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2007.02.06_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA TOWN COMMISSION • WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 6, 2007 1.30 p m Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta and Commissioners Jim Newill, CPA, Rachael Scala-Pistone and Miriam S. Zwick were present. Also present were Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney as well as members of the general public. 1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA NONE. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Emily Firtell, Cultural Board Chair, presented an update on the year's Cultural Board activities, and noted that she has received much correspondence thanking the Board for the numerous activities. Seymour Strauss spoke about the lyric chamber orchestra playing at St. Lucy's church and at the library rotunda, and thanked both. • Carl Feldman, Villa Costa, received an a-mail re the Azure property and an upcoming meeting with their board on February 12. He invited the Commission, but it was noted that because this project more than likely will come before the Commission, they should not attend. 3. PRESENTATIONS None. 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD; ONE (1) ON CULTURAL BOARD; ONE (1) ON PLANNING BOARD (LEONARD BELL'S TERM EXPIRED). C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: ATTACHED :~ Town Commission Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Page 2 of 7 • D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: Planning Board - 2/14/07 -Regular/Public Hearing - 8:45 A.M. Board of Adjustment -None Scheduled Code Enforcement Board - 2/21/07 -Regular - 9:30 A.M: Financial Advisory Board - 2/1/07 -Regular - 1:30 P.M. Beaches & Shores Advisory - 2/13/07 -Regular - 9:30 A.M. Cultural Board - 2/22/07 -Regular - 9:30 A.M. 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS A) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT CERTAIN ISSUES DURING THE 2007 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. MOTION made by Vice Mayor Asselta/Commissioner Zwick to approve. Motion carried unanimously. B) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH AUTHORIZING A LOAN IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4.4 MILLION DOLLARS TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TOWN'S • WATER TREATMENT PLANT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROMISSORY NOTE AND A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA. MOTION made by Vice Mayor Asselta/Commissioner Newill to adopt. Motion carried unanimously. (A five minute recess was .taken in order for the Commission to sign the supporting documents for Mark Raymond, the Town's bond counsel) C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH ESTABLISHING AND REVISING RATES FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES. (first reading 2/6/07) Mr. Sugerman noted that this Ordinance will modify and adjust the rates to match up with the new waste management contract that will be considered. This Ordinance is the action of the work:that has taken place the past year. Ordinance will be advertised and second read:rg- wiU we at the March 6 Regular Meeting. n U Town Commission Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Page 3 of 7 • 6. NEW BUSINESS A) DISCUSSION ON HOW TO PROCEED WITH THE SELECTION OF A TOWN CLERK. Mr. Sugerman noted that ballots were submitted to the Town Clerk's office for selection and preference for one of the three finalists. His memo to the Commission stated that candidate Beverly Brown finished in 1st place, Dana Williams in 2nd place and candidate David Denman in 3rd place. Commissioner Newill asked if an exception needed to be voted on to waive the requirement of an associates degree. It was noted that was not needed. Salary was discussed, with Mr. Sugerman noting the position is Grade 7 with a minimum salary of $49,057 and a maximum of $81,763. The Commission elected to offer a salary of $61,000 which was what she was mading when working at Reddington Beach. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER NEWILL/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to make a conditional offer of employment based upon a physical and drug screening, at a starting salary off $61,000/yr. The following rollcall vote was taken: • Commissioner Zwick yes Commissioner Newill yes Commissioner Scala-Pistone yes Motion carried Vice Mayor Asselta yes Mayor Hagelmann yes 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER A) LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS MOTION made by Commissioner Newill/Commissioner Scala-Pistone to make the LUTH expense become part of the Town's budget rather than the Cultural Board, absorb the expense for LUTH and reimburse the Board for past holiday expenses. .Motion carried unanimously. Vice Mayor Asselta readdressed the Lynn University students playing in Highland Beach at $100/person, covering insurance, and further budgeted items for cultural events such as the lyric group, Lynn students, 4th of July celebration. (Town Manager can spend up to $15,009 per event.) Motion would need to be made to authorize these events, but there was _an .objection that this was not on the Agenda for a vote. The Commission elected to hold a special meeting to discuss funding of these events - February 13 of 1:00 p.m. was scheduled. Topic will be Town Funding of Special Events. i Town of Highland Beach Tuesdav, February 6, 2007 Page 4 of 7 • 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION COMMISSIONER JIM NEWILL, CPA Is not related to any other "Newill, no matter how it is spelled" in Palm Beach County. (this has to do with a public official in PBC having gotten into some trouble.) COMMISSIONER ZWICK No report COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE 1) Boat/Marine facilities-spoke with officers and they indicated there is no need for this due to staffing, cost and the size of the Town. 2) Hoffman -residents don't know enough about the property and its issues. 3) Spoke about Commission attendance at board meetings. VICE MAYOR ASSELTA 1) Boat/Marine patrol - he was not planning on pursuing this issue for another few years. 