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1997.11.04_TC_Minutes_RegularL 3 ' ~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesdav, November 04, 1997 1.30 P M Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor John F. Rand, and Commissioners David Augenstein, Thomas J. Reid and Michael W. Hill were present. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano were also present, as were members of the general public. Only audio was available; video was not functioning. After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Hearing no objection, Mayor Voress declared the Agenda accepted as written. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER REID: September 30, 1997 October 07, 1997 October 21, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS - Workshop Meeting - Regular Meeting - Public Hearing/ Special Meeting Jose Echeverria gave a final report of nestings for this year's turtle season; there were a total of 594, 25% less than last season. On behalf of the Commission, Mayor Voress thanked Mr. Echeverria and the volunteers for the time and effort contributed to the turtle program. Alfred Bresnahan, 3310 S. Ocean Boulevard, and Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission regarding -the renovation/expansion project. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor John F. Rand had no report. Minutes of Town Commission Meeting • Regular Meeting November 04, 1997 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner David Augenstein had no report. Commissioner Thomas J. Reid reported on a meeting he and Commissioner Augenstein had with Peter Ince this date to discuss the costs of the renovation/expansion project. Advising that large firms, such as Price Waterhouse, had proven to be cost prohibitive, Commissioner Reid further reported that he will continue to research management firms regarding a review of the Town's organization, and will report on same as soon as possible. Referring to the County's ability to do so for tax purposes, Commissioner Reid also suggested implementation, via computer technology, of a program to locate every property in Town, including individual condominium apartments. Commissioner Michael W. Hill went on record to say that, contrary to what was reported in the press, he is not opposed to hiring a consultant to review the Town's organization. • Mayor Arlin G. Voress reported that a meeting with Adelphia Cable was scheduled for November 6 to discuss upgrading of video capabilities pertaining to Commission Meetings. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano advised those residents present that a Building Authority Meeting would be held immediately following the Regular Meeting. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Board Action Report for October was accepted as information. Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER HILL, an updated Board Appointment Policy was unanimously adopted after some discussion and as revised. (Copy of final version, including revisions, is attached hereto and made part of these Minutes). Minutes of Town Commission Meeting • Regular Meeting November 04, 1997 Page 3 of 4 The following appointments to Board vacancies were unanimously approved upon nomination: Board of Adjustment: (1) Betty Jean Hofstadter (Commissioner Augenstein) (2) Leonard Bell (Commissioner Reid) Community Appearance Board: Beverly Barr (Vice Mayor Rand/ Commissioner Hill) Planning Board: Guido Teichner (Vice Mayor Rand/Commissioner Augenstein) Mayor Voress read scheduled November meetings into the record. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND, FLORIDA, AMENDING UTILITY RATES, FEES AND/OR CHARGES, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 24-13, ENTITLED "COLLECTION CHARGES," OF TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 24, ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE" (GARBAGE, TRASH AND RECYCLING CHARGES. • It was noted that this resolution pertained to the provisions. of the Town's garbage and trash contract with BFI; it was unanimously adopted upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID. REGULAR BUSINESS Items Left Over Robert L. Lowe, immediate past Chairman of the Planning Board, explained why that Board recommended that a proposed time construction ordinance not be adopted. Mr. Lowe's remarks included that the Planning Board did not think it equitable for the owner of a property to be penalized for any phase of a construction job that was beyond his control. Concluding discussion, the following MOTION by VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER REID was unanimously approved: THE TOWN COMMISSION ACCEPTS THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION NOT TO ADOPT A PROPOSED TIME CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE. (Copy of Mr. Lo;~ve's memorandum and the proposed time construction ordinance is attached hereto and made part of these Minutes.) Minutes of Town Commission Meeting • Regular Meeting November 04, 1997 Page 4 of 4 Consent Agenda Upgrading of radio system (SKADA) for the Utilities Department was unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:15 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER HILL. dmt APPROVE: ~' Arlin G. Voress, Mayor S~ • J and, Vice Mayor ~\ \ 11yU, r \ 1 U A t ~^,R ~l'~l KJUA ~ ~\A David Augenst Commissioner Q.B~~ Thomas J~._,_Reid, Commissioner chael W. Hill, Commissioner ATTEST: '1 ~j ~`"~ / ' l Date : t z~ ~/ r 7 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA BOARD APPOINTMENT POLICY The filling of Board vacancies is the exclusive obligation and responsibility of the Town Commission. ft is the policy of the Town Commission of Highland Beach to appoint qualified candidates to town boards. When a vacancy occurs and the incumbent is not eligible for reappointment, the Town Commission will nominate candidates from the Talent Bank who have indicated a preference for the board in question. The candidates will be asked to attend the nett Regular or Workshop Meeting where they will be interviewed. Meanwhile, Town Commission members may interview any of the candidates personally and/or consult with the board involved. When considering a candidate's qualifications, the Town Commission may consider the following additional factors: 1. Experience • 2. Education 3. Length