2001.09.25_TC_Minutes_Workshop•
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
•
Tuesday, September 25. 2001 1:30 A.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 and Rachael Scala-Pistone were present. Commissioner
Robert L. Lowe was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney was also present, as were members of the general
public. Town Manager Ben Saag was absent.
After roll call, Mayor Reid called for a minute of silence in honor of those who perished
in the September 11 terrorist attacks, those who were injured, and those who led
recovery efforts, as well surviving families and friends and the country at large. The
Pledge of Allegiance was then 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, gave an update on the
season; he noted a total of 571 nests thus far.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOSLY SUBMITTED.
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, STATING THAT THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH WILL MAINTAIN THE EXISTING SOUTH FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (DISTRICT) PHASE II WATER RESTRICTIONS AS
DETAILED IN THE DISTRICT ORDER NO. 2001-48 DAO-WS, WHETHER OR
NOT THE DISTRICT LIFTS THESE WATER RESTRICTIONS; FURTHER
STATING THAT THE TOWN WILL MAINTAIN THESE RESTRICTIONS UNTIL
THE NEW REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT IS ON-LINE AND
RAW WATER FROM THE FLORIDAN AQUIFER IS UTILIZED BY THE TOWN;
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE VICTIMS
OF THE HORRIFIC EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001; ENCOURAGING
RESIDENTS TO FLY FLAGS; ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO DONATE
BLOOD; ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO HELP VICTIMS' FAMILIES IN ANY
WAY POSSIBLE; AND INFORMING RESIDENTS OF AVENUES AVAILABLE TO
• ACCOMPLISH THE ABOVE.
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTERING INTO A NEW STATEWIDE MUTUAL
AID AGREEMENT FOR CATASTROPHIC DISASTER RESPONSE AND
RECOVERY, WHICH REPLACES THE AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 1994.
The above proposed resolutions were read by title only; some discussion followed each
reading, and all were subsequently moved to the October 2, 2001 Regular Meeting for
approval.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE: -SECOND FLORIDAN AQUIFER WELL (BID OPENING
AND CH2M HILL RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACT AWARD). [CH2M HILL
REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE PRESENT TO DISCUSS]
(2) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER 2001-04: YEAR FIVE NATIONAL POLLUTANT
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) IMPLEMENTATION AND
EVALUATION.
CH2M HILL representatives David Schuman and David McNab were present to answer
• questions regarding the above issues. It was noted Diversified Drilling, the company that
had been contracted to do the first test/production well, was low bid for the second well,
and it was CH2M HILL's recommendation that they be awarded the contract.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
There was some discussion regarding a previously presented cost estimate of
approximately $400,000 and the low bid of $568,000. CH2M HILL explained that
because in recent months larger drilling companies had bought up smaller ones, there
was less competition and, further, because the existing companies are extremely busy
as many municipalities take steps to prepare against another drought, the drilling
companies can name their price.
It was the consensus to move this item to the October 2 Regular Meeting for further
discussion and possible approval.
The representatives explained that implementation of the year five NPDES task order
was federally mandated. Questions were answered to the Commission's satisfaction,
and it was the consensus to move this item to the October 2 Regular Agenda for further
consideration and possible approval
(3) AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS: (1)
VACATION LEAVE AND (2) DONATION OF LEAVE TIME POLICY.
• (4) PAY CLASSIFICATION TABLE ADJUSTMENTS.
It was the consensus to defer consideration of items (3) and (4) until the October 2
Regular Meeting when the Town Manager, who at this time was out of town attending
the International City/County Managers Association (ICCMA) yearly convention, would
be available for discussion.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the October 2 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
AUGUST 28, 2001 - WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 7, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING (BUDGET)
SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 - PUBLIC HEARING/SPECIAL
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistons noted that the Toscana development has not
yet gated the-Ongoing construction site for safety's sake, and she had asked the Building
• Department to look into the matter. The Commissioner also noted the unsightly state
of the' Ocean Cove property (just south of Regency Highland).
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Commissioner Robert L. Lowe was absent due to recent hip replacement surgery.
Mayor Reid reported that the Commissioner was recuperating nicely and should be at
home shortly.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill reported he had been approached by several residents who
suggested speed bumps be installed on the Town's side streets; as the streets have no
sidewalks, residents must walk in the road and vehicles exceeding the speed limit pose
a threat to safety. The clerk was directed to inform the Town Manager of this issue, so
he could address it at the October 2 Regular Meeting.
Mayor Thomas J.Reid reported on several issues:
.Advised the contract with Sandy Simon for the writing of the Town's history had been
finalized, and the members would receive a "clean" copy of same as soon as it was
available. The Mayor further noted that the first 20 pages had been written.
• .Reiterated the areas of interest he had previously assigned to each member, i.e.,
Commissioner Lowe -Police and Fire (Security and Protection)
Commissioner Sorrelli -Capital Development (Building, Water, Sewer and
Sanitation)
Commissioner Scala-Pistone - Beaches, Beach Renourishment, Pet
Control/Clean-Up, Turtle Program, Pest/Animal
Control
Vice Mayor Hill -Finance and Administration
Mayor Reid -Library, History, County Park
He reminded the members that the Commission is ultimately responsible to the
residents, and suggested they focus on their individual areas for reporting purposes at
Commission meetings.
.Noted his attendance at the September 24 Charter Review Board Meeting, during which
it was requested that he ask the Commission to advise of any particular matters of
individual interest which might be considered by this Board. In this regard, each member
was given a copy of the Charter and asked to review it, so their comments could be
presented to the Board by late October.
.With no objection, advised he would act on a suggestion that a quantity of American flag
• lapel .pins be purchased for distribution.
9. REPORTS TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
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10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
NONE.
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 2:10 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR HILL.
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Rachael Scala-Pistone, Commissioner