1974.05.08_TC_Minutes_RegularMINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION HELD ON MAY 8, 1974
(Wednesday) - (Tuesday, May 7; 1974, was Election Day)
Mayor Horton called the meeting to order at .7:35 P.M.
Present were: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent,
Commissioners Gilday, Joy and
Mumford.
The Mayor advised that because of the Election (and the absence of a
quorum) he had recessed the meeting to this evening. (A copy of the
Agenda is attached as Attachment "A"). Special Meeting held at 12:07 P.M.,
May 8, (today), was also recessed to this meeting.
Mayor Horton summarized the contents of minutes of the meetings held
April 2,4,11,29, and May 8, 1974. Said minutes were presented and
approved. Motion was offered by Commissioner Gilday, seconded by
Commissioner Mumford and in response to the question, all members
of the Commission signified "Aye" .
Mayor Horton, in the absence of the Chairman of the Finance Committee,
gave his analysis of the monthly report, and stated the Town was in a
sound financial condition.
Mayor Horton requested the approval of expenditures incurred up to and
including May 8,therefore, the record will show certain bills were
read and payment thereof approved; motion offered by Commissioner
Gilday, seconded by Vice Mayor Dent, and approved by Mayor Horton,
Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
Mayor Horton,-read-the Certificate of the Election results, copy attached
to the Special Meeting of the Commission held at 12:07 P.M.; May 8, 1974,
(today).
The Mayor stated he wanted the record to show that he commended the
Charter Revision Committee and their work,.. that these persons served
without compensation; and they recognized and discharged their .duties
faithfully. He expressed the gratitude of all residents who were
favored to have these members serve as their representatives, He
paid tribute to Ms. Roberts, the Town Administrator, who was the sole.
employee in 1968, he gave his personal thanks to the staff. He paid
his respects and expressed his appreciation to the members of the Town.
Commission (stating their service goes beyond compensation). This
acknowledgement, his farewell speech, also called attention to the various
Committees and their members, many who serve without recognition, all
faithful in their deliberations and recommendations. He further stated
that the Town's progress was due to all the persons and their combined
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efforts.
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MINUTES.:. _ REGULAR MEETING OF THE. TOWN COMMISSION HELD ON MAY 8, 1974
(Wednesday) - (Tuesday, May 7, 1974, was Election Day)
• Mayor Horton acknowledge and requested Father Slevin and Tom Losee,
President of the Civic League to say a few words, when their remarks
were concluded a brief recess took place.
When the meeting resumed, the Hon. Judge John D. Wessell and the Town
Clerk heard the Oaths of Office given to the new Mayor Morton E.
Gilday, and to the new and/or reappointed Commissioners: Leslie W. Joy
and Robert D. Clark.
After these ceremonies were concluded, the Commissioners, as changed
by the Election, took their positions and the meeting was again convened.
Mayor Gilday acknowledged Mr. Eugene Caputo of the Area Planning Board
of Plam Beach County. Mr. Caputo addressed the Commission and requested
their approval to consider and approve a Resolution (which he read)
whereby the Town of Highland Beach would acknowled(;~e their intent to
join with other local governments in Palm Beach County for the resolution's
stated purposes:
"A program to develop and implement
the waste treatment management system".
• Mr. Caputo stated that the adoption of the resolution would enhance
the possibility of Palm Beach County obtaining planning funds. See
proposed resolution, copy attached, marked (Attachment "B"). Matter
was discussed at length.
It was suggested that the Resolution be tabled and be further discussed
and/or approved later, since this meeting is to be recessed to May 14,
1974.
Commissioner Mumford broached the matter of a new Police Commissioner.
Mayor Gilday suggested Senator William Hults be considered, and he
stated Senator Hults had indicated his willingness to serve in this
and/or any capacity that would benefit the town. The Police Commissioner,
it was stated, would report to the Commission as an independent depart-
ment.
Commissioner Mumford offered the motion to appoint Senator William
Hults as Police Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner Clark. Voting
their approval were: Mayor Gilday, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners
Mumford, Joy and Clark.
Mayor Gilday read Attachment "C", Attorney Sliney's letter of May 2,1974,
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MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION HELD ON MAY 8, 1974
(Wednesday) - (Tuesday, May 7, 1974, was Election Day.)
regarding the abandonment of Appleby Street (See Boca Map - water
plant area). The Town Administrator advised that the Engineering
Department of the City of Boca Raton (as advised by Mr. Van Sant)
were voicing their objection.
It was agreed that all members of the Commission and Attorney 5 liney
be given an on-the-site evaluation of this matter, Ms. Roberts suggested
a tour of the Water Plant, etc., be made on Monday, May 13th at 9:30 A.M.
Ms. Roberts urged residents and the Commission to send fifteen word
telegrams to the Governor as to their opposition or approval of pending
legislation advised in the Florida League of Cities Datagram. She
also read the Agenda of the Palm Beach County League Meeting for Friday,
May 10th.
Mayor Gilday summarized a letter dated April 24, 1974, received from
Mr. Rudolph A. Brey, Public Relations and Publicity Director of the
Knights of Columbus and read a resolution into the record. (See Attach-
ment "D"). In requesting a motion for adoption of this resolution,
(regarding Fraternal Week) it was the consensus of the Commission that
• in view of the proclamation of the Governor, (Hon. Reuben O'D Askew)
the said resolution was not necessary, the requested resolution was not
adopted.
Vice Mayor Dent advised that Radice is desirous of making some changes
and he advised that a letter be written to the Town Commission for their
review, etc. He further requested a study session be set for the con-
sideration of the Sewer Agreement for the Highland Beach Utility Co.,
and that he would consult with Attorney Sliney for an Ordinance relative
to similar problems which may ensue from developers who have had approval
of their initial plans from the Moratorium Variance Board.
No other matters were brought to the Commission for discussion.
Commissioner Joy offered the motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Dent, and
agreed by all members of the Commission, that this meeting be recessed
to 7:30 P.M., May 14, 1974.
Mayor Gilday announced the recess at 9:30 P.M.
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We, the undersigned Clerk and Inspectors of the General Election
of the Town of Highland Beach, held this day, the 7th of May,
1974, hereby certify that the following is a true and accurate
results of this election: For Against
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We, the undersigned affix our signatures hereto and certify that
the above total tabulation, supported by attachments hereto, which
we have also signed, is a true statement of the results of this
election. We authorize Mr. Potere, Clerk, to deliver these result
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May 8, 1974
MEMORANDUM
TO: TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
RE: CANVASS OF RETURNS .
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 8.9
of the Code of Ordinances, you are requested to be
present at twelve o'clock noon, today, (day following
the General Election held May 7, 1974) to receive
The Certification of Election results to be delivered
to the Commission by Mr. Edward A. Potere, Clerk of the
said election.
This meeting shall have the Town Commission
canvass said returns and the results as shown by such
return shall be by the Commission declared as the results
of the aforesaid election.
Mary Jo iomei, Town Clerk
I, the undersigned authority, hereby certify that the meeting
was held and the Town Commission declared the results as the
results of the General Election of May 7, 1974.
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Mary J Ciomei, Town Clerk
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