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1987.10.06_TC_Minutes_Regular • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 6, 1987 1:30 A.M. A Regular Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Betty Jean Stewart in the Town Commission Chambers of Town Hall. Also present were Commissioners John J. Basso, David T. Robinson and Robert F. Scholz. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser 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. Pledge of Allegiance was given and the roll call was taken. Approval of Minutes: The following Minutes were submitted for approval: August 18, 1987 - - Workshop re Budget August 25, 1987 - - Workshop Meeting .August 28, 1987 - - Special re Water Restrictions Sept. 4J1, 1987 - - Regular Meeting Sept. g4, 1987 Public Hearing re Budget Sept. 15, 1987 Public Hearing/Special re Budget Mayor Stewart offered. an amendment to Page 2 of the August 28, 1987 Minutes wherein the word "votes" was omitted from the end of a sentence. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ to approve the Minutes as amended. This MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. Mayor Stewart then noted that there would be a new item added to the Agenda to allow for any additions or deletions to an Agenda at the start of a Meeting or to accept the Agenda without change. There were no changes requested to this Agenda. Public Comments and Requests: Mr. Michael Dent of Casuarina urged the Town Commission's early resolution of the water problems. Mr. Dent also commented on the Manager/Commission form of government and his dissatisfaction with the present Town Manager. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION: Mayor Betty Jean Stewart -- Mayor Stewart reported that she had inquired into the flushing of fire hydrants and found that they are flushed on a regular basis, having had been flushed in June. Flushing was not done in September due to the . Town Commission Regular Meeting October 6, 1987 Page 2 of 5 drought conditions, however, would be accomplished at an early date. The matter of the opening of fire hydrants is still being investigated., Mayor Stewart then appointed Commissioner Scholz as liaison to the Water Department and Commissioner Robinson as liaison to the Building Department. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser -- Absent Commissioner John J. Basso - No report Commissioner David T. Robinson Commissioner Robinson made a report regarding the water savings accomp- lished at the Regency Highland Condominium in the amount of 21.9 over the last two months. This report will be sent to all condo presidents with a request that it be placed on their agenda for discussion by their respective boards. The Town Manager will forward this report along with an invitation to the condo presidents to attend the meetings presently being held with the condo managers to urge water conservation. Commissioner Robert F. Scholz -- Commissioner Scholz expressed his concern over the requirement being set out by the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Department with regard to the installation of sprinkler systems in condominiums over five stories high. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that the Town Manager initiate a meeting between the affected condo representatives, a representative of the County Commission, and Chief Brice to discuss this matter inasmuch as the Town has no jurisdiction over same. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORAiEY: Attorney Sliney introduced Lisa Mulhalls, a new associate with Dilworth, Tylander. With regard to the Town's proposed pension plan, Attorney Sliney noted that he had forwarded the information with regard to the proposed ICMA Plan to his firm's pension expert and was awaiting a response. It was noted that a Resolution would be up for consideration later in the meeting. Inasmuch as the Resolution calls for a written certification by the Town Attorney prior to the implementation of the pension plan, Attorney Sliney felt that it would be appropriate to adopt same as it was submitted. Attorney Sliney has written to Mr. Purscell's attorney advising that the Town does not feel that a legitimate problem exists and requesting any specific damages which might have been suffered due to the Town's • Ordinances. • Town Commission Regular Meeting October 6, 1987 Page 3 of 5 The Road and Bridge Fund should soon be settled with $803,93PJ. being shared by 17 affected municipalities after legal fees. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER: The Town Manager reported that the DER permit had been received for construction of the interim well which should commence within two weeks. Further, with regard to the THM project, DER is expediting the permitting process. A new fire hydrant will be installed at the site in order to satisfy the City of Boca Raton's effort to safeguard the sur- rounding residential areas. REPORTS _ BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: The upcoming meeting dates were noted. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROBINSON/COMMISSIONER SCHOLZ to appoint Anna J. Harbin as an Alternate Member to the Planning Board for a term of one year. This MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: ', • 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH TO REQUIRE THE PROVISION OF WATER IMPACT STUDIES ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS ON ALL NEW BUILDINGS. This proposed ordinance was read by the Town Clerk, after which MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROBINSON to adopt same. Upon roll call vote, this MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE TERRITORY LYING WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF SAID TOWN WITHIN THE PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT; PROVIDING FOR INTENT, PURPOSE, AND EFFECT; PROVIDING FOR REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. This proposed ordinance was read by the Town Clerk. This ordinance was not adopted due to the lack of a MOTION. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5 "ANIMALS AND FOWL", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 5--8, SEA TURTLE • PROTECTION THEREOF, WHICH RESTRICTS OUTDOOR LIGHTING ON THE BEACH AREA; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Commission Regular Meeting REGULAR BUSINESS: Consent Agenda: 1. Approval of amended salary schedule effective 101/1/87 as interim measure pending resolution of the Long and Associates personnel survey. October 6, 1987 Page 4 of 5 This proposed ordinance was read by the Town Manager, after which MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROBINSON to adopt same. Upon roll call vote, this MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 483 SETTING POLICE FINES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, BY ADDING FINES FOR FALSE ALARMS IN EXCESS OF FOUR PER MONTH PER ADDRESS. This Resolution was read by the Town Manager, after which MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ROBINSON/COMMISSIONER BASSO to adopt same. This MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A MONEY PURCHASE RETIREMENT 4011a PLAN WITH THE ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION. This Resolution was read by the Town Manager. MOTION was then made by COMMISSIONER ROBINSON/COMMISSIONER BASSO to adopt the Resolution, which MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. Discussion ensued re- garding any anticipated expenses involved in the implementation of this plan as well as the termination of the Town's existing plan. It was noted that should it be possible to recoup any expenses from any defaulted funds, this proposed Resolution could be amended to allow same. 2. Authorization to permit Mark B. Schorr, Attorney _f or Braemer Isle Condominium Association to enter Boca Hi v Town of Highland Beach litigation as co--counsel upon those terms as set out in correspondence dated September 8, 1987 from Mark B. Schorr addressed to Thomas E. Sliney. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER ROBINSON to approve the Consent Agenda. This MOTION carried unanimously with favorable votes. Mr. Lowell Blum, Police Advisory Board Chairman, addressed the Town Com- mission expressing his concern regarding salary increases for the Police . Department. Several facts that Mr. Blum gave to the Town Commission were incorrect. Mr. Blum was asked to meet with the Town Manager, Chief of Police and Sgt. Widelitz to discuss and clarify this matter. Town Commission Regular Meeting October 6, 1987 Page 5 of 5 There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this Regular Meeting, same adjourned at 2:30 P.M. APPROVED: ~~ Betty can Stewart, Mayor - - - ABSENT - - - Mary Lo ise G. osser, Vice Mayor ~J J hn ss4, Commissioner ~ ~ -~- 'd T. Robinson mmissioner r-~---- ~~_'~ ~- - Robert F. Scholz, Commissioner • ATTEST: 0 N C ERK DATE: ~ U