1978.03.28_TC_Minutes_Workshop
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Workshop Meeting
March 28, 1978 9.30 A M
Mayor Horton called the Workshop Meeting to order at 9:35 A.M.
Present were: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Mumford, Commissioners Joy,
Clark and Storm. Also present: Town Manager, Chief of Police and
the Town Clerk.
The Mayor recognized two taxpayers. One spoke on an Ordinance
to restrict the parking of campers, trucks, recreational
vehicles, etc. within the Town. The second person spoke to
the time limit of the Hoffmann RPUD.
78.17 Suggested dates for Town Commission Public Hearings
on the Proposed Zoning Ordinance.
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Mrs. Roberts reported that the Town Attorney had set proposed
dates to hold Public Hearings re: proposed zoning for the
Town. After discussion as to which Commissioner would or
would not be able to attend, it was the consensus of the
Commission that the Town Attorney and Town Manager choose
suitable dates and consult with the Town Commissioners.
78.18 Correspondence
(a) Dated March 9, 1978 from Department of Transportation,.
State of Florida, informing the Town Manager of a Public
Hearing to be held on April 3, 1978, at 10:00 A.M. in the
County Commission Room, West Palm Beach, re: the functional
classification and designation of the roadway systems for
Palm Beach County. Mr. Don Wilson will attend this meeting.
It was the consensus of the Commission. that Mr. Wilson
take a letter from the Town, signed by the Mayor, to the
effect that A-1-A in Highland Beach does not meet the
criteria of "Minor Arterial" as established by the map
entitled "State Designation and Current Highway Functional
Classification". A request was made to designate A-1-A in
Highland Beach as a "collector road".
• (b) Dated February 28, 1978 from the Area Planning Boar,
Palm Beach County, re: Metropolitan Clearinghouse Review
APB#78-20, Applicant: Florida Department of Environmental
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Regulation, Project Title: Florida Coastal Zone Management
Planning Program {4th year).
Mrs. Roberts stated that she had notified the Area Planning
Board on March 13th that she had no adverse comments; the
Town Commission was in concurrence with the Town Manager and
directed her to reply. (See letter attached)
(c) Dated February 20th and March 1st, 1978 from Air Tech
Heating and Air Conditioning. (See letters attached) It
was the consensus of the Commission that Mrs. Roberts, by
letter, thank Air Tech for their proposals. Mr. Al Stano,
a resident of the Town, has volunteered his services.
78.19 Clarification of Chapters 27 and 30 of the Code of
Ordinances re: Commercial Vehicles and Mayor
Recreation Equipment.
A great deal of discussion pertaining to these two chapters
• followed. It was decided to obtain additional information
from various municipalities and further research and
discussion will be held on this matter.
78.20 Library Survey
After a brief discussion the Commission decided that this
item be included in the monthly bulletin requesting the
desires of the Townspeople. In summation, would the tax-
payers of the Town use the Delray Library if the Town
could negotiate"an agreement of sorts and/or would the
people like to see the Town's Library expanded?
78.21 Vacancies and Expirations
(a) Planning Commission - Vacancy - 1st Alternate - To be
appointed at a later date.
(b) Board of Adjustment - In order - No vacancies.
(c) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - suggested
1st alternate to move up - 2nd alternate to 1st alternate.
Mr. Jack Donohue suggested for appointment to 2nd
alternate.
• (d) Community Appearance Board - suggested reappointment of
Mr. Don Rex, member, 2 year term. Mrs. Amelie Leng to
fill vacancy of 2nd alternate.
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78.13 Hoffmann RPUD
After discussion the Town Manager was directed to notify
Mr. Slinkman, Attorney for Hoffmann, that this item will
appear on the Regular Meeting, April 4, 1978 agenda.
78.22 Discussion - Former Police Officer Leonard Tremitiedi
Mayor Horton reported that Walter Engdahl, Attorney for the
Town, received a call from Attorney Christianson, representing
Mr. Tremitiedi. Mr. Christianson asked if the Town would
settle with Mr. Tremitiedi before he instituted a suit
against the Town? Unanimously, the Town Commission agreed
not to settle.
Reports, Correspondence and Continuing Reports, Town Manager
Elaine W. Roberts
• Mrs. Roberts read a letter from Highland Beach Utilities
Company, dated February 24, 1978 (See clipboard), stating
they will forward a financial statement to the Town in
the near future.
Discussion about the sewage system monitor set up, provided
in the contract with Carl Howard, produced the decision that
Mrs. Roberts will report again with updated costs and
arrangements.
Mrs. Roberts reported that advertisements - Bids - for work
at the water treatment plant ware published March 24, 1978
and scheduled also for March 31, 1978.
Mr. Earl Harvel has installed a temporary dry well in Bel Lido -
McCoy residence at no charge. If it is effective, a permanent
installation will be recommended.
Discussion relative to the placement of crosswalks in the Town
resulted in the following decisions: there is now one
crosswalk at Seagate. Mrs. Roberts will request the DOT to
place the second crosswalk between Town Lots 103 and 104 on
A-1-A, in preparation for no passing lanes installation on
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The Mayor recognized four taxpayers of the Town and they
spoke on the following subjects:
a) An Ordinance to prohibit all parking on Town streets;
problems in single family subdivisions as opposed to
condominiums; i.e., areas to wash cars and also areas for
minor car repairs.
b) The proposed Zoning Ordinance covering the Federal Flood
Plain requirements for residents to qualify for Flood
Insurance.
c) The "definitions" in the Florida State Statutes for
commercial vehicles. Also enforcement of Code Chapters
27 and 30.
Being no further business, the meeting ADJOURNED at 11:35 A.M.
APPROVED:
Y. Horton, Mayor
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Ruth E. Mumford, V' e Mayor
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Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
Lesli W. Joy, m ssioner
Harold C. Storm, Commissioner
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