2002.08.27_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday. Au4ust 27.2002 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, Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill
and Commissioners Robert L. Lowe and Rachael Scala-Pistone were present,
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag,
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 declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria gave an update on the season.
3. PRESENTATIONS
REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION: CORONADO MANGROVE UPDATE (It was thought that this was
a "no show;" however it was mistakenly put on the agenda - presentation is
scheduled for the September 24 Workshop Meeting).
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES:ONE (1) ON CODE ENFORCEMENT
BOARD.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
. D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS -PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO
EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED ON THE 2002 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN
OF HIGHLAND BEACH.
(2} AN ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2003.
It was noted that the above ordinances had first reading on August 6 and were
published on August 20; they will have final reading at the Town Commission
September 17 Special Meeting to adopt the budget.
(3} A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE METHOD BY WHICH MEMBERS OF APPOINTED
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES ARE COMPENSATED.
Town Manager Ben Saag explained- the various compensation categories, advising
• this method of payment would streamline check-writing for the Finance Department
as regards immediate payment following aBoard/Committee meeting. After some
discussion, it was the consensus that the Resolution be considered for approved at
the September 3 Regular Meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION RE: -AWARD OF PHASE II WATER PLANT CONTRACT
Lengthy discussion took place, with Mr, Saag advising the reasons for additional
costs, as well as retention/deletion of additive alternates that had been negotiated
with the low bidder, J.J. Kirlin. During the course of discussion, Commissioner
Lowe suggested the generator that had been deleted, be reinstated in the bid
package. At Commissioner Scala-Pistone's suggestion, Mr. Saag will invite Mr.
Kirlin and CH2M HILL to the September 3 Regular Meeting to answer any
questions the Commission might have. Further consideration will be given to
award of the contract at that time. (A copy of Mr. Saag's back-up material
regarding the project is attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) REPRESENTATION ON BOCA AIRPORT AUTHORITY
COMMITTEES
Mayor Reid advised that information had been received from the Boca Airport
Authority stating no individual could serve on multiple committees. Because
Joseph Yucht was first appointed to the Noise Abatement Committee and
subsequently to the 5-member Advisory Committee, the members agreed that it
would be appropriate for him to continue serving where first appointed.
The Mayor further advised that Harold B. Cohen had agreed to be the Town's
representative on the 5-member Advisory Committee. Mr. Cohen introduced
himself and gave background information on himself and his long-term service to
the Town and the County.
It was then agreed to put this issue on the Consent Agenda for September 3,
wherein Mr. Yucht would be removed from the Advisory Committee, with Mr. Cohen
• becoming the Town's representative on same. (Copy of Boca Airport FAX memo
attached to and made part of these. Minutes.:)
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
The following sets of Minutes of Minutes were moved to the September 3 Regular
Agenda for further consideration and possible approval:
July 30, 2002 Workshop Meeting
July 30, 2002 Special Meting (Tentative Millage/Budget)
August 6, 2002 Regular Meeting
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised of an organization, "Seniors vs.
Crime/Fighting Fraud," which provides assistance to senior citizens regarding
various scams, and provided a contact name and number for those in need of such
assistance: Paul Copeland at 561-865-1571. Town Manager Saag advised the
information would be posted on the Town's website and government channel.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION (continued)
Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report; however, he did remind residents of the
September 10 Primary and encouraged that they cast their ballots.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag advised that the back lot would be open for employee
parking on Tuesday, September 3.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There. being no further business #o come before the Commission at this ime, Mayor.
Reid adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:05 P.M. upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER LOWE.
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