2001.01.30_TC_Minutes_Workshop~~
1TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTE OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, January 30. 2001 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
Commissioners John J. Sorrelli, and Robert L. Lowe were present. Commissioner Paul
R. Kane was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Ben Saag and
members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Hearing no objections, Mayor Reid amended the Agenda as follows:
Additions:
1) 5. NEW BUSINESS: (5) Employee Health Insurance
Deletions:
1) 6. NEW BUSINESS: Discussion re: -Possible Beach Renourishment
2) 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION: Under Mayor Reid's Report:
Proclamation Honoring Delray Fire/Rescue Dive Team (postponed
until 2/6/01 Regular Meeting)
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Dean Luce (4511 S. Ocean Blvd.) and Leonard Bell (2727 S.Ocean Blvd.) both had
comments on beach restoration - Mr. Luce recollecting experiences with governmental
entities in this regard in the 60's & 70's, when he was a resident of Delray Beach, and
Mr. Bell suggesting that either the Town Attorney or Town Manager research the
necessary guidelines for the Town to involve itself in such a project.
During discussion it was noted that no state or county monies would be available for
such a project unless public beach access was available.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
Developer Frank Zammiello gave an update on the installation of the permanent wall
fronting the Toscana project on A1A.
Police Department Lieutenant Roy Holland gave a demonstration on the use of a
defibrillator, three (3) of which have been purchased for installation in the police cruisers.
Noting a cost of $6,000, Town Manager Saag said there was a possibility of receiving
grant monies for half that amount.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES:
.One (1) on Board of Adjustment
.One (1) on Planning Board
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
• D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
There was no discussion regarding Boards and Committees.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. (first reading 8/2/00; published
8/17/00; DCA approval 12/21/00)
Since approval by the Department of Community Affairs had been received, Town
Attorney Sliney advised that this proposed ordinance could now be given final reading
and considered for adoption at the February Regular Meeting.
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.594, PROVIDING FORWATER CONSERVATION
RESTRICTIONS, EXCEPTIONS AND PENALTIES: N0.3 (PENALTIES) AND NO.
4 (IMPLEMENTATION).
Vice Mayor Hill suggested that first-time violations be posted on the property, followed
• by a phone call from the Police Department, to avoid a warning and citation arriving
simultaneously in the mail.
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(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 641, PERTAINING TO POLICE FINES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: NO. 24 (FALSE ALARMS)
It was explained by Lt. Holland that this resolution updated fees charged for false alarms.
(4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) ADOPT AN AMENDMENT
TO THE AIRPORT NOISE AND CAPACITY ACT OF 1990 TO PROVIDE
THAT ALL NON-STAGE 3 DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN SUBSONIC
TURBOJET AIRPLANES, INCLUDING THOSE WEIGHING LESS THAN 75,000
POUNDS, BE PHASED OUT OF SERVICE COMPLETELY BY JANUARY 1, 2005,
OR AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE ON AN AGGRESSIVELY
ACCELERATED SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING
FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
There was no discussion of this resolution, which was previously adopted by neighboring
communities; if approved, a copy will be sent to all applicable federal, state and county
• representatives/agencies.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE: -POSSIBLE BEACH RENOURISHMENT (deletion)
(2) AMENDMENT TO POLICE DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
MANUAL TO ADD SECTIONS RELATED TO DEFIBRILLATOR USE AND
VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE.
(3} AMENDMENT TO BFI CONTRACT RELATED TO SEMI-AUTOMATIC
WASTE COLLECTION.
(4) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2001-1: GENERAL ENGINEERING
CONSULTING SERVICES.
(5) EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE (addition)
Mr. Saag spoke to items (2), (3), (4) and (5); after substantial discussion it was the
consensus that they be forwarded to the February Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
January 02, 2001 - Regular Meeting
It was the consensus to move the Minutes to the February Regular Meeting Agenda for
further consideration and possible approval.
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli questioned the status of the sewer force main project;
Mr. Saag responded that although the project had gone on much longer than anticipated,
it was scheduled for completion in the very near future.
Commissioner Sorrelli also commented on the large number of speeding tickets written
. by the Police Department and suggested that perhaps the limit on A1A (35 miles @
hour) should be reduced to 30 miles @ hour. He encouraged the officers to continue
vigilance in this regard.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill suggested the surplus police cruiser be parked in the south
end of Town, acting as a decoy to possibly deter speeders. Lt. Holland responded that
this might invite vandalism; however, he did say that he had talked with a DOT
representative who had indicated she would try to secure funds fora "speed trailer,"
equipment which is radar operated and shows vehicle speed.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid advised of his participation in the CERT (Community Emergency
Response Team) program, giving a synopsis of what he had learned thus far and
recommending the program to the residents.
In response to a resident's request, the Mayor reported that he had researched the right
of beach cleaning equipment operators to cross beach property lines when the property
owner objected, and learned that unless the objecting property owner held a "Queen's
Deed" to the property, the equipment could cross the property lines of the objecting
party, but could leave no debris on the property.
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Mayor Reid's reference to a recent newspaper article about Police Department coverage
on all shifts prompted substantial discussion, which led to the consensus that the Town
Manager should have access to adequate funds covering necessary overtime activities
pertaining to coverage. (copy of article attached to and made part of these Minutes)
The Mayor completed his report advising of a Town Meeting on February 2, hosted by
the Historic Society, the purpose of which was to present an outline of Town
activities/projects and address the writing of the Town's history. During discussion, it
was the consensus that the $5,000 originally budgeted to the Historic Society, but never
used, be reinstated; this will appear on the February 6 Regular Meeting Consent
Agenda.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag advised of the possibility of a Special Meting regarding the
• test/production well for the reverse osmosis plant, as per requirements of the DEP
application process. Mr. Saag said the well would eventually become one of those used
to draw water from the Floridan aquifer. The Town Manager noted that CH2M HILL will
be handling the bidding process and will recommend a contractor to the Commission,
at which time an actual contract, after review by the Town Attorney for compliance, it will
be considered by the Commission for approval.
Mr. Saag completed his report by advising the Town has received a $10,000 allotment
for the creation of a speaker's program from the Palm Beach County District IV
Recreation Assistance Program, under the auspices of Commissioner Mary McCarty;
Library staff is working on the project.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:05 P.M., on MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR HILL.
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APPROVE:
Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
Michael W:~ttt; Vice Mayor
Joh J. Sorrelli, C issioner
aul R. Kane, Commissioner
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Robert L. Lowe, Co missioner
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