2005.01.13_TC_Minutes_Regulart
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
• TOWN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 13. 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 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.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
The November 30, 2004 Minutes were added for approval, and a Resolution Appointing
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Arthur Anderson to the Town Canvassing
Board was added.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Emily Furtell suggested creating a Cultural Board which can organize and address
cultural issues in Town. She has a background in this regard, and asked that she be
appointed to this Board.
Ann Marie Roy requested that an organization she is affiliated with, the Mental Health
• Association, have use of the Chambers to hold their weekly Monday eveningrneetings.
Jose' Escheveria noted the successful Toys-for-Tots holiday drive. He also stated that
the beach is looking better.
Harold Hagelmann noted that Jose' picked up 8,000 toys.
Nel Mariano spoke re the FOP, and that the police should not accept donations, but that
donations be made out to the FOP Lodge 83.
3. PRESENTATIONS NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
DISCUSSION RE CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC SAFETYAND BEACHES AND SHORES
ADVISORY BOARDS.
It was noted that the Public Safety Board had not met in six months. It was felt that the
Polies Department was the avenue to address safety concerns. After discussion
MOTION was made by MAYOR REID/VICE MAYOR ASSELTA to dissolve subject
Board, which carried 4/1. Motion was made by MAYOR REID/COMMISSIONER LOWE
to dissolve the Beaches Advisory Board. MOTION failed by a 3/2 vote.
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A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDATIONS RE TOWN INSURANCE POLICIES.
(memo attached hereto and made a part of these minutes)
MOTION re #3 was made by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/VICE MAYOR ASSELTA to retain
a consultant to look at the Town's insurance policies. MOTION carried unanimously.
B) BOARD VACANCIES: One (1) on Beaches & Shores Advisory Board on
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/ZWICK, Pat Pembroke was
appointed to the Beaches & Shores Board. MOTION carried unanimously.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS
Planning Board Regular - 1/13/05 - 9:30 a.m.
Board of Adjustment - 1/18/05 -Quarterly - 9:30 a.m.
Code Enforcement Board - 1/19/05 -Quarterly - 9:30 a.m.
Financial Advisory Board -None scheduled
Public Safety Advisory - 1/10/05 - 9:30 a.m.
• Beaches & Shores Advisory - 1/11/05 - 9:30 a.m.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, EXEMPTING ITSELF FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 101.657 F.S., SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO
EARLY VOTING; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (first reading 12/7/04; published 12/21/04)
After some discussion, MOTION to not approve Ordinance was made by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER LOWE. MOTION carried 4/1.
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPOINTING PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
ARTHUR ANDERSON TO THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD AND
i~UTHO~RIZING ARTHUR ANDERSON TO REPRESENT THE TOWN
CANVASSING BOARD IN CERTAIN ELECTION FUNCTIONS.
Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK, resolution carried
unanimously.
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• 6. NEW BUSINESS
1) DISCUSSION RE HUMISTON & MOORE CORRESPONDENCE [BEACH
STABILIZATION ALTERNATIVES].
Dan Bates was present to discuss the beach restoration issues. The Commission asked
Doris Trinley to obtain the names of residents within 1/2 mile of Yamato Rock in order
to have a meeting to discuss pooling together and sharing the cost of beach
renourishment on their beaches.
2) APPROVAL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FUNDING AGREEMENT RE
LIBRARY SPEAKERS PROGRAM.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER LOWE to
approve agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
3) APPROVAL OF MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH COMBINED PALM BEACH
COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES RE OPERATIONAL
ASSISTANCE AND VOLUNTARY COOPERATION.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE to
• accept agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
4) DISCUSSION RE FORMULATION OF POLICY FOR HOLIDAY CASH GIFTS
TO POLICE DEPARTMENT.
A MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to discuss
the creation of a policy. This will be placed on the January 25 workshop meeting for
further discussion.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
1) NOVEMBER 30, 2004 WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 7, 2004 REGULAR
Minutes were unanimously approved.
2) DISCUSSION RE REMAINING OFFICE SPACE IN R.O. BUILDING
There ;ivas lengthy discussion about moving the Police Dept. rather than the Building
Dept. to the plarn:. Chief Pascoe spoke on her needs for space, but indicated she would
rather utilize the- building dept area if the building dept moves into the plant.
The fioiiowing MOTIONS were unanimously approved:
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COMMISSIONERS SCALA-PISTONE/ZWICK: move the Building Dept. to the R.O. Plant
COMMISSIONERS ZWICK/SCALA-PISTONE: have Police move to old Building Dept.
MAYOR REID/COMM. LOWE: look into expansion needs of the Police Dept., Library and
other areas.
3) DISCUSSION RE TIMING OF TOWN MANAGER HIRE
Colin Benzinger noted that he has eight candidates, of which he will narrow down to five
for interviewing. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/LOWE to move
forward and hire a Town Manager as expeditiously as possible. The morning of January
25 was scheduled for the interviews.
4) DISCUSSION RE FURTHER CONTRIBUTION TO LYRIC CHAMBER
ORCHESTRA.
Lengthy discussion ensue about a $5,000 contribution that Dr. Strauss is asking the
Town for. It was said that there are other avenues of raising money, and if the Town
does for one, it may open the door to help other organizations.
Commisssioners Zwick, Lowe and Mayor Reid were in favor. Vice Mayor Asselta and
Commissioner Scala-Pistone were against such a donation. (There was no formal
motion. Vote carried for approval.)
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER ZWICK No Report.
COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE
cultural center of the Town.
Spoke about the Library becoming a
COMMISSIONER LOWE No Report.
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA Supported that a cultural board be established.
At the next Commission Meeting he will speak about his request that an audit be done
for the R.O. Plant.
MAYOR REda Agreed that an audit should be conducted.
9. ~ REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY reported on the following items:
1) Qcean Cove - l=etter from Attorney Levine received, noting that all documentation is
fully executed, and Mr. Norman can proceed to relocate the docks.
2) Luxiarr Development litigation -and executive session is scheduled for Tuesday,
January 18 at 2:00 p.m. 3) The Town won in court re the Hoffman property.
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10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER Suggested that the Beaches & Shores Board
obtain the names of the residents at South end of Town.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone addressed a letter received from the DOT re pedestrian
crossing. Mayor read letter into record. Attached hereto and made a part of these
minutes.
11. CONSENT AGENDA None.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Allen Teller stated that no money was given to Bel Lido, that it had already been set
aside for this project. Also felt with the limit of the insurance the Town carries, a motion
might have been made during the Hoffman litigation to move case from federal court to
state court. Vice Mayor noted that it couldn't go back to state court because the plaintiff
was the federal court.
Joe Yucht 1) Upset that matters were brought up on the agenda without
Commissioners knowing about them. 2) Has been asking that sponsors names be put
• on the agenda to know who brings matters up i.e. who sponsored proposal to dissolve
the two boards. 3) Disagrees with Mayor re certain boards can making recommendation
to the Commission. 4) Mean high water mark is a floating line and not the same as it
was 20 years ago. 5) Milani trial scheduled Feb 21 & 22. 6) Town Manager salary;
should not use high/low numbers, as the high will always be requested. Just state one
number. 7) A1A cords across Sea Ranch not clear across road 8) $5,000 Orchestra -
opposed to it.
Jim Newill Addressed the R.O. Plant audit Vice Mayor Asselta wants to conduct.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION
to adjourn was made by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK at 4:55 p.m.
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