2006.09.05_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday September 5 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 for the
nation's military personnel
Before addressing the Agenda, Police Chief Glenn F. Goss led a promotion recognition
ceremony honoring Officer Eric Lundberg, who had been appointed to the rank of
Sergeant by Chief Goss and Town Manager Sugerman.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Hearing no objection, Mayor Hagelmann declared the Agenda amended to include a
presentation by Building Official, Bob Dawson, regarding the Evaluation and Appraisal
Report of the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Joe Yucht, Boca Highland, gave an update on the Milani case against Boca Highlands,
saying the trial was now set for September 19.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Building Official, Bob Dawson, presented a draft "Letter of Understanding" addressed to
the Department of Community Affairs regarding the scope of work to be accomplished
under the Town's Evaluation and Appraisal Report of its Comprehensive Plan. After
some discussion, and upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/COMMISSIONER
SCALA-PISTONE, the letter was unanimously approved for transmittal to the DCA.
(Copy attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
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4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; ONE (1)
ON CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD; ONE (1) ON PLANNING BOARD;
ONE (1) ON FINANCIAL BOARD.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, Tony
Ruotolo was appointed to the Board of Adjustment fora 3-year term, and Marie
Marchasani was appointed to the Planning Board fora 3-year term.
Vacancies on the Code Enforcement Board and Financial Advisory Board were not
addressed.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT. Received as information.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS:
The following September meetings were read into the record by Mayor Hagelmann.
Planning Board Regular - 9/13/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Board of Adjustment -None Scheduled.
Code Enforcement Board -None Scheduled.
Financial Advisory Board -None Scheduled.
Beaches & Shores Advisory Regular - 9/12/06 - 9:30 A.M.
Cultural Board Regular -Regular - 9/28/06 - 9:30 A.M.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
(1) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE .TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH. (first reading)
Bob Dawson, Building Official, spoke to some aspects of the amending ordinance to
Chapter 6, Buildings and Structures, mainly focusing on permitting fees based on value
of the job. Mr. Dawson advised that he would look at the contract to determine the
the retail value of the job, thus ensuring that the fee imposed was fair and accurate.
Because the amendment virtually "guts" the existing Chapter 6, the Town Manager again
encouraged the members to study the proposed amending ordinance carefully; noting
• there would be a chance for discussion/comments/questions at the September 26
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS (continued)
Workshop and the October 3 Regular Meeting. (Copy of proposed amending ordinance
attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
(2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A MONEY PURCHASE
RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES, TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE ICMA
RETIREMENT CORPORATION GOVERNMENTAL MONEY PURCHASE PLAN
AND TRUST.
Town Manager Sugerman advised that the addition of this savings plan, 401(a) Money
Purchase Plan, would be strictly voluntary on any interested employee's part, with the
Town not matching funds or participating in any monetary way. Mr. Sugerman further
advised that participation in the plan would not preclude participation in any of the other
Town savings plans; however, once an employee opted to partake in this 401(a), there
was no "opting out."
After some discussion, this proposed resolution was unanimously approved upon
MOTION by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK. (Copy of Resolution
attached to and made part of these Minutes.)
6. NEW BUSINESS
1) APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL BILL SUBMITTED BY THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR DISPATCH SERVICES.
During discussion it was determined that the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office
dispatch services were the most cost effective available; therefore, upon MOTION by
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER NEWILL, followed by unanimous favorable
vote, the Town Manager was requested to submit their annual bill for dispatch services
to the Finance Department for payment.
2) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A REPRESENTATION
LETTER RE DISPUTE WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY PERTAINING TO DOUBLE
TAXATION ASSOCIATED WITH FIRE/RESCUE DISPATCH EXPENSES.
The Town Manager explained that signing the representation letter would allow the
Town, which contracts with Delray Beach for fire/rescue services, to join forces with Boca
Raton and Delray Beach, both of which have their own fire/rescue personnel, to join in
the dispute with the County, which adds a small amount for their fire/rescue services to
the tax bills, thus creating double taxation. Mr. Sugerman further explained that there
will be no charge to the Town for joining this effort.
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6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
After some discussion, and upon MOTION by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, followed by unanimous favorable vote, the Mayor
was authorized to sign the representation letter.
3) DISCUSSION RE USE OF TOWN SEAL ON THE BEL LIDO PROPERTY
OWNERS ASSOCIATION FLAG.
In response to the Bel Lido Property Owners Association request, and upon MOTION
by
VICE MAYOR ASELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, the Association was granted
permission to use the Town Seal on a flag to be flown at the entrance to the island.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
1) DISCUSSION RE PURCHASE OF A PIANO FOR THE LIBRARY.
Lengthy discussion took place regarding this issue, which had been previously debated
at the August 29 Workshop. All Commission members held to their opinions stated at
that time. During discussion this date it was noted that the piano would belong to the
Town of Highland Beach and, if possible, the Cultura{ Board would contribute half the
cost of $12,100 by repaying the Town $2,000.00 for three (3) years; it was also noted
that it would not be a good idea to move the instrument about the library, but have it
remain permanently in the community room. In conclusion, MOTION by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, was follows:
Town Manager Sugerman is authorized to purchase from Steinway
Gallery a Boston Baby Grand Piano for the reduced cost of
$12,100, and it will be between the Town and the Cultural
Board as to whether the $2,000.00 for three (3) years is
forthcoming.
Roll Call vote was as follows:
Commissioner Newill - No
Commissioner Zwick -Yes
Commissioner Scala-Pistone -Yes
Vice Mayor Asselta -Yes
Mayor Hagelmann -Yes
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. 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, the
following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved:
JULY 25, 2006 SPECIAL MEETING (TERM LIMITS}
JULY 25 WORKSHOP
AUGUST 1, REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 7, 2006 SPECIAL MEETING (TERM LIMITS)
AUGUST 9, 2006 SPECIAL WORKSHOP (2006/2007 BUDGET)
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA, had no report.
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick referred to the celebratory American flag flown over the
U.S. Capitol on the 4th of July, which in turn was sent to the Town by U.S. Congressman
E. Clay Shaw. The Commissioner suggested that, rather than be flown at Town Hall and
be subjected to the elements, the flag be encased in glass and placed in the History
Room of the Library. The members unanimously agreed with the Commissioner's
suggestion.
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone spoke to the need to free up parking when
construction on well #8 begins, again suggesting that employees park in the St. Lucy lot
during that time.
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta said he agreed with Commissioner Scala-Pistone, citing
the parking problems during today's rain-soaked Primary voting (November 7 General
Election) in the Library Community Room. In this regard, the Vice Mayor suggested that
the equipment garage not be built as two (2) permanent library spaces would be lost; he
suggested the backhoe/forklift, et al, be stored behind the fire house and protected with
canvas.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann advised that Father Gerald Grace, Pastor of St. Lucy's,
had told him that parking in that lot would always be available to the Town as long as
it did not interfere with a parish event.
The Mayor also advised that he supported the building of the equipment garage on the
Town Hall site for protection from vandalism, theft, etc.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney had no report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman reminded all of the 5:01 P.M. Public Hearing this
evening regarding the 2006/2007 Fiscal Year Budget.
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• 11. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER NEWILLNICE MAYOR ASSELTA, the following
Consent Agenda item was unanimously approved:
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO KILBOURNE & SONS TO INSTALL A SIDEWALK
AND TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE TOWN HALL PROPERTY,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,064.00.
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 Regular Meeting at 3:30 P.M. upon MOTION by
COMMISSIONER NEWILL/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE.
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