2002.04.30_TC_Minutes_Workshopt.
• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday. April 30. 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.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag, as
were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Town Manager Ben Saag requested that the third item under his report (Trihalomethane
Discussion) be deleted; hearing no objection, the Mayor declared the Agenda accepted
as amended.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Jean Ellis, 4205 S. Ocean Blvd., suggested that the ordinance pertaining to turtle
protection (No. 554) be reviewed and upgraded.
Rosemarie Cutrone, 1005 Bel Air Drive, requested the temporary speed bumps on that
street be removed. The Town Manager said he is awaiting word from the Town's
insurance carrier in this regard (See March 26 Workshop Minutes). Some discussion
followed regarding other types of "calming traffic" devices.
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, gave an update on nestings thus
far.
Dean Luce, 4511 S.Ocean Blvd., requested the right to speak when Attorney Sliney gave
his report (AMCO litigation). Mayor Reid responded that it would appropriate for Mr.
Luce to give his remarks at the May 7 Regular Meeting.
Joseph Yucht, Boca Highland, gave the dates of forthcoming meetings regarding the
Boca Raton Airport. Mr. Yucht also advised that Department of Transportation
representatives he had invited to give a presentation were not in attendance (See
PRESENTATIONS).
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS (continued)
At this time, Commissioner Lowe interjected with the suggestion that a formal policy be
put in place regarding how and by whom an item could be placed on a Commission
Agenda. Mr. Saag will draft a resolution in this regard.
Concluding Public Comments, Jennifer Wood of Delray Beach expressed her opinion on
the importance of sea grape trees on the dunes to prevent erosion.
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) DANIEL BATES, PALM BEACH COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM
SUPERVISOR: INHIBITION OF FURTHER BEACH EROSION.
At Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone's invitation, Mr. Bates' presentation was geared
to the idea that certain plantings on the frontal dunes of the Town's beach could inhibit
further erosion, acknowledging, however, that most of the beach area was in good
condition and only the south end of Town is more readily affected. Mr. Bates estimated
that the total cost for the Town's entire 2.9 miles would be approximately $100,000 and,
because all areas of the Town's beach are designated as private property, a discussion
• ensued regarding expenditure of public funds for private property.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty joined Mr. Bates, advising of available
county grants for dune restoration, and saying she would work on the Town's behalf, but
could not guarantee success. Mr. Bates and Commissioner McCarty also pointed out
that in order to apply for the grant, private property owners would have to agree to a
"public access" designation; then the county could do the work as well as maintenance.
It was suggested that perhaps all beach property owners could be surveyed regarding
this "public access" provision.
(2) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - A1A CROSSING(S) AT SOUTH
END OF TOWN.
See Mr. Yucht's remarks under PUBLIC COMMENTS.
(3) HELEN HARRALSON, AED/HEART STREAM (PHILLIPS MEDICAL
SYSTEMS) CHIEF ROB MORELAND, EMS DIVISION CHIEF, DELRAY
FIRE DEPARTMENT: DEFIBRILLATORS AS FIRST RESPONSE.
Ms. Harralson and Chief Moreland were invited by Commissioner Scala-Pistone to give
a defibrillator demonstration. However, Ms. Harralson, who was to provide the
defibrillator, was not in attendance; therefore, Chief Moreland spoke briefly about the
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3. PRESENTATIONS (continued)
merits of the equipment. Mr. Saag advised that through the Community Oriented Police
Program (COPS) any interested association could request a defibrillator demonstration;
he also noted that all Town fire department and police vehicles are equipped, and units
have been ordered for Town Hall departments.
At this time, it was agreed to address item (1) under Miscellaneous-Items Left Over:
(1) CORONADO UPDATE RE MANGROVE ISSUE
Coronado resident David Lowe advised the county now has the information it needs, and
that Ollie York had replaced Bill Maltz as Chair of the Mangrove Committee. Ms. York
said she plans to follow through with the initial DEP recommendation to clean the area;
she is expecting a professional estimate shortly, including a plan for the clean-up, as well
as the cost of doing the job.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD.
It was noted that Byron McKinley is eligible for reappointment, and has
agreed to serve if reappointed.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT. NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTERING INTO AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY
AND THE TOWN REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ACTIVITIES WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY.
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(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PORTION OF THE
COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GRANT AWARD PROGRAM
FUNDS.
Town Manager Saag advised that these resolutions were routine, done on a yearly basis.
It was the consensus to approve at the May 7 Regular Meeting.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE: - DELRAY FIRE/RESCUE CONTRACT RENEWAL
Town Manager Saag addressed the amendments to the current contract and answered
questions to the Commission's satisfaction. The renewal will be considered at the May
7, Regular Meeting. (A copy of Mr. Saag's "Summary of Significant Changes" is attached
hereto and made part of these Minutes).
(2) DISCUSSION RE: -UPGRADE OF COMMISSION CHAMBERS AUDIO
SYSTEM.
The Town Clerk advised that a representative from Peerson Audio had reviewed the
sound system in Chambers on April 15, and subsequently submitted a quote for the
upgrade. It was advised that the Town of Palm Beach, per its Clerk, has had a long and
satisfying working relationship with Peerson; the company also did the audio upgrade
for St. Lucy's Church. After some discussion, it was the consensus to move this item
to the May 7 Consent Agenda.
• (3) APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR THOMAS J. REID TO NOISE
COMPATIBILITY ADVISORYCOMMlTTEE FOR BOCA RATON AIRPORT.
Responding to the committee's decision to have two (2) representatives from neighboring
communities designated to serve, it was unanimous that Mayor Reid be the second
Town appointee. (Joseph Yucht was appointed February 5). The item was moved to the
May 7 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) CORONADO UPDATE RE MANGROVE ISSUE.
See Section immediately following (3) PRESENTATIONS.
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the May 7 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
MARCH 26, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING
APRIL 2, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 29, 2002 EXECUTIVE SESSION (POLICE NEGOTIATIONS)
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone thanked all those involved with the recent
events she had scheduled -the beach environmental meeting on April 4, and the
Kiwanis "Key Club" beach clean-up on April 13. The Commissioner noted that both
events were successful, and there were more beach clean-ups planned for the future.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid advised that Father Gerald Grace, Pastor of St. Lucy's Church,
had given permission for employee parking in the Church lot during construction of the
Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant. The Mayor further advised that the Town had
been designated a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Association for the 14th
consecutive year.
• Responding to the Mayor's question about the status of support from the neighboring
communities regarding a "No Wake Zone" on the Intracoastal throughout the Town, Mr.
Saag advised that Boca Raton had referred the request to their Marine Advisory Board,
and Delray Beach had not yet replied.
Mayor Reid also noted that Television Advisory Board Chair Arlin Voress had requested
that the Board go on hiatus until further notice. There was no objection from the
members. '
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney requested that the Commission schedule an
Attorney-Client Private Session regarding the AMCO litigation immediately following the
May 7 Regular Meeting. There was no objection.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag reported on several issues:
.Mari Suarez had transmitted to each member a copy of the Library Donations Policy.
(Attached to and made part of these Minutes).
• .Three (3) firms have been selected to serve the Town's future engineering needs:
CH2M HILL, Ekler and SFRN (Shalloway et al); depending on the issue at hand, various
areas of expertise will be available.
.Beginning Monday, May 6, the back portion of Town Hall property will be blocked off
and unavailable for parking due to the start of first-phase construction for the R.O. plant.
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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 3:15 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
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