1968.06.04_TC_Minutesr MINUTES: HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION JUNE 4, 1968
The regular meeting of June 4th was called to-order by Mayor Horton
at 7:00 pm. All commissioners were present except Vice Mayor Noble.
Minutes of the regular May 7th meeting and special meeting of June
1st stood as read by affirmative vote of all present.
Commissioner Beekman read a letter from the Bel Lido Property Owners,
requesting additional street lights and repairs on the bridge. A
letter from Permutit Company was read, reporting delays in chemical
shipments would delay the testing of the new water plant until June
17. Letters from the Office of Economic Opportunity and I.B.M. were
read.
Mayor Horton read a resolution which had been passed previously, but
wished to advise those present of the requirement of Purchase Orders
on all expenditures in encess of $5.00 and approval of all commissioners
if over $50.00. A letter to be directed to County Commissioner Van
Kessel, stating the Towns' views on the proposed tax district was
read. Dr. Boss recommended a change in wording. With this correction,
Commissioner Hackman made a motion that the letter be mailed, seconded
by Commissioner Beekman.
Mayor Horton reported having inquired about the possibility of our
using the Municipality Code Printing service. No action was taken at
this time.
Tax Commissioner Beekman reported on the States' requirement to levy
• a personal property tax. The penalty being no cigarette tax monies
will be paid to the Town. As no cigarettes are sold within the Town,
we do not receive these monies anyhow. Our Attorney, Mr. Mowry, is
making a study on the matter.
Finance Commissioner McCook reported a suggested budget will be ready
for presentation at the July meeting.
Public Works Commissioner Hackman reported that Mr. Thomas Graham
would not be accepted for Water Plant Operator and Mr. Jesse Arney
has been appointed at a salary of $300.00 a month. His business
partner, Ronald Stevens will act as back up man. Mr. Beekman and
Mr. Barrie Burnside offered their services in case of emergencies.
One bid on installation of chain link fence at the Water Plant was
received. The Committeerecommended the fence should be placed on
the zone line and a lowered concrete fence will be used for the decora-
tive fence.
The Committee's decision on the repairs at the Bel Lido bridge has
been to patch the street surface on the bridge approaches.
The lights that have been requested can not be installed until fur-
ther building has been done on those streets.
The fire truck should be in by the week of June 17th from the last
• report.
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Open discussion followed as to the change in appointment for plant
operator. Mr. Frank Jurisch asked for a definition of responsibil-
ities and Mr. Hackman advised the duties shall be water testing,
daily attention to maintenance and cleaning at the Water Plant. Mr.
Jurisch also offered his services as back up man at the plant.
Mr. Warren Vedder, Chairman of Extended Services Committee reported
he has obtained a plumbing code from Delray Beach if it could be of
use to the Commission. He also suggested the possibilty of our using
Federal Aid to finance a sewerage program. Mr. Marvin Kemery advised
we should take immediate action on the sewerage program as the lack of
this service is a deterrent to development in the Town.
Dr. Manley Boss, Chairman of the Sign Committee had nothing to re-
port. Mr. Kemery recommended that no signs be allowed to be painted
on any wall, his opinion being they should be in keeping with a water
front community. Open discussion followed on the appearance of the
Apartment Owner's signs and it was agreed the objections are the colors
and not the sign itself.
Mr. Kemery reported to those the project on which he has been working,
is to develope the properties lying west of AlA to make the land more
available for development, and aid in reducing the sand flies because
of the many property owners' involved, progress has been difficult.
Mayor Horton asked for a resolution for the fence installation.
After open discussion, Commissioner Hackman made a motion to install
• a security fence, using galvanized pipe, and the cost should not ex-
ceed $900.00. The motion as stated was seconded by Commissioner
Beekman and passed on approval of all present.
Dr. Boss asked about the disposition of a letter sent to the Delray
Beach White House Owners' by our attorney. Mayor Horton reported that
a part of the property has been sold, and a sale of the balance of
the property is expected in the near future. Under these circum-
stances no further action has been taken.
Commissioner Beekman reported the desire of many residents to es
tablish the Town as a bird sanctuary. An Ordinance will be ready
for the first reading at the July meeting.
Bills and accounts were read. With the exception of one statement
for signs, which will be discussed at the next regular meeting, the
bills were approved for payment on motion by Commissioner McCook,
seconded by Commissioner Beekman and passed by the affirmative vote
of all present.
The first reading of Ordinance # 145 was made.
The meeting was adjourned 10:30pm.
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APPROVED:
MAYOR
VICE MAYOR
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