Minutes 08-05-25 City Commission Meeting
Held Online Via the GoToWebinar Platform and
In-Person at the City Hall Commission Chambers
100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Mayor Rebecca Shelton Daniel Dugger, City Manager
Vice Mayor Woodrow L. Hay Shawna Lamb, City Attorney
Commissioner Angela Cruz Maylee De Jesus, City Clerk
Commissioner Thomas Turkin
Commissioner Aimee Kelley
1. Agenda Items
A. Call to Order
Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call
City Clerk Maylee De Jesus called the roll.
Invocation by Pastor Bob Bender, Christ Fellowship Church
The invocation was given by Pastor Bender.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Thomas Turkin.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Turkin.
Vice Mayor Hay mentioned Representative Joe Casello, who passed away after having
a heart attack, and his history with the City. He asked for a moment of silence in his honor.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
Commissioner Turkin added a finalized report from the OIG's Office to be discussed, as
Item 3B.
2. Adoption
Motion:
Commissioner Hay moved to approve the agenda, as amended. Commissioner Kelley
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
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2. Other
A. Informational items by the Members of the City Commission.
Commissioner Turkin congratulated City Manager Dugger on earning his MBA from FAU,
and spoke about his history as the City Manager over the last few years.
Commissioner Kelley stated that she wanted to make the residents aware of the
infrastructure upgrades happening on Miner Road, that will also be blocking the road. She
mentioned that it is exciting to see this happening.
Vice Mayor Hay congratulated City Manager Dugger on his MBA and noted that he was
one that gave him a hard time.
Mayor Shelton and Commissioner Cruz also congratulated City Manager Dugger on his
MBA.
3. Announcements, Community and Special Events and Presentations
A. Proclamation designating the City of Boynton Beach as a Purple Heart City
Mayor Shelton introduced the proclamation and asked veterans to stand and be
recognized.
Commissioner Turkin read the proclamation into the record.
B. Final OIG Report
Commissioner Turkin stated that the allegations made against staff had been cleared,
and that they were bogus and anonymous complaints that caused reputational harm. He
stated that apologies were owed from those who made the complaints.
City Manager Dugger stated that he appreciated the remarks and that the complaints had
been orchestrated behind the scenes by the former mayor.
4. Public Audience
Mack McCray congratulated City Manager Dugger for being an FAU Owl.
Cindy Falco de Corrado gave kudos to those who removed the LGBTQ flag from the street
and spoke about why she was pleased it was removed.
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Susan Oyer congratulated City Manager Dugger on his graduation and congratulated the
City of Boynton Beach for being recognized as a Purple Heart City. She spoke about the
lack of response on the environmental study status, noted the NYU buildings on Quantum
were no longer part of the city and requested clarification, and referenced her July 15
request for updates on the Alfonso piece of art, the Bloomer tree, and the art inventory.
Charles Hunt spoke about fighting against the city regarding the daily fine placed on his
house and against the Police Department for forcing him to allow a tow of his vehicle while
he was waiting for AAA. He requested reimbursement for the cost of the tow.
Dianna Brinkman asked the city to revise the mandatory law requiring sidewalk installation,
which created an issue with construction on her property, and stated she had been told no
waiver was allowed. She stated that this code creates a burden and mentioned that she
has emailed the Commissioners about her concerns.
Nikki King raised concerns about her three missing daughters. She referenced prior reports
to law enforcement, mentioned communication with Senator Rick Scott's office, and urged
the city and advisory boards to bring more attention to the matter.
Willy Roberts spoke about a car that had been parked on the sidewalk for several years,
forcing children to walk in the road. He stated that he wanted a better response from the
Police when he reported the issue.
David Katz stated that he wished to address Item 7H regarding the use of an autobody
shop in Lake Worth. He stated that the work should be brought to Boynton Beach so that
the money would be spent locally.
Virtual Comments:
Kameron Majarah stated that he had requested information regarding flock cameras,
especially in District 2.
Katie Miller asked for help, stating that she had two garbage cans outside that had not been
picked up for two months.
5. Administrative
A. Advisory Board Appointments.- Tabled at the July 15, 2025 Meeting.
Commissioner Cruz asked to not remove Historic Preservation from the table because
the process was going to change.
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City Attorney Lamb stated that board appointments required an application process, and
that the City Clerk was to vet applications, so an ordinance change would be requested.
City Manager Dugger stated that he was working with ITS to have receipts sent.
