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1988.06.07_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission .REGULAR MEETING Tuesda , June 7, 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 HigliJ.and Beach Town Hall at 1:30 P.M. Others present were Vice Mayor John J. Basso, Com- missioners 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. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Without objections, upon proper MOTION by COMMISSIONER ROM$jCOMMISSIONER ROBINSON, the Agenda was adopted as submitted. The MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 11, 1988 - Special Workshop Meeting April 26, 1988 - Workshop Meeting May 03, 1988 - Regular Meeting MOTION to approve the above Minutes as submitted, made by COMMISSIONER ROME/VICE MAYOR BASSO, carried unanimously with favorable votes. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS None REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Betty Jean Stewart Mayor Stewart reported on the Palm Beach County Beaches and Shores Council Meeting at which a proposed beach access tunnel is to be constructed under A-1-A in the Ocean Ridge area. The Mayor noted that information regarding turtles and 'Lights Out for Turtles' vehicle bumper stickers were received from Paul Davis of the Department of Environmental Regulations and have been attached to the Town and Police vehicles. Mayor Stewart suggested that the Commission encourage people on the beach to keep their lights out at night, particularly during the turtle hatching season. Mayor Stewart reported that she and Town Manager Mariano attended the Palm Beach County Planning Council Meeting on May 13, at which a pro- posed annexation policy was discussed. The Council will revise the Town Commission Regular Meeting • June 7, 1988 Page 2 of 5 proposed annexation policy, copies of which will be forwarded to all parties. It was noted that the next year's budget for the Planning Council will be $640,00P1. with the largest portion of the budget being earmarked for eight new land planners. Mayor Stewart noted that she had a meeting with several residents of the Bel Lido Subdivision regarding plans for the Bel Lido Entrance. To date, the plans have not been submitted to the Town. Mayor Stewart reported on the South County Council of Governments meet- ing in Delray and noted that the new Chairman for the Council is Wanda Thayer. The Mayor noted that a former Highland Beach Town Manager, Elaine Roberts, was honored for her service and efforts to the South County Council of Governments. Vice Mayor John J. Basso No report. Commissioner Doris R. Rome No report. • Commissioner David T. Robinson No report. Commissioner Robert F. Scholz No report. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Sliney reported that, as directed by the Town Commission at their last Workshop Meeting, a response to the correspondence from Itco and Connaught Properties was mailed to the respective parties with copies of the replies having been submitted to the Town Commission. It was noted that Mr. Thomas Delaney, who is looking for areas of mediation in regard to the Boca Hi litigation, would like to schedule an individual meeting with each Town Commissioner. Following brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission Members that such a meeting would be neither appropriate nor proper. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Mariano advised that she did not receive the revised copy of the proposed annexation policy (which was mentioned by Mayor Stewart in her report) from the Palm Beach County Planning Council. The Town Manager noted that a copy of the Palm Beach County Planning Council's Town Commission Regular Meeting June 7, 1988 Page 3 of 5 • budget was placed on the clipboard in the Commission Office at Town Hall for the Commissioners' review. Town Manager Mariano reported that she attended the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority Meeting on June 6, 1988. The Solid Waste Authority is seeking financial support from the municipalities for the purpose of establishing a "trash trooper unit" in order to reduce illegal dumping and littering in Palm Beach County. Maps indicating the 7~0 dump sites were not available at the meeting; however, those in attendance were assured that maps will be prepared and mailed to the municipalities. The municipalities have their own Code Enforcement Boards that handle any illegal dumping or littering therefore the Solid Waste Authority's concept was well received as cities will not support anything that would require municipal funding. The Solid Waste Authority will 'scrap' the idea; they will meet again in about 60 days. Town. Manager Mariano reported that the Dodge Diplomat automobile that was ordered for the Police Department by the former Town Manager (Hugh Williams) through the State Bidding Committee in December, 1987, was finally delivered. The Town Manager noted that she encountered many problems relative to the delivery of this car and it is her intention to document the entire matter in a letter which will be submitted to the State Bidding Committee who should be made aware of the unresponsive situation. The Town Manager advised the Town Commission that the police car with the 5~,~~~ mileage reading sustained damage to the rear bumper as a result of a rear end collision. The car will be repaired and placed back into service in the very near future. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES The existing vacancies on the various Town Boards were noted. Once again, the Commission was urged to encourage the Town residents to submit Talent Bank Applications (available at Town Hall) to the Town Clerk's Office for possible appointment to positions on Town Boards. 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 Ordinance had a first reading on May 3, 1988, and was published on May 13, 1988. The Deputy Town Clerk read the Ordinance in its entirety. A MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROME to adopt the Ordinance. The MOTION carried with five 'AYE' votes. n U • Town Commission Regular Meeting June 7, 1988 Paqe 4 of 5 2. A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5417 OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA TO BE U5ED TO DETERMINE THAT A WATER EMERGENCY EXISTS TO IMPLEMENT CHAPTER 29 OF THE TOWN CODE WITH REGARD TO SUCH EMERGENCIES. The above Resolution was read in its entirety by the Deputy Town Clerk. VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROBINSON made a MOTION to adopt the Resolution. Without objections, the MOTION carried with favorable votes. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PASSAGE IN THE 1988 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE OF A SPECIAL ACT CREATING A TAXING SPECIAL HEALTH DISTRICT IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DIRECTING THE TOWN CLERK TO FORWARD TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION. The proposed Resolution, read in its entirety by the Deputy Town Clerk, was deferred to the June Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission. The Town Manager will obtain more information regarding this matter. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN AMENDMENT OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOCA RATON AND THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FOR POLICE DISPATCH SERVICES. The above Resolution was read in its entirety by the Deputy Town Clerk. A MOTION by COMMISSIONER ROME/COMMISSIONER ROBINSON to adopt the Resolution carried with all favorable votes. REGULAR BUSINESS ITEMS LEFT OVER: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Baker Seawall request (Town Lot 132 West). Approval of the Town Attorney Retainer Agreement. A MOTION to adopt the Consent Agenda as submitted was made by VICE MAYOR BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROBINSON. The MOTION carried unanimously. Town Commission Regular Meeting June 7, 1988 Page 5 of 5 There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time and upon proper MOTION, Mayor Stewart adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:15 P.M. ~.. ,1 Dori ~.~P' C-- .DaVl.d ATTEST: .Date : ~~ ~- amk APPROVED: Bett J~ n J~ n Stewart, Mayor %/~~~ aysso, ~}ce Mayor Rome `~- \. ~~~ Scholz, ~issioner n .__61 'ommissio` er ssion~r I