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• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
November 30, 1999 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, Paul R. Kane
and Robert L. Lowe were present.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag were
absent; both were required to be in attendance at the Mariano v.
Town of Highland Beach mediation meeting held at Mr. Sliney's
Hodgson Russ offices.
Members of the general public were also in attendance.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Mayor Reid advised that because Messrs. Sliney and Saag would not
be in attendance, the discussion regarding the BFI Contract
Extension would be deferred to the December 07 Regular Meeting.
Hearing no objection, this item was deleted and the Agenda was
accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Jose Echeverria (1123 Russell Drive) advised turtle season is over
and thanked all volunteers who took part in the program. He also
noted that the U. S . Marine Corps Program, "Toys for Tots" is now in
progress, and encouraged all to take part; pick-up date is 12/17.
Jean Ellis (4205 S. Ocean Blvd.) congratulated Mr. Echeverria on a
job well done as director of the Town's turtle program, as did
Mayor Reid, on behalf of the Commission and residents.
Felix Goldenson (3224 S. Ocean Blvd.) petitioned the Commission on
behalf of certain Seagate Condominium residents that the "Ramblin'
Rose" party boat, which travels the Intracoastal out of Delray, be
notified that the music/noise coming from the boat as it passes
west of Seagate should be toned down. It was the consensus that
Town Manager Saag will write a letter to the boat operators in this
regard.
• Following Public Comments, Talent Bank Applicant Lezley Garrett was
interviewed by the Commission.
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3. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Reid noted no correspondence was forthcoming from any of the
Boards and there were no Board vacancies; monthly Board Meetings
were previously listed and the Board Action Report for November
would be available shortly.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ENTITLED "ZONING," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES: ADDING SECTION 5.19 ENTITLED "DETERMINATION
OF FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATION," AMENDING SECTION 13.7
ENTITLED "BUILDING HEIGHT," ADDING SECTION 5.20 ENTITLED
"EXCEPTIONS TO BUILDING HEIGHT," AMENDING SECTION 13
ENTITLED "DEFINITIONS" BY PROVIDING DEFINITIONS FOR
BUILDING HEIGHT EXCEPTION, HABITABLE SPACE AND USABLE
SPACE. (first reading 10/5/99; legal ads for 10/28/99
public hearing and 11/30 public hearing/special meeting
on 10/19/99 & 11/24/99; final reading 11/30/99)
Mayor Reid advised this ordinance would be considered for adoption
at a special meeting, following a public hearing, scheduled to
• begin at 2:30 P.M. today.
2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED "SEWERS,"
SECTION 22-2 ENTITLED "SEWER SERVICE CHARGES." (first
reading 11/2/99; published 11/19/99; final reading
11/30/99)
There was no discussion of this ordinance; it will be considered
for adoption at the December 7 Regular Meeting.
5. NEW BUSINESS
1. Review Winter Edition of Community Newsletter
With some minor changes agreed upon, it was the consensus that this
edition of the Newsletter be sent to the printer and readied for
distribution/mailing.
2. Discussion re Purchase of Beach Access Vehicle for Police
Police Chief Tony Cervasio said no choice of vehicle style had yet
been made. Commissioner Lowe advised discussions were taking
place regarding the prospect of housing the proposed vehicle on
Ambassador East Condominium property (3301 S. Ocean Blvd.) In
• response to former Mayor Arlin Voress' concern that the vehicle be
represented as a "rescue" vehicle, the Commissioner advised that
Fire Chief Bob Rehr was aware the proposed project.
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6. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the December 7 Regular
Agenda for further consideration and possible approval:
October 26, 1999 - Workshop Meeting
October 26, 1999 - Public Hearing (Zoning)
November 02, 1999 - Regular Meeting
November 23, 1999 - Special Meeting
7. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane advised that Channel 20 now exhibits the
correctlexact time.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli questioned if a response to the Town
Manager's letter to the "Toscana" project regarding unacceptable
construction conditions had been received. Because Mr. Snag was
not in attendance, it was noted that the answer would not be
forthcoming until the December 07 Regular Meeting.
• The Commissioner also suggested that the Town advertisements for
Talent Bank Applicants be given a hiatus, as there were currently
over 30 applicants, and no Board openings until April 2000. It was
the consensus to agree with this suggestion.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill referred to the Winter issue of the
Newsletter, suggesting that a message regarding Town Code not
allowing dogs to run loose on the beach be included, which was
agreed to by consensus.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid advised he will address the Palm Beach County
Commission in West Palm Beach on Tuesday, December 07, at 2:15 PM
to offer alternative suggestions to that Commission's plan to build
a county park in the south end of Town. Because the regularly
scheduled meeting of the Town Commission is also December 07 at
1:30 PM, it was the consensus that advice from the Town Attorney
would be sought regarding moving the time of the Town Commission
Meeting to 4:30 PM instead of 1:30 PM.
Mayor Reid also advised he will be working with resident Lezley
Garrett to expand the public relations capabilities of Channel 20.
8. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Deferred to December 07 Regular Meeting.
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9. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
In Mr. Saag's absence, Mayor Reid asked Chief Cervasio to comment
on the request for possible transfer of funds to the Police
Department for the purchase of a Ford "Expedition" Sport Utility
Vehicle rather than a Ford "Crown Victoria" Sedan, and a computer
program and laptop computers for the police vehicles.
Chief Cervasio said the "Expedition" was being requested in case
there was any necessity to assist residents regarding flood
conditions caused by a storm. It was the consensus that this and
the laptop computer request be moved to the December 07 Regular
Agenda for further discussion.
10. CONSENT AGENDA
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:25 PM
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER KANE.
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APPROVE:
Thomas J. Reid, a or
Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
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Joh Sor li, Commissioner
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Paul R. Kane, Commissioner „
Robert L. Lowe, ~missioner
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