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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesdav, April 29, 1997 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Workshop 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.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano, as well as members of the general public.
After 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 COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
The following res-idents"addressed the Commission:
Victor P. Hadeed, 3201 S. Ocean Blvd., in his capacity as Vice
President of the Library Foundation. Mr. Hadeed presented a
letter from the Foundation. (copy attached to and made part of
these Minutes.)
Jose Echeverria, 1112 Russell Dr., in his capacity as Coordinator
of the Turtle Program and ongoing beach clean-up. Mr. Echeverria
advised the turtle season had already started, with several nests
in place. He also suggested that residents using the beach might
be mindful of any debris and dispose of it properly.
Leonard D. Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., as private citizen noting the
unsightly condition of certain properties in Town (2564 S. Ocean
Blvd. and Townhouses of Highland Beach property on west side of S.
Ocean Blvd.). Mr. Bell was advised of corrective actions taken
thus far and what would be done in the future until the projects on
these properties are completed.
97.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
One vacancy each was noted on the Code Enforcement and Financial
Advisory Boards.
There was no Board correspondence to consider.
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97.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
1) The following sets of Minutes were considered and, with changes
requested by Commission Reid to the Minutes of the April O1 Regular
Meeting agreed upon „ were moved to the May 06 Regular Meeting for
further consideration and possible approval:
March 25, 1997 - Workshop Meeting
March 25, 1997 - Special Meeting
April Ol, 1997 - Regular Meeting
2) Led by Commissioner Reid, continuation of discussion regarding
a proposal for a systems analysis of the Building Department took
place. Discussion was lengthy, concluding with the consensus that
a representative from D.M. Griffith, who submitted the proposal, be
present at the May 06 Regular Meeting to discuss it with the
Commission. (copy of Commissioner Reid's remarks are attached to
and made part of these Minutes)
• REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor John F. Rand had no report.
Commissioner David Augenstein presented landscape plans for the
east and immediate west areas of the Town Hall complex as regards
the renovation/expansion project, which were well-received by the
Commission. For the record, it was noted that monies for this
project will be available from the Open Space and Recreation Fund.
Regarding renovation plans for the Town Commission Chambers,
Commissioner Thomas J. Reid suggested that the installation of
smaller microphones, as well as improved lighting, might be
considered to better accommodate TV viewing.
Commissioner Michael W. Hill had no report.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress reported that a Public Hearing was held by
the Department of Natural Resources on March 26 in West Palm Beach
regarding the westward movement of the Coastal Construction Control
Line in Palm Beach County; the new line will be imposed in June
1997.
Mayor Voress also reported that the Palm Beach County Board of
Commissioners had approved a resolution on April 15, which calls
for a truck weigh station to be built on I-95 in Martin County in
an effort to discourage truckers from traveling that route.
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REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney reported on the proposed Mutual Aid
Agreement with Boca Raton regarding Law Enforcement. Mr. Sliney
advised this agreement merely updated one already in place and
recommended its approval; it was agreed to move it to the May 06
Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano reported that the
renovation/expansion project was going according to plan. She
suggested that a meeting of the Highland Beach Municipal Building
Authority, Inc. be held immediately following the May 06 Regular
Meeting to address recent matters regarding the project, including
the letter received today from The Highland Beach Library
Foundation via Mr. Hadeed, as well as other such business that
might be pertinent. It was the consensus to hold such meeting.
Ms.Mariano also noted that a Special Meeting would be held
immediately following this Workshop to consider formal approval of
the CH2MHILL engineering agreement for the Town's water/wastewater
needs.
Brief discussion was given to a letter from the Board of Directors
of Seagate Condominium regarding a proposed bicycle lane to be
built on AlA, such as was done in Boca Raton. It was agreed that
this matter should be further discussed at the May Workshop
Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:30 P.M.
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID.
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APPROVE:
Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
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David Augenstei Commissioner
ATTEST:
J n and, Vi e Mayor
Thomas J. Reid, Commissioner
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chael W. Hill, Commissioner
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