2000.10.03_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 03, 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
With no objection, under "New Business," Commissioner Lowe requested consideration
• be given to setting definite dates for public hearings regarding the County's request for
rezoning; under "Boards and Committees," Mayor Reid corrected the date for the
October Community Appearance Board (10/26/00).
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
The following residents spoke in opposition to the County's request for rezoning of Town
lots 4 and 5 East from Residential Single Family to Government Service District:
Birdie Goldis, 4740 S. Ocean Blvd.
Dick and Symeth Meagher, 4740 S. Ocean Blvd.
Bernice Braunstein, 4740 S. Ocean Blvd.
Harold Hagelmann, 4748 S. Ocean Blvd. (Planning Board Member)
The following residents spoke in favor of the Commission setting public hearing dates
on the rezoning issue:
Janice Patrick, 3100 S. Ocean Blvd.
John DeMarco, 3400 S. Ocean Blvd. (Former Vice Chair/Financial Advisory
Board)
Arlin Voress, 4403 Intracoastal Dr. (Former Mayor)
Leonard Bell 2727 S. Ocean Blvd. (Board of Adjustment Member)
Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
• October 4, 2000 Page 2 of 4
3. PRESENTATIONS
CANDIDATE COMMENTS
Debby Sanderson, currently District 91 State Representative, advised she was in the
running for the District 31 State Senate seat, as Jim Scott had met the term limits for the
position. Ms. Sanderson gave her personal background, and noted some of her prior
accomplishments while serving as a Representative; she assured that she would work
on behalf of the best interests of the Town if elected to the District 31 Senate seat.
State Representative Bill Andrews asked for support in his bid for re-election to District
87. He noted a long and cooperative relationship with the Town and some of the issues
on which he had worked that were of benefit to the Town. Mr. Andrews assured that he
would continue to represent the Town's best interests if re-elected.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a) Board Correspondence: A memorandum from the Planning Board regarding
organization of Building Department plans was accepted as information.
• b) Board Vacancies: Marianne Salibello was re -appointed to a 3 -year term on the
Financial Advisory Board, upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER
LOWE.
Three (3) vacancies on the Community Appearance Board continued to be tabled.
c) Board Action Report: This report was accepted as information.
d) Monthly Board Meetings: Mayor Reid read meetings for October 2000 into the
record.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None.
6. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION RE: COUNTY PARK REZONING REQUEST
Commenting on objections cited by some residents, Mayor Reid re -capped the pertinent
issues regarding the County's request for rezoning of Town lots 4 and 5 East from
Residential Single Family to Government Service District in order to accommodate a
County Park. While reiterating his personal opposition to a park, and enumerating all
Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
October 4, 2000 Page 3 of 4
arguments previously cited against its development, the Mayor spoke to the practicality
of the issue, noting that the county owned the land and to try to stall or stop their
progress through litigation, as some had suggested, would be an expensive exercise in
futility, as their case had already been won in the courts years ago. Mayor Reid also
noted his concern for all residents, not only those residing in the south end of Town.
Asked to clarify the procedures to be followed in order for the Town to go forward with
this issue, Attorney Sliney explained the public hearings schedule and the adoption of
a rezoning ordinance if the Commission vote was favorable. He noted that a favorable
vote would then allow the County to submit a site plan for approval and to request
development of the park as a Special Exception.
Following discussion, the Mayor called for a MOTION to allow the public hearings to be
held as expeditiously as possible. Motion was made by COMMISSIONER
LOWEXOMMISSIONER SORRELLI, followed by unanimous roll call vote.
7. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
With no objection, the following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
• August 29, 2000
September 06, 2000
September 07, 2000
8. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
None.
9. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
None.
10. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Workshop Meeting
Regular Meeting
Public Hearing (Budget)
Town Manager Ben Saag reported meeting with Police Chief Tony Cervasio and DOT
Representative, Tom Kelly, to discuss the possibility of having the five (5) major
crosswalks on A1A designated as "high emphasis," by adding horizontal stripes to
promote increased vehicular awareness, as well as safer pedestrian crossing. Mr. Saag
advised that Mr. Kelly could make no guarantee this would be done, but he would make
every effort on the Town's behalf.
Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
October 3, 2000 Page 4 of 4
• 11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, the following
Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved:
(1) AMENDMENT TO POLICE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO
COMPLY WITH FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING
REQUIREMENT RELATING TO SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINT DEVICES.
(2) AMENDMENT TO 401 RETIREMENT PLAN, ALLOWING FOR
EMPLOYEES TO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE FOUR (4) PERCENT,
WITH A TOWN MATCH OF 12 PERCENT, AND REVISION TO
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SAID CHANGE, TO BE
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2000.
(3) AMENDMENT TO HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWANCE TO PROVIDE
FOR 40 PERCENT COVERAGE FOR DEPENDENT COVERAGE, AND AN
EQUAL AMOUNT OF FUNDING FOR ADDED BENEFITS FOR THOSE
EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT ELECT TO CARRY DEPENDENT
COVERAGE, AND REVISION TO PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR SAID CHANGE, TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,
• 2000.
(4) ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTUAL EXHIBITS FOR LIBRARY,REQUIRED
FOR GRANT APPLICATION.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Reid adjourned
the Regular Meeting at 2:35 P.M., upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI.
APPR VE:
Thomas J. Reid, Mayoe Michael . ce Mayor
m
Joffi J. Sotreflf, Commissioner Paul R. Kane, Commissioner
Attest:- /k
Date: it4Robert L. Lowe C mmissioner