1976.01.13_TC_Minutes_Specialr
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Special Meeting
January 13, 1976 9.15 A M
Meeting called to order by Mayor Morton E. Gilday at 9:20 A.M.
Mayor Gilday announced that he had called this meeting to consider
a number of matters.
Present were:
Mayor Morton E. Gilday
Vice Mayor Leslie W. Joy
Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford
Commissioner William S. Hults
Commissioner Robert D. Clark
Also present:
• M. Maree Birkbeck, Finance Department
Elaine W. Roberts, Town Manager
Thomas E. Sliney, Town Attorney
Kathryn M. Borgemenke, Town Clerk
76.10 LAUDERDALE - WEBB MATTER
Mr. Sliney reported on a conversation that he had with Mr.
Reo. Mrs. Roberts requested that relocation of the hydrants
and extra valve installation be discussed at this time.
She gave a report on this matter. The cost of the work
would be approximately $1,090.00 and this was her
recommendation to the Commission. Mayor Gilday called
for a motion.
MOTION by Vice Mayor Joy/Commissioner Clark: "I'll make a motion
that this recommendation be accepted".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously.
POLICE MATTER
• Mayor Gilday announced that in light of the fact that Chief
Jones will be delayed this item will be discussed later.
Minutes Highland Beach
Town Commission
• Special Meeting
January 13, 1976
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Miss Birkbeck presented the bills for approval.
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Mayor Gilday called for a motion to accept and approve
these bills.
MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Clark: "I so move".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously.
Mrs. Roberts took this time to inform the Commission
that there were 11 bottles of terramycin left for the
innoculations of palm trees within the Town. She
asked if the Commission wished this program continued.
Discussion pertaining to the matter followed.
MOTION by Commissioner Hults/Commissioner Clark: "I move
• that we buy 100 bottles (terramycin) at $2.28 per bottle.
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously.
76.11 POLICE MATTER - 5% MERIT INCREASE
Mayor Gilday recognized Chief Jones. The Mayor explained
that at the Regular Meeting held on January 6, 1976 a
motion had been made to grant a salary increase to
Patrolman Ryan and this motion was passed. However, there
were some reservations among the Commissioners and they
wanted to give this matter further consideration. Some
of the Commissioners questioned the Chief regarding policy
approved by a former Town Commission. The Chief answered
all questions put to him.
Mayor Gilday asked the Commission what their desire would
be relative to the motion to grant Patrolman Ryan a 5%
merit increase which passed at the Regular Meeting,
January 6, 1976. Do they wish to let the motion stand
or do they wish to rescind the motion?
Approximately 4 citizens in the audience spoke to this
• subject.
Minutes Highland Beach
Town Commission
• Special Meeting
January 13, 1976
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MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Mumford: "I move that
the Motion be rescinded. (Motion adopted on January 6, 1976
granting a pay increase to Patrolman Ryan) This is being rescinded
pending further study and further approval."
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously.
Being no further business to come before the Commiss" 'the
meeting ADJOURNED at 10:07 A.M. /
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Morton E. Gi ay, Mayor
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January 19, 1976
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Leslie W. Joy, ; Ufice( ~'iayor
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Wil iam S. Hults, Commissioner
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Robert D. Clark, Commissioner
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