Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Immediately Following the Special Call Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting 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 8:49 PM 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 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Regular Commission Meeting November 15, 2023 Page 1 SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: 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. -Diane Sophinos 338 Bayberry Drive made suggestions for a Town proclamation or resolution for the centennial and also suggested items to place in the time capsule. -Chuck Jones 2275 N Wallen Drive spoke about the large building next to Dunkin Donuts and feels it is an eyesore and wants to know who voted for that. He also made mention of having difficulty getting in touch with the Town by phone. TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Town Attorney Baird stated he returned a ground lease to Counsel for Forest Development two weeks ago but has not heard back as of yet. Town Manager D’Agostino provided comments via Exhibit A and also thanked and commended Public Works Director Roberto Travieso for his service and contributions to the Town. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro asked if there is a schedule for the events on Saturday. She asked if staff could share that information with the Commission. Commissioner Thomas stated that she will have to discuss the January 13th 5k run proposal with staff and does not want to create a conflict of interest in putting it together. She stated that she passed two FRA (Florida Redevelopment Agency) courses. She proudly stated that she voted for the Nautilus project which was brought up in public comment and provided examples of why the project will benefit the Town. Commissioner Taylor spoke about the process of the holiday lights installation and indicated a desire to have the palm fronds lit as well and not just the trunks. Commissioner Linden spoke about some items that will go into the time capsule. He thanked the Mayor and Vice-Mayor for their participation in the Veteran’s Day Parade. He spoke some more about the time capsule ceremony and the unearthing of the capsule. He advised that a historical trophy that the Town received from the Old Dixie Parade and Fire Department was placed in the Evergreen House. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro stated that she also proudly voted for the Nautilus project. Mayor Michaud stated that he also voted for the Nautilus project and provided a summary of the benefits that the Town would receive as a result of the project and residents will start to see the long term benefits as revenues start to come in. Mayor Michaud provided the schedule of events for the Centennial Celebration and encouraged the community to attend. He thanked Commissioner Linden for including him in the Veteran’s Day Parade. He spoke about the FRA class that he attended and thanked the Town Manager for encouraging him to attend. 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. 1. November 1, 2023 Public Private Partnership (P3) Workshop Minutes 2. November 1, 2023 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Motion made to approve consent items by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner Thomas, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro and Commissioner Taylor. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: NONE NEW BUSINESS: 3. Resolution 91-11-23 Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Adjustments Finance Director Jeffrey Duvall provided a summary of the item which would be a budget adjustment in order to move the Facility Maintenance Worker I to Facility Maintenance Worker II. Motion to approve Resolution 91-11-23 made by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Regular Commission Meeting November 15, 2023 Page 3 Exhibit A