1975.04.01_TC_Minutes_Regular
MINUTES: Regular Meeting-Public Hearing of the Town Commission-April 1, 1975
• At 7:30 P.M., Vice Mayor Joy called the meeting to order.
Present were: Vice Mayor Joy and Commissioners; Mumford, Clark and Bauer.
Also present were: The Town Manager, Elaine W. Roberts, Town Attorney,
Thomas E. Sliney, Building Official, John P. O'Grady, and the Chief of Police,
Kenneth Jones.
Vice Mayor Joy requested that the record show Mayor Gilday, absent.
The Agenda, attachment "A" lists the order of business and matters proposed
for discussion and/or approval of the Town Commission.
Public Reciuests: None.
Approval of Minutes: The Minutes of Meetings held by the Town Commission on:
March 4, 18, and 25, 1975, were narrated, in brief, by the Town Clerk and
on a motion offered by Commissioner Mumford and seconded by Commissioner
Clark, were approved, as written, without any changes thereto.
Reports of the Various Boards of the Town:
• Board~of Adjustment-Chairman L. Y. Horton read his letter of April 1, 1975,
see attachment "B" which is addressed to the Town Commission and advises
that procedures and charges for considering appeals from the provisions of the
Sign Ordinance be considered and/or approved. He requested the Town Commiss-
ion to approve a fee charge for submitting such applications and recommended
the amount of $25.00. Mrs. Roberts concurred in this recommendation. In
discussing this matter it was also pointed out that all costs for Public
Hearing(s), etc. be charges to be borne by the petitioner... such charges
to be paid out of the fee charge, above.
Commissioner Clark offered the motion to approve an addition to the Schedule
of Fees: Charges and Expenses to have an Appeal for Sign Code Re1i~f - $25.00,
The period of advertising, etc. to be within the purview of the Board of
Adjustment. Commissioner Mumford seconded and voting Aye for the motion were:
Vice Mayor Joy and Commissioners Mumford, Clark and Bauer.
Community Appearance Board-In the absence of Chairman Betty Jean Stewart, the
Town Manager advised that at the March meeting, the C.A.B. considered items
including Regency Highland and St. Lucy's Church, a copy of the minutes are
on file in Town Hall.
Housing Board of Adjustment and Appeals-Mr. Krauss advised: No report, but
he offered for consideration, that costs to be borne by petitioners be collect
• ed and billed at one one time, even if they appear before several boards.
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing of the Town Commission-Page 2-(4/1/75)
• Planning Commission-Vice Chairman N. M. Johnson deported that work is being
done on the Comprehensive Land-Use Plan and the Zoning Map; however, there is
no significant data at this time.
Police Commissioner- In the absence of the Police Commissioner, Mrs. Roberts
advised that the six-month probational period had been completed by Acting
Sargeant John Ryan. Chief Jones recommended that the appointment be made
permanent and the Town Manager endorsed this action.
Commissioner Bauer offered the motion for approval, Commissioner Mumford
seconded, and the motion carried without dissent. Chief Jones enumerated the
various courses which Sgt. Ryan has taken to further his career and increase
his capabilities.
Town Manager's Report:
.,Mrs. Roberts advised or reported on the following matters:
The meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal League will be held on April 11,
1975, at Palm Beach Shores. (Members of the Town Commission were invited to
accompany her to this next monthly meeting).
Explained the reasons for requesting the Town Commission to consider a motion
approving the expenditures of $600.00 needed for the Bel Lido Bridge repairs.
(Item 6(a) of the agenda). Advised that the bid submitted by Epoxy Marine of
• Boca Raton, pursuant to her conversation with their President on March 31,
1975, would not be affected by doing a portion of the work, amounts quoted for
other work would remain unchanged for the period of 90 days.
Voting approval of the motion offered by Commissioner Mumford, seconded by
Commissioner Clark were: Vice Mayor Joy and Commissioners Mumford, Clark and
Bauer.
