2016.10.25_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 1:30 PM
Mayor Bernard Featherman called the Workshop Meeting to order in the Town Commission
Chambers at 1:30 PM.
CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Members present: Mayor Bernard Featherman; Vice Mayor William Weitz, Ph.D;
Commissioner Carl Feldman; Commissioner Louis P. Stern; and Commissioner Rhoda
Zelniker. Also present: Town Attorney Glen Torcivia; Interim Town Manager Valerie Oakes;
Deputy Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins; Police Chief Craig Hartmann; Finance Director Cale
Curtis; Public Works Director Ed Soper; Library Director Lois Albertson and members of the
public.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was given, followed by a minute of silence.
Interim Town Manager Oakes — At this time we will have a moment of silence to honor
previous board member, Ed Neidich, who passed away suddenly.
Civility Pledge: The Civility Pledge was recited by the Deputy Town Clerk.
1. ADDITIONS,DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Mayor Featherman called for any additions or deletions to the agenda; hearing none, the
agenda was accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
Peter Rodis, 3224 S. Ocean Blvd. — I would like to thank everyone for their condolences on
the passing of my mother.
Ann Roy, Bel Lido Isle read letters into the record attached as Exhibit"A".
Jerry Marshall, 1088 Bel Lido Dr. — There are 200 to 300 docks in Highland Beach. The
only entrance and egress to Bel Lido is a two lane bridge. If there is any damage to the
bridge by a boat getting loose from the dock, we would have no way to get in or out. We do
not need to have any additional traffic, which would occur if people were allowed to rent
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their docks. I am not in favor of the Commission changing the ordinance regarding boat
docks.
Vice Mayor Weitz— I would like our Town Attorney to explain the legal process so people
are aware of what the situation is at this time.
Town Attorney Torcivia — Ms. Roy was found in violation of the code because there is a
boat docked at her home that does not meet the criteria of the code. She requested an
extension of time to comply and the Code Enforcement Board granted her request. Ms. Roy
and her attorney have filed an appeal with the court. My suggestion is that no one on the
Commission discuss this case, either publically or privately, with Ms. Roy. She has a right
to make her comments at the beginning of the meeting, as any member of the public has the
right to do, but you are under no obligation to respond. The public can speak on any matters
at the beginning of the meeting. Only matters that pertain to items on the agenda can be
discussed at the end of the meeting. It is at the Mayor's discretion if he wants to allow her
to speak again on that topic since it is not an agenda item.
Vice Mayor Weitz — People have a right and a privilege to talk to the Commission about
whatever topic they want. However, there are areas that this Commission has no ability to
respond legally. If we do not respond, it is because we are not the prevailing authority on
that issue. It is the court that has the prevailing authority.
Commissioner Feldman — If someone makes a comment during public comments that we
know are not factual or true, can someone respond to that? Town Attorney Torcivia—You
can, but everyone has a different opinion. On a topic in litigation, it is best not to try to
correct factual issues because other people will not agree with the facts.
3. PRESENTATIONS:
• Certificate and Award of Financial Reporting Achievement
Interim Town Manager Oakes — The Government of Finance Officers Association has
awarded our Finance Director Cale Curtis a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting. It is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting
and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a
government and its management. He has been awarded this award every year that he has
been Finance Director. We thank you for your proficiency, professionalism, financial
management and ensuring that the Town is fiscally sound.
• Hurricane Matthew Update
By Police Chief Craig Hartmann
Police Chief Hartmann—As the storm approached us, the Governor signed an Executive
Order as we were under a warning. Shortly thereafter, we had an emergency meeting and
signed an order from the Town. There were conference calls with the County, where
every municipality gets their directions and staff was also involved. We had meetings
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with Palm Beach County Emergency Management to help us prepare for what we
thought was a strong category 5 hurricane. Our residents were notified by our website,
our cable channel and our email distribution list. Initially our barrier islands were in a
recommended voluntary evacuation status. The following day it was changed to
mandatory. It was agreed upon by the Town Manager, that non-essential personnel
would not be in to work on Thursday and Friday. Essential personnel such as police,
public works and the water department would be in to handle their respective
responsibilities. We worked with the City of Delray's strike force in the south end of
their city that allowed us to get back and forth to our municipality if we had to and we
were able to secure all our vehicles in their hurricane rated garage and facility. As we
worked through the night, there were gusts of winds, storm surges and rising tides in the
Intracoastal. However, there was no reason to leave the island. We stayed in high
visibility patrol and when we realized this was going to be a non-event, by 6:00 AM, we
were back to normal operations and residents were allowed to go home. The Town
prepared for opening the following week. We were fortunate and want to express that
you cannot communicate enough during these types of events. It is important for people
to know where to go and how to find information on a local level. Regarding the bridges
lock-down, they are locked in a down position so you can leave. It is an evacuation
route. We will be having future meetings to correct any issues and challenges we had in
order to be better prepared in case of any future events such as this one. As the
emergency management coordinator for this Town, I want to thank the town manager,
staff, employees, CERT members and our residents who were very cooperative. Also,
thank you to my officers for doing a great job.
