1997.05.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, May 27, 1997 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor,
Vice Mayor John F. Rand, and Commissioner David Augenstein
were present. Commissioner Hill joined the meeting at a
later time. Commissioner Thomas J. Reid was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Mary Ann
Mariano were also present, as were members of the general
public.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
• ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Voress declared the Agenda
accepted as presented.
97.1 PUBLIC COL~IIMIENTS AND RE UESTS
Jose Escheverria, 1112 Russell Drive, presented an update on
the sea turtle nests tracked as of this date. He also
stated that there have been two turtle deaths due to boats,
and stressed to the public to please be aware of possible
turtles and slow down if close to the shore line.
Leonard D. Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., presented a financial
report on the Library Foundation's pledges and contributions
to date.
97.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
It was noted that there was one vacancy on the Community
Appearance Board and one vacancy on the Financial Advisory
Board. There was no Board Correspondence to consider.
97.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None.
•
Town Commission
Workshop Meeting - Minutes
May 27, 1997
Page 2
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of minutes were considered, and were
moved to the June 3 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
April 29, 1997 - Workshop Meeting
April 29, 1997 - Special Meeting
May 06, 1997 - Regular Meeting
U
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor John F. Rand had no report.
Commissioner David Augenstein offered an update on the
landscaping plans and stated that a new fence for the
utility building would be installed, along with a safety
rail at the South side of the property line of Town Hall.
He also stated that a fountain will be placed in front of
the new entranceway.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill was not present for reports.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress reported that he and Ms. Mariano met
with Adelphia Cable management to discuss the new fiber
optic line which will be installed in Highland Beach in
early Fall. He stated that these will be overhead lines and
will access the existing antennas, offering a sixty channel
upgrade to the residents.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Attorney Sliney introduced Attorney Conahan who spoke on
the following proposed ordinance.
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, FL.
Attorney Conahan stated that if adopted, this would be a new
section to Chapter 6.
Mayor Voress added that the proposed ordinance would have
first reading at the June 3 Regular Meeting, be placed on
the June 24 Workshop Meeting and move onto an advertised
Public Hearing.
a ~.
. Town Commission
Workshop Meeting - Minutes
May 27, 1997 Page 3
Vice Mayor Rand expressed concern that the town residents
may be affected by radiation from these antenna/cell phone
lines. Mayor Voress stated that the new lines will connect
with the existing towers on Town Hall property, then connect
with the existing lines to residences.
Attorney Sliney stated that he was in the process of
preparing a memorandum regarding staff functions.
Commissioner Hill expressed concern regarding concealing of
construction sites for aesthetic reasons. Ms. Mariano
stated she will confer with other towns regarding same and
their code enforcement regulations for construction sites
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano requested that a Building
Authority Meeting be held after the June 3 Regular
Commission Meeting to discuss the Town Hall renovation. Ms.
Mariano also stated that the end of June is the estimated
time for completion of the renovation.
• Ms. Mariano noted that August 22 was the date the new CCCL
will become effective. There was discussion by the Mayor
regarding new construction and certain circumstances which
may or may not be affected by the changed line.
There being no further business to come before the
Commission at this time, MOTION to adjourn was made by
COMMISSIONER HILL/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN at 2:10 p.m.
jpd
Z
Town Commission
Workshop Meeting - Minutes
May 27, 1997
APPROVE:
-ABSENT-
Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
John Rand, Vice Mayor
n
David Augenstein, ommissioner
absent
Thomas J. Reid, Commissioner
-~
Mi ael W. Hill, Commissioner
ATTEST:
DATE:
Page 4