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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February O1, 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. Also present were Vice
Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arthur Eypel, John F. Rand, and
David Augenstein.
Others 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
MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL to accept the
Agenda as submitted received unanimous approval.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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The following Minutes were submitted for consideration:
December 28, 1993 - Workshop Meeting
January 04, 1994 - Regular Meeting
VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER RAND MOVED to approve the above
Minutes as written. The MOTION carried without objection.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
No individual addressed the Town Commission at this time.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Vice Mayor Bill Paul had no report this date.
Commissioner Arthur Eypel
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Commissioner Arthur Eypel, under his report, noted he is pleased
the Town has started the process to study the present and future
needs of our Government Center. Noting the need to improve the
Police Department and Fire Station to accommodate the new fire
equipment, the Commissioner stated residents will have a complex
they can be proud of.
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Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner John F. Rand had no report at this meeting.
Commissioner David Augenstein
Commissioner David Augenstein had no report at this time.
Mayor Arlin Voress
Mayor Arlin Voress reported on the two bills introduced in
Congress by Senators John Kerry and Robert Kennedy which would
establish 30 and 60 year erosion zones that would make flood
insurance unobtainable for new construction along barrier islands
and very costly, if available, for existing structures. Florida
Senator Connie Mack will introduce a bill shortly that would
eliminate the 30 and 60 year erosion zones as well as the punitive
nature of the Kerry/Kennedy proposed bills. The Commission will
be apprised as to whether or not Senator Mack's bill prevails.
The Mayor further reported he and the Town Manager will attend a
meeting on Monday, February 07, 1994, of the Palm Beach County
Municipal League Committee which has been working hard to get
Intergovernmental Coordinations operating so the County, Cities,
and Municipalities will work together on issues involving the
County and unincoporated areas; the Committee hopes to lower the
level of confrontation between the County and the Municipalities.
The Mayor, noting he is the nominee for the forum, advised he will
request the Commissioners to attend various portions of the forum
as they are scheduled.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, reported on the status of the sign
code review. Following a second review by the Town Attorney, Town
Manager, and Building Official, the Community Appearance Board
will be requested to review the revised sign code (Chapter 23) and
submit their recommendations to the Town Commission. The Town
Commission will discuss the proposed changes at a Workshop Meeting
and proceed with the process to adopt the approved revisions to
the sign code.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano reported on the Boca Del Mar Meeting
she attended where Mr. Irving Cure made a presentation regarding
the Palm Beach County proposed bus routes; County Commissioner
Mary McCarty was also in attendance and spoke with regard to this
• issue. It was noted the County is attempting to get the little
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communities to pay for a smaller bus service that would connect
into the proposed County bus route which is scheduled to be put
into effect in 1996. If Highland Beach wants a smaller bus
service, it should be at no cost to the Town as this route was
included in the County's original plan. It was noted, while the
Town can opt to approach the County with a compromise or request
total elimination of such route, County Commissioner McCarty would
support the Town in either position.
The Town Manager reported a Legislative Priorities packet is being
prepared for delivery to State Officials in Tallahassee in March;
same will be available for the Commission to review at the
February Workshop Meeting.
Responding to questions regarding the proposed County bus route,
the Town Manager advised she is working with Delray City Manager
Harden and Boca City Assistant Manager Dreska to present a united
front for a bus service with the adjacent communities. While this
bus service, funded by revenue from the approved 6 cent County gas
tax, would be at no cost to the Town, residents will be required
to pay a fare when they use this means of transportation.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Voress, citing the scheduled meetings of the various Town
Advisory Boards and Committees, noted the existing vacancy on the
Board of Adjustment.
COMMISSIONER RAND, noting Mr. Daniel Lowenthal attended a Board of
Adjustment Meeting, met with said Board's Chairman, has a legal
background, served as president of his condominium association,
has the longest outstanding Talent Bank Application, and was
interviewed by the Town Commission, NOMINATED Mr. Lowenthal to a
three year term on the Board of Adjustment. The NOMINATION,
SECONDED by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN, received unanimous approval.
Vice Mayor Paul, noting the current Talent Bank Applicants did not
list the Board of Adjustment as their preference, suggested, in
the future, if there are no specific applicants for a particular
board vacancy, applicants be advised of a possible vacancy so they
may attend a board meeting to determine if they are interested in
serving on that board.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There were no ordinance and resolutions on the Agenda for
consideration.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
1. Boca Junior League Designer Showcase Sign
Town Manager Mariano, noting Ms. Marina Chaney of the Boca Junior
League was expected to attend this meeting to present a mock-up of
their proposed Designer Showcase Sign, stated this matter was
previously discussed at a meeting with the Building Official at
which time Ms. Chaney was advised the top of the sign should
identify the property as a Boca Junior League Fund Raising Program
and the size of the sign pared down to a maximum of 4' x 4'. Upon
request by the Town Manager, VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER RAND
MOVED to approve the Designer Showcase Sign contingent on the Town
Manager being assured the Boca Junior League will follow the
direction discussed at the meeting with the Building Official.
The MOVE, amended to exclude this temporaty sign from that portion
of the code requiring Community Appearance Board approval, was
unanimously accepted. It was noted the sign will be removed
immediately upon conclusion of the program on February 27, 1994.
Consent Agenda
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as the designee.
of Services 1 thru 6 only at a cost
000. and nominating the Town Manage
MOTION by COMMISSIONER EYPEL/VICE MAYOR PAUL approving the Consent
Agenda received all "AYE" votes.
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 1:50 p.m.
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