1973.04.03_TC_Minutes_Regular
MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - April 3,_.1973_- 7:10_P_.M.
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton
on Tuesday, April 3, 1973 at 7:10 P,M. All Commissioners were present, as
well as the Town Administrator, the Police Chief, and the Building Inspector.
The minutes of the regular meeting on March 6, the Special meeting on March 8,
the Special meeting on March 13 and continued on March 15 and the workshop
meeting on March 27, 1973, were all approved as read.
Mayor Horton read a letter received from Mr. Ballard Breaux which suggested
some kind of program in the Town for collection of cans to be re-cycled.
The Mayor replied that we might have large receptacles for this and news-
papers, in the back of the new Town Hall.
The Mayor read a letter received from Delray Beach which included a copy of
their recently passed Resolution objecting to the placement of Palm Beach
County in State Region 10. Also read was a copy of a Resolution passed by
the Village of Tequesta opposing to a bill to be submitted to the State
House of Representatives, to defer the date when sewage plants within the
State shall treat effluent 90% from January 1, 1973, to June 30, 1975.
Vice Mayor Dent moved to endorse this and to pass a similar Resolution.
Commissioner Gilday seconded and the following voted for: Mayor Horton,
Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy, and Mumford.
Mayor Horton read a notice of public hearings regarding Southern Bell's
request for increased rates. The nearest one is in West Palm Beach on
May 23rd at 9:30 A.M. This notice will be posted on the bulletin board.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Mayor announced the new Town Hall may be
completed on June 1 and that he has asked Commissioner Mumford to Chair
the Dedication Committee--setting the second Sunday in June as a target date.
Mayor Horton reported that the Post Office has increased the rate to
$2,400.00 Annually--double the previous rate.
TAX & FINANCE: The Mayor read the financial statement for the five months,
through March, He announced that Mr. Ben Abbott has offered to serve as
Chairman, since Mr. George's passing, Vice Mayor Dent moved to approve
Mr. Abbott as Finance Commissioner and Commissioner Gilday seconded. The
following voted for: The Mayor, the Vice Mayor and Commissioners Gilday,
Joy and Mumford.
BUILDING: Vice Mayor Dent reported meeting with Mr. Steinhardt today to
discuss the development of his property. Regarding the Healy and Spinnaker
petitions, Vice Mayor Dent moved to rescind action, taken at the regular
meeting March 6 because a public hearing is being scheduled for April 26,
to consider all four items acted upon by the Planning Board and reported
on in their letter to the Town Commission of February 22, 1973. Commissioner
Gilday seconded and the following cast aye votes: Mayor Horton, Vice
Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. Vice Mayor Dent
reported attending the 3200 case hearing on Monday at which time they re-
quested that the Town post a superced~ts bond. The decision is expected
within the week. A suggestion was that perhaps a compromise might be
agreed upon with this developer also. The Holiday Innkeeper, Miss Dunn,
introduced their architect who presented plans to Mr. Foster. They assured
that the parking. lot plan was included.
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• PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIROMENT: Commissioner Mumford read an article in the
newspaper that stated Reynolds Aluminum will pick-up alumunium cans and
TV trays at a collection spot, such as was mentioned earlier.
ZONING: Mr. Kemery, Vice Chairman of the Planning Board, stated a public
hearing will be held in the Town Hall on April 5, to consider approval of
the 135' high elevated water storage tank.
POLICE AND LEGAL: Commissioner Gilday reported that regarding the Van
Lennep case, the motion to dismiss was denied and that the Town Attorney
filed an answer within 20 days. Mr. Gilday read the salary schedule
submitted by Chief Jones for the police department. He then recommended
a starting salary of $9,200.00 for Sergeant, to increase to $9,700.00 i n
six months. Commissioner Gilday moved this salary policy be adopted't+~ th
an amendment: mandatory review after six months employment and a yearly
review thereafter. Vice Mayor Dent seconded. The following voted yes:
Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
Mr. Gilday said he had attended the Municipal Court sessions and suggested
that Court might be held once a month in the summer. The court revenue
is approximately $750.00 for the initial three-months period. Commissioner
Gilday said he is still researching regarding the request from the Town
Attorney for increased fees. He then read a letter received from Boca-Hi
requesting suggestions to alleviate traffic hazards in their area resulting
from parking on the road right-of-way and passing conditions on the hill.