2) Attending or not attending board meetings really isn't a violation of the sunshine law as much as it disenfranchises yourself of a vote if it comes before the Commission. 3) Jeff Atwater's breakfast -investigate pending legislation relating to the portability homestead act and relocating to a smaller home, yet end up paying much higher taxes. Mr. Sugerman recommended holding on investigating until May when it will be known if the legislature passed it. MAYOR HAGELMANN Mayor noted that Roselyn Blau will be retiring after ten years of service, and asked the town to donate $200 from the Commission toward a gift. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to contribute $200. 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY No report. 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER A) CONSIDERATION OF "PARTERNERING" WITH THE TOWN OF SOZOPOL, BULGARIA. Mr. Sugerman asked the Commission if they would be interested in parternering with the Town of Sozopol in Bulgaria. He said that Highland Beach had been contacted by the ICMA and the USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) to see if we would be interested in parternering with this community who has been part of a ten year program with ICMA and USAID, and the community is "graduating" from that program and being sent off on their own. The Agencies are looking for communities in the U.S. who would like to consider partnering. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER NEWILL/COMMISSIONER ASSELTA to partner with the Town of Sozopol, Bulgaria. Motion carried unanimously. • Town of Highland Beach Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Page 5 of 7 Mr. Sugerman noted that the new water bills were going out at week's end, and to be prepared for some citizen concerns. The end result is the citizens -need to use less water if they want to see their bills lowered. Mr. Sugerman also announced that the 1750K emergency generator was delivered and installation will take approximately 90 days. 11. CONSENT AGENDA A) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN RESTRICTING THE USE OF TAX DOLLARS BY PROHIBITING SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF NATURAL DISASTERS. B) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT AND A MAINTENANCE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT UNDER THE KEEP PALM BEACH COUNTY BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM. C) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING -PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS . ARTHUR ANDERSON TO THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD AND AUTHORIZING ARTHUR ANDERSON TO REPRESENT THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD IN CERTAIN ELECTION FUNCTIONS. D) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT AND EXTENSION OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. E) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT FEBRUARY 6 REGULAR MEETING: January 2, 2007 Regular Meeting January 2, 2007 Special Meeting Commissioner Zwick asked to pull item B for discussion. Mr. Sugerman asked to pull item D. Mayor Hagelman asked for approval of items A, C and E. Commissioner Zwick seconded approval. Carried unanimously. Item B: Commissioner Zwick expressed concern about articles on global warming stating that appropriate trees are not being planted. Shade trees are being removed and replaced with tropical looking palm trees, which do nothing for the environment. shouldn't PBC government beautification agencies be aware that state agencies are Town Commission Tuesday. February 6. 2007 Paae 6 of 7 • recommending planting more favorable trees for the environment. Can we ask for different trees or are we forced to plant non-environmental friendly plants? Mr. Sugerman stated that palm tree is the last choice of the agency, and. are deferring to the local government for selection. This grant application has been submitted and approved; and we will forgo the grant application if we were to change it. The next round is in May and I have already put in the beginning stages of our grant application for the next round, and the trees can be changed for that round, but palm trees were requested for this round. MOTION made by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK that trees be planted and resolution approval MOTION carried unanimously Item D: Within contract, Page 3; item 6; section 27; indemnity, para renegotiate yesterday, and a replacement page was distributed with new imdeminification. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to accept revision, per Town Attorney and Town Manager. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT MEETING Emily Firtell, Chair Cultural Adv. Board, asked for some direction on whether the Board still would need to fund raise as the Town Commission suggested covering expenses for other events through the recreation fund. She also asked for clarification as to the role of being an advisory board. Between the library events, the now Lynn Univ. programs, and Cultural Board events there seems to be too much going on and running in different directions. Joe Yucht, Boca Highland, noted that 1) Mr. Strauss' request has not been responded to. Asked about other recreational functions which the Town does not have (i.e. tennis courts, baseball fields, etc., yet calls the fund a recreation fund. 2) Should not vote on anything that is not on the agenda, let alone bring it up for discussion. Jack Halpern, 4511 S. Ocean - He asked if he attended an Azure meeting and it comes to the BOA, can he vote. Attorney Sliney recommended he not attend, as he noted to the Town Commission. Mr. Halpern also Requested Commission meetings be webcast, as not all condos can access channel 19. Mr. Sugerman said he would look into it. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER NEWILL/COMMISSIONER ZWICK at 4:05 p.m. L~ Town Commission Tuesday. February 6, 2007 Page 7 of 7 • APPROVAL: Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta c~ Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone Commis: Commis ATTEST: ~~