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2004.01.06_TC_Minutes_Regular • TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 6, 2004 1:30 P.M. Mayor Thomas J. Reid called the Regular Meeting to order in Commission Chambers at 1:30 P.M. Town Clerk Doris Trinley called the roll. The Mayor and Commissioners John J. Sorrelli, Robert L. Lowe and Rachael Scala-Pistone were present. Vice Mayor Michael W. Hill was absent. Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney and Town Manager Ben Saag were also present, as were members of the general public. 1. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA Mr. Saag advised there had been a request that he make his update on the R.O. water plant costs under "Presentations" instead of under his report. There was no objection • and the Agenda was accepted as amended. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS Dominick Conte, 1103 Highland Beach Drive, and Steve Golding, 1101 Highland Beach Drive, both spoke of their dispute regarding Ocean Cove dockage, indicating a lawsuit might be forthcoming. Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, again voiced concerns regarding vehicular traffic ignoring residents using crosswalks and the dangers associated . Seymour Strauss advised of a successful Holiday concert by the "Highland Beach Lyric Orchestra" held at St. Lucy's, and advised another is set for January 30; he also requested volunteers for the project, particularly as regards fund raising. 3. PRESENTATIONS Town Manager Ben Saag gave a comprehensive cost update on the soon to be competed Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant. A printed copy of his presentation is attached to and made part of these Minutes. 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES A) BOARD CORRESPONDENCE: NONE. • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting January 6, 2004 Paqe 2 of 5 4. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (continued) B) BOARD VACANCIES: Two (2) on Board of Adjustment; one (1) on Planning Board (Leonard Bell eligible for reappointment). Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, Leonard Bell was unanimously reappointed to the Planning Board for another 3-year term. It was the consensus to defer appointments to the Board of Adjustment at this time. C) BOARD ACTION REPORT. The BAR was, accepted as information. D) MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS: Planning Board Regular - 1/14/04 - 9:30 A.M. Board of Adjustment -Quarterly - 1/20/04 - 9:30 A.M. Code Enforcement Board -Quarterly - 1/21/04 - 9:30 A.M. Financial Advisory Board -None Scheduled. • Building Fee Ad Hoc -None Scheduled. Public Safety Advisory -January Meeting Date Pending Beaches Advisory -January Meeting Date Pending 5. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING SALARIES OF COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR. (first reading; Commission Consensus to carry over from 12/2/03 Regular Meeting) This proposed ordinance was given first reading, with Town Attorney Sliney advising that its effective date would be March 9, 2004. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS THERESA LE PORE TO THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD AND AUTHORIZING THERESA LE PORE TO REPRESENT THE TOWN CANVASSING BOARD IN CERTAIN ELECTION FUNCTIONS. This resolution is standard practice in election years; it appoints the Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections to the Town's Canvassing Boards as regards the equipment logic and accuracy tests and absentee ballots. It was approved unanimously upon MOTION • by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SCALA-PISTONE regarding the March 9 Municipal elections for a Vice Mayor and one (1) Commission seat. • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting January 6, 2004 Paae 3 of 5 6. NEW BUSINESS 1) CONSIDER DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT. Town Manager Saag advised the equipment related to a small 125 KW generator, which Utilities could exchange for electrical services regarding relocation of a 175 KW generator, as well as a golf cart in need of many repairs. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE, the request for disposal of this surplus equipment was unanimously approved. 2) CONSIDER AGREEMENT WITH ACHIEVA TELECOM SERVICES, INC. FOR PAY TELEPHONE REPLACEMENT AT TOWN HALL. Referring to the pay telephone located in front of Town Hall, Mr. Saag advised that Bell South would no longer be in the pay telephone business, and requested approval of the Achieva agreement for such services, as during discussion it was noted that the Town's pay phone is in great demand. Upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER LOWE/COMMISSIONER SORRELLI, the Achieva agreement for pay telephone services was unanimously approved. • 7. MISCELLANEOUS -ITEMS LEFT OVER The following sets of Minutes were unanimously approved upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE: NOVEMBER 25, 2003 WORKSHOP MEETING DECEMBER 2, 2003 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 9, 2003 SPECIAL MEETING (HOLIDAY BONUS AND SALE OF LAND IN BOCA RATON) 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Rachael Scala-Pistone asked why the Library was closed on the Saturday over the New Year's weekend. Mr. Saag responded it had been an administrative decision on his part since the Library is manned by volunteers on Saturdays, and he believed it was the Commission's intention to give everyone a long weekend; he offered apologies for any inconvenience. Regarding the Ocean Cove docking dispute, Commissioner Scala-Pistone suggested that both sides be invited to be heard at the next Commission meeting. A discussion ensued among the members and Town Attorney as to whether this would be a prudent move • on the Commission's part, with the majority of the members voicing a negative reaction and the Town Attorney suggesting an Executive Session if and when a suit is filed. Concluding discussion, however, it was agreed to invite both sides to the next meeting. ,;. • Minutes of Town Commission Regular Meeting January 6. 2004 Page 4 of 5 8. REPORTS -TOWN COMMISSION Commissioner Robert L. Lowe advised he had just returned from vacation and had no report; however, he did say that he hoped the problems experienced among some Commission members would be resolved in the New Year. Commissioner John J. Sorrelli responded to Mr. Yucht's remarks regarding the safety of residents crossing A1A, assuring him that the Town has been trying for years to get the DOT to cooperate in this regard. Commissioner Sorrelli also announced that as his allowable 6-year tenure as Commissioner was coming to a close, he had decided to run for the Vice Mayoral seat in the March 9 municipal elections. Mayor Thomas J. Reid agreed with Commissioner Sorrelli's remarks to Mr. Yucht, saying that he, too, had worked on safety issues, not only regarding A1A, but also planes from Boca airport that fly over Highland Beach at precariously low altitudes. All Commission members noted the New Year and wished everyone well. • 9. REPORTS -TOWN ATTORNEY Town Attorney Thomas E. Sliney gave a brief update on Luxury Developers (Azure property), advising that while their suit against the Code Enforcement Board had been dropped; their suit against the Town for refusing to grant an extension of the second amendment to the original Settlement Agreement is still in appeals court. 10. REPORTS -TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Ben Saag noted it was his 5-year anniversary with the Town. He thanked the Commission for their confidence and said he looked forward to continuing as Town Manager. 11. CONSENT AGENDA NONE. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT MEETING Joe Yucht, Boca Hi, presented questions posed by AI Bresnahan . regarding Mr. Saag's presentation on R.O. plant costs. Minutes of Town Commission Regular Minutes January 6, 2004 Page 5 of 5 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND RE(~UESTS RELATED TO ITEMS DISCUSSED AT MEETING (continued) Leonard Bell, 2727 S. Ocean Blvd., thanked the members for his reappointment to the Planning Board. Mr. Bell also indirectly cautioned the members' involvement in the Ocean Cove dock dispute. Jim Newill, 3210 S. Ocean Blvd., a member of the Financial Advisory Board, complimented Mr. Saag on his excellent R.O plant presentation. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, Mayor Reid adjourned the Regular Meeting at 3:25 upon MOTION by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/COMMISSIONER LOWE. dmt APPROVE: ~ ~ ~ ~ -ABSENT- Thomas J. Rei ,Mayor Michael W. Hill, Vice Mayor ~/ Jo ,- J. Sorr 'Ili, ommissioner Robert L. Lowe, ommissioner ' ~ - Rachael Scala-Pistone, Commissioner Attest: .C Date: ~~.t~-• 3, L v ~ j