2002.05.07_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 7, 2002 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. 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 in attendance,
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 moved the "Safe Boating Proclamation" from his report
• to New Business; the Agenda was accepted as amended.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
NONE.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: MEMORANDUM FROM CODE
ENFORCEMENT BOARD RE PAYMENT OF COSTS/FEES BY THOSE
THE BOARD FINDS IN VIOLATION OF CODE.
Town Attorney Sliney addressed the memo, advising he would research this issue, but
did not think it had legal merit; rather, any costs/fees in this regard would relate to the
Town's "cost of doing business." (Copy of memo attached to and made part of these
Minutes.)
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B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
(BYRON MCKINLEY ELIGIBLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT)
Having previously expressed his interest in continuing to serve, Mr. McKinley was
unanimously reappointed to a three-year term upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: The BAR for the month of April was accepted
as information.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor read same into the record,
with the notation that the Planning Board Meeting scheduled for May 8 had been
cancelled.
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 COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT BLOCKGRANTACTIVITIES
• WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY.
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, this Resolution was
unanimously approved.
(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.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, this
Resolution was unanimously approved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
PROCLAMATION -NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
The Commander, Vice Commander and Public Affairs Officer of Boca Raton Flotilla 36
were in attendance to receive the "National Safe Boating Week" (May 18-24)
proclamation from Mayor Reid.
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May 7. 2002 Page 3 of 4
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) CONSIDERATION OF DELRAY FIRE/RESCUE CONTRACT RENEWAL
MOTION to approve the renewal of the Fire/Rescue contract was made by
COMMISSIONER LOWENICE MAYOR HILL for discussion purposes. Town Manager
Saag again reviewed his summary of substantial changes. There were few questions
except for the contract renewal term from 10 years to 15 years. Fire Chief Kerry Koen
responded, advising the longer term provided not only for continuity, but also a comfort
level for planning purposes; it would, of course, be subject to approval by the Delray City
Commission. Town Attorney Sliney noted, on the Town's behalf, the renewal provided
a 24-month "out" clause. Concluding discussion, MOTION was unanimously approved.
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWENICE MAYOR HILL, the following sets of
Minutes were unanimously approved:
MARCH 26, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING
APRIL 2, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 29, 2002 EXECUTIVE SESSION (POLICE NEGOTIATIONS)
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
NONE.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
NONE.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
NONE.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, the following
Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved.
(1) APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR THOMAS ~J. REID TO NOISE
COMPATIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR BOCA RATON
AIRPORT.
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11. CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
(2) APPROVAL OF COMMISSION CHAMBERS AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 1:55 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
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