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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, October 26, 1993 1:30 p.m.
Mayor Arlin Voress called the Workshop 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, and David
Augenstein. Commissioner John F. Rand was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, CMC, and members of
the general public.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The Agenda was unanimously accepted as submitted.
93.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Jose Echeverria of Russell Drive, head of the Highland Beach
Turtle Program, reported, as of this date, there are just two
nests remaining.
• Mr. Echeverria acknowledged receipt of a letter from Pine Jog,
dated October 07, 1993, thanking the Highland Beach volunteers who
participated in the 1993 Coastal Cleanup on September 19th. Mr.
Echeveria invited all to join the volunteers involved in the beach
cleaning which is an on-going affair in Highland Beach.
Mr. John E. Ward of Braemar Isle, noting the Advice and Protection
Program Ad Hoc Committee submitted written information to the Town
Commission, questioned when this matter will be discussed. It was
noted the Mayor will address this issue under the next agenda
item.
93.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Voress, noting a vacancy will occur on the Financial Adviso-
ry Board in November when Member S. Myron Browner's term expires,
stated Mr. Brown indicated a desire to continue serving on said
Board. This matter will be addressed at the November 02, 1993,
Regular Meeting of the Town Commission.
The Mayor, noting the correspondence from the Ad Hoc Committee was
received after today's Agenda was distributed, proposed discussion
of this issue be deferred to the November Workshop Meeting to give
the Commissioners an opportunity to study the information. Said
proposal received unanimous acceptance.
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93.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
None
93.4 DISCUSSION RE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
The Commissioners reviewed the draft of the November/December
Newsletter and directed same be prepared for mailing to residents.
93.8 DISCUSSION RE ADELPHIA CABLE
Noting it was the consensus of the Commission to carry discussion
of 'Adelphia Cable' on our Workshop Meeting Agendum to obtain in-
put from residents regarding the cable service, the Mayor advised
he was informed by Ms. Jean Baker of Adelphia Cable that the
'commercial transmission line up' will remain the same as in the
past for the next year.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Status of Building Development in Town
The Commissioners received and reviewed the 'Status of Building
• Development in Town', a report submitted by the Building
Department.
Minutes for approval at November 1993 Regular Meeting
Following the review of four sets of Town Commission Meeting
Minutes, it was the consensus to move this item to the Regular
Meeting Agenda for consideration.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Under his report, Vice Mayor Bill Paul questioned if arrangements
were made to have the new Talent Bank Applicants appear before the
Town Commission to be interviewed. It should be noted the
Applicants are invited to be interviewed at a Town Commission
Workshop Meeting following their attendance of a meeting of the
Board of their choice.
The Vice Mayor, noting residents question why the new rescue
vehicle cannot be used to transport individuals to the hospital,
advised a permit from the County is required for that purpose;
only Bethesda and Atlantic Ambulance Service have a County permit
to transport individuals to hospitals. Vice Mayor Paul stated
there is no cost out of pocket for any resident using Atlantic
Ambulance Service; the resident gives information regarding his/
her insurance coverage.
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Vice Mayor Paul advised he will be happy to meet with any resident
to discuss any questions regarding the Atlantic Ambulance Service.
Commissioner Arthur Eypel
Commissioner Arthur Eypel reported he and Mayor Voress attended
the recent meeting of the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores
at which Mr. Kirby Green of the Florida DNR (Tallahassee) was pre-
sent to respond to questions regarding the 'administrative rule'
relating to the Coastal Construction Control Line.
Commissioner Eypel, questioned by residents with regard to stakes
placed on the beach, noted his research indicates the Department
of Enviornmental Protection and the Department of Environmental
Resources Management ran a test program throughout Palm Beach
County; they placed the stakes to alert beach cleaning contractors
that their mechanical devices are restricted as to where they can
be operated (they must stay east of the stakes) so as not to
impact the nesting during the turtle program season. It was noted
the stakes were placed without any notification to the beachfront
property owners.
Ms. Lucy Miller, 3301 South Ocean Boulevard, a Highland Beach
• Turtle Program Volunteer, advised the Town Commission that at a
'Special Meeting' of the DNR and DERM on May O1, 1993, it was an-
nounced both agencies will be vigilant with beach cleaners. Ms.
Miller's offer to report to the Town Commission on a regular basis
in order to keep all informed was accepted.
Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner John F. Rand was absent - no report.
Commissioner David Augenstein
Commissioner David Augenstein,,
development in Town, noted the
Highland is coming to a close;
for the sales office property o
construction of a single family
well under way.
reporting on the status of building
addition and alteration at Boca
four townhouses are being planned
n the West side of AlA; and the
residence on the B & C site is
Mayor Arlin Voress
Mayor Arlin Voress reported all residents will be receiving infor-
mation in the mail regarding lead and copper in drinking water.
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REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Noting the Town Commission authorized the Mayor and Town Manager
to be representatives to the Municipal League, the Town Manager
recommended the same apply to the Multi-Jurisdictional Issues
Coordination Forum Interlocal Agreement entered into with the
County. It was the consensus to place on the November Regular
Commission Meeting Consent Agenda the appointment of the Mayor as
the Regular Member and the Town Manager as the Alternate Member to
represent the Town on all issues addressed by said Forum.
Town Manager Mariano advised, at the request of Commissioner Rand,
a letter indicating all data has been returned to the Town Clerk's
Department has been prepared for signature of elected officials
leaving office.
The Town Manager reminded all residents the Government Open House
is scheduled to take place on December 02, 1993, from 10:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m.; everyone is invited and urged to attend.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, Mayor Voress upon proper Motion, adjourned the Work-
shop Meeting at 2:40 p.m.
APPROVED:
Arlin Voress, Mayo
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/commissioner
Absent
John F. nd Commis Toner
David Augens ein,~ ommissioner
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minute~~of Meeting of Town Commission
PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, October 05, 1993 1:35 p.m.
Mayor Arlin Voress, upon recessing the Regular Meeting of this
date, called the advertised Public Hearing of the Town Commission
of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 1:35 p.m. in
the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Others in attendance were
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arthur Eypel, and John F.
Rand. Commissioner David Augenstein was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, CMC, Building
Official Lee Leffingwell, and members of the general public.
Mayor Voress, noting this advertised public hearing was called to
examine an application for Special Exception submitted by Aldo
Ruscito (owner) re installation of boat lifting device at 4229
Intracoastal Drive as per Town Code of Ordinances Chapter 30,
Section 5.2 (d) (2) and Section 10 regarding Special Exception
Procedures, requested public comments.
As there were no public comments forthcoming, Mayor Voress, noting
• the Commission will address this matter when the Regular Meeting
is reconvened, adjourned the advertised Public Hearing at 1:40
p.m.
APPROVED:
Arlin, Voress,
1 nPaul,nVice„ Mayor
Arthur Eype]fs issioner
. Rand, Commissione
(Absent)
David Augenstein, Commissioner