Town Commission Meeting (2024-06-04)

TOWN OF HILLSBORO BEACH REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 4, 2024 9:00 A.M.

**CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE**

Mayor Dawn Miller called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Roll was called with the Commission members and staff present as listed below.

Town Commission: Mayor Dawn Miller Vice Mayor Barbara Baldasarre Commissioner Jane Reiser Commissioner Vinnie Andreano Commissioner David A. Ravanesi

Town Staff: Town Manager William “Mac” Serda, ICMA-CM Donald J. Doody, Town Attorney, Esq. Town Clerk Sherry D. Henderson, CMC Police Chief, Jay Szesnt

**APPROVAL OF AGENDA**

Mr. Serda requested an amendment to the agenda to add an addendum to the Rio-Bak Corporation contract, to be placed on the agenda following Ordinances.

Motion made by Commissioner Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Andreano, to amend the agenda as requested. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (5-0)

Motion made by Commissioner Andreano, seconded by Commissioner Ravanesi, to adopt the agenda as amended. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (5-0)

**I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES**

A. May 7, 2024 Commission Meeting

Motion made by Commissioner Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Reiser, to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2024, Regular Meeting as presented. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (5-0)

**III. ORDINANCES**

A. Ordinance No. 2024-03 Updates for Date of the Flood Insurance Study, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Revised Definition of Market Value (First Reading)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBORO BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING SECTIONS 4-98 AND 4-144 OF THE TOWN'S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO UPDATE THE DATE OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS; PROVIDING FOR A REVISED DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; SEVERABILITY; AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Doody read the Ordinance by title only.

Mayor Miller reviewed the staff report briefly. Mr. Serda advised the adoption of the new FEMA flood maps to allow the Town to participate in the Community Rating System (CRS) for resident premium discounts on flood insurance and is required by the Florida Building Code.

Mr. Doody stated every municipality in Broward County would be considering adoption of a similar ordinance.

Motion made by Commissioner Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Andreano, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-03 on first read. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (5-0)

B. Ordinance No. 2024-04 Deletion of Sec. 3-25 of Chapter 3 Entitled “Dogs & Cats”. (First Reading)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF HILLSBORO BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE TOWN'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 3 ENTITLED “DOGS AND CATS”, BY SPECIFICALLY DELETING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 3-25 ENTITLED “BITCHES IN HEAT”; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Doody read the Ordinance by title only.

Motion made by Commissioner Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Reiser, to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-03 on first read. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (5-0)

**III. RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS**

A. Resolution No. 2024-23 SECOND ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF HILLSBORO BEACH, FLORIDA AND RIO-BAK CORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Mr. Serda stated that in 2021 the Town completed a truck haul renourishment with Rio-Bak Corporation, funded at 87 percent FEMA and State Department of Emergency Management, and the same agreement would be used for upcoming project. He advised most of the funding for the beach nourishment had been received, but the Department of Emergency Management highlighted that the existing contract with Rio-Bak was noncompliant with FEMA requirements. He explained counsel had updated the language for review by the Commission

Mr. Doody clarified this was an administrative matter at the request of a state agency which would be addressed in contracts moving forward.

Mr. Doody read the Resolution by title only.

Motion made by Commissioner Ravanesi, seconded by Andreano, to adopt Resolution 2024-23 and accept the addendum. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (5-0)

**VI. CONSENT AGENDA**

| | Vendor | Invoice Number | Date | Amount | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1. | LSF | 24-0430-26 | April 2024 | $5,871.87 | | | 2. | CG&A | 402073 | April 2024 | $68,060.23 | | | 3. | GCDE | 59672 | May 2024 | $5,417.60 | General Matters | | 4. | GCDE | 59673 | May 2024 | $270 | Development Related | | 5. | GCDE | 59674 | May 2024 | $961.05 | R Crusco & C Doherty (Ord 12-269) |

Motion made by Commissioner Ravanesi, seconded by Commissioner Reiser, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. In a roll call vote, the motion passed unanimously. (5-0)

**VII. BEACH REPORT**

A. Mayor Miller’s Update from the May 20, 2024, Hillsboro Inlet District Commission Meeting

Mayor Miller advised that she had attended a meeting of the Hillsboro Inlet District Commission on May 20. She stated the company that does dredging had made an informative presentation and she had spoken briefly. She commented that the Commission was open to discussion regarding transfer of sand to the Town at the Coast Guard station and the Hillsboro Club.

Mayor Miller shared an article in the Sun Sentinel Newspaper discussing the Town’s efforts to keep the beach at the best possible level of health.

**VIII. STAFF UPDATES**

A. Police Department

Police Chief Jay Szesnat shared his report. He stated the Police Department is doing great, and the men and women are all-stars. He highlighted his pride in the way they had come together and worked while down two (2) officers over the past six (6) months.

Mr. Serda noted the Department’s leadership has been working long days and commented on the overtime budget.