2000.08.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop0 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, August 29, 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
Commissioner Paul R. Kane were present. Commissioners John J. Sorrelli and Robert
L. Lowe were absent.
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, the Mayor declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Dr., reported on the status of the turtle
nestings/hatchlings.
3. PRESENTATIONS
TOSCANA PROJECT: UPDATE RE - FENCING AND DRAINAGE
Developer Frank Zammiello advised that plans for a permanent wall in front of the
project were in place; work will start shortly and take about 3-4 weeks to construct above
grade. Regarding the drainage problems on A1A, Mr. Zammiello said original plans
approved by the DOT were not adequate and, therefore, the DOT had subsequently
approved the installation of two (2) catch basins to alleviate the situation; work would
start in approximately 30-45 days.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a) Board Correspondence: The Commission noted receipt of the Planning Board's
memorandum opposing the county's request to rezone land for the proposed county park
from Residential Single Family to Government Service District. After some discussion,
it was agreed that it would be to the Town's benefit if Palm Beach County Commissioner
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Mary McCarty gave a presentation at the September 6 Regular Meeting, outlining the
plans the county had for the proposed park. Town Manager Saag was requested to
contact the Commissioner regarding her schedule. (Copy of Planning Board memo
attached to and made part of these Minutes)
b) Board Vacancies: Three (3) on the Community Appearance Board. Tabled.
c) Board Action Report: None.
d) Monthly Board Meetings. Previously Submitted.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) 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 8/1/00; published 8/17/00)
(2) 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 8/1/00;
published 8/17/00)
It was noted that these budget ordinances would be considered for final approval at a
Special Meeting scheduled for September 21 at 5:01 P.M.
(3) 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 8/1/00; published 8/17/00)
This proposed amendment will be submitted for Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
review and will be adopted after that review is completed.
(4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO PROPOSED CHANGES IN FLIGHT PATTERNS AT THE
BOCA RATON AIRPORT.
Mayor Reid read the proposed resolution into the record. After some discussion, it was
agreed that it be presented in person at the Part 150 September 13 meeting to be held
at Florida Atlantic University, and it was the consensus to move it to the September 6
Regular Agenda for approval.
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5. NEW BUSINESS
(1) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2000-04: PUMP STATION NO. 3 SEWER
FORCE MAIN BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES.
(2) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2000-05: YEAR 4 ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT REQUIREMENT
IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION.
These two (2) Task Orders were discussed and considered simultaneously. Questions
were answered to the Commission's satisfaction.
(3) CH2M HILL: CONTRACT FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
Tom McCormick of CH2M HILL, Town Attorney Sliney and members of the Commission
discussed the insurance aspects of the contract, and listened to Mr. McCormick's
explanation regarding the limits of CH2M HILL's commercial general liability and
• professional liability coverage, which CH2M HILL had agreed to increase to 10 million
dollars each category.
(4) CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT: AMENDMENT TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE - RADIO EQUIPMENT.
Town Manager Saag advised this amendment related to the upgrade of radio equipment,
and it would be specifically noted that such equipment was the property of Highland
Beach.
(5) LIEBOWITZ AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RE - ANALYSIS OF
ORDINANCES/FRANCHISES GOVERNING CABLE AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS.
Town Attorney Sliney advised that because of new legislation regarding
telecommunications, which sets forth how municipalities should bill utility and franchise
fees, as well as vast changes in technology, it would be in the Town's best interests to
accept the Liebowitz agreement, at a proposed flat rate of $200.00 an hour, so that
Town Code could be updated and in compliance. Vice Mayor Hill noted that he was
familiar with the firm and would recommend them.
CONCLUDING DISCUSSION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AFOREMENTIONED ITEM, IT
WAS THE CONSENSUS TO MOVE SAME TO THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 CONSENT
• AGENDA (FIVE [5] IN ALL).
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• 6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) PLANNING BOARD MEMORANDUM RE - PROCESS FOR REZONING
APPLICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS.
Having touched on the issue earlier in this meeting under "Boards and Committees", at
which time Attorney Sliney advised that rezoning must take place before a site plan
could be submitted, it was the consensus to table the Planning Board's recommendation
at this time.
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
July 25, 2000 � - Workshop Meeting
July 25, 2000 -
Public Hearing (Comp Plan Amendment)
July 25, 2000 -
Pub.Hrg./Spec. Mtg. (Zoning)
July 25, 2000 -
Special Meeting (Tentative Millage)
July 26, 2000 -
Special Meeting (Attorney -Client)
August 1, 2000 -
Regular Meeting
August 1, 2000 -
Pub.Hrg./Spec.Mtg (Mariano Settlement)
It was the consensus to move these draft Minutes to the September 6, 2000 Regular
Meeting for further consideration and possible approval.
• 7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid acknowledged receipt of a letter of appreciation from the
Census Bureau for the Town's cooperation during the year 2000 census.
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag presented a design for beach signage reminding residents
that dogs must be leashed. Mr. Saag advised that the signs would be of minimum cost
(approximately $200.00 for several), and owners of certain areas of beachfront had
agreed to have the signs posted on their property. After some discussion, it was the
consensus to move approval of the signs to the September 6 Regular Meeting.
• 10. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Reid adjourned
the Workshop Meeting at 2:35 P.M. upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
HILUCOMMISSIONER KANE.
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Thomas J. Reid,` Mayor
MichaeTW.-Hill, Vice Mayor
Paul R. Kane, Commissioner
Robert L. Lowe, Commissfefier
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