1968.04.02_TC_Minutes
MINUTES TOWN COMMISSION OF HIGHLAND BEACH APRIL 2, 1968
The regular meeting off' April 2, 1968 was called to order by Mayor
Hackman at 7:14 P.M. All commissioners were present.
• Minutes of the last regular meeting were read. Commissioner Bunn
requested the correction in wording designating floor space square
footage in the Byrd Beach Zoning Ordinance and with this correction
the minutes were approved on motion by Commissioner Bunn, seconded
by Commissioner Wingle and the affirmative of all present. Minutes
of a special meeting held March 9th were read and approved on
motion by Commissioner Wingle, seconded by Comissioner Bunn and
the affirmative of all present.
Commissioner Beekman read a letter from the Lumberman's Insurance
Company requesting some changes and additions necessary to their
accepting our insurance coverage. A 5 lb. C02 fire extinguisher
is to b e kept in the room with the LPD powered engine. A "DANGERT'
sign to be displayed on the exterior of the chlorine room door.
Gas masks to be available and kept in a location other than the
chlorine room. The muffler situated under the eaves must have
the exhaust extended beyond the screen vent and eave.
Mayor Hackman reported that the committee for hiring personnel for
the water plant has been changed to Dr. Dailey, Mr Dan Gall and
Mr Larry Germain, if this meets with the approval of the board.
Also the Mayor announced that this would be the last active meeting
of this Commission and the next meeting would be a matter of turning
the gavel over to the new COmmission. One unfinished job, that of
• arranging the new bills in sequeIIce in the charter, Mayor Hackman
offered to complete if the new C mmission wishes. This would save
the expense of having it done elswhere.
Mr Germain announced that he has accepted the responsibility of
working on the special committee beacuse of his deep regard for
this community and it's future, and stated he will do all he can
to assist his fellow members in acquiring competent personnel for
the water plant.
Commissioner Beekman reported outstanding taxes to date in the
amount of $929.85.
Commissioner Bunn reported that there is still $79,000.00 outstanding
in Treasury bills which. will be paid May 9th, and rather than sell
at a loss, some construction requisitions have been paid from General
funds. These amounts will be returned to General Fund when the
bills are mature May 9th. A profit on the lot mowing account was
reported. Mayor Hackman was asked what his wishes were in regards
to the branch post office as it is an individual contract. Mayor
Hackman stated that it would depend on the Post Office Department
and his only concern being that the Town have a branch office to
provide the desired service to the Town.
County Commissioner George Warren asked for the floor as he had
other commitments for the evening and the meeting was turned over
• to Commissioner Warren, at which time he reported the status of
I 95 access roads necessary in this district. The Commission was
advised that a tax district could be established by prepairing a
petition signed by 25% of the freeholders, presented to the board
of COunty Commissioners and then a referendum vote, then 51% of
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of those voting would be making the decision. Highland Beach
would be in Delray Beach tax district along with Gulfstream and
• the unincoprorated areas. On a five year payment plan, the millage
in this district would amount to .745 mils. Boynton Beach district
would be 1.76 mils and Boca Raton district 1.28 mils. Commissioner
Warren stated that a bond issue was not desireable because of the
high cost of such financing. Mayor Hackman stated that in his opinion
the local freeholders were not given an opportunity to poll their vote
on a new taxing district a.nd that the payment should be spread over
a 30 year period plan by bond issue rather than setting a tax
district. Mr Pond expressed his objection also and Commissioner
Warren advised those present they could voice their position by
petitioning the County Commission, but in his opinion, the bond
issue is much more costly. Mr Germain asked if such bonds, if
issued, would be tax exempt and he was advised they would not. Open
discussion followed with the general feeling being opposed to
setting a tax district.
Zoning Commissioner Noble advised the board that the Bel Lido
zoning ordinance should be incorporated into our present Zoning
ordinance when the property owners have made final corrections
and approvals. Mr Fred Rieman, representing the Property Owners
Assocation, expressed their desire to conform with the Town Zoning
Ordinance with the addition of some more restrictive rulings in
the sub-division. Open discussion followed with respect to reconsider-
ing the present"height limits now allowed the general feeling
being 10 stories is too high.
• Commissioner Wangle reported that
repaired. Several bids have been
Brockway, Owen & Anderson for a 6
of Harvel & Deland on water plant
on motion by Commissioner Wingle,
the approval of all present.
the bridge in Bel Lido does need
obtained. A request from
~ day extention on the contract
construction was read and granted
seconded by Commissioner Bunn and
On behalf of some residents of the Town, Mr Pond voiced an objection.
to the Highland Beach Apartment Assocation signs at either end of
the Town, stating that they are considered in bad. taste and do
not dignify the Town. Mr. Horton, president of the assocation
reported that the group had obtained permission from the Commission
to erect the signs. Mr Pond stated that he felt the assocation
had. a right and did need signs to advertise their apartments, but
the sign itself was objectionable in his and others opinion. No
action was taken.
Commissioner Bunn asked about the post office funds that have not
been paid to the Town as agreed. Mayor Hackman stated that he had
gone to a lot of expense and effort to get the branch station and
beaause of certain demands and income tax on this money, he felt
entitled to retain said. funds. Stating further that the Town
should pay for this service. Commissioner Bunn clarified that a
notice should. have been given so the expense could have been included
in the budget. No action was taken.
• Dr Dailey reminded the Commission about the Delray Beach 4~lhite House
situation being of grave concern because of vandelism. Also the
need of street lights on Highland Beach Drive to discourage the
night time parking and littering on that street. He was advised
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• by Mr. Roger, with Florida Power & Light Company that they would
set three pols and lights at a cost of 7.20 per month, No action
was taken on the lights, but open discussion followed on the
Delray Beach White House at which time Dr. Boss suggested that the
Commission direct our legal representative to contact the owner's
legal representative to see what solution could be achieved. Commis-
sioner Bunn made a motion to this effect, seconded by Commissioner
Beekman, and the affirmative vote of all present. Mr Mowry was
directed to prepare a notice of a health hazard to present to the
owners of said property.
Bills and. accounts were read and approved. for payment with the
exception of inspections on seawall repairs in Bel Lido. The
inspections were not authorized by the Commission.
Mr Pond asked if it were possible to get the sheriff department
to partol more frequently in this area. He was informed by the
board that the sheriff department is understaffed and they would
also advise us, as a seperate municipality, to furnish our own
protection.
Meeting adjourned 10:25 P,M, on motion by Commissioner Beekman,
seconded by Commissioner Bunn.
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Town Clerk