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
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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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
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• 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.
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• APPROVAL:
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
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Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone
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ATTEST:
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