1976.04.27_TC_Minutes_WorkshopI
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Workshop Meeting
April 27, 1976 9.30 A M
Meeting called to order by Mayor Morton E. Gilday at 9:30 A.M.
Present were:
Mayor Morton E. Gilday
Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford
Commissioner William E. Hults
Commissioner Robert D. Clark
Mayor Gilday announced that Vice Mayor Joy would join the Commission
in a few minutes as he had a Doctor's appointment.
Also present:
Anton Drasal, Finance Director
Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager
• Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney
Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk
76.48 Resolution No. 310 - Opposin Amendments to Part VI,
Chapter 553, re: Building Code
Resolution No. 310 was read by title only by the Tbwn Clerk.
76.46 Ordinance No. 295 - Amends Chapter 2-6 of the Code
of Ordinances
Mayor Gilday stated that this Ordinance had the first reading
and is scheduled for the final reading this date at the
Special Meeting to be held at 10:00 A.M.
At this point Mr. Dent requested that the Mayor return to item
76.48 for an explanation of this Resolution. Mrs. Roberts
explained the reason for this Resolution, which is to oppose
the intent of the State to establish building codes that
would affect municipalities.
76.47 Ordinance No. 296 - Amends Section 3.02 of the Charter
• Mayor Gilday stated that this Ordinance also will be on the
agenda for adoption at the Special Meeting to be held at
10:00 A.M. this date.
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76.49 Picture Postcards
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Mrs. Roberts noted that people have mentioned that it would
be nice to have postcards of the Town. After a brief discussion
it was decided that the Town was still in an austerity program
and this item would be tabled until a much later date.
76.50 Municipal Complex Si n
Mrs. Roberts noted that this item had been discussed sometime
back and that there was no prior action relative to this.
Discussion followed relative to prices and the Seagate sign
and its cost. It was decided to workshop this item at the
May meeting with the necessary information regarding pricing.
76.51 Newspa er Pickup
There was much discussion regarding central pickup, the condos
that now have this arrangement, a pickup point for Bel Lido,
• etc. Mrs. Roberts asked to table this until she received
more information. Commissioner Hults suggested that this item
be pursued further.
76.52 Ordinance - Local Plannin Agency
Mayor Gilday announced that this Ordinance will have the
second reading on May 4, 1976, Regular Meeting. This
designated the Planning Commission as the official lead
agency for the Town as required by Florida Statute.
Mrs. Roberts asked permission to report on several items at
this time.
76.55 Town ManBg~er - Reports, Correspondence and Continuing
Reports
Mrs. Roberts noted that on May 12 and 13, 1976, there will be
a meeting on solid waste in Ft. Lauderdale.
She stated that she had received a booklet and two letters
from the South Central Regional Waste Water Treatment and
Disposal Board. They request that the booklet be read and
• then appoint a person to act on the technical advisory
committee. Mrs. Roberts read excerpts from each letter.
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It was decided that a representative would be suggested at the
Regular Meeting to be held on May 4, 1976.
Mrs. Roberts stated that she had received a call from Senator
C'ha.les' office and either he or his administrative assistant
would be at the Town Hall on May 18, 1976 from 9:00 A.M. to
10:30 A.M.
Mrs. Roberts stated that she had been holding many interviews
with engineering firms that had answered the ad that appeared
in the Ft. Lauderdale paper.
She also reported on meeting with the Mayor, Mr. Boscove,
Mr. O'Grady and Tom Delaney relative to Boca Hi RPUD and
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construction schedule. Mr. Delaney also discussed the
electric vault at the treatment plant, cuts in AIA and the ~- - -- -~--~
condition of Lift Station No. 1 surrounding property.
A meeting todtplace with Mr. Potere of Seagate, a DOT
representative and Mrs. Roberts about the marking of the bike
• path, a pedestrian crossing and possible solutions for
slowing cars entering and exiting Seagate.
Mrs. Roberts noted that Mr. Drasal had completed the depreciation
schedule and would be conferring with the auditors as soon as
the contract is executed.
Southern Bell had replied to a letter from the Town relative
to monies in return for granting a requested easement.
Mrs. Roberts reported on the salt water intrusion wells, and
stated that they should be finished within one week.
The motors and the emergency generator were returned to the
sewage treatment plant.
Mrs. Roberts noted that .plans should be formalized before
July 1, 1976 for facilities for the handicapped. She asked
if the Commission would care for a ramp on the front south
side of the building and they agreed.
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Being no further business to come before the Workshop the meeting
ADJOURNED at 10:02 A.M.
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APPROVED: _ t~ ~ ~ ~~ ._~ , ~,, '`.
Mort ~ E. Giiday, Ma~or~
Leslie D+b. Joy, Vi
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Town C erk
Dated: A ril 30, 1976
Ruth E(.~ ~{tmffyfd, ~Comm,~lssioner
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William S. Hults, Commissioner
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Ro rt D. Clark, Commissioner
Recorded on 76.15 Tape A Sides 1 & 2