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1975.07.01_TC_Minutes_Regularc7 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission July 1, 1975 Regular Meeting 7.30 P M. Meeting called to order by Mayor Morton E. Gilday at 7:35 P.M. PRESENT: Morton E. Gilday, Mayor Leslie W. Joy, Vice Mayor Commissioner Harry Bauer Commissioner Robert D. Clark Commissioner Ruth Mumford Absent Also present: Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts Town Attorney, Thomas Sliney Town Clerk, Kathryn M. Borgemenke Approximately 26 citizens in the audience. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE • Public Requests as called for by Mayor Gilday None Approval of Minutes, as written: Meetings of June 3, 1975 - Regular Meeting 10, - Recessed Meeting 10, - Workshop Meeting 18, - Recessed Meeting 24, - Public Hewing 24, - Workshop The Town Clerk gave a brief synopsis of the Minutes for the month of June. Motion by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Clark move that minutes be approved as read. ROLL CALL on the motion carried unanimously. r1 LJ Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 1975 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Gilday introduced Mr. Jim Cogswell, a representative of the Palm Beach County, Civil Defense. Mr. Cogswell gave a brief presentation on hurricanes and showed a film relative to this subject. After the film Mr. Cogswell answered all questions from the audience. REPORTS OF VARIOUS AGENCIES OF THE TOWN A. Board of Adjustment - No Report B. Community Appearance Board - No Report C. Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals - No Report D. Planning Commission Mayor Gilday announced that Mr. Edward Potere has resigned his position as a regular member of the Planning Commission. • He has however, indicated that he will be willing to act as an alternate. Mrs Adele Allen's name has been recommended to fill the position vacated by Mr. Potere, she is at this time an alternate member of the Planning Commission. Mayor Gilday called for a motion to accept Mr. Potere's resignation with thanks. Motion by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Bauer: So move. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. Mayor Gilday called for a motion to fill this vacancy. Commissioner Clark asked if it would be in order to combine the Motion to appoint Mr. Potere as an alternate and Mrs. Adele Allen to be a regular member. The Mayor agreed. MOTION by Commissioner Clark/Commissioner Bauer: So move. Mayor Gilday called for further nominations. There were none. • ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried Unanimously. Minutes Highland Beach Town Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 1975 Page 3 of 6 Mayor Gilday, on behalf of the Commission, welcomed Mrs. Allen as a regular Member of the Planning Commission and thanked Mr. Potere for the dedication and work he had extended the Commission. Mr. Boscove announced that he had nothing new to report. Next Tuesday, July 8, 1975 would be the regular meeting of the Planning Commission. E. Police Commissioner - William 5. Hults gave a report of activities for the month of June. REPORTS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS OF TOWN, MGM. ET~INE W. ROBERTS new Mrs. Roberts informed the Commissioners of the/weekly report of activities. She also noted that this report was available for citizens of the town to read upon re- quest. She noted that the Municipal Court dates had • been revised, the Post Office contract is official, revision of the Fire Rating to be considered, request to Leadership for cable TV, letter regarding the removal of signs on the Turnpike;at exit 28, Florida Power and Light request to construct a underground conduit across AIA, confirmation of Board of Health regarding new water main-tests request for community service grant for channel 2 for financial assistance. Mayor Gilday asked if anyone felt that the Town should offer assistance. MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Vice Mayor Joy: I would like to recommend a contribution of $100.00. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 3 - 1. Commissioner Clark voted NO. Mrs. Roberts reported further on vario us correspondence received. She gave the building department report, the Finance Department's progress report on the projected budget 1975-76. Mayor Gilday suggested that the members of the Commission • be notified of any impending emergency by the Police Chief so that they may give assistance to the populace in any problems. Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 1975 Page 4 of 6 The elevated water tank had received its final coat of paint on the top level. Discussion evolved around the fire hydrant access for a brief period of time. Vice'Mayor Joy questioned Mr. Klinck at length relative to this matter. Mr. Klinck replied to Vice Mayor Joy's questions. A Mrs. Roberts noted that she had just recieved a status report from Russell and Axon and one of the items pertained to~~the elevated water tank and the problems with Lauderdale contracting. A brief discussion followed relative to this item. REPORTS OF MEN~BERS OF THE TOWN COMMISSION a. Mayor Gilday reported that he had recieved a call • that was followed up by a visit by a Mr. Jacoby. Mr. Jacoby informed the Mayor that his firm had taken over the Radice property. The Mayor went on to further explain the meeting. Mr. Jacoby repre- sents Great Universal Development Corporation. Mayor Gilday reported on the statuj of the bond with Highland Beach Utility Company. There were no reports from the other members of the Commission. SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING OF ORDINANCES AND/OR APPROVAL FOR ADOPTION Ordinance No. 282, An Ordinance Relating to RPUD-l, RPUD-2, and RPUD-3, was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 1975 Page 5 of 6 MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Clark move for adoption of this Ordinance as just read. Further discussion fo~lc~w~d relative to this ordinance. Mr. Dente ressed his a ingsthat 10 x'p years was too long a time and 7 years would be plenty for 660 units.- RPUD The•Mayor spoke on behalf of the Commission relative to the 10 year plan. Mayor Gilday heard from Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hauck. Commissioner Clark noted that the ordinance was a good one and should not be tampered with. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. • It was noted that this Ordinance No. 282 be effective this date. Ordinance No. 283, Amending the Sewer Franchise was r®d in its entirety by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Gilday.. MOTION by Vice Mayor Joy/Commissioner Clark moue that this Ordinance, as read be effective and adopted on this date. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances "Signs and Advertising" This Ordinance was read by title only by the Town Clerk. It was noted that this ordinance will have the necessary advertising and be enacted upon the Regular Meeting in August. r, ~J Minutes Highland Beach • Town Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 1975 i~ESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 288 - Establishing Saving Account - General Fund - University Bank - Boca Raton. Resolution No. 288 was explained by the Mayor and called for a motion. Page 6 of 6 MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Vice Mayor Joy move the adoption of this Resolution. Mrs. Roberts requested that a line be added for the signature of the Mayor. • ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4 - 0. PRESENTATION OF BILLS FOR APPROVAL MOTION by Commissioner Bauer/Commissioner Clark move that the bills be approved as presented. ROLL CALL on the Motion Carried 4--- 0. Being no further business ATTEST: ~` o ~x~ -t Town ler~ ~ the meeting was ADJOURNED: 9:40,P.M. (, ~ APPROVED : '~ ~ - i ~-__ ,~~r Mayo gl Morton ~' Gilday ~:~~ ~~ ~~ Vic Mayor sli W. oy _ 1 ~-'"~-~-,~-'--~ `Commissioner Harry~ Bauer r' ~~~ ~` 1 Commissioner Robert D. Clark Dated: _F'.~ 1975 Absent Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Recorded on Tape 75.8 Sides 1 & 2