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1975.07.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP Tuesday, July 29, 1975 9:30 A.M. Vice Mayor Leslie Joy called the Regular Workshop meeting to order at 9:36 A. Present were: Leslie W. Joy, Vice Mayor Commissioner Harry Bauer Commissioner Robert D. Clark Commissioner Ruth Mumford Absent Mayor Morton E. Gilday Absent Also present: Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts • Town Attorney, Thomas Sliney Finance Director, Anton Drasal Town Clerk, Kathryn M. Borgemenke Vice Mayor Joy announced that this was the regular workshop meeting for July. He noted that there were 11 or more items on the agenda and that a Special Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. this morning. Ordinance - Amending Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances - Entitled "Signs and Advertising". It was noted that this Ordinance had had its first reading on July 1, 1975. A great deal of discussion followed and it was agreed that some changes were necessary to improve this ordinance before final reading and adoption.... This Ordinance will be retyped with the necessary changes and will be presented to the Commission before the next regular Meeting. This Workshop was recessed at 10:39 A.M. to enable the Commission the have the Special Meetings, as advertised. • • Workshop July 29, 1975 Page -2- PLANNING COMMISSION - Reappointment of Mr. N. Johnson It was noted that Mayor Gilday always asked for the wishes of the Commission; and that perhaps the Commission could add additional names to this appointment. It was noted that this would also hold true for the Item #3. The Town Attorney recommended that the Panning Commission appointment should be filled as soon as possible. This item will be taken up at the next Regular Meeting. It was suggested that:=the Mayor be~told that the Commission was in agreement with reappointing Mr. Johnson and request his wishes. ROBERT M. LEAKY - STATEMENT The Town Attorney will check on this before final action is to be taken. • AIRCONDITIONING - Proposal A & A Service, Inc. It was noteel that three firms were requested to bid; however, only one firm replied. Encore stated that they only serviced condominimums. Commissioner Bauer asked if Air Conditioning Associates in Boca-Raton were contacted. It was noted that they had not been. WATER PLANT - Repairs to Roof Mrs. Roberts reported on the proposal from Modern Roofing. To repair one leak would cost $220.00. The Commission agreed and this item will appear on the agenda for the Regular Meeting in August. DECELERATION LANE Three proposals were recieved. Carr Soil & Sod Driveways were low bidders. This item will appear on the agenda at the Regular Meeting in August. • • Workshop July 29, 1975 Page -3- PROPOSED RESOLUTION Discussion followed relative to a Resolution requesting the F.P.S. Commission to reconsider electric power rate increases. It was the unanimous consensus of the Commission that a Resolution at this time would not be worthwhile. BUDGET 1975-76 (Proposed) The Commission had received an additional page to the budget for their information. It was noted that the budget should be approved before October 1, 1975. In previous years the Town had received a copy of the appeals that were presented for relief in property reappraisal and the Town Clerk was instructed to secure this list again this year. The next Budget discussion would be held on August 26, 1975 in conjunction with the Regular Workshop. • SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE Mrs. Roberts read from an article printed in the Boca Raton News. Mrs. Roberts then read from the Southern Standard Building Code relative to fees collected at the time of application for building permit. She asked for the wishes of the Commission. It was decided that the Town Attorney would research this matter before any final decision. ORDINANCE, Proposed Cable T.V. Mrs. Roberts noted that this is a new Ordinance. She suggested that Mr. Ray Blosser review this before First Reading. This item will appear on the Agenda of the Regular Meeting in August. CORRESPONDENCE - DISCUSSION - Town Manager Mrs. Roberts reported on the following additional items: Police Officer's Training, there was discussion relative to this matter and Mrs. Roberts asked that the Town Attorney to check into this. r~ ~J Workshop • July 29, 1975 Page -4- The Commission received a copy of an application for a dock permit. Mrs. Roberts asked if it were agreeable with the Commission that she sign the necessary papers of approval. There were no objections. Discussion followed regarding Hurricane Proceedures pamphlets. Mrs. Roberts explained letters from Mr. Slattery and Cody and Associates. She also read from the Data-Gram. The Workshop ADJOURNED at 12:05P.M. APPROVED: Absent Mayo Mortin E. Gild y ' ~ ~~ Vice Mayor Lesli y c. ~z~,,ti.~.ta~,,.~~~-~---L Commissioner Harry Bauer Commissioner Robert D. Clark Absent Commissioner Ruth Mumford ATTEST: ~ E _ - ~ ~~ ,~_ -i ~ t« __.~ To Cler Dated: L~c~ ~: 1, ;, ~~ ~ / % j %. •