Commissioner Kelley encouraged anyone with issues to contact the Clerk's Office and
stated that social media was not being used to promote board openings.
Commissioner Turkin stated that the city needed to reevaluate some of the boards.
Vice Mayor Hay stated that there were not many people interested in joining the boards,
but more advertising was needed to encourage residents to serve.
Mayor Shelton stated that she had sent information out in her newsletter.
Motion:
Commissioner Cruz moved to approve Wendy Chalssaint as a Regular Member of the
Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
Motion:
Commissioner Cruz moved to table the appointment of Abhi Kanthan as a Regular
Member of the Historic Resources Preservation Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve Amanda Cowan as an Alternate Member of the
Recreation and Parks Board. Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Motion:
Commissioner Kelley moved to approve William Perkins as an Alternate Member of the
Senior Advisory Board. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-199- Approving a Subcontract Agreement for
Bicycle and Pedestrian Focused Initiative with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FOOT) through a grant with the University of North Florida
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Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and
Management (IPTM) in an amount not to exceed $5,389.98.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-200- Amending the City's Procurement Policy
to require three written quotes for Personal Property, Commodities, and
Services (Non-Construction) purchases between $20,000.01 and $75,000,
with Commission approval and/or formal bidding required for amounts
exceeding $75,000.01.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-201- Approve the Literacy AmeriCorps Palm
Beach County Cooperative Agreement 2025 - 2026, as well as any future
contracts.
D. Resolution No. R25-202- Adopt the City of Boynton Beach's Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fourth Year Annual Action Plan for FY
2025.
Motion:
Vice Mayor Hay moved to approve the consent agenda. Commissioner Turkin seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
7. Consent Bids and Purchases over $100,000
A. Proposed Resolution No. R25-203- Approve a purchase order with JC White
Interior Architectural Products in the amount of $129,172.15 utilizing a
piggyback of FL Contract #56120000-24-NY-ACS for the purchase of 450
event chairs and 45 stacking carts for the Arts and Cultural Center.
B. Proposed Resolution No. R25-204- Award Invitation to Bid No. 25- 020RB for
Pre-Chlorinated Pipe Bursting of Portable Water Mains to Murphy Pipeline
Contractors, LLC as the primary Contractor and Killebrew, Inc., as the
secondary Contractor, and approve an Agreement with each awarded
Contractor in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for the full term of the
contract.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-205- Approve a Sole Source Agreement with
SmartCover Systems for remote sewer monitoring services in an amount not
to exceed $140,395 during the initial term and all extension terms.
D. Proposed Resolution No. R25-206- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Task Order
No. UT-3E-04 (PO #221711) with West Architecture and Design, LLC for
professional architectural and engineering services relating to the West Water
Treatment Plant Water Quality Lab Improvements and Miscellaneous
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Upgrades, for additional Construction Administration Services for the Project
and increasing the total fee of the Task Order to
$247,280.
E. Proposed Resolution No. R25-207-Approving an increase to the annual
expenditure from $90,000 to $140,000 for Tiresoles of Broward, Inc., d/b/a
Elpex Tire, an authorized vendor of The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company,
for the purchase of recap/retread tires for the City's Fleet.
F. Proposed Resolution No. R25-208- Approve an increase in the total
expenditure with Cintas Corporation on an as-needed basis for an annual
expenditure not to exceed $85,000.
G. Proposed Resolution No. R25-209- Approve Amendment No. 2 to the
Piggyback Agreement between the City and Everon, LLC for Facility
Technology Integration & Security System Services, increasing the annual
expenditure from $150,000 to $200,000.
H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-210- Approve a $20,000 increase to the total
expenditure for Vinnie's Auto Body Shop, resulting in a revised annual not-to-
exceed amount of $70,000 for FY25.
I. Proposed Resolution No. R25-211- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract
No. 009-2511-20/RW for Town Square/City Facilities Maintenance Services
between the City and ABM Industry Groups, LLC removing landscaping
maintenance services and renewing the Agreement through August 10, 2030.
J. Proposed Resolution No. R25-212- Approving increasing the expenditure for
NMS Management Services from $45,000 to an amount not to exceed
$70,000.
K. Proposed Resolution No. R25-213- Approve the trade-in of the City's existing
2008 SPH fire apparatus for $350,000 to Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus.
The trade-in value will be applied directly to reduce the fiscal obligation of the
new SPH100 unit currently on order from Sutphen Corporation.
