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1991.10.01_TC_Minutes_RegularY~ ~ "~~ ~- r TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA. Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING ~~le„~dav October 01 1991 7:30 P.M. Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Regular Meeting of the Town Com- mission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 7:30 P.M. Others present 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. Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. The Agenda, amended to include approval of three budget transfers under the Town Manager's Report, was accepted, as amended, without objection. APPROVAL OF MINO'P~S • The following sets of Minutes were submitted for approval. August 27, 1991 - Workshop Meeting September 03, 1991 - Regular Meeting September 06, 1991 - Public Hearing A NO'PIO~1 by t:ol0~QSSIONER RAND/t:0l~ISSIONER VORB3S to approve the minutes as written was favorably received by all Commissioners. Ms. Jean Ellis of 4205 South Ocean Boulevard addressed the Town Commission to voice her opposition with regard to the Town's 'Leash Law'. vice Mavor Bill Pain, Vice Mayor Paul had no report. Commissioner Arlin Voress Commissioner Voress, noting the Commission is considering moving • the Regular Meetings back to the 1:30 P.M. schedule, inquired of the Town Manager as to what it would cost to get a canvas banner A ~ . Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 03, 1991 Page 2 of 6 to advertise the Town Commission Workshop and Regular Meetings.. Mayor Boulay noted that when the Town looked into the possibility of placing a banner across A1A to welcome the troops back from Operation Desert Storm, the Department of Transportation advised the problems to do so would be insurmountable. The Town Manager will look into this matter. Commissioner Arthur Eypel, under his report, commented that, while he is not opposed to changing the time of the Regular Commission Meetings, he questions the validity of the motive; if the purpose is to increase attendance at these meetings, the Commissioner is not sure that would be accomplished by returning to the 1:30 timeframe therefore he suggested the Members look at why they want to do that before they vote on the time change. Vice Mayor Paul, more than a year ago introduced the ordinance moving the Regular Meeting to the evening, noted he was expecting the Town Hall to be packed. He is now requesting the meetings revert to the 1:30 P.M. schedule because all comments in Town Hall have asked the Commission return to that timeframe; no comments have been received to indicate the evening meetings are preferred. It was the consensus to place this matter on the October Workshop Meeting Agenda for further discussion. Commissioner Rand reported that the Town Attorney reviewed the edited videotape of the County Commission Budget Public Hearing and sees no problem with same being shown to Town residents. Fol- lowing discussion of this matter, it was the consensus to replay said videotape on each Wednesday in November, December (up to the 15th of the month so as not to conflict with the Holiday Season) and through January, 1992. Commissioner Rand noted that, with regard to his comments at the September Workshop Meeting concerning the Town's deposits, when the outside auditors come to Town, they obtain a confirmation from the First Union Bank indicating that the Town's deposits are col- lateralized in accordance with the Florida Statue. The Commissioner commented that he is pleased with the composition of the Financial Advisory Board and the manner in which they conduct themselves. With regard to the Commissioner's comments relating to the F.A.B.'s recommendation (which Commissioner Rand recommended the Town Commission adopt) concerning the amendment of • Section 3.02 of the Town Charter, the Town Manager noted the recommendation of the F.A.B. was to clarify the Charter whereby Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 01, 1991 Page 3 of 6 all monies will be deposited in the name of the Town of Highland Beach in conformance with Florida State Statute 166.261. Commissioner Rand, noting the majority of the F.A.B. Members feel the Town should continue investing in the State Pooled Funds, advised he is not in agreement on this matter; he will research it further and give a written report informing the Commission why the Town should not continue this practice. Commissioner Rand, citing F.A.B. Chairman Browner's memo of September 25, to Mayor Boulay, requested the Town Commission authorize the F.A.B. to review the manner in which the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases are computed. Commissioner Rand, referring to his comments made at the August 06, 1991 Regular Meeting regarding the six year limitation of consecutive service by a Member on a particular Town Advisory Board which would require a two year hiatus before the Member could be returned to that particular Board, questioned the status of the issue; the Commissioner noted he felt this matter would require an ordinance. Following brief discussion, it was the consensus to include this matter on the October Workshop Meeting for further