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1997.02.04_TC_Minutes_Regular • TOWN COMMISSION MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesdav, February 04, 1997 1.30 P M Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular 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 Arthur Eypel, David Augenstein and Thomas J. Reid were present. 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. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda was amended and unanimously accepted to include consideration of a proposed ordinance amending the plumbing code. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER REID, two (2) sets of Minutes were unanimously approved: December 31, 1996 - Workshop Meeting January 07, 1997 - Regular Meeting PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RE VESTS In his capacity as Chairman of .The Highland Beach Library Foundation, Leonard Bell, 2727 South Ocean Boulevard, addressed the Commission giving an update of the Foundation's success thus far. Mr. Bell said he had been advised by Felix Goldenson, Foundation Treasurer, that to date approximately $20,000 had been received, and another approximate $20,000 had been pledged. On behalf of the Commission, Mayor Voress thanked Mr. Bell for his ongoing efforts. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Neither Vice Mayor John F. Rand nor Commissioner David Augenstein had a report. Commissioner Arthur Eypel asked that the Commission consider adoption of a resolution supporting State House Bill 103, which would impose a surcharge on cruise ships entering and/or leaving Florida ports, and which would generate some $30 million yearly to t .~ • Town Commission Regular Meeting - Minutes Februarv 04, 1997 Page 2 of 4 insure monies are available for critical beach erosion projects, thus off-setting loss of federal government funds. The Commissioner said the charge to each traveler was estimated to be approximately $5.00 (entering and departing). It was the consensus that a proposed resolution supporting this bill be prepared for consideration at the February Workshop Meeting. Commissioner Thomas J. Reid expressed concern regarding traffic conditions on AlA. He noted the general increase in vehicles using this road and the delays created by trucks, most notably garbage trucks, either coming to a full stop in the roadway or stopping for maneuvering purposes to back into properties. The Commissioner remarked that existing problems can only be compounded by new development in Town and asked if there was anything that could be done to facilitate the flow of traffic. Ms. Mariano responded, saying she will set up a meeting with BFI Vice President Bill Johnson to discuss possible solutions. Mayor Arlin G. Voress also referred to increased traffic created by the recently erected "NO TURN ON RED" sign for the southbound lane at AlA and Spanish River Boulevard, and thanked Police Chief Anthony Cervasio for his efforts with the Department of • Transportation to get the sign removed or changed. Mayor Voress also suggested that Chief Cervasio attend the BFI meeting mentioned above. Regarding Town Hall renovation/expansion, it was the consensus that no ground breaking ceremony be held since the project is already underway; a dedication ceremony will be held upon completion. The Mayor encouraged residents to keep checking Government Channel 12 for updates regarding access to Town Hall services. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney gave some background information regarding the previously mentioned proposed amendment to the plumbing code, providing for the allowable use of PVC piping. Mr. Sliney advised the amendment would be in compliance with the Standard Building Code, which the Town has adopted. He also suggested that the Building Official attend the February Workshop Meeting to answer any specific questions the Commission might have . REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER ~ Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano received a consensus from the Commission to have a committee work with a landscape architect relative to the renovations; Commissioner David Augenstein, • Building Official James W. Duvall, and Town Project Manager Peter Ince will-serve on the committee. Ms. Mariano noted landscape architect Chris Vance was available to review some preliminary ideas with the Commission after the meeting. ,/ ' Town Commission Regular Meeting - Minutes Februarv 04, 1997 Page 3 of 4 Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER EYPEL, with unanimous favorable vote, Ms. Mariano also received approval to form an interior furnishings committee relative to the renovation project, which committee would have authority to expend funds up to $200, 000 for interior furnishings. Approval of this committee and expenditure of said funds also will be sought from The Highland Beach Municipal Authority, Inc. at its February 25 meeting. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Board Action Report for January was received as information. The vacancy on the Board of Adjustment was filled with the unanimous appointment of Robert L. Lowe, nominated by Commissioner Thomas J. Reid, seconded by Commissioner David Augenstein. It was agreed to defer appointment regarding the vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board. Monthly Board Meetings for February were read into the record by the Mayor. • PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS The following proposed ordinance was given final reading: AND ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-47 (B) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND DISMISSAL OF THE TOWN MANAGER. With Mayor Voress noting that there was no objection to this ordinance from the Commission, Town Attorney or Town Manager, it was unanimously adopted by roll call vote upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN. The following ordinances were given first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 23-7 (b) (6)c OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REGARDING PERMITTED SIGNS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 653, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER Ol, 1995 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996. (Mayor Voress recessed the Meeting at 2:05 P.M., at which time it was determined that Ordinance No. 653, as noted above, was the correct ordinance and it was given first reading. Meeting was reconvened at 2:10 P.M.) ,~ . ~. . . Town Commission Regular Meeting - Minutes Februarv 04, 1997 Page 4 of 4 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 PLASTIC PIPE. REGULAR BUSINESS Items Left Over Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN, the 1995/1996 Budget Transfers were unanimously approved. Consent Agenda None. ADJOURNMENT Before Adjournment, Attorney Sliney asked to clarify for the record that the Commission would review the Comprehensive Plan's Evaluation and Appraisal Report at its February 25 Workshop Meeting. The Commission agreed unanimously to do so. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:15 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER EYPEL. dmt APPROVED: ~ ~L- - - - - Arlin G. Voress, Mayor J `. ~~..~ Vice Mayor Ar~hur Eypel, Com~~ss'over ~1. David Augenstei Commissioner ~~ ~ ~ ,,/ Thomas J. Rei(l, Commissioner ATTEST: DATE: