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1975.07.15_TC_Minutes_Special • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission July 15, 1975 Special Meeting 9.30 A M Meeting called to order by Vice Mayor Leslie W. Joy at 9:35 A.M. Vice Mayor Joy announced that this is a Special Meeting called by the Town Commissioners, he then listed the items on the agenda. PRESENT: Leslie W. Joy, Vice Mayor Commissioner Harry Bauer Commissioner Robert D. Clark Absent: Morton E. Gilday, Mayor Ruth E. Mumford, Commissioner Also present: Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts Town Attorney, Thomas Sliney • John Klinck, Russell and Axon Representative Don Garbrick, Russell and Axon Representative Lauderdale - Webb Contract Mr. Sliney reported to the Commission that he had talked to Mr. Strasser on Wednesday, July 9, 1975 he followed up on his phone conversation with a letter dated the same date. Mr. Strasser has not replied to date. Mr. Sliney explained his letter and requests. He suggested that the Town w^zte a letter under its letterhead to the suppliers with a copy of the Florida State Statutes relative to the recourse they can take. Mr. Sliney read an excerpt from the Statute. It was noted that Lauderdale's last day was June 9, 1975 on the job. Mr. Klinck talked on progress payments to Lauderdale, Mr. Sliney asked for Commission approval to go ahead with items that he had mentioned before and when he received something more concrete he would like to have the Commission call another meeting and report at that time. MOTION by Commissioner Clary/Commissifl ner Bauer: So move. • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special Meeting Page 2 of 3 • July 15, 1975 ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0. Discussion followed regarding the piece of equipment left at the construction site on the right of way. Fire Hydrant Access Mrs. Roberts spoke about the cuts across the bike path and she asked Mr. Klinck about this. Mr. Klinck stated that lime rock will go over the stabilized soil. She also asked Mr. Klinck about the height of the hydrants. Vice~rnoted that with high water the Yj~ydrants were covered and he stated that they were not properly elevated in relation to AIA. Commissioner Clark asked Mr. Klinck what elevations were used in planning for the hydrants? Mr. Klinck replied: "Standard practice to installing fire hydrants so that the base flange is compatible with the surrounding ground." He went on to explain the base flange. Further discussion followed re garding this subject. • Communication - Department of Community Affairs Mrs. Roberts noted she had received a letter ~rtating that this department has established a trust fund for community service programs. Mrs. Roberts elaborated on the letter for the benefit of the Commission. She asked for the wishes of the Commission. It was decided that none of these programs would be useful in the Town at this time. Aid to Traffic - Bike Path Crossings Mrs. Roberts reported on the one bid she had received. It was from Aid to Traffic in the amount of $185.42. It was agree that the job should be done but after the prevailing work is completed on the bike path,and abutting areas . • Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Special Meeting • July 15, 1975 Page 3 of 3 about Commissioner Bauer questionec~/Boca Hi and it was decided to include this crossing also. Decision - spiractor paintinct at Water Plant Mrs. Roberts noted that the work now approved is almost completed. She stated that the spiractor has never been sandblasted and as a result the paint will not hold. She recommended that the Commission spend an additional $3,000 to sandblast and paint the spiractor in its entirety. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commission Clark: I'll move that we go ahead with that - with the additional $1,000. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0. Bills for Approval The Commission approved the bills; however, since the • amount of the bill for tapes was so expensive it.was the unanimous consensus of the Commission that each meeting that was double taped have the Minutes transcribed and after transcription the second tape be reused and retain one tape only. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Clark I'll mare that these bills be approved. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 0. Being no further business to come before the board the meeting ADJOUREND: 11:25 A.M. APPROVED: Absent • ATTE~T: _ ,~ ~dc. Town C; ex ±, Dated: ~> ~ ~.- %~ 1975 ,, recorded on 75.10 sides A & B Mayo-Morton E. Gil y ~~ Vice Mayor Lesl ~ Joy Com~ ssin}_er Harry Bauer Commissioner Robert D. Clark Absent Commissioner Ruth Mumford