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1976.10.05_TC_Minutes_Regularr ~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 ______ 1:30 P. M. Mayor Morton E. Gilday called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. Present were: Mayor Morton E. Gilday Vice Mayor William S. Hults Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Commissioner Leslie W. Joy Commissioner Robert D. Clark Also present: Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Kenneth Jones, Chief of Police Wally E. Schott, Building Official Anton Drasal, Finance Director • Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Approval of Minutes as written (Synopsis by Town Clerk) For: Meetings of September 8, 1976 - Regular Meeting 13, - Special Meeting 29, - Workshop Meeting and Special Meeting MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Clark: "Mayor, I move that we dispense with the reading of the Minutes." ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. PUBLIC REQUESTS None • Minutes of Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 REPORTS OF THE TOWN COMMISSION Page 2 of 8 (a) Mayor Morton E. Gilday noted that there were appointments to be made to the Pension Fund, the terms of Miss Birkbeck, Officer Cecere, Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Mumford expire as of this time. Nominations to replace them were in order. The employees have noted, in once instance, to rename Officer Cecere to represent the police; and the other employees have overwhelmingly tenominate Maree Birkbeck. MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Joy: "I move that the two members of the Commission, Commissioner Mumford and Commissioner Clark, and the two representatives, Officer Cecere and Miss Maree Birkbeck be nominated for further terms." There were no other nominations presented. • ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. Mayor Gilday stated that some time during the month additional appointments to various boards would be made. (b) Vice Mayor Hults reported that at a Special Meeting held on September 13; certain accusations were made by a former Police Officer in reference to matters of the Town. Vice Mayor Hults read a report containing information from the Sheriff's Department and the Town Police Chief, for the record: this report was compiled by Mrs. Roberts. (c) Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford - No report. (d) Commissioner Leslie W. Joy - No report. (e) Commissioner Robert D. Clark - noted tY~t he had been appointed to meet with Mr. Urbanek and various parties. This meeting has not taken place and Commissioner Clark noted he will be away for two weeks and he requested L~ r Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 Page 3 of 8 the Mayor to appoint someone in his place. Mayor Gilday stated that the Vice Mayor will be willing to take over for Commissioner Clark. Mayor Gilday explained the reason for the meeting for the benefit of the audience. REPORTS OF THE VARIOUS AGENCIES OF THE TOWN (a) Planning Commission - No report. Mrs. Roberts noted that this Board met September 22, 1976 and they are scheduled to meet Wednesday, October 6, 1976. (b) Board of Adjustment - Mr. Horton reported on a Public Hearing held on Friday, October 1, 1976. Mr. Horton read a letter from the Board of Adjustment to the Town Commission with recommendations relative to the • meeting that had been held regarding St. Lucy's Sign petition. A great deal of discussion followed re lating to the Board of Adjustment, Sign Ordinance, moral responsibility, expense of the signs, no permit being issued, etc. Vice Mayor Hults and Commissioner Joy requested that Mr. Horton give the Commission the pertinent facts regarding this case. He did so. Mayor Gilday recognized Father Chepanis of St. Lucy's who in turn stated his case in full for the benefit of the Commission. He stated he did not expect to be re- imbursed for the signs. Mayor Gilday recognized Mr. Dent who spoke on the authority of the Board of Adjustment. Discussion followed relative to the power and authority of the Board of Adjustment. r Minutes of HigI~land Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 Page 4 of 8 Mr. Sliney gave his comments on the historical back- ground of the Board of Adjustment and the powers of the Board. MOTION by Vice Mayor Hults/Commissioner Clark: "I move that the variance be issued and the church be allo~red to put up their signs." Discussion then followed relative to the area of the sign. The Mayor noted "that the physical part of the sign apart from the frame work and lighting is 10 sq. ft. The Mayor noted that the statue on the property a~ this time and the name St. Lucy is only the designation of the character represented." ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. Mayor Gilday stated on behalf of the Commission that • "this is an exceptional situation and this should not be construed to afford any precedence for the future for other signs (other types of signs). The Town has been motivated unquestionably that this is a safety factor, that it is a house of worship and a house of worship that ham been a very good neighbor." (c) Housing Board of Adjustment and F,ppeal - No report. Mrs. Roberts reported on a meeting held September 8, 1976. (d) Community Appearance Board - No report. (e) Police Committee - Mr. Horton reported that Officer Ryan had resigned and he had been replaced by Officer Simon. He noted that the Department is again short one officer and the Chief is making arrangements for correcting that situation. • Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 Page 5 of 8 PETITION FOR ST. LUCY'S - LAND FILL Mrs. Roberts noted a mistake on the application. The lot number should be 85 - 88 and not lot 4. It was noted that this request was for the area at the rear of the rectory. Mayor Gilday called for a Motion to grant this application. MOTION by Commissioner MumfordjVice Mayor Hults: "I'll so move." ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. It was noted that Chapter 15? of the Code of Ordinances requires Town Commission approval. • ORDINANCE NO. 298 - AMENDING CHAPTER 7 "BUILDINGS" Mayor Gilday noted that this Ordinance had been tabled from the Meeting of September 29, 1976. 'I'h.e Town Attorney recommended that this Ordinance be placed on the agenda for First Reading since it had been substantially revamped and the title changed. Ordinance No. 298 was read by title only by the Town Attorney. This ordinance will be discussed at the next workshop meeting and have final reading and passage at the next regular meeting. Mayor Gilday recognized Mr. O'Grady who requested that the Commission comply with the Standard Building Code and set up the Board of Appeals that iss required. At this time Mayor Gilday excused himself from the meeting. • I Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 Page 6 of 8 REPORTS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS - TOWN MANAGER - ELAINE W ROBERTS Mrs. Roberts announced that the Palm Beach Municipal League meeting was held in the Highland Beach Town Hall on September 10, 1976. Discussion followed regarding the October meeting and the date was disputed. The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council meeting was held in Stuart on September 17 and Mrs. Roberts attended in the Mayor's stead at his request. The next meeting will be October 14, 1976. The Post Office sales report shows the sales are 100/ over last year. After the first of the year the Town will request more money from the Federal Government. The State of Florida Flood Control District Meeting will be • October 7, 1976 for the purpose of certification of the Town water wells. Mrs. Roberts noted her concern and after ex- plaining the circumstances stated she would attend. The Planning Congress will meet on October 11, 1976 and the Public Hearing regarding the Comprehensive Planning Act will be held on October 28, 1976. It was noted that some members of the Planning Commission would attend this meeting. A notice of a Public Meeting was received relative to the Palm Beach County Health Department, this meeting will be held on October 20, 1976. BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT Licenses have been issued for the new fiscal year. A permit was issued for a tri-plex on Bel Air Drive. The Building Official has applied for certification as a licensed building official. Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission • Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Page 7 of 8 The Town in the fiscal year 1975-76 did very well and there is a plus in revenues and a minus in expenditures. Mrs. Roberts announced that the Auditors have started working and a new bookkeeper has been hired to replace Mrs. Juanita McGee who resigned, Mrs. Charlotte Reece. Mrs. Roberts gave the Commission an amended and updated Bookkeeper Job Description for their approval. She noted that the change is in Section l.C. and in the job requirements. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "I move that we accept the new job description for the bookkeeper job." ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. • HEALTH DEPARTMENT Dr. Woodman has started on his continued pest control program for the next four or five weeks. Discussion followed relative to the Swine Flu shots. The locations of the distribution centers will be published in the bulletin. TOWN CLERK Mrs. Roberts reported that the Town Clerk and Deputy have been attending meetings relative to the Municipal Court Abolishment. The Town Clerk will attend and instruct at a Governmental Institute sponsored by Florida Atlantic University. She will also attend a portion of the Florida League of Cities conference in Miami, as the State's Association, Vice President. PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES Wiring is progressing between the Water Treatment Plant and the well field, by Edward Electric. n U r • Minutes of Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting October 5, 1976 Page 8 of 8 Relative to the Sewer system completion, there has been no reply from Mr. Delaney to date as to the schedule of work. The Aide to Traffic bid for marking the bike/hike path is more expensive due to the fact that DOT has requested on either side of any driveway four inch caution bars be placed. Every single driveway will not need these caution bars. The bid is in the amount of $321.00. Mrs. Roberts spoke of turn off arrows also for deceleration lanes. The Town Attorney noted that this would be beneficial for the Town. Relative to the Lauderdale contract no updated status has been received. LJ MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Joy: "I move that the Town let the contract as per this proposal for the stripa.ng of the bike path without the extra arrows." Mrs. Roberts asked permission for the arrows in front of the Town Hall to be repainted. Permission was granted. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. BILLS FOR APPROVAL _~ - ,. >_ ~, 'til /,~ , ; ~~, Town C~erk ~' October 18, 1976 Tape 76.32 A Sides 1&2 There were none. ADJOURNMENT 2:50 P.M. ATTEST: APPROVE: C E ./ G V.May©F William S. Hu.lts Commissioner Leslie W Joy Commissioner Ruth E. mford Commissioner Robert D. Clark