Vice Mayor Weitz —I want to commend our Town Manager, our administrative staff, all
our department heads, our workers in all capacities, Police Chief Hartmann and his entire
staff, our fire personnel and our water personnel. The issue here was the work effort and
the preparedness. If this hurricane became a reality here in Highland Beach, you would
have seen the need for that preparedness, coordination and effort. We were very
fortunate. This was a mandatory evacuation. Unfortunately, we have residents that feel
they do not need to leave the island. We do not have the authority, nor does the police, to
mandate that these people leave. It is very disappointing and I would hope that people
would make a better choice in the future.
Commissioner Stern — It was very professionally handled by everyone in the Town.
There were many people who could not be notified. I am asking that every individual in
this Town put their name, phone number and email in our Code Red system so they can
be notified in case of any emergency.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
A) Board Correspondence:
• None
B) Board Action Report:
9 Deputy Town Clerk Gaskins read the report into the record.
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Interim Town Manager Oakes — I received an inquiry regarding our re-appointment
process. Our procedure has been that the Clerk's office will call to see if a current
member wants to be re-appointed. We do not post a vacancy. We automatically put
them on the agenda for an interview. The question that I received was whether or not
we allow for that position to be applied for and canvas other possible candidates. I
wanted to bring this to your attention should you want to discuss this now or in the
future.
Commission Discussion:
Vice Mayor Weitz — The whole purpose of people applying for our various
committees is to have an open process. We require all new positions or vacancies to
go through the application process, an interview and a vote. Our re-appointments have
not allowed the same process. We have two different processes for the same kind of
situation in terms of boards and committees. I am in favor of having a more
democratic process for individuals applying for the position as well as an individual
applying for a re-appointment. The process should be the same for both and not
grandfathered in for a second term.
C) Board Vacancies:
• Code Enforcement Board—One Vacancy—(Three Year Term)
• Board of Adjustment&Appeals
o Talent Bank Interviews—(Unexpired Term ending January 2017)
Don Gill, 4740 S. Ocean Blvd. #202 stated that he served on the Code
Enforcement Board for the past five years. He has resigned from that board in
order to apply for the Board of Adjustment and Appeals member position,
which would allow him to become more active in the community.
Commissioner Zelniker— I agree with Vice Mayor Weitz and feel that our policy and
our system has to enable as many people to serve as possible. There are many people
who would like to serve our community and we should change our policy.
Commissioner Stern — I also agree with Vice Mayor Weitz. In the future we should
look at how applicants apply.
Consensus was to place Don Gill's appointment to the Board of Adjustment and
Appeals on the November I' Consent Agenda.
o Re-appointment—(Term ending November 2019)
Peter Rodis, 3224 S. Ocean Blvd. #216B has served on the Board of
Adjustment and Appeals for the past three years and would like to continue to
serve on this board for another three years and serve the community.
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Consensus was to place the re-appointment of Peter Rodis on the November 1St agenda
under Miscellaneous—Items Left Over.
D) Monthly Board Meetings:
• Town Commission Regular Meeting—November 1St — 1:30 PM
• Planning Board Meeting—November 9th—9:30 AM
• Town Hall Closed:
o October 31St from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM—Team Building Meeting
o November 11th—Veteran's Day
o November 24th—Thanksgiving Day
o November 25th—Day after Thanksgiving
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 16-0110—2°1 Reading Scheduled on November 1, 2016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 23,
"SIGNS AND ADVERTISING", TO MODIFY ITS SIGN CODE IN ORDER TO
COMPLY WITH THE RECENT SUPREME COURT DECISION; PROVIDING
FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Deputy Town Clerk Gaskins read Ordinance No. 16-0110 into the record.
