1997.08.26_TC_Minutes_Workshop
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesdav, August 26, 1997 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission
Chambers at 1:30 P.M. On behalf of the Commission, he noted it was
good to be able to meet again in the Chambers after Commission
meetings had been temporarily moved to the fire, house to
accommodate renovations.
Note: Audio was available; however, video capabilities were not
yet reconnected.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor
John F. Rand, and Commissioners David Augenstein and Michael W.
Hill were present. Commissioner Thomas J. Reid was absent.
Attorney Cormac C. Conahan and Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano were
present, as were members of the general public. Attorney Thomas E.
Sliney was absent.
ADDITIONS DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The Agenda was unanimously accepted as presented.
97.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Silvio Blaskovic of 1120 Highland Beach Drive, following up on his
previously submitted letter, repeated his position that trees
needed to planted on the northwest corner of that drive and AlA for
aesthetic purposes, and requested that the Town consider bearing
this cost. During discussion Mr. Blaskovic was advised that
perhaps people wishing to sponsor a tree planting through the
Greening Committee might be asked to consider this area.
97.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
There were no vacancies or correspondence to consider under Boards
and Committees.
Before addressing the next agenda item, Mayor Voress welcomed Bob
Dawson as the Town's Building Official; he also noted Attorney
Conahan sitting in for Town Attorney Sliney.
97.2 CH2M HILL
Steve Lavinder of CH2M HILL gave a detailed technical report
regarding pre-design of the interconnect and re-pump station with
Delray Beach, during which it was noted that implementation of this
project would eliminate the need of re-permitting relative to a
Town Commission
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second Intracoastal pipeline. Also, Mayor Voress noted that Delray
water had been served to the Commission today, with no one
distinguishing a difference from Town water. It was the consensus
to move approval of the report to the September 2 Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda.
97.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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)
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)
There was no discussion regarding the proposed budget ordinances.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
• Three (3) sets of Minutes were moved to the September 2 Regular
Meeting for further consideration and possible approval:
July 29, 1997 - Workshop Meeting
July 29, 1997 - Special Meeting
August 05, 1997 - Regular Meeting
REPORTS-TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor John F. Rand had no report.
Commissioner David Augenstein reported on Phase I of the
landscaping being done immediately around Town Hall, advising it
was near completion.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill had no report; however, at his
suggestion discussion of Commissioner Thomas J. Reid's memorandum
regarding a Board Volunteer Application Policy, scheduled under the
Town Manager's report, was deferred until Commissioner Reid was
present.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress reported on several subjects:
.Receipt of Town Project Manager Peter Ince's written status report
on the construction/renovation project.
.Receipt of a proposed contract from PrimeCo regarding use of Town
property for telecommunications purposes, which will be simplified
and presented to the Commission in the near future.
Town Commission
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.The newly imposed westward movement of the Coastal Construction
Control Line, which went into effect on August 22, 1997. It was
noted that this will affect virtually all beachfront properties in
Town as regards acquiring state permits for new
construction/renovation projects.
.The Beaches & Shores Conference (September 3-5). Because neither
Representative Jane Rayner nor Alternate Representative
Commissioner Michael W. Hill will be available, it was the
consensus that the Mayor represent the Town at this function.
.Proposed "cruise tax" for ships entering and leaving Florida
ports. The Mayor noted this tax was not passed by the legislature;
therefore, the Department of Environmental Resources Management
(DERM) will be looking to local sources of monies for beach
renourishment projects.
.Installation of Bike Lanes on AlA. Discussion included reference
to Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty's letter of August
6; consideration of when the DOT has scheduled the Town for
installation (2005); and what ramifications might result from
opposing the installation (possible obligation to maintain road).
Town Manager Mariano noted that the DOT was not mandated by law to
• construct bike lanes if/when AlA is reconstructed/resurfaced.
Concluding discussion, it was suggested this issue might be
included as a "straw ballot" item in conjunction with the March
1998 election in order that all residents might express opinions.
(Copies of pertinent correspondence are attached to and made part
of these Minutes).
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Attorney Cormac C. Conahan had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Responding to Commissioner Reid's question as to the existence of
a "record or manual of all policies, procedures and directives that
have been approved by the Commission to date," Town Manager Mary
Ann Mariano said that after consulting with Town Attorney Siiney,
it was agreed that such information, could only be found in the
Register of Ordinances, Register of Resolutions and Minutes of Town
Commission Meetings. However, a specific policy, procedure or
directive could be researched on request.
A discussion regarding public use
Chambers resulted in a consensus
continued, i.e., use limited to gov
profit entities.
It was agreed that transfer of
agreement from "BFI" to "BFI Waste"
Meeting Consent Agenda.
of the renovated Commission
that the current policy be
ernmental, civic or other non-
the garbage/trash/recyclable
be moved to September Regular
Town Commission
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Ms. Mariano reported that newly released population figures from
the University of Florida showed an increase in permanent residents
from 3209 to 3285.
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Peter Ince, Town Project Manager for the renovation/expansion
project, gave a brief update; it was agreed that a Municipal
Building Authority Meeting would be held immediately following the
September 2 Regular Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Workshop at 2:35 P.M.
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Ar in G. Voress, Mayor
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Jo Rand, Vice Mayor
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David Augenst~i, Oommissioner
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Thomas J. Re~i'd~ Commissioner
.Michael W. Hill, Commissioner
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