1972.07.05_TC_Minutes_Regular
MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - July 5, 1972
• The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton
on Wednesday, July 5, 1972 at 7:10 P.M. All Commissioners were present except
Commissioner Jurisch. The minutes of the regular meeting on June 6th and the
workshop meeting on June 28, 1972 were approved as read.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from Mr. Howard Williams, a resident who
was concerned about bulldozing thanugh the bluff across from Seagate.
The Mayor read a letter received from State Senator Phil Lewis, which included
a reply from DOT District Engineer, Mr. Arnold Ramos, and clarification on
the 51st St. Bridge in the state program.
Mayor Horton reported the bond validation has been set for July 17th at 4:30
P.M. in West Palm Beach. He also reported the Urbanek trial has been set for
July 18, 19 and 20th and the 3200 court case for September 18th. He further
stated the condemnation proceedings will proceed when the Town Attorney
returns from vacation.
The Mayor reported the preliminary Town assessments total $34,214,282.00.
In the absence of the Finance Commissioner, he explained the financial
statement for June.
BUILDING COMMITTEE: Vice Mayor Dent reported that his committee has been
holding meetings regarding the Aguirre plans and
settling minor deficiencies with the developer. Discussion followed.
• PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE: Commissioner Joy reported that the pressure Crete
has been completed on the Bel Lido Bridge and a
new street sign installed on Russell Road. He further reported that a final
inspection was made of the Bel Lido sewer system with Commissioner Joy,
Messrs. Frank Scofield, John Klinek, Mel Stockum, Earl Totz and Mrs. Roberts,
noting some problems to be corrected before adoption by the Town Commission.
Mrs. Roberts reported being in contact with the DOT regarding traffic counts
that they conduct at the north and south Town limits, every three months.
WATER AND SEWER COMMITTEE: Mayor Horton, in Commissioner Jurisch's absence,
stated there is a possibility of the Town taking
over the sewer system. Discussion followed.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND Commissioner Mumford reported her committee met last
ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE: Friday to discuss proposed Ordinances, dogs running
loose on the beach, grass cutting along AlA and
mosquito fogging. Discussion followed.
ZONING COMMITTEE: In the ChairmanTs absence, the Mayor announced that
the Planning Board held the Public Hearing on June
26th and. that it was well attended. He added that the board is still meeting
in preparation for presentation of the finalized zoning ordinances to the
Town Commission. Mayor Horton read two letters from Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Slagle. One of them contained opposition to the 30 foot setback from AlA
and was referred to the Planning Board. The second concerned Flood Insurance:
and was referred to Mrs. Roberts.
Mayor Horton announced that the Police Chief has been sworn in and that he
began his duties on July 1st.
MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - July 5, 1972 - Page Z
. A Resolution No. 199 urging support for the Federal General Revenue
Sharing Bill and especially the Gurney Amendment, was moved for adoption
by Vice Mayor Dent. Commissioner Joy seconded. and. the vo~7e was unanimous.
Ordinance No. 191 which ratified and confirmed Resolution No. 194,
providing for issuance of not exceeding $965,000. General Obligation Bonds
received the second reading. Commissioner Joy moved it be adopted,
Commissioner Mumford~ and it was unanimous.
seconded
Ordinance No. 192 which amended the Town air conditioning code, received
the second reading. Vice Mayor Dent moved it be approved, Commissioner Joy
seconded and the vote was unanimous.
A proposed Ordinance providing for tree preservation, protection, definitions,
regulating issuance of permits and. relocation and replacement, received the
first reading.
A proposed Ordinance creating a community appearance board, appointment and
terms of members, organization of the board, powers and duties, meetiings,
and record keeping, received the first reading.
A proposed Ordinance granting a franchise to provide for cable TV in Town,
received the first reading.
• The bills and accounts were approved. for payment.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
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RESOLUTION N0.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLGRIDA, EXPRESSING THE
SUPPORT FOR THE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING BILL,
S. 3651 AND ESPECIALLY THE GURNEY AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach strongly favors the
General Revenue Sharing Bill, S. 3651, now before tine United States Senate, and
WHEREAS, the distribution formula, as proposed by the House
Ways and. Means Committee, would penalize the State of Florida about 17 million
dollars a year, for not having a state personal income tax, and
WHEREAS, it is very possible that the amount of tris penalty
would. be increased by future Co:.gresses, and
WHEREAS, the residents of the Town of Highland Beach and t:~e
State of Florida oppose being forced into a state personal income tax, and
WHEREAS, the Gurney Amendment, which would eliminate the penalty
against Florida and other states with little or no income taxes, it is highly
supported.
NOW fiHEREFORE Be It Resolved by the Town Commission of the Town
of Highland Beach that support is expressed ~.~:d urged. for the General Revenue
Sharing Bill, S. 3651 and especially the Gurney Amendment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in ;session on this ~
day of July, 1972.
TOWN OF G LAND B ACH
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