2006.05.30_TC_Minutes_Workshop•
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP
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Tuesday, May 30, 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
memory of armed services personnel who lost their lives in service to their country.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Hagelmann declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Jean Ellis, 4205 S. Ocean Blvd., gave her opinion of some remarks made at a recent
meeting regarding the "lights out" for turtles ordinance amendment. A copy of her
comments are attached to and made part of these Minutes.
Joe Yucht, Boca Highland, noted the Milani case had again been moved to a future court
date; he also expressed interest in serving on the Boca Raton Airport Advisory Board.
Martha Pando, expressed frustration at the Commission's seeming lack of interest in
approving beach projects. Commissioner Newill responded that he had requested the
historical shoreline analysis study issue to be reconsidered at the June 6 Regular
Agenda.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON PLANNING BOARD (NEIL BURD'S
TERM EXPIRED); ONE (1) ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (BARBARA
EAGEL RESIGNED).
The three (3) Talent Bank Applicants, Ken Tapman, Marie Marchesani, and Anthony
Ruotolo, who had expressed an interest in serving on the Planning Board had been
notified to contact Leonard Townsend, Planning Board Chairman, for a telephone
interview. Of the three, only Mr. Ruotolo was present for the final Commission interview,
during which he noted that he will be out of Town for the next several months.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
E) DISCUSSION RE: MAKING OR CONFIRMING AN APPOINTMENT FOR
• THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOCA
RATON AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
After brief discussion, this item was moved to the June 6 Regular Agenda for further
consideration, with the Town Manager being directed to determine the current
appointee's level of participation.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION RE: DECLARING OLD WATER PLANT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY.
Commissioner Newill reiterated his position that a plan for expenditure of funds realized
for the sale of this property should be put in place before the old water plant is declared
as surplus property, as he had also stated regarding the wellfield property.
Commissioners Scala-Pistone and Zwick noted the possibility of keeping all or part of
the property as storage space, while Mayor Hagelmann noted that declaring the property
as surplus does not mean it is up sale. Responding to Commissioner Newill, Vice Mayor
• Asselta said that as one of three committee members (Town Attorney and Town
Manager) assigned by the Mayor to look into the possible sale of the wellfield, he could
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• 6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
attest that much discussion had taken place regarding how to apply the proceeds from
its sale,including.short and long-term loan payouts and the R.O. expansion; however,
all options have been kept open. In conclusion, the issue was forwarded to the June 6
Regular Meeting Agenda for further discussion and possible approval.
2. DISCUSSION RE: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENTS
WITH FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF NATURAL GAS FACILITIES TO SERVE
THE EMERGENCY STAND-BY GENERATOR, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $8,318.24, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SIGN A NATURAL GAS SERVICE
AGREEMENT, WITH A DEPOSIT AND GAS SERVICE
TURN-ON CHARGE OF $2,060.00.
Town Manager Sugerman advised approval of these agreements would allow for "dual
fuel" for the 10,000 gallon emergency stand-by generator: natural gas and diesel gas.
After some discussion, the issue was moved to the June 6 Regular Meeting Consent
Agenda.
3. DISCUSSION RE: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN
• INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PROMOTE UNDERGROUNDING OF
UTILITY FACILITIES AND RELATED IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
The Town Manager advised that because of additional municipal participation, the
Town's portion of this interlocal agreement had been reduced to $1,721.00. After some
discussion, which included Vice Mayor Asselta's suggestion that the language of the
interlocal be changed to "...THE STUDY OF UNDERGROUNDING OF...",the issue was
forwarded to the Regular Meeting Agenda for further consideration.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
The following sets of Minutes were forwarded to the June 6 Regular Meeting for further
consideration and possible approval:
APRIL 25, 2006 WORKSHOP
MAY 2, 2006 REGULAR MEETING
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA, addressed several topics, first reiterating that a
financial plan for proceeds of Town property should be put in place to let residents know
the Commission's thoughts, as it could always be changed if need be. Next the
Commissioner stated that he hoped the owners of properties at 4025 (vegetation debris)
and 2364 (construction debris) South Ocean Boulevard had been advised to clean-up
or be cited. Regarding a part of the old Library space being re-fitted to accommodate
the Cultural Board, Commission Newill said he felt the space should be made available
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• 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
to all Boards. Finally, the Commissioner referred to the Sunshine Law, saying it had
been his observation that some Board members are either unaware of the its restrictions.
or are ignoring them, and it would be a good idea to remind all board members that the
Commission adheres to the Sunshine Law and they, too, must also adhere to it.
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick had no report.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone inquired of the Town Attorney if the Hoffmann
property had been sold. Mr. Sliney replied that to his knowledge no sale was imminent.
Commissioner Newill noted that this property was still in adebris-ridden state.
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta had no report.
Mayor Harold R Hagelmann gave an update on Intracoastal Waterway signage,
advising there would be a sign placed on the north and south ends of Town announcing
a 3-mile congested area and vessel operator responsibility, and one in the middle of the
ICWW reminding boaters to wear life vests. (Copy of signs ordered by Boating Division
of Fish and Wildlife Commission attached hereto and made part of these Minutes.)
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
• Town Manager Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman addressed the members regarding his attendance
at the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (GLAIR), representing the
International City Managers Association (ICMA). Mr. Sugerman advised the Council
would be held in Japan, November 3-17, and noted this was the trip approved by the
Commission last year, but which he could take because of Hurricane Wilma.
Substantial discussion followed with mixed opinions. Commissioner Newill was
concerned by the number of working days missed; Commissioner Zwick considered it
an honor and a coup for the Town; Commissioner Scala-Pistone requested more
information; Vice Mayor Asselta suggested a dollar amount plus a set number of
administrative leave days be budgeted and when exhausted the Town Manager would
use his own money and vacation days to accommodate his out-of-office participation in
such conferences; Mayor Hagelmann noted some residents' concern with such an
expenditure and asked if GLAIR or ICMA was picking up any portion of the tab, to which
Mr. Sugerman replied that he thought a 30% reimbursement could be sought from
GLAIR.
• The issue was moved to the June 6 Regular Agenda for further consideration.
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11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, was assured that the county had been cited under the Town's
nuisance ordinance regarding clean-up of the Milani property.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor
Hagelmann adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER NEWILL.
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NOTE: Copies of all available informational material pertaining to agenda items are
attached to and made part of these Minutes.
APPROVE:
Miriam S. Zwi
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Joseph J. Asselta, Vice Mayor
Rachael Scala-Pistone, Commissioner