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Tuesday, October 5, 1999 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, Commissioner John J. Sorrelli and Commissioner
Paul R. Kane 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. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, the Mayor announced the agenda accepted as
presented.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLIjCOMMISSIONER KANE, the
following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
REGULAR MEETING
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
August 31, 1999
September 03, 1999
September 03, 1999
September 03, 1999
September 07, 1999
September 07, 1999
September 21, 1999
- Workshop Meeting
- Special Workshop (Ad Hoc)
- Special Workshop (B1dg.Hgt.)
- Public Hearing (Budget)
- Regular Meeting
- Special Workshop (Adelphia)
- Pub.Hrg./Spec.Mtg. (Budget)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RE UESTS
Artie Quoit advised he had purchased a home located on lot 3 of
Ocean Grande, which faced the back parking lot of Town Hall, and
requested that he be allowed to donate two (2) trees to be planted
on abutting Town property for privacy. It was agreed Mr. Quoit's
request would be granted and would be tied in with the work to be
done by the landscape architect.
Bill Paul (1126 Russell Drive) asked that the sign ordinance be
enforced regarding real estate signs, on weekends as well as during
the week.
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3. Public Comments & Requests (continued)
Leonard Bell (2727 S.Ocean Blvd.) asked if some approach other
than additional signs could be used to alert those who allow
unleashed dogs to run on the beach of the Town ordinance
prohibiting same. In this regard, it was agreed that the
possibility of the police using a "dune buggy" type vehicle to
have access to the beach be followed up. Mr. Bell was also
advised that a print-out of dogs licensed in Highland Beach
has been requested from the county' s department of animal care
and control.
In answer to Mr. Bell's question regarding the Town's
readiness for Y2 K, the Town Manager replied that the Town was
ready, and service suppliers such as ambulance fire/rescue and
FPL would be checked. It was agreed that an item be put in
the next Town newsletter, as well as on Channel 20 and the
Town's web page.
4. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
• Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid reported that Highland Beach was one of
the few municipalities that did not provide its manager with
either a take-home vehicle or a vehicle allowance, and asked
the members to consider such action. Concluding discussion,
which included lease versus purchase, MOTION was made by VICE
MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI:
THAT THE TOWN COMMISSION PURCHASE A TAKE-HOME VEHICLE FOR THE
TOWN MANAGER'S USE.
It was advised that a four-door Ford 'Taurus' was available at
Wallace Ford, where the police vehicles are purchased, for the
sale price of $16,800 plus a $1500 rebate. The Commission
agreed to this purchase and the Motion passed unanimously.
The Town Attorney noted Mr. Saag's contract would be amended
to note this change.
5. REPORTS TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
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6. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag thanked the Commission for their continuing
generosity.
7. REPORTS HOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Board Action Report
The Board Action Report was accepted as information and read into the record
by Mayor Reid.
Board Vacancies
There was one (1) vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board, with Herbert J. Lewin
being eligible for reappointment; however, Mayor Reid advised that Mr.
Lewin was recovering from surgery and it was agreed to give him time to
recuperate before he made a decision to seek reappointment.
8. MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Mayor Reid read the Board Meetings for October into the record:
a) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 10/19/99 - Quarterly - 9:30 A.M; Public Hearing -
10:00 A.M.
b) CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD - 10/20/99 - Quarterly - 9:30 A.M.
c) COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD - 10/28/99 - Regular - 9:30 A.M.
d) FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD - 10/21/99 - Quarterly - 9:30 A.M.
e) PLANNING BOARD - 10/13/99 - Regular - 9:30 A.M.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
. 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.
This proposed ordinance was given first reading and lengthy discussion
took place, during which Building Official Bob Dawson gave an overhead
presentation regarding ways to measure finished floor height, which was
previously requested by Vice Mayor Hill. Concluding discussion, it was
determined that a Special Meeting would be held on Wednesday, October 6,
at 1:30 P.M. to further review and possibly amend the proposed ordinance.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REQUESTING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION CREATING A NO-
WAKE ZONE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH.
At Vice Mayor Hill's suggestion, this resolution petitioned that the
legislature consider a change in the law so that the Town might acquire
a no-wake zone on its area of the Intracoastal. The Resolution was
unanimously approved on roll call vote upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR HILL. (Copy attached to and made part of these
Minutes.
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10. REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
• Mayor Reid presented Finance Director Stan Novak and Utilities Director Jack
Lee with commendations for their successful negotiation of the renewal
of the 30-year sanitary sewer agreement with the City of Delray Beach.
Police Chief Tony Cervasio, along with Staff, was also presented with a
written commendation for their activities during Hurricane Floyd
(September 13-14)
Consent Agenda
Mayor Reid read the following items into the record, following which they were
unanimously approved by roll call vote upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI:
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION WITH HARVEL UTILITY CONSTRUCTION,
INC. (Copy attached to and made part of these Minutes)
2) REVISED RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH HODGSON, RUSS, ANDREWS, WOODS &
GOODYEAR, LLP.
3) SANITARY SEWAGE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH DELRAY BEACH.
4) CH2M HILL STORMWATER CONTROL PROPOSAL.
• 5) THE TOWN MANAGER AND THE FINANCE DIRECTOR BE MADE NON-VOTING
MEMBERS OF THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD, BRINGING THE TOTAL
• BOARD MEMBERSHIP TO SEVEN (7) MEMBERS.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this
time, and upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR HILL, Mayor
Reid adjourned the Regular Meeting at 3:00 P.M.
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John J. Sorrelli, Commissioner
ichael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
Paul K. Kane, Commissioned
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