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2001.06.26_TC_Minutes_Workshop• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, June 26. 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 • Town Manager Ben Saag requested the agenda be amended to add the following Resolution under New Business: A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH RECOGNIZING THE PRESENCE OF A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF SAME. It was the consensus to include this addition and, with no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as amended. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, gave an update on nestings thus far. Joseph Yucht, 4748 S. Ocean Blvd., addressed the proposed telecommunications ordinance, saying he was of the opinion that only the federal, not the state, government could enact such legislation; he was in favor of the ordinance being adopted, but suggested any monies realized by the Town not be spent in the event the state statute was challenged. 3. PRESENTATIONS • NONE. • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 2 of 6 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Reid read the following into the record: A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE B) BOARD VACANCIES: TWO (2) ON FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD. The Mayor advised these vacancies were the result of Member Mike Browner's passing, and Member Charles Cohn's move from Town. The Mayor further advised that only two (2) members of the current Talent Bank had requested service on the FAB, Alan Teller and Ben Cohen. Mr. Teller was present for interview by the Commission; Mr. Cohen is expected to appear at the July Regular Meeting. 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 SECTION 23-7(c)(1)(A) "TEMPORARY SIGNS." (first reading 6/5/01; published 6/19/01) After some discussion, it was the consensus that Attorney Sliney amend the text by removing the reference to a separate small sign being allowed to be attached to the larger sign, and setting parameters for the larger sign at an aggregate of 16 s.f., but no less than 3' on any side. (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 MAINTAINING OF A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY IN THE TOWN'S PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY FOR THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; Pl~OVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (first reading 6/05/01; published 6/19/01) • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 3 of 6 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued) (4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADJUSTING THE TOWN'S LOCAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX RATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA'S COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT; PROVIDING A CONFLICT CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Sliney advised that the proposed telecommunications ordinance was regulatory related, while the proposed resolution related to the tax aspect. He noted that a representative of Leibowitz & Associates would be in attendance at the July 3 Regular Meeting to answer any technical questions. (4) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, ENTITLED "BEACHES AND BOATS," BY ADDING A NEW SECTION ENTITLED "LITTERING." • Town Manager Saag advised this proposed ordinance was modeled after one adopted by the Town of Palm Beach; Attorney Sliney advised that, if necessary, it could be enforced under a "nuisance" category. It will be given first reading at the July 3 Regular Meeting. 6. NEW BUSINESS (1) DISCUSSION RE: -REVERSE 911 SYSTEM AWARD OF BID. Mr. Saag said he had sought an opinion from Attorney Sliney after Police Lieutenant Roy Holland had been advised that the County planned to contract with Dialogic, tnc. for its Reverse 911 System, which company was not the low bid for the Town's Reverse 911 System. Concluding discussion, it was the consensus that, based on information contained in the Town Attorney's letter, it would be in the Town's best interests to also contract with Dialogic, Inc. (copy of letter attached to and made part of these Minutes) It was also the consensus to move the issue to the July 3, 2001 Consent Agenda. • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 4 of 6 6. NEW BUSINESS (continued) (2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH RECOGNIZING THE PRESENCE OF A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF SAME. The Town Manager advised that because no resolution had been adopted when the library was first instituted, it was now necessary to do so as it was a requirement of the library grant application. It was the consensus to place the resolution on the July 3 Regular Agenda 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER (1) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL The following sets of Minutes were forwarded to the July 3 Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval: MAY 29, 2001 - WORKSHOP MEETING • JUNE 5, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING (2) DISCUSSION RE: -APPOINTMENT OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS Following substantial discussion, it was the consensus to have the committee comprised of seven (7) regular members -five (5) by choice of each Commission member; two (2) at large by majority Commission vote. 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised she had attended a Beaches & Shores Meeting with Town representative Jane Rayner, during which she learned that Delray Beach has plans for beach renourishment, which will be of benefit to the Town. The Commissioner also reported that she and Chief Cervasio had held a meeting with condo managers regarding .beach warning signs, during which the language to be printed on the signs had been decided; the cost will be $31 per sign and the project will be implemented in the near future. During the meeting with the condo managers, Commissioner Scala-Pistone said the American Red Cross "Vial of Life" was also discussed with much interest, and she thanked resident Joseph Yucht for bringing its availability to everyone's attention. • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting June 26. 2001 Page 5 of 6 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION (continued) Commissioner Robert L. Lowe advised that there will bean Executive Session meeting on Friday, July 6 to discuss collective bargaining for the Police Department. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli referred to the continuing problem of dogs running loose on the beach; Vice Mayor Hill suggested that additional signs may be necessary to remind dog owners that their animals must be leashed when walking them on the beach, as well as more police patrolling. Commissioner Sorrelli also recommended that the use of cell phones while driving be banned; however, because A1A is a state road, Attorney Sliney indicated that while he would investigate the possibility, the Town might not have jurisdiction in this regard. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report. Mayor Thomas J. Reid noted that the some sections of the Town were taking on a shabby appearance; Town Manager Saag replied, referring to problems of mud and sand being attributed to numerous construction sights, and also advising that he was meeting • with the person in charge of landscaping for the Department of Transportation to get some ideas on what could be done to improve the appearance of Town Hall. During discussion, "Open Space and Recreation" fees were also referenced, with Vice Mayor Hill requesting that the Town Manager check with other municipalities to determine if the Town's impact fees were indeed sufficient in light of the Town fast approaching build-out. Mayor Reid also announced that the compilation of the Town's history is well underway; Sandy Simon, a local author who has previously written about the general area's history, has agreed to write the history of Highland Beach. 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Ben Saag reported that six (6) audit responses had been received; the Financial Advisory Board will interview these firms on July 16, 9:30 A.M., and then transmit their recommendations to the. Commission. Mr. Saag also reminded the Commission members of the PBC League of Cities meeting/luncheon to be held June 27. • Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting June 26. 2001 Page 6 of 6 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Workshop Meting at 2:40 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE. dmt APPROVE: G~~ ~ GL~-- _. Thomas J. Reid, Mayor Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor • J n J. Sorrel , ommissioner ~~s~~ Robert L. Commissioner ~- I Scala-Pistone Attest: - c~ ~-~-~ ~ . Date: 7 Z D ~