1975.04.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop
MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - APRIL 29, 1975.
• At 9:30 A.M. Mayor Gilday called the workshop meeting to order.
Present were: Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Joy and Commissioners,
Mumford, Clark and Bauer.
Also present were: The Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts, the Town Attorney
Thomas E. Sliney and the Finance Director, Mr. Anton Drasal.
The subjects for discussion at this session are shavn in the attachment "A",
the agenda.
There were no public requests.
Mayor Gilday introduced Mr. Gene Caputo of the Palm Beach County Area
Planning Board and he addressed the members of the-.Town Commission with
respect to the Town's proposed Capital Improvement Budget. The graphic
data now on display in the Town's conference room was shown and explained.
The attachment, "B" is a copy of the information. He advised that the
proposed expenditures by fiscal years, and by categories are shown in
total for each fiscal year, then totaled by category for the 5-year pro-
jections and also reflects a grand total. This information is the only
remaining item required to meet the State's requirements for certification
• re: Comprehensive Land Use Plans for each Municipality. He praised the
Town's submission of all other data which has been reviewed and found
acceptable to the Area Planning Board. He requested the Town Commission
to adopt the proposed format which he stated would be beneficial in the
passage of a Bond Issue, if any. He further advised that additional
forms are required to give detailed explanations of the sources of re-
venue for the capital expenditures. Mr. Caputo informed the members of
the Town Commission that he would be working with the Town Manager and
the Finance Director on this plan. When the data is ready for submission
to the County it was his opinion that up-dates should be done twice a year
as well as reviewed with the Fiscal Year Budget Data. There were questions
as to whether the purchases shown in the proposed Capital Improvements
Budget would be considered the expenditures and amounts thereof for the
years shown and the reply was, "only for the Current Fiscal Year", all
others are projected appropriations and subject to change.
The Town Manager requested that the dedication date for the Betty Jean
Stewart Path be postponed as there are several additional problems still
to be resolved. She is pursuing this with the Town's Consulting Engineers.
There was considerable discussion regarding the work of the Lauderdale
Contracting Co.'s contract. The Town Manager and the Vice Mayor gave
• a resume of the negotiations in progress whereby the Webb Company would
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be a sub-contractor of Lauderdale and would be completing the work to be
done at the Appleby St. and Water Tower sites. Undelivered valves and
payment therefor. was also discussed.
The members of the Town Commission were informed by the Town Manager of
several complaints she had received regarding the excavation of sand from
sites of the Highland Beach Ambassadors. Mr. Losee, in audience, advised
that he had been informed by Mr. Totz that the Highland Beach Ambassadors'
Executive Committee had a meeting and would begin construction at the north-
end, in about 90 days, building 240 units. At the south-end it is proposed
that sea oats be planted.
Mrs. Roberts circulated a letter from a Realtor which offered for the
appraised value of $25,800.00 a lot for purchase. The lot is in the back
of the Church rectory and does not have ready access thereto. It was the
consensus of the Town Commission that the acquisition thereof would serve
no useful purpose.
The Planned Use report for Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to be completed
for Fiscal Year 1976 was discussed. It was the agreed opinion that showing
the use of such proceeds in the Miscellaneous category would afford the
Town more flexibility in the expenditures thereof.
• Mrs. Roberts advised that the painting and repairs of the Bel Lido Bridge
had been completed and she would be inspecting the work before she
approved the bill for the work done.
The Town Commission was also informed of requirements of the Flood Control
District regarding the Town's Water wells approval.
Commissioner Clark inquired as to Lauderdale Contracting Co. cleaning-up
undeveloped properties. There was additional discussion as to the $100.00
a day penalty still in effect and requirements under their contract and
that pictures taken before work began will ensure the restorations in these
areas.
Commissioner Mumford advised of her rea
Commission to consider the passage of a
fish in the area. Mrs. Roberts advised
of similar legislation pending and if a
matter, a resolution would be drawn for
May 6th meeting.
sipt of a letter requesting the Town
Resolution to protect the tropical
that she would ascertain the status
Resolution would assist in this
consideration and submitted at the
Mayor Gilday reported that the Planning Commission has received for action
a copy of the Letter of Intent for the Hoffmann litigation and the suggested
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• changes which were discussed with the principals and the Town Manager.
Matter being pursued.
Mrs. Roberts advised that the Finance Director was ascertaining the total
costs incurred to date for legal fees and that changes may be needed to
be made in the costs shown in the amendment to the General Oper ating
Budget whoch is subject to consideration at the Special Meeting which is
to follow.
The Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 10
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