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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesdav, April 28, 1998 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor
Thomas J. Reid, and Commissioners David Augenstein, Michael W. Hill
and John J. Sorrelli were present.
Attorney Thomas E. Sliney was also present, as were members of the
general public. Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano was absent.
After Roll Call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Hearing no objection, the Mayor declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
98.1 PUBLIC CO1~IlriENTS AND REQUESTS
The following residents addressed the ..Commission:
• .Jose Echeverria [1112 Russell Drive], Turtle Program Coordinator,
reported on nesting activity and advised Florida Atlantic
University will conduct a marine study of the Town's program.
.Felix Goldenson [3224 S. Ocean Blvd.], Library Foundation
Treasurer, gave a report on the Foundations's financial standing
regarding the recent library renovation: $76,000 in contributions;
$12,500 in pledges and $1,200 on hand.
.Leonard Bell [2727 S. Ocean Blvd.] thanked Commissioner Hill for
his assistance in encouraging Jamaica Manor to replant its property
abutting the west side of AlA. Mr. Bell also gave an informal
report on the various colors of signage along AIA, prompted by a
Community Appearance Board agenda item involving the Villa Mare
Condominium.
98.2 BOARDS AND COI~IITTEES
Talent Bank Applicant Judith Lee Browner was interviewed by the
Commission.
Mayor Voress noted one vacancy on the Community Appearance Board,
Eugene I. Behrman having completed his 6-year term.
There was no Board correspondence to consider.
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PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE "OCEAN GRANDE" PROJECT
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Representatives for Ocean Grande Land Holdings, Inc. addressed the
Commission regarding the Ocean Grande project. They advised that
they hoped to close on the Connaught property later this week and
appear before the Commission at the May 05 Regular Meeting in
company with representatives of Connaught. It was noted the
property in question is directly south of Town Hall, where 14
single family homes are proposed to be built, rather than the 40
residential units originally provided for in the Connaught
Settlement Agreement; this will require amendment to the Settlement
Agreement (Resolution No. 645), which Attorney Sliney has worked on
with the attorneys for the principals involved.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There were no proposed ordinances or resolutions to consider.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Four (4) sets of Meeting Minutes were moved to the May 5, 1998
Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval:
March 31, 1998 - Workshop Meeting
March 31, 1998 - Public Hearing
April O1, 1998 - Regular Meeting
April 17, 1998 - Special Meeting
REPORTS TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Thomas J. Reid expressed interest in organizing a
historical society in Town and invited resident volunteers to
assist in the effort.
Coa~u-issioner David Augenstein had no report.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill requested an explanation of a
Community Appearance Board upcoming agenda item involving Villa
Mare Condominium, which prompted Leonard Bell's aforementioned
public comments. Building Official Bob Dawson explained the
issues, which also included the Villa Costa Condominium, saying he
was confident that the Community Appearance Board would resolve
them to everyone's satisfaction.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Mayor .Arlin Voress expressed interest in establishing a "Welcome
Club" for newcomers; several approaches to starting such a club
were discussed.
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Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliaey requested direction regarding the
Commission's choice of counsel in the suit recently filed by former
Police Sergeant William Howe. It was the consensus that Larry
Corman of Mr Sliney's office be requested to defend the Town.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the meeting at 2:30 P.M. upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR REID.
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