Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Immediately Following the Final Public Budget Hearing Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 Roger Michaud — Mayor Kimberly Glas-Castro — Vice-Mayor John Linden — Commissioner Mary Beth Taylor — Commissioner Judith Thomas — Commissioner John 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 7:06 P.M. PRESENT Mayor Roger Michaud Vice-Mayor Kimberly Glas-Castro Commissioner John Linden Commissioner Mary-Beth Taylor Commissioner Judith Thomas PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The pledge was conducted during the previous meeting this evening. Regular Commission Meeting September 20, 2023 Page 1 SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: 1. Proclamation for Janet R. Miller, Employee of the Year for 2022 Mayor Michaud presented Janet Miller with the proclamation for the Employee of the Year for 2022. Commissioner Linden presented Janet Miller with two tickets to the Centennial Celebration Gala on October 14, 2023. 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. James Sullivan made comments regarding management of storm water in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also spoke about an attempt to use trees in Bradley Beach, New Jersey to improve air quality. TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Town Attorney Baird had no comments. Town Manager presented his comment via Exhibit A. He asked for a workshop for the Public, Private Partnership (P3) to take place on October 18, 2023. After some discussion, the Commission asked to conduct the workshop on October 4, 2023. The Commission discussed the Lake Park Elementary School Centennial Festival and whether or not the public was invited. They also discussed the proper process for the donation of funds for this festival from Town funds. Consensus was reached by the Commission to approve the funding of the Lake Park Elementary School Centennial Festival lunch from the Town Centennial Celebration Committee funds. Commissioner Linden thanked the Town Manager for attending the Business at Breakfast to discuss Park Avenue businesses. He thanked Library Director Judith Cooper for the Little Free Library program. He thanked the Town for maintaining the program. He asked questions regarding emails that were sent to the Mayor and Commissioners and he would like to know who should be the one to respond. Mayor Michaud and Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro responded that they would forward those types of emails to staff. Commissioner Thomas thanked the Town Manager for making himself available to answer those emails. Commissioner Taylor asked questions about electric usage at Kelsey Park. Town Manager D'Agostino explained that minimal electric usage is available. Commissioner Taylor expressed concern with the lack of electrical availability and Sunset Celebration at Lake Shore Park. The stop light to cross US1 has been increased to allow pedestrians to cross the street. Town Manager D'Agostino asked that the Commission allow staff to come up with alternative locations to conduct the event. Public Works Director Roberto Travieso provided clarifying information regarding the storm water construction during the next year. Commissioner Taylor suggested holding the Sunset Celebration at the parks instead. The Commission discussed using funds for other events. Special Events Director Riunite Franks provided additional information regarding the costs for supporting events at the park. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro had no comments. Mayor Michaud commented on a meeting he attended and the positive reputation Lake Park has developed with a lot of people. He also expressed appreciation for all staff members. 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 Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Taylor 2. September 5, 2023 First Public Budget Hearing Meeting Minutes. 3. September 6, 2023 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes 4. Resolution 61-09-23 Approving the Submission and Authorizing the Mayor to Sign The Library’s Annual State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement. Regular Commission Meeting September 20, 2023 Page 3  5. Resolution 70-09-23 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Lake Park, Florida approving the plat of Bayberry Townhouse; and providing for an effective date. 6. Resolution 74-09-23 - A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Lake Park, Florida authorizing and directing the Town Manager to spend budgeted funds from the IT budget and execute a purchase order with KDT to replace the public computer system at the Lake Park Public Library. 7. Resolution 73-09-23 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Lake Park, Florida authorizing and directing the Town Manager to spend budgeted funds from the IT budget and execute a purchase order with Dove Technologies to perform Network Security and Vulnerability testing. BOARD MEMBER NOMINATION: NONE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUTION): NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: 8. Ordinance 07-2023 Purchasing Policy AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, DIVISION 2, ENTITLED “PURCHASING”, AND REPLACING AND READOPTING IT AS REVISED DIVISION 2; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion made to approve Ordinance 07-2023 by Commissioner Linden, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Thomas Town Attorney Baird read the Ordinance by title only. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 9. Resolution 72-09-23 A Resolution of the Town Commission of the Town of Lake Park, Florida authorizing and directing the Town Manager to renew for fiscal year 2023/ 2024 the Town's Property and Casualty Insurance through the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust; and providing an effective date. Assistant Town Manager/Human Resources Director Bambi Turner explained the item. Motion made to approve Resolution 72-09-23 by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Vice- Mayor Glas-Castro. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner Taylor 10. Renaming Lake Shore Park Discussion Town Manager D'Agostino explained the item. The Commission discussed the desire to change the name of both parks to Kelsey Park. Commissioner Thomas spoke about fine money and potential requirements for accessibility. The Commission agreed on changing the name of Lake Shore Park to Kelsey Park. Commissioner Thomas asked about the possibility of sending a survey to residents to see their feeling about renaming the park. The Commission did not reach a consensus on surveying residents. 11. Discussion on the Live Local Act and the possible implementation of a “Zoning in Progress”. Town Manager D'Agostino explained the item. Community Development Director Nadia DiTommaso explained the item in detail. She stated they are asking the Commission to consider a resolution implementing a “zoning in progress” to allow more time to review and implement changes that may be needed. Mayor Michaud asked how this may affect any future proposed developments. Community Development Director DiTommaso explained that this would put a stop to the processing of an application. He also asked if developers would be informed of this act. She stated that yes, they would be informed and provided an opportunity to comment. Commissioner Linden asked the attorneys opinion. Town Attorney Baird stated he feels they should move forward with this. Regular Commission Meeting September 20, 2023 Page 5