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1999.06.01_TC_Minutes_Regular, .- , TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesday. June_01, 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. 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Reid announced Talent Bank Applicant Rosalind Gatewood would be interviewed after Public Comments. Hearing no objection, the Agenda was accepted as amended upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER KANE. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWS/VICE MAYOR HILL, the following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved: April 27, 1999 - Workshop Meeting May 04, 1999 - Regular Meeting 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Citing safety reasons, Catherine Wolff (1005 Russell Drive) asked the Commission to pursue a No Wake zone on the Intracoastal. She will submit her request in writing as requested by Mayor Reid. Planning Board Member Victor Hadeed (3201 S. Ocean Blvd. ) confirmed the Commission's recent request to that Board was to review a possible reduction in single family allowable height, as well as how such height is measured. Feli3z ~Goldenson (3224 S. Ocean Blvd. ) noted that the Town is not the only municipality to have a 40 MPH speed limit (rather than 35 MPH) on A"lA. Mayor Reid acknowledged that the Commission was aware of this fact. Jeffrey- Sandel~an (3905 S. Ocean Blvd.) spoke in favor of beach restoration. Among his comments was the fact that he and others had already ?teen in contact with an engineering firm who was willing to do a survey for the Town at a reduced rate, appro ~.i_macely $4500 . Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting • June O1, 1999 Page 2 of 5 Following Public Comments, Talent Bank Applicant Rosalind Gatewood was interviewed by the Commission. Town Manager Ben Saag presented results of the recent Citizen Survey, advising 1066 surveys had been returned to Town Hall, which constituted a response of over 25%. Mr Saag noted additional comments, which accompanied some survey responses, would be available for review at Town Hall. (Copy of survey results attached to and made part of these Minutes.) 4. REPORTS OF TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Robert L. Lowe had no report. Commissioner Paul R. Kane had no report. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill touched on several points: .Made a MOTION, seconded by Commissioner Sorrelli and receiving • unanimous favorable vote, that a resolution requesting a "No Wake Zone" on that section of the Intracoastal running through the Town be drafted by the Town Attorney and Town Manager, coordinating same with Representative Bill Andrews. The Vice Mayor noted that when approved by the Commission, the resolution would be forwarded to Boca Raton, requesting that they join the Town in this effort. .Requested that Jeffrey Sandelman, who spoke in favor of beach renourishment under Public Comments, contact Thomas Campbell of Coastal Systems International, the engineering firm he had referred to in his comments, and have them put their beach survey proposal, including costs, in writing so it might be reviewed by the Commission at their June 29 Workshop. .Clarified that the Commission's approval of plans for the renovation/expansion of the maintenance garage, plus an increase in parking facilities, both of which were items on today's Consent Agenda, was approval for the Town Manager to solicit prices from contractors for implementation of the projects. Mayor Thomas J'. Reid inquired if the Police Department had use of radar equipment; Police Chief Anthony Cervasio responded that four (4) officers are now certified in its use; he also noted that he had included purchase of radar equipment in his budget for FY 1999- 2000. Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting June O1, 1999 Page 3 of 5 5. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. 6. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Hen Saag advised that Library Director Mari Suarez had requested the purchase of new library shelving, increasing the total rows from four (4) to five (5). However, although monies were available for this project through contributions from The Friends of the Library, Mr. Saag noted that because the cost would be substantial (approximately $15,000), he preferred Ms. Suarez present her ideas to the Commission for their feedback and guidance, rather. than make an immediate administrative decision. Some discussion took place following Ms. Suarez' presentation. Mayor Reid noted the current lighting had been installed specifically to accommodate the existing shelving; resident Victor Hadeed suggested that engaging the services of a library planner. might be appropriate. Further, Mr. Saag advised that the .current shelving could possibly be sold to another municipality for as much as 50% of cost and he would pursue this course rather than consider storing the shelving. • Commissioner Sorrelli advised he had been approached by some who were concerned Ms. Suarez might close the children's area; she said she had no plans to do so. Concluding discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that the project go forward. 7. REPORTS - BOARDS & COMMITTEES Board Action Report The Board Action Report for the month of May was accepted as information. Board Vacancies Upon MOTION by Commissioner Rane/Commissioner Sorrelli, Rosalind Gatewood was unanimously appointed to the Community Appearance Board for a three-year term. There were no other nominations. 8. MONT'GihY BOARD MEETINGS Mayor Reid read the list of Board Meetings for the month of May into the record. C~ Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting • June O1, 1999 Page 4 of 5 9. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF SGT. ROBERT J. CORSINO. (Copy Attached) Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER BANE/COMMISSIONER LOWS, this Resolution was unanimously approved upon roll call vote. (2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON STATE ROAD AlA, WITH THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FROM 40 MPH TO 35 MPH. (Copy Attached) Mayor Reid advised that part of the text of the Resolution having to do with speed limits on AlA to the north and south of the Town was deleted because it was inaccurate. There was no discussion and, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER KANE, the resolution as amended was unanimously approved upon roll call vote: • 10. REGULAR BUSINESS Items Left Over None. Consent Agenda Mayor Reid read the following Consent Agenda items into the record and upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER KANE, all were unanimously approved: 1) Sgt. Robert J. Corsino Settlement re Workers' Compensation Matters and Related Issues. 2) Renovation/Expansion of Maintenance Garage. 3) Expansion of Parking Facilities (West of Town Hall .Complex) Yl. ADJOURNMENT There being r~o 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 2:20 P.M. • dmt Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting ~--- ~'Y1 Ce~~ APPROVE: Thomas J. Reid, Mayor /y ~.~" Mic el W. Hill, Vice Mayor John J. Sorrelli, Commissioner Paul R. Kane, ommissioner Robert L. 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