1974.06.10_TC_Minutes_Special
MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION HELD ON JUNE 10, 1974,
• AND WORKSHOP MEETING.
Attachment "A" describes the persons and purposes for which the meeting
was called.
Mayor Gilday called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.,
Present were: Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Joy, and
Commissioners Mumford, Clark and Bauer.
Since Professor Maylo Murday and Dr. Simon Baker were present, the first
matter considered was a request for additional funds, see item 4 (added
Memo dated June 7, 1974, page 2 of Attachment "A").
Professor Maylo Murday read his report, dated June 10 , 1974, captioned,
"Beach Utilization Research", (Attachment "B"). This report states the
reasons for requesting additional funds amounting to $1,736.64.
Dr. Baker was queried as to the study of photos being proposed, and he
explained that significant photos made during the years 1953 to 1974, and
available, would be compared for vegetation lines and studied for soil
erosion, the findings to be put into Map form. It was also suggested
• this study be up-dated in the future (suggestion 5 year intervals).
Commissioner Mumford made the motion to fund the additional study which is
to be included in the final report; Commissioner Bauer seconded and voting
approval were all members of the Commission.
A discussion regarding the day and time of the regular and workshop meetings
then ensued. It was the consensus of the Commission to change the time
of the regular monthly meeting to 7:30 P.M., (and this change to be embodied
in an Ordinance to amend the current requirements as stated in Chapter Two
of the Code of Ordinances).
The Workshop Meeting was set as the last Tuesday of each month and to begin
at 9:30 A.M. The motion to approve the foregoing was made by Commissioner
Clark ,seconded by Vice Mayor Joy, and unanimously approved by all members
of the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 252 - Authorized signatures one of: Court or Deputy Court
Clerk or Town Treasurer with any one signature of the members of the
Commission empowered to sign checks on the Town's Municipal Court Fund
(Escrow Account), See Copy, Attachment "C" .The approval. motion offered
by Commissioner Mumford, seconded by Commissioner Bauer, and all members
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MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION HELD ON JUNE 10, 1974,
AND WORKSHOP MEETING,
of the Commission voted: Aye.
The Acting Town Manager recommended a Five Per Cent (5/) Cost of Living
payroll increase for all employees now on duty as of June 1, 1974, ex-
cluding Ms. Schroeder and Messrs. O'Grady and Librenze. Discussion followed,
amount modest since 8.4/ being given in the County and others averaging
7-7'yZ%.* It was the consensus of the Commission not to exceed the recommended
5% and merit increases will be considered for the beginning of the Budget
Year 1975. Motion was adopted and unanimously approved by motion offered
by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Mumford and all voting
aye.
( Statement by a Commissioner).
Mayor Gilday announced (about 10:25 A.M.) that the Special Meeting was
concluded and after a recess of approximately ten minutes, the Workshop
meeting would begin.
At 10:40 A.M., Mayor Gilday called the Workshop Meeting to order and
advised that a letter was written by Commissioner Bauer to the Bel Lido
Property Owners Association, dated June 5, 1974, copy attached, Attachment
"D", whereby he resigned as a director from the aforesaid Bel Lido Associa-
tion.
Vice Mayor Joy suggested Ms. Roberts explain the duties of Messrs. O'Grady
and Librenz (respectively: Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector),
the Acting Town Manager advised that Zoning and Building are now separate
functions in the Building Department and that these employees and the
part-time employees will comprise that department and she will evaluate
whether such staffing will suffice, require changes etc., in due course.
Ms. Roberts voiced her opinion that the Commission consider the feasibility
of establishing a Code Enforcement Committee, to be the liason between the
Planning Board and the Building Department. Discussion followed. (No
decision made to the committee referred to herein).
