1998.11.24_TC_Minutes_Workshop•J TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesdav, November 24, 1998 1.30 p m
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order in Town
Commission Chambers at 1:30 p.m.
Acting Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice
Mayor Thomas J. Reid and Commissioners David Augenstein and John J.
Sorrelli were present. Michael W. Hill was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Acting Town
Manager Doris M. Trinley, and members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objections, the Mayor accepted the agenda as presented.
98.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
The following public comments were presented to the Commission:
• Mr. Jason Brodsky of 1545 S. Ocean Blvd. spoke on the beach erosion
up and down the stretch of Highland Beach, and stated that the
steps he took on his own property to fill under his stairway have
been unsuccessful.
Mayor Voress replied that the State is the appropriate entity to
renourish the beaches, that it would cost $1 million per mile, and
the entire stretch would be done, not singular properties. Also,
public money cannot be used for private properties; therefore,
money would need to be raised by the homeowners. Mayor Voress
offered to give Mr. Brodsky contacts with the DEP if he wished to
obtain additional information.
Mr. Leonard Bell of 2727 S. Ocean Blvd. thanked Mr. Brodsky and
suggested other residents bring forth issues to the Commission.
Mr. Bell also thanked the Mayor for the fine job he is doing.
Mr. Eugene Diliberto of 2234 S. Ocean Blvd. spoke on the following
two concerns: The amount of sand on the road in front of the
construction site next to town hall, and that because the Highland
Beach police have no authority over the road, he has been in touch
with Bret Dreuer (DOT) who will attempt to regulate the road
conditions.
Mr. Diliberto feels that Toscana is maintaining a commercial
enterprise with their sales office in a residential area, rather
than on the consturction site. Attorney Sliney stated that this is
• not a resale trailer, and assumes all permits are in place with the
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Building Department. Mr. Diliberto stated he will speak with Mr.
Dawson re this.
* Presentation re Sales Pavilion for Ocean Grand Proiect
Mr. Jeff Norman was present to discuss subject plans and answer any
questions of the Commission. There was some concern on the
availability of parking spaces, and drainage affecting Town Hall
property. After review of plans and questions answered
satisfactorily, it was agreed to place this issue on the Consent
Agenda for the December 4 Regular Meeting, with the agreement that
additional parking places will be added if needed.
98.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
It was noted that there is one vacancy on both the Board of
Adjustment due to Neil Burd's completion of tenure, and on the
Planning Board, due to Mr. Selby's resignation as noted on
distributed memo from Jane Dillon.
98.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None.
98.4 Review Winter Newsletter
After review and approval of subject Newsletter, Mayor Voress gave
direction that it proceed with printing and mailing.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were considered and moved to the
December 4, 1998 Regular Meeting for further consideration and
possible approval:
October 23, 1998 - Special Workshop Meeting
October 27, 1998 - Workshop Meeting
October 27, 1998 - Public Hearing
November 04, 1998 - Special Meeting
November 04, 1998 - Regular Meeting
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Reid presented a report on the Historical Society and
where it's formation is at this point. He requested that the
Committee remain as a function of the town, and utilize town
services. Each member would receive $25.00 per meeting. Vice
Mayor stated that he would resign as Chairman, with election of a
successor.
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Mayor Voress asked that the new Chairman present a proposal to the
Town Commission with the Committee's requests, and to also include
the request to be established as a budget line item. Mayor Reid
stated that this proposal should be ready by the next Workshop
meeting.
Commissioner David Augenstein reported that due to poor weather
conditions, some of the landscaping at Town Hall is in need of
being replaced, of which he is in the process of arranging.
Commissioner Sorrelli had no report.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress reported on the formation of the 50th
Anniversary Committee, appointing Terry Colarullo who is active in
the Library to assist him; Doris Trinley to provide Town
Administration re fire, police, utility; Someone who represents the
art community, and may have a photo interest and Pat Cayce who
represents the Historical Society. Determination of a one or
several day event still remains to be established.
Mayor asked the Commission if this was an acceptable proposal to
them, and were in favor of same.
• REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
No report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Acting Town Manager Doris Trinley noted that the Town has completed
ten years of being observed as a tree city, and due to the fact
that there is no more room for plantings, it would be acceptable to
celebrate Arbor Day in another fashion by reading a "poem" into the
record, with mandatory Arbor Day Proclamation being signed for
same. Mayor has consented to read subject poem, and will be on the
Agenda for December 1.
Ben Saag visited Town Hall on Friday, November 20 to meet with
Department Heads, and it appears to all that he will be a pleasure
to work with, and look forward to his arrival on January 5.
With no further business to come before the Board at this time,
MOTION to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI at 2:25 p.m.
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APPROVE:
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
Thomas J. Reid, Vice Mayor
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avid Augenste' Commissioner
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Michael W. Hill, Commissioner
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J n J. relli, Commissioner
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