2005.10.11_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
TOWN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 11. 2005 1'30 p m
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission
Chambers at 1:30 P.M.
Deputy Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
and Commissioners Miriam S. Zwick, Rachael Scala-Pistone and Jim Newill, CPA, were
present.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Dale Sugerman were also present,
as were members of the general public.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Vice Mayor Asselta asked for discussion re the Town's Insurance Program, which was
placed under New Business. Also, Captain Robert Spahr was added to discuss the
Boca Raton Airport Committee, of which he was placed on the agenda right before
Public Comments. Mr. Sugarman noted that Chair Firtell of the Cultural Board was
present and will be placed under Boards and Committees (4E) to offer a verbal report.
Captain Spahr spoke about the Boca Raton Airport Authority Aviation Advisory
Committee, which meets bi-monthly. He spoke on the August statistics noting that 6,266
operations at the airport, down 3% from August 2004. For the year the number of
operations is down 1 %. There have been no calls of complaint from Highland Beach.
The noise monitoring flight tracking system is currently being installed.
The airport authority has chosen to join the Sound Initiative Group, which is lobbying
Congress to amend federal laws re stage 3 vs stage engines.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Jean Ellis, 4205 S. Ocean Blvd. read her letter to the Commission re tractors on the
beach, noting the deep groves they dig into the sand. Mr. Sugarman. noted that the
Beaches Board is looking at creating an ordinance re the appearance of the Beach.
Mrs. Ellis also felt that areas where docks are constructed on the Intracoastal, should
establish a no wake zone.
Joe Yucht, spoke re the following items. 1) having the library architect attend a meeting
to address the fire protection features 2) installing a traffic light in front of the fire house
~" 3) members on town boards and committees present updates to the TG on their boards.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: None.
B) BOARD VACANCIES were noted as follows: One (1) on Cultural Society
Advisory Board.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: Attached
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS:
Planning Board - 10/12/05 -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
Board of Adjustment - 10/18/05 - Qtrly/Public Hearing - 9:30 A.M.
Code Enforcement Board - 10/19/05 - Qtrly
Financial Advisory Board - 10R/05 - 3:00 P.M.
Beaches & Shores Advisory -None Scheduled.
Cultural Society Advisory - 10/27/05 -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
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E) Chair Emily Firtell presented an update on the Town's Holiday Celebration
scheduled for Sunday, December 1, 2005 (tentative). The following three
recommendations were asked of the Commission.
1) Holiday Celebration: the Town conduct a holiday event on town property, to
consist of a tree and menorah lighting ceremony. Have available a tree and
menorah, trolley service, an opera singer (no cost to the town); serve light
refreshments. Other cost may include paper goods, and any type of advertising
flyer.
2) The Town permit residents to display their art work on Town property: The cost
for this may include hooks, tripods, stands, etc. to hang works. This project is in
its early stage and qualifications will need to be developed. (approximately $1,000
or less for this use.)
3) To conduct a fundraising drive to assist with the development of culture in the
Town. Board recommending that a funding raising letter and package be mailed
to HB residents early winter, 2006. Ms. Firtell noted and Thanked Commissioner
Newill for his donation of $1,000 to the Board. She asked that if approved, the
Board would like to go forth and use that money for the sponsorship package.
Ms. Firtell noted that total cost of all recommendations is estimated between
$3,000 to $6,000.
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MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK
to accept the purchase of a Christmas tree, menorah, sundry items for holiday
decorations and the other requests. Any additional items may be approved by the Town
Manager within the range of $3,000 to $6,000. Motion carried unanimously.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH AMENDING SECTION 2-29, "EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT," BY
ENACTING SECTION 2-36, "PORTABLE GENERATORS," TO PROVIDE FOR
THE REGULATION OF PORTABLE GENERATORS; PROVIDING A SAVING
CLAUSE, A GENERAL REPEALER CAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(first reading 9/13/05; published 9/22/05; second reading 9/27/05).
After brief discussion, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER
ZWICK/COMMISSIONER NEWILL to adopt subject ordinance. The following roll call
vote was taken:
Commissioner Scala-Pistone yes
Commissioner Zwick yes
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Commissioner Newill yes Motion carried unanimously
Vice Mayor Asselta yes
Mayor Hagelmann yes
6. NEW BUSINESS
1) CONSIDERATION OF A CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES, CODE
ENFORCEMENT AND BUILDING OFFICIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
(See attached memorandum from Town Manager Dale Sugerman). Mr. Sugerman noted
that after memo was distributed, he was advised that Building Inspector Dick Olbrych is
not planning on resigning. After discussion regarding the situation, the consensus of the
Town Commission was to table this matter.
2) DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS -ABANDONED
WELLFIELD SITE.
Commissioner Newill felt the Commission should designate what the proceeds of the
sale would be used for prior to deeming it surplus. After discussion, the following
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER. ZWICK
to declare the wellfield property in Boca Raton as surplus. The following rollcali vote
was taken:
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Commissioner Scala-Pistone yes
Commissioner Zwick yes
Commissioner Newill no
Vice Mayor Asselta yes
Mayor Hagelmann yes
3) DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS -OLD WATER PLANT
PROPERTY.
Motion was made by Commissioner Scala-Pistone/Commissioner Zwick to not declare
the Federal Highway as surplus at this time.
Discussion brought up the issues of considering not selling the property or retain a
portion of it for future Town use. It was also discussed whether to invest the wellfield
money or use it to pay down the new water plant loan. The Commission agreed to
proceed with the sale of the wellfield property and hold on doing anything with the
Federal Highway property at this time.
4) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADOPTION AGREEMENT
WITH THE ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION -GOVERNMENTAL MONEY
PURCHASE PLAN & TRUST FOR DEPARTMENT HEADS AND THE TOWN
MANAGER.
Without knowing the cost for the FRS buyback, or the cost of this plan, the Commission
elected to hold off on this issue for another year.
5) DISCUSS INSURANCE PROGRAM
There was discussion re the law enforcement liability and MOTION was made by VICE
MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to move from 5 mil per occurrence to 10
mil. Motion carried unanimously. MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR
ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to accept the entire insurance package with the
above noted change. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER NEWILL/COMMISSIONER ZWICKto establish
a $500,000 reserve to cover any deductibles and claims (FEMA), to be funded over a
ten (10) year period. Motion carried unanimously.
7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT OCTOBER 11 REGULAR MEETING
. .July 26, 2005 Workshop
. August 2, 2005 Regular
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. August 2, 2005 Public Hearing
. August 5, 2005 Special
. September 13, 2005 Regular
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER NEWILL
to accept minutes for approval. Motion carried unanimously.
8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER JIM NEWILL, CPA Questioned current building report and the
notation of Azure being 34 units. It was noted that was an error, and should state 27
units. Noted for the public that changes order have increased the total on the library
from 2.5 mil to 2.897 mil.
COMMISSIONER MIRIAM S. ZWICK: Noted changes order she requested for
furnishings and window coverings.
COMMISSIONER RACHAEL SCALA-PISTONE: Asked Dale Sugerman if he
could look into solving Jean Ellis problem of tractors leaving large ruts on the beach after
cleaning.
VICE MAYOR ASSELTA: No report.
MAYOR HAGELMANN: No report.
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
MEETING
Allen Teller recommended that the Town secure updated property. appraisdls for
insurance purposes for all of the Town's properties. Mr. Sugerman noted that he and
Mr. Novak discussed this and will take care of it, that there is no need to come back to
the Commission as it will run approximately $10,000.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION
to adjourn was made by VICE MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE
at 4:05 p.m.
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APPROVAL:
Mayor T
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Piston
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA
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