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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 03, 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, Arthur Eypel and John
F. Rand were present.
Also present were Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Attorney
Thomas E. Sliney and members of the general public.
Bond Counsels Mark E. Raymond and Charles F. Schoech were present
to address the Bond Resolution, an item on today's agenda.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
• The agenda was adopted as submitted upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
EYPEL/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL, the
following sets of Minutes were unanimously adopted:
August 29, 1995 - Workshop Meeting
September 05, 1995 - Regular Meeting
September 08, 1995 - Public Hearing
September 19, 1995 Public Hearing/Special Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS & REQUESTS
Jose Echeverria gave a report on the number of turtle nests
recorded, 691 to date, and noted the season would end October 31.
He thanked all for their cooperation regarding "lights out on the
beach" during season. Mr. Echeverria also noted that his volunteer
team had conducted a beach clean-up in September in conjunction
with the county; approximately 700 lbs. of debris was collected.
ADOPTION OF BOND RESOLUTION
The resolution was read into the record by title only as follows:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
BY THE TOWN OF NOT EXCEEDING $5,500,000 IN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER & SEWER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
1995, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPAYMENT OF THE TOWN'S
PROMISSORY NOTE DATED JUNE 9, 1995 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,000,000, TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF A FIRE
TRUCK, TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN PRIOR EXPENDITURES OF THE
TOWN, TO FUND A DEBT SERVICE RESERVE AND TO PAY THE COSTS
OF ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS; PLEDGING TO SECURE PAYMENT
OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS CERTAIN
PLEDGED FUNDS, INCLUDING THE GROSS REVENUES OF THE
TOWN'S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM, CERTAIN STATE REVENUE
SHARING FUNDS AND MONEYS ON DEPOSIT IN AND INVESTMENTS
HELD FOR THE CREDIT OF CERTAIN FUNDS CREATED HEREUNDER;
MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT
OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINT-
MENT OF A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR; PROVIDING FOR THE
CREATION OF FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
• Bond Counsels Raymond and Schoech presented the latest revisions to
the resolution for the Commission's review and discussion ensued
wherein questions were answered to the Commission's satisfaction.
Concluding discussion MOTION to adopt the resolution, as revised,
was made by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL. Motion
received unanimous favorable roll call vote.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul and Commissioners Arthur Eypel, John F. Rand
and David Augenstein had no reports.
Mayor Voress reported on his recent appointment to the Palm Beach
County Municipal League's Issues Management Committee, which will
address items such as the School Board's proposed 1 cent increase
in the current sales tax, water supplies as relates to the
Governor's "Sustainable South Florida," and budgets of the
constitutional officers of the county (Clerk of the Court,
Supervisor of Elections, Tax Appraiser, etc), which are done
separately from the county budget.
The Mayor advised it has been suggested that the County Commission
review the actions of the Palm Beach County Beaches & Shores
Advisory Council, on which Commissioner Eypel serves as the Town's
representative. He noted that Commissioner Eypel would be
reporting on this at a future date.
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The Mayor further advised that the Metropolitan Planning
Organization will hold a series of public meetings regarding a
comprehensive transportation plan for the county, the first meeting
will be October 23 in Delray Beach.
With the holidays approaching, Mayor Voress reported that the
Advisor, the magazine of a new homeless coalition, provides a
partial list of where help will be available for those in need.
The magazine will be kept in Town Hall so that information can be
available to residents who might wish to contribute in some way.
Concluding his report, the Mayor said that the possibility of
deferring renovation of the fire station is being looked into.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney reported that the agreement with the
City of Boca Raton regarding the 70th Street wellfield property, a
consent agenda item, was ready for the Commission's approval.
Mr. Sliney also
are progressing
• by police and
renovation.
reported that he and Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano
on the lease pertaining to the. modular to be used
fire/rescue personnel during the fire station
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Under her report, Town Manager Mariano first introduced interim
Building Official Ed Hardy. The Mayor welcomed him on behalf of
the Commission and Mr. Hardy in turn briefly addressed the
Commission, saying he was looking forward to working with all to
ensure the continuity of the work of the Building Department.
Saying that she had the pleasure of working with him for 11 years,
Ms. Mariano next referred to a previously distributed proposed
resolution appointing Sgt. Anthony Cervasio as Chief of Police,
noting that all members of the Police Department, without
exception, were in favor of this action.
For the record, Mayor Voress said he not only supported the
resolution, but publicly wanted to note the outstanding job that
Sgt. Cervasio and his Department are doing for the Town.
Sgt. Cervasio then thanked the Commission for the opportunity to
serve in the capacity of Chief of Police, complimenting the caliber
of Department's officers. He further stated that he and his force
will continue to strive to deliver the highest degree of services
to the residents of the Town. Following Sgt. Cervasio's remarks,
the resolution was adopted unanimously upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL.
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The Town Manager next asked the Commission to consider approval of
a 3-month leave of absence requested by Finance Director Michael
Seaman. Noting that the time involved was a slow period for the
Finance Department, she advised that Stan Novack, who had
previously served as Finance Director for the Town, had agreed to
work on a contractual part/time basis during this time. Also,
during the course of the leave Mr. Seaman agreed to make himself
available either in person or by phone in the event of an
emergency. Ending discussion, the leave was unanimously approved
upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER EYPEL.
Referring to the Spacemaster (modular) lease, Ms. Mariano requested
that, because time is of the essence, the Commission authorize
execution of the lease take place as soon as it is reviewed to the
Town Attorney's satisfaction. This requested received unanimous
approval upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER EYPEL.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The Board Action Report for the month of September was received as
information, and the Mayor announced scheduled Board meetings for
October.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
• Having had first reading on September 05, 1995, and published on
September 19, 1995, the following ordinance was given final
reading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED "SEWERS,
SECTION 22-2 ENTITLED "SEWER SERVICE CHARGES" AND
CHAPTER 29 ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM," SECTION 29-10
ENTITLED "CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE."
There was no discussion and, upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
PAUL/COMMISSIONER EYPEL, it was adopted unanimously by roll call
vote.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None.
Consent Aaenda
APPROVAL OF 70th STREET WELLFIELD AGREEMENT WITH.
THE CITY OF BOLA RATON.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL, the
• agreement was unanimously approved.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 P.M. upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER EYPEL/COL~IIKISSIONER RAND.
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
Bill Paul, Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
DATE:
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