OF POMONA 9  Town Hall 1775HWY175 Pomona Park, FI 32181 www. pomonapark.com  Town of Pomona Park. Agenda Town Council Meeting Mayor. Joe Svingala Mayor Pro-Tem Councilwoman Evans Councilwoman Linkswiler Councilwoman Mead Councilwoman Kuleski  AKE  Tuesday, October 08, 2024 Town Staff Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk Jennifer Paul, Finance Officer Don Holmes, Town Attorney  6:00 PM  Chambers  Public Participation shall bei in accordance with Section 286. .0114 Florida Statutes. Otherr matters of concern may! be discussed as determined by Town Council.  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Town of Pomona Park  Created on 01/03/24    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CALLTO ORDER AND WELCOME VISITORS CORREPONDENCETOWN CLERK ADOPT MINUTES of Meeting PRESENTATION None PROCLAMATIONS - None  September 24th, and Final Budget Hearing September 30, 2024  PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS  Resolution Florida Government Week 2024-09 UNFINISHED BUSINESS, INCLUDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Jennifer Paul Treasurer- Check Register and Trial Balance Beautification Report -Councilwoman Linkswiler and Martha Mann Request for Purchase of Chairs and Tables for Community Center  Senior Computer Classes Set Halloween Hours ARK Donation  NEW BUSINESS  Candy Drop Information/ Volunteer Sign Up Set Mayor Pro-Tem/ Boards for 2 Year Term Appointment of Council Members  DISCUSSION BY TOWN COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA DISCUSSION BY TOWN ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA DISCUSSION BY TOWN CLERK OF MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Remainder of Public Comments is limited to FIVE (5) minutes each.  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  ADJOURNMENT  Town of Pomona Park  Created on 01/03/24 2    Town of Pomona Park  Correspondence List for October 8, 2024  1. Meeting Minutes 09/24/2024, Final Budget Hearing 09/30/2024-- ----1-7  2. Resolution 2024-09 Florida City Government Week-  3. Financial Statements 4. Candy Drop Flyer- 5. ARK Resolution 6. Upcoming Events-  -9-13 14 15-16 -17    Pomona Park Town Council Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2024  Mayor Joseph Svingala presided. Council present were Lynda Linkswiler(absent), CarrieAnn Evans, Patricia Mead, Alisha Kuleski, Town Attorney Don Holmes, Town Clerk Andrea Mayor Joe led ini the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of Silence for Nancy Middleton  Almeida, Finance Officer. Jennifer Paul  and Paul Linkswiler Meeting Began 6:00pm  Mayor Svingala welcomed the audience. Town Clerk Read Correspondence and Special Meetings of 9/5 Councilwoman Mead 2nd the motion  Councilwoman Evans motioned to adopt the meeting minutes of 8/13, 1st Budget Hearing  No questions. The vote was unanimous. PRESENTATION  Madeline Tessaro and Aabrianna Rubio  Aslideshow of the little libraries was given. Maddy is looking to add one if noti two little Bruce stated that Mayors Park would be a nice location, on the inside of the pavilion.  libraries.  Targeting elementary age children. Public Hearing Items Comprenensive Plan Update  Robert. Jordan N.E.F.R.C. to assist ini the comprehensive update. To reflect statutoryu update to meet compliance. Mr. Jordan explained the comment the town received about the level of service tol be in compliance. The mixed-use district did not have a density use with it and itwas recommended to add the minimum allowed. Recommend to strike through the text when the plan is adopted. No comments have been received from any other districts. The time frame has now gone from ten years to twenty years. So, the new plan will be 2045.  