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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, September 28, 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 and Paul R.
Kale were present. Commissioner Robert L. Lobe was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Sag were
present, as were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Without objection, Mayor Reid amended the agenda to include a
presentation regarding the Town's Government Channel 20 TV
programming from John Raffia of the Social Security Administration
and resident Lezly Garrett.
99.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
• Dr. Ray Murphy (4023 S. Ocean Blvd.) spoke in favor of the building
height code being amended to 48.' A copy of his memorandum to the
Commission is attached to and made part of these Minutes.
Frank Gaglione, Manager of Aberdeen Arms Condominium (4750 S. Ocean
Blvd.) asked for clarification from each Commission member of a
September 27 Palm Beach Post article regarding the proposed county
park in the south end of Town.
Mayor Reid replied that his stand had not changed: he preferred (1)
the property remain as is; (2) it be purchased from the county; (3)
that if it is to be developed as a park, (4) that the existing
archeological site be adapted to it. He reminded that should the
county go forward with the park plans, the Town would be consulted.
He also referred to the letter to be sent under his signature to
Commissioner Mary McCarty regarding the Town's wishes for the
property.
Vice Mayor Hill said he would not want his taxpayer dollars to
contribute to the possible damage to this narrow, rocky stretch of
beach, which was probably one of the last nature preserves in the
county.
Commissioner Sorrelli said he thought Spanish River Park to the
south and Atlantic Dunes Park to the north were sufficient.
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• Commissioner Kane said he would be in favor of an archeological-
type park, with some parking facilities.
Bill Paul (1126 Russell Drive) noted the long history of the
previously Milani-owned park property and asked the Town Attorney
to give some background information on it, which was done.
Turtle Program Coordinator Jose Echeverria gave an update on
nestings/hatchlings.
Talent Bank Applicant June Blake was interviewed by the Commission.
PRESENTATIONS
Daniel Bates, PBC Coastal Program Supervisor, gave an overview of
the kinds of beach restoration available and sources of available
funding, noting funding is limited at this time. Mr. Bates further
noted there must be public access available when public funding is
requested. He also advised that one of the least expensive methods
of restoration is the planting of appropriate vegetation existing
dunes. (brochure attached to and made part of these Minutes)
Social Security Representative John Raffia and resident Lezly
Garrett addressed the Commission about the possibility of using
Town TV facilities for broadcasting public service programs.
• 99.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
One (1) vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board was noted, with
Herbert J. Lewin being eligible for reappointment.
There was no Board correspondence to consider.
99.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Town Attorney Sliney advised the following proposed ordinance was
transmitted for review and would be an agenda item for first
reading at the October Regular Meeting. Because the proposed
ordinance pertained to the Zoning amendment, Mr. Sliney also noted
two (2) public hearings would be scheduled.
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.
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• At Vice Mayor Hill's suggestion, Mr. Saag advised sample elevations
will be available at the October Regular Meeting.
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 CO.
Commissioner Sorrelli expressed concern regarding some costs noted
in the proposed fiscal year utility maintenance and construction
contract, and led substantial discussion with Earl Harvel regarding
some of the methods used to calculate same. Concluding discussion,
while not wholeheartedly agreeing with Mr. Harvel's explanations,
because of Mr. Harvel's historical knowledge of the Town's utility
infrastructure, the Commissioner joined in the consensus to move
the Resolution to the October Regular Consents Agenda.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the October Regular
Meeting for further consideration and possible approval:
August 31, 1999 - Workshop Meeting
September 03, 1999 - Special Workshop (Ad Hoc)
September 03, 1999 - Special Workshop (Bldg. Hgt)
• September
September 03,
07, 1999 _
1999 Public Hearing (Budget)
Regular Meeting
September 07, 1999 - Special Workshop (Adelphia)
September 21, 1999 - Pub.Hrg./Spec.Mtg. (Budget)
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Paul R. Kale had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli asked the Town Manager for an account
of his joint meeting with condominium managers and representatives
of Adelphia. Mr. Saag advised no solid answers to compaints/
problems were forthcoming from Adelphia; however, a list of contact
phone numbers was provided by them.
