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1965.09.07_TC_Minutes MINUTES: HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION SEPT 7, 1965 SEPT 21 , 1965 Due to Hurricane Betsy the regular monthly meeting was recessed until 7:00 PM September 21 , 1965 . The recessed meeting of September 7, 1965, was called to order by Mayor Hackman at 7:15 PM, September 21 , 1965. All Commissioners were present. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 3, 1965 and the special meeting of August 14, 1965, were read and approved on the motion of Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Noble, and the affirmative vote of all Commissioners. 1 Mayor Hackman opened the meeting by expressing his appreciation and thanks to the Commissioners for the accomplishments during his absence. He-:mentioned that charter revi~ sions, reviewing, and amending obsolete ordinances, upgrading and repairs to the water plant, and Town Hall were expensive, but needed, and would pay dividends in town revenue, public service, and future progress. Commissioner Johnson reported that the budg~'t is about ready for approval, that all preliminary work has been done, and the result of the referendum, and terms of the bond issue, will be the determining factors of its final completion and adoption. He stated that if approval of the bond issue is voted , the tax rate would probably be 3 mills, or possibly less. Finance Commissioner Bunn supplemented Commissioner Johnson's budget report by stating that a number of expenses , particularly the water plant and Town Fall, would aC._. be notia recurring, which made it difficult in setting up the budget. He stated that terms and financing costs on the proposed bond issue were very favorable and that contacts with the fiscal agent and bonding company indicated that progress was being made, with notices and resolutions being prepared for the referendum, and again stressed the importance of voting on this very important issue. He called attention to a letter from Mr. Charles A. Anderson., Vice President of Brockway., Weber and Brockway, Town Engineers, enclosing pages ~9 through 43 of Public Law 89-117 - Housing and Development Act of 1965, which pertains to Grants for Basic Water and Sewer Facilities and for Neighborhood Facilities . Subject to numerous requirements , determinations and provisions, grants up to 50% of cost can be authorized. Comments indicated that requirements could cover a number of objectionable conditions but it might be well to get further information about what is needed to qualify for a grant. Commissioner Noble reported that the building and zoning ordinance would be completed by the week end . Also that the county mosquito control are cleaning the canals , but further control action has been delayed until breeding places, such as the vacant property adjacent to the Delray White House, and others, have been eliminated. In a short informal discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Stienhardt should be given until October 24, 1965 to fulfill his promises at a meeting with the Commissioners on July 24, 1965, in which he stated that problems involving the property should be solved within 90 days, and he expected to be able to start the planned additional buildings immediately after financial details were resolved. It was also agreed that a reminder letter should be sent to Mr. Stienhardt, informing him that future commission action r PAGE 2 SEPT 7, 1965 SEPT 21, 1965 would be taken unless the promised cleaning and filling was done . Ordinance #130 -approved on first reading August. 14, 1965, was read. Commissioner Bunn moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion that Ordinance #130 be approved and passed without amendments on second reading. All Commissioners voted in the affirmative. Ordinance 131 approved on first reading August 14, 1965, was read. Commissioner Jones moved and Commissioner Noble seconded a motion that Ordinance 131 be approved and passed without amendment on second reading. All Commissioners voted in the affirmative By unanimous agreement the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM. APPROVED: CLEM HA MAN , MAYOR FRED BUNN , VICE MAYOR HAROLD E . JO SON , TOWN CLERK MILDRED NOBLE, COMMISSIONER . ART UR JONES, MISSIONER ATTEST TOWN CLERK