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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
Itii 9 TOWN VIRTUAL TOWN COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: September 15, 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 1:32 P.M.
2. PRESENT UPON ROLL
Commissioner John Shoemaker
Commissioner Evalyn David
Commissioner Peggy Gossett-Seidman
Vice Mayor Greg Babij
Mayor Douglas Hillman
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Commissioner David moved to accept the agenda as presented.
Commissioner Gossett-Seidman seconded the motion, which passed (5 to
0) unanimously.
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Discussion on 2020 Revenue Sufficiency and Rate Study —Water and
Wastewater Systems
Mayor Hillman read the title into record.
Mr. Robert Ori, Executive Vice President and Mr. Mark Tuma with Raftelis Financial
Consultant, Inc, joined the meeting. Mr. Ori presented a comprehensive PowerPoint
presentation on the 2020 Revenue Sufficiency and Rate Study - Water and Wastewater
systems.
Mayor Hillman thanked Mr. Ori and Mr. Tuma for their presentation.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
There were no comments from the public.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hillman read the following announcements.
A. Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment & Appeals Board - Two vacancies for a three-year term.
Financial Advisory Board - One upcoming vacancy for a three-year term.
B. Meetings and Events
September 16, 2020 - 2:00 P.M. Virtual Code Enforcement Advisory
Board Meeting
September 22, 2020 - 5:01 P.M. Virtual Commission Special Second
Public Hearing Budget Meeting
September 23, 2020 -2:00 P.M. Virtual Natural Resources Preservation
Advisory Board Meeting
September 24, 2020 - 3:00 P.M. Virtual Financial Advisory Board Meeting
October 06, 2020 9:30 A.M. Virtual Town Commission Meeting
October 08, 2020 9:30 A.M. Virtual Planning Board Meeting
C. Board Action Report
1. September 2020 Board Action Report
Mayor Hillman presented this item and mentioned the recommendations made by the
Planning Board at its September 15, 2020 as it relates to the town's rights-of-way.
Town Manager Labadie explained that staff and the Town Attorney are working on the
recommendations, will make the changes and bring it back to Town Commission at the
October 6, 2020 meeting or thereafter.
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8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
A. RESOLUTION NO. 20-018 / MERIT INCREASE POLICY FOR NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A MERIT INCREASE POLICY FOR NON-UNION
EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH PERSONNEL
RULES AND REGULATIONS ARTICLE XVIII EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND
WELFARE ACTIVITIES, SECTION 6. EDUCATION INCENTIVE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Hillman read Resolution No. 20-018 into record.
Town Manager Labadie explained the recommendations were to provide a four percent
merit increase and education incentives for non-union employees.
MOTION: Commissioner David moved to approve the Resolution No 20-018 as
presented. Vice Mayor Babi[ seconded the motion, which passed (5 to 0)
unanimously.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
There was no Consent Agenda items.
10.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
11.NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Commission Meeting Minutes
March 03, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
March 16, 2020 Emergency Commission Special Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2020 Special Commission Meeting Minutes
April 07, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
Mayor Hillman read the titles of Item 11A into the record.
Town Commission agreed that the April 07, 2020 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
would be placed on the October 06, 2020 meeting agenda for approval.
MOTION: Commissioner David moved to approve the March 03, 2020 Regular
Commission Meeting Minutes, the March 16, 2020 Emergency Commission
Special Meeting Minutes, and the March 24, 2020 Special Commission
Meeting Minutes, as amended. Commissioner Shoemaker seconded the
motion, which passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
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B. Ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of
Highland Beach and Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police Inc. related
to the civilian agreement effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023
Mayor Hillman read the title of Item 11B into record.
Town Manager Labadie introduced ratification of the Collective bargaining agreement
with the Florida State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, Inc.
MOTION: Commissioner Shoemaker moved to approve the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the Town of Highland Beach and Florida State Lodge
Fraternal Order of Police Inc. effective October 1, 2020 through September
30, 2023. Commissioner David seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
C. Ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of
Highland Beach and Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
related to the law enforcement agreement effective October 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2023
Mayor Hillman read the title for Item 11C into record.
Town Manager Labadie introduced ratification of the Collective bargaining agreement
with the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association, Inc.
MOTION: Commissioner Shoemaker moved to approve the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the Town of Highland Beach and Palm Beach County
Police Benevolent Association, Inc. effective October 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2023. Commissioner David seconded the motion. Upon roll
call the motion passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
D. Consideration of the Second Amendment to Town Manager Employment
Agreement Between the Town of Highland Beach and Marshall Labadie.
Mayor Hillman presented this item and commented that the sentence in the contract that
reads "this first amendment," should read second. The Town Commission agreed that
Section V1, Compensation effective October 1, 2020, that the employee's annual base
salary shall be increased by five percent of the employee's annual base salary — should
read no less than five percent. Based upon the research of different towns in the county,
it was the consensus of the Town Commission to change the language of the contract to
include a merit increase clause, based on performance, be between a minimum five and
maximum ten percent each year.
MOTION: Commissioner Shoemaker moved to approve item 11D as amended.
Commissioner Gossett-Seidman seconded the motion. Upon roll call the
motion passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
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12.TOWN COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner John Shoemaker provided comments supporting the Chief and police
department.
Commissioner Evalyn David agreed with the comments of Commissioner Shoemaker.
Commissioner Peggy Gossett-Seidman also concurred with Commissioner Shoemaker
supporting the Police. She discussed a meeting she attended at the Federated Woman
in Tampa and provided stats obtained from Senator Simpson regarding Florida's
budgeting practices, businesses relocating to Florida due to the removal or the sales
taxes prior to the COVID pandemic, the widening of the Panama Canal, New ports in
Melbourne and Cape Canaveral and upcoming budget changes She also encouraged
everyone to vote.
Vice Mayor Greg Babij echoed Commissioner Shoemakers comments.
Mayor Douglas Hillman provided a follow up from a zoom meeting with Commissioner
Weinroth and three of his attorneys as well as Eric from the parks and recreations
department of Palm Beach County concerning Milani Park. Also, in attendance was Town
Manager Labadie and Town Attorney Torcivia. There was a discussion on the plans for
Milani Park and the potential danger of Yamato Rock.
13.TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Town Attorney Torcivia provided additional comments on the meeting concerning Milani
Park.
14.TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie provided comments on Milani Park, the FR Aleman Trucks
conducting a survey for Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) resurfacing,
restoration and rehabilitation (RRR) projects, the census, the strategic priorities plan, the
conversions through BS&A , the repainting of the water storage tank, lift station 5, the
evaluation of the sanitary sewer system, board vacancies, the digitization process by the
Clerk's office, and kudos to Accreditation Manager .Aronowitz, Officer Shersty and Officer
Miller who assisted a future resident regain access to their vehicle after an accidental
lockout. He thanked the Commission for their comments about him on Item 11 D. He also
provided an update on the roof and crosswalk projects.
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15.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Hillman adjourn the meeting at 5:11 P.M.
APPROVED at the November 17, 2020 Town Commission Meeting.
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