2002.07.02_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
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U ES O OWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, Julv 2. 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 and Rachael Scala-Pistone were present.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe 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
N Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Joseph Yucht, Boca Hi, advised Delray Fire/Rescue will hold a mock hurricane
clean-up on Wednesday, July 10, in whicb members of the Town's CERT team
will take part.
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria gave an update on the season thus far.
Jim McGinnis, Bel Air Drive, suggested the Town provide electronic means for
payment of utility bills. Town Manager Ben Saag advised a meeting had recently
been held with a vendor to discuss this idea, as well as credit card usage.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORREPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES:
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER SORRELLI,
followed by unanimous roll calf vote, Theresa Colanullo was reappointed
to the Planning Board and Felix Goldenson was reappointed to the
Financial Advisory Board, both for 3-year terms.
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTONE, followed by unanimous favorable vote, John J. Papera was
appointed to a 3-year term on the Code Enforcement Board.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: The BAR for the month of June was read into
the record by Mayor Reid.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: Board meetings for the month of July
were also read into the record by the Mayor.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTERNG INTO A LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (TO BE ATTACHED TO AND
MADE PART OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DOT AND THE
TOWN -SEE CONSENT AGENDA).
Town Manager Saag advised that this resolution would be made part of the
agreement between the Town and the DOT, which agreement was a Consent
Agenda item, having been previously considered at the June Workshop.. Upon
MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, it was
unanimously approved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL, the
following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
MAY 28, 2002 WORKSHOP
MAY 28, 2002 SPECIAL
JUNE 4, 2002 REGULAR
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scata-Pistone addressed the following items:
."KEY" Club members have volunteered to do another beach cleaning, probably
in August.
.Regarding possible landscape renovation of the beach, the Commissioner
reiterated that the $100,000 cost of the project, possibly available from the
county, included the entire three (3) miles of beachfront. She will also check with
the county on the issue of access to private property for maintenance purposes.
.Requested the Town Attorney to determine if the proposed project by
Hoffmann/AMCO (Adult Congregate Living Facility) will require inspection and/or
supervision by the State.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli advised that it was not against the law for
beach cleaners to "bury" debris rather than "clear" it.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill further advised that burying debris on the beach
actually has a beneficial side effect in that it helps to prevent erosion.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid suggested it would be advantageous to have at least
half the members of the Board of Adjustment be attorneys. In this regard the
Mayor questioned if the Commission could remove already appointed non-
qualified members, as well as remove term limits for this Board when qualified
residents were appointed. Town Attorney Sliney will review.
Regarding Adelphia Cable's financial troubles, Mr. Sliney responded to the
Mayor that as of now, the Town should proceed as usual; he also advised that
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION (continued)
Leibowitz & Associates, the Town's telecommunications attorneys ,planned an
upcoming workshop at which more information would be forthcoming.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag advised the Town was honored in the Florida League
of Cities Magazine under "City Innovations" for (1) employee birthdays being
noted with a gift certificate to the Outback restaurant and (2) for its efforts to
memorialize the history of Highland Beach. Mr. Saag presented the
accompanying certificates to Mayor Reid.
Mr. Saag also gave an update on the status of Phase I of the R.O. plant, advising
rain delays will most likely push the completion of the project to the end of July.
Finally, Mr. Saag requested that the Commission consider granting Friday, July
5th as an additional holiday this year only, He noted the decision to do so would
not only be of minimal cost to the Town, but would also be an excellent morale
boost. After some discussion, the Commission agreed to this suggestion and,
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTONE, followed by unanimous favorable vote, Friday, July 5th was declared
an additional holiday for the year 2002.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER SORRELLI, the
following Consent Agenda item was unanimously approved:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DISTRICT FOUR (4),
MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OFAGREEMENT [DSF]
MAINTENANCE.
Before calling for adjournment, for the record Mayor Reid noted a local realtor
whose advertising mailings appear to be sponsored and/or endorsed by the
Town. The Mayor noted while this mode of advertising was not illegal, he
wanted it known the Town had no connection with the realtor. (copy attached to
and made part of these Minutes.)
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
Mayor Reid adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:20 P.M., upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR HILL.
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