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1973.01.09_TC_Minutes_Regular MINUTES• REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - January 9, 1973 The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Horton on Tuesday, January 9, 1973 at 7:00 P.M. All Commissioners were present. This meeting was recessed from January 2, 1973 because there was no quorum. The minutes of the r~ular meeting on December 5, 197 were read. After a correction in the section reporting on suits "The Ur anek - Civic League - Town of Highland Beach Suit" was noted, they were approved. The minutes ®~ the workshop meeting on December 14th, the special meeting on December 21st and the workshop meeting on January 4th, 1973 were approved as read. Mayor Horton reported that the Board of Adjustment had a organizational meeting on December 12, 1972 at which time they elected Mr. Herb Watson- 'r' i ~ Chairman and Mr. Fran Johnson-Vice Chairman. The Mayor further reported meeting with Mr, August Urbanek who requested to develop certain parcels that he owns and at that meeting it way suggested that Mr. Urbanek send a letter to the Town or confer with the Building Inspector regarding how many units could be built on this land. The letter that we received from Mr. Richard Reilly, his architect, described the parcels and gave the acreage. There were discrepancies in the size of these parcels, compared to the information we had already received, when Mr. Urbanek submitted plans in 1971. The Mayor wrote a letter to Mr. Reilly in order to obtain accurate information. We have not received an answer yet. Mayor Horton read a letter received from Mr. Fred Bair regarding continuing on their consulting basis to the Town. The Mayor will formulate an answer to this letter, in the near future. The Mayor read a notice received from the Circuit Court in Wert Palm Beach stating that the final payment for the land next door will be $68,272.00. Commissioner Joy moved this be approved and paid. Commissioner Gilday seconded. The following voted Yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, and Commissioners Joy, Gilday and Mumford. Mayor Horton read a notice received from the Florida Pollution Control Board notifying a Public Hearing in Tallahassee on January 15, 1973. One item which we are particularly interested in is a request from Delray Beach for a temporary operating permit for their sewer system. Mayor Horton read a notice received from the Department of Florida Pollution Control Board notifying of a meeting on February 6th and 7th regarding proc~sdural rules regulating dredge and fill and related activities. These two notices will be posted on the Bulletin Board. The Mayor reported receiving two checks totaling $1,830.00 from the FBderal Revenue Sharing Program. He suggested this be put in a spdcial fund called "Water Plant Improvement's Commissioner Gilday moved this be done, Commissioner Joy seconded. The following voted Yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. Mayor Horton read a notice of a meeting ,received from the Palm Beach County Municipal League,notifying that their monthly meeting will be held in Boynton Beach on January 12, 1973 at 1:30 P.M, The Mayor read a letter received from the Area Planning Board in West Palm Beach stating that they are the Federally Assisted Planning Work Program Coordinators for the County, notifying of their proposed work during 1973. They are requesting.. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - January 9, 1973 - Pale 2 input from the communit~as to any help they could give us. • The Mayor read a letter received from Mr, and Mrs. Howard Slagle containing some views regarding the sewer system and thanking all of the people that serve on the Town Commission for their fine work. Mayor Horton read a letter received from Paddock Industries signed by Mr. William H. Baker who is a property owner in the Byrd Beach section. He is opposing multi-family rezoning for that area, His letter is now a matter of record. Mayor Horton read a letter received from Russell & Axon regarding the water storage tank, It has not yet been decided whether to have elevated or ground storage. The Public Works Committee will hold a meeting Saturday, January 13, 1973 at 10:00 A.M, to discuss this matter.. The Commission decided at this time that this meeting could be recessed until next Tuesday to discuss this and other related matters. Mayor Horton reminded the Commission that several meetings have been held with officials of the Fire Department regarding fire protection procedures in the apartment buildings in Town. Regarding this, the Mayor read a letter that the Town Administrator devised to be sent to the apartment buildings.. Mrs. Roberts stated that she will show this to the Fire Inspector for approval before it is sent out. TAX AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPbRT: Mr, Allan George, Chairman, explained the December financial report, which will be posted on the Bulletin Board. BUILDING COMMITTEE: Vice Mayor Dent, Chairman, reported the number of permits given in December. Two houses in Bel Lido; eight Townhouses on Bel Air Drive for Mrs. Burdis; one Four-Plex for Mr, D'Andr~a; two Four-Plexes for Mr, Ellsworth and Mr, Dugan; the final plans received fors the Monterey Ocean House; Mr. Conte has two Tri-Plexes in the planning stage and the Winterhalter Inn is remodeling an apartment to provide a model. Vice Mayor Dent further reported some violations were issued and the pilings