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1987.04.07_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 7, 1987 1: 3P! P.M. The Regular Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Betty Jean Stewart in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Also in attendance were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, Town Commissioners John J. Basso, David T. Robinson and Robert F. Scholz. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Hugh D. Williams, Town Clerk Mary Ann .Mariano, Building Official Bruce Sutherland and members of the general public. After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was given. Approval of Minutes: February 24. 1987 - Workshop Meeting February 24, 1987 - Special Meeting March 3, 1987 - Regular Meeting March 11, 1987 - Special Meeting/Canvassing Board March 16, 1987 - Special Meeting Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER BASSO/VICE MAYOR BLO5SER, the submitted Minutes were approved as published. Such MOTION carried unanimously. A presentation was made to Mary Krueger Ortlip of the "Gold Plate - Premio D" Italia 1986" for achievement in art, sponsored by the Academia Italia. Public Comments and Requests: Mrs. Doris Rome of Ambassador's East noted that with regard to an incident in her condominium and upon dialing 911, a fire call was transmitted to the Police Department prior to the Fire Department which could have caused a delay in service. There was no damage, however, Mrs. Rome thought that the Town Commission should be advised of this occurrence. Mr. Michael Dent of Casuarina addressed the Town Commission opposing the retaining of an outside consultant to perform a wage and benefit survey for the Town; opposed the proposed figure being recommended by the Town Manager in the connection fee ordinance; and opposed the first reading of a proposed ordinance amending the existing Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Anna Harbin, President of the Bel Lido Homeowners Association requested that the Town Commission consider the placement of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Tranquility Drive and Bel Lido Drive. Town Commission Regular Meeting . April 7, 1987 Page 2 of 5 Attorney David Van Kleeck, representing the owners of Byrd Beach Lots 1 - 5 (Highland Beach Partners), advised the Town Commission that his clients have chosen not to pursue the sub-division regulation requirement route with regard to these lots. Attorney Van Kleeck noted that unless the Town Commission could expedite the approval process of the pending request, that his clients would be submitting plans on this site for development as single family lots under the existing zoning ordinance. Attorney Joseph Thillman of Ken Slinkman's Office (Attorney for Mr. Hoffman) requested that first reading of the proposed ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan be deferred until such time as Attorney Slinkman could be present. Attorney Thillman indicated that Attorney Slinkman had prior commitments today. Attorney Sliney noted that there would be subsequent meetings at which time Attorney Slinkman could comment prior to the adoption of the proposed ordinance. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Betty Jean Stewart - Mayor Stewart reported on her attendance to the Beaches and Shores Council Meeting of March 9, 1987. A proposed sea turtle ordinance should be ready for consideration by the Beaches and Shores Council by the April 13, 1987 Meeting. The Council will hear various speakers on this matter during its review process. Consideration of the Concordia Properties matter by the Beaches and Shores Council was deferred until its June Meeting. With regard to FIND funding, there are no Palm Beach County projects being proposed for the upcoming fiscal year. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser - Vice Mayor Blosser noted the receipt of statistical information by Chief Cecere from Boca Raton with regard to occurrences in surrounding parks and beach areas. The Town Manager was directed to analyze the information and report his findings to the Town Commission. Chief Cecere will be obtaining further information from the Sheriff's Office regarding countywide statistics. Vice Mayor Blosser expressed thanks to Anne Kowals for information placed in the Town Commission Office. Replying to Vice Mayor Blosser's inquiry, Town Manager Williams indicated that the action of the County Commission approving a waste- water site west of Boynton Beach had no effect on Highland Beach. Town Commission Regular Meeting • April 7, 1987 Page 3 of 5 Replying to Vice Mayor Blosser's inquiry about the posting of zoning in progress signs on property under consideration, the Town Manager noted that this requirement was mandated in the Town's Community Growth Management Resolution (#489). Commissioner John J. Basso - No report. Commissioner David T. Robinson - Commissioner Robinson requested that the following two items be placed on the April Workshop Agenda, which request was approved by the Town Commission: 1. Consideration of a four way stop at the intersection of Tranquility Drive and Bel Lido Drive-with a "Stop Ahead" sign at the bridge. 2. Consideration of an ordinance prohibiting open flame, open broiler type grills on enclosed balconies of • multi-family structures. Commissioner Robert F. Scholz - Commissioner Scholz requested that some action be taken to insure that Centel Cable obtains up to date information for inclusion on the public access channel and deleting some of the outdated items. The Town Manager was directed to send a letter to the local cable office with a copy to the regional manager indicating the Town's concern with the promptness of items being aired. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY: Attorney Sliney noted that a Motion had been denied for a Temporary Restraining Order in the Jap Rock/Milani matter. The Town is still proceeding with its formation action in this matter. Attorney Sliney will attend the upcoming meeting of the County Commission at which the matter of approving the sales contract with Mrs. Milani will be addressed. With regard to the Ocean Terrace matter, Attorney Sliney feels .that the Order signed by Judge Wessel may be appealed prior to its finalization, which occurs 30J days after execution. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER: The Town Manager noted that a request was being made for authorization to proceed with a wage and benefit survey by Long Associates in an Town Commission Regular Meeting • April 7, 1987 Page 4 of 5 amount not to exceed $2,5g4J. Mr. Williams noted that it was the recommendation of the Financial Advisory Board that the Town retain outside consultants to conduct such survey. It was noted that such survey would take approximately 90 days. Vice Mayor Blosser stated that she felt a penalty clause would be appropriate to assure the Town that such survey would be done within the 90 days. At the request of the Financial Advisory Board, Mr. Williams indicated that he had received another proposal in an amount between $3, 64!41 and $5, 414!41. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROBINSON/VICE MAYOR BLOSSER to authorize the Town Manager to proceed with the wage and benefit survey through Long Associates at a cost not to exceed $2,541f~. This MOTION carried unanimously. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: The dates of the upcoming Board Meetings were published. Pending vacancies were also published. The Town Clerk will advise the pending Talent Bank Applicants of the existing vacancies on the Board of Adjustment to see if there is any interest in same. If any applicant shows an interest and attends the Board of Adjustment Meeting of April 20, 1987, then they can be interviewed by the Town Commission at its April Workshop Meeting. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER BASSO to appoint William E. Paul as a Member of the Code Enforcement Board for a term of three years. This MOTION carried unanimously. MOTION was then made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER BASSO to re- appoint Arthur Keller as a Regular Member of the Community Appearance Board for a three year term. This MOTION also carried unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 29-23 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH AS RELATES TO WATER CONNECTION FEES (1st Reading 3/3/87 - Published 3/13/87) At the request of the Town Manager, this proposed Ordinance was deferred to the next Regular Meeting pending a report from Camp Dresser & McKee, the Town's Engineers. Mayor Stewart requested that the Town Commission be furnished said report as soon as possible on this matter. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA REQUIRING OWNERS OF IMPROVED REAL PROPERTY TO MAINTAIN STREET NUMBERS ON THEIR PROPERTY. (1st Reading 3/3/87 - Published 3/13/87) • After substantial discussion, it was the consensus of the Town Town Commission Regular Meeting • April 7, 1987 Page 5 of 5 Commission that the Code Enforcement Officer seek to have voluntary compliance with this matter in areas of concern. If additional consid- eration is necessary, this matter will be re-addressed by the Town Commission. Vice Mayor Blosser requested the Town Manager to obtain a copy of the voluntary compliance guidelines used by Ocean Ridge with regard to this matter. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE "TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, FUTURE LAND USE PLAN 1982-200R!" CONTAINED IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (ORDINANCE N0. 494) BY REDESIGNATING THAT PORTION OF TOWN LOT 2 A.N. THAT WAS FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE "B" AND "C" SITES OF FORMER RPUD-1 (NORTHERLY PORTION OF BOCA HI COMPLEX), TOWN LOTS NOS. 59, 6P1, 62, 65 AND 69 (WEST OF AlA ONLY) FORMERLY KNOWN AS RPUD-2, TOWN LOTS NOS. 15S AND 15N AND TOWN LOTS NOS. 56, 57, 58 AND 71 (WEST OF AlA ONLY) FROM MFM (MULTIPLE FAMILY MEDIUM) TO MFL (MULTIPLE FAMILY LOW); PROVIDING FOR THE AP- PROPRIATE REVISION OF THE PLAN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. • This matter was given first reading by title only and deferred to the April Workshop Meeting. Attorney Lee Worsham, representing Broadview Savings and Loan, requested that his client be deleted from any consideration under the proposed ordinance inasmuch as the Broadview Property is presently under litigation. REGULAR BUSINESS: A. ITEMS LEFT OVER 1. Discussion re Byrd Beach Lots 133-137W, contingent upon requested documentation being submitted by Mr. Marshall prior to 4/3/87. Due to the attorney for the Byrd Beach developers' remarks at the beginning of this meeting, and further due to the fact that the requested information had not been received, this matter was not addressed. There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this meeting, same was adjourned at 2:15 P.M. TOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 7, 1987 Page 6 of 6 APPROVED: ~ ~~ MAYOR BETTY JEAN STEWART V C ATTEST: • DATE: ~Z~ M1~~Y0 AR GUISE G. BLOS ~~ ~~~ NER JOHN J. BASSO i ~' ~ ~ ~ ISSIO ER DAVID T. ROBINSON t'-~ ISSI9NER ROBERT F. SC ti-. •