1976.03.30_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Workshop Meeting
March 30, 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 S. Hults
Commissioner Robert D. Clark
Absent: Vice Mayor Leslie W. Joy
Also present:
Anton Drasal, Finance Director
Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager
Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney
• Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk
76.20 BIDS - ELECTRICAL WIRING BETWEEN WATER TREATMENT
PLANT AND WELL FIEL7~
Mrs. Roberts reported that two bids were received for this
project. Edwards'' Electric bid was in the amount of $8,000
and the bid from Doc Lyons was $6,600. Mrs. Roberts requested
from Edwards' Electric a lower bid and they resubmitted one
in the amount of $7,300. The quality of wiring was then
discussed. Commissioner Hults requested additional bids,
if possible before the regular meeting on April f, 1976.
The Commission recognized the fact that people scheduled to
be heard at this time were not present and as a result, the
order of the agenda was altered.
76.36 ADVERTISEMENT FOR ENGINEERS
Mrs. Roberts stated that she and the Mayor had met with Mr.
Saarinen of Ross, Saarinen, Bolton & Wilder, Inc. to discuss
the advertisement for consulting engineers for the Town. Mrs.
. Roberts read from their suggestions. The Town Attorney stated
that he felt the suggestions complied with the requirements
of the Florida State Statutes. Mrs. Roberts was directed to
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make the necessary arrangements to have this advertisement run.
The Commission will appoint a committee to rate and rank the
responses. This committee will be appointed at the Regular
Meeting to be held on April 6, 1976.
76.38 PAY PLAN
Mayor Gilday explained that this Pay Plan had just been
submitted to the Commission and he felt more time was needed
to study it. A great deal of discussion followed relative to
evaluations, method of determining progression, five year plan, etc.
This discussion led to the fact that there had been a 5/ cost
of living increase budgeted to be effective Peril 1, 1976. The
subject of the Police Department and the cost of living increase
along with the merit increase developed. It was suggested
that the Pay Plan become effective the first of the fiscal year.
(October 1, 1976) Mrs. Roberts asked if the cost of living
increase is granted what should she tell the Chief of Police
about the merit increases due to two patrolmen? She was
directed to hold up on this until more study is done.
• Commissioner Hults stated that he felt no one should receive
two increases within one year. It was suggested that this
Pay Plan be workshopped further.
76.39 ORDINP;NCE - PROPOSED DESIGNATION LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Mayor Gilday explained the intent of this Ordinance for the
benefit of all and noted that this would have the First Reading
at the Regular Meeting, April 6, 1976.
76.40 RESOLUTION(S)
Mayor Gilday explained that the first of these Resolutions was
requesting a perpetual easement on T.I.I.F. parcel S-656A. The
second one was declaring an election unnecessary. Both of these
Resolutions will be on the agenda $or the Regular Meeting to
be held on April 6, 1976.
76.29 PROPOSED ORDINANCE(S) Amending Chapter 134
.30 Amending Chapter 16
.31 Amending Chapter 24
• Mrs. Roberts delineated the changes in each Ordinance for the
benefit of all. The Town Attorney had additional remarks and
suggestions to add.
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76.35 SEWER SYSTEM
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Mrs. Roberts read a letter from Russell and Axon dated March
2, 1976 and a letter from the Department of Transportation
dated February 18, 1976. During the reading, questions were
directed to Mr. Klinck which he answered. Mr. Totz had
additional comments for the Commission relative to payments
to suppliers. There was a lengthy discussion about the
sewer lateral cuts on AIA. Mayor Gilday suggested to the
Town Manager that perhaps a meeting should be arranged with
the D.O.T., Mr. Totz, Mr. Klinck and the Town. At this time
Mr. Urbanek cited his case relative to the cuts and patches
in AIA and the performance bond.
Mr. Totz discussed the transformer vault that Florida Power
and Light had required.
76.36 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
It was noted that the members of the Planning Commission had
received the following letters: Department of Administration
• dated March 11, 1976, Florida Regional Planning Council,
dated March 12, 1976 re: Coastal Zoning Management. Mrs.
Roberts read these letters for the benefit of all. Mr. Sliney
stated that he is going to send a letter to the Planning
Commission with suggestions to complete the requirements under
the new act. Mrs. Roberts read the elements required under the
new law. Mayor Gilday suggested that the Town Attorney
contact Helge Swanson., Chief, Bureau of Comprehensive Planning,
Department of Administration, for clarification of the letter
received, dated March ll, 1976.
76.24 AUDITOR
Mayor Gilday introduced Mr. Stewart of the firm of Nolin, Lynch
and Stewart, of Palm Beach. Mr. Stewart was asked questions
by the Commission. Mr. Stewart presented his proposal for the
benefit of the Town Commission. This item will be placed on
the agenda of the Regular Meeting, April 6, 1976.
76.8 GUTHRIE, JACOBS AND EUBANKS
Mayor Gilday stated that he felt this item should be recessed
• to the Regular Meeting, April 6, 1976, under Bills for Approval.
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Mrs. Roberts announced that the water system cross connection
has been completed. There will be two salt water intrusion
wells drilled when the problems with the contractor are
resolved. All of the information necessary for well
certification has been submitted. Chloride test results for
each individual well are available on the clipboard.
A request from the Board of County Commissioners was received
asking for input relative to any road projects; this is not
applicable to the Town. The County Building Board of Appeals
can not be utilized by the Town.
Mrs. Roberts asked if a Resolution should be included on the
agenda requesting that more Revenue Sharing be allocated toward
older people than 10/. The Commission agreed.
The Town Clerk will attend a conference in Orlando April 4
through April 7, at her own expense.
• The Palm Beach County Municipal League had a Resolution that
was tabled calling for a uniform municipal election date in
the County.
A form letter was sent out to all of the condominiums, Civic
League, the Boards of the Town asking that all use caution
in using the bike-hike path. Discussion relative to an
Ordinance for sprinkling only during night hours followed. It
was decided not to have an Ordinance pertaining to this.
There is $181.07 in escrow from the work done on Appleby Street -
it was decided to have this money remain in the Boca Raton
escrow account.
Mrs. Roberts has developed a Comprehensive Fee Schedule and
it is available upon request.
The Commission delegated the Town Manager to keep contact with
proposed and new legislation.
Discussion followed regarding the noise of the men on the
trash truck.
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Mrs. Roberts gave the Commission the new trial delivery
schedule of the mailman.
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Being no further business, the meetin
APPROVED:
ATTEST; -' 1 ~`
Town C erk ,'
Dated: April 5, 1976
Recorded 76.11 Tapes lA & B 2A
g ADJOURNED"at 12:31 P.M.
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Morton E.,Glday, Mayor
(Absent)
Leslie W. Joy, Vice Mayor
Ruth E. M for Co issioner
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William S. Hults, Commissioner
Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
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