1996.07.30_TC_Minutes_Workshop
• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday July 30, 1996 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order at 1:30 P.M in
Commission Chambers.
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, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano were
also present, as were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, the
Agenda was accepted as submitted.
• 96.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Under Public Comments and Requests, Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean
Boulevard (Villa Magna) referred to a newspaper article published
in the "Palm Beach Plus" section of the Sun Sentinel on Sunday,
July 28, 1996, which reported that at a July 23rd Financial
Advisory Board Meeting, it was considered that the Town might face
a raise in taxes in order to renovate/expand Town Hall facilities.
Mr. Bell asked for clarification on this issue, as he said it was
his understanding that no tax increase would be entailed regarding
this project, and the newspaper article was in error.
Commissioner Reid agreed with Mr. Bell's remarks, noting that it
was specifically stated at the FAB meeting that there would be
absolutely no increase in taxes necessary to complete the project.
Vice Mayor Rand likewise noted the article was completely
erroneous. Mr. Bell then suggested that it would be appropriate
for the Town Commission to meet with Sun Sentinel managerial staff
personnel to demand an apology and a follow-up article that
reflected the facts in order that other Town-related projects would
not be jeopardized. (Note: Mr. Bell is Chairman of the Library
Foundation, now in the process of raising funds for the library
portion of Town Hall Renovation/Expansion.)
96.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Under Boards and Committees, there were no vacancies to consider;
neither was there any correspondence to review.
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96.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A
PRO-RATE SHARE OF THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICE SURCHARGE AWARD PROGRAM FUNDS.
In the short discussion of this proposed resolution, Ms. Mariano
noted that approval of such is done yearly on behalf of Delray
Beach Fire/Rescue and, as they are the providers of these services
to the Town, any enhancement to their operation would likewise
benefit the Town. It was the consensus to move the Resolution to
the August Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
96.4 REVIEW FALL EDITION OF COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
After review and discussion, with suggested changes agreed upon, it
was the consensus that the Town Clerk ensure such changes were made
and then transmit to the printer for distribution.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
• Two (2) sets of Minutes were moved to the August 6th Regular Agenda
for further consideration and possible adoption:
June 25, 1996 - Workshop Meeting
July 02, 1996 - Regular Meeting
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
There were no reports forthcoming from Vice Mayor John F. Rand,
Commissioner Arthur Eypel, Commissioner David Augenstein and
Commissioner Thomas J. Reid. Commissioner Augenstein did, however,
introduce Richard Selznick, President of the Clarendon Condominium
Association.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress gave an update on the State's progress
regarding the model for the proposed Palm Beach County Coastal
Construction Control Line, saying he had been advised that progress
had been impeded by the State's having to work on the Bay County
line because of Hurricane Opal, and the serious illness of one of
the scientists assigned to work on the Palm Beach County model, who
was recovering from a kidney transplant. These factors, the Mayor
surmised, would put the project behind by at least two (2) months.
In this regard, Attorney Sliney made reference to the recent
enactment of property rights legislation (Harris Act), noting that
• affected property owners might now have support under this Act for
possible claims regarding the westward imposition of the CCCL,
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which they did not have when the State initially proposed to move
the line a few years ago.
The Mayor next advised that, as of this date, 23 of 38 Palm Beach
County municipalities have indicated support for the Municipal
League's position regarding the school concurrency issue; as a
result, a proposed 1-cent sales tax will not appear on the November
ballot. Further, the Mayor advised that this municipal support
will assure the League of greater participation in deciding where
and when new schools will be built.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Referring to the Mayor's report on the CCCL, Town Attorney Thomas
E. Sliney noted that regardless of the State's reasons for a
revised timeframe in issuing their report, as explained by the
Mayor, when the work was finally completed the State must hold the
required Hearings to receive public input on the proposed line
before the model can be implemented.
At this time, Vice Mayor Rand asked if there was any new
information regarding the "Hidden Harbor" property. Mayor Voress
• replied he most recently heard that proposals to represent the
property were again being solicited from real estate (asset
management) companies; Attorney Sliney and Commissioner said they
had no new information.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mariano first addressed an agenda item relating to the
Retainer Agreement with Hodgson, Russ, Andrews, Woods and Goodyear.
She explained that the previous 1991 agreement was with Dilworth,
Paxson, et al, the firm with which Town Attorney Sliney was
associated at that time; and while Mr. Sliney's move to Hodgson had
been acknowledged in letter form by the Town, a formal retainer
agreement had not been put in place.
Ms. Mariano noted that there was no increase in hourly rates, which
had been in effect since 1991; also, there had been no increase in
the retainer agreement since 1993. Therefore, Ms. Mariano said the
proposed retainer agreement clarifies the firm with which the Town
is dealing, as well as the billing arrangement as it relates to
items billed separately from the retainer fee. After brief
discussion, it was the consensus to move this item to the August 6
Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
Before introducing Peter Ince who was to present a revised
preliminary cost estimate regarding the Town Hail
• Renovation/Expansion, Ms. Mariano asked for direction from the
Commission regarding their approval of a Certificates of
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Participation method to fund the project. Specifically, Ms.
Mariano asked to be advised of the term of the funding, as both 15-
year and 10-year terms had been discussed. Commissioner Reid then
gave a brief synopsis of the philosophies behind each term and why
each had been considered; in conclusion, it was the consensus of
the Commission to approve the 10-year funding term, which Ms.
Mariano advised was the term considered for budgetary purposes.
Mr. Ince then addressed the Commission, explaining he had been
requested. to refine estimated cost figures to arrive at the most
accurate total possible. He went over redefined areas item by item
and answered questions to the Commission's satisfaction. (A copy of
of Mr. Ince's revised cost estimate is attached to and made part of
these Minutes.)
Ms. Mariano next advised of hiring Jim Duvall as Building Official,
and gave a brief history of his working background, noting Mr.
Duvall is certified as a general contractor, building official and
code enforcement officer; his past working experience includes the
Cities of Boynton Beach and Fort Lauderdale, as well as the Army
Corps of Engineers.
Other issues covered under Ms Mariano's report included that the
new fire station had just recently had its "substantial
construction completion" inspection, with a Certificate of
Occupancy to be awarded shortly; followed by a formal dedication
once the fire/rescue personnel have settled into the facility.
Also, Father Louis Guerin had given approval for the use of St.
Lucy' s Parish Hall for the Town-wide barbecue scheduled for Friday,
September 27 at 5:30 P.M. And in response to Vice Mayor Rand's
inquiry, Ms. Mariano advised that all necessary permits continue to
be in place regarding the possible necessity of installing a second
Intracoastal pipeline.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:25
P.M.
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Thomas J. Reid, Commissioner