2004.09.07_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 7, 2004 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Regular 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.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Mayor Reid welcomed the Town's new Police Chief, Gwendlyn Lou Pascoe. He noted
that she likes to be called Lou. She spoke to the Commission briefly on her appointment
and the events of Hurricane Frances.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• None.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Arlin Voress, 4403 Intracoastal Drive, commended the outstanding job the
Town's utility personnel did in Town during the course of the hurricane. He
also welcomed the new Police Chief.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE
B) BOARD VACANCIES: One (1) on Code Enforcement Board
C) .BOARD ACTION REPORT: No report was read into the record.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor read into the record scheduled
meetings fcr the month of September.
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
TO EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED UPON THE 2004 TAX ROLL OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. (first reading 8/3/04; published 8/24/04)
No further action.
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2004 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2005.
(first reading 8/03/04; published 8/24/04)
No further action.
(3) A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH TO ADOPT THE REVISED UNIFIED PLAM BEACH
COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION. STRATEGY PLAN; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
MOTION to approve made by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER
LOWE.
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(4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING A REGULAR AND ALTERNATE TOWN REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE COASTAL COUNCIL.
MOTION to approve made by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER
SCALA PISTONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) MATERIAL PRICE INCREASES RE NEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARY.
Mr. Sliney noted that he and Larry Corman were charged with looking into these
expenses. Due to Hurricane Frances, they have not had a chance to do so and
are nat in a position to give a recommendation at this point. Mayor received a
consensus to postpone.
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(2) CAR ALLOWANCE FOR INCOMING POLICE CHIEF.
MOTION - far discussion was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTON~yCOMMISSIONER LOWE.
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Commissioner Zwick noted the survey done with various communities who provided a
car or a car allowance and recommends a car allowance.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone feels that our present Chief does not receive either one,
and should wait to see what salary range and benefits will be given to new Town
Manager and that the Town not over compensate the Chief at this time.
Commissioner Lowe noted that a car was budgeted for this, but recommends giving an
allowance.
Mayor Reid recommends an allowance, and that it be the same as that of the IRS
allowance for automobiles.
A rollcall vote was taken that an allowance be offered, and it be the same as the Internal
Revenue Service Code.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone No
Commissioner Zwick Yes
Commissioner Lowe Yes
Mayor Reid Yes
(3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT SEPTEMBER 7 REGULAR MEETING:
JULY 26 SPECIAL (POLICE CHIEF FINALISTS)
JULY 27 WORKSHOP
AUGUST 2 SPECIAL (INTERNAL APPLICANTS/POLICE CHIEF)
AUGUST 3 REGULAR (INCLUDED CHOICE OF POLICE CHIEF)
AUGUST 3 SPECIAL (2004/2005 BUDGET)
AUGUST 17 SPECIAL (TOWN MANAGER FINALISTS)
AUGUST 23 SPECIAL (TOWN MANAGER FINALISTS INTERVIEWS)
The Minutes were approved ~ upon
LOWE/COMMISSIONER. ZWICK
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
MOTION by COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER MIRIAM S. ZWICK No report.
CCMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE Thank you to Doris for her exemplary roll as
Acting Town Manager. She also thanked Sue Gray for the Managers Update
continuation of it. She complemented the Chief of Police, the Lieutenant and the
Pol-Ge Officers. for their rolls to provide safety and protection of the residents in
the Town. -ShP welcomed the new Police of Chief.
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COMMISSIONER LOWE Commented on the outstanding job all of the
Town's employees did in handling the needs of the town during the
hurricane, and have a "what did we learn" meeting.
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA Absent
MAYOR REID Also thanked the employees, especially Bill Moore and Jack Lee.
He complimented everyone involved. Mayor also thought having an employee ID
card was an excellent idea.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY No report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER No report.
11. CONSENT AGENDA None.
(1) APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SOLID WASTE
AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO EXTEND RENEWAL DATE
TO 2010.
• (2) APPROVAL OF AUDIT AGREEMENT WITH NOWLEN, HOLT & MINER.
(3) DISPOSAL OF THREE (3) POLICE DEPARTMENT COMPUTERS FOR
STAFF AUCTION.
MOTION to accept the Consent Agenda in total was made by COMMISSIONER
LOWE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING.
None.
13. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Town Commission, MOTION to adjourn was
made by COMMISSIONER LOWS COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE at 2:15 p.m.
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APPROVAL:
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