1977.05.16_TC_Minutes_Specialr
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May 16, 1977 9:30 A.M.
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Special Meeting
Mayor Gilday announced that this Special Meeting had been called
by the Town Manager. Mayor Gilday noted that the meeting had
been called for the approval of bills and other items as stated
on the agenda.
Present were:
Absent: Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford
Commissioner Robert D. Clark
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Also present:
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor Morton E. Gilday
Vice Mayor William S. Hults
Commissioner Leslie W. Joy
Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager
Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk
M. Maree Birkbeck, Acting Director of Finance
APPROVAL OF BILLS
The bills for approval were presented to the Town
Commission.
Vice Mayor Hults noted that if this Special Meeting
had not been called today, these bills would have to
wait for approval until the next Regular Meeting.
He noted that the primary reason for the meeting
this date was to approve the bills on the Town
Garage.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Joy: "I move that
we approve the bills as read".
Mrs. Roberts explained the bill from the auditors
for the benefit of the Town Commission.
• ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0.
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Vice Mayor Hults noted that since the Town Commission
had approved the construction of the Town Garage and
the breakdown cost of each item, why must Commission
approval be necessary if the amount of the item does
not exceed the amount of .the approval. He stated
that he felt the Town Manager should be authorized
to approve the bills as submitted. However, if the
amount is over the approved amount, the Town Commission
should then approve the bill.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Joy: "I move that we
issue this authorization to the Town Manager".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0.
REPAIRS TO BEL LIDO BRIDGE
Mrs. Roberts noted that the State of Florida has mandated
• that all bridges within the state be inspected by an
authorized person. The Bel Lido bridge has been
inspected by Botkin and Associates, Engineers, and
they recommend that the bridge be either replaced or
remedial repairs be done immediately. The Building
Official figured out an estimate of cost on remedial
repairs as based on drawings submitted by the
Engineering firm. The estimated comes to approximately
$2,250. Mrs. Roberts asked for approval of an
expenditure not to exceed $3,000.
The Town will act as the contractor and the people
working on the Town Garage will do the work.
Mrs. Roberts read the letter of recommendation from
Botkin and Associates, Engineers, relative to the
Bel Lido bridge for the record.
Mrs. Roberts announced that the Town had received $3,994.
Road and Bridge Fund money for the first quartex of
this year.
• Earl Totz gave a brief history of the bridge and
volunteered his knowledge and expertise to the Town,
which was gratefully accepted.
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MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Joy: "I move that we
approve an expenditure up to $3,000. to improve, alter and
repair the Bel Lido bridge".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0.
Vice Mayor Hults brought up the subject of the purchase
of a truck for the Town. He noted that three bids
had been received for a low bed 1/2 r 3/4 ton truck.
The bid of Adams Chevrolet in the amount of $4,756.32
was recommended. This vendor was also low bidder.
Discussion followed about the crane, facilities for
installation, removal, etc.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Joy: "Award the bid
• to Adams Chevrolet in the amount of $4,756.32 for the 3/4 ton
pick up.
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0.
Being no further business to come before
meeting ADJOURNED at 10:00 A.M.
APPROVED:
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Dated: May 24, 1977
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Recorded on 77.16 Tape 1
Side 1
William S. Hults, Vice Mayor
(Absent)
Ruth E. Mumford, Commissioner
Leslie W. Joy, ,~'omm~ssioner
(Absent)
Robert D. Clark, Commissioner