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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesdav, October 07, 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 was also present, as were members of
the general public. Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano was absent,
having to attend to Town business elsewhere.
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 HILL:
August 26, 1997
September 02, 1997
September 05, 1997
September 16, 1997 &
September 22, 1997
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
- Workshop Meeting
- Regular Meeting
- Public Hearing (Budget)
- Public Hearing/
Special Meeting (Budget)
Bill Paul (1126 Russell Drive) and Leonard Bell (2727 S. Ocean
Blvd.) addressed the Commission under Public Comments.
Before proceeding with the agenda, substantial discussion took
place regarding current governance of the Town, specifically the
professional relationship between the Commission and the Town
Manager and Town Boards, which included suggestions of an ad hoc
committee or an outside consultant to review same. Further
discussion was moved to the October Workshop Meeting.
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Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting
October 07, 1997 Page 2 of 4
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor John F. Rand had no report.
Coamnissioner David Augenstein had no report
Commissioner Thomas J. Reid had no report.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill discussed his previously distributed
suggestions as to (1) a survey to residents regarding development
of land behind Town Hall and (2) a policy regarding criteria for
appointments to Town Boards. It was the consensus that the
proposed survey be deferred for discussion until the October
Workshop.
Substantial discussion regarding Commissioner Hill's proposed board
appointment policy resulted in a unanimously favorable MOTION by
VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER REID directing the Town Manager to
incorporate certain of the Commissioner's suggestions with the
current policy, and to have same available for discussion at the
October Workshop.
• Mayor Arlin Voress advised he will contact Mark Alford of Adelphia
to enlist their expert assistance in reconnecting/upgrading video
capabilities regarding televising of Commission Meetings.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised the Planning Board will
review revisions to the Evaluation & Appraisal Report with Jim Park
of Gee & Jenson, after which recommendations will be transmitted to
the Commission.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
At this time, Mayor Voress advised that because Town Manager Mary
Ann Mariano was attending to Town business elsewhere today (Police
Officer R.J. Corsino settlement), the Municipal Building Authority
Meeting, usually held immediately following this meeting, would be
postponed until Tuesday, October 21 at 1:30 F.M.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES _
The Board Action Report for September was accepted as information
and Board Meetings for October were read into the record.
Vice Mayor Rand nominated Mary Ann Salibello to a three-year term
• on the Financial Advisory Board. There were no other nominations
and Ms. Salibello was unanimously appointed.
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Regular Meeting
October 07, 1997 Page 3 of 4
Commissioner Hill nominated Jack Lantheir to a three-year term on
the Community Appearance Board. There were no other nominations and
Mr. Lantheir was unanimously appointed.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ARTICLE VI "PLUMBING" OF CHAPTER 6 "BUILDINGS
AND STRUCTURES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AS PERTAINS TO INSULATION OF
SOIL AND WASTE LINES.
This proposed ordinance was given final reading; there was no
discussion. It was unanimously adopted by roll call vote upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR RAND.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, IN
SUPPORT OF THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE INTERMODAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT (ISTEA) BY THE UNITED
STATES CONGRESS AND REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED STATES
CONGRESS END THE FUNDING INEQUITY THAT EXISTS FOR THE
• RECEIPT OF FUNDS BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Some discussion took place regarding this proposed resolution, with
Commissioner Hill noting inevitable per capita inequity between
urban and rural areas. It was adopted by majority roll call vote
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, with
Commissioner Hill dissenting.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
The discussion regarding Boards Appointment Policy was discussed
under Commissioner Hill's report.
Consent Agenda
The following Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR RAND:
1) Resolution entering into an Agreement for utility
maintenance and construction between the Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, and Harvel Utility Construction.
2) Directive to the Town Manager to decline 9/13/97
offer from Thomas L. Delaney to purchase 239 sewer taps
at a 12% discount.
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Regular Meeting
October 07, 1997 Paae 4 of 4
3) Approval to hire video technician to televise
Commission meetings for two (2) months.
4) Directive to remove wall between Commission office
and conference room in administration building.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the meeting at 2:35 P.M.
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR RAND.
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