2020.12.09_NRPB_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN VIRTUAL NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
.• • REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: December 09, 2020
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:00 P.M.
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Parks called the meeting to order at 1.02 P.M.
2. PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL
Member Susan Amerling-Stern
Member Diane Matthewman
Member Jack Halpern
Member Katharina Braun
Vice Chairperson Nievecita Maraj
Chairperson Steven Parks
Administrative Support Specialist Ganelle Thompson
ADDITIONAL STAFF PRESENT
Town Planner Ingrid Allen
Town Attorney Len Rubin
ABSENT
Member Dario Tertan
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board Members led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Member Halpern added "The Great Beach Sweep" to the agenda as Item 8B under
Unfinished Business.
MOTION: Member Amerling-Stern moved to accept the agenda as amended. Member
Matthewman seconded the motion, which passed (6 to 0) unanimously.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments. However, there was a discussion on how the Board
should address an email received from Mr. Jeffrey Kleiman regarding whether or not it is
the Board's responsibility to respond to public concerns. Ms. Thompson explained that it
was unnecessary for the Board to respond to public concerns because the Town has
protocols in place that allows for public participation at all Town meetings such as utilizing
the public comment section on the Town's website and emailing the Town Clerk's office
staff.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. September 23, 2020 - Regular Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Member Amerling-Stern moved to accept the minutes as presented.
Member Halpern seconded the motion, which passed (6 to 0) unanimously.
7. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Sunshine Law and Public Records - Town Attorney Rubin
Chairperson Parks read the title of Item 7A into the record.
Town Attorney Rubin explained the Sunshine Law's purpose, when the law applies, the
three basic requirements of the law, and the practical applications of the law to members
of municipal boards. He explained that two or more board members could not privately
discuss any matter that may come before the board for official action, regardless of when
or where the discussion occurs. He explained the criminal consequences for violating the
Sunshine Law and talked about the public records law and how it applies to the members'
communication, the role and duties of the board, and the parliamentary procedures.
There was a discussion about whether or not the board members are allowed to contact
the Town Attorneys directly and about ordinances that may fall under the Natural
Resource Preservation Board's purview for discussion.
B. Beach Cleanup Related Liability Concerns - Town Attorney Rubin
Chairperson Parks read the title of Item 7B into the record.
Town Attorney Rubin explained the implications and liability concerns related to Town
sponsored events, the Volunteer Protection Act, and the liability issues that may arise
due to volunteer injury or damage caused by volunteers. There was a discussion about
the code provisions and what the resident's responsibilities are for keeping the beach
clean.
Vice Chairperson Marai left the meeting at 1:56 P.M. and Ms. Thompson verified that a
quorum was present.
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8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Update on the September 23, 2020 Board Recommendations to the Town
Commission
Town Planner Allen provided an update on the October 6, 2020, Town Commission
review and consideration of the Board's recommendations regarding the following:
implementation of bucket trees for the collection of beach refuse; publicizing Dan
Bellante's PowerPoint Presentation on Dune restoration; and implementation of the
"Great Beach Sweep" Initiative. She explained that the Town Commission tabled the
"Great Beach Sweep" item and that the Town should not sponsor the event due to liability
issues. She advised that the Town owns 25 trash grabbers and does not have a process
for signing them out. She also discussed the possibility of the Town obtaining buckets
for residents to use toward future beach cleanups.
B. The Great Beach Sweep (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED TO THE AGENDA)
Chairperson Parks introduced this item. He explained how the Board could educate and
encourage the residents to clean the beach.
MOTION: Member Amerling-Stern moved to change the banner title "Great Beach
Sweep Project" to "Take Pride in Our Beach Education Initiative" and to
incorporate the outline that Chairperson Parks prepared as the education
piece of the initiative. Member Matthewman seconded the motion, which
passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Approval of Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Proposed 2021
Calendar Year Meeting Dates
Chairperson Parks introduced this item and made a motion to accept the days proposed
by the Town Clerk regarding the meetings that are set up for 2021 with the exception that
the meeting times be changed to 1:00 P.M. in the afternoon as an inception point as
opposed to 9:30 A.M., which is currently on the agenda.
MOTION: Member Amerling-Stern moved to accept the motion. Member Matthewman
seconded the motion, which passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
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10. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairperson Parks read the following announcements.
December 10, 2020 - 9.30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
December 15, 2020 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
December 17, 2021 - 2:00 P.M. Virtual Financial Advisory Board Meeting
January 05, 2021 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
January 14, 2021 -1:00 P.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
January 19, 2021 - 9.30 A.M. Town Commission Meeting
January 28, 2021 - 1:30 P.M. Financial Advisory Board Regular Meeting
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Member Matthewman moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:51 P.M. Member
Halpern seconded the motion, which passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
APPROVED at the February 03, 2021, Virtual Natural Resources Preservation Advisory
Board Regular Meeting.___
ATTEST: Steven Parks, Chairperson
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