2023.03.21_TC_Minutes_Regular• TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: March 21, 2023
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 David Stern
Commissioner John Shoemaker
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore
Town Attorney Glen Torcivia
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America
followed by a moment of silence for the passing of Mayor Douglas Hillman.
Vice Mayor Moore announced that she was going to give the public time to make
comments in honor of Mayor Douglas Hillman.
Fred Rosen of Boca Highlands gave comments on Mayor Hillman and mentioned that
the Town could name the new Firehouse after him, he also thanked the
Commissioners for their service.
Commissioner Shoemaker made comments on his time working with Mayor Hillman,
he also supported naming the Firehouse after Mayor Hillman.
Commissioner David spoke about the contributions that Mayor Hillman made to the
town, she also supported naming the Firehouse after Mayor Hillman.
Commissioner Stern spoke about Mayor Hillmans time as Mayor.
Town Manager Labadie made comments about Mayor Hillman's positive interactions
with employees and his relationship with him.
Town Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Date: March 21, 2023
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5.
DECLARING THE GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
A. Resolution No. 2023-006
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, declaring the results of the Municipal General Election held on
March 14, 2023; providing for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Vice Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2023-006.
Motion: David/Stern - Moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-006, which
passed unanimously 4 - 0.
6. DECLARING THE GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
A. Resolution No. 2023-007
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, declaring an unopposed candidate elected to office and providing
for an effective date.
Vice Mayor Moore read the title of the Resolution No. 2023-007
Motion: David/Stern - Moved to approve Resolution No. 2023-007, which
passed unanimously 4 - 0.
7. COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING OFFICIALS
Vice Mayor Moore read the title of the Item and presented Commissioner Shoemaker
with a certificate of appreciation for the time he served as a Commissioner.
Commissioner Shoemaker spoke about public participation in Town meetings, his life,
time on the Commission, the Veterans in Highland Beach, and he endorsed Natasha
Moore to be the next Mayor.
Vice Mayor Moore thanked and presented Commissioner Stern with a certificate of
appreciation for the time he served as a Commissioner.
Commissioner Stern thanked the Commission and Town Staff and congratulated the
new Commissioners.
8. SWEARING IN AND SEATING OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Vice Mayor Moore congratulated Judith Goldberg and Don Peters on their win. She
read the title of the item.
Town Clerk Gaskins swore in Judith Goldberg and Don Peters as Commissioners for
the Town of Highland Beach.
Town Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Date: March 21, 2023
12. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
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Commissioner Goldberg expressed gratitude to be on the Commission and that she
will take her commitment to the residents very seriously.
Commissioner Peters thanked voters and expressed that he will work hard to
represent the residents.
Commissioner David commented on the previous civility pledge that she looks
forward to looking with the new Commissioners.
Vice Mayor Moore welcomed the new Commissioners and expressed that she looks
forward to working together.
Town Manager Labadie welcomed the new Commissioners and expressed gratitude
to the residents who came out for the meeting.
Town Attorney Torcivia welcomed the new Commissioners and spoke briefly about
Florida Sunshine Laws.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3.17 PM.
APPROVED April 4, 2023, Town Commission Meeting.
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04/04/2023
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