1976.07.06_TC_Minutes_Regular
Tt3[dN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Regular Meeting
July 6, 1976 1:30 P.M.
Meeting cared to order by Vice Mayor Hults at 1:30 P.M.
Present were:
William S. Hults, Vice Mayor
Ruth E. Mumford, Commissioner
Leslie W. Joy, Commissioner
Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
Mayor Morton E. Gilday - Absent
Also present:
Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager
John P. O'Grady, Building Official
Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk
• 10 Citizens in the audience, including two reporters. (This
per Vice Mayor's request.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Hults announced that a very beautiful American
flag had been donated to the Town. He noted that the new
flag had been placed at the rear of the Commission Chambers
for all to see. The flag was donated by Mr. Harold E.
Johnson of George Pj. Johnson Displays, Warren, Michigan.
Vice Mayor Hults expressed his thanks on behalf of the
Town and Town Commission.
Approval of Minutes as written (Synopsis by Town Clerk)
For Meetings of June 1, 1976 - Regular Meeting
15, 1976 - Workshop Meeting
22, 1976 - Workshop & Special
29, 1976 - Workshop Meeting
Vice Mayor Hults called for a Motion to accept these Minutes.
• MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Joy: "I so move that
we accept these Minutes".
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ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4`'-.
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Town Commission
• Regular Meeting
July 6, 1976 Page 2 of 6
PUBLIC REQUESTS
None
REPORTS OF THE TOWN COMMISSION
(a) Mayor Morton E. Gilday - Absent
(b) Vice Mayor William S. Hults announced that he had
a fine report for all: that Judge Sholts has
decided in the Town's favor in reference to the
Healy case.
(c) Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford - No Report.
(d) Commissioner Robert D. Clark - No Report.
(e) Commissioner Leslie W. Joy - No Report.
REPORTS OF VARIOUS AGENCIES OF THE TOWN
• (a) Planning Commission - No Report.
Vice Mayor Hults announced
alternate member exists on
He noted that the Town had
four people to fill this v
that the Commission have a
this appointment is made.
Commission were in accord.
that a vacancy as an
the Planning Commission.
received the names of
acancy. He recommended
Workshop Meeting before
The members of the
It was decided that next Tuesday morning be set for
a Workshop and Special Meeting, July 13, 1976. Mrs.
Roberts suggested that the engineering interviews
could be held on the same day.
It was the consensus of
9:30 A.M. and give each
firms one half hour for
approximately 11:00 A.M
and should any definite
two previous meetings a
the Commission to start at
of the three engineering
their presentation; then at
start their Workshop Meeting
business evolve from these
Special Meeting could commence.
• (b) Board of Adjustment - No Report.
It was noted that a vacancy existed on the Board of
Adjustment.
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Town Commission
• Regular Meeting
July 6 , 1976
Page 3 of 6
Vice Mayor Hults read a letter of resignation from
Mr. George K. Whyte, regular member of the Board
of Adjustment. The Vice Mayor called for a Motion
that this resignation be accepted.
MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "So move".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
Vice Mayor Hults explained that Mr. Ray Blosser who
is now an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment
has been recommended to the regular member vacancy.
The Vice Mayor called for a Motion relative to this
appointment.
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MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Joy: "I move the
appointment of Mr. Blosser to the Board of Adjustment".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
It was noted that there now existed on the Board of
Adjustment a vacancy in the position of alternate
member.
(c) Community Appearance Board - No Report.
(d) Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - No Report.
A vacancy exists on this Board but at this time no
name and/or names have been offered.
(e) Police Committee- Mr. Louis Y. Horton gave the
monthly report.
Vice Mayor Hults noted that a vacancy existed on the
Police Committee. The name of Mr. Edward Miles has
been recommended to fill this position. Vice Mayor
Hults called for any additional names to be offered
at this time. There were none.
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MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "I move
the nomination of Ed Miles to fill the vacancy."
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
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Town Commission
• Regular Meeting
July 6, 1976 Page 4 of 6
Mr. Miles was recognized and he said a few words
for the benefit of the Commission relative to his
background.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TOWN MANAGER
Mrs. Roberts reported the next meeting of the Palm Beach
County Municipal League would be held on Friday, July 9th
and she has once again requested to be on the agenda to
talk about the problems that municipalities are having
with liability insurance coverage.
Mrs. Roberts referred to letters received by her from
T.I.I.F. (access easement received), Florida Power & Light
(re: the STP electric vault), Post Office, etc.
She referred to an ordinance
reading and final passage in
save municipal courts to the
local ordinance cases may be
If this is any benefit to t:
that was to have second
West Palm Beach that might
degree that traffic and
heard in municipal courts.
Ze Town she will report further.
Mrs. Roberts referred to the monthly bulletin in regard to
the new Fire Chief for Del Trail Fire District. Chief
Everett Frye will be invited to attend the next Regular
Meeting.
Mrs. Roberts asked that people of the Town write to
Senator Lawton Chiles and Congressman Rogers relative to
any and all complaints about the Postal Department.
Mrs. Roberts noted that 12 or 14 applications for the
Building Official had been received and interviews will
start in the next few days.
Mrs. Roberts gave the Building Department report for the
month.
Discussion followed relative to Boca Hi. The request for
permits from Mr. Delany for Town Houses was discussed at
great length. Mrs. Roberts read a letter from Mr. Becker,
• Town Attorney, to Mr. Delaney regarding the permits issued
him for the Town Houses.
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Town Commission
Regular Meeting
July 6, 1976 Page 5 of 6
Mrs. Roberts gave the report from the Finance Department.
She noted at this time that the assessed valuation is
now $68,755,489. for an increase over last year of
$14,660,436.
Mrs. Roberts gave a brief report on the Public Utility
and Works.
The tests from the U.S.G.S. on salt water intrusion have
been received and the saline content is way down.
Mrs. Roberts stated that she has received three bids, so
far, for the repaving in the two subdivisions in the Town.
An application was submitted to the Palm Beach County
Economic Plan Program requesting $250,000 for matching
funds for the Town's water treatment plant expansion.
Mrs. Roberts has been requested to appear before the
• Palm Beach Board of County Commissioners on July 15 to
present a five minute talk and answer any questions
relative to this request.
Mrs. Roberts noted that the status of the Water System
was just as she had reported last week.
No definite conclusions have been arrived at on the cuts
on AIA and the vault at the Sewage Interim Treatment
Plant.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
BALLS FOR APPROVAL
Mrs. Roberts presented the bills for approval to the
Town Commission.
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• Town Commission
Regular Meeting
July 6, 1976
MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Joy:
we approve these bills."
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William S. Hults, Vice Mayor
Ruth E, Mumford, Com 'ssioner
Leslie W. Joy, C~inm~ssioner
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Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
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