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1998.09.29_TC_Minutes_Workshopf ~, t n U TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, September 29, 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, Michael W. Hill and John J. Sorrelli were present. Also present was Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Acting Town Manager Doris M. Trinley, and members of the general public. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Hearing no objections, Mayor Voress declared the Agenda accepted as presented. 98.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS The following residents addressed the Commission: • Jose Escheverria, 1112 Russell Drive, in his capacity as Coordinator of the Turtle Program, brought the commission up to date on the sea turtle season. Jean Dilberto, of 3224 S. Ocean Blvd., introduced himself to the Commission, as he has submitted a Talent Bank Application. 98.1(a) SPRINT PROPOSAL RE INSTALLATION OF TELECOHIIKUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Attorney Sliney stated the following items need to be addressed; where the equipment will be located, a meeting he and the Town Manager had with Sprint re Insurance, indemnification, counter proposal requesting an extra 3 years should a monopole need to be installed. Mr. Gallio and Mr. Martin of Sprint were present, with two renditions of proposed locations for placement of the Sprint equipment in relation to the maintenance building. One showing tree equipment placed against the maintenance facility, the oi:her showing the equipment at the other end of an open slab separ~~ting the maintenance building and the equipment . This slab would be~~, placed at Sprint's expense. Fencing and landscaping would be placed around the equipment for asthestics. The Commission stated that they would like to look at the physical • property with the Building Official. Town of Highland Beach September 29, 1998 • Workshop Meeting Minutes Paae 2 of 4 98.1 (b) OCEAN GRANDE DISCUSSION RE PROJECT DRAINAGE AREA Attorney Jeffrey Lavine was present for continued discussion on the easement needed to construct the tidal flushing canal required by the South Florida Water Management District. As Toscana is not granting an easement to Mr. Norman through their property, he is now asking that the Town consider granting him an easement at the South West corner of the Town's property. Subject culvert would be dug by hand, would be 5 feet wide within the 15 ft wide easement; Mr. Norman would maintain culvert first five years; Homeowners Association would maintain thereafter. Mayor Voress stated that before the Commission could even consider granting an easement, he would like to bring in an independent engineering firm to make an evaluation on any environmental concerns regarding digging a culvert, to be at Mr. Norman's expense. Mr. Norman agreed to letting the Town do so. 98.1 (c) RAMSES CASTLE CORPORATION DISCUSSION RE LOT 102W BUILDING MODIFICATIONS Mr. Frimet of Ramses Castle Corp., presented a rendition of a • change to subject plans, reflecting a parapet which was added to the building's rooftop. As this was not on the original plans which the Commission approved, Building Official Bob Dawson wanted the Commission to be aware, and approve this one change. Mr. Frimet also showed a rendition of a sales facility he would like approval for, to place on the property in order to generate sales prior to construction. While the facility will actually be a trailer, it will have the facade of a permanent building. Mr. Frimet is looking for approval to place the structure, prior to obtaining a permit for beginning construction. 98.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES It was noted that there is a vacancy on the Community Appearance Board, due to resignation of one of it's members. Mayor stated Jim Park is available to speak on Compressive Plan amendments at the following Special Meeting. 98.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FL~`RIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2 . O1 (31) OF THE TOWN CHARTER REC~AR.DIIVG APPOINTMENT OF A TOWN MANAGER; AMENDING SECTIONS 2-47(b) AND 2-47 (d) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TO;~~l~T OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REGARDING APPOINTMENT AND COMPENSATION OF A TOWN MANAGER. . (first reading 9/4/98; published 9/18/98) ; final reading 10/6) • Town of Highland Beach September 29, 1998 Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF ENHANCED PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN OUR SCHOOLS; FURTHER SUPPORTING A FUNDING MECHANISM FOR THIS PROGRAM BY MEANS OF A $2.00 SURCHARGE FOR "FIRST TIME DRIVERS" LICENSE FEES OR ANOTHER SIMILAR FUNDING PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (placed on consent agenda, 10/6/98) 3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING REVISION #10 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, AND ENCOURAGING OUR CITIZENRY TO VOTE "YES" ON THIS REVISION. (placed on consent agenda, 10/6/98) MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER The following sets of Minutes were considered and moved to the October 6 Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval: August 25, 1998 - Workshop Meeting September 04, 1998 - Regular Meeting September 04, 1998 - Public Hearing (Budget) September 15, 1998 - Public Hearing/Special Meeting (Budget) REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor Reid had no report. Commissioner David Augenstein had no report. Commissioner Hill had no report. Commissioner Sorrelli had no report. Mayor Arlin G. Voress stated that for the Special Meeting following the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Mr. Jim Park was in the audience this Workshop Meeting, regarding REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY No report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Acting Town Manager Doris Trinley discussed the Renewal Agreerrsent with Harvel Utility, stating that there would be a 6% increase over last year's Agreement, due to additional expenses incurred by Mr. Harvel for workman's compensation and public liabilities. There is no in increase in rental equipment, materials, etc. (placed on consent agenda for 10/6/98) Town of Highland Beach September 29, 1998 . Workshop Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Ms. Trinley stated that as of September 21, twenty (20) resumes were received for the Town Manager Position, of which Dick Black and Ron Ferris were reviewing and identifying as preliminary candidates. Ms. Trinley will make the Commission aware of their selections as soon as possible. Ms. Trinley stated that the 2nd Democratic Primary runoff will be Thursday, October 1 in the Town Hall Chambers. With no further business to come before the Board at this time, MOTION to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE-MAYOR REID at 3:30 p.m. APPROVE: Arlin G. Voress, Mayor ~~ ~ Ll • David Augenstei Commissioner ~,. Joh J. So li, Commissioner r ~'Y~ CPS-` Thomas J. Reid, Vice Mayor absent Michael W. Hill, Commissioner DATE: ATTEST: