1993.04.06_TC_Minutes_RegularS
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission '
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 06, 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, and David Augenstein.
Commissioner John F. Rand was absent.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town
Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals, and members
of the general public.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Agenda was adopted as submitted, without objection.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The following sets of Minutes were submitted for consideration:
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February 23, 1993 - Workshop Meeting
March 02, 1993 - Regular Meeting
March 10, 1993 - Special Meeting/Canvassing Board
VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN MOVED to approve the above
Minutes as written. The MOTION received unanimous acceptance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mr. Jose Echeverria of Russell Drive, head of the Highland Beach
Turtle Program, informed the Town Commission the first turtle
nesting (Leatherback) occurred in Zone One on Saturday, April 03.
It was noted the Department of Environmental Resources Management
advised this was the third nesting in Palm Beach County.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor Bill Paul
Vice Mayor Bill Paul, under his report, extended thanks to all who
participated in the Highland Beach March of Dimes Walk-a-thon and
requested anyone with donations kindly turn same into the
Committee .
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Commissioner Arthur Eypel
Under his report, Commissioner Arthur Eypel, noted the March of
Dimes Walk-a-thon was well attended.
The Commissioner questioned the status of a vacant structure at
the South end of Town, across from Boca Highlands, that has been
condemned. Town Manager Mariano advised the question of ownership
on said property has been determined and a "Notice of Violation"
has been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer.
Commissioner David Augenstein
Commissioner David Augenstein had no report; however, alluding to
comments regarding the Walk-a-thon, he noted he would be looking
for volunteers to help with the task of cutting up a bushel of
oranges for next year's event.
Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner John F. Rand was absent.
Mayor Arlin Voress
• Under his report, Mayor Arlin Voress echoed the comments of his
colleagues regarding the Town's March of Dimes Walk-a-thon. The
Mayor noted T-shirts with the Town Seal are on sale at Town Hall
at $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00. Monies from T-shirts sold this
month will be added to the donations collected this month.
Mayor Voress advised the Town is looking into improving the system
for televising the Town Commission Meetings.
The Mayor, alluding to the Town Manager and his arrest at last
week's Workshop Meeting by Sheriff's Deputies on behalf of the
American Cancer Society Jail and Bail Fund Raiser, noted they
raised a total of $2,280 for that worthy cause.
Mayor Voress announced representatives from Congressman E. Clay
Shaw's office will be at Town Hall on Thursday, April 08, between
9:30 a.m and 12:00 noon to meet with area residents. It will be
an open meeting at which they will discuss what is going on in
Congress and address whatever concerns area residents may have.
All are invited to attend said meeting.
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REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas Sliney reported he is working with Drexel's
Attorney, Brian Deuschle, and the Town's Co-counsel, Rusty
Roberts, in following up on necessary documents regarding the
Drexel Law Suit. It was noted the Settlement Agreement was signed
by all interested parties.
The Town Attorney advised Town Manager Mariano and he attended the
Palm Beach County Commission Meeting this morning where approval
was granted, by a vote of 7 to 0, to allow the Town to opt out of
the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue contract effective 10/01/93.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mariano reported the Town is awaiting a letter from
the County verifying the action taken at the County Commission
Meeting this date. The Town Manager advised she will be asking
Delray Beach City Manager David Harden to finalize their contract
and have it approved by their City Council before it is submitted
to our Town Commission.
The Town Manager acknowledged receipt of a news release from the
• City of Delray Beach indicating they have been awarded a Class 3
Public Protection Classification by the Insurance Services Office
as a result of improvements to their City's Fire Defense System.
It was noted once the Town signs on with Delray Beach Fire/Rescue
Service, Town residents should advise their insurance carriers as
the Class 3 Classification should reflect a reduction in insurance
rates for our citizens.
Town Manager Mariano thanked all who assisted with contributions
to have the Mayor and Town Manager released from the American
Cancer Society Jail last Tuesday (March 30). The Town Manager
also extended thanks to all who volunteered and came out on
Saturday (April 03) to participate in the March of Dimes Walk-a-
thon in Highland Beach.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Voress, citing the scheduled meetings of the various Town
Advisory Boards, noted a vacancy exists on the Code Enforcement
Board. At this time, COMMISSIONER EYPEL NOMINATED Russell
Richardson, who is qualified for the position, to a three year
term on the Code Enforcement Board. No other nominations were
forthcoming. VICE MAYOR PAUL SECONDED the NOMINATION which
received unanimous approval.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 6, ENTITLED "BUILDINGS
AND STRUCTURES", SECTION 6-246, ENTITLED "FIRE ALARMS,
FIRE SPRINKLERS, ETC."
will place the responsibility of testing fire alarm systems on the
property owner. This matter will be included on the April Work-
shop Meeting Agenda for further discussion.
The proposed ordinance received first reading, by title only, by
the Town Clerk. During discussion, it was noted this ordinance
2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN
OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED "SEWERS"
SECTION 22-4 ENTITLED "BILLING PROCEDURE; DELINQUENCY";
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION.
The above proposed ordinance was given first reading by the Town
Clerk, by title only. It was noted this section is being amended
to coincide with the "Water" billing procedure. Following much
discussion regarding the $50,00 service charge, the Town Manager
and Town Attorney advised they will review the service charge
matter in advance of the April Workshop Meeting as this ordinance
will be on the Agenda for further discussion.
3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, BY THE CREATION OF CHAPTER 31
TO BE ENTITLED "STORMWATER/NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS", PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION.
The proposed ordinance received first reading, by title only, by
the Town Clerk. It was noted the NPDES is a federal law under the
Clean Water Act that requires our stormwater system come in
compliance with this Act and the new chapter would reflect said
requirements. During discussion of Section 1.3, it was noted
'dechlorinated swimming pool contributions' would be included in
with discharges exempt from general prohibition. It was the
consensus that the definition of the term 'dechlorinated swimming
pool contributions' needs to be looked into. In the course of
discussion of sections pertaining to Civil and Criminal Penalties,
it was noted the daily maximum penalties that may be enforced are
part of the Environmental Protection Agency Standards and
Penalties.
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Regular Meeting Minutes
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 569 AND 592 REGARDING THE
APPOINTMENTS OF REGULAR AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVES TO
THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES AND SHORES COUNCIL.
The above Resolution appointing Commissioner Arthur Eypel and Ms.
Jane Rayner as the Town's Regular and Alternate Representatives to
the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council was adopted
without objection upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/COMMISSIONER
AUGENSTEIN.
REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None
Consent Agenda
1. Approval re Bond Refinancing by Stifel, Nicolas
& Company, Inc.
The Consent Agenda approving the Bond Refinancing proposal of
• Stifel, Nicolas & Company, Inc., dated March 11, 1993, was
accepted without objection upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/
COMMISSIONER EYPEL.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/VICE MAYOR
PAUL, Mayor Voress adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:05 p.m.
APPROVAL : ~-~~f~ r-
Arlin Voress, Mayer
vice
Arthur ~ypel,~~ommissioner
John F. l~nd,(~Commissidner
David Augenstein, ~gmmissi