1988.07.26_TC_Minutes_Workshop
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of the Town Cort-n-ission
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, July 26, 1988 1:30 P.M.
The Workshop Meeting of the Town Con-a-ission was called to order by Mayor
Betty Jean Stewart at 1:30 P.M. in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall.
Others present were Commissioners David T. Robinson, Robert F. Scholz
and Doris R. Rome. Vice Mayor John J. Basso was absent.
Also present were Town Attorney Thon-as E. Sliney, Town Manager Mary Ann
Mariano, Deputy Town Clerk Anne M. Kowals and n-en-bers of the general
public.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
The Town Con-n-ission accepted the Agenda as submitted.
88.1 Public Comments and Requests:
None.
88.2 Boards and Coauoaittees
• The various vacancies on the Town Boards were noted. Also noted was the
expiration of Financial Advisory Board Member Richard Brunton's term,
8/88; however, Mr. Brunton is eligible for reappointment to a three year
term on the Financial Advisory Board. This matter will be placed on the
Agenda for the Regular Meeting on August 2, 1988.
It was noted that Talent Bank Applicant Robert Selby attended the
Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Adjustment on July 18, 1988.
Talent Bank Applicant John Littlejohn infor~-ed the Town Co~t-n-ission that
he attended the July 13, 1988, Regular Meeting of the Planning Board and
he will attend the Planning Board Workshop Meeting on July 29, 1988.
88.3 Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions:
1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO REZONING; PROVIDING FOR THE REZONING OF
BYRD BEACH, LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5 EAST, ALSO KNOWN
AS TOWN LOTS 133, 134, 135, 136, AND 137 EAST, FROM
RS (RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO RE (RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE) PROVIDING FOR THE APPROPRIATE
REVISION OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed ordinance regarding the appropriate revision of the offi-
cial zoning map was read by title only. This proposed ordinance had a
first reading on 7/5/88, was published on 7/13/88 with a Public Hearing
-held on 7/13/88.
Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
July 26, 1988
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2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 30, SECTIONS 4.4 (E) (8), 4.5 (E) (8)
AND 4.6 (E) (8) TO REQUIRE GARAGE STRUCTURES AND OTHER
PORTIONS OF THE STRUCTURE TO MEET TWO-STORY SETBACKS;
AMENDING SECTIONS 4.3 (E) (5), 4.4 (E) (5), 4.5 (E) (5)
AND 4.6 (E) (5) TO PROVIDE THAT SIDE YARD SETBACKS SHALL
BE INCREASED FROM 12' TO 20' FOR TWO-STORY DWELLINGS;
AMENDING SECTION 4.6 (E) (11) TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWED IN THE RMH DISTRICT TO 6PJ';
AMENDING SECTION 4.5 (E) (11) TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWED IN THE RMM DISTRICT TO 50';
AMENDING SECTION 4.4 (E) (11) TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM
BUILDING HEIGHT ALLOWED IN THE RML-2 DISTRICT TO 4PJ';
AMENDING SECTION 13.7 (B) TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS IS MEASURED FOR BUILDINGS LOCATED
EAST OF A-1-A; AMENDING SECTION lp (A) TO PROVIDE THAT
SITE PLAN APPROVAL WILL EXPIRE AFTER 12 MONTHS FROM DATE
OF FINAL APPROVAL AND THAT BUILDING PERMITS MUST BE
DRAWN AND PAID WITHIN THIS 12 MONTH PERIOD; AMENDING
SECTIONS 8.3 (B) (2) , 8.3 (B) (3) AND 8.3 (B) (4) TO
ADD CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
REVIEW, RECOMMENDATION, AND APPROVAL OF XERISCAPE PLANS
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT IN CONNECTION
• WITH THE PROCESSING OF PLANS FOR SINGLE F'aMILY DNEL,IidGs
AMENDING SECTION 10 (B) (22) TO READ "LANDSCAPING AND
XERISCAPE PLAN"; AND PROVIDING .FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The proposed ordinance regarding amendments to Chapter 3~ was read by
title only. Said proposed ordinance had first reading on 7/5/88, was
published on 7/13/88 with a Public Hearing held on 7/13/88.
Mayor Stewart announced a Public Hearing/Special Meeting to consider the
adoption of the above two proposed ordinances is scheduled for Thursday,
July 28, 1988, at 5:81 P.M.
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION", SECTION
2-41 (A) ENTITLED TOWN PLANNING BOARD; ESTABLISHMENT;
TERMS; DUTIES, AND SECTION 2-51 (A) ENTITLED COMMUNITY
APPEARANCE BOARD; ESTABLISHMENT; TERMS; DUTIES.
An ordinance was proposed to amend Chapter 2, Section 2-41 (a) and
Section 2-51 (a); a first reading of same will be given at the Regular
Town Conut-ission Meeting on August 2, 1988.
88.15 Town Manager's Evaluation:
The Town Co~,mission conducted an evaluation of Mary Ann Mariano who was
appointed to the position of Town Manager on February 2, 1988.
The Commission noted that the Town Manager has done a comn-endable job in
that position; she has been very helpful and efficient in that capacity.
Town Manager Mariano put the Town on the right track in many areas and
her perforn-ance record in the past six a-onths has been outstanding.
• Town Con-n-ission Workshop Meeting Minutes
July 26, 1988
Page 3 of 6
Mayor Stewart agreed with the comn-ents and suggested that Town Manager
Mariano be granted a 5~ merit increase as indicated in the budget. This
matter will be placed on the Consent Agenda for the August 2, 1988,
Regular Meeting of the Town Commission.
