2002.12.03_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday. December 3. 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
NONE.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: Mayor Reid read the Board Action Report for
the month of November into the record.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor also read the scheduled Board
meetings for December into the record.
• Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
December 3, 2002 Page 2 of 5
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, providing for the amendment of certain
sections of the Town Charter, providing for repeal
of certain sections of the Town charter, providing
for the addition of new Sections and Article and
providing for the restatement in its entirety of the
Town Charter; specifically amending the following
Sections of the Town Charter: 1.01, 1.03, 1.04,
1.05, 1.06(1), 1.06(2), 1.06(3), 1.06(4), 1.06(5),
1.06(7), 1.07, 2.01(4), 2.01(5), 2.01(6), 2.01(7),
2.01(10), 2.01(13), 2.01(15), 2.01(16), 2.01(30),
2.01(31), 2.01(41 j, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.05, Article IV,
4.01, 4.03, 4.04, 5.01, 5.02, 6.01, 7.01, 7.02, 8.02,
9.02, 9.03, 10.01; specifically repealing the
following sections of the Town Charter: 1.06(9),
2.01(2), 2.01(14), 2.01(17), 2.01(18), 2.01(20),
2.01(22), 2.01(23), 2.01(24), 2.01(25), 2.01(26),
2.01(27), 2.01(36), 6.02-6.05, 7.03, 7.06, 8.03-8.06,
• 9.04; specifically adding sections 2.01(11) cable
and telecommunications, 4.02 Mayor; providing
further that the Charter as restated shall be filed
with the Floriida Secretary of State's Office.
Town Attorney Sliney advised this was the first reading of the proposed Charter
ordinance; it would have final reading on January 7, 2003 and adopted as of that date.
Mr. Sliney explained that this timeframe would allow for certain amendments to the
Charter which were referendum items to be included in the March 11, 2003 municipal
elections.
6. NEW BUSINESS
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL POLICE CRUISER
(APPROXIMATELY $25,000)
Mr. Saag advised that this cruiser was not budgeted for this year; however, because
revenues exceeded expenditures, the money for this additional cruiser was available.
Mr. Saag added that the police vehicle the cruiser would replace had over 100,000 miles
on it, and was a maintenance burden.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE,
• the purchase of an additional police cruiser was unanimously approved.
• Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
December 3. 2002 Page 3 of 5
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) CONSIDERATION OF CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2003-1: TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH AND CH2M H1LL GENERAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING
SERVICES
Acknowledging that the Town had recently entered into contract with two (2) other
engineering firms, Mr. Saag advised that this task order was based on an hourly rate,
as were the other firms, and having these choices at the Town's disposal would allow
access to specialized engineering expertise as needed.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, CH2M HILL
Task Order 2003-1 was unanimously approved.
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI:
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)
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone read into the record her draft letter to residents
regarding their taking part in beach dune restoration and paying their own way in so
doing, relying on the county's advice, but not its funds, which would adversely affect the
"private" aspect of the beach.
Lengthy discussion took place, with it being noted that some properties would need no
work. Other aspects discussed included concern for Town "sponsorship," and the use
of Town personnel to do the planting. A number of questions were raised regarding
contracts, permits, etc., which Commissioner Scala-Pistone addressed. It was also
determined that participation would be voluntary, and that Commissioner Scala-Pistone
should "facilitate" rather than the Town "sponsor." It was also the consensus that
interested condominiums invite Dan Bates, the county EPA person in charge, on an
individual basis; Mayor Reid stated that his condominium, Ocean Dunes, would extend
such an invitation to Mr. Bates at the beginning of next year.
• Minutes to Town Commission Regular Meeting
December 3 2002 Page 4 of 5
The issue of using Town personnel to do the plantings went to vote upon MOTION by
VICE MAYOR HILL/ COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, followed by roll call as follows:
Commissioner Scala-Pistone - Yes
Commissioner Sorrelli -Yes
Commissioner Lowe - No
Vice Mayor Hill -Yes
Mayor Reid -Yes
(A copy of Commissioner Scala-Pistone's letter is attached hereto and made part of
these Minutes.)
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill questioned the Town Manager about drainage/landscaping
work to be done on the Town's side streets; Mr. Saag suggested that he and Utility
Supervisor Bill Moore visit the proposed sites with the Vice Mayor immediately after the
• December 10 Charter Review Meeting, to which the Vice Mayor Hill agreed.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney gave an update on the Azure condominium project,
advising that the developers had hired a new attorney; both he and Mr. Sliney would
each research the relevant data, then meet to discuss what alternatives might be
available. Mr. Sliney advised the process should take approximately one (1) month.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag polled the members to determine if a quorum would be
available for the December Workshop, which would have to be held on Monday,
December 30 because of the half-day employee holiday on Tuesday, December 31.
Because a majority of the members would be away for the holidays, and a quorum would
not be available, a MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI that
the December Workshop would be cancelled was followed by unanimous favorable roll
call vote.
• Regarding drainage/landscaping on side streets, Mr. Saag advised he would get a
proposal from one of the Town's enginering firms.
• Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
December 3, 2002 Page 5 of 5
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER (continued)
Noting that the Commission had opted to interview the top four (4) ranked architects for
library construction, Mr. Saag requested that a date for this meeting be set; Tuesday,
January 7, 2003 at 9:30 P.M. was agreed upon.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
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).
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, followed by
unanimous favorable vote, this Consent Agenda item was unanimously approved.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:45 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
• SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE.
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Town of Highland Beach
3614 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD • HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA 33487
Palm Beach County, Florida
Dear Owners of Beach Front Property of Highland Beach:
The Beach is our greatest resource!
561-278-4548
FAX 561-265-3582
Mayor:
Thomas J. Reid
Vice Mayor:
Michael W. Hill
Commissioners:
John J. Sorrelli
Robert L. Lowe
Rachael Scala-Pistone
Town Manager:
Ben Saag
The following is a plan suggested by our Town, sponsored by Commissioner Rachael
Scala-Pistone, to inhibit soil erosion and create a sound and healthy ecosystem:
To accomplish this end, these steps are required:
1) Replace, where necessary, invasive non-native vegetation.
2) Plant salt-resistant vegetation containing strong root systems. Plant costs
to owners - $3.00 per sq.ft. (A one-time cost)
Although this will be a collaborative project between the Town and the EPA's
Environmental Resource Management Agency under the supervision of Dan Bates, who
will assess each property (many of which will need no additional vegetation), we will use
only their technical advice and list of Palm each County distributors for best prices and
quality vegetation. The Town will provide our own landscape maintenance crew under
the supervision of Bill Moore, director for plantings of salt powering vegetation.
To protect the integrity of this program, we request that all beachfront owners, along with
those who have access to the beach, will seriosly consider this program. These plants
will not only enhance our coastal beaches, but will provide protection during storms and
hurricane season.
Please return to Town Hall with your approval by march 2003.ry 3, 2003.
Thank you.
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