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1986.12.30_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, December 30, 1986 1.30 p m A Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Edward J. Sullivan at 1:30 p.m in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Also present were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser and Town Commissioners John J. Basso and Betty Jean Stewart. Town Commissioner William A. Grier arrived at 1:35 p.m. Also present were: Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, Town Manager Hugh D. Williams, Deputy Town Clerk Elizabeth L. Kolek, and members of the general public. 86.1 Public Comments and Requests: None. 86.2 Boards and Committees: The upcoming vacancy of a Regular Member on the Police Advisory Board was discussed. Mayor Sullivan reported that Albert Bevilacqua had notified the Town Commission that he is willing to serve another term as a Regular Member when his term expires in January 1987, if appointed. Action will be taken regarding the vacancy on the Police Advisory Board at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. There were no board applicants present to be interviewed today. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that applicants for boards and committees should be interviewed at a workshop meeting in order that action can be taken at the regular meeting. It was also the consensus of the Town Commission that applicants should attend a minimum of one _,,.. meeting of the board or committee in which they are interested before being interviewed and/or appointed by the Town Commission. 86.3 Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions: 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REVISION OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD ORDINANCE IN CONFORMANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW. (1ST READING- 12/2/86--PUBLISHED 12/12/86) Mayor Sullivan read this ordinance by title. Action will be taken at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 528, WHICH APPROPRIATED FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1985/86, WHICH BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1985 MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING December 30, 1986 Page 2 of 5 ENDED ON SEPTEMBER 3QJ, 1986, (1ST READING 12/2/86-- PUBLISHED 12/12/86) Mayor Sullivan read this ordinance by title. Action will be taken at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA: ADOPTING A NEW ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF NEWS RACKS WITHIN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH; PROVIDING FOR REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR 5EVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (1ST READING 12/2/86-- PUBLISHED lfd/17/86) Mayor Sullivan read the ordinance by title. Attorney Sliney read the complete ordinance and some changes were made. Locations, safety factors, esthetics, and number of clusters were discussed in length. Town Manager Williams stated he has not received any complaints regarding the news racks. Town Manager Williams stated that each municipal street has a right of way, which is determined by the Town map. Commissioner Grier and Vice Mayor Blosser concurred that they felt this ordinance was a waste of the Commission's time and felt the ordinance should be tabled indefinitely. Attorney Sliney will make the revisions to the ordinance • and action will be taken at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. 86.27 Review of Camp Dresser & McKee wellfield property acquisition proposal: f :~r Gerhardt Witt and Charles I. Moore, representatives of Camp Dresser & , ~I' McKee, were present. Mr. Witt explained the November 26, 1986 proposal and explained Tasks 1 to 1P~, which Mayor Sullivan ennumerated and which 1 will cost $44,65~l.00, approximately. He also discussed the options available such as the purchase of water from Boca Raton and/or Delray Beach. The proposal follows the directions of the S.F.w.M.D.'s permit which expires 2/14/89. The West wellfield would be monitored stringently. The present water plan which has a daily capacity of 2 million gallons per day can be expanded to 3 million gallon per day. The S.F.W.M.D.'s request for additional chloride monitoring wells by February of 1989 should be postponed. It was generally felt by Mr. Witt that reverse osmosis was not cost effective. Town Manager Williams stated that the Town has about 6 months to address a conservations program and would like to discuss the long term solution further with C.D.M. and give a report to the Town Commission by the end of February 1987. Mr. Witt stated it will take 18 months to get a new wellfield operational. Mayor Sullivan stated that since this has been under discussion for several years, definitive action is needed in the immediate future. It was noted that Broward County passed a water supply plan to supply water to it's Eastern cities. After much discussion, it was decided that action would ,~ be taken on this item in the Consent Agenda of the January 6, 1986 Regular Meeting. ~_ I • MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING December 30, 1986 Page 3 of 5 AT THIS TIME, A 10 MINUTES RECESS WAS TAKEN. The Workshop Meeting reconvened at 4 p.m. 4. MODEL ORDINANCE RE FLOOD DAMAGE PROTECTION. More information will be gathered and this will be discussed further at the January 27, .1987 Workshop Meeting. The Town Commission was provided a copy of the flood map for Highland Beach.- It was noted that this ordinance must be done by April 1, 1987 for liability protection, etc. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE PROTECTION OF SEA TURTLES. • Attorney Sliney will discuss this with the City of Boca Raton, who has an ordinance regarding turtles. Mr. Jose Eccheveria, who is the Chairman of the Turtle Committee in Highland Beach, will be invited to the next Workshop Meeting to provide the Commission with in depth information about turtles. More information will be gathered and will be discussed further at the January 27, 1987 Workshop Meeting. 6. PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR HOUSE NUMBERS. It was determined that existing properties should be given time to comply and that the Code Enforcement Officer would report any violations. More information will be gathered from the fire department, police department, and neighboring communities and will be discussed further at the January 27, 1987 Workshop Meeting, with possible first reading. 86.30 Transmittal from Planning Board re Byrd Beach (refer to Planning Board Memo of 11/14/86) The Planning Board Memo of 11/14/86 (Planning Board recommeded Residential Estate zoning for said property) was discussed and it was reiterated that the proposed moratorium exempts single family homes. Robert Eisen, Attorney representing the owners, was present and stated thatthere are 5 platted lots and 5 estate homes will be build with a minimum of 5,0100 square feet. Attorney Sliney stated that a resolution is needed to release the Unity of Title and will draw up the resolution in order that the Town Commission can take action at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. -- u ~r°, ;,. t.~ ~'~ 4- ~~ • MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING • December 30, 1986 Page 4 of 5 86.29 Request for extension of sales trailer permit - Lot 101 W, Concordia Properties Town Manager Williams stated that the Town Staff had no objections to the ~' requested extension of six months. After discussion, it was the ~ consensus of the Town Commission that any extension must be consistent `; with other properties, the sales trailer must not be occupied, the '~k. property must be maintained, and it is noted no building permit exists on this property. Attorney Sliney added that the Town Commission does not ~~ recognize any former permits on this property. Action will be taken on the Consent Agenda at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. 86.26 Review of January Issue of The Bulletin The January issue of the Bulletin was reviewed and discussed with some changes and insertions made. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION Mayor Edward J. Sullivan: No report. • Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser: Vice Mayor Blosser read into the record the recommendation from the Planning Board of December 11, ~-<,p 1986, that no building permits should be issued by the Town until ',' the building moratorium issue has been discussed and resolved. ~(, Attorney Sliney will draw up a resolution with possible action taken j at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. Commissioner John J. Basso: Commissioner Basso reported the poor '~ drainage condition that exists between Coronado and Casuarina where the water is up to the bike path, has a bad odor, and may be unhealthy. Town Manager Williams stated that the owner is in the process of receiving bids. Commissioner Basso also reported that the bike-path between St. Lucy's Church and Highland Beach Drive was littered with leaves and branches and in need of regular cleaning. Town Manager Williams will see that this is taken care of. Commissioner William A. Grier: Commissioner Grier reported the unsightly condition of the property located at 4221 South Ocean Boulevard and that something needed to by done. Town Manager Williams will look into the matter. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart: Commissioner Stewart questioned if attorneys, developers, etc. were charged for copies of frequently requested reports that the Town receives from their engineers (i.e., C.D.M.) and Town Manager Williams assured her that they were charged either at Town Hall or directly by C.D.M. MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING December 30, 1986 Page 5 of 5 • Commissioner Grier requested more information to prepare for the Public Hearing to be held at 5:01 p.m. on January 6, 1987. Town Manager --_ Williams told the Commission that he would have copies of all available ' material ready for them by January 2, 1987 and also stated that current litigation in which the Town is involved is listed in the most recent audit report letter. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY Report given earlier under 86.30. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Williams reported that action needs to be taken regarding police car bids at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. Town Manager Williams stated that if the Town Commission would like to recommend a member for the new Countywide Planning Council, action would need to be taken at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting. The proposed Retainage Agreement with Harvel and Deland will be discussed at the January 6, 1987 Regular Meeting with possible action taken. • A MOTION to adjourn this Workshop Meeting was made by Commissioner Basso/ Commissioner Grier at 5:12 p.m. All voted YE. APPROVE ~~ MAYO EDWAR SULLIVAN ~~ I ~~::%'"' VIC MAYOR MARY LOUISE G. BLOSSER MISr)~S'~ONER JOHN BASSO Kam, COM ISSIOIVER ILLIAM A. GRIER COM SSIONER BETTY JEAN STEWART T T: DATE: `~'~