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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-2024 VC SP-MPresent: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 7, 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. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Mayor Bickel read and presented a commendation to Village of North Palm Beach Firefighters who volunteered for relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. On behalf of all of the Firefighters who volunteered relief efforts, Captain Anthony Giarusso thanked Council for the commendation. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns with contracting out plan review and permitting services in the Community Development Department. Chuck Walsh, 1640 Twelve Oaks Way, #304, introduced himself and expressed his appreciation of the clean-up efforts in the Lake Worth Lagoon and thanked Council for supporting the efforts. Bob Hopler, 11370 Twelve Oaks Way, thanked Council, the Waterways Board, and the Marine Patrol for their work in cleaning up the Lake Worth Lagoon and also thanked those involved in contacting FDOT to address the issues in the waterways next to the Twelve Oaks community. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 2 of 11 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued Chris Moran 370 Northlake Boulevard, #248, thanked Council for their efforts in removing derelict boats and expressed concerns with Ordinance 2024-16 regarding mooring removal and anchoring and how it affected those who were legally anchored. Mr. Moran recommended that when the mooring balls are removed that the ground tackles be taken out as much as possible in order for those who legally anchor their boats to not have issues anchoring. Rob Moran, 1 Water Club Way, #304N, introduced himself and expressed his concerns with the removal of moorings. Mr. Moran stated that he was not alerted that his mooring would be removed even though he did not have a derelict boat. Eddie Wimbrow, 11395 Twelve Oaks Way, thanked Council for addressing the issues in the waterways next to the Twelve Oaks community. Mary Phillips, on behalf of the Environmental Committee, gave an update on the Oyster seeding program. 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 a 36-month Lease of Multi -Function Copiers from Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. Resolution supporting the procurement and oversight of consultants for the development of a Countywide Transportation Plan and supporting the formation of a Technical Advisory Committee. Resolution accepting a proposal submitted by Rileighs Outdoor, LLC d/b/a Holiday Outdoor Decor for holiday lighting for Village facilities at a total annual cost of $73,625.50; and authorizing execution of the Contract. Resolution authorizing the submission of an application for State Aid to Libraries Grant Funding; and authorizing execution of the Grant Agreement. Resolution approving and adopting the 2024 Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy Plan. Receive for file Minutes of the Infrastructure Surtax Committee meeting held 2/13/24. Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meetings held on 8/13/24 and 9/10/24. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 8/27/24. Receive for file Minutes of the Business Advisory Board meeting held 9/17/24. PUBLIC HEARING AND QUASI-JUDICAL MATTERS ORDINANCE 2025-00 EAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND UPDATE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2025-00 entitled: Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 3 of 11 ORDINANCE 2025-00 EAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND UPDATE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN continued AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO IMPLEMENT ITS EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT; ADOPTING A NEW INTRODUCTION SECTION AND EVALUATING AND MONITORING SECTION; AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT, THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT, THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT, THE RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT, THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT, THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT, THE INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, THE HOUSING ELEMENT, THE ANNEXATION ELEMENT, AND THE PROPERTY RIGHTS ELEMENT; ADOPTING A REVISED AND UPDATED WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Community Development Director Caryn Gardner -Young discussed and explained that the purpose of the ordinance was to amend the Comprehensive Plan to implement its Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR). Mrs. Gardner -Young discussed and explained the purpose, function and requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan Elements. Mrs. Gardner - Young explained that the updates to the Comprehensive Plan were divided into four General Categories and delegated amongst staff and Village Consultants as follows: 1. People and Places (Chen Moore & Associates) • Future Land Use • Annexation • Housing 2. Efficient and Well -Maintained Infrastructure (Chen Moore & Associates) • Transportation • Capital Improvement • Infrastructure 3. Attractive and Environmentally Friendly Community (Jennifer Morton) • Conservation • Coastal Management • Recreation and Open Space 4. Responsible and Accessible Government (Village Staff) • Intergovernmental Coordination • Property Rights Mrs. Gardner -Young explained that the Comprehensive Plan consisted of goals, objectives and policies for each element, data and analysis for each Element and required and optional maps. Each element was reviewed by the relevant Village Department, Village Committees/Boards, stakeholders and outside agencies, the Village Attorney and Village Manager. The Land Planning Agency (LPA) discussed the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments at their meetings on June 4, 2024, July 2, 2024 and August 6, 2024. At the August 6, 2024 meeting the LPA recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments and the LPA approved document was provided to Council. Mrs. Gardner -Young discussed and explained the approval process for the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 4 of 11 ORDINANCE 2025-00 EAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND UPDATE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN continued Mrs. Gardner -Young stated that each Village Consultant would come up to discuss the work they each did on the four (4) categories of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Nilsa Zacarias, Director of Planning for Chen Moore and Associates (CMA) introduced herself and began an overview of the categories that CMA reviewed. Ms. Zacarias discussed the recommendations for changes to the language in the Comprehensive Plan. Vice Mayor Searcy stated that she would like to keep the recommended language definition of urban sprawl and remove the definition of vertical sprawl. Mayor Bickel stated that she would like to keep the definition of vertical sprawl. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the definition of vertical sprawl and whether or not it was a concept and if it should remain in the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Zacarias continued her presentation and discussion explaining the recommended changes to the categories that CMA was assigned to evaluate. Ms. Zacarias stated that it was recommended to include a policy regarding Accessory Dwelling Units in the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Bickel stated that Accessory Dwelling Units should not be considered in the Comprehensive Plan since it has been denied by Council multiple times in the past. Vice Mayor Searcy recommended that the language "shall evaluate" Accessory Dwelling Units remain in the Comprehensive Plan since the Village's Ad Hoc Residential Code Committee recommended Accessory Dwelling Units. Ms. Zacarias continued her presentation and discussion of recommended language changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff, Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding areas or residences in the Village that were currently on septic and the proposal of converting them to regular sewer services. Discussion continued between Ms. Zacarias, Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding the suggested changes to text in the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Zacarias noted all of Council's approvals and recommendations for changes, additions and revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and concluded her presentation by thanking Mrs. Gardner - Young for her work on the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Mrs. Gardner -Young introduced Alex Ahrenholz from J. Morton Planning and Landscape Architecture to give a presentation on the next section of the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 5 of 11 ORDINANCE 2025-00 EAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND UPDATE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN continued Mr. Ahrenholz introduced himself and began his presentation. Mr. Ahrenholz discussed and explained the recommended changes to the categories that J. Morton Planning and Landscape Architecture was assigned to evaluate. Mr. Ahrenholz stated that there were no substantial changes proposed to the Data and Analysis of the Goals, Objectives and Policies since PZAB approval with regards to the Coastal Management Element. Mr. Ahrenholz reviewed and explained the proposed changes to the text in the Conservation Element and the Recreation and Open Space Element. President Pro Tem Interlandi asked that the word "should" be changed to "shall" in Policy 1.4.4 in the Conservation Element. Councilmembers requested that the language in Policy 1.5.3 of the Conservation Element be changed to state "The Village shall support enhancement of existing habitats at John D. McArthur Beach State Park." Mr. Rubin recommended taking out the language related to John D. McArthur Beach State Park since the Village has a Conservation Easement over the park whereby Council can control what can and cannot go into the park. Council came to consensus to remove the language related to John D. McArthur Beach State Park in the Conservation Element. Mr. Ahrenholz reviewed and discussed the Current and Proposed Data and Analysis for the Recreation and Open Space Element which included provided Levels of Service through 2035 using only neighborhood parks and including MacArthur Beach State Park. Mr. Ahrenholz explained that the recommendation was to incorporate provided level of service analysis to include the North Palm Beach Country Club. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers and Mr. Ahrenholz regarding whether to incorporate provided level of service analysis to include the North Palm Beach Country Club and MacArthur Beach State Park. Council came to consensus to remove the incorporation of provided level of service analysis to include the North Palm Beach Country Club and MacArthur Beach State Park. Mr. Ahrenholz continued the presentation and explained the suggested text for Policy 1.9.3 in the Recreation and Open Space Element. Discussion ensued among Councilmembers regarding the suggested text change. Council came to consensus to change the language in Policy 1.9.3 to state "All new developments and substantial redevelopments shall dedicate access easements as requested by the Village to create connections identified in a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan." Mr. Ahrenholz concluded his presentation and thanked Council for their time. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 6 of 11 ORDINANCE 2025-00 EAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND UPDATE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN continued Mrs. Gardner -Young discussed and explained the elements that staff reviewed which were Intergovernmental Coordination and Property Rights. Mrs. Gardner -Young discussed Policy 1.1.5 under the Intergovernmental Element that proposes a joint agreement with the Benjamin School for meeting recreational facility needs. Mrs. Gardner -Young asked for direction from Council on whether to keep the policy. Mayor Bickel asked if she should recuse herself from the discussion since she worked for the Benjamin School. Mr. Rubin stated that Mayor Bickel did not have to recuse herself from the discussion since the policy was not a benefit to the school. Mayor Bickel stated that she recently had a discussion with the Benjamin School and they had stated that they would be happy to do a joint agreement with the Village. Mayor Bickel recommended keeping the language as is in the policy. Vice Mayor Searcy asked if the word recreational should be removed from the language. Council came to consensus to keep Policy 1.1.5 and to remove the word "recreational" from the language. Vice Mayor Searcy asked if other schools should be addressed in the policy. President Pro Tem Interlandi recommended removing "Benjamin School" and adding the words "local schools" to the language in the policy. Vice Mayor Searcy recommended removing the word "Village" from the language in the policy. Council came to consensus to remove the words "Benjamin School" and "Village" and to add the words "local schools" to the language in the policy. Mrs. Gardner -Young continued and explained a suggested language revision to Policy 1.1.2 under the Private Property Rights Element. Council came to consensus to use the suggested language revision with adding the words "will endeavor" instead of just the word "will." Mrs. Gardner -Young stated that the presentation on the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan were concluded. In addition to the amendments, an updated Water Supply Plan was included in the proposed ordinance and explained that it was an update that was provided to Seacoast Utilities and the Water Management District. Discussion ensued regarding the difference between the Water Supply Plan and the Stormwater Master Plan. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 7 of 11 ORDINANCE 2025-00 EAR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS AND UPDATE WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN continued A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to amend the ordinance to incorporate the suggested revisions of the consultants as revised by the Council. Thereafter the motion passed unanimously. Thereafter, the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2025-00 as amended passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND READING ORDINANCE 2024-16 — CODE AMENDMENT — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2024-16 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 6 "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," TO REMOVE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS SUPERSEDED BY THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 12.5 "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION," TO UPDATE THE DATE OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS, MODIFY AND DELETE DEFINITIONS, AND SPECIFY THE ELEVATION OF MANUFACTURED HOMES IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Community Development Director Caryn Gardner -Young stated that the ordinance was adopted on first reading at the previous Council meeting and explained that the purpose of the ordinance was to meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program, Community Rating System. Staff was recommending the adoption of the proposed ordinance on second reading. Mayor Bickel opened the public hearing on Ordinance 2024-16. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Bickel closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2024-16 passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND ORDINANCE 2024-17 — CODE AMENDMENT — MARINA/PRIVATE DOCKING — C-NB NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT A motion was made by President Pro Tem Interlandi and seconded by Councilmember Garrison to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2024-17 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX C (CHAPTER 45), "ZONING," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," SECTION 45- 2, "DEFINITIONS," TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR THE TERM MARINA/PRIVATE Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 8 of 11 PUBLIC HEARING AND 2ND ORDINANCE 2024-17 — CODE AMENDMENT — MARINA/PRIVA I'E DOCKING — C-NB NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT continued DOCKING AND AMENDING ARTICLE III, "DISTRICT REGULATIONS," SECTION 45- 35.3, "C-NB NORTHLAKE BOULEVARD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT," TO ADD MARINA/PRIVATE DOCKING AS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Gardner -Young explained that there were revisions from first reading to the proposed second reading of the ordinance. Mrs. Gardner discussed and explained the revisions which were the proposed use was separated into two separate uses, marina and private docking, the definition was taken out and put into the general definition, language regarding the requirements for the length and width of boats was added stating that it must be in compliance with Chapter 5 of the Village Code of Ordinances, and the private docking would be limited to the owner or occupant of the adjoining upland property. Mayor Bickel opened the public hearing on Ordinance 2024-17. There being no comments from the public, Mayor Bickel closed the public hearing. Mayor Bickel stated that Chapter 5 of the Village Code did not currently have specific boat length and width requirements and that Council had requested that those requirements be added into the code. Mayor Bickel asked if once those requirements were added if they would automatically apply to the code related to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Rubin stated that yes, once those revisions were made to Chapter 5, they would automatically apply the code related to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Huff stated that there were plans for staff to bring back the revisions to Chapter 5 to Council for consideration at a future Council Meeting. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2024-17 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2024-101— FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PRO 1'ECTIVE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Garrison to adopt Resolution 2024-101 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FROM BENNET FIRE PRODUCTS COMPANY, INC. PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING LAKE COUNTY CONTRACT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Deputy Fire Chief Scott Freseman explained that the purpose of the resolution was to purchase new firefighter personal protective equipment. Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-101 passed unanimously. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 9 of 11 RESOLUTION 2024-102 — VEHICLES PURCHASE A motion was made by Councilmember Garrison and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to adopt Resolution 2024-102 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO 2025 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID SPORT UTILITY POLICE VEHICLES FROM SEMINOLE TOYOTA, ONE 2025 CHEVROLET TAHOE SPORT UTILITY POLICE VEHICLE FROM GARBER FLEET SALES, ONE 2025 FORD 150 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS STREETS DIVISION FROM DUVAL FORD, AND ONE FORD F250 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES DIVISION FROM DUVAL FORD PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT, WITH THE POLICE VEHICLES EQUIPPED BY DANA SAFETY SUPPLY PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CITY OF MIAMI CONTRACT;AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BUDGET TO TRANSFER $292,441 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES — AUTOMOTIVE CAPITAL ACCOUNT, THE PUBLIC WORKS STREETS — AUTOMOTIVE CAPITAL ACCOUNT, AND THE POLICE — AUTOMOTIVE CAPITAL ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Works Director Chad Girard explained that the purpose of the resolution was to approve the capital purchase of five (5) new vehicles. Three (3) of the vehicles would be for the Police Department and two (2) vehicles for the Public Works Department. Discussion ensued between Vice Mayor Searcy, Mr. Girard and Police Chief Jenkins regarding the details of the vehicles' purchase. Thereafter the motion to adopt Resolution 2024-102 passed unanimously. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Vice Mayor Searcy thanked Village staff for their work in preparations and cleanup from the hurricanes. Vice Mayor Searcy thanked the Recreation Department staff for their preparations and work on the Village's Halloween events and the Police Department for keeping the residents safe during the Halloween festivities. Mayor Bickel announced the Village's Police Awards ceremony would be taking place the following week on November 14th Mayor Bickel stated that there were a number of public comments regarding the mooring issue and asked for Mr. Rubin to clarify the issue of the mooring buoys. Mr. Rubin stated that the mooring buoys are required to be permitted. Mayor Bickel thanked Police Chief Jenkins for his efforts in the clean-up of the unpermitted mooring buoys. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 10 of 11 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued President Pro Tem Interlandi also thanked Chief Jenkins and stated that the efforts that the Village's Police Department were taking could be used as a model throughout Palm Beach County. President Pro Tem Interlandi stated that she would like to discuss incorporating the allowance of sheds in the Village's code at a future Council meeting. Councilmember Puyol thanked those involved for their work in cleaning up the Lake Worth Lagoon and also for contacting FDOT to address the issues in the waterways next to the Twelve Oaks community. Councilmember Puyol stated that the ribbon cutting for the new restaurant at the Country Club was a great event. Councilmember Puyol expressed concerns with the speed of the Wi-Fi in Council Chambers stating that the agenda was taking a long time to download. Mayor Searcy asked Village Clerk Green if the agenda could be divided into two parts. Mrs. Green explained that the agenda document was exceptionally large (1997 pages) and had an issue with reducing it. The agendas were always reduced when possible but there was a technical issue that prevented it from being reduced at the time it was uploaded. Mrs. Green stated that she would check with the IT Department to see if the issue could be resolved in the event that another agenda that large was produced. Mayor Bickel recommended that the IT Department check the Wi-Fi speed in Council Chambers and that Mrs. Green also check into the technical issues she was having with reducing the large agenda. Councilmember Puyol mentioned providing more support to the Village's new businesses. Mr. Huff stated that he had a strong relationship with Village businesses and some of the businesses had strong relationships with each other. Councilmember Puyol asked for an update on the reconstruction bridges within the Village. Mr. Huff gave an update on both the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge and the Lighthouse Road Bridge. Mr. Huff stated that he did not have an update or information yet on the Prosperity Farms Road Bridge. Mr. Huff also provided an update on the Congress Road extension. Chief Jenkins provided an update on a deployment of police officers to assist hurricane relief efforts in the City of Tampa. Chief Jenkins asked that the officers not be recognized publicly in the same way that the firefighters were recognized due to negative feedback and safety concerns. Mayor Bickel expressed her appreciation to the police officers who were deployed to the City of Tampa. Minutes of the Village Council Special Session held November 7, 2024 Page 11 of 11 VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS ( Mr. Huff thanked Mr. Holloway for his efforts in the clean-up of the waterways next to the Twelve Oaks community. Mr. Huff gave an update on the Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) and stated that Mr. Holloway would be taking over Mr. Huffs former role with the team. Mr. Huff announced that the Village hired Mr. Jack Tomasik as the new Building Official. Mr. Huff thanked Council for approving the Compensation Study results which made a difference in the applications received for the position. Mr. Huff wished Council and residents a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Bickel wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Jes j a Green, MMC, Village Clerk