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1995.02.07_TC_Minutes_Regular,~ .. 1 ~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesdav, February 07, 1995 1.30 p m Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Acting Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Bill Paul and Commissioners Arthur Eypel, David Augenstein and John F. Rand were present. Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano and Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney were also in attendance, as were members of the general public. Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The Agenda was adopted as written upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN, the Minutes of the following Meetings were unanimously approved: December 27, 1994 - Workshop Meeting January 03, 1995 - Regular Meeting January 20, 1995 - Special Exception Hearing PUBLIC COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS There were no public comments; however, Mayor Voress took this opportunity to invite those Talent Bank Applicants who had not yet been interviewed by the Commission to be heard. The following residents addressed the Commission, giving brief personal histories, and answering questions to the Commission's satisfaction: David Yarosh (Board of Adjustment) Norman Stevens (Community Appearance Board Ellen Romberg (proposed Library Foundation) REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor Bill Paul noted that the Town had been ranked fourth in the County regarding recycling efforts in a February 5 Sun Sentinel . article. While expressing appreciation for those residents who were recycling to full measure in a consistent manner, the Vice '~ Mayor Town Commission Regular Meeting - Minutes Februarv 07, 1995 Page 2 of 3 encouraged those who were not yet taking part in this important effort to do so. Although he had no formal report, Commissioner Arthur Eypel commented on the fine caliber of residents who continue to be willing to serve on the Town Boards. Commissioner John F. Rand advised that again this year, through AARP's sponsorship, tax preparation would be available to residents at no cost whatsoever. In this regard, the Commissioner noted that locations and times for this service would soon be published in local newspapers, and copies would be made to post in Town Hall; he also requested that this information be aired on Government Channel 12. Commissioner Rand further reported of traffic difficulties regarding entering the St.Lucy's Church parking lot on those days when services are held and asked Police Chief Cecere's assistance in this regard. Regarding purchase of the new fire truck, the Commissioner reiterated his request that financial data be provided on the successful bidder, Sutphen Corporation. Neither Commissioner David Augenstein nor Mayor Arlin Voress had a report. Likewise, there was no report forthcoming from either the Town Manager or the Town Attorney. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The Board Action Report for January 1995 was accepted as information. Following the Mayor's announcement of February Board meetings, wherein existing vacancies were noted, Commissioner Rand nominated Norman Stevens to the Community Appearance Board and Paul R. Rane, Sr. to the Planning Board. There were no other nominations for either Board, and those herein noted were unanimously approved. Messrs . Stevens and Kane will each serve a three-year term as a Regular Member of their respective Boards. There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 1:55 P.M. upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER RAND. dmt ~. lr- Town Commission Regular Meeting - Minutes Februarv 07, 1995 Paae 3 of 3 APPROVE : ~-!~~ C`:,-<----~- -------~.~_ Arlin G. Voress, Mayor i ~\ L~ B' 1. Pa 1, Vice Ma or i Arthur Eype__, Commis 'oner '-~ ~~ ~ A~-~_~ David Augenste' Commissioner ~ ~-; h Rand, Commissione . ATTEST : ~; ., ~'`~ ~- ,, ~:~~.._. DATE . F,~ £ ~' ~ ~ ~~