88.16 SubA~ission of 1988/89 F.Y. Budget:
The 1988/89 F.Y. Budget will be reviewed in depth at the August Workshop
Meeting and may be the subject of additional Workshop Meetings. Appro-
priate Public Hearings will also be scheduled.
Mayor Stewart noted that the work that has been done by the Town Manager
and the staff in putting the budget together is con-mendable; this budget
is a significant improven-ent over anything this Town has ever produced-
it contains a Manager's Policy Statement, a Budget Message and
Guidelines by which this budget is to be ad~~inistered.
REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION:
Mayor Betty Jean Stewart
• Copies of a proposed ordinance regarding Open Space and Recreation,
similar to Delray Beach, were distributed by Mayor Stewart. It was the
consensus of the Town Commission that said proposed ordinance should be
placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda for August 2, 1988, for a first
reading.
A proposed ordinance amending various fee ordinances will be placed on
the Regular Meeting Agenda of the Town Co~[ar~ission on August 2, 1988, for
first reading. The need for amendn-ent of such ordinances is based on
the Town's upcon-ing water resources expenditures.
Mayor Stewart recommended that the Town Commission consider the estab-
lishment of a Water Resources Board for the purpose of reevaluation of
the Town's long term water needs. The Comn-issioners were urged to think
about possible members for such a Board. This matter will be addressed
at the August Workshop Meeting in order that Vice Mayor Basso n-ay have
input.
Vice Mayor John J. Basso
Absent - no report.
Commissioner David T. Robinson
Commissioner Robinson had no report; however, he questioned the status
of Town property located on Federal Highway in Boca Raton and noted that
• some time in the past, someone expressed an interest in that parcel.
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. Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes
July 26, 1988
Page 4 of 6
The Town Manager explained that the Town had previously sold 25' of that
property to Stevenson Design. Now, they are looking to expand and they
expressed an interest in obtaining more land. However, the Town Con-mis-
sion is on record as stating they are not interested in selling any of
the land as the Town's transmission lines run through that property.
Conut~issioner Robert F. Scholz
No report.
Con-~-issioner Doris R. Rome
No report.
REPORTS ~ TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Sliney reported that the Broadview case in Federal Court
has been dormant. There has been a change of counsel in this case and
more discovery on this matter will be coning up.
The Hoffn-an case has not had a replacement counsel since his counsel is
• not participating in this matter.
Attorney Sliney stated that Mr. Delaney of Boca Highland has not sub-
mitted any material to the Town; however, Mr. Sliney is talking with
Attorney Martens regarding where this matter is going. The Town
Attorney noted receipt of 'Notice of Change of Hearing Date' on August
9, 1988, in regard to a request to ren-ove Judge Poulton from the case.
Town Attorney Sliney noted that Mayor Stewart's deposition in the Itco
matter was cancelled and, to date, no word has been received regarding
the rescheduling of same.
REPORTS - TOWN. MANAGER
Town Manager Mariano reported that the repair of manholes on Highland
Beach Drive and Russell Drive has been scheduled. The residents of
Russell Drive will be advised as to the tin-etable of the surface coating
of that street which is to conut~ence in the near future.
The Town Manager noted that the bike path has been trimmed back and the
cost of this service will be billed to the property owners.
It was noted that replies to the letters and advertisement of the Town's
request for proposals to landscape the Bel Lido Entranceway have not
been received. Town Manager Mariano requested the Town Commission
approve the bid of $10,82. received from Mangus Nursery for
implementing the work at the Entranceway to Bel Lido. The project will
be funded from the Road and Bridge Revenue. This matter will be placed
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on the Consent Agenda for the Regular Meeting of the Town Con-n-ission
which is scheduled for August 2, 1988.
Town Manager Mariano reported that the Town is still awaiting final
certification {which is to be provided by CDM) for the Interim Well.
Correspondence from the Florida Leaque of Cities in regard to the "E.
Harris Drew Municipal Official of the Year Award" will be placed on the
desk in the Co~ar-ission Office at Town Hall for the review of the
Con-n-issioners.
Town Manager Mariano received a 'Letter of Agreen-ent' fron- the Palm
Beach County Con-n-issioners requesting permission from the Town to video
tape some of our municipal roads. Following discussion of the matter,
the Town Con-n-ission agreed the Town Manager should sign and return the
'Agreen-ent' granting the requested permission.
The Town Manager noted that the Fiscal Year 1988/89 Budget of the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will be placed on the Town
Con-n-ission Clipboard for review by the Town Commissioners.
• It was noted that the 62nd Annual Convention of the Florida League of
Cities, Inc., will he held at the Hyatt Orlando from October 13 to 15.
Material relating to this convention will be placed on the desk in the
Con-n-iss ion Office at Town Hall .
Town Manager Mariano noted that the first draft report on the cost of
growth on County Parks, Public Buildings, Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue
and Solid Waste, which was reviewed by the In-pact Fee Review Committee
of Paln- Beach County, will be placed on the desk in the Con-n-ission
Office where it may be reviewed by the Commissioners.
There being no further business to come before the Town Con-n-ission, the
Workshop Meeting was adjourned at 2:4P! P.M.
APPROVED : - ~" °~ 1-~'--~
B tte y Jean Stewart, Mayor
(Absent)
John J. Basso, Vice Mayor
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David T. Robinson, Commissioner
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Robert ~ Schglz, C,gmmissi er
oris R. Rome, .Commissioner
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