2014.08.05_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday August 5 2014 1:30 PM
Mayor Bernard Featherman called the Regular Meeting to order in the Library's Goldstein Community
Room at 1:30 PM.
CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Members present: Mayor Bernard Featherman; Vice Mayor Ron Brown; Commissioner
Dennis J. Sheridan; Commissioner Louis P. Stern; and Commissioner Carl Feldman. Also present: Town
Attorney Glen Torcivia; Town Manager Kathleen D. Weiser; Town Clerk Beverly M. Brown; Finance
Director Cale Curtis; Public Works Director Edward J. Soper; Police Chief Craig Hartmann; Assistant to
the Manager Zoie Burgess; and members of the public.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was given, followed by a minute of silence.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Mayor Featherman asked for any additions or deletions.
Town Clerk Brown stated she received an email from a resident and would like to read it during the public
portion of the meeting.
Receiving no additions or deletions, the agenda was accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
Mamie Glasser, 3720 S. Ocean Blvd — My concern is about the property south of Toscana on the west
side of AIA. What is built on this property affects everyone here. The new property owners knew or
should have known what the town code was. Do we want our AlA to be congested and look like what is
happening in Delray and Boca Raton? I love living at Toscana, but in retrospect maybe it should not have
been allowed to be built its current size. There should be no variances given by the town. There is also
the environmental issue to consider. The way we protect the turtles should also apply to our mangroves
and wildlife. I am not against development but it should be held to town code and no variances given.
Town Commission Regular Minutes
August 5 2014 Page 2 of 11
Joe Canazzaro, Bel Air Drive — We live in a beautiful coastal town with a local government comprised of
our friends and neighbors. Those that were elected to manage the town affairs are doing so in an open
and ethical manner. They are not infallible and may make some simple mistakes. Every meeting starts
out with the Pledge of Civility. I was not happy with the local treatise that happened at the last meeting.
They called for the out and out firing of town officials. It was inappropriate, disrespectful and not civil.
Civility applies to all. These apprehensible outbursts must be curtailed. I am also not happy with the
managing of the Town, because you should be managing a meeting that should be civil. I understand
someone went to the Inspector General and I am not sure why. I prefer to handle our laundry in town.
The Police Department and associated renovations are needed and must proceed. It was a simple mistake
without any harm. There was no personal gain and why all the outrage and drama is something I don't
understand. We all should work together as a team.
Dr. Bill Weitz, 1135 Boca Cove Lane — I don't think expressing democracy in action and expressing
personal views and freedom of speech is a lack of civility. Dr. Weitz read a letter he wrote to the Town
before the official report from the IG was received.:
"In light of the report of the Town Attorney, Mr. Glen J. Torcivia, at the Town Commission Workshop
on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, I am requesting that a New Agenda item be added to the monthly meeting of
the Commission to be held on August 5, 2014. The item would be to consider punitive actions regarding
the Mismanagement and Sub - Standard Performance evidenced by both the Town Manager and the Town
Attorney with respect to their failure to provide the Commissioners accurate and legal information as to
the change in the town charter. By failing to have a legally required referendum to change the town
spending limits from $350,000 to one tenth of the town budget on the sole discretion of the Commission,
these individuals are responsible for the fording of the Inspector General of Palm Beach County that
Highland Beach violated state law. As such, the town has spent over $500,000 dollars in taxpayer money
without legal authorization. While the concerned parties would prefer to minimize this violation of state
law as simply "human error" there must be accountability with respect to the performance of these
individuals. Both parties are in critical positions to advise the Commissioners as to actions before them.
By failing to provide clear and available information with respect to the need for a referendum, and by
allowing the construction projects to initiate, the town has spent taxpayer dollars without any legal
authority. Placing the blame on the Town Clerk is simply cowardly and an abrogation of responsibility
by the Town Manager and the Town Attorney. I thank you for your consideration in insuring this item is
placed on the meeting agenda for the Commissioners to consider."
