1971.08.10_TC_Minutes_RegularMINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - August 10, 1971
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was held in Town Hall on August
10, 1971 and called to order by Mayor Horton at 7:10 P. M. Present were
the Mayor, and Commissioners Hackman and Joy. The minutes of the ~esular
meeting held on July 16th and a special meeting on the 28th were approved
as read.
Mayor Horton announced notice of a meeting of the Palm Beach County Muni-
cipal League on Friday, August 13th at 1:30 P. M. in West Palm Beach.
The Mayor reported that he was served papers by the County Sheriff's office
in regard to a suit instituted by F. E. Walton and Carl Krauss VS the Town
of Highland. Beach. Both Mr. Walton and Mr. Krauss represent the Highland Beach
Civic League. He read correspondence from their attorney, Come, Wagner,
Nugent, Johnson and McKeown and the town attorney and the plaintiff's temp-
orary injunction and a civil action summons. The Mayor explained that the
Town is maintaining a neutral position and is not contemplating any action
one way or another.
Mayor Horton announced. that residents in Town may now register at Town Hall
for County, State and National as well as local elections. The Town will
become a separate voting precinct after January 1, 1972. If anyone regis-
tered in Town does not have an ID voter card from the County, please regis-
ter with Mrs. Roberts in Town Hall.
The Mayor read a letter received from Mr. Frank Pond regarding four laning
AlA. Mayor Horton was told by DOT representative, Mr. E. Mueller, that if
there are objections to four laning, no action will be contemplated, due to
the many requests for widening roads that keep that department busy.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from Russell & Axon stating they had
closely checked. all bids and found that their recommendation for awarding
of the contract to Belvedere Construction was inorder. The hearing date
for validation of the bonds in court is to be held on Friday, August 27,
1971. After the hearing and approval, there is a 30 day grace period and
anyone interested may file objections to the Judge's ruling.
The Mayor reported receiving for the Town, a check from Florida Power &
Light for their franchise in the amount of $ 9~99G.42. The period covered
was for a year, ending July, 1971 and reflects a 75.3/ increase over last
year.
Comm. Joy reported that the outstanding taxes for 1970 are $ 1,555.34
Comm. Hackman reported on the financial statement f'or the first quarter,
which will be posted on the bulleton board.
There was no report on health and zoning.
Mayor Horton, reporting for the Public Works committee stated that the
rail strike held up shipment of some parts on order for the water plant.
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He further reported that the by-pass between the two filters at the water
plant has been completed, and that the two new wells are also completed and
electric power will be available on the new well site by mid August, as
stated by Florida Power & Light.
Special committee: Mr. McArthur, Police Commissioner had nothing new to
report. Mayor Horton announced that Town attorney Poulton is still gathering
information from contacts around. the State in regard to submitting forms
requesting federal funds. A~copy of the Police committee report in June
was mailed. out with the July copy of the Town bulletin, the Mayor stated
further. Comm. Joy moved. that the police committee be given the authority
to establish a legal police department to become effective no later than the
expiration of our current contract with the Security Detective Agency, which
included. the following guidelines;
1. The Chief should be hired first so he will have primary responsibility
for policemen hired later.
2. Total expenses for salaries and equipment for the new police depart-
ment between now and the end. of the current fiscal year (April 1972) are not
to exceed $ 20,000.00
3. Expenses for the following fiscal year should be within the range
suggested in the Police Committee report of June 1, 1971.
Mayor Horton seconded. Discussion followed. The motion was passed with the
affirmative vote of Mayor Horton and. Town Clerk Joy. Comm. Hackman voted nay.®
Mr. Kemery, reporting for the planning commission, announced a public hearing
to be held in the Holiday Inn on August 26, 1971 at 2:30 P. M., to meet
with Bair & Abernathy.
Mr. Jack Butler, representing the Bel Lido Association, complained about the
high cost of water meter installations in that area. Mr. Totes, a resident
in Bel Lido, also complained and asked about how the workmen are gaid and
if the labor cost is too high. Mr. Totz was asked to speak to Mrs. Roberts
in the office.
The bills and accounts were approved for payment. Comm. Hackman protested
the payment of travel expense for a Commissioner to attend meetings. The
Mayor explained that due to a lack of a quYarum, Comm. Jurisch flew from
North Carolina to be here for a special meeting on the Bel Lido Sewer matter
and that half of the expense will be borne by that fund. Comm. Joy moved
for approval, Mayor Horton seconded and Comm. Heckmants comments are noted.
Comm. Hackman voted nay.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 P. M.
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CORRECTION AND ADDITION:
In regard to the motion on the establishing of a legal police department,
Comm. Hackman stated that there is not much crime in this small Town and
that he feels that the police report submitted by Mr. McArthur is grossly
exagerated, that no emergency exists and that we don't need to build a
jail nor make arrests. Comm. Hackman further suggested that the Commission
should not act on this matter nor this motion until all the Commissioners
are present.
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