Minutes 04-05-16PRESENT
ABSENT:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
HELD IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 2016, AT 5:00 P.M.
Gerald "Jerry" Taylor, Mayor
Joseph Casello, Vice Mayor
Mack McCray, Commissioner
Justin Katz, Commissioner
Lori LaVerriere, City Manager
James Cherof, City Attorney
Judith A. Pyle, Interim City Clerk
Christina L. Romelus, Commissioner
1. OPENINGS
A. Call to Order - Mayor Jerry Taylor
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Invocation by Rabbi Michael Simon of Temple Beth Kodesh
Rabbi Michael Simon gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Commissioner Romelus
Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag in the absence of Commissioner
Romelus.
Interim City Clerk Pyle called the roll. A quorum was present.
Mayor Taylor announced the following:
CLOSED DOOR SESSION to be held on April 5, 2016, at the close of the regular City
Commission meeting, for private attorney - client sessions to discuss pending litigation in
the following cases:
1) Boynton Old School Partnership, LLC., Plaintiff vs. City of Boynton Beach,
Defendant - Case No. 502013CA011391XXXXMB AH
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2) GLADYS CANNON, Plaintiff vs. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, Defendant — In the
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County, Florida, Case No. 50 -2008-
CA- 003012 Division: AB
3) Cynthia L. Fitting and Joseph M. Fitting, her husband, Plaintiffs vs. City of
Boynton Beach and Charles Turco, Defendants - Palm Beach County Circuit Court
Case No. 50 2015 CA 003332 XXXX MB AF
Presentation of Plaque to Michael Fitzpatrick
April 5, 2016
Vice Mayor Casello presented former Commissioner Michael Fitzpatrick with a plaque in
appreciation for his service as District III Commissioner and commented he has a bond
as they were both firefighters. They did not always agree, but his heart was always for
the City. He advised Mr. Fitzpatrick fought hard for his beliefs which earned him respect.
He presented the plaque and thanked him for his service.
Mr. Fitzpatrick commented his term was an interesting three years because there were
issues and things were tense. There were many policies he disagreed with and he did
not agree with the direction the City in 20 years. He commented the unfunded pension
liability is turning the City into a zombie city, phrased similar to a zombie bank which is
when the bank was open, but the customers would soon fail. Confronting the problem
caused him to lose friendships with firefighters he had worked with. He thought the City
was heading for a financial cliff and the firefighters and the police refused to accept the
situation. The firefighters formed a relationship with the Haitian community in District III.
Since he was elected, he did what he could for the Haitian community. He joined the
Sister Cities Board, went to Haiti, spent a lot of time researching and writing a report on
how to develop a Fire Department in Les Cayes and even donated money to dig wells in
Haiti. He thought ethnicity trumped all and the firefighters and Haitian community own
the unfunded pension liability. He is concerned his defeat would freeze the current
Commission into passivity and nothing would be done to fix the pension issue.
After the election, Mr. Fitzpatrick realized if Mayor Taylor was re- elected, everything he
cared for in Boynton Beach would be bulldozed. He respects Mayor Taylor, but
believed the City was led in the wrong direction. He spoke to his re- election team and
they backed Steven Grant as did former Commissioner Merker's supporters. Mr.
Fitzpatrick explained he likes being a campaign manager better than a politician, but he
may return to politics in the future.
Mr. Fitzpatrick planned to fix up old homes, stay involved with the Old High School and
sober homes, and saving Kids Kingdom. He will be involved with County and
presidential elections and learned a lot of techniques from the run -off. He may build
houses again because he was unsure he could count on his pension till the day he dies.
He expressed his thanks for those who supported him and encouraged all to stay
involved.
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Presentation of Plaque to Jerry Taylor
April 5, 2016
Vice Mayor Casello presented a plaque to Mayor Taylor and announced Mayor Taylor
began his first term on the City Commission on March 19, 1995, and was re- elected in
March 1997. Due to term limitations, he could not run in the March 1999 election, but
was elected in November 2003 and 2006. He was appointed to a District I vacancy in
December 2012, and elected in March 2013. He was a public servant and he led by
vision, inspiration and principles, giving Boynton Beach a bright and prosperous future.
Due to his hard work and initiatives, he leaves the dais as a legacy. He acted with
dignity and had class in all he did. He kept the heart of Boynton in his heart and in all
the decisions he made.
Mayor Taylor thanked God for his health, and his wife Delores and daughter Jeannie for
their advice and love over the years, the residents who supported him in the primary
and run off and the Fire Department and Police Department for their support. He
thanked City Manager Lori LaVerriere for the professionalism and hard work she puts in
each day and City Attorney Jim Cherof for his sound advice. He thanked the
Department heads and staff, and announced the City is blessed for the workforce they
have. Nothing in the City could be accomplished without City employees. He thanked
the CRA Executive Director, Vivian Brooks and her staff for the tremendous
accomplishments they made in the CRA District.
Mayor Taylor explained he was excited about the coming year. He thanked Vice Mayor
Casello and his fellow Commissioners for their hard work and accomplishments in the
City. Projects in progress were joining the two water plants together by the end of the
year, ensuring the City's water needs through 2050. The CRA and the City created
housing, the Model Block, and Neighborhood Officer Program with a police substation in
the Heart of Boynton and there is more to come.
Construction was already occurring to revitalize the area and create a vibrant
downtown. More construction plans were already proceeding through Planning and
Zoning, which will be very active in the next two years. The Town Square project
consists of 16 acres and the building blocks and planning are in process. Town Square
will include a new City Hall and new police station. He was excited to see the plans
come to fruition. He congratulated the new representatives on the Commission and
wished them the best for their future endeavors.
Mayor Taylor commented he has been fortunate to serve his country for 26 years in the
Air Force and the County for 14 years. He served the City for 13 years as the Mayor,
giving 53 years of total civil service and he was glad to have done so. Next week, he
planned to watch the Masters Golf Tournament. He does not know what is in store for
him, but he will be ready for it and he asked God's blessings on everyone.
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Swearing in of Mayor -Elect Steven B. Grant
Steven B. Grant was administered the Oath of Office by Interim City Clerk Pyle.
April 5, 2016
Mayor Grant thanked all who supported him, his family, friends, clients and others along
the way. He expressed the City wants new changes and fresh faces. Mayor Taylor left
a legacy and they will build on it to make a better Boynton Beach. He advised it just hit
him that he is now the Mayor.
Selection of Vice Mayor
Vice Mayor Casello nominated Commissioner McCray for Vice Mayor. Commissioner
Katz seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations.
The vote was unanimous.
Swearing in of Vice Mayor
Commissioner McCray was administered the Oath of Office by Interim City Clerk Pyle.
Vice Mayor McCray commented to the elected officials in Boynton Beach he was
honored and respected their support and thanked them for the nomination. He will do
his best for the City. He had previously been the Vice Mayor, but there are new
changes, ideas and employees, and he works with the Mayor and Commissioners. He
commented whatever is said or done in Boynton Beach, they should move forward.
Agenda Approval:
1. Additions, Deletions, Corrections
2. Adoption
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Swearing in of Commissioner Christina L. Romelus
Lori LaVerriere, City Manager, explained Christina Romelus, the newly elected
representative for District III, was pregnant and expecting a child at any moment. She
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Vice Mayor McCray attended the Employees Health Fair and commended staff on an
excellent job. He advised he was still attending the Senior Center five days a week.
had been previously been sworn in at the City Clerk's Office. Commissioner Romelus
was officially in office as of the meeting.
Mayor Grant announced there was a new fire chief which would be heard as Item 3.D.
2. OTHER
A. Informational items by Members of the City Commission
Commissioner Casello had no informational items.
April 5, 2016
Commissioner Katz attended the community forum at Sterling Village for the
redevelopment of Riverwalk on the corner of Federal Highway and Woolbright Road
and he met with Isram Realty and the developers.
Mayor Grant attended the meeting at Sterling Village and met with Isram Realty.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS, COMMUNITY & SPECIAL EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by new Executive Director for Palm Beach County
Commission on Ethics (COE), Mark E. Bannon
Mark Bannon, the new Executive Director, Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics
(COE) was present with Anthony Bennet, Chief Investigator. Messrs. Bannon and
Bennet have worked together for three years and Mr. Bannon worked for the (COE)
since it was created five years ago working in different capacities. Mr. Bannon
explained the purpose of the presentation was to put faces to the names on the COE.
