1993.11.30_TC_Minutes_Workshopt ~ .r
... . r .. ~~.~
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town. Commission....
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, November 30, 1993 1:30 .m.
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, in the absence of Mayor Arlin Voress, called
the Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission to order in the Com-
mission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. Others in attendance
were Commissioners Arthur Eypel, John F. Rand, and David
Augenstein.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, CMC, Alexandra and
Joseph Bracie, David Rustine, and members of the general public.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The Agenda, amended to include two items; i.e. County Commissioner
Mary McCarty's commentary regarding Palm Beach County's proposed
bus route along AlA as well as Mr. David Rustine's proposal to
purchase from Highland Beach a portion of property located at our
wellfields in Boca Raton, was unanimously accepted as amended.
93.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
• No residents addressed the Town Commission at this time.
Dedication of 'Declaration of Independence'
by artist Arthur Szyk
During the dedication of 'Declaration of Independence' by artist
Arthur Szyk, Commissioner Augenstein, extending a welcome to Palm
Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty, invited the artist's
daughter and her husband, Alexandra and Joseph Bracie to step
forward to unveil the work of art.
Following the unveiling, Ms. Bracie, acknowledging the presence of
her neighbors, Palm Beach County Commission Chair Mary McCarty,
and Florida Atlantic University Library Representatives, stated it
is a pleasure to see one and all. Ms. Bracie, noting her father
was a war cartoonist during World War II as well as a syndicated
artist who died at the age of 57 at New Canaan, Connecticut home,
advised she has been invited to exhibit his work in 1994 (on his
birthday) at Florida Atlantic University Library.
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, on behalf of his colleagues and the Town,
extended thanks to Alexandra and Joseph Bracie for their
generosity.
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
November 30, 1993
• Page 2 of 6
Ms. Jean Weisser, Librarian at Wimberly Library, invited all to
attend the exhibit to be held at Florida Atlantic University in
1994 of Arthur Szyk's art work.
Commentary by Chair Mary McCarty re Palm Beach
County's proposed bus route along AlA
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners Chair Mary McCarty
advised the County, in approximately nine months, will approve a
bus route system (which Mr. Irving Cure will be discussing with
various home owner associations, condominiums, etc.), that will
run through the 37 municipalities in Palm Beach County. It is
anticipated the County will scrap the proposed plan and discuss a
new system that municipalities indicate they want and need. Chair
Mary McCarty suggested Mr. Cure be invited to a Town Meeting where
residents and Town Officials can make their feelings known. The
views of every municipality will be given consideration in the
total picture.
Mr. David Rustine of Tropic Investments, Inc.
Proposal re purchase of Town property
Mr. David Rustine of Tropic Investments, Inc., owner of property
• adjacent to the Highland Beach wellfields in Boca Raton, presented
a proposal to purchase a portion of the Town's parcel in order to
continue a street into his property which is under consideration
for development. It was the consensus to move this matter to the
December Workshop Meeting to allow the Commission time to review
said proposal as well as obtain more information regarding this
issue.
93.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Vice Mayor Paul noted Board of Adjustment Member Robert F. Selby
is eligible for reappointment when his current term expires in
December. Also noted was no correspondence had been received from
any Boards or Committees.
The following Talent Bank Applicants were interviewed by the Town
Commission: John DeMarco, Theresa Colarullo, Miriam Zwick, Daniel
Lowenthal, and Werner Rothenberg.
Discussion re Advice and Protection Program
Ad Hoc Committee
Following discussion of the Advice and Protection Program Ad Hoc
Committee, during which it was noted St. Lucy's Parish is initiat-
ing a 'Home Visit Program' available to all (non-denominational)
. Highland Beach residents, it was the consensus to place this
matter on the Agenda
Y
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
November 30, 1993
• Page 3 of 6
for the December Workshop Meeting. Mr. John Ward, Chairman of the
Ad Hoc Committee, thanked Commissioner Rand for informing him of
the 'Home Visit Program' and noted he recently made contact with
St. Lucy's staff so both groups can meet to discuss the program.
Mr. Ward stated he would report back to the Commission in due
course as to the results of such meeting.
93.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING FOR UTILITY RATES, FEES AND/OR CHARGES, SPECI-
FICALLY AMENDING HIGHLAND BEACH CODE SECTION 24-13 OF
CHAPTER 24 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE (GARBAGE, TRASH, AND
RECYCLING CHARGES.)
