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1977.02.22_TC_Minutes_Workshop • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting February 22, 1977 9:30 A.M. Vice Mayor William S. Hults called the meeting to order at 9:40 A.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 Also present: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney Anton Drasal, Finance Director • Kenneth Jones, Chief of Police Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk 77.5 Policy Decision - Pay for Police Officers - Court Appearance Day Off Mrs. Roberts stated that the Police Officers previously were paid $20.00 for Court Appearances on their day off. Now, when the officers are issued a subpeona they receive a $5.00 witness fee. Mrs. Roberts recommended that the Town pay $15.00 in addition to the $5.00 witness fee making the total $20.00. This item was scheduled for the Regular Meeting, Tuesday, March 1, 1977. Mr. Sliney asked the Town Manager if the subject of the Town Prosecutor could be discussed at this time. He referred to a letter from the Assistant State Attorney asking if Highland Beach would retain the Town Prosecutor. Mr. Sliney stated that he felt it was not necessary to keep the Prosecutor. Mrs. Roberts agreed with Mr. Sliney. It was the consensus of the Commission, at this time, to • drop the Town Prosecutor until such time as it was felt necessary, that the "Town Attorney" should confer with State Attorney should a Prosecutor be necessary. Mrs. Roberts will write to the State Attorney and inform him of the consensus of the Commission. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting February 22, 1977 77.7 Parking Gara e Page 2 of 6 Mrs. Roberts reported that the plans submitted to the Commission for the garage need only minimal revision. After discussion relative to the "bays" it was the consensus of the Commission that the garage have only 4 bays. At this point Mrs. Roberts reported to the Commission several recommendations of the Florida Criminal Justice System and several requirements that should be done annually, such as reviewing the Police Department, toward providing a more efficient and economical operation. Consideration should be given to interlocal agreements and consolidation of police forces. The Town Manager is performing this review and is investigating alternatives. Commissioner Clark commented about statements re: above, • that the President of the Civic League reported at the Annual Meeting of the League held last week, reminding Mr. Dent to not report on rumors about negotiations with a certain city, but instead to report onfacts presented to the Town Commission during public meetings. Mrs. Roberts then referred to three separate memos from the Police Chief relative to the purchase of a Police Car, and an alternate proposal to repair the existing vehicle. It was the consensus of the Commission that the Town should solicit bids for a "four bay garage". 76.75 Surface Bel Lido Drive Mrs. Roberts stated that she had called and verified with all the Commissioners, with the exception of Senator Hults, the fact that for $400.00 additional the area from the Bel Lido bridge to AIA could be resurfaced. Commissioner Clark called to the attention of the other • Commissioners, Mrs. Roberts and the Town Attorney, Section 8.03 "Construction Procedure" Charter, Town Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting February 22, 1977 Page 3 of 6 of Highland Beach, relative to the proper procedure to be followed in any work to be done in the Town. Mr. Sliney stated that perhaps this would be one of the items in the Charter that could be considered and changed by Ordinance if necessary. Mr. Sliney noted that this section of the Charter calls for a Resolution "after the fact" and would not delay the work. 77.3 Ordinance No. 309 (Proposed) Vice Mayor Hults stated that Ordinance No. 309 Amending Section 4-20, "Regulation as to time of Sale of Alcoholic Beverages" is scheduled for second and final reading at the Regular Meeting, March 1, 1977. 77.8 C.A.B. Meeting and Discussion of Criteria Senator Hults noted that the Town Commission and the • Community Appearance Board will hold a meeting to discuss the C.A.B. criteria. The date would be Monday, February 28, 1977 at 9:30 A.M. Mrs. Roberts was instructed to verify and confirm this date and time. 77.10 Resolution - Reciuesting DOT to place No Parking Sictns along AIA Discussion followed relative to Boca Raton and a Resolution presented to the DOT requesting "No Parking Signs" along AIA. This Resolution will be presented at the Meeting March 1, 1977. 77.1 Water Treatment Plant Expansion Mrs. Roberts spoke on the subject of Ross, Saarinen and Bolton, Consulting Engineers for the Town. She gave the Commission a report on her requests to the engineers. She then referred to a new "breakdown" from Mr. Patrinely dated February 17, 1977. Mrs. Roberts also reported on • her discussions with the Permutit representative in Jacksonville. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Workshop Meeting February 22, 1977 Page 4 of 6 Commissioner Mumford expressed her concern relative to no "Stop Sign" on the Church property. 77.55 Town Manager, Reports, Correspondence and Continuing Reports. Mrs. Roberts referred to the Financial Statement and the overage(s) on the line items. It was decided that these items could be revised on the sixth month report. Mrs. Roberts reported on the extra revenues received from various agencies by the Town. .She suggested a budget amendment to show the increased revenues. The Commission was in agreement with this amendment. Consideration of the Police Car will be scheduled on the agenda for March 1, 1977. Mrs. Roberts noted that a problem with a sign at Regency • Highland had arisen. She explained the problem and discussion followed relative to the problem. The Town Attorney gave his opinion. It was decided that the Sign Ordinance be amended to clear up any gray matter or questions within it. Mr. O'Grady and Mr. Dent spoke on this subject after being recognized by the Vice Mayor. Mrs. Roberts requested a volunteer to be considered to be appointed to the Palm Beach Area Planning Board. Resumes should be submitted to William Cruickshank, Palm Beach County Municipal League. Discussion followed relative to drainage in the Bel Lido subdivision. It was decided to resurface the area first and see the outcome of this project. Mrs. Mumford called to the attention of the Commission the puddles along the bike-hike path. Mrs. Roberts noted that now that the sewer facilities have been accepted by the "down, a maintenance program should be established. Mrs. Mumford expressed her • concern for the condition of the lift stations and suggested a maintenance program for the lift stations; this would also include cleanup work. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting February 22, 1977 Page 5 of 6 Mrs. Roberts referred to a request from Regency Highland to conduct bingo games. The Commission and Town Attorney discussed this matter. It was decided that recreation for nonprofit means on private property would not be regulated by the Town. There will be a meeting of the Planning Commission on Wednesday, March 2, 1977 at which Mr. Ray Liberti will inform the Town relative to the County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The Planning Commission also requested the Town Commission's thoughts on "Density Transfer". Discussion on this subject followed. Mr. Dent spoke on this subject also. Mr. Schubert requested permission to build a helicopter pad on his property within the Town. This item will be discussed on Tuesday, March 1, 1977 . The Town has received notification of an application of Drexel Management requesting a seawall, from the Environmental Regulations Department.,. State of Florida. Mr. Schott recommended that the Sea Wall Ordinance be amended and the elevation should be set at 6'. He also recommended that rip-rap be one of the requirements of this seawall. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Workshop Meeting February 22, 1977 Page 6 of 6 Mrs. Roberts announced that the 208 Plan, Waste Water Management, needs an alternate member. This matter will be discussed again. Mrs. Roberts asked for comments on her annual report. ;~ Meeting ADJOURNED at 11:20 A.M. APPROVED: ATTEST: • _:_ `/2~ ~ ~. ~~ 1J • 'E 2 < , yt~T /1~(_.~., Town C~ erk ' Dated: March 9, 1977 Recorded on 77.5 Tape 1 Sides 1 & 2 (Absent) Mort --~ . da Mayor ~ ~~ r ~~ Wi liam S. Hults, Vice Mayor t~~ ~, Ruth E. Mumford, Co issioner r Leslie W. Joy R; C~ issioner C~~~ ~~- ~ `~~~ Robett D. Clark, Commissioner ~1 ~J