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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 AT 1:30 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
3618 S. OCEAN BLVD.
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL
Town Commission
Natasha Moore Mayor
David Stern Vice Mayor
Evalyn David Commissioner
Donald Peters Commissioner
Judith M. 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. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Resolution No. 2023-005 / Reappointment to the Financial Advisory Board
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Flo rida,
ratifying the selection, appointments, and term of office of members of the
Financial Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date.
B. Building Safety Month Proclamation
C. Professional Municipal Clerk Week Proclamation
D. Drinking Water Week Proclamation
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E. PRESENTATION
1. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DISTRICT 4 - STATE
ROAD A1A RRR PROJECT
2. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3)
minutes per speaker.)
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
Public Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment and Appeals: Two (2) vacancies for three-year terms
Natural Resources
Preservation Advisory Board:
Three (3) vacancies for unexpired terms
ending April 30, 2024
Meetings and Events
May 04, 2023 11:00 A.M. Natural Resources Preservation
Advisory Board Organizational Meeting
May 09, 2024 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting
May 11, 2023 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
May 16, 2023 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
May 23, 2023 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting
Board Action Report
A. None.
8. ORDINANCES (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker per
item after Commission initial discussion.)
A. None.
9. CONSENT AGENDA (These are items that the Commission typically does not need
to discuss individually, and which are voted on as a group.) Public Comments will be
limited to three (3) minutes per speaker per item after Commission initial discussion.
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A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
April 04, 2023 Commission Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes
February 22, 2023 Pre-Election Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes
March 03, 2023 Logic and Accuracy Test Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes
March 14, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes
March 16, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes
March 23, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes for Post-Election Audit
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. None.
11. NEW BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker
per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. None.
12. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Judith M. Goldberg
Commissioner Donald Peters
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor David Stern
Mayor Natasha Moore
13. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT
14. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
15. 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.
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.
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File Attachments for Item:
A. Resolution No. 2023-005 / Reappointment to the Financial Advisory Board
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 Financial Advisory
Board; and providing for an effective date.
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
MEETING TYPE: Commission Meeting
MEETING DATE May 02, 2023
SUBMITTED BY: Jaclyn DeHart, Administrative Support Specialist
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-005
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 Financial Advisory Board; and providing for an effective
date.
SUMMARY:
Consideration of Resolution No. 2023-005 ratifying the selection, appointments, and term of
office of members of the Financial Advisory Board; and providing for an effective date.
In May 2020, the Town Commission appointed Mr. Reame to the Financial Advisory Board to
serve a three-year term which ends on April 30, 2023, and is seeking to serve a full three-year
term, ending April 30, 2026.
To conclude, Mr. Reame has met the qualifications for reappointment that a person shall be a
resident of the Town domiciled within the corporate limits and has been a registered voter of
Highland Beach for a year at least one year prior to reappointment. These results were
corroborated by records from the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser and the Palm Beach
County Supervisor of Elections Offices websites.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 2023-005
Board Application of Ronald Reame
RECOMMENDATION:
With the Commission consideration, Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2023-
005 reappointing Ron Reame to serve the term as outlined in the resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-005
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
FINANCIAL ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 2, Article V, Division 4, Sec. 2-155 of the Town’s Code of
Ordinances establishes the Financial Advisory Board and governs the membership, qualification,
function, and rules of the Financial Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, these provisions of the Code establish the selection, appointment, and terms
of office of members of the Financial Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020 board member Ronald Reame was appointed by Town
Commission to fill a three-year term ending April 30, 2023, and is eligible for reappointment for
a three-year term; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sec. 2-99 (1)(a) of the Town’s Code of Ordinances, the
chairperson of each board shall interview applicants for the board and provide a recommendation
to the town commission; and
WHEREAS, the Town Code requires the Chairperson to vet the applicant and make a
recommendation to the Town Commission. Currently, there is no Chairperson on the Financial
Advisory Board to interview the applicant or recommend that the Town Commission appoints one
(1) applicant to the Board, and
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Proposed Resolution No. 2023-005
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WHEREAS, Town residents interested in serving on or continuing to serve on the
Financial Advisory Board have submitted a board application for the Town Commission’s
consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing “WHEREAS” clauses are true and correct and hereby ratified
and confirmed by the Town Commission.
