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M TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, January 27. 2004 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers
at 1:30 P.M. Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor
Michael W. Hill, and Commissioners Rachael Scala-Pistone, John J. Sorrelli and Robert
L. Lowe were present.
Town Manager Ben Saag and Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney were also present, as
were members of the general public.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
INTRODUCTION OF BEACHES ADVISORY BOARD -TALENT BANK APPLICANTS
The following applicants were introduced to the Commission and offered background
information on themselves: Janice Papayani; Deane Gitner; Sue Satsky and Ruth
Samuels.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Harold Hagelmann asked the Commission to support his proposed raise for board
compensation from $25 to $50 per meeting. He noted that the board members dedicate
much of their time to serve on the Town's boards and should be rightfully compensated.
Jean Ellis spoke on the mangroves and how they provide "sea food" and need to be
protected. Having an open space area at the Azure property would provide this
protection.
Dennis Sheraton President of Montery House noted that the mangrove area at the
Azure property is a mess, and when will something be done to fix this. He stated that
he sent a letter to the Code Enforcement Board members regarding same, but never
heard a response.
Miriam Zwick, Chair of the CEB, noted that the Board never received subject letter, and
spoke on the suit that Luxury Development (Azure) had against the CEB and how it was
rectified between the Board and the developer.
Seymour Strauss spoke re the article which ran in the Sun Sentinel advertising the
orchestra concert on January 30 and questioning the spending of the $5,000 which was
. given by the Town to the project.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
None.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: There was none to be considered.
b) BOARD VACANCIES were noted as follows:
Two (2) on Board of Adjustment; One (1) on Beaches Advisory (Joseph Asselta
resigned.)
c) BOARD ACTION REPORT: Mayor read report into the record.
d) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: Previously submitted
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING
SALARIES OF COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR. (first reading 12/03/04 [carried
over by Commission consensus]; published January 20, 2004.)
Vice-Mayor Hill recommended this be carried over to March 2005 in order that the
existing commission not benefit by the change.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, URGING
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL ISSUES DURING THE 2004 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Ordinance and Resolution carried over to the February 3, 2004 Regular Meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(items 2 was presented before 1 to accommodate Airport Auth. visitors)
(2) DISCUSSION RE: BOCA RATON AIRPORT AUTHORITY FLIGHT
PATTERN MONITORING EQUIPMENT.
A presentation was given to the Commission by representatives of the Airport Authority,
who noted that because Highland Beach is out of the designated survey area, the Town
would have to pay the $50,000 to install the equipment and the monthly fee to maintain
it. It was noted that the information obtained from the monitors may not change the
current flight patterns
1) DISCUSSION RE: REORGANIZATION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
. Police Chief Tony Cervasio presented a proposal to reorganize and promote three police
officers to the rank of sergeant, thereby placing a sergeant on each shift.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the February 3 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
JANUARY 6, 2004 - REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone: Commissioner Scala-Pistone noted that
an information notebook was given to all Beaches Advisory Board Members which
included Town Commission minutes reflecting prior discussions regarding beach issues.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone requested that the monies allotted to landscape islands
($55,000) and street signs ($15,000) be taken from the general fund reserve rather than
the open space and recreation fund. (This will be placed on the agenda for the February
3, 2004 Regular Meeting.)
There was discussion re obtaining a matching grant from the state for the acquisition of
the Azure land for a park.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe: No report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli: No report.
Vice-Mayor Michael W. Hill: Vice-Mayor Hill clarified how the state protects the
mangroves on any property. He also spoke re open space fund and impact fees of
which the Town most likely will not be collecting much more of in the future, as these
impact fees would likely go toward purchase of open space. Vice-Mayor Hill
commended Commissioner Sorrelli for running for the Vice-Mayor seat. Vice-Mayor Hill
noted that he is not going to run for the Commission seat, but rather will come back to
run for Mayor in 2005.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid: Mayor Reid spoke on the Azure property, noting that a
committee should be formed to address the issues the Town would be facing if it owned
the property. i.e.: park management, insurance, mangrove maintenance, parking, etc.
and be presented to the public. It would then go to a referendum and let the voters
decide on the purchase.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY No report.
. 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER No report.
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11. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Joe Yucht noted that the Airport Authority created four new quadrants of which Highland
Beach was omitted from. He feels since Town will not be represented on this new
committee, the Town should receive reports. Mr. Yucht also feels airport monitoring
system would be "money down the drain" as it would have not effect of reducing noise.
County Park consist of 50% for parking and 50% for the beach park. If Town plans on
purchasing open space for a park, be prepared to dedicate 50% to parking.
Jean Lewis Agrees that monitoring planes would serve no purpose. Feels that
leafblowers are noisier.
Bill Hutchins Montery house. Regarding open space, Block Island has 40% of open
space consisting of parks, walking trails, passive parks. Money raised through fund
raising and grants. Asks Commission to consider this type of funding to obtain money
for open space.
Mayor encouraged all permanent residents to obtain a copy of the Highland Beach
History Book.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION
to adjourned was made by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTONE at 3:55 p.m.
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