2020.10.20_TC_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN VIRTUAL TOWN COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: October 20, 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 John Shoemaker
Commissioner Evalyn David
Commissioner Peggy Gossett -Seidman (joined the meeting at 1:32 P.M.)
Vice Mayor Greg Babij
Mayor Douglas Hillman
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia (joined the meeting at 1:32 P.M.)
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 Shoemaker seconded the motion, which passed (4 to 0)
unanimously.
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
There were no presentations or proclamations.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS NON -AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
There were no public comments.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hillman read the following announcements into the record.
A. Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment & Appeals - Two vacancies for a three-year term.
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Financial Advisory Board - One vacancy for a three-year term.
B. Meetings and Events
October 29, 2020 - 2:00 P.M. Virtual Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
November 05, 2020 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
November 11, 2020 — Town Hall closed in observance of Veterans Day
November 12, 2020 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
C. Board Action Report
There was no board action report.
8. ORDINANCES
There were no ordinances.
9. CONSENT AGENDA
There were no consent agenda items.
10.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Approval of 2020 Strategic Priorities Plan.
Mayor Hillman introduced this item.
Town Manager Labadie spoke about the modifications to the 2020 Strategic Priorities
Plan and the action planning process.
MOTION: Commissioner Shoemaker moved to approve the 2020 Strategic Priorities
Plan as presented. Commissioner David seconded the motion, which
passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
B. Approve and Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with AT&T in the
amount of $46,080 for fiber internet services for an additional three years.
Mayor Hillman read the title for Item 10B into the record. Commissioner Shoemaker met
with Ms. Cuebas and the Mr. Rutledge about this matter and offered his suggestions.
Assistant to the Town Manager Terisha Cuebas provided an update on the progress
made with AT&T to renegotiate the monthly rate and reported that the proposed monthly
rate was reduced by $100.00 a month over the span of three years.
MOTION: Commissioner Shoemaker moved to approve the agreement with AT&T as
renegotiated. Commissioner David seconded the motion, which passed (5
to 0) unanimously.
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C. RESOLUTION NO. 20-019 / AMENDMENT TO COMMISSION RULES
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
amending Resolution No. 19-008 R, adopting commission rules governing
interactions with staff, town attorney, advisory boards, and outside agencies; and
providing an effective date.
Mayor Hillman read the title of Resolution No. 20-019 into the record.
Town Manager Labadie introduced this item explaining that there was some flexibility
added to the guidelines to allow for Town Commission to interact with elected officials
from other agencies.
The Town Commission agreed that Town Manager Labadie would prepare some
guidelines to bring it back to Town Commission at a future meeting.
D. Update on Milani Park - Mayor Hillman
Mayor Hillman presented this item and provided the Town Commission with an update
on Milani Park with a PowerPoint highlighting the proposed phases titled Phase I and
Phase 11. These phases included the addition of a parking lot, landscape, walkway,
restroom facility, lifeguard station and educational signage. They also discussed
photographing a group of 100 residents during high tide to showcase the inability to
comfortably fit a large group on the beach.
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a new Ordinance to delete certain finish floor elevation and
general elevation provisions provided in Chapter 30 (Zoning Code) and Chapter
6 (Buildings and Structures) of the Town Code of Ordinances.
Mayor Hillman introduced this item.
Building Official Jeffrey Remas presented this item explaining the proposed revisions in
the Code of Ordinances and provided additional information regarding finish floor
elevations and general elevation.
MOTION: Commissioner David moved that the recommendations of the Building
Official be followed as it relates to seawall elevations. Commissioner
Gossett -Seidman seconded the motion, which passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
B. Ratifying the Town Manager's signature on an agreement with Viking Diving
Services for the removal of the derelict vessel from the beach within Highland
Beach. (Invitation to Bid No. 20-008)
Mayor Hillman read the title of Item 11 B into record.
Town Manager Labadie discussed the time implications which prompted the execution of
the town's contract under the emergency purchasing order provisions currently in place,
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as well as the full cost of the project being covered under the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC) Grant.
