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1978.11.08_TC_Minutes_Regular :~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 1:30 P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Town Commission was Mayor Horton at 1:30 P.M. Those in attendance Vice Mayor Mumford, Commissioners Genovese and Bauer was absent. Also in attendance were Mrs Town Manager, Town Attorney, Thomas E. Sliney, Jones and Mrs. Jane E. Barker, Town Clerk. Pledge of Allegiance called to order by were: Mayor Horton, Storm. Commissioner Elaine W.'Roberts, Police Chief Kenneth Approval of Minutes, as writ August 29, 1978 September 5, 1978 September 26, 1978 September 26, 1978 • October 3, 1978 October 27, 1978 ten - Special and Public Hearing - Public Hearing and Regular - Public Hearing and Special - Workshop - Regular - Special MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford/Commissioner Genovese that the Minutes be approved as listed. All members of the Commission voted to accept the Minutes. Public Requests and Comments A Town Resident spoke regarding items on the agenda. Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Mayor Horton read a letter from Peggy Evatt, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, acknowledging receipt of our copy of Resolution No. 360 requesting tax relief. Mayor Horton also read a letter from Mr. Richard Waters, Library Consultant. (b) Vice Mayor Ruth E. Mumford - Vice Mayor Mumford reported . on the erosion along the beach, stating that several homes are in great danger. Discussion Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 Page 2 of 9 took place regarding this matter. There was also dis- cussion concerning the Boca Hi RPUD and the piling being driven on their property. (c) Commissioner Harry Bauer - Absent (d) Commissioner Peter J. Genovese - Commissioner Genovese stated. that he has not had time as yet to start working on the Code of Ordinances due to other important pending matters. He further stated that the suit against Lyle Gibson regarding sewer treatment plant monthly charges has been dismissed because Mr. Gibson paid the delinquent charges in full. (e) Commissioner Harold C. Storm - No report Reports of Boards and Agencies of the Town (a) Board of Adjustment - Mrs. Roberts announced that five • members of the Board of Adjustment are up for reappointment and all five have been contacted and are willing to serve. Before getting into this, Mayor Horton discussed limiting the number of terms that Board members would serve. This had been discussed at the Workshop Meeting with the idea of giving new people a chance to air new ideas. After a short discussion, it was the consensus that no limits be set for Board members. The five members on the Board of Adjustment to be re- appointed were: William Werneke, Raymond Blosser, Arthur J. Kiefer, Frank Scofield and E. E. Aldrich. MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford that these members be reappointed. Vote was unanimous. Mrs. Roberts announced that the Board of Adjustment would be having a Workshop Meeting on Thursday, November 9, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. concerning the DeJoseph property. • (b) Community Appearance Board - Mrs. Roberts stated that there were three reappointments on the Community Appearance Board - Betty Jean Stewart, Amelie I Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 Leng and Norman Hile. t Page 3 of 9 MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford that these three members be reappointed. Vote was unanimous. (c) Housing Board of Adjustment and the Housing Board of Adjustment morning (November 8th). Their December 13, 1978 and they will officers at that meeting. Appeals - Mrs. Roberts stated that and Appeals met this next meeting will be be having election of (d) Planning Commission - Mr. Nicholas Johnson announced that the Planning Commission would be meeting that evening - November 8, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. (e) Police Committee - Mayor Horton referred to his memo to the Town Commission of October 16, 1978 wherein he stated that the reason for establishing the • Police Committee no longer existed. Inasmuch as there was only one member at the present time, it was felt that this would be a good time to disband this Committee. MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford and seconded by Commissioner Genovese (providing that the Committee could be reactivated at any time) that the Police Committee be disbanded. Upon the advice of the Attorney, who stated that since the Police Committee had been created by a Resolution, it would be necessary to draw up a Resolution disbanding the Committee - the MOTION and second were withdrawn. A Resolution to this effect will be __ .. _.____ prepared for the Commission's action. Mrs. Roberts then made two announcements - one pertaining to the Planning Commission reviewing preliminary concepts for Boca Hi's Braemer Isle and another one regarding Adm. Farrin attending meetings re: the County Land Use Plan for the Town. Resolutions Resolution No. 364 - Authorizing Expenditures up to $500.00 by • the Town Manager - was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Genovese/Commissioner Storm that this Resolution be adopted. A voice vote by the Commission was unanimous in favor of adoption. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 1 // td, ~~ Page 4 of 9 Resolution No. 365 - Requesting State Legislature to change the South Florida Water Management District to an Elective Body - was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford/Commissioner Genovese that this Resolution be adopted. All the Commissioners were in favor - by voice vote. Ordinance Ordinance No. 343 - Second Reading - Amending Ordinance No. 331, which amended Sections of Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Plumbing Code" - was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford/Commissioner Storm that Ordinance No. 343 be adopted. In polling the Commission, the adoption of this Ordinance was unanimous. Formal Approval • (a) Mrs. Roberts requested the Commission's approval for Municipal Code Corporation Zoning Supplements at a cost of $450.00, which was discussed at the Workshop Meeting on October 31, 1978. (b) Mrs. Roberts also requested approval from the Commission for a bill from Hyden Insurance Company in the amount of $1,421.00 for police liability. Some discussion took place. MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford that these two items be approved for payment. A voice vote gave unanimous approval. Petition - from residents of Hichland Beach Isles Mayor Horton read for the record a petition from residents of Highland Beach Isles regarding access to the beach and beach restoration funds. Mayor Horton suggested three alternatives for the people in Highland Beach Isles as follows: One would be to make arrangements with Boca Cove to use their access; two - a petition might be made to the Bel Lido Property Owners Association to use their beach access and third - the people • in Highland Beach Isles could approach Mr. Mangurian to see if he would consider selling a ten foot easement at the south end Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 Page 5 of 9 of his property. A representative of the Bel Lido Property Owners Association stated that it would not be possible for non Bel Lido residents to use their access. Discussion took place and it was the consensus that Mayor Horton send a letter to the residents of Highland Beach Isles suggesting the remaining two alternatives mentioned above. Mayor Horton read a memo from the Town Manager to the Town Commission regarding a letter received from Mr. Merles con- cerning a proposed recreation facility. After discussion, it was the consensus that the Town Manager should write Mr. Merles declining his proposal. Reports - Town Manager Mrs. Roberts reported that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting is Thursday, November 9th in Stuart; the Palm Beach County Municipal League to meet on Friday, November 10th; she has been attending the "208" meetings - there will be another one on Wednesday, November 22nd at 1:30 P.M. She attended the Florida League of Cities Convention in Hollywood, Fla. October 19-21, 1978. Mrs. Roberts further reported that Mr. Don Wilson has been attending the M.P.O. meetings which is the West Palm Beach Urban area study regarding transportation. The C.D.C. meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 1978 was cancelled - it has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 1978. Mrs. Roberts also announced that the Solid Waste Author- ity had met that morning, November 8, 1978. Mrs. Roberts then stated that the Town had received their annual estimate of population from the University of Florida which is 2,643 as of July 1, 1978. This number has been increasing since 1970. The Area Planning Board sent a proposal for continuing the criminal justice unit for Palm Beach County. The Town Commission voiced no objections to the proposal or the A.P.B. request for funding. Mrs. Roberts then reported that correspondence had been received from John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Auxiliary re- . garding CPR and a life saving marathon. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 Page 6 of 9 Correspondence has been received from the Southeastern Munic- ipal Bond, Inc., a firm that handles bond issues. This is in reference to a possible bond issue next May. Mrs. Roberts called attention to the fact that there is a newspaper clipping on the Bulletin Board outside of her office regarding dual taxation and a decision by the State Supreme Court. Mrs. Roberts then announced the results of yesterday's voting. There are 1535 registered voters in Town and 1073 voted in yesterday's election, plus approximately 85 absentee ballots. This figures out to be over a 70% voting record. Mrs. Roberts then reported re: Town Departments: Building Department Mrs. Roberts reported that several sets of plans have been • given to the Building Department. No Certificates of Occupancy have been issued this past month. Finance Department The auditors have been working in the that were reinvested produced $1,500. Bridge money for final payment of the received in the amount of $3,448.60. issue payment on November 1st for the mowing bills were mailed in October. Town Hall. Some C.D.'s ~0 interest. Road and 1977-78 fiscal year was The Town made a bond 1966 bond issue. Lot Mrs. Roberts further stated that several ads complying with Federal Revenue Sharing regulations have been placed in the paper. Maree Birkbeck will be attending a conference the week of November 14th for Municipal Finance Officers. Health Department Several people have removed diseased palm trees, Mrs. Roberts reported. She is still trying to get estimates on the emergency medical equipment. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 Maintenance Department Page 7 of 9 A young man has been hired on a contract basis to help Michael. Police Department Mrs. Roberts announced that all of the police officers except Chief Jones took the CPR course, as well as did Commissioner Bauer. The monthly report has been given to the Commission as well as a commendation for Officer Blonder. Town Clerk Department The Town Clerk has been busy training Helen Carpenter who is really fitting in very well. All maps pertaining to the Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Ordinances have been placed in cylinders and stored in the vault. In the near future, all aerial maps and dune line study maps plus water and sewer record drawings will also be placed in cylinders and stored • in the vault. Mrs. Roberts stated that she and the Town Clerk had spent time at the Safety Deposit Box replacing original ordinances that had been removed. Public Utilities and Works Department Mrs. Roberts stated that the water consumption for October was down. In ~4ugust it was 24 million plus, in September it was 31 million plus and in October it was 19,877,000 gallons. The total figure for 10 months for treated water is 232,701,000 and raw water - 230,092,000. She further stated that the Water Treatment Plant site con- struction status and progress was placed on the Clipboard. Mrs. Roberts stated that a letter had been received from the U.S.G.S. offering to continue our cooperative agreement to monitor the salt water wells. The Town's share of this would amount to $2,000.00. Mrs. Roberts asked f~e~ Commission approval for this amount of money. • r Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 Page 8 of 9 MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford that the amount of $2,000.00 for a contract with U.S.G.S. to monitor the salt water wells be approved. Approval for payment was given by a voice vote. Mrs. Roberts then stated that correspondence had been received from the engineers which is a change order on the William Cox contract to provide for a check valve on one of the high service pumps and to widen the catalyst holding pit approximately four feet. This would amount to $1,271.50. MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford to amend the contract in the amount of $1,271.50. All Commissioners voted aye in favor of this. Mrs. Roberts reported on the Sewage Facilities - Commissioner Genovese had introduced Mr. Levine to Mrs. Roberts and they inspected the repump station, the elevated tower and the garage. Mr. Levine will be meeting with Mrs. Roberts and Carl Howard next Monday to look at Lift Station No. 1 and also the gener- • ator at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Carl Howard's monthly report has been placed on the Clipboard and Mrs. Roberts stated that she will be meeting with Mr. Burson of Southern Bell on Thursday, November 9th, to check over the monitor plan installation charges submitted by Carl Howard. Under Zoning, Mrs. Roberts reported that she had received a letter from Mr. Eagan, Attorney in Tallahassee, which had been requested when Mr. Hoffmann's RPUD had been extended for six months. The Town had requested that they be notified monthly on the status of Mr. Hoffmann's negotiations with all the governmental agencies. Mayor Horton made the ammouncement that he and Michael had checked the bike ;.path to determine whether a new mower should be purchased. It was decided that, with Michael's new helper, it would not be necessary to purchase any more equipment. Unfinished Business • None Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting November 8, 1978 Page 9 of 9 New Business A Town Resident then addressed the Commission regarding the petition from the residents of Highland Beach Isles. Bills for Aibproval Mrs. Roberts requested formal approval from the Commission to transfer $2,500.00 from the contingency fund to general public buildings for F.Y. 77-78 Budget. This approval will be given by signature. Mrs. Roberts then presented the bills for approval. • MOTION by Vice Mayor Mumford/Commissioner Storm that the bills be approved for payment. Vote was unanimous. Meeting ADJOURNED at 3:35 P.M. r" APPROVED: ~ ~ , ,,-~~~~-,.~;v--~, Louis Y~ Horton, Mayor ~~ p Ruth E. Mumford, ice Mayor 1 Harr Bau /, Commissioner ~ 1 Peter ,fl/.f Genovese, Com~tassioner ~ Darold C. orm, Commissioner _~ ATTEST: ~-~ ~~--~ - ~ - ~-~C. ~` '_~~ ~6wn Clerk Dated: November 22, 1978