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2000.11.08_TC_Minutes_Regular4 ' TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, November 8, 2000 1:30 P.M. Note: Because of the General Election held November 7, 2000, this Regular Meeting was held on Wednesday, November 8, pursuant to Section 2-28 of Town Code. 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 Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, the Agenda was unanimously approved. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Arnold Elkind, 1007 Bel Air Drive, asked for a definition of beach access rights via easement, which was explained by Police Chief Cervasio. 3. PRESENTATIONS None 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES a) Board Correspondence: None b) Board Vacancies: Betty Jane Hofstadter was reappointed to a three (3) year term on the Board of Adjustment upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/VICE MAYOR HILL. • Planning Board and Board of Adjustment: Substantial discussion took place regarding the reappointments of Leonard D. Bell and Guido Teichner. Previously, both gentlemen • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting November 8, 2000 Page 2 of 3 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued) had requested reappointment to the other's Board, i.e., Mr. Bell to Planning and Mr. Teichner to Board of Adjustment; however Planning Board Chair Alfred Bresnahan addressed the Commission, saying that Mr. Teichner had reconsidered, and was now requesting reappointment to the Planning Board. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR HILUCOMMISSIONER KANE, that the original request be acted upon; however Vice Mayor Hill subsequently withdrew his Motion, and upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER KANEXOMMISSIONER LOWE, it was unanimously voted that the question be tabled until the Commission heard directly from Mr. Teichner. Because there were now four (4) vacancies out of seven (7) seats on the Community Appearance Board and lacking a quorum the Board could no longer hold meetings, it was suggested by Town Attorney Sliney that the Commission suspend the Board's activities until review of the proposed "Omnibus" ordinance, which includes dissolution of this Board. MOTION to accept Mr. Sliney's suggestion was made by COMMISSIONER SORRELLUCOMMISSIONER LOWE, followed by unanimous favorable vote. • c) Board Action Report: Mayor Reid read this report regarding October Board Meetings into the record. d) Monthly Board Meetings: The Mayor also read Board meetings scheduled for November into the record. S. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, RELATING TO REZONING; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF TOWN LOTS 4E AND 5E; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE "OFFICIAL ZONING MAP" OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH; PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATE REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (first reading) Town Attorney Sliney noted that the first public hearing on this proposed rezoning ordinance would be held this date, with the second public hearing scheduled for November 28 at 2:00 P.M. Mr. Sliney then advised that if the Commission elected to let the 2:00 P.M. time remain as scheduled for November 28, a Motion was in order to the waive the 5:01 P.M. requirement (State Statute 166.041). A MOTION electing the • November 28 hearing to be held at 2:00 P.M. as scheduled was made by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER LOWE. • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting November 8. 2000 Page 3 of 4 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued) (2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE REVERSE 911 SYSTEM FOR WARNING THE TOWN RESIDENTS OF IMPENDING HAZARDS AND RECOVERY. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, this Resolution was approved by unanimous favorable vote. (3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE UPGRADING OF THE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS IN THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/VICE MAYOR HILL, this Resolution was approved by unanimous favorable vote. (4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR • UTILITY MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION WITH HARVEL UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILLICOMMISSIONER SORRELLI, this Resolution was approved by unanimous favorable vote. 6. NEW BUSINESS None. 7. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI: September 21, 2000 - Public Hearing/Special Meeting (Budget Ordinances) September 26, 2000 - Workshop Meeting September 28, 2000 - Special Meeting (Insurance) October 03, 2000 - Regular Meeting . Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting November 8. 2000 Page 4 of 5 8. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Robert L. Lowe, referring to the large-scale voter turnout for the November 7, 2000 General Election, commended Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon for her suggestion that voting for the Town's precinct, 191, be switched from Commission Chambers to St. Lucy's Parish Hall, where adequate parking was available and the parish hall facilities could accommodate the turnout. Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report. Mayor Thomas J. Reid reported on a lengthy meeting with the Boca Raton Airport Authority regarding possible changes to flight patterns, which would affect the Town. The Mayor gave a brief history of events, advising that ultimately the FAA would make a final decision on the issue. 9. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, clarified that the first public hearing on the proposed rezoning ordinance (Town Lots 4E and 5E), which would be held immediately following this meeting, as well as the second hearing scheduled for November 28, would be to consider the County's request for rezoning only. If rezoning was approved by the Commission, then another series of hearings would be scheduled to consider any application by the County to develop a park on the property. 10. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Ben Saag had no report. 11. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Reid read the following Consent Agenda into the record, after which it was approved by unanimous favorable vote upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLUCOMMISSIONER KANE: (1) POLICE DEPARTMENT FIREARM TRAINING AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT • (2) AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS TO NOTE ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY TIME (COLUMBUS; AFTERNOON OF DECEMBER 24; AFTERNOON OF DECEMBER 31) • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting November 8, 2000 Page 5 of 5 12. 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 SORRELLI. dmt APPROVE: Thomas J. Reid, Mayor FA JohiYJ. Sorrelli, Commissioner Paul R. Kane, Commissioner