2008.11.04_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 4, 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 Pledge: Town Clerk Brown recited the Civility Pledge for the Commission and
public.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Town Mana er Su eg rman requested that the Commission under New Business remove Item #
6C -Consideration of a proposed settlement in the case of McCray vs. The Town of Highland
Beach; as a conclusion has not been reached.
MOTION: Commissioner Trinley moved to remove under New Business Item #6C -
Consideration of a proposed settlement in the case of McCray vs. The Town of Highland
Beach; seconded by Commissioner Sorrelli.
No Discussion. Motion approved by a 5-0 Voice Vote.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Dennis Sheridan - 3114 S. Ocean Blvd.
Reiterate my request from last weeks meeting that you issue the final approval for the
Renaissance project. The developer has already presented the plans to the Board of
Adjustment and Planning Board and has received the necessary approvals. Please give your
approval today and not hold up the plans any longer.
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Louis Wayne - 2901 S. Ocean Blvd.
I was recently a victim of a scam by unscrupulous contractors. Someone advised me to go to
the Highland Beach Police Department and report it. I cannot tell you how helpful and
supportive Detective Devito and Sergeant Carl were to me.
Harold Ha elmann - 4748 S. Ocean Blvd.
It hurts me to see what is going on in our Town. We all sat around and watched the Town lose
three department heads. Are we going in the right direction? Do our statutes need to be
rewritten? Who gave the key to the town to the town manager? The Commission should
appoint a committee to look into the statutes.
3. PRESENTATIONS
• Highlands Place Condominium -Complaint about impact of the Phase II and Phase III
Tree Planting Project on their Building
Rick Varone -President of Highlands Place
The residents of Highlands Place Condominium were completely taken back recently when
sixteen palm trees were planted in the park across from our building without the benefit of
consultation or notification. While we commend the city officials of Highland Beach for its
efforts to enhance the beauty of the town, our issue is with the massive numbers of trees
planted. The clustered planting of a wall of sixteen trees in a narrow site, presents a serious
loss of property value to those whose apartments that now have an obstructed view of the
Intracoastal Waterway. The cluster of tress also compromises the visibility of our security
guards in checking for unauthorized people in our gazebo and park. We feel the Town was
lacking in communications to the residents, and would like to request that the Town remove
four of those trees at the Town's expense.
Town Mana er Su eg rman -The tree planting project was well publicized through a number of
venues. We did have meetings with various condo buildings and made some adjustments to
the layout prior to the trees being planted. Highlands Place is the only condo in Town that has
stated that they knew nothing about this project. Last year, we did move five trees for a
homeowner at his expense.
Mayor Newill -Are the trees on private property or on the right-of-way? Reply -Right-of-
way. Commissioner Pa lg iaro - In reviewing two years newsletters, I found only one reference
to the tree planting project, and it was rather cursory. Did not see any communication that
suggested or recommended to the residents that the plans were available for review. Believe
that this is a compelling factor and that the Commission should act favorably on this request.
Commissioner Sorrelli -How much will it cost to move one of these trees? Reply -Between
$600 and $700 dollars.
MOTION: Commissioner Pa liaro moved that the Town move forthwith and remove and
replant the four trees requested by Highlands Place; seconded by Commissioner Trinley.
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ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Pagliaro - Yes
Commissioner Trinley - No
Commissioner Sorrelli - No
Vice Mayor Zwick - No
Mayor Newill - No
Motion failed with a 1-4 Vote.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) Board Correspondence
• None
B) Board Action Report
• None
C) Board Vacancies
• Cultural Board - 3-Year Vacancy
Candidate to be interviewed at November Workshop
D) Monthly Board Meetings -read into the record by Town Clerk Brown.
• Beaches & Shores Advisory -Nov. 10th -Regular - 9:30 A.M
• Planning Board -Nov. 12th -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
• Board of Adjustment -Nov. 18th- Regular- 9:30 A.M.
• Code Enforcement Board -Nov. 19th -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
• Cultural Advisory -Nov. 20th -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
5 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
• SECOND READING -ORDINANCE N0.08-003 0
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING AND REVISING THE EXISTING RATES FOR SOLID WASTE
AND RECYLCING COLLECTION SERVICES, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Mana eg, r Suge~an -During the 2008-2009 annual operating budget workshop
meetings, it was disclosed to the Commission that, based upon the annual CPI adjustment and
the quarterly fuel adjustment allowed in the contract with Waste Management, the Town's
retail solid waste and recycling collection rates will not generate enough to cover the wholesale
costs charged to the Town. The Town will see a shortfall of approximately $75,000 in revenue
compared to expenses during the upcoming budget year. At the moment our increased cost
from the wholesale rates are being covered by General Fund ad valorem tax revenues. The
proposed adjustment to rates would add $2.00 per month for single-family and multi-family
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curbside customers and $1.50 per month for multi-family container customers. The special
medical class of customers would not see a rate change in their rate.
Moor Newill -Opened the Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 08-003 O. Receiving no public
comments, the hearing was closed. Discussion -None
MOTION: Vice Mayor Zwick moved to adopt Ordinance No. 08-003 O on second and final
reading; seconded by Commissioner Sorrelli.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Zwick - Yes
Commissioner Pagliaro - Yes
Commissioner Sorrelli - Yes
Commissioner Trinley - Yes
Mayor Newill - Yes
Motion passes with a 5-0 Vote.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A) Consideration of Approval of the Site Plan for Highland Beach Renaissance, LLC
Town Manager Sugerman -As was discussed briefly last week, it came to the attention of staff
that a portion of the width of the proposed building seems to exceed the maximum width
allowance for high-rise buildings under Section 30-66 of the Code. However, since last week
we have reviewed the minutes of the Board of Adjustment meeting where the variance was
granted, have received a Setback Calculation Table from the architect, and we have done one
final calculation on the width of the building. Notwithstanding this final recommendation from
staff, the Commission will need to determine, based upon all of the materials that are being
submitted for this agenda item, whether you wish to rule on the application via a simple
motion, discussion and vote; or if you wish to rule on the application after conducting a public
hearing as is allowed for (but not required) under section 30-46(9) of the Town Code.
MOTION: Commissioner Sorrelli -moved for simple approval with no conditions or public
hearing; seconded by Vice Mavor Zwick.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Sorrelli - Yes
Vice Mayor Zwick - Yes
Commissioner Trinley - Yes
Commissioner Pagliaro - Yes
Mayor Newill - Yes
Motion passes with a 5-0 vote.
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B) Discussion on keeping the "Hidden Drive" flashing signs on AlA immediately
north of Tawn Hall.
Town Mana eg_r Swan -Currently, there are two FDOT installed flashing lights on SR
AlA announcing that there are "hidden driveways" ahead. One set of flashing lights is
across the street from the fire station, the other between the driveway of Casuarina
condominium and the entranceway to St. Lucy Church. One of the attendees at the recent
Coffee with the Mayor complained about the flashing lights. From all of the folks that I have
been able to talk to, no one knows exactly why these lights were installed. We have heard
stories about a patrol officer who was seriously injured directing traffic at St. Lucy's on a
Sunday; and another about a "big-wig political contributor, who put the squeeze on FDOT to
install these lights. I am looking for direction from the Commission.
Comm. Pa liaro -Are you saying that we have two sets of flashing lights, and we do not
know why they are there? Mana eg_r Su erman - In reality, the entrance driveways to St.
Lucy's are set back form the rest of the driveways in the area. Mayor Newill -The only
thing we can do is write a letter asking for them to be removed. Vice Mavor Zwick -Have
you spoken to the Police Department as it was one of there own who was injured? R niv -
This is where I found my information. Commissioner Trinley -The accident was December
19, 1988 at 4 P.M. This is a lot of work for one person. We just turned down a whole bunch
of people from Highlands Place. Reply - We advance requests whether it is one person or
multiples. Mayor Newill -Unless the Commission directs him to do so, the matter will be
put to rest.
Mavor Newill - At 2:10 P.M., Mayor Newill announced that we will take a ten minute recess
prior to starting the public hearing. Meeting reconvened at 2:20 P.M.
C) Removed from Agenda
D) Public Hearing -Cam D. Milani Park -Special Exception Application -Palm
Beach County
Mavor Newill stated the sequence of order on how the Public Hearing would be held.
Town Clerk Brown swore in all those who intended to testify.
Collene Walter, Registered Landscape Architect from Kilday & Associates stated that she
would make the presentation on behalf of Palm .Beach County. In addition, the following
would be speaking: Audrey Wolf, Director of Facilities and Development -PBC; Amy
Petrick, Assistant County Attorney -PBC; Melanie Borkowski, Manager -Facilities
Compliance -PBC; Darrell Lange, Manager Capital Improvements Div. -PBC; Fred Roth,
Civil Engineer with Michael Schorah & Associates; Rebecca Mulcahy -Traffic Engineer
with Pinder Troutman Consulting; Robert Carr, Executive Director of the Archaeological
and Historical Conservancy.
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Ms. Walter - Submitted a clean copy of the consolidated package dated and submitted to the
Town on October 16, 2008. Requested that the Commission accept and file it by motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Sorrelli moved to accept for the record the Milani Park Special
Exception consolidated package dated October 16, 2008 from Palm Beach County; seconded
by Commissioner Pagliaro,
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Sorrelli - Yes
Commissioner Pagliaro - Yes
Commissioner Trinley - Yes
Vice Mayor Zwick - Yes
Mayor Newill - Yes
Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Ms. Walter submitted the Curriculum Vitae on: Collene W. Walter, ASLA, AICP; Rebecca
J. Mulcahy, P.E., Robert S. Carr; and Frederick Roth, Jr., P.E; and asked that these be
accepted prior to testimony.
MOTION: Commissioner Sorrelli moved to accept for the record the Curriculum Vitae on:
Collene W. Walter, ASLA, AICP; Rebecca J. Mulcahy, P.E., Robert S. Carr; and Frederick
Roth, Jr., P.E; As submitted; seconded by Commissioner Pagliaro.
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Sorrelli - Yes
Commissioner Pagliaro - Yes
Commissioner Trinley - Yes
Vice Mayor Zwick - Yes
Mayor Newill - Yes
Motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Ms. Walter submitted eight graphics for the record. They would like to submit eight reduced
copies of the original to be accepted into the record as the graphics.
Town Attorney Sliney -Were these previously submitted? Reply - No. Were they part of
the consolidated notebook? Reply - No. How are they going to be delineated? Just
submitting as a package of eight does not do us any good.
Mayor Newill- Would someone like to make a motion to accept these eight graphics? No
motion made. Graphics not accepted into file.
Ms. Walter -This property was purchased by the County in 1987 from Mrs. Lucia Milani
and the Milani Family Trust. The property is 5.512 acres in size and is located both on the
east and west sides of AlA. The parcel on the east side is 2.80 acres in size and the parcel
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on the west side is 2.712. The County acquired these two parcels for the sole purpose to
open a county park facility. The County owns approximately 432 acres of recreation
facilities, and this is the only parcel in south county that has not been developed for
recreation. The funding has been in place for over a decade, and it is a top priority for the
county.
A rezoning application was submitted to the Town in early 2000. On November 28, 2000,
the Town of Highland Beach unanimously approved the rezoning of this site to "Government
Service Zoning District, the appropriate zoning designation for a public recreation facility,
for the purpose of developing a public park. A Special Exception Application was submitted
to the Town in 2001. The application was reviewed by the Town staff and consultants but
was not acted upon. The processing of the Special Exception Application was resumed by
the Town on Sept. 11, 2007 and was considered by the Town's Planning Board. As part of
the Town staff and consultant reviews, and the Planning Board review, there was additional
information submitted by the County at several interim dates to respond to comments. The
application was ultimately recommended for approval, with conditions.
Tab 8 provides the information required under the special exception criteria as to: land use
designation of public recreation; assessment of supply and demand; need; goals, objectives
and policies included in the Town's Comprehensive Plan for the recreation and open space
element; parks in proximity; and the actual park operation. The application was delayed due
to litigation with the Milani family.
The Planning Board has reviewed the application and approved it with conditions.
Milani Park will be operated, maintained and managed by the Palm Beach County Parks and
Recreation Department. Fishing is prohibited in the swimming area, which is defined as the
guarded beach area. A complete list of prohibited and limited activities is posted at the beach
and enforced by the lifeguards, park rangers, and the PBSO Park Unit deputies. The Parks
Dept. has indicated that it is their current policy and practice to have two EMT trained ocean
lifeguards on duty during the park operational hours. The park closes at dusk. The east side
of the park will only have security lights on the restroom building. There will be no lights
elsewhere on the east side of the park. All lights shall comply with the Town's Sea Turtle
Lighting Ordinance and with the sea turtle lighting provisions of the County.
The fourth criteria -Public Welfare and Emergency Access - (Tab 6) The County verified
with Delray Beach Fire-Rescue that there would be no negative impact on the response to
calls throughout the Town with the operation of Milani Park. The 100 parking spaces
proposed (four handicapped) at Milani Park are 29% less than the number used to justify the
acquisition of the park in 1987 and less than the established need in the District. The County
agreed to reduce the number of spaces to 100 which is the minimum. number of spaces that
are necessary to support the proposed use. The proposed entranceway to the park will allow
for four cars to be stacked either entering or leaving the parking lot. Have met with FDOT
and they approve the concept of the park as presented with the following conditions: 1)
Restriping of existing two-way left-turn lane to allow turns and 2) a pedestrian crossing on
AlA -without flashing lights. A guardhouse will also be part of the proposed parking lot.
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Security lighting will also be provided at the guard house. The County is not proposing any
pole-mounted lights in the parking lot on the west side. No lighting of the parking lot is
required for park operations but bollard lights were proposed in the parking area only in
response to the Town's request on behalf of its residents that the parking area be made
available for use for special events held after dusk. The parking lot will have a full time
attendant. Parking will be $1.00 per hour meter parking; $4.00 for a full week day and $6.00
on week ends and holidays.
Landscape buffer -The eastern parcel will have all exotic vegetation removed and the area
returned to natural salt tolerant vegetation. The western parcel will be replanted in
conjunction with the parking area. Landscape buffers will be planted according to
regulations. In 2001 when the initial application was submitted, the plans called for an 8 foot
tall chain link wall as the west buffer. The Planning Board required the County to meet with
the Board of Directors at Boca Highlands and it was agreed to install a 6/8 foot vinyl opaque
fence. The Planning Board also requires that a 6 foot vinyl fence be installed on the inside of
the hedge on the southern and western. boundaries. The County will install whatever the
Commission requires, but cannot accept a requirement that will require a variance.
The fifth and seventh criteria are the Park Property Management Plan and Public Safety -
The park will be maintained by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department.