This was referred to Chief Jones for study and his recommendations, and an
• answer will be forwarded to Boca-Hi.
PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER: Commissioner Joy read the proposal for the automatic
equipment to be installed on the gas engines in the repump station received
from J. P. Carroll. Only two bids were received and Mr. Carroll's was the
low bid, Mr. Joy then moved to accept this at a cost not to exceed $2,600,00,
and Vice Mayor Dent seconded. Mr. Mc Arthur asked if this would correct
the low pressure condition that resulted from a power failure on March 18?
He was answered in the affirmative. The following voted approval of the
above motion: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy
and Mumford. Commissioner Joy moved to approve a cost not to exceed $3,000.00
maximum for a new transfer pump at the main water plant. Commissioner
Gilday seconded and the following voted in favor: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor.
Dent an3 Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. Commissioner Joy reported
the drain installation and paving have been completed on Bel Air Drive, the
drain has been installed on Intracoastal drive and the paving will be
started soon. There was discussion on sewer crossovers under A-1-A, ex-
pansion of the Water Treatment Plant to be engineered and entered on the
ballot in May 1974, and sand found in the sewer line at the CGC site, which
the plumbing inspector checked out with Mr. Foster. The Mayor suggested
Mr. Klinck be notified of this.
A proposed Ordinance amending the Fire Code Ordinance received a first
reading. Fire Marshall Ulrick spoke briefly and answered several questions.
Mr. Urbanek questioned sprinklers in stairwells and Mayor Horton suggested
to change stairwells to enclosed corridors.
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• TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Mrs. Roberts reported the new outdoor bulletin boards
were completed last month. Mayor Horton read the time off for illness
policy and Commissioner Gilday moved it be approved. Vice Mayor Dent
seconded and the following voted yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and
Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. Mrs. Roberts reported sending
notices regarding trash being placed across from the Bermuda Houses and
Mr. Gaudian's property, to those property owners, requesting that they
place trash on their own property. Mrs. Roberts informed the Commission
that she and Chief Jones met with Dr. Sutton, the County Veterinarian,
concerning adoption of the proposed Animal Control Ordinance. Her
recommendation was to not consider passage of that Ordinance at this time.
Mrs. Roberts stated she attended a public hearing for the Land Management
Program, called by the Area Planning Board, held in Delray Beach on
Wednesday, March 28, 1973. Preliminary maps indicated Highland Beach was
in Boca Raton sewage service area. She was assured that the Town would
remain in the Delray Beach region and has requested written confirmation
of this. In conjunction with this Mrs. Roberts read a letter received
from Mr. William Law, City Manager of Boca suggesting that because of the
future possibility of the Town being annexed by Boca, we might wish to
consider using the Boca Sewage Treatment facilities. Mayor Horton offered
to help Mrs. Roberts draft an answer. Mrs. Roberts read a notice of a
public hearing to be held in Boca on April 12 regarding rezoning near the
Town's reserve well land. It will be posted on the bulletin board. The
last letter read was an answer to a letter Mrs. Roberts had written to
the Florida League of Cities regarding information toward updating or
. increasing Federal Revenue Sharing amounts for both the County and the Town.
More study will be given to this matter.
A proposed Ordinance amending the seawall Ordinance No. 139 received the
second reading.
A revised Section 6 was read as an amendment. Also suggested as an amend-
ment was to add the words, "at the discretion of the Town Engineer" in the
last section providing for rip rap to be placed at the base of seawalls.
Commissioner Gilday moved they be approved and Vice Mayor Dent seconded.
Commissioner Gilday moved the amended Ordinance be adopted, Commissioner
Mumford seconded and the following voted aye: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor
Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
The proposed Ordinance amending the Community Appearance Board by adopting
the procedures criteria was moved for adoption by Commissioner Joy. Vice
Mayor Dent seconded and the following voted yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor
Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford.
Vice Mayor Dent initiated discussion regarding an updated salary figure for
the bookkeeper, an assistant Town Administrator, other future additional
staff, and a possible appointed Charter Revision Committee to consider
changes to the Charter.
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• The bills and accounts were approved for payment.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 P. M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST • -S,;e~,a_
Town Clerk
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