2000.09.06_TC_Minutes_Regularr
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 6. 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 and Paul R. Kane were present. Commissioner Robert
L. Lowe was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag were present, as were
members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Having previously advised that he had to leave the meeting early due to personal
reasons, Town Manager Ben Saag asked that the agenda be amended to consider
approval of the Consent Agenda immediately after Public Comments, so that he might
answer any questions concerning same. With no objection, the Agenda was so
amended.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mary Barlow, 1084 Bel Lido Drive, read a statement into the record regarding her
opinions of having to leash dogs on the beach, and Police Department priorities.
(Statement attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
Turtle Program Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, gave an update on
nestings/hatchlings thus far.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
(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.
Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
September 6, 2000 Page 2 of 5
• 10. CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
(3) CH2M HILL: CONTRACT FOR REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER
TREATMENT PLANT.
(4) CITY OF DELRAY BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT: AMENDMENT TO
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT RE - RADIO EQUIPMENT.
(5) LIEBOWITZ AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES RE - ANALYSIS OF
ORDINANCES/FRANCHISES GOVERNING CABLE AND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS.
(6) BEACH SIGNAGE RE - DOGS ON LEASHES
Mayor Reid read the Consent Agenda into the record. There being no
discussion/questions, it was unanimously approved by roll call vote upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER KANEIVICE MAYOR HILL, after which Town Manager Saag left the
meeting.
3. PRESENTATION
THE HONORABLE MARY MC CARTY, PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSIONER, RE -
• COUNTY PARK
Commissioner McCarty gave a conceptual presentation of possible plans for the
proposed park, including areas that would be devoted to archeological remains, as well
as the Town's history.
After the Commissioner's presentation, the following residents voiced opposition to the
park being developed, and/or had questions regarding its development:
Leah Selzer, Carron House, 4600 S. Ocean Blvd.
Planning Board Member Harold Hagelmann, Dalton Place, 4748 S. Ocean Blvd.
Coronado Association President & Financial Advisory Board Member, Charles Cohn,
3400 S. Ocean Blvd.
Board of Adjustment Member Barbara Kane, Ambassadors South, 4511 S. Ocean
Blvd.
Peter Bonomo, Regency Highland, 3912 S. Ocean Blvd.
Code Enforcement Chair Harold Cohen, Ambassadors South, 4505 S. Ocean Blvd.
Frank Carlson, Penthouse Towers, 3101 S. Ocean Blvd.
Paul and Norma Raphael, Dalton Place, 4748 S. Ocean Blvd.
Code Enforcement Board Member Dean Luce, Ambassadors South, 4511 S. Ocean
Blvd.
Carolyn Propis, Braemar Isle, 4740 S. Ocean Blvd.
• Amy Felmley, an archeologist who had volunteered her services to the County
Commission regarding the site, spoke to the opportunity for those who might use the
proposed park to learn more about the site's history.
Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
September 06, 2000 Page 3 of 5
• NOTE: Copies of materials presented by Commissioner McCarty, are
filed with this Minutes Book.
At 3:10 P.M., Mayor Reid called for a 10 -minute recess, and reconvened at 3:20 P.M.
3. BOARDS & COMMITTEES
a) Board Correspondence: None.
b) Board Vacancies: Three (3) on Community Appearance Board [tabled].
C) Board Action Report: The Mayor read meetings held in the month of August into
the record.
d) Monthly Board Meetings: The Mayor also read meetings scheduled for the month
of September into the record.
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; scheduled
for approval at a Special Meeting on September 21
at 5:01 P.M.)
is (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; scheduled for approval at a Special
Meeting on 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; scheduled
for approval after Department of Community Affairs [DCA]
review)
There was no discussion regarding the aforementioned ordinances.
(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 this resolution into the record, and it was agreed he would present it
at the September 25 meeting of the "Part 150 Committee" at Florida Atlantic University.
It was unanimously accepted upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER KANEIVICE MAYOR
HILL. (Copy attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
September 06, 2000 Page 4 of 4
• 5. NEW BUSINESS
None.
6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL, the following sets
of Minutes were unanimously approved:
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)
7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Paul R. Kane requested the Town Manager look into the purchase of
defibrillators for the Town Hall complex, and report his findings to the Commission.
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Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had questions regarding the rezoning process, which
Attorney Sliney said he would cover under his report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid advised that at its September 8 meeting, he would suggest
members of the Historical Society visit the Delray Beach Historical Society to learn how
their operation is run.
The Mayor also advised that September 5 was the first time St. Lucy's Parish Hall had
been used for voting purposes. He noted that it had been designated by the Supervisor
of Elections Office as the new voting location (previously Commission Chambers) of the
Town's precinct 191 as a more accommodating site due to the substantial increase in
the number of voters in the precinct; both voters and poll workers alike were pleased
with this new location.
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney responded to Vice Mayor Hill's questions about the
rezoning process. He advised that all rezoning must be done by ordinance and, should
the Commission so direct, he would draft a proposed ordinance regarding the county's
request in time for discussion at the September 26 Workshop; he would then coordinate
• with the Town Clerk to schedule whatever procedures are legally required, and advise
the Commission of possible dates when the proposed ordinance could be voted on.
MOTION by COMMISSIONER KANENICE MAYOR HILL that Mr. Sliney draft the
proposed ordinance was unanimously approved.
Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
September 6, 2000 Page 5 of 5
• 9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Regular Meeting at 4:10 P.M. upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
HILL/COMMISSIONER KANE.
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APPROVE:
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Thomas J. Reid, Mayor is . Hill, Vice Mayor
John . orrelli, Commissioner Paul R. Kane, Commissioner
-Absent-
Robert L. Lowe, Commissioner