1957.08.13_TC_Minutes_Regular (2)L
Minutes. Highland Beach Town Commission. July 2, 1957
010 (regular monthly meetings) August
6, 1957
August 1957
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The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on July 2, 1957.
No other members were present except Comm. Hertwig as several of
the commissioners were out of town. As there were no matters pending
which could not be postponed, Comm. Hertwig lacking a Quorum adjourn-
ed the meeting sine This.
On August 6, 1957 at 7:30 p.m. the meeting was called to order by
Comm. Hertwig. No other members were present as several of the commis-
sioners were still out of town and for lack of a quorum the meeting
was declared recessed to August 13, 1957 at 7:30 p.m.
On August 13, 1957 at 8:00 p.m. the meeting was called to order by
Mayor Eypel. Also present were Comm. Hertwig, Noble and Winston.
Minutes of the meetings of June 4, 1957 and June 25, 1957 were read
and approved on motion of Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Winston and
the affirmative votes of Comm. Eypel, Hertwig, Noble and Winston.
Plans of the Ridge Apts, to be erected by Mayor Eypel, were submitted
and examined for the purpose of approving a building permit. The com-
missioners present examined and discussed the plans and finding them
all in order Comm. Winston moved that the Town Clerk be authorized and
directed to issue the building permit. Comm. Noble seconded the mo-
tion which was approved by affirmative votes of Comm. Hertwig, Noble
and Winston. There was no dissent, Comm. Eypel not voting.
An application was considered from Ted Roth, Builder. for a partial
second story to be placed over the existing one story residence of
Mr. T. Sendzimir.rxxIdsamx For the record it should be noted that the
existing building,which adjoins Dream House on the north, was on a
former occasion found to encroach slightly on the required side yard
set back of ten feet. To correct the situation as it affects the deed
restriction, owners of both properties executed a waiver agreeing to
a nine foot setback. This waiver was recorded in A.B. 1011, P. 680
and thus becomes binding on succeeding owners so it will be no ob-
stacle to the proposed second story addition under consideration.
However the Commissioners felt that they were not qualified to pass
judgement on the soundness of the proposed new construction as it
might be affected by hurricane winds. By general agreement the Town C
Clerk was directed to tell Mr. Roth that a permit for the addition
would be approved only if a Florida Registered Engineer would certify
to the soundness of the proposed construction.
The commissioners gave consideration to Engineer Brockways fay Estimate
#6 in the amount of x;3,724.99 due the Birdsall Construction Co. on the
contract for the Water Treatment plant, and there was a general discus-
sion of the status of that project. Comm. Winston moved that the pay-
ment be made as recommended by the Engineer, and that the mown Treasur-
er be so authorized and directed. The motion was seconded by Comm.
SNoble and approved by the affirmative votes of Comm. Eypel, Hertwig,
Noble and Winston. There was no di}ss�ent.
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e Comm. Hertwig brought up the subject of the Bel Lido subdivision,
stating that two drawings, showing the dater Distribution System, and
Drainage and grades, had been submitted by .the developers, and had
been forwarded to Mr. George Brockway for examination. Comm. Hertwig
stated that the developers were requesting early approval of the plat
of this development so that same could be placed on record. He also
stated that Mr. Peter Foglia said they would meet all of the specified
requirements of the Town in proceeding with development work except
that they would make no commiptments whatever regarding seawalls or
bulkheads, and that concerning water service connections to the indiv-
idual lots, such would be jacked under the paving after the streets
were paved but that provision for such service connections would not
be made before the streets were paved.
There was some objection to the verbal form in which these observations
were brought before the Commission but in order to try to expedite mat-
ters the Commissioners agreed to give them consideration. The question
was raised as to what form xxxwas being used for the sales contract urn r
which this development is currently being offered for sale and Comm.
Hartwig was directed to secure several copies from the developers.
Reference was made to the line on the printed brochure of Bel Lido
which reads "CITY WATER SUPPLIED TO EACH LOT" . The question was raised
as to what the possibility might be that the Town might be called on
to supply these service connections if they were not installed by the
developers and Comm. Hertwig was directed refer this question to :r.
Foglia for written clarification.
There was considerable discussion about the subject of bulkheads, the
commissioners generally having understood that it always had been the
intention of the developers that the proper development of the tract
would require and include complete bulkheading.
With the exception of the questions outlined above the Commissioners
were in general agreement that the development was along good lines
and that everything possible should be done to expedite it. To that
end it was decided that the Mayor would arrange for a meeting,as early
as possible in next week, at which the Town Attorney, Mr. Lilienthal,
would be present as well as Mr. Foglia, so that all points could be
discussed, a final agreement reached and arrangements made for appro-
val of the !exit plat.
