1965.02.02_TC_MinutesMINUTES: HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSYON ..February 2, 1965
The regular monthly meeting was called to order by Mayor Hackman at 7:15 P. M. ,
February 2, 1965. All commissioners were present. Minutes of the regular meeting
of January 5, 1965 were read and approved by the affirmative vote of all commissioners.
Mayor Hackman supplemented the minutes relative to the water shut off of Dec. 18,
1964 by saying that further checking of the diagram or map by Town Manager Dailey,
Commissioners Bunn and Jones indicated that there were several other errors in
size of pipes, ,location of valves, and fire plugs; also. that many valves were in bad
condition and not usa>;^ile. With universal commission approval it was decided that
further checking and exploring had to be done to uncover other leaks, faulty valves
and other possible sources of future trouble. He reported that the bulkhead and
bridge work in Bel Lido was about completed and that final work on the bridge
approaches would be done after the tourist season; that much effort and time had
been spent by Town Manager Dailey trying to contact property owners relative to
clearing and cleaning their property; that preliminary steps for establishing the
first Mayor's court was in progress and that forms would be available for registering
protests or complaints in the near future.
Asked about any comments on the water plant .Commissioner Jones said that, pending
the final engineering report from Brockway, Weber & Brockway, Town Engineers,
which is to be submitted by Mr. Anderson on February 10, 1965, he felt he should
wait until after that time before making definite statements. However, he read. a
memorandum of Mayor Hackman which. was a summary of past and present. water
requirements. This memo noted that quality water to provide present needed amounts
Commissioner Jones motion that plans, legal financial, and engineering adviee and
costs relative to the enlargement of the water plant should be acted on immediately,
was seconded by Commissioner Noble and approved by the affirmative vote `of all
commissioners .
had been supplied for fifteen years but with a definite increase in future water de-
mand immediate action had to be taken: that a new water storage tank of 300 , 000
gallon capacity and pumping station should be constructed, and an additional well
and pump added at an approximate cost of $200 , 000..00 and. that no increase in water
rates or taxes was anticipated.
Commissioner Bunn suggested that perhaps the town should sell the property. now
held for future water works expansion but, after discussion, it was agreed not to
make any decision, pending future water plant developments. He reported that the
fiscal year audit was completed and .all tax payers and other interested persons
would be .mailed a copy..
Commissioner Noble reported that progress was being made in reviewing the zoning
and building ordinances and that suggested changes or amendments would be ready
for presentation soon. Also, that she had contacted County Commissioner George
Warren about the laxity of the mosquito and insect control service .and he said he
• would give it attention at the next commission meeting.
Charter revision chairman, Mr. Howard Slagle announced that his committee would
have a preliminary. report ready for presentation to the legislative clinic at Palm
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Beach, February 5th but the illness of Committee Member Mrs. Sylvia Weyl and the
tremendous amount of work involved in a complete revision would delay. completion
of a final report. .During the discussion that followed a suggestion was made that
only amendments to the present .charter be made or asked for at this time and that
complete revision should be made after more careful study and no hasty action; Mr.
Slagle explained some of the new proposals such as absentee ballots and stagger-
ing the term of office of commissioners and that his committee would make an all
out .effort to finish the final report prior to the February 26th deadline .
Sign Ordinance Chairman,. Mr. Milton Beekman reported that work was still in
progress and that he would possibly have a completed report for the next monthly
meeting .
Mayor Hackman expressed the appreciation of the commission. for the time and
effort spent by the various committees in helping to solve and correct town problems.
Mr. Peter Guala complained that there had been no improvement in the cleaning ~r
dumping of .trash and that properties adjacent to his were becoming a public dumping
ground. He stated the condition was getting worse; that promised action by the
commission had not been taken, and felt that the commission should do something
about stopping a worsening situation. He was promised the cooperation of the
commission in his situation as well as the many othe~confronting them.
Mr. Howard Slagle asked about a rights of way for the water line from town owned
• property west of the rail roads, and was assured by Commissioner Jones that the
right of way was available when the need arises.
On the motion of Commissioner Bunn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson and the
affirmative vote of all commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 9:x;5 P. M.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK
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`" CLE CK , .MAYOR
FRED BUN ,VICE MAYOR
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HAROLD E . JO ON , TOWN CLERK
MILDRED BLE, COM ISSIO R
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G. ARTHUR JONES, COMM~fi~IONER