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1994.07.26_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, July 26, 1994 1.30 p m Vice Mayor Bill Paul, in the absence of Mayor Arlin Voress, called the Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. Others present were 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. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA The Agenda received unanimous approval as submitted. 94.1 PUBLIC COI~IENTS AND REQUESTS Mr. Jose Echeverria of Russell Drive, noting his wife D.J. and he • head the Highland Beach Turtle Program which consists of five zones, stated there were 408 nests and 401 false crawls at the end of June; this reflects a slight increase over last year's figures. It was noted the ocean front residents and condo managers are co- operating with regard to the light restrictions during the turtle nesting season. As to the on-going beach clean-up program in Town, Mr. Echeverria stated they appreciate the people who are calling with regard to beach clean-up duties as well as the many condo residents who are walking with plastic bags to collect debris. It was noted the Town looks after and, when necessary, empties the trash receptacles that are in place on the beach. When Mr. Echeverria noted there is some concern regarding the Town's proposed budget, Vice Mayor Paul stated a Public Hearing for the purpose of soliciting citizen's input in this matter is scheduled for September 02, at 5:01 p.m. with a Special Meeting to adopt the budget set for September 13, at 5:01 p.m. at Town Hall. 93.8 Discussion re Adelphia Cable During discussion of this matter, Town Manager Mariano informed the Commission that Attorney Cormac Conahan forwarded a letter stating the Town is awaiting Adelphia's franchise proposal and it is the Town's position that Adelphia is not protected under the Cable Act . inasmuch as they did not respond to the Town in a timely manner. T , Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 2 of 5 94.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Vice Mayor Paul, noting there are no vacancies on any Town Advisory Boards and Committees, acknowledged the presence in the audience of Talent Bank Applicants Plous, Futernick, and Kane. Each Applicant, during the Commission interview, presented a brief biography of his education and business experience. It was noted, in an attempt to contact Talent Bank Applicant Bresnahan, the Town Clerk was informed said Applicant is a part- time resident at the Seagate Condominium where he resides from October to May/June. 94.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. MENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 16 ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC", SECTION 16-4 ENTITLED "RECREA- TIONAL VEHICLE PARKING", SUBSECTION (d) BY THE REPEAL THEREOF, AND SECTION 16-36 ENTITLED "DETACHING, PARKING ON STREETS" BY AN AMENDMENT THERETO. • The proposed ordinance received first reading on July 05, 1994, and was published on July 18, 1994. Brief discussion ensued and it was the consensus to move this matter to the August 02, 1994, Regular Meeting Agenda for final reading and possible adoption. 94.6 Discussion re request submitted by Attornev R. Eisen for Develover H. Frank Lahage for release of Unity of Title re Lot 129 East The above agenda item, upon third request from Attorney Eisen, was postponed to the August Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER Status of Buildinv Development in Town The Commission reviewed the 'Status of Building Development in Town', a report submitted by the Building Department. Minutes for approval at August 1994 Regular Meeting It was the consensus of the Town Commission to move the June 28, 1994, Workshop Meeting and July 05, 1994, Regular Meeting Minutes to the August 02, 1994, Regular Meeting Agenda for consideration. ,~ r1 1._I ~J Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 3 of 5 REPORTS - TOWN COI~Il~IISSION Vice Mayor Bill Paul Vice Mayor Bill Paul had no report at this meeting. Commissioner Arthur Eypel Commissioner Arthur Eypel had no report at this time. Commissioner John F. Rand Commissioner John F. Rand, noting the elected officials have com- plied with the Town Attorney's request to refrain from commenting on the Town's pending litigation, stated he cannot be silent with regard to the Palm Beach Post's article on July 22, 1994, which implies the Town's involvement in two lawsuits is the cause of a tax increase in the proposed budget. Noting the intention of the article was to discredit the Town Commission and its efforts to appeal the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision regarding the RTC litigation, Commissioner Rand questioned just how many residents were contacted in the so called 'survey' conducted by the Palm Beach Post for said article. Further noting the Town has held numerous public hearings regarding this issue and has done its utmost to acquaint the residents with this problem, the Commis- sioner stated the elected officials owe it to the residents to protect them, therefore, the Commission is fighting 'tooth and nail' to have the injustice reversed. Commissioner David Auaenstein Commissioner David Augenstein, alluding to a previous report he presented several months ago concerning the various technological changes occurring within the cable television service field, noted a new service "Primestar" (a type of mini satellite dish) is being made available in Dade County. The Commissioner advised cost of installation is $700 to $750 and a fee of one dollar per day is applicable. Mayor Arlin Voress Mayor Arlin Voress was absent - no report was available. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report at this time. • Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 4 of 5 REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER 1. Discussion re Town's Wellfield/Environmental Sensitive Lands (Nina Seibert, Property Specialist for the City of Boca Raton) Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, under her report, acknowledging Boca's Property Specialist Nina Seibert, noted Ms. Seibert is in attendance to discuss Boca's original proposal of several months ago to fence in, at their expense if the Town agrees to a 'First Right of Refusal Option', our wellfield (which is part of Environ- mental Sensitive Lands) located at the end of 70th Street in the City of Boca Raton. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney noted he will coordinate with Boca's Attorney to review and revise said proposal and the 'First Right of Refusal Option' agreement. Following sub- stantial deliberation, it was the consensus to place this matter on the August Workshop Meeting Agenda for further clarification and discussion. The Town Manager, noting the Town is hosting the Palm Beach County Municipal League Meeting on Wednesday, July 27, 1994, at 10:30 a.m. • in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall, extended an invitation to the Commissioners to attend the luncheon (11:30 a.m./12:00 noon) immediately following the meeting. 2. Submission of 1994/95 Fiscal Year Budget Packet Town Manager Mariano, in briefly explaining her 1994/95 fiscal year budget memo, noted that following the Financial Advisory Board's budget review and transmittal of their recommendations to the Com- mission, the budget packet is moved to the Town Commission. The Commission schedules public hearings to solicit citizens' in-put and makes amendments, if required, prior to adoption of the budget which is set to take place on September 13, 1994, at 5:01 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Town Manager Mariano, noting she is the Town's obligations regarding an the Commission, at their August 02, ize the Mayor to assist the Town settlement negotiations. ADJOURNMENT involved in trying to minimize y kind of settlement, requested 1994, Regular Meeting, author- Manager in any pending legal There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, upon proper MOTION, Vice Mayor Paul adjourned the • Workshop Meeting at 2:15 p.m. • Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes July 26, 1994 Page 5 of 5 APPROVED: (Absent) Arlin Jdjoress, Mir C~"~- . Bi Pa~izl, Vi~ Mayorn Eypel,f~mis~ioner an Commi ionea~ -~llA.O ~ ~-- David Augenstei Commissioner •