2004.04.27_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP
TUESDAY. APRIL 27, 2004 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30
P.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta, and
Commissioners Robert L. Lowe and Miriam S. Zwick were present. Commissioner
Rachael Scala-Pistone was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag were also present, as
were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda amended per request of Town
Manager Ben Saag as follows:
5. Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions:
Delete Resolution #2: police camera grant denied.
6. New Business:
Add No. (4): discussion of Beaches Advisory Board recommendations.
10. Reports of Town Manager:
Add No. (3): discussion of draft letter to residents re completion of R.O.
plant.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Having recently presented a memorandum to the Commission regarding a Boca Raton
project involving ocean dredging off the south end of Highland Beach, Jack Halpern,
Ambassadors South, suggested a joint meeting with Boca Raton to discuss the effects
of this project on the Town's beaches. (copy of memo attached to and made part of
these Minutes.)
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
AI Bresnahan, on behalf of the residents of Seagate Condominiums, commended Bill
Moore, Utility and Building Maintenance Superintendent, and Mr. Moore's staff, Pat
Roman and Jesse Alexander, for the fast and efficient installation of Seagates's back
pumps on April 26; the work was completed and water back on far before the advised
7:00 P.M. time table.
Mr. Bresnahan also noted Toscana's negligence in keeping construction sand off the
bike path and, noting that people had complained of current offerings, suggested a
meeting with Adelphia Cable to determine what alternate programming might be
available.
Joe Yucht, Boca Highland, requested that the language of Town Code Section 30.10
(Settlement Agreement) be further clarified. Mr. Yucht also stated that he agreed with
Mr. Halpern's remarks, as well as requested that the Town's representative on the
Airport Authority Committee give a monthly report.
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria, Russell Drive, gave an update on the forthcoming
season (May 1).
Beaches Advisory Committee Chair Lucy Miller, Ambassador East, referred to Mr.
Halpern's concern regarding ocean dredging and advised that Dan Bates, of the
County's Environmental Resources Management, will be present at the Committee's next
meeting (May 11) to discuss the ramifications of such dredging on the dune system.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: (1) RECOMMENDATIONS OF BUILDING
AD HOC COMMITTEE; (2) RECOMMENDATIONS OF BEACHES
ADVISORY BOARD.
It was noted these recommendations will be addressed under
New Business.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
B) BOARD VACANCIES:
.Planning Board: One (1) vacancy.
.Code Enforcement Board: Two (2) vacancies.
After some discussion, it was the consensus to give further consideration to
these vacancies at the May 4 Regular Meeting.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO AMEND A SANITARY SEWAGE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, ORIGINALLY
• ENTERED INTO ON OCTOBER 5, 1999 (RESOLUTION 747).
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF "KEEP PALM BEACH COUNTY
BEAUTIFUL" GRANT FOR MATCHING FUNDS FOR LANDSCAPE ISLANDS.
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GRANT AWARD PROGRAM FUNDS.
Town Manager Saag advised the reasons for the proposed resolutions; all three were
forwarded to the Regular Meeting Agenda for further consideration and possible
approval. (Copy of Jack Lee's memo re amendment to sewerage agreement attached
and made part of these Minutes.)
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE RECOMMENDATIONS OF BUILDING AD HOC
COMMITTEE.
The Commission had several concerns about these recommendations: format of
presentation (Mayor Reid); were increases necessary (Vice Mayor Asselta). Concluding
• discussion, it was the consensus that a joint workshop be held with the Committee, with
more detailed information forthcoming from the Town Manager and Building Official.
(Recommendations attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
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6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
(2) DISCUSSION RE NON-BUDGETED EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR
REPAIR OF TOWN HALL ROOF.
It was the unanimous decision of the members that the repair of the Town Hall roof be
accomplished as anon-budgeted expenditure to ensure the job be done right, rather
than pay for "patch" work. (Bill Moore's memo attached to and made part of these
Minutes.)
