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1989.02.07_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meetings of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 7, 1989 1:30 P M Mayor Betty Jean Stewart advised by phone that she would be arriving late and requested that the Vice Mayor chair the Regular Meeting. Vice Mayor John J. Basso called the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission, Town of Highland Beach, to order at 1:30 P.M. in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Others present were Commissioners Robert F. Scholz, Doris R. Rome and Marvin A. Waldman. Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Deputy Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals and members of the general public. Following roll call, the Pledge. of Allegiance was given. Adoption of Agenda The Agenda was amended to include for first reading, under Item 10, number 2, a proposed Ordinance regarding Land Dedication. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROME/COMMISSIONER WALDMAN to adopt the Agenda, as amended. The MOTION carried unanimously. • Approval of Minutes The following Minutes were submitted for consideration: December 27, 1988 - Workshop Meeting December 17, 1988 - Special Meeting January 03, 1989 - Regular Meeting January 03, 1989 - Public Hearing January 17, 1989 - Public Hearing January 17, 1989 - Special Meeting MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROME/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ to approve the Minutes as submitted. The MOTION carried without objection. Public Comments and Requests None. PRESENTATION - Formal acceptance of Tree City, U.S.A. Award was deferred to Mayor Stewart's arrival. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Betty Jean Stewart Deferred to the Mayor's arrival. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 1989 Page 2 of 6 Vice Mayor John J. Basso No report. Commissioner Robert F. Scholz No report. Commissioner Doris R. Rome Commissioner Rome extended an apology for being absent at the 1/31/89 Workshop Meeting at which time the clearing of Lots 69/70 East was discussed. The Commissioner noted that she discussed this matter with the Town Manager. Commissioner Rome advised the Town Commission that the Building Official stated that he was sorry for his reaction at the 1/31/89 Workshop Meeting and the Commissioner commented that she did not think the resignation of the Building Official should be accepted at this time. It was the consensus of the Commission Members that this matter should be deferred until Mayor Stewart's arrival. Commissioner Rome's suggestion ings the Commissioners attend Commission Workshop Meeting on regarding a $50.00 honorarium for meet- will be discussed further at the Town February 28, 1989. Commissioner Marvin A. Waldman No report. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Sliney reported that re the Boca Highland matter, there was an order issued on 1/31/89 continuing the trial memoranda which granted a 30 day extension for both sides to supply information (i.e. list of witnesses and summaries of expected witness testimony). Same will be due on 3/1/89. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mariano reported that, as directed at the 1/31/89 Workshop Meeting, she looked into a newspaper article submitted by Mayor Stewart regarding timeframes for contracts relating to Town projects and learned that said article was more than two years old and the municipality named found that it was not feasible to implement any timeframes for contracts as each job requires a different timeframe. The Town Manager received a reply to her request to the Florida Depart- ment of Transportation with regard to a blinker light at the Fire Sta- tion. The D.O.T. will conduct a study with regard to this request and will report their findings to the Town. • Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 1989 Page 3 of 6 Town Manager Mariano noted that we are of election qualifying. To date, three candidates for the three seats that are March 14, 1989. Determined will be the Commissioners seats. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The various B nominations. exist: One One One yard vacan None were Alternate Alternate Member one week into the two week period residents have filed as to be determined on Tuesday, Mayor's seat and two pies were noted and Vice Mayor Basso requested forthcoming. The following Board vacancies Member - Community Appearance Board Member - Planning Board - Water Resources Advisory Board Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, CHAPTER 29 ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM", SECTION 29-10 ENTITLED "CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE" BY REPEALING THE WORD "DWELLING" FROM SAID SECTION 29-1fD. The proposed Ordinance was read in its entirety by the Deputy Town Clerk and MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROME/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ to adopt the Ordinance as read. A roll call vote resulted as follows: Commissioner Rome aye Commissioner Waldman aye Commissioner Scholz aye Vice Mayor Basso aye 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, CHAPTER 30, CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING SECTION 5, SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS, BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATION; PROVIDING FOR OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL LAND DEDICATION; REQUIRING THE DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL LAND, OR THE MAKING OF "IN LIEU" PAYMENTS BY THE DEVELOPERS OF MULTIPLE FAMILY UNITS AND SINGLE FAMILY UNITS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The proposed Ordinance was given first reading, by title only, by the Deputy Town Clerk. This matter will be discussed further at the February 28, 1989 Town Commission Workshop Meeting. '' E. ~ ~ i .. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 1989 Page 4 of 6 REGULAR BUSINESS Items left over 1. Request for exemption from the "Zoning in Progress" Resolution submitted by Mr. DeNegris (Lot 16) 4517 South Ocean Boulevard Following brief discussion, an exemption from the "Zoning in Progress" Resolution was granted to Mr. DeNegris for Town Lot 16, 4517 South Ocean Boulevard, upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER WALDMAN/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ. The MOTION carried unanimously. It was noted that Mr. DeNegris would have to seek approval of his plans from the various Town Boards by going through the required process. 2. Hidden harbor - Discussion re Release of Letter of Credit The Town Commission discussed the Hidden Harbor Letter of Credit and, inasmuch as the work at that site was completed in accordance with the permit issued by the Town, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROME/COMMIS- SIONER WALDMAN to release the Letter of Credit from Broadview Savings Bank and Sentinel Communities. The MOTION carried will all favorable votes. 3. Discussion re approval of Gordon Duplex (Lot 11, Block 1, Bel Lido) 1125 Bel Air Drive Following brief discussion of the Gordon Duplex (Lot 11, Block 1, Bel Lido) 1125 Bel Air Drive, COMMISSIONER ROME/COMMISSIONER WALDMAN made a MOTION to accept the plans for the Gordon Duplex. The MOTION carried unanimously. 4. Discussion re Questionnaire from the Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs (submitted by .Senator Carrie P. Meek) A questionnaire from the Florida Senate Committee on Community Affairs as submitted by Senator Carrie P. Meek was discussed and the Town Com- missioners were asked to make their feelings and concerns known. Com- missioner Rome questioned if there were any more funding sources for our community. 5. Town Manager's Evaluation The Town Commission briefly discussed the Town Manager's Evaluation. The Town Attorney noted that the secret ballot, as submitted by Mayor Stewart at the 1/31/89 Workshop Meeting, may be used as an evaluation form, however, a motion must be made and seconded and all Commissioners must vote on it in public. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that this matter be deferred until the Mayor's arrival at this meeting. v y • •~ ' Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 1989 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Rome noted that there are 4 items that are waiting to be resolved upon the arrival of Mayor Stewart. Vice Mayor Basso recessed the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission at 2:00 P.M. At 2:10 P.M., Mayor Stewart reconvened the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission and noted the following agenda items were deferred: formal acceptance of the Tree City, U.S.A. award; Commissioner Rome's report; Mayor Stewart's report and the Town Manager's evaluation. Regarding the Tree City, U.S.A. award, Mayor Stewart formally accepted same on behalf of the Town of Highland Beach and noted that all the residents of Highland Beach can be proud of this award. Mayor Stewart reported on the Beaches and Shores Council Meeting and advised the Town Commission that Lester Baird is the new Chairman of the Council. The Mayor noted that all beach front projects must be submitted to the Beaches and Shores Council. The next meeting of the Council is scheduled for February 13, 1989. The Mayor cited a Wall Street Journal article regarding the introduction of aluminum in water treatment and its effect on seniors. Mayor Stewart advised that the article was transmitted to Joe Sterlicchi, Assistant Utilities Director at Highland Beach, who advised the Mayor that the Town of Highland Beach does not introduce aluminum in the treatment process at the water treatment plant. Mayor Stewart acknowledged receipt of a letter from Jane Rayner, Presi- dent of Seagate Condo Association, complimenting Chief Cecere and his Police Officers for their "Safety and Security" presentation at their condo . At this time, Commissioner Rome repeated her comments regarding the resignation of Building Official Ed Hardy at the last Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission and noted that Mr. Hardy will apologize, and, Commissioner Rome suggested that the Town Manager not accept his resignation as Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. Commissioner Scholz commented that Mr. Hardy is well qualified for that position and the Commissioner would like to see him continue in that capacity. Vice Mayor Basso and Commissioner Waldman asked to hear from Mr. Hardy. Mr. Hardy apologized to the Town Attorney, Town Manager, Vice Mayor and Members of the Town Commission for the comments he made at last week's Town Commission Workshop Meeting. Continuing, Mr. Hardy stated that he is not sorry for defending his honor and he would like to continue working for the Town of Highland Beach. Mr. Hardy, upon being request- ed by Vice Mayor Basso and Commissioner Rome, refused to apologize directly to the Mayor. As a result, there was no support given to the Town Manager for Mr. Hardy's reinstatement as Building Official/Code Enforcement Officer. ,~ .. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 7, 1989 Page 6 of 6 The last agenda item to be addressed, noted Mayor Stewart, was the matter of the Town Manager's evaluation. Following brief discussion of the secret ballot which was used for information purposes only, a MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROME to grant a 4~ raise to the Town Manager who has been doing a good job; she is better than average. A roll call vote resulted in five "AYE" votes being cast. Upon proper MOTION by COMMISSIONER ROME/VICE MAYOR BASSO, Mayor Stewart adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission at 2:30 P.M. APPROVED : ~.- Bet Jean Stewart, Mayor • ATTEST Date : ~' J J.%Ba~ ice Mayor ~~~--~- r ~_. Robert F. Sch lz, mmission Doris R. Rdme, CtSmmissioner f~//~ / /~ Mar i A. Waldman, Commissioner C~ J