1967.05.02_TC_MinutesMINUTES• HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION MAY 2, 1967
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Hackman at 7:15 P M,
May 2, 1867. Commissioners Hackman, Bunn, Beekman and Noble were
present, Commissioner Wingle was absent.
The election results were presented to the Commission by the Glerk
of Elections, Mr. Henry Calhoun. Results were as follown:
28 votes cast
28 votes for Mrs. Noble as Vice Mayor-Commissioner
27 Votes for Mr. Fred Bunn as Commissioner
These results were accepted on motion by Commissioner Beekman,
~' seconded by Commissioner Noble and approved by those Commissioners
present.
t,:~ Ballotts, ballot box and pertinent papers were turned. over to the
Town Clerk, to be held for 30 days.
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Commissioner Beekman read the minutes of the Special meetings of
~° `, March 27th, 31st and the regular meeting of April 4th. All minutes
~~ ` stood as read on motion by Commissioner Bunn, seconded by Commiss-
~:' toner Noble.
'13t~` Commissioners Bunn and Noble were retained by reappointment to
Chairmen of Finance and Health and Zoning.
Mayor Hackman reported on a Civil Defense meeting which he attended.
Several local towns have received defense aid for storm caused. dam-
age during the past several years. Civil Defense provides aid in the
clearing of public roads, restoring water plants and Public struct--
urea to usable condition.
Mayor Hackman reported a committee being formed of which Mr. Kemery
is chairman, to study the feasibility of making the low lands West
of A1A mare usable by dredging canals and filling in this property.
Mr. Kemery explained the difficulties involved but pointed out the
great improvement in property values if such a plan can be effected.
Finance Commissioner Bunn reported the payment of 10 bonds, plus
interest and bank charges. He pointed out that the xater plant
records point to the need of raising water rates in order to meet
operating costs.
,~" Zoning Commissioner Noble advised the Board that future discussion
and thought be given to control of High-rise buildings with respect
to appearance and proper set-back.
In the absence of Commissioner Wingle, Dr. Dailey reported. a change
of general contractors on Water Plant construction. Mr. Revis
Harrison has been accepted by Harvel & Deland. Harvel & Deland
are now in charge of the Water Plant, replacing Mr. Charles Bond.
An 8" X 12' pipe will have to be replaced at A1A and the filters
are being by-passed to increase storage at this time in order to
accomodate drought-caused heavy demand.
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Resolutions for payment resolutions were read. The first was for
Brockway, Owen ~ Anderson in the amount of ~ 18,100.00 and
the next from the Crom Corporation in the amount of ~ 3, 027.24.
Both resolu~,ions were approved on motion by Commissioner Bunn,
seconded by Commissioner Noble.
A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Beekman, seconded by
Commissioner Bunn, approved by all commissioners present at 9:35•
APPROVED
MIL/TON BEE LERK
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` AWRENCE WINGLE, MMISSIONER
ATTEST
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