2004.12.07_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. FLORIDA
TOWN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 7, 2004 1.40 p m
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers
at 1:40 P.M.
Acting Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
and Commissioners Rachael Scala-Pistone and Miriam S. Zwick were present.
Commissioner Lowe was absent.
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
Discussion re hiring of a new Town Manager was added under New Business, No. 6.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Joe Yucht commented on the 63rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor, and that today is also
the date the state of Delaware ratified the Constitution. He suggested that when a
proposed ordinance or resolution is on the agenda, the sponsor of the item have their
name listed.
AI Bresnahan suggested that an overqualified person not be placed in the position of
Town Manager, and obtain a person who would come in at a lower salary and work their
way "up the ladder."
Harold Hagelman wished happy holidays to all. He suggested the Town let the
residents know the situation with the odor in the water.
.lim NeUrill stated that he is against the resolution to expand the FAB to seven
members. He feels there is no reason to do so, that a five member board is just as
effec4ive. Hp noted that the other members were in concurrence.
Dr. Strauss nave dates for concerts, and would like to see funding for orchestra
approved by January. He spoke on the water odor issue, and suggested using a yellow
paddel to use for the roadway crossings.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
SEA DIVERSIFIED -WILLIAM T. SADLER, PRESIDENT: SHORT AND
LONG TERM OVERVIEW RE STABILIZATION OF BEACH AND DUNES.
Mr. Sadler introduced Ken Humerston with Humerston & Moor Engineers, who gave a
powerpoint presentation, suggested installing T-groins on the ocean floor, which would
create sand flow in the ocean, therefore building up the beach.
The process to obtain a company would be to advertise request for proposals, and select
based on qualifications.
MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to advertise
for proposals for beach restoration for long and short term stabilization of the beach and
dunes. All aye.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES were noted as follows: One (1) on Public Safety Advisory
• Board; One (1) on Beaches & Shores Advisory Board; One (1) on Financial
Advisory Board.
MOTION was made by Comm. Scala-PistoneN.Mayor Asselta to appoint David Stern
to the FAB. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION was made by Comm. Zwick/Comm. Scala-Pistone to appoint Donna Frydman
to the Public Safety Board.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Planning Board Regular - 12/8/04 - 9:30 a.m.
Board of Adjustment -None Scheduled
Code Enforcement Board - 12/15/04 -Special - 9:00 a.m.
Financial Advisory Board -None scheduled
Public Safety Advisory - 12/13/04 - 9:30 a.m.
Beaches & Shores Advisory - 12/14/04 - 9:30 a.m.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
.n RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION NO. 477 TO
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INCLUDE SEVEN (7) REGULAR MEMBERS.
MOTION was made by Comm. Scala-Pistone/Comm. Zwick not to accept
Resolution supporting a seven (7) member board. Motion passed unanimously.
A letter will be sent to Patricia Pembroke noting her removal from the board.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, EXEMPTING ITSELF FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 101.657 F.S., SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO
EARLY VOTING; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st Reading; 2nd Reading January 4, 2005)
Commissioner Scala-Pistone was in favor of early voting. Commissioner Zwick,
Vice Mayor Asselta and Mayor Reid were against Resolution.
6. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION RE CONTINUED SEARCH FOR A NEW TOWN MANAGER
Commissioner Zwick -proceed, procrastinated long enough
Commissioner Scala-Pistone - no comment
Vice Mayor Asselta - no rush. Wait until after March elections when new
commission is seated.
Acting Town Manager - no comment
Mayor Reid -submitted an application to be considered as Town Manager.
Taylor contract is acceptable, and would like a two year contract, with the third
year being at the behest of the sitting Town Commission.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone asked for an investigation into the possible allegation that
the Mayor spoke privately to another on the Commission, possibly violating the sunshine
law. She made a MOTION as to same, with no second being made.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) MiiJUTES FOR APPROVAL AT NOVEMBER 2 REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 26 WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 26 SPECIAL (TOWN MANAGER CONTRACT)
NOVEMBER 2 REGULAR
Minutes approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/VICE MAYOR ASSELTA
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER MIRIAM S. ZWICK: Thanked the water department staff for
their efforts in helping residents with the current water odor issues, and the testing of
individual samples.
COMMISSIONER RACHAEL SCALA-PISTONE: Spoke about the money put
aside for Bel Lido, and noted that the Town does own that property and suggested that
the money be issued. Upon MOTION by Commissioners Zwick/Scala-Pistone $6,000
will be advanced to Bel Lido toward the landscaping project.
COMMISSIONER LOWE: Absent
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA: Spoke re the office space in the R.O. plant, that certain
arrangements were made that the Building Dept. would occupy the space, and believes
that the Police Department has a greater need. He noted that the new Police Chief is
preparing a report on reorganization and certain requirements. He does not want to rush
into any movement, and wants to wait for the report and reconsider the allocation of the
space.
• MAYOR REID: Mayor Reid agreed about reconsidering the allocation of the
space in the RO plant.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY Felt that the A1A flag issue is not a Town
issue, but an association issue. He felt that it is an insurance issue, in case there is an
accident, and is an internal item. The only way the DOT would be involved, is if
something were being done on their property.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER No report.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
CONTINUATION OF WATER RESTRICTIONS -Commission voted unanimously
to continue with the restrictions.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
AI Bresnahan felt that the Town needs change, and needs a new Town Manager to run
the Town, with new ideas and thoughts, not current residents.
Harold Hagelmann said to let the public know what the Town is doing about the odor
• in the water.
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Joe Yucht 1) T-groins would offer short term relief, and if it helped the South end of the
Beach, how would they affect the North end. Asked the Commission to take a good look
at this. 2) Milani park: if this is needed to access the beach, it will be a long wait, as the
suit will drag out and appeals will be sought, therefore the Motion passed today, may not
be implemented for years. 3) Board members should come to Commission meetings
and show interest in supporting the Town. 4) Put name of the sponsor on requests on
the agenda 5} Voting -does not think Mayor could vote for himself i.e., town manager
position (conflict of interest). Mr. Sliney feels Mayor probably could not vote, but will
need to look into this. Mayor noted that he intended to excuse himself from any vote
anyway.
Dr. Strauss asked for approval of funding by early January, noting that the orchestra
would continue anyway, but funding from the Town would make things easier.
Mayor asked that this be placed on the January agenda.
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 ZWICK at 3:30 p.m.
APPROVAL:
Mayor Thomas J. Reid
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe ~-:-~
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick
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