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1976.08.31_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting August 31, 1976 9.30 A M Vice Mayor Hults called the Workshop Meeting to order at 9:30 A.M. Present were: Vice Mayor Hults Commissioner Leslie W. Joy Commissioner Robert D. Clark Absent: Mayor Morton E. Gilday Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Also present: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney Anton Drasal, Finance Director Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk • 76.60 Alternate Members to Housing Board of Ad-justment and Appeals, and Board of Ad'ustment Vice Mayor Hults stated that the Mayor had suggested the names of Edward H. Finch and Mary Louise Blosser to fill the vacancies on these two Boards. Vice Mayor Hults called for any other names that might be offered; and there was no reply. This item will be placed on the agenda of the Special Meeting to follow immediately after this Workshop. 76.64 CONTRACTS (Proposed) (a) Engineering Firm Discussion followed relative to this contract. There were questions pertaining to methods of payment. The Town Attorney suggested that Mr. Saarinen be invited to meet with him and the Town Manager to clarify a few questionable items included in the contract. The Building Official, Mr. Wally Schott, gave his views on the method of payment. After the meeting the Town Attorney and Town Manager will present the contract to the Commission for further direction. U Workshop August 31, 1976 Page 2 of 5 (b) Planner Mr. James Smoot submitted his resume August 27, 1976 and also three executed copies of the contract as rewritten. Mr. Sliney pointed out the changes on the contract for the benefit of the Commission. This item will be placed on the agenda for the Special Meeting called for this date. (c) Boca Paper Salvage Mr. Spencer had requested to be heard by the Commission but was unable to attend the Workshop. Mrs. Roberts asked the Commission to consider two changes in this contract. After discussion relative to these changes among the Commission, Town Manager and Town Attorney, it was decided to schedule this item for the Regular Meeting to be held on September 8, 1976. If Mr. Spencer agrees to the contract and the wording of same, it is estimated that paper pickup in the Town would commence about October 1, 1976. 76.66 Florida League of Cities Convention - October - Town Representative • It was the consensus of the Commission that the Town Mana er g represent the Town in Miami on October 21, 22 and 23, 1976. This item will be placed on the agenda of the Special Meeting, this date. 76.67 Highland Beach Utility Company, letter of July 29, 1976 Mrs. Roberts stated that the Town had received a letter from Tom Delaney requesting that the Town try to help them (Highland Beach Utility Company) collect the outstanding $32,000.00 sewage interim treatment plant fees that were never paid for the two buildings not constructed yet at Site One (Ambassadors). Mr. Sliney explained the whole situation is under advisement. The Town Attorney was directed to answer the letter. 76.68 Florida Power & Lictht - New Franchise Ordinance Mr. Tom Petillo, the new Manager of Florida Power & Light, was introduced by the Town Manager to the Commission. • This item will be scheduled for the. Regular Meeting, to be held on September 8, 1976. The Town Attorney did ask questions relative to the Ordinance and his questions were answered in full by Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Petillo. Workshop • August 31, 1976 Page 3 of 5 76.69 ORDINANCES (Proposed) (a) 298 - Amending Chapter 7 (b) 299 - Budget 1976-77 - Mr (two) that were mad (c) 300 - Certifying Millage (d) 301 - Amending Chapter 23 discussion "Building" - No discussion . Drasal explained the changes s in the budget. - No discussion "Signs & Advertising" - No All of the above Ordinances will be scheduled for First Reading at the Regular Meeting to be held on September 8, 1976. 76.35 Proposed Acceptance of the Sewage System and Interim Sewage Treatment Plant Vice Mayor Hults stated that the Town is waiting for a letter from Mr. Delaney. If this letter is received this item will be placed on the agenda for the Regular Meeting, September 8, 1976. 76.55 Town Manaaer, Reports,Correspondence and ContinuincT • Reports Mrs. Roberts stated that she had met with representatives of Russell and Axon, Webb Contracting and the Town Attorney to try to get the final payment resolved re: Lauderdale Contracting. Mrs. Roberts also reported that the final pay estimate had been approved by Lauderdale Contracting and sent back to Webb. It was suggested that Webb write to Lauderdale Contracting and have them send the Town direction for disbursement. Webb was assigned by Lauderdale to finish the job; discussion followed relative to disbursement of final payment. A letter was received from the State Department of Environmental Regulation soliciting comments for the criteria that is being set up by this department. Mrs. Roberts submitted written comments and was advised of future public hearings. Relative to the court phase-out - a schedule was received. There will be a meeting at the South County Complex on September 17, 1976 and the Deputy Court Clerk and Town Manager will attend this meeting. • The Mayor received a letter from the Department of Transportation acknowledging receipt of the Resolution opposing the widening of AIA. Mrs. Roberts read the letter for the benefit of the Commission. Workshop August 31, 1976 Page 4 of 5 Mrs. Roberts reported contacting Ecosearch director, Dr. William Woodman, whose specialty is pest control and who offered his services to the Town. He has submitted his comments in writing and suggested the Town contact the municipalities on either side to see if they would help in this problem. A letter was received from the International City Managers' Association advising of a program in conjunction with the National Municipal League. Mrs. Roberts asked if the Commission would consider joining the National Municipal League again at a cost of $100.00. It was the consensus of the Commission that this expenditure should be left to the discretion of the Town Manager. Mrs. Roberts reported to the Commission that there is trouble with the air conditioner in the Police Department. Mrs. Roberts asked the Commission's approval to expend $900.00 to recondition same. It was suggested that this item be placed on the agenda of the Special Meeting scheduled for this date. • C.D.C. held a meeting with the various Police Chiefs. Chief Jones was not invited and he called C.D.C. and spoke to Lt. Oliver. Chief Jones was informed that since the Town had submitted its proposal to join the C.D.C. in the amount of $4,000.00, the Town would not be included in the agreement to participate. Discussion followed relative to the amount of payment in proportion to the other larger cities. Commissioner Clark noted that he would be unable to attend the South Central Wastewater Meeting to be held on September 8, 1976 at 2;,00 P.M., due to a conflict with the Regular Meeting. He asked that Mr. Cannon be called and advised of this. r~ Workshop August 31, 1976 Page 5 of Being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting ADJOURNED at 10:50 A.M. APPROVED: (Abse ) Morton G' ay Mayor rG William S. Hults, Vice Mayor ATTEST: !/` Town erk Dated: September 16, 1976 Recorded on 76.28 Tapes A & B Sides 1 & 2 (Absent) RuthLE. Mumford, Commissioner ~' ~ ~ Le lie W. Joy, i Toner ~~ ~ v Ro ert D, Clark, Commissioner