Section 2. Consistent with the Town’s Code of Ordinances, a member has been
selected by the Town Commission to serve on the Financial Advisory Board for a three-year term
as follows:
Board Member Ronald Reame - term expires April 30, 2026
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Proposed Resolution No. 2023-005
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Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
DONE AND ADOPTED by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, this
2nd day of May 2023.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY
Lanelda Gaskins, MMC
Town Clerk
Leonard Rubin, Town Attorney
Town of Highland Beach
VOTES: YES NO
Mayor Natasha Moore
Vice Mayor David Stern
Commissioner Evalyn David
Commissioner Donald Peters
Commissioner Judith Goldberg
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B. Building Safety Month Proclamation
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BUILDING SAFETY MONTH – MAY 2022
WHEREAS, the Town of Highland Beach is committed to recognizing that our growth and strength
depends on the safety and essential role our homes, buildings, and infrastructure play,
both in everyday life and when disasters strike, and
WHEREAS, our confidence in the resilience of our buildings that make up our community is
achieved through the devotion of vigilant guardians – building safety and fire
prevention officials, architects, engineers, builders, tradespeople, design professionals,
laborers, plumbers, and others in the construction industry––who work year-round to
ensure the safe construction of buildings; and
WHERAS, these guardians are dedicated members of the International Code Council, a nonprofit
that brings together local, state, territorial, tribal, and federal officials who are experts
in the build environment to create and implement the highest-quality codes to protect
us in the buildings where we live, learn, work and play; and
WHEREAS, these modern building codes include safeguards to protect the public from hazards
such as hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, wildland fires, floods, and earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the
public about the critical role of our communities’ largely unknown protectors of public
safety – our local code officials – who assure us of safe, sustainable, and affordable
buildings that are essential to our prosperity; and
WHEREAS, “It Starts with You,” the theme for Building Safety Month 2023, encourages us all to
raise awareness about building safety on a personal, local, and global scale, and.
WHEREAS, each year, in observance of Building Safety Month, people all over the world are asked
to consider the commitment to improve building safety, resilience and economic
investment at home and in the community, and to acknowledge the essential service
provided to all of us by local and state building departments, fire prevention bureaus
and federal agencies in protecting lives and property.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NATASHA MOORE, MAYOR of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, on behalf
of Town Commission, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2023 as
Building Safety Month
IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida to be affixed this 2nd day of May 2023.
NATASHA MOORE
MAYOR
The Town of Highland Beach, Florida Proclamation
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C. Professional Municipal Clerk Week Proclamation
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54th ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERK WEEK
APRIL 30 through MAY 6, 2023
WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local
government exists throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants;
and.
WHEREAS, The Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between
the citizens, the local governing bodies, and agencies of government at other levels;
and
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and
impartiality, rendering equal service to all.
WHEREAS, The Professional Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local
government and community.
WHEREAS, Professional Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the
affairs of the Office of the Professional Municipal Clerk through participation in
education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state,
provincial, county, and international professional organizations.
WHEREAS, It is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the
Professional Municipal Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NATASHA MOORE, MAYOR of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, on behalf
of Town Commission, do hereby recognize the week of April 30 through May 6, 2023 as
Professional Municipal Clerk Week
and further extend appreciation to our Town Clerk, Lanelda Gaskins, and staff, and to all Professional
Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities
they represent.
IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida to be affixed this 2nd day of May 2023.
NATASHA MOORE
MAYOR
The Town of Highland Beach, Florida
Proclamation
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D. Drinking Water Week Proclamation
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DRINKING WATER WEEK
MAY 7 through MAY 13, 2023
WHEREAS, water is our most valuable natural resource; and
WHEREAS, drinking water serves a vital role in daily life, serving an essential purpose to health,
hydration and hygiene needs for the quality of life our citizens enjoy; and
WHEREAS, tap water delivers public health protection, fire protection, support for our economy
and the quality of life we enjoy; and
WHEREAS, the hard work performed by the entire water sector, designating capital projects,
operators ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water or a member of a pipe crew
maintaining the infrastructure communities rely on to transport high quality drinking
water from its source to consumers’ taps; and
WHEREAS, the coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on the importance of drinking water for
health, hydration, and hygiene needs; and
WHEREAS, we are all stewards of the water infrastructure upon which future generations depend;
and
WHEREAS, the citizen of our town is called upon to help protect our source waters from pollution,
to practice water conservation, and to get involved in local water issues by getting to
know their water.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, NATASHA MOORE, MAYOR of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
on behalf of Town Commission, do hereby proclaim the May 7 through 13, 2023 as
Drinking Water Week
IN WITNESS WHEREFORE, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official seal of the Town
of Highland Beach, Florida to be affixed this 2nd day of May 2023.
NATASHA MOORE
MAYOR
The Town of Highland Beach, Florida Proclamation
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A. April 04, 2023 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: April 04, 2023
3614 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
Time: 1:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Moore called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Judith M. Goldberg
Commissioner Donald Peters (Virtually)
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor David Stern
Mayor Natasha Moore
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Attorney Leonard Rubin
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Item 11.C., Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Construction Manager at
Risk Agreement after Item 10.A, Fire Rescue Implementation Update.
MOTION: Stern/David – Moved to approve the agenda as amended, which passed
unanimously 5 to 0.
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Water Conservation Month Proclamation
Mayor Moore read the Water Conservation Proclamation and presented it to
Public Works Director Pat Roman.
B. Presentation by Staff of Town Sign Entry Signage Finalist
Mayor Moore read the title.
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Management Analyst Skender Coma presented a PowerPoint of the Town entry
signage design contest results. Design #1 by artist Barry Donaldson was the
winner.