of time on the talent bank waiting list 4. Past service to the Town 5. Whether the candidate has a significant amount of time left in a term on another board New Candidates The Town Clerk shall maintain a Talent Bank comprised of those persons who have indicated a desire to serve as members of a town board. Applications shall have an active life of one ,year, but may be reactivated for one additional year if so desired by the candidate. Copies of such Talent Bank applications shall be: Provided to the Town Commission Provided to the Chairman of the specific board or boards for which the applicant has expressed a preference, or Provided to the Chairmen of all town boards in the event that no preference has been shown by the applicant • Board Appointment Policy Page Two Currently Seated Candidates and/or Members for Reappointment The Town Clerk shall advise the Town Commission of the expiration dates and length of service of members of town boards. Inasmuch as said candidates and/or members are already known to the Commission through their service, no further interviews or recommendations shall be necessary or desirable. Absent objection from any Commissioner or the Board Chairman, board members eligible for reappointment at the end of their term may be reappointed (without having to be interviewed), by majority vote of the Town Commission, provided that the candidate desires to be reappointed. Upon formal appointment of any candidate by the Town Commission, each appointee shall: 1. Be notified in writing by the Town Clerk with a copy of said letter • being provided to the respective board chairman; and 2. Be supplied with a copy of those portions of the Town Code which delineate the responsibilities and duties of the particular board membership. Adopted by the Town Commission 11/4/97 r , MEMORANDUM DATE: OCTOBER 10, 1997 TO: TOWN COMMISSION FROM: ROBERT L. LOWE, CHAIRMAN PLANNING BOARD RE: CONSTRUCTION TIME ORDINANCE At its October 8, 1997 Regular Meeting, the Planning Board reviewed the Construction Time Ordinance, and recommends that proposed ordinance 9.6 not be adopted. ~ ~ , Robert L. Lowe, Chairma~ /jd cc: Town Manager Planning Board Members i .' 97 10:52 TO-TOWN Of HIGHLAND FROH-HODGSON 8 RUSS T-531 P. 02!04 F-768 HODGSON RUSS ANDREWS WOODS St GOODYEAR, ATTOINIYS AT LAW 2000 Glidos Rwd Suite 400 Boa Ratoo. PL. 33431.8319 S61-T3~21T/ MLI~t s~ 95s-764-244Q sRO.rAea II~x: 361-394-3i62 nun.: boailiw~boe~oa-t1, Atbio,ry Boca Rome ByQ~olo Nnv Yent Rocaestsr ~`~ ~.ooa~, August S, 1997 BY FAX 561/265-3582 Ma. Doris 1~ialey Town Clerk Town of Highland Beach 3614 South Ocean Boulevard Highland Beach, Florida 33487 Dear Doris: Stim IG BWmei, Rw. G CaasA~~ao~~~A. Lety Cocmao. P.w. L An~ao, P.at ltiehad A. Doers. P.A. H. doa~ EA. Jsma LL Hsdd~u. P.A. Pad 8.1tam~n 1Ueaw Ta. • Rw. 7~met A. Pocar, P.w. Of Caue~sd Reaomrr l~ ttaw Yolr Pad R Camew ~ 5.1~ RE: CONST1tLTCT.EON TIIV1fi OZtDINANGB • Puzsuani to the toasting of July 29, 1997, I have made several than above-referenced ordinance. It would be appreciated if you could have the ordinance transm tted to the Planning Board for review as per the Workshop Meeting. v y yours, ~~ E. Sliney TBS:sIs F~closurc 12577.0000 ~ ~-~~~ ~'~ A ~sY..~+t tiwtkl ta.-Wry Ao+.errh-O leelwds P~++i.wal.iceer.sea., '" 9T 1052 TO-TOWN OF HIGHLAND FROH-NODGSON 8 RUSS T-531 P.03~04 F-768 :D.~FT _~ '7?T 18 ORDINANCE NO. -------- AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SF2CTION 9 ENTITLED °FsNFORCF.MBNT, VIOLATIONS AND P$NALTIEB^ OF CHAPTER 30 ENTITLED "ZONING° OF THE CODE OF O1tDINANCBS OF TH8 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, BY THE ADDITION OF NEW SECTION ENTITLED "AGRBSD l~iXIMiJM TIME SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION.° WHSR$A.S, there have been instances of undue delay in completing construction within the Town; acid WHEREAS, the Town Commission feels that all construction should be timely completed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COIrIIrIISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT: Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the Towa of Highland Beachf . Florida: 9.6 Aareed maximum time schedule f r c Ar;nn of construction A maximum tune is establi®hed for the completion of construction projects in the construction schedule that follows herein. Said ma~dmum time is a condition of all applicable permits and applicant accepts such condition upon acceptance of a permit. The construction schedule shall take into effect historical data of the tov~a of construction or similar structures within the limits of the town. Failure of the permit holder to pursue construction under the permit in accordance with the maximum time schedule shall be prima facie evidence that the building project has not been comanenceQ or has been suspended or abandoned. Such prima facie evidence shall be in addition to any other evidence that construction under the permit has not been conntnenced or has been suspended or abandoned under the permit. Failure of the permit holder and/or the property owner to complete the construction within the following time table is a violation that will be referred to the town s code enforcement board and tray reaul t in a f ins not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per working day for every working day in excess of said schedule, exclusive of Acts of God, and the issuance of the Certificate of occupancy will be withheld until ®aid fine ie paid. `- ra 'gT 18:53 TO-TOWN OF HIGHLAND FROH-HOOGSON & RUSS T-531 P.04i04 F-T68 CONSTRUCTION SCHBDUL$ Type of Construction Maximum T1}flP I . Small projects : Permitted All new or remodel 3,999 square fe®t or leas under roof ........................12 months II. Medium projects: All uew or remodol 4,000 square feet to 8,999 square feet .................20 months III. Large project®: All new or remodel 9,000 square feet or more.........27 months PASSED AND ADOPTED gy TH6 Tpy~ COI~IISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, THIS _, DAY OF THIS ORDINANCE SHALL HBCOMB EFFECTIVE I1~DIATgI,YA~jJpONI9ITS ADOPTION. ATTEST; Tows Clerk Arlin G_ Voreos, ~dayor First Reading John F. Rand, vice Mayor Posted after ist Reading David Augenstein, CoINRf.eeioner Published Final Readiag Posted after Final Readiag Thcanae J. Reid, Coaa~nie®ioner Michael W. Hill, Co~iasioAer iii: