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2001.06.05_TC_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 5, 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 and Commissioners John J. Sorrelli, Robert L. Lowe and Rachael Scala-Pistone were present. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill was absent. 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, the Mayor declared the Agenda accepted as presented. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Joseph S. Yucht, 4748 S. Ocean Blvd., gave an explanation of the American Red Cross "Vial of Life" and provided many packets for distribution. (a packet is attached to and made part of these Minutes.) Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, gave an update on turtle nestings, and thanked the Police Department for their support of the "lights out" program during this season. 3. PRESENTATIONS NONE. 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Reid addressed the following, reading the Board Action Report and meetings schedu{ed for the month of June into the record: A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE. B) BOARD VACANCIES: NONE. • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting June 5, 2001 Page 2 of 4 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued) C) BOARD ACTION REPORT D) MONTHLY MEETINGS 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 23-7(c)(1)(A) "TEMPORARY SIGNS." (first reading) There was no discussion of the proposed ordinance at this time. (See Commissioner Sorrelli's report.) (2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING CHAPTER 32, ENTITLED "TELECOMMUNICATIONS;" PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE ERECTING, CONSTRUCTING, AND • MAINTENANCE OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN THE TOWN'S 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. (first reading) The change in the title of the ordinance was noted for the record. Attorney Jorge Cruz-Bustillo of Liebowitz & Associates, the firm from which the ordinance was drafted, explained its purpose to the Commission, after which he was requested to prepare a less complicated summary for review, and agreed to do so. Mr. Cruz-Bustillo said he would also have a corresponding resolution drawn, which would be effective on the same date as the ordinance. (A copy of the summary pertaining to this ordinance is attached to and made part of these Minutes.) 6. NEW BUSINESS NONE. • • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting June 5. 2001 Page 3 of 4 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE: MARCH 27, 2001 - WORKSHOP MEETING APRIL 3, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING MAY 25, 2001 - EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone thanked Town Manager Saag for his quick action regarding the beach signage survey; meetings regarding this issue will take place shortly. Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli requested that Frank LaHage, the only developer/builder to request an amendment to the sign ordinance (see No. 5 - "Proposed • Ordinances and Resolutions"), which would allow the builder/developer name and phone, street number of property, as well as an artist's sketch of the residence(s) [in the case of a "spec" property] on temporary construction signs, to explain why the Commission should consider this change. Mr. LaHage stated several reasons for this request, including a safety element for the roadways wherein large construction delivery trucks would be better able to identify their destinations thus preventing traffic difficulties; also noted by Mr. LaHage was the requested information on a "spec" property might possibly lead to a quicker sale, and in turn quicker tax revenue to the Town. Mr. LaHage answered other questions to the Commission's satisfaction. Vice Mayor. Michael W. Hill was absent. Mayor Thomas J. Reid addressed the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program, advising that he and several other residents had recently completed the 8-week course. This led to substantial discussion about the possible roll CERT members might play should the Town meet with hurricane disaster. In conclusion it was agreed that an initial meeting to discuss this issue should first be held with the Mayor, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Building Official and Town Manager in attendance. 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY • Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting June 5. 2001 Page 4 of 4 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE DISCUSSION Town Manager Ben Saag requested that the Commission consider forming a Charter Review Committee, as the last review had been done about 10 years ago. During discussion, the members were polled as to what number of appointees they would like to serve, as well as how appointments would be made. In conclusion, it was agreed that a 7-member Committee be named, with each Commission member appointing one member of choice, and two at-large members being nominated and then voted on. It was also agreed that a Special Meeting to accomplish both the formation of the Committee and those who will serve on it, be held immediately following the June Workshop Meeting. 11. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE: (1) APPOINTMENT OF THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD AS THE "AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE." (2) APPROVAL OF THE TOWN SAFETY MANUAL. 12. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:35 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE. dmt APPROVE: ~ ~l ~J _ ~... ~_ Thomas J. Reid, M yor Joh" J. Sorrelli, Commissioner _~s Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor Bert L. 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