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• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, October 29, 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 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
• With no objection, Mayor Reid amended the Agenda to include Clay Shaw under
Candidate Introductions. Likewise, with no objection, Town Manager Ben Saag
amended the Agenda to include "Distribution of Assets" (Police Vehicle) under NEW
BUSINESS.
Before addressing the Agenda, Mayor Reid introduced various candidates who are up
for election on November 5, 2002:
Jeff Atwater, State Senate, District 25 (Republican)
Mary McCarty, Palm Beach County Commission, District 4 (Incumbent/Republican)
Carol Roberts, U.S.Representative, District 22, (Democrat)
Clay Shaw, U.S.Representative, District 22 (Incumbent/Republican)
Neither candidate for School Board, District 5, were present: Mark Hansen and Kevin
Rader.
Each candidate was given five (5) minutes to introduce themselves and give an overview
of their accomplishments/objectives.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Joseph Yucht, Boca Highland, presented information on the Boca Highlands/Lucia Milani
easement issue.
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• Sean O'Day, Bel Air Drive, suggested that when the side streets are paved, the
Commission also consider upgrading the landscaping.
Harold Hagelmann, Boca Highlands, offered his opinion as to possible evacuation
problems regarding the proposed Hoffmann/Siemens project.
3. PRESENTATIONS
(1) MARK TAYNTON, FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION, OFFICE OF BEACHES AND COASTAL SYSTEMS.
Mr. Taynton noted the areas his office was involved with, which included dune
restoration. In this regard, Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised that ,under
her report, she would present a draft letter addressing the residents, and proposing an
alternate method by which monies for such a project could be raised without benefit of
county funds.
(2) DELRAY FIRE RESCUE: THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA
Chief Kerry Koen gave a brief overview of the camera's use, followed by a demonstration
by Division Chief Russ Accardi, who advised that the camera senses "heat" and,
therefore, is of tremendous life-saving value in that it can "see" through smoke, and
• detect the heat of a human body. Chief Accardi also advised that such a camera had
recently been purchased by the Town, and will be used on its aerial platform vehicle; it
is the fourth camera of its kind in the Delray Fire/Rescue system.
In order to accommodate Chief Koen's schedule, the Town Manager asked that the first
items under "NEW BUSINESS" be addressed at this time.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE: CANCELLATION OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR
EMERGENCY CARE VEHICLE BY AMERICAN LAFRANCE/MEDIC
MASTER.
Chief Koen advised that two (2) Delray Beach purchase orders and one (1) Highland
Beach purchase order had been issued to American LaFrance/Medic Master for
emergency care vehicles. He further advised that one (1) vehicle of the two (2) ordered
by Delray had been received and had been determined to be of inferior quality;
therefore, Delray would like to cancel their outstanding purchase order for the second
vehicle and was requesting the Town to cancel their outstanding purchase order for one
vehicle also. Following some discussion, wherein Town Attorney Sliney advised he had
conferred with Delray's attorney, it was the consensus that the Town would join Delray
in cancellation of the outstanding purchase orders - one for Delray; one for the Town.
• The issue was moved to the November 6, 2002 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
Note: Copy of Delray Attorney's letter attached hereto.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
(A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
(B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CODE ENFORCEMENT.
It was agreed that the vacancy not be addressed at this time, as the recent
newsletter and government channel had invited residents to join the Talent Bank,
and the Commission would allow some time for applications to be accepted; it will
be reconsidered at the November Workshop.
(C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
(D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 29, ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM," SECTION 29-
10 ENTITLED "CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE."
It was noted this proposed ordinance had first reading on October 1, 2002 and was
• published on October 28, 2002; it is scheduled for final reading at the November 6, 2002
Regular Meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(2) DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS
Town Manager Saag advised that "Strobes R-Us," the company with which the Town
deals regarding purchase of light bars for its police vehicles, had proposed that cruiser
99-1, which is due to be replaced, be traded to them for demonstration purposes in
return for services rendered. Mr. Saag further advised accepting the "Strobes-R-Us"
proposal would be monetarily equal to trading the vehicle in (approximately $3,000-
$3,500). After some discussion, it was the consensus to move this item to the
November 6, 2002 Consent Agenda.
At this time, another discussion took place regarding cruiser 97-3 being used as a
"decoy" for a certain length of time to possibly deter speeding vehicles and increase
general safety. It was the consensus to "strip" the vehicle and try this approach.
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• 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the November 6, 2002 Regular Meeting for
further consideration and possible approval:
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 PUBLIC HEARING (POLICE CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS IMPASSE ITEMS)
OCTOBER 1, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone expressed concern regarding the high traffic
volume currently on A1A and, referring to present and proposed construction projects
which would further increase the number of vehicles, advised she had obtained a traffic
count from Palm Beach County Traffic Division for the number of vehicles now using
A1A on a daily basis: north of Spanish River Boulevard - 15,568; south of Linton
Boulevard - 13,804, for a total of 29,372.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone also advised of another successful beach clean-up on
October 13 by 25 members of the Kiwanis KEY Club; she extended thanks to everyone
involved with the effort -police, turtle program coordinator; Town Hall staff and the
• Holiday Inn.
The Commissioner also noted a request from Dr. Richard Bailyn of Ocean Grande that
an ordinance be enacted to prohibit garbage on the beach.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone concluded her report by reading her proposed letter to
residents as to how dune restoration could be accomplished without county funds.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid led a discussion regarding re-scheduling of the Public Hearing
for the Hoffmann/Siemens project (originally scheduled immediately following this
Workshop, and cancelled by the applicant). It was the consensus to hold the hearing
immediately after the December 3 Regular Meeting; it will be placed on the November
6 Regular Agenda for approval of this date and time.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
• Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
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10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag suggested that if the regularly scheduled Planning Board
Meeting on November 13 (9:30 A.M.) had an agenda to consider, the Commission might
consider moving their joint meeting with the Charter Review Board on that date (9:30
A.M.) to 11:00 A.M. If there was no Planning Board agenda, the Commission meeting
could proceed with the 9:30 A.M. timeframe.
Mr. Saag also advised receipt of a $300,000 South Florida Water Management grant for
the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant.
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 3:40 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE.
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APPROVE:
Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
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Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
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Scala-Pistone, Commissioner
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