2017.11.07_TC_Minutes_Regular •
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
Town Hall/Commission Chambers Date: November 7,2017
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:30 PM
Highland Beach,Florida
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Carl Feldman called the Regular Meeting to order at 1:31 PM.
PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL:
Mayor Carol Feldman
Vice Mayor William Weitz, Ph.D.
Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker
Commissioner George Kelvin
Commissioner Elyse Riesa
Town Attorney Pamala Ryan
Town Manager Valerie Oakes
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commission, followed by a moment of silence.
Civility Pledge:
Town Clerk Gaskins recited the Civility Pledge.
1. ADDITIONS,DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Manor Feldman called for any additions or deletions to the agenda. Hearing none, the agenda
was accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
Town Attorney Pamala Ryan read a section of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Planning
Board.
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Manor Feldman provided comments regarding the Streetscape Project.
Carol Stern, 1115 Russell Drive provided comments regarding the conduct of the Commissioners
during the past meetings.
Pamela Reidenberg, 3720 South Ocean Boulevard asked the Commission to pass out some
literature to the condominiums regarding the conditions of their flags because it is a federal law.
She also provided comments about the Streetscape Project.
Dan Bellante, 2711 South Ocean Boulevard provided comments regarding the Beaches and
Shores Club meeting, the invasive species that are taking over the beaches and the problems with
the mangroves on the Intracoastal side of A IA.
Anne Gehman, 1123 Highland Beach Drive provided comments about the Beaches and Shores
Club meeting held on November 1St and the concerns discussed at that meeting. The mentioned
that they would like to continue the annual sea turtle walk and the beach cleaning on a regular
basis.
3. PRESENTATION/PROCLAMATIONS:
None
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Town Clerk Gaskins read Items 4A through 4D into the record.
A) Board Correspondence:
None.
B) Board Action Report:
None.
C) Board Vacancies:
Financial Advisory Board—(One Vacancy for a Three Year Term).
Board of Adjustment and Appeals—(One Vacancy for a Three Year Term).
D) Monthly Board Meetings and Events:
Town Hall Closed:
o November 10th—Veteran's Day
o November 23, 2017—Thanksgiving Day
o November 24, 2017—Day after Thanksgiving
Town Commission Workshop Meeting—November 28, 2017— 1:30 PM
Light up the Holidays—December 4, 2017—6:00 PM
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A) ORDINANCE NO. 17-004 O (SECOND READING)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 20 "PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT",
ARTICLE II "PLANNING BOARD", SECTION 20-26 "ESTABLISHED;
MEMBERSHIP; FUNCTIONS", TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL
REVIEWS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CODE BY THE
PLANNING BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE
REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (FIRST READING WAS 9/5/2017)
Town Clerk Gaskins read the title of Ordinance No. 17-004 O into the record.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item.
There were no comments from the Commission.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to adopt Ordinance No. 17-004 O. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Riesa.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Mayor Feldman - Yes
Motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
B)RESOLUTION NO. 17-022 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $150,000 FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE
CROSSWALK LIGHTING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DESIGN AND BID
THE PROJECT UPON APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Town Clerk Gaskins read Resolution No. 17-022 R into the record.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item.
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Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Zelniker provided comments regarding the crosswalk lighting project. She would
like the funding to be up to $350,000 instead of$125,000 as stated in the resolution.
Commissioner Riesa provided comments and would also like the funding to be up to $350,000.
Commissioner Kelvin questioned why the resolution was in two parts; first, the appropriation of
the funding and second the approval from an outside source. Town Attorney Ryan explained the
language in the resolution.
Vice Mayor Weitz provided comments regarding Florida Department of Transportation's having
to approve the crosswalk lighting project and would accept the resolution as presented.
Mayor Feldman explained the reason for the resolution and how the $125,000 was determined.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to adopt Resolution No. 17-022 R as presented. The
motion died for a lack of a second.
Commissioner Riesa was in favor of the crosswalk lighting. She asked if the resolution was
approved at $150,000, and the cost exceeds this amount, could we go ahead with the project and
come back for more funding. Mayor Feldman explained that if the project comes in higher the
amount could be amended.
Town Manager Oakes explained that if the item comes in higher, the budget could be amended;
pertaining to the numbers received, those figures were obtained by Mathews Consulting and not
the Public Works Director with an opinion of probable cost. She read from the minutes of
October 3, 2017 referencing a motion made with regards to this resolution.
An alternate motion was made by Commissioner Zelniker with the understanding that if the
amount exceeds $125,000, it could be amended.
MOTION: Commissioner Zelniker moved to adopt Resolution No. 17-022 O as presented. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Riesa.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - No
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Mayor Feldman - Yes
The motion passed with a 4 to 1 vote.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA:
Town Clerk Gaskins read Items 6A through 6G into the record.
A) Approval of Minutes:
September 26, 2017—Workshop Meeting
September 26, 2017—Second Public Budget Hearing
October 3, 2017—Regular Meeting
B) Approval to Appoint John Ross to the Financial Advisory Board to Serve a Three Year Term
Ending November 7, 2020.
C) RESOLUTION NO. 17-021 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING $125,000 TO REPLACE THE INLET/OUTLET PIPE IN THE
ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH AKERBLOM CONTRACTING TO CONSTRUCT THE
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
1) Approval and Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement between the Town of Highland
Beach and Akerblom Contracting in the amount of $108,720 for the Replacement of the
Existing Elevated Storage Tank Inlet/Outlet Pipe.
D)RESOLUTION NO. 17-024 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, CALLING FOR
A NONPARTISAN GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
MARCH 13, 2018; AND ANY OTHER ELECTIONS CALLED DURING CALENDAR
YEAR 2018; ALL ELECTIONS SHALL BE HELD WITHIN THE MUNICIPAL
BOUNDARIES OF THE TOWN BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 AM UNTIL 7:00 PM;
AND DESIGNATING THE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN'S CANVASSING BOARD IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 1.06(7) OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
1) Approval of the Appointments to Designate Mayor Carl Feldman as a Member and
Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker as the Alternate Member on the Town's Canvassing Board.
E)Approval and Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Palm Beach County
Supervisor of Elections for Vote Processing Equipment Use and Election Services for the
March 13, 2018 General Municipal Election.
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F)Approval to Designate St. Lucy Catholic Church as a Permanent Polling Place for all
Municipal General Elections Held on the Second Tuesday in March and any Municipal
Special Elections.
G)Approval and Authorize Staff to hold the Light up the Holidays Event at St. Lucy Catholic
Church.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to accept Items 6A through 6G on the Consent Agenda as
presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Zelniker,which passed unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
8. MISCELLANEOUS—ITEMS LEFT OVER:
A) Consideration of the Florida Power& Light(FP&L)LED Fixtures.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item.
Francisco Arbide, FP&L LED Lighting Solutions Development Manager gave a presentation
regarding the different choice of lights and costs.
Commission Discussion:
Vice Mayor Weitz asked if there has been any technological or other issues regarding the
lighting selection by other communities. Mr. Arbide answered that most of the other
municipalities are going with the least expensive ones. Vice Mayor Weitz questioned the
difference between the lights. Mr. Arbide explained the differences.
Commissioner Kelvin inquired about the lighting output of the CREE XSP Series. Mr. Arbide
gave an explanation.
Commissioner Zelniker inquired about the aesthetics of the lighting and how they would sync
with the proposed Streetscape Project. She also feels that it should go before the Planning
Board.
Commissioner Riesa concurs with Commissioner Zelniker regarding the Planning Board being
involved with the lighting. She inquired as to the amount of light the light fixture emanates.
Mayor Feldman provided comments regarding the streetscape and the different types of lighting
available and the cost involved.
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MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to accept the LED lights AEL ATB series. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Kelvin.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Zelniker - No
Mayor Feldman - Yes
The motion passed on a 4 to 1 vote.
B) Consideration to make a Donation to the American Red Cross.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item.
Discussion ensued with regards to Town Commission making a donation to the American Red
Cross per Resolution No. 07-001 R, which prohibits Town contributions to non-profit charities
excepting only contributions related to natural disasters.
Commissioner Zelniker explained that she would like her fellow Commissioners to match the St.
Lucy's Church donation to the American Red Cross in the amount of$,1000 as per Resolution
No. 07-001 R.
Commissioner Kelvin had no comment.
Vice Mayor Weitz was not in support of making a donation.
Commissioner Riesa suggested monies be donated to the American Red Cross.
Mayor Feldman provided comments with regards to the Commission being asked for donations.
He concurred with Vice Mayor Weitz's comments. .
MOTION: Commissioner Zelniker moved to make a donation to the American Red Cross
Donation Relief Fund in the amount of $1,000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Riesa.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Vice Mayor Weitz - No
Mayor Feldman - No
The motion pass on a 3 to 2 vote.
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C) Discussion of Health Hazards related to Standing Water in Highland Beach.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item and reported that Palm Beach County will be
monitoring the site.
Commissioner Kelvin provided comments and asked that the Town look into standing water in
the Town's Code of Ordinances.
Vice Mayor Weitz had no comments.
Commissioner Zelniker provided comments and asked that Palm Beach County look into the
other mangroves in Highland Beach.
Commissioner Riesa asked that the Town Manager ask Palm Beach County to look at all the
mangroves for mosquitos in Highland Beach.
Mayor Feldman provided comments with regards to standing water and the mangroves.
D) Consider the Utilization of the Financial Advisory Board.
Town Manager Oakes presented this item.
Greg Babij, Chair of the Financial Advisory Board provided comments. He would like the
Board to be more actively involved and make recommendations to improve the Town's
investments.
Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Zelniker would like to have an ordinance for the future of Highland Beach that
the Financial Advisory Board must participate in the monetary decisions of the Town.
Commissioner Riesa concurred with Commissioner Zelniker.
Commissioner Kelvin stated that he trusts the abilities of Finance Director Cale Curtis to make
those decisions. The Financial Advisory Board should be strictly an advisory board.
Vice Mayor Weitz agreed with Commissioner Kelvin. The Finance Director can call a meeting
if need be. It does not have to be mandated.
Mayor Feldman provided comments regarding the responsibilities of the Financial Advisory
Board and the excellent qualifications of the members of the board. He also agreed with the
Vice Mayor.
Town Manager Oakes referred to the memorandum from the Financial Advisory Board
requesting that they be involved with an annual review of the Town's finances.
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MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to task the Financial Advisory Board with an annual
review of the Town's investment policy and the current investment portfolio. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kelvin.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Mayor Feldman - Yes
The motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
9. REPORTS—TOWN COMMISSION:
A) Commissioner Elyse Riesa provided comments with regards to the financial information
given to the Commission and the role of the Financial Advisory Board related to the Town's
investment policy. She also provided remarks about her involvement with Florida Power &
Light and the Florida Power& Light Forum hosted by the Town on November 1'last week.
B) Commissioner George Kelvin thanked the Town Manager for her fast response to his
concerns regarding the standing water and the mosquito infestation.
C) Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker provided comments regarding advocating for the advisory
boards and the role of the Commissioners as the policy makers. There should be an ordinance
stating that our boards should be part of our government. She wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving and encouraged them to remember those who are less fortunate.
D) Vice Mayor William Weitz provided comments about phone calls he had received regarding
the conflict, disrespect, hostility and discord of a fellow Commissioner at the Commission
meetings. He asked that any staff member who was intimidated, harassed or micro-managed,
document the incident and forward it to the Town Manager.
E) Mayor Carl Feldman provided remarks regarding comments made by resident Carol Stern
during Public Comments. He asked the Commissioners for unification amongst each other. He
also provided comments regarding the FP&L Forum that took place last week and the fact that
there were very few residents in attendance. He attended the City of Delray Beach Fire Rescue
Graduation on October 31 st and provided comments about the event.
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10. REPORTS—TOWN ATTORNEY PAMALA RYAN:
Town Attorney Ryan had no report.
11. REPORTS—TOWN MANAGER VALERIE OAKES:
Town Manager Oakes mentioned the recent passing of Joseph Boulay who was a former Mayor
for the Town of Highland Beach.
The Town of Highland Beach has been named as one of the top 20 safest cities in Florida and
complimented the Police Department under the guidance of Chief Craig Hartmann.
She provided comments regarding a concern from a resident regarding the smell of the
mangroves next to Coronado.
There are some FP&L lights that are out and staff has conducted an inspection and FP&L will
replace the lights that are out.
She welcomed Brad Leary who is our new building inspector.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS:
John Ross, 3450 South Ocean Boulevard thanked the Commission for his appointment to the
Financial Advisory Board.
Richard Kaplan, 3400 South Ocean Boulevard provided remarks regarding the smell coming
from the Mangroves next to Coronado. Town Manager Oakes responded to his concerns.
Katharina Braun, 2727 South Ocean Boulevard provided remarks about the Beaches and Shores
Club, and local charities, in particular Boca Helping Hands.
Pamela Reidenberg 3720 South Ocean Boulevard provided remarks about the mangroves next
door to the Toscana Condominium, and the unprofessional conduct of the Commissioners.
Town Manager Oakes responded to Mrs. Reidenberg's comments and questions regarding the
mangroves.
Carl Gehman, 1123 Highland Beach Drive provided remarks about the FP&L Forum held on
November 1St°the Financial Advisory Board meeting held on November 15th.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Mayor Feldman called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner Zelniker moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 PM. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Kelvin, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
C Fel an, Mayor
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Ge rge K lvin , Commissioner
William Weitz , Commissioner
ATTEST:
Larielda Gaskins, MMDate
Town Clerk
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