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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, November 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 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
Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
• 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Turtle Program Coordinator Jose Echeverria, Russell Drive, announced the end of
another season, advising that a total if 660 nests were laid (476 loggerheads; 166
greenbacks; 18 leatherbacks). He thanked the volunteers and everyone whose
cooperation contributed to the success of the program.
Artie Kwait, President of Ocean Grande Homeowners Association, expressed concern
pertaining to construction vehicles that are using the swale in front of Ocean Grande,
thus creating ruts and general destruction; he advised he had obtained a permit from
DOT to put up barriers.
Dr. Richard Bailyn, Vice President of the Ocean Grande Homeowners Association
addressed the state of the beach; he had recently requested the Town adopt an
ordinance to prevent littering (See Ordinance No. 693).
Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., referred to a Will Rogers quote regarding good
judgment resulting from the consequences of bad judgment as applies to decisions the
Commission will be called upon to make in the future.
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At this time, Mayor Reid noted the poor quality of the October 29 Workshop video tape,
and suggested the Delray Fire Department be invited back to again demonstrate the
thermal imaging camera. However, Mr. Saag advised that because the chambers
needed to be in darkness to appreciate what the camera was capable of, it was not
possible to broadcast out successfully. Mr Saag further noted that an update of the
Commission's camera capabilities was on order.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD (to
be addressed at the November Workshop)
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C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: Mayor Reid read the BAR for October into the
record.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor also read scheduled Board
meetings for November into the record.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 29, ENTITLED "WATER SERVICE,"
SECTION 29-10 ENTITLED "CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE."
(final reading: first reading 10/1/02; published 10/18/02.
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Following MOTION by COMMISIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, Vice Mayor
Hill led substantial discussion, noting he questioned whether a seperate reserve was
needed for the water department, as there were adequate funds in the general reserve
to cover any need in the water department; therefore, he suggested the rates not be
raised and the issue be addressed again in a year or so. Also, Vice Mayor Hill noted
philosophically, the possibility of deducting water charges on individual tax returns.
Commissioner Lowe noted that the monies for the increase had been budgeted for this
fiscal year; Mayor Reid expressed disfavor of giving up any kind of reserves and
questioned the feasibility of utility payments being tax deductible; Town Manager Saag
explained that one of the reasons for the increase was operational costs having to do
with longevity of water plant personnel.
• Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
November 6. 2002 Page 3 of 5
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
Concluding discussion, roll call vote resulted as follows:
Commissioner Scala-Pistone Against
Commissioner Sorrelli For
Commissioner Lowe For
Vice Mayor Hill Against
Mayor Reid For
Motion to approve the increase in water rates was approved on roll call by majority vote.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION by
• COMMISSIONER LOWENICE MAYOR HILL:
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 25 PUBLIC HEARING (POLICE CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS RE IMPASSE ITEMS)
OCTOBER 1, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
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REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone had no report.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill questioned if a beach clean-up ordinance requiring private
property owners to keep their beach clean was in effect (Note: Ordinance No. 693 was
found to cover his concerns -copy attached hereto and made part of these Minutes.)
The Vice Mayor also asked about the status of the police union contract; the Town
Manager replied it was in the ratification phase, with some amendments still to be made.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid gave an in-depth report on the Commission/Manager form of
government the Town employs, as well as a list of current and future projects within the
Town, and the various aspects that will affect them (security, traffic, etc.). [A copy of the
Mayor's notes are attached hereto and made part of these Minutes.]
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9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag had no report.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were unanimously approved upon roll call vote, following MOTION
by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE:
(1) APPROVE CANCELLATION OF PURCHASE ORDER #2002-014 TO
AMERICAN LAFRANCE/MEDIC MASTER FOR EMERGENCY CARE
VEHICLE.
(2) APPROVE TRADE OF POLICE VEHICLE 99-1 TO "STROBES R-US" IN
RETURN FOR SERVICE RENDERED RE LIGHT BARS FOR POLICE CAR
• FLEET (APPROXIMATELY $3,500).
(3) APPROVE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
REGULAR MEETING FOR PUBLIC HEARING/SPECIAL MEETING RE
HOFFMANN/SIEMENS PROJECT.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:40 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE.
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