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MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - OCTOBER 2, 1974.
• Mayor Gilday called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. He advised
that due to the Election (the second primary), which was held on
Tuesday, the regular meeting is held the next day. In November
the meeting date will be November 6th, Wednesday, the General
Election will be on the 5th of November.
Present were: Mayor Gilday, Commissioners Mumford,
Clark and Bauer.
Absent: Vice Mayor Joy.
The Agenda for the meeting is attachment "A".
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a summary of the minutes for
meetings held on September 3, 18, 23, and 24, 1974, was given.
The ordinances and resolutions considered and/or approved were re-
cited, in detail, as well as any other actions taken by the Commis-
sioners. Commissioner Bauer offered the motion for approval of the
Minutes as written, Commissioner Mumford seconded, and there were no
dissents.
The following reports were given by Agencies of the Town:
• Board of Adjustment - No report.
The Community Appearance Board Chairman, Mrs. Betty Jean Stewart,
advised that the C.A.B,:isreviewing the Bel Lido easement and would
be meeting with Radice representative(s) at their next meeting.
The Planning Commission Chairman, Mr. Kemery, advised that on Thurs-
day, October 17, at 7:30 P.M., they will have a Workshop Meeting for
the purpose of discussing the Boca Hi revised plans and their Regular
Meeting will then follow.
Senator Hults, the Police Commissioner, gave a report on the monthly
activity of the Police Department. (The activity report for September,
1974, is Attachment "B".)
that due to Mr. Ouster's illness,
The Town Manager, Mrs. Roberts, then reported/ Mr. Frank Burgher
would be making electrical inspections whereas Mr. O'Grady, would
handle air conditioning inspections (the latter would result in cost
saving, She informed the Commission as to probable dates for issuance
of Certificates of Occupancy for Highland Beach Ambassador buildings
Nos. 1 and 2, estimated date to be about November 15th.
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• The Building Department has sent a letter to Radice Corporation ad-
wising that their building permit can be picked up and cited
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the amounts payable for the permit and impact fees. Receipts in
September for issued permits and fees aggregated approximately
$160,000.00. (See Attachment "C", for details.) Mrs. Roberts ad-
vised that pursuant to provisions of the Southern Standard Building
Code provisions, Mr. O'Grady would be granting an extension to
Parker Properties of Florida (their letter of September 23, re-
quested a 90-day extension).
The Commissioners were informed that the Fire Marshall of Del-Trail,
Mr. Al DeClereq, has reviewed the feasibility of having helicopter
landing pads on high-rise buildings and it is his opinion that this
requirement would need added structural strength and be very costly
to the developers. Mayor Gilday suggested the exploration of having
such a facility at the Municipal Comple x.
Finance Department, The Commission was advisee
has been instituted by Dr. Bell, Mr. Rosenberg
the change-over is progressing smoothly. Mrs.
the Commissioners that she will soon begin her
Improvements Budget and prepare a guideline of
quired and establish a priority basis.
~ that the new system
and Mrs. Higgins and
Roberts also informed
work on a 5-Year Capital
what funds may be re-
. Public Health; Mrs. Roberts advised that she is awaiting a report from
F.A.U. as to unexpended funds from the Duneline study; and she will be
sending a memorandum to residents giving information on Palm tree in-
jection of terramycin; and negotiations are in process with County
Sanitation regarding the renewal of the Town's Garbage and Trash Con-
tract.
Public Works; The water main installations are now down to the Slagle
property; the Department of Transportation will mow the R/`W of A-1-A,
approximately every five weeks; the Highland Beach Utilities Company
has been requested to consider changing the color of the Interim Sewage
Plant; the proposed Letter Agreement with the City of Boca Raton for
water consumption was being studied and this matter to be finalized
in the near future; Boca Raton has completed their inspection of the
Appleby Site (Intracoastal Waterway contract) and the Cul-de-sac will
need to be resurfaced. With respect to the Lauderdale Contracting
Corporation water system improvement contract, scheduled for completion
by October 1974, she advised that the contractor was requesting a time
extension, letters dated September 16, and 20, from the Contractor
and Russell & Axon, respectively, are attachments "D and E". (It was
the consensus of the Commission that the request was reasonable pro-
vided that it would not jeopardize the grant to be received from the
County for the bicycle path.)
• The Mayor suggested that Mrs. Roberts contact the County Commission
and receive assurances that a delay. in the completion of the bicycle
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path would not affect their grant).
Commissioner Clark offered a motion
provided they completed the bicycle
November, the Commission will grant
December 31, 1974, for the contract
Mumford seconded this motion, Mayor
Commissioners Mumford, Clark and Ba
that the Contractor be advised that
path not later than the end of
an extension for completion to
completion date. Commissioner
Gilday, and
uer all voted their approval.
Advised and read into the record, a letter of September 24, 1974,
received from Wesley Construction Company regarding beach sand to
be_available from Fatio House construction operations, see attach-
ment "F"; Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission that Mr. Slagle had
sent a note regarding the Rotary Club of Boca Bugle publication and
an article on Boca's Cardiac Unit. Chief Jones was requested to secure
information as to Boca's cardiac unit extending their area of coverage
to Highland Beach. A copy of his findings are reg~orted in Memorandum
of October 1, 1974, attachment "G";
Administration: The Town Manager requested the Commission approve the
position descriptions and organizational data which have been sub-
mitted for their review and approval. Commissioner Clark requested
that the Chart show the Police Department as under the general super-
vision of the Town Manager, as cited in the Charter, all other date
unchanged. Commissioner Clark offered the motion to approve the
position descriptions and the organizational charts with the above
noted change. Commissioner Bauer seconded the motion and all members
of the Commission who were present voted their approval.
