2017.09.17_TC_Minutes_Special TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
3614 South Ocean Boulevard,
Highland Beach, Florida
TOWN COMMISSION FIRST PUBLIC HEARING BUDGET MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
A Workshop Meeting of Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach was called to order
by Mayor Carl Feldman in the Commission Chambers at Town Hall at 5:01 PM on Tuesday,
September 19, 2017.
PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Elyse Riesa
Commissioner George Kelvin
Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker
Vice Mayor William Weitz, Ph.D.
Mayor Carl Feldman
Town Attorney Pamela Ryan
Acting Town Manager Lanelda Gaskins
Deputy Town Clerk Terisha Cuebas
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commission, followed by a moment
of silence.
Civility Pledge: Deputy Town Clerk Cuebas recited the Civility Pledge.
1. ADDITIONS.DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Mayor Feldman called for any additions or deletions to the agenda. There being none, the agenda
was accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
There were no comments or requests from the public.
3. PRESENTATIONS:
A) Summary of Updates
By: Cale Curtis, Finance Director
Finance Director Cale Curtis gave a PowerPoint presentation with regard to the Proposed
Operating Budget for the FY 2017-2018 highlighting the following updates:
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• Updates made within the past month
• General Fund Expenditure Updates
• Taxable Assessed Value
• General Fund Revenue Updates
There were no questions or discussion by the Commission.
4. PROPOSED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 17-018 R
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING THE TERNIINATION OF THE STATE OF
EMERGENCY WITHIN THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Deputy Town Clerk Cuebas read the title of Resolution No. 17-018 R into the record.
Acting Town Manager Gaskins presented this item.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to adopt Resolution No. 17-018 R. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Riesa.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Mayor Feldman - Yes
The motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
5. FIRST READING/PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A) RESOLUTION NO. 17-015 R/MILLAGE RATE
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF 3.0762 MILS FOR
THE TOWN'S GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018; PROVIDING
THAT THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE OF 3.0762 MILS IS EQUAL TO THE
COMPUTED ROLLED BACK RATE OF 3.0762 MILS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Deputy Town Clerk Cuebas read the title of Resolution No. 17-015 R into the record.
Acting Town Manager Gaskins introduced this item.
Mayor Feldman opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor
Feldman closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: Commissioner Zelniker moved to adopt Resolution No, 17-015 R. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Riesa.
UPON ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Mayor Feldman - Yes
The motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
B) RESOLUTION NO. 17-016 R/2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018;
DETERMINING AND FIXING THE AMOUNTS NECESSARY TO CARRY ON THE
GOVERNMENT OF THE TOWN FOR THE ENSUING YEAR; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY,CONFLICTS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Deputy Town Clerk Cuebas read the title of Resolution No. 17-016 R into the record.
Acting Town Manager Gaskins introduced this item.
Mayor Feldman opened the Public Hearing. Hearing no comments from the public, Mayor
Feldman closed the Public Hearing.
Commission Discussion:
The Commission commended Finance Director Curtis on an excellent job in preparing the
budget and thanked all department heads as well.
MOTION: Commissioner Zelniker moved to adopt Resolution No. 17-016 R. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Riesa.
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UPON ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Commissioner Riesa - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Mayor Feldman - Yes
The motion passed with a 5 to 0 vote.
6. REPORTS—TOWN COMMISSION:
A) Commissioner Elyse Riesa had no report.
B) Commissioner George Kelvin had no report.
C) Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker had no report.
D) Vice Mayor William Weitz had no report.
E) Mayor Carl Feldman had no report.
7. REPORTS—TOWN ATTORNEY PAMELA RYAN:
There was no report.
8. REPORTS—ACTING TOWN MANAGER GASKINS:
On behalf of Town Manager Oakes, Acting Town Manager Gaskins thanked the Commission.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
DISCUSSED AT MEETING ONLY:
Mayor Feldman explained that since public comments were opened after each resolution, it will
not be necessary to have public comments at this time.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business Mayor Feldman called for a motion to adjourn the First Public
Hearing Budget Meeting at 5:26 PM.
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MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:26 PM. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Zelniker, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
Car el an, Mayor
ATT-ES'P —
OCTOBER 3, 2017
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