2020.09.01_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN VIRTUAL TOWN COMMISSION
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MEETING MINUTES
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Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: September 01, 2020
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:30 P.M.
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hillman called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
2. PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL
Commissioner Evalyn David
Commissioner Peggy Gossett-Seidman
Vice Mayor Greg Babij
Mayor Douglas Hillman
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia joined the meeting at 1:35 P.M.
ABSENT
Commissioner John Shoemaker
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Hillman added the Coastal Resiliency Presentation to the agenda as Item 5A under
Presentations / Proclamations, removed Item 11D, Approval of Meeting Minutes, and
added a Discussion on Water & Sewer Study as Item 11D under New Business.
MOTION: Commissioner David moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Commissioner Gossett-Seidman the motion, which passed (4 to 0)
unanimously.
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5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Coastal Resiliency Partnership Presentation (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED TO THE
AGENDA)
Town Planner Allen introduced this item and referred the item to Stephanie Dunham with
Collective Water Resources.
Ms. Dunham presented a PowerPoint presentation on Steps 1 & 2 Review: Understand
climate threats and collecting the necessary data and provided a brief update of The Palm
Beach County Vulnerability Assessment of the Coastal Resiliency Partnership (CRP).
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
There were no public comments.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Board Vacancies
1. Board of Adjustment & Appeals Board - Two vacancies for a three-year term.
2. Financial Advisory Board - One upcoming vacancy for a three-year term.
B. Meetings and Events
1. TOWN HALL CLOSED - September 07, 2020 in Observance of Labor Day
2. Virtual Commission Special First Public Hearing Budget Meeting
September 08, 2020 - 5:01 P.M.
3. Virtual Planning Board Regular Meeting September 10, 2020 9:30 A.M.
4. Virtual Commission Special Second Public Hearing Budget Meeting
September 22, 2020 - 5:01 P.M.
C. Board Action Report
1. August 2020 Board Action Reports
Mayor Hillman briefly addressed the actions taken by the Financial Advisory Board at its
August 20, 2020 meeting specific to the recommendation of the healthcare plan.
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8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 20-015 / FY 2020-2021 SCHEDULE OF FEES
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 SCHEDULE OF FEES
WHICH ESTABLISHES REASONABLE FEES FOR TOWN SERVICES AND OTHER
CHARGES; UPDATING THE BUILDING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT FEES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hillman introduced Resolution No. 20-015.
Town Manager Labadie presented the proposed schedule of fees for fiscal year 2020-
2021.
MOTION: Commissioner David moved to adopt Resolution No. 20-015 for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 Schedule of Fees. Commissioner Gossett-Seidman seconded
the motion, which passed (3 to 1) with Vice Mayor Babij dissenting.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
A. There were no Consent Agenda items.
10.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and approval of 2020 Strategic Priorities Plan.
Mayor Hillman introduced this item.
Town Manager Labadie spoke about possibly making changes to the vision, mission, or
values statements as it relates to the importance of safety and security of the community
and assuring fiscal responsibility. Town Manager Labadie will make the adjustments as
mentioned, send the changes to the Town Commission, and bring the 2020 Strategic
Priorities Plan back to the Town Commission with the changes at the next Town
Commission meeting. Town Manager Labadie will also include an action plan component
that will depict the milestones and associate costs related to projects.
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11.NEW BUSINESS
A. Advisory Boards and Committees Interview and Consideration to reappoint one
member to serve on the Planning Board for a three-year term ending August 31,
2023.
Board Application:
Ilyne Mendelson (Reappointment) - Subdivision Toscano
Mayor Hillman introduced this item.
Ms. Mendelson joined the meeting and Town Commission was in support of reappointing
Ms. Mendelson to the Planning Board.
MOTION: Commissioner David moved to reappoint Ms. Mendelson to the Planning
Board for a three-year term ending August 31, 2023. Commissioner
Gossett-Seidman seconded the motion, which passed (4 to 0) unanimously.
