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1977.01.14_TC_Minutes_SpecialTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Special Meeting January 14, 1977 9.30 A.M Vice Mayor Hults called the Special Meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. Present were: Vice Mayor William S. Hults Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Commissioner Leslie W. Joy Commissioner Robert D. Clark Absent: Morton E. Gilday, Mayor Also present: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney Anton Drasal, Finance Director Kenneth Jones, Police Chief • Wally E. Schott, Building Official Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Discussion - Cost Estimate - Town Gara e Mrs. Roberts presented the drawings for the proposed Town Garage and the cost estimate submitted by the Building Official to the Commission. Vice Mayor Hults requested the Town Manager to give a summary report on this material. She stated the proposed location and that the present dimensions for a four bay garage of concrete block structure, plus an office, bathroom facilities and storage is 58' long and 30' feet deep with 10' high doors. She noted that if another bay were to be added it would be approximately 12' more and the extra cost would be $5,200.00. Mr. Schott has estimated the cost to be approximately $35,000.00 plus another $5,000.00 if the additional 12' were added. Discussion followed relative to the need of the garage and • how such a facility would be financed. Mrs. Roberts noted that she could not come up with concrete figures until she received the final report from the auditors and researched alternate methods of financing. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special Meeting January 14, 1977 Page 2 of 5 Evaluation of Water Treatment Plant - Status Report Preliminary Cost Estimate - Ross, Saarinen, Bolton and Wilder, Inc. Mr. Dean Patrinely was recognized by Vice Mayor Hults and presented a cost estimate report to the Town Commission. There was a great deal of discussion among the Commission relative to Project No. 1: Filtration System Modification and Project No. 2: Complete Modification. Mr. Patrinely noted that items from Project No. 2 could be added to Project No. 1. Mr. Patrinely spoke to the subject of alternatives. Vice Mayor Hults stated that two of the main problems were lime control and the quality of the water. He asked if Project No. 1 could incorporate the lime control. Mr. Patrinely would present this item the first of next week. • Representative - Technical Coordinating Committee Mrs. Roberts had conferred with the City Engineer for Boca Raton and the Head of the Technical Coordinating Committee, Ned Brooke, and they recommended that the Town Commission appoint the Town Manager as the representative and she, in turn, could possibly appoint two alternates. She asked if the Commission were agreeable to this. MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Clark: "I move that the Town Manager be representative to Technical Coordinating Committee". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Discussion - Charter Review Vice Mayor Hults stated that he felt that it would be unnecessary to appoint an outside Committee for this project in view of the fact that there would not be many changes to the Charter. He then named Commissioner Clark, Mrs. .Roberts and Mrs. Borgemenke as a committee of three to recommend to the Town • Commission any Charter revisions. The Town Commissioners were in accord. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special Meeting January 14, 1977 Page 3 of 5 MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Joy: "I'll so move for the approval of this Committee". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 303 - Building Moratorium The Town Attorney stated that he and the Building Official have been working on the status of RA-1 and RA-2 and the effect of the Moratorium on these zoning areas. He stated that he had been trying to work on an amendment for relief for these two areas. He also stated that he would like to approach the Planning Commission at their Public Hearing on Wednesday, January 19, 1977 and have them discuss this matter. He asked if this would be agreeable to the Town Commission. The Commission was in accord with the Town Attorney relative to the meeting with the Planning Commission. If this is agreeable to the Planning Commission a Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 1977 immediately following • the Workshop Meeting. Mr. Lyle Gibson was recognized by Vice Mayor Hults and spoke to the subjects of moratoriums, water connection charges, interim facility fees, etc. Mr. Sliney wanted to discuss the situation of the interim facility fee. He noted that the status of other Municipalities does not seem any brighter than before; and as a result he is suggesting to repeal the interim service fee. He noted the Town should work on another new ordinance relative to this fee. The Commission was in agreement to repeal the interim service fee ordinance. Mr. Sliney stated that he had b Officer Giordano's attorney rel the Town. Mr. Sliney noted tha had been discussed. Mr. Sliney direction on how to settle this indicated to Mr. Sliney that he with some sort of dollar figure yen talking to Mr. Christiansen, tive to his claim against . no specific monetary terms asked the Commission's matter. Mr. Christiansen had wanted the Town to come forth as a proposed settlement. • Commissioner Clark stated that he was against this monetary settlement. He then referred to a letter prepared by Mr. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special Meeting January 14, 1977 Page 4 of 5 Sliney for the Chief's signature. (Letter of recommendation relative to Mr. Ryan) He noted that the last sentence stated something that he regarded entirely contrary to the desire of the Commission stated at the Commission meeting. Commissioner Clark quoted from the letter: "During his employment he performed his duties satisfactorily". Commissioner Clark noted that he felt Officer Ryan performed his duties unsatisfactorily. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that there be no settlement with Officer Giordano. Vice Mayor Hults referred to a letter from Thomas Walsh, Holiday Inn, requesting a change in the Ordinance to amend the liquor requirements from 1;00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. closing. Mr. Sliney will be given a copy of this letter and make- his recommendations to the Town Commission. Commissioner Clark reported that Mr. Urbanek had called him • to explore the possibility of setting up another meeting between the attorneys, Mr. Urbanek and Commissioner Clark relative to the building permits. Commissioner Clark told Mr. Urbanek that he was available and willing to meet but he did not feel that unless he had a very large change in his position (Mr. Urbanek), Commissioner Clark did not feel that another meeting would result in any amicable agreement. He also stated that he had attended the meeting of the South Central Regional Waste Water Authority and the population figures are still being disputed. Bills for A proval The bills were presented to the Commission by the Finance Director. MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Joy: "I move these bills be paid". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. • Mrs. Roberts noted that the Community Appearance Board held a Special Meeting on January 6, 1977 to discuss the changes in their criteria and they are now ready to meet with the Town Commission. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special Meeting January 14, 1977 Page 5 of 5 A representative from the Bureau of Beaches and Shores will make an inspection of about three areas east of AIA which the Town is concerned about. This will take place today. Mrs. Roberts reported on a question relative to the sewer treatment plant bills from Florida Power. It was the consensus of the Commission to pay the bill in its entirety and not approach the Highland Beach Utility Company. Vice Mayor Hults recognized Mr. Lyle Gibson who spoke on the charges to builders in the Town. He also referred to the case law relative to Dunedin. Vice Mayor Hults instructed the Town Attorney to research this matter. ~J Commissioner Clark referred to a memo from the Finance Director relative to the group health insurance plan for the Town employees. He noted that comparing present Prudential cost with Blue Cross and the new Prudential cost with Blue Cross he felt it was worth the $40.00 additional monthly charge, based on his awn personal experience. It was the recommendation of the Town Manager also to remain with Prudential. MOTION by Commissioner ClarkfCommissioner Joy: "I so move that we continue with Prudential Insurance'.'. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting ADJOURNED at 11:45 A.M. APPROVED: Absent Morto :? G~ day Mayor William S. Hu1ts, Vice Mayor '~ ATTEST: ~~<~i,,c,~^ j~u • Town G~'lerk Dated: January 26, 1977 Recorded on 77.2 Tape 1 - Sides 1 & 2 ~~~ Ruth Mumford, Comm "sioner .- ,., ~ t Les ~e W. Joy, Cgfim sioner ~. G Robe t D. Clark, Commissioner