1964.11.23_TC_MinutesMINUTES: HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING ~, ~, ~.
A special meeting was arranged by Town Manager Dailey to meet with Mr. Charles
Anderson of Brockway, Weber & Brockway, Town Erigineers, to discuss the needs and
future planning for the town water plant. All commissioners were present. After
introduction by Manager Dailey, Mr. Anderson gave all council members a detailed
analysis report of 8 pages, based on town water records for the past five years, and
possible requirements for the next ten years, due to present building and definitely
more future building. He stressed that preliminary thinking and action should be
started immediately as we are faced with a future water shortage problem and the
plant is now operating at near capacity during certain periods . He stated that to
arrive at any decision, legal, financial, and engineering advice and services will be
needed and all of these are time consuming, and estimated it would be a year or longer
before any addition to the plant could be completed if organization work was started now.
During the two hour discussion the following facts, suggestions and recommendations
were presented:
The water plant producing and storage capacities have to be increased. There is
no alternative .
There are two construction choices, an elevated tank, or a ground level tank; with
300 , 000 gallons storage. The initial and maintenance cost of the ground level tank
will be much lower than the elevated tank and, in Mr. Anderson's opinion, will be
equally as efficient.
The best site for the proposed tank would be on the east side of the Intracoastal
waterway to insure against any failure of the line across the Intracoastal and to
increase water pressure by keeping the source of supply closer to the user. If
located east of the Intracoastal the needed ground would be approximately 125x150
feet with an access road to the property. ~nitaad
Mayor Hackman reported that he had contacted F.I.N.D. (Florida lid Navigation
District) relative to the town's need for a water storage location, and felt that they
might agree to allow the town use of their property for this purpose.
Existing wells, the probable need for new wells, tests for salt intrusion, and the
possibility of extending our source of water supply were all considered.
Commissioner Bunn, Finance Chairman, was asked to get figures on the cost of
financing. a new bond issue for the proposed addition with a view of retiring the present
bond issue. It was the consensus that a more favorable interest rate could be had.
In agreement that there should be no delay in taking action, resolution number 128
was approved and passed on motion of Commissioner Noble, seconded by Commissioner
Jones and the affirmative vote of all commissioners. Resolution 128 is included as
page 3 of these minutes .
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APPROVED:
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CLEM HACKMAN , MAYOR
FRED BUNN , VICE MAYOR
HAROLD E. JO SON, TOWN. CLERK
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MILDRED NOBLE, COMMISSIONER
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ATTEST: G. ARTHUR JONES, CO SSIONER
TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH; FLORIDA
Authorizing a Study and Report On Water Works Expansion
RESOLUTION NO. 128'
WHEREAS: A survey of the water plant shows that at certain periods it is operating
at near capacity and with anticipated extra demand .due to building and
population growth, an expansion program is a necessity.
WHEREAS: All of these new residents. will be supplied water by the Town of Highland
Beach so it is imperative that immediate action be taken to furnish their
needs.
THEREFORE: Be it resolved by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach
that it start at once to gather facts , costs , and all data needed to
expand the plant capacity for the expected requirements of the future.
AND, Be it further resolved to authorize the town engineer to prepare an
engineering report covering the water plant expansion .
Passed and adopted by the Town Commission of Highland Beach.
APPROVED:
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CLEM HACKMAN, MAYOpR
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FREDB-U--1V~ VI MAYOR
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HAROLD E. JOHNSON, TOWN CLERK
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MILDRED NC3~LE, C MI NER
. AR HUR JONES, CQ11Vi ISSIONER
ATTEST:
TOWN CLE
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