1999.05.04_TC_Minutes_Regular. ,
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, Mav 04, 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
After amending it to include a presentation by a representative of
the Department of Transportation regarding work to be done on AlA,
and hearing no objection, Mayor Reid declared the agenda accepted.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWS, the
following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
March 30, 1999 - Workshop Meeting
April 06, 1999 - Regular Meeting
April 20, 1999 - Special Workshop
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PRESENTATION
Project Manager Ahn Ton gave an overview and answered questions
regarding DOT plans to re-surface AlA, add bike lanes and re-do the
existing bike path. He advised work would begin in 2003 and would
include narrowing the width of traffic lanes from 12' to 11',
adding 3' wide bike lanes rather than 5', and correcting drainage
problems and protecting .landscaping and paver driveways where
possible (This presentation was a preview to the DOT-sponsored
workshop scheduled for 4:00 P.M. this date in Commission Chambers;
a copy of the notice sent to residents is attached hereto and made
part of these Minutes.)
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Bill Paul, 1126 Russell Drive, objected to the use of taxpayer
money to paint the Town logo on the water tower.
Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, coordinator of the Turtle
Program, advised the season had started and reminded all of the
lights out ordinance (No. 554).
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Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., suggested an improved system of
delivering the Town newsletter to condominium units be considered.
He also noted he was pleased to learn of the increase in Talent
Bank applicants.
Former Mayor Arlin Voress, 4403 Intracoastal Drive, stated he was
in favor of painting the Town logo on the water tower.
Marie Beary, 3212 S. Ocean Blvd., referring to proposed DOT work as
previously presented, expressed concern as to how narrowing of the
traffic lanes would safely accommodate an expected increase in
population; she also asked that traffic lights on AlA within Town
boundaries be considered.
4. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe expressed his disfavor of placing the
Town logo on the water tower. For purposes of discussion, MOTION
was made by COMMISSIONER LOWE/VICE MAYOR HILL that the logo not be
included as part of the painting of the water tower; concluding
discussion, roll call vote resulted as follows:
Commissioner Lowe......Yes
• Commissioner Kane......No
Vice Mayor Hill........No
Mayor Reid .............No
Commissioner Sorrelli..No
He also asked that the Library post their notices on an interior
bulletin board rather than the main entry glass doors, and
suggested the Commission might consider moving today's proposed
resolution pertaining to timed Intracoastal bridge openings on
Palmetto Park Road and Spanish River Boulevard to a Workshop
Meeting.
As he had at the April 27 Workshop Meeting, Commissioner Paul R.
Rana again advised his support of the Town going to reverse osmosis
treated water, and drew residents' attention to three (3) samples
of water he had displayed: one of raw well water; one of town
treated water; one of reverse osmosis treated water.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli advised the Welcome Committee had
held several meetings and was now ready to be recognized as an
official committee of the Town. During discussion, Attorney Sliney
advised that this should be accomplished in the form of a
Resolution, which would include the how it is constituted, its
function; the number of members and how they are appointed, etc.;
he also advised that official Town sanction would subject the
members to the Sunshine Law.
vice Mayor Michael W. Hill had no report.
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Mayor Thomas J. Reid said he wanted to discuss the Sunshine Law as
it applied to board members, among themselves and the general
population, as well as elected and appointed officials of the Town
government; he said he would plan to cover this issue at the next
Workshop Meeting.
5. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
6. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Ben Saag had Building Official Bob Dawson give an
overview of permit requirements. During discussion, it was the
consensus of the Commission that Mr. Dawson repeat this
presentation at the Town Manager's next meeting with condominium
managers. (Copy of materials presented attached hereto and made
part of these Minutes.)
Mr. Saag next referred to the "Citizen Survey" form he had prepared
for Commission review, explaining how the content was presented.
During discussion, the concept was approved and changes were
suggested in the text, which Mr. Saag said he would see to. Also,
there was no objection to it being sent out via first class mail.
(Copy of original survey form as well as amended form attached to
and made part of these Minutes.)
• Concluding his report, the Town Manager also advised that a better
method of newsletter distribution to condominiums was under review.
7. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Board Action Report for the month of April was accepted as
information. Mayor Reid's concern about the Planning Board's
recent election of two (2) Vice Chairs was answered by Attorney
Sliney, who said this was not a protocol problem per Robert' s Rules
of Order; member Victor P. Hadeed added that it was agreed among
the members the flip of a coin would determine which Vice Chair
would serve in the Chair's absence.
Board Vacancies were appointed thusly:
Planning Board: Gerald Church/nominated by Commissioner Kane.
Joseph Sarubbi/nominated by Commissioner Sorrelli.
Leonard Bell/nominated by Vice Mayor Hill.
