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2022.08.02_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: August 02, 2022 3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:30 PM Highland Beach, Florida 33487 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1.30 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioner John Shoemaker Commissioner Evalyn David Commissioner Peggy Gossett -Seidman Vice Mayor Natasha Moore Town Manager Marshall Labadie Town Attorney Glen Torcivia Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins ABSENT Mayor Douglas Hillman 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America. 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The agenda was modified as follows: Item 11.B., Resolution No. 2022-015 under New Business, was moved to Item 5.A. under Presentations/Proclamations. The "Fire Rescue Implementation Update" was added to the agenda as Item 10.A. under Unfinished Business. Item 11.A., the Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Gulf Stream, was moved to August 04, 2022, Town Commission Special Meeting agenda. MOTION: David/Gossett-Seidman - Moved to approve the agenda as amended, which passed unanimously 4 to 0. Town Commission Meeting Minutes Date: August 02, 2022 Page 2 of 5 5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS A. Resolution No. 2022-015 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, ratifying the selection, appointments, and term of office of members of the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date. Town Commission interviewed Barbara Nestle. Vice Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2022-015. The Town Commission interviewed the applicant, Ms. Barbara Nestle (joined virtually.) MOTION: David/Gossett-Seidman moved to approve Resolution No. 2022-015 (appointing Barbara Nestle), which passed unanimously 4 to 0 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Jack Halpern voiced concerns about the interlocal agreement with the Town of Gulf Stream for building services. Ms. Jane Perlow also voiced concerns about the interlocal agreement with the Town of Gulf Stream for building services. Mr. David Lemon commented about the environmental conditions of the beach. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS Board Vacancies Board of Adjustment and Appeals - One vacancy for a three-year term Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board - One vacancy for an unexpired term ending April 30, 2024 Meetings and Events August 04, 2022 - 12.00 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting August 09, 2022 - 1.00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting August 10, 2022 - 12.30 P.M. Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Regular Meeting August 11, 2022 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting August 16, 2022 - 1.30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting Town Commission Meeting Minutes Date: August 02, 2022 Page 3 of 5 Board Action Report A. None 8. ORDINANCES A. Proposed Ordinance An Ordinance of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, amending the administrative amendments to the 7th (2020) Edition of the Florida Building Code to update the requirements for reinspection and recertification of existing threshold buildings and other buildings owned by a condominium or cooperative association to conform with state law; providing for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability and codification; and providing for an effective date. Vice Mayor Moore read the title of the Proposed Ordinance, and Building Official Remas presented this item. Vice Mayor Moore opened public comments for this item. Hearing none, she closed public comments. MOTION: David/Gossett-Seidman — Moved to accept the Proposed Ordinance incorporating the State's recertification program into ours, which passed unanimously 4 to 0. 9. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve and Authorize the Public Works Director to rehabilitate Lift Station No. 2, utilizing the existing agreement with Hinterland Group Inc in an amount not to exceed $66,700.00. Vice Mayor Moore read the title of Item 9.A. There were no public comments. MOTION: David/Gossett-Seidman. Moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented, which passed unanimously 4 to 0. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Fire Rescue Department Implementation Plan Update (This item was added to the agenda) Town Manager Labadie provided an update on the Fire Rescue Implementation Plan. Town Commission Meeting Minutes Date: August 02, 2022 Page 4 of 5 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the Town of Highland Beach and the Town of Gulf Stream for Building Department Services. (This item was removed for the agenda) B. Resolution No. 2022-015 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, ratifying the selection, appointments, and term of office of members of the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date. (This item was moved to Item 5.A. under Presentations/Proclamations) C. July 19, 2022 - Commission Meeting Minutes MOTION: David/Shoemaker - Moved to approve the minutes, which passed unanimously 4 to 0. 12. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner John Shoemaker spoke about the seaweed on the beach, the importance of the Environmental Board (Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board), and the public comments concerning the interlocal agreement with the Town of Gulf Stream. He inquired about the Condo Presidents Meeting, and Town Manager Labadie mentioned that the meeting was well received. Commissioner Evalyn David had no comments. Commissioner Peggy Gossett -Seidman provided a PowerPoint presentation on the following. She also attended a League of Cities meeting last week and will provide a brief report to the Town Commission at the next meeting. 1. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Boat Tour and Analysis. 2. Florida League of Cities Update. Vice Mayor Natasha Moore had no comments. 13. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Town Attorney Torcivia had no comments. 14. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Town Manager Labadie provided a report as follows: Town Commission Meeting Minutes Date: August 02, 2022 Page 5 of 5 He will work to address the concerns regarding the Interlocal Agreement with Gulf Stream. Going forward, he will also include a sub -item under the Town Manager's Report for those big -ticketed items (similar to the ILA). The Water Treatment Plant passed its annual health inspections. The Police Department passed reaccreditation with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. The Palm Beach County Inspector General conducted an audit on the Town's Information Technology (IT) operations, and the town did well. He will circulate the IT policy to the Town Commission. The Florida Statutes puts limitations on the Economic Relief Payment. Therefore, the item will be removed from the August 4 Town Commission Special meeting agenda. He will work with the Town Attorney regarding this matter and bring an item back to Town Commission at a future meeting. The budget review and approval process are progressing appropriately, and the Town's financial condition has never been more sound. Ms. Dorothy Jacks, Palm Beach County Property Appraiser, will provide a presentation on August 4, 2022, Town Commission Special Meeting. 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3.15 P.M. APPROVED August 16, 2022, Town Commission Meeting. ATTEST Q_"V-1'b' Lan�Ida Gaskins, MIMIC Town Clerk Dougl s Hillman, Mayor Transcribed by Latonda Gillion and Lanelda Gaskins August 16, 2022 Date Disclaimer: Effective May 19, 2020, per Resolution No. 20-008, all meeting minutes are transcribed as a brief summary reflecting the event of this meeting. Verbatim audio/video recordings are permanent records and are available on the Town's Media Archives & Minutes webpage: https://highlandbeach-fi.municodemeetings.com/.