REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION: MEETING MINUTES  MARCH4, 2024  CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Geoff Pugh Vice Mayor Steve Coz Commissioner Carolyn Cassidy Commissioner David Hutchins Commissioner Ainar Aijala Jr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pugh led the pledge ofallegiance.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pugh at 6:00 p.m.  Town Clerk Avery led the roll call, which was answered by the following:  ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA  There were no additions, deletions, or modifications to the agenda.  Vice Mavor Coz moved to approvetl theagenda:seconded by Commissioner Cassidy. Motion  carried 5-0. (:48) ANNOUNCEMENIS  2. The meeting schedule for the next month is as follows: Regular Town Commission Meeting on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM; Community Standards Hearing on Tuesday, March5 at 10:00 am; Planning & Zoning Meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at 9:00 am; Board of Adjustment Meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:00 am; A, joint meeting of the Town Commission and Planning & Zoning Commission will be held on April 8, 2024, at 10:00 am. All meetings are held in the Commission Chambers at the Town Hall. 3. The Annual Municipal Election will be held on March 19, 2024. There are two Town Commission seats open for a three-year term and one Town Commission seat open for atwo- year term. Qualified Candidates Appearing on the Ballot are: Geoff] Pugh, Nicholas Arsali, David Hutchins and Ainar Aijala /La Eleccion Municipal Anual sel llevara a cabo- el 19 de marzo de 2024. Hay dos puestos en la Comision Municipal disponibles para un periodo de tres aflos y un puesto en la Comision Municipal disponible para un periodo de dos anos. Los candidatos calificados que aparecen en la boleta son: GeoffPugh, Nicholas Arsali, David 4. The Town Commission will consider appointments to the following Board positions at the May 6, 2024 Town Commission meeting: Board of Adjustment, two regular members fora regular members for a three year term. Interested residents must be registered to vote in Ocean Ridge and submit a resume and letter ofi interest to the Town Clerk by the deadline of  Hutchins y Ainar Aijala.  three year term; and Planning & Zoning Commission, two  April 26th at 3:00 p.m.  5. Residents who wish to sign up to receive important Town notifications and news through Civic Ready should sign up on the Town's website or call Town Hall for  assistance.  Town Clerk Avery read the announcements into the record. She also mentioned that the last day to  request mail-in ballots is Thursday, March 7th, before 5:00 pm.    REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  MARCH4,2 2024  PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS (Item moved due to the arrival ofrecipients)  1. Presentation of] Proclamation to Digital Vibez Team for "Let's Move Palm Beach County  Month"  Town Clerk Avery read the Proclamation into the record and presented it to the Digital Vibez Team. Arepresentative oft the Digital Vibez Team spoke briefly about the benefits of daily exercise.  PUBLIC COMMENT - (3-minute individual limit) Mayor Pugh opened the floor for public comment.  Terry Brown - mentioned that the town purchased a wetland, which was a great investment. He inquired if  the Town would consider purchasing a dune property, 5015 Old Ocean. There was a consensus to have Town Attorney Goddeau look into this property.  Peter Wolf- thanked the Town Commission for their quick response regarding his request to establish a Stella Kolb - announced an art sale, the Senior Care Event scheduled for March 231d, and thanked  resolution regarding discriminatory acts. everyone for attending the Ice Cream Social. Mayor Pugh closed the floor for public comment.  APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (Items that do not require discussion) 6. Adopt Minutes ofthe' Town Commission Regular Meeting ofFebruary 5,2024 7. Approval of the January 2024 Revenue & Expense Report 8. Acceptance of the Annual Infrastructure Surtax Report for 2023  9. Resolution 2024-01, A Resolution OfThe Town Commission OfThe Town OfOceanRidge, Florida, Reaffirming Its Condemnation OrDiscrimination And Condemning Recent Increases In Hate-Motivated Crimes, Violence, And Other Discriminatory Acts; And 10. Approval of Contract with Murray Logan for FDOT- Required Bridge Repairs 11. Approval of Rate Increase for Special Magistrate with Davis & Associates, P.A  Providing For Conflicts And An Effective Date.  Mayor Pugh asked for approval oft the Consent Agenda.  Vice Mavor Cozmoved to approvethe Consent Agendaiseconded by Commissioner  Hutchins. Motion carried 5-0. (15:09) REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS  12. Second reading of Ordinance 2024-01, An Ordinance OfThe Town OfOcean Ridge, Florida, Amending The. Land Development Code At Chapter 64, "Zoning", Article I, "District Regulations," Section 64-1, "RSF And RSE Single-Family Residential Districts, To Add A Provision Authorizing A Special Design Exception By The Planning And ZoningCommission For A Pitched Roof With A Minimum Pitch Of3:12 (Rise To Run); Providing For  Codification, Severability, Conflicts, And An Effective Date    REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION: MEETING MINUTES  MARCH4, 2024  Town Clerk Avery read the ordinance into the record by title only. Town Attorney Goddeau provided an update on the item.  Mayor Pugh opened the floor for public comment. Hearing none, he closed the floor for public comment. Commissioner Hutchins moved to adopt Ordinance 2024-01 on sudaradassaiaie,  Commissioner Cassidy. Motion carried 5-0.(17.05) STAFF & COMMITTEE REPORTS 13. Town Manager a. Cash Management Policy  Town Manager Ladner said that her report was included in the meeting package. She mentioned that she and Commissioner Aijala worked together on a cash management policy. She explained that the policy was submitted to the Town Attorney for review and would be available for the next meeting. Vice Mayor Coz mentioned that the town should pursue FGUA. A brief discussion ensued. He also asked a question about who is responsible for the trash on Old Ocean and Town Manager Ladner answered his question. More discussion followed regarding trash pick-up days. Lucy Brown expressed her concerns about trash on Harbour Drive N.  Terry Brown spoke about cash reserves and Commissioner Aijala provided an explanation for his  comment. 14. Town Attorney  Town Attorney Goddeau said she had no report to present.  15. Police Chief  ChiefMcClure said that his report was included: in the meeting package and reminded everyone that Turtle season had begun. Mayor Pugh asked the number of beach citations that were issued, and Chief  McClure answered his question.  TOWN COMMISSIONER COMMENTS  Commissioner Comments - Vice Mayor Coz said that he was approached about parking issues on Sarah Steies - requested that "No Parking" signs be placed on Fayette Drive. A discussion ensued regarding no parking signs. Mayor Pugh mentioned the town provides parking decals for residents. More There was a consensus to allow ChiefMcClure to research the placement of no-parking signs.  Fayette Drive and a couple oft the residents wanted to express their concerns.  discussion followed regarding parking decals.  Betty Bingham expressed her concerns regarding parking issues. Joe Belmani - spoke about parking issues on Fayette Drive.  Margaret Schott - expressed her concerns about drivers' speed over the crosswalk.    REGULAR TOWN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  MARCH4,2024  ADJOURNMENT Meeting Adjourned at 6:44 p.m.  Minutes prepared by Deputy Town Clerk Pinder and adopted by the Town Commission on April 1,  2024.  Geoff Pugh, Mayor ATTÉST: K  &  Kelly ylg