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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, April 1, 2008 1.30 P M
Mayor Jim Newill, CPA called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30
P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Members present: Mayor Jim Newill, CPA; Vice Mayor Miriam S. Zwick;
Commissioner Doris M. Trinley; Commissioner John J. Sorrelli and Commissioner John J.
Pagliaro. Also present: Town Attorney Tom Sliney; Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman; Town
Clerk Beverly M. Brown; and members of the public.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was given, followed by a moment of silence
in honor of members of the military, both living and deceased.
• Civility Pled e: Town Clerk Brown recited the Civilit Pled e for the Commission and
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public.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
• None
3. PRESENTATIONS
~ Carlo An eg lino, Chief of Police
During the recent election, residents were inquiring about the number of police cars in
the department. In the past we operated with four vehicles, in addition to the sergeant
and chief having cars assigned directly to them that were taken home. Because of the
• number of officers using one vehicle, they were putting 40 to 50,000 miles on a car per
year. The high mileage required numerous oil changes, tire replacement, and overall
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• excessive wear and tear on the vehicles. We now have seven cars which will lower the
mileage, oil changes, tire replacement and repairs. In the past, the vehicles had to be
replaced every two or three years. By assigning two officers per vehicle, the vehicles
will now be replaced every four years. Have reviewed the parking situation on this site
and recommend that we assign spaces to the different departments eliminating the
confusion at the post office and library. Vice Mavor Zwick - In reviewing the "False
Alarm Report," feel there are excessive false alarms to the same addresses. Need to
adopt an ordinance and start penalizing home owners. Commissioner Trinley -How
are you doing reorganizing your space? Will it affect the Cultural Board? Chief
An eg lillo -The evidence room needs to be on an outside wall for ventilation purposes.
We would need to move the activities from that room. Town Mana eg r Superman -
There is $100,000 in the budget for short term repairs or replacements. Right now we
are looking at conceptual ideas and feed back. Vice Mavor Zwick -Are we looking at
becoming an accredited department? Mana eg r Su erman -There is no time limit in
doing that, but right now we are not pursuing it. Commissioner Pa~liaro -Feel we
should go ahead with improving the police area. There is really no room in this area
for the Cultural Board. Mayor Newill -The Cultural Board knew that area was on
loan to them until the police department expanded. Commissioner Sorrelli -Where
are we getting the money for an architect? Mana er Superman -The Chief has taken
the opportunity to make a rendering of that department's requirements.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
• A) Board Correspondence
• None
B) Board Action Report
• Report read into the record by Town Clerk Brown
C) Board Vacancies
• None
D) Monthly Board Meetings -read into the record by Town Clerk Brown.
• Beaches & Shores Advisory -Apr. 8th -Regular - 9:30 A.M
• Planning Board -Apr. 9th -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
Workshop to follow -Milani Park
• Bd. of Adjustment -Apr. 15~' -Quarterly - 9:30 A.M.
• Code Enforcement Board -Apr. 16th -Regular - 5:30 P.M.
Public Hearing to follow
• Cultural Board -Apr. 24th -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
• None
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• 6) NEW BUSINESS
A) Designation of a Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) to the Palm Beach County
League of Cities, Inc.
Town Mana eg r Su e~ -Each year, the Town must take a formal action of the
Commission to designate our voting delegate and alternate(s) to the Palm Beach County
League of Cities, Inc. Traditionally we have designated the Mayor as the Town's
delegate, with all of the other members of the Commission, as well as the Town Manager,
as the alternates.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Zwick moved to appoint Mayor Newill as the voting delegate to
the Palm Beach League of Cities, Inc., and Vice Mayor Zwick, Commissioner Trinley,
Commissioner Sorrelli, Commissioner Pagliaro and Town Manager Sugerman as
alternates; seconded by Commissioner Sorrelli.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
B) Consideration of Changing the Date of the Apri129, 2008 Commission Workshop
Meeting
• Town Mana eg r Su e~ -Mayor Newill will be traveling on April 29`x, which is the
date of the next Town Commission meeting. He does return to Highland Beach on the
morning of Wednesday, Apri130~'. He respectfully requests that the Commission consider
moving the date of the Workshop to Apri130`t' at 1:30 P.M.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Zwick moved to change the date of the April Workshop to April
30a` at 1:30 P.M., seconded by Commissioner Trinley.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
7) MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
A) Authorizing the Sending of Fruit Baskets and Flowers to Citizens that are
Hospitalized and Defining the Action as a Public Purpose
MOTION: Vice Mayor Zwick moved that the Commission authorizes the sending of fruit
baskets or flowers to Commissioners, spouses of Commissioners, or current Board
Members that are hospitalized; seconded by Commissioner Sorrelli.
