2005.06.28_TC_Minutes_WorkshopTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
WORKSHOP
Tuesday June 28 2005 1:30 P.M.
Mayor Harold 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 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 service personnel.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Asselta requested the agenda be amended under No. 7 (Miscellaneous
Items Left Over) to include two (2) items he wished to speak to -the proposed pension
plan and Milani Park. Hearing no objection, the Mayor declared the agenda amended
as requested.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Chair Emily Firtell, Beach Walk East, announced the first meeting of the Cultural Society
Board will be held July 14, 2005 at 1:30 P.M.
Amr Moustapha, Toscana, inquired about an application for a permit to construct a
marina on the Toscana property. Town Manager Dale Sugerman replied that a permit
for some dockage has been applied for, but not yet granted.
Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, thanked the Town Manager and his Assistant, Sue Gray, for a
successful condo managers/presidents meeting held recently. He also suggested we
determine if Boca and/or Delray would be willing to partner with the Town regarding
future beach renourishment.
Roberta Kruta, 1101 Highland Beach Drive, asked if the County might consider
suggestions the Town might have regarding their park to be built in the south end of
Town (Milani Park).
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3. PRESENTATIONS
BUTCH CARTER: WASTE MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS.
Harold Carter, aka Butch, gave a brief introduction as to his work with Waste
Management, advising he would be the Town's liaison, and assuring the Commission
they were free to call on him any time, if necessary.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON BEACHES & SHORES ADVISORY
BOARD (JEAN ELLIS RESIGNED); ONE (1) ON FINANCIAL ADVISORY
BOARD (ANTHONY PHILOSOPHOS RESIGNED).
Vacancies were discussed; no action was taken.
• C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE.
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
NONE.
6. NEW BUSINESS
(1) DISCUSSION RE: RENEWAL OF R.O. PLANT CONSUMPTIVE USE
PERMIT (CUP).
Town Manager Sugerman's detailed memorandum, as well as Shalloway Engineering
scope of services to procure the CUP, are attached hereto and made part of these
Minutes. After some discussion, it was the consensus to place this item on the July 5,
2005 Consent Agenda.
(2) DISCUSSION RE: AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT
FOR HURRICANE DEBRIS REMOVAL -PHILLIPS & JORDAN.
Mr. Sugerman explained the advantages to the Town of "piggybacking" with the Solid
Waste Authority for this service. A copy of his detailed memorandum and other pertinent
information regarding the agreement are attached hereto and made part of these
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6. NEW BUSINESS (continued)
Minutes. After some discussion, it was the consensus to place this item on the July 5,
2005 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.
(3) DISCUSSION RE: SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATE TO 2005
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
After some discussion, it was the consensus to delegate Commissioner Rachael Scala-
Pistone to be the voting delegate, she being the senior Commissioner planning t attend
with the Mayor and Vice Mayor being unable to attend. This will be a July 5, 2005
Regular Meeting agenda item.
As a side issue, discussion on whether the Town should pay expenses for spouses or
guests took place, with the consensus that the Town should cover these expenses.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
• 1) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT JULY 5, 2005 REGULAR MEETING:
MAY 31, 2005 WORKSHOP
JUNE 7, 2005 REGULAR MEETING
By consensus, these sets of Minutes were moved to the July 5, 2005 Regular Meeting
Consent Agenda.
2) VICE MAYOR ASSELTA -PROPOSED PENSION AND MILANI PARK
The Vice Mayor called for a vote on the proposed pension at the July 5, 2005 Regular
Meeting, noting the FAB review of the pension did not result in a recommendation of any
kind from that Board
Substantial discussion followed. FAB Chair Allan Teller did not see a need to act so
quickly; consideration of the buy back costs and the possibility of legislative authority to
increase premiums were areas of concern to the FAB, and it was their consensus to
further review the entire issue.
Commissioner Newill questioned how the $650,000 cost to the Town reconciled with the
Town Charter's yearly funding limit of $350,000. Town Attorney Sliney was of the
opinion that the intent of this limitation applied to capital projects, this personnel issue.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone disagreed with Mr. Sliney's opinion, taking issue with the
word "intent," and reminding that the $350,000 limit had been reinforced by the residents
via referendum several years ago.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER (continued)
Commissioner Zwick was of the opinion the pension should be considered as a single
personnel issue, noting the employees deserve the best the Town can offer.
Concluding discussion, it was also agreed that when the Motion to approve was made
at the July 5, 2005 Regular Meeting, a 5-year buy-back would be made part of that
Motion.
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA had no report.
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick explained how disparity in lavatory facilities in the new
library had been resolved by the addition of a set of doors in the men's room. Also
regarding the new library, the Commissioner expressed her pleasure in working with Bill
Moore and Butler Construction, and also was pleased to advise that the project is
project is $80,000 under budget.
• Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone advised of having lunch with Palm Beach
Commissioner Mary McCarty, during which she was told the county park would have 100
parking meters and a guard would be on duty.
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta had no report.
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann addressed an increase in personnel costs regarding the
Delray Fire/Rescue Interlocal Agreement. Discussion followed regarding alternatives to
the interlocal -county? public safety officers? Mayor Hagelmann will revisit the issue in
the future.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney, responding to a Commission request, distributed for
review copies of Section 30-31 of the Zoning Code relating to Development Application
Review.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER
Town Manager Dale S. Sugerman advised quotes had been received from three (3)
firms regarding remodeling of Town Hall, ranging in price from $11,700 to $39,590. Mr.
Sugerman advised that staff recommended acceptance of Butler Construction's bid of
$14,596. (copies of bids attached hereto and made part of these Minutes)
Also regarding Butler, Mr. Sugerman advised he had invited Vice President Scott Butler
to the July 5th Regular Meeting to present his case regarding proposed change order
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10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER (continued)
#15, which asked fora $32,000+ increase in roofing material costs for the new library
due to the four (4) hurricanes that hit the State last year, and which request had been
denied by the Town Manager.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
NONE.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Emily Firtell said the Cultural Society Board would be willing to review the Milani case.
Joe Yucht said the Milani case won't go to trial until August 29; if Mrs. Milani loses, it will
probably take years in the appeal.
Financial Advisory Board Chairman Alan Teller urged the Commission to fill the vacancy
on that Board with someone with an accounting background. He also urged the
Commission to delay any decision regarding the Pension issue.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor
Hagelmann adjourned the Workshop at 4:00 P.M. upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER
NEWILL/COMMISSIONER ZWICK.
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