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1973.08.07_TC_Minutes_RegularI MINUTES: THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 7, 1973, called to order by Mayor Horton at 7:15 P,M, • The following members of the Commission were present: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Gilday and Joy; Absent: Commissioner Mumford. ~, Minutes of July 3, 17, 24, 25, 27 and 31 were read. A correction was noted in the Workshop minutes of July 31, then approved, in their entirety. Discussion and suggestions were made as to reading minutes, in detail. Matter to be further considered. Executive Report Mayor Horton, read, spoke and/or advised of: The progress of the new Town Hall; Letter of August 3 from Highland Beach Civic League regarding Boca-Hi's RPUD Request, matter before Planning and Zoning Commision; (Discussion followed) A proposal regarding the installation of a security system in the new facilities was tabled for further study; and the proposal from Robert Leary and Associates was fully discussed. Vice Mayor Dent made the motion to hire the firm of Robert Leary, Commissioner Joy seconded, the motion was unanimously approved by Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Gilday and Joy. An announcement was read regarding the Annual Convention of the Florida League of Cities in Miami, October 26 and 27. The Town will be represented by the Mayor and Mrs. Roberts. . Taxes and Finance Chairman Ben Abbott discussed the July Financial Reports and answered inquiries as to certain proceeds, etc. Building Dept. Vice Mayor Dent discussed proposed plans of various developers desiring to build in the Town, the status of Holiday Inn's parking lot project, and requested approval for additional staffing for the Building Dept, Discussion followed. A motion was offered by Vice Mayor Dent, seconded by Commissioner Joy that Mr. Joe de Gange be hired on an inspection basis. This was approved by all members of the Commission in attendance. Ms. Roberts advised that Mr. Urbanek was requesting approval for the placing of construction trailers at two sites. Vice Mayor Dent made the motion for approval and issuance of one-year permits for this purpose. Commissioner Gilday seconded and Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Gilday and Joy all voted in the affirmative. Letter was read regarding permission to dirt fill two lots in Bel Lido. Mayor Horton made the motion to approve the request and issue the permit. The motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Dent, was carried without dissent. Mayor Horton lauded Mr. & Mrs. Huck since the fill will preclude water standing and/or breeding of mosquitoes. • Public Works Dept. Connnissioner Joy reported that preliminary plans were received for the Water System Expansion Program; bids are to be requested. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 7, 1973 - Page 2 w Commissioner Joy also advised of meetings regarding Interim Sewage Treatment Plant and completion of the Sanitary Sewer System; and the water/work at Pent- house Highlands was also discussed. meter Dept. of Public Health In Commissioner Mumford's absence, there was no report. A copy of the recently enacted Sanitary & Food Hygiene Ordinance No. 207 was requested to be sent to Holiday Inn. Police & Legal Dept. Commissioner Gilday reported on matters for his dept., and the status of legal suits: Van Lennep - unchanged, 3200 essentially settled, and for Healy, lawyers requesting data. Discussion followed. Planning and Zoning Mr. Kemery advised of a meeting scheduled for August 8, and a Public Hearing .for August 9, regarding Hoffmann's petition for RPUD. Community Appearance Board. In response to letter of August 3, read by Mayor Horton, Mr. Martin Johnson was formally appointed to be a regular member of the C.A.B, for a term of one year, position was vacated by Mr. Carl Shinkle. The motion offered by Commissioner Gilday, seconded by Vice Mayor Dent, was unani- mously approved. Report by Town Administrator Ms. Roberts read and/or informed the Town Commission of the following: Letter requesting a donation received from Television Channel 2. The matfer was discussed and the Commission directed a reply be sent regretting contribution cannot be provided during F/Y 74. • A Resolution adopted by Town of Lantana Council was read and discussion followed regarding millage requirements, etc. A similar resolution was authorized and formally adopted. A copy of the action is attached, Resolution No. 231. Article in Condo News regarding dredging of Intracoastal Waterway read and discussed. Advice of formal recognition of Town Administrator's position by International City Management Association. A request received from the Healy Attorney to inspect documents and records in Town Hall. Data was given as to Urbanek easement for Lift station, discussion fiollowed. Ordinance No. 210 - Animal Control This ordinance was approved pursuant to the motion offered by Commissioner Joy, seconded by Commissioner Gilday, and approved by Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday and Joy. Ordinance No. 211 - Sign Ordinance The sign ordinance, as amended, was approved by the motion offered by Commissioner Joy, seconded by Commissioner Gilday and all members of the Town Commission in attendance voted: Aye. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - AUGUST 7, 1973 -Page 3 • Ordinance No. 212 -AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 198 This ordinance was read and all changes theretos subject to adoption, were approved by the motion offered by Commissioner Gilday, seconded by Vice Mayor Dent and approved by Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday and Joy. Ordinance further discussed. A motion was then made by Commissioner Gilday to approve this ordinance, as amended. Vice Mayor Dent seconded the motion. The ordinance, as amended, was approved by Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday and Joy. Ordinance No. 213 - MORATORIUM APPEALS BOARD After discussion, this ordinance was adopted by the motion offered by Vice Mayor Dent and seconded by Commissioner Gilday. The following voted aye: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday and Joy. A proposed Trespass Ordinance had its first reading. A proposed Ordinance, an amendment to Fire Ordinance No. 206, had a first reading. Amendments to the proposed ordinance were discussed, to be ode prior to final reading. Bills were presented for approval. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M. r~ LJ ATTEST: DATED • -~ - • ' ~ RESOLUTION N0. ~~ A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHIAND BEACH, HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA EXPRESSING ITS SENSE OF THE INEQUITIES IN THE METHOD BY WHICH THE REAL PROPERTY OF THE COUNTY HAS BEEN REASSESSED AND ITS INTENTION AND DESIRE THAT MILEAGE SHOULD BE REDUCED TO EASE THE RESULTING BURDEN 4N TARPAPERS. WHEREAS, there has been an increase in the taxable value of the properties in the Town of Highland Beach of approximately Thirty Nine (39) percent, and WHEREAS, this will result in an increase of the tax bill for property owners in Highland Beach, and WHEREAS, the reappraisal was accomplished over a three year period and is still not complete, , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Highland Beach, Florida that; Section 1. It is the sense of the Town Commission of Highland Beach that this method of reappraisal is inequitable and discriminatory, Reappraisal should have been completed and made effective at one time. Section 2. We request the governing bodies of Palm Beach County (School Board, County Commission and others,) and the other municipalities to recognize the increase in the tax roll and the potential burden which threatens the taxpayers of Highland Beach and other areas to decrease the millage rate accordingly. Section 3. It is the intention of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach to reduce its local millage in order to compensate for the increase in the 1973 appraisal value. Section 4. That the Mayor and the Town Clerk are hereby authorized to send a copy of this Resolution to •the Board of County Commissioners. PASSED .AND ADOPTED THIS ~ day of ~~~L~67/~' 1973. TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH ' r ~- By . -_~______.__... Lour Orton, Mayor AilEST: .