2005.03.01_TC_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH. FLORIDA
TOWN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 2.30 p m
Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Workshop Meeting to order in Commission Chambers
at 1:30 P.M. Acting Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor
Joseph J. Asselta and Commissioners Robert L. Lowe, Rachael Scala-Pistone and
Miriam S. Zwick were present. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Acting Town
Manager Doris Trinley were also present, as were members of the general public.
OATH OF OFFICE: GLENN F. GOSS, CHIEF OF POLICE
Mayor Reid read Resolution into the record to appoint Glenn F. Goss as Police Chief of
Highland Beach. MOTION to approve was made by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK. Motion carried unanimously.
Acting Town Manager Doris Trinley administered the Oath of Office to Glenn F. Goss.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA None.
• 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Doris Trinley spoke on behalf of Emily Furtell and read her response into the record re
the resolution she drafted for the Cultural Society Board.
Mike Newman, Penthouse Towers, asked about the Phase II water restrictions, noting
that he likes to keep his car clean and would like to wash it more often than he is able
too, and not just rinse it off anytime he wants. Someone from the Town will get back to
him to verify that he can "rinse w/soap" more often.
Jean Ellis talked about the trashcans on the beach, and that she worked on this getting
this in place eight years ago.
Arlin Voress commended Mayor Reid and Commissioner Lowe's loyal service to the
town over the years.
Leonard Bell also thanked Mayor Reid and Commissioner Lowe for their service to the
Town. He also asked that the plaque in the library lobby be moved to the new library.
This plaque shows who made monetary donations to the Library Foundation several
years ago.
Joe Sarubbi spoke on behalf of the Board of Adjustment & Appeals in that he asked the
• Town Commission to consider changing the Town code for setbacks for swimming pools
from 10 to 15 feet. He will put this request in writing.
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Joe Yucht asked that the Town simplify getting information to the residents re the
financial health of the Town.
Roberta Kruta asked about the completion of the landscape islands which have been
installed on the side streets. Bill Moore, Maintenance Supervisor, noted that the
landscaping should be complete within the next few weeks.
Dr. Strauss noted that a lyric orchestra concert will be held March 18 at St. Lucy
Church.
Vice Mayor Asselta also thanked Mayor Reid and Commissioner Lowe for their
dedication to the Town.
Harold Hagelmann thanked Mayor Reid and Commissioner Lowe for what they have
done for the Town.
3. PRESENTATIONS None.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
• A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: Two (2) on Board of Adjustment (Merton Rubin and
Barbara Eagle eligible for reappointment). One (1) on Beaches & Shores
Advisory Board.
There was discussion with which Comm. Scala-Pistone felt that the new Commission
should appoint any new board members. MOTION by COMMISSIONERS ZWICK/LOWE
was made to reappoint Mrs. Eagle/Mr. Rubin to the BOA. The following vote was taken:
Commissioner Lowe yes
Commissioner Scala-Pistone no
Commissioner Zwick yes Motion carried 4/1
Vice Mayor Asselta yes
Mayor Reid .yes
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
• 1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF Town
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HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING A PORTION OF THE COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE GRANT AWARD PROGRAM FUNDS.
MOTION to approve was made by Comm. Scala-Pistone/Lowe. Motion carried
unanimously.
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF HIGHLAND BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING THE ELECTION FOR THE MAYORAL SEAT (2-YEAR
TERM) TO BE HELD ON MARCH 8, 2005 TO BE UNNECESSARY AS ONE OF
TWO CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFIED BECAME UNOPPOSED.
MOTION to approve was made by Comm. Lowe/Zwick. Motion carried unanimously.
3) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING GLENN F. GOSS AS CHIEF OF
POLICE OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, IN CONFORMANCE WITH SECTION
4.03 OF THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH.
This Resolution was move to the beginning of the meeting, of which was approved.
• 4) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN DALE S. SUGERMAN AS TOWN
MANAGER AND THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH.
MOTION to approve was made by Comm. Scala-Pistone/Zwick. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION RE: POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATORS FOR TOWN HALL, LIBRARY, WATER PLANT.
MOTION to discuss was made by Comm. Zwick/Scala-Pistone. Mrs. Zwick asked if
training would be voluntary or if all employees would be required to participate. Ms.
Trinley noted that all employees would be trained at no cost. Comm Scala-Pistone felt
that some of the residents may be interested in being trained.
Motion on floor stated "concept of purchase of automatic external defibrillators is
approved subject to the location they will be placed in, including condos in Town, the
training and cost, which will be presented at the next workshop meeting."
• Motion carried unanimously.
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7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
1) CONTINUED DISCUSSION: BEACHES & SHORES ADVISORY BOARD
DRAFT LETTER RE PLACEMENT OF TRASH CANS ON BEACH.
This matter will be continued at the next workshop meeting.
2) CONTINUED DISCUSSION: LANGUAGE RE DRAFT RESOLUTION
CREATING A CULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD.
Mayor Reid stated the board should be representative of the difference disciplines in the
Town. It was noted that the Board will have a budget which will control the output of
funds. Commissioner Zwick felt the language in the proposed Resolution was too
limiting, and not in favor of the drafting of the document.
3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT MARCH 1 REGULAR MEETING.
JANUARY 25, 2005 WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 1, 2005 REGULAR
FEBRUARY 1, 2005 SPECIAL (TOWN MANAGER INTERVIEWS)
• Minutes approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONERS ZWICK/SCALA-PISTONE.
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER ZWICK No report.
COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE spoke about the signalized pedestrian
beacon, noting that it will cost about $25,000 for installation of same, plus maintenance.
She would like to see this item approved. She also asked for an update from Tom
Sliney on the Ocean Cove issue, of which he noted Mr. Norman has started to relocate
the two boatlifts.
COMMISSIONER LOWE noted his past six years on the Town Commission and
several items that were accomplished, and how much he enjoyed his tenure.
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA No report.
MAYOR REID talked about the request from Sandy Simon on changing the dust
jacket of the history book to include Boca Raton and Delray beach in its title. In order
to increase sales of the book. After discussion, the Commission turned down Mr.
Simon's request. He also spoke about his six year tenure on the Commission, and his
other involvements with the Town. He wished the new Commission well.
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9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY thanked the Mayor and Commissioner Lowe for
being able to work with them the past six years.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER noted that a candidate's debate will be held
Wednesday, March 2 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Town Commission Chambers. She also
noted that Finance Director Stan Novak was able to sell the older f+re rescue truck for
$18,000.
11. CONSENT AGENDA
AGREEMENT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING RE PALM BEACH COUNTY
MULTI-AGENCY VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE.
Upon MOTION by Commissioners Lowe/Scala-Pistone, the consent agenda was
accepted.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Harold Hagelmann thanked the Commission for the opportunity to serve the Town as
Mayor.
Joe Yucht again spoke on the importance of crossings on A1A, and on the selection of
board members.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION
to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK at 3:20 p.m.
APPROVAL:
Mayor Thomas J. Reid
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistc
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick
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