The proposed ordinance, given first reading on 11/05/93 and
published on 11/17/93, was read by title only. Following discus-
sion, it was the consensus to move this matter to the December
Regular Meeting Agenda for final reading and consideration.
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 above received first reading on 11/05/93 and was published on
11/17/93. Same was moved to the December Regular Meeting Agenda
for final reading and possible approval.
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 614 SETTING POLICE FINES AND
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, BY ADDING FINES FOR FALSE
ALARMS IN EXCESS OF THREE PER MONTH PER 30 DAY PERIOD
PER ADDRESS.
Following consideration of the above resolution, it was the
consensus to move this matter to the December Regular Meeting
Agenda for possible adoption.
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 GOVERN-
MENT INPUT, COST/BENEFIT ANALYSES, AND SCIENTIFICALLY
SOUND ASSESSMENTS OF PURPORTED HEALTH, SAFETY OR ENVIRON-
MENTAL RISK; REQUESTING OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO ADOPT A
SIMILAR RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO FURNISH
• COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL OTHER MUNICIPALITIES IN
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
November 30, 1993
• Page 4 of 6
PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, OUR U.S. CON-
GRESSMEN AND SENATORS, INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS'
ASSOCIATION (ICMA) AND THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
The Commission discussed the above resolution and moved same to
the December Regular Meeting Agenda for final consideration and
possible approval.
93.8 Discussion re Adelphia Cable
Vice Mayor Paul noted 'Discussion re Adelphia Cable' is carried on
the Workshop Meeting Agenda to allow residents to give input. The
Town Manager, noting Adelphia's 90 days timeframe for submittal of
a draft proposal will be up on December 08, advised Chuck Blaine,
Director of Govern.~tent and Community Affairs at Adelphia Cable
Communications, will be in early the week of December 06, 1993,
with said draft proposal which will be reviewed by the Town
Manager and Attorney Cormack Conahan, Town Attorney Thomas
Sliney's Associate.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Status of Building Development in Town
The Commission received and reviewed the 'Status of Building
Development in Town', a report submitted by the Building
Department.
Minutes for approval at December 1993 Regular Meeting
Three sets of Town Commission
was the consensus to move same
Agenda for consideration.
Meeting Minutes were reviewed; it
to the December Regular Meeting
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, under his report, urged one and all to come
out on Thursday, December 02, 1993, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00
p.m. to join in our "Government Open House" Program.
The Vice Mayor extended wishes for a 'Happy and safe Holiday
Season' to all.
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
November 30, 1993
Page 5 of 6
Commissioner Arthur Evnel
Commissioner Arthur Eypel, under his report, responding to resi-
dent Lucy Miller's November 09, 1993, written requests regarding
the turtle and the beach cleanup programs, advised the Town sup-
ports (but does not sponsor) the programs; said programs are not
functions of the Town. Noting the requests involve private
property, it was suggested Ms. Miller contact the individual
property owners to discuss the matters outlined in her letter.
Noting a meeting of the Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP) staff and the Department of Environmental Resources Manage-
ment (DERM) staff with beach cleaning contractors is scheduled in
West Palm Beach in January (1994), Commissioner Eypel stated he
would like to attend said meeting and then report back to the Town
Commission.
Ms. Miller, noting she is concerned with regard to the proper
forum for presenting status reports as well as obtaining input
relating to beach and turtle issues, was invited by Forum Group
Co-Chair Victor Hadeed to attend the Focus Group Meetings where
citizens' comments are always requested and encouraged.
In response to a query from the audience, Town Attorney Sliney
stated, in Florida, the beach is public up to the mean high water
line (i.e. everything West of the mean high water line is private
property that may be subject to governmental restrictions.)
Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner John F. Rand had no report at this time.
Commissioner David Augenstein
Commissioner David Augenstein, under his report, noting the proper
place for elected officials to keep municipal records is in the
Town Hall, urged all elected officials to do so.
Mayor Arlin Voress
Mayor Arlin Voress was absent.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
i
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
November 30, 1993
Page 6 of 6
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano had no report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER EYPEL,
Vice Mayor Paul adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:50 p.m.
APPROVED: (Absent)
Arlin Voress, Ma r
Bill Pat}1, Vice Mayor
~~
. _ Rarer, Co ' ss
D id Augen ei~ Commissioner