1991.12.31_TC_Minutes_Workshop ,~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesdav December 31 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. Also present were Vice Mayor Bill Paul, Commissioners Arthur Eypel and John F. Rand. Commissioner Arlin Voress was absent. Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals and members of the general public. Absent was Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano. The Commission accepted the Agenda as written. 91.1 pitgT.rG COt~M$NTS AND RSOUSSTS Mr. Jose Echeverria of Russell Drive, questioning the status of the pipeline under the Intracoastal Waterway, was informed that the matter is still in the hands of the Town's Engineers for final bids regarding installation. Mr. Echeverria further questioned the status of the trash containers for beach clean-up and was advised that authority to place said containers on beach property has yet to be obtained from property owners; this matter is being looked into by the Town Attorney. Mr. Echeverria informed the Commission that large palm trees on the dune area South of the Parker Highland Condominium are tipping over and in need of attention. Also, Mr. Echeverria advised that the Department of Natural Resources has given approval to fill in with special sand the large vacancy existing on the other side of the seawall at the Northeast corner of the Ocean Place project. The sand will be inspected to make certain it mixes with the sand that is presently on the beach in that area. Mr. Echeverria noted that Tallahassee is passing a Statewide Law, sponsored by the Department of Natural Resources, for a strong, protective turtle program. Mayor Boulay noted the existing vacancies on the Planning Board and the Community Appearance Board. The Town Commission inter- viewed the following Talent Bank Applicants: Kr. i~Tillia~ Maltz, residing at the Coronado, Talent Bank Applicant interested in serving on the Planning Board, stated he is a licensed professional engineer in New York, he holds a license in Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes • December 31, 1991 Page 2 of 5 Boston and also holds a certified general contractor's license in the State of Florida. Mr. Maltz, a civil engineer in the building business for approximately 40 years, stated he owns no vacant land in Highland Beach so there will be no conflict of interest. Mr. Joseph A. Sarubbi of 3221 S. ocean Boulevard, submitted a Talent Bank Application indicating interest in the Planning Board, stated he is a professional engineer in electronics. Having recently retired from IBM, Mr. Sarubbi noted he would be available to attend all meetings. Mr. Sarubbi noted he is here to help and assist the Town on any board he may be appointed to by the Town Commission. Nr. Eugene I. Behrman of 4740 S. Ocean Boulevard, noted he was previously interviewed by the Commission when he submitted a Talent Bank Application for the Financial Advisory Board. He has now submitted a Talent Bank Application for the Community Appear- ance Board. Mr. Behrman was a designer in the furniture industry and feels that experience could be well applied if he were to be appointed to the Community Appearance Board. Further, Mr. Behrman noted he would be glad to serve the Town wherever there is an opportunity available. • Mr. Thomas J. Reid of 3015 S. Ocean Boulevard noted his Talent Bank Application indicates an interest in the Planning Board or the Financial Advisory Board. Mr. Reid stated he owns an account- ing firm in which he is actively involved, however, he has the ability to attend all meetings should he be appointed to any board. Mr. Janes F. Morrill of 3015 S. Ocean Boulevard submitted his resume along with his Talent Bank Application for possible appointment to the Planning Board. Mr. Morrill noted his is a permanent resident of Highland Beach and would be available to the board full time. Mayor Boulay, noting all Talent Bank Applicants have submitted impressive resumes, advised there presently exist two vacancies on the Planning Board and one vacancy on the Community Appearance Board. The Mayor advised that openings occur throughout the year and it is a difficult task for the Commission to decide whom to appoint to the vacancies as there presently are three incumbents. The Mayor asked that the Talent Bank Applicants not lose interest in serving the Town and urged the applicants to attend board meetings to meet the chairmen and members of the various boards. 91.3 PROPOSBD ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, PRO- HIBITING ANCHORING OF ANY WATER CRAFT IN THE Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes December 31, 1991 Page 3 of 5 NAVIGABLE WATERS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. The proposed ordinance, read by title only, was discussed at length. Following deliberation, it was the consensus to have the Town Attorney expand the ordinance to include language to require vessels be registered with the Highland Beach Police Department, at no cost, for better control. The Commission moved this item to the January 07, 1992 Regular Meeting Agenda for first reading. 