Read a letter dated March 25, 1975, attachment "C", received from Mr. Frank
W. Brutt, Executive Director, Area Planning Board of Palm Beach County. Mrs.
Roberts explained that this letter enclosed a summary showing the status of
the Comprehensive Planning Program for the Town of Highland Beach and shows
all requirements have been completed with the exception of the Capital Improve-
ments Program which is being readied for presentation later this month.
The members of the Town Commission and residents in audience were invited to
view the new Firetruck of Del-Trail Fire District, now stationed in Town and
that this equipment was acquired at a cost of $46,000.
Residents were informed of the toll-free number (listed on the lobby bulletin
board) which may be used to secure the status of legislation being considered
in Tallahassee.
Building Department-The Town Manager reported on the construction of various
sites: Ocean Pines, Munz Property, the Ambassadors, Boca Cove, etc. Announced
that Mr. Bud Triano is the new electrical inspector, hired to replace Mr. Vi.
Custer.
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• Finance Department-Mrs. Roberts advised that the 5-year Capital Improvements
Budget, a preliminary draft, has been furnished to all members of the Town
Commission and this report will have her priority as it is required to
complete the Town's Planning Program requirements for total certification by
the Area Planning Board.
With respect to the:. Audit Report, she advised that this matter is being
reviewed with the Town Attorney, A letter which is required will be forwarded
to the State Controller and contain comments by the Mayor.
A five-:month summary of activity for Expenditures and Receipts for the Town's
General Operations versus amounts budgeted for the Fiscal Year had been
completed by the Finance Director and copies given to the members of the
Commission. She requested that questions, if any, be directed to her for
prompt attention. A copy of this report is attachment "D".
Health Department-Reported that she had investigated the possibility of having
a rescue vehicle available to the Town for emergencies thru the Del-Trail
Fire Department. Advice was received from Assistant Fire Chief, E. Frye,
that such service is being readied for Kings Point and, with regrets, this
service cannot be extended to Highland Beach, at this time.
The proposed dedication ceremony for the Betty Jean Stewart Path was discussed.
It was the consensus of the Town Commission to schedule a tentative target
date, but make no announcements until all work on the path is completed and
accepted. The date set tentatively for this occasion: Saturday, April 26,
• 1975 will be confirmed or revised, as the case may be.
The Town Manager informed the Town Commission that it was her understanding
that a County Engineer has been sent to view the path, and his findings would,
upon receipt, be advised. She advised that the framed resolution and the
sign are being secured. There was also some discussion as to the donors of
benches to be placed on the path. Further, a letter received from Mr. Pond,
re: construction being faulty was read. Mrs. Roberts advised that she would
await the report of the County Engineer before replying to this criticism.
The Lethal Yellowing program was discussed and she thanked the President of the
Highland Beach Civic League, Mr. Tom Losee, and others who assisted in the
execution of this program. Advised the second distribution date for the
antibiotic (for those who did not receive their initial amount) will be April
3, 1975, at 9:30 A.M., in the Fire Station.
A conference on Beach Preservation and Restoration held on Wednesday, March 5,
at the Town of Jupiter Island was attended by Commissioner Mumford and herself.
Recommended that the Town Commission consider membership in the Florida Shore
and Beach Preservation Association for which dues payable would amount to
$50.00 per annum.
Commissioner Bauer offered the motion that the Town submit an application for
membership, Commissioner Mumford seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Public Works-Activities of Lauderdale Construction Co., and Pittsburgh Des-
• Moines Steel Companywere summarized. Informed the members of the Commission
that the Town Attorney and the Consulting Engineers are considering certain
Reaular Meeting-Public Hearing of the. Town Commission-Page 4-(4/1/75)
• phases of the work which may be subject to re-assignment. Matter under review.
Reported that a meeting is being arranged to be held at Town Hall when Mr.
Delaney arrives in Town--probably April 8th or thereabouts. Principals to
meet regarding sewer laterals are the Mayor, Attorney Sliney, Messrs. Urbanek,
Delaney, and herself.
