HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2025 VC REG-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
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 except
for Vice Mayor Searcy who was arriving later. All members of staff were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bickel led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Bickel presented an Appreciation for Years of Service Award to Retired Police Chief
Richard Jenkins for serving the Village of North Palm Beach for 12 years.
Mr. Jenkins accepted his award and thanked Council.
Vice Mayor Searcy arrived to the meeting at approximately 6:07 p.m.
Resident Patricia Friedman Solodar and Village of North Palm Beach Police Sergeants Lou
Pearson and Keith Koenig expressed their gratitude to Retired Police Chief Jenkins.
Mayor Bickel read a Proclamation for 211 Awareness Month. Ms. Patrice Schroeder, 211
Community Relations Specialist accepted the proclamation and thanked Council.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Russell Beverstein, 415 U.S.1 #210, expressed his concerns regarding the Country Club
restaurant's hours of operation.
Mary Phillips, Kendra Zellner and George Alger, on behalf of the Environmental Committee and
Waterways Board gave an update and discussed the upcoming Oyster Garden Event on Saturday,
February 15th at Anchorage Park and the free Speaker Series event on February 22nd at the
Country Club regarding water conservation, oyster gardens and marine eco-systems.
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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued
Rita Budnyk, on behalf of the Recreation Advisory Board, discussed the upcoming Heritage Day
Festival on April 4th and 5th and encouraged residents to volunteer and participate.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Item 3 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda. Thereafter,
Councilmember Puyol moved to approve the Consent Agenda as amended and President Pro Tem
Interlandi seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement with Palm Beach County to Re -determine, Re -
Adopt, and Ratify the Existing Distribution Formula for the Six (6) Cent Local Option Fuel Tax;
and authorizing execution of the Agreement.
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 10/14/24.
Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meetings held 10/22/24 and 11/26/24.
Receive for file Minutes of the Waterways Board meetings held 10/22/24 and 1/29/25.
Receive for file Minutes of the Business Advisory Board meeting held 11/19/24.
Receive for file Minutes of the Planning, Zoning, and Adjustment Board meeting held 1/7/25.
RESOLUTION 2025-04 AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR TREE
TRIMMING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to adopt
Resolution 2025-04 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH
PRECISION LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. AND SALGADO
TREE TRIMMING, LLC FOR TREE TRIMMING, MANAGEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns with the tree trimming services throughout
the Village.
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S., asked for clarification on the amendments to the
contracts with Precision Landscape Company and Salgado Tree Trimming, LLC.
Marc Holloway, Field Operations Manager clarified that the two (2) contracts were not to exceed
$50,000 each and would be increased not to exceed $100,000 each. Mr. Holloway also clarified
that residents were responsible for trimming trees within their swales.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-04 passed unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICAL MATTERS
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-02- DISSOLVING OF
THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD AND FORM A NEW COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY
BOARD
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PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2025-02- DISSOLVING OF
THE GOLF ADVISORY BOARD AND FORM A NEW COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY
BOARD continued
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to
adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2025-02 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 9, "COUNTRY CLUB," OF THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING ARTICLE II, "GOLF ADVISORY BOARD," IN
ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE II, "COUNTRY CLUB ADVISORY
BOARD;" PROVIDING FOR BOARD CREATION, TERMS, COMPOSITION AND DUTIES;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin stated that the ordinance passed on first reading at the last Council meeting. A
modification was made to the composition of the Country Club Advisory Board between first and
second reading. Mr. Rubin stated that the composition of the Board was revised to eliminate the
requirement that that Board include one person with a social dining membership in favor of two
(2) persons representing the community at large.
Mayor Bickel opened the Public Hearing.
There being no comments from the public, Mayor Bickel closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Puyol discussed the percentage of revenue generated by golf at the Country Club
and expressed disapproval of the composition of the Country Club Advisory Board stating that the
majority of members should have a golf membership.
President Pro Tem Interlandi stated that all of the Village's Advisory Boards were advisory in
nature only and could not make decisions on policy. Advisory Boards should not direct staff but
bring recommendations to Council in order for Council to address issues and make decisions.
Based on comments made by Councilmember Puyol regarding the Village's budget, Mayor Bickel
clarified that the Village's budget was balanced.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact Ordinance 2025-02 on second reading passed 4 to 1 with
Mayor Bickel, Vice Mayor Searcy, President Pro Tem Interlandi, and Councilmember Garrison
voting aye and Councilmember Puyol voting nay.
ORDINANCE 2025-03- CODE AMENDMENT- PERMISSIBLE TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITY
A motion was made by President Pro Tem Interlandi and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to
adopt on first reading Ordinance 2025-03 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE VI, "NOISE CONTROL," OF CHAPTER 19,
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ORDINANCE 2025-03- CODE AMENDMENT- PERMISSIBLE TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITY continued
"OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 19-104, "PERMISSIBLE TIME FOR
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY," TO MODIFY THE PERMISSIBLE HOURS FOR
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY AND THE USE OF POWER -DRIVEN MACHINERY;
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin explained that during the first and second readings of the recent ordinance adopted
regarding construction site standards, Council expressed that they wished to modify the
permissible times for construction activity which was located within a different section of the
Village's Code of Ordinances. Mr. Rubin stated that the Code currently provides that "it shall be
unlawful for any person to do, perform or engage in any construction work, building, excavating,
hoisting, grading, pile driving, pneumatic hammering, demolition, dredging, building alteration or
repair work between the hours of 8 p.m. of one day and 8 a.m. the next day if any such activity
shall cause unreasonable noise as defined in section 19-99 above." No construction activity shall
be permitted on Sundays or legal holidays. Mr. Rubin further explained that the Code currently
limits the use of any power -driven machinery, tools, or equipment in any residential zoning district
to between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and between the hours of
10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday. The proposed ordinance amends the permissible times for
construction activity (Monday through Saturday) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. The permissible times for use of power -driven machinery and equipment has been changed
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays
to 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road S., expressed his concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the
permissible hours for construction activity.
Rita Budnyk, 804 Shore Drive, expressed her concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the
permissible hours for construction activity.
Rita Budnyk on behalf of Tom Gallagher, 704 Teal Way, expressed his concerns regarding the
proposed revisions to the permissible hours for construction activity.
Lisa Jensen, 606 Shore Road, expressed her concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the
permissible hours for construction activity.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed revisions to the
permissible hours for construction activity.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding whether or not construction
activity without noise could begin at a certain time.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to amend
the permissible hours for construction activity to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Saturdays. Thereafter the motion passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Bickel, Vice Mayor Searcy,
President Pro Tem Interlandi and Councilmember Garrison voting aye and Councilmember Puyol
voting nay.
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ORDINANCE 2025-03- CODE AMENDMENT- PERMISSIBLE TIME FOR CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITY continued
Councilmember Puyol explained that he did not support the motion to amend because he liked the idea
of ending the permissible hours for construction activity at 5:30 p.m. rather than 6 p.m.
Discussion ensued between President Pro Tem Interlandi and Councilmember Puyol regarding
ending the permissible hours for construction activity at 5:30 p.m. rather than 6 p.m.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, Mr. Huff and Public Works Director Girard
regarding ending the permissible hours for construction activity at 5:30 p.m. rather than 6 p.m.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to amend
the end time of permissible hours for construction activity for Monday through Saturday at 5:30
p.m. instead of 6 p.m. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2025-03 as amended passed
unanimously.
ORDINANCE 2025-04 - CODE AMENDMENT - PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER
BENEFITS FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES
A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Garrison to adopt
on first reading Ordinance 2025-04 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA AMENDING DIVISION 4, "PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER
BENEFITS FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES," OF ARTICLE V, "PENSIONS AND
RETIREMENTS SYSTEMS," OF CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE VILLAGE
CODE OF ORDINANCES TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES TO RETIREMENT BENEFITS
RESULTING FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH THE UNION REPRESENTING
THE VILLAGE'S FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYEES (IAFF); PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS
AFFECTING THE CALCULATION OF FIREFIGHTER EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
BENEFITS WHEN THEY BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR SAME; INCREASING EMPLOYEE
CONTRIBUTION RATES; CLARIFYING THE ENTRY WINDOW FOR PARTICIPATION IN
THE DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN (DROP); APPLYING THE USE OF
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX REVENUE TO THE VILLAGE ANNUAL RETIREMENT
CONTRIBUTION; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin discussed and explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Rubin stated that
the following amendments would be made to the Pension and Certain Other Benefits for Fire
Police Employees of the Village Code of Ordinances:
• Changed the normal retirement age to 52 years of age or 25 years of credited service (in
lieu of 55 years and 25 years of credited service).
• Increased the benefit accrual rate to 3 percent for all years of credited service on or after
October 1, 2021.
• A new Section 2-161.1 was included to add a firefighter health insurance supplement equal
to $15.00 per year of credited service.
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ORDINANCE 2025-04 - CODE AMENDMENT - PENSION AND CERTAIN OTHER
BENEFITS FOR FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEES continued
• Increase the employee contribution from 8.5% to 11 % effective the first payroll after
March 31m 2025.
• Amended to provide that effective April 1, 2025, an employee may elect to participate in
the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) by the late of: (1) 30 days after reaching
their latest normal retirement date; or (2) 90 days after April 1, 2025.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2025-04 passed unanimously.
MOTION — Approving the Contract with Old Dixie Highway Realty LLC for the purchase of
property located at 9555 Old Dixie Highway and the adjacent eastern parcel at a total cost of
$1,065,000; and authorizing the Village Manager to effectuate the purchase in accordance with
Village policies and procedures.
Mr. Rubin explained and discussed the proposed purchase of the property located at 9555 Old
Dixie Highway stating that the Village pursued the purchase of two parcels of property owned by
Old Dixie Highway Realty and currently occupied by Precision Landscape Company. The
property is located within the Village on both sides of Old Dixie Highway west of the FEC railroad
tracks. The property is 1.72 acres in size, has a Future Land Use Designation of Industrial/Business
and is currently located within the Village's I-1 Light Industrial Zoning District. The Village was
able to negotiate a purchase price of $1,065,000 which was below appraisal value. The Village
further agreed to lease the property back to the property owner for a period of three months, with
a possible extension for an additional three months, for the sum of $6,000 per month. This will
provide the Village time to develop plans for the construction of a new Public Works Facility.
Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff and Councilmembers regarding the proposed purchase of the
property.
Bryan Craig, 9525 Old Dixie Hwy, stated that he was a resident in the neighboring property and
expressed his concerns with traffic and crime surrounding the neighborhood.
Russell Beverstein, 415 U.S.1 #210, asked what would be done with the building that the existing
Public Works Department resides in.
Laura Burrow, 3022 95th Ct., expressed her concerns with the proposed construction of a new
Public Works Facility and how it would affect her property.
Councilmember Garrison expressed her support and approval for the purchase of the property.
Vice Mayor Searcy expressed her support and approval for the purchase of the property.
President Pro Tem Interlandi expressed her support and approval for the purchase of the property.
Councilmember Puyol expressed concerns regarding the funds that would be utilized to purchase
the property.
Deputy Manager Samia Janjua explained and discussed where in the budget the funds where
coming from for the property purchase and concluding that the monies were coming from the
Village's reserves.
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MOTION — PROPERTY PURCHASE continued
Mayor Bickel expressed her support and approval for the purchase of the property. Mayor Bickel
stated that she did not know what would happen with the current Public Works Facility but hoped
that it would be utilized to house the Community Development Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Garrison and seconded by Vice Mayor Searcy to approve
the Contract with Old Dixie Highway Realty LLC for the purchase of property located at 9555 Old
Dixie Highway and the adjacent eastern parcel.
Therefore the motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE 2025-05 - CODE AMENDMENT- GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and seconded by President Pro Tem Interlandi to adopt
on first reading Ordinance 2025-05 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO PROVIDE
FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR A NEW PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT FACILITY; TRANSFERRING $1,065,000 FROM THE UNASSIGNED FUND
BALANCE TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND PUBLIC WORKS LAND ACQUISITION
CAPITAL ACCOUNT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Rubin discussed and explained that the ordinance was necessary to amend the Fiscal Year
2025 Budget by transferring the funds from the Unassigned Fund Balance to the Capital Projects
Fund to fund the purchase of the property located at 9555 Old Dixie Highway.
Councilmember Puyol stated that it was fiscally responsible of an organization to have reserves
and reiterated that the funds for the property purchase was coming from the Village's reserves.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt on first reading Ordinance 2025-05 passed unanimously.
OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS MATTERS
RESOLUTION 2025-06 FISCAL YEAR 2025 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR
SIDEWALK REMOVAL
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Searcy and second by Councilmember Garrison to adopt
Resolution 2025-06 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH FLYING SCOT
INC. FOR SIDEWALK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT UTILIZING PRICING
ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS CONTRACT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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RESOLUTION 2025-06 FISCAL YEAR 2025 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR
SIDEWALK REMOVAL continued
Mr. Holloway explained the reasons for the blanket purchase order and the areas of sidewalk that
would be replaced in the Village.
John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns with the quality of construction of the
sidewalk repairs done throughout the Village.
Councilmember Puyol asked if staff could address Mr. Samadi's concerns.
