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1974.04.02_TC_Minutes_Regular • MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - April 2~ 1974 Mayor Horton called. the meeting to order at 7;10 p.m.. Present: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday, Joy, and Mumford. Mayor Horton gave a brief synopsis of actions and matters described in Minutes of March 5, 12, 14, 21, and 28, 1974. These minutes were presented as written for approval. A deletion was requested and made in the Minutes of March 28, 1974, all others remained unchanged. Commis- sioner Gilday offered the motion to approve the Minutes as corrected, Vice Mayor Dent seconded and the commission unanimously voted., aye. The Mayor confirmed. that April 8, Monday, was the last day persons could file as qualified candidates for the offices to be filled by the General Election, May 7, 1974. Discussion took place as to what method would be employed if a Primary was required to be held on April 9, use of paper ballots, etc.. Mayor Horton read the contents of Attachment "A" and requested approval of • the election board officers listed thereon. Vice Mayor Dent offered the motion, Commissioner Mumford seconded and all members of the Commission voiced their agreement to the motion. (Letters are to be sent to each of these election board officials. See Attachment 'TB"). Mayor Horton requested that nomination be made for appointing a Commissioner to the South Florida Regional Planning Council to represent the Town of High- land Beach. Commissioner Gilday offered the nomination of Commissioner Ruth E. Mumford and Vice Mayor Dent, seconded the motion, the nomination was approved.. Mayor Horton advised the Commission that the Bel Lido Owners' Association had executed the TownTs proposed Letter Agreement of March 6, 1974. Ms. Roberts had transferred charges for water and electricity to the TownTs account and would also have the landscape maintenance contract be handled directly by the Town. TAXES AND FINANCE Chairman Ben Abbot, absent. The Mayor briefed the members on the Financial Statements prepared as of March 31, 1974 and that copies thereof have been posted. BUILDING DEPARTMENT Vice Mayor Dent advised that the Building Department was proceeding to issue a conditional permit for the Interim Sewage Treatment Plant with the agreed understanding that the Community Appearance Board would review the proposed landscaping and that the Highland Beach Utility Company would. be required. to secure the Community Appearance Board's approval. PAGE -2- U MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - April 2, 1974 Vice Mayor Dent proposed that the Commission consider adopting a revised policy with respect to the issuance of trailer permits. He offered the motion that such permits fall within the purview of the Building Department. (Section 28-5 of the Code of Ordinances was read to support his views). Vice Mayor DentTs motion, repeated and seconded by Commissioner Gilday, discussion followed. Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford all voted in favor of this policy change. Residents were reminded that UrbanekTs building permits were and/or are issued under Court order. Prolonged discussion followed. Vice Mayor Dent advised that the Sewer tap in fees due from Mr. Shaw, devel- oper of Ocean Pines had been received. (His remittance includes interest for the past due period). PUBLIC WORKS WATER AND SEWER Commissioner Joy rendered a report regarding faulty electrical work at the Well Field. He reviewed cost data for re- pairing the existing problems. In his opinion, he felt that the survey made by Summers Electric Company of Boyton substantiated an expenditure of $800 to $1,000.00 to try and resolve these wiring problems. Discussion followed. Commissioner Joy offered a motion that an expenditure, not to exceed $1,000.00 be approved for correction of wiring at the Western Well Field. Commissioner Gilday seconded, and all members of the Commission voted: Aye, in response to the question. Commissioner Joy gave a progress report as to the status of drainage work required in Bel Lido. Cost data is being gathered by Ms. Roberts, matter being pursued. Commissioner Joy gave a dissertation of a burglar alarm system designed for Town Hall facilities, and he recommended that consideration be given for the disbursement of up to $1,200.00 for the installation of a protective system. Matter to be finalized after reviewing systems of other competitors. Commis- sioner Joy's motion authorizing up to $1,200.00 for installation of a burglar alarm system at Town Hall was seconded by Commissioner Gilday and approved unanimously by members of the Commissioner. Mayor Horton advised of the progress to increase water production to 2.0 million gallons per day. Discussion followed as to jurisdiction of A-1-A, capacity of the proposed sewage system, maximum