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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, July 22, 2003 1.30 P M
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.in Commission
Chambers.
Town Manager Ben Saag 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
With no objection, the Agenda was approved as submitted.
• 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
NONE.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
MEMORANDUM RECOMMENDING ACCEPTANCE OF FY 2003-2004
BUDGET.
Mayor Reid read the FAB's recommendation into the record; it was noted that a meeting
is scheduled for July 29 to set the tentative millage and announce the date for the first
budget public hearing. (Copy of memo attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
The vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board was noted.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) EXTENSION OF SFRN ENGINEERING CONTRACT
After some discussion, it was the consensus to move this item to the July 29 Regular
Meeting for further discussion and possible approval.
(2) DISCUSSION - LEAGUE OF CITIES PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT
• Town Manager Ben Saag advised that Mayor Reid had already been approved as the
Town's voting delegate, and that this year there will be a charter amendment to vote on
regarding membership limitation. (Copy attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) STATUS OF AZURE CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY
Paul D'Relli represented Luxury Homes, LLC developer Paul Rioff. Town Attorney Sliney
began discussion, advising that Mr. Rioff had closed on the property June II, 2003, which
date would place the second amendment to the Settlement Agreement in default. Mr.
Sliney said options would include an amendment to said second amendment to allow Mr.
Rioff to have the assignment of provisions related therein, or impose current zoning and
related fees.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone questioned Mr. Rioffs financial ability to complete the
project; it was suggested by Town Manager Saag that Mr. Rioff might agree to having
an outside agency, perhaps the Town's auditors, report on Mr. Rioff s financial liquidity
in a way that would ensure his personal privacy. In conclusion, at Vice Mayor Hill's
suggestion, it was the consensus that a public hearing be held on the matter following
the July 29 Regular Meeting.
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(2) DISCUSSION: LANDSCAPE ISLANDS AND SPEED HUMPS ON SIDE
STREETS
Town Manager Saag reviewed his memo to the Commission, which included a result of
a survey of those residing on the side streets, fire department input, and types of
landscaping and speed humps. Substantial discussion took place, during which Mr.
Saag advised that $55,000 had been budgeted for this project; however it was the
consensus to move the item to the July 29 Regular Agenda for further consideration and
possible approval
(3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT JULY 29, 2003 REGULAR MEETING:
The following sets of Minutes were forwarded to the July 29 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
JUNE 24, 2003 WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 1, 2003 REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
• Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone had no report.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli questioned the stoppage of DOT work on A1A. Mr.
Saag responded that he had been given two (2) reasons - a shortage of asphalt and
a wait for a permit to maintain traffic control.
Commissioner Sorrelli also questioned when a copy of the book on the history of the
Town would be available; Mayor Reid advised it would be available as soon as the
printer has a draft copy.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill advised he had received a copy of the DOT report on timed
versus on-request openings of the Spanish River Bridge; he said the report states that
test data is being evaluated and their decision as to what method to use will be made
next year. The Vice Mayor also requested copies be made for all Commission members.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report.
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9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag reported on the following:
.Cost of pilings for possible second story on new library
Mr. Saag advised the architect will include this as an alternate when the construction
contract is sent out for bids; he will then be able to address this cost.
.Land sale of property in Boca Raton
A draft copy of a letter to the Boca raon City Manager was included with the agenda
packets; the Commission was in agreement with it contents and it was moved to the July
29 Regular Consent agenda. (Copy attached hereto and made part of these Minutes.)
.Candidate. Forum re March 2004 Municipal Elections
• Mr. Saag advised that the League of Women Voters had agreed to moderate a
candidate forum for the March 2004 municipal elections. .
.Update: Pedestrian Crossing Signage
The Town Manager said new, more colorful, signage regarding pedestrian crossings is
awaiting Department of Transporttion approval.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
NONE.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time,Mayor Reid
adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:50 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE. dmt
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APPROVE:
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Thomas .Reid, Mayor
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Mic el W. Hill, Vice Mayor
J n J. Sorrelli, mmissioner
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Robert L. Lowe ommis ' ner
Rachael Scala-Pistone, Commissioner
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