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1985.10.29_TC_Minutes_Workshop:~ TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA • Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission WORKSHOP MEETING Tuesday, October 29, 1985 1.30 P.M. A Workshop Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by Mayor Edward J. Sullivan in the Town Commission Chambers at Town Hall. Also present were Commissioners John J. Basso, William A. Grier and Betty Jean Stewart. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser was absent. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager Hugh D. Williams and Town Clerk Mary Ann Mariano. 85.1 PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS: There were no public comments and requests stated. 85.2 BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Board of Adjustment - 1 Regular Member Vacancy Dr. Schiff addressed the Town Commission, noting that his term was ex- piring in November, and cited his recent memorandum recommending the appointment of A. M. Fox (now an Alternate Member) to the~Regular • Member vacancy and further recommending that David Augenstein be appointed to the Alternate Vacancy which would be created by Mr. Fox's advancement. Dr. Schiff also recommended that the Town Commission study the present six year limitation provision and adopt a policy for its interpretation. Mayor Sullivan noted that this matter was to be addressed later in the meeting. Talent Bank Applicants Lydia Zuccaro and Mertin Rubin were interviewed by the Town Commission and interested Board Chairmen. Commissioner Stewart noted that the manner in which the interviews were conducted needed further study inasmuch as it did not allow time for an applicant to be invited to attend any meetings of any board which the applicant might be interested. Commissioner Stewart noted the blackboard in Town Hall which included the board meetings which applicants could attend prior to expressing their interest in any particular board. Robert Scholz, Chairman of the Code Enforcement Board noted that there were three Regular Member vacancies on his board, two of which were the possible re-appointment of Robert Myers and Alfred Novak, which the CEB was recommending. Mr. Scholz further stated that Dr. Sieff, an applicant who expressed particular interest in the CEB, was recommended for the third vacancy. There will be one Alternate vacancy on the Community Appearance Board, created by the expiration of the term of H. C. Arnold. Mr. Galizia, Town Commission Workshop Meeting • October 29, 1985 Page 2 of 7 Vice-Chairman of the CAB noted that a recommendation would be forth- coming from their meeting to be held on October 31, 1985. With regard to an Alternate Member vacancy on the Police Advisory Board, Mr. Lowell Blum, Chairman stated that he would invite the pre- sent talent bank applicants to appear before the PAB prior to making any recommendation. 85.3 PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: Mr. Williams noted that the four proposed Ordinances were drawn to follow the index as published in the Engineering News Record for pur- poses of adopting fees for building, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical permits, and further that these fees were consistent with surrounding municipalities. The following four proposed Ordinances will be given final reading and possible adoption at the November 4, 1985 Regular Meeting: 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, ENTITLED, "BUILDINGS", SECTION . 7-1.1 ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS TO STANDARD BUILDING CODE" AMENDING SECTION 107.4 OF THE STANDARD BUILDING CODE PROVIDING FOR BUILDING PERMIT FEES. 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "PLUMBING", SECTION 19-2 ENTITLED "SAME- AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS", AMENDING SECTION 106.3 OF THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE ENTITLED "SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES". 3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "AIR CONDITIONING CODE", SECTION 3.6 ENTITLED "PERMIT FEES FOR INSPECTIONS". 4. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "ELECTRICAL CODE", SECTION 9-3 ENTITLED "AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS" AMENDING SECTION 80.6 OF THE UNIFORM MINIMUM COUNTY-WIDE AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND DELETING SECTION 8.9(4) ENTITLED "FEES". • • Town Commission Workshop Meeting October 29, 1985 Page 3 of 7 85.29 REVIEW OF PLANS OF ROYAL HIGHLANDS: scape Architects on the project. Present, representing Teron International were Lawrence Schmidt, Vice- President, Roy Brown, Senior Architect, Jim Knight, Vice-Present of Construction, and George King of Taft, Bradshaw and Associates, Land- Mr. Schmidt presented an amended plan for the Royal Highlands project, which had been submitted in compliance with verbal directives by the Planning Board, noting that this scheme was preferable due to less density, larger units, and superior architectural design in his opinion. Doris Rome, Vice-Chairman of the Planning Board noted that the aperture which had been requested which should have been in the amount of approximately 190' had been submitted at 148', which was not acceptable to the Planning Board. Mr. Schmidt noted that this change had taken place due to an error in dimension being given to the Planning Board at their last meeting. Mr. Irving Saunders, Chairman of the Planning Board, made a statement urging the Town .Commission to re- ject the presented plans by Teron International. Substantial discuss- ion took place with regard to dimensions, set backs, etc. with it being noted that this matter would again be reviewed by the Planning Board on November 4, 1985, prior to the Town Commission's Regular Meeting. Further, the Community Appearance Board will address this project at its meeting scheduled for October 31, 1985. This matter will be placed on the Town Commissions November 4, 1985 Regular Meeting Agenda for further discussion. 85.30 REVIEW OF PLANS OF STASINOS PROJECT: Mr. Randall Schoff, Architect on the Stasinos duplex was present, and explained that the plans called for a duplex with 2400 square feet per unit. Bruce Sutherland, Building Official, noted that his project was in compliance with all requirements promulgated by the Town, and further that this project had been approved and signed by the Planning Board. It was noted that this project would be reviewed by the Community Appearance Board on October 31, 1985. This matter will be placed on the November 4, 1985 Regular Meeting Agenda for possible approval. REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION: Mayor Edward J. Sullivan - Mayor Sullivan noted that he had been in contact with Mr. Ralph Dye, of the Delray Beach Property Owners Association, who was planning to go directly to Tallahassee to urge the lowering of the speed limit along AlA to 35 MPH. Mayor Sullivan will transmit the Town's support to Mr. Dye and ask him to keep us updated on his progress. v Town Commission Workshop Meeting October 29, 1985 Page 4 of 7 Mayor Sullivan reported that he had met with Mayor Campbell of Delray Beach and we are now awaiting a response from Delray Beach regarding the transmitting of the funds due under the Greeley and Hansen final report of the sewer issue. The Mayor will be serving on a Mayor's Committee with the Mayor of Lake Worth. Mayor Sullivan reported that there would be a "beach walk" through Highland Beach on Friday, November 1, 1985 by the proponents of the proposed beach bond issue and urged the citizens of Highland Beach to be gracious to those passing through. Commissioner Stewart advised of a meeting which had been held by Dr. DeGrove dealing with Palm Beach County's growth to which other municipalities and developers had been invited, but not the Town of Highland Beach. The Mayor will address this matter to the Council of Governments as well as the Municipal League. Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser - Absent. • Commissioner John J. Basso - Commissioner Basso addressed the issue of safety on beaches, urging the sending of letters to the various condominium presidents advising them to post beach signs with regard to the hazardous conditions and dangerous undertow. It was noted that Coronado as well as Boca Hi had already posted signs. It was the consensus of the Town Commission to find out the cost of the signs and possibly provide them to the condo- miniums urging their posting. Mr. Custage and Mr. Futernick who were present will find out the costs of the signs now at Boca Hi and Coronado respectively. Commissioner Grier noted that the location and permanency of the signs provided would be vital, and that standardized signs might prove effective. Commissioner William A. Grier - Commissioner Grier requested the Town Attorney amplify his earlier opinion regarding the liability of the Town with regard to beach safety in light of a recent decision which did not hold a municipality liable for the negligence of a building official. Attorney Sliney noted that there was an immunity as to planning level decisions but not as to operational level decisions. Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart - Commissioner Stewart reported on her attendance at a Palm Beach Countywide Beaches and Shores Meeting, at which the agenda included ~/ Town Commission Workshop Meeting October 29, 1985 Page 5 of 7 the discussion of coastal zone management to set guidelines and requirments in Palm Beach County. The Boca Raton proposed dredging project was also disussed. Commissioner Stewart expressed a concern about the Jap Rock Reef with respect to the proposed project. She further noted that DER was not content with the location of the project, so it had been tabled until further information is obtained. Also discussed was the replacing of boulders with a Flagler system at the Breakers Hotel as well as a revetment project in Mosstree Village, both of which were approved by the Beaches and Shores Council. Commissioner Stewart reported that the next meeting of the Beaches and Shores Council would be held on November 18, 1985. She further reported that County Commissioner Wilkin had presented a proposal to retain an engineering firm at a cost of $50,000 per year to assist the Council. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that due to the expertise of those on the Beaches and Shores Council, and resources available to them, his expenditure was not justified. It was further the consensus that if an engineer was necessary on a pending project, that one be retained on a consultant basis for that particular pro- ject. Commisioner Stewart advised of a Coastal Plant Seminar being held in Delray Beach which she plans to attend. REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY: Attorney Sliney first noted his enjoyment of the affiliation with Dr. Schiff as Chairman of the Board of Adjustment. The Town Attorney noted that he was continuing gathering information to be used in a report to the Commission with regard to the various RPUD projects in Town. A report will be forthcoming from Attorney Sliney prior to the November Workshop Meeting. With regard to the Boca Highland RPUD, the Town Attorney noted that there was a request pend- ing by Boca Hi for an extension of the RPUD which needed to be addressed by the Town Commission. A date to consider this matter will be set at the November 4, 1985 Regular Meeting. Attorney Sliney noted his October 28, 1985 memorandum to the Town Commission with regard to the six year limitation on board memberships and noted that he would draw a policy statement for consideration at the November 4, 1985 Regular Meeting. It was noted that the Town was awaiting a response from Chief Brice of the Palm Beach County Fire/Rescue Department with regard to the policy of fire trucks being sent out of the Town of Highland Beach. It was noted that the present contract called for the continuation of the level of services enjoyed by the Town prior to the consolidation of Town Commission Workshop Meeting October 29, 1985 Page 6 of 7 the fire districts within Palm Beach County. This matter will again be discussed after response is received from Chief Brice. The Town Attorney reported that ITCO Properties (Beach Walk West) had instituted a new lawsuit which included a 1983 Action (Civil Rights Action). REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER: The Town Manager noted that the monthly Utilities Report had been dis- tributed. Mr. Williams further noted that the Water Treatment Plant had been favorably inspected by the Palm Beach County Health Department as well as the Department of Environmental Regulation. The matter of a possible utility tax on telephone service permissible subsequent to the recent divestiture was discussed. The Town Manager will do further study on this matter prior to any recommendation being made. Mr. Williams reported that the painting of the municipal complex had been completed. • Regarding the damage to the 8" Intracoastal Water line, Mr. Williams reported that it appeared to be a break in the line approximately 25' offshore which had been repaired in the past. Underwater divers were being sent to check the remainder of the line prior to any recommenda- tions being made for its repair. With regard to the Bel Air Drive repaving project, Mr. Williams reported that the contractors had not completed the road due to the incorrect placement of telephone lines. Commissioner Stewart noted that cable problems had been caused on the street also. Mr. Williams further noted that the asphalt at the cul-de-sac had been rejected by the on-site inspector and would need to be re-done. The Town Manager noted that an extension of time on the contract was possible due to the circumstances beyond the control of the contractor, however, a retainage of 100 of the contract was being withheld pending the satis- factory completion of the project. Mr. Williams noted that the Florida Municipal League was offering an additional $500,000 general liability policy for municipalities at a cost of approximately $2,500 per year. It was the consensus of the Town Commission that the Town Manager obtain the additional coverage available. V Mr. Williams reported that he would be taking vacation time from November 6 through November 13, 1985. Town Commission Workshop Meeting October 29, 1985 age 7 of 7 There being no further business to come before the Town Commission at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 4:3.5--~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~" _ ~ ~ ~' c-~ -~-~- APPROVED : ~ '~ ~ -~'~-~_ Edward J 5u 1 van, Mayor Mary„ Louise G,rJBlosser,Vice Mayor n ,a"./B~sso, Con}~rtisJsioner am A. Grier,~Commissioner Bet Jean Stewart, Commissioner ATTEST: ~f • 0 N CL RK "~ DATE : °"i''~5~ S~'