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1989.12.26_TC_Minutes_Workshop~. '~ J TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, December 26, 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 at 1:30 P.M. in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Others in attendance were Vice Mayor John J. Basso, Commissioners Doris R. Rome and Betty Jean Stewart. Commissioner Marvin A. Waldman was absent. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Deputy Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals and members of the general public. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA The Town Commission accepted the Agenda as written. 89.1 Public Comments and Requests Talent Bank Applicant Ms. Rhoda Fieber of 3420 South Ocean Boulevard addressed the Town Commission and stated she is interested in serving the Town on the Community Appearance Board. Ms. Fieber responded to questions presented by the Town Commission Members. The Members thanked Ms. Fieber for her presence at this Workshop Meeting. 89.2 Boards and Committees Mayor Boulay acknowledged receipt of a Talent Bank Application from Ms. Doris Perrone of 4505 South Ocean Boulevard who also expressed an interest in the Community Appearance Board. The Mayor noted the exist- ing vacancies on the Town Boards. The Town Commission may consider appointments at the January 2, 1990 Regular Meeting. There was no correspondence from any of the Town Boards. 89.3 Proposed Ordinances None 87.4 Discussion re January/February 1990 Newsletter A draft of the January/February 1990 Newsletter was submitted for review by the Town Manager. The Commission approved Town Manager Mariano's recommendation with regard to the inclusion of a paragraph informing residents of the garbage and trash pick-up guidelines. 89.17 Discussion re status of code recodification Following a brief discussion of a memorandum regarding the code recodi- fication submitted on 12/20/89 by Town Manager Mariano, the Town r J Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes December 26, 1989 Page 2 of 4 Commission Members consented to meet informally after the New Year in order to review the draft of the code recodification received from the Municipal Code Corporation. As requested by Commissioner Rome, a copy of the Municipal Code Corporation draft will be made available for this review process. 89.18 Requests for exemption from Dune Walkover Ordinance Requests for exemption from the Dune Walkover Ordinance were received from the following South Ocean Boulevard property owners: William Baker of 2375 Edison Brandt of 2395 Harry Boyd of 2475 Frank Sawyer of 2545 Clarence Kramer of 3521 Lydia Barnes of 4001 Building Official Heithaus submitted a memorandum to the Town Commis- sion dated 12/20/89, as well as photos, regarding the above requests. The Building Official noted that the Boyd, Sawyer and Barnes properties were in compliance with Ordinance No. 577 and no dune walkover is re- quired at this time; the Kramer and Brandt properties (Mr. Brandt was present at this Meeting) require additional protection of the dunes; and, the Baker property is in need of a dune walkover to protect the vegetation. Kramer, Brandt and Baker will require a Department of Natural Resources permit in addition to the Town's permit. Following the discussion, it was agreed by the Town Commission that an exemption be granted to Mr. Sawyer with the Town reserving all rights to require compliance to said Ordinance No. 577 in the future (this matter will be placed on the Consent Agenda for the January 2, 1990 Regular Meeting). MISCELLANEOUS - ITEMS LEFT OVER Status of Building Development in Town The Status of Building Development in Town report, prepared by the Building Official, was received as information. At the request of Commissioner Rome, a report on the status of Mr. Chambers' satellite dish installation was given by Town Attorney Sliney and Town Manager Mariano. It was noted that the question raised by the Planning Board as to whether or not the dish was ground mounted has been resolved administratively and the permit was issued. A report of the clarification and finalization of this issue will be scheduled for the January 10, 1990 Planning Board Meeting Agenda, after which a full report will be given to the Town Commission. Minutes for approval at January Regular Meeting Three sets of Minutes to be submitted for approval at the January Regular Meeting were discussed. Commissioner Stewart recommended several amendments to the November 28, 1989 Workshop Meeting Minutes. Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes December 26, 1989 Page 3 of 4 REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Joseph A. Boulay Mayor Boulay reported that a meeting will be scheduled in South County with State Representatives to receive input from citizens concerned with safe boating on the Intracoastal Waterway. The time and date of this meeting, which will be held in the Boca Raton Council Chambers, will be forthcoming. The Mayor further reported that the Committee for safe boating is concerned with accidents and injuries that occur on the Intracoastal and they request such occurrences be documented; they are also concerned with the protection of the manatee. The Mayor noted that the next issue of the Town Newsletter will include information regarding manatee sightings as well as a phone number to be used for reporting injured or stranded turtles. Mayor Boulay and all Commissioners extended wishes for a Happy New Year to all. Vice Mayor John J. Basso No report. Commissioner Doris R. Rome No report. Commissioner Marvin A. Waldman Absent - no report. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart Commissioner Stewart noted that the Bel Lido Entrance which was recently redesigned looks very nice. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Attorney Sliney reported that the final paper work on the Boca Highland property was completed; the paper work regarding the Itco Settlement is completed and in the office of Attorney Patricia Silver (representing Itco) where it is awaiting her client's signature; and, with regard to the Broadview matter, no response to Attorney Rosenbaum's letter of December 5, 1989 has been received to date. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mariano noted that the seating in the Commission Chambers Town commission Workshop Meeting Minutes December 26, 1989 Page 4 of 4 is being further researched and that a recommendation for the upgrading of lighting in the Chambers will be forthcoming to provide improved indirect lighting. It was noted that an energy and lighting audit had been received from FPL on the Chambers. Town Manager Mariano informed the Commission that Ms. Jody Rutherford, a C.P.A. with Coopers and Lybrand, has accepted the position of Chief Accounting Officer with the Town of Highland Beach. After a report by the Town Manager which indicated the availability of funding, it was agreed that the increase of Town Boards Honorarium to $25.~~ per meeting should be placed on the Consent Agenda at the January 2, 1990, Regular Meeting of the Town Commission There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, Mayor Boulay adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 2:45 P.M. APPROVED: ATTES Date• AMK J~e~ A. Bou7,ay, Mayor n J .4, V~$ Mayor Doris R.~ Rome,/ Commissioner (Absent) Marvin A. Waldman, Commissioner Bet Jean. Stewart, Commissioner