Today the IG rendered an official report. The findings are found on their public website. We violated
State Law. There is a State Law requiring a referendum to change a Town Charter. Because of that
violation, according to their calculations, we have spent $917,000 in unauthorized illegal spending. This
is not a human error. The Town Attorney suggested the Town Clerk missed the 1991 referendum when
he requested documents be provided to him so he can render a legal opinion. He saw an ordinance and
therefore made the recommendation. The Inspector General pointed out that there was a 2003
referendum and the Town rejected the spending increases. This 2003 referendum was not caught by the
Town Attorney. These were critical items in providing the Commission with a reasonable way to go in
terms of having a referendum and not spending money illegally. As for the Town Manager, she has done
her job. She has pushed the project, gotten the bids, but the bottom line is the projects go on. Are the
initial amounts of money being spent curtailed? No. The IG report said two things: One is to get your
Town Commission Regular Minutes
Aumast 5 2014 Pane 3 of 11
referendums in order and put them into an organization. The other is don't exceed the $350,000 limit,
which is still now the operational limit on any future projects. It made no suggestions that it was human
error. It made no suggestions that we should continue the project because we are between a rock and a
hard place. That is the Town's decision. Any further spending on that project in new money is illegal
and unauthorized money. You can make that decision, but you know we violated the law. It is your
money, our money. We live here. The Town Manager and the Town Attorney don't. I support projects
and modernization but I don't like lack of transparency and illegal activity.
Mike Stein, 3912 S. Ocean Blvd — I don't find anything uncivil about the presentation of the last
speaker. It was factual and honest. Mr. Stein read his letter to the Commissioners and the Town
Manager into the record as follows:
"Many Highland Beach residents were outraged by our Attorney's report to the Commission at its
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Workshop and the demeanor of his presentation. In our opinion, his report made
light of an egregious error and deflected responsibility where it doesn't belong. Clearly, the Town
purchasing policy was not followed. Our Attorney sanctioned the Commission to obligate funds that the
Commission was not authorized to obligate. Suggesting that a proper bid and award process is enough
to satisfy compliance is nonsense. For our Attorney to characterize the fault as arising from someone
else's "human error" is to avoid taking responsibility for the job he is well compensated by the Town to
perform. Given that, the only issue that can restrict the Commission's ability to raise the Town spending
limit is a prior Town referendum, one would think our Attorney would focus on this critical fact. It's
noteworthy that the Inspector General's office was able to bring this critical fact to light, but only after a
substantial amount money was illegally expensed. Our Attorney's comment that his "legal analysis was
correct" if one doesn't consider the referendum that office failed to discover is laughable.
Further, our Attorney's recommendation to "continue the renovations to completion" is reprehensible. I
agree that we must complete the renovation and avoid any costly contract disputes, but we should do
everything to prudently mitigate our illegal spending. Many of us found our Attorney's presentation
completely lacking in remorse. There was no apology. He took no personal responsibility and assumed
an air of, "no big deal" and "we'll know better for next time ". We were also disappointed that most of
the Commissioners and the Town Manager didn't seem to acknowledge the seriousness of the situation.
We consider this a very serious matter and believe our Town Attorney should be held accountable for his
actions.
Ronnie Svenstrup 3210 S. Ocean Blvd gave a report on the Charter Review Board as follows:
"One quiet evening in 20121 received a phone call from Miriam Zwick who was then the Vice Mayor of
Highland Beach. She asked me if I would serve on the Charter Review Board. I agreed, somewhat
reluctantly; especially as Miriam explained that the most urgent issue was one of finance. She further
stated that the spending cap was at $350,000, but it had not been raised in more than ten years.
Therefore, it would probably be necessary to significantly raise that amount. At the first of several
meetings, I met Ron Clark, Chair and the other community minded residents who were serving on this
committee. I also met our Town Attorney Glen Torcivia who was amazingly knowledgeable, pleasant
and patient with all of us. Throughout all of our meetings, Ron and Glen handled our many agenda
items in a most professional manner. They were always willing to research any and all questions that we
had. The issue on the limit of spending was thoroughly discussed by all of us. Not one of us thought it
Town Commission Regular Minutes
Au t 5 2014 Pa 4 of 11
should remain at $350,000. We went back and forth numerous times. I tended to be rather conservative
in the amount I was willing to allow. However, to do a more thorough job, I decided to read the Town
Charters of several municipalities in Palm Beach County. What I found out was that not one of these
other towns had any spending limits whatsoever in their Charter. I personally spoke to the Town
Manager of Ocean Ridge who was astounded when I told him we had a spending limit. He said "how do
they get anything done ?" I asked him if he knew of any other town that had a spending limit in their
Charter. He said absolutely not. I asked our Town Attorney the same question and he too said he did not
know of any in the entire county. I then realized the amount was probably far too little and that it should
be raised. I felt a higher spending limit was justified so that important and necessary capital projects can
be carried out in a timely manner. My husband and I love our beautiful town and appreciate the Town
Commission's efforts to keep it a modem and updated town. We live on Al in Palm Beach County and
our town should be maintained as a wonderful upscale place to call home."