1    a  Town Clerk read the Ordinance no 2024-02 by title only. the change that the policy A-1-1.5 be stricken from the plan.  Councilwoman Evans motioned to adopt Ordinance 2024-02 the comprehensive plan with  Councilwoman Kuleski 2nd the motion. The vote was unanimous.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS, INCLUDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Jennifer Paul Treasurer- Check Register and Trial Balance Jennifer explained the financials and asked if anyone had any questions.  Tree Board Report Councilwoman Mead  The last storm created al lot of damage ini the town with down trees. The Live oaks at town hall have been trimmed by FPL. The Public' Works Department has spent 79 hours working on the trees. The Public Works has developed a new: spread sheet. The date fort the 2025 Arbor Day. Starting in. Jan will be our 35 year. Jan 10, 4pm 2025. The third Friday is the date other cities use. The ball field was suggested to plant at tree or along Broward Ave. The edge by Broward might be a good place. A large Oak tree should be planted. Crypt Myrtles will be  givenaway.  Pomona Park Arbor Day is. Jan 10, 2025, At 4pm.  Bruce Wolfred- gave a storm update for Tropical Store Helene. The staff have been participating ini the local EOC calls. The effects should start Thursday with the storm  intensifying.  The trees are weakend right nowi from all the rain we have had. Public' Works has completed  the 48-hour prep and now we wait. Emergency Item Added to the Agenda  Mayor Svingala read allowed the Declaration of Emergency 2024-02. Councilwoman Evans motioned to adopt the Declaration of Emergency and  Councilwoman Kuleski 2nd the motion. The motion unanimously approved.  2    3  Councilwoman Linkswiler motioned that Beautification serve food after the storm and be  reimbursed.  Councilwoman Mead 2nd the motion. A discussion was had.  Martha explained ifthe Town receives any damages, then only will they open up. Suggested thatt the Mayor or the Clerk approve the opening of the building. The information would go out with signs and social media.  Breakfast and Lunch will be served.  Tony Cuevas- retired FPL1 the word of mouth is a good way to get the information out. Town Attorney explained that you need to be careful about inviting people out after a storm. Bruce explained the process of EOC and the different staging of catastrophic events. The State offers a system and works with the municipality to have supplies distributed.  Councilwoman Linkswiler withdrew her motion.  Public Works Truck Quote  Bruce explained the quote is from the Sheriffs State Contract.  Councilwoman Evans motioned for the approval of the town to order the truck for1 the budget year 24-25 and Councilwoman Mead 2nd the motion. Quote attached.  The vote was unanimous.  Public Works Mayors Park Septic Tank The septic tanki is backed up again at Mayors Park. The price is $10,785 to replace the septic system.  Councilwoman Mead motioned to approve Turner Septic and Councilwoman Evans 2nd the  motion.  They vote passed unanimously.  Counciwoman Linkswiler and Martha Mann-Beautification Report  Breakfast sold 90 meals. The Dunns Creek Event $176i ini food sales. The Community Garden beds are open. Educational events will be at the next meeting, working with the  3    4  Arts Council to do a dinner. There is a greatneed for Seniors to work with Technology. More information to come. Upcoming Events Breakfast, Halloween Dance, Nov 2 everyone's having a yard sale. No breakfast ati the Community Center. November 231 tree lighting  ceremony. Dec 7 Breakfast Dec 21 Christmas Dinner.  