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1988.05.03_TC_Minutes_Regular.' ~` ~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING • Tuesday, May 3, 1988 1:30 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Betty Jean Stewart in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 1:30 P.M. Others present were Vice Mayor John J. Basso, Commissioners Doris R. Rome, David T. Robinson and Robert F. Scholz. Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano, Building Official Bruce Sutherland, Deputy Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals and members of the general public. Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given. A MOTION by COMMISSIONER ROBIN50N/COMMISSIONER ROME to adopt the Agenda as submitted, carried unanimously with favorable votes. Approval of Minutes: The following Minutes were submitted for consideration: March 09, 1988 - Special Meeting March 29, 1988 - Workshop Meeting April 05, 1988 - Regular Meeting MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BA5S0/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ to approve the Minutes as submitted. The MOTION carried with all favorable votes. Public Comments and Requests: Mr. Gary Gordon who addressed the Town Commission at their April 26, Workshop Meeting, repeated his concern regarding the proposed resolution for the processing, hearing and administrative disposition of real estate development affected by Resolution No. 522. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION: Mayor Betty Jean Stewart: Mayor Stewart reported that she attended the April 11, 1988, meeting of the Beaches and Shores. A slide presentation was given by Mr. Mike Walthers of Coastal Technology regarding sand transfer and inlet by- passing. Mr. Walthers recommended that plans be developed by the State to do some engineering studies on all of the inlets. A County Sea Turtle Ordinance is being reevaluated. Problems have surfaced relative to the regular management of the light shields, which have to be custom made, and the standardization in tinted glass are both costly items that may be readdressed. Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 3, 1988 Page 2 of 5 A resolution was passed to recommend to the County Commission extension of the use of the tourist development tax revenue for beach erosion control projects. Also, a resolution was passed to ask the County Com- mission to approve a third cent being levied in the bed tax for use in beach erosion control projects. Mayor Stewart noted receipt of a letter from Dr. Otto Weiss and his wife Anna commending the Town Commission for their efforts and successful re- sults to upgrade the Town's water. The Mayor read the letter into the Minutes and stated that Otto and Anna Weiss were anxious to have the THM Project put into place. Residents are advised that records regarding the testing of the Town's water are on file in Town Hall. Vice Mayor John J. Basso: No report. Commissioner Doris R. Rome: Commissioner Rome reported that in doing a study of Fire Departments of neighboring Towns, she has been collecting data and just received infor- mation from Jupiter, Florida, where they run their own Fire Department. The Commissioner will be requesting data from other sources and will report to the Town Commission once the study is completed. Commissioner David T. Robinson: No report. Commissioner Robert F. Scholz: No report. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY: Attorney Sliney noted that the Boca Hi matter has not been reassigned nor has a trial date been set. Attorney Sliney reported that he will forward a copy of the correspond- ence he received from Attorney Pat Silver, regarding the Itco issue, to the Town Commission and Town Manager for their review and comments. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER: Town Manager Mariano reported that she was present at the Water Treat- ment Plant today to observe the successful THM testing which was 't a • Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 3, 1988 Page 3 of 5 attended by representatives of CDM, Wallace & Tiernan and contractors. Everything is in order for the scheduled May 10, 1988, operation. The Town Manager reported that the interim well is operational; however, a consecutive ten day successful bacteria sampling is required prior to the Town operating the well. The bacteria sampling will be completed by the end of this week and the interim well will be in operation by early next week. Town Manager Mariano noted that the departmental budget is being pre- pared by the department heads and will be forwarded to the Financial Advisory Board prior to their scheduled May 12, 1988, Meeting. The Town Manager advised that the Police Department is expecting deli- very of a new Police vehicle within the next three weeks. The Highland Beach Police Officers will take part in an in-house training program on May 27, relating to the Baker Act (handling and transporting mentally handicapped persons). BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: • Mayor Stewart noted a letter of resignation was received from Charles Arbetman who served in the capacity of a Regular Member on the Board of Adjustment. The resignation resulted in a Regular Member vacancy on the Board. Following brief discussion, MOTION by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSION ROBINSON to appoint Reese E. James to serve in the capacity of a Regular Member on the Board of Adjustment for a period of three years, carried unanimously with favorable votes. It was noted that three Regular Member vacancies exist on the Community Appearance Board. After some discussion, a MOTION was proposed by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ to appoint Frank Savino and Guy Galizia to serve a three year term as Regular Members on the Community Appear- ance Board. This MOTION received unanimous approval from the Town Commission. It was noted that the following vacancies exist: Board of Adjustment - one Alternate Member Planning Board - one Alternate Member Community Appearance Board - one Regular Member Residents are urged to complete Talent Bank Applications (they are available at Town Hall) for the purpose of filling the vacancies that • still exist on the various Town Boards. ,~:. • Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 3, 1988 Page 4 of 5 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ENTITLED 'ADMINISTRATION', SECTION 2-50 ENTITLED 'COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD; ESTABLISH- MENT; TERMS; DUTIES', SUBSECTION (C). This proposed ordinance was given first reading, by title only. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE PROCESSING, HEARING AND ADMINISTRA- TIVE DISPOSITION OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AFFECTED BY RESOLUTION N0. 522; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH TO GRANT WAIVERS FROM THE TERMS OF RESOLUTION N.O. 522; ESTABLISHING A PRO- CEDURE FOR WAIVER APPLICATIONS AND ESTABLISHING THE CRITERIA UNDER WHICH WAIVERS MAY BE GRANTED. The proposed resolution was read in its entirety by the Deputy Town Clerk. Minor corrections were suggested by the Town Commission. Fol- lowing discussion, a MOTION by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ to adopt the resolution carried unanimously with favorable votes. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A CONTRACT FOR THE RECODIFICATION OF THE TOWN CODE BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION AND THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. The Deputy Town Clerk read the proposed resolution in its entirety. A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROBINSON/VICE MAYOR BASSO to adopt the resolution. All favorable votes were cast; MOTION carried. 4. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PERSONNEL POLICY FOR THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA. The proposed resolution was read in its entirety by the Deputy Town Clerk. The Members of the Town Commission reviewed the personnel policy and made minor corrections that were agreeable to all. Following dis- cussion, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROBINSON/VICE MAYOR BASSO to adopt the personnel policy as corrected. MOTION carried with favorable votes. This matter will be placed on the Agenda for the May Workshop Meeting at which time any question regarding the corrections will be addressed. 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE PURCHASING MANUAL OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH ADOPTED ON JUNE 3, 1986, BY RESOLUTION NO. 486. ~~, ~ ,~~ • Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 3, 1988 Page 5 of 5 The Deputy Town Clerk read the proposed resolution in its entirety after which a MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROME to adopt same. The MOTION carried with favorable votes. REGULAR BUSINESS: ITEMS LEFT OVER: None. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approval of 6 month extension of Boca Hi sales office with conditions that ro erty is to be properly maintained and_ that said office is not to be utilized. Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR BA5S0/COMMISSIONER ROBINSON, the Consent Agenda was passed as submitted. MOTION carried with five 'AYE' votes. There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this Regular Meeting, same was adjourned at 2:20 P.M. 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