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• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 6, 2001 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, a
were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Jean Ellis, 4205 S. Ocean Blvd., expressed concern that professional beach cleaning
equipment disturbed the natural environment of the beachfront; she suggested
if such equipment was used, that the sand be pushed back toward the dune.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Reid presented members of the Delray Beach Fire/Rescue Dive Team with a
proclamation acknowledging their accomplishments in competition held in Orlando in
October 2000. (copy attached and made part of these Minutes)
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
a) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES:
Victor Hadeed was unanimously appointed to the one (1) vacancy on the
Planning Board, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/
COMMISSIONER LOWE.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
B) BOARD VACANCIES (continued)
John DeMarco was unanimously appointed to one (1) of two (2) vacancies
on the Board of Adjustment, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI. It was the consensus to postpone filling the
second vacancy at this time.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: Mayor Reid read BAR report for the month of
January into the record.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The schedule of meetings for the month
of February was also read into the record by the Mayor.
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)
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, this
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan was unanimously adopted by roll call vote;
copies of the adopting ordinance, as well as the amendments, will be forwarded to the
Department of Community Affairs per their instruction.
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0.680, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1999 AND ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (first reading)
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.594, PROVIDING FORWATERCONSERVATION
RESTRICTIONS, EXCEPTIONS AND PENALTIES: N0.3 (PENALTIES) AND NO.
4 (IMPLEMENTATION).
This Resolution was unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL.
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(4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION 641, PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE
FEES: NO. 24 (FALSE ALARMS).
This resolution was unanimously approved upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
HILL/COMMISSIONER LOWE.
(5) 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.
• This resolution was unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
LOWE/COMMISSIONER KANE; copies will be sent to neighboring communities, as well
pertinent county, state and federal agencies.
(6) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS THERESA
LE PORE TO REPRESENT THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD IN CERTAIN
ELECTION FUNCTIONS.
Wth the Commission's approval, this Resolution was signed and transmitted to the
Supervisor of Elections on January 17 because of Palm Beach County Elections Office
time constraints, it was ratified this date upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER iKANE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
None.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, the Minutes of the
• January 2, 2001 Workshop Meeting were unanimously approved:
• Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L.Lowe noted that a new Police Officer started work today (Jeff
Famiglietti); he further noted that all police shifts are now covered due to the volunteer
services of the officers.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill referred to a recent Sun Sentinel editorial on changing
voting structure in Florida. In this regard the Vice Mayor suggested that in the future
Commission positions up for voting be identified as "Seat 1" and "Seat 2" to avoid
confusion and allow the voter to cast a ballot for one candidate to fill each seat. Vice
Mayor Hill further noted that the editorial suggested that the month of November be
considered for municipal elections, as turnout has historically beeen stronger in
November due to absentee ballots. Mr Saag responded that these possibilities will be
reported on at the February Workshop.
• Mayor Thomas J. Reid advised of a meeting with Sandy Simon, author of the book
Remembering - A History of South Palm Beach County, noting that Mr. Simon had
agreed to assist with the work of the Town's Historic Society.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag referred to a January 25 article in The Palm Beach Post
which noted that the Highland Beach Police Department will receive federal grant money
to hire two (2) new officers through the COPS program. Mr. Saag noted for the record
that only 11 departments out of 400 that applied were successful, which meant the
HBPD was in the top 3% of applicants.
The Town Manager also advised that CH2M HILL will give an update on the status of
the R.O. plant at the February 27 Workshop Meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
• adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:05 P.M„ upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE. dmt
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Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
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Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
Jo J. Sorrelli, missioner
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Paul R. Kane, Commissioner
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bert L. Lowe, Commi loner
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