B. Update Commission on the Florida League of Cities 2020 Virtual Annual
Business Meeting. Commissioner Gossett-Seidman
Commissioner Gossett-Seidman recently participated on the Florida League of Cities
2020 Virtual Annual Business Meeting. She provided an update on the newly appointed
Board of Directors and District Directors, and the seven adopted resolutions related to the
newly appointed officers, naming of Florida City Government Week the third week of
August, Signs up for the Census, Michael Sittig's Retirement, the push for COVID relief
for municipalities and counties, and the push for the reauthorization of the National Flood
Insurance Program as well as keeping a hold on the broadband infrastructure. She voted
in favor of all the Resolutions and provided comments about Florida Municipalities.
C. Approval of the Health Insurance and Other Insurance Programs for Town
Personnel.
Mayor Hillman read the title into record.
Town Manager Labadie introduced this item. At its August 20, 2020 meeting, the
Financial Advisory Board reviewed and approved the Health Insurance and Other
Insurance Programs Plan.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Babij moved to approve the Health Insurance Plan as presented
and evaluated. Commissioner David seconded the motion, which passed
(4 to 0) unanimously.
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D. Approval of Meeting Minutes (THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.)
March 03, 2020 Regular Minutes
March 16, 2020 Emergency Special Minutes
March 24, 2020 Special Minutes
E. Discussion on Water & Sewer Study (THIS ITEM WAS ADDED TO THE
AGENDA)
Mayor Hillman presented this item and suggested fast tracking the process as it relates
to the a company presenting the Water & Sewer Rate Study to the Town Commission at
its next meeting on September 15, the Financial Advisory Board reviewing the study, and
then including a letter in the next billing cycle to notify the residents about the water rate
increases.
13.TOWN COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner Evalyn David had nothing to report.
Commissioner Peggy Gossett-Seidman explained that the Town's $350,000.00 spending
limit was established by the former Commissioners in the mid to late 90's. The spending
limit was later reviewed under the term of former Vice Mayor Brown. The Town
Commission discussed moving the spending limit up to a $1,000,000.00 mark, which
occurred around the time the Town Hall renovation project was in progress. At that time,
the Town Commission voted to leave the spending limit at the $350,000.00 mark. In
addition, the Town Hall roof was not replaced during the Town Hall renovation project.
Vice Mayor Greg Babii commented that those wise words did not come from him; they
came from multiple residents, which he passed along. He gets his best work from the
residents, not from himself.
Mayor Douglas Hillman had nothing to report.
14.TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Town Attorney Torcivia explained that the $1,000.00 cap and the four times the permit
fee was fine. Removing the cap was not a problem and that the four times fee was not
unusual. He also explained that the $350,000 spending limit was adopted by Town
Commission in January of 1991 and it went to a referendum in March of 1991.
15.TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie will bring back an item to Town Commission about the four times
the permit fee. He provided an update on the Crosswalks project stating that the parts,
the materials, and the signs were ordered. Town staff has contacted the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT). He also mentioned that there has been a lot of
progress on capital improvement projects related to cleaning the wells and the ground
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water storage tanks. He explained that he has sent the Water & Sewer Rate study to the
consultant for them to remove the word draft and will send the final report to Town
Commission. In addition, he will be placing the two ratified contracts on the September
15 Town Commission agenda, he will make the modification to the Strategic Plan
Priorities List, and the Manager's Minutes was distributed to the public. He announced
that the Town Commission Special First Public Hearing Budget Meeting will be held on
scheduled for September 8, 2020 at 5:01 P.M. to approve the budget. On behalf of the
Town employees, he thanked the Town Commission for approving the healthcare
insurance program. Mayor Hillman received positive feedback on the Manager's Minutes
16.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Hillman adjourned the meeting at 3:20 P.M.
APPROVED at the November 17, 2020 Town Commission Meeting.
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Transcribed by Ganelle Thompson
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