Robert Mot 3912 S. Ocean Blvd — I viewed the video of last week's meeting and found the notice of
that meeting somewhat lacking. The notice of this meeting, in the comprehensive scope and timing of
release of this report which was just handed to me, is somewhat suspect as well. This is an important
issue. I believe in the system and have worked in courthouses all of my life. The ordinance that was
passed was addressed many times before and after the last election. There was also a petition with
signatures from 200 town residents all raising the question of the legality of the passing of this ordinance.
One of the salient points in the IG's report talks about the Municipal Home Rule Powers Act of 1973
which I assume would be a significant responsibility for our Town Attorney to be aware of and adhere to.
In reviewing the video tape, I found the reflection of the clerical error, or somehow responsibility to the
Clerk, lacking in candor. As an attorney you are responsible to know the law, comply with the law and to
guide this Commission properly to adhere to the law. Mr. Krupt read from the IG report as follows: "As
a result, the requirement for voter approval in advance of any project exceeding $350,000 remains the
governing Charter provision." I am not sure if you need a formal revocation of the ordinance that was
illegally passed. I would hope that you would take serious note of Commissioner Feldman's suggestion
that, when this referendum is put forward, it be put forward in March when the Town is highly populated.
I realize that not going forward with this project could involve some costly lawsuits. However, it is
incumbent on you to clarify where we are on this project, what possible costs there may be going
forward, and any decision that would be somewhat capricious in nature be brought before the public
before such a decision would be made.
Town Clerk Brown read an email from Carol Wittenberg of 3912 S. Ocean Blvd. as follows: "As a
resident of Highland Beach I am appalled at the thought that elected officials would spend unauthorized
money without following the Township Charter by bringing the residents together for a referendum vote.
The ceiling of $350,000 is the amount established by our Township and not ten times that amount. I
remember the subject was discussed during the election of March and Commissioner Sheridan assured
those who expressed concern that nothing would be spent over the limit without our consent. This was
not true and ten times the limit has been allocated for Town Hall improvements and a new fire truck.
Where would that coverage come from? Will I see a hike in my taxes? The people who are responsible
for making these decisions without our vote should be held accountable for their actions. Elected
officials have the moral obligation to represent the constituents honestly."
Peter Rodis, 3224 S. Ocean Blvd — I don't know who the person was but I am glad that somebody went
to the IG. A petition of 200 signatures was brought before the Commission last year expressing their
Town Commission Regular Minutes
A t 5 2014 Pag 5 of 11
dismay over what they thought was inappropriate and the Town Commission chose in its own discretion
not to do anything about it. I am happy that the IG ruled on it and ruled on it correctly. I am concerned
about a number of issues and am asking if the Town Commission could give us an update today on the
3200 property and the sale of the Boca property.
3. PRESENTATIONS•
No Presentations were made.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
A) Board Correspondence:
• None
B) Board Action Report:
• Town Clerk read the report into the record.
C) Board Vacancies:
• Financial Advisory Board — Two Appointments
• Financial Advisory Board — One Three Year Appointment
Talent Bank Interview
Bruce Giacoma — 3015 S. Ocean Blvd., #8 -B stated that he has been involved in the
Financial Advisory Board for the last three years and would like to continue serving on the
Board. His background is on Wall Street and is employed as a Trader for a large fmancial
services company.
MOTION: Commissioner Stern moved to reappoint Bruce Giacoma to a three year term on the
Financial Advisory Board. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Feldman
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Stern - Yes
Commissioner Feldman - Yes
Commissioner Sheridan - Yes
Vice Mayor Brown - Yes
Mayor Featherman - Yes
Motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
D) Monthly Board Meetings
• Town Commission Budget Workshop is scheduled for tonight at 6:00 pm
• Planning Board Regular Meeting — August 13 cancelled
• Beaches & Shores Advisory Board — No Scheduled Meeting
• Bd. of Adjustment & Appeals — No Scheduled Meeting
• Code Enforcement — No Scheduled Meeting
• Financial Advisory Board — No Scheduled Meeting
Town Commission Regular Minutes
August 5 2014 Page 6 of 11
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
• None
6. CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Featherman asked if any additional items needed to be removed from the Consent Agenda.
