1997.10.21_TC_Minutes_Special` TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING/SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesdav, October 21, 1997 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Public Hearing/Special Meeting to
order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. advising the purpose of
the advertised Public Hearing was in regard to settlement of
litigation in the case of R.J. Corsino v. Town of Highland Beach.
Without objection, the Mayor also moved the third agenda item of
the Special Meeting to the first item.
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, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, and
Attorney Larry Gorman were also in attendance, as were members of
the general public.
Town Attorney Sliney gave background information on the settlement
of litigation in the case of R.J. Corsino v. Town of Highland
Beach, advising that 'no action was required of the Commission as
settlement had already been accomplished through the Town's
insurance coverage. He further advised that this Public Hearing
was not a legal requirement, but was being being conducted as a
matter of policy.
Subsequent to Mr. Sliney's remarks, the following MOTION by
COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER HILL was unanimously approved:
THE TOWN COMMISSION HAS TAKEN NOTE OF THE SETTLEMENT OF
LITIGATION IN THE R.J. CORSINO MATTER.
Mayor Voress than adjourned the Public Hearing and convened the
Special Meeting.
1) ENGAGE DAVID ROTH, ESQ. RE ALLEGATION THAT MAYOR ARLIN G.
VORESS ACTED CONTRARY TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.01(3)(b)
Attorneys Sliney and Gorman spoke to this issue, saying that while
both were familiar with the Sunshine Law, neither was familiar with
criminal procedure and, therefore, it was recommended that the
interests of the Town and the Mayor would be best served by hiring
criminal law practitioner David Roth, Esq., who has past and
present experince in handling this type of alleged violation.
Questions were answered to the Commission's satisfaction,
concluding with unanimous favorable MOTION by VICE MAYOR
RAND/COMMISSIONER REID that Attorney Roth be hired on a fixed fee
basis as described in Attorney Corman's October 20, 1997 letter to
the Commission (attached to and. made part of these Minutes).
. Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
Public Hearing/Special Meeting
,r October 21, 1997 Page 2 of 2
2) GEE & JENSON PROPOSAL RE PREPARATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENTS
After some discussion, and upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
HILL/COMMISSIONER REID, Gee & Jenson's proposal regarding
preparation of Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan was unanimously
approved.
3) DISPOSTION OF SURPLUS FIXED ASSETS
This item had to do with office furniture and related items that
were replaced during the renovation/expansion of the Town Hall
complex. Lengthy discussion took place, particularly regarding the
dispositon category/criteria as set forth in an October 17, 1997
letter from auditors Haaz, Diaz & Co., referencing Florida Statute
274. Consideration was also given to the continued high cost. of
off-site storage.
In conclusion, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER REID/VICE MAYOR RAND
that the list of fixed assets in question, as compiled by the
Finance Department, be declared surplus with no commercial value.
The Motion carried with majority vote; Commissioner Hill dissented,
saying he was of the opinion that before disposal of any kind, a
professional estimate of the total value should be sought.
• Copy of Town Manager Mariano's October 21, 1997 memorandum, copy of
Haas, Diaz & Co. October 17, 1997 letter and copy of list of fixed
assets to be disposed is attached to and and made part of these
Minutes.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Special Meeting at 2:30 P.M.
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J Rand, Vice Mayor
David~Augens~e_i3i, Commissioner
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Thoma eid, Commissioner
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