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
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Lan�Ida Gaskins, MIMIC
Town Clerk
Dougl s Hillman, Mayor
Transcribed by
Latonda Gillion and
Lanelda Gaskins
August 16, 2022
Date
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