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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Regular Meeting 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 Rachael Scala-Pistone and Miriam S. Zwick were present.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney was also present, as were members of the general
public. Town Manager Ben Saag was absent.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Hearing no objection, the Mayor declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Ruth Samuels, Toscana, advised she had organized a Memorial Day observance at
which Vice Mayor Asselta spoke and which had a good number of participants; she
suggested the Town organize this observance in the future.
Beaches and Shores Advisory Board Chair Lucy Miller, Ambassador East, advised of a
full tour of the beach with Dan Bates of the County's Environmental Resources
Management, after which Mr. Bates confirmed that the plantings on the dunes were in
good shape, with a limited number of exotic plantings to be removed. Mrs. Miller further
advised that both Mr. Bates and Mark Taynton of the State's Department of
Environmental Protection Agency will be present at the Board's next meeting on June
8.
Jean Ellis commented on the excessive use of water used by some for irrigation
purposes.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: One (1) on Code Enforcement Board.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT
The Mayor read the BAR and the following June Board meetings into the record.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS:
Planning Board Regular - 6/9/04 - 9:30 A.M.
Board of Adjustment -None Scheduled.
Code Enforcement Board -None Scheduled.
Financial Advisory Board - 6/8/04 -Regular - 9;30 A.M.
Public Safety Advisory -None Scheduled.
Beaches & Shores Advisory - 6/15/04 - 9:30 A.M.
• 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5, BEACHES AND BOATS, BY CREATING SECTION 5.9
ENTITLED "BEACH RAKERS." (first reading)
This proposed ordinance was given first reading; it will be published June 17.
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, CHANGING THE TITLE OF THE BEACHES
ADVISORY BOARD TO THE BEACHES AND SHORES ADVISORY BOARD AND.
REDEFINING THE DUTIES OF THE BOARD.
MOTION to approve this Resolution was made by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, followed by unanimous favorable vote.
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS LOAN
ANTICIPATION NOTE, SERIES 2004A, IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $4,000,000; TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY AND COSTS RELATED
THERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE NOTE FROM THE
• TOWN'S COVENANT TO BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR
REPAYMENT FROM LEGALLY AVAILABLE NON AD VALOREM REVENUES;
PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS AND DETAILS OF THE NOTE; AWARDING
THE NOTE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. BY NEGOTIATED SALE; APPROVING
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
THE FORM OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND BANK OF
AMERICA, N.A.; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Having been discussed at length at the May 25 Workshop, this Resolution was approved
by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, followed by
unanimous favorable vote.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, the following sets
of Minutes were unanimously approved:
• APRIL 27, 2004 WORKSHOP
MAY 5, 2004 REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick had no report.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone thanked Mrs. Samuels for the Memorial Day
observation, expressing disappointment that the Town had done nothing; however, the
Commissioner noted the Town will make preparations to observe the 4th of July.
Referring to Dan Bates' appearance at the next Beach and Shores Advisory Board
meeting, Commissioner Scala-Pistone said she had worked with him on the aerial map
of the Town's beaches, and he had also told her that the dune plantings were in good
shape, except for a few exotic non-native plantings.
Concluding her report, the Commissioner questioned the cost of the reclaiming/paving
of the side streets project, saying it was her recollection the cost was in the $300,000
range, and noting it was now a $441,000 project; she wanted to know if this amount
violates the yearly amount the Commission may spend on a project(s), but was advised
the monies will be budgeted over three (3) fiscal years, starting in 2005. Mayor Reid
. assured that this method of budgeting a project had been done before.
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta referred to Mrs. Samuels remarks regarding Toscana's
Memorial Day observance, saying he was pleased with the turnout since she had title
time to organize. He also expressed disappointment that the Town did not acknowledge
the Day and noted that an informal committee might be formed to do something involving
the Town for the 4th of July, perhaps taking place at a beach facility.
Vice Mayor Asselta further stated he would like to see a beautification committee or the
defunct Community Appearance Board reinstated to handle special holidays, as well as
beautification projects, and would like to see this issue considered in the next month.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid advised he would be in favor of afull-fledged beautification
committee being formed when all of the work to be done in Town was finished.
As far as holiday observances, Mayor Reid stated while these are obviously political
events, in his opinion all members of the Commission should be invited to speak and
other condominiums should be involved.
• 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
NONE.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, the following
Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved:
(1) APPROVAL OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON TOWN PROPERTY RE
NEW LIBRARY.
(2) AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KILBOURNE & SONS FOR SIDE STREET
PAVING.
(3) DIRECTION TO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THAT A1A
STRIPING REMAIN AS IT WAS BEFORE CONSTRUCTION; DOUBLE
STRIPE IN FRONT OF BEL LIDO ISLAND.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
NONE.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:15 P.M. upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK.
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