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SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY THE TOWN COMMISSION FOR THE TOWN OF OCEAN RIDGE, FLORIDA, TO BE HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2000, AT 8:00 A.M.

The meeting was called to order and roll call was answered by the following:

Commissioner Bridges Commissioner Kaleel

Commissioner Bingham Mayor Aaskov

It was noted that apparently Comm Willens was running late.

ACTIONS AND REPORTS

1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discussion Regarding Response Strategy and Related Costs Concerning the Cross-Claim Summons Naming the Town of Ocean Ridge as a Crossplaintiff in the Cheryl Olanoff, Plaintiff/Counterdefendent v. J.A. Scott Kalso and Betty Kelso, Defendants/Counterplaintiff Suit

IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT ITEM 1 IS THE SUBJECT OF AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT SESSION AS PROVIDED IN 286.011(8), FLORIDA STATUTES; THOSE ATTENDING SHALL INCLUDE THE TOWN COMMISSIONERS, TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN ATTORNEY

Town Attorney Spillias advised that the Mayor needed to declare that the meeting would now recess for the executive session.

Mayor Aaskov recessed the meeting at approximately 8:07 AM and reconvened at approximately 8:20 AM.

Comm Willens arrived at approximately 8:10 AM.

Comm Kaleel suggested that the special meeting scheduled for June 5, 2000 at 4:30 PM to discuss commercial uses be cancelled and discussed during the regular meeting. He commented that he did not feel 2 hours was necessary to re-discuss the issue and added that Atty Spillias could update Comm Willens on the issue and the other Commissioners prior comments.

Comm Kaleel stated that he felt the appearance of holding a meeting on such an important issue to the residents should be discussed during the regular meeting. Comm Bridges agreed.

Comm Bingham questioned if there would be ample time to discuss the issue and iron out the legalities citing that she has seen ramifications for poorly written legislation.

Comm Willens disagreed with Comm Kaleel’s comment that the issue has been discussed many times. He advised that his intent for the special meeting was to sufficiently hear and discuss his colleague’s thoughts and ideas prior to adopting and/or changing legislation and addressing the residents concerns.

Mayor Aaskov and Comm Bingham were concerned the meeting would be too lengthy.

Comm Kaleel stated that he agreed with Comm Willens intent for meeting prior to the regular meeting but unfortunately that has not happened and felt the appearance would not be proper to meet just before the meeting. He again questioned whether the meeting was to provide for public comment or for the Commission to re-discuss the issue. He also stated that the public would have several opportunities to speak after the various required readings of ordinances or resolutions. Comm Willens stated that he felt the Commission should discuss the issue first and then allow public input. Comm Bingham stated that the town needed to decide what they wanted to be as far as a rental area or residential. Comm Willens added that he was concerned that the town may move ahead and make a decision without the proper knowledge.

Mayor Aaskov suggested that Comm Willens speak with the Town Manager and Attorney. Comm Bridges stated that Comm Willens should also speak with the residents to get an understanding what the whole town would thinks. Comm Willens stated that he has read the early minutes and he is not sure what actually divides the town.

Comm Kaleel stated that he was merely questioning the time necessary to discuss the issue and whether a special meeting was necessary. He added that a special meeting could be scheduled after the regular meeting if it was thought to be necessary.

The Commission concurred to cancel the Special Meeting on June 5, 2000 at 4:30 PM and discuss the issue during the regular June 5, 2000 meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:40 A.M.