1968.08.06_TC_Minutes
• MINUTES - HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION -AUGUST 6, 1968
The regular August 6th meeting was called to order by Mayor Horton
at 7:10 P.M. All Commissioners were present with the exception of
Commissioner Beekman.
T1-e minutes of the regular July 2nd meeting and a special meeting
of July 13th were read. One correction on the July 2nd minutes
was called for. On financing widening of a State road, the Federal
Government pays 50% and the State 50•x. With this correction the
minutes were approved by the affirmative vote of all present.
The following correspondence was read: From Govenor Kirk, regarding
Law Enforcement. From Mr Richard Mowry, explaining the fees charged
by his firm. From Mayor Michael of Boynton Beach, regarding the
meetings to discuss I 95 access roads. From the Highland Beach
Apartment Owners, a request to delete the occupational licensing for
rental apartments.
Mayor Horton reported that nothing has been done at the Delray Beach
White House property, and the Town Manager was directed to notify
the attorney, Mr Mowry to follow up on the status of this condition.
Mr Richard Duffy, co-ordinator of the Highland Beach Volunteer Fire
Departmentreported a meeting to be held with the Fire Chief on
Saturday.
• Mayor Horton read a letter from the County Attorney, Mr Bailey,
advising that any municipality may remove itself from the Library
Tax District by establishing its o~ifi library.
An Agreement for the Town and Water Plant Operator was read for
approval. One change was made on termination of either party clause
to read sixty (60) days notice from either party of intention to
terminate the contract. With this change, motion was made by
Commissioner Hackman to approve the agreement, seconded by Commissioner
McCook and carried. unanimously.
Finance Commissioner McCook presented a suggested budget for study
andapproval. Also a balance sheet for the first three months of
the fiscal year was posted on the Town Bulletin Board. Commissioner
Hackmen suggested the budgeted figure for wages at Town Hall
should be increased to provide for extra help in the season, also
the plant operation figurewas too low and he questioned theamount
budgeted for Expanded Services. After open d1SQUSS1on, Mayor Horton
announced they would vote on the budget at the September meeting.
~~ Mr Kemery, as a member of the Planning and Zoning Committee, read
/ a resolution directed to the State Road Board, asking for expediency
o s ruc ion o the 40t reet Bri ge n oca Raton. After
open discussion, motion was made by Vice ~(ayor Noble to accept
the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Hackman and it was carried
• unanimously.
Public Works Commissioner Hackman reported we are now or~eration at
full capacity at the water plant. Jesse Arney is in full charge.
A purchase order was peesented for cleaning supplies and equipment
and was approved. A request for a sprinkler system at the water
plant was approved.. C~rr's bid for repairs on the Bel Lido bridge
was accepted at $120.00. Commissioner Hackman reported they have
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been notified. to proceed with'ahe repairs. Commissioner Hackman ~
recommended the matter of occupational licenses for apartment
rentals be tabled. for further study.
Dr. Manley Boss reported that a sign ordinance has been presented
to all Commissioners forstudy and approval. The progress on the
committee on police protection was reported. Three seperate proposals
were offered. for consideration. All three proposals would include
24 hour call for any emergency. The matter of liability bonding
and insurance was discussed. After open discussion, Mayor Horton
advised that further study should be made and asked the Committee
to obtain a "sample" contract for consideration at our next meeting.
Bills and. accounts were read. and approved. for payment by unanimoul
vote.
Adjourned 9:20 P.M.
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