1988.08.30_TC_Minutes_Workshop
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Con-n-ission
WORKSHOP MEETING
Tuesday, August 341, 1988 1:30 P.M.
A Workshop Meeting of the Town Con-n-ission was called to order by Mayor
Betty Jean Stewart in the Con-n-ission Chambers at Highland Beach Town
Hall at 1:30 P.M. Others present were Vice Mayor John J. Basso,
Conn-issioners David T. Robinson, Robert F. Scholz and Doris R. Ron-e.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney Thon-as E. Sliney, Town Manager
Mary Ann Mariano, Building Official Ed Hardy, Chief Accounting Officer
Stanley Novak, Deputy Town Clerk Redawna Bavender and n-en-bers of the
general public.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Without objection, items 88.17, discussion of Ocean Crest and 88.12,
discussion of Centel Cable's Proposed Ground Lease, were n-oved to the
front of the agenda behind Public Con-n-ents and Requests.
88.1 Public Coau~-ents and Requests:
None
88.17 Discussion re Ocean Crest - (4301 South Ocean Blvd. - Lot 30)
Mr. Ted Bessette, Project Architect, was present at this n-eeting
representing the owners. Mr. Bessette advised that a structural
engineering report is being prepared and will be submitted to the
Building Department upon completion. He also stated that all of the
present electrical wiring will be reviewed and replaced, if needed.
Mayor Stewart advised that a sealed survey is missing and is required.
The coastal construction line n-ust be on the survey. It was noted that
this structure is nonconforming and n-ust n-eet all applicable present-day
codes prior to any further action being taken on this natter.
Before Mr. Hardy departed the Meeting, Mayor Stewart questioned Mr.
Hardy about reinspecting pern-itted renovations when they are con-pleted.
Mr. Hardy advised that he has been catching up on those pern-its that had
not been previously inspected by others. All pern-its have been closed
out, with 8 active pern-its remaining.
Commissioner Scholz questioned Mr. Hardy as to the status of the Royal
Highlands/Teron fence. Mr. Hardy explained that Notices of Violation
have been sent; however, the owners of the property are out of funds.
Mayor Stewart requested an update on this situation by the next Regular
Meeting.
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88.12 Centel Cable:
The proposed Ground Lease Agreement was discussed and n-inor an-endn-ents
were made. Mr. John Gamin, of Centel Cable, will submit an amended
agreen-ent by September 1, 1988, which will be placed on the agenda for
the September 7, 1988 Regular Meeting.
Mr. Gan-in questioned Centel's responsibility with regard to painting the
water tower. He stated he would like to clean up the n-ounting areas and
repaint only those areas but refused to pay 60~ of the total painting
cost. The Town Conn-ission then felt that it would be appropriate if
Centel paid 35~, as a con-pron-ise.
Town Manager Mariano will prepare a resolution to adopt the Centel
Ground Lease Agree~trent for possible adoption at the next Regular
Meeting, providing the Town and Centel can reach a final Compromise on
the painting cost.
It was noted that the Equipn-ent Donation Agreement will be placed on the
Consent Agenda of the 5epten-ber Regular Meeting.
i 88.2 Boards and Con-nuittees:
It was noted that 1 Regular Member vacancy and 1 Alternate Member
vacancy exists on the Planning Board, and 1 Regular Member vacancy
exists on the Con-n-unity Appearance Board. The vacancies will be
considered at the 5epten-ber 7, 1988 Regular Meeting of the Town
Commission.
88.3 Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions:
1. 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 2-50 (A) ENTITLED COMMUNITY
APPEARANCE BOARD; ESTABLISHMENT; TERMS; DUTIES. (1st
reading 8/2/88; Published 8/12/88)
Mayor Stewart read the proposed ordinance by title and noted it
would be placed on the agenda of the September Reqular Meeting for
final action.
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
PROVIDING FOR OPEN SPACE LAND AND RECREATION LAND
DEDICATION, TO REQUIRE THE DEDICATION OF OPEN SPACE
LAND AND RECREATIONAL LAND, OR THE MAKING OF "IN LIEU"
• PAYMENTS, BY THE DEVELOPERS OF MULTIPLE FAMILY UNITS
AND SINGLE FAMILY UNITS, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(1st reading 8/2/88; Published 8/12/88)
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Mayor Stewart read the proposed ordinance by title. After
discussion, Town Attorney. Sliney stated he would prepare an an-ended
ordinance for final action at the September Regular Meeting.