Town Clerk Brown read the Consent Agenda into the record:
A) Commission to re- appoint James Jiovanazzo to the Beaches & Shores Advisory Board for a three
year term. (08/14 — 07/17)
B) Commission to authorize Purchase of a Submersible Pump Motor for Ground Water Well #6.
C) Commission to approve Amendment 1 as submitted and authorizes ratification of up to $20,000 to
Bridges, Marsh & Associates with funding from "Reserve for Contingency."
D) Commission to authorize purchase of loose furnishings from Corporate Interiors, Inc. in the
Amount of $19,609.12 and $4,774.00 for the purchase of exterior sconce fixtures, with funding
From Account #590.000 - 599.000 Reserve for Contingency.
E) Commission to authorize staff to move forward in completing and publishing a Request for
Proposal to secure a new Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Agreement.
F) Commission to change date of Budget Workshop to Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 6:00 PM.
G) Minutes:
June 24, 2014 — Workshop Meeting
July 1, 2014 — Regular Meeting
July 9, 2014 — Special Meeting
MOTION: Vice Mayor Brown moved to accept the Consent Agenda as read. Commissioner Sheridan
seconded the motion.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Brown - Yes
Commissioner Sheridan - Yes
Commissioner Stern - Yes
Commissioner Feldman - Yes
Mayor Featherman - Yes
Motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
II
Town Commission Regular Minutes
August 5 2014 Page 7 of 11
7. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
8. MISCELLANEOUS — ITEMS LEFT OVER:
A) Commission to discuss Funding Limitations Referendum.
Town Attorney Torcivia — When this whole Inspector General thing started, I spoke to Beverly a couple of
weeks ago and I said, Beverly, I got your back and I still have her back. She is a fine clerk and does a
great job. She made a mistake, but people are attacking me. Next they will attack her (pointing to the
Town Manager) and next her (pointing to the Town Clerk). If I don't stand up, there is no one to stand up
to the tyrant who will just misuse the facts and misstate the facts for political purposes. This is no more
than a political ploy in my humble opinion. The fact of the matter remains that the Charter Review
Committee had a number of pubic meetings. This Commission had a number of public meetings. Not one
citizen, no one who is here complaining today, raised their hand and said there was a referendum in 1991.
If that was said, it would have changed the opinion. The entire opinion is based on a very clear State law.
I know the Home Rule Act and have been practicing law and representing governments for over 30 years.
Simply, if you have a Charter that has been adopted by referendum, it can only be changed by referendum.
If you have a Charter that is adopted by ordinance, it can only be changed by ordinance. The only
ordinance Beverly was able to locate and there was no referendum, was the 1993 Ordinance. I believed she
was correct; she believed she was correct. It was a simple mistake. The Inspector General thoroughly
reviewed it and there is no punitive action that they are recommending. They are not recommending any
change in the contracts. They realized it was an error and it has been corrected. The Inspector General did
not find the 2003 referendum. They missed it as well. It was only after Beverly and her office went back
and checked again that they found there was a 2003 referendum. It wasn't in the Supervisor of Elections
office either. So there were many human beings involved that didn't find something. Our position is that
the Town acted appropriately based on the information that we had. Now that we found out that this
information was incorrect, we have taken the appropriate action. There will be no further expenditures for
more than $350,000. Everybody agrees that we are to finish the project to avoid any lawsuit from the
contractors. A mistake was made; so please let us move on and not attack people one by one. You can
attack me all you want, but I don't want you attacking Beverly or Kathleen. A simple mistake is not worth
crucifying people over.
Comm. Feldman — The residents that signed the petition last year weren't opposed so much to the spending
as they were more opposed to the process that it was being spent. They wanted to have more of a say.
Regarding the $350,000 spending limitation, I have not seen anything in the last two years
that is costing more than that amount. Except for this project and any major projects coming up which
will require major funding and bonding, I don't see anything costing more than $350,000. I would like to
see a referendum that would give the people a choice as to what the spending limitation should be
($350,000, 500,000, 750,000 or 10 %).
