2000.04.04_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 04, 2000 1200 Noon
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers
at 12:00 Noon.
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.
Following 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
Turtle Project Coordinator, Jose Echeverria (1112 Russell Drive), advised of a volunteer
meeting at Gumbo Limbo, during which 16 volunteers signed up for the Town's program.
3. PRESENTATION
None.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a) Board Correspondence: None.
b) Board Vacancies: After some discussion, no action was taken on one (1) vacancy
on the Planning Board (member eligible for reappointment) and one (1) vacancy on the
Board of Adjustment (completion of term re member resignation), as it was agreed that
the procedure approved by the Commission, as recommended by the Ad Hoc
Committee, should be followed. (See Minutes of September 3, 1999 Special Meeting)
It was also agreed that further discussion would take place at the April 25 Workshop.
C) Board Action Report: Mayor Reid read the report for March into the record.
d) Monthly Board Meetings: Board Meetings for April were also noted for the record.
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4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 672, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1998-1999, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1998 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999.
(first reading 3/7/00; published 3/17/00; final reading 4/4/00)
After final reading, and with no discussion, MOTION to approve this proposed ordinance
was made by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSION KANE; roll call met with
unanimous favorable vote.
5. NEW BUSINESS
None.
6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) Further Consideration of Utility Service Contract for Water Tower Maintenance.
• Although the representative's schedule did not permit him to be present, he had
previously written to the Town Manager, addressing the Commission's question
regarding the exterior painting of the tank being included in the maintenance contract,
and affirming that it was included. Advising references had been checked, Mr. Saag
noted that he was personally aware of the company and it had excellent credentials.
Following discussion, MOTION to approve the maintenance contract was made by
COMMISSIONERSORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, followed by unanimous favorable
vote.
(2) Further Consideration re Monuments for Town Entrances re SRA1A
Improvements.
This item was tabled at the Town Manager's request, as architect Richard Brooks is
preparing alternative monument designs for the Commission's review.
(3) Minutes for Approval.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER KANENICE MAYOR HILL, the following sets of
Minutes were unanimously approved:
February 29, 2000 -
Workshop Meeting
March 07, 2000 -
Regular Meeting
March 15, 2000 -
Special Meeting/Canvassing Board
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7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe
Commissioner Paul R. Kane
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli
Vice Mayor Michael Hill
Mayor Thomas J. Reid
No reports were forthcoming from the Commission.
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised that the Hoffman property RPUD appears
to be situation for pending litigation and requested that the Commission schedule an
Executive Session to discuss this complex issue in the near future.
9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
In preparation for the scheduled April 25 Special Workshop, Town Manager Ben Saag
advised that copies of the revised zoning code would be available shortly for the
• Commission's review.
Mr. Saag also advised how the May 2 Special Meeting interview process would progress
for the top three (3) candidates who responded to the "Request for Qualifications"
regarding the design and construction of the reverse osmosis water treatment plant.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLUCOMMISSIONER KANE, the following
Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved:
(1) Highland Beach Estates Holdings, Inc./Camelot on the Atlantic - Revision of Lot
Lines.
(2) Commendation Recognizing Finance Director Stan Novak for His Successful
Efforts Resulting in the Town's Bond Rating Being Increased.
OTHER
Just previous to adjournment, Peggy Seidman (4312 Intracoastal Drive) addressed the
Commission, expressing concern about what she felt was an unsafe and unkempt
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construction site at 4317 Intracoastal Drive. After some discussion, Attorney Sliney
suggested that the Town's nuisance ordinance could be used by Code Enforcement in
an effort to get those responsible to have the construction area properly maintained.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 12:40 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLUCOMMISSIONER KANE.
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