She gave a report of a field trip made with Messrs. Klinck and Garbrick of
Russell & Axon (Town's Consulting Engineers) regarding determination of the
number of laterals required for the complete sewer system. Also read a letter
received from Russell & Axon dated April 1, 1975, (attachment "E") which gives
a tabulation of required service laterals. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Clark requested the Town Manager to pursue the requirements of the
August 20, 1974, Agreement; i.e., have the Town's Consulting Engineers submit
a letter certifying to the number of laterals required for the sewer system,
and the certification should be sent to the Town's Attorneys by registered
mail. Mr. Dent also spoke on this matter and stated that connection lines
should b~ based on Engineering Principles and not individual preferences.
Commissioners Bauer and Clark agreed with this concept.
The Town Manager reported that the budget for the Sewage Interim Treatment
Plant had been compiled and would be used for managerial purposes only.
Public Works-Advised that an audit report had been received and is available
for the Highland Beach Utilities Co.
• A letter dated March 18, 1975, attachment "F" received from John A. Grant, Jr.
was read, and it requests the Town Commission approval of a proposed seawall
and Rip-Rap wall to be constructed at Ocean Harbor, Inc. (RPUD-2)(project of
Paul W. Hoffmann, et al.) Advised copies of the letter with attachments thereto
is being given to members of the Town Commission for review and action will
be taken in due course.
With respect to an article in the Boca Raton News: Highland Beach well field
park ($8,000)--she advised that this refers to the property under considera-
tion for leasing to the City of Boca Raton. Attachment "G" is a copy of the
reply she received from Boca City Manager, William H. Law, Jr., that this
project is still desired but funding may delay use of the project.
Advised of correspondence received from the Florida Power & Light Co., rela-
tive to power lines for servicing Ocean Pines and the Highland Beach lift
station.
Mayor's Report:
Vice Mayor Joy, in the absence of Mayor Gilday, addressed himself to the status
of legal matters concerning the Town: Gave information regarding the Radice
settlement, and confirmed no changes in the Van Lennep or Hoffmann suits.
Attorney Sliney advised that he will press for a copy of the Stipulation for
the Radice settlement and upon receipt thereof, this matter will have the
Town Commission take formal approval, for the record.
• The Vice Mayor announced the re-appointment of Mrs. Elaine W. Roberts as
Town Manager and praised her performance.
Reports of the Town Commission: None.
Regular Meeting-Public Hearing of the Town Commission-Pa a 5-(4/1/75)
The Town Clerk was requested to read the proposed ordinances and/or resolution
scheduled for consideration at this meeting:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES (Read by Title Only):
An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Highland Beach, Florida further
amending Ordinance No. 258-The Capital Improvements Budget for Fiscal Year
1975.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES (Reading in full, and certifying that publica-
tion of the Town Commission's intention to consider adoption, had been
completed as required, the following ordinance(s) was read and considered:
An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Highland Beach, Florida, Further
Amending Ordinance No. 249-The General Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 1975.
This proposed ordinance was tabled.
The record will show that Commissioner Bauer offered a motion to approve and
the motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Joy; however, after discussion these
motions were withdrawn. Commissioner Clark questioned passage of the ordinance'.
as the totals for expenditures, as revised, exceeded the amount given for
revenues. Matter to be reviewed and considered at a later date, and such 1
date will be re-advertised. The Town Manager will consult with the Finance
Director in this matter.
• RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution No. 282 (copy attached) This resolution reading, A Resolution of
the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Highland Beach, Florida
to all members of the Florida State Board of Building Codes and Standards
recommending that the Board make certain proposals to the Florida Legislature
as required by Chapter 74-167, Laws of Florida. The Town endorsed the adopt-
ion of a minimum building code by the State.
Commissioner Clark offered the motion for approval, Commissioner Mumford
seconded and voice voting aye were: Vice Mayor Joy and Commissioners
Mumford, Clark and Bauer.
Vice Mayor Joy announced the meetings presently .scheduled for the Month of
April, giving the date, time, and purposes and by what Agencies.
Bills were presented for approval.
There was a lengthly discussion regarding the air conditioning and problems
experienced by the Town. The Town Manager was .requested to write to or
direct a phone call to Carrier Company in Syracixse,-New York.
There was no unfinished business or further discussions.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M.
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