Interim Town Manager Oakes — The proposed changes are based on a recent Supreme
Court case regarding temporary signs and how content neutrality is determined. This
ordinance would have been adopted on 2nd reading at the last meeting but it was
cancelled due to Hurricane Matthew. Therefore, the 2nd reading will take place on
November 1St
Consensus was to place Ordinance No. 16-011 O on the November 1' agenda for a 2nd
Reading.
B) RESOLUTION NO. 16-009 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 FEE SCHEDULE WHICH
ESTABLISHES REASONABLE FEES FOR TOWN SERVICES AND OTHER
CHARGES AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Deputy Town Clerk Gaskins read Resolution No. 16-009 R into the record.
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Interim Town Manager Oakes — Back in July 2016, the Town Commission adopted a
resolution which established the fees for the Town's general services, as well as, the
rates charged for water and sewer utilities. Section XIII of Exhibit A-Schedule of Fees,
provides that the Town will increase the water and sewer use rates each October 1 st.
The basis for this annual rate adjustment is the Municipal Cost Index (MCI) that is
published by American City and County. The percentage increase is calculated by
measuring the annual percentage change (July to July) of the MCI. As of July 2016,
the percent change of the MCI was 0.81%. However, the Town's Utility System
assumes a minimum 2.4% rate adjustment each year to maintain revenue sufficiency
over the next 5 years. Thus, when the Commission originally adopted the schedule of
fees, a minimum rate increase of 2.4% was established. Therefore, the recommended
annual rate adjustment to the water and sewer use fees is 2.4%. In your agenda memo,
you have a breakdown of the combined water and wastewater bill increase for
residential customers.
Finally, the Town has made two other proposed changes to the schedule of fees as
follows: Section III- Building; Sub-section h - Contractor Registration - State of
Florida building law was recently changed and now prohibits municipalities from
charging a fee for contractor registrations (verifying insurance and licenses). The Town
has historically charged $2 a year for contractors to register. This will now be a no fee
registration process. The Town historically generated $2,000 a year in contractor
registrations. Section XII- Field Visit Charge - When the Town adopted the Schedule
of Fees, a field visit charge of$25-$50 was established to bill customers who request
the services of a Town employee with regard to their water meter. Staff recommends
that the Commission amend this language to provide that the first field visit charge to a
premise be at no charge.
Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Feldman — Regarding the room usage fees for independent contractors,
there is a $10 per month charge for the use of the Tom Reid Room and $20 per month
for the Community Room. Can anyone come into this Town for $10 per month and use
the Tom Reid Room?
Library Director Lois Albertson— The language for independent contractors was put in
at the request of the Commission to insure that the presenters that we have giving
exercise classes are collecting money directly from the participants and that they are not
employees of the Town. It covers programs that we are offering, specifically through
the library providing a service to the residents. We do have restrictions as to what the
rooms can be used for.
Consensus was to place Resolution No. 16-009 R on the November 1St Consent
Agenda.
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6. NEW BUSINESS:
A) Commission to Approve Amendment #2 to the Agreement between the Town and
Harcros Chemicals, Inc. for the Purchase of Caustic Soda
Interim Town Manager Oakes — The Water Treatment Facility uses approximately
25,000 gallons of Caustic Soda (Sodium Hydroxide) per year in order to remove
Hydrogen Sulfide from the drinking water, as well as, for PH adjustment used for
corrosion control in the distribution system. The original agreement and subsequent
amendment to purchase this product from Harcros Chemicals, Inc. was accomplished
by "piggybacking" onto an existing contract they have in place with the City of Lake
Worth which was procured through a competitive bid process. In this proposed second
amendment, the vendor is offering the Town an opportunity to extend the unit pricing
from the previous fiscal year for another one-year term. In order to take advantage of
this favorable pricing structure and as allowed by the Town's Purchasing Policies and
Procedures, the department believes it would be in the best interest of the public to
execute this Amendment#2 with Harcros Chemicals, Inc.
Consensus was to place this item on the November 1St Consent Agenda.
B) Commission to Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Confirmation of Retirement of
the Prior Town Manager
Interim Town Manager Oakes — The Town Commission accepted the retirement of
prior Town Manager Beverly Brown at the September 6, 2016 Regular Town
Commission Meeting on which her employment concluded on September 6, 2016. At
that time,the Town Commission agreed to provide specific benefits.
Consensus was to place this item on the November 1St Consent Agenda.