have been started for the Town Hall, WATER, SEWER & Commissioner Joy, Chairman, stated we have received an PUBLIC WORKS: estimated cost of $948.00 from Carr Driveway for the proposed work to be done on Bel Lido Island and Bel Air Drive, Mr. Totz is arranging the cost estimate for the drains. We are expecting those soon, He further reported that Bel Air Drive is settling because of the sewer construction. He further reminded :the Commission that we have a year's maintenance contract from Belvedere Construction and that we will be in contact with the Consulting Engineer to check on Bel Air Drive. Commissioner Joy reported a cost estimate of $3,000.00 for an automatic device on the gas engines for the pumps in the repump station, That would operate the repump water plant in case of a power failure. Mayor Horton stated that regarding the sewer construction which is to be finished by January 27, 1973 will be investigated as to the legal aspects in case of a default of the Franchise Ordinance. A workshop meeting is being, planned for Thursday at 4:30 P.M, to meet with Mr. Urbanek, Mr, John Klinck of Russell & Axon, and the T®wn Commission. He further stated that we are holding the sewer connection fees in escrow. Commissioner Joy spoke of the need to replace a fire hydrant north of Penthouse Towers and reported that the water will be shut off for approximately one-half day. We will notify all of the buildings involved. • MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - January 9, 1973 - Page 3 PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT: high water. When Commissioner Mumford, Chairman, reported she had asked for a letter to be sent to the Bureau of Beaches and Shores in order to establish a 50 ft. line from mean the answer is received she will notify the Commission. Mrs. Mumford further suggested that perhaps we could define trash and notify of the collection day in the next Bulletin, Several people on the east side of AlA have been dumping their trash on the west side of AlA and Mrs. Mumford reported Mrs. Roberts has notified several property onwers of this violation, ZONING: Mr, Kemery reported that the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, January 26, 1973 f~r~~m 12:30 to 4:00 P.M. in the Holiday Inn, He further stated there will'~aT~out ten items to be considered. .POLICE & LEGAL: Commissioner Gilday, Chairman, reported the Police Force is in full operation and doing a very fine job. He reported the Town will develop a Municipal Court and will select a Judge. Commissioner Gilday stated regarding the 3200 suit that there was a re-hearing held in December. In regard to the Urbanek-Town suit an appeal has been filed. Regarding the VanLennep-'suit a summons and complaint was received by the Commissioners in a suit filed by Mary VanLennep seeking a declaratory judgement. Commissioner Gilday read a notice of an Institute for Court Administratorsto be held in Ft, Lauderdale on January 29 to February 2. • The cost is $75.00, Commissioner Gilday moved that he be appointed to attend, Vice Mayor Dent seconded. The motion was then revised to include - "if necessary, the Judge-Appointee also will attend." Vice Mayor Dent agreed to this revision and the following voted Yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners; Gilday, Joy and Mumford, Mr, Gilday reported that the Attorney is checking into a possible default of the Franchise Ordinance, COMMUNITY APPEARANCE No report. BOARD: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: No report, TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S Mrs. .Roberts reported that the Post Office sales for P.EPORT: 1972 were $29,405.16. This compares to 1971 - $15,456;00; 1970 - $8,556.00; 1969 - $6,278.00. Mrs. Roberts submitted s suggested schedule of fees, charges and expenses according to Section 12 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance - Filing fee - $10.00; Building Permit Fee contained in Ordinance No. 195, Certificate of Zoning Compliance - None, Appeal for a Variance or Special Exception - $150.00, Appeal for a Zoning Change - $200.00, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy and Temporar~a Certificate of Zoning Compliance - $10.00 for each inspection, Costs of any special professional services relative to zoning or building reviews on submitted plans are to be borne by the applicant. Commissioner Gilday moved to approve these • fees - Vice Mayor Dent seconded, The following voted Yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent, Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION - January 9, 1973 - Page 4 �1 Resolution No. 213 regarding the Town Hall Construction Fund, Resolution No -41 214 regarding the Bond Sinking Fund and Resolution No. 215 regarding the Water Plant Expansion Fund - all of these in University National Bank - and which provides for a changing of signatures on these accounts - were moved for approval by Commissioner Joy. Vice Mayor Dent seconded and the following voted Yes: Mayor Horton, Vice Mayor Dent and Commissioners Gilday, Joy and Mumford. The Cable TV Franchise Ordinance which had a first reading has been withdrawn and tabled so that the Town Commission can study it further. A proposed Ordinance providing for an Interim Services and Facilities Fee had a first reading. A proposed Ordinance entitled "Building Ordinance" had a first reading. The bills and accounts were approved for payment, and the meeting was recessed at 9:55 P.M. to January 16, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. APPROVED — w y ATTEST: Town Clerk DATED: 'j � ..ay.,vilON \.vr; ntirSci�ai71 ®795 — /11Mid(� Wd O Fii79d5, ZOP7'oWi79}ySi eti,. UWN OF HIGM BEACH - '' LIZ (Name of Corporation, P 4er6g rerfifg to University National Bank Town Commission (Name of bank /ir�sr Company) mat at a meeting of the g# of the Town of highland Beach a corporation organized under the laws of the State of r loriaa duly called and r�- c at th Town e office of said corporation, located at 3612 South Ocean Blvd. in the Cxt�r of Highland Beach State of Florida on the day of 19 '.ie tollowing resolutions were duly adopted and are now in full force and effect: , �Resvfnrb, hat the funds of this corporation be deposited in University National Bank Mayor and DUU aj&ect to checks made in the corporate name signed by of the following officers: (Number) Town Commission who are also authorized to make, collect, discount, negotiate, endorse, assign and deposit in the corporate name, a. checks, drafts, notes and other negotiable paper payable to or by this corporation, and that all checks of the ,.rporati& signed as aforesaid, including checks drawn to cash or bearer or to the individual order of the officer :.,y ;,ng said checks, shall be honored and paid by said Bank /Trust Company, without further inquiry, and cnar,�ed to the corporation's account, the corporation hereby ratifying and approving all that said Bank /Trust Company may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Mayor and one Commissioner i'tP$IIf`tiP , that aEcpr/ —of the following officers of the corporation, to wit. (Number) are hereby authorized to borrow money and to obtain credit for this corporation from said _ University National Bank _ (Name of Bank /Trust Company) ^` u terns as may seem to them advisable and to make and deliver notes, drafts, acceptances, agreements ar.y other obligations of this corporation therefor in form satis actory to said Bank /;rust Company and as y therefor to pledge and trustee any stocks, bonds, bills receivable, Wis of lading, warehouse receipts G � other property of this corporation with full authority to endorse or guarantee the same in the name of _o. .porat on, to execute and deliver all instruments of assignment ana transfer and to affix the corporate seal; a-so to discount any bills receivable or other negotiable paper held by this corporation with full authority to er,ciorse same in the name of this corporation Town Clerk �2esaftteb,that the z =acbxy of this corporation be and he hereby is authorized to certify to said University National Bank (Name of Bank /Trust Company) the foregoing resolutions and that the provisions thereof are in conformity with the charter and by -laws of this corporation That the foregoing powers and authority will continue until written notice of revocation has been delivered to the abo Bank +i fnrfijer rrrtifg that there is no provision in the charter or by -laws of said corporation limiting The power of the board of directors to pass the foregoing resolutions and that the same are in conformity with the provisions of said charter and by -laws. i further certify that the following persons are officers of this corporation in the capacities set opposite :re,: respective names and that the signatures set opposite such names are their signatures. NAME OFFICER ; SIGNf�TURE / Horton Mayor President � •� - ��J�. - 1K i —_. Dent Vice -Mayor Vice - President _ E Giiday Commissioner Vice - President' _ W _ Joy Commissioner Treasurer ' Z._ Mumford Commissioner Secretary Asst. Treasurer - - Asst. Secretary - �./ 11:; Witness 394erenf, I have hereunto subscribed my signature to this certificate and affixed - - r-.. seal of this corporation, this---2 clay of i' 19 Town Administrator own CL spy. Corporation Resolutions — Wi of Funds, Borrowings, etc. � r (NUle of Corporation) 1 4erebg rerti£g to L`;R TJw ' 8:y Na.t .owl Bad ��r� Cw�FYoi (Name of Bank /Trust Company) that at a meeting of the of iG17.e Tow : of Z Ighla`°d a to i a corporation organized 'under the laws of the State of d+'= duly caljd and c�aa held at the office of said corporation, located at 3612 South ccc zlyd. in the Cii� of � Beach State of on the day of 19 , the following resolutions were duly adopted and are now in full force and effect: P sal br b, that the funds oft is corporation be deposited in US`aiVQXC,;- D Mayor cad e-to e-0142. subject to checks made in t e corporate name signed by ate= of the following officers: (Number) Tw4a Conolosion who are also authorized to make, collect, discount, negotiate, endorse, assign and deposit in the corporate name, all checks, drafts, notes and other negotiable paper payable to or by this corporation, and that all checks of the corporation signed as aforesaid, including checks drawn to cash or bearer or to the individual order of the officer signing said checks, shall 'be honored and paid by said Bank /Trust Company, without further inquiry, and charged to the corporation's account, the corporation hereby ratifying and approving all that said Bank /Trust Company may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. -yor and one Co+.wlf.r51Lo Spar �esolbeb, that of the following officers of the corporation, to wit: (Number) are hereby authorized to borrow money and to obtain credit for this corporation from said (Name of Bank /Trust Company) on such terms as may seem to' them ' advisable and to make and deliver notes, drafts, acceptances, agreements and any other