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1997.09.02_TC_Minutes_RegularK~ R TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 02, 1997 1.30 P M Vice Mayor John F. Rand called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Note: The meeting was televised; however, the audio system failed and there was no sound to accompany the picture. 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. 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The Agenda was unanimously adopted as written upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, the following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved: July 29, 1997 - Workshop Meeting July 29, 1997 - Special Meeting August 05, 1997 - Regular Meeting 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None. 4. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner David Augenstein had no report. Commissioner Thomas J. Reid briefly reported on his attendance at the recent Florida League of Cities Convention in Orlando. The Commissioner also advised that CDI had submitted a revised quotation on lobby furnishings, saying the quote was reduced to $8,000 from $10,000 (approximately). Discussion took place following Commissioner Reid's remarks on certain areas involved in the renovation project which should be M Minutes of Town Commission Meeting Regular Meeting September 02, 1997 Page 2 of 3 reviewed from a safety standpoint. Result of discussion regarding the Commissioner's remarks about the overhead bins on the new modular work stations was that a memo from the Town Manager, urging caution when using them, was to be signed off by all appropriate staff members. Commissioner Michael W. Hill referred to the agenda item relating to continuing discussion regarding the Board Volunteer Application Policy; it was agreed this would be moved to the September Workshop. Vice Mayor John F. Rand reminded residents of scheduled Public Hearings regarding the 1997/1998 Fiscal Year Budget; i.e., September 05 and 16 at 5:01 P.M. 5. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. 6. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano had no report. • 7. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEE The Board Action Report for August was accepted as information. There were no Board vacancies or correspondence to consider. 8. MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS Vice Mayor Rand read the meetings scheduled for September into the record. 9. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS There was no discussion of the following ordinance: 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. (first reading) There was no discussion of the following budget ordinances: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED UPON THE 1997 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH.(first reading 08/05/97;published 08/19/97) 1 Minutes of Town Commission Meeting ~'; Regular Meeting September 02, 1997 Paae 3 of 3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1997-98, BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1997 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1998. (first reading 08/05/97; published 08/19/97) 10. REGULAR BUSINESS Items Left Over The following was deferred until the September Workshop: Continuing Discussion re "Board Volunteer Application Policy." Consent Agenda Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, the following items were unanimously approved: (1) APPROVAL OF INTERCONNECT AND BOOSTER PUMP ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS AND PRE-DESIGN CRITERIA REPORT AS SUBMITTED BY CH2M HILL AT AUGUST 26, 1997 WORKSHOP MEETING. (2) APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF GARBAGE/TRASH/RECYCLABLES CONTRACT FROM BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF FL, INC., TO BFI WASTE SYSTEMS OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. ("BFI WASTE"). 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Vice Mayor Rand adjourned the meeting at 1:57 P.M, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, dmt APPROVE: -ABSENT- Arlin G. Voress, Mayor ~`-~ ~- J Rand, Vice Mayor ~~ David Augenste'n, Commissioner ,, -~ ~, Thomas J.~c~ Commissioner Hi~`l, Commissione ATTEST : ~`-'( ~`'- DATE: I to /~ ~ /~ 7 ~/