1975.10.20_TC_Minutes_Special
• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
Special Meeting
October 20, 1975 9:30 A.M.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Morton E. Gilday at 9:30 A.M.
The Mayor announced that this meeting had been called to entertain
several matters.
Present were:
Mayor Morton E. Gilday
Vice Mayor Leslie W. Joy
Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford
Commissioner Harry Bauer
Commissioner Robert D. Clark Absent
Also present:
• Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts
Finance Director, Anton Drasal
Police Chief, Kenneth Jones
Town Clerk, Kathryn M. Borgemenke
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Mayor Gilday referred to Resolution No. 291 which was
passed on October 14, 1975. This Resolution provided
for the creation of a Police Committee. The Mayor
read from Section 1 of the Resolution.
Resolution No. 292, appointing three members to the
Police Committee was read in its entirety by the
Town Clerk: Senator William S. Hults, Chairman;
Carl Krauss and James Light.
Mayor Gilday called for Motion to adopt this Resolution.
MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Mumford: "I'll so move."
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
• Discussion relative to this subject followed.
(b) Purchase of Bullet Proof Vests.
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Mayor Gilday stated that bullet proof vests could
be purchased for around $70..00 each for use during
emergency situations by members of the Police
Department. Mayor Gilday asked the Police Chief
if he recommended the approval of this purchase.
The Chief replied in the affirmative and stated
that he felt two vests would be sufficient.
Mayor Gilday called for a motion that two bullet
proof vests be purchased for the Police Department
and the cost of two should not exceed $200.00.
MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Vice Mayor Joy: "I'll make that
motion."
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS - MATTERS
• Reference was made to two letters dated October 16
1975 from Webb General Contracting, Inc. Discussion
regarding these two letters followed. Mrs. Roberts
stated that she shall call the Town Attorney and
ask for his recommendations relative to these two
letters.
Mrs. Roberts was instructed, at this time, to call Mr.
Sliney and ask his recommendations regarding these
two letters.
OTHER MATTERS
Discussion followed relative to the improvement of
the appearance of the Lift Station next to Mr. Wilcke's
property. Mr. Totz gave a report to the Commission
regarding the painting, roof and plantings.
Mrs. Roberts reentered the meeting and reported that
Mr. Sliney had just received the letters this morning
and has not yet opened them. He requested the
• Commission to meet later in week to give him time to
study the correspondence. Discussion followed relative
to the payment of $14,092.47 to Lauderdale and Webb
jointly. Retention of $5,872.73 and the cost and
payment of the valves.
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Mayor Gilday suggested that the Commission authorize
the $14,092.47 check to be issued in the form of
joint payees. This check to be payment and drawn
to the order of Lauderdale Contracting Corporation
and Webb General Contracting, Inc.
MOTION by Commissioner Mumford/Commissioner Bauer: "I so move".
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
Discussion followed regarding the maintenance of the
property around Town Hall.
BILLS FOR APPROVAL
Mr. Drasal presented bills for approval to the Commission.
MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Mumford: "I'll move
• that these bills be approved and paid."
ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0.
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Being no further business to come before the Commis-ion, the muting
ADJOURNED at 10:45 A.M.
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APPROVED: ~ ~ ~ ~'
Morto}~ E. Gilday,~~ Mayo~~°~
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Leslie W. Joy, ice%Mayor
Ruth E. Mumford, Commi inner
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Town C1 k ~~ Harry auer, Commissioner
Dated: October 24, 1975 (Absent)
Robert D. Clam, Commissioner
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