Monday, December 5, 1977. Bids are to be open December 13, 1977, at 2:00 P.M. An evaluation by the consulting engineer will be available to the Town Commission within three days. A Special Meeting will be held to hear the evaluation Friday, December 16, 1977 at 2:30 P.M. Vice Mayor Horton gave a brief report relative to the proposed purchase of the land south of the Town Hall. The Vice Mayor noted that this would be the period for new business and he recognized a Town resident. • Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission November 29, 1977 Workshop Meeting • Page 4 of 4 Being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting ADJOURNED at 11:35 A.M. ~' __-- ~, ." ~d~' APPROVED : ~_ ~ ~ ~'->'~- Louis~Yf Horton, Vice Mayor -, ~ ~ Ruth E. Mumford, C missioner n a' Les W. Joy, o issioner Robert D. Clark, Commissi ner ~ - ,~ ATTESTi ~ ~~t , ` ~-'cam ,~.~.,~i_._ Town lerk Dated: December 7, 1977 •