2000.05.30_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, May 30, 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 was also present, as were members of the general
public. Town Manager Ben Saag was absent.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
With no objection, Mayor Reid amended the agenda to include the Board of Adjustment's
recommendations regarding appointment to the existing vacancy on that Board.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
• Jason Brodsky, 4517 S. Ocean Blvd., addressed the Commission regarding possible
beach renourishment by the State in the area where the county park is to be built.
Joseph Yucht, 4748 S.Ocean Blvd., also spoke to the county park issue, saying he had
been advised the Department of Transportation will have input regarding the project once
plans have been finalized.
PRESENTATION
Although aware that their presentation was an agenda item, there were no
representatives in attendance regarding proposed revisions to the proposed
condominium, Via del Sole (3200 S. Ocean Blvd.). Building Official Bob Dawson advised
that a new application to appear before the Commission would have to be made, should
there be a continued interest to revise plans for the proposed project.
3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a) Board Correspondence: Receipt of the Planning Board recommendation of
acceptance of an amendment to the Intergovernmental Element of the Comprehensive
Plan (under New Business), and the Board of Adjustment's recommendations regarding
appointment to the vacancy on that Board were acknowledged. (attached to and made
part of these Minutes)
Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
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3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
b) Board Vacancies were noted as follows:
One (1) on Board of Adjustment (through 12/01);
One (1) on Code Enforcement (David Goldberg eligible for reappointment;
One (1) on Community Appearance Board (Miriam Zwick term completed);
Two (2) on Financial Advisory Board (John DeMarco term completed/
Charles Cohn eligible for reappointment).
C) Board Action Report: None.
d) Monthly Board Meetings: Previously Noted.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTONS
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR FORMALLY EVALUATING THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE TOWN MANAGER.
. Some discussion took place regarding this proposed resolution, with Mayor Reid advising
that it would provide a formal procedure for evaluating the Town Manager.
5. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION: RE - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT.
Planning Consultant Jim Park advised that this amendment was necessary due to new
requirements of F.S. Chapter 163 regarding growth management. Concluding
discussion, it was the consensus to accept the Planning Board's favorable
recommendation in this regard. Town Attorney Sliney advised the required legal ad will
be will be published when the public hearing date had been set. (all pertinent martial
attached to and made part of these Minutes)
(2) NEXTEL REQUEST RE MONTERREY HOUSE.
Nextel representatives addressed the Commission, answering questions to their
satisfaction. They advised that the Town's water tower was not suitable for their
purposes, as radio frequency signals would be blocked by the Toscana development to
the south; therefore, they requested to negotiate a lease with the Monterrey House
Condominium (3114 S. Ocean Blvd.) to place "Stealth" antennae equipment on the
condo rooftop. Photo renditions were presented for visual explanation of size and
placement. (relevant correspondence attached to and made part of these Minutes)
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• May 30, 2000 Page 3 of 4
Concluding discussion, it was requested by Commissioner Sorrelli that the engineer allay
health concerns in writing, and the company submit a list of installations in Boca Raton
and Delray Beach. Contingent upon receipt of this information, it was the consensus to
move this item to the June 6 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
(3) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
Finance Director Stan Novak advised this was a renewal agreement, that had previously
allowed receipt of about $3,000 in grant monies, which had helped defray the cost of
purchasing new recycling containers for the Town. After some discussion, it was the
consensus to move this item to the June 6 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
(4) REVISION TO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO
TO PART-TIME EMPLOYEES.
The Commission reviewed Town Manager Ben Saag's memorandum and, after short
discussion, moved this item to the June 6 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. (copy of
Mr. Saag's memorandum attached to and made part of these Minutes)
6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the June 6 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible
approval:
April 25, 2000
- Workshop Meeting
April 25, 2000
- Special Workshop Meeting (Zoning)
May 01, 2000
- Special Meeting (Prior to Attorney -Client Session)
May 01, 2000
- Special Meeting (Hoffmann Property)
May 02, 2000
- Special Meeting (Engineering Interview re
R.O. Plant)
May 02, 2000
- Regular Meeting
May 02, 2000
- Special Workshop Meeting (Zoning)
May 09, 2000
- Special Workshop Meeting (Zoning)
May 23, 2000
- Special Workshop Meeting (Zoning)
7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
May 30, 2000 Page 4 of 4
7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION (continued)
Mayor Thomas J. Reid noted the 'Pledge of Civility" plaque that had been placed on
the entry to Commission Chambers and read into the record correspondence from the
City, County and Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar, from which it had
been received (copy attached to and made part of these Minutes)
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Deferred until June 06, 2000.
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 2:25 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLUVICE MAYOR HILL.
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