2000.01.25_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, January 25, 2000 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, 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
Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid announced the Agenda accepted as presented.
• 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Lezly Garrett (2917 S.Ocean Blvd.) gave a progress report regarding work she had done
regarding the newly formed Television Advisory Board.
Leonard Bell (2727 S.Ocean Blvd.) asked if Ms. Garretts report indicated that the
Television Advisory Board is fully appointed and operational. Mayor Reid replied that
he and Ms. Garrett had been working on the idea of expanding the government channel
for some months, and gave information as to what groundwork had preceded the
formation of the Board. The Mayor also advised that at this time the five (5) voting
Board members had not been appointed by the Commission and the Board was not in
operation.
PRESENTATION
Development of Hoffman Property by Richard Siemens
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney referred to the Petition Attorney Margaret Cooper was
prepared to present on behalf of Mr. Siemens. He noted it was a very lengthy document
containing reference to legal issues, which was not submitted to the Commission until
Friday, January 21, 2000 and, consequently, there was not adequate time for either
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himself or the members to review it. Accordingly, he advised Ms. Cooper that, while Mr.
Siemens' presentation regarding the proposed development would be heard at this time,
hearing the petition she had prepared would be taken up by the Commission after
sufficient time for review.
Mr. Siemens then proceeded to give his presentation, using an artist's renditions as
visual aids, and answering questions posed by the Commission.
3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A memo from the Planning Board was given to the clerk for distribution to the
Commission immediately preceding the Commission's addressing this segment of the
meeting. Its content dealt with previous correspondence between the Mayor and the
Planning Board regarding certain areas the Board had been asked to review in the
proposed new zoning code (Chapter 30); Mayor Reid read the just -received memo into
the record, as well as he January 14 memo to the Planning Board. As a result of the
correspondence, and after substantial discussion, it was the consensus to move to the
February 1, 2000 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda that the Commission would take
back from the Planning Board review and consideration of those portions of the new
proposed zoning code dealing with (1) Adult Congregate Living Facility, (2) Community
• Resident Home Facility and (3) Family Care Facility. (copies of memoranda attached
hereto and made part of these Minutes)
The names of those interested in being appointed to the five (5) vacancies on the
Television Advisory Board were acknowledged by Mayor Reid.
The Mayor also noted there was no Board Action Report at this time, and that monthly
Board meetings for January had been previously announced.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO THE STATE REVOLVING FUND LOAN PROGRAM;
MAKING FINDINGS; AUTHORIZING THE LOAN APPLICATION;
AUTHORIZING THE LOAN AGREEMENT; ESTABLISHING PLEDGED
REVENUES, DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES;
PROVIDING ASSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. (previously submitted)
Town Manager Saag addressed this resolution, explaining it had to do with the sewer
force main project; he also gave some information on the loan process.
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4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
NOT EXCEEDING EIGHT MILLION ($8,000,000.00) DOLLARS, TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE THE
COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT FACILITY; CALLING FOR A
BOND REFERENDUM OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE TOWN
OF HIGHLAND BEACH ON MARCH 14, 2000 AS TO WHETHER SAID
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SHOULD BE ISSUED BY THE TOWN;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
(previously submitted)
Mr. Saag advised approval of this resolution was necessary for referendum purposes,
as it will be on the ballot for vote at the March 14 Municipal Elections. He further
advised that an information booklet on the issue is being prepared for transmittal to all
registered voters.
Both resolutions will be considered for approval at the February 01, 2000 Regular
• Meeting.
5. NEW BUSINESS
Disaster Relief Funding Agreement (previously submitted)
The Town Manager explained that this would be an agreement with the State, wherein
the Town could apply to recoup losses sustained during Hurricane Irene. After brief
discussion, it was moved to the February 01, 2000 Consent Agenda.
6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were move to the February 01, 2000 Regular Meeting
Agenda for further consideration and possible approval:
December 28, 1999 - Workshop Meeting
January 04, 2000 - Regular Meeting
January 04, 2000 - Special Meeting Prior to Attorney -Client
Session.
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7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe advised of phone solicitations for Highland Beach Police
and Fire/Rescue. The Commissioner noted that neither department was soliciting funds
and requested that any resident who got a call asking for a donation get as much
information as possible to pass on to Police Chief Tony Cervasio, who was investigating
the sources of the calls.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid advised that at a recent meeting of the Historic Society,
discussion had taken place regarding a program on the history of the Town being
considered by the Television Advisory Board when it becomes operational.
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
• Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised that after review of the sign ordinance, those
signs not in compliance had been identified and removed. Mr. Sliney further advised
that Code Enforcement will monitor the Town's signage in the future to ensure they meet
Code regulation.
9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag reported on a meeting he and the Mayor had with Palm
Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty wherein it was agreed the Town would
institute a sub -committee to work with the county regarding development of the county
park to be built in the south end of the Town. In this regard, he suggested that, among
others, one representative each from the Planning and Community Appearance boards
be appointed to the sub -committee. It was the consensus of the Commission that these
boards be polled to determine which members might be interested in such appointment.
Mr. Saag noted the DOT Workshop scheduled for 4:00 P.M. regarding work to be done
on A1A. He advised the starting date shown on the DOT flier, 2003, was a mistake and
should have been noted as 2001. Mr. Saag said he had advised DOT that if the work
could not be started in the off-season of 2001, the Town requested the start be delayed
until off-season 2002.
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10. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:10 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
KANE/VICE MAYOR HILL.
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Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
J. Sorrelli,'Commissioner
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Paul R. Kane, Commissioner
Robert L. Lowe, Commissioner
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