2006.02.28_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP
Tuesday February 28 2006 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann called the Workshop 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 or the nation's military personnel.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Vice Mayor Asselta requested an addition to the Agenda to clarify a recent Sun Sentinel
article with regard to the expense of the reverse osmosis water treatment plant. Hearing
no objection, Mayor Hagelmann declared the Agenda amended as requested.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
NONE.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: Recommendations from Beaches & Shores
Advisory Board.
Report by Chair Lucy Miler:
1) Mangrove Update
2) Historical Shoreline Analysis
3) "LagoonKeepers"
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
Ms. Miller suggested a program of mangrove maintenance based on Florida statute;
encouraged the Town to provide funds fora "Historical Shoreline Analysis," saying if the
Town's beach is found to be "critically eroded" State renourishment funds could be
available; recommended the Town join Boca Marine Advisory in securing the services
of "Lagoonkeepers," an organization which removes litter from the Intracoastal. Ms.
Miller also provided copies of Palm Beach County Environmental Resources
Management standards which noted turtle season started yearly on March 1 rather than
May 1, as is stated in Town ordinances. Copies of information referred to in Ms. Miller's
presentation are attached hereto and made part of these Minutes.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
DECLARING THE ELECTION FOR THE VICE MAYOR SEAT AND ONE
(1) COMMISSION SEAT TO HAVE BEEN HELD ON THE 14TH DAY IF
MARCH 2006, TO BE UNNECESSARY SINCE THE ONLY CANDIDATES
WHO QUALIFIED ARE UNOPPOSED.
There was no discussion of this resolution, except to note it will be approved at the
March 7 Regular Meeting.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE: PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A WI-FI BETA TEST
PROGRAM.
Noting that .access to the Internet was not possible for days after Hurricane Wilma hit
Town Manager Sugerman introduced representatives of Horizons Wi-Fi who proposed
to run a wireless Beta test process, at their expense, for a certain segment of residents
living close to-,Town Hall, to determine if wireless access to the Internet might appeal to
the general populace for a monthly fee. The item was moved to the March 7 Regular
Meeting Consent Agenda.
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• 6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
At this time, Vice Mayor Asselta addressed a recent Sun Sentinel article, clarifying some
information contained therein. Among his remarks, the Vice Mayor noted that the
original $8 million ballot proposal did not make it clear if that amount covered just the
building or the entire project. Subsequently, an audit determined the entire cost of the
project was approximately $12.5 million.
2) DISCUSSION RE: AWARD OF MERIT INCREASE TO TOWN MANAGER
AS PROVIDED IN HIS CONTRACT.
Substantial discussion took place regarding this issue, concluding with the consensus
that each Commission member would rate the Town Manager individually, using the
rating form he provided, and recommend a percentage increase not to exceed 7%.
The forms and recommendations would be transmitted to the Town Clerk, who would
average the recommendations and advise the Commission and the Town Manager by
memorandum. This item will be revisited by Resolution at the March 7 Regular Meeting.
(3) DISCUSSION RE: ACCEPTANCE OF AUDITOR'S REPORT ON
CONNECTION FEES.
After brief discussion, it was the consensus to move this item to the March 7 Regular
• Meeting Consent Agenda.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes will be forwarded to the March 7 Regular Agenda for
further consideration and possible approval:
JANUARY 31, 2006 WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 7, 2006 REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA, suggested that instead of a monthly financial review,
these issues should be monitored on a daily basis.
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick had no report.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised that two (2) oxygen tanks for pets had
been donated to Delray Fire/Rescue.
The Commissioner also questioned Beaches & Shores Chair, Lucy Miller, about the
condition of the dunes where a group of Oceanside residents had installed $40,000 worth
of landscaping; Ms. Miller replied that the entire dune system was in very good condition.
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• 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION (continued)
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta urged association presidents to take advantage of the
Commission's willingness to answer voters' questions regarding the upcoming
referendum pertaining to expansion of the water plant.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann reminded all that the Grand Opening Celebration of the
R.O. Plant and Library will take place March 16 from 2-5 P.M.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised that amendments to the Building Code had
been more difficult than expected, as much of Chapter 6 is obsolete; however, a rough
draft will be available for the March Workshop.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman advised that the request for bid letter regarding sale
of the wellfield property were sent out on February 27, with a minimum bid $10 million
noted; packets are available in the Clerk's office for $25.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
. NONE.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
NONE.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor
Hagelmann adjourned the Workshop at 3:50 P.M upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
NEWILL/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONS.
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