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1998.10.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop~ ! .,, • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, October 27, 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 Michael W. Hill were present. John J. Sorrelli was absent. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Acting Town Manager Doris M. Trinley, and members of the general public. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Mayor Voress noted two corrections, one being under Miscellaneous stating that the minutes for Approval would be at the November 4, 1998 Regular Meeting; and that Mr. Hadeed, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee, would be speaking to the Commission. 98.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS The following public comments were presented to the Commission: • PRESENTATION BY CH2M HILL RE THE TOWN'S WASTEWATER CONVEYANCE ANALYSIS. Dave Schuman and Bevin Beaudet presented their analysis to the Commission, explaining that with increasing residents i.e., The Yacht club the No. 2 liftstation pump will not be able to handle the increased wastewater flow, and when Toscana is completed Station 1 & 3 will not be sufficient as well. It was recommended that station 2 be improved at this time, a new pipe line be placed from #3 station to #2, and replace stations #1 & 3 by year 2001. Station #2 will be completed by Winter, 1998. Mayor Voress stated that some of the work will be done in conjunction with DOT's widening of AlA within the next several years, and that DOT is willing to accommodate the Town's timeframe for same. SPRINT PROPOSAL RE INSTALLATION_OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Discussion centered on the location of where Sprint's lines would run to access their equipment site behind the maintenance garage. Building Official Bob Dawson and Earl Harvel stated that the ground North of the Town Hall contained existing water and sewer lines, and running sprint's lines along same could pose problems if repairs were needed to existing lines. They suggested Sprint run • their limes on the 10 foot FPL easement on the Grand Cay property, which runs parallel to the Town's South boundary line. • Town of Highland Beach October 27, 1998 Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Further discussion showed that an easement would need to be granted to FPL from the South boundary North across Town property to Sprint's location. The Commission did not prefer to offer such an easement, therefore it was decided to let Sprint run their lines at the North boundary. Mr. Harvel stated this would be fine, and requested a working agreement with Sprint in the chance repair work on either his or Sprint's part would ever be needed. Attorney Sliney and Attorney Ciklin stated that this will be incorporated into Sprint's agreement. Attorney Sliney asked when the lump sum payment of $100,000 would be made to the Town. Attorney Ciklin stated that if the Commission approves the project on November 4, Sprint will submit plans right away and pull a permit on November 5. They will then submit subject payment to the Town no later than December 10. Mayor Voress reminded Sprint that the water tank will be painted in February or March and that a tarp will be placed over it and their antennas. Ad Hoc Committee Ad Hoc Committee Chairman Victor P. Hadeed presented three . recommendations from the Ad Hoc Committee to the Town Commission. He stated that he felt the Committee and subject recommendations be placed on hold for now until a new Town Manager is in place. Mayor Voress announced the Special Town Commission Meeting which will be held on November 4 at 9:00 a.m. to select the three top Town Manager candidates, in order of preference. He was hopeful a new Town Manager would be in place by December 1. 98.2 BOARDS AND CONIl~lITTEES It was noted that there were no Board vacancies. 98.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Mayor Voress read the following into the record. 1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED "SEWERS," SECTION 22-2 ENTITLED "SEWER SERVICE CHARGES." (first reading 10/6/98; published 10/22/98) 2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING UTILITY RATES, FEES AND/OR CHANGES, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 24-13, ENTITLED "COLLECTION CHARGES," OF TOWw' CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 24, ENTITLED "SOLID • WASTE" (GARBAGE, TRASH AND RECYCLING CHARGES). (first reading 10/27/98) Town of Highland Beach October 27, 1998 Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER The following sets of Minutes were considered and moved to the November 4, 1998 Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval: September 29, 1998 - September 29, 1998 - October 06, 1998 - Workshop Meeting Special Meeting Regular Meeting REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor Reid had no report. Commissioner David Augenstein had no report. Commissioner Hill had no report. Mayor Arlin G. Voress noted that the Town's 50th Anniversary was approaching, and asked the Commission to give some thought as to the type of celebration which could be planned. Mayor offered two ideas, one being a dinner of which all residents would be invited to; the other being a celebration over several days, with perhaps something special each day i.e., artist's displays, historic pictures display, exhibits of fire and police equipment, food concession stands, etc. The Mayor felt March or April of 1999 would be an appropriate time, and suggested a committee be formed of several people who could be responsible for pulling the celebration together. Mayor also asked that "things" slow down on the Boards and Committees, of which the Commission agreed. A letter was received from Jeff Norman re the tidle flushing easement he is requesting. Mr. Norman stated that The South Florida Water Management District is looking at some alternatives with him, and he is placing his request on hold. Mr. Norman thanked the Town for working with him in this regard. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY No report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Acting Town Manager Doris Trinley asked the Commission to note that Friday, December 4 is the date set for this year's Boards Appreciation Luncheon at the Holiday Inn. With no further business to come before the Board at this time, MOTION to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE-MAYOR REID at 3:00 p.m. • Town of Highland Beach October 27, 1998 Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 APPROVE: Arlin G. Voress, Mayor Thomas J. Reid, Vice Mayor ~~ ~,!~1~ David Augenstei ,~_ missioner ~~ ;~ Mi ael W. ill, Commissioner • ,1 hn J. So elli, Commissioner DATE: ATTEST: U