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MINUTES
HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION
MAY 7, 1968
The regular meeting of May 7th was adjourned by Mayor .Hackman, because of lack
of a quorum, until noon, May 8th. Again, no quorum was present and the meeting
was adjourned until 7;00 P. M. May 8, 1968.
The meeting was called to order at 7:OS P.M. with all Commissioners present
except Commissioner Bunn.
The Clerk of Elections submitted the election returns to the Commission as
follows:
Total votes cyst 109
For Mayor:
Frederick H. Bunn 33
Louis Y. Horton 76 `
For Vice Mayor:
Mildred S. Noble 78
• Robert Tysk 29
For Two Year Commission:
Milton M, Beekman 82
Marshall D, McCook 72
Alice K. Smith 24
W. William Stewart 34
For Fciur Year Commission:
Glem Frank Hackman 73
Harold T. Dailey 31
The Commission accepted the returns and certified same on motion by
Commissioner Noble, seconded by Commissioner Wingle and the affirmative of all
present.
Town Clerk Milton Beekman then swore in the new Commissioners, at which time the
meeting was turned over to the new Commission.
Mayor Horton expressed his intent to carry-on the exceptional good work of the
past Commission and asked the support of all the Town.
Minutes of the last meeting of April 2, 1968 were read. One correction on
designating Commissioner George Warren, to read County Commissioner, the minutes
stood with this correction by the affirmative vote of all present.
i Minutes of a Special Meeting of April 13th, to certify the filing of the
candidates were approved as read by the affirmative of all present.
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Commissioner Beekman read a letter of resignation from Dr. Harold T. Dailey,
the Town Manager. The resignation was accepted on motion by Commissioner
Hackman, seconded by Commissioner Noble and the affirmative of all Commissioners.
A "Thank You" letter to be sent to all the election board was read for approval.
Also Commissioner Beekman announced that William Stewart, who had run for a seat
on the commission, has offered his help in any capacity.
Mr. Lawrence Germain introduced Thomas Graham who has been appointed as water
plant operator. Mayor Horton advised Mr. Graham to notify his present employer
and be ready to report here within two weeks.
Zoning Commissioner Noble reported that the Bel Lido Property Owners are not
quite ready on their new zoning as one owner is out of the country and wanted
to be represented
Commissioner Hackman reported that within a few weeks the final completions will
be accomplished on the water plant, leaving only landscaping and exterior
decorating. Also the last step in water treatment, the lime feeder will soon be
completed. Commissioner Hackman commended Lawrence Wingle on the terrific job
he has done as Public Works Commissioner, giving many hours to the assignment
at which time Mayor Horton voiced his appreciation also.
Under Unfinished Business, Mr. Barrie Burnside reminded the Commission that no
• one had sworn in Commissioner Beekman, who had sworn in the other Commissioners,
at which time Mayor Horton proceeded to do so.
Under New Business: Commissioner Milton Beekman was appointed as Town Clerk
on motion by Commissioner Mildred Noble, seconded by Commissioner Hackman and
the affirmative of all present.
Vice-Mayor Noble nominated Mrs. Eileen Mognet as Town Manager to fill the vacancy
of that position and it was accepted by the affirmative vote of all Commissioners.
Town Clerk Beekman discussed the question of salary and Mayor Horton requested
Ordinance #124 be rescinded until definite agreements are made, and salary would
be retroactive to the day of appointment. Ordinance #124 was rescinded on
motion by Commissioner Hackman, seconded by Commissioner Beekman and the
affirmative of all present.
Several requisitions were presented for approval, one for a Town map, and
stationery for the Town which is depleted. Commissioner Hackman reminded those
present that a requisition is necessary for any purchase over $5.00, to be
approved by the Chairman of the respective committees and the approval of the
entire commission for purchases over $50.00.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 P.M. on motion by Commissioner Hackman, seconded by
Commissioner .Noble and the affirmative vote of all Cotrfi~issioners.
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