1967.02.07_TC_Minutes
MINUTES: HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSTON FEBRUARY 7, 1967 7:15 P.M.
The regular February 7th meeting was called to order by Mayor Hackman at 7:15 P.M.
• Commissioners Hackman, Bunn, Noble and Wingle were present. Commissioner John-
son was absent.
The minutes of the regular meeting of January 3rd and minutes of special meeting of
January 17th were read by Commissioner Noble and approved on motion by Commissioner
Bunn, seconded by Commissioner Wingle and the affirmative vote of all Commissioners.
Mayor Hackman reported having met with the attorney to discuss Charter revision. The
attorney will prepare a legal copy for presentation at an early date. Charter revision
will require a referendum for voters of the Town as required by State Legislature.
Mayor Hackman presented a booklet which has been prepared by the League of Women
Voters of the County. Extensive research and work went into the preparation and edi-
tion of this booklet, and it will be of interest to all electors of the town, as well as a
source of information on general voting information.
There was no report on Taxes at this time .
Commissioner Bunn reported a return in February of $40,000 bond monies invested.
Commissioner Bunn made a motion to the Commission for authorization to reimburse
the Town funds for the $31 , 000 used to purchase the Town Hall property. The interest
earned would be reimbursed to the Water Plant Construction Funds until needed. The
• motion was seconded by Commissioner Wingle and all Commissioners voted in the
affirmative .
Mayor Hackman discussed the keeping of separate books for Town Hall and Water
Plant Funds, making a motion to this effect. The motion was passed unanimously by
the Commissioners .
As a matter of record, the bookkeeper reports that separate books have been kept on
Town General Funds and Water Plant Funds for over one and one-half years . As of
August 1966, all General Funds, Utility Funds, General Fixed Assets, General Bonded
Debt Funds and Road and Bridges Funds have been separated in all transactions .
Mr. Baldwin suggested a letter be written to Chase Manhattan Bank on the status of
Bonds which have not been presented for payment.
Commissioner Noble reported and read a letter from Mr. Bradshaw and Mr. Barrows
on Town studies and proposals regarding an "Appearance Board" . The cost of their
services would be $3,800. No action was taken.
Commissioner Bunn suggested that property owned by the Town, West of the FE:C
Railroad should be established for a specific use . In the future when we need .this
for a water field, we may be faced with problems, as the area may be surrounded by
residents and we will find we can not use it for this purpose. Also the matter of
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• getting easements between Dixie Highway and U . S . 1 should be investigated . Mayor
Hackman will meet with our attorney in the near future on this matter.
At 8:00 P.M. , Brockway, Owen and Anderson, Engineers, presented tabulation of Bids
for Water Works Improvements . Total cost will be derived by lowest bid on the first
six items . As received and accepted
#1 $ 37,800.00 Water Storage
#2 43,850.00 Water Treatment Equipment
#3 24, 550.00 Electrical Contract
#3 22,275.00 Electrical Contract
#4 3,428.00 Chlorine and Chemical Feeder
#5 6,122.00 Service Pump
#6 97,000.00 Water Treatment Plant
Fencing Bids: Not included in total were submitted in the following amounts:
#1 $ 1 , 684.00 Florida Fence Company
#2 1 , 248.50. American Fence Company
#3 2 ,150.00 Sears , Roebuck & Company
Bids were referred to the Engineering firm for tabulation and acceptance.
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• On Resolutions and Ordinances: Commissioner Noble read a resolution establishing a
uniform disbursement and expenditures of monies of the Town of Highland Beach. The
resolution was passed on motion by Commissioner Wingle, seconded by Commissioner
Noble and passed by the affirmative vote of the entire Commission.
Bills and Accounts: Commissioner Bunn read routine accounts payable for the Town
for which checks had been written. One check for a water meter at the Carlton House
will be reimbursed by them when installation is made.
Charles Anderson reported a total of $210,475.00 of low bids and recommended that
the bids be accepted. Commissioner Bunn made a motion to accept, seconded by
Commissioner Wingle,a.nd passed by the entire Commission.
Open discussion was held on establishing bulkhead lines, and plans to adopt, an or-
dinance to establish such bulkhead and building lines . Discussion with engineers
and attorneys will be completed at a later date .
Mayor Hackman recommended that Highland Beach be represented at a meeting of the
Legislative delegation in Delray Beach, Monday, February 13th.
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Commissioner Bunn moved the meeting be adjourned, motion seconded by Commissioner
• Wingle .
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P . M .
APPROVED:
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ATTEST:
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TOWN CLERK
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CLEM HACKMAN, MAYOR
FRED BUNN, VICE MAYOR
HAROLD E. JOHNSON, TOWN CLERK
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MILDRED NOBLE, COMMISSIONER
LAWRENCE WINGLE , COM SSIONER
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MEETING OF JANUARY 4TH 8PM
The Town Council of Highland Beach met with Chadwick
and Rice of the Bel Lido Plat relative to their request for
five signs six foot by eight foot to be placed along AlA at
their sub-division.
Present were Commissioners Hackman, Bunn, Noble and
~~ingle. Town Administrator Harold T. Dailey and Milton
Beekman.
All those present todtpart in the remarks which resulted
in a motion by Vice Mayor Frederick Bunn, Seconded by
Commissioner Lawrence Wingle that"two signs siz by eight feet
be erected at each. end along route AlA, one to the South
and one to the North. Also signs on each side of the
entrance with arrows pointing inward. The permit be limited
to a period of one year at which time a request is to be
made for renewal. This would give the Council opportunity
to weigh the complaints involved in their erection and
to assure mainteiaaoce," Contents of the wording subject to
approval of the Council.Al1 votes were affirmative.
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