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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
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Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, Se tember 28, 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 present were Vice
Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arthur Eypel, John F. Rand, and
David Augenstein.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town
Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, CMC, Building
Official Lee Leffingwell, Delray City Manager David Harden, Delray
Fire Chief Kerry Koen and Staff, President of Boca Raton Junior
League Ms. Barbara Hill, Developer James Drago, Montgomery Watson
Engineers Clay Blanton and Mark Nelson, and members of the general
public.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The Agenda, amended by including a presentation by the Boca Raton
Junior League and the introduction of Delray Beach Fire Chief
Kerry Koen and Staff, received unanimous acceptance as amended.
93.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Reg Wagner of 1111 A Russell Drive, representing six members
of the Highland Beach Association, noting the Comino Cove complex
on South Ocean Boulevard between Bel Air Drive and Highland Beach
Drive filed plans for new dockage with the DERM and DEP indicating
stern-to dockage in the canal, stated his association requested
their Attorney, Charles Butler III, to bring the Commission up to
date on the status of this matter.
If the Camino Cove request receives approval for the new dockage,
Attorney Butler stated it would adversely affect his clients'
complex. The Attorney, noting an Administrative Hearing is set
for December 08, 1993, with the DEP submitting an "Intent to
Issue", questioned if the Town would require a variance concerning
this matter.
Building Official Lee Leffingwell advised the Commission she met
with Camino Cove representatives and had given them copies of the
applicable Town Code. Noting it will be necessary to follow pro-
cedures, the Building Official stated she does not have much data
to go by as Camino Cove has not approached the Town at this point.
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September 28, 1993
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Town Attorney Sliney stated the Town would require any approvals
from all agencies having jurisdiction over the water before it
would consider Camino Cove's application. The Town Attorney sug-
gested Attorney Butler submit a letter on behalf of his clients
saying 'based on your understanding of the plans, you have the
following objections'; the Town will review the letter and see
where the problems are.
Mr. Richard O'Keefe of 1110 Bel Air Drive stated if the Town were
to turn down Camino Cove's request, it would be a benefit to the
canal.
Mr. Jose Echeverria of Russell Drive gave a status report on the
Town's Turtle Program noting there were 492 nests with 476 false
crawls this year.
Mr. Echeverria noted the volunteers worked two days cleaning up
the Town beach; they filled 46 garbage bags and .estimated the
weight to be 1,605 lbs. Mr. Echeverria extended thanks to Ted
Hanna and his staff for doing a fine job emptying the trash
receptacles in place on the beach.
Boca Raton Junior League, Ms. Barbara Hill, President
Ms. Barbara W. Hill, President of the Boca Raton Junior League,
made a presentation to the Town Commission regarding a fund rais-
ing event, a Designer Showhouse proposed for the new home built by
Developer James Drago at 4217 South Ocean Boulevard, to commence
on February il, through February 17, 1994. With permission from
Fr. Chepanis, St. Lucy's Church parking lot will be used for valet
parking with the Town Hall Complex utilized for overflow parking.
Introduction of Delray Fire Chief Kerry Koen
Mayor Voress, noting the Delray Beach Fire Department will soon
provide fire/rescue services to our Town, called on Town Manager
Mariano to introduce the Delray Beach Staff in attendance today.
Town Manager Mariano advised the Town contracted with the City of
Delray Beach for fire/rescue services and necessary changes in
communications have been completed to effect the transition on
Thursday, September 30, 1993, at 4:00 p.m., at which time our
phone lines will go to Delray Beach rather than Palm Beach County.
Delray City Manager David Harden, upon introduction by the Town
Manager, stated it was a pleasure to work with the Town in putting
together the contract and preparing to provide the services. The
City Manager introduced Delray Fire Chief Kerry Koen.
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Delray Chief Kerry Koen, noting he is happy to participate in the
positive relationship, stated the City looks at this as a part-
nership rather than the neighbor relationship; it's a business
relationship that makes sense for both parties. Noting he looks
forward to working on a day to day basis with the Town, Chief Koen
introduced his Staff: Assistant Chiefs Mike Wickerson and John
Tomaszewski, Division Chief Mike Cato, Lt. Larry Garitto, Division
Chiefs Alan Traywick and Joe Koppel, Battalion Chief Mike
Hendricks, and Chief of Maintenance Roy Conoff. Noting Delray is
proud of its staff, Chief Koen advised the new rescue unit provid-
ed by the Town is parked in front of Town Hall.
Mayor Voress recessed the Workshop Meeting at 2:30 p.m. to allow
all in attendance to inspect the new Delray Beach/Highland Beach
Rescue vehicle.
The Mayor reconvened the Workshop Meeting at 2:30 p.m. noting the
next Agenda item to be addressed is the Montgomery Watson Reports.
MONTGOMERY WATSON REPORTS
Montgomery Watson Engineers Clay Blanton and Mark Nelson gave a
status report with regard to the Intracoastal Waterway Crossing
• Pipeline indicating the design has been completed, permits have
been received and are valid for approximately five years, and the
Town is now in a position to proceed with the project should it
opt to do so.
Noting the normal life span of a Ductile Iron Pipeline is 50
years, our Engineers advised the Town's Ductile Iron Pipeline, in
use for the last 20 years, is in good shape and should remain so
for a number of years. Should this line sustain damage, repairing
it would cost approximately $10,000. plus the cost of materials
while the estimated cost for an additional (new) line would run
between $230,000 - $320,000.
When Commissioner Rand questioned the $150,000. that had been ap-
propriated for this project, the Town Manager advised a portion of
that money has been used for the engineering studies and the
permitting fees. It was the consensus to move this matter to the
October 05, 1993, Regular Meeting Agenda for further discussion
and possible consideration.
