2024.06.04_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS Date: June 04, 2024
3614 S. OCEAN BLVD., HIGHLAND BEACH, FL 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 Donald Peters
Commissioner Evalyn David
Vice Mayor David Stern
Mayor Natasha Moore
Town Manager Marshall Labadie
Deputy Town Clerk Jaclyn DeHart
ABSENT
Commissioner Judith Goldberg
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Town Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Mayor Moore made the proposed changes to Section 5:
Moved Item 5.E., Resolution No. 2024-014 as the first item followed by Item 5.B.,
Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics Presentation by Rhonda Giger, General
Counsel as the second item.
MOTION: David/ Stern - Moved to approve the agenda as amended unanimously 4
to 0.
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5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
A. Resolution No. 2024-014 (Formally Item 5.E.)
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.
Mayor Moore read the title of Resolution No. 2024-014.
Applicant Jeffrey Gordon was present and interviewed by the Town Commission.
Mr. Gordon provided background information about his professional experiences.
MOTION: David/Stern - Moved to accept Resolution No. 2024-014 appointing
Jeffrey Gordon to the Board of Adjustments and Appeals (as outlined
in the resolution). The motion passed unanimously on a 4 to 0 vote.
B. Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics Presentation by Rhonda Giger,
General Counsel
Ms. Rhonda Giger, General Counsel with the Palm Beach County Commission
on Ethics, provided a brief presentation on ethics and mentioned that they like to
be proactive not reactive.
C. Red Cross Services Presentation by Johan Reyes, Representative
(Formally item 5.13.)
Ms. Johan Reyes, Disaster Program Manager with the Red Cross for Palm Beach
and Treasure Coast Red Cross, introduced herself and spoke about the services
that the Red Cross provides to the community.
D. Hurricane Preparedness by Fire Chief Glenn Joseph (Formally item 5.C.)
Glenn Joseph, Fire Chief, gave a presentation on hurricane preparedness and
mentioned that the 2024 Town of Highland Beach Hurricane Preparation Manual
is published and available.
E. Preferred TIPS Check Presentation by Christopher Kittleson, Director with
Public Risk Underwriters of Florida, Inc. (Formally item 5.D.)
Christopher Kittleson, Director of Loss Control Technical Services, presented Fire
Chief Glenn Joseph with a TIPS grant check for $ 5,000. He explained that the
TIPS program provides reimbursement for Safety or Risk Management initiatives.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS (Public Comments will be limited
to five (5) minutes per speaker.)
Mayor Moore opened Public Comments.
Mr. Fred Rosen provided 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. Approval of Meeting Minutes
April 02, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2024 Town Commission Meeting Minutes
MOTION: David/Stern - Moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented,
which passed unanimously 4 to 0.
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
Building Official Jeff Remas provided updates regarding the Building
Recertification Program as follows: Five buildings are in full compliance and have
received their framed certificates, twelve building are in review, twenty-two
buildings have submitted documents but are incomplete, four buildings missed
the deadline, and they will move to code compliance. Of those four buildings, one
has not submitted any paperwork. Seven buildings have paperwork not due till
the end of the year.
10. NEW BUSINESS Public Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker
per item after Town Commission initial discussion.)
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11. TOWN COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Donald Peters wished everyone a happy summer and thanked
residents for coming to the county meeting.
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Commissioner Evalyn David wished everyone a good summer and to stay safe.
Vice Mayor David Stern wished everyone a good summer and to stay safe.
Mayor Natasha Moore had no comments.
12. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Town Attorney Len Rubin was not present.
13. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
Town Manager Labadie talked about the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
that was completed two months early. The budget for next year is being worked on
and there will be a preliminary presentation at the next meeting. Capital projects are
being updated and the Town is still waiting to hear about two State appropriation
requests. There will be forthcoming information about a special magistrate for Code
Enforcement.
David Delina, Finance Director, spoke briefly about the upcoming budget
presentation and the replacement of water meters.
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 a three-year
term
Meetings and Events
June 11, 2024 1:00 P.M
June 14, 2024 9:30 A.M
June 18, 2024 1:30 PM
Board Action Report
None.
Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Town Commission Meeting
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15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:18 P.M.
APPROVED: June 18, 2024 Town Commission Meeting.
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Natasha Moore, Mayor
Transcribed by
Jaclyn DeHart
06/18/2024
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