1993.12.28_TC_Minutes_Workshop
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Town Commission Meeting
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, December 28, 1993 1:30..P.,M.
Vice Mayor Bill Paul called the Workshop Meeting to order in Com-
mission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Others present were Commissioners
Arthur Eypel and David Augenstein. Mayor Arlin G. Voress and Com-
missioner John F. Rand were absent.
Also present were Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano and Town Attorney
Thomas E. Sliney, as were members of the general public.
Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley served as Recording Secretary in the
absence of Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals.
The agenda was amended to include review and discussion of the
January/February 1994 issue of the Town Newsletter and accepted as
amended.
93.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Resident Horace G. Leng, Jr. of 1128 Russell Drive addressed the Town
Commission, asking why any resident would be allowed to serve on two
• different Town Boards; he noted that this practice would seem to be
discouraging to other residents who wanted to serve. Vice Mayor Paul
explained that while the Commission is responsible for staffing the
Boards, when vacancies occur they can only consider for nomination
those residents who have submitted a Talent Bank Application, which
application is current and active at the time.
Responding to Mr. Leng inquiry regarding reappointment of a Board
member after a 3-year term has been served, the Vice Mayor noted that
as in an initial appointment, a Commission member must nominate that
person for reappointment.
93.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Vice Mayor Paul noted there were no vacancies at this time.
In discussion regarding the Advice and Protection Program's Ad Hoc
Committee, Commissioner Augenstein referred to a recent memo the
Commission had received from John E. Ward, Chairman of that Committee,
which noted the members' desire to disband. Based on this informa-
tion, the Commissioner suggested that dissolution of the Committee be
discussed and acted upon at the January 4, 1994 Regular Meeting. Town
Manager Mariano noted that a resolution in this regard would be in
order and same would be prepared for the Commission's consideration at
the Regular Meeting. (A copy of Mr. Ward's memorandum is attached
hereto and made part of these Minutes.)
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' Workshop Meeting - Minutes
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. 93.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None.
93.8 DISCUSSION RE ADELPHIA CABLE
The Town Manager advised a letter had been recently received from
Adelphia that addressed points previously discussed, and said she
would see that all Commission members received a copy so that any
recommendations the members might have could be considered before she
met with Attorney Cormac Conahan to determine how the Town should
proceed.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
There were no comments regarding the Status of Building Development
Report submitted by the Building Department.
There was no discussion regarding the following Minutes:
November 30, 1993 Workshop Meeting
December 7, 1993 Regular Meeting
Same will be considered for approval at the January 4, 1994 Regular
Meeting.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Paul noted that all Commission members will be contacted
individually by Gee & Jenson to set up informal meetings for the pur-
pose of receiving input regarding the long range plan for the Town
complex.
Neither Commissioner Eypel nor Commissioner Augenstein had a report.
The Vice Mayor and Commissioners extended best wishes for a Happy New
Year to all.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
None.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Referring to the Vice Mayor's report, Ms. Mariano advised that
before the Commission is approached by Gee & Jenson, she will have
Gee & Jenson 's Scope of Services proposal available for their review
at the next Workshop Meeting so that they can be better prepared for
their individual meetings.
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Workshop Meeting - Minutes
December 28, 1993 Page 3 of 3
Regarding the current outside contracting for televising Town Commis-
sion meetings, which expires the end of 1993, Ms. Mariano requested a
3-month extension for further study before a decision to continue or
cancel is made.
The Town Manager referred to a letter received from the law firm of
Jones, Foster, Johnson and Stubbs, which had been previously copied
for the Commission, having to do with a request regarding the Town's
zoning code. She noted the Town Attorney had been requested to review
the letter and advise as to correct procedure in responding to this
matter.
Ms. Mariano next invited review and comment regarding the
January/February issue of the Newsletter. She also noted that the
subject of the Newsletter will be an agenda item for the next Workshop
Meeting so discussion can take place regarding the possibility of
going to semi-annual publication.
Referring to information contained in the current issue of the
Newsletter regarding live Christmas tree pick-up by County Sanitation,
Vice Mayor Paul noted the date for the record - January 6, 1994 - and
stressed that residents should not put the trees out on any other
earlier date. He added that according to Code, the earliest residents
could put trees out for collection would be noon on January 5.
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this
• time, the Vice Mayor adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:45 P.M. upon
MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER EYPEL.
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APPROVED: (Absent)
Arlin Voress, Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
T0: TOWN COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN E WARD, CHAIRMAN
AD HOC COMMITTEE
DATE: DECEMBER 22, 1993
RE: ADVICE & PROTECTION PROGRAM
As suggested by the Town Commission at its Workshop Meeting on
November 30, 1993, I contacted Mary Gerstenlauer, President of
St. Lucy's Women's Guild, to ascertain if their organization would be
interested in working with the Ad Hoc Committee to implement an Advice
and Protection Program.
After consulting with her co-workers, Mary Gerstenlauer advised me that
the Women's Guild had decided it wishes to keep its program within the
Parish, and did not want to become involved in additional activities.
That being so, the whole project was reviewed by the Ad Hoc Committee
on December 15, 1993. It was clear that it would be pointless to
• pursue the matter further with the Women's Guild, but we respected
their views. Indeed, doubt was expressed by our own committee members
regarding the possibility of successfully integrating the Advice and
Protection Program with their project of visiting the sick and
elderly.
It was noted that the Women's Guild had received a significant number
of requests for visitations from the sick and the elderly; we believe
this demonstrates the need for a program - similar to our proposals -
in the Highland Beach community.
The Minutes of the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting dated October 13, 1993 and
my letter of October 19 clearly set out the committee's views. We be-
lieve that a response from the Commission to these documents and a
mutual review might have been helpful, since it was the committee's
opinion that the obstacles raised at the Commission's meeting of
September 28 and October 5 were unduly magnified. However, it cer-
tainly is not the committee's wish to enter into an adversarial
position with the Commission, but without the support and participation
of the Town we have reluctantly concluded that the Advice and
Protection Program cannot function, and consequently the Ad Hoc
Committee should be disbanded.
I would refer you to the Ad Hoc Committee Meeting. Minutes dated
December 15, 1993, particularly the recommendations regarding an ex-
perimental transportation service, once or twice weekly, for those
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unable to drive. It is understood that the County Commission is
studying transportation requirements on AlA, but we feel a local ser-
vice needs to be implemented for this coming season. Committee mem-
bers suggested a pick-up time of 11:00 A.M., visiting the Delray Beach
Mall on Federal Highway and Linton Boulevard, returning at approxi-
mately 2:00 P.M.
The committee recommends that important phone numbers (see attached
appendix) be published on a regular basis in the Town's Newsletter and
be permanently displayed on Government Channel 12.
Also, the Town Clerk has in her possession two (2) publications - "1993
Senior Guide and "Telephone Guide to County Services." These booklets
contain a complete guide to services available in Palm Beach County.
The committee members have asked me to convey to the Town Commission
their thanks and appreciation for having been selected to participate
in this study, and to express their willingness to serve the Town's
interests whenever possible.
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Jo n ar airman
Ad oc Committee
cc: Ad Hoc Committee Members
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ADDGNIIT Y
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Division of Senior Services
Meals on Wheels ............................................930-5040
Home Health Services
Gold Coast ........................................... .785-2990
HR'S . ......................................................243-1766
Life~Care ..................................................272-5866
Crisis Line
General Information. ... .. ..................... ....547-8637
Geriatric Crisis & Outreach Service ........................243-1000
Mae Volen Center
Transportation, Meals and Health Services ..................-395-8920