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2023.03.24_TC_Agenda_Special1 TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH TOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA Friday, March 24, 2023 AT 1:30 PM TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS 3614 S. OCEAN BOULEVARD HIGHLAND BEACH, FL 33487 Town Commission Natasha Moore Mayor Evalyn David Commissioner Don Peters Commissioner Judith Goldberg Commissioner Marshall Labadie Town Manager Lanelda Gaskins Town Clerk Glen J. Torcivia Town Attorney 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. A. Various public comments for Vice Mayor-Commissioner Vacancy 5. APPOINTING THE VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER TO THE MAYOR- COMMISSIONER UNTIL MARCH 19, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION A. Resolution No. 2023-008 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, appointing the Vice Mayor-Commissioner as the Mayor-Commissioner until the next General Election, and providing for an effective date. 1 Town Commission Special Meeting Agenda March 24, 2023 2 6. COMMISSION INTERVIEW APPLICANTS / RESOLUTION NO. 2023-009 / SWEARING IN AND SEATING OF NEWLY APPOINTED VICE MAYOR - COMMISSIONER A. Commission Interview Applicants for the Vacant Vice Mayor -Commissioner position that is to be filled until March 19, 2024, General Regular Election, per Section 106(11) of the Town's Charter. Applicants: Milton Barbarosh Roberta Kruta James Murrary John Shoemaker David Stern Christine Viegas B. Resolution No. 2023-009 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, filling the vacancy of the Office of Vice Mayor-Commissioner until the next general election; and providing for an effective date. C. Swearing In and Seating of the Newly Appointed Vice Mayor-Commissioner 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS March 28, 2023 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting 8. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Judith Goldberg Commissioner Don Peters Commissioner Evalyn David Vice Mayor Vice Mayor Natasha Moore 9. ADJOURNMENT NOTE: Any person, firm or corporation decides to appeal any decision made by the Town Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record including testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (State Law requires the above Notice. Any person desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own cost, to arrange for the transcript.) The Town neither provides nor prepares such record. 2 Town Commission Special Meeting Agenda March 24, 2023 3 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact Town Hall 561 -278-4548 within a reasonable time prior to this meeting in order to request such assistance 3 File Attachments for Item: A. Various public comments for Vice Mayor-Commissioner Vacancy 4 03/24/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Public Comments for Vice Mayor- Commission Vacancy 5 03/24/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Renee and Gary Foote 6 From:footepath@aol.com To:Lanelda Gaskins Subject:Vice Mayor Position Date:Thursday, March 23, 2023 3:50:05 PM Please forward my letter to our two newly elected commissoners. Thank you Dear Commissioner Goldberg and Commissioner Peters, My husband and I were very sad to hear about the sudden passing of our wonderful town Mayor Doug Hillman. He spent a tremendous amount of time helping our community begin to achieve what was once thought “the impossible”. We would like to see these endeavors continue so that we have the very best fire, ambulance service etc. Our newly elected commissioners will certainly need some time to learn all the ins and outs of running our town. This is not something they can be achieved in a day, week or even a month. John Shoemaker had been working closely with Doug and has had a positive influence in our community over his three year term. He is someone who can provide the needed knowledge and continuity to complete these projects successfully. We believe while resumes are important, actual experience is also essential Unfortunately twice since we have lived here, the Vice Mayor has had to unexpectedly step into the role as mayor. People move, things change etc. This is another critical reason why John should be the one to to fill the temporary position of Vice Mayor. He has the experience which no other candidate you are considering would have. 7 Thank you, Renee and Gary Foote Braemar Isle Apt 1508 8 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Barbara James 9 From:Barbara Blanid James To:Lanelda Gaskins Cc:Marshall Labadie; Evalyn David; Natasha Moore Subject:CLARIFICATION: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR Date:Friday, March 17, 2023 3:50:04 PM CLARIFICATION --- In re-reading my letter, please realize that I do not suggest that John Shoemaker be placed in the Mayor-Chair. I expect that Natasha will be occupying that. My suggestion is that "an" empty seat be filled by him. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Barbara Blanid James <bocablanid@yahoo.com> To: Lanelda Gaskins <lgaskins@highlandbeach.us> Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; Evalyn David <edavid@highlandbeach.us>; Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 03:40:55 PM EDT Subject: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR Dear Lanelda, Will you kindly include the following letter as Public Comments during either the March 21st or March 28th commission meetings. I do not know whether my concept has been considered, and thus I am writing to express it at this time. Our loss to the Town is just so HUGE. May our commission remember and follow the concept, behavior and relationships to and with each other, that our Mayor, Doug Hillman successfully revamped on a very necessary basis. To you all, my heart hurts as we say our farewell to the best of the best - - I can only assume you each feel even worse. Thank you - Barbara James, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE APPROPRIATE COMMISSION MEETING: Dear Commission Members - We are all mourning the loss of a truly capable and wise Mayor. Doug Hillman stood in a class seldom seen on this Commission. My heartfelt condolences to you as you adjust to his absence in your lives and in our Town. My thoughts went to the necessity to sit the right person in the newly empty chair - needing a fifth member on our Town Commission. With the heavy duty projects hitting "home", and having been slotted in over the past two+ years, it is my recommendation that the Commission think strongly and consider reenlisting former Commissioner John Shoemaker to fill that seat while we catch our breath. His three years of having been on the 10 Commission is extremely valuable at this exact point in the Town's work ahead. The Fire Department, The Fire House, The A1A work by FDOT and other projects in the works. As of this weeks elections, we have only two existing Commissioners. Natasha Moore and Evalyn David. John has spent three full years - he has followed and been a part of the roots of all of these topics. It would be a shame to lose his knowledge and leave it up to three new Commissioners (two newly elected and one to be appointed) to learn the facts in a very abbreviated fashion. I believe we have a win-win opportunity; John Shoemaker can fill in many gaps that could come up. He is (I believe) fairly free to jump in for whatever time the Town appoints him. Please mull this over, if you haven't actually already considered it. I think Doug would have thought of this too; bless his heart - may he rest in peace as our Town carries on without him. Sincerely, Barbara James Resident since 2001 Barbara Blanid James 3201 S Ocean Blvd PH-1 Highland Beach, Fl 33487 11 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting John Shoemaker 12 From:John Shoemaker To:Lanelda Gaskins Cc:Marshall Labadie; Evalyn David; Natasha Moore Subject:Re: CLARIFICATION: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR Date:Friday, March 17, 2023 5:13:19 PM All, Please know that I did not seek this endorsement although I am amazed at what she wrote - especially since I do not even know this woman! I Never met her! Of course, I am ready to serve if you like. I am still in shock over both the election results and Doug’s passing. Incredible. John Shoemaker President of the Clarendon Condominium Association My Website: https://www.john-shoemaker.com/ Click here to learn about our Veterans: https://highlandbeach.us/veteranheroes/ On Friday, March 17, 2023, 3:50 PM, Barbara Blanid James <bocablanid@yahoo.com> wrote: CLARIFICATION --- In re-reading my letter, please realize that I do not suggest that John Shoemaker be placed in the Mayor-Chair. I expect that Natasha will be occupying that. My suggestion is that "an" empty seat be filled by him. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Barbara Blanid James <bocablanid@yahoo.com> To: Lanelda Gaskins <lgaskins@highlandbeach.us> Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; Evalyn David <edavid@highlandbeach.us>; Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 at 03:40:55 PM EDT Subject: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPTY CHAIR Dear Lanelda, Will you kindly include the following letter as Public Comments during either the March 21st or March 28th commission meetings. I do not know whether my concept has been considered, and thus I am writing to express it at this time. Our loss to the Town is just so HUGE. May our commission remember and follow the concept, behavior and relationships to and with each other, that our Mayor, Doug Hillman successfully revamped on a very necessary basis. To you all, my heart hurts as we say our farewell to the best of the best - - I can only assume you each feel even worse. 13 Thank you - Barbara James, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE APPROPRIATE COMMISSION MEETING: Dear Commission Members - We are all mourning the loss of a truly capable and wise Mayor. Doug Hillman stood in a class seldom seen on this Commission. My heartfelt condolences to you as you adjust to his absence in your lives and in our Town. My thoughts went to the necessity to sit the right person in the newly empty chair - needing a fifth member on our Town Commission. With the heavy duty projects hitting "home", and having been slotted in over the past two+ years, it is my recommendation that the Commission think strongly and consider reenlisting former Commissioner John Shoemaker to fill that seat while we catch our breath. His three years of having been on the Commission is extremely valuable at this exact point in the Town's work ahead. The Fire Department, The Fire House, The A1A work by FDOT and other projects in the works. As of this weeks elections, we have only two existing Commissioners. Natasha Moore and Evalyn David. John has spent three full years - he has followed and been a part of the roots of all of these topics. It would be a shame to lose his knowledge and leave it up to three new Commissioners (two newly elected and one to be appointed) to learn the facts in a very abbreviated fashion. I believe we have a win-win opportunity; John Shoemaker can fill in many gaps that could come up. He is (I believe) fairly free to jump in for whatever time the Town appoints him. Please mull this over, if you haven't actually already considered it. I think Doug would have thought of this too; bless his heart - may he rest in peace as our Town carries on without him. Sincerely, Barbara James Resident since 2001 Barbara Blanid James 3201 S Ocean Blvd PH-1 Highland Beach, Fl 33487 14 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Ron Reame 15 From:Marshall Labadie To:Lanelda Gaskins Subject:FW: Endorsement Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:04:21 AM For meeting.... Sincerely, Marshall Labadie Town Manager Town of Highland Beach 3614 South Ocean Boulevard Highland Beach, FL 33487 (561) 278-4548 Office (561) 265-3582 Fax www.highlandbeach.us -----Original Message----- From: Ron Reame <rreame@outlook.com> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 10:35 AM To: evalyn-david@comcast.net; Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us> Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; John Shoemaker <shoerfid@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Endorsement Hello All, Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to attend tomorrows meeting. I have my grandkid's in town. I continue to endorse JS for the Commission and I'm also available to assist in any way that I can. Thanks Ron -----Original Message----- From: Ron Reame Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 4:31 PM To: 'evalyn-david@comcast.net' <evalyn-david@comcast.net>; 'nmoore@highlandbeach.us' <nmoore@highlandbeach.us> Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us> Subject: FW: Endorsement I would like to recommend and endorse John Shoemaker for the Town Commission for Highland Beach. I consider him to be among the most knowledgeable and experienced and reputable persons in our community. John would then continue to be a valued asset for our Town. Ron Reame Dalton Place Boca Highlands 16 Sent from my iPhone 17 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Fred Rosen 18 From:Fred M. Rosen To:nmore@highlandbeach.com Subject:Upcoming meeting Date:Sunday, March 19, 2023 8:04:21 PM Natasha, please let me wish you nothing but success taking over as mayor under such difficult circumstances. I have no doubt that you will the expertise and much success in your new position. With the passing of Doug and the election of two newcomers to the commission, I would like to recommend John, who has had experience on this commission for the past few years, to be nominated for the appointment of Vice Mayor. Considering half the commission will be new to the job until your former position is filled, I strongly feel that someone with the needed experience is not only the best option for this position, but would be a prudent decision under these difficult circumstances. Thank you Fred Rosen 732-614-1743 4740 South Ocean Blvd. Unit 1015 Highland Beach Florida 33487 email fredrosen@icloud.com 19 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Elyse Riesa 20 From:Marshall Labadie To:Lanelda Gaskins Subject:FW: Additional commissioner Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:04:52 AM For meeting…. Sincerely, Marshall Labadie Town Manager Town of Highland Beach 3614 South Ocean Boulevard Highland Beach, FL 33487 (561) 278-4548 Office (561) 265-3582 Fax www.highlandbeach.us From: Elyse Riesa <eriesa@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 8:33 PM To: Evalyn David <edavid@highlandbeach.us>; Natasha Moore <nmoore@highlandbeach.us> Cc: Marshall Labadie <mlabadie@highlandbeach.us>; peg <peggygossettpr@gmail.com> Subject: Additional commissioner Ofcourse like everyone else I was saddened to hear the news about Doug. I also felt it important to let you know I have spoken with many candidates that ran or intended to run for office in this last election. With regard to John Shoemaker I had no concerns if folks voted him in . The fact that he lost the election , however, would put unnecessary pressure on the current commission to appoint him after losing his election. It would have very bad optics to our residents.( Btw Don Peters seemed like a good team player that will serve the town well . ) With regard to David Goldberg , I did get to meet him and discuss his candidacy when he was running against Doug. Please know what he wrote to you was false. He personally told me he told Doug to resign and become "mayor emeritus " which doesn't exist. He wanted no competition. He was not a team player . He was an intimidator. Please do not consider him in any role . I believe David Stern would be a great asset to the town if you were to choose him or another candidate that has not run for office. Maybe even wait a week to get your thoughts together . It's so important you remain a cohesive team without being bullied by anyone. I wish you and the new commissioners well. My Best Regards Elyse Riesa 21 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Jeffrey Kleiman 22 From:Jeffrey To:Natasha Moore; Evalyn David; Donald Peters; judy@judithgoldberg.com; jgoldberg@judithgoldberg.com; Lanelda Gaskins Cc:Marshall Labadie; John Shoemaker; jahalpern@comcast.net Subject:Next Mayor Date:Monday, March 20, 2023 9:24:07 PM Public Comment for March 21st Commission Meeting. Vice Mayor, Commissioners, What should the process be before our Commission appoints a candidate to a vacant Commission seat, especially the Mayor's seat? Would giving our residents a couple of weeks' notice and a chance to comment before making an appointment be the correct thing to do? Former commissioner Shoemaker would like a seat on our Commission. John Shoemaker and every eligible resident who may want a seat on our Commission, as Mayor, Vice Mayor, or Commissioner, should be allowed to apply and be heard at a public meeting. Vice Mayor Moore would be my pick for Mayor. However, I would never want anyone appointed to our Commission without our residents afforded ample time to voice their opinions. Sincerely, Jeffrey Kleiman 3907 S Ocean Blvd. 23 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Peggy Brown 24 From:Peggy Brown To:Natasha Moore Cc:Lanelda Gaskins; Evalyn David Subject:John Shoemaker for appointment as Vice Mayor Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 8:21:30 AM Good morning Natasha, I am unable to attend today’s meeting. I support you, Natasha, be appointed as Mayor of Highland Beach and John Shoemaker be appointed as Vice Mayor of Highland Beach Please note I do not support the Committee to Save Highland Beach and they do not speak for me. Thank you, Peggy Brown 4319 Tranquility Drive Sent from my iPad 25 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Robin Furlin 26 From:richard furlin To:Natasha Moore Cc:Lanelda Gaskins Subject:John Shoemaker Nomination Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 10:12:40 AM Ms. Moore, It is my pleasure to submit the nomination of John Shoemaker for the Vice Mayor of Highland Beach position. I cannot recommend anyone more honorable and dedicated to Highland Beach with more integrity and commitment to excellence. I have known and worked extensively with John in his position as President of the Clarendon. His attention to detail and caring for the owners is indeed rare and we at Clarendon have benefited and will continue to benefit from his dedication. Highland Beach needs someone who will strive to improve our community in the future and continue the excellent performance of the town council in the past and hopefully with his participation more accomplishments in the future. Sincerely, Rich Furlin 3407 S. Ocean Blvd. Apt. 4A 27 Highland Beach, FL 33487 8327416238 28 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Ron Brown 29 From:rdbrown1@aol.com To:Natasha Moore Cc:Lanelda Gaskins; Evalyn David Subject:Recommend John Shoemaker be appointed interim Vice Mayor & Natasha Moore be appointed Mayor Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:09:33 AM Good morning Natasha, I am unable to attend today's Commission meeting. I would like to make an input that I support Natasha Moore to be appointed interim Mayor of Highland Beach and I support John Shoemaker to be appointed interim Vice Mayor of Highland Beach. I would also like to say that the Committee to Save Highland Beach does not speak for me. I have my own voice. Thank you, Ron Brown, Pres., Bel Lido Property Owners Association 4319 Tranquility Drive 30 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Rose Zammataro 31 From:Rose Zammataro To:Lanelda Gaskins Cc:nmore@highlandbeach.com Subject:appointment of Vice Mayor Date:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:08:45 AM Hi Laneida, I don't know if you remember me but this is Rose Zammataro I was running for commissioner a few years back. I am still working and so not interested in running for any position at the moment. However because I have been resident of Highland Beach for over 40 years am very much interested in the people that are going to run for office. I would like with this e mail show that I and my whole family who own the 4 apartments at 4324 South Ocean blv. would like to support Natasha Moore for Mayor and John Shoemaker for Vice Mayor. By the way we still have poor attendance in any election of course I was there voting for John but not many others that I know would like to see him in the administration. Thanks Rose Zammataro 561-441-2430 32 03/21/2023 Town Commission Special Meeting Barry Donaldson 33 21 March 2023 Barry Donaldson 3700 S. Ocean Blvd 1608 Highland Beach, FL 33487 To The Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Highland Beach: RE: Commission Vacancies The town is still reeling from the sudden loss of Doug Hillman. He was not only Mayor of our small barrier island community, but was also a good friend to many of us who live here. His is a terrible loss at both a personal and public level. Yet, it is comforting we have an active and seasoned Vice-Mayor to step into the role as Mayor, and I endorse Natasha Moore to be confirmed in that position. Her work on the Water and Sewage Rates, financial insights on the Fire and Rescue Building and promotion of the community-building signage contest outreach to residents are just a few of her many commendable actions. The Commission will be left with consideration of completing the filling of the resulting vacancy with a new member. I can offer no better candidate than John Shoemaker. Like Mayor Moore, John has gone far beyond his role as Commissioner to seek out and highlight the many stories of military veterans in our community, as well as enthusiastically supporting and expanding the community-building holiday food-truck gatherings at Town Hall. He has worked hard to build a solid working consensus with his fellow Commissioners on key issues of vital importance to the Town. As the Town enters a critical period in the run-up to groundbreaking for the Fire-Rescue Station, personnel expansion to staff the new services, audit of Delray Beach finances related to the "true-up" cost controversy, formation of a new budget and approaching RRR FDOT and County Milani Park projects, the continuity of his beneficial insight is much needed. John recently lost a very close election to newly-elected Commissioner Peters, garnering 47% of the vote, a substantial show of support from voters in Highland Beach. Please listen to the voters. The community needs John, and I am hopeful the Commission will fully realize the benefits of bringing him to the Commission and work with you on the many important tasks you will be facing in the coming year. Thank you, Barry Donaldson 34 File Attachments for Item: A. Resolution No. 2023-008 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, appointing the Vice Mayor-Commissioner as the Mayor-Commissioner until the next General Election, and providing for an effective date.  35 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING THE VICE-MAYOR- COMMISSIONER AS THE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Mayor Douglas Hillman ran unopposed during the March 2023 General Election cycle and shall be deemed to have voted for himself; and WHEREAS, Mayor Hillman passed away on March 15, 2023; and WHEREAS, Section 2-26 of the Town’s Code of Ordinances, “Duty of vice-mayor,” provides that “in the event of the death, absence, disability or disqualification of the mayor, the vice-mayor shall discharge the duties of mayor;” and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of the Town Code and the Town Charter, the Town Commission wishes to formally appoint the Vice Mayor to serve as Mayor until the March 2024 General Election cycle; and WHEREAS, the Town Commission determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Highland Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2. The Town Commission hereby appoints Vice-Mayor-Commissioner Natasha Moore to serve as Mayor-Commissioner until the March 2024 General Election. Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. 36 Resolution No. 2023-008 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, this 24th day of March 2023. Natasha Moore, Vice-Mayor ATTEST: REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY Lanelda Gaskins, MMC Town Clerk Glen J. Torcivia, Town Attorney Town of Highland Beach VOTES: YES NO Vice-Mayor Natasha Moore Commissioner Evalyn David Commissioner Judith Goldberg Commissioner Don Peters 37 File Attachments for Item: A. Commission Interview Applicants for the Vacant Vice Mayor-Commissioner position that is to be filled until March 19, 2024, General Regular Election, per Section 106(11) of the Town's Charter. Applicants: Milton BarbaroshRoberta KrutaJames MurraryJohn ShoemakerDavid SternChristine Viegas 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 File Attachments for Item: B. Resolution No. 2023-009 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, filling the vacancy of the Office of Vice Mayor-Commissioner until the next general election; and providing for an effective date. 64 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, FILLING A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER UNTIL THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, through the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-008, the Town Commission formally appointed Vice Mayor-Commissioner Natasha Moore to serve as Mayor-Commissioner until the March 2024 General Election; and WHEREAS, this appointment has created a vacancy in the office of Vice Mayor- Commissioner, and the Town Commission wishes to fill this vacancy on the Town Commission in accordance with Section 1.06(11) of the Town Charter; and WHEREAS, the Town Commission determines that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Highland Beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2. The Town Commission hereby appoints _________________________ to serve as Vice Mayor-Commissioner until the March 2024 General Election. Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. 65 Resolution No. 2023-009 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, this 24th day of March 2023. Natasha Moore, Mayor ATTEST: REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY Lanelda Gaskins, MMC Town Clerk Glen J. Torcivia, Town Attorney Town of Highland Beach VOTES: YES NO Mayor Natasha Moore Commissioner Evalyn David Commissioner Judith Goldberg Commissioner Don Peters 66 APPOINTMENT BALLOT FOR TOWN COMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 24 2023, AT 1:30 PM APPOINT VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER TO THE TOWN COMMISSION FOR THE TEMPORARY POSITION, TERM ENDS MARCH 19, 2024 PLEASE SELECT ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS (Check the box): ❑ Milton Barbarosh ❑ Robert Kruta ❑ James B. Murray ❑ John Shoemaker f David Stern ❑ Christine Viegas Signature: Date: March 24, 2023 ITEM 6.A. Commission Interview Applicants • 1 ffmin APPOINTMENT BALLOT FOR TOWN COMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 24 2023 AT 1:30 PM APPOINT VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER TO THE TOWN COMMISSION FOR THE TEMPORARY POSITION, TERM ENDS MARCH 19, 2024 PLEASE SELECT ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS (Check the box): ❑ Milton Barbarosh ❑ Robert Kruta ❑ James B. Murray ❑ John Shoemaker David Stern ❑ Christine Viegas Signature: Date: March 24, 2023 ITEM 6.A. Commission Interview Applicants APPOINTMENT BALLOT FOR TOWN COMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 24 2023, AT 1:30 PM APPOINT VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER TO THE TOWN COMMISSION FOR THE TEMPORARY POSITION, TERM ENDS MARCH 19, 2024 PLEASE SELECT ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS (Check the box): ❑ Milton Barbarosh ❑ Robert Kruta ❑ James B. Murray ❑ John Shoemaker ❑'David Stern ❑ Christine Viegas Signature: s Date: March 24, 2023 ITEM 6.A. Commission Interview Applicants • 1 APPOINTMENT BALLOT FOR TOWN COMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 24 2023, AT 1:30 PM APPOINT VICE MAYOR-COMMISSIONER TO THE TOWN COMMISSION FOR THE TEMPORARY POSITION, TERM ENDS MARCH 19, 2024 PLEASE SELECT ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS (Check the box): ❑ Milton Barbarosh ❑ Robert Kruta ❑ James B. Murray ❑ John Shoemaker David Stern ❑ Christine Viegas Signature: � '1 �s --, Date: March 24, 2023 ITEM 6.A. Commission Interview Applicants