Mr. Holloway discussed and explained the processes and types of concrete that are utilized when
repairing sidewalks throughout the Village.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-06 passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION - Tree Preservation Process
Chris Ryder, 118 Dory Road South, expressed his concerns regarding a proposed tree preservation
process.
Mary Phillips, and Kendra Zellner, on behalf of the Environmental Committee expressed and
discussed their support for a tree preservation process.
Karen Marcus, 920 Evergreen Drive, expressed her support for a tree preservation process.
Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S, expressed her support for a tree preservation process.
Mayor Bickel expressed her support for a tree preservation process.
President Pro Tem Interlandi discussed and expressed her support for a tree preservation process
and recommending bringing back a draft of an ordinance to be considered by Council.
Councilmember Puyol expressed his support for a tree preservation process and stated that an
ordinance should be drafted as soon as possible.
Mayor Bickel recommended that President Pro Tem Interlandi work with Mr. Rubin to draft an
ordinance since it was President Pro Tem Interlandi's area of expertise as an Environmental
Attorney.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the drafting of an ordinance creating a tree
preservation process.
Karen Marcus on behalf of the Environmental Committee stated that she would be happy to review
past recommendations of the Environmental Committee and the Town of Lake Park's code related
to tree preservation and pass the information on for drafting.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Vice Mayor Searcy requested a workshop regarding the Advisory Boards and Committees
appointment process and proposed code revisions to Advisory Boards and Committees.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Council came to consensus to have a workshop on the Advisory Boards and Committees
appointment process and proposed code revisions.
Vice Mayor Searcy proposed implementing additional events and activities for children such as
pickleball week or a fishing club.
Mayor Bickel stated that she was getting several complaints from residents regarding sprinklers in
medians going off, breaking or going off during rush hour, and sprinklers running at the parks on
non -watering days. Mayor Bickel asked Public Works if they could address the sprinkler issues.
President Pro Tem Interlandi clarified that the Environmental Committee did not direct staff to
draft a tree preservation ordinance but they came to Council and Council asked staff to move
forward with the draft ordinance.
Councilmember Puyol stated that he liked that Council meetings were recorded so that residents
can be updated on all that is going on.
Councilmember Puyol asked Mr. Huff for an update on the proposal of Prosperity Farms Road
being extended to five (5) lanes instead of three (3) lanes.
Mr. Huff stated that the Village in conjunction with the City of Palm Beach Gardens sent a letter
of opposition. Mr. Huff gave a brief history of the proposal and discussed the traffic concerns.
President Pro Tem Interlandi explained and discussed what the County was proposing or
considering for Prosperity Farms Road and stated that it was not in the near future but
approximately 30 years out.
Councilmember Puyol asked for an update on the 200 Yacht Club Drive property.
Mr. Huff stated that he believed that the property was in the process of being sold but had no
further information to share.
Mayor Bickel asked if an expiration could be placed on site plans when a property transfers
ownership.
Mr. Rubin stated that he did not believe a sale could be restricted if the site plan met the conditions
of the Village code. Mr. Rubin stated that those types of restrictions may be imposed on Planned
Unit Developments.
Councilmember Puyol asked for an update on the proposed Village Place Project at the former
Twin Cities Mall site.
Mr. Huff stated that he did not have any new information regarding the proposed Village Place
Project at the former Twin Cities Mall site.
Councilmember Puyol expressed his concerns with the proposed building cost of a new pavilion
at the Country Club and stated that the Lessing's Florida Ventures LLC should move forward with
the project at their cost.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff and Councilmembers regarding the proposed pavilion at the
Country Club.
Mr. Huff stated that Mr. Lessing was considering the cost and was holding off on the building of
the pavilion.
Vice Mayor Searcy suggested that the Library consider doing an event for the 250th anniversary
of Jane Austen's birthday.
Vice Mayor Searcy requested an update on the Lighthouse Drive bridge upgrades provided by
2GHO at the next Council meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Huff introduced the Village's new Building Official Valentino Perez.
Mr. Perez introduced himself and thanked Council and Mr. Huff.
DISCUSSION - March Meeting Calendar
Mr. Huff stated that the two (2) Council meetings scheduled for March were on the 13th and the
27th Mr. Huff asked Council that since the 27th falls within spring break week if Council would
like to combine the two (2) meetings to March 20th or have one meeting on March 13th and another
meeting on March 20th
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding which dates to have Council meetings in
March.
Council came to consensus to tentatively have Council meetings on March 13th and March 20th
and a meeting will not take place on March 27th
ADJOURNMENT
There beinyg-rreurther business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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ica Green, MMC, Village Clerk