Often the COE is confused with the Inspector General's Office which is a separate,
independent agency apart from the COE. The COE is often thought of as the ethics
police, but they do other things beside investigate ethics violations, such as outreach.
They provide training by video, online or in person. The COE discovered that since the
creation of the COE, more than 90% of the violations that are sustained were not based
on people trying to get around the rules, it was they do not understand the rules. He
wanted to meet all of the Commissioners and offered if they needed anything such as
extra training, even at an odd hour, they will set their schedule as needed.
Mr. Bannon also explained the website contains just under 400 advisory opinions on
many subjects. He thought there was a good chance if there is a question whether an
ethics rule applied, they can find answers there. The COE has a staff of five and he
offered to help research ethics questions. They can also give advice regarding whether
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a Florida Ethics Opinion exists on a matter. He noted the COE is paid by ad valorem
taxes and they should use the service available to them.
B. Proclaim April 10 -16, 2016, as "National Library Week." Craig Clark,
Library Director will accept the proclamation.
Mayor Grant read the proclamation proclaiming National Library Week. Ann Watts,
Assistant Library Director, was present to accept the proclamation.
C. Proclaim Wednesday, April 6, 2016 as "Arbor Day ", Glenda Hall will be
accepting the Proclamation.
Mayor Grant read the proclamation proclaiming Arbor Day. Glenda Hall, Forestry and
Grounds Manager, was present to accept the proclamation. It was noted a special
presentation would be made on April 6, 2016, at Jaycee Park at 9:45 a.m.
D. New Fire Chief
Ms. LaVerriere explained former Fire Chief Ray Carter retired in January and the City
has been conducting a search to replace him. Ms. LaVerriere announced Mr. Glenn
Joseph was selected as Fire Chief Mr. Joseph served the City of Boca Raton for 29
years in fire service and is currently the Deputy Fire Chief. He has a Master's Degree in
Emergency Management and Administration, a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational
Management, was a registered nurse, and a trauma nurse in Delray Medical Center for
years. He is and has been an instructor with the National Fire Academy since 1994 and
he teaches chemistry as it pertains to HAZMAT. Ms. LaVerriere explained Mr. Joseph
will start on May 2 and he rose to the top of a competitive candidate pool. There were
very tough choices. She, former Fire Chief Carter and Human Resource and Risk
Management Director Julie Oldbury selected Mr. Joseph as a panel. She welcomed
him to Boynton Beach.
Mr. Joseph thanked Ms. LaVerriere for the opportunity to be part of the team in Boynton
Beach. He spent most of his time in South Florida. He commented his fire instructor
and paramedic preceptor was from Boynton Beach and he worked with Chief Carter for
many years teaching throughout the State. He was excited to be in Boynton Beach. He
was aware of the passion the firefighters have and he wanted to be part of that passion
and move forward. He thanked all for their confidence in him and will be proud to be a
part of this exclusive team.
4. PUBLIC AUDIENCE
INDIVIDUAL SPEAKERS WILL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTE PRESENTATIONS (at
the discretion of the Chair, this 3 minute allowance may need to be adjusted
depending on the level of business coming before the City Commission)
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David Katz, 67 Midwood Lane, explained Mayor Taylor would always be known as
Mayor Taylor and he gave 13 years of selfless service to the City and to his wife,
children, grandchildren, country, his friends who love and respect him, and his faith. He
commented the bar has been set extremely high for his successor. The respect City
staff has for Mayor Taylor is without question and the same applies for the business
community all the way through Palm Beach County, Tallahassee and to representatives
in Washington DC on both sides of the isle. The foundation stones for a balanced
success are honesty, character, integrity, faith, love and loyalty, which Jerry Taylor
personifies. He commented the greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he
acquires, but in his integrity and ability to affect those around him positively. He
stressed Jerry Taylor embodied all those attributes and he appreciated his friendship.
Suzanne Ross, on behalf of the Board of the Schoolhouse Children's Museum,
thanked Mayor Taylor and the Commission for their support of the Museum, and
congratulated Mayor Grant and Commissioners Katz and Romelus on their election.
