HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-22-2024 VC REG-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
AUGUST 22, 2024
Susan Bickel, Mayor
Deborah Searcy, Vice Mayor
Lisa Interlandi, President Pro Tem
Kristin Garrison, Councilmember
Orlando Puyol, Councilmember
Chuck Huff, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Mayor Bickel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All
members of staff were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Searcy led the public in the Pledge.
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS
Mayor Bickel announced the following modifications to the agenda:
The removal of Item #13 — 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-13 Comprehensive Plan Amendment
(rescheduled to September 12th meeting).
Item #15 — Continuance of hearing on 1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-15 Village Place Planned
Unit Development will be moved to after Other Village Business Matters.
The addition of a Resolution opposing developments to Jonathon Dickinson State Park.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Bickel read a Proclamation for Florida Water Professionals Month. Mark Tarvin, Vice
President of Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association accepted the proclamation
and thanked Council.
Mayor Bickel read a Proclamation for Hunger Action Month. Amy Talbot from Feeding South
Florida accepted the proclamation and thanked Council.
Councilmember Puyol read a Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. Councilmember Puyol
expressed his gratitude and thoughts regarding the proclamation and stated that he was thankful
for the opportunities he received after moving to the United States.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION continued
Representatives of the Latinos Leadership Alliance introduced themselves and thanked Council
for the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Tim Hullihan, 840 Country Club Drive, discussed and presented picture slides that depicted
architectural innovation.
Rita Budnyk, 804 Shore Drive, on behalf of the Recreation Advisory Board stated that the board
was recommending that residents be given a meaningful opportunity for input prior to any
finalization of improvement plans to the Community Center and Osbourne Park. The board was
recommending focus groups and sufficient public meetings for the residents. Ms. Budnyk also
stated that Director of Leisure Services Zak Sherman who accepted a position with another
municipality would be missed.
Gina A. Levesque, CFE of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics gave an annual overview
and information regarding the importance of ethics in local government and discussed the practices
and purpose of the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics as well as where to find information
on ethics and contact information.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Councilmember Puyol moved to approve the Consent Agenda and Vice Mayor Searcy seconded
the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Resolution approving an easement in favor of Florida Power and Light for LED lighting
improvements with Anchorage Park; and authorizing execution of the easement.
Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County for the use of grant funds
in the amount of $8669 for Emergency Medical Services Equipment; authorizing execution of the
Agreement, and to utilize the funds for the sole source purchase of five Handtevy Pediatric Bags
with training and medication and equipment guides at a total cost of $8669.
Receive for file Minutes of the Police and Fire Pension Board meeting held 5/14/24.
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board meetings held 6/4/24 and 7/2/24.
Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting held 7/1/24.
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 7/8/24.
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 7/9/24.
DECLARATION OF EX-PARTE COMMUNICATION
There was no declaration of ex-parte communication for item #17 Resolution — Minor PUD
Amendment — Crystal Cove Commons.
President Pro Tem Interlandi disclosed that she had spoken with Kim Delaney of Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council and Susan O'Rourke, Traffic Engineer regarding Item #15,
continuation of the first reading of the ordinance for the Village Place Planned Unit Development.
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RESOLUTION 2024-73 — OPPOSING AMENDMENT TO JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE
PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to adopt
Resolution 2024-73 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR
JONATHAN DICKINSON STATE PARK TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
GOLF COURSES; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Bickel stated that she asked for the proposed resolution to be considered. Mayor Bickel
stated that she did not support the proposed developments to Jonathan Dickinson State Park and
recommended that Council and the Village take a stand against it so that the same does not happen
to the John D. McArthur State Park that is within the Village.
Mary Phillips, 525 Ebbtide Drive, stated that she was glad that the Village was addressing the
proposed development to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Ms. Phillips stated that eight (8) other
parks would also be affected across Florida. Ms. Phillips thanked Council for taking a stand
against the proposed developments.
President Pro Tem Interlandi stated that she was in favor of the resolution and stated that she has
never seen this level of development proposed on natural areas and she has never seen the level of
opposition against it. President Pro Tem Interlandi thanked the community for opposing the
proposed development to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. President Pro Tem Interlandi
recommended making a revision to paragraph seven (7) of the proposed resolution changing it to
read "the conversion of 1,050 acres of Jonathan Dickinson State Park to golf courses would result
in the destruction of natural habitats."