F FMIT Invoice  Councilwoman Evans motioned to Approve the FMIT bill Councilwoman Linkswiler 2nd the motion. The Vote was unanimous. FRDAP Grant Letters  Councilwoman Evans motioned to accept the property on 123ASt. with title insurance  and Councilwoman Linkswiler 2nd the motion.  The vote was unanimous. Youth Council Summit  Councilwoman Evans motioned to allow' Town Clerk Andrea and Counciwoman Kuleski to  go to the Youth Council Summit in Deland. Councilwoman Mead 2nd the motion. The vote was unanimous.  *DISCUSSION BY TOWN COUNCIL OF MATTERS NOT ON THE. AGENDA  Councilwoman Kuleski has requested that a workshop be scheduled for the code ofe ethics  for1 the Council. Workshop Scheduled for  November 25 at 10a am.  Councilwoman Mead has asked for memorial brick for Councilman Szatkowski for his  time served on the Council  DISCUSSION BY TOWN. ATTORNEY OF MATTERS NOT ONTHE AGENDA  4    5  DISCUSSION BY TOWN CLERK OF MATTERS NOT ONT THE AGENDA  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION  Upcoming Events Reviewed ADIOURNMENT7:45  5    -  Town of Pomona Park, Town Council Meeting Minutes This Meeting was held at Town Hall for Council & Public  09/24/2024  Mayor. Joseph Svingala presided. Council present were Lynda Linkswiler, CarrieAnn Evans, Patricia Mead, Alisha Kuleski, Town Clerk Andrea Almeida, Finance Officer. Jennifer Paul  Mayor. Joseph Svingala led in the pledge to thei flag. Meeting Called to order at 5:30pm Final Budget Hearing  This Meeting is being recessed due to being in violation of state statutes that the hearingcan not be the same night as the County's Hearing. The Continuation of the meeting will be Monday,  September 30 at 6:00pm. Continuation of the  Town of Pomona Park, Town Council Meeting Minutes This Meeting was held at Town Hall for Council & Public  09/30/2024  Mayor. Joseph Svingala presided. Council present were Lynda Linkswiler, CarrieAnn Evans,(Absent) Patricia Mead, Alisha Kuleski, Town Clerk Andrea Almeida, Finance Officer. Jennifer Paul  Mayor. Joseph Svingala led in the pledge to thei flag. Mayor Svingala opened the meeting at 6:00pm Town Clerk Andrea Read Ordinance 2024-05 Adopting thel levying of Ad' Valorem Taxes  Roll-call vote made on  September 30, 2024; Meeting as follows:  Yes  No  Seat #1 Vacant  Seat #2 Councilman Linkswiler  <    Seat #3 Councilman Evans Mayor Svingala  Seat #4 Councilman Mead Seat #5 Councilman Kuleski Seat #6 Vacant UNANIMOUS:  4YEAS/ ONAYS/ 1ABSENT  Town Clerk Andrea read the  Ordinance 2024-06 Adopting the Budget for 2024-2025 Roll-call vote made on September 30, 2024; Meeting ast follows:  September 30, 2024; Meeting as follows:  Yes  No  Seat #1 Vacant  Seat #2 Councilman Linkswiler Seat #3 Councilman Evans Mayor Svingala  X  X  Seat #4 Councilman Mead Seat #5 Councilman Kuleski Seat #6 Vacant  UNANIMOUS:  3 YEAS/  1NAYS/1. ABSENT  Councilwoman Evans motioned to adjourn at 6:07pm.    Resolution 2024-09  S  Florida City Government Week  ARESOLUTIONOFTIE TOWN OF POMONA PARK RECOGNIZING THE FLORIDA WEEK, OCTOBER 21-27,2024 AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES.  CITYGOVERNMENT  WHEREAS, the city government is the government closest to most citizens and the one with the WHEREAS, the municipal government provides services and programs that enhance the quality WHEREAS, the city government is administered for and by its citizens and is dependent upon WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along the WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an essential opportunity for elected officials and city stafftos spread the wordtoa allcitizens ofFlorida that they can shapeandinfluencei this branch WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach NOW,THEREFORE, BEI ITRESOLVED BYTHE' TOWN OF POMONA PARK. AS  most direct daily impact upon its residents; and oflife for residents, making their city their home; and  public commitment to and understanding ofi its many responsibilities; and  understanding of public services and their benefits; and  ofgovernment; and  citizens about municipal government through various activities.  