C) Commission to Consider Cancellation of the following Commission Workshop
meetings due to Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays:
o November 29,2016—Commission Workshop Meeting
o December 27, 2016—Commission Workshop Meeting
Interim Town Manager Oakes — Every year there is always conflicting schedules with
the holidays; residents are not in Town and sometimes the Commission and staff are
not available. I am bringing this to you for consideration if you would like to cancel
one or both of these workshops.
Discussion ensued regarding the cancellation of the November 29' and December 27th
Workshop Meetings. Since there was not a consensus by the Commission, this item
was placed on the November 1St agenda under Miscellaneous—Items Left Over.
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D) Commission to Authorize Staff to Execute an Agreement with TLC Diversified,
Inc. to Construct the Recommended Improvements Pursuant to Invitation to Bid
No. 2016-01 for the Remineralization System
Interim Town Manager Oakes — As part of the Town's overall strategic plan and as a
result of voter-approved referendum, the Commission authorized the design and
bidding phases for a lime slurry/carbon dioxide remineralization system at the Water
Treatment Plant. Now that those phases have been completed, it is time to move
forward with the actual construction of the improvements. After evaluating the required
bid documents, including qualifications and references, Globaltech Engineering, the
design consultant for this project, has made a recommendation that it would be in the
best interest of the Town to award the construction contract to the apparent low bidder,
TLC Diversified, Inc., for the basic bid work and at a minimum, include alternate#4 for
the repair and coating of the clearwell. The Commission also has the opportunity to
select from several concealments wall options (bid alternatives 1-3) which would
provide for aesthetic improvements to the facility, however depending on the option(s)
selected, could exceed the $5M spending limit authority for the combined cost of the
Water Infrastructure Improvement Program (Side Street Water Main Replacement and
the Remineralization System). Therefore, staff agrees with Globaltech's evaluation
and is seeking authorization from the Commission to execute a contract with TLC
Diversified, Inc. to construct the recommended improvements based on the agreement
that was included in the Invitation to Bid (ITB #2016-01). Once finalized, the
Commission would have the opportunity to approve the agreement thus allowing the
project to advance to the construction phase.
Commission Discussion:
Vice Mayor Weitz—It is very important and we have to be very cautious about staying
under budget. There are ways of accommodating for items that we do not include in
other projects or in other funding sources. This Town has money to fund some of the
other sources legally.
Interim Town Manager Oakes addressed and described the renderings placed on the
wall in the Commission Chambers, which includes the base bid, alternative #1,
alternative #2, alternative #3 and alternative #4. Staff is recommending the base bid
plus alternative#4.
Public Works Director Ed Soper—The base bid just includes the base bid work. We are
highly recommending Alternative #4 because whether we did this project at all or not,
the Clearwell needs to be recoated. The other three alternatives are all aesthetic. They
range from $55,800 to $87,600. He showed two different samples of the wall that
would conceal the tank. Commissioner Feldman —Alternate #3 is $50,000 more than
Alternate #4, and with that additional money we are completely enclosing the tank.
Will that give the tank any greater protection? PWD Soper — It would give the tank
some protection, but again it is more aesthetics. There would be no problem servicing
the tank behind the enclosure because there would be a ladder and a railing.
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Discussion ensued regarding the aesthetics of the tank, the affect it would have on the
surrounding homes and condominiums and the cost involved if there were complaints
that the tank was an eyesore.
Interim Town Manager Oakes — Keep in mind that whatever additional money you
spend, the surplus amount that we have at the end is reduced. As you are aware, with
any construction project, we are going to run into issues that may drive the cost up and
I need for you to consider that as well.
Commissioner Stern — I met with PWD Soper and Finance Director Curtis, and we all
agreed that we should not do a project without a minimum of ten percent (10%) put
away for those things that we will never know about until we start the project. One
thing certain is that we have to do the Clearwell, which is over and above the basic
program that we started out to do. I do not feel the walls are necessary to hide the tank
and we could possibly paint a logo on the tank for decoration. I am in agreement that
we should not go over our$5 million budget.
Troy Lynn, Globaltech— You do need some form of fencing or a wall around the tank
per the Florida Environmental Protection Agency ruling for security. Once the
construction is done, it will be very difficult to add on. Provisions must be made if a
wall is to be built in the future.
Commissioner Zelniker— We are in a hurricane zone. What would happen in case of a
hurricane? Mr. Lynn—It would be built to the Building Dept. specifications and codes,
so it would be hurricane resistant. Commissioner Zelniker— I feel our residents have
to be considered in many of the decisions we make aesthetically; especially for
Toscana. It will definitely be an eyesore for these residents.
