Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 Wednesday May 07, 2025 6:30 pm ______________________________________________________________________________ Roger Michaud __ Mayor Michael Hensley __ Vice Mayor John Linden __ Commissioner Michael O'Rourke __ Commissioner Judith Thomas __ Commissioner Richard J. Reade __ Town Manager Thomas J. Baird __ Town Attorney Laura Weidgans __ Deputy 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 6:33 pm PRESENT Mayor Roger Michaud Vice-Mayor Michael Hensley Commissioner Judith Thomas Commissioner Michael O'Rourke ABSENT Commissioner John Linden May 07, 2025 Page 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge was led by Mayor Michaud. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner O’Rourke requested to pull items 3 and 7 pulled from consent. Commissioner Thomas also requested item 7 be pulled for discussion. Motion to approve agenda with the above revisions made by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Vice-Mayor Hensley. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner O'Rourke. SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: 1. Proclamation - National Public Works Week - May 18, 2025 to May 24, 2025. Mayor Michaud presented the Proclamation to Public Works Director, Jaime Morales. Public Works Director Morales thanked his team for all they do. 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. -Michael Steinhauer provided comments via Exhibit A. -Tim Sullivan spoke about train safety, landscape buffers, 16 story proposal and gravel driveway ordinance. -Susan LaFontaine provided comments via Exhibit B. -Mary Taylor provided comments via Exhibit C. 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 May 07, 2025 Page 2 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. Items number 3 and 7 have been pulled for discussion. Motion to approve remaining consent agenda items made by Commissioner O'Rourke, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner O'Rourke. 2. April 16, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes 4. Resolution 16-05-25 - Piggyback Agreement - Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Services - Asphalt Paving System, Inc. 5. Resolution 22-05-25 - Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement - State of Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM) 6. Resolution 23-05-25 - FY 2026-2027 State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement - Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - $20,174.72 8. Emergency Purchase - Town Hall HVAC System & Related Services – Carrier Global Corporation - $26,545.48 (Town’s Purchasing Code, Sec. 2-249. Alternative Source Selection) Items 3 and 7 were pulled for discussion: 3. Tree Board Appointment - Ms. Shana Phelan Commissioner O’Rourke believes that board appointments should not be heard on consent in order to allow an exchange with the applicants. Commissioner Thomas would like to keep it on consent in order to maintain time and efficiency with the understanding that items can always be pulled off consent for discussion. Vice Mayor Hensley suggested having a write up about the applicant submitted with the agenda item. Mayor Michaud suggested having staff obtain a confirmation from the applicant regarding their attendance at the meeting and if they will be present, the item can be heard outside of the consent agenda. Motion to approve Board appointment of Shana Phelan made by Commissioner Thomas. Seconded by Vice Mayor Hensley. Voting Aye: All. May 07, 2025 Page 3  7. Resolution 26-05-25 - 2024-2025 CDBG Award Agreement (Revised) - PBC Department of Housing & Economic Development (DHED) - Splash Pad (Kelsey Park) - $400,916. Commissioner Thomas stated that she pulled this item so that they could discuss the water features such as spray jets, water bucket and cannons and she feels that it opens an opportunity for the unhoused using it for bathing. She envisioned more of a fountain type water feature. Commissioner O’Rourke stated a concern regarding Section 8 of the agreement regarding program beneficiaries and is not sure if the Town would meet the criteria of low to moderate income beneficiaries and also had a question about the award amounts and wants to be sure it will not take funds away from the community center project. He feels that it is a wonderful idea but has concerns about fund sources. Vice Mayor Hensley asked for clarification on this point to ensure this project would not affect the community center. Town Manager Reade clarified that the funding for this splash pad had been reallocated from the community center design because the County had issue with the fact that the funds for the community center did not include construction. He also stated that the funds for the design of the community center are coming from other sources such as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) fund. He stated that the County is very supportive of this project. Town Manager Reade stated that the $400,000 was an additional allocation from the county on top of the regular allocation. The Commission asked for confirmation that the item will come back before them so that they will be able to give their input on the design. Town Manager