1974.08.27_TC_Minutes_WorkshopMINUTES: WORKSHOP MEETING OF~XHE 'OWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 27. 1~7d
' At 9:30 A.M. Mayor Gilday called the workshop meeting to order. The
Agenda thereof is. Attachment "A".
Present were: Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Joy and
Commissioners Clark and Bauer
Absent: Commissioner Mumford
Mr. Matt Gracey of Gracey Bros. addressed the Commission with respect
to insurance coverage for the Town's building and contents (See
Attachment "B", letter dated August 5, with schedule attached.) The
Finance Director informed the Commission that he would review the
proposed valuations and it was the consensus that such information
would reduce the annual premium increase of $1125. for the additional
coverage. Matter to be pursued.
Ordinances which have had a first reading and are scheduled for a final
reading at the Monthly Town Meeting of September 3, were then read and
discussed. Changes were noted for the proposed ordinances which will,
if adopted, amend Chapters 8, 17 and 30. With respect to Chapter 17,
(Municipal Court) Mayor Gilday requested that Section 17-4, as written,
be checked for the approval of Judge Wessel and that the language
. employed be approved by him.
Commissioner Clark inquired as to provisions with respect to R.P.U.D.
as to the life of such a designation and also if such designation is
made if it enures to benefit of successive owners and as to whether
or not that construction be commenced within a stated period of time.
Discussion of this subject took place and Vice Mayor Joy summarized
the present requirements thereof as stated in Chapter 30, Zoning.
Mayor Gilday suggested that, in the near future, it may be desirable
to have some change in the R.P.U.D. sections.
A lengthy discussion then took place as to the proposed millage increase,
and amounts received from the Palm Beach County Tax Assessor's office
of revised figures of Assessed Valuations for the Ad Valorem tax
determination. (See data set forth in Attachment "C")
Mayor Gilday advised that he plans to be away on vacation from September
4 thru September 23. In discussing the date for appointment of the
Town Manager, it was the consensus of the Commission that this action
await his return. (The field of applicants being considered has been
diminished to two}.
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The Commissioners were advised of the status of the Van Lennep suit
and proposed execution of the Letter Agreement (subject to revision)
that will provide for the reimbursement of services of Attorney
Becker and/or other principals of the firm.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 A.M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST : t2/~L G~.-~`-~~" `C/
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