1978.04.04_TC_Minutes_Regular
• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Regular Meeting
April 4, 1978 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Horton called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Horton, Commissioners Clark, Joy and Storm.
Vice Mayor Mumford was absent. Also present were the Town Attorney,
Town Manager, Chief of Police and Town Clerk.
MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Clark to approve the
minutes as written for the meetings of February 24 - Special Meeting -
and February 28 - Special Meeting and Workshop Meeting - carried
4 - 0 on a voice vote.
Public Requests and Comments
Mayor Horton recognized Attorney Lawrence Lavalle. Mr.
• Lavalle asked if the subject of the Building Official
would be discussed at this meeting. It was the consensus
of the Commission that there would be no discussion.
A resident spoke to the subject of regulations in
Hillsboro Beach regarding parking of campers within
that municipality.
(a) Residents who received warnings re: commercial
vehicles.
Mayor Horton stated that work will be done on the Code
of Ordinances, Section 27 and part of Chapter 30. He
noted that citations will be issued to commercial and
recreational vehicles effective April 6, 1978.
Hoffmann R.P.U.D.
Mr. Hoffmann had previously requested to be heard later
in the meeting; as he will be flying in to appear in person.
Reports - Town Commission
• (a) Mayor Louis Y. Horton - Nothing at this time.
(b) Vice Mayor Ruth E. Mumford - Absent.
(c) Commissioner Harold C. Storm - No report.
(d) Commissioner Leslie W. Joy - No report.
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Town Commission
• Regular Meeting
April 4, 1978
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(e) Commissioner Robert D. Clark reported on a field trip
taken as a member of the Policy Advisory Committee,
Waste Water Management, Palm Beach County ("208" Program).
Mayor Horton recognized Mr. Kenneth Slinkman, Attorney, and
Mr. Paul Hoffmann. (Item No. 5) Both gentlemen addressed
the Town Commission. After a great deal of discussion, a
MOTION was offered by Commissioner Storm/Mayor Horton that
the R.P.U.D. #2 (Hoffmann) is to be extended for a six-month
period beginning today. A roll call vote carried 4 - 0.
Reports of Various Agencies of the Town
(a) Planning Commission - Mr. Nick Johnson stated that the
Planning Commission had completed its work on the proposed
zoning ordinance and it was transmitted to the Town Commission.
The Town Attorney stated that two Public Hearings were set:
for Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 P.M. and May 1 at 7:00 P.M.
• These Public Hearings will coincide with the first and
second readings of the proposed zoning ordinance. Copies
of the proposed zoning ordinance (final draft from Dr. Orman)
are available in the office of the Town Manager.
(b) Board of Adjustment - No report.
(c) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - alternate
member, Mr. Lyman H. Jenkins, was appointed to fill
the vacancy as a regular member and Mr. Jack Donohue was
appointed as alternate member.
MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Storm carried 4 - 0
on a voice vote.
(d) Community Appearance Board - regular member, Don Rex,
reappointed and Mrs. Amelie Leng was appointed to fill
vacancy as alternate member.
MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Clark carried 4 - 0 on
a voice vote.
(e) Police Committee - No report.
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Town Commission -
• Regular Meeting
April 4, 1978 Page 3 of 6
Resolution No. 350 -
Declaring the election to have been held on the 2nd day of
May, 1978, to be unnecessary since the only candidates who
qualified are unopposed. After the reading in full by the
Town Clerk, a MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Joy
to adopt the Resolution carried 4 - 0 on a roll call vote.
Reports, Correspondence and Continuing Reports, Elaine W
Roberts, Town Mang er - reportin for Town Departments
Mrs. Roberts reported that she was unable to attend the
Palm Beach County Municipal League meeting in March.
Minutes of this meeting are on the clipboard. Next meeting,
April 14th, is in Lake Worth. The April meeting of the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will be held in
Stuart on April 13th. Mr. Don Wilson, the Town's representative
to the West Palm Beach Urban Area Transportation Study,
attended the DOT Public Hearing April 3, and presented the
• letter of March 29, 1978 prepared by the Mayor regarding
A-1-A (See letter attached). The Del Trail Fire District
requested the Town Manager to relay their appreciation for
the donations received toward the purchase of "Jaws of Life",
which is now in operation. Area Planning Board, West Palm
Beach Urban Area Transportation Study has submitted two
documents which are available in the office of the Tov~m Manager.
Mrs. Roberts referred to a memo from the Finance Director, re:
request made to issue to members of the various Boards of the
Town their honorariums on a monthly basis. It was the
consensus of the Commission that the Town Manager inform the
members of the monthly payments.
