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1978.07.05_TC_Minutes_Regular r1 U TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 1•;30 P.M. Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:35 P.M. Present were: Mayor Horton, Commissioners Clark, Joy and Storm. Vice-Mayor Mumford was absent. Also present: Town Attorney, Town Manager, Chief of Police and Deputy Town Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Requests and Comments A Town Resident spoke regarding a letter from the Highland Beach Civic League regarding the Holiday Inn. • Another Town Resident was highly complimentary of the Highland Beach Police Department and stated that if taxes had to be in- creased in order to maintain our excellent Police Force, she, for one, would be agreeable to that, and felt that the other residents in Town would feel the same. Mayor Horton responded to her remarks. The first Town Resident that spoke then brought up the subject of another resident in Town being allowed to board the boat that the Town confiscated in the recent Drug Raid. He did not feel that anyone should be allowed to go aboard the boat. Mayor Horton responded. Reports - Town Commission (a) Mayor Horton - Mayor Horton reported that he has been working on a new traffic and parking ordinance which will be available for the next Workshop Meeting. Mayor Horton then asked Commissioner Storm to take over as his area of particular concern the Finance Department and, of particular interest at this time, a change in our Pension Plan. L_J (b) Vice Mayor Mumford - Absent. (c) Commissioner Storm - No report. (d) Commissioner Joy - No report. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 Page 2 of 9 (e) Commissioner Clark - Commissioner Clark reported that the "208" committee activity has been stepped up and they are now meeting twice a month. He stated that he would like some guidance concerning a questionnaire that he has been given regarding what governmental body this Town would like to control the non-point source pollution. Mayor Horton stated that he would meet with Commissioner Clark immediately after this meeting, in order to study the questionnaire. Reports of Various Agencies of the Town r1 ~J r~ L_~ (a) Planning Commission - Mrs. Roberts reported that the terms of four members of the Planning Commission expired this month - these members being Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Adm. Farrin, Mr. Robert Myers, and Orville Edlund, who is an Alternate. According to a memo dated June 19, 1978 from the Planning Commission to the Mayor, these gentlemen all indicated a willingness to continue and the members of the Planning Commission recommended these reappointments. MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Clark that Mr. Johnson, Adm. Farrin, Mr. Myers and Mr. Edlund be reappointed. The voice vote was unanimous. The regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on July 12, 1978 at 7:30 P.M. Discussion will concern new procedure for site plan review, as required by the new Zoning Ordinance. (b) Board of Adjustment - Mr. Brotzman announced that nothing had come before the Board of Adjustment. (c) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Mrs. Roberts announced that this Board is meeting monthly now and their next meeting is on July 12, 1978 at 10:15 A.M. (d) Community Appearance Board - Mrs. Roberts announced that Jackie Becker's term on this Board expires this month and she has been contacted and is willing to serve another term. On June 29, 1978 at the meeting of the Community Appearance Board, the Board recommended that Mr. Atkinson be appointed to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. Milton Beekman, as a regular member. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 Page 3 of 9 Mr. Beekman's letter of resignation, dated June 16, 1978 to Mr. Rex, Chairman of the Community Appearance Board, was read by Mrs. Roberts. Mayor Horton called for a Motion to accept Mr. Beekman's resignation. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Storm that Mr. Beekman's resignation from the Community Appearance Board be accepted. Mayor Horton, at this point, made note of the fact that Mr. Beekman has not only served on the Community Appearance Board, but has served on the Town Commission as well. Mr. Beekman has also served as Town Clerk. Mayor Horton said that it is with deep personal regret that Mr. Beekman is no longer able to serve. Motion carried unanimously on a voice vote. Mayor Horton then called for a Motion to appoint Mr. Atkinson to fill the remainder of Mr. Beekman's term and to reappoint Mrs. Jackie Becker for another term. r1 LJ MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Clark to so move. Motion carried unanimously by a voice vote. (e) Police Committee - Chairman Genovese stated that he, as Chairman of the Police Committee, was happy to hear the remarks of Mrs. Field concerning the Police Department. He further stated that the Police Committee did recommend an 8/o increase to the Town Commission for the Police Force. Application from Highland Towers re: new seawall Mrs. Roberts stated that the Town had received from the Palm Beach County Health Department a procedure which an applicant most follow in order to procure local approval under Section 253.124 Florida Statutes, before this type of seawall repair work can be done on the Intracoastal Waterway, in order to secure permits from the Department of Environmental Regulation and the Corp of Army Engineers. Mrs. Roberts read the determinations that the Town Commission had to make and in Mrs. Roberts' opinion, none of the stipulations would apply to this project. • Mayor Horton then called for a Motion to instruct the Town Manager to write to various agencies that we can see no problem in any of the four categories mentioned. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 Page 4 of 9 MOTION by Commissioner Clark and seconded by Commissioner Storm that the Town Manager write the various agencies concerning this. In polling the Commission, the vote was unanimous. ORDINANCE - Proposed refund procedure for Interim Services and Facilities Fees. An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, entitled "Interim Services and Facilities Fee: Procedure for Refunds" was read by title only by the Deputy Town Clerk. Urbanek West Model Utility Bills Mrs. Roberts sent a memo to the Commission dated June 6, 1978 regarding the utility bills for the Ambassadors west side model. Mrs. Roberts stated that a request was re- ceived from Mr. Urbanek to refund the utility bills in the amount of $392.50. This item had been discussed at • the Workshop Meeting last week. Mayor Horton stated that he would entertain a Motion that payment be made in the sum of $392.50. MOTION by Mayor Horton/Commissioner Storm that payment be made as proposed and discussed at the Workshop Meeting. Commissioner Clark stated that we should pgy the people who have been waiting for over a year before a new claim is paid. After discussion with the Town Attorney, Mayor Horton stated that if it meets with the approval of the seconder, he will amend the Motion to read that payment to Mr. Urbanek is to be made after August 1st. MOTION as made and amended by agreement passed with unanimous approval. Paul Long water meter installation bill Mrs. Roberts then asked that the Commission approve the writing off of half of the water meter installation for the Paul Long residence. At the time Mr. Longs house was being built, he • thought that the contractor had paid the water meter installation fee, which he had not. In order for the Town not to be responsible for the entire bill, Mr. Long offered to pay half of this fee, inasmuch as the contractor's firm had dissolved. Upon contact- ing the Town Attorney, Mr. Sliney, felt it was a good compromise. Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1918 Page 5 of 9 Commissioner Storm stated that he felt the whole amount should be Mr. Longs responsibility and offered a motion that Mr. Long be required to pay the entire bill. The Motion died for want of a second and Mayor Horton called for a Motion that we would accept payment in the amount of $220.48 from Mr. Long. MOTION by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Joy that $220.48 be accepted from Mr. Long in settlement of this matter. In polling the Commission, all were in favor except Commissioner Storm who voted nay. The Motion passed three to one. Appointment of Actin Town Clerk Mrs. Roberts' recommendation to the Town Commission was that • Mrs. Jane E. Barker, Deputy Town Clerk, be appointed to Acting Town Clerk. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/ Commissioner Joy to make the appointment. Motion passed unanimously on a voice vote. Correspondence from Civic Lea ue re: Holiday Inn A letter from the Highland Beach Civic League dated June 2, 1978 suggested that the Town Commission amend the Comprehensive Plan to institute a separate category of zoning for the Holiday Inn. This was discussed at the last meeting of the Town Commission and it was the consensus that the Town should write the Highland Beach Civic League that they know of no damage or hurt to the Holiday Inn at the present time. Should something arise in the future, The Town Commission would be interested in being contacted at that time. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Storm to proceed as above. By a voice vote the Motion was passed unanimously. Reports, Correspondence and Continuin Reports, Elaine W Roberts, Town Mana er • The Palm Beach County Municipal League meeting was held on June 9, 1978 at Delray Beach City Hall. Agenda items were nominations for officers, a committee appointed to study the Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 Page 6 of 9 preposed County Charter (Mrs. Roberts is on that committee), the Area Planning Board's summary - 40/ of their budget, time and money, which amounts to $2.1 million dollars, is for the "208" project. The Summer Fiesta is scheduled for Friday, July 21st at DuBois Park which is at Jupiter Inlet. The Executive Board met Friday, June 30th, at 8:00 A.M. in Atlantis. Items discussed were the new South Florida Labor Relations Service assessment; the appointment of members and alternates to the County Citizens Task Force; the finalization of nominations so that elections can be held at the July Festival; a seminar on the Uniform Accounting System to take place in Lake Clarke Shores on July 13th_at 1:00 P.M. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting is scheduled for July 13th at 10:00 A.M. in Stuart. A letter of thanks was written to the Water Management District Resource Center in Pompano Beach for the lovely tour afforded • the Town Commission, Mr. Carberry and Mrs. Roberts, was well as brochures on water conservation. Correspondence was received from the Division of Natural Resources complimenting the Town on the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan. A letter was also received from Mr. Earl Beebe,. Department of Commerce. Mr. Beebe is the Industrial Safety Representative for the State of Florida and he inspected the water and sewer system facilities, the Town Hall and garage on Thursday, June 22nd. He gave us a clean slate regarding safety features, making suggestions that we repaint the yellow stripe on the platform at the water treatment plant, and check fire extinquishers once a month. A-1-A will be closed between Camino Real and Palmetto Park Road from Monday, July 10 through Friday, July 14, from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The Town Manager reported on Town Departments: BUILDING DEPARTMENT • The Building Department has issued several licenses and several permits for new construction and alterations and repairs. They have issued a temporary C.O. to C & S Associates, Block 2, Lot 3, (William Wunderlich). Mr. Hamzik has given permission to Boca Highland to pour concrete early (starting at 7:00 A.M.) one day a week. Mr. Hamzik has received word that Florida Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 Page 7 of 9 Power and Light and their contractor have started the work on the easements and the electrical services for those properties facing A-1-A, giving them underground service. They require that a cut be made in the middle of the Bel Lido entrance. FINANCE DEPARTMENT We have received more than what we budgeted in our tax money. On the 19th of June another $1,286.00 was received for a total of $319,618. The sum of $310,328 was budgeted for this year. We are receiving a higher rate of interest on our C.D.'s increasing from 6.50% to 7.80%. Interest received $2,211.97. The budget work has been started and Federal Revenue Sharing can be included in the budget hearings. Total of Federal Revenue Sharing is $8,640. The State Revenue Sharing • estimate is $49,986. an increase of about $13,000. from last year. The Highland Beach taxable total value is an assessed valuation of $98,624,841 for this year, as compared to about $89,000,000 for last year. Mrs. Roberts stated that she is ordering eight more cartons of terramycin - the first we have ordered since 1976. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Michael has been very busy cutting the shrubbery in Town. The increased growth is due to all of the rain we have had recently. POLICE DEPARTMENT Mrs. Roberts has been trying to negotiate with the C.D.C. regarding their budget, and headway is being made. Minutes of the most recent meeting of the C.D.C. are on the clip- board. The monthly report for the Police Department for • June shows nothing outstanding as of the present moment. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 Page 8 of 9 The Police Department is patrolling more miles but that is due to the fact that they have another patrolman and an additional car. Public Utilities and Works Under the water facilities, a pre-construction conference was held in the Town Hall on June 7th at 1:30 P.M. for the newest phase of the work at the Water Treatment Plant. The water consumption for June was 20,403,000 vs. May of 25, 000 ,000. Carl Howard has been on vacation so there is no report on the sewer facilities. The system has been well covered while Carl has been away. • Regarding the zoning, Mr. Sliney reported that he had received a retyped copy from Dr. Orman. Dr. Orman said that he would be mailing the mylar in order for it to be executed by the Town Commission. Mayor Horton has asked Mr. Carberry, our observer at the Water Mgt. District meetings, to devise a water conservation program for Highland Beach, which will be necessary when we approach the Water Management District for an increased allocation. Bills for Approval MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Clark to approve the bills for payment, approved unanimously. Meeting ADJOURNED at 2:45 P.M. Continued on Page 9 of 9 :7 Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting July 5, 1978 Page 9 of 9 ! ~ r APPROVED : r;., Louis `Y. Horton, Mayor (Ruth E. Mumford - absent) Ruth E. Mumford, Vice-Mayor t D. Clark, Commissioner Leslie Joy, Commissioner Harold C. St m, Commissioner ~' / ATTEST : ~' ~~~~2~%~ ~' .~ ting Town Clerk J Dated : ~ ~-~ ~~ 7 •~ •