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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 Page 3 of 5 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 Page 5 of 5 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. ATTEST �t�'��G H LA �!l 6i ` •^•�e•eoe6es� o !®®• •�Qip 0 R,qT • a�� 0 �'0•. n .� o ' 1949 ; z e r: • • A o•. .•• a ���y� _••FLOR��Pm� Natasha Moore, Mayor Transcribed by Lanelda Gaskins 04/04/2023 LA.eIda Gaskiris,s,l�/IMt -� Date Town Clerk 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-fl.municodemeetings.com/.