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1973.02.06_TC_Minutes_RegularI MINUTES : REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOATN COMMISSION - ~ ~ lr' ~~ ~' ~4 ~~ • The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton on Tuesday, February 6, 1973 at 7:10 P.M, Present were all Commissioners, th Town Administrator and the Town Attorney. _. The minutes of the regular meeting on Jan. 9, 1973 and Jan. 16, 1973 and the workshop meeting on Jan. 11, 1973,Jan 18, Jan. 23, and February 3, were approved as read. The Mayor reported receiving a phone call from Mr. Mc Donald, the Healy rep- sentative saying he had to go back to Chicago and asked that the Commission defer action on the Planning Board report until the March 6 regular meeting. This was agreed to. Public Works, Water and Sewer: Comm. Joy reported he and his committee met with Mrs. Roberts and Mr. Arney on Feb. 6, 1973 to discuss the automatic device proposed for the gas engines in the water repump station, the new water storage tank and the additional improvements needed in the Bel Lido area. Comm. Joy moved to approve an expenditure of $2,076.00 from the Road and Bridge Fund ($948.00--paving and $1,128.00--drain on Intracoastal Drive). Comm. Gilday seconded. Discussion followed. The following voted yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. Comm. Joy reported receiving one cost estimate for the automatic starting devices and that we have asked for two additional estimates. A decision should be reached and reported at the next meeting. Comm. Joy moved, and Comm. Gilday seconded to authorize the engineers to go out for firm bids on the three phases of the water system expansion program: Water storage tank, transmission line under • the Intracoastal and the loop distribution system--the entire job or any part of it. It is understood that the Town Commission can approve or reject these bids. There was discussion on the type of tank, the size to meet future growth a possible reduction in assessment values on property adjoining the tank, re- commendations by the Fire Insurance Services Office and a future reduction in fire insurance rates. Comm. Joy amended the m®tion to include both ground and elevated water storage and Comm Gilday agreed and seconded. The following voted yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Comm. Gilday, Joy and Mumford. Mayor Horton read a letter received from Senator Ed Gurney, which explained the basis for calculating the Federal Revenue Sharing amounts. The Mayor read a notification received from the State Pollution Control Board, of a meeting on February 13, 1973 regarding a status report on interim sewage treatment package plant rules. This is of special interest to the Town and will be posted on the bulletin board. Mayor Horton read a notification of the monthly meeting of the Palm Beach County Municipal League in West Palm Beach, on Friday, Feb. 9, at 1:30 P.M. 1 Mayor Horton read a letter received from the Community Appearance Board, re- questing Mr. Don Rex be appointed as a regular member and Mr. Earl Totz as an alternate. Mr. Totz said he would like time to consider the appointment. -~"~'"."s°~~" The Mayor reported receiving a packet of information from the Office of Secretary • of State regarding sewage plants loans, that will receive study. Taxes and Finance: Comm. George reported on the January financial statement, which will be posted, that we .are operating within the budget and that the ' Town is in a sound financial condi:t.a~2n. Building; Vice Mayor Dent reported that no building permits are being issued • as of Jan. 15,1973. Nothing farther to report. Public Health and Environment; Comm. Mumford reported we are still pursuing the setback line from mean high water, which the State requires. Mrs. Mumford said the Area Planning Board will hold a public hearing on February 22, 1973 at 2:00 P.M. regarding the proposed bulkheads and seawalls for Mr. Urbanek. The notices will be posted on the bulletin board. Mrs. Mumford stated we are still receiving inquiries about the future bicycle path which is planned for the west side of AlA along the water and sewer lines. Zoning: Mr. Kemery, vice chairman of the Planning Board reported on recent meetings and the forms to be used for appeals to the Board. Police and Legal: Comma Gilday reported the Municipal Court now meets every other Monday night at 7:30 P.M., the first meeting held on Jan. 29, 1973. He stated he attended a Court Administratoris course last week in Ft. Lauderdale, Regarding the 3200 case, Mr. Gilday reported the rehearing decision was against the Town and moved that the Town take an appeal.Vice Mayor Dent seconded and the following voted yes; Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday and Mumford. Commissioner Joy left the meeting early. Regarding the police department, Comm. Gilday read the resignation of Patrolman Sam Mullis, effective Feb. 9, 1973, and moved it be accepted. Vice Mayor Dent seconded and the following voted yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday and Mumford. Mr. Gilday moved that the Police Department be granted seven (7) paid holidays per year for those on duty on those days: New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Decoration Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. The cost this year would be $484.00; fo a full year-$850. Vice Mayor Dent seconded and the following voted in favor: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday and Mumford. The Police Chief has re- quested a sick leave policy be established and his recommendations were tabled for further study. Comm. Gilday read the report on the January Police Activities. Town Administrators' Report: Mrs. Roberts read a letter received from the University of Florida, which contained an updated population figure effective December 31, 1972 of 1358. This figure will be used by the State in their Revenue Sharing Program. Mrs. Roberts read a letter received from the Post- master in Delray Beach, which included a copy of a letter received from Mr. Martin Gaudian, a resident in Highland Beach. Both letters commended the Post Office in Town for the courteous and efficient manner of the employees. It has been suggested many times and has been approved by the Post Office that any resident can use Highland Beach, Florida, 33444, as the official address. The Department of TransportationTs quarterly traffic count revealed the following Mrs. Roberts said: 1973--South Town limits--4179 cars North Town limits--5249 cars 1972--South Town limits--3821 cars North Town limits--3618 cars in a twenty-four (24) hour period. Mrs. Roberts read a letter rece ved from the State Department of AdmiMis ation, and a Resolution from St. Lucie~egarding the recent State Statute establ' g 10 regions for Florida. Palm Beach County has been put in Region 10, which includes, Monroe, Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties for • a population of 2,367,852. There has been much opposition to this high pop- ulation, since the second largest is half of the above figure and the smallest about 300,000. St. Lucie County is protesting and their resolution requests they be placed with another region. The Palm Beach County Municipal League has objected also; in behalf of the County. A request has been received from the Bel Lido Association, Mrs. Roberts reported, for eleven (11) additional street~~~ in Bel Lido. This was tabled for further study. A letter regarding trash pick • up, received from Mr. August Urbanek, and a follow up on trash pick-up through- out the Town, was reported by Mrs. Roberts. She has met recently with a representative of County Sanitation and they promised to correct a messy situa- tion that has existed for several weeks. Mayor Horton reminded those in atten- dance that their cooperation in placing trash on their property and properly preparing it for pick-up would be app eciated. Community Appearance Board:ina ce Number 200, providing an Interim Services and Facilities Fee, received the second reading. Vice Mayor Dent moved if be "'~`~ approved and Comm. Mumford seconded. The fallowing voted yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Gilday and Mumford. Ordinance Number 201: establishing a Building Ordinance, received the second reading. An amendment to Section l.b. 'Texcepting mangrove land Westerly ofT the 40T setback line west of AlA", from prohibiting fill placed on top of any brush, palmetto, trees, stumps, roots or trash of any kind was moved for inclusion by Comm. Gilday. Comm. Mumford seconded and the following voted in favor: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Comm. Gilday and Mumford. Comm. Gilday then moved that the Ordinance as amended be approved and Vice Mayor Dent seconded. Mayor Horton, the Vice Mayor and Comm. Gilday and Mumford voted yes. A proposed Ordinance amending the Seawall Ordinance received a first reading. A proposed Ordinance amending the Dredge and Fill Ordinance received a first • reading. A proposed Ordinance prohibiting construction of dog kennels in Town received a first reading. It was suggested and agreed upon to have the Town Attorney check proposed Ordinances. Discussion took place with Mr. Urbanek regarding an agreement that might be reached concerning his building permits. The bills and accounts were approved for payment. The meeting adjourned at 10;15 P.M. APPRO~ • ATTEST' ~L ~ , ~(.(~, ~~~~~'~_~~ -Town C~.erk Dated • c~ ~~~ ~ ~,