Mrs. Roberts referred to a letter from Jerry Frockt, Charter
Revision Committee Director, re: the suggested establishment
of a Fair Tax Council for inclusion in the proposed County
Charter to deal with dual taxation. A great deal of
discussion followed on this matter. Mayor Horton will reply
to this: that the Town Commission gives approval to the
concept with the proviso that this approval is not construed
as approval of a County Charter.
• MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Joy that the Mayor be
authorized to reply carried 4 - 0 on a voice vote.
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Town Commission
• Regular Meeting
April 4, 1978
Building Department
Page 4 of 6
Mrs. Roberts reported that the following were issued during
March: a C/O for a single family home on Bel Lido Island,
a temporary C/O for Boca Hi (Model and Sales Office).
Finance Department
Reported were $13,595 received in tax monies (ad valorem)
in March; ($257,000 (plus) total to date out of $310,000 (plus)
budgeted for FY 77-78). Also we received from the Department
of Revenue for the Local Government Trust Fund: $4,985.00.
Mrs. Roberts reported on various meetings and seminars that
were attended during the month of March by Staff members.
Discussion followed pertaining to the Uniform Accounting
System required for every municipality and agency in the State.
The Special Assessment Bonds, for improvements in Bel Lido
and Highland Beach Isles subdivision, purchased by two
• residents of the Town in 1971 were paid in full on April 1, 1978.
Health Department
Monitoring for lethal yellow continues - in March only two
trees showed signs of the disease. The cuts in the bike hike
path have been repaired. The Department of Agriculture has
been spraying all citrus trees in the area and has notified
the property owners.
Maintenance Department
Mrs. Roberts reported that our Maintenance man has painted
and made repairs on the benches within the Town. He has
also made repairs to hydrants. Mr. Coppola also picked up
the motors for the sewage system lift stations in Winter
Park that were repaired.
Police Department
The Town Manager. reported that the monthly report was distributed
to the Commissioners; the new Police car arrived the first
week in March - bringing a total of three Police vehicles.
• There are now seven men on the Police Force, after Officer
Kasten began employment on March 20, 1978.
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. Town Commission
Regular Meeting
April 4, 1978
Town Clerk
Page 5 of 6
Mrs. Roberts stated that the Town Clerk's Department was
completing work re: the new State election laws. Also
research was continuing, to index all 1977 State
legislative action pertaining to municipalities.
Public Utilities and Works
Water consumption for the month of March - 25,092,000
gallons. Mrs. Roberts stated that this was up over
January and February. Well #2 still presents problems
with bacteria. A recommendation from the consulting
engineers has been requested. Invitations to bid on
work on the water treatment plant were advertised on
March 24th and 31st. Bids will be opened April 11, at
2:00 P.M. This proposed work is for automatic lime
• feed, filter surface washers and other related work.
Mrs. Roberts announced that an Open House will be held
for the new Water Management District office on Copans
Road, Pompano. The hours will be from 10:00 A.M. to
3:00 P.M. on May 2, 1978.
The monthly report from Carl Howard on the Sewage System
is on the clipboard.
Florida Power and Light will restore the cut on Highland
Beach Drive by the end of the week.
Unfinished Business
One resident questioned the Water Management District's
authority to lower water in the canals. The Mayor noted
that Mr. Frank Carberry is monitoring the Water Management
District meetings and a report will be given by him today.
It was brought to the attention of the Commission that Dr.
Bedotto and Dr. Liebler have volunteered to alternate in
the position of Health Official.
• One resident spoke on the subjects of water treatment plant
expansion, officers of the Town, a possible review board for
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Regular Meeting
April 4, 1978
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employees, and appointments made by the Commission. Federal
Flood Insurance was briefly discussed. A seawall repair
project on Bel Air Drive was discussed at length.
Mayor Horton stated that he would ask the Commission for
approval to appoint an Ordinance Review committee to
resolve any discrepancies in the Code. This will be
discussed at the Workshop Meeting.
The Mayor recognized Mr. Frank Carberry who gave a summary
of his observance of the Water Managment District meetings.
MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Commissioner Joy to approve the bills
for payment carried 4 - 0 on a voice vote.
Meeting ADJOURNED at 3:55 P.M.
APPROVED: ~
Louis Y. rton, Mayor
(Ab ent)
Ruth E. Mumford, Vice Mayor
Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
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Lesli W. Joy C' missioner
Harold C. orm, Commissioner
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Dated: April 19, 1978