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1992.01.28_TC_Minutes_Workshop ~i TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meetings of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, January 28. 1992 1.30 p m Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Workshop Meeting of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. Others in attendance were Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arlin Voress and Arthur Eypel. Commissioner John F. Rand was absent. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals and members of the general public. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA The Agenda was accepted as written. 92.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RSOUSSTS Under Public Comments and Requests, Peter Ince of Ince & Hertel Developers addressed the Town Commission regarding a request for a location of a sales trailer on their property at the north end of town. Mr. Ince, noting they have three vacant parcels for sale, advised they would like to place a small sales trailer, inside the existing wall, on one of their lots. The area would include land- scaping and some parking spaces. It was noted the trailer would not be visible from A-1-A. Following discussion, it was the consensus to move this matter to the February 04, 1992 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda for consideration. 92.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTSSS Mayor Boulay noted an existing vacancy on the Planning Board and requested the Commission give consideration to filling the position at the February 04, 1992 Regular Meeting. 92.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND ABSOLUTIONS 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 proposed ordinance received first reading on January 07, 1992 and was published on January 17, 1992. Following substantial deliberation regarding the registration of all water craft as well as the enforcement of such ordinance, it was the consensus to move s Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes January 28, 1992 Page 2 of 4 this item to the February Regular Meeting Agenda for further discussion and possible consideration. Status of Buildings Development in Town The Commission received, as information, and reviewed the 'Status of Building Development in Town', a report prepared by the Building Official. Minutes for approval at Februarv 1992 Regular Meeting The December 31, 1991 Workshop Meeting and the January 07, 1992 Regular Meeting Minutes were reviewed. It was the consensus to move this matter to the February 04, 1992 Regular Meeting Agenda for consideration. REPORTS - TOWN C01~4[ISSION Vice Mavor Bill Paul Vice Mayor Paul requested to present his report following the Town Manager's report. Commissioner Arlin Voress Commissioner Voress, under his report, up-dated the Town Commis- sion on the Town's water system relative to the work by J. M. Montgomery regarding a new pipeline across the Intracoastal Waterway. It is estimated that it will take at least two months to obtain final permitting from various agencies. After the permits are granted, J. M. M. will solicit bids for installation of the pipeline. Commissioner Voress further reported on the Instrumentation System of the water plant and its ancillary systems that have problems due to the age of the instrumentation. It was noted the town will receive recommendations regardomg these problems from J.M.M. at the February Town Commission Workshop Meeting. Commissioner Arthur Evpel Commissioner Eypel reported on the large number of the recent Town Newsletters returned to Town Hall by the Post Office as undeliver- able. Following lengthy discussion of the matter, it was suggested the addresses of returned Newsletters (the majority of which are condominium addresses) be deleted and, when the next Newsletter is prepared, each condominium manager be given a supply ~, ~' Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes January 28, 1992 Page 3 of 4 of same to be placed in an area where they would be available to the residents. Commissioner John F. Rand Commissioner Rand was absent - no report. Mavor Joseuh A. Boulav Under his report, Mayor Boulay stated that the Palm Beach County Commissioners-are meeting as this Town Commission is in session and through our representative, County Commissioner Mary McCarty, are being advised of our concerns with regard to the method used by Palm Beach County to calculate the fees charged to municipalities for Fire/Rescue Service. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano reported on the Palm Beach County- wide Planning Council and recommended the town continue to support the Municipal League's position in opposing both the Countywide Future Land Use Element and the proposed Charter Amendment Ballot language. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Com- mission to have the Town Manager prepare a Resolution requesting the Department of Community Affairs to find the Countywide Future Land Use Element (CFLUE) to be "not in compliance". Said Resolu- tion will will be placed on the February Regular Meeting Agenda at which time the Commission will consider adoption. An Agenda Report Form with three attached proposals for concrete ramps at the Maintenance and Police Departments was submitted to the Commission by the Town Manager. It was the consensus to include this matter on the February 04, 1992 Consent Agenda for consideration. The Town Manager noted the town is moving forward in the provision of placement of trash receptacles along the beach and the town is keeping abreast of a proposal to change the method of garbage assessment fees to a volume based system. Town Manager Mariano requested and received Commission authoriza- tion to show the "Fire Net" videotape, a product of the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Department, on government channel 12. `''4 Town Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda January 28, 1992 Page 4 of 4 The Town Manager informed the Commission that she has accepted the position of Vice-chairman of the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Advisory Board and she has received the Municipal League's appointment to the Palm Beach County Review Board which has scheduled its first meeting on February 12, 1992. It was noted by the Town Manager that qualifying for the March 10, 1992 Municipal Election for the office of Vice Mayor and one Com- mission seat started this date at 12:00 noon and will continue until Tuesday, February 11, 1992 at 12:00 noon. Town Manager Mariano noted the blackout shades have been installed per suggestion of Vice Mayor Bill Paul in order to facilitate televising of the Town Commission Meetings. With regard to the Vice Mayor's deferred report, it should be noted that he presented his information during the Town Manager's report regarding the Palm Beach County issues. ADJOURNM$NT There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, Mayor Boulay adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:55 p.m. APPROVED : .f' 4 ~t--~-~ Jose h A. Boulay„~[ay r BiYl Paul, Vice Mayor (Absent) John F. Rand, Commissioner ~,+~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday January 07 1992 1 30 P M The Regular Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, was called to order by Mayor Joseph A. Boulay at 1:30 P.M, in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. others present were Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arthur Eypel and John F. Rand. Commissioner Arlin Voress was absent. Also in attendance 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 adopted as written. APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER EYPEL MOVED to adopt, as submitted, the following sets of Minutes: November 26, 1991 - Workshop Meeting December 03, 1991 - Regular Meeting The MOTION carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS No residents addressed the Town Commission under Public Comments and Requests. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor Bill Paul No report. Commissioner Arlin Voress Absent - no report. Commissioner Arthur Evpel No report. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 1992 Page 2 of 4 Commissioner John F. Rand No report. Mayor Joseph A. Boulay No report. REPORTS TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Sliney had no report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano reported the quarterly mitigation report submitted by Hidden Harbor is available for review in the Building Department. The Town Manager further reported that Mr. Pat Gleason of J. M. Montgomery Consulting Engineers, the Town's Engineers, advised that the Town's application for a ten years consumptive use water • permit has been placed for consideration on the February 13, 1992 South Florida Water Management District Meeting Agenda. Mr. Gleason noted S.F.W.M.D. staff indicated they have all necessary information and see no problem with approval of our application. Town Manager Mariano will receive definite information regarding the status of the Town's application on February 14, 1992. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Mayor Boulay noted the meetings scheduled for the various Advisory Boards as well as the existing vacancies on the Community Appear- ance Board and the Planning Board. Vice Mayor Paul nominated John Littlejohn for reappointment to the Community Appearance Board for a three year term. Commissioner Rand, having proposed the nomination of Eugene Behrman for appointment to the Community Appearance Board withdrew his nomination when he was informed that Mr. Littlejohn was eligible for reappointment to said Board. The Commissioner noted that Talent Bank Applicant Behrman has been attending the various Town Meetings and has shown an interest in serving the Town. The nomination of John Littlejohn for reappointment to the Com- munity Appearance Board was unanimously approved. Noting the two existing vacancies on the Planning Board, Mayor Boulay requested nominations. Commissioner Rand proposed the r , Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 1992 Page 3 of 4 nominations of Talent Bank Applicants Joseph Sarubbi and James Morrill while Commissioner Eypel nominated Talent Bank Applicant William Maltz for appointment to the Planning Board. Mayor Boulay presented to the Town Commission the names of the three nominees: Messrs. Sarubbi, Morrill and Maltz. The Commis- sion Members were requested to cast votes for two nominees. A roll call vote conducted by the Town Clerk resulted in the ap- pointment of Mr. Morrill on the first ballot with each Commis- sioner casting an "AYE" vote for this nominee. The first and second ballots resulted in a tie vote for both nominees Messrs. Sarubbi and Maltz. Following brief discussion, it was the consensus to defer the appointment to the one remaining Planning Board vacancy until the February Regular Meeting. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 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 received first reading by title only by Mayor Boulay. Commissioner Rand suggested paragraph 3 be amended to include the phrase "at no cost to the owner". Following discussion, it was the consensus to move this item to the Agenda for the January 28, 1992 Town Commission Workshop Meeting. Items Left Over Discussion re FPL request for Town Commission approval for underground utility easement along the West side of Tract No. 7 (the Town's Wellfield property located in Boca Raton). This matter, previously discussed at the December 31, 1991 Workshop Meeting, was approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONBR RAND/ VICE MAYOR PAUL. The NOTION carried unanimously. Consent Agenda Approval for the Financial Advisory Board to conduct another review of the Florida State Pooled Funds. The Consent Agenda was adopted upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/COM- MISSIONSR SYPSL. Same carried without objection. ~` ~ r Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes January 07, 1992 Page 4 of 4 Mayor Boulay extended thanks to all in attendance and noted the videotape of this Regular Meeting will be shown on Friday, January 10, 1992 at 1:30 P.M. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONSR RAND/COMlIISSIONSR SYPSL, Mayor Boulay adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission at 2:05 P.M. APPROVED : `° J eph A Boula Mayor Bill Paul, Vice Mayor oress~+Commy~sioner Arthur Eypel, issione F. Rand, Commissio r A T: ate• amk