TOWN OF HYPOLUXO
MINUTES
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Al Merion Council Chamber
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Kenneth Schultz called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
ROLL CALL – Elected Officials: Mayor Kenneth Schultz; Vice Mayor Mike Brown; Town Council Members Karen Miller, Dan Monahan, Bill Smith and Dick Roney.
SILENT PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
AGENDA APPROVAL – ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
Mayor Schultz added a presentation regarding Manalapan water plant work to Announcements.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Manalapan Town Manager Thomas Heck informed Council about water plant work that will impact Half Moon Bay. An abandoned water line that was converted to direct concentrated salt water from the reverse osmosis water treatment system to discharge across the waterway in an injection well is leaking. This line must be cleaned and repaired by installing a “slip lining”.
The line is located in a 12 foot utility easement through Half Moon Bay, on the south side of the five story buildings. The majority of the work will be conducted on the Manalapan side. Manalapan is requesting a 20’ x 20’ temporary construction easement at the beach area from Half Moon Bay for use as a construction staging area.
The contractor is responsible to return the site to “as good as or better” at project completion, complying with all state and local regulations and for obtaining any required permits.
The Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Heck for explaining what must be done.
COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC – No comments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Ms. Miller moved approval of the Consent Agenda as follows: Minutes of the Town Council Meeting held June 16, 2010. Seconded by Mr. Smith. Vote: Unanimous.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Ordinance No. 180 – Amending the Code of Ordinances to Allow a Limited Number of Travel Trailers in Mobile Home Parks Subject to Specified Conditions (First Reading)
Attorney Rubin read Ordinance No. 180 by title only.
Vice Mayor Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 180 on first reading. Seconded by Mr. Monahan.
The public portion of the hearing was opened.
Lorraine Peck, Hypoluxo Harbor Club, explained why a recreational vehicle had previously been left after the May 31 deadline and noted that the owner returned from Canada to move it as requested.
The public portion of the hearing was closed.
Vice Mayor Brown thanked Mr. Rubin for including corrective action in the revised ordinance.
Mayor Schultz called the question. Vote: Unanimous.
Ordinance No. 181 – Adopting Plan Amendment 10-01 to the Comprehensive Plan to Implement Updates to the Capital Improvement Element (Second Reading)
Attorney Rubin read Ordinance No. 181 by title only.
Ms. Miller moved approval of Ordinance No. 181. Seconded by Vice Mayor Brown.
The public portion of the hearing was opened; there were no comments and it was closed.
Jim Fleischmann, Land Research Management, recounted the proposed projects in the Five Year Capital Improvements amendment including:
- Sanitary sewer extension - East Coast Avenue
- Potable water system interconnection - Boynton Beach
- Bus shelter enhancement
- Garnett Park improvements
Mayor Schultz called the question. Vote: Unanimous.
Resolution No. 10-385 approving a Grant Agreement with the State of Florida to fund a Community Energy Efficiency Program
Attorney Rubin read Resolution No. 10-385 by title only.
Ms. Miller moved approval of Resolution No. 10-385. Seconded by Mr. Roney.
The public portion of the hearing was opened; there were no comments and it was closed.
Mayor Schultz explained a $195,000 energy grant has been received from the federal stimulus package. A resolution granting the Mayor authority to sign the grant agreement is required prior to implementation.
There are two elements:
- Providing individual homeowner’s an opportunity to obtain a programmable thermostat
- Changing development site lighting to LED lighting
Ms. Miller urged that products made in the USA be utilized.
Mayor Schultz called the question. Vote: Unanimous
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Selection of public hearings dates for the Town of Hypoluxo’s fiscal year 2010/2011 Budget and Millage Rate
Consensus was reached to schedule the first Budget meeting during the regular September 15th meeting date and the second hearing on September 29th.
Selection of a Tentative Millage Rate for the Town of Hypoluxo’s fiscal year 2010/2011
Mayor Schultz recommended a proposed millage rate of 3.6607. Once a rate is advertised it cannot be increased unless everyone is notified by a special mailing. The proposed 3.6607 is the rolled-back rate, meaning it would raise the same amount of revenue as was collected the previous fiscal year. The rate can be reduced during the budget hearing process.
Mr. Monahan moved to establish the tentative millage rate of 3.6607. Seconded by Vice Mayor Brown.
Ms. Miller asked if this amount would be sufficient for all anticipated expenses.
Mayor Schultz said that public safety costs will increase $45,000 in the 2011 fiscal year but there were other areas, such as council enhancements that could be cut to avoid dipping into the reserve funds.
Mayor Schultz called the question. Vote: Unanimous.
INFORMATION ITEMS & REPORTS
Budget – Comparison of Actual Expenditures and Income to Budget and Statement on Reserves – No comments.
COMMENTS
Council Members
Mr. Roney thanked the Mayor for adding Mr. Heck to the agenda to explain Manalapan’s water line work.
Mr. Smith introduced Sarah Interbitzen who presented the council with a photo of the Odyssey of the Mind team. The team was supported by a donation from the town in their recent competition.
Ms. Miller commented on the numerous “No U Turn” signs that were installed during the U.S. Highway #1 resurfacing. Mayor Schultz explained that if there is no stacking lane for a U-Turn it is not legal; it is a liability issue for the state.
There was a brief discussion and concern for the safety of those going north on U.S. Highway #1 wishing to make a U-turn at Hypoluxo Road. It was suggested that a “U-turn Yield” sign be installed at that location.
Town Attorney
Mr. Rubin reported that the owner of the Miner Road property in foreclosure is evading service so it was done by constructive service through publication. We are awaiting a default judgment, which is delayed due to a backlog of foreclosure cases.
Town Clerk – No comments.
Mayor
Mayor Schultz reported:
- Deb Fick will be retiring on August 20th after nine years of service to the Town.
- Police Chief Rick Lincoln will be retiring and Capt. Jeff Tyson will be promoted to Chief.
- A contribution request was received from the Town of Lantana to support the fireworks display. There was brief council discussion and Donna Roney, resident of Half Moon Bay, expressed her support for a contribution.
Vice Mayor Brown moved to contribute $150 toward the 2010 fireworks. Seconded by Mr. Monahan. Vote: Unanimous.
A Voting Delegate is needed for the upcoming Florida League of Cities conference in Hollywood.
Mr. Smith moved to appoint Vice Mayor Brown as the voting delegate. Seconded by Mr. Roney. Vote: Unanimous.
- The FRDAP grant application for Garnett park was denied - only one grant was funded statewide.
- The Forestry Grant is being implemented - Trees are being added to the Scrub Entrance Park.
- The U.S. Highway #1 resurfacing is nearly complete.
- Requested a motion to aprove an audit agreement with Grau & Associates not to exceed $21,000 for the 2010 audit.
Vice Mayor Brown moved to approve an audit agreement with Grau & Associates not to exceed $21,000 for the 2010 Audit. Seconded by Ms. Miller. Vote: Unanimous.
Comments from the Public - None
ADJOURNMENT – Mayor Schultz adjourned the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 18th DAY OF AUGUST, 2010.