discussion. Mayor Joseph A. Boulay Mayor Boulay, under his report, acknowledged the presence of County Commissioner Mary McCarty. Mayor Boulay, noting receipt of the September 25 memo from F.A.B. Chairman Browner regarding the COLA computation (cited earlier in the meeting by Commissioner Rand under his report) requested comments from the Commission Members. Vice Mayor Paul, Commis- sioners Voress and Eypel, stated they, like the Mayor, are opposed to granting the F.A.B. authority to review the method of computa- tion of the COLA. Commissioner Eypel suggested the F.A.B. Chair- man get clarification on this matter from Finance Director Seaman or Town Manager Mariano. The Town Manager stated that she and the Finance Director will discuss this issue with the F.A.B. Chairman. Mayor Boulay reminded residents that the Government Open House will take place during the first week in December at Town Hall. The Mayor extended a personal invitation to County Commissioner Mary McCarty to spend the day with Highland Beach residents. Mayor Boulay advised that the 1991/92 fiscal year Town Budget included an allowance for trash cans to be purchased for placement . along the beach area. The Mayor thanked Mr. Jose Echeverria for mapping out the locations for said trash containers and noted that, as soon as Mr. Echeverria received written permission from Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes . October 01, 1991 Page 4 of 6 all the beachfront property owners, the containers will be put in place on the beach. REPORTS - TOfiN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report. REPORTS - TONN MANAiGER Town Manager Mariano, under her report, explained the three budget transfers relating to the Water Department, Refuse Collection and Law Enforcement (recommended by the F.A.B. at their 10/01/91 Meeting) and requested approval from the Town Commission. A MOTION by VICE MAYOR PAUL/CO~QtISSIONER EYPEL approving the three budget transfers carried without objection. Mayor Boulay noted the scheduled meetings of the Town Boards and the existing vacancy on the Board of Adjustment. Also noted was receipt of a Talent Bank Application submitted by Mr. Richard • Seguso of Ambassadors south. The Town Clerk was directed to invite Mr. Seguso to the October Town Commission Workshop Meeting following Mr. Seguso's attendance of the October 08, 1991 Board of Adjustment Meeting. At this time, Mayor Boulay urged residents to submit Talent Bank Applications (available in Town Hall) to the Town Clerk's Office for possible appointments to any vacancies that might occur on any of the Town's Advisory Boards. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING BOARD, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD BECOME REGULAR MEMBERS AND PROVIDING THAT ALL SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT ARE HEREBY AMENDED, TO WIT, SECTIONS 20-26 (a); 20-46; 2-76 (a); TO PROVIDE FOR THE NUMBER OF REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING BOARD, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD AND PROVIDING THAT ALL SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT ARE HEREBY AMENDED, TO WIT, SECTIONS 20-26 (a); The ordinance, given first reading on 9/03/91 and published on • 9/13/91, was read by title only by Mayor Boulay. 1rIOTION was made by CO1~[ISSIONER VORESS/VICS MAYOR PAUL to approve adoption of the ordinance. A roll call resulted in five "AYE" votes. Y Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October 01, 1991 Page 5 of 6 • 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 2-28 ENTITLED "RULES OF PROCEDURE" BY AMENDING RULE NO. 1 PROVIDING FOR CHANGE IN TIME OF THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION. The proposed ordinance was given first reading by title only by Mayor Boulay. It was the consensus to include this matter on the October Workshop Meeting Agenda for further discussion. Items Left Over 1. Discussion re Newsletter The Town Commission discussed the Deputy Town Clerk's memo of August 28, 1991 regarding the Town Newsletter at the September Workshop Meeting. At the request of the Commission, this matter was included on the Regular Meeting Agenda. Following discussion of this item, it was the consensus of the Members to continue using "COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER" as the name of the Town's bi-monthly publication. • Consent Agenda 1. Approval re Harvel Utilities Contract Renewal The renewal of the Harvel Utilities Contract, discussed at the September Workshop Meeting, was placed on the Agenda for this Regular Meeting. MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda, made by VICE MAYOR PAIIL/C~0lSlISSIONBR VORSSS, carried unanimously. Mayor Boulay thanked all for attending this nightly meeting. There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, Mayor Boulay adjourned the Regular Meeting at 8:35 P.M. upon MOTION by ODI~ISSIONER VORESS/COtBSISSIONBR EYPBL. Same carried without objection. ~---~--.,_ (~ APPROVED: ar v a....... ,r ' , .... j v a • • Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes October O1, 1991 Page 6 of 6 Arlin Voress, Commissioner Arthur Eypel,~bmmissioner . Rand, om ssi ATTE S e-,..cy~ Date• ~J