Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 6:30 pm _____________________________________________________________________________ Roger Michaud - Mayor Kimberly Glas Castro - Vice Mayor Michael Hensley - Commissioner Mary Beth Taylor - Commissioner Judith Thomas - Commissioner John D’Agostino - Town Manager Thomas J. Baird. - 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 contract 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. PRESENT Mayor Roger Michaud Commissioner Mary-Beth Taylor Commissioner Judith Thomas Commissioner-Elect Michael Hensley ABSENT Vice-Mayor Kimberly Glas-Castro PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board of Palm Beach County Commissioner Mack Bernard Led the Pledge. Senator Powell spoke about the history of Lake Park and welcomed Commissioner-Elect Michael Hensley to the Commission. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS: 1. Resolution 16-04-24 Accepting the Municipal Election Results Motion made to approve Resolution 16-04-24 by Commissioner Taylor, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: 2. Swearing-In Ceremony Town Clerk Mendez swore-in Commissioner Michael J. Hensley SELECTION OF A VICE-MAYOR: 3. Selecting a Vice-Mayor Motion made to nominate Kimberly Glas-Castro as Vice-Chair by Commissioner Taylor, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: 4. 2024 National Arbor Day Proclamation 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. -Steve Martino Palm Beach Gardens wanted to congratulate Commissioner Hensley. -Frank Katz 301 Lake Shore Drive #705 spoke about a petition to close the south end of Lake Shore Drive (Exhibit A). TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Attorney Baird gave a brief history of how the Town arrived at the voting method currently in place which has resulted in the historic election of Commissioner Hensley. He stated that it was his honor to work with Commissioner Hensley. Town Manager D'Agostino spoke of the direction that the Town was moving towards. He spoke of the history of the Town and he congratulated Commission Hensley. He provided his additional comments via Exhibit B. Commissioner Taylor welcomed Commissioner Hensley. She explained what an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) was and how well Town Planner Anders Viane conducted the ADU's Workshop. She recommends the residents should be able to voice their opinions on this matter through a referendum next March. Commissioner Thomas welcomed Commissioner Hensley. She recapped all the activities that recently took place and the success of those events. Mayor Michaud explained that this is Library week. He agreed that the ADU's workshop went well and talked about the possibility of having a Town forum to discuss issues and concerns. He welcomed Commissioner Hensley. Commissioner Hensley thanked everyone for coming out to support him. 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 to approve consent agenda made by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. 5. March 20, 2024 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes BOARD MEMBER NOMINATION: 6. Board Membership Application to the Tree Board Nomination by Mayor Michaud to appoint Tim Sullivan to the Tree Board, Seconded by Commissioner Taylor. Mr. Sullivan spoke about getting involved with the Town and the Tree Board. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE APRIL 17, 2024 REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING Ordinance 04-2024 Amending Article II, Division 2, by Creating a New Section Entitled Civility and Decorum. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II, TOWN COMMISSION”, DIVISION 2 “MEETINGS” TO PROVIDE FOR CREATION OF A NEW CODE SECTION 2-54 ENTITLED “CIVILITY AND DECORUM”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NEW BUSINESS: 7. Resolution 17-04-24 Approving the Agreement with Marcum LLP as the Town's Audit Service Firm. Town Manager D’Agostino provided a summary of the item and the purpose of an external auditor and went over the scoring and decision process. He stated that he was able to meet with Marcum LLP and negotiate a reduced bid amount. Mr. Scott Montgomery from Marcum LLP spoke about their experience and thanked the Town for the opportunity. Mayor Michaud confirmed with the Marcum representatives that they are familiar with the Tyler software that the Town uses. Motion made to approve Resolution 17-04-24 by Commissioner Taylor, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Taylor, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Hensley. REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Commissioner Taylor asked that the ADU's become a ballot question be placed on a future agenda. Town Manager D’Agostino stated that staff is putting that information together but the ballot question had previously not been discussed. The Commission agreed that this should be discussed as a future agenda item. Commissioner Thomas asked that a sidewalk status map be created that would show the need for new work and illustrate completed work. Town Manager D’Agostino agreed to provide this and place on the Town website. ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn made by Commissioner Hensley, Seconded by Commission Taylor. Voting Aye; All. Meeting adjourned 7:49 pm. Exhibit A