With respect to Cable TV, she announced that she would be contacting
Mr. Raymond Blosser (whose critique on Leadership was well written)
and secure information as to other companies who may be considered
for this proposed franchise.
The Town Manager requested the Commission approve the attendance of
Mayor Gilday and his wife to the Annual Convention of the Florida
League of Cities being held on October 24 thru 26 and both parties
to be official representatives of the Town. Mrs. Roberts stated that
this will enable them to attend sessions of equal importance being
held during the day whereas, one person could not attend both.
Commissioner Bauer offered the motion for approval, Commissioner
Clark seconded, with the Mayor abstaining, Commissioners Mumford,
Clark and Bauer voted their agreement to the motion.
Mrs. Roberts reported that Commissioner Mumford, Betty Jean Stewart,
Col. Hauck,Peter Genovese, Mr. Krauss and she attended a meeting of
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the Palm Beach County Commission and presented the Town's resolution
(No. 265 dated October 5, 1974) regarding the Town's views on the
proposed $50 Million Bond Issue.
Commissioner Clark asked the Town Manager as to the Release for
Radice, to which she replied that this matter is being pursued and
the opinion of the Town counsel will be secured.
Mrs. Roberts concluded her report on Town activities by thanking
the Commission and persons in audience and supporters in assisting
her in achieving the long sought plateau of Town Manager.
Mayor Gilday recited the selection process and that Mrs. Roberts
and Ptl. John Ryan had been sworn in to their newly acquired positions.
He then read into the record Boca-Hi's letter of September 13,
addressed to residents of Aberdeen Arms and his letter of Sept-
ember 30, in response thereto, copies of which are attached, see
attachments "H" and "I". Copies of these letters to be given to
Messrs. Hauck and Krat~.ss of the Civic League so other residents may
be informed in this matter. Mayor Gilday expressed his indignation
as to the inaccuracies in Boca-H is letter. Mayor Gilday then
informed the Commission that the Chairman of the Community Appear-
• ance Board, Mrs. Betty Jean Stewart's term was expiring and he
praised her attendance at meetings and her ability to maintain the
esprit de corps of the C.A.B. in the Town's business and affairs.
To correct prior minutes which were incorrect; viz., Minutes of
August 7, 1973, the appointment of Martin Johnson as a regular is
stated as one year and the Minutes of June 4, 1974, states the alter-
nate appointment of Harold Storm as two years, the Mayor requested
a motion to correct such appointments (two years for Mr. Johnson
and one year for Mr. Storm.). Commissioner Mumford nominated Mrs.
Stewart for another term as a regular member of the Community
Appearance Board and the aforementioned corrections, Commissioners
Clark and Bauer both seconded this motion. Mayor Gilday and
Commissioners Mumford, Clark and Bauer all approved the appointment
of Mrs. Stewart and corrections for the record.
Mayor Gilday then announced the meetings which have been scheduled,
all except the workshop meeting were in the Monthly Bulletin, see
the Agenda for dates and purposes thereof. He invited members of
the Planning Commission to attend the Workshop called for Thursday,
October 3 at 1:00 P.M. He also pointed out that if enough interest
is shown or it appears that additional workshop meetings are re-
quired for the proposed Zoning Ordinance, the Commission would con-
sider calling such meetings.
There were no Public Requests, and the Regular Order of Business then
resumed.
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The .following propo
reading:
An Ordinance of the
the Adoption of the
and all Supplements
sed ordinances..-read by title only- had a first
Town o Highland Beach, Florida, providing for
Sout Standard Housing Code including any
thereto;
An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida Amending
Chapter 11 and adding a New Chapter 13-1/2 for Interim Services and
Facilities Fee;
An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, Amending
Chapter 19 of the Code of Ordinances which Adopted the Southern
Standard Plumbing Code.
Mayor Gilday advised of a newspaper clipping, a copy of which is
attached, Attachment "J". He then advised that a resolution had
been prepared RESOLUTION NO. 267 - (Requests State Legislators,
etc, to defeat a proposal of the Governor's Commission on Criminal
Standards and Goals, which recommended abolishment of Police Forces
of less than 10 men.) This resolution was unanimously approved
following the motion offered by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by
Commissioner Clark and Mayor Gilday and Commissioners Mumford,
Clark and Bauer voted: Aye. (Copy is Attachment "K")
The Town Clerk requested the Commission to consider and approve two
resolutions relating to Withdrawal of Funds, etc. for accounts to
be maintained at the University National Bank which stipulates that
the Mayor or Vice Mayor and One Commissioner, who are named therein
be so empowered. RESOLUTIONS NOS. 268 and 269 for the respective
Town of Highland Beach General Account and Payroll Account were
approved: Commissioner Mumford offered the motion, Commissioner
Bauer seconded, and both resolutions had the approval of Mayor
Gilday, and Commissioners, Mumford, Clark and Bauer. Copies of
these are Attachments "L" and "M".
Further discussion then took place. Chairman Kemery of the Planning
Commission suggested that the Town consider purchasing the sand to
become available for purchase; (discussed above). The Town Manager
will pursue this matter.
Senator Hults requested that the Speaker and Minority Leaders
should also receive a copy of the Resolution (No. 267, see above).
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Bills were then presented and approved for payment.
Mrs. Roberts had requested on September 11, that the Commission
review and set charges for certain publications due to increased
costs. Mayor Gilday read the present charges and the suggested
charges, Commissioner Clark offered the motion for adoption,
Commissioner Bauer seconded and all members of the Commission,
present, voted to approve the changes as set fortl~,in Attachment
"N" - charaes for Code of Ordinances, etc.
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