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill expressed disappointment in the denial
by the Florida Fish and Game Commission of the Town's request for
a "No Wake" zone in Intracoastal. Substantial discussion took
place, concluding with the consensus that legislative changes would
be needed to accomplish this goal; to this end the Town Attorney
was requested to draft a resolution for consideration at the
October Regular Meeting.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid referred to the letter to be sent to
Commissioner Mc Carty regarding the proposed County park. Also in
regard to the proposed park, he expressed displeasure that reporter
Elliot Kleinberg's article in The Palm Beach Post had given the
impression that certain Town officials were in favor of the park.
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• The Mayor also noted he would be contacting Herbert J. Lewin to
determine Mr. Lewin's interest in being reappointed to the Code
Enforcement Board.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Sag addressed several issues:
.As a result of concerns expressed by Commissioner Sorrelli,
explained the change in monthly billing amount regarding renewal of
the Town Attorney's retainer agreement, After some discussion, it
was unanimously agreed to move approval of the revised/renewed
agreement to the October Regular Consent Agenda.
.Discussed what the Commission wanted done regarding unleashed dogs
on the beach. It was Vice Mayor Hill's suggestion that the DOT be
contacted to see if signs could be placed on DOT property at the
entrance to each beach access. Mr. Saag will follow up with the
DOT to see if this is feasible.
.Asked that the renewed Sanitary Sewage Agreement with Delray Beach
• be considered for approval, advising it had been reviewed and found
to be fair by the Town Attorney, himself and appropriate staff. He
also advised Finance Director Stan Novak and Utilities Director
Jack Lee were successful in negotiating a wholesale rate with
Delray.
After discussion, this item was moved to the October Regular
Consent Agenda.
.Recommended that the CH2M HILL proposal to study approaches to
correct stormwater drainage problem areas in Town be approved,
noting that if these can be identified then possibly DOT would
incorporate solutions into their upcoming project at no cost to the
Town. This item was also moved to the October Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda.
.Citing the Ad Hoc Committee's recommendation that all Town Boards
have seven (7) members for uniformity, Mr. Saag suggested the
Commission might have the Town Manager and the Finance Director
serve as non-voting members on the Financial Advisory Board. After
discussion, this item was moved to the October Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda.
.Gave an update on he and Commissioner Sorrelli's meetings
regarding the area behind Town Hall, advising the architect will
have plans for an expanded presentation available for the
Commission's review next month.
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RAY E. MURPHY JR., M.D., FAGS
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4023 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
September 28, 1999
Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
Paul R. Kane, Sr., Commissioner
Robert L. Lowe, Commissioner
John J. Sorrelli, Commissioner
Town of Highland Beach
Highland Beach FL
RE: Draft Code Amendments Affecting Building Height East of SR AlA.
In keeping with the Outstanding and Majestic appearance of our
Residential Estates/Single Family Estates and in the best interest of
our Town of Highland Beach, I recommend the following additions and
changes the New Zoning Code East of SR AlA.
Addition
Section 2. Sec. 13.7 Building Height
Telephone (561) 276 5326
The vertical distance between the Finished Floor Elevation (FFE)
Should be 48 feet.
Changes
Section 5.20
(e) Observation Decks and Widows, Walks
(3) Electricity, water, and similar services may be stalled.
Sincerely,
F;~~E
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.Reported on a successful condominium managers' meeting on
September 27, which included Adelphia representatives and Solid
Waste Consultant Tim Hunt.
.Concluding his report, Mr. Saag commended Police Chief Cervasio
and his staff on the fine job done during recent Hurricane Floyd.
He also advised staff would be drafting a Disaster Plan in the near
future.
Before adjournment, Mayor Reid requested written commendations for
Stan Novak, Jack Lee and Chief Cervasio; requested that the Town
Attorney and Town Manager review the Adelphia franchise and confer
regarding the legality of expanding Channel 20 programming; and
repeated his comments to reporter Kleinberg, who was now present in
Chambers, regarding the newspaper article on the proposed county
park.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:25 P.M.
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR HILL.
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