The next steps are to authorize Town Manager Labadie to get a landscape
architect onboard to start the renderings, colored take offs, landscape designs,
plans, and cost estimates for the entry signage project. Town Manager Labadie
will present the renderings and cost estimates to the Town Commission at a
future meeting.
MOTION: David/Stern - Moved to authorize Town Manager Labadie to move
forward with getting proposals to install the new sign. The motion
passed unanimously 5 - 0.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Moore opened public comments.
Todd Lleras of 1108 Russell Drive commented about the costs associated with
staffing personnel for the Fire Rescue Department and mutual aid assistances. He
provided a handout to the Town Commission.
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Moore read the announcements as follows:
Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Two (2) vacancies, all for three-year
terms
One (1) vacancy for an unexpired term
ending September 21, 2024
Natural Resources Preservation
Advisory Board
Three (3) vacancies for unexpired
terms ending April 30, 2024
Meetings and Events
April 11, 2023 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular
Meeting
April 13, 2023 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
April 18, 2023 1:30 PM Town Commission Special Meeting
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8. ORDINANCES
A. Proposed Ordinance
An Ordinance of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, amending Section 4-8 "Lighting Restrictions for Protection of Sea
Turtles" and Section 30-85 “Coastal Lighting" of the Town Code of
Ordinances to incorporate lighting regulations for new and existing coastal
structures in order to minimize the affect of artificial light on sea turtle
populations; providing for the repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing
for severability and codification; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Moore announced Item 8.A. She opened Public Comments.
Rick Greenwald of Bel Lido spoke about the proposed ordinance as it relates to
Section (j) Existing Exterior and Interior Lighting of the ordinance.
Town Planner Allen presented the item and provided extensive background
information regarding this matter. She explained that the proposed ordinance is
based on the State of Florida Model Lighting Ordinance for Sea Turtle Protection.
She provided a PowerPoint presentation depicting images of shielded and
unshielded lightings, and light transmittance. She explained, at the February 1,
2023, Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board meeting, the Board made
a motion to approve the proposed ordinance with the following changes: remove
the word 'televisions' from Section 4-8(j)(2)b, and add the "Use of opaque shades
or room darkening window treatments (e.g., blinds, curtains, screens) to shield
interior lights, light emitting screens including televisions and computers from the
beach to Section 4-8(j)(2)c. At the March 9, 2023 Planning Board Regular
meeting, the Board made a motion to approve the proposed ordinance.
Joann Ryan, Turtle Permit Holder, spoke about the bright white lights that she
sees on the beach and how they distract the hatchlings. She also spoke about
the nest and crawls data from last year.
Commissioner David explained that the proposed ordinance was convoluted and
confusing. She spoke about striking a balance between people being able to see
where they are going and protecting the turtles. In addition, she spoke about
enforcement of the ordinance and the cost to owners. She questioned if this
would only affect new construction or existing construction.
There was discussion about the percentage of transmittance, street lights,
parking lot lighting, and public safety.
Vice Mayor Stern spoke about the need to protect the turtles, and about common
condo area lighting.
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Mayor Moore agreed with the comments and suggested changing the 'shall' to
suggested remedial measures. She questioned if the regulations would be
onerous for new construction.
Town Planner Allen spoke about encouraging people who come into the Building
Department to install sea turtle friendly lighting such as amber lighting, and about
downward facing lighting.
Commissioner David suggested more information is necessary about the west
side lighting, and that some parts of the ordinance should have a phase in option.
Commissioner Goldberg agreed with the comments said so far and questioned
what the economic impact would be. She questioned if new construction applied
to renovations. She was interested in what Code Enforcement thinks of the
proposed ordinance and the enforcement process.
Town Manager Labadie spoke about the streetlights, what is objectionable, and
replacement of lighting. He explained that under the current ordinance white
lights on the beach must be turned off.
Commissioner David inquired about the 100 feet back wording. Town Planner
Allen explained that the 100 feet back from the beach was Gumbo Limbo’s
suggestion.
Commissioner Peters questioned if condo height makes a difference in regard to
lighting.
Mayor Moore indicated she was in favor of making the changes suggested by
fellow Commissioners.
It was the consensus of the Town Commission for Town Planner Allen to make
the suggested changes to the proposed ordinance. Town Planner Allen will bring
the proposed changes back to the Town Commissioners at the next meeting.
9. CONSENT AGENDA (These are items that the Commission typically does not need
to discuss individually, and which are voted on as a group ).
Mayor Moore read the title.
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
March 07,2023 - Commission Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2023 – Commission Special Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2023 – Commission Special Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2023 - Commission Special Meeting Minutes
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MOTION: Stern/David - Moved to approve the Meeting Minutes (Consent
Agenda) as presented, which passed unanimously 5 - 0.
10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Fire Rescue Implementation Update
Mayor Moore read the title.
Town Manager Labadie presented this item updating the Town Commission on
the recruitment/hiring process, and the status of the fire rescue vehicles. He
spoke about the change in parking and moving the mailbox to the roundabout at
the library. The parking plan has been posted and sent out to residents.
