1992.02.04_TC_Minutes_Regular
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 04, 1992 1.30 p m
Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Regular Meeting of the Town Com-
mission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the
Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. Others present were
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arlin Voress, Arthur Eypel and
John F. Rand.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Clerk
Anne M. Kowals, and members of the general public. Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano was absent.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AG$NDA
The Agenda was adopted as written.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of Minutes were submitted for approval:
December 31, 1991 - Workshop Meeting
January 07, 1992 - Regular Meeting
MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/VICE MAYOR PAUL to approve the Minutes
as written carried without objection.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUSSTS
Mr. Patrick Beary of the Seagate of Highlands Condominium repeated
his request of the previous year to the Town Commission regarding
the need for placement of a bench between his Condominium and Town
Hall. Mr. Beary also repeated his concerns expressed on April 20,
1990, regarding the residency and voter registration requirements
of the Town for qualifying candidates.
Mr. Jerry Marshall, 1088 Bel Lido Drive, noted volunteers will be
available to transport any residents to the polls for the Munici-
pal Election on March 10, 1992.
Ms. Gail Monahan, 1023 Russel Drive, expressed
the proposed ordinance relating to prohibiting
craft in navigable waters within limits of the
registration of all water craft. Mayor Boulay
is an Agenda Item which will be discussed under
Ordinances and Resolutions.
concern regarding
anchoring of water
Town and requiring
noted this matter
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REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
No report.
Commissioner Arlin Voress
Commissioner Voress reported on the status of the Town's Applica-
tion for a 10 year consumptive water permit from South Florida
Water Management District. The Commissioner noted he reviewed a
draft proposal prepared by the S.F.W.M.D. staff which will be
presented to the Governing Board for consideration on February 13,
1992. It was noted the draft proposal would allow the town to
continue withdrawing water at the same rate providing we have no
new salt water movement towards our wellfield; this permit will
solve the town's water problem for ten years.
Commissioner Arthur Evpel
No report.
• Commissioner John F. Rand
No report.
Mavor Joseph A. Boulav
No report.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney reported with regard to the munici-
pal opposition litigation relating to the March 10, 1992
referendum for Palm Beach County control of Countywide Growth
Management and Land Use Authority. The Town Attorney noted there
has been a lot of activity on this matter with 37 municipalities
going on record as being against the Palm Beach Countywide
Planning Council.
Substantial discussion ensued. It was the consensus of the Town
Commission to support the opposition litigation financially with-
out becoming a participant in the law suit. A MOTION was made by
COMMISSIONER VORESS/COMMISSIONER RAND to have the Town contribute
to the lititgation a sum of $2,500.00. A roll call vote resulted
as follows:
Commissioner Eypel "AYE" Commissioner Rand "AYE"
Vice Mayor Paul "AYE" Commissioner Voress "AYE"
Mayor Boulay "AYE"
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Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano was absent - no report.
Mayor Boulay noted the scheduled meetings for the various Town
Boards. Also noted was the continuance on February 07, 1992, at
1:30 p.m. of the Board of Adjustment Public Hearing of January 06,
1992.
At this point, following Mayor Boulay's request for nominations to
the existing Planning Board vacancy, the following nominations
were proposed: C01~4IISSIONSR RAND nominated Mr. Joseph Sarubbi;
COMMISSIONER SYPEL nominated Mr. William Maltz. A roll call vote
resulted as follows:
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Mr. Sarubbi
Vice Mayor Paul
Commissioner Rand
Mr. Maltz
commissioner Voress
Commissioner Eypel
Mayor Boulay
Mr. Maltz, receiving three votes, was appointed to the Planning
Board for a three year term.
At this time, Commissioner Rand noted a number of Charter Review
Board Members did not submit a Talent Bank Application to the Town
Clerk's Office. The Town Clerk will contact the individuals to
request they complete a Talent Bank Application and submit same to
the Clerk's Department.
Commissioner Eypel, noting it has been an encouraging process
where many residents submitted Talent Bank Applications, requested
those not appointed not be discouraged because the Commission had
to make a choice regarding appointments. The Commissioner further
noted he hopes the serious interest residents are showing regard-
ing service to their town continues.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH PROHIBITING
ANCHORING OF ANY WATER CRAFT IN THE NAVIGABLE WATERS
WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH AND REQUIRING REGISTRATION OF ALL WATER CRAFT.
The ordinance, given first reading on January 07, 1992 and pub-
lished on January 17, 1992, was read by title only by the Mayor.
During discussion, Vice Mayor Paul noted he would like to have
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information regarding what rules, regulations, and ordinances
other similar, waterfront communities have on their books (how
such ordinances are enforced) with regard to prohibiting anchoring
of water craft in their navigable waters and required registration
of all water craft. Following substantial discussion, COMMIS-
SIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER VORESS MOVED to adopt the ordinance.
Additional deliberation ensued. Mayor Boulay noted his concern
regarding the registration of water craft. Commissioner Eypel
commented that the purpose of any ordinance is to benefit the
residents living in town; if it benefits residents on the whole
and it does not harm any residents and does not harm the quality
of life; then, it is a valid cause and it is an ordinance that has
merit. At the conclusion of the deliberation, a roll call vote
resulted as follows:
Commissioner Voress "AYE" Commissioner Eypel "AYE"
Commissioner Rand "AYE" Vice Mayor Paul "NAY"
Mayor Boulay "NAY"
Mayor Boulay noted the ordinance was adopted by a 3/2 vote.
• 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO FIND THE COUNTYWIDE FUTURE LAND USE
ELEMENT (CFLUE) TO BE "NOT IN COMPLIANCE"
At the January 28, 1992 Town Commission Workshop Meeting, it was
the consensus to prepare a Resolution for consideration at this
Regular Meeting with regard to requesting the Department of Com-
munity Affairs to find the Countywide Future Land Use Element to
be "not in compliance". VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER VORSS MOVED
to approve the Resolution. The MOVE which received unanimous
approval.
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Items Left Over
None.
Consent Acrenda
1. Approval of request by Peter Ince for sales trailer
location on Town Lot 136 W.
2. Approval of Luceri Construction Corp. proposal for
Maintenance and Police Departments ramps in the amount
of $4,980.00.
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3. Authorization for Town Manager to participate in
activities opposing the Palm Beach County Growth
Management Charter Amendment Referendum.
MOTION by COMMISSIONER VORBSS/COI~IISSIONSR $YPSL adopting the
Consent Agenda carried without objection.
Mrs. Betty C. Dodd, residing at Boca Highlands, noted volunteers
will be available to transport those residents in need of a ride
to the polls for the Municipal Election on March 10, 1992.
Mayor Boulay thanked all for attending this meeting and noted the
videotape of these proceedings will be played on Friday, February
07, 1992 at 1:30 p.m. on government channel 12.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, Mayor Boulay adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:45
p.m., upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER VORESS/COMMISSIONER RAND.
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