2000.08.01_TC_Minutes_RegularI
0 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 01, 2000 1.30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Regular 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
For the record, and on behalf of the Commission and Staff, Mayor Reid amended the
agenda to include congratulations to Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney on his recent
appointment to the 4th Appellate District Judicial Nomination Commission.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Boca Raton Councilman Dave Freudenberg addressed the Commission regarding
proposed flight pattern changes for the Boca Raton Airport, sponsored by the "Part 150
Noise Study Update Committee," that would adversely affect the Town. Mr. Freudenberg
gave background information, noting it was basically a dispute between certain residents
living west of 1-95 and certain residents living east of 1-95. Mr. Freudenberg also advised
that, as a commercial pilot who makes use of the Boca Raton Airport, and who also
resides west of 1-95, the existing flight patterns are the safest and most efficient.
Therefore, he suggested the Town prepare a resolution opposing changes in the flight
patterns and present it at the committee's next meeting, scheduled for September 13 at
Florida Atlantic University. It was the consensus that this be done and Town Attorney
Sliney was requested to prepare the resolution for the August Workshop agenda. (Copy
of information supplied by Mr. Freudenberg attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, gave an update and nestings
thus far. He also referred to an extensive article on beach restoration which appeared
in the July 30 issue of The Sun Sentinel "Sunshine Magazine." Copies of the article will
be requested.
Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
August 01, 2000 Page 2 of 5
Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., spoke as Chair of the Historic Society, and
encouraged residents to appreciate Mayor Reid's efforts to complete a history of the
Town by considering joining the volunteer effort. In this regard, he invited interested
residents to visit Dorothy Patterson of the Delray Beach Historic Society to get an idea
of what can be accomplished. He further suggested that the recent article in The Sun
Sentinel, which highlighted the Mayor's efforts, be copied and sent to all the Town's
residents.
Mr. Bell also spoke as a member of the Television Advisory Board, and referred to the
interview tape the Mayor had made regarding the history of the Town, suggesting it be
re -run throughout the year. Mr Bell referenced the interview tapes made by the Town
Manager and the Police Chief, as well.
Mayor Reid noted that future plans for the Historic Society/Television Advisory Board
include taped historic interviews with long-standing residents of each of the
condominiums.
3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
• a) Board Correspondence: A memo from the Planning Board regarding rezoning
of property for the proposed county park was read into the record and, after some
discussion, was tabled until the August 29 Workshop Meeting. (Copy of memo attached
to and made part of these Minutes.)
b) Board Vacancies: It was agreed that one (1) vacancy on the Community
Appearance Board remain tabled.
c) Board Action Report: Mayor Reid read the July 2000 Board Action Report into
the record.
d) Monthly Board Meetings: Mayor Reid read Board Meetings for August 2000 into
the record.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION 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.
. Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
August 01, 2000 Page 3 of 5
There was no discussion, as the purpose of this resolution was explained by
Finance Director Stan Novak at the July 25 Workshop, i.e, it related to the pre --
construction loan for the reverse osmosis water treatment facility. Upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL, it was unanimously approved.
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, TO EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED UPON THE
2000 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH.
(first reading)
(3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2000 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2001. (first reading)
(4) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT OF
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, COMPREHENSIVE
• PLAN. (first reading)
5. NEW BUSINESS
None.
6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL, the following sets
of Minutes were unanimously approved:
June 27, 2000 -
Workshop Meeting
June 27, 2000 -
Public Hearing - Zoning
July 05, 2000 -
Regular Meeting
7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe presented a memo to the Commission requesting
discussion/vote of the proposed employee benefits amendments previously discussed
and moved by majority consensus to the August 29 Workshop agenda be tabled until the
September 26 Workshop, as he will be unable to attend either the Workshop or the
September 5 Regular Meeting due to vacation plans. The Commission agreed to
Commissioner Lowe's request. (Copy of memo attached to and made part of these
• Minutes.)
• Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
Auqust 01, 2000 Pac,Le 4 of 4
7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION (continued)
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli questioned when the drainage problem on A1A in front
of the Toscana project would be corrected. Town Manager Saag replied that the
developer was addressing the problem, and also negotiating to have a wall installed to
to conceal the ongoing construction site from A1A.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill requested a status report on the proposed semi -automated
garbage collection for single and low density multi -family units. Town Manager Saag
advised that Solid Waste Consultant Tim Hunt was working on the project, and said he
would address the issue further under his report.
Vice Mayor Hill also asked for a more diligent approach by the Police regarding dogs
running loose on the beach in the south end of Town. Chief Cervasio advised that he
would direct the members of his force accordingly.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid encouraged resident participation regarding the Historic Society
• and Television Advisory Board.
The Mayor also requested that construction sites be required to keep sand from
accumulating on A1A, saying the sand causes dangerous and slippery conditions for
traffic.
At the request of the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, Mayor Reid completed his
report by reading into the record the Town's proclamation designating September 2000
as literacy month in the county.
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag referred to Vice Mayor Hill's inquiry about the status of semi-
automatic garbage collection for single and low density multi -family units and asked for
a Commission decision as to what approach should be taken regarding Jamaica Manor
and Boxwood Terrace, whose existing facilities will not accommodate the new
containers. After some discussion it was the consensus that they be allowed to continue
with existing containers.
• Mr. Saag also reminded that the Town will host a Palm Beach League of Cities meeting
on August 23 at 10:30 A.M.
• Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
August 01, 2000 Page 5 of 5
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER SORRELLI, the following
Consent Agenda item was unanimously approved:
AS RECOMMENDED BY CH2M HILL, CONTRACT AWARD TO PLEDGER
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER FORCE MAIN BETWEEN LIFT STATION
3 AND LIFT STATION 1.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:20 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
LOWE/COMMISSIONER KANE at 2:20 P.M.
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J. SorreIV, Commissioner
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Robert L. Lowe, Commissioner
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