2018.02.27_TC_Minutes_Workshop TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES
Town Hall/Commission Chambers Date: February 27,2018
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:30 PM
Highland Beach,Florida
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Carl Feldman called the Workshop Meeting to order at 1:30 PM.
PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL:
Mayor Carl Feldman
Vice Mayor William Weitz, Ph.D.
Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker
Commissioner George Kelvin
Commissioner Elyse Riesa
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia
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:
Commissioner Zelniker added a discussion regarding what the Town is doing in memory of
Meadow Pollack, Granddaughter of a Highland Beach resident as Item 6C, under New Business.
The Agenda was accepted as amended.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
The following residents provided comments:
Harry Adwar
Carl Gehman
Greg Babij
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3. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
A) Eating Disorder Awareness Week Proclamation.
Town Clerk Gaskins read the Proclamation into the record.
Sharon M. Glynn, LPN, Director of Operations for the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
thanked the Commission for recognizing the Eating Disorders Week.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:
Town Clerk Gaskins read Board and Committees Items 4A through 4D into the record.
A) Board Correspondence:
None.
B) Board Action Report:
Town Clerk Gaskins read the January 2018 Board Action Report into the record.
C) Board Vacancies and Interviews:
Financial Advisory Board—One Vacancy(Three Year Term)
Talent Bank Application:
Jeff Hollander, 2901 South Ocean Blvd., Apt. PH3
Mayor Feldman read a letter he received from Greg Babij, Chairman of the Financial Advisory
Board regarding Jeff Hollander into the record.
Jeff Hollander was present and gave a brief description of his qualifications.
It was the consensus of the Commission to place this item on the March 6, 2018, Regular
Meeting Consent Agenda.
D) Monthly Meetings and Events:
Town Commission Regular Meeting—March 6, 2018— 1:30 PM
Municipal Election—March 13, 2018—7:00 AM—7:00 PM(St. Lucy Church)
Town Commission Special Meeting—March 22, 2018— 1:30 PM (Tentative)
Spring Fling Community Event—March 24, 2018 — 11:00 AM—2:00 PM
Town Commission Workshop Meeting—March 27, 2018 — 1:30 PM
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
None.
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6. NEW BUSINESS:
A) Approval of Town Commission Meeting Minutes:
February 6, 2018—Regular Minutes
It was the consensus of the Commission to place the February 6, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes
on the March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
B) Planning Board Recommendation to Town Commission Regarding Boatlifts
Town Manager Oakes presented this item.
Commission Discussion:
Commissioner Riesa inquired as to why the Town would not go along with the Planning Board's
recommendation.
Valentino Perez, Building Official explained why the Town recommends that the ordinance
remain as stated in the Town codes.
Commissioner Kelvin asked if notices were sent to the residents. Town Manager Oakes
explained that the code had not been changed. The Planning Board did a cursory review and
therefore no notices were necessary. She explained the process if there are changes in an
ordinance.
Commissioner Zelniker would like to review the Planning Board meeting and would like the
Planning Board members come to a meeting.
Vice Mayor Weitz provided comments regarding the Planning Board's recommendation and the
Town Staff's recommendation.
Mayor Feldman provided comments regarding the Planning Board meeting and their
recommendation.
It was the consensus of the Commission to place Item 6B on the March 6, 2018, Regular
Meeting Agenda under Miscellaneous—Items Left Over.
C) Discussion Regarding what the Town is doing for Meadow Pollack, Granddaughter of
Mr. Kaplan, a Highland Beach resident. (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED TO THE
AGENDA)
Commissioner Zelniker presented this item. She asked that the Town Manager and the
Commission look into a tribute for the late Meadow Pollack, a student or all of the victims of the
Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy. She explained that Mr. Kaplan, a
resident of Highland Beach, is the grandfather of Meadow Pollack, and was very involved with
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the Highland Beach Library. Commissioner Zelniker suggested a plaque be placed in the
Library to honor the life of Meadow Pollack.
Commissioner Riesa was in favor of a plaque in the Library to honor Meadow Pollack as well as
all of the victims and the survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
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Commissioner Kelvin would be in favor of a plaque commemorating this event.
Vice Mayor Weitz was in favor of honoring Meadow Pollack. He suggested donating books in
the name of Meadow Pollack to the Library as one of the many ways to honor victims.
Mayor Feldman was in favor of a plaque that would honor all the victims of the Parkland
tragedy.
It was the consensus of the Commission to place Item 6C on the March 6, 2018, Regular
Meeting Agenda under Miscellaneous—Items Left Over.
7. MISCELLANEOUS—ITEMS LEFT OVER:
None.
8. REPORTS—TOWN COMMISSION:
A) Commissioner Elyse Riesa asked that we do a better job reaching out to one another in the
community. She extended her deepest sympathy to all of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
School students,parents and the Parkland community.
B) Commissioner George Kelvin provided comments regarding Roberts Rules of Order.
C) Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker asked who has the ability to call a special meeting.
Commissioner Kelvin explained. She would like the community to get involved in wake of the
recent tragedy in Parkland.
D) Vice Mayor William Weitz thanked the Town staff, the Library Director and those who
worked on the project organizing an exceptional meeting with regards to the Streetscape Project.
E) Mayor Carl Feldman referred to the Parkland tragedy. He mentioned that all flags were
flown at half-mast to show support for the victims, their families and the Parkland community.
He provided comments regarding the Streetscape Project meetings, committee members and
their proposals for this project.
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9. REPORTS—TOWN ATTORNEY GLEN TORCIVIA:
Town Attorney Torcivia reminded the Commission about the Town Manager's evaluation.
10. REPORTS—TOWN MANAGER VALERIE OAKES:
Town Manager Oakes provided updates on the purchasing of the signage from Florida
Department of Transportation as well as the Fire Hydrant Replacement project.
Commissioner Riesa inquired about several emails she sent to the Town Manager regarding
Florida Power& Light. She asked if there was anything more the Town could do to get answers.
Town Manager explained the Town's position and what they have been doing.
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
DISCUSSED AT MEETING ONLY:
The following residents provided comments:
John Ross
Carl Gehman
Paul Resnick
Harry Adwar
Peggy Gossett-Seidman
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12. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Feldman called for a motion to adjourn the Workshop
meeting.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz made a motion to adjourn the Workshop meeting at 2:50 P.M.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kelvin, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
Carl Feldman, Mayor
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ATTEST:
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