1969.01.04_TC_Minutesr
MINUTES- WORKSHOP MEETING TOWN COMMISSION OF HIDGHLAND BEACH January ~, 1969
A workshop meeting was held at the Town Hall on January 7, 1969.at 9:45 A. M.
All Commissioners were present.
Mayor Horton informed the Commissioners that there was s shortage of
$ 163.04 in the Post Office money and that mt will be brought up at the
Town Meeting.
The Mayor also brought up~l~the matter of paving Russell Rd. and said that
the lot owners should be notified so they could approve or disapprove
and that the cost would be divided up among the lot owners. Also the
water cost would be divided. The hook-up would be an extra assessment.
Commissioner Hackman will check high water bill complaints .from Mr. Ross
and Mr. Gall, Jr. of the Beach Terrace Apts. He reported the lease on the
fire station and explained the Town's responsibility and theirs,and said
a written piece of paper should be developed and will be referred to the
Public Works committee to come up ~krith something.
Correspondence was read from Dr. Yonker suggesting that Bel Air R~. be
changed for more efficient mail delivery and clearer direction purposes.
Several new names discussed were Pleasant Rd,B~hnel~Qnean Blvd, and Blue
Sky Rd.
Mayor Horton brought up the Boynton Inlet matter that had been discussed
at a previous meeting. He read a letter from William Hill dated Dec. 9th
concerning grciin building, washing away of sand and how to treat the mat-
• ter.We are a backup for sister communities, and therefore this~'the only
way in which we participate [anless the Town were directly concerned. Mrs.
Noble suggested that the drainage canal assessment which does not benefit
the town could be diverted to beach erosion.
Mayor Horton reported on the Water Plant aperation that Mr. Anderson said
that he is directing Harvel & Deland to put in plastic line to tell how
fast the backflow is. He has no recommendation as to the type of valve or
the number to put in until they find out where the water is going. The
new lime pump is to be installed shortly. Commissioner Hackman said that
Permutit suggested an increase of from one inch to two inch on the air hose
line to alleviate the air problem. in the water.
Mayor Horton reminded the Commissioners about the request from Florida
Power & Light for a direct buried cable and all agredd it would be good
especially in high winds. An amendment ~~lthe Electrical building code
will be drawn up. The Mayor then read the proposed Police contract and
said it will be read again and open discussion held at the next Town
meeting. There is no report as yet on the se~e~s but the committee is
quite active.
Mayer Horton opened a discussion on the application of a Marina building
permit request. Mrs. Noble said that the zoning committee will not acQept
the application as it now stands explaining the zoning ordinance re-
striction on°'bait and tackle shop. CommissioneerHackman recommended ac-
• cepting the zoning committee's decision and Mr. McCook seconded the motion.
An application has been submitted for a model for Seagate of Highlands but
Mrs. Noble reminded the Commission that a plan for placement of buildings
has not been received yet. Commissioner Hackman informed the Commission that
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• Osias of Ft. Lauderdale has purchased 350' north of Seagate Highlands for
a highrise.
Vice Mayor Noble stated that the Attorney for the Town wants to change
the zoning of limited business to residential and explained the procedure
would be to advertise such changes. Open discussion followed as to number
of parking spaces, ruling out schools, and enforcing substantial drive-
ways and parking spaces for Churches.
Commissioner Hackman stated that the Southern Building Plumbing Code
will be presented by Mr. Crego when it is completed, then it can be
acted upon.
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Mayor Horton explained that the Town's loc ation of reserve land for
wells in Bocd. Raton was annexed three years ago and an ordinance passed
two years ago could restrict pumping water from these wells. The Town
could have to pay taxes on this land, which will be decided later this
year. Discussion followed as to the zoning of this land which is now
multiple dwelling and would be nice as a park area, and the insurance
coverage as to whether the liability is under a blanket policy or spec-
ifically stated as well land in Boca.
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Meeting Adjourned at 11:45 A. M.
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