MOTION: Commissioner David moved to approve the agreement with Viking Diving
Services for the removal of the derelict vessel from the beach within
Highland Beach. Commissioner Gossett -Seidman seconded the motion,
which passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
C. Resolution No. 20-020 / Budget Amendment
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida
amending Resolution No. 20-017, which appropriated funds for the 2020-2021 fiscal
year budget, and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Hillman read the title of Resolution No. 20-020 into record.
Finance Director Lalla presented the item explaining that the town hopes to get fully
refunded from the FWC Grant.
MOTION: Mayor Hillman moved to adopt Resolution No. 20-020. Commissioner
David seconded the motion, which passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
D. Approval to designate Commissioner Gossett -Seidman to the Florida League of
Cities Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee as the
Town's representative member. — Commissioner Peggy Gossett -Seidman
Mayor Hillman read the title of Item 11 D into record.
Commissioner Gossett -Seidman presented the item stating that in March, she was
contacted by the Florida League of Cities executives inquiring about her interest in a role
on a committee or as the District IV representative because the current District IV
Representative, Shirley Johnson, was up for reelection. She explained that the League's
annual meeting would be held virtually and spoke about how the League aspired to have
representatives throughout the state participate on their committees and to form policies
for the legislators when they convene in March. Initially, the closest representatives to
the Highland Beach area was Vice Mayor Andy Amoroso with the City of Lake Worth
Beach and a Lake Park representative. However, after speaking with the League about
not having a representative for the Highland Beach area, she later learned that they had
appointed her to the Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. Further
discussion ensued about the other available positions on the Florida League of Cities
Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee.
MOTION: Commissioner Shoemaker moved to designate Commissioner Gossett -
Seidman to the Florida League of Cities Transportation and
Intergovernmental Relations Committee as the town's representative
member. Commissioner David seconded the motion, which passed (5 to 0)
unanimously.
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E. Approval of Commission Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2020 - Commission Meeting Minutes
July 02, 2020 - Commission Special Meeting Minutes
July 07, 2020 - Commission Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2020 - Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION: Commissioner Gossett -Seidman moved to approve the June 16, 2020, July
02, 2020, July 07, 2020, and the July 21, 2020 Commission Meeting
Minutes as stated. Commissioner David seconded the motion, which
passed (5 to 0) unanimously.
12.TOWN COMMISSION REPORTS
Commissioner John Shoemaker commented about the ability of the Town Commission
to work as a team effectively.
Commissioner Peggy Gossett -Seidman provided comments about her conversation with
an unnamed Boca Raton Commissioner concerning Boca Raton's issues with littering on
their beach as well as the Highland Beach seaweed issue and a possible solution to
resolve it. She also provided comments on the rise in medical transport fees by the City
of Delray Beach and the Florida League of Cities Transportation and Intergovernmental
Relations Committee.
Commissioner Evalvn David had no comments
Vice Mavor Grea Babii had no comments
Mayor Douglas Hillman provided comments on the discussion about ordinances being
sponsored by a Town Commissioner. The Town Commission was in support of
Commissioner sponsored ordinance. Town Manager Labadie mentioned that the
Commissioner sponsored ordinance would help communicate the expectations better.
13.TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Town Attorney Torcivia had nothing to report.
14.TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie provided an update on the Public Participation Protocols for the
upcoming meetings after November 15S; the crosswalks signage installation, the painting
of the new logo on the town's water tower, the Coastal Resiliency Partnership, the
removal of the derelict vessel that is underway, the Water Rate Study returning on the
November 5th Commission agenda, the Fire Department Feasibility Study, the City of
Delray Beach Renourishment Project permitting process in progress and the Town of
Highland Beach filing a letter of opportunity to object to the project.
He gave kudos to Finance Department personnel, Deputy Finance Director Donna Clark,
Management Analysis Eric Marmer, and Finance Director Matthew Lalla for working on
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ensuring payroll increases were inputted, for working on the contract negotiations, and
for working on the removal of the derelict vessel.
15.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Hillman moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:54
P.M.
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Transcribed by Ganelle Thompson
Administrative Support Specialist
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