1967.05.03_TC_MinutesMINUTES HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MAY 3, 1967
A special meeting was called to order at 12:00 noon, hiay 3rd, 1967
in accordance with the Town ordinances to canvas and. confirm the results
of the Town election held yesterday, May 2, 1967. Commissioners Hackman,
Bunn, Noble, Beekman, and. Town Attorney Mr Richard Mowry were present.
Commissioner Wingle was absent.
Town Clerk Beekman then asked, Mildred S. Noble, newly elected Vice Mayor
and. Frederidk H. Bunn, newly elected Commissioner, to subscribe to the
following oath, to wit:
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) THAT I WILL SUPPORT, DEFEND AND PROTECT
THE CONSTITUTION ~l~TD GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA AGAINST ALL ENEMIES, DOMESTIC OR FOREIGN, AND THAT I WILL BEAR
TRUE FAITH, LOYALTY AND ALLEGIANCE TO TI£ SAME, AND THAT I AM ENTITLED TO
HOLD OFFICE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE CONSTITUTION
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AND THAT I WILL FAITHFULLY PERFORM ALL THE DUTIES
OF THE OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER, ON WHICH I AM ABOUT TO ENTER, SO HELP ME GOD.
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SUBSCRIBED TOA//N~~D~~SWORN TO BEFORE US THIS 3rd DAY OF MAY, A.D. 1967
TOWN CLERK ~' MAYOR
The above and foregoing oath having been taken, the Town Commission
proceeded. to transact other necessary business of the Town.
Finance Commissioner Bunn reported the need for a demand charge to defray
the meter maintenance costs and. an increase in water rates must be considered.
Commissioner Beekman made a motion that a resolution be passed stetting
these charges and an increase in water rates from thirty cents (30~) to
thirty four censt (34~). Motion was secmnded by Commissioner Noble.
It was further discussed that beeause of contract with Byrd Beach consumers,
a 20% increased rate is manditory, according to Mr. Richard Mowry, which
would require a rate of forty cents (40;1 for Byrd Beach.
Resolution # ~-i'Y.s is included as page 2 of these minutes.
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Special Meeting, May 3, 1967
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH RESOLUTION # ~ Jy~
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INCREASE IN WATER RATES AND
CHARGES NECESSARY TO ENABLE ASELF-LIQUIDATING BASIS FOR
THE WATER PLANT OPERATION
WHEREAS, the water plant operation costs have increased since itis
inception in 1950:
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to establish rates and charges to
provide a self-liquidating basis for the water service;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved by the Town Commission of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida that Resolution # 11 of March 1950 be recinded
and the following rates shall apply;
That all water used shall be paid for at the rate of thirty four (34~)
cents per thousand gallons, and that a demand charge of $ 1.00 per
meter per month be added.
And further be it resolved that all water used in Byrd Beach shall
be paid for at a rate of forty (40~) cents per thousand gallons and
the demand. charge shall also apply.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Passed and. adopted by the Town Commission of Highland Beach, Florida
this 3rd. day of May, 1967.
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Town Clerk
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