1995.12.05_TC_Minutes_Regular
. TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 05, 1995 1.30 P M
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor
Bill Paul, and Commissioners David Augenstein and John F. Rand were
present. Commissioner Arthur Eypel was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano
were also present, as were members of the general public.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given following roll call.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Agenda was amended to include consideration of a Resolution
endorsing the Palm Beach County Graffiti Eradication Program, and
unanimously adopted upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE
• MAYOR PAUL.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the November 07, 1995 Regular Meeting were
unanimously approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Frances Visco, who had appeared before the Commission at the
November 28 Workshop Meeting, addressed the members again,
requesting permission to display a "Rooms for Rent" sign at the
Seacliff Motel, 3511 S. Ocean Boulevard. Mrs. Visco contended that
the new real estate sign regulations, in addition to construction
taking place on the south side of the Seacliff property, had
prevented her from renting out any rooms since last July.
In accordance with provisions of "ex parte communications"
legislation, Commissioner David Augenstein advised .that, at her
request, he had spoken with Mrs. Visco by phone and during the
conversation had only reiterated what she had been advised by the
Commission at the November 28 Workshop Meeting, i.e., that although
her request would be taken under advisement, no other complaints of
this kind had been received.
After some discussion, Mrs. Visco was advised that granting this
request would necessitate an amendment to the sign ordinance, which
the Commission was not inclined to do. Mrs. Visco was further
advised by the Town Attorney that the sign ordinance was one of
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general application, not enacted for or against any individual(s).
In conclusion, it was suggested that, meeting all code
requirements, Mrs. Visco consider using a "For Rent by Owner" sign.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul asked that residents again be reminded of
restrictions regarding trash pick-up, particularly as to when it
can be placed curbside. He noted that some residences have trash
put out a few days before a scheduled pick-up, some in an unsightly
manner, instead of the stipulated 6 PM the day before. Police
Chief Cervasio said that the police do notify offenders by means of
a "door hanger" notice, and he will continue to monitor the
situation closely. Ms. Mariano suggested that perhaps in some
instances it was time to go to the next step and issue a Notice of
Violation and, if necessary a Citation.
Commissioner John F. Rand had no report; Commissioner David
Augenstein advised his report had been given under Public Comments
and Requests (Visco).
Mayor Arlin Voress referred to a letter received from Palm Beach
• County Commissioner Mary Mc Carty regarding opening the third lanes
of the Linton Avenue Bridge, in which it was advised that at this
time the County Engineer proposed to open only the third lane
westbound (north), leaving the concrete barrier in place eastbound
(south), to accommodate two lanes only. After some discussion, a
Motion to approve this action met with majority favorable vote.
Vice Mayor Paul dissented, saying he was not in favor of any action
that would increase in-Town traffic on AlA, which could possibly
lead to a Department of Transportation decision to widen AlA. Ms.
Mariano was asked to notify Commissioner McCarty of the
Commission's approval.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney reported that a copy of the
cancelled promissory note re "Hidden Harbor" had been received from
the Town's bond counsel, with the original copy being made
available to the Town for their records in the near future.
Substantial discussion then took place regarding the Articles of
Incorporation for the Highland Beach Library Foundation, with
exception being taken by the Mayor and Commissioner Rand about
language contained in Article III (Purposes) and Article VI
(Dissolution). Advising that such was "IRS language," Attorney
Sliney said he would nonetheless present their suggested changes to
his colleague, Kevin Ross, who had drafted the Articles, for
incorporation therein.
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Under her report, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano explained that
while budget transfers under consideration by the Commission at
this meeting would have ordinarily first been reviewed by the
Financial Advisory Board, that Board was not scheduled to meet
again until December 6, and it was imperative that the transfers be
approved in order to balance the 1994/1995 fiscal year budget, as
required by law. After some discussion, upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
PAUL/COMMISSIONER RAND, the Commission voted unanimously to approve
the transfers.
Ms. Mariano noted Town Clerk Doris Trinley had completed the
academic requirements toward municipal clerk certification. She
also reminded all of Government Open House to be held on Thursday,
December 7.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Voress noted two (2) vacancies on the Board of Adjustment,
with Neil Burd being eligible for reappointment and Jane Rayner's
6-year term completed. Mr. Burd was unanimously reappointed, and
Judge James F. Niehoff was appointed to a 3-year term. On behalf
of the Commission, the Mayor also extended thanks to both Mrs.
• Rayner and Mr. Burd for their exemplary service to the Town.
The Board Action Report for November was received as information;
Board Meetings for the month of December were noted for the record,
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following Ordinance, relating to the previously mentioned
budget transfers, was given first reading by title only:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 642, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994 WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1994 AND
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995.
The following Resolution was unanimously adopted upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER RAND:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
ENDORSING A POLICY OF ZERO TOLERANCE FOR GRAFFITI;
FURTHER ENDORSING THE GRAFFITI ERADICATION PROGRAM;
REQUESTING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION TO COORDINATE
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; REQUESTING ACTIVE
PARTICIPATION FROM ALL MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN PALM BEACH
COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Under Regular Business, there were no Items Left Over. There were
two (2) items on the Consent Agenda: (1) filing of the Articles of
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Incorporation for the Highland Beach Library Foundation and (2)
installation of eight (8) low wattage lights on the Bel Lido
Bridge. Both items were unanimously approved upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER RAND.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, Mayor Voress adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:20 P.M.
upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER RAND.
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