1998.08.04_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, Auctust 04, 1998 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
In the absence of the Acting Town Clerk, Jane Dillon, Jean Lagano
called the roll. The following members were present: Mayor Arlin
G. Voress, Vice Mayor Thomas J. Reid, Commissioners David
Augenstein, Michael W. Hill and John J. Sorrelli were present.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Acting Town Manager Doris M.
Trinley were present, as well as members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Hearing no objection, the Mayor declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
. Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
followin
sets of Minutes were REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN, the
unanimousl
d
g y approve
:
June 30, 1998 - Workshop Meeting
July 07, 1998 - Regular Meeting
July 07, 1998 - Public Hearing/Special Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Drive, Coordinator of the Turtle
Program announced that 839 nests were counted in July.
J.Kelly, 2565 N. Ocean Blvd. expressed his concerns with regard to
issues with the Towns building codes and regulation.
SPRINT PROPOSAL RE INSTALLATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Mayor Voress introduced Christon Gallio, representative for Sprint.
Mr, Gallio said Jerry Martin's July 21, 1998 letter on Sprint's
behalf, offering the Town a one-time payment of $100,000 in return
for a 25-year lease, would be amended to reflect an upfront
$1,00,000 payment for the first five (5) years, and $20,000 a year
for the remaining 20 years, to include an escalation factor.
Hc~~ever, the Commission declined any formal approvals with respect
to a lease agreement at this time, with Mr. Gallio being invited to
submit a draft lease for the Commission's review.
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PRESENTATION BY RICHARD BLACK, FLORIDA CITY/COUNTY MANAGERS'
ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER, RE SELECTION OF TOWN MANAGER
Mr. Black presented background material on the FCCMA's volunteer
"Range Rider" program, as well as his extensive personal
governmental experience. He outlined a suggested process for the
the Town to take in its recruitment of a Town Manager, including an
in-house team to be comprised of himself and the Acting Town
Manager to coordinate the various aspects of the project. Mr.
Black also noted other municipalities he had assisted in this way,
most recently Gulfstream and Ocean Ridge. In addition, Mr. Black
noted there would be no charge for his services.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER HILL/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI it was
unanimously voted to accept the services of Mr. Richard Black to
assist with the selection of a Town Manager Position, working in
conjunction with the Acting Town Manager.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION:
Vice Mayor Thomas J. Reid announced that he has met with members of
the Historical Society and thanked them for their help. He stated
that he spoke to some of the residents and asked for photos and any
recollection of history that they could add.
• Commissioner Augenstein announced that the New Clock created by the
Verdin Company has been installed, and attached to the clock is a
plague dedicating it to Mayor Arlin Voress.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill had no report.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress reported that EEOC "right to sue" letter will
probably will be issued sometime before the middle of August 1998
with regard to Ms. Mariano's suit against the Town. The Mayor
stated that he expects the Town's insurance carrier, Tital
Indemnity, will assume responsbility for the legal defense for this
claim.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER HILL it was
~arianimously voted that Titan Indemnity approve Hodgson, Russ,
Andrews, Woods & Goodyear LLP to represent the Town, and to have
the firm's attorneys' fees and Court costs paid by the insurance
carrier once a lawsuit is filed. It was noted that the
Commission's request for such approval be sent to Titan Indemnity
as soon as possible prior to the commencement of litigation, to
facilitate the Town's ability to respond prombtly when Ms. Mariano
files her Claim.
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REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY:
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER:
Acting Town Manager Doris Trinley had no report.
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Monthly Board Meetings for August were read into the record.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
Mayor Voress read the following Proposed Ordinances into the record
as a first reading.
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO EFFECT
A TAX LEVY BASES UPON THE 1998 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH.
• (2) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999, BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 1998 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1999.
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Consent Agenda
Upon MOTION by Vice Mayor Reid/Commissioner Augenstein the
following items were unanimously approved:
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE OR REIMBURSEMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT
UTILIZE PRO-ACTIVE MEASURES IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION
AI~?D REMODELING OF LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF SAFETY
CONCERNS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TO
FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL
JANET RENO, THE FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
B=ALM BEACH COUNTY, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND ALL
_ MUNICIPALITIES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(2) LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Regular meeting at 2:45 P.M.
upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
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APPROVE:
Arkin G. Voress, Ma
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Thomas J. Reid, Vice Mayor
David Augenstein, Commissioner
Michael W. Hill, Commissioner
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. RESOLUTION NO. 7 ~ A
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR
REIMBURSEMENTSTOSOHOOL DISTRICTS THAT UTILIZE PRO-ACTIVEMEASURES/N THE
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING OF LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR ENHANCEMENT
OF SAFETY CONCERNS; AUTHOR/LNG AND DIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TO FORWARD
A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ATTORNEY GENERAL JANET RENO; THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND ALL
MUNICIPAUT/ES /N PALM BEACH COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach, Florida is interested in taking apro-active role in
assuring safety in our schools and on our school campuses; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach, Florida feels it is imperative to afford the students,
teachers and staff the safety and protection needed to insure a secure teaming environment; and
WHEREAS, to that end, we are requesting that the state and national legislatures provide financial
assistance or reimbursements to school districts that utilize pro-active measures in the design,
construction and remodeling of local schools to enhance safety measures;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That the Town. Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida
formally voices its concern regarding this matter of great importance and request that our state and local
Legislators provide financial assistance or reimbursements to school districts that utilize pro-active
measures in the design, construction and remodeling of local schools to enhance safety measures.
SECTION 2. A copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Attorney General Janet
Reno; The Florida Legislative Delegation, The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, The School
Board of Palm Beach County, The Florida League of Cities, and all Municipalities of Palm Beach County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in Regular Session this 4 thday of August 1998.
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
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dare P. Dillon
Acting Town Clerk