1999.08.03_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesdav, August 03, 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, 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 also
present, as were members of the general public.
Following 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
• The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
June 29, 1999 Workshop Meeting (Vice Mayor Hill/
Commissioner Lowe)
July 6, 1999 Regular Meeting (Commissioner Sorrelli/
Commissioner Kane)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Turtle Coordinator Jose Echeverria (1126 Russell Drive) gave an
update on nesting activity.
The following residents spoke in opposition to the proposed
ordinance regarding an increase in Commission salaries, mainly
objecting to the timing of same:
Bill Paul (1128 Russell Drive) . Mr. Paul also asked that
the number of real estate advertising flags be restricted
according to ordinance.
Leonard Bell (2727 S. Ocean Blvd.)
Alfred E. Bresnahan (3310 S. Ocean Blvd.)
James F. Neihoff (3213 S. Ocean Blvd.)
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Following Public Comments and Requests, Talent Bank Applicants Lou
Trehub and Kimberly Katari were interviewed, answering questions to
the Commission's satisfaction.
4. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report.
Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli reported that he and Town Manager
Saag had met with the architect regarding plans for the area behind
Town Hall and plans would be forthcoming shortly, followed by the
project being put out to bid.
Commissioner Sorrelli also noted continuing complaints regarding
Adelphia Cable's TV service. It was agreed Mr. Saag will arrange
a meeting with Adelphia in this regard.
Vice Mayor Hill had no report.
Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report.
• 5. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
6. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
At Mr. Saag's request, Library Director Maria Suarez addressed a
recent newspaper article which noted her frustration with Adelphia
Cable services. Ms. Suarez confirmed that the Library has had
Internet capabilities for some time now; however, several months
ago Adelphia was to install a program that would enable at-home
computer users to access the library and perform several functions,
such as determine what books were available, put a book on reserve,
etc., which to date had not been done. She added that there was no
budgetary increase involved, and assured the Commission would be
kept informed of Adelphia's follow-through with this installation.
Pursuant to the Commission's interest in possible solutions to the
stormwater drainage problem, as outlined in CH2M HILL's July 1,
1999 letter (see Minutes of July 27, 1999 Workshop) CH2M HILL
representatives Dave Schuman and Rick Olson addressed various
technical possibilities. In conclusion, it was agreed they would
submit a Task Order outlining more conservative approaches than
noted in their letter, as well as respective costs, for review at
the August 1999 Workshop.
Minutes of Town Commission Workshop Meeting
August 03, 1999 Paae 3 of 4
7. REPORTS - BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Mayor Reid read the Board Action Report for July into the record;
it was accepted as information.
The Mayor next read Board Vacancies into the record, advising that
all sitting members were eligible for reappointment and had
expressed interest in same:
Board of Adjustment (Victor P. Hadeed)
Code Enforcement (Harold B. Cohen)
Financial Advisory Board (Felix R. Goldenson)
Planning Board (S. Myron Browner)
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER KANE/COMMISSIONER LOWS, followed by
unanimous favorable vote, all were reappointed to their respective
Boards.
8. MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Mayor Reid read scheduled Board meetings for the month of August
into the record.
9. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Concluding brief discussion, during which Vice Mayor Hill re-stated
his favoring an increase for the Mayor only, Mayor Reid reiterated
in capsule form his reasons for favoring a salary increase for the
full Commission (see comments attached to Minutes of July 27,) and,
with no objection, proposed $600 per month for the Commission (now
$400 per month) and $750 per month for the Mayor (now $600 per
month). The following proposed ordinance was then given first
reading:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.05 OF THE CHARTER OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED "SALARIES OF
THE COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR RESTRICTED."
The following proposed budget ordinances were also given first
reading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO
EFFECT A TAX LEVY UPON THE 1999 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH.
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.
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10. REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None.
Consent Agenda
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER KANE/VICE MAYOR HILL, the
following items were unanimously approved:
(1) Amended Site Plan re Lots 8, 9 & 17 of Ocean Grande
Project.
(2) CH2M HILL Task Order No. 1/Amendment 1 No. 1 re General
Engineering Services.
(3) Designation of Mayor Thomas J. Reid as Voting Delegate re
Florida League of Cities Annual Conference.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, the Mayor adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:50 P.M.
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWS.
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Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
MichaeT~1:~ Hill, Vice Mayor
Jo J. Sor lli, Commissioner
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Paul R. ane, Commiss3.ener
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Robert L. Lowey Commissioner
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