1998.04.07_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesdav, April 07, 1998 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular 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.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano
were also present, as were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
With no objection, the Mayor declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR REID, three (3)
sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
February 24, 1998 - Workshop Meeting
March 03, 1998 - Regular Meeting
March 11, 1998 - Special/Canvassing Meeting
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
The following residents addressed the Commission:
.Jose Echeverria [1112 Russell Drive] advised of turtle season and
beach/ocean conditions.
.Dean Luce [4511 S. Ocean Blvd.] expressed concerns regarding the
possibility of installing playground equipment behind Town Hall,
and was informed that no decision on what is to be installed had
been made at this time. Mr. Luce also advised he had been informed
by Adelphia it would be over a year before TV transmission quality
would be improved.
.Jack Halpern [3201 S. Ocean Blvd.] inquired if the Town might
involve itself in keeping the beach free of garbage. He was
advised that the Town's beaches are private and public funds could
not be expended on private property; he was also invited to contact
Jose Echeverria regarding the ongoing volunteer beach cleanup
program.
Town Commission Meeting Minutes
April 07, 1998 Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3
4. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Thomas J. Reid had no report.
Commissioner David Augenstein reported that he and Commissioner
Sorrelli met this date to discuss development of the property
behind Town Hall. He advised that Commissioner Sorrelli will
request plans for same from three landscape firms, which action was
unanimously approved upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR REID/COMMISSIONER
HILL.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill, furthering comments regarding the
bike path made by Vice Mayor Reid at the March 31 Workshop Meeting,
noted that expanding tree roots have made passage on the path in
the north end of Town difficult for everyone and asked that it be
repaired. Ms. Mariano said problems had been observed in other
areas also, and the Building Official was in the process of getting
prices for repairs.
Commissioner Hill also asked for an update on the letter received
from Seagate Condominium citing concerns over the condition of
certain construction sites. Ms. Mariano replied that the Building
Official had addressed the issues with favorable results.
• Referring to remarks made by Mr. Halpern under Public Comments,
Commissioner Hill asked if other oceanfront communities take
responsibility for keeping their beach areas clean. Ms. Mariano
answered that larger cities take care of their public beaches, but
she knew of no small oceanfront communities who were responsible
for private beach properties.
Commissioner John J. Sorrelli had no report.
Noting that each elected official is assigned an area of interest,
Mayor Arlin G. Voress asked if Commissioner Sorrelli would accept
matters pertaining to Building as his area, to which the
Commissioner replied affirmatively.
5. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
6. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary .Ann Mariano addressed publication of legal ads,
and noted the Commission's decision to use The Sun Sentinel rather
than The Boca News took place at a Commission Meeting. She further
noted that although the Town Clerk had previously polled the
members separately, advising of the difference in rates between the
• two publications, she thought it appropriate for the members to
also decide in Meeting if they desired to revert to The Boca News.
Town Attorney Sliney concurred with Ms. Mariano's remarks.
Concluding discussion, and upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR REID, the Commission voted unanimously to use
Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
April 07, 1998 Recrular Meetincr Page 3 of 4
• The Boca News for legal ads, in the interest of cost and
convenience. (Note to the record: example of rates for a
quarter-page ad as of March 1998...The Sun Sentinel/$1300; The Boca
News/$480)
Ms. Mariano also referred to her invitation to the Commission to
attend the April 29 Staff Meeting, and requested the members
contact the front office to respond.
7. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Board Action Report for March was accepted as information, and
monthly Board Meetings for April were read into the record.
Harold Hagelman was appointed to the Planning Board for a three-
year term upon nomination by Vice Mayor Reid/Commissioner Sorrelli,
with unanimous vote.
The nominations for Code Enforcement Board were Dean Luce
(Commissioner Augenstein) and Horace Leng (Commissioner Hill).
Vote was as follows:
Commissioner Augenstein.....Dean Luce
Commissioner Hill...........Horace Leng
Commissioner Sorrelli.......Horace Leng
• Vice Mayor Reid .............Dean Luce
Mayor Voress ................Dean Luce
Dean Luce was appointed to the Code Enforcement Board for a three-
year term by majority vote.
9. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
With no discussion, the following Resolution was unanimously
approved upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1478 AND
HOUSE BILL 3827 PERTAINING TO THE HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE
MARKET IN FLORIDA ("HOMEOWNERS' PROTECTION ACT").
10. REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None.
Consent Acrenda
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR REID, the
following items were unanimously approved:
1) REPAIR OF DRAINAGE ON .CERTAIN SECTIONS OF RUSSELL
DRIVE (1107A-1111B) BY HARVEL UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,500.
" Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
April 07, 1998 Rectular Meetinct Page 4 of 4
2) CH2M HILL TASK ORDER NO.
SERVICES, AT A COST OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF
STORAGE TANK AT THE WATER TREP.
TO FUEL THE PLANT'S EMERGENCY
11.
7: TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL
$3,712, FOR A LIMITED
THE UNDERGROUND DIESEL
.TMENT PLANT, WHICH IS USED
GENERATOR.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:25
P.M., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEINjVICE MAYOR REID.
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