2024.06.04_TC_Agenda_Regular1
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, June 04, 2024 AT 1:30 PM
TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS,
3614 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
Leonard G. Rubin Town Attorney
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics Presentation by Rhonda Giger,
General Counsel
B. Red Cross Services Presentation by Johan Reyes
C. Hurricane Preparedness by Fire Chief Glenn Joseph
D. Resolution No. 2024-014
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 Board
of Adjustments and Appeals; and providing for an effective date.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Public Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
7. ORDINANCES (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker per
item after Commission initial discussion.)
A. None.
8. 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.
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
April 02, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. Building Department Recertification Program Update
10. NEW BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker
per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. None.
11. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Judith M. Goldberg
Commissioner Donald Peters
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor David Stern
Mayor Natasha Moore
12. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT
13. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
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14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board One (1) vacancy for an unexpired
term ending September 21, 2024
Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board One (1) vacancy for three-year
terms
Meetings and Events
June 11, 2024 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
June 14, 2024 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
June 18, 2024 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
Board Action Report
None.
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. (S tate 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 records.
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:
D. Resolution No. 2024-014
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 Board of Adjustments and Appeals; and providing
for an effective date.
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
AGENDA MEMORANDUM
MEETING TYPE: Commission Meeting
MEETING DATE June 04, 2024
SUBMITTED BY: Jaclyn DeHart, Deputy Town Clerk
THROUGH Lanelda Gaskins, Town Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2024-014
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 Board of Adjustments and Appeals; and providing for an
effective date.
SUMMARY:
Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-014 ratifying the selection, appointments, and term of
office of a member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (BOAA); and providing for an
effective date.
On January 20, 2023, one (1) Board Members resigned which created one (1) vacancy for an
unexpired term ending September 21, 2024.
The Town Clerk’s Office received one (1) board application for Town Commission
consideration. The applicant’s name are as follows:
Jeffrey Gordon (Toscana South)
As set forth in Sec. 2-99, in the Town' s code, terms for all boards shall be three (3) years and
no board member may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms on the same board without
first taking a one-year hiatus from the board. Appointments for partial terms shall not count
toward the two-term limit. Additionally, in accordance with Resolution 19-029, the Human
Resources Department reported preliminary background checks on all applicants to the Town
Clerk’s Office. The background check results disclosed there were no objectionable findings.
In addition, there were no code violations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Jeffrey Gordon application and vetting form.
Resolution No. 2024-014
RECOMMENDATION:
With the Commission’s consideration, Staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-
014 for one applicant to serve a term as outlined in the resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-014
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
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS BOARD; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 20, Article III, Sec. 20-46 of the Town’s Code of Ordinances
establishes the Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board and governs the membership,
qualification, function, and rules of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board; and
WHEREAS, these provisions of the Code establish the selection, appointment, and terms
of office of members of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board; and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2023, one (1) member resigned, thereby opening one (1)
vacancy on the Board; and
WHEARAS, the Town Clerk’s Office received one (1) application for consideration; 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 chairperson of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board interviewed
the new applicant and recommended that the Town Commission appoint one (1) new applicant to
the Board; and
WHEREAS, Town residents interested in serving on or continuing to serve on the Board
of Adjustment and Appeals Board have submitted a board application for the Town Commission’s
consideration.
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Resolution No. 2024-014
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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, the Town Commission has
selected one (1) member to serve on the Board of Adjustment and Appeal Board for an unexpired
term ending September 21, 2024.
Board Member Jeffrey Gordon
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
DONE AND ADOPTED by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida,
this 04th day of June 2024.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY
Lanelda Gaskins, MMC
Town Clerk
Glen Torcivia, 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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File Attachments for Item:
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
April 02, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 3618 S. OCEAN
BLVD., HIGHLAND BEACH, FL
Date: April 02, 2024
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 Goldberg
Commissioner Donald Peters
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor David Stern
Mayor Natasha Moore
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Attorney Leonard G. Rubin
Town Clerk Lanelda Gaskins
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United State of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: David/Stern – To accept the agenda as presented, which passed
unanimously 5 to 0.
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Swearing In of Fire Rescue Personnel
Town Clerk Gaskins administered the Oath of Office and swore in the Fire
Rescue Personnel.
B. Resolution No. 2024-007
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, approving a Declaration of Unity of Title submitted by Highland
Beach Holdings LP for the properties location north of the intersection of
Grand Court and State Road A1A, specifically parcel control numbers 24-
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43-47-09-00-001-0030 and 24-43-47-09-00-001-0210; and providing an
effective date.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-007 followed by Town Planner
Ingrid Allen presentation regarding Declaration of Unity of Title submitted by
Highland Beach Holdings LP.
