2001.05.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, May 29, 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, Robert L. Lowe and Rachael Scala-Pistone 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, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Turtle Program Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, reported on nestings
thus far; he also requested that residents carry garbage bags to fill with debris when they
walk the beach, to keep the beach as clean as possible for turtle nesting.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Reid read the following into the record:
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE
B) BOARD VACANCIES: NONE.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
• D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
• Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
May 29. 2001 Page 2 of 4
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following proposed ordinances were discussed, with first reading scheduled for the
Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 5:
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING SECTION 23-7(c)(1)(A) "TEMPORARY SIGNS."
Building Official Bob Dawson addressed this issue, having to do with allowing temporary
construction signs to contain the name of developer or builder, and a phone and/or fax
number; also allowing for a smaller attached sign giving the street address. It was
agreed that Town Attorney Sliney would re-draft, incorporating Mr, Dawson's
suggestions.
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADDING APPENDIX B TO THE TOWN CODE, SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 17;
PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ERECTING,
CONSTRUCTINGANDMAINTAINING OFATELECOMMUNICATIONSFACILITY
IN THE TOWN'S PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY FOR THE PROVISION OF
• TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Manager Saag advised that a representative from the firm who drafted this
ordinance, Liebowitz & Associates, would be present at the June 5 Regular Meeting to
explain its purpose.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the June 5 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
APRIL 24, 2001 - WORKSHOP MEETING
MAY 1, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
• Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
May 29, 2001 Page 3 of 4
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised she would be available to speak with
residents after Workshop Meetings; she also endorsed Mr. Echeverria's suggestion
regarding garbage collection on the beach.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report, but for the record advised that meetings with
residents following Workshops would be held in the administrative area of Town Hall
rather than Commission Chambers.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
• 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag addressed several issues:
1) Explained the appointment of the Financial Advisory Board as "Auditor Selection
Committee;" the members would review all "Request for Proposal(s)" received, rank
them, and forward their recommendation to the Commission. It was the consensus that
this item be placed on the June 5 Consent Agenda.
2) Advised of a favorable response to the beach signage survey; it was agreed that
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone and Police Chief Tony Cervasio, along with Lena
Jacoub, who first suggested the idea, would work together to develop the sign language.
3) Advised that the sewer force main project would be completed by other than
Pledger & Co., who had agreed tentatively to relinquish the $188,000 owed them
($212,000 already paid); a termination agreement will be drafted shortly. (Related
Correspondence attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
4) Commended Safety Committee Chair Sue Gray and her committee members for
the creation of a Town "Safety Manual;" the Commission also congratulated Mrs. Gray
and her committee and this item will be placed on the June 5 Consent Agenda.
• Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
May 29. 2001 Page 4 of 4
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER (continued)
5) Commended Police Chief Tony Cervasio on the success of the recently initiated
foot patrol program, which will be expanded in the near future.
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 2:25 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWS.
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• Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
. Hill, Vice Mayor
John J% Sorrelli, Cor'~rfiissioner
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Scala-Pistone, Commissioner
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