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1997.11.25_TC_Minutes_Workshopr ~ L ' r , • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, November 25, 1997 1:30 P.M. Vice Mayor John F. Rand called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Vice Mayor and Commissioners David Augenstein, Thomas J. Reid and Michael W. Hill were present. Mayor Arlin G. Voress was absent. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and 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 HILL, the Agenda was unanimously accepted as presented. • 97.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Felix Goldenson, 3224 S. Ocean Blvd., requested more aesthetic signage around the Town Hall complex; Horace Leng, 1128 Russell Drive, requested improvement in Adelphia TV programming.. 97.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES vice Mayor Rand noted one (1) vacancy on the Board of Adjustment, Richard C. Seguso having completed his 6-year term. 97.2A Revisions to the EAR Jim Park of Gee & Jenson addressed revisions to the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) as recommended by the Planning Board; he also presented several additional minor changes. As regards the Coastal High Hazard Area designation given the entire Town, Mr. Park said he would check to see if there was any regulatory provision which would prevent the Town from installing a de- salinization facility in the future, should it be determined to be necessary. Concluding discussion, this item was moved to the Regular Agenda under Items Left Over. 97.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS • There were no Proposed Ordinances or Resolutions to consider. r • L~ Minutes of Town Commission Meeting Workshop Meeting November 25, 1997 Paae 2 of 3 97.4 REVIEW OF WINTER EDITION OF NEWSLETTER The Winter edition of the Newsletter was reviewed and edited to include an invitation to residents to submit Talent Bank Applications for service on Town Boards. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER The following sets of Minutes were moved to the December Regular Meeting for further consideration and possible approval: October 28, 1997 - Workshop Meeting October 28, 1997 - Special Meeting November 04, 1997 - Regular Meeting REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner David Augenstein had no report. Commissioner Thomas J. Reid gave an update on his continuing research into management firms regarding a review of the Town's • organization. During discussion it was clarified that firms should be informed of the scope of services desired, and then submit a proposal on same. Commissioner Michael W. Hill had no report. Vice Mayor John F. Rand expressed displeasure at recent feature columns about the Town printed by The Palm Beach Post; Commissioner Reid responded, agreeing with the Vice Mayor's remarks. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano addressed Task Orders No. 4 and 5, submitted by engineers CH2M HILL, having to do with the wastewater conveyance system master plan and rehabilitation of the elevated water storage tank respectively. Ms. Mariano also reported on a request by David M. Griffith & Associates for additional funding regarding the Building Department Study. Both items were moved to the December Regular Agenda under Items Left Over. ,~ • Minutes of Town Commission Meeting Workshop Meeting November 25. 1997 Page 3 of 3 There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Vice Mayor Rand adjourned the Workshop at 2:20 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN. dmt APPROVE: ~. Arlin G. Voress, Mayor ~- F. Rand, Vice Mayor ~~ r~ LJ i2 \ ~ David Augenst Commissioner Thomas J. id, Commissioner 1 Tn~:" Hill; Commissioner L~ / ~, ~ ~"