At 11:00 A.M., Mayor Gilday recessed the Workshop meeting and the Special
meeting was resumed in order to act on the following procedural:. matters:
RESOLUTION NO. 253 -See attachment "E", appointing John P. O'Grady,(the
Code Enforcement Officer), to act in the capacity of the Administrative
Zoning Officer to issue building permits jointly with Ms. Roberts signature;
Ms. Roberts can, in his absence do so, individually. The purport of this
Resolution was approved on the basis of Commissioner Bauer's motion and
seconding thereof by Vice Mayor Joy and approved by Mayor Gilday, Vice
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MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION HELD ON JUNE 10 1974
AND WORKSHOP MEETING.
Mayor Joy and Commissioners Mumford, Clark and Bauer.
(The Oath of Office was given for this appointment).
Ms. Roberts requested approval of certain. bills presented for payment.
The special meeting then was adjourned and the recessed workshop meeting
reconvened at 11:15 A.M.
The Acting Town Manager informed members of the Commission of a conference
with members of an Engineering firm and Vice Mayor Joy, relative to the
Town's proposed expansion of the Well Field and Water Treatment-filter
system. The Vice Mayor and the Acting Town Manager made suggestions and
considerable discussion took place. It was the Commission's decision
that these matters be held in abeyance pending cost data, and relevant
facts to be secured from Russell & Axon. Commissioner Clark inquired
if Ms. Roberts could secure from the Town's Consulting Engineers a
Summary of work (work progress data), costs incurred to date, timetables
for contract completions, etc., for all administrative approvals which
are related to the Water Treatment and additional wells (6 and 7).
To Commissioner Clark's question, Ms. Roberts responded in the affirm-
ative and upon her receipt of the data desired to be submitted by Russell
& Axon, this matter will be given serious consideration.
The Commission requested Ms. Roberts to confirm in writing, conversation
held with Mr. John Klinck, Vice President of Russell and Axon regarding
his concurrence that the bill payable (for pipe) to Lauderdale Contracting
for approximately $52,000, be unpaid until this contractor has satisfac-
torily proceeded in the work performance required by the contract.
In the interim, it was deemed prudent that Vice Mayor Joy and Ms. Roberts
further study this matter and a special meeting was called for Friday,
June 14, to begin after the scheduled Public Hearing for a further report
to the Commission and/or actions relative thereto.
Mayor Gilday discussed the Healy second suit - the Town's Attorney (Larry
Klein) has filed and is requesting a declaratory judgement. Attorney
Klein's letter dated May 29, 1974, was read into the record, see Attach-
ment "F". The members of the Commission were asked to consider the merit
of a motion of summary judgement which would acknowledge the inefficacy
of a Byrd Beach Annexation - area would be subject to zoning of Palm Beach.
A lengthy discussion took place. The Commission's stand was to allow the
de-annexation.
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MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION HELD ON JUNE 10, 1974
AND WORKSHOP MEETING.
Mayor Gilday briefed the Commission on Sewer .Problems, discussions with
Mr. Klinck and Mr. Rodgers of the Highland Beach Utilities Co.
Commissioner Clark asked for a status report of Holiday Inn's request
for sewer hook-up.
A lengthy discussion ensued as to advice received (by Ms. Roberts) from
Mr. Klinck relative to trade-off sewer usage to new users, and his
discussions with the Palm Beach Health Department.
It was Commissioner Clark's contention that the Town should secure what
information had been disseminated to the Pollution Control Board, their
decision in these matters, and similarly to ensure that the proper
authorities of the City of Delray Beach are fully advised and concur
in the decisions, if any.
In discussing this matter, it was stressed that inequities may result
from charges to the users of the Sewer Treatment Plant vis-a-vis those
not charged and could place the Town in a very difficult position.
The Commission directed that an appropriate letter be sent to Department
of Pollution Control requesting decisions previously made and these facts
be made known to the Town, with copies thereof to all parties involved,
to wit: The Highland Beach Utilities Co., Russell and Axon and to the
City of Delray Beach. A full report to be made to the Commissioners at
the earliest possible time.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 P.
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