The overall indicator of park quality is the appearance of the turf and landscape. Landscape
personnel will visit the property not less than 37 times annually for mowing, trimming,
edging, fertilizing, weed and insect control and other horticultural practices. The Park and
Rec Dept. are working with South Florida Water Management District in developing a year
round water conservation plan. The department will utilize "Florida Friendly" plant material
which is drought tolerant and requires less irrigation. The cleaning and sanitizing of the
restrooms/comfort. stations will be conducted every day in accordance with Dept. policy. All
trash receptacles will be inspected and emptied as necessary a minimum of three times
weekly. The Parks Div. Skilled Trades Section is responsible for the maintenance and repair
of all buildings and structures within the park. All public safety concerns will be corrected
the same day they are reported, graffiti will be repainted within 24 hours, and all electric,
heating, cooling, flooring, roofing, plumbing and mechanical systems will be functional. As
with all parks, the Milani Park will remain accessible with special attention given to the
safety and aesthetics of each route. All hard surfaces will be smooth and free of any tripping
hazard. Soft surfaces will be routinely inspected for washouts, ruts or other imperfections.
The property will be patrolled by the Parks Enforcement Unit of the PSB. In addition, Park
Rangers provide a supplemental level of oversight, rule enforcement, first aid and
information to park patrons. The park will be open from sunrise to sunset and park gates are
opened/closed accordingly by either a Sheriff's Deputy or a Park Ranger. The PBSO will
coordinate law enforcement activities with the Highland Beach Police Department to
maximize mutual cooperation. The park will be designated to accommodate an attended toll
collection booth. The booth will be situated to allow for stacking of several cars within the
park so that traffic flow on AlA is not impeded.
The sixth criteria for the special exception is Utilities. We have a letter from Public Works
Director Jack Lee stating that water and sewer services are available to this parcel.
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Enclosed is a statement from CH2MHILL regarding the proposed drainage improvements.
Also included is a statement of the Solid Waste Authority.
The ninth criteria is the Cultural and Archaeologist Management Plan - (Presentation
made by Robert Carr of the Archaeologist and Historical Conservancy, Inc.) Palm Beach
County proposed to create a beach access park with minimal structural/infrastructure
amenities that include a public rest room, walkway and public parking. Archaeological
Management Goals: To minimize any potential adverse impacts to any significant
archaeological deposits and features within the park; remove and/or minimize any
potential adverse impacts to unmarked human graves; provide public interpretation of the
Milani Park archaeological site; construct a walkway system on top of fill instead of
constructing a wooden boardwalk; all exotic plant removal will be done by hand labor and
herbicides; all demolition of existing masonry walls, etc. will be done above ground
without removal of foundations whenever possible, all parking will be placed on the
western parcel on top of existing fill and the Milani archaeological site will be interpreted
with signage.
This is the end of the presentation providing you with the 19 criteria for "Public Recreation
Standards" under the Town Code Section 30-67.
Town Attorney Tom Baird - I would like to clarify a few things. 1) What is the geographic
boundaries of the south county beach district? R~ -Lake Worth South to the county
line. (will confirm). 2) Is the bond covenants part of the application? Reply -Yes, in Tab
#5. 3) What is the square footage dedicated to the interpretation center? Reply -The
entire 2000 square foot building including the life guard section and rest rooms. Will
confirm the area specific for the center. 4) What are the size of the kiosks? Reply -The
kiosks will be 8 feet tall and 4 foot wide, with appropriate signage. 5) Are there any
specific locations key to the archaeological resources? Re~ly_ -The whole site has history
to Native Americans and the Japanese. We will have someone on site reviewing the
disturbances. 6) Is there a possibility that the number of kiosks will change? Reply -Yes.
But the correct amount cannot be determined until we start to excavate the site. 7) If the
park is open from dawn to dusk and the lifeguards are there from 9 - 5; isn't there a
potential for the beach to be unguarded? Reply - It will be posted -swim at your own risk.
8) How long are the attendants there? Reply -From dawn to dusk. 9) Recommend that
the mangrove swamp be preserved and enhanced. What steps are going to be taken? Fred
Roth, P.E. replied -The entire area will be preserved with a 25 foot buffer. A designed
water management system will be developed during construction. The mangroves will
remain in place and the exotics will be removed. 10) There is a high density of sea turtles
in this location, what is being done to preserve their nesting area? R~ -Will need to get
a permit from DEP. DEP will not issue a permit or allow construction during nesting
season. Lighting on the site will comply with the Town's, County and DEP regulations.
11) How will you be enhancing the dune area? Reply -The County will restore the dunes.
We will remove the exotics, replant and refurbish and then maintain the area. 12) The
"Environmental Site Evaluation" report is dated July 1999. Has there been an update?
