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TOWN OF OCCOQUAN Town Hall, 314 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA 22125 www.occoquanva.gov | info@occoquanva.gov | (703) 491-1918 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD MEETING January 28, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Citizen Comments 3. Election of Officers a. Nominations and the elections of Officers for the Calendar Year 2025  Chairperson  Vice-Chairperson  Secretary 4. Approval of Minutes a. December 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes 5. Exterior Elevation Applications a. ARB2024-007 450 Mill Street (Doors) 6. Reports a. Town Council Report b. Deputy Town Manager’s Report c. Planning Commission Report d. Chair Report 7. Adjournment Brenda Seefeldt Chair, Architectural Review Board Portions of this meeting may be held in closed session pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.  Councilmember Bernard Einstein: None Requested Councilmember Judy Lusskin: None Requested Councilmember Kenneth Bernstein: None Requested Town Manager Alexander Diaz None Requested S. 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PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105, THE TOWN HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT: IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS BOARD WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR THAT PURPOSE, AFFECTED PERSONS MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD SHALL INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE CONSENT BY THE TOWN FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION OF OTHER INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING AND PARTICIPATE, PLEASE CALL THE TOWN MANAGER AT 305- 932-0744 EXT 224 AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. RESIDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOMED AND INVITED TO ATTEND. Page 3 of 3 (Special Town Council Meeting Agenda – 10/25/22)  TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH One Golden Beach Drive Golden Beach, FL 33160 ______________________________________________________________________ MEMORANDUM ______________________________________________________________________ Date: October 25, 2022 Item Number: To: Honorable Mayor Glenn Singer & _____1______ Town Council Members From: Lissette Perez, Town Clerk Subject: Town Council Minutes Recommendation: It is recommended that the Town Council adopt the attached official minutes of the August 30th, 2022 Special Town Council Meeting.  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA (“TOWN”), PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MAYOR TO SIGN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Exhibit: Agenda Report No. 13 Resolution No. 2834.22 Sponsor: Town Administration Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2834.22 A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Lusskin, seconded by Councilmember Einstein. On roll call, the following vote ensued: Mayor Glenn Singer Aye Vice Mayor Jaime Mendal Aye Councilmember Bernard Einstein Aye Councilmember Judy Lusskin Aye Councilmember Kenneth Bernstein Absent The motion passed. Town Manager stated that he ensured that Town staff is adequately trained and equipped in order to ensure to be the best of any small city to provide for its residents. Also, to be as competitively paid compared to neighboring agencies. Understanding that Town’s revenue source for our community is limited at 380 buildable lots and majority of revenue comes from the community. This agreement is the single largest agreement that we will provide to employees and consumes 60% of all new revenue at a value of $419,000 in Year 1 and puts us in par with neighboring agencies. This would adjust police salaries from its base pay of $43,000 to cap out over a 12 year period. It is not what the Union asked for, but we feel that we have met pretty close to what they were requesting. The biggest impact of this is the variance of salaries. They come to work for the Town and dedicate 20 years of service and then retire and are competitively paid in comparison to neighboring agencies. It also provides for adequate compensation for our sergeants. We have the highest of 3 years for pension. This contract allows us to get closer to that higher number and be more competitive. We have increased the premium pay for specialty units as it relates to off-duty rates and we wanted to stay competitive with other cities while not passing that cost to the residents. The rates have increased significantly for vendors but increased minimally for residents. It increases the pay for FTO officers when they have a trainee with them. It also provides for HRA matching dollars. It provides for new bulletproof vests, which are cooler for the officers to wear. This is the most aggressive contract we have been able to provide. Would like to Page 11 of 16 (Special Town Council Meeting Minutes – 8/30/22) publicly thank some individuals from the police department including David Carrazana, Sergeant Soca and Sergeant Bautista. Asked David Carrazana to come and speak on behalf of the union. Officer Carrazana thanked the Council for understanding the needs of the officers and spoke on their behalf. They do not complain and tell us what they need to get done for the Town. They go out of their way to help the residents as much as they can. Town Manager stated that they were very aggressive in negotiating this contract and in understanding how this contract will be implemented. Would like to remind both the members and the employees that this contract is mutually beneficial. Designed to keep more officers on the streets with more engagement with the public and with residents. They will be adequately compensated with the best equipment and best training in South Florida. It was a pleasure to negotiate this contract. All of our officers take great pride in working in our community. Town Clerk read a letter into the record from residents Michelle and Peter Manners. Mayor Singer added that the Town wanted to be competitive with the police contract and this new contract will add longevity with our police department. 14. A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Golden Beach Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, not to exceed $7,000,000, for the Construction of a Wellness Center and other improvements. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2022, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION OF A WELLNESS CENTER, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK(S), LIGHTING, THE BEACH PAVILION, SIGNAGE AND FOUNTAINS, AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH BONDS SHALL CONSTITUTE A GENERAL OBLIGATION OF THE TOWN AND THAT THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE TOWN SHALL BE IRREVOCABLY PLEDGED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND THE INTEREST ON SUCH BONDS; AWARDING THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO THE UNDERWRITER NAMED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SECURITY FOR THE BONDS; PROVIDING THAT SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SHALL CONSTITUTE GENERAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE TOWN AND THAT THE FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER OF THE TOWN SHALL BE IRREVOCABLY PLEDGED FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AND THE INTEREST ON SUCH GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS Page 12 of 16 (Special Town Council Meeting Minutes – 8/30/22) feel comfortable and you have truly become family. Appreciate everything you do. The town is totally amazingly clean. Spoke on the wall at Massini Avenue stating that she feels that her work here is finally done. Vice Mayor Mendal To the residents stated that he appreciates their confidence in what they have done. I. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Under tight restrictions from the state, allowing us only to administer a factual campaign, we were able to pass the GO bond. We had the largest day of turn out in any primary election for the Town at 76.99%. This summer we took delivery of the generator of that pump station. This summer we spent it vigorously negotiating with the FOP – the largest and most respectable contract of the city’s history, finally bringing their wages up to par. Accepted over $800,000 in grant funding. Although the $1.2-million was vetoed by the Governor, we did deliver an additional $800,000 in funding that the residents did not have to pay for. This year we also were able to work on the Civic Center. There was a 45-day delay. The Town chose to stop the project while we waited for the concrete for the roof. We will be switching our medical insurance providers if the Council approves it. This is a better insurance plan for our members. We still have over 112 families who have not subscribed to Hotwire. Promise to have a cctv project delivered to you. This summer for the first time ever we were able to have an Ocean Boulevard residents meeting. Chief Herbello and his command staff were able to have a very successful zoom meeting with the Ocean Blvd. residents. That is one project that the Mayor and I feel adamant about not rushing in order to get it done right. Making sure that we provide the best security net on our east side is just as important as our west side. The north and south walls are almost complete. Thank you to all of the town’s staff who helped provide security there around the clock. 60% of all new revenue went to the CBA contract. Did see the community values grow to 1.4 billion dollars. With new revenues come new responsibilities. This will be our seventh time keeping our millage rate at a combined 8.4 mills. Thanked Lissette Perez, Maria Camacho and all of our town’s staff for all of the work that they d GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND EQUIPPING OF ONE POLARIS RANGER AND ONE POLARIS SPORTSMAN POLICE VEHICLE AND THE USE OF GENERAL FUNDS TO PURCHASE AND EQUIP THE VEHICLES; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Exhibit: Agenda Report No. 9 Resolution No. 2830.22 Sponsor: Town Administration Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2830.22 Page 7 of 16 (Special Town Council Meeting Minutes – 8/30/22)  10. A Resolution of the Town Council Approving a Waste Disposal Agreement with Wheelabrator South Broward, Inc. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A WASTE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT WITH WHEELABRATOR SOUTH BROWARD, INC.; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Exhibit: Agenda Report No. 10 Resolution No. 2831.22 Sponsor: Town Administration Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2831.22 Mayor Singer stated that agreement with the waste disposal company takes 100% of the trash collection to a recycling waste and energy plant. The agreement solidifies the recycling agreement. Consensus vote _4__ Ayes, _0__ Nays. Items O4-O10 pass. P. TOWN RESOLUTIONS 11. A Resolution of the Town Council Ratifying the Maximum Proposed Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE MAXIMUM PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE FOR F/Y 2022-2023 THAT WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER OF MIAMI- DADE COUNTY PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FLORIDA STATUTES AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Exhibit: Agenda Report No. 11 Resolution No. 2832.22 Sponsor: Town Administration Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2832.22 A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Lusskin, seconded by Vice Mayor Mendal. On roll call, the following vote ensued: Mayor Glenn Singer Aye Vice Mayor Jaime Mendal Aye Page 8 of 16 (Special Town Council Meeting Minutes – 8/30/22)  Councilmember Bernard Einstein Aye Councilmember Judy Lusskin Aye Councilmember Kenneth Bernstein Absent The motion passed. Mayor Singer spoke on the item. Stated that the proposed operating millage rate is 7.735, the voted debt service is .665, and the combined millage rate is 8.400 mills. It is a tremendous victory for the residents of the Town of Golden Beach. Inflation is crazy in this economy, so to keep the millage rate and do what we are doing it speaks volumes for our Town Manager and our Finance Department. Job well done. Town Manager stated that the budget meetings are scheduled for September 13th and