FOLLOWS: and  Section 1. That the Town ofPomona Park encourages all citizens, city government officials, employees toj participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida City Government Week. Section 2. That the Town of] Pomona Park encourages educational partnershipsbetween government and schools, as well as civic groups and other organizations. to promote and sponsor. Florida City Government Week actively.  Section 3. That the Town of Pomona Park supports and encourages all Florida city governments IN WITNESST THEREOF, this Resolution has been duly adopted at al Public Meeting on October  08, 2024, By:  Attest:  Joseph Svingala, Mayor  Andrea Almeida, Town Clerk    Town ofl Pomona Park  102/20242:51PM 9 Balance 317,465.58 250.00 317,715.58 100.00 317,815.58 20.00 317,835.58 317,635.58 313,939.02 313,272.38 306,350.74 306,320.74 306,236.04 302,315.38 300,070.43 299,887.96 298,887.96 298,887.96 298,887.96 298,887.96 298,887.96 298,887.96 298,887.96 277.10 299,165.06 298,965.06 298,933.68 294,903.41 294,884.35 293,948.85 293,948.85 293,948.85 293,948.85 293,948.85 293,948.85 293,948.85 298,092.30 298,092.30 298,092.30 298,092.30 298,092.30 546.81 298,639.11 81.47 298,720.58  Register: 101.000 Cash In Bank:General Checking From 09/01/2024 through 09/30/2024 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref  Date 09/03/2024 EFT 09/04/2024 09/04/2024 09/04/2024 09/04/2024 EFT 09/04/2024 EFT 09/04/2024 EFT 09/04/2024 E-pay 09/04/2024 11277 09/04/2024 11278 09/04/2024 09/05/2024 EFT 09/05/2024 11279 09/05/2024 11280  Number Payee  Account  Memo  Payment C 603.48 X X X X 200.00 X 3,696.56 X 666.64 X 6,921.64 X 30.00 X 84.70 X 3,920.66 X 2,244.95 X 182.47 X 1,000.00 X X X X X X X 200.00 X 31.38 X 4,030.27 X 19.06 X 935.50 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X  Deposit  Rolll Kall Putnam C... 520.00 Public Safety:.. Deputy Patrol  360.000 Miscellaneo... Deposit 320.000 PermitsFees... Deposit 320.000 PermitsFees... Deposit  Floridal Municipal Pe... -split- Florida Blue Health Equity United States' Treasury -split- City ofC Crescent City 570.00 Culture & Rec... Midland Credit Mana... 229.000 Other Curren... QuickBooks Payroll : -split- Cardmember Services -split- Peninsular. Auto Parts 540.00 Public Works:... Holmes & Young P.A. 510.00 General Gove...  -split- -split-  59-1502925 Q... Created by Pay... August 2024 7.. Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Deposit  09/05/2024 DD1307 Almeida, AndreaJ -split- 09/05/2024 DD1308 Bernard, Jeffrey G -split- 09/05/2024 DD1309 Paul, Jennifer S 09/05/2024 DD1310 Robinson, CarlL 09/05/2024 DD1311 Williams, Alphonso (... -split- 09/05/2024 DD1312 Wolfred, Bruce  -split- -split- -split- -split- -split-  09/06/2024 09/06/2024 EFT 09/06/2024 EFT 09/11/2024 09/12/2024 EFT 09/12/2024  Florida Municipal Pe... -split- Waste Pro QuickBooks! Payroll. : -split- City of Crescent City 570.00 Culture & Rec... QuickBooks Payroll. : -split-  Created by Pay... Created by Pay... Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit  09/12/2024 DD1317 Almeida, AndreaJ -split- 09/12/2024 DD1318 Bernard, Jeffrey G -split- 09/12/2024 DD1319 Paul, Jennifer S 09/12/2024 DD1320 Robinson, CarlL 09/12/2024 DD1321 Williams, Alphonso (... -split- 09/12/2024 DD1322 Wolfred, Bruce  -split- -split- -split- -split- -split- -split-  09/13/2024 09/13/2024 DD  310.000 Taxes:314.0... Deposit  X 4,143.45 298,092.30  Mead, Patricial  09/13/2024 DD1313 Evans, CarrieAnn M -split- 09/13/2024 DD1314 Kuleski, Alishal R 09/13/2024 DD1315 Linkswiler, Lynda 09/13/2024 DD1316 Svingala, Joseph C -split-  09/16/2024 09/16/2024  310.000 Taxes:314.0... Deposit 310.000 Taxes:314.0... Deposit  Page 1    Town of Pomona Park  10/2/20242:51 PM o Deposit 257.21 298,977.79 100.00 299,077.79 298,747.49 298,547.49 297,809.65 297,709.65 297,584.65 297,514.65 6,595.00 304,109.65 2,649.84 306,759.49 102.80 306,862.29 302,941.65 X 51,780.00 354,721.65 X 3,228.16 357,949.81 306,169.81 306,082.27 305,910.91 305,910.91 305,910.91 305,910.91 305,910.91 305,910.91 305,910.91 25.00 305,935.91 305,935.91 305,685.91 305,435.91 250.00 305,685.91 305,485.91 305,442.68 302,787.05 302,566.01 301,823.66 297,793.42 1,456.96 299,250.38 X 2,245.79 301,496.17 X 3,714.89 305,211.06 6,017.83 311,228.89 371.16 311,600.05 311,342.96  Register: 101.000 Cash) In Bank:General Checking From 09/01/2024 through 09/30/2024 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref  Date 09/16/2024 09/16/2024 09/16/2024 EFT 09/16/2024 EFT 09/16/2024 11281 09/16/2024 11282 09/16/2024 11283 09/17/2024 11284 09/18/2024 09/18/2024 09/18/2024 09/18/2024 09/19/2024 09/19/2024 09/19/2024 Transfer 09/19/2024 11285 09/19/2024 11286  Number Payee  Account -split-  Memo Deposit  Payment C  Balance  X X 330.30 X 200.00 X 737.84 100.00 X 125.00 X 70.00 X X X X 3,920.64 X 51,780.00 X 87.54 171.36 X X X X X X X X X 250.00 X 250.00 X X 200.00 X 43.23 X 2,655.63 X 221.04 X 742.35 4,030.24 X X X X 257.09 X  320.000 PermitsFees... Deposit 229.000 Other Curren...  Colonial Life Florida Municipal Pe... -split- Palatka Daily News 510.00 General Gove... Aqua Pure Water &. : 570.00 Culture & Rec... Northeast Florida Le... 510.00 General Gove... Putnam County BOCC 520.00 Public Safety:..  340.000 Charges for.. : Deposit 330.000 Intergovern... Deposit 310.000 Taxes:314.0... Deposit 330.000 Intergovern... Deposit 310.000 Taxes:315.0... Deposit -split- 510.00 General Gove.. -split- -split- -split- -split- -split-  QuickBooks! Payroll... -split-  Created by Pay...  Kyocera  Palatka Daily News 510.00 General Gove...  09/19/2024 DD1323 Almeida, AndreaJ 09/19/2024 DD1324 Bernard, Jeffrey G 09/19/2024 DD1325 Paul, Jennifer S 09/19/2024 DD1326 Robinson, CarlL 09/19/2024 DD1327 Williams, Alphonso ( -split- 09/19/2024 DD1328 Wolfred, Bruce  Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct] Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit  09/20/2024 09/20/2024 11287 09/20/2024 11288 09/20/2024 09/20/2024 R 09/23/2024 EFT 09/23/2024 EFT 09/24/2024 EFT 09/24/2024 EFT 09/24/2024 11289 09/25/2024 09/26/2024 09/26/2024 09/26/2024 09/26/2024 09/26/2024 09/26/2024 EFT  340.000 Charges for. : Deposit  Floridal Municipal In... 510.00 General Gove.. VOID: FMIT#.. Florida Municipal In... 510.00 General Gove.. FMIT# #0487 Florida Municipal In... 510.00 General Gove. For CHK 1128... Florida Municipal In... 510.00 General Gove... Reverse ofGJE...  Floridal Municipal Pe... -split-  AT&T FPL TMobile CivicPlus LLC QuickBooks Payroll : -split-  -split- -split- -split- 510.00 General Gove.. 310.000 Taxes:312.0... Deposit 310.000 Taxes:312.0... Deposit 330.000 Intergovern... Deposit 310.000 Taxes:312.0... Deposit 360.000 Miscellaneo... Interest  Account #: 287... Utilities Billing... Created by Pay...  