2002.06.04_TC_Minutes_Regulart
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETI
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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 4. 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 present, as
were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The Agenda was unanimously accepted as presented upon MOTION by
S COMMISSIONER LOWENICE MAYOR HILL.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Former Vice Mayor Bill Paul of Russell Drive introduced Wanda Thayer, who is
campaigning for District 87 State Representative in the November Elections. Ms.
Thayer's remarks were apolitical; she thanked the Commission for the opportunity to
introduce herself to the residents.
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria, Russell Drive, gave an update on the season.
Joseph Yucht, Boca Hi, gave an update on the Boca Airport Authority, saying they
passed a resolution to permit the county to appoint a 5-member committee to advise the
authority members.
Pat King, Ocean Pines, asked if the Hoffmann property would be discussed, and was
advised it would not, as further information has been requested of their attorney.
Planning Board Chairman Harold Hagelmann, Boca Hi, requested that the Hoffmann
Public Hearing/Special Meeting be deferred until residents return for the season.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON PLANNING BOARD (GERALD
CHURCH ELIGIBLE FOR REAPPOINTMENT).
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE,
Gerald Church was unanimously reappointed to a 3-year term on the
Planning Board.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT FOR MONTH OF MAY. The BAR for the month
of May was read into the record by Mayor Reid.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: Also read into the record by the Mayon
• .BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT -WORKSHOP - 6/13/02 - 9:30 A.M.
.CHARTER REVIEW BOARD -REGULAR - 6/11/02 - 1:00 P.M.
.CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD -NONE SCHEDULED.
.FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD -NONE SCHEDULED.
.PLANNING BOARD -REGULAR - 6/12/02 - 9:30 A.M.
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.
Following brief discussion, this Resolution was unanimously approved upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) CONSIDERATION OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENTS WITH (1) ECKLER
ENGINEERING, INC. AND (2) SFRN ENGINEERS.
After some discussion, it was agreed to approve these agreements subject to the Town
Attorney's legal recommendations. MOTION to this effect was made by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, followed by
unanimous favorable vote.
At this time, Mayor Reid recognized Ms. Ollie York of the Coronado Condominium, who
gave an update on the mangrove issue and advised a contractor had been selected to
clean the area. upon approval by the Board of Directors.
(2) CONSIDERATION OF REMOVAL OF SPEED BUMP FROM BEL AIR
DRIVE.
A cross-check of signatures on the pro and con petitions resulted in those who were for
the bump outnumbering those who were against it. MOTION by COMMISSIONER
LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to remove the bump for purpose of
• discussion, which was lengthy. In conclusion, this Motion resulted in roll call vote as
follows:
Commissioner Scala-Pistone Yes
Commissioner Lowe Yes
Commissioner Sorrelli No
Vice Mayor Hill Yes
Mayor Reid Yes
Further discussion resulted in a MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER
SCALA-PISTONE, to replace the existing bump with a 5' wide asphalt-constructed bump
to be placed mid-street; the Town Manager was authorized to expend up to $1000 on
the project. Roll call vote was as follows:
Commissioner Lowe No
Commissioner Sorrelli Yes
Commissioner Scala-Pistone Yes
Vice Mayor Hill Yes
Mayor Reid Yes
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. 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
.APRIL 30, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING (as amended by Commissioner
Scala-Pistone).
.MAY 7, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
.MAY 7, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWENICE MAYOR HILL, the above noted
Minutes were unanimously approved.
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone expressed various concerns regarding the
proposed Hoffmann/AMCO project and requested that a Public Hearing/Special Meeting
on the issue be deferred until residents are back for the season. In this regard,
Commissioner Scala-Pistone suggested the following Motion: for discussion, which was
made by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER LOWE:
The Public Hearing/Special Meeting on the Hoffman property be deferred
until late October/early November to consider approval or disapproval of
• the Settlement Agreement so that our interested residents who are
presently vacationing elsewhere may have input into this serious issue.
Concluding discussion, roll call vote was as follows:
Commissioner Lowe Yes
Commissioner Scala-Pistone Yes
Vice Mayor Hill No
Commissioner Sorrelli No
Mayor No
[Copy of Commissioner Scala-Pistone's remarks attached to and made part of these
Minutes.]
There were no reports forthcoming from Commissioner Robert L. Lowe,
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli, Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill or Mayor Thomas J.
Reid.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag had no report.
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• 11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, the following
Consent Agenda item was unanimously approved:
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].
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:55 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
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