2022.11.15_TC_Minutes_Regular TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: November 15, 2022
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:30 PM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hillman called the meeting to order at 1 .30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner John Shoemaker
Commissioner Evalyn David
Mayor Douglas Hillman
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United State of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Hillman mentioned two (2) new items were added to the Consent Agenda as
Item 9.B., Resolution No. 2022-028, and Item 9.C., Resolution No. 2022-030.
MOTION: David - Moved to approve the agenda as amended, which passed
unanimously 3 -0.
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. None.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Paul Resnick spoke about comments that he made at a previous Town
Commission meeting related to the Town's fire code.
Florida House Representative Elect Peggy Gossett-Seidman provided comments
about the accomplishment of the Town such as the Marina Patrol vessel, Fire Rescue
Department, the beaches, and State Road A1A.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Hillman read the announcements as follows:
Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment and Appeals - Two (2) vacancies for a three-year term
Meetings and Events
November 16, 2022 - 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
November 17, 2022 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
November 22, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting
December 06, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
December 07, 2022 — 6:00 P.M. Public Meeting Accessory Marine Facility
Regulations
Board Action Report
A. None.
8. ORDINANCES
A. None.
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Hillman announced the Consent Agenda items.
A. Resolution No. 2022-029
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 Planning Board; and providing for an effective date.
B. Resolution No. 2022-028
A Resolution of the Mayor of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
declaring a State of Emergency within the Town of Highland Beach and
authorizing the evacuation of residents from certain areas of the Town or
the whole Town; and providing for an effective date. (This item was added
to the agenda).
C. Resolution No. 2022-030
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, confirming the termination of the State of Local Emergency within
the Town of Highland Beach, Florida; and providing for an effective date.
(This item was added to the agenda).
MOTION: David/Shoemaker - Moved to approve Resolution Nos. 2022-028,
2022-029 and 2022-030 (Consent Agenda) as presented, which
passed unanimously 3-0.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Fire Rescue Implementation Update
Town Manager Labadie provided an update on the Fire Rescue implementation.
Additionally, he provided a PowerPoint depicting images of the fire station site plans.
Town Commission discussion ensued about the fire rescue station.
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of the proposal from CivicPlus to update and centralize web
services related to the Town's website.
Management Analyst Skender Coma presented this item and explained the
benefits of modernizing the Town's website using CivicPlus. Town Manager
Labadie also provided comments about modifying the Town's website.
Mayor Hillman asked that the Town Commission be kept up to date on the
progress of CivicPlus implementation.
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Town staff will bring back the CivicPlus presentation at a future Town
Commission meeting.
MOTION: David/Hillman - Moved to approve the CivicPlus proposal, which
passed unanimously 3-0.
B. Approval of Meeting Minutes
November 01, 2022 - Commission Meeting Minutes
November 04, 2022 - Commission Meeting Special Minutes
MOTION: David/Shoemaker - Moved to approve the November 01, 2022, and
November 04, 2022, meeting minutes as presented, which passed
unanimously 3-0.
12. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner John Shoemaker commented about the Veterans Day presentation.
He also spoke about the storm damage on the beach.
Commissioner Evalyn David commented about the homes along Daytona Beach that
were affected by the storm. She congratulated Florida House Representative Peggy
Gossett-Seidman.
Mayor Douglas Hillman spoke about the private homes, private beaches, dunes,
and seawalls in Highland Beach.
13. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Town Attorney Torcivia has nothing to report.
14. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie provided a report as follows:
The Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board members are working on the
dune issue.
He mentioned, due to Subtropical Storm Nicole the Marine Accessory Public Meeting
has been postponed. The new meeting dates are December 5, 7, and 13 at 6:00 p.m.
in the in the Library Community Room. Additionally, the new meeting dates will be
placed on a post card, dispersed to the residents, placed on the Town's website and
in the Manager's Monthly Minutes.
Town Manager Labadie reminded everyone that a Special Town Commission
meeting will be held on Tuesday 22, 2022 at 1:30 P.M. to interview applicants for the
temporary Town Commission vacant position.
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Mayor Hillman mentioned each applicant will come to the podium for five minutes to
speak and answer questions. Town Commission briefly spoke about the process for
the upcoming special meeting.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
APPROVED December 06, 2022, Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Doug-T& Hillman, Mayor
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