1986.06.24_TC_Minutes_SpecialTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 24, 1986 1.09 P.M.
A Special Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor
Edward J. Sullivan in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Also
present were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser and Commissioners John
J. Basso and William A. Grier. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart was
absent.
Also present were Town Manager Hugh D. Williams, Town Clerk Mary Ann
Mariano and members of the general public.
The Mayor announced that the purpose of this Special Meeting was the
discussion of the location for a communications antenna necessary in
connection with the previously approved Interlocal Agreement with Boca
Raton for police communications services.
Two recent memorandum regarding this subject, written by the Town
Manager were cited. Mr. Williams indicated that the three possible
alternatives were to place the antenna on the water tower, place the
antenna on top of the Clarendon Condominium or accept an offer from
Centel Cable Television for the provision of a tower in exchange for
concessions on the rental negotiations now underway. The Town Manager
noted that all sites would perform adequately. Mr. Williams did
express reservations about putting the antenna on the water tower for
reasons of liability and accessibility.
Vice Mayor Blosser favored the antenna being on town owned property
and felt that the Centel proposal should be further investigated.
Commissioner Basso felt that the concessions requested by Centel with
regard to pending negotiations on the expansion of their present
facility was too expensive and felt that the Town should locate the
antenna on top of the Clarendon as this was the most inexpensive way
to go.
Commissioner Grier noted that although he was presently satisfied with
relations between the Town and Centel, that problems had been experi-
enced in the past and very well might be experienced in the future,
and that the Town should keep the relationship limited to the provi-
sion of cable television services. Commissioner Grier felt that due
to ease in access and cost, the location on the Clarendon was the most
advantageous one to the Town and should be utilized.
Mayor Sullivan also felt
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with the placement of any
Vice Mayor Blosser quoted
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that the Town should not be involved with
of the antenna, and also expressed concern
antenna on the water tower.
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Blosser further noted that due to elevator problems, etc. access to the
antenna might be precluded. Further, she was concerned that access to
the antenna might not be regulated enough to forestall any problems of
vandalism should someone want to tamper with the antenna and its
wiring, causing loss of service to the Town.
MOTION was then made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER GRIER that the
Town proceed with the installation of the communications antenna on
top of the Clarendon. Vice Mayor Blosser voted no. Mayor Sullivan,
Commissioner Basso and Commission Grier voted aye, and the MOTION
carried 3-1.
It was noted that the agreement would be based on documents that had
been reviewed and amended by the Town Attorney. Vice Mayor Blosser
requested that the Town Manager and Town Attorney have provisions in
the agreement regarding removal of the equipment in case of termina-
tion of the agreement, as well as protection for the town regarding
insurance coverages.
The Town Manager will inform all parties as to the Town Commission's
Adetermination, and also noted that in case for any reason this
location was not able to be used, the water tower would be used.
There being no further business to come before the Tow Commission at
this Special Meeting, it was adjourned at 15 p.m.
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Edward J. fvan, Mayor
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Mary ouise G. Blosser, Vice Mayor
n6l. Basso, Coyufi}'ssioner
William A. Urierf Commissioner
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Betty Jean Stewart, Commissioner
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