1967.11.07_TC_Minutes
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REGULAR MEETING
HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION
November 7, 1967
Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P. M.
All members of the commission were present, also legal advisor, Mr. Mowry.
Minutes of the regular meeting of October 3rd were read and approved on
motion by Commissioner Noble, seconded by Commissioner Wingle.
Minutes of the special meeting of October 38th were read and approved oa
motion of Commissioner Wingle, seconded by Commissioner Noble.
Treasurers Report: Commissioner Beekman noted that the millage rate of
4.6 will be retained for the year.
Finance Committee: Commissioner Bunn announced that funds as yet unused in
Water Plant construction have been invested and that the Town has enough money
on hand to finish the Water Treatment Plant and Fire House.
Commissioner Bunn stated that all bond coupons have been paid when due.
• Mayor Hackman stated that this year has brought several unusual expenses,
such as those incurred by the annexation of additional land to the Town and
incidental costs incurred in the construction of the Water Plant and Fire House.
HEALTH AND ZONING:
Commissioner Noble called attention to new Zoning problems because of the
annexation of Byrd Beach.. The West side of AlA must be included in the zoning
provisions but that the greater part of the East side of AlA is covered by Deed
restrictions.
PUBLIC WORKS AND WATER:
Commissioner Wingle reported that the spiractor and filters are now in
position at the Water Treatment plant. He stated that considerable savings may
be obtained by the purchase of the catalyst sand (used at the Water Plant) in bulk
rather than by the bag. Such savings will amount to about $39.00 per. ton.
Commissioner Wingle recommended the installation of 6 lights in Bel Lido and
that 3 or 4 more will be needed in the future.
He stated that the fire house should be completed by Christmas and that an
applicant for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator has been received.
• SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mr, Kemeny reporting on the development of the land improvement plan for the
approximate 4,000 feet North of the Delray Beach White House Property, cited the
difficulties inherent in obtaining the cooperation of the 22 property owners
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involved. He estimated that the value of this land would be increased $2,600,000.00
by the outlay of $510,000.00.
Mr. 1Gemery stated that improvement would require about 600,000 cubic yards of
fill and that only 222,000 cubic yards are available. He stated that although the
prospect of a successful completioa: of this plan seems dim, that he will continue
his efforts and make future reports an his progress.
NEW BUSINESS:
After reading a recommendation of the Apartment Owners Association that
Russell Street be renamed G. Arthur Jones Street in honor of the deceased
Commissioner, Com®iissioner Beekman recommended that the Water Treatment Plant be
dedicated to Mr. Jones memory. A motion to this effect was made by Commissioner
Beekman, seconded by Commissioner Noble and approved by the entire Commission.
The proposed sign to be erected at the Winterhalter Inn was discussed and a
sketch. of this sign was shown. Mr. Jurish the owner of the Winterhalter Inn re-
quested a permit for the erection of this siga or a sign that might meet the
approval of the Commission.
• Commissioner Beekman stated that if the size of this sign (48 square feet)
were permitted, that any future-sign ordinance would have to permit erection of
signs of similar size and that in his opinion 25 square feet should be the neximum
area per sign face. After discussion the Commission stated that it would hold a
special meeting at any time in the future to resolve the disagreement.
Mr. Rieman of Bel Lido announced that 4 or 5 additional homes will be occupied
in the immediate future, and that 4 more are in the process of construction but
that builders difficulties in meeting completion dates have presented some delays.
Commissioner Wingle made a motion that 6 street lights should be placed in
Bel Lido as soon as practical and that 3 or 4 more should be placed there in the
future, .seconded by Commissioner Noble and approved by all the Commission.
Commissioner Beekman stated that it had come to his attention that flowers
had been sent to a member of the community and the bill had been paid by the Town.
He said that any such presentation should not be made by the Town but by contri-
butions of the members of the Commission and members of the Community.
Ordinance 0-143 came up for discussion. Commissioner Beekman stated that
Towns to the North in the Indian. River area, received franchise fees from the Gas
Company based on total revenue derived by the Gas Companies from sale of gas to all
types of consumers. A disagreement over the "Residential" followed with Mr. Neely
of the Gas Company stating that the franchise fees to be paid to this Town by the
Gas Company are the same and derived from the same sources as those paid to the
• Towns of Delray Beach and Boca Raton.
Ordinance p-.143 was read for the second time, a motion to adopt this Ordinance
was made b.y Commissioner Wingle, seconded by Commissioner Bunn and approved by 4
Co~uaissi0ners, Com~aissioner Beeke~an Withholding his vote.
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Ordinance 0-143 appears. as page~of these minutes.
BILLS AND ACCOUNTS;
Bills and accounts were read by Mayor Hackman. One bill for repair of
damage caused by a cement truck at the construction site of the Winterhalter Inn
was referred to the General Contractor for that establishment. A motion to
approve of the bills and accounts other than that referred to above was made
by Commissioner Mingle, seconded by Commissioner Beekman and approved by all
the. Commission.
Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner iiingle, seconded by Commissioner Bunn,
approved by all the Commission.
Meeting adjourned 9:20 P. M.
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