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1989.09.05_TC_Minutes_Regular~ , TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 5, 1989 1:30 P.M. Mayor Joseph A. Boulay called the Regular Meeting of the Town Commis- sion of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, to order at 1:30 P.M. in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Others present were Vice Mayor John J. Basso, and Commissioners Marvin A. Waldman, Doris R. Rome and Betty Jean Stewart. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Deputy Town Clerk Doris M. Trinley and members of the general public. Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. Adoption of Agenda MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROME to adopt the agenda as submitted. The MOTION carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes The following Minutes were submitted for consideration: - June 27, 1989 - July 21, 1989 - July 25, 1989 - July 25, 1989 - July 27, 1989 - August 1, 1989 - August 15, 1989 - August 15, 1989 - Workshop Meeting - Special Meeting - Workshop Meeting - Special Meeting - Special Meeting - Regular Meeting - Special Meeting - Workshop Meeting MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/VICE MAYOR BASSO to approve the Minutes as submitted subject to those amendments recommended at the August Workshop Meeting. Public Comments and Requests Mrs. Emerson, a resident of Seagate, urged the Town Commission to assist in assuring the quality of cable service and response upon the transfer of Centel Cable to Adelphia Communications. Michael Dent, a resident of Casuarina, addressed the Town Commission and commented about the Newsletter, the proposed Town Park and the possible upgrading of the bike path. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 1989 Page 2 of 6 Presentation Ginny Biggs, representing the March of Dimes, presented the Walkathon Challenge Cup which was accepted by the Mayor. Ms. Biggs noted that Mayor and Mrs. Boulay participated in the Walkathon and raised more funds than any of the challenging communities. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Joseph A. Boulay Under the Mayor's report, it was noted that a CPR course would be given in Chambers on Thursday, September 7, 1989 at 1:~~ PM, with the general public being invited to attend. Mayor Boulay also noted that Palm Beach County's "Operation Clean Sweep" to clean the beaches would be held on Saturday, September 23, 1989. He added that those interested in volunteering could contact Jose or D.J. Echeverria, the Highland Beach coordinators for this event. • Mayor Boulay also noted his attendance at the Intracoastal Speed Zone Meeting held in West Palm Beach on August 3f~ and expressed the Town's concern and support of legislation which would alleviate speeding in the Intracoastal, as well as protect the manatees. Vice Mayor John J. Basso Vice Mayor Basso complimented the Town Manager on the purchase of new chairs in several areas of Town Hall, and expressed his opinion that the existing Chamber benches be replaced with more appropriate "audi- torium" style seating in order to attract additional attendance at the Town's meetings. Commissioner Doris R. Rome Commissioner Rome complimented Deputy Town Clerk Doris Trinley on the Board Action Report, noting the elaboration of Board activities. Commissioner Marvin A. Waldman Commissioner Waldman had no report. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart Commissioner Stewart gave a status report on the activities of the Palm • Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Council and distributed a draft resolution supporting the provision of adequate personnel, equipment, etc., for the protection of the Port of Palm Beach from any oil spills. ". ,~ Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 1989 Page 3 of 6 REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Sliney reported on the status of Drexel Management, as well as Drexel Investment matters. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano requested that the Town Commission offer their comments with regard to the proposed Palm Beach Countywide Planning Council Environmental Policy. Commissioner Stewart recom- mended that the Town look into using some of the verbiage in its up- coming Zoning Ordinance Review and current Comprehensive Plan Review with regard to the Recreation and Open Space zoning designations. Mrs. Mariano also noted that a Budget Workshop will be held on Friday, September 8, 1989 at 3:00 PM, followed by a 5:01 PM Public Hearing on the Budget. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES An Alternate Member vacancy on the Community Appearance Board was noted. Mayor Boulay stated that Yvonne Petritz, who initially had submitted a Talent Bank application for the Water Resources Board, would now like to be considered for the Community Appearance Board. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9-3 ENTITLED "SCHEDULE-ELECTRIC PERMIT FEES," SPECIFICAL- LX REPEALING MUNICIPAL FEE REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SYS- TEMS . This ordinance was given first reading by title only and will be scheduled for discussion at the September 26, 1989 Workshop Meeting. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGH- LAND BEACH, FLORIDA, CHAPTER 29, ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM," SEC- TION 29-11 ENTITLED "BILLING DATES, DELINQUENT BILLS, DISCON- NECTION." This ordinance was given first reading by title only and will be scheduled for discussion at the September 26, 1989 Workshop Meeting. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 565, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1988 AND WILL END SEPTEMBER 30, 1989. • This ordinance was given first reading by title only and will be scheduled for discussion at the September 26, 1989 Workshop Meeting. ,. ~, Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 1989 Page 4 of 6 4. AND ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR UTILITY RATES, FEES, AND/OR CHARGES, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING HIGHLAND BEACH CODE SECTION 11-13 OF CHAPTER 11, RELATING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH. This ordinance was given first reading by title only and will be scheduled for discussion at the September 26, 1989 Workshop Meeting. 5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 28-1f2 ENTITLED "TREES, SHRUBS AND VEGETATION," SECTION 28-1/2-15 ENTITLED "PERMIT REQUIRED: TREE ABUSE PROHIBITED," TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS REGARDING SPECIMEN, HISTORIC AND TREES PLANTED AS PART OF THE GREENING OF AlA PROJECT. This ordinance was given first reading by title only and will be scheduled for discussion at the September 26, 1989 Workshop Meeting. • 6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 163, PART II, OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. This ordinance adopting the Town's Comprehensive Plan reading and will be the subject of a Workshop Meeting ing to be held on September 19, 1989 at 4:0~ PM and 5 ly. The Planning Board will be forwarded a directive view of those items in the Zoning Ordinance which are able as of this date by the DCA. was given first and Public Hear- :PJ1 PM respective- to commence re- not objection- 7. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF CENTEL CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY OF FLORIDA TO ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP. During discussion, the Resolution was amended to omit the transfera- bility of the franchise to anyone other than Adelphia Communications Corp. and also to include an acceptance provision to ensure that Adelphia would honor the conditions of the franchise and the ground lease. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/VICE MAYOR BASSO to adopt the resolution as amended. The MOTION carried unanimously. 8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR THE COLLEC- TION OF ITS IMPACT FEES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 1.3 OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CHARTER. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROME to adopt the Resolution which MOTION carried with favorable vote. ~, , Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 1989 Page 5 of 6 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH URGING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO EXTEND THE LOCAL- OPTION TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND SPECIAL FUELS. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROME/VICE MAYOR BA5S0 to adopt the Resolution. The MOTION carried unanimously with favorable vote. 10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR FIRE/RESCUE SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH BY PALM BEACH COUNTY FIRE/RESCUE MSTU NO. 3. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROME to adopt the Resolution, which MOTION carried unanimously with favorable vote. REGULAR BUSINESS Items Left Over 1. Approval of exemption from the Dune Walkover Ordinance for Hidden Harbor Development Co. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER WALDMAN/COMMISSIONER STEWART to grant a temporary exemption from Ordinance No. 577 to Town Lots 69 E and 7~! E, until such time said exemption is rescinded by the Town Commission. The MOTION carried unanimously with favorable vote. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of five (5) Budget Transfers dated August 1Ql, 1989. 2. Approval of Addendum Letter to Centel Cable regarding fencing requirement in Lease. 3. Approval of Addendum to Reverse Osmosis Engineering Study in amount of $6, 001. 4. Approval for installation of public telephone on Town Hall property adjacent to Library/Chambers Building. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/VICE MAYOR BASSO to approve the Consent Agenda, which MOTION carried unanimously with favorable vote. There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, MOTION made by Commissioner Stewart/Commissioner Rome to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously. 4 ~ ~~ ~ ~~. • Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 5, 1989 Page 6 of 6 Mayor Boulay adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Town Commission, Town of Highland Beach, Florida at 2:45 PM. APPROVE. ATTES DATE: .~'Y~a-~-t.-~~ ~ eb SSIONER MARVIN A. WALDMAN COM SSIONER BETTY JEAN STEWART