1973.11.06_TC_Minutes_Regular
MINUTES: The Regular Meeting of the Town Commission - November 6,
• 1973, called to order by Mayor Dorton at 7:00 P.M.
Present: All members of the Commission, Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor
Dent, and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
Mayor Horton advised residents that the reading of minutes will be
discontinued. Copies of minutes pending approval will be posted on
the Bulletin board and copies will be available for interested
residents. Discussion followed. In .response to a request, Mayor
Horton summarized the contents of these minutes. Certain changes
were advised for text of Minutes of October 2_ and 30, 1973. Commission-I
er Gilday offered the motion that the Minutes, October 2, 15, 16, 17
and 30, 1973, be adopted as corrected and written, the motion was
seconded by Commissioner Joy and the approval of the Commission was
unamirious .
Mayor Horton advised that Senator William Hults had accepted the
position of Chairman for the Charter Revision Committee. He read the
names of other proposed members and their alternates. Thezttption'ao
approve the appointments was offered by Vice Mayor Dent and seconded
by Commissioner Mumford. The following voted their approval, Mayor
Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
• The Mayor advised that Commissioner Gilday as head of the Legal
Committee with the Mayor will be acting in the capacity of ex-officio
members of the Committee to guide but not influence their findings.
The first meeting, for organizational purposes was set for Tuesday
November 13, at 7:30 p.m., the record will show date changed to
November 14, and all parties were advised by memo. or phone call. A
list of the Committee is attached.
Mayor Horton advised the Community Appearance 'Board requests approval
that Mrs. Herman Becker (Jackie Becker) be appointed as an alternate
which has a term of one year. Commissioner Gilday offered the
motion, seconded by Commissioner Mumford and approved by all members
of the Commission.:
Mayor Horton read communications of various meetings: Palm Beach
County League on Friday November 9; a one-day seminar at Florida
State University on November 7; and a meeting. of the Sough Florida
Regional Planning Council on November 9. The Mayor advised that at
this time it was the Commission's decision not to take any action
regarding the proposed development west of Boca Raton--New Town, as
the project is in abeyance.
Taxes and Finance - No. report.-
. Chairman Abbott was absent. Mayor Horton advised that
Financial reports .were being revised and these would be
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Building Dept.
Vice Mayor Dent reported that Public Notice was given for the third
. meeting of the Moratorium Variance Board scheduled for November 20,
3:00 P.M. to hear presentations of Oliver-Hoffmann Corporation and
Boca-Hi, Inc.
Letters have been received for Land-fill permits for Lot 24, Block 4
and Lot 16 (Intracoastal Drive) in Bel Lido, owners Mrs. Argenio and
Mr. & Mrs. Ackermann; also a request to permit a trailer at Construction
Site 5 of the Ambassadors had been received from Mr. Paul di Martini,
plumbing company. Discussion followed. It was agreed that the trailer
permit be approved and valid for one year and that the fill permits
be granted provided such was "clean fill only". Vice Mayor Dent '
moved that these permits be approved with these stipulations and
Commissioner Gilday seconded. Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and
Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford voted their approval of these
motions.
Vice Mayor Dent informed the Commission of a request from Mr. Al
Shaw, unfinished business, Mr. Shaw requests permission to erect a
trailer as a sales office (will put an attractive facade to minimize
trailer appearance) a permit to :2'.emca~ trees and building a parking
lot on the west side and that the Building Dept. also favored approval
to permit the removal of dirt from the east side to fill on the west
• side of AlA and permission to locate the trailer. Mr. Zebarth, Mr.
Shaw's son-in-law ,was in the audience and he was invited to speak on
the matter. Discussion took place.
In effect, an amended motion was offered by Vice Mayor Dent, seconded
by Commissioner Mumford, to grant approval for the trailer provided
that the permit date be the effective date of the actual building
permit to be issued in due course. (Building permit for east of AlA).
The following voted aye: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners
Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
It was further agreed that the fill permit, being considered, would
require additional information relative thereto, if supplied in time,
the Commission will further consider the r~equest.~(probably by the
next regular meeting).
The Vice Mayor informed the Commission of letters received from three
property owners in Bel Lido (owners of lots 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22)
who were requesting approval of 15 ft. side setbacks instead of 20 ft.
It was the consensus that these letters be referred to the Planning
Board as any action would require a change in the present zoning.
Discussion followed.
• In response to a query, the Mayor advised that on a trial basis, the
Town Commission had granted relief hours of work; viz., layout men
on Urbanek sites could begin their work prior to eight o'clock provided
no loud noises would be heard by nearby residents. (No work is permit-
ted in the Town on Sundays) In response to convents, Mayor Horton
pointed out that the approval was conditional and could be rescinded
at any time complair_ts were received.
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• Public Works, Water & Sewa e
Commissioner Joy advised-that repairs were required on Pump No. land
that the firm of J.P. Carroll had reported their findings and the cost
to be approximately $1600. He offered the motion to approve the
repairs not to exceed $1600, Mayor Horton seconded, and all member's
of the Commission gave their approval.
Commissioner Joy advised that a Workshop meeting was scheduled for
November 8 to discuss with Mr. August Urbanek the Sewer system and
Treatment plant. It was stated that there were several items for
discussion, the minutes of the workshop meeting will .explain.
He also informed the members of the Commission of his efforts to have
the warranty period extended to cover the necessary corrections of
the work performed by Belvedere Construction in Bel Lido. When this
matter is satisfactorily completed, the Commission will be advised.
The Commissioner of Public Works advised that the contracts for the
Water Tower and Water Mains (including the bicycle path) have been
received for signatures. He stated that Russell & Axon have agreed
verbally to corrections required for the bicycle path: to be for
the entire length of the Town and size of the path to be 5 feet.
He assurred the Commission that the verbal agreement would be stated,
• in writing, for the contractor's concurrence and correction.
Public Health and Environment
Commissioner Mumford advised that the Monthly Bulletin would inform
residents as to procedures to be followed in reporting any grievances
regarding the mis-treatment of the Medical Profession to the Aged;
reported the attendance of a meeting on October 31, in Boca Raton,
heard Mr. William Carlton speak on the preservation of Beaches and
Dunes. With Mr. Carlton, a representative of the State of Florida's
Dept. of Natural Resources, Commissioner Mumford and Vice Mayor Dent,
Ms. Roberts, the Town Administrator, and Mr. Foster, the Building
Inspector made an inspection of the Town's Beach and dune on Friday,
November 2. She is watching the construction work on the beach sites
and will do so to keep the Commission informed.
Police and Legal
Commissioner Gilday advised that there is no change in the pending
law suits of Van Lennep and Healy. He reported that the Court's
Calendar for November 19 has the citation for destruction of trees
by David Parrish d/b/a D&S Trucking Co; and a citation issued to the
Highland Beach Ambassadors Corporation is scheduled for December 3.
Police matters running smoothly. Officers Giordano and John.gi~ ~,
• were both taking Officer Refresher Course at Palm Beach Junior Coll ge
for Career Development.
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• Planning and Zoning
Vice Chairman Kemery thanked the Commission for the explanation of RPUD
development which appeared in the Monthly Bulletin and he stated that the
Planning Board had a "full house" for their meeting discussing Boca Hi's
RPUD petition. A meeting is scheduled for Oliver-Hoffmann on November 7.
Community Appearance Board
Ms. Stewart advised that the appointment of Mrs. Becker (approved earlier
in this meeting) and the approval of Monterrey Building plans were the
only items for her committee's report.
Mayor Horton requested the Commission's views as to a formal dedication
ceremony, suggested to be at 3:00 o'clock on Satuday or Sunday, January
5 or 6, residents to be formally advised and the Commission was in
agreement that a dedication party be held.
Town Administrator
Ms. Roberts informed the Comma.ssion of the Florida League of Cities
convention which she attended in Miami, said their Agenda, subjects
discussed, interesting and helpful, she thanked the Commission for enabling
her to attend these meetings. She called attention to the completed
library shelves, donations of books and informed residents that the Town
• to participate in the Library System of the County would require a special
assessment and such tax is paid by residents in some other Municipalities.
The Town Administrator advised of her participation with others in the
walking of the Beach (with Commissioner Mumford, etc.), she read a letter
from David R. Elmore, Jr., the District-wide Forester of the State of
Florida (Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services), and his findings
that there are two speciment trees named as to type and location, it is
his recommendations these trees should be preserved. Ms. Roberts advised
that a proposed ordinance will be given a first reading for this purpose.
Ms. Roberts recited the purchases made for the Town Hall, which consisted
of draperies, tape recorders for the public address system, etc.
Discussion followed.
The proposed fire ordinance was tabled pending further discussion thereof
with Mr. de Clerq, the Assistant Fire Marshall.
Vice Mayor Dent offered the first reading of a proposed ordinance to
amend the Dune Protection Ordinance and it will be subject to additional
discussion at the next workshop meeting.
• A representative of Wiedersum's asked the Town Commission about seawalls--
discussion followed.
A First reading was given to a proposed ordinance for the protection of
Historic and/or specimen trees.
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Ordinance No. 218 - Amends Chapter 19 - Southern Standard Plumbing Code.
This ordinance, after a second reading, was adopted after motions
for certain changes; viz., the word, "may" changed to "shall" and
deleting the words, "over-excavation and". Commissioner Gilday
offered the motion to reconsider and to adopt the amended ordinance,
seconded by Vice Mayor Dent. The motion stated the effective date
as the date of adoption and Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and
Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford voted their approval.
A resident suggested the Town entertain the purchase of Beach property
and he was advised that the Planning and Zoning Board could pass
such a measure for the Commission's review and action at the next
election.
Bills were presented for approval and payment.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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