1970.10.06_TC_Minutes_RegularMINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - October 6 1970
• The regular Town meeting was called to order by Mayor Horton on Tuesday,
October 6, 1970 a~ 7:10 P, M. All Commissioners were present. The min-
utes of the regular Sept. 1st meeting and the workshop meetings of Sept.
12th and 29th were approved as read.
Exec. comet: Placques were presented to former Mayors Mr. Arthur ~ypel and
Comm. Clem Hackman by Mayor Horton for their devoted service to the Town in
its formative years.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from the State of Fla. Dept. of Trans-
portation regarding a five year plan. of proposed roads in the Town. An
enclosed form will be filled out and returned to the State Road Dept. The
Mayor further reported that we have received $858.23 for the Road & Bridge
fund from the State, which is earmarked for road & bridge construction and
improvements. At present there is approximately $ 7,200, in this fund,
which is ina savings account at a bank in .Delray.
The Mayor read a letter received from the Town attorney regarding the platted
street on the Aguirre property, which they want. abandoned, as they are trying
to sell the property. Mayor Horton said he will instruct the attorney to take
the necessary steps and legal action at the approval of the Commission, which
was given.
The Mayor read a letter received from Attorney L. J. Fox of Boca Raton, re-
• garding Lot 15 Block 1 in Bel Lido, which is presently zoned R2. A question
has been raised as to any general deed restrictions which could prevent a
building permit issuance. Mayor Horton explained that a survey has been
completed by a Town citizen on deed restrictions in Bel Lido, but that prev-
ious zoning indicated multi-family buildings. These deed restrictions are
due to expire in 1973.
There was no Tax committee report nor Health and Zoning committee report.
Public works and water: Comm. Jurisch reported he has received the final re-
port from Brockway, Owen & Anderson on the water plant expansion program.
The first portion of this report deals with an additional raw water supply
and suggested building two new wells for a cost of $ 17,100; transmission
lines to cost 45,975. plus engineering fees of 6,825.; total: $ 70,000.
Comm. Jurisch further stated. the present wells are adequate but are only 350'
from salt water. He recommended authorizing Brockway, Owen & Anderson to pro-
ceed on the first phase of the water plant expansion and made the motion. Comm.
Beekman seconded. Discussion followed as to financing. Mayor Horton stated
that a $ 65,000 surplus presently exists, so only $ 5,000. would need to be
raised. The motion was unanimously approved. Comm. Jurisch. presented a
beautification proposal for the water plant totaling $ 5,209. Discussion followed,
Comm. Jurisch made the motion to proceed with the first five items totaling
approximately 2,900 but after further discussion amended his motion to pro-
ceed with tie clean up operatio~n~c,~fence repair and driveway surfacing for a
total of $ 1,300. Vice Mayor ~eAconded and the decision was unanimous.
• MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - October 6, 1970 page two.
Finance comma Comm. Hackman reported that the final budget will be finalized
after action taken at this meeting which could alter expense figures. Mayor
Horton stated the preliminary figures total approximately $ 122,000 and explained
the three police proposals and costs. The first would be complete coverage
at a cost of $ 25,000. The second. would increase present coverage, an 8 hour
Sunday patrol, station wagon containing a stretcher, first aid and resuscitator
at a cost of $ 10,500. The third proposal at an app. cost of $ 7,000. would
augment the present skeleton coverage. .Comm. Jurisch moved to proceed on the
second. proposal. Vice Mayor Vedder seconded. Discussion followed. The de-
cision was unanimous.
A resolution authorizing Town officials to withdraw funds invested in .a mutual
fund for Government Securities was read. Comm.. Beekman moved it be approved,
Vice Mayor Vedde seconded and it was unanimously decided. This Resolution,
# 167 is page ~ of these minutes.
New business: The question was raised. about the work being done at the north
end of Town. Mayor Horton explained that this was in connection with dredging
the Intracoastal, under the direction of the Corps of Army Engineers.
One of the Town resi~nts asked about increasing the parking area around Town
Hall. Mayor Horton explained that a committee is studying the additional
facilities needed and estimated costs.
A suggestion was made to have "No Wake" signs along the Intracoastal Canal in
the Town. Discussion followed. Comm. Beekman will pursue this matter.
The question was raised concerning lot mowing in Towns specifically in Bel
Lido where the weeds are quite high again. Mowing in this sub-division is
arranged to be done three times a year and the second mowing will commence
within the next two weeks, Mayor Horton answered. Discussion followed.
In answer to a question regarding flood insurance availability in Town,
Mayor Horton stated that copies of the letter from HUD can be obtained from
the Town Hall office.
Regarding a question on the Royal Highlander model removal Vice Mayor Vedder
answered that the property has been sold and he will instruct the Town attorney
to follow up on this. Discussion followed on the water that lays on this
land after high tide and what the remedy would be. Mayor Horton suggested the
mosquito control dept. in W. Palm Beach can be contacted from the Town Hall
office for assistance, and assured that this will be done.
The proposed Ordinance amending Ord. # 127 raising insurance requirements for
people licensed to work in Town had its second reading. Vice Mayor Vedder
moved it be adopted. Comm. Jurisch seconded, and. the decision was unanimous.
A proposed Ordinance to adopt the Southern Standard Plumbing Code, with sup-
• plements, had its first reading.
A proposed Ordinance to adopt an Air Conditioning Code had its first reading.
MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - October 6, 1970 Page three
The bills and accounts were read. and approved for payment.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P. M.
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