2005.01.25_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH FLORIDA
TOWN COMMISSION
'~ REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 1 ~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 Rachael Scala-Pistone and Miriam S. Zwick were
present. Commissioner Robert L. Lowe was absent. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney
and Acting Town Manager Doris Trinley were also present, as were members of the
general public.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Asselta requested that discussion of reorganization of the Police Department
be added to miscellaneous items.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Harold Hagelmann addressed the crossing signals on A1A at Boca High, noting that
Boca High is going ahead on its own to have light installed, which will cost $7,500. The
State will maintain and pay costs for maintenance. Mr. Hagelmann also stated that he
• would be running for the Mayor seat in the upcoming election.
Lucy Miller re beach renourishment, would like to extend to all residents of Highland
Beach the ability to pool together to renourish the beach. She noted that the names of
the residents who are affected have been obtained. Dune vegetation was discussed.
Dr. Strauss announced a concert scheduled for the upcoming Friday, the grant from the
Town, and contributions from the audience.
Mr. Hill also noted his candidacy for Mayor.
3. PRESENTATIONS NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: One (1) on Beaches & Shores Advisory Board.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: NONE
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED
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5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
IN SUPPORT OF MODERNIZATION OF THE BOYNTON INLET.
Placed on consent agenda.
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH URGING MEMBERS
OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING
GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES DURING THE 1005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
This will have further discussion.
6. NEW BUSINESS
RECRUITMENT OF NEW POLICE CHIEF.
There was discussion about offering this position to Glen Goss, who was the second
candidate in line for Police Chief after Lou Pascoe.
There was a consensus for the Acting Town Manager to contact Mr. Goss and begin
• contract negotiations.
Vice Mayor Asselta spoke on the re-organization of the police department, and asked
for a consensus to revisit and redo this with Chief Pasco to put it forward next week for
a vote. Consensus granted.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
1) DISCUSSION RE TOWN POLICY FOR:
a. RECEIPT OF GIFTS BY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Discussion ensued, and unanimous agreement that donations should be made out to the
Town, but to be used for the Police Department only.
b. RECEIPT OF GIFTS BY ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES
Acting Town Manager noted that she has never seen monetary gifts given to the regular
employees, only small holiday items. No further discussion will be had.
c. USE OF COMMISSION CHAMBERS BY OUTSIDE ENTITIES.
Gommissic~n will have further discussion next week.
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2) DISCUSSION RE ESTABLISHMENT OF CULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD
Resident Emily Gentile Furtell requested the establishment of the board. Guidelines
would need to be established as to what the board can do, and the makeup of the board
to ensure that people with conflict of interest not be on the board. Attorney Sliney noted
that a Resolution would need to be formed. Carried over to the February 1 Regular
meeting for consent to form.
3) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT FEBRUARY 1 REGULAR MEETING
January 13, 2005 Regular
January 18, 2005 Special
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER ZWICK questioned if the Town Manager applicants will have
public interviews. Interviews were scheduled for 1:00 Tuesday, February 1, with a vote
at the Regular meeting to follow.
COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE requested Lucy Miller obtain Dan Bates
• comments at the last commission meeting be put in writing. Spoke re beach and dune
renourishment.
COMMISSIONER LOWE Absent.
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA spoke re the audit of the R.O. plant. He wants to look
into the bidding, competition for the bidding, contract arising out of the bid, whether or
not there were deviations from that contract, whether or not the materials bid for and
paid for were the same materials received. He requested consent from the Commission
to have Jack Halpern and David Stern assist him in this audit, of which was received.
MAYOR REID expressed concern re the beaches restoration, and that issues are
getting out to the Public without first going to the Commission, and the Commission
issuing the request.
9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY No report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER No report.
11. .CONSENT AGENDA None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
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Lucy Miller spoke re renourishing the beach, and asked to clarify the letters going to the
residents in Town.. Mayor noted that the letter must come from the Town.
Joe Yucht commented on candidates night and the format, drainage on A1A, the
selection of a new police chief and the problems with the sunshine law, and gifts to the
police dept or anyone else.
Dr. Strauss talked about the cultural art forum and the chamber orchestra's schedule.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION
to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONENICE MAYOR ASSELTA
at 3:10 p.m.
APPROVAL:
Mayor Thomas J. Reid
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
Commissioner Robert L. Lowe
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistor
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick
ATTEST:
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