Vice Mayor Weitz—When you have a free standing tank that is not covered, whether it
be from wind, flying projectiles or bullets, will the wall add any reasonable amount of
security to the tank that would be something for us to consider? Mr. Lynn — Yes, it
would provide additional protection to the tank.
Consensus was to place this item on the November 1St agenda under Miscellaneous —
Items Left Over.
E) Commission to Authorize Staff to Execute an Agreement with Man-Con Inc. to
Construct the Improvements Pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 2016-02 for the
Water Main Replacement Project Phase 1 & 2
Interim Town Manager Oakes — As part of the Town's overall strategic plan and as a
result of voter approved referendum, the Commission authorized the design and
bidding phases for replacement of publically-owned water mains, hydrants and
associated appurtenances on the town side streets. This project also includes
replacement of fire hydrants on the west side of South Ocean Boulevard and
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metering/backflow devices to specified properties. Now that these phases have been
completed, it is time to move forward with the actual construction of the improvements.
After reviewing the submitted bid documents, including qualifications, similar
experience and required supplemental information, Mathews Consulting, the design
engineer for this project, has determined that the apparent low bidder was non-
responsive to certain critical elements contained in the bid specifications. Therefore,
Mathews Consulting recommends that it would be in the best interest of the Town to
award the construction contract to the project's second lowest and most responsive
bidder, Man-Con, Inc. Staff agrees with Mathews Consulting's evaluation and is
seeking authorization from the Commission to execute a contract with Man-Con, Inc. to
construct the recommended improvements based on the agreement that was included in
the Invitation to Bid (ITB #2016-02). Once finalized, the Commission would have the
opportunity to approve the agreement thus allowing the project to advance to the
construction phase.
Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Zelniker—I am in favor of the contract with Man-Con, Inc.
Commissioner Feldman — Since we are not going with the low bidder, do we have to
notify them to let them know why they were not selected? Town Attorney Torcivia —
That has already been done. You are well within your discretion to go with who you
believe is the best qualified bidder. Mathews Consulting has made it clear that the low
bidder did not meet the qualifications, and they were not responsive to critical elements.
Commissioner Stern—In speaking with the staff, I found that they were non-responsive
and their numbers did not add up. They are in Miami and would probably have used a
lot of sub-contractors who are in this area as opposed to a company that is in this area.
I am very comfortable with Man-Con, Inc.
Vice Mayor Weitz — We selected appropriately and have competent people who made
this selection. I am in support of this.
Mayor Featherman—I am also in agreement with my fellow Commissioners.
Consensus was to place this item on the November 1St agenda under Miscellaneous —
Items Left Over.
F) Minutes:
o September 6, 2016—Regular Meeting
o September 14, 2016—Budget Public Hearing
o September 27, 2016—Workshop Meeting
o September 27, 2016—Budget Public Hearing
o October 5, 2016—Special Meeting
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Commissioner Feldman — In the September 6th minutes, under Public Comments, a
resident commented that they were concerned about the unionization of our Town
employees and fully support the Commission in resisting the unionization of Town
employees. I do not think we said that we were resisting the unionization of Town
employees. Interim Town Manager Oakes— We will not put the September 6t"minutes
on the Consent Agenda; I will review the minutes.
Consensus was to place this item with the exception of the September 6th Regular
Meeting minutes on the November 1St Consent Agenda.
7. MISCELLANEOUS—ITEMS LEFT OVER:
Below are the Consent Agenda items from the October 5' regular meeting,which was
cancelled due to Hurricane Matthew. These items will be placed on the Consent
Agenda for the November 1st Regular Commission Meeting,
Deputy Town Clerk Gaskins read the Consent Agenda into the record.
A) Appointment of Melissa Ebbs to the Code Enforcement Board for an un-expired term
ending May 2017
B) Re-appointment of David Stern to the Code Enforcement Board for a three-year term
ending September 2019
C) Commission to Authorize the Town Manager to Execute the Task Order described
herein by issuing a Purchase Requisition to Mathews Consulting, Inc. in accordance
with Town Purchasing Policies and Procedures
D) Commission to Approve the Surplus Status of Vehicles
E) Commission to Approve the Purchase of two (2)new patrol vehicles
F) Minutes:
• August 16, 2016—Budget Workshop Meeting
• August 30, 2016—Workshop Meeting
• September 1, 2016—Budget Workshop Meeting
Vice Mayor Weitz — With respect to our boards and committees and any individual who
may decide to run for public office, this Town mandates that anyone considering to run for
an office must resign immediately from their position on any board committee.
