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1993.02.02_TC_Minutes_Regular _ _. -- TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 02, 1993 1:30 .m. In the absence of Mayor Joseph A. Boulay, Vice Mayor Paul called the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 p.m. Others in attendance were Commissioners Arlin Voress, Arthur Eypel, and John F. Rand. Also present 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, without objection, as written. APPROVAL OF MINUTES r~ LJ The following sets of Minutes were submitted for approval: January 05, 1993 - Regular Meeting January 12, 1993 - Special Meeting MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER VORESS to accept the Minutes as written was unanimously received. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Mr. Felix Goldenson, an officer on the Board of Directors at Seagate of Highlands, noting he previously requested and was granted reduced fees by the Town Commission when Seagate was installing smoke alarms, addressed the Commission to request an adjustment of permitting fees for hose-bibs being replaced in conjunction with work being done to rebuild Seagate's seawall and docks. Noting the plumber commenced working prior to pulling a permit, Mr. Goldenson questioned if an adjustment of the penalty imposed on the plumber might be considered. Vice Mayor Paul advised the fees on the sprinklers (mandated by the County) were adjusted for all buildings in Town under said mandate; the matter under discussion today is administrative and should be handled by the Town Manager. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 02, 1993 Page 2 of 5 Building Official Lee Leffingwell informed the Commission B.K. Marine Construction, Inc., obtained a permit to repair the Seagate seawall and replace existing docks and dolphin piles only; no sub- contractor applied for plumbing or electrical permits for the Seagate docks. Upon a complaint from a Seagate resident, our plumbing inspector went to the site and found the plumbing work done by Dick Roberts Plumbing Co., who is not registered to work in the Town, was done improperly. The Building Official opted to double the plumbing permit fee (rather than quadruple the fee) which permit was issued to AAAlll Dixie Plumbing Repair on Decem- ber 07, 1992, following a stop work order issued by our Building Official on that date. It was noted inspections were made of the 31 hose-bibs without the Town charging a fee for inspecting each fixture. Noting the Town has quadrupled permit fees on many occasions, the Town Manager advised regulations have to be followed. The Town was able to grant Seagate's request when smoke alarms were instal- led as it was considered a matter of 'interpretation of the code'. This request would be a real adjustment as it is not a matter of interpretation with regard to a bib-hose. It was noted the fees were reviewed and put in place following much work and consideration. Town Manager Mariano advise she could not recom- mend an adjustment be granted for the hose-bibs as the ordinance is clear and it would not be fair to others in Town. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Vice Mayor Bill Paul Vice Mayor Bill Paul, under his report, announced Mayor Boulay had bypass surgery on Friday (01/29/93) and is progressing as one would expect. The Vice Mayor extended wishes for the Mayor's speedy recovery. The Vice Mayor also extended get well wishes to Police Officer Frank Mencik who is presently hospitalized due to his illness. Vice Mayor Paul recognized Peter Genovese, a former Highland Beach Commissioner, present in the audience. Vice Mayor Paul advised this date marks the fifth anniversary of Ms. Mariano as Town Manager of Highland Beach and noted all appreciate her work/efforts in that capacity. The Vice Mayor noted the March of Dimes Walk-a-thou is scheduled for April 03, 1993. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 02, 1993 • Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Arlin Voress Commissioner Arlin Voress, under his report, echoed the Vice Mayor's comments regarding the Mayor's surgery and wished the Mayor well. The Commissioner noted anyone wanting to send greet- ings to the Mayor may obtain the correct mailing address from Town Hall. Commissioner Arthur Eypel Commissioner Arthur Eypel reported he spoke with Mayor Boulay and his wife Dottie who advised the Mayor successfully endured the five bypass operation without any complications and the Mayor would be recovering in the St. Petersburg area for the remainder of the month. The Commissioner noted his prayers for a complete recovery are with the Mayor. Commissioner John F. Rand Commissioner John F. Rand, under his report, alluding to the recent newspaper article regarding 'Night raids on city wells', noted he was curious to know how anyone could dig a well that would go undetected. • Commissioner Voress, alluding to Commissioner Rand's comment, explained it could be done but it is against the law. The Com- missioner advised a sufficient quantity of water is being withdrawn from the aquifer; when it is pulled out faster than it is replenished, you observe a lower level. Commissioner Voress noted the State of Florida owns all underground water therefore one must have a permit to withdraw water; South Florida Water Management District issues permits for our area and the Town is looking at those permits. Mayor Joseph A. Boula Absent - no report. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, under her report, cited a submittal by the Code Enforcement Officer which indicated 14 violations that were filed have been corrected; the Code Enforcement Board is making a determination with regard to three citations that were Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Februray 02, 1993 Page 4 of 5 issued; and, there are four violations pending. The Town Manager and Commission publicly thanked Code Enforcement Officer Lee Leffingwell for her efforts and urged her to continue watching for any violations in Town. The Town Manager acknowledged receipt of an addendum to the Police Department's Monthly Report which indicated approximately 50 warning citations regarding water violations were issued during the last two weeks. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Vice Mayor Paul cited the scheduled meetings of the various Town Boards and Committees noting a Code Enforcement Board Member vacancy. COMMISSIONER RAND NOMINATED Leonard Bell to a three year term, as of March O1, 1993, on the Code Enforcement Board. All Members were in favor of the NOMINATION. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROPOSING AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1.06 (3) OF ARTICLE I OF THE TOWN CHARTER ENTITLED "GENERAL PROVISIONS" PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON MAY SERVE MORE THAN THREE (3) SUCCESSIVE TERMS AS MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, OR COMMISSIONER AND PROVIDING THAT THE AFORESAID TERM LIMITATIONS REGARDING THE OFFICES OF MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, AND COMMISSIONER SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE GOVERNING BODY TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERMS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT UPON SUCCESSFUL REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION OF AMENDMENT. The proposed ordinance, given first reading on January 12, 1993, and published on January 21, 1993, was given final reading, by title, by Vice Mayor Paul. It was noted amendments to the body of this ordinance, as discussed at the last Workshop Meeting, have been incorporated in Sections 2 and 3. Following brief discussion, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BAND/ COMMISSIONER VORESS to adopt the ordinance as amended. A roll call vote resulted in "AYE" votes cast by Vice Mayor Paul, Commis- sioners Eypel, Voress, and Rand. 2. RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 595 OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, WHICH CREATED A CHARTER REVIEW BOARD. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 02, 1993 Page 5 of 5 The proposed resolution was adopted unanimously upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER VORESS/COMMISSIONER RAND. REGULAR BUSINESS Items Left Over None Consent Agenda 1. Approval of a resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, supporting the request of the Florida Department of Natural Resources for additional time and money to further study the re-establishment of the coastal construction control line in Palm Beach County. 2. Approval of J. M. Montgomery's "Scope of Services" for Telemetry and Instrumentation Systems for the Town's Water Plant not to exceed $52,300. The Consent Agenda was adopted without objection upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER VORESS/COMMISSIONER RAND. Mr. Leonard Bell, present in the audience, thanked the Commission for their vote of confidence and the opportunity to serve our wonderful Town as a Member of the Code Enforcement Board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, Vice Mayor Paul, upon proper MOTION, adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:15 p.m. APPROVED: . Rand, Commis Toner AT T: e: Absent Joseph A. Boulay, yor G~--..~-~--... 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