Vice Mayor Searcy encouraged the public to make phone calls and contact Florida state officials
to express their opposition to the proposed development to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Vice
Mayor Searcy recommended that the Village's lobbyist get involved with the opposition.
Councilmembers expressed support of using the Village's lobbyist to get involved with the
opposition.
Mayor Bickel recommended consideration of another resolution that would be broader in
addressing opposition to development of all state parks within the state of Florida.
Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-73 as amended passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING AND QUASI-JUDICAL MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 2024-12 — CODE AMENDMENT —
IMPACT FEES
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to
adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2024-12 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING A NEW
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PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 2024-12 — CODE AMENDMENT —
IMPACT FEES continued
ARTICLE VI, "IMPACT FEES;" PROVIDING FOR AN INTENT AND PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FOR LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUST FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF FUNDS
COLLECTED, ACCOUNTING, AND REPORTING; PROVIDING FOR CREDITS;
PROVIDING FOR REFUNDS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DA I'E.
Mrs. Gardner -Young stated that the ordinance was adopted on first reading at the last Council
meeting and that the consultant Mr. Keller was present to provide the second presentation
regarding the proposed impact fees if Council wished.
Council agreed that there was no need for an additional presentation.
Mr. Keller introduced himself and stated that Council had requested that the impact fees be 95%
of the maximum fees presented in the impact fee study. Mr. Keller explained that he had made an
additional adjustment to the rates in the study by rounding all the cents in the fees down to 00.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2024-12 passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 2024-13 COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET AMENDMENT
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Vice -Mayor Searcy to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2024-13 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED COUNTRY CLUB BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024 TO TRANSFER $328,001.00 FROM THE APPROPRIATED NET POSITION
ACCOUNT TO THE CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ACCOUNT TO FUND THE
CONTRACTUAL PAYMENT TO FARMER'S TABLE FOR THE AMORTIZED COST OF
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB; APPROVING THE PAYMENT; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Huff explained that the purpose of the ordinance was to amend the Country Club budget in
order to make the contractual payment to Farmer's Table for the improvements that they made to
the Country Club pavilion.
Ron Okolichany, 417 Northlake Drive, expressed his concerns and discussed the proposed Country
Club budget.
Councilmembers agreed that there was a contractual obligation to make the payment to Farmer's
Table Restaurant.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2024-13 passed unanimously.
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RESOLUTION 2024-69 — COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT OPERATOR AGREEMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by Councilmember Garrison to adopt
Resolution 2024-69 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A RESTAURANT OPERATOR AGREEMENT TO
CONDUCT FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS AT THE NORTH PALM BEACH
COUNTRY CLUB WITH LESSING'S FLORIDA VENTURES, LLC AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin explained the purpose of the resolution was to approve a Restaurant Operator
Agreement with Lessing's Florida Ventures, LLC. Mr. Rubin discussed and explained the basic
terms of the Agreement as follows:
• The initial term of the Agreement is for five (5) years commencing October 1, 2024, with
automatic five-year renewals unless either party gives notice of its intent not to renew at
least one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the end of the initial term or any renewal
term. The Village shall provide Lessing with access to the Clubhouse during the month of
September under terms and conditions to be agreed upon by the Village and Lessing.
• Lessing shall be responsible for booking all private parties and events and market and
advertise the Restaurant and Catering Services.
• Lessing shall provide Restaurant services from 6:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. daily (and operate
the Snack Shack generally between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.). Lessing shall
also operate the food and beverage cart when the golf course is open for play.
• Lessing shall operate valet services on a daily basis.
• Lessing shall be responsible for paying all taxes chargeable to the Restaurant and Catering
Services, as well as all ad valorem taxes assessed by the County.
• Lessing shall be responsible for all inspections, maintenance, and cleaning attributable to
the Restaurant and Catering Services and update the paint, decorations, furniture, and
general operating areas at least once every three (3) years. The Village shall be responsible
for the basic infrastructure, including the parking lot, exterior landscape, exterior walls,
foundation, roof, and all utility systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water, and sewer).
