2002.08.06_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
August 6.2002 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 Robert L. Lowe and Rachael Scala-Pistons were present.
Commissioner John J.Sorrelli 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.
Before proceeding with Agenda business, Mayor Reid addressed the issue of
Public Comments and Requests, thanking Commissioner Lowe for bringing to his
• attention the need to follow a stated agenda and not allow extended "discussion" of
issues during this time. He cited Resolution No.791, advising a copy would be
available to any interested party. (Copy of Mayor's remarks and resolution
attached to and made part of these Minutes)
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Mayor Reid amended the Agenda to include first reading of the Levy and
Appropriation ordinances relating to the 2002/2003 FY Budget.
Town Manager Ben Saag requested that first reading of the °Lights Out for Turtles»
proposed amended ordinance be deleted, as resident Jean Ellis, who had
requested the update, had some concerns regarding the text ,which would
necessitate further review.
There was no objection from the members and the Agenda was accepted as
amended.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Turtle Volunteer Jose Echeverria, thanked all who recently helped rescue a mature
turtle that was caught under an iron gate,
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3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: NONE.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: The BAR for the month of July
was read into the record by Mayor Reid.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor also read Board
meetings for the month of August into the record.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED UPON THE 2002 TAX
• ROLL OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. (first reading)
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FIR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-
2003, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 20002 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003. (first reading)
It was noted_that these budget ordinances would be considered for adoption at a
Special Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 17 at 5:01 P.M., following a
Public Hearing scheduled for September 3 at 5:01 P.M.
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONRR LOWENICE MAYOR HILL, this Resolution
was unanimously approved; it will relate to the Grant Agreement on the Consent
Agenda.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE,
the following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
JUNE 25, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING
JUNE 25, 2002 EXECUTIVE SESSION
JULY 2, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone reported that members of the Kiwanis
"KEY" Club have agreed to do another beach clean-up, scheduled for August 17;
she requested the Town Manager to arrange for their access to the beach, and
invited any interested residents to join in the event.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone also addressed the HoffmanNAMCO project, noting
that while Attorney Sliney has diligently pursued information on questions raised,
answers received from their attorney thus far were ambiguous. The
• Commissioner also noted she had received concerns from residents regarding
safety and welfare in the event of evacuation, and general traffic impact, as well as
how the quality of life would be affected by additional high rise buildings.
Mayor Reid commented that residents would have an opportunity to express their
views to the full Commission when a public hearing was scheduled.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag advised on several issues:
.At Commissioner Scala-Pistone's request, an updated timeline of major projects
had been included with the Commission's agenda. Commissioner Scala-Pistone
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10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER (continued)
questioned the start-up and completion dates for the county; park; Mr. Saag replied
that these were the dates he had received from the county.
.Mr. Saag requested direction from the Commission regarding the possibility of
giving a yearly honorarium to Board Members at the annual Boards Appreciation
Luncheon, rather than pay them $25 immediately following a meeting of the Board
on which they serve. In answer to Vice Mayor Hill, Mr. Saag advised that Boca
Raton pays a token $10 a meeting; Delray Beach hosts a yearly luncheon only;
Gulf Stream and Manalapan provided no payment for Board service. It was
agreed that Mr. Saag will draft a proposed resolution in this regard for the
Commission's consideration.
.On July 10, Mr. Saag advised he was an agended speaker at the Boca Marine
Advisory Meeting, during which he asked for Boca's cooperation in creating a "no
wake" zone along the Town's (eastern) length of the Intracoastal. He explained
that Boca and Delray Beach, both of which have areas on the Inrtracoastal `s
western limit (across from the Town), have an interlocal agreement pertaining to the
• Intracoastal, and the members of the Boca Marine Advisory Board did not express
an interest in assisting the Town to create a "no wake" zone. Mr. Saag said the
possibility of legislation to allow municipalities more say regarding no wake zones
was discussed, as well as the possibility of a countywide marine advisory board
During Commission discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Saag write to the Palm
Beach County Sheriffs Department to determine if the county would be amenable
to patrolling for the Town.
Concluding his report, Mr. Saag commended Bill Moore, Jesse Alexander, Bertram
Desir and Jean Gilbert for the spectacular job they did in upgrading the landscaping
in front of Town Hall.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, the
following items were unanimously approved upon favorable roll call vote:
(1) EXECTUTION OF LIBRARY GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA.
(2) APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH YUCHT AS THE TOWN
REPRESENTATIVE TO 5-MEMBER BOCA RATON AIRPORT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
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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 LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
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