Reply - No. 13) Given the prehistoric background of the site, would it best to construct
the building where the house and the pool were originally located? Reply - As long as you
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do not disturb the site and bring in fill, it will cause minimal damage. 14) The letter from
the Miccosukee Indians states that there should be no development on this parcel. Reply _
Bob Carr - I disagree. 15) Do I understand that the purpose of using clean fill is not to
disturb the underground resources? R UlY -Correct. 16) How about the impact from the
utility lines? Reply -Will test the site first and not go through any sensitive areas. 17) If
you put both the interpretive center and the kiosk on the western site, wouldn't it be less
impact? Reply -Bob Carr -Disagree. If you place clean fill on it, there will be no impact.
C. Walter -The Town Code specifically states what can be on the west side of the road. A
place of gathering is prohibited. In addition, the location of the building will meet the
coastal construction set back lines. 18) If the building is in a bad location, the alternative
would be to move it. Reply - Or fill it.
Commission Questions -None.
Public Comments:
Lou Stern - 1115 Russell Drive (Planning Board Chairman)
Under Section 30-36 of the Highland Beach Code, the Commission has the final authority.
The Planning Board has the authority to either accept or deny the application. After five
months of testimony, the Planning approved the plan with 32 stipulations. Audrey Wolf of
PBC was very responsive.
Harold Ha elmann - 4748 S. Ocean Blvd. (Former Mayor)
Mrs. Milani sold the property to the County in 1987 to be developed as a county park. She
has told me that she never sold it to be a beach park. At high tide, there is no beach. What
a waste of taxpayer's money.
Catherine Wolf -Russell Drive
The beach is very narrow in this area. During turtle season the entire beach area is taken up
by turtle nests. There is no beach site available.
Beverly Knight - 4023 S. Ocean Blvd.
This whole thing is ridiculous. From Lake Worth to Boca, there. are about 3.1 miles of
public beach. This is a cemetery. Who is going to protect the Indians buried on the site?
Records indicate that the site is filled with 1,900 buried bodies. The fees need to be the
same as the Spanish River Park.
Neil Maiorino - 4605 S. Ocean Blvd.
The people making the presentations were paid by the County. There are residents on both
sides of the park. When you have a park, people bring their own cans, food and paper.
Who is going to clean up the park at the end of the day? The Park Ranger? Will there be a
ranger on the property from 9-5? I often hear the PBSO looking for someone to respond to
a disturbance at a county park.
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George Kelvin -Brae Mar Isle
Commend county on their presentation. Parking lot - it was referred to as a decorative
vinyl wall on the east side and a decorative opaque wall on the south side. Would like
further information on these walls. On the west boundary it was stated that it would be a
15 foot landscape buffer. What type of buffer? The kiosk and the walkway do not have
specific details of elevations.
Commissioner Sorrelli -Does the County get all the fees, but Highland Beach is
responsible for water, fire, police and emergency assistance? Collene Walter -Yes. The
Comp Plan provides for services to this property. But the County will pay for water and
sewers. Audre~olf - No incremental costs for fire. We will be bringing in additional
law enforcement services. If there is a problem on the site, PBCS will be called in. Do not
feel we are making an impact on the Town's police services.
Manor Newill -The County's proposed budget cut the Park Rangers from 14 to 7. Audrey
Wolf -This was not implemented.
Commissioner Pa lg iaro - If you have 100 cars in the parking lot, you will have 250 people
on the beach, If the Park Rangers have no enforcement authority, how will they keep
people from going on private property? Audre~Wolf - As long as they walk below the
high tide water line, they will be walking on public property. The life guards will also stop
them. Comm. Paaliaro -Not good judgment to have life guards worry about crowd
control
Public Hearing continued until December 2, 2009.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
None
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Pagliaro -Driving into Highland Beach on AlA from Delray, the
"welcome' sign needs to refurbished. Can someone look at it? Town Attorney -What is
the status to the recommendations made by the Code Enforcement Board? Town Attorney
Sliney -Working with the Town Manager, and we will have something before the next
workshop.
Commissioner Sorrelli - No Report.
Commissioner Trinley - No Report.
Vice Mayor Zwick -The people working at the polls today were quite efficient; it was a
no hassle experience.
Mayor Newill - No report, just get out and vote.
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9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
No report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Police Chief Recruitment -Received 105 applications; short listed to 26; a1126 were
submitted to the Commission for your top ten ranking. After I received all of your lists, I
again did a matrix with the majority of the Commission identifying the same 10 finalists.
Of the top 10 identified, one candidate has withdrawn his name, leaving us with 9. Do
you want to go forward with the 9? Do you want me to release the names? I can begin
the telephone interviews tomorrow. Commission verbally agreed to leave the list at 9.
I will conduct the telephone interviews, rank them, and then the Commission can decide
which ones they would like to bring forward for a final interview, I will have the list
completed by November 17~'. Mayor Newill -The earliest we can discuss the list will be
at the workshop on the 25~'.
We will need to schedule an Executive Session to discuss Collective Bargaining after the
November 25`t' Workshop Meeting.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Vice Mayor Zwick moved to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted;
seconded by Commissioner Trinley.
