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REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 14, 2011 9.30 AM
Members Present: Acting Chair (Vice Chair) Michael Kassower, Board Member
Ronald Clark, Board Member Carl Feldman, Board Member Steven Golding, Board
Member Ilyne Mendelson and Board Member Svenstrup. Members Absent: Chair Carol
Stern. Also Attending: Town Attorney Tom Sliney, Town Manager Kathleen Weiser,
Deputy Town Clerk Valerie Oakes and members of the public.
CALL TO ORDER:
Acting Chair Kassower called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll call was
taken by Deputy Town Clerk Oakes followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Acting Chair Kassower called for any additions, deletions or an acceptance of the agenda.
MOTION: Member Clark moved to accept the agenda as presented. Board Member
Feldman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
None.
PRESENTATIONS•
• Announcement: Welcome William "Bill" Svenstrup as newest board member.
Acting Chair Kassower welcomed Member Svenstrup to the board.
Member Svenstrup lives at 3310 S. Ocean Blvd. with his wife, Ronnie. They have
owned their condominium in Sea Gate for 22 years; however, have lived there full-time
for the last 12 years. Member Svenstrup retired after 30 years from a police department.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• August 17, 2011 —Regular Meeting
• August 31, 2011 — Special Meeting
Acting Chair Kassower called for a motion to approve the minutes of August 17, 2011,
Regular Meeting and August 31, 2011, Special Meeting.
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MOTION: Acting Chair Kassower moved to approve the minutes of the August 17,
2011, Regular Meeting and August 31, 2011, Special Meeting. Board Member Feldman
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS-
None.
NEW BUSINESS•
A. Report — Coffee with the Mayor
Acting Chair Kassower announced that Mayor Featherman will host the "Coffee with the
Mayor" on November 10' at 9:30 a.m. There will be an open forum to discuss the
Town's Three -Year Strategic Plan. Thanked the Mayor for giving the Planning Board
this opportunity, it will guide the Board on the townspeople expectations.
Member Feldman explained that he would contact each manager by phone to invite him
or her to the event.
B. Report — Article in the Highlander
Acting Chair Kassower informed the Board that an article is in the upcoming Highlander
newsletter regarding the strategic plan, which explains the process. Additionally, the
article invites the residents to attend "Coffee with the Mayor" to discuss the strategic
plan. The Highlander newsletter will include the Resident Survey along with an
explanation of its purpose.
C. Report — Vice Chair Kassower
Acting Chair Kassower reported that at the Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOA)
Special meeting on September 8 h, there was initial, general discussion about the Town's
Three -Year Strategic Plan. BOA Chair David Stern submitted a memorandum requesting
that in the plan we draw attention on the Town's assets such as its great location, security,
services and values. Additionally, BOA Chair David Stern suggested creating a training
video specific to each Town board.
D. Report —Member Clark
Member Clark met with the Town Manager, Department Heads, Assistant to the Town
Manager and Deputy Town Clerk at their staff meeting on September 12t`, and extended
great thanks to the staff as he was impressed with their preparedness. There were a
number of excellent items discussed, which is shown on the list prepared by the Deputy
Town Clerk. The Town Commission would need to review and approve expenditure
items on list. The Police Department is in the process of creating their internal strategic
plan, which is a great move on their part.
Member Mendelson requested further information regarding the two vacant properties in
Boca Raton. Attorney Sliney explained that one lot is vacant and located on 70t' Street;
the other lot is located on Federal Highway, which is the old water plant site. Member
Clark explained that Jack Lee, Director of Public Works, suggested demolishing the old
water plan building, since there are safety concerns.
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E. Report — Member Mendelson
Member Mendelson reported that she met with the Beaches and Shores Advisory Board
on September 13t' and stressed that the ideas needed to be translated into action items.
The following items were discussed: 1) exploring the feasibility of a Police Marine Patrol
thru an Interlocal Agreement with Boca Raton; 2) evaluating the Municipal Special
Taxing Unit (MSTU) District for beach cleaning; 3) investigating the State approval of
no -wake zone thru Highland Beach portion of intracoastal (turned down in 1999); 4)
evaluating the development of a public park in the Town; and 5) researching the
development of a designated beach access area for public safety vehicles. A member of
their board suggested installing cameras to track speeding offenders and mail the fines
instead of a implementing a patrol unit on the intracoastal. The Beaches & Shores
Advisory Board will discuss and finalized their wish list at their next regular meeting.
The Board discussed the history of the no -wake zones and patrolling the waterways.
Member Svenstrun suggested adding the following to the master wish list: 1) distribute a
monthly Highlander newsletter in order to follow-up on meetings; 2) cut the cost of the
newsletter by sending via electronic mail once a month; 3) use glossy paper on the first
page and regular paper for the following pages; and 4) implement an informational email
so questions can be submitted to the editor, then include the answers in the following
newsletter. Acting Chair Kassower requested that the Board offer their ideas to Valerie
Oakes, Deputy Town Clerk.
ADJOURNMENT:
Acting Chair Kassower called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
MOTION: Board Clark moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Member Mendelson
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
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APPROVED:
TOWN SEAL
ATTESTED:
Valerie Oakes, CMC
Deputy Town Clerk
Date:
Absent
Carol Stern, Chair
ichael Kassower, Vice Chair
Ro d ark, oard Member
Carl Feldman, Board Member
Absent
Stephen Golding, Board Member
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Ilyne Mendelson, Board Member
Vacancy