1972.08.01_TC_Minutes_Regular
MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 1, 1972
• The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton
on August 1, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. All Commissioners were present, except
Commissioner Jurisch. The minutes of the regular meeting on July 5th and the
Workshop meeting on July 25th were approved as read.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from the State Department of Administration,
reporting no adverse comments on the improvements and expansion of the water
system. A letter from the Area Planning Board, dated July 28, 1972, notified
that they approve the project. The preliminary forms will now be forwarded
to HUD.
The Mayor read a letter received from North Miami, requesting we donate $25.00
to the Keep Florida Beautiful anti-litter campaign. Vice Mayor Dent moved to
join in this. Mayor Horton seconded and the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Horton reported we have received a copy of the Area Planning Board basic
functions and anyone caring to, may study it.
The Mayor read a letter received from the West Palm Beach City Manager,
requesting participation under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act program,
for communities in Palm Beach County. Approval was given and an affirmative
letter was returned.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from the U. S. Coast Guard, acknowledging
receipt of our Resolution #195, opposing a bridge~at 51~t Street. They
further stated that they have not as yet issued a permit for this bridge.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from Mr. Frank Rice, requesting several
zoning regulations be considered to permit reasonable development by the
Planning Board in regard to the Bel Lido area. This was referred to the
Planning Board.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from Mr. C. F. Hackman, requesting three
copies of the proposed zoning ordinances. These will be available for sale
shortly, the Mayor informed those in attendance.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Mayor Horton summarized the combined trials of the
Civic League, the Town and Mr. Urbanek, which were
tried before Judge Knott July 18, 19, and 20. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Dent and
Mrs. Roberts were in attendance all these days and other Townspeople were
there at various times. The briefs are being prepared by the attorneys and
the Judge will then render a decision.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: In the absence of any committee members, Mayor
Horton explained the financial statement for three
months, through July. The committee will work on the next year's budget to
be presented to the Commission in September.
BUILDING COMMITTEE: Vice Mayor Dent announced Messrs. Marvin Kemery,
Joseph Boscove and Joe Igler as members. He then
• introduced Mr. Vern Foster, the new Chief Building Official and explained his
qualificiations and duties. Commissioner Dent moved to approve his
appointment at $10,400 annual salary. Commissioner Joy seconded and the vote
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• was unanimous. The CGC townhouse plans have been approved by all the
inspectors and the building committee and. they now require Town Commission
approval before issuance of the building permit. Vice Mayor Dent moved
this approval be granted, Commissioner Mumford seconded and the decision
was unanimous. The Vice Mayor moved to approve a maximum of $75.00 toward
the Bel Lido lift station landscaping. Commissioner Joy seconded and the
vote was unanimous.
PUBLIC WORKS: Commissioner Joy reported meeting with Mrs. Roberts and
two representatives of the DOT on July 24th to try to
solve a drainage problem on AlA between the two Penthouse buildings. This
should be completed in late August.
WATER & SEWER: No report.
PUBLIC HEALTH & Commissioner Mumford reported on an article appearing
ENVIRONMENT: in the newspaper, regarding a proposed setback Ordinance
of 25 ft. west of the crest of the dune, approved on
first reading by the County Commission. Mayor Horton stated the Town Attorney
has been investigating this. He further added that Mrs. Roberts rece~ently
obtained topographical maps and has taken these to a photographer to be
blown up, so to determine the height of the ridge. The Mayor suggested the
Commissioners gather opinions from the electorate so to know what stand to
take. Discussion followed.
. ZONING COMMITTEE: In the absence of any members Mayor Horton reported the
proposed zoning ordinances are due to be presented
shortly to the Commission.
POLICE COMMITTEE: Commissioner Walton presented the police budget for
1972-73 in the amount of $72,460.00. He requested
approval to have a fully staffed department in operation by November 1, 1972.
He was granted approval to purchase a police car. Vice Mayor Dent moved to
approve the hiring of patrolmen by either November 1 or 15, 1972. Commissioner
Joy seconded and the vote was unanimous. Discussion followed. Commissioner
Joy moved to approve the police budget and to proceed with the purchase of
identification bumper stickers for Town residentsi cars. Vice Mayor Dent
seconded and it was unanimously voted..
Mrs. Roberts reported. Mrs. Lipskyis figures of post office sales:
July 1971 - $ 526.00
July 1972 - 1,141.00
$ 615.00 - Increase
Mrs. Roberts reported results of the July 10th DOT traffic count at the north
end of Town;
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24 hour period: 1971 - -4,000
1972 - 6,869
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There followed discussion regarding double lines in the 3100 to the 3300 block
of AlA and erection of r'No Trespassing" signs to prevent parking on vacant
property and access to the beach.
The proposed Tree Preservation Ordinance received the second reading. Vice
Mayor Dent moved. to amend a portion of the section regarding special conditions
for issuance of permits for removal. It will read: No permit shall be
issued ----- unless a. The tree is located in the buildable area or yard
area and for which a valid building permit has been issued, where a structure -----
Commissioner Mumford seconded and the vote was unanimous. Discn~owed.
Vice Mayor Dent moved to set a schedule of permit feesTa.~ ~ ,
Commissioner Joy seconded and it was unanimous. Commissioner Joy then moved
to approve the twice amended Ordinance. Commissioner Mumford seconded and
it was unanimous.
The proposed Ordinance establishing a Community Appearance Board received the
second. reading. Commissioner Joy moved for adoption. Commissioner Mumford
seconded and it was unanimously approved.
The proposed Cable TV Franchise Ordinance still has some clauses to study and
since several questions still need answering, Vice Mayor Dent moved to table it
until September. Commissioner Joy seconded and the decision was unanimous.
The bills and accounts were moved for approval for payment by Commissioner Joy
and seconded by Commissioner Mumford.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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