• The Village shall have the use of the Banquet Room for public voting, community events,
and training free of charge when no food and beverages are services are required and shall
have priority scheduling for Village events, including, but not limited to, the Employee
Holiday Party and the Advisory Board dinner. Lessing will honor all banquets booked
with the prior vendor.
• Lessing shall be responsible for 50% of the utility costs for the Clubhouse, and the cost of
music system, televisions services, camera system, and internet services. The Village shall
provide public Wi Fi and telephone service.
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RESOLUTION 2024-69 — COUNTRY CLUB RESTAURANT OPERATOR AGREEMENT
continued
• Lessing shall pay rent equal to $16,666.67 per month ($200,000 per year) for the first year,
with an annual three percent (3%) increase during the initial term and any renewal term.
Lessing shall also pay to the Village:
o Five percent (5%) of gross sales on food and beverages exceeding $2,000,000 each
year, excluding Banquet Operations.
o Five percent (5%) of all gross sales on food and beverages generated by Banquet
Operations for the first $1,000,000 and ten percent (10%) of all gross sales on food
and beverage sales exceeding $1,000,000.
• Lessing shall supply a capital contribution of $1,200,000, with the first $200,000 payable
to the Village within twenty (20) days of the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Additionally, Lessing shall invest an additional $1,000,000 in capital improvements to the
Country Club facilities during the first ten (10) years of the Lease Agreement for a total
capital investment of $1,200,000. In the event the Lease is terminated prior to the tenth
year, the Village shall reimburse Lessing for the unamortized balance plus interest.
• Lessing shall contribute one percent (1%) of all food and beverage sales, including Banquet
Operations, to a community contribution fund to be used to support and sponsor Village
events occurring throughout the year.
Councilmember Puyol asked if Lessing's Florida Ventures LLC was anticipating 6.5 million
dollars their first year.
Country Club Manager Beth Davis clarified the restaurant's yearly and monthly profits and
approximate monthly payments of $50,000 to the Village.
Councilmember Puyol discussed different ideas for the food and beverage carts on the golf course.
Discussion ensued between Ms. Davis and Councilmembers regarding the next steps in the process
of getting the restaurant started at the Country Club and the different activities and events that were being
planned. Concerns were raised regarding items that were not included in the Agreement.
Ms. Davis stated that staff and the team from Lessing's Florida Ventures LLC met to discuss and
come up with a plan to address resident's requests and expectations for activities, events and items
offered at the Country Club.
Mr. Rubin discussed and explained the investment from Lessing's Florida Ventures LLC and that
the Agreement provides that a meeting with the Village Manager must take place to coordinate
requests and expectations for activities, events and items offered at the Country Club.
Mr. Huff expressed that Lessing's Florida Ventures LLC has been exceptionally professional and
stated that Mr. Lessing has expressed that they would do whatever needed to be done to make it happen.
Mr. Rubin stated that there was an exit clause in the Agreement in case the Village was not satisfied
with the service provided by Lessing's Florida Ventures LLC.
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RESOLUTION 2024-69 — COUN IRY CLUB RESTAURANT OPERATOR AGREEMENT continued
Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-69 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2024-70 — MINOR PUD AMENDMENT — CRYSTAL COVE COMMONS
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Interlandi and seconded by Councilmember Puyol to
adopt Resolution 2024-70 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE CRYSTAL COVE
COMMONS COMMERCIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT TO MODIFY THE
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED OUTDOOR SEATING AREA FOR THE MATTEO'S
RESTAURANT AND TO AUTHORIZE A CHANGE TO THE FACADE; PROVIDING FOR
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Gardner -Young explained that the purpose of the resolution was to approve a minor PUD
amendment for modifications to the outdoor seating area and to authorize an elevation change to
the facade at 1201 U.S. Highway 1, Suites 24 and 25. The Planning, Zoning and Adjustment
Board recommended approval of the modifications with two (2) conditions of approval.
Karen Delago, Principal for Delago Associates introduced herself and began a presentation on
behalf of Matteo's restaurant. Ms. Delago showed pictures of the current and proposed exterior
outdoor seating area of the restaurant.
Discussion ensued between the applicant, Mrs. Gardner -Young and Councilmembers regarding
the materials and detailing of the proposed modifications.
Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-70 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2024-71 — FY 2025 PROPERTY, CASUALTY, & WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to
adopt Resolution 2024-71 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM FIRST FLORIDA INSURANCE
BROKERS TO PROVIDE PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE THROUGH PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA AND
AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT SUCH COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Huff explained that the purpose of the resolution was to renew the Village's property, casualty and
workers' compensation insurance. Mr. Huff stated that the renewal increase would be $59,483 or 6.25%.
Councilmember Puyol asked if the agent fee was a flat fee.
Mr. Huff stated that the agent fee was a flat fee.
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RESOLUTION 2024-71 — FY 2025 PROPERTY, CASUALTY, & WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE continued
Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-71 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2024-72 — AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR BUILDING SERVICES
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Garrison to adopt
Resolution 2024-72 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING
DEPARTMENT SERVICES WITH C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC. TO INCREASE THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND AUTHORIZING
THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Gardner -Young explained that the purpose of the resolution was to amend the contract for
building department services with C.A.P. Government, Inc. by increasing the compensation from
$50,000 to a total compensation of $100,000. Mrs. Gardner -Young explained that the Village was
in need of additional services due to staffing shortages and lack of available positions within the
Building Division's structure.
Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-72 passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICAL MATTERS
ORDINANCE — VILLAGE PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT — CONTINUED
FROM AUGUST 8, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING THE VILLAGE PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WITHIN THE C-3 REGIONAL BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT AND APPROVING A
MASTER SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MASTER PHASING PLAN ON 13.155 ACRES
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PALMETTO DRIVE
AND U.S. HIGHWAY ONE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PLANS AND THE CONDITIONS REFERENCED IN THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Bickel opened public comment.
These residents addressed the Council with their concerns regarding the proposed Village Place
Planned Unit Development:
Larry Giglio, 130 Doolen Court Rita Budnyk, 804 Shore Drive
Ron Okolichany, 417 Northlake Drive Lisa Jensen, 606 Shore Drive
Cory Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S
Mary Phillips, 525 Ebbtide Drive Lisa Gallagher, 704 Teal Way
Tom Gallagher, 704 Teal Way
These residents expressed their support of the proposed Village Place Planned Unit Development:
Fran Mantyh, 655 Anchorage Drive
Emily Minor, 111 Shore Court
Leslie Green, Bay Reach Condominiums
Corine McCormick, 28 Yacht Club Drive
Benjamin Schreier, 137 Cruiser Road S
Matt Woodberry, 709 Sandpiper Way
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ORDINANCE - VILLAGE PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT — CONTINUE D
FROM AUGUST 8, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING continued
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Bickel closed public comment.
Mayor Bickel asked Mr. Oyer if he had anything new to share.
Mr. Harvey Oyer introduced himself and stated that he was presenting on behalf of the applicant
for the proposed project at Village Place. Mr. Oyer stated that he needed to present to Council an
update from what Council requested at the last meeting. Mr. Oyer gave a brief overview of the
project and what had taken place regarding the project and the Council's request from the last
meeting. Mr. Oyer presented slides with two (2) options for the proposed project. The first option
was an eight (8) story outer building with a fifteen (15) foot setback between the 3rd and 4th floor.
In addition there would be a twenty-five (25) foot set back from the property line and a forty-five
(45) foot setback from U.S. Highway 1. The second option was a seven (7) story outer building
with a ten (10) foot setback between the 3`d and 4th floor and the same twenty-five (25) foot setback
from the property line and a forty-five (45) foot setback from U.S. Highway 1. Mr. Oyer stated
that he hoped that one of the two options addressed Council's concerns.
Mayor Bickel asked Mr. Rubin if the Council's options on how to proceed with the proposed
ordinance for the Village Place Planned Unit Development were to pass the proposed ordinance
as is and give a height guarantee, passing the proposed ordinance as is and not giving a height
guarantee or passing the proposed ordinance with amendments.
Mr. Rubin stated that Mayor Bickel was correct in her assessment of the options for passing the
ordinance on first reading.
Councilmember Puyol read paragraph JJ of the proposed ordinance and stated that there was a
system in place and that Council had a final say on the height of the project. Councilmember
Puyol stated that Council should move forward with approving the proposed ordinance.
