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1976.03.26_TC_Minutes_Special • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission Special Meeting March 26, 1976 9:30 A.M. The Special Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 9:30 A.M. Present were: Absent: Vice Mayor Leslie W. Joy • Also present: Mayor Morton E. Gilday Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Commissioner William S. Hults Commissioner Robert D. Clark Anton Drasal, Finance Director Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk The Mayor announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of considering and taking action on a number of matters. 76.8 GUTHRIE, JACOBS AND EUBANKS - AUDITORS Mayor Gilday called upon Tom Sliney, Town Attorney, for his viewpoint on the matter. Mr. Sliney referred to various letters that had been transmitted between the auditors and the Town. Mr. Richard Eubanks stated his case for the benefit of the Commission. Various questions were asked by the Mayor and Commissioners and Mr. Eubanks replied to each. Mr. Guthrie, a partner of the Firm, asked to be heard and he also spoke on behalf of the audit. After a great deal of discussion relative to this subject it was decided that this matter should be placed on the Workshop agenda, March 30, 1976. C. r~ LJ 76.32 PROCLAMATION - LAW DAY The Proclamation was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk at the request of the Mayor. The Mayor called for a motion to approve the issuance by him of this Proclamation. 76.33 RESOLUTION - COMMENDATION - POLICE OFFICER Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special Meeting March 26, 1976 MOTION by Commissioner Hults/Commissioner Mumford: "So move". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Page 2 of 3 Mayor Gilday requested the Town Clerk to read a communication from the Chief of Police requesting, in turn, a resolution of commendation for Officer Tremitiedi. The Resolution was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. • MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: adoption of the Resolution as read". "I'll move the ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Commissioner Clark noted that the person who made the initial call dispatching Officer Tremitiedi to the scene should receive a letter of thanks. 76.34 INDEMNITY INSURANCE The Mayor stated that a great deal of work and effort had been put forth to acquire insurance for the Town Officials, and it has been a very slow process. Two proposals were received by the Town: one from a representative of Lloyds of London and the second from Midland Insurance Company. Discussion followed relative to the amount of the deductible clause. • Mayor Gilday called for a motion to accept the proposal of Midland Insurance Company for this liability coverage for a term of one year at the premium of $1,788.00 through the agency of John E. Hunt, Tallahassee. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission • Special Meeting March 26, 1976 MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Hults: motion". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. Page 3 of 3 "I'll make that At this time Mayor Gilday called for a 5 minute recess. BILLS FOR APPROVAL The Commission reviewed the bills that were presented for approval. A brief discussion followed whether or not the Town should continue membership in the National League of Cities. By unanimous consent it was decided to drop this membership . • Mayor Gilday called for a motion to accept and approve the bills with the exception of those two that had been discussed. MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Clark: "I so move". ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING at 11:05 A.M. -~ ~/ _.._ _.~ i Morton E. Gilday, Mayor _/ (Absent) _ APPROVED: • Leslie W. Joy, Vice Mayor Ruth E~ N~ifq~, Cpmyt('i~ssioner ~~ ~ Will am S. Hults, Commissioner ATTEST: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ =__ /~ Town C e rk ~ /•'~J Robert D. Clark, Commissioner Dated: April 1, 1976 Taped on 76.9 Sides A & B