Regular Commission Meeting

Lake Park Town Commission, Florida Regular Commission Meeting Minutes Commission Chamber, Town Hall, 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL 33403 Wednesday November 19, 2025 6:30pm 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 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 6:37 P.M. PRESENT Mayor Roger Michaud Vice Mayor Michael Hensley Commissioner Judith Thomas Commissioner John Linden Commissioner Michael O'Rourke PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Michaud led the Pledge of Allegiance November 19, 2025 Page 1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner O'Rourke pulled item number 6 from the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve the agenda as amended made by Vice Mayor Hensley, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner O'Rourke. SPECIAL PRESENTATION/REPORT: 1. Presentation - Introduction of PBC League of Cities Executive Director - Amelia N. Jadoo Ms. Ameila Jadoo introduced herself to the Commission. The Commission welcomed Ms. Jadoo and wished her luck as the new Executive Director. 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 expressed concern regarding traffic at the intersection of Park Avenue and 10th Street. -Michael Steinhauer provided comments via Exhibit A. Commissioner O’Rourke stated that the comment cards that were submitted during this meeting and the last did not all have an address indicated on the cards. 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. November 19, 2025 Page 2 Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as amended made by Commissioner O'Rourke, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner O'Rourke. 2. Minutes - Regular Commission Meeting - November 5, 2025 3. Resolution 92-11-25 – Kelsey Park Pro-Shop Windows and Doors Replacement – Mueller Construction & Management Company – $23,418.95 4. Resolution 93-11-25 – Lake Park Library South End Front Door Replacement – Mueller Construction & Management Company – $27,293.70 5. Resolution 94-11-25- Cancel Regular Commission Meeting - December 3, 2025 7. Resolution 96-11-25 – First Renewal – WebTMA Annual Software Subscription and Support – TMA Systems Item Number 6 pulled from the Consent Agenda. 6. Resolution 95-11-25 - Final Budget Adjustment - Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Commission O'Rourke stated that he is not challenging this item, only that it be heard for transparency. Finance Director Barbara Gould explained the budget adjustment and explained it as a simple realignment. She stated that moving forward she would not place budget adjustments on the consent agenda. Motion to approve item number 6 made by Vice Mayor Hensley; Seconded by Commissioner O'Rourke. Voting aye: All BOARD MEMBER NOMINATION: 8. Appointment - Tree Board - Ms. Mary Beth Taylor Ms. Mary Beth Taylor introduced herself and explained why she would be a good fit for the Tree Board. The Commission asked Ms. Taylor questions. Motion to appointment Mary Beth Taylor to the Tree Board made by Commissioner Linden, Seconded by Commissioner Thomas. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner O'Rourke. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON FIRST READING: NONE November 19, 2025 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARING(S) - ORDINANCE ON SECOND READING: 9. Ordinance No. 05-2025 – Amendment – Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule Update (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK, FLORIDA, UPDATING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN UPDATED FIVE YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR THE UPDATE OF THE TEXT OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE SO AS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Planner Karen Golonka explained the item (Exhibit B). Motion to approve Ordinance 05-2025 on second reading made by Commissioner Thomas, Seconded by Commissioner O'Rourke. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner O'Rourke. Town Attorney Baird read the Ordinance by title only. NEW BUSINESS: 10. FY 2026 Town of Lake Park Pay Grade Chart & Amend Pay Grades - Four (4) Positions Town Manager Reade explained that they would like to change two Public Works positions to “trainee” and a Finance cashier position to “accounting tech”. Commissioner O’Rourke asked if the new accounting technician position would encompass the duties of the cashier. Town Manager Reade stated that yes it would and that there would be a net savings in salary. Commissioner Thomas spoke about the difficulty Public Works has had filling positions and expressed a concern with having to hire trainees being more difficult and wanted to know what the training process and post-training process would look like. Public Works Director Jaime Morales explained that the intent is to attract new applicants through reduced job requirements. He stated that there would be a training program that would be developed for these hires and he spoke about the various ways the Town is soliciting for these positions. Commissioner Thomas suggesting partnering with local high schools to provide on the job training for students once they graduate. The Commission November 19, 2025 Page 4 spoke in favor of a training program and internships. Public Works Director Morales stated that he can put together a training program draft for the Commission to review. Commissioner Linden brought up a disparity in pay between a regular position and a trainee position and asked Town Manger Reade to look into it. Motion to approve the FY 2026 Town of Lake Park Pay Grade Chart & Amend Pay Grades - Four (4) Positions made by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner O'Rourke. 