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2000.01.04_TC_Minutes_RegularPPP' TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 04, 2000 1:30 P.M. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M., advising Mayor Thomas J. Reid was absent due to a death in his family and, on behalf of all, offered sincere condolences. Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Vice Mayor and Commissioners John J. Sorrelli, Paul R. Kane and Robert L. Lowe 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 Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, the Agenda was accepted as presented. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Jose Echeverria (1112 Russell Drive) reminded that volunteers will be needed for the next turtle season. Leonard Bell (2727 S. Ocean Blvd.) expressed concern at what he felt was a preponderance of signs in Town. During subsequent discussion, Town Attorney Sliney was requested to review the sign code and advise of what is applicable to various projects. PRESENTATION Stating that in November 1999 the Commission had approved funds for the installation of a Hewlett-Packard defibrillator for the aerial chassis fire truck, and that because of that action both the Town's fire/rescue vehicle=s were now equipped with this device, Chief Bob Rehr noted the appropriateness of this presentation. He then deferred to Emergency Rescue Services Chief Richard Murphy, who gave a demonstration of the defibrillator, explaining some of its specific capabilities and answering questions. In response to Commissioner Sorrelli, Chief Murphy said demonstrations, as well as CPR instructions and other presentations, could be arranged for individual condominiums; he 40 invited any interested parties to contact him at 243-7440. I 18 Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting January 04, 2000 Page 2 of 4 3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Vice Mayor Hill advised there was no Board correspondence to consider and no Board vacancies were available. The Vice Mayor then read the Board Action Report for December 1999 into the record, as well as scheduled Board meetings for January 2000. Commissioner Kane noted for the record that Dick Siemens' project, referenced under Planning Board in the Board Action Report, should have been referred to as an "Adult Congregant Living Facility" and not as "Assisted Living Facility." 4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS THERESA LE PORE TO THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD AND AUTHORIZING THERESA LE PORE TO REPRESENT THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD IN CERTAIN ELECTION FUNCTIONS. Vice Mayor Hill advised that a like resolution is approved yearly by the Town for election • purposes, at the request of the Supervisor of Elections. The resolution was unanimously approved on roll call vote following MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLVCOMMISSIONER LOWE. (Copy of Resolution attached to and made part of these Minutes) 8. NEW BUSINESS Town Manager Saag distributed a draft resolution creating a Television Advisory Board, which included the framework in which it was to operate. Town Attorney Sliney said the language of the resolution met with his legal approval, and advised that although it would not be a permanent board of the Town, at least to start, all aspects of the Sunshine Law would apply. Substantial discussion took place, including that Mayor Reid, who had fostered the idea of such a board, was not present to give his views on the resolution. However, Mr. Saag noted he had spoken with the Mayor previously, at which time the Mayor expressed approval of such a resolution to get the concept moving. Following Mr. Sliney's advice that, should the Commission desire, the resolution could be amended in the future, it was read by title only: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF HIGHLAND BEACH, • FLORIDA, CREATING A TELEVISION ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMMING ON THE TOWN'S GOVERNMENT CHANNEL. Minutes of Town Commission Meeting January 04, 2000 Page 3 of 4 MOTION to approve at this time was made by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER KANE. Roll call met with unanimous favorable vote. (Copy of Resolution attached to and made part of these Minutes) 6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER KANE, the following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved: November 29, 1999 - Special Meeting Prior to Attorney -Client Session November 30, 1999 - Workshop Meeting November 30, 1999 - Pub.Hrg./Spec.Mtg. (Zoning) December 07, 1999 - Regular Meeting December 07, 1999 - Special Meeting (Arbor Day) 7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION • Commissioner Robert L. Lowe reported that Ambassadors South Condominium Association is still negotiating an agreement with the Town to store the proposed beach vehicle on their property, as well as provide beach access for the vehicle. Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli said he agreed with Mr Bell's remarks regarding signage in Town, and also referred to other areas which he felt needed attention, i.e., certain swales rutted with tire tracks, an unpermitted cyclone fence, the prevalence of debris and drainage problems in certain areas, etc. The Commissioner noted these conditions were not in keeping with the Town's image and requested they be corrected as soon as possible. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report. 8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised of the Attorney -Client Session scheduled for 3:00 P.M. this date regarding Mariano v. Town of Highland Beach litigation, which would be preceded by a Special Meeting to discuss procedures for same. 9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER • Town Manager Ben Saag reported on the following topics: Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting January 04, 2000 Page 4 of 4 • 1. The Department of Transportation will hold a Workshop at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 25, 2000; exhibits, plans and related information will be available regarding installation of bike lanes, resurfacing of A1A, landscaping of A1A, etc. Mr. Saag noted the public is urged to attend this Workshop and it will be advertised on Channel 20 and the website, as well as prominently noted at an upcoming condominium managers' meeting. At Leonard Bell's suggestion, Mr.Saag said he would also invite the presidents of the condominium associations to the managers' meeting. 2. Gave an overhead presentation regarding increased costs associated with a reverse osmosis plant (copy attached to and made part of these Minutes). Mr. Saag also advised this would be a referendum item for the March 14 election, and a brochure to explain the issue to residents would be mailed prior to the election date. 10. CONSENT AGENDA None. 12. ADJOURNMENT is There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Vice Mayor Hill adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:45 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLUCOMMISSIONER LOWE. dmt APPROVED: --IZZ,4 Thomas J. Reid, Mayor Michael W-TTIV, Vice Mayor Jon J. Sorrek, Commissioner Paul R. Kane, Co missioner Robert L. Lowe, Commissioner A • Da e: 0 z>2' 2:V