2001.08.07_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday August 7 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 and Rachael Scala-Pistone were present. Commissioner
Robert L. Lowe 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
• With no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
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., read into the record a written petition regarding a
possible change in air traffic patterns at the Boca Raton Airport, which could adversely
affect the Town. In response, Mayor Reid read a letter sent to the Noise Abatement
Administrator, which supported Mr. Yucht's petition. (Copy of Petition and Mayor's letter
attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: One (1) on Financial Advisory Board.
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4. BOARD AND COMMITTEES (continued)
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: Mayor Reid read meetings held in the month of July
into the record.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor also read into the record scheduled
meetings for the month of August.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) 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." (first reading 7/3/01; published 7/17/01)
The proposed ordinance was given final reading. There being no discussion, it was
unanimously approved upon roll call vote followed by MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI.
• (2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO
EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED UPON THE 2001 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH. (first reading)
(3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2001 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. (first reading)
There was no discussion regarding these FY 2001/2002 budget ordinances.
(4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION
REGULATING THE USE OF MOBILE TELEPHONES.
Substantial discussion took place, during which it was noted that Mike Branigan of Bell
South had provided information that State Representative !ruing Slosberg had introduced
HB0009 on August 2, which reflected the Town's thoughts on this issue. The Resolution
was approved unanimously by roll call vote upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORREL.LI/VICE MAYOR HILL. As directed in the Resolution, a copy of it will be sent
to mem~ers~of the Palm Beach Legislative Delegation.
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6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) DISCUSSION/AWARD OF AUDITOR CONTRACT
Some discussion took place regarding auditing services, with Vice Mayor Hill noting that
while he would defer to the FAB's recommendation at this time, he was of the opinion
that there was value to be realized by periodically changing audit firms. In general, it
was agreed that the recent audit presentations were generally impressive; however, the
Financial Advisory Board's recommendation was accepted and, upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, Haas, Diaz & Co.
was awarded a 3-year contract to continue its auditing services to the Town. Roll call
followed with a unanimous favorable vote. Mr. Saag advised he would have details of
the contract available for the August Workshop Meeting.
(2) CONSIDERATION OF TOSCANA REQUEST TO AMEND SETTLEMENT
• AGREEMENT BY ADDING 34" IN HEIGHT TO THE SOUTH TOWER.
Building Official Bob Dawson advised he had reviewed the proposal for the south tower
height increase and had no reservations; he noted that the 34" requested would have
no aesthetic impact. After some further discussion, the amendment to the Settlement
Agreementwas approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLINICE MAYOR
HILL, followed by unanimous favorable vote. (See July 31 Workshop Meeting for details
of previous discussion.)
(3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
The following sets of Minutes were approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLINICE MAYOR HILL:
JUNE 26, 2001 - WORKSHOP MEETING
JULY 3, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
JULY 6, 2001 - SPECIAL MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Referring to the Florida League of Cities 2001 Conference to be held in Orlando,August
23-25, Commissioner t2achael Scala-Pistone advised that as a member of the PBC
League of Cities Environmental Committee, she had submitted an agenda item to the
Conference ~-rhich would .address certain dying mangrove populations within the Town.
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8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION (continued)
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid presented Commissioner Scala-Pistone with an award from the
Florida League of Cities for her completion of 18 hours of instruction at the Institute for
Elected Municipal Officials.
9. TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag reported on several issues:
.South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) had awarded the Town a grant for
• $300,000 ($250,000 was requested) for the second R.O. well.
.A hurricane preparedness video will be broadcast on government channel 20
periodically during the next two months; dates and times will be announced on the
channel.
.Condominium beach warning signs have been installed; beach warning information will
also be advised on the government channel.
.Through the PBC League of Cities, along with Commissioner Scala-Pistone, he also had
submitted agenda items to be addressed at the Florida League of Cities Conference, i.e.,
the issue of "no wake" zones on the Intracoastal and the ban on cell phone use by
drivers of motor vehicles.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. AQJt~URNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid
adjodrned the Ftegu~ar Meeting at 2:25 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
• SORREL~t/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
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