2001.02.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday. February 27. 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, 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
Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Turtle Program Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, asked residents to
consider volunteering for the upcoming season.
Joseph S. Yucht, 4748 S.Ocean Blvd., candidate for Commission, requested that
Government Channel 20 be used to air debates and/or discussion regarding the March
13 Municipal Elections. Mayor Reid responded that the issue will be taken under
advisement.
The following residents spoke in favor of new library to be built on land behind Town
Hall:
Neil Burd, 2901 S. Ocean Blvd.
Jean Ellis, 4205 S. Ocean Blvd.
James Niehoff, 3212 S. Ocean Blvd.
JIII MiNer 2917 S. Ocean Blvd.
Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
February 26. 2001 Page 2 of 5
3. PRESENTATIONS
ADELPHIA - CABLE UPDATE
Michael R. Ligouri, recently appointed Adelphia Cable General Manager for the Delray
area, advised that the upgrade for the Town is imminent; however, he could not give
specific dates and during discussion noted a "worldwide shortage" of fiber optic
equipment. The Commission members spoke of residents' general dissatisfaction with
Adelphia, especially as regards service and charges. Subsequently, Mr. Ligouri was
invited to research these areas and report back to the Commission at the March
Workshop Meeting.
CH2M HILL -REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT QUARTERLY UPDATE
Using overhead slides, Project Engineer Dave Schumann gave a technical presentation,
including issues of permitting, elevation drawings and construction time line, answering
the Commission's questions to their satisfaction. It was noted that a Special Meeting
was scheduled immediately following the Workshop to consider approval of the contract
for the drilling of the test/production well, and the corresponding CH2M HILL task order.
(Copy of time line attached to and made part of these Minutes)
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) Board Correspondence: Mayor Reid read into the record a memorandum from
the Financial Advisory Board recommending approval of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report. It was noted that the Auditors will formally present this report at the
March 6 Regular Meeting. (Copy of FAB memorandum attached to and made part of
these Minutes.)
B) Board Vacancies: It was the consensus to continue to table the two (2) vacancies
on the Board of Adjustment.
C) Board Action Report: None.
D) Monthly Board Meetings: Previously submitted.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 680, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 2, 1999 AND ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000. (first reading 2/6/01; published 2/22/01)
• Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
February 26. 2001 Page 3 of 5
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
There was no discussion regarding this proposed ordinance; it will have final reading and
be considered for adoption at the March 6 Regular Meeting.
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH SUPPORTING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARY.
Town Manager Saag addressed this proposed resolution, advising that up to $500,000
might be available in grant money, which would be matched by the Town; he further
advised that the cost of a new library would most likely be 1.5 million (approximately).
The resolution will be further considered at the March 6 Regular Meeting, at which time
Architect Richard Brooks will present conceptual drawings of the proposed new library,
to be built on the land behind Town Hall.
6. NEW BUSINESS
1) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2001-02 -SALTWATER INTRUSION MONITORING
PROGRAM.
Town Manager Saag advised that this year's agreement will be considerably less costly
as a recently hired Utilities Department employee has the capability to collect some of
the necessary data. Following discussion it was the consensus to move this item to the
March 6 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
2) AWARD CONTRACT TO DIVERSIFIED DRILLING IN THE AMOUNT OF
$390,887 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TEST/PRODUCTION WELL.
3) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2001-003 - FLORIDAN AQUIFER
TEST/PRODUCTION WELL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES.
As noted during the CH2M HILL quarterly update on the R.O. plant, a Special Meeting
to address items (2) and (3) was scheduled immediately following this Workshop.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT MARCH 6 REGULAR MEETING:
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the March 6 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
JANUARY 30, 2001 - WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
• Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
February 27. 2001 Page 4 of 5
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli asked the Town Manager for an update on the sewer
force main project. Mr. Saag said work should finally be completed within a short time.
(Copy of CH2M HILL memo in this regard attached to and made part of these Minutes)
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid referred to Candidate Yucht's request for the Town's
Government Channel 20 to be utilized for discussion/debate among this year's
Commission candidates; he reiterated that it would be taken under advisement and
discussed with the Town Attorney and Town Manager.
The Mayor also asked that political signs placed by the Commission candidates be
respected and left standing in the interest of fair play, as well as the expense of such
signs.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney addressed Vice Mayor Hill's suggestion that
Commission seats in municipal elections be identified as "Seat 1," "Seat 2," etc., as well
as the possibility that municipal elections be held in November. Substantial discussion
took place, with Mr Sliney advising that identification of seats would require a Charter
amendment approved by referendum. Mr. Sliney further noted that the process of
changing the timing of municipal elections from March to November was less clear, and
he asked that the Commission give him further direction if they were interested in
pursuing the change, especially as to when they would like it implemented.
After lengthy discussion, during which it was noted that no other municipalities held
municipal elections in November, and Mayoc Reid suggested the possibility of another
change -two (2) 3-year terms rather than three (3) 2-year terms - it was the consensus
that the Commission give these issues further consideration and be prepared to vote
them up or down at the March 6 Regular Meeting.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag reported that the Police Department had been awarded a
• grant for the Reverse 911 project; he further noted that the South Florida Water
Management District is requiring stringent weekly reports regarding the municipal
wellfield because of the severe drought situation.
• Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
February 27. 2001 Page 5 of 5
11. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:25 P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL.
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