1992.03.05_TC_Minutes_Regular'"
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Thursday, March 05, 1992 1:30 p.m.
Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Regular Meeting of the Town
Commission, Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Com-
mission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. Others in attendance
were Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arlin Voress, Arthur
Eypel, and John F. Rand.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, and members of the
general public.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Agenda was amended to include the Town Attorney's comments
after Item 3; moving Item 1 under Items Left Over (Regular Busi-
ness) to a position following the Town Attorney's comments; and,
deleting the one member vacancy listed under the Planning Board.
It was the consensus to accept the Agenda as amended.
TOWN ATTORNEY COMMENTS
Town Attorney Sliney, noting he would normally not comment on a
case that has not been adjudicated nor any charge entered, advised
that, because we were having a meeting and due to press coverage
in today's issue of the Palm Beach Post regarding the Hidden
Harbor/Broadview litigation, he felt some remark on behalf of the
town was appropriate. The Town Attorney noted this is a complica-
ted zoning case involving approximately 25 acres of vacant land in
the middle of the Town. Attorney Sliney further noted this case
involved unofficial action by a previous commission; the present
commission and town administrators were not involved in the
actions of this law suit.
REGULAR BUSINESS -
Items Left Over
1. Presentation of final audit re ort for fiscal year
ending 9/30/91 by Chuck Haas of Haas & Diaz.
Mr. Charles Haas of Haas & Diaz, the Town's Auditors, presented
the final audit report for fiscal year ending 9/30/91 and noted it
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was a new format for a comprehensive annual report. Mr. Haas
stated much credit goes to Finance Director Michael Seaman for
providing much of the information.
Commissioner Rand, noting
jurisdiction, complimented
ingful type of report with
opportunity to have a fine
with Commissioner Rand.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
the Financing aspects are under his
Mr. Haas and his staff for this mean-
all historical data which gives all the
perspective. Vice Mayor Paul concurred
The following Minutes were submitted for approval:
January 28, 1992 - Workshop Meeting
February 04, 1992 - Regular Meeting
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MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER VORESS to approve the two
sets of Minutes as submitted carried without objection.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
At this time, no one addressed the Town Commission.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Vice Mayor Paul, under his report, stated he read a letter which
indicated the Town Commission is going to rezone the B and C sites
in Boca Highland, which parcels are controlled by a court stipu-
lation. The Vice Mayor noted that to make such a statement with-
out checking out the facts is irresponsible; to change the zoning
is a very lengthy process which requires State guidelines be
followed.
The Vice Mayor further reported that the referendum questions on
the March 10, 1992 ballot would take powers away from municipali-
ties and give powers to the County Commission who would control
the destiny of Highland Beach. Vice Mayor Paul urged all to vote
"NO" on the referendum questions.
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Commissioner Arlin Voress
Commissioner Voress, under his report, urged all to cast "NO"
votes on the land use referendum question #57 on the ballot for
the March 10, 1992 Municipal Election as it is vital for this town
to have control of its local destiny and costs for its local
government.
Commissioner Arthur Eypel
Commissioner Eypel, under his report, concurred with comments of
Commissioner Voress and Vice Mayor Paul -- vote "NO".
Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner Rand, under his report, reitereated his comments of
last week (at the February 25, 1992 Workshop Meeting) regarding
the start of the budget process at the county and town levels.
The Commissioner stated we have to let the county know that we are
not in favor of the unfair tax burden placed on properties in
Highland Beach; a message must go forward to the County Commission
to let them know we do not expect an increase in taxes. In this
regard, the Commissioner suggested the Town Attorney prepare a
Resolution for discussion at the March Workshop Meeting to advise
the County Commissioners that we expect them to keep this budget
lean and without major increases or surprises.
Mayor Joseph A. Boulay
Mayor Boulay, under his report, alluding to the comments made by
the Town Attorney earlier in this meeting, repeated the fact that
the present Board of Town Commissioners were not involved in the
action that precipitated the Broadview litigation.
The Mayor, noting the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon is scheduled for
Saturday, April 4, in Boca Raton, advised the town has been per-
mitted to stage a mini-walk on our bike path on that same date.
Mr. Jere Smingler of the Condominium Managers' Association con-
sented to coordinate the mini-walk. Mayor Boulay requested resi-
dents interested in participating in this mini-walk call Town Hall
for information.
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Mayor Boulay remined all next Tuesday, March 10, 1992 is Super
Tuesday, the date of our Municipal Election when all should vote
"NO" on both referendum questions. The Mayor noted a Special
Meeting/Canvassing Board has been scheduled for Wednesday,
March 11, 1992 at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of canvassing the
results of the election and to swear in the Vice Mayor and newly
elected Commissioner.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas Sliney noted his comments at the beginning of
this Regular Meeting constitute his report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, under her report, noted the town
has a policy regarding carry-over of annual leave which becomes a
liability on the town's books. The Town Manager, noted that due
to some of the things the Town Attorney alluded to earlier in this
meeting, she has accrued a lot of leave; and, she is requesting
approval from the Town Commission to convert same as she can not
take the time off.
VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER VORESS MOVED to grant the Town
Manager's request to convert her accrued leave time. The MOVE
carried without objection.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Boulay noted there are no vacancies on any Town Boards or
Committees .
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 541 OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, WHICH ESTABLISHED A WATER RESOURCES ADVISORY
BOARD.
Following discussion of the above resolution, COMMISSIONER RAND/
VICE MAYOR PAUL MOVED to adopt same. The MOVE received unanimous
acceptance.
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REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
1. Presentation of final audit report for fiscal year
ending 9/30/91 by Chuck Haas of Haas & Diaz.
This Item was moved to a forward position during the Adoption of
Agenda.
Consent Agenda
1. Approval of Supplemental Interlocal Agreement for
Part II of the Environmental Protection Agency
NPDES Permit Application.
This matter was discussed fully at the February Workshop Meeting.
MOTION by COMMISSIONER VORESS/COMMISSIONER RAND to adopt the
Consent Agenda received unanimous approval.
At this time, Mrs. Betty C. Dodd of Boca Highland, upon being
recognized by the Mayor, referring to the Vice Mayor's comment
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noted Mr. Hyman cited those parcels in his letter because that
property has gone bankrupt.
Mr. Mike Browner of Boca Highland noted it was true that Marvin
Hyman stated it was a possibility those sites would request
rezoning; however, it is almost impossible to rezone that property
and to state that is misleading.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, upon proper MOTION and SECOND, Mayor Boulay
adjourned same at 2:05 p.m.
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APPROVED : ~ - .~ ,. ~~
os h A. Boulay, Mayor
Bil Paul, Vice Mayor
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Arl./~n~ Vpress, ~Comm~ssioner
Arthur E pel,^' issioner
Joh .'nand, Co issioner,