population, and desirability of having the Town purchase beach property. . MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - Apri12., 1974 -- Page -3- Ms. Roberts advised interested residents that she is now negotiating with State Authorities to conduct salt water intrusion studies at the Well Field, she hopes to arrange such study with only half of the costs to be borne by the Town. Commissioner Joy informed the Commission that the recent approved expenditure of $20,000.00 for extending the water mains at the north and south ends of the Town will have some reduction in costs, he therefore requested that consideration and approval be given to authorize funds amounting to ~$ 3,400. for cross-overs. He explained that this amount plus savings from the amount previously approved would suffice to cover added costs, and would provide means for having seven (7) addi- tional cross-overs which would preclude disruption of the entire line if a break- age should occur. Discussion followed. Commissioner Joy offered the motion that the sum of $20,000.00 for extension of water mains be increased to $23,400.00 to cover added facilities, Commissioner Gilday seconded and Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford all voted their approval. The issuance of the permit for the Interim Treatment Sewage plant was briefly discussed. PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Commissioner Mumford gave a s~~ortsummary of a • meeting she attended on March 25, and that Professor McAllister and Murday accompanied her. They were informed of a proposed ten-year study for beach restorations, to be funded by the State and Federal Government. Commissioner Mumford advised residents that these Florida Atlantic University professors are responsible for the present Duneline Study in Highland Beach. Commissioner Mumford gave an account of her viewing of the Allwork property. The Commission was informed that Allwork's lawyer confirmed the property is being sold to Mr. Milani. Commissioner Mumford requested the Commission to consider stronger measures re- garding dogs running on the beach. Discussion followed. Chief Jones will re- view the matter and make recommendations. The Chief stated that tickets for illegal parking citations require that the complaint be signed by the owner of the parking area. POLICE AND LEGAL Commissioner Gilday gave his report, Police Department func- tioning smoothly, he summarized the current status of the Van Lennep and Healy suits, and that funds approved for the purchase of a speed gun will not be used ($1,000.00). Commissioner Gilday reported his meeting with Mr. John Stevens (Project Construction Manager, Highland Beach Ambassadors) regarding measures to be pursued if violations are continued at the site across from Seagate. Ms. Roberts gave her report as to • the policies practiced in adjoining Municipalities in such matters. • MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - Apri12,, 1974 -- Page - 4 - ZONING Chairman Kemery absent. Mr. Boscove advised that the Planning Board has scheduled meetings for the following: DATE PURPOSE April 4, 1974 Consider Oliver-Hoffman RPUD petition for Lot 56 April 11, 1974 Public Hearing, consider and/or recommened amend- ments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT In the absence of Chairman Kemper, Mayor Horton advised that this board has a meeting scheduled for April 29, at 10:00 a.m. to consider a special exception. The Mayor reminded residents that the building department should be consulted prior to making any improvements, receive necessary permits and be ad- vised of building code requirements and those of the Town. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD Chairman Betty Jean Stewart reported that her board had reviewed and approved plans of Parker Properties. Discussion took place as to the formal recognition of 'the Charter Revision Committee, the recommended changes and the excellent leadership of Senator Hults. • TOWN ADMINISTRATION'S REPORT Ms. Roberts informed. the Commission of her receipt or the fo owing memoranda: From William Law, Jr., copy of memo dated March 19, 1.974 addressed to Mr. Eddinger, Boca Raton's Public Utilities approving Boca Raton's expenditures to extend their water line on A-1-A to meet Highland Beach's line. Communication dated March 18, 1974 from the Department of Community Affairs re- garding Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973; and Letter dated March 21, 1974 written by Senator Lawton Chiles informing constitutents of proposed Federal legislation regarding measures to correct Lake Pollution. Ms. Roberts reported that her staff was busy on election matters, and that she has arranged to have the Supervisor of Elections, Palm Beach County, meet with can- didates on April 8, 1974. Mayor Horton advised that Ms. Roberts was responsible for the Resolution of the County Commissioners whereby, half of the costs of the bicycle path or $17,500.00 will be funded by the County. In addition Highland Beach has the distinction of being the first Municipality to be awarded such funds. Mayor Horton expressed the Commission's gratitude for her efforts in this matter. ORDINANCE N0. 