Comm. Stern — The Commission was not aware that they were doing anything illegal. We made this
selection from the recommendations given to us by the Charter Review committee. We were also advised
that there were no spending limits in all of the surrounding towns. The $350,000 was put on in 1991
Town Commission Regular Minutes
AuMt 5 2014 Page 8 of 11
former Mayor Arlin Voress which at that time would have been 10% of the budget. In our deliberations we
took the numbers not knowing we were possibly doing something illegal because we thought it was correct
in the way it was presented to us. When it came down to the final voting, I was the final vote. Had I
changed my vote, there would have been no spending cap. I didn't feel that any Commission, after I left,
would have the right to spend any money that they wanted. That is how the 10% was derived and how it
was voted on and how it was passed. Our previous Commission was spending money from reserves. Since
we have been in office, we have rebuilt the reserve and have not raised taxes in 2 -1/2 years. I feel we have
done an excellent job as a Commission. We have not seen any projects, except for the renovations, for
over $350,000 nor do I see anything coming up in the future for that amount. Therefore, I see no need for a
referendum whatsoever and it should be left at the $350,000 limit.
Comm. Sheridan — I was very diligently involved with the Charter Review. There were several changes
made within the Charter but this was the only one that has been discussed and objected to.
I don't see any projects in the future for over $350,000 and I agree that it should be returned to the
$350,000. Anything needed over and above that, we could go to a referendum.
Vice Mayor Brown — I am in agreement with my fellow Commissioners and should go back to the
$350,000 spending limit. We do have some projects coming up in the near future that would be over
$350,000 such as the fire truck, the walkway which has been patched and will need to put in a streetscape
and 3.2 million dollars worth of pipes that need to be replaced.
Mayor Featherman — I feel we should have a referendum and have the residents decide whether they are for
or against a certain amount of monies. We were fortunate to receive a grant for our walkways which cost
us a minimum compared to the original million dollars to replace the sidewalks. Our fire engine is also a
major concern. It is constantly in repair. We will need to make a decision on that. Comm. Sheridan did
not believe we received a grant. It was the State giving us the materials to coat the walkways and using
the prisoners to do it. Mayor Featherman considered it a grant since it didn't cost us any monies.
MOTION: Commissioner Sheridan moved to instruct the Town Attorney to prepare an ordinance to
rescind the ordinance that elevated the Funding Limitation to ten percent (10 %). In addition, to submit a
second ordinance to return the spending limit of $350,000. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Brown
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Sheridan - Yes
Vice Mayor Brown - Yes
Commissioner Feldman - Yes
Commissioner Stern - Yes
Mayor Featherman Yes
Motion passed with a 5 -0 vote.
9. REPORTS — TOWN COMMISSION:
A) Commissioner Carl Feldman — I would like to thank everyone for coming. It shows that you do
Town Commission Regular Minutes
August 5, 2014 Page 9 of 11
have an interest in your Town. What we have done today is given the people back their voice. We have a
great deal of legal work here in our town and am suggesting that we should hire our own town attorney and
have a permanent person working on our payroll.
B) Commissioner Louis P. Stern had no report.
C) Commissioner Dennis J. Sheridan had no report.
D) Vice Mayor Brown — With respect to the 200 signatures I have been hearing about, as Vice Mayor
I represent 3800 plus people of the Town of Highland Beach. When you look at the 200 signatures, it is
just a touch over five percent. We will take a majority of the 3800 people and set our policies accordingly.
E) Mayor Featherman had no report.
10. REPORTS — TOWN ATTORNEY GLEN TORCIVIA:
No report.
11. REPORTS — TOWN MANAGER KATHLEEN DAILEY WEISER:
No report.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING:
Al Craft, 3215 S. Ocean Blvd — Regarding the vote that was just taken, is there anything necessary to
repeal it in that it is invalid because it is against the law. I endorse your decision to go back to the
$350,000. I don't agree with Vice Mayor's comments on the importance of the 200 signatures. Mr. Craft
spoke about the meeting he attended where the $350,000 spending limit was eliminated which would then
allow there to be no cap on spending. At that time, the Commission did not want this and voted on a ten
percent (10 %) cap. All the people wanted was the right to vote. $350,000 expenditures don't come up that
often. I have been here ten years and the only one was the fire engine and that was defeated. If there are
any future projects that will go over the limit, you can take a vote.
