Centennial Celebration Committee Meeting

Town of Lake Park, Florida Centennial Celebration Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, February 07, 2023 at 6:30 PM Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 John Linden — Commissioner/Chair Roger Michaud — Commissioner Mary Beth Taylor — Commissioner Evelyn Harris Clark — Vice Chair Patricia Leduc — Committee Member Beth Motschenbacher — Committee Member John D’Agostino — Town Manager Riunite Franks — Special Events Director Vivian Mendez, MMC — Town Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal any decision of the Centennial Celebration Committee, with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such interested person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in order to participate in the meeting should contact the Town Clerk’s office by calling 881-3311 at least 48 hours in advance to request accommodations. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 6:39 P.M. PRESENT Commissioner/Chair John Linden Commissioner Mary-Beth Taylor Board Member Patricia Leduc Board Member Beth Motschenbacher ABSENT Commissioner Roger Michaud Board Member Evelyn Harris Clark Centennial Celebration Committee Meeting February 07, 2023 Page 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner/Chair Linden CONSENT AGENDA: Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda by Board Member Leduc, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Commissioner/Chair Linden, Board Member Motschenbacher 1. Centennial Celebration Committee Meeting Minutes - January 19, 2023 NEW BUSINESS: 2. Centennial Sponsorship Update Special Events Director Franks made sponsorship packets available to the members. The following vendors have submitted sponsorships: Forest Development - $20,000 and Pelican Café - $250.00. A question was asked if the Town had received $50.00 from Salty Sign Design. Special Events Director Franks would check with the Finance Department. 3. Centennial Battle of the Badges Special Events Director Franks provided an update regarding the event. There was a question regarding how many volunteers were needed. Special Events Director Franks stated that 20 volunteers would be helpful on the day of the event. 4. Centennial Historical Homes Tour Update & Discussion Special Events Director Franks stated that the Town has received two participation forms. Committee Member Motschenbacher asked if the Town owned any property listed and could those Town owned properties could be checked off the list as participants. Special Events Director Franks stated that she would check the Town owned property off the list. Committee Member Motschenbacher volunteered to visit the properties listed on Hawthorne Drive with Lake Park Historical Society Member Dianne Sophinos. Committee Member Leduc suggested a follow-up letter be prepared for the members to take with them when visiting the homes on the tour list. Committee Member Leduc offered to visit homes with Dianne Sophinos. Public Comment: Dianne Sophinos asked if 211 Park Avenue had received a historical plaque. Commissioner Taylor stated that the house had a plaque on the property. Dianne Sophinos explained that the original school house is the front area of Lake Park Elementary. She asked if the Trolley route  was determined. Special Events Director Franks explained that the route would be determined closer to the date. It was determined that Dianne Sophinos would visit properties with each Committee Member separately, during the February 11 and 12th weekend. 5. Centennial Yard Signs Special Events Director Franks explained the item. Commissioner Taylor explained that the picture was not what she envisioned. The Committee discussed the item and their opinion on placing Centennial signs on Town properties. Motion made to not move forward with centennial yard signs by Commissioner Taylor, Seconded by Board Member Leduc. Voting Yea: Commissioner/Chair Linden, Board Member Motschenbacher PUBLIC COMMENT: This time is provided for addressing items that do not appear on the Agenda. Please complete a comment card and provide it to the Town Clerk so speakers may be announced. Please remember comments are limited to a TOTAL of three minutes. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: Beth Motschenbacher thanked Special Events Franks for all her efforts. Commissioner Taylor had no comments. Patricia Leduc wanted to focus their efforts on the Historic Home Tour. Commissioner Linden was looking forward to the April events. He asked for logo shirts to be ordered because he does not wear t-shirts. Special Events Director Franks stated that she would be out of the office from February 10th - 21st, therefore the February 21st Centennial agenda would be distributed during the meeting. ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 P.M. FUTURE MEETING DATE: The next scheduled Centennial Celebration Committee will be conducted on February 21, 2023. Centennial Celebration Committee Meeting February 07, 2023 Page 3