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE TOWN CODE OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO WIT:. CHAPTER 3,
ENTITLED "AIR CONDITIONING CODE", SECTION 3.6 ENTITLED
"PERMIT FEES FOR INSPECTIONS", CHAPTER 9, ENTITLED
"ELECTRICAL CODE", SECTION 9-3, "SCHEDULE - ELECTRIC
PERMIT FEES", CHAPTER 7, ENTITLED "BUILDINGS", SECTION
7.1.1 ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD BUILDING CODE
(SECTION 107.4) PROVIDING FOR PERMIT FEES; CHAPTER 19
ENTITLED "SAME - AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS"
(SECTION 106.3) "SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES", PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1st reading 8/2/88; Published
8/12/88)
The proposed ordinance was read by title only by Mayor Stewart.
After review and discussion, the Town Commission felt this proposed
ordinance should be rescheduled., for the September Workshop Meeting,
as additional information is needed from Town Manager Mariano and
• Building Official Hardy.
4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, TO
EFFECT A TAX LEVY BASED UPON THE 1988 TAX ROLL OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. (1st reading 8/2/88; Published
8/12/88)
This proposed ordinance was read by title only and will be placed on
the agenda for a Special Meeting to be held on September 27, 1988.
5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988-89
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1988 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
1989. (1st reading 8/2/88; Published 8/12/88)
This proposed ordinance was read by title only and will be placed on
the agenda for a Special Meeting to be held on September 27, 1988.
6. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 522, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987/88, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1987
AND WILL END SEPTEMBER 30, 1988.
Mayor Stewart read this proposed ordinance by title. It was noted
that this proposed ordinance was in compliance with the Town's
Budget Transfer and Amendment Policy. It will be placed on the
• agenda of the Septe~~ber 7, 1988 Regular Meeting for first reading.
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88.16 Budget and Utility Rates:
The Town Con-n-ission reviewed the General Operating Budget and the Water
and Sewer Departn-ental Budgets for fiscal year 1988-89. The Town
Con-n-ission requested additional inforn-ation fron- Town Manager Mariano
regarding the hiring of a police officer vs a police aide and the Town's
Library donation. Town Manager Mariano will prepare a proposed ordinance
with regard to the Sewer Enterprise fund, to reflect a decrease in sewer
rates as reconar-ended. This proposed ordinance will be scheduled for
first reading at the September Regular Meeting. Town Manager Mariano
will also prepare a proposed ordinance with regard to the Water
Enterprise fund, to reflect an increase in service rates. Such rates
will be detern-ined prior to adoption. This proposed ordinance will also
be scheduled for first reading at the September Regular Meeting.
88.19
Water Resources Board:
A brief discussion took place regarding the creation of a Water Resources
Board. This subject will be placed on the September Regular Agenda for
further discussion.
The Town Con-n-ission, at the recommendation of Mayor Stewart, directed
Town Manager Mariano to subn-it a n-en-orandu~t- to the Financial Advisory
Board for re-review of the Long Report, as well as to review the fringe
benefit package for Town en-ployees.
After a brief discussion regarding the Town's Adn-inistrative Fee
Resolution, Town Manager Mariano advised she will prepare an an-endn-ent to
Resolution No. 483, to provide a service charge for the transfer of
utility accounts. This resolution shall be subn-itted for the September
Regular Meeting.
Due to the lateness of the hour, iten-s 88.18, Discussion re Board
Notebooks, and 88.19, Discussion re Water Resources Board, will be
deferred until the September 7, 1988 Regular Meeting.
Upon proper MOTION by Vice Mayor Basso/Comtuissioner Scholz, Mayor Stewart
adjourned this Workshop Meeting at 5:15 P.M.
APPROVED:
Bete Jean Stewart, Mayor
o, Vice Mayor
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(Resigned as of 9/7J88)
David T. Robinson, Conut-issioner
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Robert''. Scho , Con~n~issr ner
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