Consent A eg nda:
• RESOLUTION N0.08-010 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.07-013 R
WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR
WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
• Granting An Easement to BellSouth Telecommunications and Authorizing the Mayor
to Sign the Same
Cancelling the December 30, 2008 Commission Workshop Meeting
• Minutes:
September 26, 2008 -Budget Public Hearing
September 29, 2008 -Workshop Meeting
October 7, 2008 -Regular Meeting
October 14, 2008 -Attorney Client Private Session
Motion approved by 5-0 voice vote.
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12) PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Harold Ha elg_mann - 4748 S. Ocean Blvd.
In regards to the Police Chief recruitment -disappointed to think that we did not consider
anyone in our own police department. It is sad to think that you as residents and taxpayers
did not speak up.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Newill adjourned
the Regular Meeting at 4:55 P.M. upon a MOTION by Commissioner Sonelli and
seconded by Commissioner Trinley.
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Town Clerk
Audrey Wolf, Director
PBC Facilities Development and Operations
2633 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33411-5604
• (561)233-0204 /Fax (561)233-0206
Amy Petrick, Assistant County Attorney
Palm Beach County Attorney's Office
301 N. Olive Ave., Suite 601
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)355-2225 /Fax (561) 355-4398
Melanie Borkowski, Manager
Palm Beach County Facilities Compliance
2633 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33411-5604
(561)233-0257 /Fax (561) 656-7215
Darrell Lange, Project Manager
Capital- Improvements Division
Palm Beach County
2633 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33411-5604
(561) 233-0276 /Fax (561) 233-0270
Collene Walter, ASLA, AICP
• Michelle Cuetara
Kilday & Associates, Inc.- Land Planning and Landscape Architecture
1551 Forum Place, Suite 100A
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561)689-5522 /Fax-(561)689-2592
Fred Roth, PE
Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc. -Civil Engineering
1850 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 205
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 968-0080
Rebecca Mulcahy, PE
Pinder Troutman Consulting, Inc. -Traffic Engineering
5114 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
(561) 296-9698
Robert Carr
Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. -Archeological Resources
4800 SW 64th Ave., Suite 107
Davie, FL 33314
• (954) 792-9776
Kilday & Associates
Landscape Architects/Planners
• 1551 Forum Place
Suite 100A
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561)689-5522 Fax (561)689-2592
CURRICULUM VITAE
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NAME: Collene W. Walter, ASLA, AICP
OCCUPATION: Director, Landscape Architect/Site Planning Division
Partner, Kilday & Associates, Inc., Landscape Architects/Land Planners
ADDRESS: 1551 Forum Place, Suite 100A
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
EDUCATION: Graduate of Cornell University, 1984, with B.S. Degree in Landscape Architecture.
Graduate of Florida Atlantic University, 2001, with a Masters Degree in Urban and
Regional Planning.
EXPERIENCE: February 1986, joined Kilday & Associates, a landscape architecture and land
planning firm. Responsibilities include supervision of eight landscape designers,
CADD operators and graphic artists, as well as site planning, landscape design
and public representation of commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential
projects for both public and private clients. June, 1984 -January, 1986,
employed by Edward D. Stone, Jr., and Associates, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a
large international landscape architecture firm. Summer, 1983, internship with
Cannon Design in Grand Island, New York, a multEdisciplinary design firm.
REGISTRATION: Certified by the Florida State Board of Landscape Architects, Certificate Number
1137, November 1986. Certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners,
Certificate Number 10961, July 1994. LEED Accredited Professional certification,
August 2008.
PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS: Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects; Member of the
American Planning Association; Member of the American Institute of Certified
Planners. Appointed to the Parks and Recreation Focus Group of the 1991 Palm
Beach County Budget Oversight Task Force; appointed to the Chamber of
Commerce of the Palm Beaches Downtown Residential Task Force in 1997;
appointed to the Florida Board of Landscape Architects by Governor Jeb Bush
December 2000; reappointed March 2005; served as Chairperson 200Fr2008.
COMMUNITY
ASSOCIATIONS: Past President of the Cornell Club of Eastern Florida Alumni Association;
Volunteer activities with Sunfest, Tropical Flower Show and the Grand Prix of the
Palm Beaches, New Directions of the American Cancer Society and Variety Club
of the Palm Beaches.
EXPERT
WITNESS: Has been declared an Expert Witness by the State of Florida, Division of
Administrative Hearings, on two cases involving planning and zoning issues; and
by the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County on one case
involving condemnation.
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Transportation Consultants
5114 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Phone (561) 296-9698 -~- Fax (561) 296-9699 -~- www.pindertroutman.com
REBECCA ). MULCAHY, P.E. Vice President
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DATA
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering -University of Missouri -Rolla / 1985
Professional Engineer -State of Florida #42570
Professional Affiliations:
^ Institute of Transportation Engineers
^ American Society of Civil Engineers
EXPERIENCE
Ms. Mulcahy is responsible for traffic engineering and transportation planning analysis for both
private and public sector projects including the technical analysis, report preparation and
presentation at agency review meetings. Ms. Mulcahy has an extensive background in traffic signal
• warrant studies, traffic signal design, signal timing, and traffic operations. She has also managed the
deployment of an Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and overseen its daily operation.
Ms. Mulcahy has experience in various computer programs including Highway Capacity Software,
TEAPAC -Signal, and FDOT LOS software, including ART-PLAN and HIGHPLAN. Her engineering
background also involves roadway design, signing and pavement marking design, intersection
improvements, access management issues and site planning.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Ms. Mulcahy has been involved in a variety of projects relating to numerous aspects of traffic
engineering and transportation planning. The majority of her work is in the following categories:
School Traffic Studies
Ms. Mulcahy has completed numerous concurrency traffic impact studies for new and expanded
public schools and private schools. The majority of these projects were for the Palm Beach County
School District. As part of these studies, Ms. Mulcahy developed site circulation plans for vehicular
traffic, including buses, staff and parents. Traffic operation issues at school driveways were also
addressed. One traffic study, the new Suncoast High School, also included an areawide traffic study
of the three schools located within close proximity.
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5114 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Phone (561) 296-9698 -~- Fax (561) 296-9699 -~- www.pindertroutman.com
REBECCA J. MULCAHY, P.E. Vice President
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS continued
Traffic Impact Studies
Ms. Mulcahy has completed numerous traffic studies in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian
River Counties. As part of a few traffic impact studies, Ms. Mulcahy has developed site circulation
and traffic operations plans for project events. Among these are schools, churches and theaters. Ms.
Mulcahy also conducted a comprehensive areawide study of the future buildout conditions of the
Town of Jupiter. The analysis included determination of impacts on roadways and intersections and
development of mitigation alternatives.
Developments of Regional Impact
Ms. Mulcahy has worked on and prepared the Transportation Elements of several Developments of
Regional Impact (DRI). Most notable was the Palm Beach County Biotechnology Research Park (aka
Scripps), which was an accelerated/fast-track schedule. Other DRIB include: Tradition in St. Lucie
. County, Indrio Grove in St. Lucie County and Indiantown (South Flora) in Martin County.
Traffic Signal Warrant Studies
Ms. Mulcahy has conducted and reviewed hundreds of signal warrant studies within Palm Beach
County involving State, County and local roads. Prioritization lists were developed on a yearly basis
for all studies performed. Currently, she conducts signal warrant analyses for private developments
and public agencies.
Traffic Signal Design
As Palm Beach County's Signal Engineer, Ms. Mulcahy was responsible for the design and
construction of new and upgraded traffic signals in Palm Beach County. Both span-wire and mast-
arm designs were used. As a consultant, she recently designed signals for Lantana Road and Target
Store, and Gateway Boulevard and Quantum Lane in Palm Beach County; Greenriver Parkway and
Jensen Beach Boulevard in Martin County; and Bayshore Boulevard and Thornhill Drive in St. Lucie
County.
Traffic Signal Timing
Ms. Mulcahy developed signal timings for the majority of the 1,000 traffic signals in Palm Beach
County. These timings included isolated intersections, coordinated arterial systems and grid systems.
Field fine-tuning was also conducted. As part of her current work, developing and optimizing signal
timing is pertinent to many projects.
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5114 Okeechobee Boulevard, Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Phone (561) 296-9698 -- Fax (561) 296-9699 -,- www.pindertroutman.com
REBECCA J. MULCAHY, P.E. ice President
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS continued
Signing and Pavement Marking Plans
Ms. Mulcahy designed signing and marking plans for several road projects in South Florida. She
reviewed many consultant plans submitted to Palm Beach County. She also designed signing and
marking plans for numerous school zones.
Roadway Plans
As a consultant, Ms. Mulcahy worked on several roadway design projects including Australian
Avenue, Belvedere Road and Blue Heron Boulevard. These designs included obtaining all necessary
permits.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
• Ms. Mulcahy has over 20 years of traffic and civil engineering experience. She is in her eighth year
with Pinder Troutman Consulting, Inc. Prior to that, Ms. Mulcahy worked for Palm Beach County for
over nine years as the County's Traffic Signal Engineer. She also worked for five years for a West
Palm Beach consulting engineering firm involved with a variety of projects including roadway design,
transportation planning and site planning. Ms. Mulcahy also has experience working for a public
utility company in Illinois for two years.
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Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc.
4800 S.W 64th Ave, Suite 107 Davie, FL 33314
Phone: 954-792-9776 Fax: 954-792-9954
Email: archlgcl@bellsouth.net Web: www.flarchaeology.com
Robert S. Carr
Education: Florida State University. Tallahassee, Florida.
M. S. Degree in Anthropology
August 1976
Florida State University. Tallahassee, Florida.
B.A. Degree in Anthropology
August 1972
University of Miami. Coral Gables, Florida.
Course Work
September 1970-June 1971
Miami-Dade Junior College. Miami, Florida.
A.A. Degree
June 1968
. Professional Experience:
1999 Executive Director (Full Time)
to Present Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc.
