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1976.07.13_TC_Minutes_Workshop • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Workshop Meeting July 13, 1976 9:30 A.M. Mayor Gilday announced that this Workshop Meeting had been scheduled to interview the three applicants for the position of consulting engineer to the Town. Present were: Mayor Morton E. Gilday Vice Mayor William S. Hults Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Commissioner Robert D. Clark Commissioner Leslie W. Joy Also present: Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Chief Kenneth Jones • Police Commissioner L. Y. Horton John P. O'Grady, Building Official Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk 76.43 Interview Three Applicants for Consulting Engineers The Commission heard from three Engineering Firms, namely; James M. Montgomery; presentation by Mike Fisher and Glen Humphrey; Ross, Saarinen, Bolton and Wilder, Inc., presentation by Arthur Saarinen and after a braef recess they heard from Mr. Arthur Meeks representing Robert E. Owen and Associates, Inc. Each presentation lasted approximately one-half hour. 76.60 Appointment/Reappointments to Various Agencies of the Town - Discussion Mayor Gilday noted that Mr. Raymond Blosser, Alternate member of the Board of Adjustment had been appointed to fill the vacancy as a Regular Member to that Board. A vacancy now exists on the Board of Adjustment for an Alternate Member. A vacancy now exists on the Planning ~]ommission. Mayor Gilday submitted the name of Mr. Chris Markatos. Mrs. Betty Jean Stewart recommended the name of Mr. Harold Workshop July 13, 1976 • Page 2 of 4 Storm who is presently serving on the Community Appearance Board. Discussion pertaining to these two individuals followed. Mayor Gilday stated that Mr. Dent had suggested the names of John P. O'Grady and himself. The Mayor explained that no discussion would be necessary at this time due to the fact that Mr. O'Grady is still employed by the Town of Highland Beach. Mayor Gilday noted that Mr. Dent had offered his services. The Mayor stated that he would like to see Mr. Dent serve as an alternate on the Board of Adjustment because of his background and knowledge. The Mayor did state that he had not approached Mr. Dent relative to this particular appointment. It was the consensus of the (}ommission that the Mayor speak to Mr. Dent to see if he would be willing to serve in this capacity. The Mayor then suggested the name of John Kanner, Alternate Member of the Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeal to • fill the vacancy of regular member on same created by the resignation of Mr. Carl Krauss. The Mayor noted that this in turn would create a vacancy on this Board for an alternate member. The Mayor stated that he had no suggestions at this time. Mayor Gilday called for any other names to be offered to fill the existing vacancies on the Town's agencies. There were no specific names offered at this time. Discussion followed relative to chronic absenteeism of members of the various agencies and some solution to this problem. Mayor Gilday stated that he had received a copy of the judgment relative to Healy vs. the Town of Highland Beach and copies are available. Mrs. Roberts announced that Mr. Horton and Chief Jones will present the latest information about the C.D.C. Mr. Horton delivered a concise presentation on the Cooperative Dispatch Center and a meeting that he, Mrs. Roberts and Chief Jones • attended. A great deal of discussion evolved on the subject of cost. • Workshop July 13, 1976 Page 3 of 4 Mrs. Roberts noted that a meeting is going to be held on Wednesday, July 14, at 10:00 A.M. with Mayor William Koch of Gulfstream; she invited the Mayor and any other member of the Commission that wished to attend. Mr. Horton suggested, that if it were the pleasure of the Commission, that a motion be offered to the effect that Highland Beach should commit itself to whatever amount they feel for the maintenance of the C.D.C. and that this be contingent upon, or with the understanding that the Town will have an opportunity later to vote the final agreement. • It was the consensus of the commission that they would be prepared to go along on a figure of $5,000.00 only. Mrs. Roberts noted that Mr. Horton would like to speak about the new Police Officer for the Town. Mr. Horton reiterated circumstances regarding the hiring of a particular person for the Police Department. He stated that the Chief's choice would agree to retrain at his own expense to qualify for the Department. This would enable him to work for the Town on a temporary basis until the first of October, with the understanding that he will be assigned to full time duty on the first of October. Mayor Gilday suggested that in view of the fact that a Special Meeting is to follow this Workshop, this item should be carried forward and action taken upon it at this time. • C~ Workshop July 13, 1976 Page 4 of 4 Being no further business to come before this Workshop, the meeting ADJOURNED at 12:40 P.M. j> ~:~:~ ' APPROVED: Mbrto G~, ay, Mayor William S. Hults, Vice Mayor Ruth E, Mumford, C missioner ~~ -(.~J Le s(~lieJ~W .,,~J.oy , s loner Robert D. Clark, Commissioner __- %' - ,~ ATTEST: ` ~) <«~'~z~~~ ~~~1 ~ ~ ~+~'~~.. ~~.~~ ._ Town C erk Dated: August 1, 1976 Recorded on Tape 76.24 lA&B 2A&B •