Fire Chief Joseph gave updates on the computer software vendors, installation
of radios, truck painting status, and EMS licenses. They are beginning the
processes of recruiting and accepting applications for certain positions. He
addressed the earlier comments about overtime and explained that the overage
for the overtime does not exist.
Finance Director David DiLena spoke about current lease costs, the percentage
charged by Delray Beach, and being charged for profit.
Finance Director DiLena will present the Fire Rescue Budget at the next Town
Commission meeting.
B. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) RRR Project Update
1. Discussion on public forum. Vice Mayor Stern
Mayor Moore read the title.
Vice Mayor Stern suggested holding a public forum meeting with Zoom options.
Town Manager Labadie explained that he spoke with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) about hosting a public meeting. FDOT is willing to have a
public meeting to accommodate a large volume of people. It would take FDOT
four to six months to organize a public meeting. They could also come in and
speak at a Commission meeting. FDOT evaluated 676 trees, and 34 trees are
scheduled to be removed but not all are in Highland Beach. The drainage work
proposed does not result in the removal of any trees. He spoke about the
widening of the road in regard to turning lanes. Bushes on the edge of the
payment will be removed.
Town Clerk Gaskins handed out a letter from Representative Peggy Gossett-
Seidman, District 91 and Representative Caruso, District 87. Town Manager
Labadie spoke about the letter and that they would like to see the FDOT project
completed as designed.
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Mayor Moore was in favor of having FDOT join a Commission Meeting as an
Agenda item.
Commissioner David was in favor of a Special Commission meeting with FDOT.
There was discussion about setting up an overflow room in the Town’s Library for
the meeting.
Commissioner Peters supports a meeting with FDOT to answer people’s
questions.
Commissioner David indicated that most people are concerned with what is
happening in front of their home and that they should bring a map for residents
to view.
2. Additional Information. Mayor Moore
Mayor Moore spoke about historical correspondence that was included in the
agenda packet in regard to this project. The Committee to Save Highland Beach’s
emails were included from 2019 and 2020 which highlighted the residents’
concerns with drainage. There was also correspondence from Representative
Gossett-Seidman and Senator Polsky. She spoke about the grand efforts that
have been made on behalf of the residents to make this project happen. She
expressed concern that the project should not be scaled back. The percent
increase is only 2.76% in surface area.
Commissioner Goldberg spoke about the studies that have been done on the
roadway in regard to public safety.
Next steps will be to have FDOT representatives come to a future Commission
meeting.
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Designation of the Town’s Voting Delegates to Palm Beach County
League of Cities for 2023/2024
Mayor Moore read the title.
Town Manager Labadie introduced this item.
MOTION: Moore/David - Moved to designate Commissioner Goldberg as the
voting delegate for the Town of Highland Beach.
MOTION: Moore/Stern - Moved to designate Commissioner David as the
alternate voting delegate for the Town of Highland Beach.
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B. Authorize staff to initiate negotiations with the top ranked firm, Waste
Management Inc. of Florida, in accordance with the Request for Proposals
(RFP) No. 23-001 for Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services.
Mayor Moore read the title.
Management Analyst Skender Coma presented this item and spoke about the
selection committee meeting and the rankings of the two firms . They were
unanimous in ranking Waste Management first. He spoke about the three
different service models that were proposed.
Vice Mayor Stern proposed that the Town Commi ssion accept the staff’s
recommendations to enter into negotiations with Waste Management. The Town
Commission was in favor of moving forward with negotiations and keeping the
service plan the Town has now.
There was discussion about rate increases, different service models, length of
contact, recycling, and the level of satisfaction with the current service plan.
Ms. Barbara Herrera with Waste Management Inc. of Florida introduced the
operations team and provided comments in regard to the increase in costs,
staffing issues, and recycling.
MOTION: David/Stern - Moved to authorize to initiate negotiations with the top
ranked firm, Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 23-001, for Solid
Waste and Recycling Collection Services, which passed
unanimously 5 - 0.
C. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price
Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk agreement between the
Town of Highland Beach and Kaufman Lynn Construction. (This item was
moved to after 10.A.)
Mayor Moore read the title of the item.
Town Manager Labadie introduced this item.
Jeff Zalkin, Vice President of Development for Kaufman Lynn Construction ,
provided comments about Town Staff working hard to save the town money,
and how money not spent goes back to the Town.
Attorney Leonard Rubin also provided comments regarding the agreement and
that he had fully reviewed the entire document.
There was discussion about the substantial finish date.
MOTION: David/Stern - Moved to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute
a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the Construction
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Manager at Risk Agreement between the Town and Kaufmann Lyn
Construction.
12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Moore opened public comments.
Mr. Rick Greenwald, Bel Lido. appreciate the discussion regarding the sea turtles .
He stated that he is tired of hearing about FDOT, and he does not want a project
being derailed by a few scattered public voices.
13. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Judith M. Goldberg commented about the agenda and that it was a
productive Commission meeting.
Commissioner Donald Peters commented it was a busy agenda and the meeting
with FDOT will be good.
Commissioner Evalyn David had no comments.
Vice Mayor David Stern suggested getting a current sign in the Commission
Chambers with the new Town Logo.
Mayor Natasha Moore congratulated the Town Sign winner.
14. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Town Attorney Leonard Rubi had no comments.
15. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie recognized Sergeant Shersty and Officer Cataldo for their
performance on a recent call.
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16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 P.M.
APPROVED: May 02, 2023, Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
Transcribed by
Lanelda Gaskins
05/02/2023
Lanelda Gaskins, MMC
Town Clerk
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/.
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B. February 22, 2023 Pre-Election Canvassing Board Meeting MinutesMarch 03, 2023
Logic and Accuracy Test Meeting MinutesMarch 10, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting
MinutesMarch 13, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting MinutesMarch 14, 2023
Canvassing Board Meeting MinutesMarch 16, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting
MinutesMarch 23, 2023 Canvassing Board Meeting Minutes for Post-Election Audit
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 14, 2023
PRE-ELECTION CANVASSING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Service Center
Date: February 22, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM
7835 Central Industrial Dr.
Riviera Beach, Florida
1. CALL TO ORDER
Town Clerk Gaskins called the meeting to order at 2:09 p.m., followed by roll call. The
public notice of the meeting was confirmed and attached to the agenda.
2. PRESENT UPON ROLL CALL
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins, Chairperson
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore, Canvassing Board Member
Commissioner Evalyn David, Canvassing Board Member
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart, Canvassing Board Member
The Canvassing Board conducted its Pre-election Canvassing Board meeting in
conjunction with the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board and the City of Delray
Beach Canvassing Board meetings. Please refer to the respective agencies for their
meeting minutes. Members of the public were in attendance for the meeting(s).
3. REVIEW LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Canvassing Board members reviewed the legal advertisement for the Notice of
Public Meeting.
MOTION: Commissioner David/Vice Mayor Moore – Moved to approve the Public
Notice into the records, which passed unanimously.
4. CANVASSING BOARD SCHEDULE FOR THE MARCH 14, 2023 MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
The Canvassing Board members discussed the above-referenced along with the
Canvassing schedule for the 2023 Uniform Municipal Election to include the potential
for recounts and run-off elections.
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MOTION: Town Clerk Gaskins/Commissioner David – Moved to accept the Palm
Beach County 2023 Municipal Elections – Canvassing Schedule as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
5. RULES OF THE CANVASSING ROOM
The minutes of the Pre-Election Canvassing Board meeting for the Palm Beach County
Canvassing Board was provided to each Canvassing Board for review of the Rules of
Canvassing Room and the Canvassing Guidelines. Judge Bristow, Chairperson of the
Palm Beach County Canvassing Board provided an overview of the Rules of the
Canvassing Board as outlined in the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board agenda
while referencing their minutes from the 2022 General Election (Attachment No. 1).
Deviations from the Rules of the County Canvassing Board as outlined in their 2022
General Election minutes are provided below in bold italics.
- Candidates and eligible parties have first preference to canvassing room access
due to limited spacing, all others will be located in the public areas with monitored
viewing. Due to the small size of the election, there will be audio streamed in
the public area. The public may utilize the windows of the canvassing room
for viewing if SOE is unable to secure the equipment needed to stream via
monitors.
- Public Inspection
Signature cure affidavits will be made available for public inspection every Friday.
Due to the small size of the election, public inspection of cure affidavits will
be made available on Tuesday (Election Day) and the following Thursday.
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Link explained the public inspection
process.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Natasha Moore/Commissioner Evalyn David – Moved to accept
the standard of conduct for the Canvassing Room, as presented by the
County Canvassing Board. The motion was passed unanimously.
Supervisor Link provided a summary of the canvassing guidelines as outlined in the
Palm Beach County Canvassing minutes. The Canvassing Board agreed to continue
with the guidelines utilized for the 2022 General Election to include the 2022 General
Election Canvassing Board Voter Intent Addendum (Attachment No. 2). Deviations
from the Canvassing Guidelines as outlined in the County Canvassing Board 2022
General Election minutes are provided below in bold italics.
- Ballot Envelope Signatures – The SOE staff is authorized to verify a voter signature
located anywhere on the voter certificate side of the ballot envelope. Signatures
located anywhere on the voter certificate side of the ballot envelope will be
reviewed by the SOE staff and/or Canvassing Board for signature
verification.
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- The Canvassing Board authorizes the SOE staff to conduct signature
verification and once the signature is accepted, directs the SOE Staff to open
and process the ballots.
- Canvassing Board Schedule
o Canvassing Board schedule for 2023 Municipal Election is attached.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Moore/Commissioner David – Moved to accept the Removal
Policies for Violations as presented by the Palm Beach County Supervisor
of Elections Wendy Sartory Link. The motion passed unanimously.
6. CANVASSING BOARD GUIDELINES
MOTION: Town Clerk Gaskins/Commissioner David – Moved to authorize the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections staff to make the signature cure
affidavits available for public inspections on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
(Election Day) and the following Thursday, March 16, 2023. The motion
passed unanimously.
MOTION: Town Clerk Gaskins/Commissioner David – Moved to accept the
Canvassing Guidelines as presented by the Palm Beach County
Canvassing Board. The motion passed unanimously.
MOTION: Town Clerk Gaskins/Commissioner David – Moved to accept the Palm
Beach County Supervisor of Elections 2022 General Election Canvassing
Board Voter Intent Addendum, as presented. The mot ion passed
unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:48 P.M.
APPROVED: May 2, 2023 Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 14, 2023
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST MINUTES
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Service Center
Date: March 03, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM
7835 Central Industrial Dr.
Riviera Beach, Florida
This meeting was held in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board and
the City of Delray Beach Canvassing Board meetings.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Town Clerk Gaskins called Logic and Accuracy Test to order at 10:00 AM followed by roll
call.
2. ROLL CALL
Lanelda Gaskins, Chairperson
Jaclyn DeHart, Canvassing Board Member
Also present was the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board Members and Palm Beach
County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Wendy Sartory Link.
3. REVIEW LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Town Clerk Gaskins confirmed the publication of the Notice of Public Meeting.
4. COMMENCE LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST FOR THE 2023 MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
Town Clerk Gaskins directed the SOE staff to commence with the Logic and Accuracy
(L&A) Test. Supervisor Link introduced the SOE staff assigned to participate in the L&A
testing. Mr. Hector Lugo, Voting Equipment Manager and Mr. William Montoya,
Tabulation Manager provided an overview of the L&A Test procedures.
The L&A Testing commenced at 10:13 A.M.
During testing, the Canvassing Board observed the L&A process. Upon completion of the
test, the Canvassing Board regrouped in the canvassing room to review the results at
11:20 A.M.
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The SOE staff publicly tested one hundred and three (103) DS200s, four (4) DS850s and
ten (10) ExpressVotes. The Canvassing Board was presented with the zero reports and
the pre and post testing reports for comparison; it was confirmed that the results mat ched.
MOTION: Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart/Town Clerk Gaskins –
Moved to accept the results into the record. The motion passed
unanimously, and the results were accepted into the record.
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy S artory Link introduced the SOE staff.
Each staff member provided an overview of their role as it relates to the Logic and
Accuracy Test. The SOE staff conducted the Logic and Accuracy Test. Testing began at
10:06 A.M. and concluded at 11:20 A.M.
5. DIRECT THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS TO HAVE
STAFF TO COMMENCE WITH THE CANVASSING (OPENING, DUPLICATION,
TABULATION) OF VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS
The SOE Staff to commence with the canvassing of vote-by-mail ballots. Supervisor Link
confirmed the staff will began canvassing vote-by-mail ballots on March 10, 2023 as noted
in the Canvassing Board Schedule that has been publicly noticed by the SOE.
6. REVIEW MINUTES OF THE PRE-ELECTION CANVASSING BOARD MEETING
OF FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Town Clerk Gaskins removed the Minutes of the Pre-election Canvassing Board Meeting
of February 22, 2023 from the agenda and will place them on the March 10, 2023 meeting
agenda for review.
7. REVIEW THE RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE CANVASSING ROOM
- Phones
- Photography/recordings of any kind
- Standards of Conduct
- Public Inspection Objection Procedures
- Removal Policies for Violations
8. OTHER BUSINESS
- Ballots with over/under votes
The Palm Beach County Canvassing Board discussed the handling of true undervote
ballots and recommended that all undervote ballots be presented to the Canvassing
Board for review. After that, we concurred with the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board
recommendation.
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9. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:29 A.M.
APPROVED: May 2, 2023 Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 14, 2023
CANVASSING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Service Center
Date: March 10, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM
7835 Central Industrial Dr.
Riviera Beach, Florida
1. CALL TO ORDER
Town Clerk Gaskins called Canvassing Board Meeting to order at 11:33 AM followed by
roll call.
2. ROLL CALL
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins, Chairperson
Commissioner Evalyn David, Canvassing Board Member
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart, Canvassing Board Member
Also present was the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) staff members.
Members of the public attended the meeting.
3. REVIEW PUBLICATION FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Town Clerk Gaskins confirmed the publication for the Notice of Public Meeting was posted
at Town Hall.
4. REVIEW MINUTES OF:
Pre-Election Canvassing Board Meeting - February 22, 2023
Logic and Accuracy Test - March 03, 2023
Town Clerk Gaskins confirmed that the February 22, 2023, and March 03, 2023, Minutes
were reviewed by the Board.
5. RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE CANVASSING ROOM
The Canvassing Board members were familiar with the rules of conduct for the
canvassing room.
- Phones
- Photography/recordings of any kind
- Standards of Conduct
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Date: March 10, 2023 Page 2 of 2
- Public Inspection Objection Procedures
- Removal Policies for Violations
6. REVIEW OF DUTIES OF CANVASSING BOARD
The Canvassing Board members have reviewed the duties of the board.
7. COMMENCE WITH THE CANVASSING (OPENING, DUPLICATION,
TABULATION) OF VOTE-BY-MAIL (VBM) BALLOTS
The SOE staff members presented two vote-by-mail voter’s certificates with signature
deficiencies. The Canvassing Board carefully reviewed and compared the signatures on
the voter’s certification. It was the consensus of the Canvassing Board to provisionally
reject the two VBM voter’s certifications because of the signature def iciencies. The SOE
will send the vote-by-mail signature cure affidavits to the two voters.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
Town Clerk Gaskins mentioned the next meeting is Monday, March 13, 2023, at 11:30
A.M.
9. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:38 A.M.
APPROVED: May 2, 2023 Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 14, 2023
CANVASSING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Service Center
Date: March 13, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM
7835 Central Industrial Dr.
Riviera Beach, Florida
1. CALL TO ORDER
Town Clerk Gaskins called Canvassing Board Meeting to order at 11:30 AM followed by
roll call.
2. ROLL CALL
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins, Chairperson
Commissioner Evalyn David, Canvassing Board Member
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart, Canvassing Board Member
Also present was the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) staff members.
Members of the public attended the meeting.
3. REVIEW PUBLICATION FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Town Clerk Gaskins confirmed the publication for the Notice of Public Meeting was posted
at Town Hall and on the Town’s website.
4. REVIEW MINUTES OF:
Canvassing Board Meeting March 10, 2023
Town Clerk Gaskins confirmed that the March 10, 2023, Minutes were reviewed by the
Board.
5. RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE CANVASSING ROOM
Town Clerk Gaskins advised that the Board Members were familiar with the rules of
conduct for the canvassing room as previously presented at the Pre-Election Canvassing
Board Meeting.
- Phones
- Photography/recordings of any kind
- Standards of Conduct
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Date: March 13, 2023 Page 2 of 2
- Public Inspection Objection Procedures
- Removal Policies for Violations
6. REVIEW OF DUTIES OF CANVASSING BOARD
Town Clerk Gaskins advised that the Board Members were familiar with the duties of the
canvassing board as previously presented at the Pre-Election Canvassing Board
Meeting.
7. COMMENCE WITH THE CANVASSING (OPENING, DUPLICATION,
TABULATION) OF VOTE-BY-MAIL (VBM) BALLOTS
The SOE staff members presented two vote-by-mail voter’s certificates with signature
deficiencies. The Canvassing Board carefully reviewed and compared the signatures on
the voter’s certification.
It was the consensus of the Canvassing Board to provisionally reject one of the VBM
voter’s certification because of a signature deficiency, and to accept the other voter’s
certification. The SOE will send the vote-by-mail signature cure affidavit to the one voter
with the signature deficiency.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
9. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:37 A.M.
APPROVED: May 2, 2023 Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 14, 2023
CANVASSING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Service Center
Date: March 14, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
7835 Central Industrial Dr.
Riviera Beach, Florida
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Canvassing Board meeting was called to order at 6:45 P.M. followed by roll call.
2. ROLL CALL
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore, Canvassing Board Member
Administrative Support Specialist Jaclyn DeHart, Canvassing Board Member
Commissioner Evalyn David, Canvassing Board Member
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins, Chairperson
Also present was Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office staff members.
Throughout the Election Day, Town Clerk Gaskins recessed and commenced the meeting
as follows:
6:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. 7:17 p.m. – 7:43 p.m.
8:32 p.m. – 8:33 p.m. 9:26 p.m. - 9:26 p.m.
10:09 p.m. – 10:11 p.m.
3. REVIEW PUBLICATION FOR THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Town Clerk Gaskins confirmed the publication for the notice of public meeting was posted
on the Town’s website and at Town Hall.
4. RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE CANVASSING ROOM
- Phones
- Photography/recordings of any kind
- Standards of Conduct
- Public Inspection Objection Procedures
- Removal Policies for Violations
Town Clerk Gaskins advised that the Board Members were familiar with the rules of
conduct for the canvassing board room as previously presented at a Canvassing Board
meeting.
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Date: March 14, 2023 Page 2 of 2
5. REVIEW OF DUTIES OF CANVASSING BOARD
Town Clerk Gaskins advised that the Board Members were familiar with the duties of the
canvassing board as previously presented at a Canvassing Board meeting.
6. COMMENCE WITH THE CANVASSING (OPENING, DUPLICATION,
TABULATION) OF VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS
Sean Williams, Vote-by-Mail Director with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
(SOE) Office provided a summary of the items to be presented to the Canvassing Board.