8. REPORTS—TOWN COMMISSION:
A) Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker—Since we missed the October 5th meeting due to the
hurricane, I am concerned about the streetscape because we were supposed to give
money to start that project. Interim Town Manager Oakes — It is on the Consent
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Agenda for approval, so we cannot issue the Task Order until the final approval from
the Commission.
B) Commissioner Carl Feldman — With the upcoming season upon us, I feel we should
offer our residents a safe area for e-commerce transactions where money or goods are
transferred. There is a conference room in the Police Department and people would
feel safer with the help of the police. It is becoming more prevalent in other
communities. Do my fellow Commissioners think this is a good idea for our Town?
The other Commissioners agreed with Commissioner Feldman. He asked if this would
have to go on the agenda for the next meeting. Interim Town Manager Oakes — I ask
for an opportunity to speak with Chief Hartmann regarding this matter. Boca Raton
had implemented the same program that you are referring to, so hopefully we could
obtain their process and procedures.
Police Chief Craig Hartmann—Most of the surrounding communities do offer that. We
have as well. We will get the information out on our website or the next Highlander.
The people come to Town Hall or the Police Department parking lot. We do not get
that many requests in our community, but we certainly want to have that available for
the residents.
Commissioner Feldman — With the sad passing of our good friend, Ed Neidich, we
learned something and must remember this. He was sick for a few days and neglected
the fact that he should have called 911. If there is something wrong with you, do not
hesitate. We have great people in this Town who could help you. Let us take care of
ourselves.
C) Commissioner Louis Stern—Our Building Official, Mike Desorcy,put into his budget
a number of dollars that he requested from Tom Walsh's boss at SAFEbuilt to make it
feel as though they are a part of our Town. The budget was approved, and the three
items that are very important to us are the following:
o They are giving us $500.00 for Light up the Holidays.
o They are going to give us $600.00 for The Spring Fling.
o However, many T-shirts are necessary for the turtle volunteer people, they will buy
them.
I read an article that had to do with Delray Beach coming up with a smart water
metering system, and I forwarded it to PWD Ed Soper. He in turn gave me a detailed
reply. Their pipes are over 50 years old and they will be replacing all of their pipes at a
cost of$8.2 million. At the present time, they are losing 3.25 million gallons of water a
day. According to PWD Soper, we are losing one per cent (1%). We have made the
necessary changes to allow someone to have one mistake to get a lower bill at the end
of that cycle.
About a year ago PWD Soper indicated that by November of this year, we should be
ready with our projects. Here it is the end of October and we will be ready by the first
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of the year to start our projects. I want to compliment staff for all the hard work they
put into this.
D) Vice Mayor William Weitz—I wish to express my personal condolences to the family
and friends of Ed Neidich. He was a great friend and asset to our Town. He will be
missed. I want to mention an idea given to me by Commissioner Zelniker. At our
Spring Fling Event, we offer our residents the opportunity to bring in their personal
papers to be shredded. It may also be a great opportunity for some of the people in our
community to bring outmoded and outdated medications.
The reason we need to continue to move expeditiously on our projects is because I
believe, as our Finance Director pointed out, we have to reach a certain point before the
State of Florida would commit to a bond rate. Finance Director Curtis — We are in the
loan application process at this time. They are going through our financial records and
should pass with flying colors. With regard to the interest rate assigned to this loan,
that does not come until the end of the project when we submit our final reimbursement
and we do a closeout of the project. At that time, the rate will be locked in. We still
anticipate it to be within two percent (2%).
I want to give the entire staff a great deal of credit and a thank you for all the incredible
and scary Halloween decorations that have been put up all over Town Hall.
E) Mayor Bernard Featherman — PWD Ed Soper is following up on the information I
gave him on Zika. I received a letter stating that our Town has been chosen to be one
of the first municipalities to install our new system at no cost to our Town for the Zika
and Governor Scott is supporting us. We have a great group of Commissioners and
wonderful residents in our Town.
9. REPORTS—TOWN ATTORNEY GLEN TORCIVIA:
I also want to express my condolences to the family and friends of Ed Neidich.