L. Approve the annual expenditure and authorize the Mayor to sign the renewal
amendments for RFPs/Bids and/or piggybacks for the procurement of
services and/or commodities as described in Exhibit A for August 5, 2025 -
"Request for Extensions and/or Piggybacks."
Commissioner Kelley pulled item 7H for discussion.
Motion:
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Commissioner Kelley moved to approve the remainder of Consent Bids and Purchases
over $100,000. Commissioner Turkin seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
7H. Proposed Resolution No. R25-210- Approve a $20,000 increase to the
total expenditure for Vinnie's Auto Body Shop, resulting in a revised annual
not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 for FY25.
Commissioner Kelley stated that she wanted an understanding of the contracts for auto
body work.
Deputy City Manager Mack stated that the procurement director had identified flaws with
vendor choices and that this was the result. He stated that the city would be going out to
bid soon and explained there was a rotation in place, but current work still needed to be
completed.
Commissioner Kelley stated that the city liked to keep business local but needed to remain
fiscally responsible.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Proposed Resolution No. R25-210.
Commissioner Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
8. Public Hearing
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-010- Second Reading, an Ordinance of the City
of Boynton Beach, Florida, amending Code of Ordinances Part 111, Land
Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Land Development Process, Article VI,
Impact and Selected Fees, and providing an effective date.
City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance title into the record.
Staff noted that there have been no changes since first reading.
Mayor Shelton opened to public comment. There were none.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Ordinance No. 25-010 on Second Reading. Vice
Mayor Hay seconded the motion. In a roll call vote, the motion passed motion passed 4-
0, Commissioner Cruz was absent from the dais.
9. City Manager's Report
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A. Discussion of comprehensive updates to municipal parking regulations and
comparative analysis with various municipalities located in Palm Beach
County.
City Manager Dugger stated that staff would be reviewing ordinances affecting parking,
which had been the main issue raised. He stated that some homes had multiple vehicles
that at times blocked emergency vehicles. He noted that Andrew reviewed Wellington's
ordinances and identified policies that might be useful and added that Code Enforcement
was often asked to address these issues.
Community Standards Director Candice Stone presented the following: Current
Ordinances Related to Parking Regulations; Sec. 10-52; Sec. 14-3; Sec. 14-3 fines; Sec.
14-5; Sec. 20-6; Sec. 13-95; and options for revisions.
Mayor Shelton asked about the provision allowing 10 days for abandoned vehicles.
Director Candice stated that the requirement was part of both the ordinance and state
statute, though some cities used a shorter period. City Attorney Lamb stated that multiple
rules applied and that the ordinance would return on August 19.
Commissioner Kelley stated that five days seemed like a long time.
Commissioner Turkin asked whether the rules applied to homemade mechanic shops on
residential properties.
Director Stone explained the rules and daily fines that could be imposed.
Discussion followed regarding the use of drones, mechanic shops operating in residential
areas, and whether notices should be sent before fines were issued.
Vice Mayor Hay asked if parking on the road while waiting for a tow truck was regulated.
Chief Dale stated that it was situational and that there might be a limit on how long an
officer could remain behind a vehicle with lights activated.
Vice Mayor Hay stated that he wanted clarification if such a rule existed, and Chief Dale
stated it would be at the officer's discretion.
City Manager Dugger stated that the incident report should be sent to Vice Mayor Hay.
Director Stone continued her presentation on possible parking regulation options.
Commissioner Kelley stated that she did not want a blanket change to copy Wellington's
ordinances.
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Discussion followed regarding Code Enforcement staffing and process, semis and dump
trucks parked overnight, boats in non-HOA communities, task force collaboration between
departments, hazard pay, schedule changes requiring union review, Street Team
cleanups, budget amendments for personnel, and using analytics by district.
Mayor Shelton stated that for the first time in twenty years there was no couch on her
street.
City Manager Dugger requested consensus to use a CBA to supplement Code
Enforcement, and the Commission agreed to review the scope.
Commissioner Cruz asked when the ordinance would return.
City Attorney Lamb stated that it might return in September due to agenda deadlines.
Vice Mayor Hay asked who residents should call, and Director Stone stated that Police
should be contacted for issues in the road, while Code Enforcement could only cite
inoperable vehicles.
Commissioner Kelley asked Director Stone to follow up with a resident regarding an
abandoned vehicle blocking a sidewalk.
