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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 9:30 AM
Members Present: Chairman Rosalind Svenstrup; Member Linda Albertson; Member
Susan Hiles and Member Barbara Zeeman. Absent: Vice Chair Joel Ignatin (excused)
and Stacy McPherson (unexcused). Also Attending: Deputy Town Clerk Valerie Oakes
and members of the public.
1. CALL TO ORDER•
Chairman Svenstrup called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll Call was
taken by Deputy Town Clerk Oakes, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
The agenda was accepted as presented.
• 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
None.
4. PRESENTATIONS:
None.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
• May 20, 2010 -Special
MOTION: Member Albertson moved to approve the May 20, 2010, Special Meeting
Minutes; seconded by Member Hiles. Motion passed with all in favor.
• June 08, 2010 -Regular
MOTION: Member Zeeman moved to approve the June 08, 2010, Regular Meeting
Minutes; seconded by Member Hiles. Motion passed with all in favor.
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6.OLD BUSINESS:
• A. Highland Beach Turtle Talk and Walk Day
• Approving the Request to the Town Commission to Allow the Beaches &
Shores Advisory Board and the Sea Turtle Volunteer Program to Host a
Highland Beach Turtle Talk Day in the Town Commission Chambers in
November
Member Zeeman reported discussion of a Turtle Talk and Walk Day, which has
now been changed to a Sea Turtle Talk Day. We are hoping to host it in the
Commission Chambers and would like to make a request to the Town Commission
to allow the Beaches & Shores Advisory Board and the Sea Turtle Volunteer
Program to host a coffee in the chambers in November.
MOTION: Member Zeeman moved to make a request to the Town Commission
to allow the Beaches & Shores Advisory Board and the Sea Turtle Volunteer
Program to host a coffee in the chambers in November; seconded by Member
Hiles. Motion passed with all in favor
B. Update Regarding the Status of the Proposed Municipal Special Taxing
District
Chair Svenstrup announced that she has prepared the report and reviewed the report
with Dale 5ugerman, Town Manager and Valerie Oakes, Deputy Town Clerk. The
• report is ready for presentation before the Town Commission. The presentation will
be after the November election. The next election is March 2011.
C. Mangrove Project
Member Albertson stated that at this time there is nothing to report since this an
issue with the federal and county government.
D. Wave Height Restriction Project
Chair Svenstrup spoke to Dawn Griffin, member of the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Commission, who reiterated that we have a speed limit of 25 mph and 30 mph. In
addition, there is a 50-foot idle zone close to the shore. If you see careless boating,
the police will take action, but the Florida registration number is needed. The 15-
inch wave height restriction was an act of legislature from Broward County.
Member Albertson asked to publish an article in the Town bulletin.
E. Discussion on Beach Erosion and Beach Nourishment
Chair Svenstrup -The Vice Chair will report at the next meeting.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
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8. REPORTS•
• None.
9. REPORTS -BOARD MEMBERS:
A. Member Linda Albertson -The public beaches have flags for warnings. Would it
be possible for a few condominium managers to place flags to warn the residents of
rip currents, sea lice and such? Chair Svenstrup -They are private beaches.
Member Hiles -There is a hotline, which reports beach conditions. Member
Albertson -Ultimately, it is a personal responsibility.
B. Member Susan Hiles - No report.
C. Member McPherson -Absent.
D. Member Barbara Zeeman - No report.
E. Vice Chair Joel Ignatin -Absent.
F. Chair Rosalind Svenstrup - No report.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Svenstrup
adjourned the meeting at 9:44 AM upon a MOTION by Member Albertson; and
seconded by Member Hiles. ,
APPROVED:
Rosalind Svenstrup, hair
Absent
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ATTESTED: Li da Albertson, Member
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Valerie Oakes
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Absent
Stacy McPherson, Member
Barbara Z an, Member
Vacancy