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1994.10.05_TC_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 05, 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, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, CMC, and members of the general public. Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Voress noted a Financial Advisory Board Meeting has been set for Friday, October 14, 1994, at 9:30 a.m. MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL to accept the Agenda received unanimous approval. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The following Minutes were submitted for consideration: August 30, 1994 - Workshop Meeting September 02, 1994 - Public Hearing September 06, 1994 - Regular Meeting COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL MOVED to approved the above Minutes as written. The MOTION received unanimous acceptance. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Mr. Felix R. Goldenson of 3224 South Ocean Boulevard, noting he verbally expressed his opposition to the budget tax increase regarding the reserve fund, stated he is in favor of a reserve fund provided it is done with one basic concept in mind, that is, that the funds are collected for a defined purpose. Mr. Goldenson submitted a written request (a copy of which is attached to and made a part of these Minutes) for the Commission to consider establishing a committee to study the issue. Mayor Voress noted this matter would be an Agenda item for discussion at the October Workshop Meeting of the Commission. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 05, 1994 Page 2 of 4 REPORTS - TOWN CO1~II~IISSION Vice Mavor Bill Paul Vice Mayor Bill Paul had no report at this time. Commissioner Arthur Evpel Commissioner Arthur Eypel, citing an article in the 09/20/94 issue of the Coastal Observer regarding 'Sign Ordinance', suggested this periodical be transmitted to the appropriate Board for their use during deliberations relating to our 'Sign Ordinance'. It was noted said article was submitted to the'Community Appearance Board as information to assist in their review of said ordinance. The Commissioner, alluding to correspondence between the Town and Adelphia Cable Representatives relating to the removal of Channel 4 which was replaced with Channel 25 and ESPN 2 and noting many residents have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the loss of Channel 4, urged the Town continue to pursue this matter in an effort to have Channel 4 reinstated. • During brief discussion it was noted the Town is awaiting the franchise renewal proposal to be submitted by Adelphia Cable the week of October 03, 1994. It was the consensus of the Commission to have the Town Manager pursue the reinstatement of Channel 4 and to request documentation regarding Adelphia's claim that residents requested the removal of Channel 4. Commissioner John F. Rand Commissioner John F. Rand had no report at this meeting. Commissioner David Augenstein Commissioner David Augenstein had no report this date. Mayor Arlin Voress Mayor Arlin Voress, noting the tiles between the Town Hall and Library/Post Office Building are being replaced with non-slip paver blocks, invited residents to come view the improvement. REPORTS TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report at this meeting. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 05, 1994 Page 3 of 4 REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, under her report, advised the Boards Appreciation Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December O1, at the Highland Beach Holiday Inn; the Government Open House is set for Thursday, December 08. The Town Manager, alluding to her Memo of 10/04/94 regarding a request for an amendment to the Town's Comprehensive Plan, noted a resolution setting a fee for an application for this process, as well as other direct costs of service that may be involved, was submitted for consideration. Responding to Commissioner Rand's query, Town Attorney Sliney advised the petitioner is coming in with a proposal to change the land use classification of the Comprehensive Plan. During discussion of the resolution, the Commission accepted the Mayor's recommendation to modify wording in paragraph 4 to read as follows: • "Applicant will be required to pay other direct cost of service as may be incurred by the Town resulting from pay- ment of consultant fees to review professional documentation such as, but not limited to, a property appraisal, traffic impact analysis, vegetation and environmental assessments, archeological or historic assessments, market studies and engineering studies or reports." At this point, MOTION was proposed by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COM- MISSIONER EYPEL to approve Resolution No. 653 as modified. Same received unanimous approval. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Noting the scheduled meetings of the various Town Advisory Boards and Committees, Mayor Voress stated Code Enforcement Board Member Arthur Hamerman advised he is interested in reappointment to said Board. COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN NOMINATED Arthur Hamerman for re- appointment to the Code Enforcement Board for a three year term. The NOMINATION carried without objection. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS None • • Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 05, 1994 Page 4 of 4 REGULAR BUSINESS Items Left Over None Consent Agenda None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, Mayor Voress, upon proper MOTION, adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:00 p.m. APPROVED : G~-!"~~/~% : --T Arlin VgzSess, Mayor) r~ U Bi Pa Vic Mayor A t E is Toner . Rand, Commi sinner David Augensteif~~ Commissioner ATTE$'1t: tc~`, ~lll~~~~~~-~~ Date: " f AMK FELIX R. GOLDENSON 3224 SOUTH OCEAN BOULEVARD HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA 33487 Town Commission Town of Highland Beach Gentlemen: I respectfully request that the Highland Beach Town Commission incorporate into its agenda for discussion at its earliest opportunity the following topic: The establishment of a committee to make a thorough study culminating in a report to the Commission of the purposes for which a reserve fund should be provided by the Town, the amount . thereof and how it should be funded. Thank you for your cooperation. Very truly yours, ~ R Felix R. Goldenson -~ Submitted at the Town Commission Regular Meeting of October 05, 1994.