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1994.08.30_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesdav, Auaust 30 2994 1:30 P,M. Mayor Arlin Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commis- sion Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Bill Paul and Commissioners Arthur Eypel, John F. Rand and David Augenstein were present. Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, and Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney were also in attendance, as were members of the general public. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA The Agenda was amended to move discussion of a proposed "Library Foundation" immediately following the Library Director's Departmental Report, rather than under the Town Manager's report. 94.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RE UESTS Jose Echeverria gave an update re turtle nestings, noting that as of July 30 there were a total of 257. Felix Goldenson requested information on the use of municipal fire/rescue personnel for hospital transport, rather than private ambulance service, and was advised this would be addressed under the Town Manager's report. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT Director Elizabeth Poulsen gave a comprehensive Departmental Report on the Library, followed by a short discussion during which she answered questions to the Commission's satisfaction. (This report is attached to and made part of these Minutes.) Commissioner Rand then presented a report on the proposed "Library Foundation," as requested by the Town Manager. Concluding substantial discussion that followed, Ms. Mariano thanked the Commissioner for his time nest onso which needed to be elaborated noting he had raised good qu ro osal itself would require upon. She also noted that the p p ongoing discussion as qre ort is attachedsto and made par of these of Commissioner Rand's p Minutes.) • Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 30, 1994 Page 2 of 6 93.8 DISCUSSION RE ADELPHIA CABLE Mr. Sliney advised that Adelphia's staff attorney had been requested to prepare a proposal, but at this time same had not yet been received. After brief discussion, it was the consensus that this item continue to be carried for discussion on the Workshop Agenda. 94.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Voress noted there were no vacancies on Town Boards at this time, and no correspondence to be considered. Talent Bank Applicant Dee Rose was interviewed by the Commission, with the Community Appearance Board being noted as her area of interest. Ms. Rose advised that she had recently attended a meeting of this Board. 94.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Proposed ordinances effecting a tax levy and appropriating funds for the 1994/1995 Fiscal Year were discussed, during which • Commissioner Rand read a statement into the record which reflected his opposition to any increase in millage this year based on possible litigation impact. (Copy attached to and made part of these Minutes.) Residents Felix Goldenson and Bill Rothenberg also expressed their views regarding some portions of the proposed budget at this time. 94.6 RE VEST FOR RELEASE OF UNITY OF TITLE ON LOT 129E Regarding a request submitted by Attorney Robert A. Eisen, representing Developer Frank Lahage for a release of Unity of Title on Lot 129E, it was noted that Attorney Eisen could not attend this meeting due to a schedule conflict. Therefore, it was the consensus of the Commission that Town Manager Mariano inform Mr. Eisen in writing that this item will be deleted from the agenda until such time as he is available to attend a Workshop Meeting and speak to the issue. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER Status of Building Development in Town Submitted by the Building Department, this report was received as information by the Commission. There were no comments or questions. • Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 30, 1994 Page 3 of 6 Minutes for Approval at September 1994 Regular Meeting There being no corrections noted, the following sets of Minutes were moved to the September Regular Meeting for possible approval: July 26, 1994 - Special Meeting July 26, 1994 - Workshop Meeting August 02, 1994 - Regular Meeting REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor Paul - None. Commissioner Arthur Eypel advised he will head the Town's team for the annual "HeartWalk" sponsored by the American Heart Association and invited residents to join him in this worthwhile cause. The event will cover 6.2 miles in Boca Raton and is scheduled for October 1 (Saturday), starting at 8:00 A.M. Commissioner John F. Rand noted that his reports re the Library Foundation and the 1994/1995 FY Budget, presented earlier in the • meeting, constituted his report and he had nothing further to add at this time. Commissioner David Augenstein - None. Mayor Arlin Voress reported on the number of rafts (15) re the Cuban crisis that had washed up on shore during the past week. He advised that the Town's maintenance crew had been hard at work, including the weekend, clearing them from the shoreline. The Mayor also advised that the Cities of Boca Raton and Delray Beach had been contacted to assist our efforts in this regard, and that our Police Department had been deputized by the U.S. Marshall's Office to enforce federal laws, search and seizure, and make arrests where necessary. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Having previously addressed the Adelphia Cable issue, Attorney Sliney advised he had no further report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Adding to the Mayor's remarks re Cuban rafts, Ms. Mariano advised that every one landing on the Town shoreline has or will be documented in the event there might be federal reimbursement of our • costs in this regard. She added that the rafts are being removed as fast as possible in consideration of the Town's residents. Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 30, 1994 Page 4 of 6 The Town Manager noted preliminary population estimates had been received from the University of Florida; 3256 was the projected figure, up from 3209. Responding to questions previously raised about Boca Raton's decision to eliminate private ambulance service and utilize their own fire/rescue personnel for hospital transport, as well as our contractor, Delray Beach Fire/Rescue, considering doing the same, Ms. Mariano explained that our contract with Delray calls for the Town's agreement with whatever their Council decides. However, she indicated that since the Town's contract with Lifefleet ambulance does not cost the residents any out-of-pocket expense, whereas a Delray-only approach would most likely cost the difference between what a resident's insurance covered and what the City would charge, it would be in order for the Town to transmit its thoughts on this issue to the Delray City Council before any decision was made. She also indicated that should Delray decide to make this switch, the Town would have to look into new arrangements with Lifefleet. Inasmuch as this issue is within the area of interest of Vice Mayor Paul, Ms. Mariano advised an additional report on this matter will be forthcoming to the Commission after she and the Vice Mayor • have had an opportunity to further study same. 1) Discussion re Town's Wellfield/Environmental Sensitive Lands (Nina Seibert, Property Specialist for the Citv of Boca Raton Ongoing discussion with Nina Seibert, Property Specialist for the City of Boca Raton, regarding the Town's Wellfield/Environmental Sensitive Lands, included Mayor Voress' suggestion that our Town Attorney work out a proposal with Boca's attorney wherein the City of Boca, in exchange for easement rights from the Town at the end of 70th Street (in Boca), would fence in all of the Town's wellfield property and maintain that fence. Also, if and when the Town decided to sell, it would have the right to solicit an appraisal on the property, and the City of Boca Raton would have right of first refusal for 30 or 60 days. If at such time the City of Boca Raton should opt not to buy it, then it would be sold on the open market. Ms. Seibert said the terms as stated were amenable to her and she would contact Mr. Sliney regarding the City attorney he will deal with in this regard. 2) Agenda Report Form re Proposed Ordinance. Chapter 23, "Signs and Advertising." Considerable discussion took place regarding this proposed ordinance, during which Commissioner Eypel noted the reduction in size of real estate signs is in line with communities such as Gulf Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 30, 1994 Page 5 of 6 Stream and Hillsboro. He also said he would check with the Board of Realtors regarding the efficiency of some of the language proposed to be allowed on these signs. It was the consensus to move this item to the September 06 Regular Meeting for lst reading. 3) Agenda Report Form re Proposed Ordinance, Chapter 30, Sec. 5.1 (a) (1), "Fences, Walls and Hedges." Ms. Mariano advised that per the Town Attorney, this proposed ordinance could not be discussed today because Section 12 of Chapter 30 mandates that any amendments to district regulations must first be reviewed by the Planning Board, with their recommended action then transmitted to the Town Commission. Review will take place at the Regular Meeting of the Planning Board to be held on September 14. 4) Agenda Report Form re creation of "Library Foundation" Discussed earlier in this meeting, immediately following Library Director's Departmental Report. 5) Agenda Report Form re Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement for • Catastrophic Disaster Response. It was Ms. Mariano's recommendation that the Town Commission enter into this agreement, noting that Police Chief Cecere and Attorney Sliney had also recommended this action. However, exception was taken to that section of the agreement for reimbursement of certain Personnel costs relating to workmen's compensation. Ms. Mariano advised that other municipalities also took exception to this section and, therefore, the State had agreed to remove same. It was the consensus to move the Resolution to the September 06 Regular Agenda for approval, but Mayor Voress would not sign the Resolution until the amended information had been received. 6) Agenda Report Form re SWA Interlocal Agreement for the Delivery of Municipal Solid Waste to a Designated Facility. Brief discussion took place regarding this agreement, with Ms. Mariano explaining that in essence it meant the Town's solid waste would be kept within the confines of Palm Beach County. It was the consensus to move this item to the September 6 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. 7) Agenda Report Form re Proposed Agreement for Utility Maintenance & Construction (Harvel Utility Construction). Ms. Mariano recommended the Commission's approval of Harvel Utility Construction's proposed agreement for utility maintenance and Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 30, 1994 Page 6 of 6 construction. She noted Harvel's longstanding association with the Town and their thorough knowledge of its water and sewer systems. She also noted they had not requested a rate increase since 1991, and although this most recent proposal reflected a 30% increase, Harvel was still low bid in this area. After brief discussion, it was agreed that this item be moved to the September 06 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. Concluding her report, Ms. Mariano advised she would be on vacation from September 2 - 9, but would leave emergency numbers with the Town Commission and Department Heads. There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, the Workshop Meeting was adjourned upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL at 3:30 P.M. dmt APPROVE : ~~ -~-~2 ~., Arlin G. Voress, Mayor B' 1 aul, Vice ay r ~~ Arthur Eypel, Com iss'oner fi, ~ . Rand, Commissioner " ~ O~-l.! ~ ~-' ~~~ David Augenste' Commissioner ATTEST: DATE: