Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday December 20, 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 7:28 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Michaud Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro Commissioner Linden Commissioner Thomas ABSENT: Commissioner Taylor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge was bypassed as it was read in the previous meeting. 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. NONE TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Town Attorney Baird had no comments. Town Manager D’Agostino provided comments (Exhibit A). Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro wished everyone a happy holiday. Mayor Michaud also wished everyone a happy holiday. Commissioner Linden spoke about the Santa letter writing campaign and that Santa had responded to these letters. He spoke about a traffic problem on Silver Beach Road and 10th Avenue and requests some sort of resolution. Commissioner Linden read out loud his resignation letter resigning from the Commission as of December 28, 2023. He stated the reason for the resignation is the new requirement to file a Form 6. Mayor Michaud wished Commissioner Linden luck in his future endeavors. Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro stated that she appreciates what Commissioner Linden brought to the dais and thanked him for is service to the Town. Commissioner Thomas introduced her son, John Thomas. Mayor Michaud extended condolences to the Robertson family of Lake Park for their recent loss. The Commission took a moment of silence. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion made to approve the Consent Agenda by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Linden, and Commissioner Thomas. 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. December 6, 2023 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes 2. Resolution 97-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. for Post Design Support and Project Management Services related to the 2nd Street Resurfacing and Green Infrastructure Project. 3. Resolution 98-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 4. Resolution 99-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Cotleur & Hearing Landscape Architecture, LLC for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 5. Resolution 100-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Carnahan, Proctor & Cross, Inc. for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 6. Resolution 101-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and DDEC, LLC for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 7. Resolution 102-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Engenuity Group, Inc. for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 8. Resolution 103-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and J Morton Planning  and Landscape Architecture for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 9. Resolution 104-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 10. Resolution 105-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and O’Rourke Engineering & Planning for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as- needed basis. 11. Resolution 106-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and REG Architects, Inc. for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 12. Resolution 107-12-23 Authorizing and Directing the Town Mayor to Execute a Professional Services Agreement between the Town of Lake Park and Water Resources Management Associates, Inc. for the provision of Continuing Professional Services on an as-needed basis. 13. Letter requesting the Florida department of Environmental Protection to release deed restrictions on Parcel 1A, Parcel 3 and Parcel 5 relating to the Marina P3 development project. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUTION): NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: NONE OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: Motion was made by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro to move item #17 so that it would be heard directly after the consent agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Linden, and Commissioner Thomas. 17. Approval of the Ground Leases for the P3 Project Components.  Town Attorney Baird provided a status update. He stated that a conference call would need to be scheduled. 14. Resolution 108-12-23 Renewal of the C.A.P. Building Official, Inspections and Related Services. Town Manager D’Agostino explained the item. C.A.P. representative Carlos Penin answered questions from the Commission about revisions to legislation and the 40 year certifications. Motion made to approve Resolution 108-12-23 by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Commissioner Linden suggested that they need to look at people who have filled out applications who had been delayed. Mr. Penin stated that he is eager to receive feedback so that they can improve. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Linden, and Commissioner Thomas. 15. Review of the Proposed Traffic Flow Modification via a Temporary Access Road at Lake Shore Drive and the Marina Entrance to Accommodate Construction Improvements Associated with the Nautilus 220 Project. Town Manager D’Agostino explained the item. Capital Projects Manager John Wille explained the scope of the item and the need for a temporary access road. Commissioner Thomas asked about the location of the proposed road. Tony Costa from Kast explained the location (Exhibit B). He stated that he anticipates starting the project in January 2024. Motion made to approve the proposed traffic flow modification to be completed within 3 months by Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Glas-Castro, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner Thomas 16. Salary Increase for the Town Manager. Town Manager D’Agostino explained the item via Exhibit C. Vice-Chair Glas-Castro asked if the contract would need to be amended. Town Manager D’Agostino explained Exhibit A  12/5/2023 OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW OHW Y:\AUTOCAD_FILES\2019\19-038\EXHIBITS\19038Z22 (Proposed Access Road).dwg 12/5/2023 11:51 AM Connor O'Rourke  Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Meeting Date: December 20, 2023 Agenda Item No. Agenda Title: Compensation for Town Manager [ ] SPECIAL /REPORTS [ ] CONSENT AGENDA [ ] BOARD APPOINTMENT [ ] OLD BUSINESS [ ] PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE ON 1st READING [X] NEW BUSINESS [ ] OTHER: WORKSHOP John Digitally signed by John D'Agostino DN: cn=John D'Agostino, o=Town of Lake Park, ou=Town Manager, Approved by Town ManagerD'Agostino email=jdagostino@lakeparkflorida.g _______________________ Date: ________________ ov, c=US Date: 2023.11.28 17:24:23 -05'00' John O. D’Agostino, Town Manager Name/Title Originating Department: Costs:$ 0 Attachments: Funding Source: General Fund • Town Manager Acct. # [ ] Finance ________________ All parties with interest in this ___Yes, I Notified everyone Advertised: agenda item are t notified of the or Date: _____________ meeting date and time. _ X___Not applicable in this case Paper: ____________ [ X ] Not Required JOD Please initial one. Summary Explanation/Background: The anniversary date of hire for the Town Manager is May 1, 2015. Over the past several years, the manager has established an aggressive development vision and direction for the Town. Town Commission plays a signficiant role in the success of such projects as Nautilus 220, Lake Park Innovation Center, Storage and Office Warehouse developments. Many of these projects are either in construction, received a certificate of occupancy or are in the review stages by staff and the Planning and Zoning Board. The Manager has also invested time and energy in improving publically owned buildings, implementing technology upgrades for the Commission Chambers. Spearheaded a P3 development initiative for the upgrade and expansion of the Lake Park Harbour Marina. Increased response time to requests for work orders by supporting the  Page 2 integration of a web based program for residents to report problems directly to Public Works. Electronic storage of all vital public records according to the State of Florida’s requirements to store, retain and maintain public records. I am sure there are a myriad of other initiatives not mentioned herein. My purpose is to provide the Commission with a sampling of initiatives, success and results achieved over the past few years, and throughout my tenure as Town Manager. The implementation of Green Infrastructure Technologies for run off through the Town’s drainage system and the Statewide Innovation Award for Stormwater treatment in the Town of Lake Park. The Town received three separate awards for the Lake Shore Drive Bioswale and smart street design initiative. Furthermore, staff and I do not settle for cookie cutter solutions, as their manager, I encourage opportunities for staff to think outside of the box providing unique and critical solutions to problems facing our community. I do not micromanage employees, I provide guidance and suggestions when requested by staff members. I facilitate an environment of creativity driven by a desire to improve the condition of our community and leaving the community far better than when I arrived here on May 1, 2015. I have spent over 40 years in the field of public management. During this time I have accumulated a wealth of experience and information which I share with staff on a regular consistant basis. I appreciate any consideration given to this request for a salary increase. When I started on May 1, 2015, I was making $117,000 per year. Under that contract, I had a one year term with an additional one year option. On 6/15/2016, The term was changed to a five year contract. On 10/1/2016, my salary increased by 3% to $120,515. On 10/1/2018, I received a 5% increase resuting in a salary of $126,541. On Janaury 29, 2020, I received a true-up of vacation time with no change in salary. On 4/21/2021 my salary was increased to $140,000 with an additional five year agreement. That salary increase was 10.6% increase from my previous salary. My salary as of this meeting remains at $140,000. Had I been treated like every employee of the Town in terms of compensation receiving a 2% merit and a 2% COLA, my starting salary of $117,000 would be $163,828 today. Recommended Motion: To be determined by the Town Commission upond discussion and motion to approve a yearly salary increase of ____________.