Septmeber 28th. 12. A Resolution of the Town Council Accepting a Proposal for Employee Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISION OF A COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, INCLUDING A VISION PROVISION AND A DENTAL PLAN, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONDITION OF AWARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Exhibit: Agenda Report No. 12 Resolution No. 2833.22 Sponsor: Town Administration Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2833.22 A motion to approve was made by Vice Mayor Mendal, seconded by Councilmember Lusskin. On roll call, the following vote ensued: Mayor Glenn Singer Aye Vice Mayor Jaime Mendal Aye Councilmember Bernard Einstein Aye Councilmember Judy Lusskin Aye Councilmember Kenneth Bernstein Absent The motion passed. Page 9 of 16 (Special Town Council Meeting Minutes – 8/30/22) Town Manager stated that a few years ago Officer Carrazana introduced the Town to the Berenguer Group who helped the Town get from a United Healthcare to where we are now. Although the Town is not moving forward with renewing with them, wanted to thank Augustin and Juan with the Berenguer Group for everything they provided the Town. Unfortunately they didn’t meet the litmus test and the Town is recommending to go with Sapoznik Insurance as our new agent of record for all of our insurance offerings. We also recommend we switch from AvMed to Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Florida Blue). Renewal rates came in at an 11% increase during the current fiscal year. This plan is a 7% increase but a much richer plan. We plan to keep the TransAmerica co-pay gap insurance. In addition to being more competitive with coverage, this covers all of your labs. The best part of this plan and this is what lost our current broker the plan, the prescription drug tiers. Under the new plan, if your medicine is medically necessary it now falls under one of three tiers. This allows us to keep CVS and it expands the number of hospitals you can go to. That is why we feel that this is a richer plan. All of the brokers have a commitment to help us through the transition. The other great thing about Florida Blue, even though it is a 7% increase, we will not pay the premiums for the second month of the coverage. Did not factor those savings in, but will get that number to the Council. Christine Nunzio, Sapoznik Insurance stated that participants will not need referrals, but all procedures will need prior authorization. Town Manager stated that on all out-of-state travel, if you have an emergency you go to the emergency room and it will be covered. But if you have a runny nose, you go to an urgent care center. We want to work on educating our members to use the benefits that we are paying for anyway. Councilmember Lusskin asked if rescue is called can the patient choose the hospital that they are taken to. Town Manager stated that ambulance services are covered. Councilmember Einstein asked about the League of Cities. Town Manager stated that they refused to quote us. Vice Mayor Mendal asked if there were any issues with the staff with the change. Town Manager stated that there are some employees who will have to get the POS plan because their doctors do not take the HMO plan. But the Town takes these situations on case by case and try to help with these unique situations when they arise. Town Manager stated that there will be premium increases to our members. Some of those premium increases will be absorbed by the one month rate pass. 13. A Resolution of the Town Council Ratifying the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police. Page 10 of 16 (Special Town Council Meeting Minutes – 8/30/22)  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA (“TOWN”), PROVIDING FOR RATIFICATION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE FLORIDA STATE LODGE, FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MAYOR TO SIGN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Exhibit: Agenda Report No. 13 Resolution No. 2834.22 Sponsor: Town Administration Recommendation: Motion to Approve Resolution No. 2834.22 A motion to approve was made by Councilmember Lusskin, seconded by Councilmember Einstein. On roll call, the following vote ensued: Mayor Glenn Singer Aye Vice Mayor Jaime Mendal Aye Councilmember Bernard Einstein Aye Councilmember Judy Lusskin Aye Councilmember Kenneth Bernstein Absent The motion passed. Town Manager stated that he ensured that Town staff is adequately trained and equipped in order to ensure to be the best of any small city to provide for its residents. Also, to be as competitively paid compared to neighboring agencies. Understanding that Town’s revenue source for our community is limited at 380 buildable lots and majority of revenue comes from the community. This agreement is the single largest agreement that we will provide to employees and consumes 60% of all new revenue at a value of $419,000 in Year 1 and puts us in par with neighboring agencies. This would adjust police salaries from its base pay of $43,000 to cap out over a 12 year period. It is not what the Union asked for, but we feel that we have met pretty close to what they were requesting. The biggest impact of this is the variance of salaries. They come to work for the Town and dedicate 20 years of service and then retire and are competitively paid in comparison to neighboring agencies. It also provides for adequate compensation for our sergeants. We have the highest of 3 years for pension. This contract allows us to get closer to that higher number and be more competitive. We have increased the premium pay for specialty units as it relates to off-duty rates and we wanted to stay competitive with other cities while not passing that cost to the residents. The rates have increased significantly for vendors but increased minimally for residents. It increases the pay for FTO officers when they have a trainee with them. It also provides for HRA matching dollars. It provides for new bulletproof vests, which are cooler for the officers to wear. This is the most aggressive contract we have been able to provide. Would like to Page 11 of 16 (Special Town Council Meeting Minutes – 8/30/22)