President Pro Tem Interlandi recommended that the height of the project should be addressed up
front so that a future Council could not approve a greater height than the current Council was
comfortable with. President Pro Tem Interlandi stated that she had a list of concerns regarding the
project that she wanted to discuss with the developer. President Pro Tem Interlandi discussed and
explained the things she would like to have the developer provide in the project.
Vice Mayor Searcy discussed and explained her views and support of the proposed project and
stated that she agreed with President Pro Tem Interlandi that the current Council should make a
decision on the height of the project.
Councilmember Garrison stated that she agreed with Vice Mayor Searcy's views on the proposed
project and that she also agreed with President Pro Tem Interlandi regarding having conditions
that ensured public benefit.
Mayor Bickel reiterated that she has had concerns with the height and density of the proposed
project stating that she believed in infill versus ex -fill and utilizing the current space rather than
expanding west. Mayor Bickel stated that she understood the tax implications but had concerns
about changing the character of the Village.
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ORDINANCE - VILLAGE PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT — CONTINUED
FROM AUGUST 8, 2024 COUNCIL MEETING continued
Mayor Bickel recommended having a discussion regarding the pending issues to come up with a
solution. Mayor Bickel stated that her personal inclination was to allow six stories (6) along U.S.
Highway 1 with the proposed setbacks and limit the inner building to ten (10) stories with the
possibility of fourteen (14) stories if the public benefits were met.
Councilmember Puyol discussed his concerns with deciding on or guaranteeing a height on the
project and also discussed his concerns regarding the proposed budget and millage rate.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the proposed Village Place
project.
Mayor Bickel discussed and explained the options for voting on the proposed ordinance.
Discussion continued between Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the proposed Village
Place project.
Mr. Oyer reviewed and discussed the history of the code related to the project that was adopted
and the timeline and events that had taken place regarding the proposed project up to that point.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Oyer and President Pro Tem Interlandi.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers of what heights they would agree to and what public
benefits they would like to have in the project.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to amend
the Village Place Planned Unit Development ordinance to include a guaranteed height of seven (7)
stories for the outer building and fourteen (14) stories for the inner building with the condition that
the developer provides sufficient public benefits to satisfy the Council's wishes upon second
reading of the ordinance.
Thereafter the motion to amend the Village Place Planned Unit Development ordinance passed 4
to 1 with Mayor Bickel, Vice Mayor Searcy, President Pro Tem Interlandi and Councilmember
Garrison voting aye, and Councilmember Puyol voting nay.
Thereafter the motion to adopt the Village Place Planned Unit Development ordinance on first
reading as amended passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Bickel, Vice Mayor Searcy, President Pro Tem
Interlandi and Councilmember Garrison voting aye, and Councilmember Puyol voting nay.
Mayor Bickel recessed the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Mayor Bickel reconvened the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
FY 2024-2025 Budget Update
Mr. Huff gave an update and presentation on the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget.
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/ FY 2024-2025 Budget Update continued
l Mr. Huff reviewed and explained the Millage Rate Reduction Strategies stating that the initial
proposed millage rate was 7.49 mils and that the 5-Year CIP was re-evaluated which resulted in a
decrease in total CIP transfer. The revised millage rate would be 7.4 mils. Mr. Huff reviewed and
explained taxpayer impact stating that a property assessed at $500,000 with a homestead
exemption of $50,000 will pay an additional $225 to the Village at the proposed millage rate of
7.40 mils. Mr. Huff concluded the presentation by reviewing the FY 2025 Budget Workshop Schedule.
Mayor Bickel expressed that she did not support raising the fees for amenities such as the pool and
tennis facilities and programs. Mayor Bickel stated that she appreciated that Mr. Huff and staff
were able to lower the millage from 7.49 mils to 7.40 mils.
Councilmember Puyol expressed his concerns regarding the proposed budget and stated that he
wanted breakdowns on all of the figures associated with the budget.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the FY 2024-2025 budget update.
Councilmembers agreed that having a detailed budget process as was done in the previous years
would be beneficial to new Councilmembers who have not been through the budget process before.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ron Okolichany, 417 Northlake Drive, expressed his concerns with the FY 2024-2025 proposed
budget and the fees at the Country Club.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no her business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.
JessGreen, MMC, Village Clerk