Minutes 08-31-00 MTNUTES OF THE AGENDA PREVTEW MEETTNG
HELD TN CONFERENCE ROOM "B"~ CI'TY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORZDA
ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2000 AT 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT
Ronald Weiland, Vice Mayor
William Sherman, Mayor Pro Tem
Bruce Black, Commissioner
Charlie Fisher, Commissioner
Kurt Bressner, City Manager
Mike Cirullo, Assistant City Attorney
Sue Kruse, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
City Manager Bressner called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and began the agenda
review.
IV-C.3.
Proposed Resolution No. R00-99- Re: Interlocal
Agreement establishing water and wastewater service area
boundaries (TABZ£D ON .IUZ Y ~ 2000) (September 6,
200 O) (R£COMM£ND R£MO VA £ FROM AGENDA)
Mr. Bressner advised that Item IV-C.3 was redundant to the Biltmore Terrace and it
would be removed from the agenda. This would be handled by a motion of the
Commission during Agenda Approval.
IV-K.
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with
Wallace, Roberts & Todd LLC to provide master plan
revisions, construction documents, permitting and
construction administrative services for Boat Club Park
Improvements
Mr. Bressner explained that
approximately two weeks with
Intracoastal Park improvements.
staff would be returning to the Commission in
a request to negotiate a similar contract for the
IV-J.
Approve refund of $15,848.07 to The Edward ]. DeBartolo
Corp. - Capital Facility Fees
Mr. Bressner advised that this was a proposal from the Building Division. However, the
Building Division did not review this item with Utilities and they would like that
opportunity. Therefore, this item will be removed from the agenda.
MEETI'NG MI'NUTES
AGENDA PREVTEW CONFERENCE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLOR.tDA
AUGUST 31~ 2000
V-A,
Health Insurance Renewal for 2000/2001 pending discussion
with bargaining unit representatives
R£SOZ UT~TON NO. RO0-) (TABZ£D ON A UGUST
Mr. Bressner reported that in May of this year, when staff was discussing health
insurance renewal, he requested that the consultant obtain quotes from Blue Cross/Blue
Shield for "stop loss coverage". This type of policy would cover the cost of claims for
catastrophic illnesses over a certain amount of money. This premium would cost the
City of Boynton Beach $169,000 and the consultant recommended at that time that we
not purchase it. However, we now are tracking the claims for an infant who is
undergoing major surgery. The claims are well over $300,000 and are anticipated to
reach $600,000.
Since the City had asked for the quote in May, the consultant advised that Blue Cross
would honor it. If we spend the $169,000 for the "stop loss coverage", any costs over
$125,000 for that claim will be covered and it would not be included in the base for our
premium for the next fiscal year. IVlr. Bressner said his recommendation to the
Commission would include the purchase of the "stop loss coverage" in addition to the
premium adjustment. A new agenda sheet will be provided.
V-B.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement
with Palm Beach County and the School District to
commence the School Concurrency Process (l~ropo.~ed
Re$olotion No. RO0- )
Mr. Bressner introduced Leo Noble who was present to respond to any questions posed
by the Commission. Mr. Bressner said it would be appropriate for the City to move
forward with the Resolution that was prepared. The costs to our City will be less than
$:[0,000 in terms of reporting.
Mr. Noble offered to speak with the Commissioners prior to Tuesday's meeting. He
provided his phone number (346-0319).
VIII-F. Review policy for cemetery late arrival fee and
requirements
(October 4, 2000)
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In response to Mr. Bressner, Sue Kruse reported that on September 12th, the Cemetery
Board would review a letter that is intended to be sent to the funeral industry advising
them that if a late fee is assessed, it would not be passed on to the families.
MEETING MINUTES
AGENDA PREVIEW CONFERENCE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLOR/DA
AUGUST 31, 2000
X-A,
Authorizing the sale of a certain portion of the City's utility
service area (generally known as Biltmore Terrace) to Palm
Beach County Utilities, and to establish a new service area
boundary between the City and the County based upon that
sale (September 6, 2000 ) (PROPO$£D RE$OZUT~TON NO.
,~00- )
Mr. Sugerman requested that the Commissioners contact him with questions since he
would not be present at the meeting.
X-B.
Discussion regarding amendment to Chapter 2, Section 6.E.1
changing the definition of nightclub (September 6, 2000)
According to Mr. Greene, the Commissioners would have to decide whether or not they
want this item to go to the Planning & Development Board before it comes before the
City Commission.
X-C. Approve the Special Event Permit request for Cole/Quinn wedding
and reception at Oceanfront Park on November 4, 2000
IVlr. Bressner was requested to have information available with respect to "slip and fall"
liability during this event.
X-D. Recommendation from Community Relations Board on proposed re-
naming of a portion of Martin Luther King, Ir. Boulevard
Mr. Bressner recommended that the City Commissioners make a decision based on the
recommendation of the Community Relations Board. Vice Mayor Weiland requested
copies of the meeting minutes reflecting previous discussions in 1991 and 1995 or
1996. Mr. Bressner said would provide the Commissioners with copies.
XI-C.1.
Proposed Resolution No. R00- Re: Authorizing
the issuance of a note of the City in the principal amount of
not exceeding $5,200,000 to refinance the City's General
Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series, 1992
Mayor Pro Tem Sherman pointed out that there was recently an article in The Palm
Beach Post regarding the First Baptist Church land and the fact that the Commission
would soon be voting on whether or not to allow the land use change to permit 220
units to be built on a particular parcel. There was a reference to Tradewinds and Mayor
Pro Tem Sherman requested clarification of that situation.
MEE'i'~NG MI'NUTES
AGENDA PREVZEW CONFERENCE
BOYNTON BEACH~ FLOI~DA
AUGUST 31~ 2000
Mr. Sugerman said this was a classic land use case where an owner of property felt he
wanted to use his land in a particular way that was allowed under the City's Code.
There were certain boards and a Commission that, through a public hearing process,
denied them the use of that land. A suit was brought against the City and in the end
there was a settlement over the denial of the use of their land.
When Mayor Pro Tem Sherman questioned why the Legal Department did not protect
the City at that time, Commissioner Black advised that the Legal Department provided
counsel to the Commission but the Commission moved forward with the denial anyway.
Assistant City Attorney Mike Cirullo advised that Mr. Mark Raymond has requested that
the Commission move up Ttem X:[-C.1 since he has another meeting to attend on
Tuesday evening.
OTHER
· Commissioner Fisher will read a letter from Children's Home Society thanking the
Commission for its donation.
Commissioner Fisher and Mr. Bressner attended a meeting with respect to Internet
Coast. This is a joint venture among the Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County
business development interests. A high-speed Tnternet portal will be installed in
Miami to serve Africa and Latin America. At the meeting, there was discussion
about an advertisement in a special section that ?orbes is publishing in December
devoted to this initiative. The cost of the Profile sheet in the one special section
would be $28,000 or $14,000 for 501(c)(3) organizations. Mr. Bressner said this
item would be added to the September 19th City Commission agenda.
· Commissioner Fisher said some ideas have been discussed with staff with respect to
making a marketable website as opposed to an informational website.
AD3OURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting properly
adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
MEETrNG M'rNUTES
AGENDA PREVIEW CONFERENCE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORZDA
AUGUST 31~ 2000
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
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