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• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesdav, Januarv 28, 1997 1.30 A 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 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 ro
call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Voress declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
• 96.1 PUBLIC CONIIKENTS AND REQUESTS
Bernard Korol, 1014 Bel Air Drive, citing safety and street
identification problems, requested that the Town contact Florida
Power & Light to have a street light re-installed on the corner of
Bel Air Drive and AlA. Mr. Korol gave a background of the
situation, saying that the existing light was removed when a
private home was built on that corner, but the light post remained.
Upon personally contacting FP&L to request re-installment, he was
advised that although the pole remains, FP&L said it would be
necessary for the Town to request re-installment of the light.
Mr. Korol was assured that the Town would look into the matter.
96.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
1) Vacancies: One vacany on the Board of Adjustment was noted.
2) Correspondence: Jim Park, Senior Land Planner with Gee &
Jenson, and Town Attorney Tom Sliney addressed the Planning Board's
recommendation that the Comprehensive Plan's Evaluation and
Appraisal Report be approved. The Commission will determine at the
February 4 Regular Meeting if a Special Workshop for their review
of the report is in order.
96.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
• There was no discussion of the following proposed ordinance, which
was given first reading on January 0.7 and published on January 17:
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AN 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 APPOINTMENT AND
DISMISSAL OF THE TOWN MANAGER.
Final reading and possible formal adoption will take place at the
February 04, 1996 Regular Meeting.
MIOSCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Two (2) sets of Minutes were moved to the February 04, 1996 Regular
Meeting for further consideration and possible adoption:
December 31, 1996 - Workshop Meeting
January 07, 1997 - REgular Meeting
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Neither Vice Mayor John F. Rand, Commisssioner Arthur Eypel,
Commissioner David Augenstein nor Commissioner Thomas J. Reid
• had a report.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress advised that renovation/expansion of Town
Hall and the Library had begun this date. He asked for patience
and cooperation as the work progresses, saying every effort will be
made to minimize inconveniences regarding access to Town services.
The Mayor urged residents to follow updates on the project, which
will be aired on Government Channel 12.
Mayor Voress also advised that he had been in touch with Adelphia' s
senior management, voicing the Town's overall displeasure with
Adelphia's delay in expanding their services; he was assured that
they are working on upgrading capabilities and looked to completion
by summer.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised there had been some
objection to the language in the current sign ordinance pertaining
to current real estate "for sale" and "for rent" signage being
"content based." In this regard, Mr. Sliney suggested an
amendment to Code would be in order and a proposed ordinance will
be given first reading at the February 4 Regular Meeting.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Referring to the start of Town Hall renovations/expansion, Town
Manager Mary Ann Mariano said that in addition to ongoing updates
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on Government Channel 12, a letter was sent to all residents
alerting them to the start of the project and apologizing in
advance for any inconvenience in accessing Town services.
Ms. Mariano next addressed proposed budget transfers, explaining
that such transfers occur yearly, and advising same would be
reviewed by the Financial Advisory Board on January 29, with their
recommendation being transmitted to the Commission for
consideration at the February 4 Regular Meeting.
Ms. Mariano also noted a new health care provider (Humana) had been
contracted at a substantial savings to the Town, and with several
plans being offered to employees to suit individual needs.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the meeting at 2:05 PM. upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
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Arthur Eypel, Commis oner
David Augenst Commissioner
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_ Thomas J. Reid, Commissioner
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