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• Discussion:
Concerns: - Is this a worthwhile endeavor? Even though it is a minor amount, does it serve
a public purpose? How much has been spent last year? The employees receive a gift from
the Town on their birthday. Have there been any complaints?
Town Mana eg r Su eg_rman -There have been no complaints. Question is: Is it an
appropriate use of public funds? The agenda item is to have the Commission set a policy.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Commissioner Pagliaro - No
Commissioner Sorrelli - Yes
Commissioner Trinley - Yes
Vice Mayor Zwick - Yes
Mayor Newill - No
Motion carried with a 3-2 Vote
MOTION: Vice Manor Zwick moved to authorize an amount not to exceed $60.00
including delivery when sending a fruit basket or flowers; seconded by Commissioner
Pa~liaro.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
• 8) REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Pa lg iaro - No Report
Commissioner Sorrelli - No Report
Commissioner Trinley - No Report.
Vice Mavor Zwick - No Report
Manor Newill - No Report
9) REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
• No Report
10) REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Clerk Brown stated that she had met with a sound system company to review the
audio system in the chambers. The technician stated that the basic system was in good
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• shape, the microphones need to be upgraded along with the wiring. Had not received a
price as of yet, but thought the work could be completed prior to the next meeting.
11) CONSENT AGENDA
Town Mana er Su eg_ rman stated prior to accepting a motion for the approval of the consent
agenda, the entire leadership team of Mathews Consulting was in the audience if any of the
Commissioners had questions about this project. Commissioner Trinlev stated that the
brochure that was enclosed with the proposal was very impressive.
Mayor Newill asked if any item should be pulled from the Consent Agenda?
Consent Agenda:
• Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Contract for Engineering Services for the Water
Main Replacement on AlA
• Amending the Pay Plan for the Position of Water Plant Operator "A"
• Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Contract for
Telecommunications Equipment and Services
• Minutes Approval
• Workshop Meeting -February 26, 2008
Regular Meeting -March 4, 2008
MOTION: Vice Mayor Zwick moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by
Commissioner Trinlev.
Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
12) PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Seymour Strauss -Boca Highlands
Having been a patient twice recently, fruit would be unappetizing; flowers are a no-no for
cancer patients. Glad to see harmony amongst the Commissioners.
Dennis Sheridan - 3114 S. Ocean Blvd.
Thought the fire department was going to use the alleyway to park three or four vehicles.
The second floor of the water plant needs to be used for something, why not put the police
department there?
Mayor Newill -The staff has not been receptive to turning the alleyway into parking
spaces because of the pipes that are situated there. This is a small town; do not want to
• start designating parking spaces.
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Town Manager Su erman -Jack Lee is against turning the alleyway into a paved parking
area due to the sensitivity of the water plant and the pipes. The unfinished room in the
water plant is about 40 X 80. It is not suitable for daily activities, or for a large group of
people.
Chief An elillo -Parking - presently the employees park behind town hall, with my plan
that whole area is designated for public parking.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Newill adjourned
the Regular Meeting at 2:40 P.M. upon a MOTION by Vice Mayor Zwick seconded by
Commissioner Sorrelli.
APPROV
aim Ne 11, CPA, Mayor
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Mi ' S. Zwi , Vi ayor
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Doris. Trinley, Commissioner
ATTEST:.
Beverly M.13'rown, MMC, Town Clerk
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