(3) DISCUSSION RE TOWN'S REPRESENTATION ON AVIATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
It was noted that Boca Raton Airport Authority had advised appointment of the Town's
current representative to the Aviation Advisory Committee expires May 31; after
discussion, it was agreed a decision will be forthcoming shortly.
(4) DISCUSSION RE BEACHES ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS
• With each of the Commissioners agreeing to some of the recommendations, but not all
Commissioners agreeing to all of the recommendations, no consensus was forthcoming.
Discussion will continue at the May 4 Regular Meeting. (Recommendations attached to
and made part of these Minutes.)
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) DISCUSSION RE DOUBLE STRIPING TOWN'S ENTIRE LENGTH OF A1A
TO CREATE A "NO PASSING" ZONE.
Several issues were discussed relating to DOT's recent A1A project, most notably the
lack of drainage on the east side of A1A. During discussion, which included the DOT's
lack of response to this problem, Vice Mayor Asselta suggested the Town might seek
assistance from District 87 Representative Adam Hasner. Town Manager Ben Saag also
reviewed issues that were covered at a meeting with DOT held April 16; his notes are
attached to and made part of these Minutes.
(2) DISCUSSION RE LETTER TO VACANT PROPERTY OWNERS (OPEN
SPACE AND RECREATION)
It was the consensus to defer discussion of this issue until Commissioner Scala-Pistone
was present, as she had first suggested such a letter to sent.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER (continued)
(3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
MARCH 30, 2004 -WORKSHOP
MARCH 30, 2004 -SPECIAL MEETING (ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT)
MARCH 31, 2004 - PUBLIC HEARING/SPECIAL MEETING
(HOFFMAN/AMCO)
APRIL 5, 2004 -SPECIAL MEETING/ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVATE
MEETING
APRIL 6, 2004 -REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner. Miriam S. Zwick had no report.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe questioned the status of the properties at 4101 and
4105 (Cayce and Salas). Mr. Saag advised both had received code enforcement
notices, as well as appeared at Town Hall to discuss the disrepair of their respective
properties. Mr. Saag said a more comprehensive status report will be available for the
May 4 Regular Meeting.
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid noted that the DOT had been advised their proposal to move
the bike path behind the hedgerow in front of St. Lucy's Church was totally
unacceptable.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney referred to Mr. Halpern's remarks regarding a Boca
Raton ocean dredging project and suggested the Town might want to hire its own expert
to determine what effect, if any, the project will have on the Town.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
(1) UPDATE -POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT
Town Manager Ben Saag presented a list of applicants to date, and noted wjre
advertisements for the position had been placed. (Copy of Mr, Saag's memo attached
to and made part of these Minutes.)
(2) UPDATE -DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - A1A
This issue was addressed under "Miscellaneous -Items Left Over."
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10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER (continued)
(3) DRAFT LETTER TO RESIDENTS RE R.O. PLANT
Mr. Saag read the draft letter into the record. The Commission agreed with the idea of
advising residents of the completion date for the new plant, but requested the letter be
shortened and specific dates be omitted.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
AI Bresnahan, Seagate, suggested that, when selecting the new Police Chief, the
character of the Town be considered, and the choice be a person mature in service and
years, as has been historically true.
. As a member of the Public Safety Advisory Board, Mr. Bresnahan asked that
construction parking on the north end of Town be improved, so bikers will have access
to their lanes. He also agreed with Commissioner Lowe regarding the necessity of
drainage on the east side of A1A and expressed concern regarding the water usage
wasted by sprinkler systems that "water the road." Finally, Mr. Bresnahan asked if
camera coverage of Commission and Board meetings could be as seen on Channel 20
County Commission Meetings, wherein the full panel is televised, not just the one
speaking.
Beaches Advisory Board Chair Lucy Miller promised the Commission a full report after
every meeting; she also reiterated that beach rakers should be permitted by the Town.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Reid adjourned
the Workshop at 3:20 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
LOWE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK.
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