Town of Pomona Park, Town Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2024 Mayor Joseph Svingala presided. Council present were Lynda Linkswiler, CarrieAnn Evans, Patricia Mead(absent), Alisha Kuleski, Town Attorney Don Holmes(absent), Town Clerk Andrea Almeida, Finance Officer Jennifer Paul Mayor Svingala led int the Pledge of Allegiance. Meeting Began 6:02pm Town Clerk Read Correspondence Councilwoman Evans motioned to adoptmeeting minutes of September 24th, and Final Budget Hearing September 30, 2024, and Counciwoman Linkswiler 2nd the Motion. No questions. Motion passes unanimously. Presentations Judy Jackson-Use of Baseball Field Mrs.. Jackson spoke of her experience working with the sports, through Parks and Recreation with Putnam County. 8-week program, winter sport, next winter. Ms. Kuleski motioned to table the discussion and Councilwoman Evans 2nd the motion. Passed unanimously. Unfinished Business Jennifer Paul Treasurer- Check Register and Trial Balance No questions asked for financials. Beautification Report-Counelwoman Linkswiler and Martha Mann Mrs. Mann spoke about the October breakfast, a very nice turnout. No breakfast for The Halloween dance was a great turnout. Everybody's having a yard sale was ai fantastic $1,390 profit fori the yard sale. Looking fori ideas to improve the yard sale. Town Hall November. turnout. planting Mums out front. / Senior Computer Classes- offering to teach classes free of charge. Mrs. Mann is looking for a place to host the class. Counciwoman Evans suggested, getting with the Seniors to offer this service. Mural for Community Garden/old Public Works Building The top 5 drawings were selected to be chosen as the mural project. June Ulrich- spoke about the Community Garden and the maintenance building needing something that draws attention. 10ft long and 20ft high for the drawing. The first-place winner will have the name of the artist, and the other students will get to also put their Teacher, Arts Council, Beautification Committee, Town Council, and the public, this will add up to the five votes. Alliance pavers has donated all necessary items needed to paint Mrs. Mann stated theyl have $400 fori the prize money, arts council and Lions Club. Mrs. Mann is asking for the Town to contribute of $1001 to go towards the prize money. names on the drawing. the mural. Seniors will donate $100 to the committee. Request for Community Center Chairs and Tables- Mrs. Mann is asking for 4 newi tables and 24 chairs. To add additional seating ini the Community Center. Councilwoman Kuleski motioned to allow not to exceed $800 to purchase new tables and chairs for the Community Center. Councilwoman Evans 2nd the motion. No Discussion Vote passed unanimously. Martha reviewed the upcoming events. Christmas Tree Lighting, 1st Sat Breakfast Dec, Sat Dec 21st Christmas Dinner. New Business- Mayor Joe- Flags Would like to replace the flags on 17, he would like to see missing in action and Don'ttread on me flags.. A discussion was had about flags. Council members would ike to seej the flags put in the park and not on the hwy. a CyberSecurity Class- Town Clerk Andrea VKer AA 3 Councilwoman Evans motioned to allow Town Clerk to go toi the Cybersecurity Summit and Councilwoman Kuleski 2nd the motion passed unanimously. Ark Donation Approval 2nd vote with ARPA funds Councilwoman Evans motioned to approve the $5,000 for the ARK Donation from ARPA funds. Councilwoman Linkswiler 2nd the motion. The motions passed unanimously. Mayor Svingala handed the gavel over the Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Svingala motioned to select Councilwoman Evans as Mayor Pro Tem, Councilwoman Linksilwer 2nd the motion. The motion passes unanimously. Discussion of matters not on the agenda Councilwoman Evans talked about the debris on the roads from the storms. Town Clerk suggested a workshop in the Spring to discuss Emergency Management Planning. Public Comments Mark Swanson would like to see a Christmas Day Parade. Joyce Svingala- is donating a check of $6001 fori the use of the Community Center. Review of Upcoming Events Mayor Svingala reviewed the upcoming events. Councilwoman Kuleski motioned to adjourn at 7:40 pm. POMO satt e FLORIDA VFMAN