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1974.10.29_TC_Minutes_WorkshopATTACHMENTS "A", "B",''C'', "D",'rE"~ u~,u~ ~rG~i~''H". MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION AND SPECIAL MEETING THEREAFTER ON OCTOBER 29, 1974. • At 9:30 A.M., Mayor Gilday called the Workshop Meeting to order, the Agenda for which is Attachment "A". Present were: Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Joy, and Commissioners Mumford, Bauer and Clark. The Town Manager addressed the Commission regarding the proposal that the City of Boca Raton enter into an arrangement with the Town of Highland Beach whereby the City of Boca would utilize, for recreational purposes, land west of the Railroad tracks and Dixie Highway in Boca - - the Town's Western Well-Field. It was suggested that the Town Attorney discuss the matter with the City Attorney of Boca (Mr. Skrandel) and pursue the matter. If necessary, at a later date, it may be desirable to have the City Manager of~Boca address the Town Commission. The letter of October 8, 1974, see Attachment "B", received from Florida Atlantic University was read into the record. Discussion followed. It was the consensus of the Commission that the monies be returned. A re- quest from the Planning Commission for Aerial Surveys, was also considered. The latter will be subject to further study. At the Regular Meeting, November 6, 1974, the Town Manager advised that • the Commissioners will be requested to approve the Capital Improvement Budget for F/'~' 75, see Attachment "C". A proposal that the present insurance coverage be handled by other in- surance firm(s) to decrease cost outlays with increased and/or similar coverage, was then discussed. See Attachment "D", this matter to be pursued. Mrs. Roberts informed the Town Commission of additional information re- garding Lethal Yellowing of Palms. Her recommendation, to purchase cap- sules: a case of 200 at a cost of $108.00 for sale to the residents. Pending advice of the Community Appearance Board and its findings (meeting of October 31, 1974), this proposal to be further considered at the Regular Meeting of November 6. The Fire Marshal of ?)e l-Trail, Fire Marshal Al DeClercq, addressed the Commission. He requested that they consider their proposed ordinance to standardize requirements with respect to equipment and utilization of elevators during emergencies, etc. Questions were raised as to estimates of costs for change-over, and what communities in the County have adopted their proposed ordinance. The Town Commission expressed their appreciation for the Fire Marshal's pre- • sentation and he advised that if further data is required, he would appear again. Matter to be further reviewed. ATTACHMENTS "A","B","C","D","E't~"F","G","H". Page -2- , MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION AND SPECIAL MEETING THEREAFTER ON OCTOBER 29, 1974. • Discussion of vacancies on the various boards of the Town then took place. At this time, the Mayor also pointed out that the Board of Adjustment will need to be re-appointed after the Zoning Ordinance is adopted. Anew board will also be established if a proposed ordinance is approved. (Re: Southern Standard Housing Code.) The Mayor requested the Commissioners to submit names of persons who may be considered for such appointments. Proposed Ordinances, as listed in Attachment "A" were then discussed. With the exception of a small change in item (a), items shown in item --- four (a thru d) will be for the November 6 Agenda for a final reading. Commissioner Clark asked the Commission to effect a policy decision on the extensions which could be granted for issued building applications and/or building permits, such having been approved pursuant to Court Orders and/or the Moratorium Variance Board with or without special exceptions having been considered and approved by the Board of Adjust- ment. This matter was not resolved. It was the consensus of the Com- mission that the Town Attorney, Commissioner Clark and Mr. O'Grady re- view these requests, on a case-by-case basis. Such matters are within the purview of the Building Official under the provisions of the Southern Standard Building Code; however, a fact sheet will be prepared and matter • pursued at the November 6 meeting. It was the decision of the Town Commission to schedule for the November 6 meeting, a first reading of the proposed ordinance to grant a Cable TV Franchise. in the proposed Zoning Ordinance The reading of changes/ to be considered by the Town Commission at the Public Hearing and Special Meeting scheduled for November 4, then took place. Attachment "E" lists such changes and the proposed changes were read in their entirety and/or in part. After the reading of the suggested revisions, Attorney Robert Wutt spoke on behalf of his client, Mr. Milani. He summarized that his previous attendance pointed out the position of his client, and he had written a letter relative thereto, see Attachment "F". It was suggested that this request be submitted to the Planning Commission as they contemplate hearings to update the Comprehensive Plan and/or recommend subsequent changes to the Zoning Ordinance. A resident, Mr. James Shubert addressed the Commission and offered sug- gestions to preclude the removal of sand from the ocean side. Any re- moval of sand, he suggested, would be transferred to another tract on the east side of A-1-A rather than being put on the west side of A-1-A • or being taken out of Highland Beach. ATTACHMENTS "A","B","C","D","E","F","G","H". Page -3- MINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION AND SPECIAL MEETING • THEREAFTER ON OCTOBER 29, 1974. Commissioner Bauer read an excerpt from a newspaper clipping Re: Ocean building setbacks, Attachment "G". Others also addressed the Commission; however, no further changes were made at this time for the Commission's consideration and/or approval for the proposed Zoning Ordinance. At 1:00 P.M., Mayar Gilday advised that the Special Meeting was now in session. The notice for this meeting is Attachment "H", and the only order of business was to approve a billing of Des Moip~ Steel Company. The meeting(s) were adjourned at approximately 1~.c1~M. APPROVED: ,~ '~~ f , U ATTEST : ~~~ Town Cle Dated: ~%~.~`'7f ~f ~~~,~ 1-~ •