1978.01.17_TC_Minutes_SpecialTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Special Meeting
January 17, 1978 9.30A M
Mayor Horton called the Special Meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
Present were: The Mayor, Vice Mayor Mumford, Commissioners Clark,
Joy and Storm.
Also present were the Town Manager, Town Attorney, Finance Director
and Town Clerk.
Comments received from James Smoot, Plannin Consultant
re: Comprehensive Plan
The Town Commission reviewed, in addition to Mr. Smoot's
comments, the comments from our Local Land Planning Agency/
Planning Commission dated January 16, 1978 in reply to
the comments submitted to the Town from the Department of
Administration Division of Planning dated December 15, 1977
• and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council dated
December 21, 1977.
It was the consensus of the Commission to reply to
objection ##1 by setting forth the following: list the
growth of tax base and percentage of vacant property in
Town which would provide further increase of tax base,
cite millage rates of previous years, to evidence the
Town's ability to take care of its financial responsi-
bilities. Include also, for information purposes only,
a copy of the current Capital Improvements Plan for
the Town.
To answer objection #k2: cite ordinances relating to
preservation, note Dune survey as prepared by F.A.U.
Also state that the objection will be clarified in the
proposed zoning now under review by the Planning
Commission and it is proposed that an environmental
impact assessment statement requirement will become part
of the zoning code.
The Town Attorney suggested the dates of February 13,
and 27 for the public hearings re: the comprehensive plan.
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Town Commission
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Audit Report - Fiscal Year 1976-77
Mr. Bill Kisker of the audit firm of Nowlen, Lynch
and Stewart went over the audit report. It was noted
that a correction will be made on the General Fund
Balance amount. A brief discussion followed relative
to depreciation. Mr. Kisker then read the Management
Letter dated November 22, 1977 which included recom-
mendations from the audit firm.
Appointment to be represented at the South Florida
Water Management District Meetin s
Mayor Horton offered the name of Frank J. Carberry
for this appointment.
• MOTION by Commissioner Storm/Vice Mayor Mumford naming Frank
J. Carberry representative carried on a voice vote unanimously.
Request from Town Attorney re: VanLennep and Urbanek
Law Suits
The Town Attorney stated that certain expert witnesses
would be needed in these cases. There were no objections.
Lauderdale Contracting Corp., Status
The Town Manager reported that the reply from Mr. Gibson,
Attorney, Bonding Company stated that his client feels
that this matter would have to be settled by the court.
(Out of pocket costs incurred by the Town and the
completion of the project.)
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Town Commission
Special Meeting
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Bills for Approval
MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Vice Mayor Mumford to approve the
bills for payment carried unanimously on a voice vote.
Mayor Horton recognized a citizen who spoke on the
proposed environmental impact statement.
Being no further business to come before the Commission the
Special Meeting ADJOURNED at 11:00 A.M.
APPROVED: .~ /.Lfa-?7~-v~.~
Loui~ Horton, Mayor
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Ruth E. Mumford,-Vice Mayor
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Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
Lesli W. Joy,~o~iissioner
Harold C. S
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Town lerk
Dated: February 1, 1978
Commissioner