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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesdav, December 27, 1997 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
'down Clerk Dorls Trinley called the roll. The Mayor and
Commissioners Thomas J. Reid, David Augenstein, and Michael W. Hill
were present. Vice Mayor John F. Rand was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano and
members of the general public were also present.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The Agenda was amended to include discussion of Sprint
telecommunications equipment being installed on Town Hall property;
it was then unanimously accepted as amended.
• 97.1 PUBLIC CObIlKENTS AND REQUESTS
Dean Luce (4511 S. Ocean Blvd.) questioned when expanded service
from Adelphia would take effect; he was advised by Adelphia
representatives of a January 19, 1998 target date.
As President of the Library Foundation, Leonard Bell (2727 S. Ocean
Blvd) said the campaign to raise funds for the library
renovation/expansion is over and suggested the campaign
"thermometer" be removed from the front of Town Hall. He also
asked to be advised of how the Town went about hiring the library
space planner. Further, Mr. Bell again expressed concern about the
ground cover utilized by Jamaica Manor on their west parking lot,
fronting AlA.
Jose Echeverria, who heads up an ongoing beach cleanup project, as
well as the Turtle Program, requested that condominium managers
encourage their residents to keep the beach in front of their
individual buildings clean. Speaking for the Commission and
residents, Mayor Voress thanked Jose for all of his efforts on the
Town's behalf, as well as those of all-his volunteers.
97.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
One vacancy on the Planning Board was announced, with the Mayor
noting that Alfred E. Bresnahan is eligible for reappointment.
There was no Board correspondence to consider.
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97.2A Discussion with Representatives of Adelphia re
Proposal for Video Equipment in Commission Chambers
Discussion with Adelphia representatives Mark Alford and Jim
Trinchini regarding an upgrade of video equipment in Commission
Chambers included Commissioner Augenstein's concern regarding the
the total quotation price, and Commissioner Hill's concern that the
cost of a yearly maintenance agreement was not included with the
quotation. Ms. Mariano noted that as this is not a budgeted item,
allocation would have to be made if the Commission approved the
project. Further discussion and consideration of the proposal was
moved to the January 6, 1998 Regular Meeting. (Copy of Adelphia's
proposal attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
97.2B Discussion re Ocean Grande Place
A discussion with the prospective purchaser, Jeff Norman, and
Connaught's attorney, Randee Schatz, regarding the proposed "Ocean
Grande Place" project on the Connaught property, directly south of
Town Hall, concluded with the Commission's consensus that at this
time it would be appropriate for Mr. Norman to proceed with
whatever he needs to pursue with relevant agencies. (Note:
• Settlement Agreement with Connaught allows a 9-story, 40 unit
project, whereas Mr. Norman, if purchase from Connaught is
accomplished, proposes 17 townhouse units for Ocean Grande Place.)
97.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There were no Proposed Ordinances or Resolutions to consider.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Two (2) sets of Minutes were moved to the January 06, 1998 Regular
Meeting for further consideration and possible approval:
November 27, 1997 - Workshop Meeting
December 02, 1997 - Regular Meeting
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner David Augenstein had no report.
Commissioner Thomas J. Reid requested a Special Workshop Meeting to
discuss proposals regarding review of the Town's organization. It
was the consensus to hold same on Friday, January 02, 1998, at 2:30
P.M.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill addressed Leonard Bell's previously
expressed concern regarding ground cover on a portion of Jamaica
Manor's west parking area. The Commissioner advised Mr. Bell that
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the Building Official had researched the matter and concluded there
was nothing illegal about it and it was not a Code Enforcement
issue; Building Official Robert Dawson confirmed the Commissioner's
statements. Ms. Mariano also pointed out that the area in question
was in the DOT right-of-way, over which the Town has no
jurisdiction.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress transmitted correspondence from the
Department of Community Affairs relative to the Comprehensive Plan
Evaluation and Appraisal Report to the Town Attorney for his
review. It was noted that copies had already been faxed to Jim
Park, Senior Land Planner for Gee & Jenson.
Mayor Voress also reported that Palm Beach County .Commissioner Mary
McCarty had advised the Linton Bridge will be closed for repairs
starting in April 1998, with both east and west lanes being
alternately utilized for two-way traffic. The Mayor suggested
this would be an appropriate time to request that the DOT remove
the existing lane barrier on the west-to-east side.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
• Under the Town Attorney's report, Thomas E. Sliney, along with
Attorney Cormac Conahan and representatives from Sprint Spectrum LP
discussed how their equipment would be installed; computerized
pictures depicting how their antennae would be installed on the
Town's water tower were distributed for the Commission's review.
How their ground equipment might be installed in an expansion of
the Town's garage was also discussed. Concluding discussion it was
agreed that an "Entry and Testing" Agreement be moved to the
January 06, 1998 Regular Meeting Agenda for further consideration
and possible approval.
Attorney Sliney and Ms. Mariano explained the Omega Group's DOT
Security Instrument issue regarding the "Toscana" project, i.e., if
the Town agreed to withhold Certificate of Occupancy until all DOT
requirements were met, then the Omega Group would not have to post
a bond. Mr. Sliney noted his reservations about what he felt would
be a precedent-setting policy, and had requested more information
from the developers for his and the Town Commission's review.
However, Ms. Mariano reported that earlier this date the Omega
Group had withdrawn their request of the Town and advised they
would post the necessary bond.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano had no report.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:00 P.M.
on MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID.
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Mic~h~el W. Hill, Commissioner
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor