Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 6:30 PM Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 Kimberly Glas-Castro — Vice-Mayor John Linden — Commissioner Roger Michaud — Commissioner Mary Beth Taylor — Commissioner John O. D’Agostino — Town Manager Thomas J. Baird, Esq. — Town Attorney Vivian Mendez, MMC — Town Clerk PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED, that if any interested person desires to appeal any decision of the Town Commission, 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 6:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Taylor SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: NONE None 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. Dianne Sophinos expressed concern that there has not been any announcements made that this is Town’s centennial year. She explained that the Centennial Home Tour was being conducted on Sunday, March 26, 2023, which is the Town's founder (Harry Kelsey) birthday. She expressed that the patio at the Library is called the Rose Garden and there is nothing but dirt in that area. She expressed concern with the lack of communication between the Town and its residents. Regular Commission Meeting February 15, 2023 Page 1 Patricia Leduc expressed concern that the Lake Park Scrub was not accessible and not being utilized. She suggested the following for the area: include parking and a visitors center. She announced her candidacy for the position of Commissioner. CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed under this item are considered routine and action will be taken by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner or person so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. Any person wishing to speak on an agenda item is asked to complete a public comment card located on either side of the Chambers and given to the Town Clerk. Cards must be submitted before the item is discussed. Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda by Commissioner Michaud, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor 1. February 1, 2023 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes 2. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENCUMBER AND EXPEND STREETS AND ROADS FUNDING AND ACCEPT A PROPOSAL FROM M&M ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, INC., D/B/A ALL COUNTY PAVING FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS AT MULTIPLE TOWN LOCATIONS. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: NONE None PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: NONE None NEW BUSINESS: 3. RESOLUTION 15-02-23 OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE TOWN MANAGER TO SPEND SURPLUS FUNDS FROM THE SANITATION FUND BUDGET TO ACQUIRE ONE NEW FRONT-END LOADER REFUSE TRUCK AND ONE NEW AUTOMATIC SIDE-LOADER REFUSE TRUCK.  Town Manager D'Agostino explained the item. Public Works Director Roberto Travieso explained the need for the sanitation trucks. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro asked when would the first payment be expected. Public Works Director Travieso explained that the truck would be delivered within the next 30-45 days and the first payment would be October 1, 2023. Vice- Mayor Glas-Castro asked if the truck would relieve the cardboard collection issue. Town Manager D'Agostino explained that the Town has been using Waste Manager to collect the cardboard and it has cost $30,000 per month. Commissioner Michaud asked if there was a maintenance package included. Public Works Director Travieso explained that the cost of a maintenance package would be included at a later time. It was not included as part of the purchase price of the truck. That agenda item would come before the Commission at a later date. Commissioner Michaud asked if there was a reason why it was not included. Public Works Director Travieso explained that the pricing was still being negotiated, so the cost to include the maintenance was not available at this time. They are estimating $15,000 per truck, which would not include the chassis. Commissioner Linden expressed concerned with the item and not having answers to questions. He asked what specifically was going wrong with the trucks. Mr. Dwayne Bell, Operations Manager explained the latest issue with the truck and how it affects the rest of the schedule. Commissioner Linden expressed concern with leasing the truck. He asked what the advantage would be to lease the truck versus buying the truck. Public Works Director Travieso explained that the rate study would assist with the cost of the trucks. He further explained the increase in failure of the trucks due to the age of the fleet. The Commission discussed the impact not purchasing the trucks would have on the community. They further discussed the need for the trucks and the cost of the trucks. Finance Director Jeffrey Duvall explained that during the last fiscal year the Town spent $135,000 in repairs. Year-to-Date the Town has already spent $47,000 in repairs. Motion made by approve Resolution 15-02-23 Commissioner Michaud, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro Voting Nay: Commissioner Linden 4. Resolution 16-02-23 Amendment to PBSO Contract to eliminate motor unit and add patrol unit to perform speeding mitigation measures as required by Captain. Regular Commission Meeting February 15, 2023 Page 3  Town Manager D'Agostino explained the item. Commissioner Taylor asked if the new patrol would decrease the speeding on Park Avenue. Captain Gendreau stated that it would increase patrol on Park Avenue. He explained what the change would do to the needs of the Town. Motion made to approve Resolution 16-02-23 by Commissioner Michaud, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor 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. None TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Town Attorney had no comments. Town Manager D’Agostino provided his comments as Exhibit "A". All the proclamation were approved for future agendas. Commissioner Taylor asked if it would be permissible to have signs in home windows with the Centennial logo. Town Manager D’Agostino explained that they are looking into the cost of banners to be placed around Town. The signs are permissible. Commissioner Linden announced that the Diversity and Inclusion Council meeting was well attended. He announced the upcoming Rust Market, Flea Market and Car Show. He noticed that overwhelming support of the Town’s Centennial. Commissioner Michaud asked if another sign announcing Town events, similar to the one on Park Avenue and 9th Street could be placed on Flagler Blvd. Town Manager D’Agostino stated that he would have Public Works find a suitable location for a banner on Flagler Blvd. He asked what the status was of the property on 9th Street and Park Avenue (Dedicated IT). Town Manager D'Agostino gave an update of the proposed development. He stated that the property was sold and the new owner has several ideas for the property. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro had no comments. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: None