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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, June 30, 1998 1.30 p m
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order in
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 were Town Attorneys Thomas E. Sliney and Larry Corman,
Acting Town Manager Doris M. Trinley, as well as members of the
general public.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Voress declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
98.1 PUBLIC CONII~IENTS AND REQUESTS
• The following residents addressed the Commission:
Jose Escheverria, 1112 Russell Drive, in his capacity as
Coordinator of the Turtle Program, offered an update on the recent
deaths of many turtles on the shores of Highland Beach.
He thanked Peter Ince and the Toscana owners for providing stakes
for the turtle nest.
Leonard D. Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., Mr. Bell expressed concern on
not being able to obtain a list of voters from the last town
election. Vice Mayor Reid confirmed that this list is not
accessible. Mr. Bell also stated a concern on signs in town that
are not within code for size, especially large delivery signs. He
asked if the situation could be check for legality.
98.1 (a) RAMSES CASTLE CORPORATION PRESENTATION - LOT 102
Mr. Arthur Frimet presented the Rames Castle Corporation Project
to the Commission, showing renditions of the buildings, the planned
rooftop pool and lanais, and landscaping plans. The plans are for
34 units ranging in price from $400-600,000 each with the smallest
unit at 2,600 sq. ft. The mangros will remain in tack, utilizing
elevated walkways and drainage pipes. Each floor will consist of
6 units; 2 facing ocean, 2 facing Intracoastal, 2 middle units,
with 9 foot ceilings. Mr. Firmet presented a list of eight design
changes, of which the Commission will send to the Planning and
Community Appearance Boards, pending the Commission's approval of
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Community Appearance Boards, pending the Commission's approval of
same at its July 7 Regular Meeting. (List attached hereto and made
a part of these minutes.)
98.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
It was noted that there were no Board vacancies.
Felix Goldenson, Chair of the Financial Advisory Board, and Finance
Director Stan Novak, presented the FAB's findings on the ICMA
Retirement Plan, and the Board's written recommendation of
acceptance by the Town Commission. The Commission will consider
this for approval at its July 7 Regular Meeting.
98.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1) Resolution for the appointment of an Acting Town Manager and an
Acting Town Clerk, due to the absence of the Town Manager.
2) Resolution stating the Town's request for a portion of the
County Emergency Medical Service Grant Award Program Funds.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
• 1) Proposed Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County regarding
unlicensed contractors was discussed, with agreement to move it to
the Consent Agenda on July 7 for approval.
2) Proposed Agreement with Palm Beach County regarding Local
Mitigation Strategy was discussed with Mayor Voress clarifying that
the proposal would allow monies to be available to us in case of a
disaster, but in turn the county would have some control of how the
Town has to prepare for same. Mayor asked the Town Manager to
obtain some additional information to present to the Commission at
the July 7 Regular Meeting.
3) The following sets of Minutes were considered and moved to the
July 7 Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible
approval:
May 26, 1998 - Workshop Meeting
June 02, 1998 - Regular meeting
June 09, 1998 - Public Hearing/Special Meeting
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Thomas J. Reid complimented Mr. Goldenson on his
discussion and guidance of the Financial Advisory Board's Budget
Review Meeting on June 30. He thanked the Commission for approval
• of~the Cody Associates Management Report, and asked for authority
to form an Ad-Hoc Committee to review the different aspects of Town
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findings within the report. Formation of this committee will be
addressed at the Regular Meeting on July 7.
Commissioner David Augenstein informed the Commission and residents
that the outdoor drinking fountain is in the process of being
installed near the fountain at the front of Town Hall. He also
stated that the outdoor clock will be delivered in 2-3 weeks, ready
for installation.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill suggested the Commission look at the
Town Ordinance regulating home businesses, due to the fact that in
today's environment of home computers, use of the Internet, etc. it
is unreasonable to prevent someone from running a "soft" business
out of their home. Mayor Voress stated that he realized some
residents due run a "soft" business, which is acceptable, but felt
the ordinance should not be changed at this time, as it may open up
an area to other types of home businesses which would not be
allowed.
Commissioner Hill read a letter received from Ocean Grande Land
Holding, Inc. offering a $1,000 contribution toward the landscaping
behind Town Hall. (Letter attached hereto and made a part of these
minutes.) He also gave an update on the Beaches and Shores
• renourishment project.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress reminded the residents of the State's
Resolution on the ban of fireworks this 4th of July, and reminded
the residents to be aware of non-use of same.
Mayor stated he received an update from Utility Director Jack Lee
on the water tower refurbishing, with completion scheduled for July
17th.
Mayor Voress read into the record an update on the events which
have occurred in regard to the absence of Mary Ann Mariano from
Town Hall, and asked for a special meeting July 7 to address this
issue. (Remarks attached hereto and made a part of these minutes.)
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney spoke on the Adelphia Lease Release
Agreement, and recommended termination of the Lease. This was
placed on the Consent agenda for the July 7 Regular meeting.
Town Manager Doris M. Trinley stated that the Town has been active,
and has been recognized as a "Tree City" for the past ten years,
but due to current and upcoming building projects, future widening
of AlA for bike lanes, and the few remaining locations left for new
free plantings, recommends that the "Greening" of AlA and "Tree
City" involvement be placed in Hiatus for now. Ms. Trinley
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suggested that plaquing could resume when the back of Town Hall is
developed and landscaped. This was placed on the Consent Agenda
for the July 7 Regular meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
thi s time , Mayor Voress adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3 :15 p . m .
upon MOTION by MAYOR VORESS/VICE MAYOR REID.
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Ar i G. Voress, Mayor
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Thomas J. Reid, Vice Mayor
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Michael W. Hill, Commissioner
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