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1985.06.04_TC_Minutes_Regular~__.._r . TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 4, 1985 1.30 P M The Regular Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Edward J. Sullivan at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Commission Chambers. Also present were Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser, and Commissioners John J. Basso and William A. Grier. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart was absent. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager Hugh D. Williams; Town Clerk Mary Ann Whaley; citizens and the general public. After the Roll Call, Mayor Sullivan welcomed the residents to the meeting and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. Upon MOTION of COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER GRIER, the Minutes of the April 30, 1985 Workshop Meeting and the May 7, 1985 Regular Meeting were approved b unanimous consent. At the request of Vice Mayor Blosser, the Mi~utes of the May 14, 1985 Special Meeting regarding the satellite dish matter were deferred until the next Regular Meeting in order to provide time for further review and possible amendment. • PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: Under Public Comments and Requests, Mrs. Doris Rome addressed the Town Commission stating her dissatisfaction in the screening which is taking place at the Coronado. Mrs. Rome indicated that she had attended a meeting with the former Town Manager, Building Official and other members of the Town Commission and CAB at Coronado at which time it was agreed that decorative screening would be installed. Vice Mayor Blosser responded to Mrs. Rome advising that the present screening was a compromise between the Town and Coronado due to the fact that there was no screening on the original approved plans and therefore the provision of same could not be enforced. Mr. Michael Dent addressed the Town Commission urging the Town Commission's consideration of putting the garbage fees back into the Town millage. Mayor Sullivan advised Mr. Dent that the Financial Advisory Board was presently studying this issue. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION: Mayor Edward J. Sullivan - Mayor Sullivan reported on the recent Palm Beach County Municipal League Meeting, wherein substantial discussion involved the "weighted vote" issue. Mayor Sullivan noted that a special committee had been • appointed to study this issue. Also, the Mayor stated that a speaker from the State Fire Insurance Association spoke to the group about Town Commission Regular Meeting ., June 4, 1985 Page 2 of 7 recent increases in liability insurance through private companies. Mayor Sullivan advised the Town Commission that an estimate had been received for fire service for the next year in the amount of $714,00, citing a recent Miami Herald newspaper article which indicated the average pay increases for the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Department to be 44%. The Town will express their disapproval of such expenditure to Palm Beach County. The Mayor reported that the pending Group Home Legislation had been dropped in the Senate and was a moot issue until next year. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser - Vice Mayor Blosser had no report, however, requested information be supplied by the Town Manager regarding the passage of the State Growth Management Bill and its ramifications on the Town. Also, the Vice Mayor cited a June 1, 1985 article in the Miami Herald regarding the state purchasing public beaches, and requested that a previously proposed Resolution opposing such purchases in Highland Beach be re- _ considered at the June Workshop Meeting. Commissioner John J. Basso - Commissioner Basso had no report. Commissioner William A. Grier - Commissioner Grier expressed his concern regarding Commissioner Stewart's report at the May 28, 1985 Workshop Meeting regarding having only one functioning pipeline from the Water Treatment Plant to Town and verified that this matter would be placed on the June Workshop Meeting for consideration. The Town Manager noted that he had already contacted the Town's engineers and would have a recommendation by the Workshop Meeting. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart - Commissioner Stewart was absent. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY: Attorney Sliney reported that with reference to the Highland Beach/ Delray Beach Sewer issue, he had been in contact with a Delray Beach City Councilman who indicated that a lack of communication had occurred between the staff and Council and that they expected to settle the issue at an early date. Town Commission Regular Meeting June 4, 1985 Page 3 of 7 Attorney Sliney further indicated that he was preparing an opinion as to the Town's obligation in the beach safety issue and would submit same at an early date. REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER: Mr. Williams reported that a letter had been received from Stephen Moss, attorney for Teron International (Royal Highlands) enclosing a check in the amount of $36,730.10 requesting issuance of building permits on this project. It was noted that the Planning Board had requested that Teron International re-submit their original plans with a view toward clarification of certain items. The change in circum- stances of the area regarding beach erosion was a concern as was the fact that the original plans had no signatures approving same. Attorney Sliney noted that he had written Mr. Moss, Attorney for Teron advising him of the Planning Board's position, and their request to review the plans prior to any other permits being issued. It was further noted that Teron would have had enough time to be placed on the Planning Board's June 12, 1985 Agenda should they have chosen to do so and still would have met the June 17, 1985 Stipulation deadline. After substan- tial discussion, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/VICE MAYOR • BLOSSER that the Town Attorney return the check via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, with a letter of explanation. This MOTION carried unanimously. The Town Manager then noted a memorandum sent to the Town Commission regarding the proposed new telephone system. It is the Town Manager's recommendation that this matter be postponed for approximately one year due to the cost constraints at this time. The Town Manager will submit quotes regarding radio controlled monitors for the lift stations at the June Workshop Meeting. Mr. Williams noted that he had written to the Ad Hoc Evaluation Committee recommending they begin working from the time of their first interim report forward, however, the Committee had not had time to re- spond to his letter. Regarding the proposed revision to the Camp Dresser and McKee engineer- ing quote regarding construction of the monitoring well, Mr. Williams noted that the engineer's had already spent approximately $3,900.00 of the funds that could have been avoided without the formal bidding procedure. No further action needs to be taken by the engineers prior to the June Workshop Meeting inasmuch as the South Florida Water Management District has not yet approved the location of the monitoring well, so this matter will be further discussed at that time. • The Town Manager reported that the investigation conducted by the Town Commission Regular Meeting • June 4, 1985 Page 4 of 7 Highland Beach Police Department involving the recent "cat burglaries" lead to the arrest of two youths who have confessed to over 100 burglaries from Jupiter to Boca Raton. REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Mayor Sullivan opened the discussion asking the Town Commission to consider that there were several openings coming up in the various Boards and Committees and asked that those applicants considered be residents who are here all year to avoid problems obtaining quorums for meetings. Board of Adjustment - Will meet on June 5, 1985 at 1:30 p.m. It was noted that the Alternate #1 position was vacant on this Board. Code Enforcement Board - No scheduled meeting until September. • A Regular Member Vacancy exists on this Board. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER GRIER/COMMISSIONER BASSO to appoint Edward Pearlstein to the Regular Member vacancy for a period of three years. This MOTION carried unanimously. Community Appearance Board - Will meet on June 27, 1985 at 9:30 a.m. Financial Advisory Board - Will meet on June 24, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Grier cited the May 28, 1985 Minutes of this Board raising the question regarding the funding of debt service on the water fund versus the funding of the debt service on the sewer fund, noting that there was an inconsistency. Mr. Williams noted that the Financial Advisory Board was studying this matter and would discuss it further at the June 24, 1985 scheduled meeting. Library Board - No report. Planning Board/Local Planning Ageney - • Will meet on June 12, 1985 at 9:30 a.m. T own Commission Regular Meeting • June 4, 1985 Page 5 of 7 1 Regular Vacancy and Alternate #2 Vacancy exists on this Board. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER GRIER to appoint John Ward (now Alternate #1) to the Regular vacancy for a term of three years and appoint Amelie Leng (now Alternate #2) to the Alternate #1 vacancy for a term of one year. This MOTION carried unanimously. Mayor Sullivan noted that Mrs. Leng was an asset to the Planning Board and hoped that she would always be willing to serve the Town when needed. MOTION was then made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/VICE MAYOR BLOSSER to appoint Chris H. Bartlett to the Alternate #2 vacancy for a term of one year. This MOTION carried unanimously. Police Advisory Board - It was noted that this Board had met on June 3, 1985 at 10:00 a.m. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS - . 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; ADMINISTRATION" TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION". This proposed Ordinance was submitted as re-drafted by Attorney Sliney. Further, as this particular Board doesn't meet on a regular monthly basis, the proposed ordinance was amended by the deletion of the word "regular" in two places in the third paragraph, dealing with absences. Discussion also ensued regarding the authority to expend funds, even with prior Town Commission approval, wherein Attorney Sliney explained that this had been taken from .the state language mandating the Board of Adjustment. The Mayor read the proposed Ordinance in its entirety, after which MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER GRIER to adopt same with the aforenoted amendments. The MOTION carried unani- mously. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, CHAPTER 2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION", SECTION 2-6, ENTITLED "RULES OF PROCEDURE", RULE N0. 1, RELATING TO THE TIME OF WORKSHOP MEETINGS. It was noted that this proposed Ordinance was drawn for the purpose of changing the time of Workshop Meetings from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Mayor read this Ordinance by title only. This proposed Ordinance • will be scheduled for discussion at the June Workshop Meeting with possible adoption taking place at the July Regular Meeting. Town Commission Regular Meeting i June 4, 1985 Page 6 of 7 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, HONORING FORMER MAYOR LOUIS Y. NORTON. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/VICE MAYOR SLOBBER to adopt the submitted Resolution which will be formally presented to Mr. Horton at an early date. The MOTION carried unanimously. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, HONORING FORMER COMMISSIONER WILLIAM E. PAUL. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR SLOBBER/COMMISSIONER BASSO to adopt the submitted Resolution which will be formally presented to Mr. Paul at an early date. The MOTION carried unanimously. 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH APPOINTING -~ AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTYWIDE BEACHES 1 AND SHORES COUNCIL. The Mayor asked the Town Commission to be giving some thought to this ~~ matter and making any recommendations at the June Workshop Meeting. REGULAR BUSINESS: A. CONSENT AGENDA Disapproval of request for re-consideration of "open house" provision in Chapter 23 of Town Code. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR SLOBBER/COMMISSIONER BASSO to approve the Consent Agenda. The MOTION carried unanimously. BILLS FOR APPROVAL: The bills submitted for approval were as follows: Adjustco, Inc. Camp Dresser & McKee F. H. Foster Oil Corp., Inc. Fla. Municipal Self-Insurers NCNB National Bank Nowlen, Holt, Miner & Kisker Wallace & Tiernan $ 951.00 2,712.99 2,080.00 1,404.00 54,840.00 936.00 768.50 TOTAL ................ $64,350.99 . . Town Commission Regular Meeting June 4, 1985 Page 7 of 7 There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, and upon proper Motion and second, the meeting was adjourned APPROVED: TTEST: WN CL Ri~j'~~-~ DATE: YY an, Mayor oner - - - ~~~ Betty Jean Stewart, Commissioner