1968.02.06_TC_Minutes
MINUTES
HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 6, 1968
The regular meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor
Hackman at 7:10 P.M., February 6, 1968. All Commissioners were present.
Minutes of the last meeting of ,January 2nd were read. Accepted on motion
by Commissioner Bunn, seconded by Commissioner Noble, and the approval of
all present.
Mayor Hackman read a letter stating that all Town employees and those in
charge of Town funds should be bonded. It was suggested that the insurance
program be reviewed and bids be acquired for better coverage. Dr. Dailey
had advised that the insurance now carried does not cover all exposure
areas. The Commission instructed Dr. Dailey to make the necessary inquiries
and ask for bids for this insurance coverage.
There was no report on taxes.
Finance Commissioner Bunn reported that $79,000.00 in the construction fund
was re-invested in Treasury bills for another 90 days. If necessary,
bills can be sold at any time.
• Mayor Hackman expressed concern about the small area of space between the
filter tank and wall at the plant, with respect to maintenance. Commissioner
Wingle stated that with preventative maintenance, there should be no problems.
Health and Zoning Commissioner Noble reported errors in Zoning Ordinance
#132. Correct pages have been printed and will be changed, however, some
copies were sold with the error and these if possible should be advised of
the error.
Mayor Hackman suggested copies of the new zoning ordinance pretaining to
Byrd Beach areas should be mailed to all property owners.
Public Works Commissioner Wingle reported that sod has been put around the
rear areas of the Town Hall. Bahia sod is hard to find at this time of
the year, and the balance will be sodded when sod is available. The fire
station is completed. The front area is to be cleaned up and the bridge
at Bel Lido is in need of repair. Investigation show that all 30 pilings
and panels need sealing and repairs as the walls are pulling away from
the piling. The south side of the road is sinking also. Estimated cost
of repairs was $450.00 to clean, seal and berm to stop seepage. Discussion
on a Town Hall sign followed and it was determined that Dr. Dailey should
get some bids and prices for a coquina rock with a plaque for the sign.
Rock was suggested because of no maintenance. The Postal drop box is to
be r:moved to the inside of the drainage area at the front entrances also
Dr. Dailey suggested the flag pole be moved out there and an extension
be put on the pole.
i Mr. Horton asked the Commission who, with the State Road Department, would
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have the authority to designate the set-back for signs.. He was advised
that Mr. Dingle would be in charge of road right of ways and Mr. Black
in charge of the signs.
Peter Guala reported complaints of persons being hit with water from impulse
sprinklers. He asked if they could be corrected so as not to wet persons
motoring on the highway. It was determined that wind and water pressure
makes it very difficult to control the spray of water from hitting the
road area.
Mr. Kemery reported that with the aid of engineering advice, there could
be a workable plan for improving the area west of the highway. Further
study should be made and sounding tests to determine the practical and
feasible plan for the improvement. All properties would be improved, but
the owner would all have to be in accord.
Commissioner Wingle reported that the roadway to the back of the lot on
north side of the fire station has been black topped. It will be an
advantage for service to the rear areas. Additional fill would be needed
to extend any further and the cost would be approximately $150.00.
• Mr. Horton reported that Mr. Weber had had an en~;a.neer cto some survey on
the sulpher odors on the side of AlA. Their findings were the overflow
from laterals of the Intr-coastal waterway back up and caused decaying of
vegetation. The plugging up of the Boca Inlet could have some bearing on
the situation.
Mr. Rice and Mr. Rieman, representing the property owners in Bel Lido,
requested information on procedure for re-zoning of Block 1 and part of
Block 2 in Bel Lido. They were advised by the Commission to present the
request to the Zoning Board in writing for further action. Mr. Rieman
congratulated the Commission on the progress in the Town in the past
few years, and expressed their appreciation for the street lighting and
improvements, and reported that wo families are now living in Bel Lido,
expecting this to be four within a few weeks and the plans are ready for
two more houses to be started within 30 days.
Ordinance #144 to ammend Zoning Ordinance #132 was read. This Ordinance
is to establish the zoning restrictions in the newly annexed area of Byrd
Beach. Motion to approve the ordinance was made by Commissioner Noble,
seconded by Commissioner Bunn and the affirmative of all present.
Commissioner Beekman reminded the Bel Lido Property Owner's representative
that the signs for the Sub-division were limited to one year. This time
has expired and a new request would have to be made to allow the over-size
signs to remain. Mr. Rieman made the formal request and it was approved
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on motion by Commissioner Bunn seconded by Commissioner Noble and the
affirmative of all present.
Bills and accounts were read and approved for payment.
Adjourned 9:15 on motion by Commissioner Wingle, seconded by Commissioner
Bunn.
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