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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9.30 AM
Members Present: Chair Rosalind Svenstrup; Member Linda Albertson; Member Ira
Oaklander, Member Susan Hiles. Members Absent: Vice Chair Joel Ignatin (excused)
and Elizabeth Andrews (excused). Also Attending: Rosalie DeMartino, Administrative
Assistant; Kathleen Weiser, Town Manager, John Pagliaro, Town Commissioner and
members of the public.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Svenstrun called the Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 AM. Roll Call was taken
by Rosalie DeMartino, Administrative Assistant, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Chair Svenstrup announced that the Town Commission would be adding a question
regarding the MSTU (Municipal Special Taxing Unit) to the Mayor's survey. She had
a question regarding the wording and stated that she would discuss this under New
Business since Kathleen Weiser, Town Manager was present at this meeting.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS•
None
4. PRESENTATIONS:
None
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
9 June 14, 2011 —Regular Meeting
MOTION: Member Oaklander moved to approve the July 12, 2011 — Regular
Meeting Minutes; seconded by Member Hiles. Motion passed with all in favor.
6.OLD BUSINESS:
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A. Turtle Talk & Walk Day:
Member Albertson stated that she attended the Town Commission Workshop
meeting on June 28, 2011 and indicated that the Commission was in support of the
Turtle Talk & Walk Day giving their authorization to proceed with this event. It
will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. (rain date July 23, 2011).
Volunteers will meet at St. Lucy's parking lot and enter the beach from the
Ambassador's East walkway. Chair Svenstru,.,p asked the Board members for their
help in promoting this event. Flyers will go out to the various condominium
associations and placed in the Library, Children's Library and Town Hall.
B. Discussion regarding policing of Intracoastal Waterway:
Chair Svenstrup presented an article written in the Palm Beach Post dated July 4,
2011 regarding the safety signs that have been added to the Intracoastal Waterway.
These signs apply only to the area by the bridges (Spanish River, Palmetto Park
and George Bush).
Member Oaklander stated that at the last meeting he would investigate the
possibility of the Coast Guard Auxiliary helping in anyway with the policing of
our waterway. He indicated that when he went to see them they were not
available. He was able to obtain a list of their hours and will make an appointment
to see them and report his findings at the next meeting.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Mayor's Town Wide Survey:
Chair Svenstra stated that she spoke with Kathleen Weiser, Town Mangier
regarding the possibility of placing the MSTU (Municipal Special Taxing Unit)
issue on the survey. Kathleen Weiser_ Town Manager addressed the Board. She
indicated that the town was getting ready to issue a survey sometime in the fall
when the residents start to return. The survey will address all kinds of issues. The
Commission thought this would be a good time to ask the residents if they would
be willing to pay an extra tax to cleanup the beaches. This would be the deciding
factor as to whether or not this should be put on the ballot for a vote. The survey
will go out in October with the newsletter. It will also be available on line. The
wording will be simple and give some range as to what the tax will be depending
on where they live. Kathleen Weiser, Town Manager indicated that there has to be
a dollar range so the residents will have some idea as to the amount of tax they
would be paying. Member Albertson had attended the workshop meeting and
asked when they would have to present the wording for the survey. Kathleen
Weiser, Town Manager advised the Board that the Commission will do the
wording for the survey.
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Member Hiles briefly described what will take place at the Turtle Talk & Walk
Day. She indicated that they would inventory hatched eggs and those that are
remaining in the nests. All information such as the percentage of eggs and nests
goes to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. You will also see the
difference in turtle tracks for each species.
Chair Svenstrun announced that the Beaches and Shores Advisory Board meeting
for August 9, 2011 is cancelled due to the lack of agenda items.
& ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Member Hiles moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 AM.
Member Oaklander seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED: `
Rosalind Svenstru , Chair
Excused Ab
Joel Ignatin, Vice Chair
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Linda Albertson, Member
Excused Absence
Elizabeth Andrews, Member
Susan Hiles, Member
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ATTESTED:
Rosalie DeMartino
Administrative Assistant
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