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1975.05.27_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 27, 1975 9:30 A.M. • Mayor Morton E. Gilday called the Regular Workshop meeting to order. Present were: Also Present: Morton E. Gilday, Mayor Leslie W. Joy, Vice Mayor Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford Commissioner Harry Bauer Commissioner Robert D. Clark Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts Finance Director, Anton Drasal Town Attorney, Thomas Sliney Building Official, John O'Grady Town Clerk, Kathryn M. Borgemenke Area Planning Board Certification - Presentation - Gene Caputo Mr. Caputo read a Resolution, officially certifying Highland Beach as meeting the requirements of the State Legislature requiring municipalities in Palm Beach County to adopt a Comprehensive Plan by October 1, 1975. Mr. Caputo presented the Resolution to Mayor Gilday. Fiscal Agent - Mr. Warmer - Presentation/Proposal Mr. Bob Wagner, Southeastern Municipal Bonds, Inc., Orlando, Florida, made a brief presentation to the Commission. Mr. Wagner presented a proposed fiscal agreement to the Commission. Commissioner Clark asked whether his understanding to the effect that if the voters rejected the bond proposal; the Town would not be liable for the time, efforts and expense occurred by Southeaster Municipal Bonds, Inc. up to that time. Mr. Wagner answered in the affirmative. • Workshop May 27, 1975 Page -2- • Bike Path Markings Mrs. Roberts stated that the DOT will do a traffic engineering study within the next two weeks. It was suggested that dotted lines denote the bike path through drive-ways and parking lots. A white strip 24 inches wide was suggested for the places where the bike crossed streets. Mrs. Roberts discussed the two different signs that the DOT would furnish for the Town. It was suggested that Mr. Sliney be asked if the expenses regarding the Bike Path Could be charged to the Road and Bridge Fund. Storm Drain between Ambassadors and Seagate Mrs. Roberts questioned if the Road and Bridge fund could subsidise a Storm Drain between Ambassadores and Seagate. She noted that the DOT previously installed a drain betweea~ the two Penthouse buildings and she would investigate this matter. Earl Totz commented on ahe road elevation at Seagate. Mrs. Roberts was instructed to get additional information on this subject. Status Preliminary Budge 1975-76 - Finance Director_ • Mr. Drasal made a presentation to the Commission.. He stated that he will have an estimate revenue figure by the next workshop. It was suggested that the Commission hold a Workshop on June 10, Tuesday, at 9:30 A.M. Mr. Drasal announced that a bookkeeper had been hired as of Monday, June 2, 1975. Report on Planning Commission and Discussion - 3rd Lane AIA The DOT, at the Planning Commission Meeting, st~ted that the Town could get a third lance, primarily for left hanc~/s~orage lane. The State will not pay for this; however, there might be Federal Funds available. Mrs. Roberts stated that if the Commission wished she would go ahead and start on the time consuming project. It was the unanimous consensus of the Commission that AIA should stay two lanes. • Workshop May 27, 1975 Page -3- Lauderdale Contract Matter Mayor Gilday referred to a letter to Mr. Klinck from Reliance Insurance Company. Mayor Gilday called on Mr. Sliney for his recommendations. Mr. Sliney stated that he did not want the Town to be part of the contract that was discussed. It was the unanimous consensus of the Board that there be a meeting held. Joining in the meeting should be Representatives and .attorneys for Webb, representatives and attorneys for Lauderdale, Town Attorney, Vice Mayor Joy, Town Manager and requ?st a representative from the Bonding Company; also a representative from Russell and Axon should be present. Ordinances Air Conditioning Code - Amending Chapter 3 of the Code NO CHANGES • Streets and Sidewalkds and/or Bicycle Path NO CHANGES Traffic and Motor Vehicles - Amending Chapter 27 of the Code NO CHANGES Electrical Code - 1975 Edition - Electrical Inspector, Mr. Triano. A great deal of discussion relative to this Ordinance followed. It was noted that this is a very technical Ordinance and should have ~, expert editing. Mrs. Roberts noted that. the Mayor and she had made some corrections before the Town Attorney goes over this. Mr. Sliney has not completed his assignment at this time.. It was decided that this Ordinance, if not complete, could be tabled at the Second Reading and Public Hearing. Recommendation - Board of Adjustment - Sign Ordinance memos Mayor Gilday read two/from Board of Adjustment. (Please see memos attached.) Discussion followed regarding the order of appeal pertaining to the Sign Ordinance, the Code Inforcement Officer, the C.A.B. Board and etc. The question is when will • the C.A.B. review this: before ojr after the Board of Adjustment; the Board of Adjustment feels that they are the final decision making board. Workshop • May 27, 1975 .Page -4- Mr. Sliney added his comments to this matter. John O'Grady asked that the Sign Ordinance be simplified. Discussion then followed regarding the coloring of the sign and the part the Community Appearance Board plays in this.. The Commission was in agreement that a Pendant attached to the original sign would not be offensive. CORRESPONDENCE The Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 11:25 A. ~'4.~= ., Mrs. Roberts stated that she had received an answer from John Grant's office onthe dimensions on the lagoon on the Hoffmann property. She received a letter from the Board of County Qbmmissioners, requesting the Town to submit any plans for road projects that will require a request for County Funds. Mrs. Roberts stated that she will request drainage along AIA. A phone call was received from Mr. Roy Diggans relative to the Post Office. Mr. Diggans asked if the Town Commission would adept $4,000.00. Discussion regarding this matter followed. Mrs. Roberts reported that she had employed a part time employee for the Post Office. Mrs. Roberts then referred to a proposed requested directive-. It was the unanimous consensus of the Board that this Directive be discussed at a later time. APPROVE ATTEST: ,_.Q, V .