93.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Voress noted there are no vacancies on any Advisory Boards
or Committees nor was any correspondence received from same.
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AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR THE ADVICE AND PROTECTION PROGRAM
Mayor Voress, noting the Ad Hoc Committee for the Advice and Pro-
tection Program Chairman Ward and Associates are present today to
share information with the Commission, advised he will call on the
Town Attorney for guidance following Chairman Ward's presentation.
Chairman Ward advised the Commission of the progress made by the
Ad Hoc Committee thus far and noted they are concerned about get-
ting publicity for the Advice and Protection Program; without the
publicity, they feel they will not know if there is a need for
said program which involves advice regarding legal and financial
matters.
Attorney Sliney, noting the Town could incur liability if it were
to sponsor an organization that gives legal and financial advice,
stated the way for an Advice and Protection Program to function
would be as a non-profit group (without any Town connection) where
volunteer members would do the work.
Town Manager Mariano noted the Town must first decide what it is
and if it wants to be involved in these issues. The Town can
educate the public via Channel 12 and the Newsletter with regard
• to services available; however, the Town should not sponsor any
Social Service Programs. It was the consensus to move this issue
to the Regular Meeting Agenda for further discussion.
93.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PRO-
VIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE TOWN
CHARTER, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE
TOWN CHARTER, PROVIDING FOR THE ADDITION OF NEW SECTIONS
AND ARTICLE AND PROVIDING FOR THE RESTATEMENT IN ITS
ENTIRETY OF THE TOWN CHARTER; SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE
FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE TOWN CHARTER: 1.05, 1.06 (2),
1.06 (3), 1.06 (4), 1.06 (5), 2.01 (4), 2.01 (6), 2.01
(9), 2.01 (12), 2.01 (21), 2.01 (22), 2.01 (24), 2.01
(25), 2.01 (32), 2.01 (34), 2.01 (35), 2.01 (37), 3.02.,
3.03, 3.05, 3.08, ARTICLE IV, 4.01, 4.03, 5.01, 5.02,
5.03, 6.01, 6.03, 6.05, 7.01, 7.02, 7.05, ARTICLE VIII,
8.01, 8.02, 9.03, 10.01; SPECIFICALLY REPEALING THE FOL-
LOWING SECTIONS OF THE TOWN CHARTER; 1.06 (9), 2.01 (2),
2.01 (14), 2.01 (26), 2.01 (27), 4.02, 7.03, 7.06, 8.03,
8.04, 8.05, 8.06, 9.04; SPECIFICALLY ADDING SECTIONS 2.01
(41) ENTITLED FUNDING LIMITATION AND 9.07 ENTITLED LEGAL
RIGHTS AND ARTICLE XI ENTITLED REVIEW OF CHARTER; PROVID-
ING FURTHER THAT THE CHARTER AS RESTATED SHALL BE FILED
• WITH THE FLORIDA SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE.
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September 28, 1993
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The ordinance, given first reading on 09/07/93 and published on
09/15/93, was discussed. It was the consensus to move this matter
to the Regular Meeting Agenda for consideration.
93.8 Discussion re Adelphia Cable
During brief discussion regarding Adelphia Cable Service, Mayor
Voress noted this matter will be carried on the Agenda for the
next few Workshop Meetings.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
Status of Building Development in Town
Members received and reviewed the Status of Building Development
in Town, a report submitted by the Building Department.
Minutes for approval at October 1993 Regular Meeting
Four sets of Town Commission Meeting Minutes were reviewed and
moved to the Regular Meeting Agenda for possible approval.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
• Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, under his report, stated Thursday, Septem-
ber 30, 1993, at 4:00 p.m. (when the Town switches to Delray Beach
Fire/Rescue Service) will be very exciting for all people.
Commissioner Arthur Eypel
Commissioner Arthur Eypel, under his report, extended thanks to
the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue for the many years they provided
this important service to our Town; and now, we look forward to
Delray Beach providing this service to our residents.
The Commissioner reported he, along with Ms. Jane Rayner and the
Mayor, will attend the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores
Meeting on October 18, 1993, at which Mr. Kirby Green of the
Florida DNR will address the Council.
Commissioner Eypel noted the Community Appearance Board will be
meeting on Thursday, September 30, 1993, to review the Town's sign
ordinance.
Commissioner John F. Rand
• Commissioner John F. Rand had no report.
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Commissioner David Augenstein
Commissioner David Augenstein had no report.
Mayor Arlin Voress
Mayor Arlin Voress extended condolences to the Vice Mayor on the
recent loss of his Mother.
The Mayor invited all residents to see the new Rescue Vehicle; he
announced the Town will begin using the Atlantic Ambulance Service
as of October O1, 1993.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mariano reported the 'Transfers of funds' are a
matter of year-end bookkeeping. It was the consensus to place
consideration of said transfers on the Regular Meeting Consent
Agenda.
• The Town Manager noted by changing our Fire/Rescue Service to
Delray Beach, the Town was able to reduce the milage rate to 3.3
for the 1993/94 fiscal year.
The Town Manager reported the Town is changing the source of
Health Insurance Coverage for its Employees by contracting with
Travelers Insurance at an annual saving of $30,000.
Mayor Voress advised the Palm Beach County Municipal League is
requesting the Communities support the efforts of Palm Beach
County to work on cleaning up the Lake Worth Lagoon; a Resolution
regarding this matter will be prepared for consideration at the
Regular Meeting on October 05, 1993.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, Mayor Voress, upon proper MOTION, adjourned the
Workshop Meeting at 3:55 p.m.
APPROVED: ~ = ~~-~-
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