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Lake Worth Beach schedules April proclamations; water‑conservation presentation set for April 7
Summary
Clerk reviewed April proclamations (Arbor Day, Days of Remembrance, Earth Day, Water Conservation Month) typically on consent; Commissioner Christopher McVoy urged bringing the water‑conservation item forward because of drought concerns and staff scheduled a water‑conservation update for April 7.
Clerk reviewed the proclamations traditionally placed on the consent agenda for the April 7 meeting — Arbor Day, Days of Remembrance, Earth Day and Water Conservation Month — and noted that lineman appreciation and national library proclamations are typically presented.
Commissioner Christopher McVoy urged elevating the water‑conservation proclamation out of consent to highlight the issue in light of South Florida drought conditions; staff member Von clarified there are fertilizer restrictions but said she would prepare suggested citizen actions to accompany the proclamation.
Why it matters: commissioners said the water‑conservation proclamation should be visible and supported by actionable guidance given regional drought conditions.
McVoy suggested the water‑conservation proclamation be brought forward rather than left on consent and that it be featured prominently even if no speaker from the public appears to accept it. Staff agreed to prepare a brief citizen guidance segment and Commissioner Baker arranged to present a water‑conservation update at the April 7 meeting.
Next step: the water‑conservation presentation and proclamations will be scheduled for the April 7 meeting; staff to prepare guidance and a brief presentation for the dais.
