2000.04.25_TC_Minutes_Workshop• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, April 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 Paul R. Kane and Robert L. Lowe were present. Commissioner John
J. Sorrelli was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney was present; Town Manager Ben Saag was absent.
Members of the general public were also in attendance.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid amended the agenda to include consideration of the
following:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH SUPPORTING AN
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR PARTICIPATION IN
THE COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES.
The Agenda was accepted as amended upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
LOWENICE MAYOR HILL.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Boulevard, noted he had watched the tape of the meting
with Commissioner Mary McCarty regarding the proposed county park in the south end
of Town; gave a brief history of the issue as he recalled it; criticized lack of public
participation in government matters over time; and said that, in his opinion, the current
Commission had acted admirably in trying to resolve the issue on the Town's behalf.
Charles Cohen, 3400 S. Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission as President of
the Coronado Condominium Association and expressed concern for the safety of
Coronado residents crossing A1A west to east and return from their club house on the
east side. Mr. Cohen stated that traffic, including commercial traffic, does not
acknowledge those trying to use the crosswalk. Substantial discussion took place, with
Police Chief Cervasio noting the increased efforts of his department to improve this problem.
• Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
April 25, 2000 Page 2 of 5
Other possible options were once more discussed, including requesting DOT to install
speed bumps on A1A.
Annemarie Winter, 3505 S. Ocean Boulevard, again expressed opposition to
consideration of a proposed 150 -unit adult congregate living facility, and took exception
to Mr. Bell's remarks regarding public participation in government matters, noting that
the voters who elected the Commission members did so with confidence that the
members would act in the best interests of those electors at all times.
Ann White, 3009 S. Ocean Boulevard, also addressed her concern about excessive
traffic on A1A.
2. PRESENTATIONS
(1) RECOGNITION OF HAROLD HAYES & FOSTER OLMSTEAD
Thanking them for their years of dedicated service, Mayor Reid presented plaques to two
(2) part-time inspectors whose positions have been eliminated:
Harold Hayes (Electrical) - 22 years
• Foster Olmstead (Plumbing) - 25 years
(2) ATTORNEY ROBERT A. EISEN RE PETITION OF CAMILLE HOFFMANN
Attorney Eisen and environmental consultant Edward Weinberg both spoke in opposition
to Camille Hoffmann's petition regarding a 150 -unit adult congregate living facility.
(Copies of printed materials presented to the Commission by Mr. Eisen are attached to
and made part of these Minutes.)
3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a) Board Correspondence: A recommendation from the Television Advisory Board
that all Board meetings be broadcast and re -broadcast was considered and moved to
the May 2 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. (attached to and made part of these
Minutes.)
b) Board Vacancies: It was the consensus to defer action on the Planning Board
and Board of Adjustment vacancies until the previously approved Ad Hoc Committee
procedures for appointment could be reviewed once again.
C) Board Action Report: None.
• d) Monthly Board Meetings: Previously Noted.
• Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
April 25, 2000 Page 3 of 5
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PORTION OF THE
COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GRANT AWARD
PROGRAM FUNDS.
Mayor Reid advised that the Town has historically honored this annual resolution
request by Delray Fire Rescue.
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,SUPPORTING
EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT THE STATEWIDE OPTIONS
CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING OF THE EVERGLADES
RESTORATION PROJECT WILL RESULT IN AN
EQUITABLE SOURCE OF LONG TERM REVENUE FOR
THE PROJECT AND WILL NOT UNFAIRLY IMPACT THE
RESIDENTS OF SOUTH FLORIDA BY PLACING UPON
THEM A DISPROPORTIONATE BURDEN OF THE TOTAL
• COSTS; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
In answer to Vice Mayor Hill's question regarding the origin of this resolution, Mayor Reid
read it into the record in its entirely, wherein it was noted that Representative Sharon
Merchant had proposed it to the legislature.
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY
ORIENTED POLICING (COPS) PROGRAM.
Police Lieutenant Roy Holland explained the advantages of the Town's participation in
the COPS program, which would allow for two (2) additional officers, with the Town
agreeing to provide for those positions within its budget after federal funding has ended.
All of the above proposed resolutions were moved to the May 02 Regular Agenda for
approval.
Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
April 25, 2000 Page 4 of 5
5. NEW BUSINESS
REVIEW REVISED POLICE DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Having been previously distributed for the Commission's in-depth review, it was agreed
that the Police Department's revised rules and regulations were comprehensive and well-
written; it was the consensus to move their approval to the May 02 Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda.
6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) DISCUSSION: RE - TOWN MONUMENTS.
This issue was tabled per the Town Manager's request until revised drawings were
received.
(2) DISCUSSION: RE - DEVELOPMENT OF LAND BEHIND TOWN HALL.
Mayor Reid noted the Town Manager had requested a decision on this project by the
• May 02 Regular Meeting in order that he might file for grant monies available for like
projects through Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty's office.
(3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT MAY 02 REGULAR MEETING:
March 28, 2000 - Workshop Meeting
April 04, 2000 - Regular Meeting
7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
There were no reports forthcoming from the Commission members.
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised of Attorney -Client sessions scheduled for
May 1, 2000; Session 1 in regard to the Mariano litigation, and Session 2 in regard to
pending litigation regarding the Hoffmann property.
9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
It was the consensus that the Town Manager's report be deferred until the Regular
Meeting; however, at Mr. Saag's request, Mayor Reid did announce a staff workshop on
May 2 at 4:00 P.M. to be held for those residents whose properties will be affected by
the sewer force main project.
Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
April 25, 2000 Page 5 of 5
10. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the meeting at 3:05 P.M. upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
HILL/COMMISSIONER KANE.
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Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
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Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
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Paul R. Kane, Commissioner
Robert L. Lowe, missioner
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