1991.04.02_TC_Minutes_Regularr:
f ~.- .. ,
i ~~
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
U
LJ
~esdav, April 02. 1991 7.30 P M
The Regular Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland
Beach, Florida, was called to order in the Commission Chambers at
Town Hall by Mayor Joseph A. Boulay at 7:30 P.M. Others present
were Commissioners Arlin Voress, Arthur Eypel and John F. Rand.
Vice Mayor Bill Paul was absent.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town
Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals and members of
the general public.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
The Agenda was accepted as written.
APPROVAL OF NINUTSS
The following Minutes were submitted for approval:
February 26, 1991 - Workshop Meeting
March 05, 1991 - Regular Meeting
March 13, 1991 - Special Meeting
MOTION by COZ4IISSIONSR RAND/COtrQ~tISSIONSR LYPSL approving the
Minutes as submitted carried without objection.
Mr. Don Schultz, resident/owner at Beach Walk East, President of
the Florida Chess Association, addressed the Town Commission to
request approval for the use of Town Hall for the U. S. Women's
Chess Tournament scheduled for the week of August 17 thru 25,
1991. Mr. Schultz, noted this would be a prestige event that
would include ten of the country's top players; it would be a
wonderful event for the area. Mr. Schultz advised last year's
program was hosted by Spartanburg, South Carolina. Following
substantial discussion, it was the consensus of the Town Commis-
sion to tentatively approve the use of the premises for this Chess
Tournament as well as give the Town Manager approval to proceed
with researching the technical aspects; if there are no major
problems with finalizing whatever arrangements need to be made,
the Commission would consider permitting the use of Town Hall.
Ms. Marie Beary, resident/owner at the Seagate of Highlands, ques-
tioned, in view of the results of the non-binding straw poll
• Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
April 02, 1991
Page 2 of 6
ballot of March 12, 1991, if the Town Commission has come to a
decision regarding the proposed park behind Town Hall. Mayor
Boulay advised the matter has not been discussed at an open
session of the Town Commission (which Commission has had only two
short meetings), the matter has not been on the Town Commission
Agenda and, as yet, there is no decision regarding that issue.
REPORTS TOWN CO1~4SISSION
Vice Mavor Bill Paul
Absent - no report.
Commissioner Arlin Voress
No report.
Commissioner Arthur Evpel
No report.
• Commissioner John F. Rand
Commissioner Rand commented that as soon as the Financial Advisory
Board vacancies are filled, he would appreciate if the Town
Manager would arrange for an F.A.B. meeting in the next few days
for review and subsequent recommendations of the Long Associates
Report and the cash funds on deposit with the State Pool. The
Commissioner further commented that the F.A.B. should meet at
least every other month (and more often, when necessary).
Mavor Joseph A. Boulay
Mayor Boulay reported he was invited to speak before the Coronado
Mem's Club at their monthly luncheon meeting this past Thursday
(March 28, 1991). The Mayor, noting he invited the Coronado
Members to visit the Town's Water Treatment Plant, extended an
invitation to the various condominium owner/residents to tour our
Water Treatment Plant. Mayor Boulay advised arrangements must be
made through the staff; those interested in visiting the Water
Plant should contact the Town Manager to schedule such tour.
The Mayor reported he had been appointed to the Municipal League's
Nominating Committee for new officers of the League, which League
is in direct conflict with the Palm Beach Countywide Planning
Council. The Municipal League is looking for more representation
from the County Commission.
• Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
April 02, 1991
Page 3 of 6
Mayor Boulay reported on the Walk America Walk-a-thon scheduled
for Saturday, April 06, 1991, at 8 A.M. The Mayor noted the Town
has received an offer of Tee-shirts (at no cost to the Town) with
the Walk America logo on the back and a copy of the Town Seal,
identifying the Town of Highland Beach, on the front of the shirt.
Mayor Boulay requested approval of the Town Commission for the use
of the Town Seal on the Tee-shirts for the Walk-a-thon which
raises money for the March of Dimes. The Commission unanimously
approved the use of a copy of the Town Seal with one Commissioner
commenting that "we should display our pride in our Town Seal".
REPORTS TOiiN ATTORNEY
No report.
At this point, Commissioner Rand, questioning the Town Attorney"s
letter of March 26, 1991 regarding the Sunshine Law, was advised
by Attorney Sliney that, when he reads and reviews cases and new
developments (zoning decisions, sunshine law, etc.), he passes any
interesting information on to the Commissioners.
r1
U
No report.
Mayor Boulay, noting he discussed with the Chairmen/Co-Chairmen of
the various Town Boards the matter of having a representative at
the Town Commission Meetings in attendance to give a verbal report
to review what has taken place at their respective Board Meetings,
inquired if anyone in the audience who serves on any Town Boards
would like to give a verbal report at this time. As no one step-
ped forward, the Mayor proceeded to note the existing vacancies on
the various Town Boards.
MOTION by COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER VORSSS to appoint Daniel
Stump and Benjamin Cohen to the Board of Adjustment as Alternate
Members for a one year term carried unanimously with the four Com-
missioners present voting "AYE".
COMMISSIONER VORESS/COMMISSIONER RAND MOVED to appoint Arthur
Keller as a Regular Member of the Water Resources Advisory Board
(noting said Board had unanimously requested that Arthur Keller be
reappointed to this Board}. The MOVE carried without objection.
• COMMISSIONER RAND made a MOTION to appoint Fred Firstenburg and
Victor Hadeed to the Financial Advisory Board for a three year
term. COMMISSIONER VORESS SECONDED the NOTION which carried with
all "AYE" votes.
Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
April 02, 1991
Page 4 of 6
COMMISSIONER SYPSL MOVED to nominate Dennie Freeman to the Finan-
cial Advisory Board for a three year term. The MOTION, SECONDED
by COMMISSIONER VORSSS, passed with all "AYE" votes.
A MOTION by COMMISSIONER SYPSL/COt+IIrtISSIONSR VORSSS nominating
Arthur Keller to the Planning Board as a Regular Member for a
three year term carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONBR VORESS made a MOTION to appoint
Leonard Bell as an Alternate Member on the Planning Board for a
one year term. The MOTION carried without objection.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS ]AND ORDINANCES
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOWN STATIONERY EXCEPT FOR
OFFICIAL TOWN BUSINESS.
The ordinance, given first reading on 3/05/91 and published on
3/15/91, was read in its entirety by the Town Clerk. It was noted
the amendments recommended at the March Workshop Meeting have been
incorporated in the revised ordinance. A MOTION was made by COM-
• MISSIONSR VORSSS/COI~IIrQSSIONSR RAND to adopt the ordinance as read.
A roll call vote resulted as follows:
Commissioner Eypel "AYE" Commissioner Rand "AYE"
Commissioner Voress "AYE" Mayor Boulay "AYE"
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE INTRACOASTAL
WATERWAY IN LIMITING BOAT SPEEDS TO TWENTY FIVE MILES
PER HOUR BY PASSING AN ORDINANCE SETTING TWENTY FIVE
MILES PER HOUR AS THE LEGAL, ENFORCEABLE LIMIT OF SPEED
BY ALL BOATS ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND FURTHER
ENCOURAGING THE CONSIDERATION OF A "NO WAKE" ZONE WITHIN
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH LIMITS.
The Resolution was read
was made by COMMISSIONER
Resolution as read. The
vote:
Commissioner Rand
Commissioner Eypel
in its entirety by the Town Clerk. MOTION
SYPSL/COMMISSIONER VORSSS to adopt the
following is the result of a roll call
"AYE" Commissioner Voress "AYE"
"AYE" Mayor Boulay "AYE"
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING PROPOSED FLORIDA
HOUSE BILL NO. 321, WHICH INCREASES THE PENALTY FOR
VEHICULAR HIT-AND-RUN INVOLVING DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY
FROM A THIRD DEGREE FELONY TO FIRST DEGREE FELONY AND
ESTABLISHING A MANDATORY, MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT
OF FIFTEEN (15) YEARS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
April 02, 1991
Page 5 of 6
Following the reading of the Resolution by title only by Mayor
Boulay, a MOTION was made by COlOSISSIONSR VORgSS/COI+II~IISSIONSR RAND
to adopt the Resolution. The roll call vote resulted as follows:
Commissioner Voress "AYE" Commissioner Eypel "AYE"
Commissioner Rand "AYE" Mayor Boulay "AYE"
4. REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 583 OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, WHICH ESTABLISHED A PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
ADVISORY BOARD.
Mayor Boulay, after reading the Resolution by title only, noted
this repeals the Public Safety Services Advisory Board; it does
not impede the negotiations of the Town Manager to effect a better
deal for the Town for the same level of Safety Services as we now
enjoy. COMMISSIONER RAND/COMMISSIONER EYPBL MOVED to adopt this
Resolution. The following is a result of the roll call vote:
Commissioner Eypel "AYE" Commissioner Voress "AYE"
Commissioner Rand "AYE" Mayor Boulay "AYErr
• 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 570 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 2 OF
RESOLUTION NO. 541 WHICH ESTABLISHED A WATER RESOURCES
ADVISORY BOARD.
The Mayor read the Resolution by title only and noted the Water
Resources Advisory Board had been increased to six (6) Members to
accommodate Arlin Voress who is very knowledgeable with regard to
water issues; this Resolution reverts to the original composition
of a five (5) Member Board.
A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONBR VORBSS/COMMISSIONER EYPEL to
adopt the Resolution. A roll call voted resulted as follows:
Commissioner Rand "AYE" Commissioner Voress "AYE"
Commissioner Eypel "RYE" Mayor Boulay "AYE"
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE LEAGUE OF CITIES AND
THE LEGISLATURE TO SPONSOR AND ADOPT A BILL AMENDING
FLORIDA STATE STATUE 162, THUS ALLOWING COUNTY AND
MUNICIPAL CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARDS TO IMPOSE A FINE
IMMEDIATELY UPON THE FINDING OF GUILTY RND NOT ALLOWING
MORE TIME TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION BEFORE A FINE CAN BE
IMPOSED ON THE VIOLATOR.
The Town Commission discussed and suggested amendments to the
Resolution which was then read in its entirety by the Town Clerk.
~~
Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
April 02, 1991
Page 6 of 6
COMlrtISSIONSR VORBSS/C+OI~DSISSIONSR BYPBL MOVED the adoption of the
Resolution as amended. The roll call vote resulted as follows:
Commissioner Eypel "AYE"
Commissioner Voress "AYE"
Commissioner Rand "AYE"
Mayor Boulay "AYE"
Items Left Over
None.
Consent Agenda
1. MOTION accepting the bid of FLORIDA BLACKTOP, INC., in
the amount of $26,705.18, being the low bidder for
pathway improvements, authorizing the Mayor to execute
all documentation necessary, with an appropriate
Resolution being drawn and made a part of the Town
Records.
COl~Q~IISSIONSR VORgSS/~ISSIONBR RAND MOVED to approve the Consent
Agenda. All Commissioners were in favor of the MOVE.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission
at this time, COMMISSIONER RAND/COlIIrtISSIONBR $YP$L made a MOTION
to adjourn. Mayor Boulay adjourned the Regular Meeting of the
Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach at 8:25 P.M.
~,.....
APPRC7~ED
Joseph A. ~ulay~ Mayor '
,. ~~.
11 Paul, Vice Mayor
ores~,t Commissioner
Arthur Eypel~~mmissioner
. Rand, om issioner
ATTE ;
Date