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The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Kaleel and roll call was answered by the following: Commissioner
Allison
Commissioner Bingham Commissioner Hogan
Commissioner Pugh Mayor Kaleel Pledge of
Allegiance Mayor Kaleel
welcomed new Commissioner Nancy Hogan. Additions,
Deletions, Modifications and Approval of Agenda Mayor Kaleel requested to add a discussion regarding a
beach committee during item #13 and to add a discussion regarding organizing a
workshop during as item #20. CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Minutes of the
2.
Minutes of the 3.
Ocean Ridge Resolution 2005-04; Authorizing Mayor and Town Clerk to
Execute Amendment #2 to the State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement 4.
Ocean Ridge Resolution 2005-08; Authorizing the Execution of the
Agreement Between the Town and 5.
Authorize Additional Funding in the Amount of $12,031 (funded from the
revenue received for the Fire Truck Sales) for the 800 MHz Radio Comm Pugh moved to approve the
agenda and consent agenda as amended, seconded by Comm Bingham. Motion carried - yea 5. Public Comment Ellen Bierlin, Joanne Himmel, Mayor Kaleel then presented a
plaque to former Commissioner Bernd Schulte and thanked him for his public
service to the Town. Regular Agenda Reports
6.
Town Manager Town Manager Mathis advised that
a pre-construction meeting was held last week on the south phase drainage
project and also mentioned that the crossover repairs should be completed
tomorrow.
7.
Town Attorney Atty Spillias stated that in
December 1999 Paulette Torcivia of the Law Office of Glen Torcivia & Assoc.
was appointed as the Town’s Special Master. Atty Spillias suggested that any
of the attorneys in the Law Offices of Glen Torcivia & Assoc. be appointed
as Special Master in the absence of Paulette Torcivia. Comm Bingham moved to appoint
the attorney’s of Glen Torcivia’s office as Special Master in the absence of
Paulette Torcivia, seconded by Comm Allison. Motion carried - yea 5.
8.
Director Hillery Director Hillery advised that
the check in the amount of $88,000 for the third fire truck was received and
deposited today.
9.
Town Engineer Engineer Tropepe stated that the
South Phase pre-construction meeting was successful. She also advised that the
notice to proceed was received and construction should officially begin on April
18th. Engineer Tropepe stated that the Town has applied for a grant
in the amount of $500,000 for the Engineer Tropepe commented that
the engineering award ceremony would be held April 20th at the South
Florida Water Management District Main Office and hoped some of the
Commissioners would attend. Comm Allison asked if the
$500,000 grant had to be used for the Town drainage project and questioned if it
could be used to assist low lying homes. Engineer Tropepe stated that the grant
could only be used for Town property and also mentioned that several homes are
below the minimum required 8’ elevation. ACTION ITEMS 10.
Authorize Liebowitz & Associates to Create a
Telecommunications Rights-of-Way Ordinance at a cost not to exceed $3,000 from
the Contingency Account By: D. Bill Mathis, Town Manager Town Manager Mathis stated that
it has come to the attention of the Town that BellSouth or any Telephone Company
does not need a franchise agreement with any City or Town in the State of Comm Pugh moved to approve
additional work from the firm Liebowitz & Associates to create a
telecommunications rights-of-way ordinance in an amount not to exceed $3,000
from the Legal Special Counsel Account, seconded by Comm Bingham. Motion carried - yea 5. 11.
Request by the Edward Krauss, Manager Mathis stated that it
was the Town landscaper’s responsibility to maintain the existing landscaping
and it was not done properly by the prior landscaper. He advised that the
homeowners will be coming back at a later date for approval of monuments to be
installed in the Town’s right-of-way and recommended that the Town donate a
percentage of the cost. Mayor Kaleel commented that the
cost of the landscaping is the Town’s responsibility and felt the Town should
be responsible for the cost of the landscaping but that the monuments would be
the responsibility of the homeowners. Comm Bingham moved to approve
landscaping for the entrance at Inlet Cay in the amount of $5,400 with a
landscape plan. There was no second. Comm Pugh moved to approve the
landscaping installation with proper irrigation at the entrance of the Inlet Cay
in an amount not to exceed $5,500 provided a small sketch is submitted from the
contingency account, seconded by Comm Allison. Motion carried
- yea 5. 12.
Action to Fill Appointments to Board of Adjustment and Planning
& Zoning Commission By: Karen E. Hancsak, Town Clerk Town Clerk Hancsak advised that
there were 2 regular and 2 alternate appointments open on the Board of
Adjustment. She stated that the regular members were Philip Barlage and Mark
Hanna and that Mr. Barlage has moved out of Town and Mr. Hanna has expressed an
interest in serving again. Town Clerk Hancsak also advised that the alternate
members were Barbara Souther and Gail Aaskov. She stated that Mrs. Souther
volunteered to serve as an alternate member again and that Mrs. Aaskov expressed
an interest in serving as a regular member or an alternate. Town Clerk Hancsak advised that
Joseph Belmonte submitted a brief resume and expressed an interest to serve on
either board as a regular or alternate member. Comm Bingham moved to reappoint
Mark Hanna and to appoint Gail Aaskov as regular members to the Board of
Adjustment. There was no second. Comm Pugh moved to reappoint
Mark Hanna as a regular member to the Board of Adjustment, seconded by Comm
Allison. Comm Allison moved to appoint
Joseph Belmonte as a regular member to the Board of Adjustment. There was no
second. Comm Pugh moved to reappoint
Barbara Souther and Gail Adams as alternate members to the Board of Adjustment,
seconded by Comm Hogan. Motion carried - yea 5. There was a consensus to bring
back the regular appointment to the Board of Adjustment at the next Commission
Meeting. Town Clerk Hancsak stated that 3
regular and 2 alternate appointments to the P&Z Commission were open. She
advised that Bruce Gimmy, James Bonfiglio and Jerry Goray are the current
regular members and that all have expressed an interest in serving again,
however, Mr. Gimmy has advised that he would rather serve on the Board of
Adjustment as a regular member. Clerk Hancsak stated that the alternate members
are Jeff Lee and Ellen Bierlin who have both expressed an interest in serving
again. She added that Mark Marsh had
submitted a brief resume for the alternate appointment on the P & Z
Commission. Comm Bingham moved to reappoint
Bruce Gimmy, James Bonfiglio and Jerry Goray as regular members to the Planning
and Zoning Commission, seconded by Comm Pugh. Motion carried - yea 4 (Bingham, Hogan, Kaleel, Pugh) - nay 1
(Allison) Comm Hogan suggested that the
members introduce themselves and each member present spoke briefly of their
interest in serving. Comm Bingham moved to appoint
Mark Marsh as an alternate member to the P&Z, seconded by Comm Pugh Motion carried - yea 5. Comm Allison moved to reappoint
Ellen Bierlin as an alternate member to the P&Z, seconded by Comm Pugh. Motion carried - yea 5. 13.
Action to Create Recreation Committee and Appoint Members By:
Mayor Kaleel 13.a.
Discuss Formation of a Beach Committee By: Mayor Kaleel Mayor Kaleel requested that Atty
Spillias research a Board vs. a Committee relating to the Sunshine Law,
volunteering, minutes, financial disclosure, etc. He
suggested that residents still come forward with related ideas in the interim. There was a consensus to table
the committees and appointment of members. RESOLUTIONS 14.
No. 2005-05; Electing a Mayor Comm Pugh moved to reappoint
Kenneth Kaleel as Mayor, seconded by Comm Hogan. Motion carried - yea 5. 15.
No. 2005-06; Electing a Vice Mayor Comm Hogan moved to appoint
Geoffrey Pugh as Vice-Mayor, seconded by Comm Bingham. Motion carried - yea 5. 16.
No. 2005-07; Designating Depositories, Authorizing Treasurer or
Deputy Treasurer to Comm Pugh moved to approve
Resolution No. 2005-07, seconded by Comm Bingham. Motion carried - yea 5. SECOND
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