2003.01.07_TC_Minutes_Regular~~
. TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 7, 2003 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 Michael W. Hil and
Commissioners John J. Sorrelli, Robert L. Lowe and Rachael Scala-Pistone were
present.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag were also present, as
were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
NONE.
3. PRESENTATIONS
1) AZURE/MAXIME DEVELOPMENT: REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION
Attorney Steven Utrect advised he had been informed just the night before today's
meeting that the developer had a potential buyer (Southpoint) for the property, with the
proviso that the existing permitting be reinstated at closing. As this was an unexpected
turn of events, the Commission requested that Town Attorney Sliney research the
situation and report his findings at the January 28 Workshop Meeting.
2) BOCA RATON EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION (BRET)
Executive Director, David Schmidt, gave an overview of BRET's background and how
its programming might benefit the Town; he also showed a video, which touched briefly
on the various offerings now available. It was also noted that what is now County
Channel 20 would be replaced by BRET, should a contract be decided upon.
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2) BOCA RATON EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION (BRET) (continued)
After substantial discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Schmidt and the Town Manager
discuss the possibility of a contract with the Town; it will be an agenda item for the
January 28 Workshop Meeting.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Carole Frankel was nominated upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTONENICE MAYOR HILL, followed by unanimous favorable vote.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: The BAR for December 2002 was read into
the record by Mayor Reid.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor also read the scheduled Board
meetings for Januan ~ 003 into the record.
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, providing for the amendment of certain
sections of the Town Charter, providing for repeal
of certain sections of the Town charter, providing
for the addition of new Sections and Article and
providing for the restatement in its entirety of the
Town Charter; specifically amending the following
Sections of the Town Charter: 1.01, 1.03, 1.04,
1.05, 1.06(1), 1.06(2), 1.06(3), 1.06(4), 1.06(5},
1.06{7}, 1.07, 2.01(4), 2.01(5), 2.01{6}, 2.01(7),
2.01{10), 2.01(13), 2.01{15), 2.01{16}, 2.01(30),
2.01 {31), 2.01 {41 }, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.05, Article IV,
4.01, 4.03, 4.04, 5.01, 5.02, 6.01, 7.01, 7.02, 8.02,
9.02, 9.03, 10.01; specifically repealing the
following sections of the Town Charter: 1.06{9},
2.01(2), 2.01(14), 2.01{17), 2.01(18), 2.01(20),
2.01(22), 2.01(23), 2.01(24), 2.01(25), 2.01(26),
2.01(27), 2.01(36), 6.02-6.05, 7.03, 7.06, 8.03-8..06,
9.04; specifically adding sections 2.01(11} cable
and telecommunications, 4.02 Mayor; providing
further that the Charter as restated shall be filed
with the Florida Secretary of State's Office.
{first reading 123102; published) 12f20/02
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
There was a final reading of this proposed Charter amendment ordinance; no discussion
took place, and it was unanimously approved upon roll call vote following MOTION by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE 696, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1,
2001 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. (first reading)
There was no discussion regarding this proposed ordinance; it had been recommended
for approval by the Financial Advisory Board, and supporting information regarding
budget transfers into appropriate accounts had previously been submitted to the
Commission.
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
THERESA LE PORE TO THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD AND
AUTHORIZING THERESA LE PORE TO REPRESENT THE TOWN
CANVASSING BOARD IN CERTAIN ELECTION FUNCTIONS.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, this
resolution was unanimously approved. (copy attached and made part of these
Minutes)
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR BOCA RATON EDUCATIONAL
TELEVISION.
It was the consensus to place this item on the January 28 Workshop Agenda (See
PRESENTATIONS).
(2) REQUEST FROM CITY OF BOCA RATON TO SHARE EXPENSES OF
MANATEE STUDY.
Mr. Saag gave background information on this request and, after some discussion it was
agreed to join Boca in this effort for anon-budgeted $13,846.50. MOTION by
COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI regarding this item was followed
by unanimous favorable roll call vote. (copies of pertinent correspondence is attached
hereto and made part of these Minutes)
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6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
(3) AGREEMENT WITH BOB BROMBERG RE: -PAY CLASSIFICATION, JOB
DESCRIPTION REVIEW.
Town Manager Saag advised that it had been approximately 10 years since the last
review was done by Long Associates; therefore, it would be timely for the proposed
review to be done now. After some discussion, MOTION was made by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to accept Bromberg
& Associates proposal in the amount of $6500; it was followed by unanimous favorable
roll call vote.
(copy of pertinent correspondence attached to and made part of these Minutes)
(4) AGREEMENT WITH DELRAY BEACH CLINICAL SERVICES UNIT (CSU)
RE: -PRE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS
AND OTHER SERVICES.
Having previously received information from the Town Manager regarding this proposed
agreement, there was little discussion and, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTONE/COMMISSIONER LOWE, the agreement was unanimously approved upon roll
• call vote. (copy of pertinent information attached to and made part of these Minutes)
(5) CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT WITH AMERICAN SAFETY
INSURANCE CO, (PLEDGER SURETY)
Previous correspondence transmitted to the Commission by the Town Manager was self-
explanatory; therefore, MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI.VICE MAYOR HILL
to accept the settlement terms was followed by unanimous favorable vote. (copy of
correspondence attached to and made part of these Minutes)
(6) DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS [TWO (2) PICK-UP TRUCKS AND ONE (1)
COMPUTER]
Mr. Saag advised that the trucks were of no monetary value, and the computer in
question was an outdated laptop; if the Commission so directed, the items would be
offered to employees on bid, and, if there were no takers, would be disposed of.
The Commission agreed to this action upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, followed by unanimous favorable vote.
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(7) DISCUSSION RE ARCHITECT SELECTION FOR MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
No discussion was needed, as the majority of the Commission (Vice Mayor Hill was
absent) had ranked, by individual vote, the architectural firms invited to present their
qualifications. The top vote went to the Corrales Group. (See Minutes of
of Special Meeting this date.)
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, the following
sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
NOVEMBER 23, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING (POSTPONEMENT OF
DECEMBER 3, 2002 HOFFMANN/SIEMENS PUBLIC HEARING)
DECEMBER 3, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 10, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING (CHARTER REVIEW)
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised of another beach clean-up, this time by
Boca Raton Student Council members, on Saturday, January 25, 2003. She requested
that the Town supply bottled water for the volunteers, which was agreed upon.
Commissioner Robert L, Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli requested that recognition be given to resident Bilk
Flynn, who has voluntarily taught computer classes for several years through a library.
program. The Commission concurred that it would be appropriate to present Mr. Flynn
with a plaque in appreciation of his fine work upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER LOWE. Town Manager Saag will coordinate.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J,. Reid advised of an upcoming meeting with Sandy Simon and
Leonard Bell on January 9 to discuss the current draft of the Town's history that Mr,
Simon has written.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
• Town Attorney Thomas E. Sli!~ey had no report.
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10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag requested the Commission set a date for an Executive
Session to discuss new police bargaining negotiations. It was agreed to meet on
January 14, 2003 at 10:00 A.M.
Mr. Saag also requested a waiver to the Personnel Rules & Regulations for Police Chief
Tony Cervasio as regards his accrued sick time, as he is on indefinite medical leave.
After some discussion, and upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/
COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to grant the waiver was approved by unanimous
favorable roll call vote. (copy of pertinent correspondence attached hereto and made part
of these Minutes)
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:50 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/
COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE at 2:50 P.M.
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APPR E:
Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
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rJ~ohn. J. Spr Ili, Commissior
Attest:
M' hael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
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Scala-Pistone, Commissioner
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