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1987.01.27_TC_Minutes_Workshopr TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, January 27, 1987 1:3f~ P M The Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Also present were Town Commissioners John J. Basso, Betty Jean Stewart and William A. Grier. Mayor Edward J. Sullivan was absent. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Hugh D. Williams, Town Clerk Mary Ann Mariano and members of the general public. 87.1 Public Comments and Requests: Mr. Abraham Futernick, 340f~ S. Ocean Boulevard, Alternate Member on the Planning Board, addressed the Town Commission regarding the Planning Board's transmittal of a proposed moratorium ordinance with an affirmative recommendation. Mr. Futernick urged that the Town Commission not consider the exclusion of single family residences if any moratorium ordinance is adopted. Mr. Futernick stated that it was his opinion that single family homes utilized more water than condo units and therefore, using water quantity as a factor in a moratorium should dictate the inclusion of single family homes. Mr. Michael Dent of Casuarina also addressed the Town Commission reiterating Mr. Futernick's feelings regarding the inclusion of single family homes in any moratorium considered, further stating that the omitting of any classification would be discriminatory. With regard to the proposed moratorium in general, Mr. Dent expressed his view that the Town attempt to handle its water problem through the acquisition of additional wellfields rather than by the adoption of a moratorium ordinance. Mr. Philip Colman addressed the Town Commission and submitted a copy of a presentation made to the Planning Board at their January 14, 1987 ~'. Public Hearing regarding a proposed moratorium. Mr. Colman stated that v LL, it was his feeling that the Planning Board did not conduct the public -~ hearing appropriately by allowing statements by the Town Manager and Board Members prior to public comments being made, as well as the Town ~-.-~ Attorney's submission of a Resolution to the Planning Board at that meeting and expecting action taken immediately. 87.2 Boards and Committees: Mr. Joseph Boulay, Mr. Eugene Snider and Mr. Sheldon Blumenkrantz, Talent Bank Applicants, were interviewed by the Town Commission. 87.3 Proposed Resolutions and Ordinances: 1. PROPOSED FLOOD DAMAGE PROTECTION ORDINANCE. Town Commission Workshop Meeting January 27, 1987 .Page 2 of 6 Attorney Sliney noted that the model ordinance distributed had been sent to the Town by the Department of Community Affairs, and that the Town Commission should review the technical aspects of the ordinance for possible amendments, to conform to other existing town standards. It was noted that an ordinance must be adopted by April 1, 1987 in order that the Town continue to qualify for flood damage protection. Commis- sioner Stewart requested information as to what flexibility the Town would have in making amendments. Attorney Sliney suggested that a technical review would reveal areas which might be appropriate to amend, and that each proposed change would have to be judged separately. Vice Mayor Blosser noted that a review of the aerial maps of the Town might be of interest in the review of this matter. This ordinance will be put in a form to receive a first reading at the February 3, 1987 Regular Meeting by the Town Attorney, and scheduled for further discussion at the February Workshop Meeting. 2. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF SEA TURTLES A draft ordinance from Brevard County had been previously distributed. Town Manager Williams noted that this matter had been brought up in Palm Beach County and that although a proposal had been made for consideration of such an ordinance on the county level, no proposed • ordinance had yet been drafted. Vice Mayor Blosser noted that this matter was one of the elements contained in the draft of the regional Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Stewart questioned why Mr. Echeverria, who heads the Turtle Program in Highland Beach was not invited to this meeting, as had been directed at the last Workshop Meeting. Mr. Williams felt that until the Town Commission has an ordinance to consider, this would be premature. This matter was deferred until the next workshop, anticipating additional information from the County. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUIRING OWNERS OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY TO MAINTAIN STREET NUMBERS ON THEIR PROPERTY Commissioner Basso stated that this was a needed ordinance and should be adopted. At the suggestion of Commissioner Stewart, the Code Enforcement Officer will be cited in Section 4 as a part of the enforcement procedure. Also, a time frame for compliance as well as clarification as to requirements for "visibility" will be further discussed. This proposed ordinance will be read for a first reading at the February 3, 1987 Regular Meeting and scheduled for further discussion at the following Workshop Meeting. 