2001.11.06_TC_Minutes_Regular~,
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 06, 2001 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers
at 1:30 P.M.
Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon 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 Larry Corman 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
Mayor Reid recommended that Item No. 7.3 (Ocean Cove project) be heard first under
Items left over. This was unanimously approved.
• 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Jason Brodsky of 4570 S. Ocean Blvd. inquired about the forthcoming County Park, and
if the County was planning a beach renourishment at the South end. Mr. Saag stated
that the County has not made any indication of any beach renourishment in their
preliminary plans. It was noted that Delray Beach has planned a renourishment project
and that sands from that will flow southward and most likely help the beaches in
Highland Beach.
Jose Escheverria offered his end of season turtle report. He thanked the Town staff for
their cooperation and help in maintaining a lights out ordinance.
Joe Yucht of 4748 S. Ocean Blvd. spoke on the dangers of crossing A1A at the South
end of Town due to lane closures on Spanish River Bridge, and suggested some type
of traffic light at the pedestrian crossing. It was noted to all residents that the Spanish
River Bridge is the domain of the Core of Engineers, and a traffic light the domain of the
DOT. The Town has little leverage in requesting such items.
3. PRESENTATIONS
There were no presentations.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: One (1) on Financial Advisory Board.
Mayor Reid noted that a special meeting would be held Friday, November 16 at 9:00
a.m. to accommodate Mr. Arthur Haas in order to introduce him to the Town Commission
for consideration on the FAB. Mayor Reid also noted that John R. DeMarco has
submitted a talent bank application for the open seat on the FAB. It was noted that Mr.
DeMarco is presently on the Board of Adjustment, and has not been off the FAB for the
required two year hiatus. Discussion evolved that the FAB seat needs to be filled, and
that resolution dictating the two year hiatus can be amended. MOTION was made by
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE to nominate Mr. DeMarco to the
Financial Advisory Board. Vice Mayor Hill felt an exception should be made to the
Financial Advisory Board Resolution, in that there are very few candidates for the Board,
and suggested amending Resolution to permit existing members to be reappointed.
Commissioner Sorrelli rescinded his motion, and MOTION was made by VICE-MAYOR
HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI to amend Resolution to permit members of the
Financial Advisory Board to be reappointed without waiting two years. Mayor Reid
placed the original Motion on the table with Commissioner Sorrelli/Commissioner
• Scala-Pistone nominating John De Marco to the Financial Advisory Board. Motion met
with unanimous approval.
COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to amend Resolution
and nominated Mr. DeMarco to the Board. Motion met with unanimous approval.
The November 16 meeting will not be held.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: No report was read into the record.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: The Mayor read into the record scheduled
meetings for the month of November.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED OCEAN
COVE PROJECT: REDUCTION IN NUMBER OF UNITS FROM 54 TO 22.
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Jeffrey Levine, Attorney for Ocean Cove presented project to the Commission stating
that subject modification went before the Planning Board, and preliminary approval was
granted and recommendation sent to the Commission. After discussion and questions
were satisfactorily answered, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE to approve subject site modifications:
The following rollcall vote was taken:
Commissioner Scala-Pistone yes
Commissioner Lowe yes
Commissioner Sorrelli yes
Vice-Mayor Hill yes
Mayor Reid yes
MOTION met with unanimous approval.
a report as to the number of, or lack of, resident complaints or issues received.
(2) DISCUSSION RE: - ADELPHIA CABLE (90 DAY REPRIEVE).
The Town has placed Adelphia on a "90 day notice" to review their new programming
and operation of the new fiber optic cables. At the end of this time, the Town will make
(3) CINGULAR PROPOSED REQUEST fOR WIRELESS CELLULAR SITE AT 3114
. SOUTH OCEAN BLVD (MONTEREY HOUSE CONDOMINIUM).
