1994.11.01_TC_Minutes_Regular~;
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesdav, November 1, 1994 1:30 p.m.
Mayor Arlin Voress called the Regular Meeting of the Town Commis-
sion of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 1:30 p.m.
in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Others present were Vice
Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arthur Eypel, John F. Rand, and
David Augenstein.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town
Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley and
members of the general public.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF ,AGENDA
MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL to accept the
Agenda received unanimous approval.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were submitted for consideration:
September 20, 1994 - Public Hearing/Special Meeting
September 27, 1994 - Workshop Meeting (amended)
October 5, 1994 - Regular Meeting
VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN MOVED to approve the above
Minutes as written. The MOTION received unanimous acceptance..
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Jose Echeverria gave an update with regard to the Turtle
Program and publicly thanked his zone representatives.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul - No report.
Commissioner Arthur Eypel - No report.
Commissioner John Rand -
Citing a discussion which took place at the October 25, 1994
Workshop Meeting at which Commissioner Rand could not be present,
regarding cable television, Commissioner Rand questioned the
appropriateness of the Town's current code with respect to
satellite dishes in view of the new technology which has made
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mini-dishes available to the public. It was noted that at the
October 25, 1994 meeting, Commissioner Augenstein had noted that a
review of the current code was in order and would be done. Also,
Commissioner Augenstein advised Commissioner Rand that attorney Mac
Conahan would be at the November Workshop Meeting to address this
very issue.
Commissioner Rand addressed the Talent Tank Application of Mr.
Bresnahan to assure his full time residency.
Clarification was given to the verbiage of several cited items
regarding the 1994 City Innovations Showcase published by the
Florida League of Cities.
Commissioner David Augenstein - No report.
Mayor Arlin Voress -
Mayor Voress addressed a memorandum from Felix Goldenson with
regard to the review of reserve policies. The Town Manager was
requested to transmit this item to the Financial Advisory Board for
consideration. Mr. Goldenson will be invited to express his views
to that Board. Mr. Goldenson appeared to assure that there would
be persons available to discuss this item with specific municipal
finance experience i.e. the Finance Director and Town Manager and
was assured that they would be attending the meeting. The
transmittal of this item was concurred in by Commissioner Rand,
whose area of interest is Finance.
The Mayor received a consensus to approve the purchase of a new F-
150 pick-up truck from Wallace Ford at a cost of $10,351.35 for the
Utilities Department to replace one which has experienced major
mechanical problems.
The Mayor advised of newly enacted Flood Insurance Legislation by
Congress which increases participation throughout the country and
eliminates the establishment of the 30/60 year erosion zone class-
ifications until the feasibility of same is studied.
REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
The Town Attorney gave a status report on the Boca Raton proposal
regarding the 70th Street right-of-way issue as well as reiterated
the fact that Attorney Conahan would be present at the November
Workshop Meeting to address the Adelphia cable issue.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
. The Town Manager noted that a recommendation had been received from
the Community Appearance Board to require 10' tennis fences, which
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recommendation will be transmitted to the Planning Board for use in
their deliberations. Once a recommendation is received from the
Planning Board, the Town Commission will hold its public hearings
to consider this along with a previously transmitted proposed
amendment to Chapter 30 involving fences, walls and hedges.
An award from Crimestoppers for Outstanding Community Service by
the Police Department was noted. The Town Commission was also
reminded of the 12/1 Boards Luncheon, the 12/8 Open House and the
12/9 Municipal League B-B-Q in Belle Glade.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Voress noted the various upcoming Board Meetings.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN, Ben Cohen was re-appointed
to the Board of Adjustment.
UPON MOTION BY VICE MAYOR PAUL, Frank Arenella was re-appointed to
the Community Appearance Board.
UPON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER RAND, Robert Lowe was re-appointed to
the Planning Board.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
PROVIDING FOR UTILITY RATES, FEES AND/OR CHARGES,
SPECIFICALLY AMENDING HIGHLAND BEACH CODE SECTION
24-13 OF CHAPTER 24 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
(GARBAGE, TRASH, AND RECYCLING CHARGES)
This Ordinance was given first reading and moved to the Workshop
Agenda.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
Substantial discussion took place with regard to the purchase of a
fire truck as required under the Town's fire/rescue contract with
the City of Delray Beach. Documentation and a memorandum had been
transmitted to the Town Commission by the Town Manager which was
discussed. Assistant Chief Frank Ryncarz of the Delray Beach Fire/
Rescue Department was present and participated in discussion. A
recommendation from the Financial Advisory Board to purchase the
truck utilizing a down payment of $110,000.00 out of surplus to
take advantage of a $10,598.00 discount with further review of the
financing of the balance prior to delivery was reviewed. A
financial report of Sutphen Corporation, the successful bidder was
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requested by Commissioner Rand and will be solicited. The follow-
ing Resolution was submitted for consideration:
A RESOLUTION ENTERING INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR CUSTOM AND AERIAL CHASSIS BETWEEN THE TOWN
OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AND THE SUTPHEN COR-
PORATION.
After discussion, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER
AUGENSTEIN to adopt the Resolution authorizing the purchase of a
fire truck from Sutphen Corporation, and further authorizing the
payment of a $110,000.00 downpayment from the Town's reserve. This
MOTION carried unanimously.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Budget Transfers - FY 1993/94
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MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR PAUL to
approve the Consent Agenda. This MOTION carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, Mayor Voress, upon proper MOTION, adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 2:15 p.m.
APPROVED : ~~.~~~ _
Arlin Voress, Mayor
Bi Pa 1, Vice ayor
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