Ms. Ross advised a comparison of March 2015 and March 2016 showed a 21%
increase in Museum attendance by visitors from around the U.S., South America,
Europe and Canada. She announced this past weekend the third annual Princesses
and Superheroes event was held attracting nearly 1,000 people from Palm Beach
County, Southwest Broward County, Martin County and one family came from Lake
Wales, nearly a three -hour drive one way to the event. She thanked all who attended,
the volunteers and the CRA for their help in promoting the event and to the local police
and firefighters who interacted with the youth and serve as the real everyday heroes.
Forthcoming Museum events included Fabulous Fun Friday, Rainbow Day and Teddy
Bear Picnic Day. Saturday, April 23rd is the Schoolhouse Bash Fundraiser offering fun,
food and beverages, live music by Party Dogs and auction items. Tickets are on sale.
On May 3 the Museum will participate in the Great Give, a 24 -hour online giving event
led by the Palm Beach County Community Foundation, the United Way of Palm Beach
and Martin Counties to raise money in the spirit of giving as a collective effort for non-
profits in the community. Every local gift will be supplemented from a bonus pool of
funds raised by the Community Foundation.
Commissioner Casello commended Ms. Ross and her staff, noting when he was first
elected, the Schoolhouse Children's Museum was in serious difficulty and Ms. Ross
turned it around to a prosperous growing amenity.
Minister Bernard Wright, Chief Executive Officer of Bernard Wright Ministries and the
Robert E. Wells Foundation, 713 NW 2 Street, asked if anyone from District 11 in the
Heart of Boynton was present. He proclaimed the area was the Heart of Boynton, he
represents his people there and improvements were occurring because of him. He
noted trees were trimmed because he worked through Jeff Livergood, Director of Public
Works and water fountains that were unusable for six years at the Carolyn Sims Center
were addressed. He also worked on the Pre -K Center. Flooding issues and potholes
were addressed and new carpet and doorbells for the Center were received. He
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thanked the City Commission for removing the wording for the Boynton Policing
Program because of its negative connotation, which is now known as the Neighborhood
Officer's Program.
Minister Wright commented the African - American community does not have a media
outlet and he is now on radio and is the BET of internet radio on Friday nights, from
9:45 to 10:00 p.m. He airs live from Cherry Hill from his home office. He invited all to
listen to know what is going on. He appreciated advertising special events by including
them with the water bill. He asked for a budget for him and others to create something
in the Heart of Boynton to engage children. His ministry is in the street. He commented
there could not be a betterment of Boynton Beach without knowing the history of this
town. He gave the history of Robert E. Wells and he thanked the City for its historic
research project for Wells Avenue and the Church of St Paul, built by his grandfather.
He asked the Mayor to work with him for the next three years.
Tom McClure, 2004 S. Federal Highway, thanked Messrs. Taylor and Fitzpatrick for
their service to the City. On behalf of the Boynton Intracoastal Group (BIG) and Boynton
Coalition for Responsible Development (BCRD), he offered collective congratulations to
the new Commissioners and Mayor. He advised BIG and BCRD look forward to working
in partnership with the City Commission and to be involved in the planning and
development, CRA and City Commission meetings to address the concerns of voting
constituents. He commented when it comes to City government there are no surprises
and transparency is the key. He thought they were at a crossroad and responsibility has
passed on to the City Commission and they will watch closely. This past week, a
meeting was held at Sterling Village and 300 people attended to share their concerns
about a 10 -story building with 326 units on the corner of Woolbright Road and Federal
Highway. The residents were not in favor for the project.
Henry Woodworth, 685 NE 15 Place, INCA President, thanked Mr. Taylor for his
contributions to the community over 13 years. He congratulated the new members of
the Commission and advised he was at the meeting at Sterling Village. The developer
talked for over an hour and never discussed the project, how high it would be or how big
or how many cars would be there. He thought it was unacceptable and hoped going
forward, they could do better with developers.
Bradley Harper, 2004 Embassy Drive, West Palm Beach, was present to thank
Messrs. Taylor and Fitzpatrick for their service and congratulate the new Commission
members and Mayor Grant. Mr. Harper was present on behalf of the Blueprint
Leadership Program and the Cunningham Bar Association. He planned to be a future
candidate for County Court Judge Group 15. Mr. Harper explained it would be a
county -wide election and he cares about Boynton Beach. He hoped he could earn the
City's respect and announced "Harper will work harder."
