1996.10.02_TC_Minutes_Regular
• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, October 02, 1996 1:30 P.M.
Vice Mayor John F. Rand called the Regular Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Vice Mayor and
Commissioners Arthur Eypel, David Augenstein and Thomas J. Reid
were present. Mayor Arlin G. Voress was absent.
Town 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.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Amended to include first reading of a proposed "boat basin"
ordinance, the Agenda was unanimously accepted upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION
by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID:
August 27, 1996 - Workshop Meeting
September 04, 1996 - Regular Meeting
September 06, 1996 - Special Meeting (4:00 P.M.)
September 06, 1996 - Public Hearing (5:01 P.M.)
September 17, 1996 - Public Hearing/Special
Meeting (5:01 P.M.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Bill Paul (1126 Russell Drive), noting the Boards Appreciation
Luncheon had been set for December 6, 1996, expressed disapproval
of the practice of providing an "open bar" at this function and
questioned if the Town had considered its liability in this regard.
Brief discussion concluded with the assurance that the Town's
insurer would be contacted to determine liability coverage.
Leonard Bell (2727 South Ocean Boulevard), speaking as President of
the Library Foundation, gave a brief update on its progress and
presented copies of a recently printed form soliciting volunteers.
• In the course of their remarks, both Mr. Paul and Mr. Bell
congratulated all concerned on the success of the town-wide
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barbecue held Friday, September 27, 1996, in St. Lucy's Parish
Hall.
REPORTS - TOWN CO1~IIrlISSION
All Town Commission reports were unanimous in extending compliments
and appreciation to everyone who had contributed to the enormous
success of the aforementioned town-wide barbecue (approximately 500
in attendance), which was followed by the successful and well-
attended dedication of the new fire house.
Also under his report, Vice Mayor Rand noted that some landscapers
are dumping their cuttings on empty Town lots; he asked that should
a resident see this action taking place, it be reported to the
Police Department immediately. The Vice Mayor stressed that
residents should not try to deal with such a situation themselves;
the Police Department will handle violators.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney noted first reading of the proposed
"boat basin" ordinance would take place at this meeting, and
• advised that required public hearings would be scheduled with every
consideration being given to various Members' upcoming travel
plans.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COI~SITTEES
The Board Action Report for September was accepted as information.
Vice Mayor Rand noted a vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board and,
upon nomination by Commissioner David Augenstein/Commissioner
Reid, Herbert Lewin was unanimously appointed as a Regular Member
for a 3-year term.
The Vice Mayor read into the record scheduled Board Meetings for
the month of October.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Before first reading of the proposed "boat basin" ordinance,
several questions were raised by the Commission, including:
.would it be required that an existing dwelling, with the
the owner in residence, be located on an eligible lot?
.has a maximum allowable size been considered?
• .is there a requirement for .the direction in which the basin
would be installed?
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.does it preclude 2 or more contiguous lots being joined to
equal a one acre lot?
will there be a limit on the number of boats allowed in one
boat basin...one large boat or two smaller boats?
does it prohibit rental by the owner?
Attorney Sliney answered questions to the Commission's
satisfaction, noting that this ordinance was being proposed in an
effort to avoid hazards to navigation, flushing problems (debris,
oils, etc.) and possible impeding of adjoining property. owners'
views. He also advised that a boat basin would be considered an
"accessory item" according to Town Code, which would prohibit an
owner renting it out. Further, regarding the existing availability
of lots one acre or more in size, Mr. Sliney noted there were still'
some large parcels undeveloped; for example, the Drexel and
Steinhardt properties. Regarding the joining of two (2) or more
lots, Mr. Sliney noted that the Town had dealt with properties
joined by "Unity of Title" in the past.
Concluding his remarks, Attorney Sliney advised that because the
proposed ordinance is being considered as an amendment to Chapter
30 (Zoning), two (2) public hearings were legally required, thus
the Commission would have ample opportunity to continue discussion
of their concerns.
The Town Clerk was then directed to give first reading to the
proposed ordinance, which was done as follows:
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."
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None.
Consent Agenda
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, the
following Resolution was adopted by unanimous roll call vote:
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A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR UTILITY
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN THE TOWN
OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AND HARVEL UTILITY
CONSTRUCTION, INC.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, Vice Mayor Rand adjourned the Regular Meeting at 1:50
P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL.
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NOTE TO THE RECORD: PURSUANT TO CONCERNS EXPRESSED BY BILL PAUL
REGARDING THE TOWN PROVIDING AN "OPEN BAR" AT THE ANNUAL BOARDS
APPRECIATION LUNCHEON (HELD FROM NOON TO 2 P.M.), IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THIS MEETING ATTORNEY SLINEY CONTACTED THE TOWN'S INSURER
(BURKE, BOGART & BROWNELL) AND TALKED WITH THEIR REPRESENTATIVE
(ANNETTE JACKSON) WHO ADVISED THAT THE TOWN HAD APPROPRIATE
INSURANCE IN PLACE TO COVER THIS FUNCTION AT THE LUNCHEON. dmt
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Thomas J. Reid, Commissioner
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-Absent-
Arlin G. Voress, Mayor