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1996.10.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop~. \ ~ ~ • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, October 29, 1996 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 John F. Rand and Commissioners Arthur Eypel, David Augenstein and Thomas J. Reid were present. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano were also present, as were members of the general public. Following Roll Call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Hearing no 'objection, the Mayor stated the Agenda was unanimously accepted as presented. • 96.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Planning Board Member Michael W. Hill, 4408-B S. Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission to explain his dissenting vote regarding the proposed boat basin ordinance. Mr. Hill said he felt the existing code was sufficient (Section 5.2 of Chapter 30); Attorney Sliney responded that because the Code did not specifically address boat basins on lots of less than one (1) acre, the ordinance would be an appropriate amendment to Code. 96.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Mayor advised of one (1) vacancy on the Planning Board, noting Michael Hill was eligible for reappointment, having completed his first three-year term. There was no Board correspondence to consider. 96.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 30, ENTITLED "ZONING," TO PROVIDE THAT SECTION 5.2 ENTITLED "ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES" BE AMENDED BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 5.2 (e) ENTITLED "BOAT BASINS PROHIBITED." ~ ~ s . Town Commission Minutes - Workshop Meeting October 29, 1996 Page 2 of 4 Mayor Voress advised the proposed boat basin ordinance had been given first reading on October 2 and published on October 17. Also, because it is a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code (Chapter 30), Attorney Sliney noted an advertised Public Hearing had been held October 18, with a second Public Hearing scheduled for 3 PM this date, followed by a Special Meeting to consider formal adoption. There was no discussion. (2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING UTILITY RATES, FEES AND/OR CHARGES, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 24- 13, ENTITLED "COLLECTION CHARGES," OF TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 24 ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE" (GARBAGE, TRASH AND RECYCLING CHARGES). Mayor Voress read this resolution into the record by title only. No discussion took place; it was moved to the November 6 Regular Agenda for further consideration and possible formal adoption. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER Three (3) sets of Minutes were moved to the November 6 Regular • Meeting Agenda for further consideration and possible approval: September 24, 1996 - Workshop Meeting October 02, 1996 - Regular Meeting October 18, 1996 - Public Hearing (5:01 P.M.) REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor John F. Rand noted Adelphia Cable's September 9th letter to residents giving an explanation of their future plans for service to the Town, which explanation, the Vice Mayor also noted, was long overdue. Brief discussion followed Vice Mayor Rand's mention of a recent Palm Beach Post article regarding "Hidden Harbor," wherein it was noted sale of the property was again being solicited by bid, with $9 million set as the minimum bid. Concluding his remarks, the Vice Mayor encouraged Town residents to exercise their civic duty and vote in the General Election on November ,6. Commissioner Arthur Eypel likewise urged a strong resident voter turn-out for the upcoming General Election. Commissioner Eypel also advised he had recently attended a Beaches and Shores Conference, during which he learned that the economic value of the State's beaches is at last being fully realized on both federal and local levels. • ') • Town Commission Workshop Meeting - Minutes October 29, 1996 Paae 3 of 4 Commissioner David Augenstein referred to the letter of agreement between Delray Beach Fire/Rescue and Lifefleet Ambulance concerning time-wise enhancement of services regarding transport of Highland Beach residents. The Commissioner noted the benefit of such an agreement to the Town's residents and complimented Delray Beach Fire Rescue on their continued fine service. Commissioner Thomas J. Reid advised that work on upgrading Town Hall computers was proceeding satisfactorily and he would have a full report on this project at the next Commission meeting. Reporting on the proposed westward movement of the Coastal Construction Control Line in Palm Beach County, Mayor Arlin G. Voress explained that approval of all 19 coastal communities would be needed in order for the County, not the State, to have the authority to impose the new line. After elaborating on the finer points of the situation, the Mayor further stated that unanimous approval would not be likely and, therefore, it would revert to the State to impose the line, which would be very similar to the one they proposed in 1992. Commissioner Eypel then took the opportunity to compliment Mayor • Voress on his tireless and intelligent efforts to establish relief to the State's proposed line for Palm Beach County, based on a technical model which would reflect the unique characteristics of the County's coastline. (Note: Copies of correspondence regarding this issue is attached to and made part of these Minutes, including Mayor Voress' memo, sent in his capacity as Chair of the Coastal Communities Coalition, to all coastal municipal managers and elected officials.) Concluding his report, the Mayor also referred to the November .6 General Election and reminded residents that there were constitutional amendments on the .ballot to be decided. He invited those who might need additional information on these amendments to contact Town Hall, as printed materials were available from sources such as the League of Women Voters, which provided substantial non- partisan explanations. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano referred to the additional monies requested by Gee & Jenson to complete the Comprehensive Plan's Evaluation and Appraisal Report. Ms. Mariano advised that she and Attorney Sliney had met with Jim Park of Gee & Jenson at which time Mr. Park explained the need for the increases and subsequently had enumerated the reasons in his letter of October 1, a copy of which had been transmitted to the Commission members. After brief ~ '~ Town Commission Workshop Meeting - Minutes October 29, 1996 Page 4 of 4 discussion, it was the consensus to move this request to the November 6 Consent Agenda for approval. Ms. Mariano then asked for a consensus on scheduling Government Open House this year and it was agreed that because of upcoming renovations to Town Hall, as well as the success of the recently held barbecue to kick off "Visions '99," Government Open House should not be scheduled for this season. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the meeting at 2:10 PM upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN. dmt • APPROVE: c ~~~~ Arlin G. Voress, Mayor ViceA Mayor Arthur Eypel, ~ Commi~~ior$er David Augenste Commissioner ~ ^ ~~~~-~t~G`Yi t ~Y.~/ ~` Thomas J. Reid, Commissioner ATTEST: DATE: