1996.07.02_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesdav, Julv 02, 1996 1.30 P M
Vice Mayor John F. Rand called the Regular Meeting to order, in
Mayor Arlin G. Voress' absence, at 1:30 P.M in Commission Chambers.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Vice Mayor 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.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
At Vice Mayor John F. Rand's request, the Agenda was unanimously
accepted to include a nomination for the Financial Advisory Board,
following S. Myron Browner's resignation from said Board this
morning.
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, two (2)
sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
May 26, 1996 - Workshop Meeting
June 04, 1996 - Regular Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
There were no Public comments or Requests.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Neither Commissioner Arthur Eypel nor Commissioner David Augenstein
had a report.
Commissioner Thomas J. Reid advised that the Financial Advisory
Board had met this date to review proposed expenditures; they will
meet next on July 16 to review revenues and recommend a tentative
millage, which recommendation they have indicated will remain at
the current 4.0.
Commissioner Reid also remarked on the intelligent and appreciated
input received from those in attendance at .today's FAB meeting and,
in this regard, complimented those residents who take the
opportunity to be involved in the business of the Town on a regular
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basis; similarly, he encouraged all residents to take an interest
in the Town and its issues by attending meetings whenever possible.
Vice Mayor John F. Rand reported that a complete tape of the
Hurricane Preparedness Program held June 27 is available for re-
runs throughout hurricane season. In the discussion that followed,
it was agreed that a schedule for airing of the tape would be
worked out, not only during the season, but throughout the year so
that those residents who are not in Town during the hurricane
season will be aware of how to secure their properties before they
leave. Ms. Mariano also advised that a copy will be made for loan
to condominiums who wish to run it on their "house" channels.
Scheduling information will be included in the next Community
newsletter and also added to Government Channel 12.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano had a report.
• REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Board Action Report was accepted as information.
Vice Mayor Rand commented that on previous occasions he has
recognized the many talented people in Town who have been
encouraged by the Commission to serve on various Boards. The Vice
Mayor said that, in his opinion, the dedicated men and women who
now constitute the Boards have served in an exemplary fashion.
Therefore, regarding the four (4) vacancies available at this time,
Vice Mayor Rand said he felt it was vital to continue utilizing
people who have a proven record of performance, and experience in
certain phases of the Town's functions. Noting that four (4) such
persons have expressed a desire to continue their service to the
Town, but on different Boards, the Vice Mayor further said he felt
it would be a great loss if their requests could not be
accommodated in this respect; he then called for a Motion to
appoint the following:
(1) Victor P. Hadeed to the Board of Adjustment;
(2) Harold B. Cohen to the Code Enforcement Board;
(3) Felix R. Goldenson to the Financial Advisory Board;
(4) S. Myron Browner to the Planning Board.
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These nominations were unanimously approved by roll call vote upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER DAVID AUGENSTEIN/ COMMISSIONER THOMAS J.
REID.
Vice Mayor Rand next announced the various Board meetings for the
month of July.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There were no proposed ordinances or resolutions to consider.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over.
None.
Consent Aaenda
The following proposed resolutions were unanimously approved upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL:
~ (1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE POSITION OF THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, INC. WITH REGARD TO
THE SCHOOL CONCURRENCY ISSUE; REQUESTING THAT EACH AND
EVERY OTHER MUNICIPALITY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD ADOPT THE SAME POSITION IN ORDER THAT WE MAY ALL
WORK TOGETHER TOWARD ACHIEVING QUALITY EDUCATION IN PALM
BEACH COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF 51811 AND HR3551,
TITLED "THE SHORE PROTECTION ACT OF 1996;" URGING THE
BILLS' QUICK PASSAGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Vice Mayor Rand adjourned the Regular Meeting at 1:40
P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
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David Augenst n Commissioner
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Thomas J. Reid, Commissioner
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor