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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesdav. March 28, 1989 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Workshop Meeting of the Town Commis-
sion of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order in the Commission
Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 P.M. Others present were Vice Mayor John
J. Basso, Commissioners Doris R. Rome, Marvin A. Waldman and Betty Jean
Stewart.
Others in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Deputy Town
Clerk Anne M. Kowals and members of the general public.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Mayor Boulay noted receipt of a memo from the Town Manager to the Town
Commission, dated 3/21/89, requesting Agenda Item 89.7 (exemption from
'Zoning in Progress' Resolution submitted by Mr. Stasinos) be deleted
from the Workshop Agenda. COMMISSIONER ROME/COMMISSIONER STEWART
MOVED that the Workshop Agenda be amended to include review of the
Comprehensive Plan draft elements (received and distributed to Members
this morning), if time permits. Following the amending of the Agenda,
same was unanimously adopted.
• 89.1 Public Comments and Requests:
None
89.2
Boards and Committees:
Mayor Boulay noted existing vacancies on the various Town Boards.
Talent Bank applicants Victor Page (who was briefly interviewed by the
Town Commission) and Horace Lenq, Jr. were in attendance. The Town
Commission will consider possible appointments to the Boards at their
Regular Meeting on April 4, 1989.
The Mayor acknowledge receipt of a memorandum to the Town Commission
from the Greening of A-1-A Committee, dated 3/28/89, and noted same
would be addressed under Commissioner Stewart's Report.
89.3 Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions:
None
89.4 Water Resources Advisory Board Report by Chairman Keller:
Chairman Keller advised that he had no report to present to the Town
Commission and noted that the Water Resources Advisory Board is
scheduled to meet on April 5, 1989.
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89.7 Request for exemption from "Zoning in Progress" Resolution
submitted by Mr Stasinos (Town Lot 30; 4301 S. Ocean Blvd.)
This matter was deleted from the Workshop Agenda.
89.8
Discussion - roposal re Plat No. 1, Camelot on the Atlantic
submitted by Robert A. Eisen, Attorney representing Ince &
Hertel Building Corporation
The Town Commission discussed at length a proposal regarding Camelot on
the Atlantic, Plat No. 1, which was presented by Attorney Robert A.
Eisen who represents Ince & Hertel Building Corporation. It was the
consensus of the Town Commission that more information is required. The
Town Attorney and Attorney Eisen will confer on this issue. This matter
will be an Agenda Item for the April 4, 1989 Regular Meeting of the Town
Commission providing Attorney Eisen submits the requested information
timely.
89.9 Status of Solid Waste Authority Recycling Legislation:
This matter was deferred to the April Workshop Meeting of the Town
Commission.
. 89.10 Drexel Property/Proposed Construction of Basin with
Bulkhead and Piers:
The Town Commission held substantial discussion regarding a proposal
for a basin with bulkhead and piers submitted by Attorney Brian Deuschle
who represents Drexel Property. The Town Commission requested more
information on this matter which will be an Agenda Item for the Workshop
Meeting of the Town Commission on April 25, 1989.
MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER
1. Discussion re proposed honorarium for Town Commission
This matter was deferred to Commissioner Rome's Report.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION;
Mayor Joseph a. Boulay:
Mayor Boulay noted that he would give his report following the Town
Commissioners' reports.
Vice Mayor John J. Basso:
Vice Mayor Basso reported on the need to protect the dunes. Following a
• discussion of beach walkovers, Vice Mayor Basso recommended the Town
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Commission consider adopting an ordinance with regard to this matter.
It was the consensus of the Town Commission that a proposed draft
ordinance should be prepared for consideration at their April 25, 1989
Workshop Meeting.
The Vice Mayor also reported that, as directed by the Town Commission at
the 1/31/89 Workshop Meeting, he is researching the matter of a proposed
park behind the Town Hall Complex. This matter will be placed on the.
Agenda for the Workshop Meeting on April 25, 1989.