227 - Re-enactment of an Emergency Ordinance, (building moratorium for 60 days was read in part, by Mayor Horton and Commissioner Gilday. Adopted on a first reading pursuant to the motion offered by Commissioner Gilday and seconded by Vice Mayor Dent. • MINUTES:_ REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - April 2 1974 -- Pase - 5 - An Amendment was offered and was inserted in the Ordinance, after Mayor Horton canvassed, by voice vote, each Commissioner as to acceptance of the proposed amendment. The Emergency Ordinance as amended was adopted effective April 2, 1974, by a roll call vote: Commissioner Joy, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioner Mumford, Commissioner Gilday and. Mayor Horton each voted, aye, the adoption of the emergency Ordinance was unanimously approved. Mayor Horton read the item added to Attachment "A" of Ordinance No. 228, letter dated January 21, 1974 which was an amendment to the Ordinance. Vice Mayor Dent offered the motion to approve this date as an amendment and Commissioner Gilday seconded. A roll call of the Commission resulted in five ayes approving the amendment to the Ordinance, Ordinance No. 228, which amends Section 6, of Chapter 30, (Zoning) and designates certain areas as RPUD One (1) and Two (2) was approved. by a roll call vote, Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and. Commis- sioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford all voted: aye. At the suggestion of the Town Counsel, the amendments to be considered and/or approved for Ordinance No. 229 - (Charter Revisions subject to referendum, May 7, 1974) were to be read discussed and voted upon. Attachment r'C" shows the wording proposed as amendments to the Ordinance. Re: Section 1.06 (6) Commissioner Joy suggested a further change, add the • word "holiday", making the amendment read, in part TTSaturday, Sunday, or Holiday". Vice Mayor Dent offered the motion for adoption of the revised amendment, Commissioner Gilday seconded. The record will show the roll call, voting, aye: Commissioner Joy, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Gilday, Mumford and Mayor Horton; Section 3.03 Suggested wording was read. Commissioner Gilday offered the motion for adoption of this amendment it was seconded by Commissioner Joy and Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford each cast an aye vote; Section 3.05 Commissioner Joy offered the motion that the proposed amendment be adopted, Commissioner Gilday seconded. Roll call vote shows unanimous approval by Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. Section 4.05 Mayor Horton read the proposed change and re-read. this proposed amendment to correct the sentence, reading in part, "The Commission ---of the Town except as otherwise provided in this Charters'. Commissioner Gilday offered the motion for adoption, Commissioner Joy seconded, and each of the members of the Commission voted, aye: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday, Joy, and Mumford. Attorney Sliney offered the suggestion that the adopted wordage for Section 4.05 become Section 3.08 and the Section 4.05 would be abolished in the re- vised Charter. • MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - Apri12:, 1974 ~~ Page ~ 6 Discussion followed. Section 3.08, using the approved wordage of suggested 4.05 was adopted by roll call vote. Voting aye. were: Uice Mayor Dent, Commissioner Joy, Commissioners Gilday, Mumford and Mayor Horton. The proposed Ordinance No. 229, as amended was then approved on a motion offered by Commissioner Gilday, seconded by Commissioner Joy and in response to the question, Commissioner Joy voted aye, Vice Mayor Dent voted aye, Commissioners Gilday, and Mumford voiced aye and Mayor Horton cast his aye vote. Commissioner Gilday voiced his thanks and appreciation to Senator Hults and the members of the Charter Revision and offered the motion that the discharge of their duties be given recognit~n Commissioner Mumford seconded and the Commission voted their unanimous approval. Discussion took place as to the ballot, the staff will consult with Town Counsel, a letter will be sent to all residents advising of the major revisions proposed for adoption. Col. Haaick advised that the Highland Beach Civic League would go on record supporting the Charter Changes, matter is on their Agenda for meeting scheduled for April 5, 1974. • Bills were presented for payment and approved. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:3 APPROVED: ATTEST : G~~L~-~ ~ C~C~-y~ ~'~-, DATE : i~~~ D ~/ ~ ~ ~J