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2004.07.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY. JULY 27, 2004 1:30 P.M. Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Acting Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta and Commissioners Robert L. Lowe, Rachael Scala-Pistone -and Miriam S. Zwick were present. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Acting Town Manager Doris Trinley were also present, as were members of the general public. 1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Action Town Manager Doris Trinley added a "Resolution of the Town of Highland Beach Florida, repealing Resolution 818 and reaffirming the commitment of the Town to attain • and comply with minimum fire rescue level of service standard providing an effective date and for other purposes." This is for discussion today and Chief Kohn will attend next week's Regular Meeting for further explanation. Vice Mayor Asselta asked to introduced Captain Spahr, representative on the Aviation Committee. The Agenda is as presented with the. two additions. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Vice Mayor Asselta introduced Captain Robert Spahr, noting that he is an American Airlines Captain, and asked him to come to the podium and speak about himself. Captain Spahr, 4225 Tranquility Drive, is a twelve year resident of Highland Beach. He noted that the Commission asked him to serve as a member of the Aviation Advisory Committee to the Boca Raton Airport Authority. Mr. Spahr stated that the purpose of the committee is to provide input to the Authority on noise and noise mitigation as it affects municipalities. There are nine representatives on the committee from communities around th'e airport. He noted that there is a voluntary curfew from 10-7, and that most of the ttraffic is directed North/East missing the Highland Beach area. Judi :Asselta, -3450 S. Ocean Blvd., asked for an explanation on two articles in two different publications relative to actions taken by the Mayor. Mrs. Asselta's comments are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes. Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting July 27, 2004 Page 2 of 5 Dan Alexander, 410 Braemer Isle, spoke re A1A road crossings. He noted that Lake Worth has an effective traffic sign that states Florida State law requires motorist to stop for pedestrians, and would like to have something similar in Highland Beach. This is mounted on a cone in the middle of the walkway. Mayor Reid noted that signs are being prepared to indicate that there are crosswalks in Town and to heed to pedestrians. 3. PRESENTATIONS DEVELOPER JEFFREY NORMAN RE: OCEAN COVE DOCK DISPUTE r~ LJ Attorney Jeffrey Levine presented update on subject ongoing dock matter, and noted that developer is waiting for signed modification from the South Florida Management District. Once paperwork is received, which should be a matter of days, relocation of the two dock slips from the south end of the dock to the north end will proceed. This should be completed by the end of September, 2004. Resident Steve Golding, expressed his appreciation for Mr. Norman's resolution of this matter. 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: 1) RECOMMENDATION FROM BEACHES AND SHORES ADVISORY BOARD RE TOWN PAYING FOR BEACH CLEANING; LUCY MILLER BEING APPOINTED TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BEACHES AND SHORES COMMITTEE. Ms. Trinley stated that the name is going to be changed to the Palm Beach Coastal Council. The Town has appointed a representative and an alternate by Resolution. Mayor Reid stated that these items would be discussed at next weeks Regular Meeting. 2) FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE FY 2004/2005 BUDGET; FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD RANKING OF AUDIT PROPOSALS. The budget will be approved at a September meeting. B) BOARD VACANCIES were noted as follows: One (1) on Code Enforcement Board. C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: None. D) MONTHLY 3~ARD MEETINGS: Previously Submitted. Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting • July 27, 2004 Page 3 of 5 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1) RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH THAT IT IS GIVING NOTICE TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL OF ITS INTENT. TO WITHDRAW MEMBERSHIP ON THE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF JANUARY 3, 2005. Ms. Trinley noted that the date was added because a 6 month notice to withdraw is required. 2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH FLA REPEALING RESOLUTION 818 AND REAFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT OF THE TOWN TO OBTAIN AND COMPLY WITH MINIMUM FIRE RESCUE SERVICE OF STANDARDS PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Sliney noted that the Acting Town Manager will invite the Fire Chief to attend next weeks Regular meeting and go over the technical aspects of same. • 6. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION RE: - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE COASTAL COUNCIL. The Town can go ahead with this agreement at any time. 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER 1) DISCUSSION RE: -RECOMMENDATIONS OF BUILDING AD HOC COMMITTEE. It was noted that this was on the agenda to discuss the scheduling of a meeting as it was unclear what the changes were, and additional information was needed regarding rates, fees and permits. Mr. Dawson offered a summary of these items. It was discussed: have a boilerplate checksheet; a module to base expenses on; or when building department receives plans for a house, hand off to a private appraiser which would take the cost estimation out of the hands of the owner and the building official. Mayor Reid suggested the initial thinking of these items be put to a committee. 2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT AUGUST 3 REGULAR MEETING: JUNE 29 WORKSHOP JUi~Y 6 SPECIAL (ACTING TOWN MANAGER/TOWN CLERK) • JUh~ 6 REGULAR MEETING • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting July 27. 2004 Page 4 of 5 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick: No report. Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone: No report. Commissioner Scala-Pistone noted that 4.A)(2) Financial Advisory Board Recommendation to approve FY 2004/205 Budget was not discussed. She commented about the car that is in the budget to provide to the new police chief will cost $3500 to paint, while the trade in value is $3125. She questioned how many other towns provide a car for their Chief. A survey will be conducted to obtain this information. Commissioner Robert L. Lowe: No report Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta: Vice Mayor Asselta asked that Attorney Sliney give the Commission an opinion on the previous day's special meeting regarding a motion that was pending but not voted on regarding four additional police chief applicants to be reviewed. He asked Attorney Sliney to review the tape to determine if the closure of the meeting was proper, without acting on that motion. Attorney Sliney • said he would look into the matter and advise the Acting Town Manager. Mayor Reid Mayor Reid stated that he invited Theresa LePore, Supervisor of Elections, to attend next week's Regular meeting to explain the upcoming election and voting procedures. Mayor Reid also noted that residents have expressed concern to him, that their condo's are not being operated appropriately. That one or two people are trying to run it, doing things without appropriate meetings, spending money without approval, etc. He suggested that they obtain Florida Statutes Chapter 718, Condominium Act, which offers addresses how things should be run. Commissioner Lowe also noted that there is also a homeowners association which is regulated by the State. 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY: No report. 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER Ms. Trinley noted that Mr. Saag had budgeted $20,000 in this years Fiscal budget to accommodate a gala opening of the water plant. A date of Wednesday, Sept. 29 was chosen, yet two key people will be unable to attend at that time. -/also, Ms. Trinley feels that the opening should be held in season when most of the taxpayers are here. At next weeks meeting, an update on the waterplant will be presented to the Commission. • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting Julv 27, 2004 Page 5 of 5 11. CONSENT AGENDA None. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT MEETING. None. :7 There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK at 2:45 p.m. APPROVAL: Mayor Thomas J. Reid Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta Commissioner Robert L. Lowe .. ~e.~,c~ _ --- - .-_. Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone ~~ Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick ATTEST: DATE: •