91.5 DTSCUSSTON RE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1992 NEWSLETTRR The Commission reviewed that draft Newsletter for January/February 1992 and directed same be processed for mailing to Town residents. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS LEFT OVER Status of Building Development in Town • Members received the Status of Building Development in Town, a report submitted by the Building Official, as information. When Commissioner Rand questioned the status of Mr. Leonard Bell's complaint regarding the damage of dunes at the Holiday Inn, the Mayor advised that a memo from Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer Harry Heithaus indicated that the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Resourses Management have been contacted with regard to this matter; Mr. Heithaus issued a Notice of Violation to the Holiday Inn and spoke with the Maintenance Manager at the Holiday Inn with regard to keeping the gate locked. The Mayor noted the DNR and DERM have the necessary data and action on this violation will be taken; the matter will be corrected. Minutes for approval at Januarv 1992 Regular Meetinct Following review of two sets of Town Commission Meeting Minutes, it was the consensus to move same to the January 07, 1992 Regular Meeting Agenda for consideration. Vice Mavor Bill Paul Vice Mayor Paul, under his report, suggested blackout curtains be installed on the three Commission Chamber Windows situated behind the dais and speaker podium to shut out the bright daylight that comes through the shutters and interferes with the videotaping of the Commission Meetings. w Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes December 31, 1991 Page 4 of 5 Vice Mayor Paul extended greetings to all for a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous 1992. Commissioner Arlin Voress Commissioner Voress was absent - no report. Commissioner Arthur Evpel Commissioner Eypel, reflecting on the past year, noted with great pleasure the breath of fresh air that is apparent in the Town. The Commissioner also noted the group of talented residents, interviewed by the Commission today, who are willing to offer their services and talents to the Town. The Commissioner extended good wishes for a Happy New Year to one and all. Commissioner John F. Rand . Commissioner Rand, noting he requested the Florida State Pooled Fund be on this Workshop Meeting Agenda for discussion, asked that the Town Manager, if there is no objection from the Commission, arrange for the Financial Advisory Board to meet, as soon as convenient, for the purpose of once again reviewing the matter and submitting their final recommendation as to whether the Town should or should not continue to participate in said fund prior to the Commission making a decision on this item. This matter will be on the January 07, 1992 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda for approval. Manor Joseph A. Boula Mayor Boulay, under his report, noted 1991 was a good year for the Town of Highland Beach as projects and goals set out, for the most part, were finished (or are well on the way to completion); and, there is a sense of harmony throughout the administration, staff, appointed board members and Town Commission Members. Noting he is looking forward to 1992 with greater anticipation, the Mayor wished everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year. R~ORTS TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Sliney, under his report, acknowledged receipt of a written request from Florida Power and Light for Town Commission • approval for underground electric utility easement along the West side of Tract No. 7 (the Town's Wellfield Property) located in Boca Raton. The Town Attorney recommended approval of said request be considered at the January 07, 1992 Regular Town Commis- sion Meeting as the installation of the underground utilities would not interfere in any way with the Town. r Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes December 31, 1991 Page 5 of 5 On behalf of the Town Manager who was absent from this Workshop Meeting, Mayor Boulay extended her good wishes to all for a Happy New Year as well as her thanks to all for the cooperation she received during the past year. Mr. Jose Echeverria of Russell Drive commented that the Town has an on-going beach clean-up program and turtle program which programs welcome any and all volunteers. Interested parties are urged to call Jose or D.J. Echeverria at 272-3902 for further information. There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, Mayor Boulay adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:25 P.M. :___. APPROVED: ''` • Jo ph A. Boulay, ayor Bill~Pau1, Vice Mayor Arl~.n ~q/ress, ~ommis~.oner Arthur Eypel,~nis~sioner TE T: D te: r Rand, Commissioner •