2006.02.07_TC_Minutes_Regular.*
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
February 7 2006 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann 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 Joseph J. Asselta, and
Commissioners Rachael Scala-Pistone, Miriam S. Zwick and Jim Newill, CPA, were
present.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman were also
present, as were members of the general public.
After roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was given, followed by a minute of silence in
honor if the nation's military personnel.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Hagelmann declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Eileen Davis, Ocean Grande, appealed to the Commission to restore the privacy of her
home, stating that with the construction of the Town's new library, her home has been
exposed to peering eyes, vehicle headlights, and garbage being dumped in the yard.
Town Manager Sugerman replied that her Homeowners Association is in the process of
considering additional fencing for the entire property, but a standard of "privacy" must
be agreed upon, at which time the Town might be able to cooperate. However, Vice
Mayor Asselta assured Mrs. Davis that the Town will do whatever it can to alleviate the
problem.
Seymour Strauss, reiterated his plea for another $5,000.00 donation to the Lyric
Chamber Orchestra. Commissioner Newill quizzed Mr. Seymour on the orchestra's
finances, noting two (2) sizable checks (totalling over $500) for "birthday" parties, and
a sequence of 20 checks written but not identified. Commissioner Newill also referred
usingthe use of influence at the 2004 elections by promoting "bullet" voting for one of the
candidates who endorsed the ordchestra using campaign funds. The Commissioner then
read into the record applicable federal law relating to non-profit organizations, which Mr.
Strauss said he was unaware of. (copies of laws attached to and made part of these
Minutes.)
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS (continued)
Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, reiterated his remarks made at the last Workshop. (see January 31
Minutes.)
3. PRESENTATIONS
CULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES:
CHAIR EMILY FIRTELL
Ms. Firtell had previously submitted the Cultural Society Board's idea for fundraising
opportunities as related to the community room in the new library, whereby one could
sponsor the room's chairs at difference levels; i.e. "Founding Member," "Performance
Sponsor." etc. Ms. Firtell advised that the plaques would be attached to chairs via velcro
when an event took place, then removed and stored by the Board members until the
next event.
After some discussion, and upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
NEWILL/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, this fundraising effort was unanimously
approved by roll call vote. (Copy attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
Ms. Firtell then advised that Palm Beach County Commissioner Mary McCarty had
answered Ms. Firtell's request for support by making a $2,500 reimbursable award to the
Board.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: CULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD RE
BOARD'S DECLINE OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR LYRIC CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA BY SEYMOUR STRUSS.
Because the issue of funding the Lyric Chamber Orchestra had been previously
discussed at length during recent meetings, and following Vice Mayor Asselta's comment
that the Cultural Society Board was charged with filtering requests of this kind, MOTION
was made by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to affirm the
decision of the Cultural Society Board to decline the funding request of the Lyric
Chamber Orchestra. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. (Copy of Cultural
Society memo and orchestra request attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD
It was the consensus of the Commission to delay filling this position until all interested
• applicants had been interviewed by Ms. Firtell.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: Accepted as information.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: Read into the record by the Mayor
Planning Board Special - 2/8/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Board of Adjustment -None Scheduled.
Code Enforcement Board -None Scheduled.
Financial Advisory Board -None Scheduled.
Beaches & Shores Advisory - 2/14/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Cultural Society Board - 2/23/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Cultural Society Board Talent Bank Applicant Cyril Morss was interviewed to complete
the 7-member Board; however, having this date received another application for that
Board, the Commission decided to table any appointment at this time.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
. DISCUSSION RE: USE OF PROMOTION CONSULTING UNLIMITED FOR
PROMOTIONAL EXAMS FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT.
Town Manager Sugerman advised Promotional Consulting Unlimited was the lowest
bidder on this project, and explained how the testing would be done. After some
discussion, MOTION by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to approve
Promotional Consulting Unlimited for this project met with unanimous favorable roll call
vote. (Mr. Sugerman's information attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER NEWILL, the following
sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
NOVEMBER 29, 2005 WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 6, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 27, 2005 WORKSHOP
JANUARY 3, 2006 REGULAR
JANUARY 19, 2006 SPECIAL
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February 7, 2006 Page 4 of 5
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA, commented on the unsightly appearance of the
mangroves on some non-developed properties in Town, due to damage caused by
Hurricane Wilma. Town Manager Sugerman advised that the Town has no specific
ordinance relating to a standard appearance in this regard, but offered that it might be
possible to issue a Code Enforcement citation under the Town's general nuisance
ordinance; Mr. Sugerman also noted it might be possible to solicit the County's
"standard."
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick advised the movement of library materials from the old
library to the new facility was underway, and it soon will be open for business.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone reminded that she attends a monthly meeting
with Palm Beach Commissioner Mary McCarty, and if there is any issue that needs to
be related to Ms. McCarty, that would also be of interest to Boca and Delray, she would
relay the information to Ms. McCarty. The Commissioner further noted the possibility of
a grant to disseminate information on the group's issues through the Clerks' offices.
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta questioned the progress of the building code review;
Attorney Sliney responded that he and Building Official Bob Dawson had been working
on it and results will be forthcoming in the near future.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann had no report.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman advised of a closed FOP collective bargaining
meeting immediately following this meeting.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER NEWILL, the following
Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved by roll call vote:
1) DECLARING THE TOWN'S 1995 FORD ESCORT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY.
2) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO A
SPRINT TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT.
• 3) PLAQUE IN HONOR OF FORMER MAYOR, ARLIN G. VORESS, TO BE
PLACED IN WATER PLANT LOBBY.
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12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, requested that back-up information attached to agenda be provided;
Town Manager Sugerman noted that this information would be available to interested
parties through the Clerk's department.
Seymour Strauss, Boca Hi, thanked the Commission for their past support of the Lyric
Chamber Orchestra.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor
Hagelmann adjourned the Regular Meeting upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
ZWICK/COMMISSIONER NEWILL at 3:15 P.M.
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