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1977.09.06_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting September 6, 1977 1.30 P.M Vice Mayor Hults called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. Present were: Vice Mayor William S. Hults Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Commissioner Leslie W. Joy Commissioner Robert D. Clark Absent: Mayor Morton E. Gilday Vice Mayor Hults announced that the Mayor was still ill and unable to attend this meeting. • Also present: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney Kenneth Jones, Chief of Police Wally E. Schott, Building Official M. Maree Birkbeck, Finance Director Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Approval of Minutes for Meetings of August 2, 30 (2 Meetings), 1977. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Joy: be approved as written". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Public Requests None "I move the minutes Reports - Town Commission ~~ (a) Mayor Morton E. Gilday - Absent Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission September 6, 1977 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 8 (b) Vice Mayor William S. Hults - The Vice Mayor read his letter of resignation for the record. This resignation will become effective September 15, 1977. (Letter attached) (c) Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford - Mrs. Mumford gave a very concise report on the findings of the committee she chaired; namely, the Recreation Committee. Commissioner Mumford stated that a number of people (approx- imately 400 of which signed a petition against) were very much opposed to a very expensive recreation complex. (Petition is on file with Town Clerk) Mrs. Mumford suggested that perhaps the Town Commission would wish to consider putting this as a question during the next Municipal Election in May. The preamble to the petition was read by the Town Clerk. Mrs. Mumford reported on a response she had received relative to the tar on the beach from a Lt. Calhoon, United States Coast Guard. (d) Commissioner Joy - No Report. (e) Commissioner Robert D. Clark - Commissioner Clark stated that he felt that perhaps the Commission should act on the sad duty of accepting Vice Mayor Hults' resignation. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "I move with great reluctance that we accept Bill's resignation, only because we have to, we have no other choice". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Vice Mayor Hults stated his pleasure in serving the Town and the citizens, working with the Commission and the Town Staff. Reports of Various Agencies of the Town (a) Planning Commission Mr. Nicholas Johnson stated that a meeting would be held on September 7, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • September 6, 1977 Regular Meeting (b) Board of Ad-iustment Mrs. Roberts stated that Mr. Horton had no report. (c) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals Page 3 of 8 Mrs. Roberts stated that a meeting would be held on September 14, 1977 at 10:15 A.M. (d) Community Appearance Board - No Report. (e) Police Committee Mrs. Roberts stated that Mr. Horton reported that this committee did not have a regular meeting during August. A special meeting scheduled for the month of August did not have a quorum but Mr. Horton did listen to those citizens who were in attendance. • Ordinances - Proposed - Second and Final Reading (a) Amending Chapter 282 entitled "Trees, Shrubs and Vegetation" was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk (Ordinance No. 316). MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Clark: "I move that this be adopted". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. (b) Amending Chapter 2 entitled "Administration" Vice Mayor Hults stated that this Ordinance will be set aside until the Mayor returns. Ordinances - Emergency - Pro osed (a) Adopting Budget 1977-78 Fiscal Year. This Ordinance, No. 317, was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "I move the • adoption of the Ordinance as read". This Ordinance will become effective October 1, 1977. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission September 6, 1977 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 8 (b) Adoption Millage 1977-78 Fiscal Year. This Ordinance, No. 318, was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "Move the Ordinance be adopted as read". This Ordinance will become effective October 1, 1977. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. (c) Building Moratorium Extension. This Ordinance, No. 319, was read in its entirety by the Town Attorney. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Joy: "I move the adoption of the Ordinance as read". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Mr. Sliney, upon direction by the Vice Mayor, replied to a question relative to the Comprehensive Plan asked by Mr. Totz. Discussion followed relative to the submission of the Plan to various state and local agencies. Mr. Sliney stated that a new classification should be set pertaining to zoning where the Town Commission has deleted Commercial Service district. This change should be noted on the map also. Discussion then followed between the Town Manager and the Town Attorney. Commissioner Clark stated that the Commission is well advised on the subject of "Density Transfer" and at this time he offered the following: "I move here and now that the "Density Transfer" paragraphs be eliminated from the Plan - I move that the Commission reject that portion of the Plan." Commissioner Mumford seconded. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Resolution No. 332 Resolution No. 332 - Appointment of Acting Mayor was read . in its entirety by the Town Attorney. Commissioner Robert D. Clark was appointed Acting Mayor. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission September 6, 1977 Regular Meeting Page 5 of 8 MOTION for Nomination by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Joy: "I would like to nominate Bob Clark". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Joy: "I move to adopt this Resolution". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Commissioner Clark stated he will do everything he can. He also noted that it was his wish that the Mayor is soon able to return. He then thanked the other Commissioners for their vote and confidence. Vice Mayor Hults brought the Commission and audience up to date on the Mayor and stated that perhaps in the near future the Mayor will be returning to Town Hall. • Reports and/or Recommendations - Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts Mrs. Roberts reported on the meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal League, the next meeting of the League will be Friday, September 9, 1977. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will meet on Thursday, September 8, 1977. The Planning Congress met on August 8, 1977. Mrs. Roberts noted that the Town Attorney is working on a contractual agreement with Mr. Donald Wilson who is representing the Town at the Technical Coordinating Committee for the West Palm Beach Urban Area Transportation Study. Mr. Urbanek's administrative hearing has been mo~szed from September to November 7th and 8th. Responses to questionnaire in Bulletin re: Cable TV - were approximately 100, with about 90% requesting the service. The Area Planning Board has submitted a request for comments • relative to Coastal Zone Management funding. Discussion followed regarding this and it was the consensus of the Commission that, due to lack of time, the Town Commission has no comments. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission September 6, 1977 Regular Meeting Mrs. Roberts reported on: Building Department Page 6 of 8 The total of all of the permits issued for the month of August is very nearly $100,000. They issued no Certificates of Occupancy. The status report on the garage - the sewer line, fence and asphalt paving is yet to be done and, weather permitting, this should be finished in a week. Finance Department Work on the budget has been completed and the auditors have started preliminary work. The amount of $44,993.49, Franchise Payment from Florida Power and Light, for the period ending for the year 1977, was received. Health Department Much correspondence and replies relative to the tar on the beach have been received. The Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association will hold their annual meeting on October 5, 1977. At this time, Mrs. Roberts spoke on the subject of the recreation plan - brief history re: proposed use of land behind Town Hall and regrets about not communicating sooner to the Town Commission on the status of the citizen committee's proposed plans. Police Department Officer Leonard Tremitiedi is ill. Mrs. Roberts read a letter of appreciation from the Police Department regarding the salary schedule revision approved by the Town Commission. A contract pertaining to the CDC is being reviewed by the Town Attorney before being presented to the Town Commission for approval. • Mrs. Roberts noted that she had submitted copies of information about the Police Department to the Town Commission and an approximate cost of hiring an additional Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission September 6, 1977 Regular Meeting Page 7 of 8 patrolman, purchasing a new car and the cost of additional equipment. Town Clerk's Department Work on interrogatories and other informational work has been continuing in that office. Public Utilities and Public Works The consulting engineers have been working re: their Tasks. Water consumption for the month of August was less than in July. The U.S.G.S. has submitted a proposal to the Town to continue to monitor (for salt water intrusion). Approximate cost for Fiscal Year would be $1,000.00. It was the consensus of the Commission that this project be continued. • Vice Mayor Hults called for a Motion to renew the contract in the amount of $1,000.00 with the U.S.G.S. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "I so move". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Mrs. Roberts reported that the cost of the repairs to the Bel Lido bridge were less than approved by the Town Commission. Mrs. Roberts noted that the new truck was picked up last week and is located in the Town Garage. A hitch and crane will be installed on the truck when received. A full report relative to the Town's request for "No Parking" signs along AIA from the DOT was read by the Town Manager. The request was, at this time, denied. Mrs. Roberts notified the Town Commission of a Public Hearing to be held pertaining to the 12th Street Bridge. The meeting will be held in the Delray Beach City Hall, 7:30 P.M. on September 21, 1977. A notice is posted on the front door o f this Town Ha 11. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission September 6, 1977 Regular Meeting Page 8 of 8 Vice Mayor Hults recognized Dr. R. Murphy who requested to be heard relative to the building moratorium. Mr. Schott reported on the status of Building "D" - Boca Hi. There has been no building permit issued to date. Bills for Approval M. Maree Birkbeck presented the bills to the Town Commission. MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Clark: "Move that we pay these bills". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. ADJOURNMENT - 3:15 P.M. APPROVED: (Abs t) Mort G' day Mayor ~ 9~`1 /. William S. Hults, Vice Mayor Ruth E. Mumford, Commissioner Leslie W. Joy, mmissioner Robert D. Clark, Acting Mayor/ Commissioner ATTEST: ~ ~ - ~iL. Town C rk Dated: September 14, 1977