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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, January 29. 2002 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers
at 1:30 P.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley 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 the roll call the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, the Agenda
• was unanimously accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Harold Hagelmann, 4748 S.Ocean Blvd., complimented Bill Moore, Utility Maintenance
Superintendent, and members of the Utilities Department, for their swift and professional
action in dealing with a recent broken water main in Boca Highland.
Leslie Garrett Sejas, advised of a radio program she is hosting, as well as taping, that
deals with breakthroughs in various medical methodologies, and suggested that these
tapes might be aired on Government Channel 19. It was the consensus that the
Television Advisory Board review this issue and make a recommendation to the
Commission.
The following residents voiced complaints against Adelphia Cable system, citing among
others, transmission, service and programming problems.
Dr. Kramer, Coronado
Violet Falcone, Ambassadors East
Eugene Diliberto, Seagate
Phil Hockman, Manager, Villa Nove
Mary Leak, Vice President Casuarina Association
Joe Yucht, Dalton Place
Herb Brooks, Manager, Villa Magna
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3. PRESENTATIONS
ADELPHIA CABLE UPDATE -MIKE LIGOURI
General Manager Mike Ligouri once again fielded the complaints against his company.
After much discussion, and at the suggestion of Commissioner Sorrelli, Mr. Ligouri
agreed to visit every condominium and every single family/multi residence to determine
and solve what problems were being experienced; further, Mr. Ligouri agreed to submit
a progress report, either weekly or bi-weekly, to the Town Manager.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: TWO (2) ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; ONE (1)
ON CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
The following residents were interviewed for the above-referenced
vacancies:
• Barbara Eagel (BOA)
John Pagliaro (BOA or CEB)
Merton Rubin (BOA or CEB)
David Yarosh (BOA)
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY DISTRIBUTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 686, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2000 AND ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (first reading 1/2/02; published 1/16/02)
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 16-9 ENTITLED "SPEED RESTRICTIONS" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. (first
reading 1/2/02; published 1/16/02)
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• 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE ADOPTION OF AN APPORTIONMENT PLAN IN
WHICH PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS COMPRISE A MAJORITY
OF THE CONSTITUENCY IN THE SENATORIAL AND REPRESENTATIVE
DISTRICTS CREATED; DIRECTING THIS RESOLUTION BE
FORWARDED TO THE SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT COMMITTEE
AND THE HOUSE PROCEDURAL AND REDISTRICTING COUNCIL;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
There was no discussion of the above proposed ordinances or the proposed resolution.
All will be considered for approval at the February 5 Regular Meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE: TOWN INVESTMENT POLICY
Substantial discussion took place during which it was agreed that while "Suitable and
Authorized Investments" were enumerated in Section V, the last section in that section,
"other" investments, would require authorization by ordinance. A draft ordinance to
cover this eventuality will be drawn up for review. The investment will be further
• considered and possibly approved at the February 5 Regular Meeting.
7.
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MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following Minutes were moved to the February 5 Regular Meting for further
consideration and possible approval:
January 2, 2002
Regular Meeting
REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
8.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone had no report,.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
(2) speed trailers from the Sheriffs Department that have been placed on A1A,
reminding motorists of their speed.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli comp{imented the Police Chief on the addition of two
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill also expressed thanks for the installation of the speed
trailers. The Vice Mayor further advised that he will not run for the District 87 State
Representative seat; rather, he will seek re-election at the March 12 Municipal Election.
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION (continued
Mayor Thomas J. Reid acknowledged the Boca Hi Center group who reviewed the
county park plans, thanking them for their input (copy attached to and made part of
these Minutes).
Mayor Reid next addressed the possibility of the Town employing its own lobbyist in an
effort to secure a seat on the Boca Raton Airport Authority. In this regard, he introduced
Donna Brosemer of Politically Correct, Inc., who gave a brief overview of how she would
lobby this issue on the Town's behalf. It was the consensus that this be discussed
further at the February 5 Regular Meeting.
9. TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag advised the following:
• (1) CH2M HILL will give a presentation on the new reverse osmosis water treatment
plant at the February 5 Regular Meeting.
(2) The Library Referendum Informational Brochure is scheduled to be mailed
February 11.
(3) The response to the Managers/Presidents Forum on February 7 has been
favorable.
(4) A response is awaited from Delray Beach regarding Mr. Saag's suggested
amendments to the fire/rescue contract renewal.
(5) A full explanation regarding the county's decision on the "$12.50" ticket money will
be given at the February 5 Regular Meeting.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
• adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:35 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLIICOMMISSIONER LOWE.
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APPROVE:
Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
ichaei W. Hill, Vice Mayor
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Jo J. Sorre`ffr,'Commissioner
rt L. Lowe,
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