1971.09.07_TC_Minutes_RegularMINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - September 7, 1971
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor
Horton on Sept. 7, 1971 at 7:10 P. M. All Commissioners were present ex-
cept Vice Mayor Vedder, who is out of Town.
The minutes of the regular meeting held on August 10th were read. After
the correction noting that an abbreviated copy of the police report wa.s
mailed out with the July copy of the Town bulletin, the minutes were ap-
proved... Comm. Hackman requested that his comments regarding the police
action motion be included in the minutes. Please see page three of the
regular meeting ~n August 10, 1971) minutes.
The minutes of the workshop meeting of August 31st were approved as read,
In regard to that portion of the meeting dealing with the variance on the
Maas residence, there was discussion as t~ the covenants and restrictions
in Bel Lido.
Mayor Horton read a notice received from the Public Service Commission
that Florida Power Corp. requests an increase in rates. This does not
affect the Town, however.
The Mayor read a notice of a meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal
League in Riviera Beach Council chambers on Sept. 10th at 1:30 P. M.
Mayor Horton read a copy of a Resolution designating the Director of the
Department of Civil Defense as the coordinator of assistance in natural
disasters in accordance with public law #91-606 and the office of Civil
Defense regulations received from the Board of Co. Commissioners, to be
read at a regular meeting.
The Mayor read a letter received from the Highland Beach Civic League,
dated Aug. 24th, requesting that the Mayor clarify his position and the
position of the Town as to issuance of building permits until the matter
in question is adjudicated and ordered by the court. Discussion followed.
Because several questions were raised in regard. to the water plant, Comm.
Jurisch made his report at this time. He stated that the twin filters
are connected which will result in complete backwashing; the lagoon has
been excavated resulting in a deeper over-flow pond; the new filter system
has been delivered and work will start on replacing this immediately and
that this has been costly but will result in a more efficiently run water
plant and a better water supply.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from the Highland Beach Utilities Co.~'a ~~'7~
stating that due to the building moratorium, the company will have to in-
crease the tap-in fees and further suggests that the Commission extend the
date of completion for the period of the moratorium. The Mayor read his
answer dated. Sept. 2nd, stating that he will expect the company to meet the
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terms of the Franchise but that alterations or amendments to the Franchise
could be discussed, He said he will meet later this week with Mr. Urbanek.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from Mr. Eugene Slattery on Tuesday,
Sept. 7th, dated Sept. 5th, asking a number of questions in regard to the
police function. Mayor Horton stated. the letter will be answered after
research and that the Commission is trying to provide future protection
by the action taken on a motion to establish a police department and
setting limits on expenditures.
Exec. committee: Mayor Horton reported that the bonds for Improvement
Area #1 have been validated by the Judge but there ~s a 30 day period
before action can be taken toward construction.
Comm. Joy reported that there is only one outstanding tax due: $ 1,223.98.
Finance committee: Comm. Hackman reported that there was no financial
statement anc! that some surplus monies will be invested.
There was no report on Health and Zoning.
Mr. Kemery reporting for the planning boards said that the committee con-
tinues to do a lot of work.
• Ordinance # 179, providing for a three faot~height on structures west of
AlA received a second reading. Comm. Jurisch moved the Ordinance be
adopted, Comm. Joy seconded, discussion followed, and the vote was unanimous.
Ordinance #180 adopting the National Fire Codes received the second reading.
Comm. Jurisch moved. it be adopted, Comm. Joy seconded and the vote was unanimous.
There was no unfinished or new business.
The bills and accounts were read and approved for payment by a unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P. M.
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