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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH FLORIDA
TOWN COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesdav. December 6. 2005 1 ~30,~ m
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann called the Workshop 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 Jim Newill, Rachael Scala-Pistone and Miriam S. Zwick were
present.
Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Dale Sugerman were present, as
were members of the general public.
1. ADDITIONS. DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
Town Manager Dale Sugerman, asked to have No. 4 from the Consent Agenda pulled
and moved in order to comment on subject.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
• John Sorrelli asked that the Commission vote to have the history room in the new
library named after Tom Reid. He expressed his disappointment that the $500 was not
given to Boca Helping Hands, and rather given to the Town's Cultural Board.
3. PRESENTATIONS NONE.
4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE:
B) BOARD VACANCIES: ONE (1) ON CULTURAL SOCIETY ADVISORY.
- APPROVING DOLORES TRENNER.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK
to appoint Dolores Trenner to the Cultural Board. Motion carried unanimously.
C) BOARD ACTION REPORT: ATTACHED
D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS:
Planning Board - 12/14/05 -Regular 9:30 A.M.
Board of Adjustment - Non a scheduled.
Code Enforcement Board -None scheduled.
Financial Advisory Board -None scheduled.
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Beaches & Shores Advisory - 12/13/05 -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
Cultural Society Advisory - 12/06/05 -Special - 9:30 A.M.
Cultural Society Advisory - 12/22/05 -Regular - 9:30 A.M.
5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS NONE.
1) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, NAMING THE HISTORY ROOM IN THE
NEW LIBRARY, IN MEMORY OF MAYOR THOMAS J. REID.
MOTION was made by VICE-MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to approve
subject resolution. MOTION carried unanimously.
2) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF
HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE SPECIAL ACT-LOCAL
BILL DEALING WITH COUNTY-WIDE FIRE-RESCUE DISPATCH
SERVICES.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK
to accept resolution. MOTION carried unanimously.
• 6. NEW BUSINESS
1) AUTHORIZING THE TOWN ATTORNEY TO FILE A MOTION TO
INTERVENE IN THE COUNTY-WIDE FIRE-RESCUE DISPATCH SERVICE
CASE OF THE CITIES OF BOCA RATON AND DELRAY BEACH.
MOTION made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER NEWILL to
approve. MOTION carried unanimously.
2) COMMISSION DISCUSSION RE: WAIVING BUILDING PERMIT FEES
AFTER HURRICANES AND REFUNDING BUILDING PERMIT FEES
ALREADY PAID.
This agenda item was requested by Commissioner Scala-Pistone. There was discussion
as to how the Town would determine what issues were hurricane related compared to
a resident just wanting to do some work in their home. Commissioner Newill abstained
from making any comments, as his building experienced hurricane damage.
Commissioner Zwick objected, as did Vice Mayor Asselta. Item was tabled until January.
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7. OLD BUSINESS
1) COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE'S ITEM ON LIGHTING THE FLAGS
AT THE TOWN LIMITS.
Commissioner Scala-Pistone noted that it is a federal law to light a flag if displayed for
a 24 hour period. Motion was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZICK to have this accomplished ASAP. Motion carried
unanimously.
2) APPROVAL OF RULES FOR THE USE OF THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY
ROOM.
Amendment was made to No. 4 to include "of the 30% fringe benefit cost of overtime for
employees." MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-
PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK to adopt rules with noted amendment. Motion
carried unanimously. Commissioner Newill again stated that he does not believe the
residents should be charged a possible fee. Commissioner Zwick suggested No. 2 state
"donation" rather than "entry fee". It will read as "may encourage donations as part of
their fund raising activity, but not at the entrance/during the program..."
• MOTION was made by VICE-MAYOR ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK with just the
exception that No. Town Commission "...may encourage donation as part of the fund
raising activity of the CSB." After discussion by the Mayor noting that charging a fee
would enable the CSB to generate funds in order to go forth organizing other activities.
Therefore, Vice Mayor Asselta withdrew his Motion and accept the rules as is.
Commissioner Zwick seconded. Chair ruled that the first Motion be withdrawn, and
the second Motion stand. The following vote was taken:
Commissioner Zwick yes
Commissioner Newill no
Commissioner Scala-Pistone no Motion carried 3/2
Vice Mayor Asselta yes
Mayor Hagelmann yes
8. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL AT DECEMBER 6 REGULAR MEETING:
September 27, 2005 Special (Budget)
October 11, 2005 Regular
November 1, 2005 Regular
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9. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER JIM NEWILL, CPA: No report.
COMMISSIONER MIRIAM S. ZWICK: No report.
COMMISSIONER RACHAEL SCALA-PISTONE: Wished a happy holiday season
to the Town residents, and encouraged all to attend the holiday event on December 11.
VICE MAYOR JOSEPH J. ASSELTA: Spoke re the March election which should
consist of two items; the buildout of the water plant, and the buildout of the main
building. The police department needs to be accredited by a particular date (2008/2009)
and approval needs to be done soon in order for the buildout to be completed by this
timeframe, of which the police dept. would be accredited 8-9 months later.
Mr. Sugerman noted that January 27 is the deadline for putting anything on the ballot
for the March election, and need time to approve a Resolution to agreed to ballot
language. He recommended the Commission hold a workshop and/or a special meeting
where a vote could be taken. There was lengthy discussion re looking into getting a
bond to pay for the generator. MOTION was made by VICE-MAYOR
• ASSELTA/COMMISSIONER ZWICK that the Town Commission approve the Town
Manager to retain Mark Raymond to look into the bond issue. The following rollcall vote
was taken:
Commissioner Scala-Pistone
Commissioner Zwick
Commissioner Newill
Vice Mayor Asselta
Mayor Hagelmann
yes
yes
yes Motion carried unanimously.
yes
yes
MAYOR HAROLD R. HAGELMANN: No report.
10. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY No report.
11. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER Town Manager noted that the Commission was
polled about holiday travel plans, and there will be a quorum for the Dec. 27 Workshop
and the January 3 Regular meetings. He also noted that the budget granted for the
Light up the Holidays event was $3,000-$6,000, but now looks as though the cost may
run up to $7,000, and asked the TC for an additional $1,000. Vice Mayor Asselta
suggested and additional $1,500. Commissioner Scala-PistoneNice Mayor Asselta
made a motion to accept the additional $1,500, noting the total amount to be $7,500.
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12. CONSENT AGENDA
1) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT ON THE EFFORT BY
CONGRESSMAN CLAY SHAW, JR. IN RESEARCHING METHODS TO HAVE
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT PUT OVERHEAD WIRING UNDERGROUND.
2) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR DIRECT
ACCESS TO THE COUNTY'S 800 MHZ RADIO SYSTEM.
3) AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN TASK ORDER NO. 2 WITH
GLOBALTECH FOR A CAPACITY ANALYSIS REPORT (CAR).
4) DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY.
(this was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion purposes)
5) ASKING THE CITY OF BOCA RATON TO REMOVE THE WELLFIELD
PROTECTION OVERLAY FROM THEIR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE
OLD WATER TREATMENT PLANT SITE.
MOTION by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONENICE MAYOR ASSELTA to approve
the Consent Agenda.
Town Manager discussed No. 4, noting that the action is to declare the old Ford 450
Town truck surplus so it could be used as a trade in toward a new one. Mr. Sugerman
needs to obtain authorization to purchase a new truck off of state contract, so it does not
need to go out to bid.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE/COMMISSIONER ZWICK
to declare old Ford F450 to be surplus and to authorize the purchase of a new Ford
F550 off of state contract.
13. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT
MEETING
Alan Teller asked the commission to consider whether to include all buildings on
generator or just the water plant. He suggested just the water plant.
Joe Yucht stated his dismay that the Commission passed the rules to the new library,
as the public had no input. Noted that he still has not heard anything about a traffic light
at the firehouse.
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Commissioner Newill commented on Mr. Teller's comment, that he also believes the
generator should only be for the waterplant. Commissioner Scala-Pistone commented
re the light, and questioned if the Town would pay or if the County would pay.
Mayor Hagelmann brought the Commission up to date in that he has been in touch with
the County and they have requested an estimate which is somewhere around $30,000
to have it installed. The county wi11 pass along more information of which Mayor will
bring to the Commission. Commissioner Newill would like to hear from Chief Goss and
Chief Koen on their thoughts re the light. There was further, lengthy discussion on
declaring the buildings "emergency" for a generator, as to what is really an emergency
and what isn't.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, MOTION
to adjourn was made by COMMISSIONER ZWICK/MAYOR HAGELMANN at 3:30 p.m.
APPROVAL:
Mayor Harold R. Hagelmann
Vice Mayor Joseph J. Asselta
Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistc
Commissioner Miriam S. Zwick
Commissioner Jim Newill, CPA
ATTEST:
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