1994.05.03_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meetinq of Town .Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 03, 1994 1:30 p.m.
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, in the absence of Mayor Arlin Voress, called
the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, to order at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers
at Town Hall. Also in attendance were Commissioners Arthur Eypel,
John F. Rand, and David Augenstein.
Others present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, CMC, and members of
the general public.
CALL TO ORDER
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
' The Agenda was adopted, as written, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
EYPEL/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of Town Commission Meeting Minutes were
submitted for consideration:
March 29, 1994 - Workshop Meeting
April 05, 1994 - Regular Meeting
April 14, 1994 - Public Hearing
The above Minutes received unanimous approval, as written, upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
No individual addressed the Town Commission under Public Comments
and Requests.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, under his report, noted the time change for
mail pick-up from the U. S. Postal boxes at the Town Hall Complex;
pick-up takes place at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
i Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
May 03, 1994
Page 2 of 4
Commissioner Arthur Eypel
Commissioner Arthur Eypel, under his report, urged all residents
interested in coastal construction affairs to attend the Palm Beach
Countywide Beaches and Shores Council meeting on May 09, 1994, at
1:30 p.m. at the County Engineering Building, 160 Australian
Avenue, West Palm Beach. The Commissioner noted Mr. Kirby Green
of the Department of Environmental Protection will give an update
of the status of the Coastal Construction Control Line; and, the
Coastal Permitting Delegation to the County will be discussed.
Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner John F. Rand had no report at this time.
Commissioner David Augenstein
Commissioner David Augenstein reported he attended a gathering on
May O1, 1994, at the Sieman Campus in Boca Raton where he, on
behalf of the Town of Highland Beach, presented a Proclamation in
support of Israel's independence.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, noting the proposed ordinance to
repeal Section 6.4 (f) of Chapter 30, given first reading on
04/05/94 was published on 04/15/94 and was the subject of two 5:01
p.m. Public Hearings, advised said ordinance is scheduled for
second reading by title only; if adopted, this section will be
deleted from the Code of Ordinances.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, under her report, noted Lanzo Liner
is working in Town to reline part of our sewer system to repair the
areas that are leaking.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, citing the scheduled meetings of the various
Town Advisory Boards and Committees, noted a vacancy exists on the
Community Appearance Board and two vacancies exist on the Financial
Advisory Board.
At this point, COMMISSIONER RAND proposed a MOTION to nominate
• Miriam S. Zwick to a three year term on the Community Appearance
Board. COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN SECONDED the MOTION which received
unanimous approval.
• Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
May 03, 1994
Page 3 of 4
A MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER EYPEL to re-appoint
Victor Hadeed to a three year term on the Financial Advisory Board
was favorably received by the Commission.
A MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN nominating
John DeMarco to a three year term on the Financial Advisory Board
carried unanimously.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REPEALING SECTION 6.4 (f) PERTAINING TO DISCONTINUANCE
OF NONRESIDENTIAL NONCONFORMING USES AS CONTAINED IN
CHAPTER 30, ENTITLED "ZONING," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH.
The proposed ordinance repealing Section 6.4 (f) of Chapter 30 of
the Town of Highland Beach Code of Ordinances, as cited earlier
this date under the Town Attorney's report, received second reading
• by title only. COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER RAND MOVED to
adopt Ordinance No. 639. A roll call resulted in an "AYE" vote
cast by Commissioners Eypel, Rand, Augenstein, and Vice Mayor Paul.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None
Consent Agenda
1. Authorizing Attorney Sam Daniels to file Motion for
Rehearing, Motion for Rehearing En Banc, and subsequent
Writ Certiorari to the U. S. Supreme Court regarding the
Resolution Trust Corporation issue.
2. Approval of $200.00 contribution to the Palm Beach County
Municipal League regarding "Directions 94".
3. Approval of expenditure up to $7,500.00 for printing
5,000 copies of "Hurricane Preparedness" Booklets.
Vice Mayor Bill Paul noted the Consent Agenda Items. COMMISSIONER
AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER RAND made a MOTION to adopt the three
Consent Agenda Items noted by the Vice Mayor. A roll call resulted
in "AYE" votes cast by Commissioners Eypel, Rand, Augenstein, and
Vice Mayor Paul.
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Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
April 26, 1994
Page 3 of 4
Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner John F. Rand had no report at this time.
Commissioner David Auqenstein
Commissioner David Auqenstein reported the condemned building on
the East side of A-1-A, across from Boca Highlands, has been
demolished. The Commissioner, noting plans for 44 single family
homes proposed for the 'Steinhart' property were submitted to the
Building Department, stated building in Town is extremely active
with the Grand Bay development and the Tuscan Harvey project
commencing construction.
The Commissioner commented he looks forward to the successful
completion of these developments and the welcoming of new resi-
dents to our Town.
Mayor Arlin Voress
Mayor Arlin Voress was absent - no report.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney read a statement into the record,
a copy of which is attached to and made a part of these minutes,
with regard to the Resolution Trust Corporation litigation and
noted, on the advice of the Appeals Attorneys, the Town and the
Town's Officials will have no comments on this matter at this time.
The Town Attorney reported, pursuant to a court order to have the
vacant structure removed, the condemned building across from the
Boca Highlands Complex has finally been demolished.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, noting she has been in contact with
Appeals Attorney Sam Daniels regarding the RTC issue, requested the
Commission authorize Attorney Daniels to proceed with the Motion
for Rehearing, the Motion for Rehearing En Banc, and the Writ of
Certiorari to the U. S. Supreme Court. It was the consensus to
place this matter on the May 03, 1994, Regular Meeting Consent
Agenda.
The Town Manager stated Mr. Bob McDonald of the Palm Beach Muni-
cipal League is urging all communities to get involved in the
"Directions 94" project which will examine critical issues
throughout the County and develop plans to address such matters.
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May 03, 1994
Page 4 of 4
ADJOURNMENT
With all Agenda Items being addressed, Vice Mayor Paul entertained
a MOTION to adjourn.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN, Vice
Mayor Paul adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission at
1:45 p.m.
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Arlin Voress, Mayor
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