1976.04.13_TC_Minutes_Special
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Special Meeting
April 13, 1976 9:30 A.M
Special Meeting called to order by Mayor Gilday at 9:32 A.M.
Present were:
Mayor Morton E. Gilday
Commissioner William S. Hults
Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford
Commissioner Robert D. Clark
Absent: Vice Mayor Leslie W. Joy
Also present:
Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager
Anton Drasal, Finance Director
• Kenneth Jones, Chief of Police
John P. O'Grady, Building Official
Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk
The Mayor announced that this meeting was called for a number of
reasons.
76,.41 POLICE MATTER
Mayor Gilday requested the indulgence of the Commission to
table this matter and schedule it on the workshop, April
27, 1976. This suggestion met with the approval of all.
76.42 BUILDING OFFICIAL
Mayor Gilday announced that the Town had received a letter
from John P. O'Grady, Building Official, relative to Mr.
O'Grady's resignation from that position. The Mayor read
the letter for the record.
Mayor Gilday stated that he had discussed this matter with
Mr. O`Grady and he is agreeable to continue on with the
Town on a half time basis. (half days and compensation of
• half of his present salary)
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Mayor Gilday called for a Motion to accept the letter of
resignation.
MOTION by Commissioner Hults/Commissioner Clark: "I move that we
accept this resignation".
Commissioner Clark stated that he had talked to Mr.
O'Grady and he expressed his regrets.
ROLL CALL on this Motion Carried 4 - 0.
Mayor Gilday called for an additional Motion relative
to the retention of Mr. O'Grady on a half time basis at
half his regular salary, and to serve at the pleasure
of the Commission.
MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "So move".
• Discussion followed regarding a replacement for Mr.
O'Grady to be trained by him during the interim.
Mr. Dent stated that a meeting of the Board of Trustees,
Civic League was held and they suggested that if there
should be any vacancies on the Commission that the
Commission would consider Mr. O'Grady to fill such
vacancy. Mayor Gilday stated that this was a worth-
while thought and very serious consideration would be
given to Mr. O'Grady.
Commissioner Mumford asked Mr. O'Grady if he thought
half day work would be adequate time to complete his
work? He replied in the affirmative and suggested that
the Town should look for someone to replace him.
Further discussion evolved relative to the budget.
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
There was further discussion about advertising and
solicitation for a "Building Official" and it was
decided that this subject be woakshopped.
• 76.43 APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Gilday announced that Mr. Genovese, who was appointed
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to serve with Commissioner Clark on the Area Planning
Board meeting on Waste Water will be out of the country.
After some discussion Mr. Edward F. Miles, 3301 So. Ocean
Boulevard, Apt. 201, volunteered to fill this vacancy.
Mayor Gilday called for a Motion to confirm this appointment
of Mr. Miles.
MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Clark: "I will make
that Motion".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
Mayor Gilday stated that the Town needed an additional
member to be appointed to the Engineering Screening Board.
Mayor Gilday took the opportunity to nominate Mr. Clarence
Mumford to the Engineering Screening Committee. This
• nomination was seconded by Commissioner Hults.
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Mr. Drasal presented the bills for approval to the Commission.
Mayor Gilday called for a Motion that these bills be approved
for payment.
MOTION by Commissioner Hults/Commissioner Clark: "I move that
they be paid".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
Mayor Gilday noted that there is other business to come before
the Commission at this time.
Mrs. Roberts explained that Mr. Drasal gave Commissioner Hults
and herself a memorandum relative to the water and sewer
department accounting. His recommendation was to automate
• the two (water and sewer) into one utility fund. Discussion
on this followed.
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Mayor Gilday suggested that this item should be put on
the agenda for a workshop meeting. Commissioner Hults
agreed with the Mayor. Commissioner Hults suggested
that the new audit firm should be consulted on this also.
Mrs. Mumford noted that she had had a lot of complaints
about the bike path, she went on to explain the nature
of these. She also noted that there were complaints
about rats (she thought around the Baker property).
Mr. Losee asked about construction on AIR, and the
restoration of the area.
Discussion then went on as to the restoration of the
bike hike path in the area of Regency.
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Being no further business to come before the Commission,? the
meeting ADJOURNED at 10:10 A.M.
APPROVED: i "`_ --_ `' J
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Morton E. Gilday, Mayor ~~
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Leslie W. Joy, Vice Mayor
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Ruth (E . ,M.umaEf6rd , Commi s s6~'oner
William S. Hulas, Commissioner
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Dated: April 23, 1976
Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
• Recorded on 76.13 Tape A Side 1