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1972.05.03_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - May 3, 1972 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. after having been postponed from May 2, 1972 which was Election Day. Mayor Horton and Commissioners Joy and Jurisch were in attendance. Mayor Horton read the certification of the election results: Yes No Mr. Michael Dent 339 Mrs. Ruth Mumford 343 Charter Changes: 1. 366 19 2. 376 14 3. 359 27 4. 355 28 5. 362 16 Bond Issues 1. 335 31 2. 348 43 Commissioner Jurisch moved to approve the results, Commissioner Joy seconded. The vote was unanimous. Town Clerk, Mr. Joy, read the Oath of Office to both Mr. Dent and Mrs. Mumford and they were seated as Vice Mayor and Commissioner respectively. • Mayor Horton thanked the electorate for their vote of confia~ence in the expansion programs and reported that instructions had been issued to the engineers and architect to proceed. The minutes of the April 4, 1972 regular meeting were approved as read. Mayor Horton read a letter received from Boca Harbor Association thanking the Town for the beautification program at the Water Plant. The Mayor read a letter received from Mr. August Urbanek, requesting that the Town Commission review the submitted plans, without regard to prior work done by the Zoning Committee. Mayor Horton stated that due to litigation involving this developer, the matter was referred to the Town Attorney. Mayor Horton read a letter received from Southern Bell, proposing to bury a cable noted on an enclosed sketch - in Bel Lido. This will be posted on the bulletin board. The Mayor appointed the following department heads: Water & Sewerr Public Works Building Public Heath & Environment Zoning Tax & Fiance Police F. R. Jurisch L. W. Joy M. H. W. Dent Ruth Mumford Ralph Walton A. C. George Frank Walton Mayor Horton introduced-the newly appointed Police Chief, Mr. Kennth T. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - May 3, 1972 - Page two • Jones, who thanked the Commission and offered a few comments regarding the patrolmen to be hired and an explanation of radio communication. PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Jurisch reported the snapshots he took at the water plant are on display on the bulletin board. He further added water is now being pumped from the new wells and may be cloudy for a few days. Mr. Jurisch also reported that the water plant beautification is complete and that bids are being requested on the water facilities and the Bel Lido bridge. TAXES: Joy eported that $20,692.81 in tax money was collected, FINANCE: Mr. George reported on the end of the year financial statement. He noted the surplus, the bond payments, the cost of Codification, the increased revenues on Occupational Licenses, Franchises and interest on investments and stated the statement will be posted on the bulletin board. PLANNING BOARD: Mr. Ralph Walton reported the committee is planning additional meetings in preparation for a public hearing sometime this month. POLICE: No report. Mayor Horton reporting on the suits regarding Mr. Urbanek, the Civic • League and the Town, stated we appeared in court April 26th, but that since .insufficient time had been set aside, the trial has been set for the middle of July or the middle of August. He added there was no news on the Radice suit. Resolution No. 190 providing for the appointment of Elaine W. Roberts as Town Clerk, was moved for approval by Commissioner Joy and seconded by Mrs. Mumford. Vice Mayor Dent asked if this were in addition to the present duties of Town Administrator and Mayor Horton answered "Yes". The decision was unanimous. Resolution No. 191, offering grateful thanks to the two men whose terms expired May 2, 1972 - Vice Mayor J. Warren Vedder and Commissioner Clem F. Hackman, was moved for adoption by Vice Mayor Dent and seconded by Commissioner Jurisch. The approval was unanimous. Resolution No. 192, advocating in principle, the proposed County Charter and urging people to vote, was read. Commissioner Jurisch moved to approve and Commissioner Joy seconded. The decision was unanimous. A proposed Ordinance discontinuing ~vacating~and abandoning Florida Ave. in the Town, had a first reading. Discussion followed. A proposed Ordinance providing for regulation of land filling in Town, by requiring drawings and specifications toward issuande of a permit • and providing for a fee. This was the first reading. A proposed Ordinance, providing for initiative, referendum and recall had a first reading. Discussion followed on several provisions contained therein. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - May 3, 1972 - Page three NEW BUSINESS: A motion to instruct Russell & Axon to prepare • necessary plant and specifications and contract documents in preparation of the water system improvements was introduced by Mayor Horton. Commissioner Jurisch moved to approve and Commissioner Joy seconded. The vote caas unanimous. Mayor Horton read an agreement between the Townppand Sullivan, Nelson & Goss, financial consultants, in regard to the bbnd issue passed on May 2, 1972. Commissioner Jurisch moved to approve this and Commissioner Joy seconded, with the request for a letter affirming the fee for interim financing to be included in the contract. figure. Discussion followed and the vote was unanimous, Mr. Walton asked about completion of the sewer system. The Mayor answered that the'_Ttown .Attorney is working on it. - A Resolution No, 193, canvassing results of the bond elecition, was introduced. Commissioner Joy moved this be approved, Commissioner Jurisch seconded and the vote was unanimous. A Resolution No. 194, providing for the issuance of General Obligation bonds, not to exceed in the aggregate $965,000 for the purpose of constructing and acquiring various municipal purposes in the Town ~,! < Commissioner Joy moved this be adopted, Commissioner Jurisch seconded and the vote was unanimous. Mr. Bray asked about the new State Condominsum Commission. Mrs. Roberts is trying to gather information and will relay it as soon as it arrives, The bills and accounts were approved for payment. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. APPROVED : /~-~ ~ ~.ce~~, eG'.~-~ ~- ATTEST Town Clerk . DATED : ~ ~(,~ ~' RESOLUTION N0. ~9 /~ A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE TOWN COMMISSION TO DESIGNATE SOME QUALIFIED PERSON TO BE APPOINTED TO TOWN CLERK. ~ J -s WHEREAS, The Town Charter has been repealed and a new sub-section added, which permits the appointment of a Town Clerk other than an elected Commissioner; and WHEREAS, this change was voted by the registered voters in the Town on May 2, 1972, NOW, THEREFOR, be it resolved by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, to appoint Elaine W. Roberts a.s Town Clerk of the Town of Highland Beach. Passed and adopted this t,~ day of May, 1972 ~~1 / ~ -- Mayor ATTEST: Town Clerk ~/ RESOLUTION NO.~ A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, OFFERING GRATEFUL THANKS TO THE COMMISSIONERS, WHOSE TERMS EXPIRED_ON MAY 2, 1972. . WHEREAS, 'the terms of office of Vice Mayor/Commissioner J. Warren Vedder and Commissioner Clem F. Hackman expired on May 2, 1972, and WHEREAS, these Commissioners were confronted with unusual problems brought about by the great changes occuring in Highland Beach during their terms of office, and WHEREAS, these Commissioners donated generously of their time and talents and served Highland Beach in a conscientious manner, and WHEREAS, Highland Beach has profited by their labors, and WHEREAS, Highland Beach and its residents owe them a debt of gratitude, NOW, THEREFOR, be it resolved by the Town Commission of Highland Beach, meeting in regular session on May 3, 1972 that the above debt be acknow- ledged and the grateful thanks of the Town of Highla nd Beach be enscribed in the records of the Town. Passed and adopted this _ ,_-~ day of May, 1972. Mayor ATTEST: / ~, / T own C`Y