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Pastor Richard Dames, Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and President of the
Boynton Beach Coalition of Clergy, 239 NE 12 Avenue, expressed appreciation to
Messrs. Taylor and Fitzpatrick for their service and the Boynton Beach Police
Department for assisting the Coalition of Clergy for the Souls to the Polls March. He
congratulated Mayor Grant, Vice Mayor McCray and Commissioner Katz. The Coalition
will continue to pray for City officials so they understand the responsibilities they have.
His sincere prayer was the City Commission would work with the Coalition of Clergy
because they are a major stakeholder in the City and in District II. He also hoped they
will see development in the Heart of Boynton District II. Some development occurred
and was appreciated, but he advised the residents want and deserve more. He
requested they consider the residents and commented those that elected them will also
hold them accountable.
Rae Whitely, Black Vote Matters, welcomed the new Mayor and Commissioners to the
dais, and thanked Messrs. Taylor, Fitzpatrick and Merker for their service. He thanked
their partners who increased voter turnout in local elections, especially in the African -
American community. He was glad to see an energized community and voters who
believe local politics is more important than national politics. The Mayor and the City
Commission can have a greater impact on citizens than the President of the United
States. He commented there is plenty of work to do and people they need to pay
attention too. It goes beyond being motivated and debates, beyond visits to churches
and private meetings. It is their duty to ensure the community voted, but that the vote
makes an impact and is improving lives in their community. They should act by keeping
pressure on Commissioners and the people who voted elected officials in will hold them
accountable. He quoted Alex Ringo, a Black Vote organizer, "The power is in the
people and not the people in power."
Herb Suss, 1711 Woodfern, thanked Messrs. Taylor and Fitzpatrick for their service
and announced he is a member of the Climate Action Committee in Boynton Beach and
he represents Palm Beach County at the Climate Action Coalition. He hoped all would
persuade the Governor, who does not believe in climate change, to take notice. Mr.
Suss advised by the year 2030, extreme temperatures linked to climate change could
cause are additional 11,000 deaths. Ragweed and pollen season is now seven days
longer than in 1995, leading to more asthma episodes for children. There has been an
increase in wildfires and mosquito and tick borne diseases. More violent rainfalls will
lead to more flooding, runoff and contaminated drinking water. The report by
government scientists and federal agencies anticipate by 2030 a cumulative
temperature rise averaging three to four degrees Celsius and greater extremes in
storms. Children and the elderly will bear an increased health burden from the heat. By
the year 2100, an additional 27,000 deaths were expected to occur. Water melting from
the North Pole will be three to six meters by 2060 or 2070. He hoped the new
representatives would pay attention to oceanfront property, watch building on the
Intracoastal and do something. They have Sister Cities in Delray and Boca Raton and
he will push the issue there.
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Mike Fitzpatrick, 175 SW 2 Street, commented the unfunded pension liability, using
the Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company Actuarial Report dated October 1, 2014, shows
the unfunded liability for firefighters was $44.5 million, $37.6 million for the Police and
$34.2 million for the General Employees totaling $116.4 million. The normal cost for
current employees for firefighters was $2 million, $2.2 million for the Police and $1.6
million for General Employees. Mr. Fitzpatrick asserted this is what it takes to pay for
employees currently working so they would have a pension. It totals $5.8 million. He
explained the unfunded liability arose due to past mistakes. He explained for the
firefighters, it was $2.8 million, $2.5 million for the Police, and $5.2 million for General
Employees totaling $10.5 million per year. In 2014, the City of Boynton Beach paid out
$16.4 million in pension payments and from that, $10.5 million was not necessary if
prudent fiscal policies were followed. Mr. Fitzpatrick explained the $10.5 million
equated to $203,000 per week. In the three weeks since the election, the City paid
$600,000, which could be two years of lease payments to save the Old High School.
The money lost was mainly going to Wall Street and he hoped the City Commission will
address the matter. He suggested using pension obligation bonds to cut the payments
in half so there would be an extra $5 million in the General Fund to pay for it. He
commented pension obligation bonds would only treat the symptoms, but not address
structural problems in the Plans.