Cingular was before the Commission to seek approval for installation of their cellular
equipment. Answering Commissioner Sorrelli's question, Dennis Sheridan, Pres. of
Montery House stated that he had obtained a letter form Cingular stating that no
hazardous conditions existed from the towers. At conclusion of discussion, MOTION
was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER LOWE to grant
permission for wireless cellular site at 3114 S. Ocean Blvd. The following rollcall vote
was taken:
Commissioner Sorrelli yes
Commissioner Scala-Pistone yes
Commissioner Lowe yes
Vice-Mayor Hill yes
Mayor Reid yes
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MOTION met with unanimous approval.
(4) REVISION TO PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS ARTICLE XXV
(DISCIPLINE).
Mr. Saag stated that revision to subject document was meant to clarify some of the
points within the document and that there were no major changes. MOTION was made
by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to accept subject
changes. The following rollcall vote was taken:
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Commissioner Lowe yes
Commissioner Sorrelli yes
Commissioner Scala-Pistone yes
Vice Mayor Hill yes
Mayor Reid yes
MOTION met with unanimous approval.
(5) DISCUSSION RE: -ADDITIONAL 1/2 DAY CLOSING ON 12/24 AND 12/31
(YEAR 2001 ONLY).
Mr. Saag offered explanation that for a one time only, the employees be given mornings
of 12/24 and 12/31 to create two full days off (currently they are given the afternoons off)
due to the Christmas and New Year Holiday falling on a Tuesday.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, approval for
the additional 1/2 day closings was granted, with the following rollcall vote taken:
Commissioner Scala-Pistone yes
Commissioner Lowe yes
Commissioner Sorrelli yes MOTION met with unanimous approval.
Vice Mayor Hill yes
Mayor Reid yes
HILL/COMMISSIONER LOWE:
SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 -WORKSHOP MEETING
OCTOBER 2, 2001 - REGULAR MEETING
(6) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
The following sets of Minutes were approved upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone Due to the current anthrax scare,
Commissioner Scala-Pistone offered procedures on how to handle various situations
should one be exposed, or to avoid exposure. (i.e.) opening mail, what to do should one
encounter powder in their mail, who to contact, be aware of surroundings, etc.
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe Commissioner Lowe stated that the Town is short on
the police roster, with one injured officer out and one opening to be filled.
Mr. Saag noted that one applicant is pending, and there will still be an additional position
to fill.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli Commissioner Sorrelli had no report.
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Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill Vice Mayor Hill inquired about the state wide building code
becoming effective in January of 2001, and if it will make a material difference to the
Town code. Mr. Dawson noted that the town is utilizing the state building, plumbing and
mechanical code, and any further transitions will be fairly easy to adapt to.
Vice Mayor noted that other municipalities who have employees in the Reserves and on
active duty, continue paying them at their regular rate of pay. He noted that Highland
Beach has one employee who is a reservist, and Mr. Saag stated that he has not been
called to active duty, but should he be, he would bring the issue to the Town
Commission to obtain approval for disbursement of regular salary.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid Mayor Reid spoke about the Citizens Emergency Rescue
Team, of which Seagate has offered to set aside a large work area to accommodate
many CERT volunteers, equipment and medical supplies. Mayor Reid has invited Mr.
Pruner, resident of Seagate and active in the program, to the next Commission meeting
to present the program and discuss the Seagate location. Mayor Reid gave a brief
overview of the program.
Mayor Reid offered his personal opinion that the World Trade Center site not be rebuilt
as a commercial building, but as a memorial. He asked residents for their comments
• regarding this, noting that correspondence could then be sent to the appropriate persons
stressing the Town's support of a memorial site.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Larry Corman had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag noted that a November 21 mediation has been scheduled re
the adult congregate living facility. While he normally attends with the Town Attorney,
he will be out of town and asked if any of the Commission would be interested in
attending.
Commissioner John Sorrelli offered to attend.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
(1) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO THE PALM BEACH
COUNTY 800 MHZ RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM.
(2) USE OF OPEN SPACE FUNDS FOR BEAUTIFICATION OF TOWN HALL
GROUNDS (BENCHES, PLANTERS, TRASH RECEPTACLES, ETC.)
. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, the
consent agenda was unanimously approved.
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12. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Town Commission, MOTION to adjourn was
made by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE at 2:47 p.m.
APPROVAL:
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Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill '
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistc
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