Reade confirmed that the Commission would be asked for their input on the design. Mayor Michaud requested that the public provide their input as well. Chief Public Information Officer/Grants Writer Merrell Angstreich stated that the Commission would have final approval on the design. Motion to approve Resolution 26-05-25 made by Commissioner O’Rourke. Seconded by Vice Mayor Hensley. Voting Aye: All. QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARING (RESOLUTION): NONE May 07, 2025 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: 9. Ordinance 02-2025 - Amending Section 78-142 Chapter 78 - Paving and Maintenance Standard for Driveways (Gravel Driveways) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 78-142 OF CHAPTER 78 PERTAINING TO PAVING AND MAINTENANCE STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS; PROVIDING FOR A VESTING PERIOD; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF LAWS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Manager Reade provided a summary of the item (Exhibit D). Mayor Michaud asked for clarification that the grant would still be available for the people that have already had the work done. Community Development Director Nadia DiTommaso stated that the grants are typically available prior to the work being done but that the Commission could apply a special condition allowing them to obtain grant funds after the work has been complete. Town Manager Reade stated that it is the intent that the grant still be available to those that had already completed the work on their driveways. Commissioner Thomas voiced concern with the grant being available to homesteaded properties, but that there may not be an effective way to confirm if a property is homesteaded. Community Development Director DiTommaso stated that they use the property appraiser’s website as a resource. Motion to approve Ordinance 02-2025 on second reading made by Vice Mayor Hensley, Seconded by Commissioner O'Rourke. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner O'Rourke. Town Attorney Baird read the Ordinance by title only. May 07, 2025 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS: 10. Special Event Request - Lake Park Music & Food Festival Special Events Director Riunite Franks provided a summary of the item (Exhibit E). Event organizer, Craig Lemanowicz, answered questions from the Commission regarding event details and confirmed that there will be a shuttle going from the Village Shoppes to the event and back. Commissioner Thomas requested that residents in the immediate area of the event are made aware of the shuttles and/or utilize barricades to prevent parking up and down the other roads. Special Events Director Riunite Franks stated that this would be done and that they would figure out a designated area for parking golf carts. Mr. Lemanowicz asked for permission to close Lake Shore Drive during the event. Motion to approve the request and to close Lake Shore Drive made by Commissioner O'Rourke, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Public Works Director Jaime Morales stated that in order to close the road, the requestor would need to submit Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans and cover the cost of closing the road. Commissioner Thomas voiced an objection to closing Lake Shore Drive because she does not want to create a burden on the requestor to have to meet the requirements in order to close the road. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice-Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner O'Rourke. TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Town Attorney Baird spoke about a memo that was distributed in response to Commissioner O’Rourke’s request regarding the current voting method of the Town. (Exhibit F). He stated that the Town is not prohibited from returning to an “At Large” voting method and that the Commission would need to provide direction for how to proceed. Town Attorney Baird also reminded the Commission that the zoning in progress expires before the next Commission meeting. Town Manager Reade announced the following; WPBF news hurricane presentation on Saturday May 10th, Haitian Flag Day on May 17th, Memorial Day Celebration on May 26th, and he May 07, 2025 Page 6  Exhibit D Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Meeting Date: May 7, 2025 Originating Department: Community Development Ordinance 02-2025 - Amending Section 78-142 Chapter 78 - Paving and Agenda Title: Maintenance Standard for Driveways (Gravel Driveways) Agenda Category (i.e., Consent, New Business, etc.): OLD BUSINESS Approved by Town Manager: Date: Cost of Item: $0.00 Funding Source: Account Number: Finance Signature: Advertised: Date: N/A Newspaper: Attachments:  Proposed Ordinance 02-2025  Resolution 11-02-24 Approving an Amnesty Period for the certain properties (as listed) Please initial one: Yes I have notified everyone ND Not applicable in this case Summary Explanation/Background: During the February 21, 2024, the Town Commission approved a two-year Amnesty period for approximately forty (40) properties within the Town with non-conforming gravel driveway (Resolution 11-02-24) due to the concern that bringing these properties into compliance with the Town Code by eliminating their gravel driveways would pose an economic hardship. Note: To date, a total of nine properties (22.5%) have either complied or are moving toward compliance. Of these properties, two (2) properties have utilized Town grant funding to support these improvements. Due to the continued economic impact concerns, the Town Commission has requested that staff propose an Ordinance amending the Town’s Land Development Regulations (LDR’s) that would provide for the vesting of gravel driveways until a time that the property is either substantially renovated or the driveway is replaced, whichever occurs first. Further, the LDR’s will continue to provide that although these properties would now be vested, if approved, the maintenance standards for gravel driveways within the LDR’s would still be required to be met. Note: The Town Code - Section 78-2 - provides for the following existing definition for ‘substantial renovation’: Substantial renovation means either of the following: Repair, rehabilitation, restoration, reconstruction, alteration, expansion, or similar improvement, in a calendar year, in excess of 50 percent of the assessed value of the property, as determined by the most recent certified tax roll prepared by the county tax collector; or any building addition in excess of 20 percent of the existing gross floor area or increase in height in excess of 20 percent of the existing building height. The proposed Ordinance was approved on 1st reading on April 16, 2025 by the Town Commission and is being presented for 2nd and final reading on May 7, 2025. If approved, the proposed Ordinance would be effective immediately upon final approval. Additionally, if approved, the Town’s Community Beautification Improvement Grant funding will continue to be available for the replacement of gravel driveways to an approved alternative surface (that is code compliant). The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Community Development Director and reviewed by the Town Attorney. Recommended Motion: I move to approve Ordinance 02-2025 - Amending Section 78-142 Chapter 78 - Paving and Maintenance Standard for Driveways (Gravel Driveways) on 2nd and Final Reading.  Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Exhibit E Meeting Date: May 7, 2025 Originating Department: Special Events Agenda Title: Special Event Request - Lake Park Music & Food Festival Approved by Town Manager: Date: Cost of Item: $0 Funding Source: Account Number: Advertised: Date: Newspaper: Attachments: Lake Park Music & Food Festival Special Event Permit Application Please initial one: X Yes I have notified everyone Not applicable in this case Summary Explanation/Background: On February 8, 2025 the Special Events Department received a Special Event Permit Application from Mr. Andy Balasis and Mr. Craig Lemanowicz, owners of Tropically Impaired Events & Apparel, located at 1401 Old Dixie Highway in Lake Park. Tropically Impaired Events & Apparel has partnered with other entities to plan some of Palm Beach County’s most recognizable events, including the Garlic Fest in Lake Worth Beach, Jupiter Seafood Festival, Wellington Bacon & Bourbon Fest, the Delray Affair and most recently the very successful Band, Burgers & Brews in Abacoa. Event Details: On February 26, 2025, Town staff and representatives from PBSO and PBCFR met with the event organizers to discuss the proposed Lake Park Music & Food Festival’s details and requirements. The proposed event (formally the Seafood Festival) is being planned to be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM, in Kelsey Park (east side). The event is expected to include live entertainment by various artists, art, crafts, food and beverage vendors, a kid’s zone with bounce houses, face painting, games and activities and a VIP area. Note: The event organizers have met with the Lake Harbour Towers North (501 Lake Shore Drive) Condo Association President to discuss the proposed event and location to address any potential issues and resolutions. This is a ticketed event, with an expectation of 800 attendees. General admission is $15.00, VIP admission is $35.00 and tickets at the gate are $35.00. VIP tickets are proposed to include event entry, one (1) free drink, private bar and portable restrooms, special seating area and food from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (catered by Lake Park Texas Roadhouse). The event organizers have put together a list of local performers to provide continuous live entertainment throughout the day. The performance schedule is as follows:  Sweet Justice: 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM  Ricky Young: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM  Andrew Morris Band: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM  Hypersona Band: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM  56ACE Band: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM  Girlfriend Material: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM A portion of the event proceeds are proposed to be donated to the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, The Andrea C. Cameron Foundation, Joanne Benjamin Cancer Fund, Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association and Little Smiles Florida. The event organizers have also committed to providing vendor spaces for the Town’s CRA and the Friends of the Lake Park Library. Note: In addition, as a way to ensure that Lake Park residents are able to attend the event, the organizers have pledged to provide 500 free tickets for Town residents. Parking Plan: The event organizers recognize that several parking lots and street parking will be required to accommodate the total number of expected attendees. As a result, the following locations are proposed to serve as event parking:  Kelsey Park South Parking Lot  Street parking along Lake Shore Drive, Greenbriar Drive and Foresteria Drive  The outside lanes of Park Avenue from 1st street to 5th street  Lake Park Public Library Parking Lot  Town Hall Parking Lot  CRA Parking Lot  Publix Plaza Parking Lot Note: To obtain the event permit, the event organizers will be required to provide written approval/authorization to utilize each of the above private parking lots for the proposed event. In addition, due to some of the locations not being walking distance to the park, the organizers are planning to use a rideshare service to transport attendees to and from the event. Event Security: The event organizers are required to have one (1) Sergeant and five (5) Deputies from Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office working during the event. The organizers have also hired a private security firm to provide overnight security at the park beginning Friday, May 23, 2025 through Sunday, May 25, 2025.  Town Staff: In accordance with the Town’s facility rental policy, the organizers are required to have Town staff onsite during the times that there will be any event activity within the park, including, but not limited to, pre-set up, day of event, breakdown, etc. Town staff for the event is as follows: Friday, May 23, 2025 Special Events Department staff will be onsite during regular work hours throughout the day to assist the event organizers with the pre-event set up of the fencing, stage, tents and other needed equipment. Saturday, May 24, 2025 The organizers are required to have two (2) Public Works employees onsite from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Due to the length of time, PW staff will work in shifts to accommodate the event. In addition, staff members from the Special Events Department will be onsite periodically throughout the day to assist. Sunday, May 25, 2025 The organizers are required to have one (1) Public Works employee onsite from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Requests: At this time, the event organizers would like the Town to sponsor the event and assist with promoting and marketing the event, as well as approve the following special event requests, which are required to be approved by the Town Commission: REQUESTED CATEGORY VALUE TOTAL (monetary or other) Marketing Assistance No monetary value No monetary value The event organizers would like to have the official event flyer posted on the Town of Lake Park website and social media pages. Extended Park Hours The event organizers would like the Town Commission to extend the hours of operation for Kelsey Park on the day of the event. No monetary value No monetary value Currently, the park closes at 9:00 PM. The event organizers are proposing to have their event end at 10:00 PM. As well as, breakdown several tents, tables and chairs after the event is over, that could possibly last until 11:30 PM. Close Outside Lanes of Park Avenue for Parking The event organizers would like to close the outside lanes of Park No monetary value No monetary values Avenue to assist with parking for the event attendees. Use of Town Hall & CRA Parking Lot The event organizers would like to use the parking lots located at No monetary value No monetary values Town Hall and in the CRA for parking and as shuttle stops. The plan is to have a trolley bring attendees to and from the event. The organizers are also reaching out to the owners of the Northlake Promenade Shoppes and other parking lots throughout the town.  Rental Fee Reduction Kelsey Park Resident $500.00 The event organizers would like the Town Commission to consider Rate Rental Fee (Indirect Cost) providing them with a rental fee reduction of $500.00 for renting $500.00 Per Day Kelsey Park. Under the current facility rental fee list, the event organizers will be charged a 3-day resident rate rental fee of $500.00 per day to rent the park. This includes the time that they will need to begin pre-event set up starting on Friday, May 23, the event day on Saturday, May 24 and the complete breakdown of the event on Sunday, May 25. The suggested reduction of $500.00 will equal to a 1-day resident rental rate. TOTAL DIRECT COST REQUESTED: $0 TOTAL INDIRECT COST REQUESTED: $500.00 The proposed Special Event request has been reviewed by the Town’s Special Event Department staff, the Public Works Director, the Community Development Director, the Assistant Town Manager/HR Director, PBSO and PBCFR. Recommended Motion: The Town Commission is requested to provide consideration of the proposed special event requests to support the proposed 2025 Lake Park Music & Food Festival. Exhibit F