87.4 Review of February Issue of The Bulletin Several wording changes were requested prior to the distribution of this • Bulletin. Town Commission Workshop Meeting January 27, 1987 • Page 3 of 6 86.28 Discussion re proposals for Town Code Update Vice Mayor Blosser premature inasmuch Comprehensive Plan Sliney stated that the Code, there wa several months. stated that any discussion on this matter was as the Town is in the process of considering as well as other code changes in Town. Attorney although there were archaic provisions included in s no reason why the matter could not be deferred for 87.5 Discussion re directive to Planning Board for overall Comprehensive Plan review Town Manager Williams noted that the Ranking Committee had distributed their memorandum which recommended that the Town negotiate with Gee and Jensen for consulting work with regard to the overall Comprehensive Plan review. Mr. Williams noted that it would be timely for the Town Commission to authorize such negotiation at the February Regular -- Meeting. Commissioner Grier urged caution in dealing with Gee and '~, Jensen inasmuch as they drew the Town's existing Comprehensive Plan ~~' which was not under litigation by several developers. It was the ''~'~_:- consensus of the Town Commission that authority for the Town Manager to ~` --- negotiate a contract for subsequent approval by the Town Commission be • placed on the Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. --~.` 87.6 Transmittal from Plannin Board re recommendation for ado tion ~, of Building Moratorium Ordinance ~'~ The transmitting memorandum from the Planning Board was read by Vice Mayor Blosser. Attorney Sliney noted that the Town Commission would `~ have to coordinate two 5:01 p.m. Public Hearings with other Town Ordinance requirements prior to passage of any proposed Moratorium Ordinance. Substantial discussion took place regarding whether any `~";~, specifics on the exclusion of single family properties, length of moratorium, etc., had been recommended by the Planning Board. `~,, Commissioner Grier felt that if the Planning Board was basing their recommendation for a moratorium on traffic, water and solid waste reasons, these should have been stated in their recommendation. Attorney Sliney noted that he had attended the Planning Board Meeting dealing with this matter, and although the traffic, water and solid waste reasons were not stated in the Planning Board's specific recommendation, these were factors considered prior to their final determination being made. Commissioner Grier stated that the Town's engineers, Camp, Dresser and McKee had been given authorization to proceed with major considerations regarding water being exploring Boca and Delray for alternate sources of supply, and also conservation methods. Commissioner Grier felt that these reports should be obtained prior to consideration of a moratorium. Commissioner Stewart received clarification that Byrd Beach would not be affected by the moratorium • proposal. Commissioner Stewart also wants a clarification on single Town Commission Workshop Meeting January 27, 1987 age 4 of 6 family zoning classification vs. single family usage in multi-family classifications should single family be excluded from any moratorium ~~ proposal. The Attorney will work with the Town Clerk in submitting a proposed timetable to the Town Commission at the February Regular ~' Meeting . "-~____--" 87.7 Request from Highlands Place for sales model Building Official, Bruce Sutherland, reported to the Town Commission `,- that the proposed site meets all safety compliance requirements and :.. approval should be considered. The Town Commission will place the ,~°'~ approval of this request on the February Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. A five minutes recess was taken at this point in the meeting. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Edward J. Sullivan - Absent. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser - Vice Mayor Blosser noted a memorandum from the Town Manager dated January 23, 1987, wherein comments were being solicited for any recommendations on an Army Corps of Engineers proposal for dock regulations. It was noted that the proposal had already received DNR approval. The Town Manager will draft a letter to the Army Corps for review at the February Regular Meeting, attaching a copy of the Town's Resolution #485. Vice Mayor Blosser also requested that the Town Commission Workshop discussion as to the feasibility of conducting a new Town Community Survey, modeled after the surveys taken in 1976 and 1982. Commissioner John J. Basso - Commissioner Basso commended Elaine Ellis, reporter for the Sun Sentinel for her work on the recent water related articles. Commissioner Basso noted that the erosion under the bike path between Casuarina and Coronado had been repaired and felt the Town should commend the developers on their work. Commissioner Basso stated that the Town should take action to correct the foul odor emitted from the lowlands between Casuarina and Coronado and also the area from Town Hall to Regency Highland. J Town Commission Workshop Meeting January 27, 1987 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner William A. Grier - No report. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart - Commissioner Stewart requested that a status report be given by the Town Manager at the February Regular Meeting on the Royal Highlands Project, including progress in relation to mandated time frames. Bruce Sutherland, Building Official, did note that Royal Highlands had just received DNR approval for the beach renourishment which required property at Coco de Mer to be included. Teron is in the process of getting approval from Coco de Mer for inclusion in the project. `__~' REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY An opinion was given by the Town Attorney with regard to the ownership of the right-of-way of the Bel Lido entrance east of the bridge. Attorney Sliney noted that although the Town has historically cared for the unpaved right-of-way, it still remains owned by the individual property owners adjacent to it and the Town was under no legal • requirement to maintain it. Attorney Sliney is working with the Town Manager on several aspects of the Town's pension plan. A Retirement Board Meeting will be held prior to the February Workshop Meeting. .:. t <t --ra~...k ~c `_..-~- With regard to the Hoffman permit case, a Motion is pending for the continuance of the matter as there was a lack of coordination between "h-- the joint owners of the property. This Motion is under advisement by the Court. The Hoffman zoning case is set for hearing on February 26, 1987 wherein a Motion to Dismiss has be en submitted. A mediation hearing is set for February 16, 1987 in the Ocean Terrace matter . ~ REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Mr. Williams recommended the Town Commission authorize Russell and Axon Engineers to study the windwalls on the Bel Lido Bridge at a cost not to exceed $15,000 per their January 30, 1987 letter. Also, Russel and Axon must guarantee access to Bel Lido at all times, and due such work in a manner to cause the least amount of traffic interruption. This authorization for the Town Manager to obtain a contract for subsequent approval by the Town Commission will be placed on the February Regular Meeting Consent Agenda. The Town Attorney will also be requested to review any contract obtained. LJ Town Commission Workshop Meeting January 27, 1987 Page 6 of 6 With regard to the bill submitted by the Bel Lido Property Owners Association, for repair of the water sprinkler in the amount of $116.10, the Town Commission was of a general consensus that the bill should be paid, however, a policy should be set out to govern such activities in the future. The Town Manager was directed to draw a proposed policy for submission and discussion at the February Regular Meeting. Mr. Williams reported that the Well bids have been extended from January 22 until January 29, 1987, with a report to be given at the February Regular Meeting. With regard to the THM project, two ammoniators have been ordered and should be operational within 6 - 10 weeks. Bids on an underground gas storage tank will be received on February 24, 1987 with a report being given at the February Workshop Meeting. Bids are being considered on a telephone system, The state purchasing system is now being investigated on this item prior to any bid specifications being drawn. A Palm Beach County Municipal League Meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. • on February 25, 1987 to appoint representatives to the Planning Council. Mr. Williams reported on figures distributed by the Water Management District on per capital water use ranging from 90-1200 gallons per day, with the most usage being tied in to irrigation needs. Mr. Williams will have information on the Fair Share Ordinance for discussion at the February Workshop Meeting. There being no further business to come before the Town Commission, this meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. APPROVED: MAYOR EDWA ULLIVAN (~~nr.4 ' VICEn YOR MARY LOUISE G. BLOSSER I S,8"~idIVER JOHN J . ~,XS SO R WILLIXI~'A. ERIE • T'P~jE S T : ~ ~ COMMI IONER BETTY JEAN STEWART DATE : _ ~ / ~CD~,P%