2004.11.02_TC_Minutes_Regular. TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. FLORIDA
TOWN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, November 2. 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 Rachael Scala-Pistone, Miriam S. Zwick and Robert L. Lowe 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
Agenda was amended to include applicant interviews before Presentations, and under
New Business, Bel Lido Landscaping. Mayor also noted that Rex Taylor has asked to
either reconsider the contract, or begin looking for another manager.
• 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Jason Brodsky, 4517 S. Ocean Blvd., asked where the Town stands re beach
renourishment. Mayor responded that a presentation is being made today by a company
who specializes in beach renourishment.
Donna Friedman, represents Bel Lido homeowners association and just wanted to
check that the Commission had received the landscaping plan which will be discussed
later in the meeting.
Harold Hagelmann, noted that some residents have asked him about the odor in the
water. He stated that there is a bit more sulfur in the water than should be, but the
problem is being corrected. He also felt that if the potential town manager doesn't want
to accept the employment contract, the Town should continue to "look around" for
someone else. He also encouraged everyone to vote.
Jose Esscheveria presented an update on the Turtle program.
Joe Yucht spoke on four items:
1. DOT put drains in swales and suggested more be put in to prevent flooding.
2. Beach erosion - he noted he had pictures of what was done in Atlantic City and
showed them to the Commission.
3. Milani Park case going to trial this coming Friday.
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4. Request that residents on any outside committees, report back to the Town
Commission with status reports.
Applicant Interviews: The following were interviewed by the Town Commission:
Pam Pembroke for Planning Board/FAB
Emily Firtell for Planning Board/Code Enforcement
David Stern for Financial Advisory
Paul Resnick for Code Enforcement
Leonard Townsend for Planning/Board of Adjustment/Code Enforcement
Upon Motion by Commissioner ZwickNice Mayor Asselta, Paul Resnick was appointed
to the Code Enforcement Board.
3. PRESENTATIONS
CONTIN INGLESE, INC: BEACH EROSION
Ms. Elsa L. Contin and Mr. Joseph L. Ingles presented a lengthy discussion of how her
company could investigate avenues for the Town to obtain funds for beach
renourishment. The Commission asked them to bring a proposal back to the Town
• within ten days.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES were noted as follows: One (1) on Code Enforcement
Board; One (1) on Public Safety Advisory Board; One (1) on Beaches & Shores
Advisory Board.
The following action was taken re Boards:
MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/MAYOR REID to increase the Financial
Advisory Board by two members for a seven member voting board, to be done by a
resolution.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONENICE MAYOR ASSELTA, David
Stern and Patricia Pembroke were appointed to the Financial Advisory Board.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONERS LOWE/SCALA-PISTONE, Ken Tapman was
appointed to the Public Safety Advisory Board.
• Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/MAYOR REID Robert Silverberg was
removed from the Planning Board, due to three consecutive missed meetings.
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Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE,
Leonard O. Townsend was appointed to the Planning Board.
Upon MOTION by MAYOR REID/VICE MAYOR ASSELTA, Dr. Jonothan Wiener was
removed from the Public Safety Board, due to three consecutive missed meetings.
All Motions carried unanimously.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: MAYOR READ INTO THE RECORD.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
The landscaping to Bel Lido's entrance was discussed with Mayor Reid reading a letter
• from Robert Crozer which was accompanied by the landscape plan. (Attached hereto
and made a part of these minutes.) The Town proposes that Bel Lido take the lead in
this and the Town will help defray the costs. Attorney Sliney will look into the ownership
of the property in question, and obtain some background information. It was noted that
money was budgeted for this. This will be tabled to a future meeting.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) DISCUSSION RE: NAME CHANGE FOR "JAP" ROCK
Commissioner Zwick asked that the Town go on record to approve a name change, even
though the date to officially change it has passed.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONERS ZWICK/LOWE to have a Resolution to use the
name of Yam-a-to Rock instead of Jap Rock for the extrusion into the ocean at the
South end of town. Motion passed with unanimous vote.
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT NOVEMBER 2 REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 28 WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 5 REGULAR
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/VICE MAYOR ASSELTA, the above
referenced minutes were unanimously approved.
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER MIRIAM S. ZWICK: No Report.
COMMISSIONER RACHAEL SCALA-PISTONE: She suggested board members
give reports to the Town Commission, noting that the Board of Adjustment was unaware
that the Town Commission had previously discussed the timeshare issue. Attorney
Sliney noted that Council was present to offer legal advice. She spoke on the beach
erosion, and about receiving bids for renourishment. Commissioner asked Attorney
Sliney about the relocation of the boat slips at Ocean Cove. Mr. Sliney noted that Mr.
Norman was still waiting for the easement but will follow-up on the matter.
COMMISSIONER LOWE: No Report.
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA: Stated that he was disappointed in the October 31
Sun-Sentinel article re the Town's library, that is was inaccurate.
MAYOR REID: No report.
• 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY None.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER Ms. Trinley noted that the Town's post office will
be celebrating its 40th anniversary Wednesday, December 1 and the lead postal clerk
would like the Town to acknowledge the day by offering refreshments. She also noted
that the Town's celebration of the water treatment plant is scheduled for January 20 from
2:00-5:00 p.m. and asked to pole the Commission as to what dignitaries to invite.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL RE PURCHASE OF SECURITY SYSTEM FOR NEW R.O. PLANT
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, consent
agenda accepted unanimously.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
NONE.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION
to adjourn was made by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER LOWE at 4:15 p.m.
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