Rhoda Zelniker, 3912 S. Ocean Blvd — I know the meetings are posted and put on our website.
Unfortunately some people don't read the websites. Somehow the Commission can come up with a better
way of communicating with our residents. You have to respect people that live here. We want nice things.
My whole objection simply was that we weren't included in the process. No one is against improving the
Town. Things should be explained clearly and precisely to the people who live here. We just want to be
included and give the people the right to have a say. It doesn't matter what other towns have. We are a
very small town and we have this ordinance. If someday the Commissioners feel it should be changed and
you want to have the vote of the people to change it; do it.
Town Attorney Torcivia — In response to Mr. Craft's question, the reason it has to be amended is because
in the Code of Ordinance it shows ten percent (10 %). To be clear, you adopt an amendment to repeal that.
Town Commission Regular Minutes
August 5, 2014 Page 10 of 11
Mike Stein, 3912 S. Ocean Blvd — I think much of the return to the $350,000 came from the attendance at
this meeting. Also, I don't understand why the attorney had to depend on Beverly to obtain the
information. You should have had all the documents in advance. I am not trying to attack you, but I find a
fallacy in your argument.
George Kelvin, 4740 S. Ocean Blvd — I would like to know how many signatures are needed on a petition.
What would be an acceptable number?
Robert Klupt, 3912 S. Ocean Blvd — My comments were in no way political. My point was ultimately it
was your responsibility. I applaud the Commission for going back to the $350,000 limit. Considering the
voter turnout in this Town is anywhere between 500 and 900, I believe the 200 signatures (particularly in
the dead of summer) is significant.
An unidentified resident asked about the Fire Department contract with Delray Beach. Town Manager
Weiser stated that the Commissioners would be deciding tonight at the Budget Workshop meeting. It is to
go ahead and give vehicle maintenance to Delray Beach. We have the amount of money in our budget that
they would take over our emergency vehicles including the ambulance.
Elyse Riesa, 1133 Boca Cove Lane — Could someone give us a status on the sale of the property in Boca
and if that money would go towards the $850,000 renovation cost? I think the question regarding how
many signatures are needed on a petition is very important and we need an answer to it. Those are the
people who want to get involved and want answers. Not everyone really wants to get actively involved.
Town Manager Weiser gave an update on the Boca properties. The final hearing goes before the Boca
Raton City Council on Tuesday, August 12 If that is approved, the buyer has ten days to close on the
property.
Comm. Stem — The $850,000 for the renovations of the Police Department has been kicked around for five
to six years before my coming on board. The fact that we were able to raise the cap and get the building
done, I am very proud for this Commission. There is an email that is sent to the people who have
submitted their email address to be notified about these meetings. We have so few names. The fire engine
is a problem and hopefully at tonight's budget meeting we will be able to resolve some of that. This is a
public hearing, a public meeting and I find the applause that has been going on for the last two meetings
very offensive. I don't think it is necessary. I hope my fellow Commissioners will support me in somehow
not allowing to have the applause go on in our meetings.
Comm. Feldman — I am in agreement with Comm. Stern. I don't feel the applause is necessary. It is
somewhat a little disrespectful. Could the attorney advise us on the participation from the audience?
Town Attorney Torcivia — The Mayor or the Chair controls the meetings. If someone is inappropriate then
the Mayor has the responsibility to say please refrain from that kind of behavior.
Town Manage Weiserr addressed the questions from the audience regarding the property next to Toscana.
The Building Dept. has received paperwork, but we are not aware of what was submitted. They must go by
the codes of this town. According to the question regarding the decorum at the meetings, if you would like
to make that your policy a motion, a second and a vote will be needed.
Town Commission Regular Minutes
August 5 2014 Pasze 11 of 11
MOTION: Commissioner Stern moved to place the item regarding the decorum at the meetings on the
agenda for the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Sheridan.
A voice vote was taken with all in favor.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Featherman adjourned the
Regular Meeting at 3:03 PM upon a MOTION by Vice Mayor Brown seconded by Commissioner
Feldman.
APPROVED: �?
Bernard Featherman, Mayor
Ron Brown, Vice Mayor
Dennis J. Sheridan, Commissioner
L to , o s ' er
Car'f Feldn�tft, Commissioner
c
ATTEST:
Beverly M. own, MMC
Town Clerk
ate