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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, Auctust 31, 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 Paul R. Kane and Robert L. Lowe
were present. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli 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.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
99.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS & REOUESTS
Following introductory remarks by the Mayor, Frank Gagliano,
Manager of Aberdeen Arms Condominium (4750 S. Ocean) in the Boca
Highland complex, read a letter into the record opposing plans for
a county park in the south end of Town. (attached to and made part
of these Minutes) In response, it was agreed Mayor Reid would
request Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty to consider a
passive park as an alternative.
Jose Echeverria (1112 Russell Dr.) gave an update on turtle
nestings/hatchlings thus far.
Harold Hagelmann (4748 S. Ocean Blvd.) asked if the Town might
consider purchase of the proposed county park property.
Alfred E. Bresnahan (3310 S. Ocean Blvd.) in his capacity as
Planning Board Chairman, read into the record a letter sent to him
regarding building heights by Planning Board Member Guido Tiechner.
(attached to and made part of these Minutes)
Victor P. Hadeed (3201 S. Ocean Blvd.) referred to his letter
regarding building heights addressed to the Commission, and written
in his capacity as Planning Board Member.
(attached to and made part of these Minutes)
Former Mayor Arlin G. Voress (4403 Intracoastal Drive) referred to
the upcoming presentation by CH2M HILL pertaining to the Town's
consideration of a reverse osmosis water treatment facility, and
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noted that besides the initial cost of the facility, there would be
a substantial increase in production costs which would necessarily
have to be a pass-through charge to users.
Mr. Voress also reiterated his objection to a pay raise for the
Commission at this time.
Leonard Bell (2727 S. Ocean Blvd.) addressed Adelphia Cable's
change in channel line-up as it affected C-SPAN. In response Town
Manager Saag advised of the Special Workshop to be held September
7 with Adelphia representatives immediately following the Regular
Meeting.
Mr. Bell also questioned the need for Commission pay raises at this
time.
Following Public Comments, Talent Bank Applicants Allan Teller and
James Gatewood were interviewed by the Commission.
PRESENTATION:
CH2M HILL re Water Treatment Plant Options
Bevin Beaudet and David Schumann gave the technical presentation,
which included issues of future water supply/treatment and new
water quality regulations, with questions being answered to the
Commission's satisfaction. (summary attached to and made part of
these Minutes)
99.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Vacancies•
It was noted there were no vacancies on Town Boards to consider.
ZZ Correspondence
It was the consensus to move the following items to Special
Workshops on Friday, September 3 , ( just prior to the 5 : O1 PM Budget
Public Hearing)
AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS RE TOWN BOARD PROCEDURES
(2:30 P.M.) (attached hereto for reference purposes)
PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS RE BUILDING HEIGHTS (3:30 P.M.}
(attached hereto for reference purposes)
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99.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There was no discussion regarding the following:
(1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.05 OF THE SECTION
3.05 OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH,HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED
"SALARIES OF COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR RESTRICTED."
(first reading 8/3/99; published 8/17/99)
(2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
TO EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED ON THE 1999 TAX ROLL OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. (first reading 8/3/99; published
8/20/99.
(3) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000,
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1999 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000.
(first reading 8/3/99; published 8/20/99)
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(4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR SUPPORT OF A
PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMISSION TO
AMEND CHAPTER 28 OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CODE PERTAINING
TO DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS, FIREARM SAKES AND A MANDATORY
WAITING PERIOD IN PALM BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
DISSEMINATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(first reading)
Before proceeding with the agenda, Mayor Reid next read into the
record a commendation for Utilities Director Jack Lee and Staff,
and Sue Gray of the Finance Department, acknowledging their
accomplishment in the in-house production of a DEP-mandated
drinking water quality report, at a savings of approximately
$10,000 to the Town. (copy of report attached to and made part of
these Minutes)
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were moved to the September 7 Regular
Meeting for further consideration and possible approval:
July 27, 1999
July 27, 1999
August 03, 1999
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
No reports were forthcoming from:
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe
Commissioner Paul R. Kane
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill
Workshop Meeting
Special Meeting (Budget)
Regular Meeting
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Mayor Thomas J. Reid reminded that the Commission would hold a
Public Hearing on Friday, September 03 at 5:01 P.M. for the purpose
receiving input from residents regarding the FY 1999-2000 budget.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E.Sliney advised the Clerk to post Mayor
Reid's meeting with Chairman Victor P. Hadeed prior to the Special
Workshop of the Ad Hoc Committee on Friday, September 3 at 2:30
P.M.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag reported on several items:
.As a requisite for applying for a low interest loan in
conjunction with the upgrade in the sewer system between Lift
Stations 3 and 1, it would be necessary for the Commission to
submit their formal approval to proceed with such loan application
in the form of a resolution. It was the consensus to do so, with
Mr. Saag advising the resolution would be ready for review and
possible approval at the September 7 Regular Meeting.
• .Having just received CH2M HILL's recommendations pertaining to
possible solutions to drainage problems, requested discussion be
deferred until the September 7 Regular Meeting.
.Advised bids for renovation/expansion of garage were over budget,
and suggested Commission might consider postponing this project and
incorporating it with a new water treatment facility. The
Commission agreed with Mr. Saag's suggestion, and rejection of bids
was moved to the September 7 Consent Agenda, included with the
proviso that the $100,000 SPRINT payment allotted for the garage
renovation/expansion be put aside and used toward the project when
appropriate.
.Discussion regarding the revised Personnel Rules and Regulations
generated substantial discussion, and it was agreed that, subject
to certain revisions, it would be moved to the September 7 Regular
Agenda under Items Left Over for further discussion and possible
consideration for approval.
.Advised of an FEMA-approved Disaster Recovery Services Contract
that was available to the Town through Grubbs Construction Co, for
a $100.00 retainer. It was agreed that, subject to the Town
Attorney's review, it be moved to the September 7 Consent Agenda.
.Advised of a Special Workshop with Adelphia Cables representatives
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.Advised the Library would re-open on September 5, following
installation of new shelving.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:30 P.M.
upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER KANE.
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APPR VE:
Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor
John J.;Sprrelli, Commissioner
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Paul R. Kane, Co missioner
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Robert L.. Lowe, Commissioner
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