11. Discussion - Town Manager Annual Performance Evaluation Commissioner O'Rourke asked to table the item until the December 17th meeting to allow more time to review. Vice Mayor Hensley and Commissioner Linden both agreed to the postponement of the item to December 17th. Commissioner O’Rourke stated that he was informed that a complaint was made to the Inspector General’s Office regarding employee pension funds. He stated that he contacted the Inspector General’s Office and spoke with the Director who verified that there is an ongoing investigation, but no further information was available. He went on to say that the outcome of this investigation could impact the results of the Town Manager’s performance evaluation and that is partially why he has requested the item be delayed. Commissioner Thomas stated that she does not agree with postponing the item because the item is only to select the evaluation tool, not to perform the evaluation. Mayor Michaud stated that consensus was reached to postpone the item to the December 17th meeting. Commissioner Thomas explained that this process is already past the contractual requirement and delaying the item would delay the evaluation process even further. Commissioner O’Rourke stated that this agenda item is too extensive and more time is needed to review. Commissioner Linden requested that the evaluation process be amended in regards to how the evaluation is presented because of the potentially embarrassing information that is conveyed. Vice Mayor Hensley agreed that the evaluation should be more intimate. Motion to move the item to the December 17th meeting made by Commissioner O'Rourke, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner O'Rourke. Voting Nay: Vice Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Thomas. November 19, 2025 Page 5 Town Manager Reade was provided the opportunity to address the pension situation that was brought up. Town Manager Reade explained that he was made aware two weeks ago that there were issues with the Town’s pension. He went on to say that the conversion to the Florida Retirement System that should have become active on July 1, 2025 did not take place, but they have since initiated the paperwork process and the funds are ready to be sent to the State. He also stated that he was unaware that the Inspector General’s Office was involved and planning a visit to the Town. Town Manager Reade wanted to assure the Commission that this was just a mistake that happened and it has been resolved. Mayor Michaud asked if the Town Manager had received any correspondence from the Inspector General’s Office. Town Manager Reade stated he did not receive anything except a phone call from the State. TOWN ATTORNEY, TOWN MANAGER, COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: -Town Attorney Baird provided an update on 1100 2nd Court. He stated that the code violation has been corrected and an inspection of the storage unit revealed only construction material inside, which is allowable. The parties have filed disclosures followed by discovery and the process is very long and costly. Town Attorney Baird requested authority to dismiss the lawsuit. Motion made to authorize the Town Attorney to dismiss the lawsuit by Vice Mayor Hensley, Seconded by Commissioner Linden. Voting Yea: Mayor Michaud, Vice Mayor Hensley, Commissioner Linden, Commissioner O'Rourke. Voting Nay: Commissioner Thomas Town Attorney Baird wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. -Town Manager Reade made the following announcements; Thanksgiving holiday office closures, Holiday Celebration December 5th from 6-8pm at the Town Green, three candidates have qualified for the upcoming Mayoral election; Roger Michaud, Rafael “Ralph” Moscoso and Kelly “Steele” McNamara. He wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. -Commissioner O'Rourke had no comments. -Commissioner Thomas felt the ribbon cutting at Studio Ten was beautiful. She wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. -Commissioner Linden thanked Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) for their assistance for the turkey give-a-way. He announced that Lake Park Elementary will have some holiday caroling on November 19, 2025 Page 6  Exhibit B Town of Lake Park Town Commission Agenda Request Form Meeting Date: November 19, 2025 Originating Department: Community Development Ordinance No. 05-2025 – Amendment – Comprehensive Plan - Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule Update (2nd Reading) Agenda Title: Agenda Category (i.e., Consent, New Business, etc.):___Ordinance on 2nd Reading ____________ Approved by Town Manager: Date: Cost of Item: To be billed Funding Source: General Fund - Legal 001-514-108- Account Number: 31100 Finance Signature: Advertised: Newspaper: Attachments: Ordinance # 05-2025, Legal Ad Please initial one: Yes I have notified everyone KJG Not applicable in this case Summary Explanation/Background: The Community Development Department is requesting that the Town Commission to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Plan to update the Capital Improvement Schedule within the Capital Improvements Element in accordance with state law. Note: State Statute 163.3177 (3) (a) (4) requires that municipalities annually update their Capital Improvements Element of their Comprehensive Plan to reflect their latest adopted Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule. The Town’s Capital Improvement’s Plan (CIP) was last adopted on Sept 18, 2025 as part of the FY 2026 Budget. Thus, the proposed amendment to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, if approved, would meet the requirements outlined within state law. Note: Unlike other amendments to the Comprehensive Plan the update of the Capital Improvements Schedule is not required to be reviewed by the state’s Office of Economic Opportunity, which serves as the state planning agency, and will become effective upon 2nd reading. The proposed Ordinance was approved on 1st reading on November 4, 2025 by the Town Commission and is being presented for 2nd and final reading. If approved, the proposed Ordinance would be effective immediately. The proposed Ordinance was prepared by the Community Development staff and reviewed by the Finance Director and the Town Attorney. Recommended Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance 05-2025 on 2nd reading to amend the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Lake Park by updating the Town’s Five-Year Capital Improvements Schedule within the Capital Improvements Element.