obligations of this corporation therefor in form satisfactory to said Bank /Trust Company and as security therefor to pledge and trustee any stocks, bonds, bills receivable, bills of lading, warehouse receipts and any other property of this corporation with full authority to endorse or guarantee the same in the name of this corporation, to execute and deliver all instruments of assignment and transfer and to affix the corporate seal; and also to discount any bills receivable or other negotiable paper held by this corporation with full authority to endorse same in the name of this core ration. Town Clek �Resulbeb,that the 9= of this corporation be and he hereby is authorized to certify to said Univoicsity Nano=. B "—uk (Name of Bank /Trust Company) the foregoing resolutions and that the provisions thereof are in conformity with the charter and by -laws of this corporation. That the foregoing powers and authority will continue until written notice of revocation has been delivered to the above Ban P further rrrti£g that there is no provision in the charter or by -laws of said corporation limiting the power of the board of directors to pass the foregoing resolutions and that the same are in conformity with the provisions of said charter and by -laws. I further certify that the following persons are officers of this corporation in the capacities set opposite their respective names and that the signatures set opposite such names are their signatures. NAME OFFICER ` SIGNATURE or>Vt9 9 tyo President y . o„ 1%• `l• W. Dent Vice -Yzyor Vice - President , X, TL, Gil y Co issionor Vice - President 'Z'L Treasurer E. %i m ord Co=$,.ff.s4o'nar Secretary Asst. Secretary lu WituPSs W4creaf, I have hereunto subscribed my si nature to this certificate and affixed the seal of this corporation, this day of Iowa -_ Secre ?ary. r ,. - Corporation Resolutions — Wigildrawai ov Funds, Borrowings, etc. Tdyftal o xxcIIL BEACH — ) max Q (Name of C rof p r�f-on) 1 herehU rertifg to University National Bank Town Can�ni�sion (Name of Bank /Trust Company) that at a meeting of the t zo owl of th Town of Hlgbland Beach a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida duly ca and held at the office of said corporation, located at 3612 South Ocean Blvd. in the of Hithland Beach State of Florida on the day of- the following resolutions were duly adopted and are now in full force and effect: 23esul that the funds of this corporation be deposited ' University N ational. Bank subject to checks made in the corporate ' ame signed by of the following officers: (Number) Town Commission who are also authorized to make, collect, discount, negotiate, endorse, assign and deposit in the corporate name, all checks, drafts, notes and other negotiable paper payable to or by this corporation, and that all checks of the corporation signed as aforesaid, including checks drawn to cash or bearer or to the individual order of the officer signing said checks, shall be honored and paid by said Bank /Trust Company, without further inquiry, and charged to the corporation's account, the corporation hereby. ratifying and approving all that said Bank /Trust Company may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. YAyosr and one Commissioner Psultteb, that atW of the following officers of the corporation, to wit: (Number) are hereby authorized to borrow money and to obtain credit for this corporation from said u University National Bank (Name of Bank /Trust Company) on such terms as may seem to them advisable and to make and deliver notes, drafts, acceptances, agreements and any other obligations of this corporation therefor in form satisfactory to said Bank /Trust Company and as security therefor to pledge and trustee any stocks, bonds, bills receivable, bills of lading, warehouse receipts and any other property of this corporation with full authority to endorse or guarantee the same in the name of this corporation, to execute and deliver all instruments of assignment and transfer and to affix the corporate seal; and also to discount any bills receivable or other negotiable paper held by this corporation with full authority to endorse same in the name of this corporation. Town Clerk 29esulbeb. that the 34r of this corporation be and he hereby is authorized to certify to said -- University National Bank (Name of Bank /Trust Company) the foregoing resolutions and that the provisions thereof are in conformity with the charter and by -laws of this corporation. That the foregoing powers and authority will continue until written notice of revocation has been delivered to the abo ve Bank i further rrrtifU that there is no provision in the charter or by -laws of said corporation limiting the power of the board of directors to pass the foregoing resolutions and that the same are in conformity with the provisions of said charter and by -laws. I further certify that the following persons are officers of this corporation in the capacities set opposite_ their respective names and that the signatures set opposite such names are their signatures. NAME OFFICER . S.tizNAT�JRE L._Y. Horton Y4yor �/ — President � 11. H. W. Dent Vice•I4yor Vice - President M. L. Gilday Cowi.aaioner Vice- President L. W. Joy' ComJesioner Treasurer � ✓ , -- R. H. &=ford co=issloner Secretary 4Z 1./ Asst. Treasurer Asst. Secretary tin Witness Pll ereof, I have hereunto subscribe my signature to this certificate and affixed the seal of this corporation, this _ day of 19 Seal owia A n1str4to*Town C a sue,.