10. Regular Agenda
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-006- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City Of Boynton Beach, Florida, Amending Part II, Chapter
27, Article I, Section 27-2 "Board or Committee Member Selection;
Organization; Qualifications; Term," establishing limited authority to waive
certain appointment requirements; providing for codification; providing for
severability ; providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.
City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance title into the record.
Assistant City Attorney Gregorchik spoke about the changes as follows: current board
qualifications generally; exception noted; art advisory board; summary; challenges with
current framework; proposed changes; requirements and waiver conditions.
City Attorney Lamb stated that the policy allows waivers for certain reasons and gave an
example, noting that cases would be handled individually and brought before the
Commission.
Commissioner Cruz stated that she would focus on expertise, be careful about the
knowledge requirement, and also spoke about alternative qualifications.
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Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 25-006. Vice Mayor
Hay seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-011- First Reading, An Ordinance of the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, amending Chapter 2,
Article Ill "Elections" of the City Code Ordinances, to re-title Section 2-42 to
read "Candidate Requirements and Qualifications, Official Ballot, and Filing
Fees" establishing qualifying requirements, modifying the number of petitions
required to run for office, and the amount of the Campaign Filing Fee; and
creating Section 2-48 entitled "Campaign Signs- Bonds, Penalties, and
Financial Responsibility;" providing for codification; providing for severability ;
providing for conflicts; and providing for an effective date.
City Clerk De Jesus read the ordinance title into the record.
Assistant City Attorney Gregorchik spoke about the following: candidate requirements
and qualifications; campaign filing fee; political sign bond fees; and questions.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to approve Proposed Ordinance No. 25-011 . Commissioner
Kelley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
C. Proposed Resolution No. R25-214- Ratify the selection of members
appointed to the Charter Review Committee by each member of the City
Commission, and discussion of first public meeting.
City Attorney Lamb stated that the resolution listed members selected by the
Commissioners, proposed meeting on August 19 due to the short timeframe, and asked
if they preferred that date or a special meeting, after which she read the names into the
record.
There was consensus to hold a special joint meeting with the Charter Review Committee
before the August 19 regular meeting, with Deputy City Manager Mack noting significant
public hearing items and consensus to begin at 5:30 PM.
Mr. Katz thanked the Commissioners, requested a hard copy of the charter, and City
Attorney Lamb stated that she would provide one.
11. Future Agenda Items
A. Proposed Ordinance No. 25-XXX- First Reading, of an ordinance regarding
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construction hours near residential locations and decibel levels.-TBD
B. Discussion regarding creating a beautification board. -TBD
C. Discussion regarding Citywide Master Plan to light up the City.-TBD
D. Discussion regarding requirements for Advisory Board Appointments.-
Pending meeting with Commissioner Kelley
E. Discussion on utility lift station upgrades and odor control - TBD
F. Discussion in regards to an additional area that might be available as a future
cemetery.- Pending meeting with City Real Estate Manager.
G. Discussion regarding combining City properties together to create senior
affordable housing.- Pending Joint Meeting with the CRA.
H. Discussion regarding Amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding
flooding in the community.- Pending meeting with Commissioner Cruz
I. Discussion regarding increasing the City Manager's procurement limit to
$75,000 for Services. - TBD
J. Discussion regarding the expansion of ShotSpotter south of Boynton Beach
Boulevard.- TBD
K. Update on the City's Strategic Planning efforts. - TBD
L. Discussion regarding bulk trash pickup. - TBD
12. Adjournment
Commissioner Kelley asked if there was a joint meeting with the CRA in the works about
properties and projects after the next CRA meeting.
Commissioner Turkin stated that he agreed and that it should be a regularly scheduled
meeting.
Commissioner Cruz stated that city staff should follow up with requests to have a joint
meeting with the CRA.
Commissioner Kelley spoke about collaboration between the City and the CRA and
suggested holding meetings once a month or every other month.
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Commissioner Shelton stated that the disconnect was challenging the City.
Commissioner Turkin noted that the Commission had the ability to eliminate bureaucracy
and that this was how progress could be made. He asked for an update on the City
Manager's Report regarding beautification.
Vice Mayor Hay agreed with the comments but stated that the Commission needed to
commit to attending meetings. He stated that too many meetings were being missed and
there were no excuses.
Commissioner Turkin suggested that the Commission needed to be all in or all out.
Commissioner Cruz requested to add Golfview Harbor waivers to a future agenda.
Motion:
Commissioner Turkin moved to Adjourn. Vice Mayor Hay seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting is adjourned at 7:51 P.M.
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