2006.07.25_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
• MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 25, 2006 3:00 P.M.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann called the Workshop to order in Commission Chambers at
immediately following the Special Meeting.
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 of the nation's military personnel.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
• Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann asked that the Agenda be amended to include a vacancy
on the Planning Board. With no objection, the Agenda was so amended.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, asked the Commission to consider a 5.5% COLA increase for Board
Members and Town Commission, since that is the percentage increase planned for Town
employees based on the April CPI. Mr. Yucht also asked for a ban on leaf blowers.
3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: Financial Advisory Board
Recommendations re 2006/2007 Fiscal Year Budget.
The Financial Advisory Board recommended approval of the 2006/2007 FY budget, as
well as a reduction in millage from 4.000 to 3.850.
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued)
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (BARBARA
EAGEL RESIGNED); ONE (1) ON FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD (JOHN
HAMERSKI RESIGNED)
The vacancy on the Planning Board was also noted at this time; the Mayor also
requested residents to enroll in the Town's Talent Bank for service on its Boards.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
• NONE.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT AUGUST 1, 2006 REGULAR MEETING:
JUNE 27, 2006 WORKSHOP
JULY 5, 2006 REGULAR
These sets of Minutes were forwarded to the Regular Meeting Agenda for further
consideration and possible approval.
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA, referred to the Town Manager's memorandum of July
14 regarding extension of contract for the old library space project, in which it was noted
that the Commission members would be receiving a phone call regarding same. The
Commissioner said that he had not received a phone call and, therefore, assumed he
had been by-passed; in turn, Town Manager Sugerman apologized for this oversight.
For the record, Commissioner Newill advised that although his residence, Villa Costa,
had received a "clean up the mangroves" letter, the condominium was already in
• compliance and did nothing wrong. The Commissioner also noted other properties that
were in unkempt condition particularly, 2364 S. Ocean Blvd., and was advised the owner
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• 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION (continued)
had been put on notice. This was followed by the Town Manager's explanation of the
number and types of "clean up the mangroves" letters sent, advising five (5) out of 17
came into full compliance, including Villa Costa; 10 parcels had been reported to the
DEP.
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick asked for an explanation of "Unity of Title" and was
advised that unity of title was necessary when an owner wanted to build one (1)
residence on two (2) parcels; likewise, if unity of title was in place when an owner
decided to build individual residences on two (2) parcels, then it would have to be
cancelled. In either scenario, Town Commission approval would be mandatory.
Commissioner Zwick then commented on two (2) upcoming seminars -Florida Ethics
Law and Attorney General's Summit (Tampa, Sept. 20-22) and the 2006 Institute for
Elected Officials (Cocoa Beach, Oct. 6-8), and suggested both would be of benefit to the
Commission members.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone had no report.
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta questioned the possibility of a budget workshop; it was
agreed by all that date for same would be set at the August 1 Regular Meeting.
• Mayor Harold R. Hagelman gave an update on the cost of decorations for the "Light Up
The Holidays" celebration, advising he would seek donors to buy the Town-owned
Nativity Scene, as well as donors to reimburse the Town's cost for a Menorah and
Christmas tree. The Mayor further advised that he had located a 17' fully-lit Christmas
tree, with a 10-year guarantee ($3669.00), as well as a 8' x 4' Menorah (600.00) for a
sub-total of $4,269, plus a $700.00 shipping charge, for a grand total of $4,973.00,
noting that commitments in the amount of $3,000 had already been made.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney advised he would discuss his July 13 letter to the
Town Manager regarding the Cultural Board issues.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman noted that a copy of the proposed 2006/2007 budget
has been filed with the Town Commission, a copy of which is available in the Library.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
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• 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 3:35 P.M. upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK.
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APPROVE:
Rachael Scala-Pistone, Comm
Miriam S. Zwick
Jim ~dewill, CPA, Commissioner
Attest;
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