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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, June 27, 1995 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Workshop Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 A.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor and
Commissioners Arthur Eypel and David Augenstein were present.
Vice Mayor Bill Paul and Commissioner John F. Rand were absent.
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and
members of the general public were also in attendance.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL, the
Agenda was accepted as submitted.
95.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS.
• The Commission interviewed Talent Bank Applicants, Judge James
Neihoff and John Sorrelli, during this section of the meeting.
93.8 DISCUSSION RE ADELPHIA CABLE
Town Attorney Sliney advised that Adelphia Cable was in receipt of
the Town's response to their proposal, which was prepared and
submitted by Mr Sliney's partner, Cormac Conahan. Mr. Sliney
further advised that there is pending federal legislation which, if
enacted, will cause everything proposed and responded to thus far
to change. Attorney Conahan will keep the Commission informed in
this regard.
95.1 (a) DISCUSSION RE MONTGOMERY WATSON PROJECTS
A proposal regarding the necessity of repairing Well No. 7 was
presented by Clay Blanton and Mark Abbott of Montgomery-Watson, the
Town's engineers. It was explained that this well was built un
1988 as an interim well and, as such, the then Town engineers had
recommended a carbon steel well screen rather than one constructed
of stainless steel. However, the well has proceeded from interim
status to being an integral part of the Town's permanent wellfield,
and recently it had been ascertained that its carbon steel well
screen had deteriorated and an immediate repair was necessary to
ensure its being in service for the coming season. Cost of the
project was estimated to be approximately $90,000, with the work to
be completed by the end of August 1995.
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During the course of the technical presentation and discussion, it
was noted there was a possibility that during drilling, a portion
of the limestone aquifer could collapse during removal of the
bottom section of the well piping system. Should this occur, it
would necessitate the drilling of a new well at a cost of
approximately $250,000. However, Mr. Abbot, who handled most of
the technical presentation, expressed confidence that the existing
well could be safely repaired.
Consideration and possible approval of the project was moved to the
July 05, 1995 Regular Meeting Agenda.
95.2 BOARDS AND COI~iITTEES
There were no available vacancies on any Boards to consider at this
time, nor was there any Board correspondence to review.
95.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 24, ENTITLED
"SOLID WASTE," SECTION 24-13, ENTITLED "COLLECTION
• CHARGES." (First Reading May 02, 1995; Published
May 16, 1995) .
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
SETTING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION CHARGES FISCAL YEAR
1995/1996.
The correlation between this proposed ordinance and resolution was
explained, i.e., instead of codifying actual solid waste collection
rates yearly, the language in the Code would be changed to reflect
that these rates will be set from time to time by resolution of the
Town Commission. Both were moved to the July 05 Regular Meeting
Agenda for further consideration and possible approval.
3) 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
WILL END SEPTEMBER 30, 1995. (First Reading June 06,
1995; Published June 15, 1995).
There was no discussion of this proposed ordinance, which relates
to amending the current budget to accommodate a portion of the debt
owed the RTC regarding the Hidden Harbor settlement stipulation.
4) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, STRONGLY SUPPORTING THE PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES OFFERED BY PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE; RE-
QUESTING THAT THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
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SUPPORT THIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE
FUNDING; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY TO JOIN THE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE IN ITS
EFFORTS TO PERSUADE THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE;
REQUESTING OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO SUPPORT THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Voress encouraged the Town's support of this proposed
resolution, explaining that over the last five (5) years there has
been a 25% reduction in State funding for PBCC, which has affected
many areas of the college's offerings, including much needed
remedial and training courses. It was the consensus to move this
item to the July 05 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
94.7 DISCUSSION RE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
In consideration of Vice Mayor Paul and Commissioner Rand being
absent, it was the consensus to defer any discussion at this time.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
The Status of Building Development in Town, submitted by the
Building Department, was accepted as information.
Three (3) sets of Minutes were moved to the July 05 Regular Meeting
Agenda for further consideration and possible approval:
May 25, 1995 - Special Meeting
May 30, 1995 - Workshop Meeting
June 06, 1995 - Regular Meeting
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
There were no reports' forthcoming from any of the Commission
members; however, Vice Mayor Paul, who was hospitalized and
recovering from a broken hip, was wished a fast and full recovery.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Mr. Sliney referred to his recent correspondence to the Commission
in which he outlined a policy to procedurally deal with RTC-related
requests regarding the Hidden Harbor property. It was the
consensus that this policy was appropriate and acceptable, and same
was moved to the July 05 Consent Agenda for approval. (A copy of
Mr. Sliney's correspondence is attached to and made part of these
Minutes.)
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Mr. Sliney also advised that the City of Boca Raton has approved
the agreement regarding the Town's property at N.W. 70th Street in
Boca. However, because this matter has been under Boca's
consideration for a long period of time, it was the consensus to
place it on the July 25 Workshop Meeting Agenda in order to allow
the Commission an updated review.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano reported on the revised "Personnel
Rules and Regulations" Booklet, explaining the need for changes and
additions made thereto, including a section relating to the Town's
Drug-Free Workplace policy and other administrative changes.
Adoption of the updated version was moved to the July 05 Regular
Meeting Consent Agenda.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at
this time, the meeting was adjourned upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
EYPEL/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN at 2:15 P.M.
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Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
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Bill Paul, Vice M yor
Arthur Eypel, Comm' si ner
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David Augenste`in~~ommissioner
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John F. Rand, Commissioner
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