2023.03.28_TC_Minutes_Special• - TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: March 28, 2023
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 1:30 PM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1.30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Judith M. Goldberg
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor David Stern
Mayor Natasha Moore
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Attorney Lenard Rubin
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
ABSENT
Commissioner Donald Peters
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
5. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK AGREEMENT
A. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Construction Agreement
between the Town of Highland Beach and Kaufman Lynn Construction for
the Construction Manager at Risk for the Fire Department.
Mayor Moore read the title.
Town Manager Labadie presented this item. There would be an amendment next
week to include the guaranteed maximum price and additional provisions for the
fire rescue station construction. He mentioned that April 14, 2024, was the
substantial completion date for the fire rescue station project.
Town Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Date: March 28, 2023
Page 2 of 4
Jeffrey Zalkin, Vice President of Development for Kaufman Lynn Construction,
introduced himself and spoke about the partnership with The Town, previous
projects he has worked on, timeline concerns, and the importance of the project.
Mishel Mako, Project Executive for Kaufman Lynn Construction, introduced
himself and spoke about his responsibilities with the project.
John Huddleston, Preconstruction Manager for Kaufman Lynn Construction,
introduced himself and spoke about the design process and the meetings that
have taken place to get them to this point.
Sam Ferreri, Principal for PGAL Architects, introduced himself and spoke about
the project's challenges and the process of designing the project.
Joby Balint, Project Manager for PGAL Architects, introduced himself and spoke
about the design of the project.
Commission Comments:
Commissioner Goldberg commented about the internal project manager on this
project. Town Manager Labadie explained that he and Fire Chief Joseph will both
be internal project managers. Commissioner Goldberg inquired about the
milestone schedule as it relates to payment. Town Attorney Rubin explained that
the agreement was monthly and based on work completed. Town Manager
Labadie commented on the fund balance policy, cash flow, and how the
Commission will authorize that moving forward.
Commissioner Goldberg inquired about subcontractors as they relate to the
Town's responsibility. Sam Ferreri spoke about the notification system that will
be put in by subcontractors. John Huddleston mentioned that there would be
other subcontractors for IT and TV, but that they would be providing raceways for
all those runs. Town Manager Labadie commented on existing subcontractors
that the Town already works with regard to IT and Comcast Channel 99.
Commissioner David referred to Page 2, Section 1.1.16 "Guaranteed Maximum
Prices" or "GMP" and suggested that the word "Village" be changed to "Town".
She inquired if Kaufman Lynn Construction has their own construction workers.
Jeffery Zalkin explained that Kaufman Lynn does not have its own workers and
they are the construction managers who oversee everything. She referenced
Page 8, Article 3, Additional Services. She asked if the Town will be getting an
hourly rate. Mishel Mako mentioned he would speak with the Town Attorney
about daily rates. She inquired about the process related to hurricanes. She
inquired about the schedule. Mishel explained official monthly schedules would
be provided. Jeffery Zalkin spoke on how the process of construction
management risk creates incentive to work as fast and efficiently as possible.
Town Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Date: March 28, 2023
Page 3 of 4
Vice Mayor Stern inquired about schedules. Mishel Mako spoke on the
scheduling of construction crews and the ability to make up for lost time due to
weather. Vice Mayor Stern inquired about parking for construction workers.
Jeffrey Zalkin explained they are still working on a parking plan for
subcontractors, and they will remain in charge of executing this plan. Town
Manager Labadie explained that the Town is also working with Palm Beach
County Parks and Recreation staff to secure additional parking options.
Commissioner Goldberg inquired about parking flow. Town Manager Labadie
explained parking will be extremely tight and they are looking at flexible
schedules for certain departments. The team will send the plan to the Town
Commission and the condominium presidents and managers. Library programs
will be after business hours and employee parking will be from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Jeffrey Zalkin explained that the parking lot will be shut down on April 7, 2023
and on the week of April 10, 2023 a fence will go up. Town Manager Labadie
mentioned that they are communicating this information via newsflash, and
Manager's Monthly. The entrance will be restriped to make it clear for everyone.
Commissioner Goldberg inquired if any construction would be done to the
existing fire station. Town Manager Labadie spoke briefly about some options for
that space but that it would be a separate project.
Mayor Moore inquired about how this project was different from other stations
Kaufman Lynn had worked on. Jeffery Zalkin spoke about lessons learned from
other projects. She also inquired about supply costs. Mishel Mako spoke about
purchasing items in advance to work within the schedule. Town Manager Labadie
spoke about the flexibility of items the Town is procuring for the project.
MOTION: David//Stern - Moved to accept the contract for the
Construction Manager at Risk services between the Town and
Kaufman Lynn Construction, which passed unanimously 4-0.
6. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Judith Goldberg had no comments..
Commissioner Evalyn David had no comments.
Vice Mayor David Stern suggested adding an item on the next Town Commission
agenda to discuss holding a public forum with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) in regard to the RRR project.
Mayor Natasha Moore encouraged the residents to vote on the Town Entry Sign
Contest before the March 31, 2023 deadline.
Town Commission Special Meeting Minutes
Date: March 28, 2023
Page 4 of 4
Town Manager Labadie made comments on a public forum meeting with FDOT in
regard to capacity limitation, time/parking constraints with upcoming construction,
and venue limitations. He indicated that FDOT could facilitate the drainage and keep
two-way traffic going. He encouraged the Town Commission to think about the
approach with FDOT as it relates to a scope change. FDOT will be letting the project
on December 2023.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2.42 P.M.
APPROVED April 4, 2023, Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST
.e". \ G H L j N q®%!
r 0�: oRP a R4, • ;� `f I
o` 1949sFAL
Vane da Gaskin ,'MMC
Town Clerk
4111,�,C)��Lt 141C
Natasha Moore, Mayor
Transcribed by
Lanelda Gaskins
04/04/2023
Date
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/.