1974.06.21_TC_Minutes_Special
MEMORANDUM OF: PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING HELD IN THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH - JUNE 21, 1974
• Called by: Mayor William F. Koch, Jr., Town of Gulfstream
Purpose: To discuss Sewer Regional Plan for Communities of the
South Central Region of the Palm Beach County Water
Quality Management Plan and receive information to be
furnished by Mr. John R. Maloy, of the A.P.B.
Attending were:
Mayor of the Town of:
Highland Beach - Morton E. Gilday,
Town of Ocean Ridge - Thomas L. Volpe,
Town of Briny Breezes - Hugh David.
Also in attendance were various Commissioners of these Municipalities
and County Commissioner George V. Warren.
The discussion and reason for the meeting was to acquaint the governing
bodies of the above Municipalities as to funding of costs to be involved
in the operation of the Sewer Regional Plan. This will have a direct
bearing on these Municipalities and it is deemed beneficial to know who
will be the Operator vis-a-vis Boynton and Delray.
• It was stated that Palm Beach County has been Federally Funded for Sewer
Systems for Five Million Dollars provided that the evidence required
from Grant Recipients are satisfactory. Mr. Maloy stated that time is
of the essence since such funds will become available shortly after
July 1, 1974. If we do not resolve this matter and do not qualify this
year, the priorities may be such that there could be a loss of this fund.
The Mayors were informed of Boynton Beach's preference for an Authority
whereas Delray favors a Contractual Agreement. The pros and cons of
these arrangements were discussed at length. Advice was given of the
acceptance by West Palm Beach, Lake Worth and Riviera Beach of the con-
tractual basis for their regional plant.
Mr. Maloy stressed that the Project be viewed as a regional project
pointing out that there are stipulated rates required by the State and
the Federal Government which are directly attributable to the sewer
system. Since the Environmental Protection Agency now issues the permits
for the sewer plants he questioned the building of interim treatment
plants.
In response to questions, Mr. Maloy confirmed the cheapest, and fastest
method to resolve this matter would be the Contractual Agreement basis
• and stated that the proposed 12 MGD Plant should be done as soon as
possible.
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MEMORANDUM OF: PUBLIC HEARING AND SPECIAL JOINT MEETING HELD IN THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH - JUNE 21, 1974
County Commissioner Warren proposed a meeting of all Cities and Munic-
ipalities involved to resolve the problem.
The Mayors were advised of the pro rata costs to be borne by the user
Municipality and that the Federal Grant will pay 70'~ of the Plant,
interceptor lines and force systems.
It was further suggested that the building of the Plant will take 2-3
years and a 3-Man Advisory Board could be viewed at a later period with
one representation from Delray, Boynton and all others).
Mr. Maloy stated there is no question that Delray will build the plant,
and stated an Authority may be undesirable from the standpoint of re-
quiring charges being equally borne.
Discussion of a general meeting was suggested, that Commissions of each
Municipality be persuasive toward getting Boynton Beach to have Delray
designated so that initial grant funds could be secured.
Mayor Volpe suggested having the County Commissioners assist in the
situation.
Mayor Gilday suggested a Resolution to the County Commissioners urging
them to resolve the matter by having a meeting to bring this matter to
a solution.
It was also suggested that Attorneys who drew up contractual agreements
for Riviera Beach and others and who have the expertise in these matters,
also be contacted and included.
Mayor Gilday offered the motion for adoption, Mayor David seconded and
it was unanimously approved by the Mayors present.
A letter was formulated for signature of all the Mayors to inform the
Palm Beach County Commissioners, see Attachment "A", and each Municipality
will present a Resolution to their respective Commissions for adoption
and for informing the General Public. ~
APPROVED:
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ATTEST : ,,
Mary Joan i (Town Clerk)
Date: ~ ~
Mayor, Morton ~. Gilday