Principal Lifel Insura... -split-  Page 2    Town of] Pomona Park  10/2/20242:51 PM  Deposit  Register: 101.000 Cash In Bank:General Checking From 09/01/2024 through 09/30/2024 Sorted by: Date, Type, Number/Ref 09/26/2024 Transfer 09/26/2024 Transfer  Date  Number Payee  Account -split- -split- -split- -split- -split-  Memo  Payment C 6,017.83 X 1,456.96 X X X X X X X X 172.39 X 200.00 X 131.12 9,732.76  Balance 305,325.13 303,868.17 303,868.17 303,868.17 303,868.17 303,868.17 303,868.17 303,868.17 2.37 303,870.54 X 5,340.43 309,210.97 309,038.58 308,838.58 308,707.46 298,974.70 9,732.76 308,707.46  09/26/2024 DD1329 Almeida, AndreaJ -split- 09/26/2024 DD1330 Bernard, Jeffrey G -split- 09/26/2024 DD1331 Paul, Jennifer S 09/26/2024 DD1332 Robinson, CarlL 09/26/2024 DD1333 Williams, Alphonso ( -split- 09/26/2024 DD1334 Wolfred, Bruce  Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit Direct Deposit  09/27/2024 09/27/2024 09/27/2024 EFT 09/30/2024 EFT 09/30/2024 EFT 09/30/2024 OP Acct. : 09/30/2024 OP Acct...  330.000 Intergovern... Deposit 320.000 PermitsFees... Deposit 570.00 Culture & Rec...  ADT  Florida Municipal Pe... -split- Wells Fargo Vendor.. : 510.00 General Gove...  -split-  Operating Acc...  101.000 Cash] Inl Ban... Operating Acc...  Page 3            -NEW LOCATION  FREE  EVENT POMONAI PARK  CANDYDROP  00  HAZEN BALL FIELD  COMMUNITY AVAILABLE GAMES,CANDYHOT DOGS  370 PLEASANT ST. POMONA PARK SERVICE HOURS  HbbOWBEN 10/31  TIME 5:00 PM AGES 2-5 TIME 5:15 PM AGES 6-9  TIME 5:30 PM AGES 10-13 TIME 5:45 PMFREE  AGES 14-AND UP  EVENT    STOP BY TOWN, HALL TO VOLUNTEER TO BE A TRUNK OR TREAT VEHICLE. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT  00)  TOWN HALL 386-649-4902    5  Resolution No. 2024-03  ARESOLUTION OF1 THE TOWN OF POMONA PARK IN: SUPPORT OF ARK ANIMAL RESCUE KONSORTIUM'S EFFORTSTOESTABLISHANAFFORDABLE: SPAYANDI NEUTER CLINIC INPUTNAM  COUNTY,FL.  WHEREAS, the Town of Pomona Park recognizes the importance of responsible pet ownership and  population control to ensure the well-being of animalsi in our community;  WHEREAS, ARK Animal Rescue Konsortium is committed to addressing thei issue of pet overpopulation through the establishment of an affordable spay and neuter clinic;  WHEREAS, the Town of Pomona Park acknowledges the positive impact of affordable spay and neuter services in reducing the number of unwanted animals, controlling stray populations, and  promoting overall animal health;  WHEREAS, ARK. Animal Rescue Konsortium has demonstrated its dedication to the welfare of animals and has the expertise to operate as spay and neuter clinicsuccessfully;:  WHEREAS, thel local Animal Rescue Konstortium (ARK) has taken the initiative to do something about the overpopulation of dogs and catsi in our county andi is actively seeking a grant through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish an: affordable freestanding, mobile  spay and neuter clinic;  NOW, THEREFORE, BEI ITI RESOLVED byt the Town Council of Pomona Park that:  Section 1:Thel Town of Pomona Parki fully supports ARK Animal Rescue Konsortium in its efforts to  establish an affordable spay andi neuter clinic within the community.  Section 2: The Town Council encourages cooperation and collaboration between ARK Animal Rescue Konsortium and local authorities tot facilitate the establishment and operation of1 the spay  and neuter clinic.  1IPage    15  Section 3:1 The Town of Pomona Park supports ARK's efforts to obtain this grant fora an affordable  clinic for our County.  Section 4: This resolution shall take effecti immediately upon its adoption.  ADOPTED AND APPROVED byt the Town Council of Pomonal Park on this. Sdayotà Apal,2024.  "fhphe  Mayor:. Josepa-svingala  ATTEST:  achn-AlEn  Andrea Almeida, CMC Town Clerk  BOMONA 4 1e FLORIDA PUTHAM CO  2IPage    7