1997.06.03_TC_Minutes_Regular4
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, June 03, 1997 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
Tawn 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.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Voress declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN. the
following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
April 29, 1997 - Workshop Meeting
April 29, 1997 - Special Meeting
May 06, 1997 - Regular Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., as.President of the Library
Foundation, gave an update on monies received by the Foundation to
date. Mr. Bell, as a Planning Board member, then reiterated
previously expressed concerns regarding unsightly conditions
existing on two (2) properties at the north end of Town, west side,
and was advised that the Town Attorney will draft an ordinance to
address like situations in the future. (See April 29, 1997 Workshop
Minutes.)
REPORTS TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor John F. Rand had no report, except to reiterate his wish
to have a telephone representative address the Commission regarding
the whole of Highland Beach having toll call privileges that only
some residents now enjoy. Ms. Mariano replied that a phone
representative had been invited to today's meeting, but had failed
to appear; she said she would follow up on this matter.
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Commissioner David Augenstein gave an update on the landscaping plans for the
renovation/expansion project. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER
HILL, a $2500 expenditure to have a concept drawn for phase II of the
landscaping plans was unanimously approved.
Referring to Talent Bank Applications, Commissioner Thomas J. Reid noted that
longevity on the list-would seem to preclude appropriate experience for
boards requested by applicants; he asked for copies of existing applications
for review.
Regarding his inquiry as to what type of barrier would separate the north end
of the Yacht Club of Highland Beach project from St. Lucy's rectory and
church, Commissioner Reid was referred to developer Robert Hall of the
Related Group.
Commissioner Reid commended the Town Attorney for information he had provided
regarding Town Officers and their functions and duties as noted in various
sections of Town Code. He further requested that Attorney Sliney provide the
same information regarding Commissioner members and Board members, all with
a view toward the eventual compilation of a Job Description Manual.
This discussion also included review of Town Manager Mariano's memo to the
Commission regarding departmental responsibilities, which she read intcs the "
record. During discussion, Ms. Mariano stated that she believed these
requests were getting into the administration of the Town and she requested
that the record reflect this belief.
Town Attorney Sliney asked to comment on Ms. Mariano's remarks, saying it
seemed to him that while the Town Commission can set policy, he didn't think
they "fleshed" things out; so he wouldn't expect that the Town Commission
would be doing job descriptions, as that would be the responsibility of the
Town Manager. Therefore, Mr. Sliney stated that if from a policy standpoint
the Town Commission wanted job descriptions, it would seem to him that's not
an administrative point of view, it's a policy point of view.
In conclusion, regarding the Commission's request that she provide staff job
descriptions, Ms. Mariano agreed to do so, with the Commission's
understanding that such project could not be undertaken until the
renovation/expansion was completed. There was no objection.
(A copy each of Mr. Sliney's and Ms.Mariano's memorandum referred to herein
is attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
Commissioner Michael W. Hill requested that the Mayor comment on the May 30,
1997 Palm Beach Post article which featured the Town; Mayor Voress-complied
with Commissioner Hill's request, following which Commissioner Reid added his
remarks. (A verbatim transcript of both Mayor Voress'. and Commissioner
Raid's remarks are attached to, and made part of these Minutes.)
Mayor Arlin G. Voress had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
own Attorney Thomas E. Sliney reserved his report until first reading of a
roposed ordinance regarding telecommunications.
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REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano reported the assessed value of the
Town had increased 2.3% as of June 1, 1997 to $722,367,439, up from
$706,852,443 last year. The increased valuation figure will be
used for the, upcoming budget year.
Addressing previous complaints brought forward by Planning Board
members Leonard Bell and Alfred Bresnahan about separate unsightly
conditions existing on two properties on the north end of Town (See
Public Comments), the Town Manager reported she had contacted
neighboring municipalities to determine how such situations were
handled. Ms. Mariano said only the Town of Palm Beach had an
ordinance in place that addressed construction "timetables," and
she was advised it was used as a kind of "leverage" for compliance.
As previously discussed, it was again noted that Attorney Sliney
will draft a proposed ordinance in this regard.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Board Action Report was accepted as information, and Board
Meetings for June were read into the record.
• Board Vacancies were filled by unanimous favorable vote:
Miriam Zwick was reappointed to the Community Appearance
Board. (Vice Mayor Rand/Commissioner Hill)
John DeMarco was reappointed to the Financial Advisory Board.
(Vice Mayor Rand/Commissioner Reid)
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH FLORIDA,
ADDING ARTICLE XI "TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNA
SITING" TO CHAPTER 6 "BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
(First Reading)
This proposed ordinance was reviewed with the Commission by
Attorneys Cormac Conahan and Thomas Sliney, with questions answered
to the Commission's satisfaction.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None.
Consent Agenda
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Regular Meeting at 3:00 P.M.
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID.
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
Jo n and, Vice Mayor
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