2006.07.05_TC_Minutes_Regular
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday. July 5. 2006 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission
Chambers at 1:30 P.M., advising it was being held this date because the July 4th holiday
fell on the first Tuesday of the month this year [Town Code Section 2.28(1)].
Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor and Commissioners Rachael Scala-
Pistone, Miriam S. Zwick and Jim Newill, CPA, were present. Vice Mayor Joseph J.
Asselta was absent.
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 of those service personnel who had given their lives in the line of duty.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Hearing no objection, Mayor Hagelmann declared the Agenda accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Steve Golding, 1101 Highland Beach Drive, addressed a boat lift installed at Ocean
Cove, which he contended was put in without a permit; he stated that when he installed
his boat lift, he had to notify everyone within a 1,000-foot radius. Mr. Golding was
invited to put his concerns in writing, at which time the Town Manager will look into the
issue.
Alan Teller, Financial Advisory Board Chair, expressed disappointment that the vacancy
on that Board was not noted on the Agenda; the Town Clerk apologized for the omission.
Carl Feldman, Villa Costa, had several issues: He was upset with what he perceived to
be Vice Mayor Asselta's treatment of others; wondered why a new piano was being
considered by the Cultural Board when a need for a piano had yet to be established, and
read into the record several ads for used pianos - baby grands and Steinways included -
for thousands less than what had been .proposed; indicated that it was his perception
that a high bidder just had to show enthusiasm and the job was his.
3. PRESENTATIONS
• NONE.
• Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2006 Page 2 of 5
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: EMILY FIRTELL, CULTURAL BOARD
CHAIR.
The Mayor advised that the Cultural Board Chair had just returned from Europe and,
therefore, was not prepared to meet this Agenda; she had asked to be put on the August
1 Regular Meeting Agenda.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; ONE (1)
ON CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER NEWILL, Martin Sahn
was reappointed to a 3-year term on the Code Enforcement Board.
The Commission did not address the vacancy on the Board of Adjustment.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT. Received as information.
• D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: Read into the record by the Mayor.
Planning Board Regular - 7/12/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Board of Adjustment -Public Hearing - 7/10/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Code Enforcement Board -Quarterly - 7/19/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Financial Advisory Board - 7/13/06 - 2:00 P.M.
Beaches & Shores Advisory Regular - 7/11/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Cultural Board Regular -Workshop - 7/6/06 - 9:30 A.M.;
Regular - 7/27/06 - 9:30 A.M.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH PALM
BEACH COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF CULTURAL CENTER ART
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.
This agreement was for $2500 in reimbursable funds to be used for art supplies and
equipment. It was approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
ZWICK/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE, followed by unanimous favorable vote.
• Town Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
July 5, 2006 Page 3 of 5
6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
(2) APPOINTING A DELEGATE TO THE 2006 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
ANNUAL MEETING.
This became anon-issue when it was determined that none of the Commission members
were interested in attending. Commissioner Newill pointed out that their schedule of
sessions was so vague he could not ascertain if they would apply to the Town's interests
or not; therefore, he didn't want to use taxpayer monies for what might turn out to be a
worthless endeavor.
(3) APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A CALCIUM CARBONATE SYSTEM
FOR THE R.O. WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
Public Works Director Jack Lee spoke to the favorable technical aspects of such a
system; he said it would allow for increasing the hardness of the water, as well as allow
it to be stabilized; also, the pipes would be provided with a protective coating. Mr. Lee
favored the low bid, Astral Pool, and noted by eliminating a $750 per month rental COz
tank, the installation of the system would save $60,000 over its life span. (Copy of
• pertinent information attached hereto and made part of these Minutes)
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER NEWILL,
followed by unanimous favorable vote, the purchase of a calcium carbonate system for
the R.O. water treatment plant, in the amount of approximately $32,000, which amount
included an estimate for shipping, was approved.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
(1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4-8(C), LIGHTING
RESTRICTIONS FOR PROTECTION OF SEA TURTLES. (Tabled/April
2006 Regular Meeting.)
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER NEWILL/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE,
followed by unanimous favorable vote, this proposed ordinance was removed from the
table.
It was given first reading by title only. Concluding discussion, and upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER NEWILL, followed by unanimous favorable
vote, the dates for lights out for turtles was approved from March 1 to October 31, with
further amendment to the times for lights out being set as "dusk to dawn" in keeping with
• the county ordinance. After publication, the proposed ordinance, with the further
amendment, will be given second reading and considered for adoption at the August 1
Regular Meeting.
• Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
July 5. 2006 Page 4 of 5
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER (continued)
(2) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK:
MAY 30, 2006 WORKSHOP
JUNE 6, 2006 REGULAR
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA, advised that most of the feedback he had received
regarding the possible purchase of a piano from Steinway Galleries for $19,000 was
negative.
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick had no report.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone report centered on Town Code 2-28(13)
• (reconsideration of a vote), and noted that since Commissioner Newill's request for
reconsideration of his vote pertaining to the Historic Shoreline Survey (June 6 Regular
Meeting) was defeated by a 2-2 vote, he was not given the opportunity to change his
vote. Some Discussion took place as to what would be the "prevailing side" on a 2-2
vote; it was agreed that it would be the negative side since the issue would be defeated.
Mayor Hagelmann acknowledged Commissioner Scala-Pistone's memorandum to
Attorney Sliney regarding Rule 13, and thus said he would not address the Town's
participation in the Municipal Underground Utility Consortium at the August 1 Regular
Meeting. (Copy of Commissioner Scala-Pistone;s memo attached to and made part of
these Minutes)
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta was absent.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann had no report.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, suggesting that it might be advantageous for the
Cultural Board and the Town if the Board operated as a separate non-profit organization,
said he would prepare a memorandum for discussion purposes.
• 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Dale S. Sugarman had no report.
Town Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
July 5, 2006 Page 5 of 5
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, referring to the discussion on the reconsideration of a vote,
reiterated his disdain for Roberts Rules of Order.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time,
Mayor Hagelmann adjourned the Regular Meeting at 2:40 P.M., upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER NEWILL/COMMISSIONER ZWICK.
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APPROVE:
R. Hage~bann, Mayor
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Vie ay o e h J. Asselta
Rachael Scala-Pistone, Commissioner iril~ll am S.
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Jim Null, CPA, Commissioner