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1988.09.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop. • . ~` •4 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of the Town Con-n-ission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, Se ten-ber 27, 1988 1:30 P.M. Mayor Betty Jean Stewart called the Workshop Meeting of the Town Con-mis- sion to order at 1:30 P.M. in the Con-n-ission Chan-bers at Town Hall. Others present were Vice Mayor John J. Basso, Conut-issioners Robert F. Scholz and Doris R. Rome. 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. ADDITI~b1~3_ D$LETIO~S 0R ACCE~AL~CE''E}F A~S~iDA: Town Manager Mariano requested that the Agenda be amended to include, under the Town Manager's Report, a discussion regarding the Underground Storage Tank Relocation. The Agenda was then adopted, as amended, without objection upon proper M(~TIa~ by C~MM'I~ST©~~CIt EtAFJEaIV.IEL MliYOR BASSO.. 88.1 Public ~~~~abts :ate ~r I€+eq~es~ta 3 • Attorney Worsham, representing Broadview Savings and Loan in the Hidden Harbor Project, addressed the Town Conar-ission and advised that he and other representatives of Hidden Harbor were present and they would like to update the Conn-ission as to where they are in the project and what they want to do at that site. Evelyn Houck, resident and Library Board Member, addressed the Commission and voiced her objection to any removal of the $2,500. allocated by the Town to the Library Board in the 1988/89 F.Y. Budget. 8s.a Bcar~s aid Co~amittees Presently, there are no vacancies on the Town Boards. A Memorandum from the Planning Board Chairman to the Town Con--t-ission, dated 9/14/88, regarding Building Height A~-endn-ents, was discussed. It was the consensus of the Town Conut-ission that the Town Attorney prepare an Ordinance regarding said an-end~-ents for the October 5, 1988, Regular Town Con-mission Meeting. A Public Hearing on this natter will be held on October 18, 1988, at 5:01 P.M. in the Con-n-ission Chan-bers at Town Hall. 88.3 Prop~ser7 Ordiaan~es~ and RaMe~a°iuti:~ans: 1. 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, Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Septen-ber 27, 1988 Page 2 of 6 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. The proposed Ordinance was discussed and it was the consensus of the Town Co~t~mission that more inforn-ation is necessary. Sane will receive further study and will be readdressed at the October Workshop Meeting. Town Manager Mariano will II-ake recomn-endations regarding this Ordinance as well as recomn-endations for possible impact fee Ordinances. 2. AN QRDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED "SEWERS", SECTION 22-2 ENTITLED "SEWER SERVICE CHARGES" AND CHAPTER 29 ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM", SECTION 29-10 ENTITLED "CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE". • The proposed Ordinance was discussed and water fees were determined by the Town Comu~ission. A revised Ordinance will be prepared for the October 5, 1988 Regular Meeting at which tine the Town Con-mission will consider its adoption. It was noted that the Financial Advisory Board will be requested to review the water rates in six months. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 552, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1987/88, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1987, AND WILL END SEPTEMBER 30, 1988. The proposed Ordinance was read by title only by Mayor Stewart. This proposed Ordinance is in accordance with the Town's Budget Transfer and Amendr~~ent Policy. Same will be placed on the October 5, 1988 Regular Meeting Agenda for adoption. 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR UTILITY RATES, FEES, AND/OR CHARGES SPECIFICALLY AMENDING HIGHLAND BEACH CODE SECTION 11-13 OF CHAPTER 11 RELATING TO GARBAGE AND TRASH CHARGES. The Town Con-mission discussed the proposed Ordinance which will be placed on the October 5, 1988, Regular Meeting Agenda for first reading. • 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 483 WHICH SETS OUT ADMINISTRA- TIVE FEES TO PROVIDE FOR A UTILITY ACCOUNT TRANSFER FEE. Town Con-n-ission Workshop Meeting Minutes September 27, 1988 Page 3 of 6 The proposed Resolution was discussed by the Town Con-n-ission. Sane will be placed on the October 5, 1988 Regular Meeting Agenda for consideration. 88 4 Hidden Harbor Project: Attorney Worsham, representing Broadview Savings and loan in the Hidden Harbor Project, was accompanied by Dick Cook of Broadview Savings and Loan, Neal Janov of Darby and Way and Bob Snyder of Snyder Oceanographics, at this n-eeting. It was noted that a response to Town Manager Mariano's letter of 8/12/88 to the Department of Environn-ental Resource Management was received from Environn-ental Manager Ja~t-es J. Barry, III, regarding Hidden Harbor as- built Mitigation and Preserve Areas. Following discussion of this matter, Mayor Stewart requested that Town Manager Mariano have Building Official Hardy examine the Hidden Harbor Agrees-ent under which the work was done, exan-ine the areas for compliance with the agreement and note to the Town Commission the discrepancy in the list for each area to establish a priority list for the unfinished work and the number of days required for completion. Mayor Stewart questioned a Bond regarding con-pletion; Vice Mayor Basso suggested a penalty per day for completion. The Vice Mayor further noted that the site is an eye-sore and should be con-pleted promptly. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that until they get the information requested, they are not prepared to discuss the natter and this subject should be an Agenda Item for the October 25, 1988 Workshop Meeting. Attorney Worshan- agreed to submit his report to the Town Con-n-ission by October 17, 1988. Mayor Stewart noted that this matter will be on the October Workshop Agenda and suggested that Paul Davis or Jin- Barry of the Department of Environn-ental Resources Management be invited to attend the October Workshop Meeting. 