Comm. Hertwig was directed to advise :r. Foglia how the commission was
proceeding and to request, that in the placing of additional fill, care
be taken so that the essential provisions of the paving specifications
can be checked where necessary by the Town Engineer.
Consideration was given to invoice of Earl Harvel, Jr., dated 8/2/57
in the amount of 02.68 for extra services related to the water works
and the adjustments required by the new water treatment plant. Comm.
Winston moved that the bill be approved and that the Town Treasurer
be authorized and directed to nay the bill. The motion was seconded
by Comm. "Wail= Noble and approved by the affirmative votes of Comm.
Eypel, Hertwig, Noble and Winston. There
�'was
�no dissent.
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Comm. Hertwig presented for consideration draft of a new ordinance
prepared by Town Attorney Lilienthal which is intended to meet the
situations caused by the creation of new subdivisions in the Town.
By general agreement the clerk was requested to read the ordinance
which bears the following title;
Town of Highland Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.
ORDINANCE NO. 114
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLANS
IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH; APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS
GOVERNING APPROVAL OF PLATS, PAVING OF STREETS, INSTALL-
ATION OF WATER MAINS, HYDRANTS AND SERVICE CONNECTIONS,
Establishment and CONSTRUCTION OF BULKHEADS AND RELATED
MATTERS AND PROVIDING FOR DEVIATIONS FROM DETAILS OF
SPECIFICATIONS WHERE STRICT COMPLIANCE WOULD CREATE
UNDUE HARDSHIP AND MOULD NOT BE NECESSARY TO THE PUBLIC
INTEREST.
After Ordinance # 114 was read in full there was lengthy discussion
of its provisions and of the many problems it is intended to control
or overcome . Generally it was the consensus that some of the spec-
ificationiaather strict but on the whole it was believed better to
be over camful rather than otherwise. Accordingly Comm. Noble moved
that Ordinance it 114 be passed as read and posted on the Town Bulletin
Board. Comm. Winston seconded the motion and on the vote it was
adopted by the affirmative votes of Comm. Eypel, Hertwig, Noble
and Winston.
After the passage of Ordinance #114 on its first reading Mayor
Eypel submitted for the consideration of the Commission a tentative
budget showing estimated income and disbursements for the fiscal
year to begin November 1, 1957. Some discussion was held about the
various items and it was generally agreed to give it full consider-
ation atthe next meeting. The tentative budget as presented by
Mayor Eypel appears on the following page, page 4 of these minutes.
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Town Commission, Torn of Highland Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida.
Herewith is an estimate of anticipated receipts and disbursements of
the Tann for the Fiscal Year starting Nov ber 1957 and I submit
it as a tentative budget for your c si ratio
August 13, 1957 /h /l"�-" Mayor...
Water Works Operation Sinking Fund & Debt Service
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Estimated water sales $12,500.* Bond Int. due 1957/58 4,400.
Hydrant rental 1,200.* Bonds due 6/1/58 3,000.
Est. saly of Operator 2,400. *Bal. to Sinking Fund 2,176,,
Eat. cost electricity 1,500. x Proposed 9 mill tax 9,576
Eat. cost of chemicals 1,200. *
Repairs & Maintenance 500.
Contingencies 3,300.
Interest on Certificates 800. *
Retire Certificates 4 000. *
$13,-700. 1 13 'lot.
Estimates of Town Operation
..� Disbursements Receipts
Expense of Town Clerks Office $1,800. * Est. year end balance $1,000.
Estimated legal Expense 1,000. * F. P. & L. Franchise 650.
Est. Engineering Expense 500. * Road & Bridge Fund 300.
Auditing & Accounting 500. * Licenses & Permits 520.
Water Hydrant Rental 1,200. * Proposed 5 mill tax 5,321.
Town Clerk's Bond 100. *
Other Insurance 300.
Road maintenance 300. *
Printing & Stationery 150. *
Postage & Telephone 170. *
Building Inspector 300. °*
Tax Discounts 450. *
Contingencies 14021. *
$ 791. $7,791.
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1957 Tax Roll Summary
Taxable Real Property $1,010,670.
Taxable Personal Property 534610.
Total Taxable Property 81,064,280.
Exemptions 145J 400.
Total Gross Tax Roll $1,209,680.
The meeting was recessed to 6: 00 -p. m. on Tuesday LXY.?X)GtX)QCXJODOWC
August 20, 1957 on motion of Comm. Noble, seconded by Comm. Winston
rit and the affirmative votes of Comm. Eypel, : •twit Noble and Winston,
with no dissent. i/�
(end of minutes) Approved;
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