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07-10-2025 VC-REG-MPresent: ROLL CALL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 10, 2025 Deborah Searcy, Mayor Lisa Interlandi, Vice Mayor Kristin Garrison, President Pro Tem Susan Bickel, Councilmember Orlando Puyol, Councilmember Chuck Huff, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Jessica Green, Village Clerk Mayor Searcy 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 Interlandi led the public in the Pledge. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Proclamation — Parks and Recreation Month Mayor Searcy read a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month. Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Shipman thanked Council for the proclamation. Proclamation — 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon Mayor Searcy read a proclamation for the 14th Annual KidsFit Jamathon. Deborah Feinsinger, Community Relations Director accepted the proclamation and thanked Council. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S., expressed her concerns that residents do not recognize that the swales are used for drainage throughout the Village. Mrs. Cross recommended education regarding the use and purpose of swales. Mrs. Cross asked if there were any ordinances or rules regarding perpetual "For Rent" signs in the residential neighborhoods. Mrs. Cross recommended researching and investigating the issue. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 10, 2025 Page 2 of 7 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued Mary Phillips, on behalf of the Environmental Committee requested that Karen Marcus remain the Chairperson on the Environmental Committee. Ms. Phillips explained that the Environmental Committee voted unanimously at both the May and July meetings to have Ms. Marcus remain the chair. Ms. Phillips on behalf of the Environmental Committee requested a waiver of the ordinance that specifies that Boards and Committees' Chairs rotate annually. President Pro Tem Interlandi stated that she supported a waiver of the code of ordinances to allow Ms. Marcus to remain the Chair of the Environmental Committee. Mayor Searcy stated that although Ms. Marcus was eminently qualified to remain the Chair of the Environmental Committee she believed that the intention of the code was to give other members of boards and committees a chance to step into a leadership role as Chairperson and that there were other members of the Environmental Committee that were qualified to step into the Chairperson role. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the Environmental Committee's request to keep Ms. Marcus as their Chairperson. Mr. Rubin stated that a motion could be made to suspend the code requirement for the Environmental Committee for this year and then revisit the topic the following year. A motion was made by Councilmember Garrison and seconded by Councilmember Puyol to suspend the code requirement of rotating the Chairperson this year for the Environmental Committee. Thereafter the motion passed unanimously. Marie Silvani, expressed her concerns regarding the request to waive the code requirement of the once a year rotation of chairpersons on the Village's Boards and Committees. Ms. Silvani indicated that she stepped in as Chairperson of the Audit Committee when the former Chairperson passed and was told at the May meeting that the Chairperson was required to rotate. Ms. Silvani stated that she was unaware that a waiver could be requested. George Alger, expressed his concerns that the Waterways Board wanted to keep their current chairperson but was also advised that they were required to rotate. Council came to consensus to bring forward a workshop item to discuss a proposed revision to the code requiring the Village's Boards and Committees' chairperson to rotate each year. Mayor Searcy, Councilmember Bickel and Mr. Rubin addressed Mrs. Cross' concerns regarding rental signs stating that it would be addressed in the sign code when it is revised. Mrs. Cross was asked to provide Mr. Huff with the address of the property with the rental sign that she was concerned about. INTRODUCTION OF APPLICANTS TO WATERWAYS BOARD The following applicants were introduced to the Village Council: Scott Bielecky Kenneth Soule Robert Hopler Megan Komer Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 10, 2025 Page 3 of 7 RESOLUTION 2025-26 — APPOINTING ONE RESIDENT MEMBER TO THE WATERWAYS BOARD By written ballots, the originals of which are attached to the minutes of record, the Council appointed Scott Bielecky to the Waterways Board. A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt Resolution 2025-26 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE WATERWAYS BOARD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Searcy expressed her thanks and appreciation to all those who applied and were willing to serve on the Village's Waterways Board. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-26 passed unanimously. REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS) George Alger, on behalf of the Waterways Board gave an update on an Oyster Festival that they were proposing to have in January, February or March of next year. Mr. Alger also gave an update on a proposed Mangrove Festival. Kendra Zellner, on behalf of the Environmental Committee announced that they would re -stringing approximately 100 oysters on July 25th at 2 p.m. with a location to be determined. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Councilmember Puyol moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Interlandi seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following item was approved: Receive for file Minutes of the Planning, Zoning & Adjustment Board meeting held 6/3/25. RESOLUTION 2025-27 IRRIGATION AND SOD INSTALLATION CONTRACT A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Vice Mayor Interlandi to adopt Resolution 2025-27 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH PRECISION LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A POTABLE WATER IRRIGATION LINE AND SOD AT ANCHORAGE PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT; WAIVING THE VILLAGE'S PURCHASING POLICES AND PROCEDURES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Director or Parks and Recreation, Ashley Shipman explained that the purpose of the resolution was approve a contract with Precision Landscape Company of Palm Beach County, Inc. for the installation of a new potable water irrigation line at Anchorage Park. The line would extend from the existing meter on the south side of the park to the area known as the "Bowl." Ms. Shipman explained the details of the cost of the installation and what was included in the contract. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 10, 2025 Page 4 of 7 RESOLUTION 2025-27 IRRIGATION AND SOD INSTALLATION CONTRACT continued Ms. Shipman stated that staff was recommending a waiver of the Village's purchasing policies and procedures in order to contract directly with Precision Landscape Company with whom the Village already has an existing contract. Jason Frogge, on behalf of the Recreation Advisory Board stated that the Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously to recommend the approval of a contract with Precision Landscape Company for the irrigation and sod installation at Anchorage Park. Mayor Searcy asked why there was such a big price difference between St. Augustine sod versus paspalum sod. Ms. Shipman explained that Precision was honoring the price in their current contract for the St. Augustine sod. Mayor Searcy asked how the "Bowl" would be maintained to prevent children from tripping on the long threads of grass. Ms. Shipman explained that she would ask Precision Landscape to raise or modify the "Bowl" in order to make it safer. Councilmember Puyol showed a picture from the Town of Seaside Florida which showed their grass bowl. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-27 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2025-28 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION RULES AND PROCEDURES A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Puyol to adopt Resolution 2025-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND DECORUM RULES AND PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Rubin explained that the purpose of the resolution was to formally adopt rules and procedures for public participation. Mr. Rubin reviewed and explained the procedure which included public participation rules, decorum rules and enforcement. John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns regarding the adoption of rules and procedures for public participation. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Rubin regarding the adoption of rules and procedures for public participation. Mayor Searcy recommended that the sentence that stated "This time may be extended by the presiding officer or reduced by majority vote of the Council or Board" under Item C. 1. Public Participation Rules, be clarified by splitting the sentence into two sentences to distinguish what the presiding officer may do and what Council may due with regards to lengthening or shortening the time of a public comment. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 10, 2025 Page 5 of 7 RESOLUTION 2025-28 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION RULES AND PROCEDURES continued A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Vice Mayor Interlandi to amend the sentence "This time may be extended by the presiding officer or reduced by majority vote of the Council or Board" under Item C. 1. Public Participation Rules into two sentences changing it to "This time may be extended by the presiding officer. Additionally, the amount of time for members to address particular agenda items may be reduced by majority vote of the Council or Board." Thereafter the motion to amend passed unanimously. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-28 passed unanimously. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS NPB University — "Know Your Budget" Mr. Huff began the presentation by giving a Budget Overview. Mr. Huff continued the presentation and reviewed and explained Key Components of the Budget, Where does the Village's Money come from, Understanding Your Property Taxes, Understanding Your 2025 Property Taxes: Bill Breakdown, Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget: Revenue, Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget: Expenses, Where does the Money Go?, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Budget Cycle, Council's Role During Budget Process, 2026 Challenges, Tools for Transparency & Engagement, What Happens Next?, TRIM Compliance Timeline, Financial History, Clubhouse Construction Costs and Policy Decisions to Consider for Upcoming Budget Process. Mr. Huff stated that Council was provided handouts that listed the Anchorage Marina Annual Fees, Anchorage Dry Storage Fee Comparison Chart, Anchorage Wet Slip Fee Comparison Chart, Golf Membership Fees and Golf Membership Fee Comparison Chart for their review and discussion. Mr. Huff reviewed and discussed the fee sheets. Staff was recommending a 30% increase for the Anchorage Park Dry Storage fees. Discussion and review of the Anchorage Marina Annual Fees, Anchorage Dry Storage Fee Comparison Chart and Anchorage Wet Slip Fee Comparison Chart ensued between Councilmembers. Council agreed with staff's recommendation to raise the Anchorage Park Dry Storage fees by 30% for the upcoming FY 2025-2026 budget. Discussion continued regarding the Anchorage Marina Wet Slip Fee Comparison Chart. Council requested that the Anchorage Marina Wet Slip Fees be raised by 30% beginning this year. Discussion continued regarding the Anchorage Marina Wet Slip Fees and parking at Anchorage Park. Council began discussion and review of the Golf Membership Fees and Golf Membership Fee Comparison Chart. Council discussed proposing that Golf Operations pay rent at a certain amount per year until 2029 for the use of the Country Club. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 10, 2025 Page 6 of 7 COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS continued Council agreed to request that Golf Operations pay rent in the amount of $200,000 per year beginning next year. Mr. Huff asked for direction regarding capital for the infrastructure of the tennis courts and the parking at the Country Club. Mr. Huff stated that an approximate estimate for the improvements was 1.2 to 1.4 million dollars. Council agreed that both would be a Capital Improvement that would be considered and that those improvements were already listed in the Strategic Plan. Council began review and discussion on Golf Membership Fees with Head Golf Professional Allan Bowman. Council agreed that Mr. Bowman should review Golf Membership Fees and come back with any recommendations he has for increases. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Councilmember Bickel stated that she would not be in town for the first Council meeting in August. Vice Mayor Interlandi stated that she would not be able to attend the next Council meeting on July 20'. Vice Mayor Interlandi announced that she was appointed to the Palm Beach County Water Resources Task Force and the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative both on behalf of the Palm Beach County League of Cities. Council congratulated Vice Mayor Interlandi on her appointments. Councilmember Puyol showed a picture of the City of Rosemary that showed an example of a walkable community similar to what would be envisioned for the Village's Twin Cities Mall site. Councilmember Puyol showed a picture of a bridge with a six (6) foot bike path and stated that six (6) feet would be plenty of room when considering a bike path for the design of the Lighthouse Bridge project. Councilmember Puyol stated that on August 14`h, all five FLC legislative policy committees will convene during the FLC Annual Conference for a joint meeting focused on property taxes. Councilmember Puyol discussed the efforts of Council to have the Advisory Boards and Committees be more proactive in bringing information and recommendations to Council at Council meetings. Councilmember Puyol recommended inviting representatives from all of the boards and committees to speak on topics and concerns related to their board or committee. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding Advisory Boards and Committees reports to Council. Mayor Searcy thanked staff for an another amazing 4th of July event and thanked Chief Coliskey for giving a tour of the Orca marine unit. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held Jule 10, 2025 Page 7 of 7 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continited CMayor Searcy thanked Parks and Recreation for their wonderful summer camp extravaganza. Mayor Searcy stated that the North County Chamber of Commerce was putting together a calendar featuring municipalities and asked what would be a feature of the Village that would make other towns want to be the Village. Councilmembers gave ideas of different aspects of the Village that could be featured in the calendar. Mayor Searcy asked for the Communications Department to bring forward ideas for a picture for the calendar. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Workshop - Ordinance Adopting Tree Preservation Requirements and Tree Removal Permits Mr. Rubin discussed and explained a draft ordinance that was provided by Vice Mayor Interlandi. Mr. Rubin stated that certain native trees would be protected under the proposed ordinance as well as swale trees. Mr. Rubin stated that there were exemptions provided in the proposed ordinance. The permit to remove trees would need to be submitted to the Building and Zoning Department. There would also be a requirement for new development proposals to provide for tree preservation. Mr. Rubin suggested that the easiest way for a decision to be made on the applications would be for the Village to hire an Arborist to review and decide on the applications. Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding what to include in a proposed ordinance on tree preservation requirements and tree removal permits. Council agreed that an Arborist should be hired or contracted to review the tree removal permits and that an appeal provision should be added to the proposed ordinance. Karen Marcus. Kendra Zellner, Mary Phillips and Juliette Desfeux of the Environmental Committee thanked Council for proposing an ordinance on tree preservation requirements and tree removal permits and stated that they would support having an Arborist review the tree removal applications. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Interlandi and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to implement a Zoning in Progress for the proposed ordinance on tree preservation requirements and tree removal permits. Thereafter the motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Jess'ca Green, MMC, Village Clerk