2002.11.26_TC_Minutes_WorkshopR
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, November 26. 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 was also present, as were members of the general
public. Town Manager Ben Saag was absent.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
With no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., noted his concern with a notice that was posted in
his condo lobby (Villa Magna) that he said gave incorrect information regarding the
Hoffmann/Siemens project. Mr. Bell also noted that this issue is in litigation and
cautioned that discretion should be used when speaking or posting information about it.
Town Attorney Sliney agreed with Mr. Bell's remarks.
Talent Bank Applicants Carole Frankel and Martin Sahn were interviewed by the
Commission.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Town Attorney Sliney explained that the presentation scheduled for the Azure
Condominium Project would be postponed until the Commission had time to review the
settlement agreement and an amendment thereto; Mr. Sliney also advised he would
meet with Azure's attorney to discuss alternatives to their requests regarding the project.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
(A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE - LIBRARY STUDY GROUP
MEMORANDUM RE ARCHITECTURAL RANKINGS.
After substantial discussion, it was the consensus that the Commission interview the
study group's top rankings at a time to be announced.
(B) BOARD VACANCIES - ONE (1) ON CODE ENFORCEMENT.
(C) BOARD ACTION REPORT -NONE
(D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS -PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
• (1) DISCUSSION RE BOCA RATON EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION (BRET)
CONTRACT.
Mayor Reid gave a brief overview of BRET's concept, advising that their entire
programming schedule would be available to the Town at a cost of approximately
$35,000 per year. The Mayor also advised that one of the Town's two government
channels would have to be deleted to accommodate BRET, and Attorney Sliney would
negotiate this issue. At Vice Mayor Hi11's request, BRET representatives will be invited
to give a presentation at a future Commission Meeting. (Copy of contract attached to and
made part of these Minutes)
(2) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2003-1: TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH AND
CH2M HILL GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES.
Vice Mayor Hill requested additional information on this contract, noting the Town has
recently contracted with two (2) other engineering firms. However, because Town
Manager Saag was not present to answer questions, the issue was forwarded to the
December 3 Regular Meeting Agenda.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
AND FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, INC.,
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 447.403(4)(e).
After some discussion, it was agreed to forward this item to the December 3 Regular
Meeting Consent Agenda.
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT DECEMBER 3 REGULAR MEETING:
OCTOBER 29, 2002 WORKSHOP MEETING
OCTOBER 29, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING (DEP AMENDMENT #2 RE
WATER TREATMENT PLANT LOAN AGREEMENT)
NOVEMBER 6, 2002 REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 2002 SPECIAL MEETING (CHARTER REVIEW)
It was the consensus to move these Minutes to the December 3 Regular Agenda for
further consideration and possible approval.
. 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised she had drafted a letter to be sent to
residents regarding dune restoration, but wanted to make some changes before she
distributed it to the Commission.
Because the Commission was to meet immediately after this meeting to consider
postponement of the HoffmannlSiemens Public Hearing, the Commission further advised
that she was rescinding her request for an Executive Session at this time, but would
make such request again when the hearing was rescheduled.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill referred to the Town's future project of improving drainage
on the side streets, and requested that the installation of landscaped islands be
considered to help alleviate the problem.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report.
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9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised he would have the proposed Charter ordinance
ready for first reading at the December 3 Regular Meeting.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag's report was a request for a December 2 Executive Session
regarding Police Collective Bargaining, which was addressed by Attorney Sliney in Mr.
Saag's absence. After some discussion, it was agreed to postpone the Executive
Session until January 2003.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the meeting at 2:25 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL.
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