Alex Bache, 9604 El Clair Ranch Road, read in the Wall Street Journal about longhand
note taking compared to using a laptop. The old fashioned way was slower, but those
students did better on tests. Her goddaughter was born three days ago and she was
wondering how she could receive the same education that she received in Palm Beach
County. She had used computer labs in elementary school, spent four years in the
International Baccalaureate Program and Bright Futures paid for her university time.
She was curious about Mayor Grant's thoughts about public education and art.
Mayor Grant explained the City does not run public or charter schools, but pointed out
the City has after school programs at the Ezell Hester Center, the Library, Civic and
Sims Centers. He looked forward to expanding the programs and provide more
opportunities. Last year, Hack Lab moved to Boynton Beach. He explained Hack Lab
has drone competitions and he learned how to program a microprocessor. He noted
there are plenty of activities occurring and he will share the information with the
residents, parents and children.
Sonny Garcia, 1631 NW 3rd Lane, Vice President at Rolling Green, thanked Messrs.
Taylor, Merker and Fitzpatrick for their service. He hoped Mayor Grant would honor his
promises because the citizens will be looking to see what he can and will accomplish
and what he planned to do about the safety of the residents noting there were several
deaths in Boynton Beach a few days ago.
Woodrow Hay, 427 NW 5 Avenue, thanked Mr. Taylor for his 13 years of service and
commented he would always be a friend along with Messrs. Fitzpatrick and Merker. Mr.
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Hay encouraged the Commission to keep transparency in the forefront. Having been a
Commissioner, Vice Mayor and Mayor, he expressed his confidence they would do a
great job. He explained he was available to assist them if needed and would be happy
to share his opinions. He encouraged all who attended the meeting to attend again
because City leaders need input so they could make Boynton Beach the best City west
of the Mississippi and he encouraged the public to be informed and to hear things for
themselves.
Mark Karageorge, 240A Main Boulevard, recalled when he ran Mayor Taylor's
campaign for re- election. He thanked Messrs. Taylor, Fitzpatrick and Merker for their
service. When Mr. Karageorge was with the CRA, they worked on many items and got
results. He suggested they table making appointments for the CRA Advisory Board and
wait to vet interested individuals to obtain better candidates.
Mr. Karageorge also advised he managed property in Boca Raton while Mr. Joseph
worked in Boca and complimented him on doing a great job, and congratulated him on
his new position. He pointed out Commissioner McCray was Vice Mayor for the third
time and he knows protocol and order. He congratulated all the new members and
encouraged all to read the Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan. The City has the
best staff and an award winning CRA staff who obtained state, regional and
international recognition. Mr. Karageorge commented, if the developer of Riverwalk
would have read the Master Plan, they would not have submitted plans for a 10 -story
building because they can only have 7.5 stories. He encouraged the Commission to
read the Plans and learn from them.
Mike Brunson, 1004 Siesta Avenue, congratulated all on their election and past service
to the City. He explained he had great concern for public safety as this past weekend
was a deadly weekend for Boynton Beach. Mr. Brunson moved from the north in 2010
and in less than two years, his house was burglarized. He thought these facts need
serious attention in the community. He recognized these instances are not unique to
Boynton Beach, but adding up the number of people who died in one weekend due to
crime and motor vehicle accidents concerned him. He noted six people died in less
than a weekend. He implored the City Commission to address the problem. He did not
know the answers, but pointed out he spent 37 years in law enforcement. He was
concerned and thought other residents in the community were too.
No one else coming forward Public Audience was closed.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE
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A. Appoint eligible members of the community to serve in vacant positions on
City advisory boards. The following Regular (Reg) and Alternate (Alt) Student (Stu) and
Nonvoting Stu (NN Stu) openings exist:
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Arts Commission: 1 Reg and 1 Alt
Building Board of Adjustments and Appeals: 2 Alts
Community Redevelopment Advisory Board: 1 Reg
Education and Youth Advisory Bd.: 1 Stu NN
Senior Advisory Board: 1 Reg and 2 Alts
Veterans Advisory Commission: 2 Alts
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to table. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion
Commissioner Casello moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor McCray
seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
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Matters in this section of the Agenda are proposed and recommended by the City
Manager for "Consent Agenda" approval of the action indicated in each item, with
all of the accompanying material to become a part of the Public Record and
subject to staff comments
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16 -049 Approve and authorize signing
of an Agreement for Water Service outside the City Limits with Lennar
Homes, LLC (Flavor Pict Townhomes) for the properties 5300 Flavor Pict
Road, 5450 Flavor Pict Road, and another unnamed parcel on Flavor Pict
Road. The parcels are in the process of platting for a proposed
development of 218 townhomes.
