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a TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, November 06 1996 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Regular Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor
John F. Rand and Commissioners Arthur Eypel, David Augenstein and
Thomas J. Reid were present.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano
were also present, as were members of the general public.
Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Voress declared the Agenda accepted as
presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER EYPEL, the following
sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
September 24, 1996 - Workshop Meeting
October 02, 1996 - Regular Meeting
October 18, 1996 - Public Hearing (5:01 P.M.)
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Long-time resident King Cayce (4105 S. Ocean Blvd.) suggested the
Town give consideration to broadening its areas of civic
involvement in an effort to protect the future interests of the
Town.
In the discussion that followed, Mr. Cayce was assured the
Commission was well aware of the need for such involvement, and he
was advised of the various levels of activities in which the
Commission and the Town Manager had been and were now
participating, in full recognition of the importance of the Town's
maintaining a good working relationship not only with its residents
and immediate municipal neighbors, but also with county and state
agencies, to ensure that the interests of the Town are
appropriately advanced and/or safeguarded.
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REPORTS - TOWN COMMISSION
Vice Mayor John F. Rand congratulated Commissioner David Augenstein
and wife, Irene, on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
In a follow-up to a request he had previously made, Vice Mayor Rand
reported some success had been realized in identifying those who
are illegally dumping landscape clippings; he asked that residents
continue to be aware of this problem, but again cautioned that any
reports should be made to the Police Department for their
handling.
The Vice Mayor also read into the record a letter requesting that
dog owners be reminded that a Town ordinance requires cleaning up
after their animals; at Ms. Mariano's suggestion, the Police
Department will again hand out a reminder.
Commissioner Arthur Eypel referred to Mr. Cayce's presentation and
stated his agreement with Mr. Cayce's remarks relating to the
westward movement of the Coastal Construction Control Line. Noting
the unfortunate result that all efforts to have the County rather
than the State set the line had been unsuccessful, Commissioner
Eypel said the issue had been nonetheless valiantly fought and
complimented all who had long and tirelessly worked to have the
County develop the line.
Commissioner David Augenstein reported on complaints he had
received regarding what were described as "wild raccoons" being fed
by some residents and thus creating what was perceived as a real
danger. The Commissioner also spoke of the difficulty in resolving
problems of this nature, including observance of leash laws and
animal waste clean-up, where the practice of good citizenship must
be a key factor.
Commissioner Thomas J. Reid noted he had been advised of some
properties being adversely affected by pre -construction land
clearing (excessive dust, dirt, etc.)) and questioned what recourse
might be available under Town code; he was advised of appropriate
ordinances addressing such a nuisance issue.
Commissioner Reid also gave a detailed technical report on the
completion of the recent upgrading of Town computer equipment. He
answered questions to the Commission's satisfaction, and advised
the cost of the project, in available funds, was approximately
$25,000.
Mayor Arlin Voress advised that although it had been concluded the
State and not the County would impose the future westward movement
of the Coastal Construction Control Line, a formal Motion
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in support of the County was appropriate for the record. As the
Town's representative on the Beaches and Shores Council,
COMMISSIONER EYPEL was invited by the Mayor to propose the MOTION,
which was done as follows:
THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH SUPPORTS THE EFFORT
TO GIVE PALM BEACH COUNTY THE AUTHORITY TO
DEVELOP THE COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE
AND TO IMPLEMENT THE PROCEDURES.
There being no discussion or objection,
unanimously.
REPORTS - TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
REPORTS - TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Mary Ann Mariano had no report.
REPORTS - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
the Motion carried
The Board Action Report for October was received as information.
A request from the Code Enforcement Board to hold Quarterly
Meetings, and meetings to address violations/citations when
necessary, was approved.
Michael W. Hill was unanimously reappointed to the Planning Board
for a three-year term upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER REID/COMMISSIONER
EYPEL.
PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
The following proposed ordinance was given first reading; there was
no discussion.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED "SEWERS,"
SECTION 22-2 ENTITLED "SEWER SERVICE CHARGES," AND
CHAPTER 29 ENTITLED "WATER SYSTEM," SECTION 29-10
ENTITLED "CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE."
The following proposed resolution was unanimously adopted upon
MOTION by VICE MAYOR RAND/COMMISSIONER REID:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING UTILITY RATES, FEES AND/OR CHARGES, AS PROVIDED
FOR IN SECTION 24-13, ENTITLED "COLLECTION CHARGES," OF
TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 24 ENTITLED "SOLID WASTE"
(GARBAGE, TRASH AND RECYCLING CHARGES).
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REGULAR BUSINESS
Items Left Over
None.
Consent Agenda
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN/COMMISSIONER REID, the
following item was unanimously approved:
REVISION OF AGREEMENT WITH GEE a JENSON REGARDING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN'S EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
this time, and upon MOTION by COM
REID, Mayor Voress adjourned the
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to come before the Commission at
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Regular Meeting at 2:40 P.M.
Arlin G. Voress, Mayor
David Augensteiin Ommissioner
Thomas J. Reid, Commssioner