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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
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Minutes of Meeting of ;Town Commission _ .
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, December 07, 1993 1:30 p.m.
Mayor Arlin Voress called the Regular Meeting of the Town Commis-
sion of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 1:30 p.m.
in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Others in attendance
were Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arthur Eypel, John F.
Rand, and David Augenstein.
Also present were Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne
M. Kowals, CMC, and members of the general public. Town Attorney
Thomas E. Sliney was absent.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was the consensus to adopt the Agenda as written.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following Minutes were submitted for consideration:
October 26, 1993 - Workshop Meeting
November 02, 1993 - Regular Meeting
November 05, 1993 - Special Meeting
MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN to approve the
above Minutes as written received unanimous approval.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Michael Hill of 4408 South Ocean Boulevard requested the Com-
mission comment on the proposed Palm Beach County plan to provide
bus service along AlA.
Noting this matter was addressed briefly by Palm Beach County Com-
mission Chair Mary McCarty at our November 30, 1993, Workshop
Meeting, the Mayor advised the new six cent gas tax, approved by
the County, requires part of that revenue go towards public
transportation. A proposed plan for a bus route that includes
service along AlA will be discussed by Mr. Irving Cure who, upon
invitation, will visit home owner associations, condominiums, etc.
in Palm Beach County to obtain input from the public regarding the
needs in each municipality. It was noted a poll taken by the
Highland Beach Focus Group at the Government Open House Program
regarding this issue resulted in 60 residents opposing and 3 resi-
dents favoring such bus service in Town.
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REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, noting the next Town Commission Meeting is
scheduled for December 28, extended wishes to all for a safe and
Happy Holiday Season.
Commissioner Arthur Eypel
Commissioner Arthur Eypel echoed the Vice Mayor's good wishes to
one and all.
Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner John F. Rand joined in with his colleagues' greetings
to all residents.
When Commissioner Rand questioned Mr. Irving Cure will be invited
to a Town Meeting to discuss the proposed Palm Beach County Plan
for a bus route along AlA, the Town Manager noted an invitation
will be extended after a study of the issue is done to see if a
compromise can be worked out with the County when our needs are
determined (i.e. every Thursday at a time certain one bus will
pick up residents to take them to a mall.)
Under his report, when the Commissioner inquired whether, accord-
ing to Roberts' Rules of Order, the Members have the right to add
items to an Agenda, Town Manager Mariano advised said Rules
require a majority to add or delete Agenda Items. However, it was
noted Members may include items under their report.
Commissioner David Augenstein
Commissioner David Augenstein, under his report, extended Holiday
Greetings to all and noted today marks the 52nd Anniversary of
Pearl Harbor.
The Commissioner noted the structure on the East side of AlA,
across from Boca Highland, is termite infested and should be
demolished; and, the 18 trees that were to be placed at the Milani
Property on the West side of AlA, in the area of Boca Highland, to
date, have not been planted. It was noted these matters fall
under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Board and the
Commission is apprized (via the Board Action Report) of the
actions taken at the various Advisory Boards Meetings as well as
the Code Enforcement Officer's report regarding the status of
Notice of Violations/Citations. Town Manager Mariano advised a
. meeting was held with the Town Attorney regarding these sensitive
issues that must be addressed outside the realm of the Commission.
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Mayor Arlin Voress
Mayor Arlin Voress, under his report, thanked all for attending
the third annual 'Government Open House' on Thursday, December 02,
1993. The Mayor congratulated Town Staff for a job well done in
making the day a success.
The Mayor advised a brochure prepared by the Solid Waste Authority
of Palm Beach County informing citizens of collection centers
where their used oil may be disposed of is available at Town Hall.
Mayor Voress reminded Members of the various Town Advisory Boards
and Committees the annual appreciation lucheon is scheduled for
Friday, December 10, 1993, at noon at the Highland Beach Holiday
Inn.
The Mayor extended wishes for a Happy Holiday Season to all and,
noting the Town's decorations look great, thanked Ted Hanna and
his crew for a job well done.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney was absent - no report.
• REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, under her report, noting Mr. David
Rustine of Tropic Investments, Inc., appeared before the Commis-
sion at the November 30, 1993, Workshop Meeting with regard to his
proposal to purchase a portion of property located at the Town's
wellfields in Boca Raton, informed the Commission that Mr. Rustine
is submitting his written request to withdraw said proposal.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Voress, citing the scheduled meetings of the various Town
Advisory Boards and Committees, noted a vacancy will occur on the
Board of Adjustment when Member Robert Selby's three-year term
expires in December. Noting Mr. Selby is eligible for reappoint-
ment, the Mayor stated Board of Adjustment Chairman Cohen advised
Mr. Selby would like to continue serving on said Board. A MOTION
by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN to reappoint Robert
Selby to a three-year term on the Board of Adjustment carried
without objection.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
• PROVIDING FOR UTILITY RATE5, FEES AND/OR CHARGES,
SPECIFICALLY AMENDING HIGHLAND BEACH CODE SECTION 24-13
OF CHAPTER 24 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE (GARBAGE, TRASH,
AND RECYCLING CHARGES.)
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The ordinance, given first reading on 11/05/93 and published on
11/17/93, was read by title only. A MOTION was made by COMMIS-
SIONER RAND/VICE MAYOR PAUL to adopt the ordinance. A roll call
vote resulted in each Member casting an "AYE" vote for the MOTION.
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 16 ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC" SECTION 16-3 ENTITLED "PARKING ON RIGHT-OF-WAY"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH.
The ordinance received first reading on 11/05/93 and was published
on 11/17/93. The Town Clerk read same by title only. VICE MAYOR
PAUL/COMMISSIONER EYPEL MOVED to adopt the ordinance. The result
of the roll call vote was five "AYE" votes in favor of the MOTION.
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 614 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
ADOPTING A NEW RESOLUTION SETTING POLICE FINES AND OTHER
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES.
The resolution, discussed at the November 30, 1993, Workshop Meet-
ing, was read by title only. MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMIS-
SIONER AUGENSTEIN to adopt the resolution received unanimous
approval.
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE CLINTON
ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS PASS MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION
TO END THE PRACTICE OF UNFUNDED MANDATES, AND TO INCLUDE
IN ANY FUTURE MANDATE, PROVISIONS REQUIRING LOCAL
GOVERNMENT INPUT, COST/BENEFIT ANALYSES, AND SCIENTIFI-
CALLY SOUND ASSESSMENTS OF PURPORTED HEALTH, SAFETY, OR
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK; REQUESTING OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO
ADOPT A SIMILAR RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO
FURNISH COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL OTHER MUNICI-
PALITIES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGA-
TION, OUR U.S. CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS, INTERNATIONAL
CITY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION (ICMA) AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE
OF CITIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
The Town Clerk read the resolution by title only. COMMISSIONER
EYPEL/VICE MAYOR PAUL MOVED to approve the resolution. The MOTION
received unanimous acceptance.
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December 07, 1993
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REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None
Consent Aqenda
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at the time, Mayor Voress, upon proper MOTION, adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 2:00 p.m.
APPROVED : ~•~~/'` ~~
Arlin ypress, MaY9,r,
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