10. REPORTS—INTERIM TOWN MANAGER VALERIE OAKES:
Half of the residents in our Town probably use Comcast and the other half use U-Verse. In
the past we have heard that it is almost impossible to get our government access Channel 99
out to the U-Verse subscribers. I am very proud to announce that it is now being broadcast
to U-Verse subscribers. This has been one of my personal projects with NodeO IT. It has
taken over a year. The project, at a minimum, would have cost us $16,000 for hardware and
not including the labor of installation. However, we were able to complete the project for
less than $4,000 and I am very proud of it.
I am conducting interviews this week for the Code Enforcement Officer position and
hopefully we will find the right person that will be a good fit for us.
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 25,2016 Pase 14 of 15
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
DISCUSSED AT MEETING ONLY:
Ann Roy, Bel Lido Isle—I want to state that I do not rent my dock. (Read letter attached as
Exhibit "A"). Vice Mayor Weitz called a point of order since her statement and letter does
not pertain to agenda items. As she continued to read her letter, Town Attorney Torcivia
interrupted Ms. Roy stating that this is not an agenda item, and allowing her to continue
would set a bad precedent. It is rude and disrespectful to everyone else who has to listen to
the same thing twice when everyone else only gets one chance to speak.
Peter Rodis, 3224 S. Ocean Blvd. — I want to congratulate Valerie Oakes on her
appointment as Interim Town Manager.
Carl Gehman, 1123 Highland Beach Dr. — Congratulations to Interim Town Manager
Valerie Oakes for getting the job done. If a person is going to run for office and they are on
a board, do they have to resign immediately? Interim Town Manager Oakes — When you
resign-to-run, you have to submit a letter to that effect, and it must be submitted to the
Clerk's office ten days from the first day of the qualifying period. The first day of the
qualifying period is the last Tuesday in January at noon.
Tim Burnich, 4505 S. Ocean Blvd. — Is there a Code Enforcement meeting on November
16th? Interim Town Manager Oakes — As soon as we receive the case file, we will contact
the board members.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Featherman called
for a motion to adjourn the Workshop Meeting at 3:36 PM.
MOTION: Commissioner Stern moved to adjourn the workshop meeting at 3:36PM.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Feldman, which passed unanimously.
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Page 15 of 15
APPROVED:
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Bernard Featherman, Mayor Carl Feldman, ommissioner
William Weitz,Vice ayorou Ste issioner
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Ibis is for the rseord to oorrxa a else StWMUCM made at the Code Ed Honed
whoarirg.on Seplemba 22,20166 by their attomay who stated*mm wan no nmdon at the
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"gaodfillimod ri*C binft me only to thn 1972 Code,tux I had road my letter atstirt$so
at the Aust 31,2016 meedo8,me it woad be on the reootd
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gnsrm 4611 , ed tuts aloof with many other cue laws that gotect odm pt+opaty rob that
ow Town Code ipom sock=*e ha dee town's wAwky tymsfingraboodmis
kited b control�and nm coateol of"�OOR1lC."
I am pusiomw abont my and my keine freedan to deride for oueselves hoar ohm or
seldom,or for how loi*we Amato have family, Giend:CL& )slay ornot slay st or
use out property without be*told dw9 mat aside in our home and for how%q the
Tows Code mpires to impose on and control the people and . i 9 mg dmdr Iqd
sbhority which b limited to u per case
law.
Tbus,I AQW&appoai to you to use common serve and teasonablau to sane the Town
what wHI result is HdgWon ad mat cxpenee,which only bmyas wM beneA!Am I ask
instead dv i you plan rm ve It senat'bly and rmoo ft at tole level u my attorney
sugested at the last Code Eat - 11 em Bowd hen US so die Code dor.:vat violas my
PIM"
I look forward to your 000paration and response ASAP since time is of rime mace.
Thmk You:
Yours,
Ann et al.
Tel (561)276-75M
4301 Tranquility Drive
Bel Lido Isle
Higbland Bead,FL 33487
Ann Roy
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September 29,2016 ' e"°' V 'D
Town of Higliland Beach
Mayor Benard Featherman � " trdi 4ig'i''�� 1e" 7, 'E �
Town Commissioners
Acting Town Manager,Valerie Oakes
Re: The Notice of Violation I received regarding my boat dock:
We have been told we cannot discuss the dock issue`Cause it may go to Court." This is
ridiculous because not discussing it,is preventing the plan for the Code being corrected so it
does not violate my property rights and this advice is what will force this to go to court and
cost the Town the cost of paying their attorney and legal costs.