B. Award the piggy -back of the State of Florida Contract # 94131608 -16 -P for
"Tire Recapping" to: PRIDE, as the primary vendor, as a responsive,
responsible bidder who met all specifications. Estimated annual
expenditure is $50,000, this award will be utilized on an "AS NEEDED
BASIS ".
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C Approve the minutes from the Regular City Commission meeting held on
March 16, 2016.
D. Accept the resignation of Jeanne Taylor, a regular member of the Library
Board.
E. Accept the resignation of Christina L. Romelus from the Community
Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board.
7. BIDS AND PURCHASES OVER $100,000
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16 -050 - Approve the purchase of 120
X26p "Smart Tasers" from TASER International, Inc. of Scottsdale, AZ
and enter into a five (5) year purchase plan with Municipal Asset
Management, Inc. of Golden, CO with yearly payments of $23,821.03 per
year for a total of $119,105.15 over the five (5) year period; as a sole
source purchase and authorize the City Manager to sign all required
documents.
Mayor Grant read Proposed Resolution No. R16 -050.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion.
Mayor Grant asked if there was a Police Department representative present.
Joe DeGiulio, Captain, Standards and Training Section was present.
Mayor Grant questioned what made the tasers smart and learned they have eight data
points as opposed to the three they had used in the past. The tasers used in the past
would signal when it was activated and how many times it was activated. The new
tasers give five additional data points including whether it did strike, if there was a
connection and how effective it was. Additionally, if they use body cameras in the
future, the smart tasers can communicate with smart batteries to body cameras and in-
car cameras offering a full integration.
Commissioner Casello asked if all the officers carry tasers. Captain DeGiulio
responded the goal was for all uniform officers to have tasers. Currently they have 104
tasers, but the new officers hired during the last one to two years on the street do not
have any. Commissioner Casello asked if they could purchase the tasers in phases
along with possible body camera. Captain DeGiulio explained they have been using
tasers for 14 years. The issue becomes they have 104 tasers and 80 of them are an
old version that are being phased out, and batteries or other equipment for them was no
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Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
8. CODE COMPLIANCE and LEGAL SETTLEMENTS - None
9. PUBLIC HEARING
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT - None
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
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longer available. They have been spending the same money per year to replace old
tasers. This would allow the Police Department to spend the same amount of money
over a five -year, price - certain period, and by purchasing the 120 tasers all at once, they
would save about $30,000. All the officers would then have tasers. The tasers could be
used with taser body cameras. Commissioner Casello asked if the City would be limited
to purchasing only that body camera model and learned it would not, but they may not
communicate with each other. They could still operate with any other body camera.
7 P.M. OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS
The City Commission will conduct these public hearings in its dual capacity as
Local Planning Agency and City Commission.
A. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16 -051 - Authorize the Mayor to sign
an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Boynton
Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the installation and
maintenance of Project Improvements as described in the Solid Waste
Authority's (SWA) Blighted and Distressed Property Clean -up and
Beautification Grant Program Application and funding award.
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No. R16 -051.
Motion
Commissioner Katz moved to approve. Commissioner Casello seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
B. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16 -052 - Authorize the Mayor to sign
an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Boynton Beach and Boynton
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Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the Maintenance of
the NE 4th Street Parking Lot.
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution No. R16 -052.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
C. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO R16 -053 - Supporting Palm Beach
County and the School District of Palm Beach County's plan to enact a
one -cent sales tax to pay for needed improvements to public
infrastructure, parks, public safety initiatives and economic development
and to place a referendum on the November 8, 2016 ballot for voter
approval of such sales tax.
Mayor Grant read Proposed Resolution No. R16 -053.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Mayor Grant offered a motion to table.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve for discussion. Commissioner Casello seconded
the motion.
Vice Mayor McCray explained this item was something they support, but would not be
approved unless the voters in Palm Beach County approved it.
