2003.04.01_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 01, 2003 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers
at 1:30 P.M.
Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill,
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
Mayor Reid recommended that Item No. 7(1) (BRET contract) be deleted from the
agenda in order that the BRET staff may bring a more effective approach to the
Commission at a future meeting. (i.e.) Recommended programming that would be
solely town material, condo activity, etc.
Mayor also asked that Commissioner Scala-Pistone's beach landscaping letter of March
26 be distributed to the Commission for the purpose of having them see what is going
out on Town letterhead, and suggested it be a Commission activity rather than an
individual Commissioner function. Mayor asked that Commissioner Scala-Pistone
address this under her report.
Town Manager Ben Saag introduced new police officer Bob Gorman who spoke about
his background experience.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Joe Yucht (Boca High) referenced a March 28, 2003 letter from Town Attorney Thomas
Sliney, and again expressed concern regarding the settlement agreement and litigation
for the Hoffman property.
Joseph Asselta (Casurina) expressed his hope that progress is being made on the police
contract. He also spoke regarding the Hoffman situation.
Raymond Coppola (Highland Beach Club) suggested a "chamber of volunteers" be
formed to assist residents with things such as a ride to the doctor, errands, or just to visit.
• Town Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 01.2003 Page 2 of 5
Mayor Reid suggested he put his request in writing and send it to him.
3. PRESENTATIONS
DELRAY BEACH FIRE RESCUE: ZOLL M SERIES MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR
Chief Kerry Koen introduced Battalion Chief Richard Murphy, Lt. Mike Twigger and Lt.
Jim Tebek. Lt. Mike Twigger made presentation to the Commission explaining the
medical technology of the defibrillator. Mayor Reid extended his thanks to Delray Fire
Rescue regarding two residents who just recently needed this assistance, and suggested
letters be sent to both the Delray Fire Rescue and Police Department thanking them for
their quick and prompt emergency service.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: NONE.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: No report was read into the record.
• D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor read into the record scheduled
meetings for the month of April.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, UPDATING THE TOWN CODE BY AMENDING THE
FOLLOWING SECTIONS AND ARTICLES OF THE TOWN CODE.
AMENDING SECTION 2-28(1)
AMENDING SECTION 2-28(4)
AMENDING SECTION 2-54
AMENDING SECTION 4-8(c)
(This was a first reading of this ordinance)
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TOWN'S
TRAVEL AND PER DIEM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
(attached hereto and made a part of these minutes)
Upon MOTION by Commissioner Sorrelli/Commissioner Scala-Pistone, Resolution
was unanimously approved.
Town Commission Meeting
• Tuesday, April 01. 2003 Page 3 of 5
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) BRET CONTRACT (DELETED FROM AGENDA)
(2) LANDSCAPE ISLANDS ON SIDE STREETS
Bel Lido has requested that islands be placed within the area to control traffic
flow. Jerry Marshall expressed concerns about BFI trucks being able to turn
around, and it was noted that the firetruck backs up into the streets and BFI would
be able to do the same, as they currently do to access condominiums.
A survey will be sent to residents in Bel Lido asking for their opinion on having
these islands installed
(3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
The following sets of Minutes were approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE:
• FEBRUARY 25, 2003 - WORKSHOP MEETING
MARCH 4, 2003 - REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 18, 2003 - SPECIAL MEETING (ELECTION/CANVASSING)
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone
Commissioner Scala-Pistone referenced the letter which will be sent to beach front
owners regarding dune plantings. Vice-Mayor Hill suggested some wordage changes
and complimented the content of the letter. There was discussion on the issue of
utilizing Town employees to do this work, of which this was approved at a former
meeting. The Commission discussed this and decided to reverse its decision to use
Town employees.
Upon MOTION by VICE-MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER LOWE, approval was made to
send the letter after removal of sentemce to utilize Town employees to perform the work.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone also spoke about the petition for settlement regarding the
Hoffman property. Town Attorney presented his report at this point, addressing several
of Commissioner Scala-Pistone's concerns.
•
Town Commission Meeting
• Tuesday. April 01, 2003 Page 4 of 5
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe No report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli No report.
Vice-Mayor Michael W. Hill
Vice Mayor Hill had just a statement to make, in that Commissioner Scala-Pistone has
the right to question Town Attorney Sliney re the Hoffman property, but cannot question
other Commissioners regarding same.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid
Mayor Reid, noting the Hoffman issue, reiterated what the Hoffman property is allowed
to build (42 units, 35 feet high), and if they should come in with anything else, that is
when the Town will address the issue.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney presented his report earlier in the meeting when the
Hoffman property issue arose.
• 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag noted that he is waiting for forthcoming information from Robin
Fawsett before continuing negotiations on the Police contract.
Mr. Saag reminded the residents of the DOT session scheduled for Monday, April 14
from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Mr. Saag announced the date of the library coffee to be Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at
9:00 a.m.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Agenda was unanimously approved upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE;
NPDES (NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM)
SECOND TERM PERMIT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.
L
•
Town Commission Meeting
Tuesday. April 01. 2003 Page 5 of 5
12. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Town Commission, MOTION to adjourn was
made by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/VICE-MAYOR HILL at 3:40 p.m.
APPROVAL:
Mayor Thomas J. Reid
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe
(.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pisto
~~~
.~ _ f- ,
L-
ne ~~.~- _ ~ ,~L
/,~n
ATTEST: ~ !"/
DATE: ~ o v
/jd
~~~,M.~
. • fir'
•
RESOLUTION NO. 800
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE TOWN'S TRAVEL AND
PER D{EM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach has existing policies which concern existing
policies and per diem of municipal officials and employees; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes Section 112.061 and Attorney General opinion 064-18,
combined with the Home Rule Powers given the Town under Florida Statute, allow
the Town to set reasonable limits; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorneys have advised that these policies should be set forth in
Resolution form.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Commission of the Town of
Highland Beach that:
1) The Town's current policies and procedures regarding travel and per diem, as set
forth in the attached document, are hereby adopted as the Town's travel policy.
• 2) The Town Manager is given the authority to enforce this policy.
3) This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Town
Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ~ '-~ DAY OF ,P~~, , 2003 BY THE TOWN
COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA.
~~~~~~ {
Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
Attest:
ate: .~ r _r
~/