Roll call vote was as follows:
Commissioner Kane........Church
Commissioner Lowe........Church
Commissioner Sorrelli....Sarubbi
Vice Mayor Hi11..........Be11
• Mayor Reid ...............Church
Mr. Church was appointed to the Planning Board by majority vote.
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• Board Vacancies (continued)
Board of Adjustment: Catherine Friedenrich/nominated by
Vice Mayor Hill.
There being no other nominations, Mrs. Friedenrich was unanimously
appointed to the Board of Adjustment.
Financial Advisory Board: Mayor Reid advised that Byron McKinley
had expressed interest in being reappointed, and the Mayor
therefore nominated him. There being no other nominations, Mr.
McKinley was unanimously reappointed to the Financial Advisory
Board.
Note: All appointments were for a 3-year term.
Ad Hoc Committee [Two (2) vacancies]:
Joseph Sarubbi/nominated by Commissioner Sorrelli; seconded by
Mayor Reid.
Rachael Pistone/nominated by Commissioner Sorrelli
There being no other nominations, Mr. Sarubbi and Ms. Pistone were
unanimously appointed to the Ad Hoc Committee.
• Victor P. Hadeed, Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee, advised now that
the Committee had a full complement of members, meetings would
resume in the near future, starting with a review of Town Boards
and their functions.
Mayor Reid's suggestion that the Ad Hoc Committee be included with
the "Boards List," was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
The issue of members serving on more than one (1) Board was briefly
discussed, as was a possible amendment to the Board Appointment
Policy in this regard.
8. MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Mayor Reid read scheduled meetings for the month of May into the
record.
9. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(~) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING
THE PALM. BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
CONuMISSI(?NERS TO PROCEED WITH MUNICIPAL
SERVICE TAXING UNITS (MSTU) STUDY, TO
DET~',RMINE' COSTS OF SERVICES FOR UNINCORPORATED
AREAS; THAT A TAX EQUALIZATION STUDY GROUP BE
• JOINTLY APPOINTED BY PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE
PALM F3EACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR
REFIi1LMENT OF THE DATA; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWS/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, this
Resolution was unanimously approved; a copy is attached to and made
part of these Minutes.
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE RE
PALM BEACH COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.
MEETINGS AND/OR FUNCTIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ARTICLE 4 OF THE LEAGUE`S BYLAWS.
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER BANE, this Resolution
was unanimously approved; a copy is attached to and made part of
these Minutes.
(3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTERING
INTO AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE TOWN
REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ACTIVITIES WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY.
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, this
Resolution was unanimously approved; a copy is attached to and made
• part of these Minutes.
(4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING
THE U.S. COAST GUARD TO APPROVE TIME BRIDGE
OPENINGS ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT
PALMETTO PARK ROAD AND AT SPANISH RIVER
BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Following substantial discussion, and upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
HILL/COMMISSIONER BANE, this Resolution was approved by majority
roll call vote as follows:
Commissioner Kane.........Yes
Commissioner Lowe.........No
Commissioner Sorrelli.....Yes
V:i~c~e Mayor Hill...........No
Mayor Reid ................Yes
Commissioner Kane then suggested an amendment to the text of the
Resol~,~.tion to include in Section 1, immediately following the words
"...signage to makes Uoaters...," the words "and vehicular traffic."
The Commission agreed unanimously to this amendment.
10. REGULAR BUSINESS
• Items .Left Over
None.
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REGULAR BUSINESS (continued)
Consent Agenda
Town Manager Saag advised the following item was withdrawn from the
Consent Agenda, as it had been determined a loop hole in the law,
pointed out by former Mayor Arlin Voress, precluded the necessity
of the Task Order, a savings of approximately $20,000:
CH2M HILL Task Order No. 14: Preparation of a
Risk Management Plan and Process Safety
Management Plan for the Water Treatment Plant.
Mayor Reid read the following Consent Agenda items into the record,
following which they were unanimously approved upon MOTION by VICE
MAYOR HILL/COMMISSIONER LOWE:
(1) CH2M HILL Task Order No. 12: Evaluation
of Water Treatment Options and Color Removal
Technologies to Meet Pending Drinking Water
Regulations.
(2) Duncan Associates Proposal for Consulting
Services to the Planning Board re Revision(s)
to Chapter 30 [Zoning] .
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Regular Meeting at 3:15 P.M.
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER BANE/VICE MAYOR HILL.
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Thomas J. Reid, yor Michael Hi Vice Mayor
Paul R. Ka e, ommissioner
E~Ro ert L. Lowe, Commissioner
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RESOLUTION NO. 7 3 4
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO PROCEED WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS
(MSTU) STUDY, TO DETERMINE COSTS OF SERVICES FOR UNINCORPORATED
AREAS; THAT A TAX EQUALIZATION STUDY GROUP BEJOINTLYAPPOINTED BY
PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES,
INC. FOR REFINEMENT OF THE DATA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, over the past fifteen years a considerable amount of growth has been experienced in the
unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County had been forced to provide a level of service that is comparable to
that found with the municipalities of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, in order for Palm Beach County to provide this level of service to the unincorporated
areas, residents within municipalities are directly subsidizing the unincorporated areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE -T RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, that:
Section /: The Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, hereby urges the
• Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners to proceed with a Municipal Service Taxing
Units (MSTU) Study to determine costs of services for unincorporated areas, and that a Tax
Equalization Group be jointly appointed by Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County
League of Cities, Inc. for refinement of the data received.
Section 2: The Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, hereby directs the
Town Clerk to distribute copies of this Resolution to each member of the Palm Beach County Board
of Commissioners, Florida League of Cities, and each municipality in Palm Beach County.
Section 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
Done this day of 1999 by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida.
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Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
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Dos M. Trinley, CMC
. Town Clerk
• RESOLUTION NO. ~ 3 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING A
VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE RE PALM BEACH
COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. MEETINGS AND/OR
FUNCTIONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 4 OF THE
LEAGUE'S BYLAWS.
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach is a member in good standing of the Palm Beach
County League of Cities, Inc., and
WHEREAS, it is intention of the Town to take an active part in the business of the League,
including exercising its privilege to cast a ballot on any issues which come to League
vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE /T RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN Of
H/GHLAND BEACH, FLOR/DA, AS FOLLOWS:
(1) Mayor Thomas J. Reid, Voting Delegate
Town Manager Ben Saag, Alternate Voting Delegate
• (2J In the absence of either the Mayor and/or the Manager,
the following Commission members are also named as
Alternate Voting Delegates in the order listed:
Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli
Commissioner Paul R. Kane
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe
DONE THIS ~ OF 1999 BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF HIGHALND BEACH, FLO A.
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Thomas J. Reid, Mayor
Attest:
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Dor s M. Trinley, CMC
• Town Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. ~ 3 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTERING INTO AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE
TOWN REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
ACTIVITIES WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the County of Palm Beach has the power to perform Community Development
Block GrantActivities within Palm Beach County pursuant to Section 125.01 Florida
Statutes and Chapter 163, Part 3, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the County of Palm Beach must enter into Interlocal Cooperation Agreements
with Municipalities in its jurisdiction for the purposes of utilizing the Town's
population in the allocation process by which the Federal Government determines
eligibility amounts; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach wishes to cooperate and assist the County of Palm
Beach in this endeavor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH THAT:
The Mayor be and hereby is authorized to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between the County of Palm Beach and the Town for the purposes set
out herein with the actings and doings of the Mayor being hereby confirmed and
ratified in all respects.
DONE THIS ~ DAY OF ~ 1999 BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FL IDA.
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Thomas 1. Reid, Mayor
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Dorf s M. Trinley,
Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 7 3 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD TO APPROVE TIMED BRIDGE OPENINGS
ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT PALMETTO PARK ROAD AND AT SPANISH RIVER
BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Spanish River Boulevard and Palmetto Park Road bridges over the Intracoastal Waterway
provide a vital link between the mainland and the Town of Highland Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach has found that the frequency of bridge openings has caused an undue
hardship on the residents of the Town of Highland Beach who must commute over the Intracoastal
Waterway bridges on a daily basis; and
WHEREAS, this delay has increased pollution, fuel consumption, and emergency vehicle response time; and
WHEREAS, the timed bridge openings will allow the driving public to coordinate their daily travel plans; and
WHEREAS, the limed bridge openings will reduce roadway congestion and improve the health, safety and
welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, the original intent of the Intracoastal Waterway system was to allow for the transport of goods and
people. This function of the waterway has changed dramatically in recent years and the use of the
waterway is primarily for pleasure craft; and
WHEREAS, the Tawn Commission has evaluated the benefits of time bridge openings for both Palmetto Park Road
and Spanish River Boulevard, and requests the consideration and approval of the U.S. Coast Guard.
• NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH:
Section 1: The Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, hereby endorses and supports the
implementation of timed bridge openings at the Spanish River Boulevard and Palmetto Park Road bridges
over the Intracoastal Waterway and the installation of appropriate signage to make boater ware of when
these bridges will be open.
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Section 2: The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish a copy of this resolution to U.S.
Congressman E. Clay Shaw, Jr., and U.S. Senators Connie Mack and Bob Graham, and the U.S. Coast
Guard at the following address: Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, Attn: Walter Paskowsky,
Bridge Section, Room 406, Brickell Plaza Federal Building, 909 S.E. First Ave., Miami, FL 33131-3050.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
DONE THIS ~ DAY OF 1999 BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLO IDA.
Thomas I. Reid, Mayor
Attest:
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oris M. Trinley, CMC
own Clerk