Commissioner Casello clarified they were not voting to implement the tax, rather they
were allowing it go to a vote by Palm Beach County voters. It was the same as
circulating a petition for signatures to be put on the ballot. If the initiative does not pass,
the County will increase their millage or go to bond and cities will get nothing and the
school board will have their own half cent proposal. There has been dialogue about
including the Cultural Council in the tax and he explained the Cultural Council, if
participating, will earmark $105,000 for the Old High School to be a cultural center.
Boynton Beach will receive, over the course of the 10 -year program, $3.9 million each
year, which will fund the City's capital improvement projects. All the projects have to be
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Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
Vote
The motion unanimously passed.
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listed so voters will know where their money is going. It was explained 30% of the tax
will be paid by tourists.
Commissioner Katz agreed with Commissioner Casello's explanation and commented
the Resolution would give the voters the option to approve or reject the tax. He
supported the Resolution and adding democracy to local government. The addendum
shows Boynton Beach would receive 3.844% of the revenue and Delray Beach would
receive 3.366% based on the City's population and size.
D. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. R16 -054 - Authorize the Mayor to sign
an Interlocal Agreement among Palm Beach County, The School Board of
Palm Beach County, Florida and the signatory municipalities pertaining to
the shared distribution and use of the one cent local government
infrastructure surtax.
Mayor Grant read proposed Resolution R16 -054.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion.
Commissioner Katz explained the funds will be distributed based on population and he
supported the measure. Mayor Grant explained if someone spends $50 a week in
taxable goods, it would cost them an extra $25 for the year.
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16 -007 - SECOND READING -
PUBLIC HEARING - Approve and authorize creating Part II,
Chapter 2, Article 5, Section 2 -93 of the code of ordinances for a
Conditional Lien Encumbrance Reduction Program.
Attorney Cherof read proposed Ordinance No. 16 -007 by title only on second reading.
He pointed out a slightly modified Ordinance and requested when the motion is made,
they adopt Ordinance 16 -007 as amended.
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Mayor Grant opened public comment. No one came forward.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to adopt as amended. Commissioner Casello seconded the
motion.
Vote
Interim City Clerk Pyle called the roll. The motion passed 4 -0.
B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 16 -008 - SECOND READING - PUBLIC
HEARING - Approve the annual update to the Five -Year Capital
Improvements Schedule of the Capital Improvements Element of the City's
Comprehensive Plan.
Chair Grant read Proposed Ordinance No. 16 -008, on second reading, by title only.
Motion
Vice Mayor McCray moved to approve. Commissioner Katz seconded the motion.
Vote
Interim City Clerk Pyle called the roll. The motion passed 4 -0.
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
15. ADJOURNMENT
Attorney Cherof advised the City Commission will recess to the closed -door session for
three cases: the Boynton Old School Partnership versus the City of Boynton Beach; the
Gladys Cannon versus the City of Boynton Beach; and the Cynthia Fitting and Joseph
Fitting versus the City of Boynton Beach. In attendance for the Old School Partnership
session will be Jim Cherof, City Attorney; Assistant City Attorney, Tracey DeCarlo;
Lyman Reynolds Special Counsel; Lori LaVerriere, City Manager and members of the
City Commission that are present. Present for the Gladys Cannon case will be Mike
Burke, Special Counsel for the City and the Commission; and for the Cynthia Fitting and
Joseph Fitting case will be Jim Cherof, City Attorney; Assistant City Attorney, Tracey
DeCarlo; Lori LaVerriere, the City Manager, and members of the City Commission. The
closed -door session was anticipated to last an hour to an hour and a half. At that time,
the City Commission will reconvene to close the regular City Commission meeting and
close the closed -door session with the attendance of a court reporter.
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The meeting was recessed for the closed -door session at 8:00 p.m.
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CITY COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Mayor Steven B. Grant
Vice Mayor Mack McCray
Commissioner Joe Casello
Commissioner Justin Katz
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MR. CHEROF: Okay. So we have concluded a
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VICE MAYOR McCRAY: Motion to adjourn.
MAYOR GRANT: Do I hear a second?
COMMISSIONER CASELLO: Second.
MAYOR GRANT: Okay.
MR. CHEROF: Thank you all.
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