Mayor Moore opened the item for public comments. Hearing none, she closed
the public comments.
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to accept Resolution No. 2024- 007. Upon
roll call: Commissioner David (Yes), Commissioner Goldberg (Yes),
Commissioner Peters (Yes), Vice Mayor Stern (Yes), and Mayor
Natasha Moore (Yes). The motion passed unanimously on a 5 to 0
vote.
C. Water Conservation Month Proclamation
Mayor Moore acknowledged April as Water Conservation Month.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes per
speaker.)
There were no public comments.
7. ORDINANCES (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker per
item after Commission initial discussion.)
A. None.
8. 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.
A. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Control
Systems Design, Inc. for SCADA System Programming Services for the
Water Treatment Plant for a term of two years with two one-year renewal
options.
MOTION: David/Stern - Moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented,
which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. Discussion on the proposed amendment concepts pertaining to the
Accessory Marine Facility (AMF) and seawall regulations of the Town Code
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Town Manager Labadie explained this matter is to discuss the proposed
amendment concepts, determine which parts of the concepts that Town
Commission would like to commence or modify as we move forward with the
development of the ordinance language.
Town Planner Allen presented this item followed by Town Commission
discussion of the proposed amendment concepts.
It was the recommendation of the Town Commission for Town Planner Allen to
draft an ordinance and proceed with the below concepts:
1. Maximum height for AMFs: BFE plus 8 feet.
2. Exempt personal watercraft (PWC) lifts from the requirement that “in no case
shall the lift be higher than the superstructure of the boat when lifted.”
3. Maximum seawall cap plus dock width at eight (8) feet.
Mayor Moore opened the item for public comments related to Concept No. 3.
Mr. Rick Greenwald of Tranquility Drive provided comments.
4. Encroachment into water for AMFs at 25 feet or 25 percent of the waterway
width, whichever is less, (excludes AMFs along the Intracoastal Waterway) to
be measured from wet face of seawall or bulkhead.
The Town Commission also recommended the “no action” option for Concept No.
5. - 10 foot side setback for all zoning districts. For lots < 100 feet in width, setback
is 10% of width; however, setback cannot be less than 5 feet.
Mayor Moore opened the item for public comments related to Concept No. 5.
Mr. Rick Greenwald of Tranquility Drive was opposed to changing the setback in
single residential areas.
Additionally, the Town Commission discussed Proposed Amendment Concept
No. 6, Require a ladder for every 50 feet of doc k. The Town Commission
suggested to draft alternative options to include “mandatory,” “encouraged,” and
“exempt single family homes directly on the Intracoastal and make it
recommended for them.”
Lastly, the Town Commission discussed Proposed Amendment Concept No. 7,
Maximum seawall height (additional concept, not included in initial proposal. The
Town Commission was in favor of leaving this concept off and suggested the “no
action” option for Concept No. 7
B. Fire Rescue Implementation Update
Fire Chief Glenn Joseph provided updates on the Fire Rescue Department's
progress, including elevator inspection, landscaping, kitchen appliances,
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medication dispenser, furniture delivery, delay of some equipment, testing of the
fire apparatus equipment, personnel staffing, and the Fire Rescue Department
Ribbing Cutting Event on April 19. As for community activities, three CPR classes
were held at Toscano. He spoke about the meeting he had with Delray Beach
Fire Department concerning the transition process.
Parking for the ribbon cutting event will be at the Saint Lucy Catholic Church.
C. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) RRR Project Update
Town Manager Labadie mentioned that there was a condominium meeting
yesterday. FDOT has committed to start the drainage work on the north end.
Mayor Stern suggested that town staff follow up with FDOT on the things they
have committed to.
D. Continued discussion of 2023-2024 Strategic Priorities Plan Update and
Review
Town Manager Labadie presented the update to the 2023-2024 Strategic
Priorities Plan which includes the five year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He
suggested that the Town Commission look at the.2023-2028 Capital
Improvement Plan.
Mayor Moore suggested posting on the website.
Vice Mayor Stern spoke about the concern with parking at Town Hall and
suggested looking at the old fire station for future parking.
E. Continued discussion of Milani Park.
Mayor Moore provided an update on Milani Park matter as it relates to meetings
and monitoring the Board of County Commissioners agendas .
10. NEW BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker
per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. Resolution No. 2024-005
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, declaring the results of the Municipal Referendum Election held on
March 19, 2024; providing for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-005.
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to accept Resolution No. 2024-005. Upon
roll call: Commissioner David (Yes), Commissioner Goldberg (Yes),
Commissioner Peters (Yes), Vice Mayor Stern (Yes), and Mayor
Moore (Yes). The motion passed on a 5 to 0 vote.
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B. Consideration of a Proposed Resolution of the Town Commission of the
Town of Highland Beach, Florida, naming the Highland Beach Fire Rescue
Building, Station No. 120 in honor of former Mayor Douglas Hillman for
having served with distinction as the Mayor of the Town of Highland Beach
from March of 2020 through March of 2023.
Mayor Moore read the title of the Proposed Resolution.
Town Manager Labadie presented this item followed by Town Commission
discussion concerning this matter.
It was the consensus of the Town Commission for staff to modify the proposed
resolution and present a resolution at the next meeting.
Mayor Moore opened the item for public comments.
Mr. Rick Greenwald provided comments.
Hearing no further comments, Mayor Moore closed public comments.
11. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Judith M. Goldberg thanked the residents for their participation in the
referendum election.
Commissioner Donald Peters acknowledged the Fire Rescue personnel and is
looking forward to the Fire Rescue Department ribbon cutting event.
Commissioner Evalyn David talked about the residents voicing their opinions and
Highland Beach being a wonderful place to live.
Vice Mayor David Stern commented that the Town has good advisory boards. He
thanked the board members.
Mayor Natasha Moore thanked Saint Lucy Catholic Church and Father Horgan for
allowing the town to use the parking lot.
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board One (1) vacancy for an unexpired term
ending September 21, 2024
Meetings and Events
April 02, 2024 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
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April 09, 2024 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
April 11, 2024 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
Board Action Report
None.
13. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Town Attorney Rubin is reviewing the recent legislation. He will prepare a summary
and present it at a future meeting.
14. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie announced the April 19 Fire Rescue Department Ribbon
Cutting event.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:41 P.M.
APPROVED: June 04, 2024, Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
Transcribed by
Lanelda Gaskins
06/04/2024
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 events of this meeting. Verbatim audio/video
recordings are permanent records and are available on the T
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 3618 S. OCEAN
BLVD., HIGHLAND BEACH, FL
Date: April 16, 2024
Time: 1:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Natasha Moore called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Judith Goldberg
Commissioner Donald Peters
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor David Stern
Mayor Natasha Moore
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Town Attorney Leonard G. 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
State Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman, District 91 was added to the agenda
and will provide a presentation on the 2024 State Legislative.
MOTION: David/ Stern - Moved to approve the agenda as presented unanimously 5
to 0.
5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. State Legislative Updates by Senator Lori Berman
Senator Lori Berman, District 26 provided an update on the 2024 State
Legislative session.
State Representative Peggy Gossett-Seidman also provided an update on the
2024 State Legislative session. She mentioned that State Road A1A will be
named Jimmy Buffet Highway.
B. Sea Turtle Presentation by Joanne Ryan, FWC Turtle Permit Holder
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Ms. Joanne Ryan, Marina Turtle Permit Holder presented a PowerPoint
highlighting the Highland Beach Sea Turtle Team, Inc. accomplishments.
C. Resolution No. 2024-012
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, donating funds to support Highland Beach Sea Turtle Team, Inc.,
a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization; and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-012
Mayor Moore opened the item for public comments. Hearing none, she closed
the public comments.
MOTION: David/Stern - Moved to approve Resolution No. 2024-012. Upon Roll
call: Commissioner Evalyn David (Yes); Vice Mayor Stern (Yes);
Commissioner Goldberg (Yes); Mayor Moore (Yes). The motion
passed 5 to 0.
D. Presentation of the 2023 Beach Restoration Feasibility Study.
Mr. Douglas W. Mann, Environmental provided a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting the beach restoration feasibility study.
Mayor Moore opened the item for public comments.
Mr. Richard Greenwald provided comments.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comments will be limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.
7. ORDINANCES (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker
per item after Commission initial discussion.)
A. None.
8. 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.
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
March 05, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to accept the Consent Agenda as
presented, which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. Resolution No. 2024-008
A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach,
Florida, dedicating the Highland Beach Fire Rescue Department, Station
No. 120 in honor of Former Mayor Douglas Hillman.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-008.
Town Manager Labadie introduced this item. He placed a design order for a bas-
relief sculptured plaque in honor of the late Former Mayor Douglas Hillman.
There was Town Commission discussion about the wording “in honor of” versus
“naming.”
Town Manager Labadie will modify some of the language for Resolution No.
2024-008 and bring it back at a future Town Commission meeting.
B. Fire Rescue Implementation Update
Fire Chief Glenn Joseph provided updates concerning construction, personnel
training, the fire rescue truck, and the upcoming April 19 Fire Rescue Department
ceremony.
C. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) RRR Project Update
Town Manager Labadie reported that the Florida Department of Transportation
has delayed the RRR project has been delayed to late May or early June.
D. Continued discussion of Milani Park.
Mayor Moore provided an update on Milani Park as it relates to an appraisal of
the property, and coordinating transportation for residents to attend the May 7,
2024, Palm Beach County Commission public meeting.
10. NEW BUSINESS (Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker
per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
A. Resolution No. 2024-009
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 Planning Board; and providing for an effective date.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-009 followed by a motion.
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to approve Resolution No. 2024-009, which
passed unanimously 5 to 0.
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B. Resolution No. 2024-010
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 Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board; and
providing for an effective date.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-010 followed by a motion.
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to approve Resolution No. 2024-010, which
passed unanimously 5 to 0.
C. Resolution No. 2024-011
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.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-011 followed by a motion.
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to approve Resolution No. 2024-011, which
passed unanimously 5 to 0.
D. Consideration to cancel the May 07, 2024 Town Commission Regular
Meeting.
Mayor Moore read the title of this item followed by a motion.
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to cancel the May 07, 2024, Town
Commission Regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously 5 to
0.
E. Discussion of the Highland Beach Community Post Office (CPO), a
contractual service of the United States Postal Service
Town Manager Labadie presented this item.
The Town Commission discussed whether to keep the Highland Beach
Community Post Office open for postal services to the community or to close it
permanently.
Commissioner David, Commissioner Goldberg and Mayor Moore were in favor
of closing the post office. Commissioner Peters and Vice Mayor Stern were not
in favor of closing the post office.
MOTION: David/Goldberg - Moved to close the Highland Beach Community
Post Office, and for town staff to give the United States Post Office
the Notice of Intent to close the Highland Beach Community Post
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Office. Upon Roll Call: Commissioner David (Yes); Commissio ner
Goldberg (Yes); Commissioner Peters (No); Vice Mayor Stern (No);
and Mayor Moore (Yes). The motion passed on a 3 to 2 vote with
Commissioner Peters and Vice Mayor Stern dissenting.
11. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Judith M. Goldberg commented about the upcoming Fire Rescue
Department celebration on April 19.
Commissioner Donald Peters attended the Beach Condo Association meeting and
spoke about the meeting. He announced that there is a meeting in Boca Raton at
Palmetto Park at 6 pm.
Commissioner Evalyn David also spoke about the celebrating the upcoming Fire
Rescue Department Ribbon Cutting ceremony on April 19.
Vice Mayor David Stern thanked Fire Chief Glenn Joseph and Assistant Fire Chief
Matt Welhaf for attending the Boca Condominium Association meeting. He informed
his colleagues that he plans to wear his Highland Beach shirt on April 19 and to the
May 7th meeting.
Mayor Natasha Moore is looking forward to the April 19 Fire Rescue Ribbon Cutting
ceremony and the May 7, 2024 Board of County Commissioner Palm Beach County
meeting.
12. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Town Attorney Rubin will present a legislative update report for the next meeting.
13. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie talked about acquiring two Special Magistrates Special
Magistrate for the Code Enforcement Board because there will be future vacancies
on the board. He also talked about beach access for public safety.
He announced: Fire Rescue Department Ribbon Cutting event will be Friday, April
19th, and Save the Date: May 7, 2024 – Boad of County Commissioner Palm Beach
public meeting.
Town Manager Labadie thanked the Highland Beach Sea Turtle Team, Inc.
14. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board Vacancies
Board of Adjustment and Appeals Board One (1) vacancy for an unexpired term
ending September 21, 2024
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Financial Advisory Board One (1) vacancy for a three-year term
Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Two (2) vacancies for three-year
terms
Meetings and Events
May 01, 2024 11:00 A.M. Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
May 09, 2024 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
May 14, 2024 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
May 21, 2024 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
Town Hall closed May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day
Board Action Report
None.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 P.M.
APPROVED: June 04, 2024, Town Commission Meeting.
ATTEST: Natasha Moore, Mayor
Transcribed by
Lanelda Gaskins
06/04/2024
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 events 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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