Commissioner Doris R. Rome
Receipt of a memorandum from Chief Accounting Officer Novak to the Town
Manager, Mayor and Town Commissioners, dated 3/27/89, regarding
additional honorarium payments to Town Commissioners was acknowledged by
Commissioner Rome. The memorandum indicates that such honorarium pay-
ments would not be a good idea; it would be better for additional
compensation to be incorporated into the salary of each Commissioner.
This matter may be discussed at a future meeting.
Commissioner Rome, commenting on the purchase of a vehicle for the
Building Department, read Paragraph 4 on Page 3 of the March 7, 1989
Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes and directed that the Minutes
be amended as follows: "The Town Manager stated that she would submit,
to the Town Commission, the specifications and bids (requested by
Commissioner Rome) with regard to the purchase of a vehicle for the
Building Department." The Commissioner questioned if the purchasing
procedures adopted by the Town in its Purchasing Manual were followed.
Commissioner Rome noted that the Financial Advisory Board Chairman had
not received nor did he have any knowledge of a Purchasing Manual having
been adopted by the Town.
Commissioner Marvin A. Waldman
No report.
Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart
Commissioner Stewart noted that the first Tuesday of April is when the
Mayor of Highland Beach presents a Proclamation regarding Arbor Day.
Mayor Boulay noted that such Proclamation has been prepared for approval
of the Town Commission at the April 4, 1989 Regular Meeting. Commis-
sioner Stewart requested a copy of "Status of Building Development in
Town" Report which is prepared by the Building Official.
Commissioner Stewart addressed the matter of purchasing procedures with
regard to the and carpeting f,or the Town Hall Complex and noted that
information relating to bids was not received from. the Town Manager.
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Commissioner Stewart noted that Town policy requires the Mayor to sign a
Resolution authorizing this purchase. Following much discussion, Mayor
Boulay advised the Town Commission that he will discuss the purchasing
procedures with the Town Manager when she returns from vacation and he
will report back to the Members with regard to the purchasing matters
addressed by Commissioner Rome and Commissioner Stewart.
A memorandum from the Greening of A-1-A Committee to the Town
Commission, dated 3/28/89, advising the locations where a total of 26
trees (that were funded by public donations) will be planted was
acknowledged by Commissioner Stewart. It was noted that Mangus Nursery
submitted the lowest bid and was awarded the contract for this project.
Mayor Joseph A. Boulay
Mayor Boulay stated that, this being his first meeting as Mayor, he
wished to extend his thanks to one and all for their support; and, he
looks for cooperation from this Town Commission as well as the resident
of the Town .
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY:
• Town Attorney Sliney reported that representatives for the new owners
(Highland Ocean Associates - Direnzo) of the Teron International (also
known as Drexel Property) are in attendance. Attorney Sliney advised
that he negotiated with the property owner's attorney to extend the time
of Judge Rapp's order of 3/9/89 from ten days to thirty days.
Attorney Chris Lowery of Cushman-Wakefield, New York Counsel represent-
ing Highland Ocean Associates, introduced Architects Steen & Kunick who
presented a proposal for the property in question. Following brief
discussion, Town Attorney Sliney was directed to confer with Attorney
Sheila Wolfson (Miami Counsel for the new owners) to establish a
dialogue to settle the matter; and, this matter will be an Agenda Item
for the April 4, 1989 Regular Meeting of the Town Commission.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER:
Mayor Boulay noted that Town Manager Mariano is on vacation; however,
the Town Manager submitted the following two memos for consideration:
1. Discussion re extension of South Florida Water Management
District permit.
Each member received a copy of the memo regarding the above matter.
Commissioner Stewart recommended same be moved to the Consent Agenda for
the April 4, 1989 Regular Meeting of the Town Commission.
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2. Discussion re D.N.R. Erosion Control Budget Grants for
F.Y. 199P!/91 and 1991/92
The Town Manager's memo to the Town Commission, dated 3/17/89, states
that the Town of Highland Beach, due to the qualifying criteria, would
not be eligible for funding.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at
this Workshop Meeting, Mayor Boulay adjourned same at 3:35 P.M.
APPROVED:
J s h A. _ Bq}zlay, Mayo
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ris R. Rome,'C
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Mar in A. Waldman, Commissioner
Bet Jean Stewart, Commissioner
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