The Canvassing Board reviewed protested ballots and ballots r eferred for signature
issues during which several objections by the public were noted. In addition, another
ballot presented was a sample ballot completed by an ADA Voter. The SOE staff
announced that all VBM ballots that can be processed have been tabulat ed. The only
ballots remaining include the VBM ballots that need signature cures for which voters have
a deadline of 5:00 p.m. two days after the election.
It was the consensus of the Canvassing Board to accept the ballots . Provisionally reject
three VBM ballots (voter’s certification) that need signature cure affidavits for which the
voters will have a deadline of 5:00 p.m., two days after the election.
Supervisor Link presented the Canvassing Board with the “Unofficial Results” of the 2023
Uniform Municipal Elections.
MOTION: Administrative Support Specialist DeHart/Vice Mayor Moore – Moved to
accept the unofficial results as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
8. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
APPROVED: May 2, 2023 Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 14, 2023
CANVASSING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FOR ELECTION CERTIFICATION AND
VOTE-BY MAIL CANVASSING
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Service Center
Date: March 16, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM
7835 Central Industrial Dr.
Riviera Beach, Florida
1. CALL TO ORDER
Town Clerk Gaskins called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. followed by roll call.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Evalyn David, Canvassing Board Member
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore, Canvassing Board Member
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins, Chairperson
Also present was the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link
and her staff.
3. REVIEW PUBLICATION FOR THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF:
Pre-Election Canvassing Board Meeting of February 22, 2023
Logic and Accuracy Meeting of March 03, 2023
Canvassing Board Meeting of March 10, 2023
Canvassing Board Meeting of March 13, 2023
Canvassing Board Meeting of March 14, 2023
MOTION: David/Moore – Moved to approve the meeting minutes as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
5. RULES OF CONDUCT FOR THE CANVASSING ROOM
- Phones
- Photography/recordings of any kind
- Standards of Conduct
- Public Inspection Objection Procedures
- Removal Policies for Violations
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Date: March 16, 2023 Page 2 of 3
The Board Members were familiar with the rules of conduct for the canvassing room as
previously presented by the County Canvassing Board during prior Canvassing Board
Meetings.
6. REVIEW OF DUTIES OF CANVASSING BOARD
The Board Members were familiar with the duties of the canvassing board as previously
presented by the County Canvassing Board during a prior Canvassing Board Meeting.
7. COMMENCE WITH THE CANVASSING (OPENING, DUPLICATION,
TABULATION) OF VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS
The Canvassing Board was presented with two ballots for signature review.
Throughout this meeting, Town Clerk Gaskins recessed and commenced the meeting as
follows:
4:48 p.m. – 5:43 p.m. 5:43 p.m. –5:43 p.m.
5:59 p.m. – 6:05 p.m.
Upon the completion of tabulation, the Canvassing Board was presented with the results
for review and approval.
MOTION: Moore/David – Moved to accept the results and certify the 2023 Uniform
Municipal Election. The motion passed and the results were accepted and
the election certified.
The Canvassing Board reviewed the election results and confirmed that no race on the
ballot were within recount parameters, therefore the recount Logic and Accuracy Test
scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2023 was cancelled. Town Clerk Gaskins confirmed that
the Town’s Charter and/or code had no run-off provisions.
A random audit pull was conducted with the following results:
Race Commissioner – Three-Year Term
The Post Audit is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 4:30 P.M.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
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Date: March 16, 2023 Page 3 of 3
9. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
APPROVED: May 2, 2023 Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
2023 MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION
MARCH 14, 2023
CANVASSING BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FOR POST-ELECTION AUDIT
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Service Center
Date: March 23, 2023
Time: 4:30 PM
7835 Central Industrial Dr.
Riviera Beach, Florida
This meeting was held in conjunction with the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board and
the City of Delray Beach Canvassing Board meetings.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Town Clerk Gaskins called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. followed by roll call.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Evalyn David, Canvassing Board Member
Vice Mayor Natasha Moore, Canvassing Board Member
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins, Chairperson
Also present was the Palm Beach County Canvassing Board Members and Palm Beach
County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) Wendy Sartory Link and her staff.
3. REVIEW PUBLICATION FOR THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The public notice of the meeting was confirmed.
4. REVIEW THE PROCEDURES AND RULES FOR THE 2023 MUNICIPAL AUDIT
AND REVIEW DUTIES OF THE CANVASSING BOARD:
Supervisor Link provided an overview of the audit procedures and the duties of the
Canvassing Board during the audit process as defined in F lorida Statutes 101.591 and
Rule 1S-5.026.
Town Clerk Gaskins directed the Supervisor of Elections team to commence with the
2023 Municipal Election audit, the audit began at 4:42 p.m.
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Date: March 23, 2023 Page 2 of 2
5. COMMENCE POST-ELECTION AUDIT FOR THE 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
The manual audit was completed at 5:37 p.m. The Canvassing Board was presented with
the results of the 2023 Municipal Election Audit to be reviewed and accepted into the
record. Supervisor Link summarized the audit results of 100% accuracy to the public.
6. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
7. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
APPROVED: May 2, 2023 Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
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