88.18 Discussion re Board Notebooks: Mayor Stewart noted that work is continuing on the Men-bers' Information Notebook and should be in final form by the October Workshop. It was noted that an open Workshop Meeting was scheduled on Thursday of this week with the Board of Adjustment and any Town Conn-issioner interested in the Notebooks. All are invited to work on this Notebook. REPORTS - ROWB COI~MISSI©bi: Mayor Betty Jean Stewart The Open Space Ordinance, trans~-itted to the Planning Board by Mayor Town Conut-ission Workshop Meeting Minutes . Septen-ber 27, 1988 Page 4 of 6 Stewart, will be included with the Zoning An-endn-ents recommended by the Planning Board. Mayor Stewart reported that a Luncheon for Town Board Members is tenta- tively planned at the Highland Beach Holiday Inn on Noven-ber 15, 1988. The Mayor requested the Con-n-issioners subn-it ideas for this Luncheon to the Town Manager. It was noted that this matter will be placed on the Agenda for the October 5, 1988 Regular Meeting for further consideration. Mayor Stewart reported on the Beaches and Shores Meeting at which the 1989/90 Beach Erosion Control Projects and the proposed County Con-pre- hensive Plan Coastal Management Elen-ent were discussed. The Town Con-n-issioners were requested to submit their con-n-ents relative to these issues. Details on these natters will be placed on the Town Conn-ission Clipboard in the Conu~-ission Office. It was noted that the Town Manager requested in writing trim some of the trees at the park site on the West side Escheln-an of the County was inclined to ren-ove the trees them to continue on with the development of the park as The County may con-plete the requested trin-n-ing in sixty 19, 1988. Vice Mayor John J. Basso No report. Commissioner Robert F. Scholz No report. Commissioner Doris R. Rome No. Report. RRP~RTS - g~i~i~f>' 1siTTf3R1I~Z that the County of A-1-A. Mr . rather than cut a parking lot. days from August Attorney Sliney received a letter from Teron International regarding the proposed new owner of the Teron Property, Bank of Nova Scotia, through foreclosure. It was the consensus of the Town Con-n-ission that Attorney Sliney should respond to the letter of Septen-ber 6, 1988, addressed to Mayor Stewart in order to ascertain ownership of that property as well as to note the Town's concern as to the condition of that site. Attorney Sliney reported on the Road and Bridge Interest Fund Suit (the interest portion is on appeal) which n-ay result in additional revenue for the Town. ,~ Town Conn-ission Workshop Meeting Minutes Septen-ber 27, 1988 Page 5 of 6 Attorney Sliney noted that the original release of Unity of Title for the Maravella Property was received and will ren-ain with his office (Dilworth, Tylander) until such time as conveyance of the property, after which proper recording will take place. The Town Attorney reported on the status of litigation and advised that the presently active cases will not come to trial prior to 1989; however, discovery, depositions, expert witnesses, etc., will continue in 1988. Attorney Sliney also noted that the Town has not received any proposal from Mr. Delaney of Boca Hi. RLP4RT - T~Wi3 1~ffiA~BB Town Manager Mariano reported that the Interin- Well is operational; however, the Town is still awaiting forn-al written certification from the Health Departn-ent. The Town Manager is negotiating with the engineers to deduct monies fro~t- the contract due to the delays encountered. It was noted that the Bel Lido entrance recently con-pleted by Mangus Nursery looks beautiful. The Character Generator donated by Centel Cable has been installed in • Town Hall.; however, due to n-echanical difficulty (which is in the process of being corrected), we are unable to utilize the equipment. This natter should be rectified shortly. Mayor Stewart inquired about mowing of several "right of way" areas in Town. This ~t-atter will be studied further. Mayor Stewart cited Senate Bill 130. 324 wherein the Depart~-ent of Transportation n-ay enter into agreen-ents with n-unicipalities to maintain "rights of way" and receive rein-bursen-ent. Town Manager Mariano reported that she had written to Delray City Manager Barry regarding n-oney due Highland Beach fron- the City of Delray Beach. To date, the Town Manager has received no reply to her letter. Town Manager Mariano noted that the "Unity of Title" for Town Lots 110 and 111 West (Di Renzo Residence) was submitted in accordance with Chapter 30 of the Town Code. The Town Manager reconu~-ended acceptance of said document by the Town Conn-ission and requested this n-atter be n-oved to the Consent Agenda for the October 5, 1988 Regular Meeting of the Town Commission. The Town Attorney stated that the Di Renzo "Unity of Title" was recorded and it can not be released unless the Town releases san-e. The Town Conunission agreed to place the Di Renzo "Unity of Title" on the Consent Agenda for the Regular Meeting. A Resolution opposing the discontinuance of funding of aircraft for analysis of storm events will be prepared for possible adoption at the Regular Meeting of the Town Con-n-ission on October 5, 1988. ~, . Town Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes Septe~-ber 27, 1988 Page 6 of 6 Several an-endn-ents to the Town's Hurricane Procedures, as proposed by the Town Manager, were discussed by the Town Con-n-ission. Same will be placed on the October 5, 1988 Regular Meeting Agenda for possible adoption. Town Manager Mariano's Memo of September 22, 1988, relative to the relocation of the underground storage tank at the wellfield was discussed at length. This rt-atter will be placed on the Consent Agenda for the October 5, 1988 Regular Meeting. The relocation of the under- ground storage tank at the wellfield will bring the Town into compliance with the County Wellfield Protection Ordinance. As there was no further business to cone before the Town Commission at this time, Mayor Stewart adjourned the Workshop Meeting at 3:3A P.M. APPROVED: JEAN STfiW~,RT, MAYOR ~~ ~~~~ J. VICE MAYOR • ~~ ~_~~.. RO~ER SCHOLZ COMMISS R DORIS R. OME, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: Date : +~, ~ •