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1991.08.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop... • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday August 27 1991 1:30 P.M. Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 P.M. Present also were Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arlin Voress, Arthur Eypel and John F. Rand. 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. ADDITIONS_ DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA The Agenda was accepted, as submitted, upon proper MOTION. 91.I PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Talent Bank Applicant Frank Colarullo, residing at 3420 South Ocean Boulevard, interviewed by the Town Commission, noted his past experience in the building industry as a Construction • Engineer and a concrete contractor, expressed an interest in serving on the Planning Board. Mr. Michael Dent, residing at the Casuarina Condominium, commented with regard to the new proposed real estate assessments recently received from the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office. 91_2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The existing vacancies on the various Town Boards were noted by Mayor Boulay who requested the Commission review the current Talent Bank Applications in preparation for possible appointments to be considered at the September 03, 1991 Regular Town Commission Meeting. It was noted no correspondence was received from the Town Boards and Committees. 9I.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED UPON THE 1991 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. • Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 27, 1991 • Page 2 of 6 2. RN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991/92, BEGINNING OCTOBER O1, 1991 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1992. The ordinances received first reading on 8/06/91 and were published on 8/16/91. Both were read by Mayor Boulay by title only. It was noted the public will have the opportunity to give input on these ordinances at an advertised Public Hearing set for Friday, September 06, 1991 at 5:01 P.M. with final reading and consideration scheduled on Tuesday, September 17, 1991 at the ad- vertised 5:01 P.M. Public Hearing/Special Meeting. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 29 ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM:, SECTION 29-10 ENTITLED "CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE". The ordinance was given first reading on 8/06/91 and was published on 8/16/91. Mayor Boulay read same by title only. It was the consensus of the Town Commission to move this matter to the September 03, 1991 Regular Meeting Agenda for discussion and • possible consideration. 90.5 Status Report - Lona Tern hater Supply Plan Commissioner Voress, explained the Status Report - Long Term Water Supply Plan prepared by J. M. Montgomery (the Town's Engineers) and noted the Town is presently operating under a one year water permit granted on October 11, 1990 which requires the Town evaluate the long term water supply alternatives and submit a long term water supply plan to South Florida Water Management District prior to expiration of said permit. The Commissioner further noted that, in compliance with the S.F.w.M.D.'s requirements, the Commission, at is September 03 Regular Meeting, will consider approving the following: 1. Safe Yield report 2. The long range supply plan for the Town 3. The application for a ten (10) year permit from S.F.W.M.D. and the Delray Beach "Letter of Commit- ment" to supply supplemental water to the Town of Highland Beach. It should be noted that, at the successful conclusion of the ten (10) year permit application, the Town will have in place the long term (10 year) water supply plan. ~J Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 27, 1991 • Page 3 of 6 91.5 Di~russion re Sentenber/October Newsletter The Town Commission reviewed the draft of the September/October Newsletter and directed same be processed for mailing to residents as soon as possible. 91. n~scussion re Town Boards Regular/Alternate Members Following discussion by the Town Commission with regard to Town Boards Regular/Alternate Members, the Town Attorney was directed to prepare for first reading at the September 03,'1991 Town Commission Regular Meeting an ordinance to address elimination of Alternate Membership on Town Boards whereby all appointments to Town Boards would be as a Regular Member. The Commission will also address (at the September 03, 1991 Regular Meeting) the matter of the number of members required on the Town Boards. 91.7 Discussion re Billik Seawall [Town Lot 42 East) 4111 South Ocean Boulevard Building Official Harry Heithaus explained the request for a seawall at 4111 South Ocean Boulevard (Town Lot 42 East) submitted • by Mr. James Billik. The Building Official noted that the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management reviewed the plans and issued a permit for the construction of a seawall as part of the entire building; the Planning Board authorized an adjustment of the seawall to meet existing condi- tions and the building does not extend east of the coastal construction control line. The Building Official, noting he reviewed the plans, informed the Commission that the Building Department has no objection to the construction of the seawall as indicated on the plans. It was the consensus of the Town Commission to move this matter to the Consent Agenda for the September 03, 1991 Regular Town Commis- sion Meeting. MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER Status of Building Development in Town The Commission reviewed the Status of Building Development in Town, a report prepared by the Building Official. Minutes for approval at September Regular Meeting Following discussion of three sets of Town Commission Meeting • Minutes, it was the consensus to move same to the Agenda for the September 03, 1991 Regular Tawn Commission Meeting for approval. Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 27, 1991 Page 4 of 6 REPORTS TOiiN C01~4SISSION Vice Mavor Bill Paul No report. Commissioner Arlin Voress Commissioner Voress, noting he attended several matches of the U. S. Women's Chess Tournament, requested and received approval from the Town Commission to have the Town Manager write to Mr. & Mrs. Don Schultz to compliment them on the way the Championship event was handled. Commissioner Arthur Evpel Commissioner Eypel, under his report, added his support to the comments of Commissioner Voress with regard to the U. S. Women's Chess Tournament held in Town Hall. The commissioner extended thanks to Town Hall staff with regard to the new recodified Code of Ordinance Book recently distributed. Commissioner Eypel, citing Commissioner Voress' explanation of the . Status Report - Long Term Water Supply Plan (prepared by the Town's Engineers) commended the Commissioner fcr his very profes- sional analysis and contribution regarding this matter. Commis- sioner Eypel further commended Commissioner Voress and the Water Resources Advisory Board for their leadership and effort that went into said document. Commissioner John F. Rand Under his report, Commissioner Rand requested up-dated information regarding the Town`s Recycling Program. The Town Manager, noting the program is a success, advised that we are in the fourth quarter of our first year of said program in which 120 single family and 184 multi-family residences participate, as well as 3,161 centralized condominium units. The initial report indicated a 37~ rate of participation; presently, the rate of participation is approximately 86~. Town Manager Mariano indicated that educating the residents with regard to recycling will be included in the open-house program to be held at the end of this year. Continuing with his report, Commissioner Rand commented with regard to the recently received proposed County Real Estate Tax Notices and questioned if it would be appropriate for the Town to make available at Town Hall a copy of the proposed constitutional amendment petition form which is sponsored by "Save Our Homes, Inc.". The Town Attorney, responding to the Commissioner`s query, • Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August 27, 1991 Page 5 of 6 advised that he sees nothing wrong with the Town making said petition available at Town Hall. Vice Mayor Paul questioned if our State Representative might help our residents with this matter. Mavor Joseph A. Boulav Mayor Boulay, under his report, read an item in the Community Newsletter for September/October reminding dog/cat owners of the Town of Highland Beach Code which bans an animal running 'at large' on public or private property, including all beaches within Town limits. The Mayor cited a Palm Beach Post article of 8/26/91 (West Palm Mayor jailed over leash-law citation) and noted such ordinances are enforceable. Commissioner Rand, noting there is a Town Ordinance concerning sprinkler systems, advised he sees said ordinance being violated and questioned if our Police Department should be on the lookout to enforce same. The Mayor noted that the Highland Beach Police Department does carefully watch for sprinkler system violations, however, there are instances where residents are away when their system malfunctions, in which case, the Police Department Staff • takes necessary steps to shut off the system. REPORTS TOfiN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Sliney reported he is working with Commissioner Rand with regard to "State Pooled Investment Fund". At this point, Commissioner Rand commented he is dissatisfied with the Town's investment in the State Pooled Fund and would prefer to have the Financial Advisory Board review the matter again as the Commis- sioner wishes to consider the F.A.B. reply before he makes any recommendations to the Town Commission. REPORTS - TO(~iN MANAGER Under her report, Town Manager Mariano noted the American Cancer Society is sponsoring a five (5} mile walk on Saturday (9/21/91). Anyone interested in participating in this fund raising event should contact the Town Manager at Town Hall (278-4548). The Town Manager reported the Town is in the process of getting proposals for a structure to house the portable generator at Lift Station No. 2. Town Manager Mariano, noting she enjoyed the Chess Tournament, reported all players were saddened to leave Town and expressed an interest in returning to Highland Beach for another tournament. • It was noted that next year the tournament is scheduled to take place in Dearborn, Michigan. • - r a Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes August ~7, 1991 • Page 6 of 6 Town Manager Mariano reported the Town is looking at Thursday, December 05, 1991 as the date for the Local Government Open House at Town Hall. The Staff is working on several segments that will have a time certain between 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. (i.e. a Fire/ Rescue demonstration; tour of the water plant which would require residents to sign up in advance of the scheduled tour, etc.). The Town Manager reported the Town has opened up the interconnect with Delray Beach because their Intracoastal crossing water line is in disrepair; Highland Beach may be providing the City of Delray Beach with water under the Emergency Interconnect Agreement. ADJOURNMBNT There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, Mayor Boulay, upon proper MOTION, adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:00 P.M. APPROVED : ,~~ ,~.,,, ~/ , ~ 'Rti bse h A. Boulay, Mayor ..mot-+-- L~•~--- Bi 1 Paul, Vice May~r~ ATTEST: Date: amk A v~ress, g6~miss~ner Arthur Eype isslio . Rand, Commissio er