1996 Director
to 1999 Dade County Historic Preservation Division
April 1994 Acting Director
to October 1995 Dade County Division of Historic Preservation
August 1978 Dade County Archaeologist
to 1999 Dade County Division of Historic Preservation
1980 Florida Archaeological Council, President
to 1981
1980 Editor, The Florida Anthropologist
to 1983
March 1977 Archaeologist with U.S. Park Service, Southeast Archaeological
Center, Tallahassee, Florida.
• June 1973 Contract Archaeologist with Florida's Division of Archives
to August 1976 History and Records Management, Tallahassee, Florida.
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Major Investigations /Projects (Principal Investigator):
1999 Archaeological assessment and data analysis of Miami Circle (8DA12)
to 2003
2000 to 2001 Archaeological investigation of Okeechobee Battlefield. Boundary
1985 to 1986 revisions for National Landmark designation.
1992 and 2006 Preachers Cave, Eleuthera, Bahamas
1991 Ortona Canal and Earthworks, Glades County
to 2002
2000 Long Lakes (Broward County) archaeological investigations
to 2001
1985 Archaeological Survey of Broward County
to 1991
1979 Archaeological Survey of Miami-Dade County
to 1981
1974 Archaeological Survey of Lake Okeechobee
Regional Synthesis /Methodology (Sample)
1974 "Aerial Photos Aid Archaeologists." Popular Archaeology, Vol. 3, No. 6-7, p. 45.
1984 Prehistoric Man in Southern Florida. In Environments of South Florida -Present and
Past. Edited by Patrick Gleason. Memoir 2 (revised). Miami Geological Society. (Co-
author/Senior author).
2000 Preliminary Report on Salvage Archaeological Investigations of the Brickell Point Site
(8DA12), Including the Miami Circle
2003 "The Archaeology of Everglades Tree Islands" In Tree Islands of the Everglades. Edited
by Fred H. Sklar and A. Van Der Valk.
Professional Affiliations:
Society for American Archaeology
Society for Historic Archaeology
Florida Anthropological Society
South Florida Historical Association
Florida Archaeological Council
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Seluor Vice Z'xesident
Education
• University of FloxidA -Bachelor of Science iii
Civil En~neerizxg, 1973
Registrations
• Florida Registered Professional Engineer
No. 18991
Boards and Comtn,ittees
• S.I'_W.M.D. Peer Review
(Committee Member - 2002 to Present)
• Citizens Task Force -Palm Beach County
(Alt. 1V,Cember -1979 to 1982)
• Contractor's I.icensisxg Board -Palm $each
County (1982 to 19$3)
• Palm Beach County Subdivision Code Rc-Write
Cotximittee (Ctn-Goir~
• Palm Beach County Engineering Department
Advisory Committee (On,Going)
• F.E.S. -Palm Beach Chaptez; Awards
Committee (Membez 1987 to 1990)
• • F.E.S. -Palm $each Chapter; Chapter Activities
Committee (Chair 1978 to 19$1)
• Ivtuseum Committee (Chair 1983 to 1985)
• F.E.S. -State Society; State Ethics Committee
(19$9 to 2001)
A.vvards
• F.E.S. -Palm Beach Chapter -Young Engineer
of the Year -1981
• American Society of Civil Enginee,YS -Palm
Beach Branch -Engineer of the X'ear -1985
Professional Societies
National Society of Professional Engineers
Florida Engineering Society -Palm Beach Chaptez
President 19$4 to 1985
President Elect 19$3 to 1984
Secretary 1982 to 1983
Treasurez 1981 to 1981
American Society of Civil. Eng~neezs -Palm Beach
Branch
President 1983 to 1984
'V'ice-President 19$2 to 1983
Secretary 1981 to 19$2
Treasurer 1980 to 19$7,
Professional ~Yistory
!$5 to Present Michael B. Sehorah 8c Associates, Inc.
Michael B. Schorah tic .Associates, Inc.
Fxedericit Avth, Jr., P.E. (f of a(~?scharah.cem}
N0. 8502 P. 2/2
Michael ~. 5choxah & Aeaociates, Inc.
185Q koresc Hilt I3tvd., Snicc 20G
Wes Pin $each, Florida 33406
Senior Vice President
Responsible for office management of engineering design,
drafting, azxd inspectior~_ Extensive experience in land
development and municipal engineerv.~g projects. Repzesents
clients in zoning and site plan public hearings.
1980 to 1985 Satter A,rchitectura,l & Engineering
Group, Inc.
Vice President and Chief Engineer
Zn charge of coordinating alI e~~gineering ptoduct7on general
administration, hnance, and. lx~axketing of the engineering
ASpettS of the OYQ ni~atlpn.
1977 to 19$0 Mock, Roos and Searcy, Inc.
Project Engineer and Manager
1.974 to 1977 Robert E. Oaten axzd Associatesi Inc.
Design Engineer
1973 to 1974 palm Beach County E~ngineere
Drafting & Design
Section Acting Director
Phone: SG1-9G8-0080
Fax: 561-642-9726
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