Telling me I cannot speak for myself that my lawyer needs to do that is also ridiculous since
I pay my attorney to speak in addition to,not instead of me.
This dock issue must be discussed and corrected so it does not violate:
1. My First Amendment rights to freedom of speech.
2. My Fifth Amendment property rightst be secure in their houses and from their
property to be seized.'/
Note: The present Code allows seizure of my property rights to enjoy and use to exercise
my survival plans regarding my ability to feel and be safe on this barrier island.
3. If this Board is erroroniously prevented from their obligation to discuss the issue
and correct the Code before the December 31'd deadline it will result in forcing me
against my wishes to make use of the VII Amendment regarding the"right to a trial
by jury"in suites of Common Law where the value in controversy shall exceed
$20.00.
I am submitting,for the record,a copy of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Sincerely Yours,
Ann Roy
Telephone: (561)276-7584
4301 TnnWft Drive
Bel Lido Isk
Worland Beach,FL 33497
Ann Roy
ScpWmber29,2016
Town of Highland Beach
Mayor Benard Feaffimm
Town Commisdoners —-----
Acting Town Manager,Valerie OW=
Addendum,to my ftynbm 2%2016 letta
At last Tuesday's 9-27-2016 meeting a woman attempted to us this Board of
Commissiaoers to further invade my right of privacy and wanted me to account as to my
boating skills,my keys and personal information about my guests.
It's my habit not to waft time,answering such ridiculous people but must do so in this case
to make my point wbich will require as ridiculous a response as her demands.
1. My diagnosis of her condition is that she seems to be deksioad and pedupstanks
that we live not in America,but back in time in Nazi Germany.
2. 1 will be glad W provide the Wormefion she wards tDobligate mep1m6eproviding
she also reports the names addresses,badqvound,IuMt weight,photo's and
fi g I i ' of all who come and go on ber property,including her own. I would
also require flicir medical,records,kchmling their psycNatdc,report aft the
required brkke-m-nnatioris I would require to make sure we reskients are safe and
our health,safety,welfare,property values and morals are protected.
just so the new code required will not be proufficial,all residentsmust be held to the same
urvasim of their privacy and mpffed W report the same information.
I
Wewffl need to hire more code enfix— - ' officm to run this police state(Le.Town)and
I suggest a$100,000 a day fine for violating the new Code and imprisonment.
I think I have made my point
S' Yours,
Telephone:(561)276 7584
P.S.See my CA"Guard Certificates regarding my to pilot a boat Because
of my age and permanent injuries,due to a fall,I need someone else and ttk+, bad docked
at my home to get me out of this barrier island when the bridge is down in an emergency,
which is wiry it is necessary for Dr.Karbins boat to remain at my home.
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Town of Highland Beach
Mayor Benard Featherman
Town Commissioners
Acting Town Manager,Valmie Oakes
Addendimn.to my Eqoggw—29,2016 letter
At lag Tuesday's 9-27-2016 meeting a woman attempted to us this Board of
Commiii to fiwdmw invade my right of privacy and wanted me to account as to my
boating skills,my keys and personal information about my goests.
It's my habit not to waste,time answering such ridiculous people but must do so in Ibis cax
to make my point which will require as ridiculous a response as her demands
I. My diagnosis of condition is that she seems to be delusional and pedWs
that we live not in America,but back in time in Ned Germany.
2. 1 will be glad to provide the kformsfion she weals W obligate-me P-(M&providing
she also rqxau the names,addresses,badkgrour4 hcizbt vdgK photo's and- -
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of all who come and go on her property,including her own. I would
also require their medical records,including flicir psychiatric,report aft the
required brain examinations I would require to maim sure we residents are safe and
our health,soft,welf1ire,property values and morals are protected.
jug so the now code required will not be preju&cial,all residents must be held to the same
mvasin of their pdvacy and required to report the same fifformation.
We will need to hire more code enforcement officers to run this police state(Le.Town)and
I suggest a 5100,000 a day fine far violating the new Code and
I think I have made my point'
S' Yours,
Telephone:(561)276 7584
P.S.See my Coast Guard Certificates regarding my to,pilot a boat. Because
of my age and pernument injuries,due to a W1,I need someone else and the boat docked
at my home to got me out of this barrier island when the bridge is down in an emergency,
which is wiry it is necessary for Dr.Karbins boat to remain at my home.
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