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2002.05.28_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, May 28. 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 and Commissioners John J. Sorrelli, Robert L. Lowe, and Rachael Scala-Pistone were present. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill was absent. 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, Mayor Reid declared the agenda accepted as presented. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, gave an update on the season thus far. As a member of the Noise Abatement Committee re Boca Raton Airport, Joseph Yucht, Boca Hi, noted that he had not attended the latest meeting, but had been advised that another committee, comprised of five (5) members -one ,appointee by the County Commission and one each from Delray, Highland Beach, Boca and Deerfield would be appointed to report directly to the Boca Raton Airport Authority. Mayor Reid, also a member of the Noise Abatement Committee, replied that he had attended the latest meeting and the 5-member committee referred to would deal directly with the Boca Raton Council at which time(s) the concerns of the surrounding municipalities would be recognized and addressed. Sean O'Day, 1024 Bel Air Drive, submitted a petition to the Commission signed by those residents on Bel Air Drive who do not want the temporary speed bump removed (petition attached to and made part of these Minutes). Rosemarie Cutrone, 1005 Bel Air Drive, who had previously presented a petition signed • by residents on Bel Air Drive who want the temporary speed bump removed, reiterated her request that it be taken away. • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting May 28, 2002 Page 2 of 4 Harold Hagelmann, 4748 S. Ocean Blvd., requested that . a Public Hearing on the Hoffmann/AMCO property be postponed until residents return for the season. 3. PRESENTATIONS NONE. 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE. C) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON PLANNING BOARD (GERALD CHURCH ELIGIBLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT). D) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE. E) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS . A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING THE CREATION OF THE AGENDA FOR TOWN COMMISSION MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS. At Commissioner Scala-Pistone's suggestion, the "Exceptions" portion of the Resolution will be reworded for clarification. 6. NEW BUSINESS (1) DISCUSSION RE: -TRADING EXISTING FCIC/NCIC MOBILE CAR COMPUTER HOOKUPS ("DIGIS"), FROM POLICE VEHICLES WITH THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IN EXCHANGE FOR RADIO REPAIR WORK WHEN NEEDED. ["DIGIS" WERE REPLACED BY LAPTOP COMPUTERS]. After some discussion, it was the consensus to place this item on the June 4 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting Mav 28, 2002 Page 3 of 4 6. NEW BUSINESS (continued) (2) DISCUSSION RE: - CONSIDERATION OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENTS WITH (1) ECKLER ENGINEERING, INC. AND (2) SFRN ENGINEERS. In order to allow the Commission time to review these agreement packets, it was suggested by the Town Manager these be considered as an agenda item at the June 4 Regular Meeting. 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER (1) CORONADO UPDATE RE MANGROVE ISSUE. No one from the Coronado was present; however, Commissioner Sorrelli said he was aware that one bid had been received for the mangrove area clean-up and others would be forthcoming. (2) CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF SPEED BUMP FROM BEL AIR DRIVE. • Because pro and con petitions had been received, it was the consensus that the signatures on both be cross-checked for accuracy, and the issue be re-addressed at the June 4 Regular Meeting. (3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT JUNE 4, 2002 REGULAR MEETING: .APRIL 30, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING Under Daniel Bates presentation pertaining to re-landscaping of the Town's beach, Commissioner Scala-Pistone directed that the Minutes of the April 30 Workshop be amended to reflect the cost of the project noted by Mr. Bates [$100,00] included the entire length of the beach [2.9 miles], not just the area in the south end Town. .MAY 7, 2002 REGULAR MEETING .MAY 7, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING It was the consensus to forward these Minutes to the June 4 Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval. . Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting May 28, 2002 Page 4 of 5 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone requested another Attorney-Client Executive Session regarding the Hoffmann/AMCO property; the Commissioner also asked that the Public Hearing on this matter be deferred until residents returned for the season. Commissioner Robert L. Lowe advised he was not in favor of a Public Hearing on the Hoffmann/AMCO issue at this time, given the confusing information the Town had received regarding certain areas, i.e., number of stories in each building and height of each building. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report. Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report. 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney addressed the Hoffmann/AMCO issue, advising of recent events. Mr. Sliney noted that information supplied the Town was ambiguous and • contradictory, and that no Public Hearing would be scheduled until correct information was received and the Building Official had reviewed it. Regarding another Attorney- Client session, Mr. Sliney suggested that if the Commission agrees to hold one, it not be scheduled until the height information is received; he further noted that most likely a Public Hearing on the matter could not be postponed indefinitely. 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Ben Saag reported on the following: .The Library received a $500,000 grant from the State for construction of the new Library; Mr. Saag commended consultant Helen Lawrence and Library Director Mari Suarez for their efforts. ,The updated newsletter format has been well received; several residents have been assisted with ambulance service issues from information included in the first issue. .The Boca Hi Condominium Association has granted permission for beach vehicle access; the vehicle will be re-priced for purchase (government bid). Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting Mav 28, 2002 Page 5 of 5 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 2:20 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE. dmt APPROVE: Thomas J. Reid, Mayor c • -ABSENT- Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor -~ r r/' ~ ,~ Jghn J. 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