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11-13-2025 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Present: Lisa Interlandi, Vice Mayor Susan Bickel, Councilmember Orlando Puyol, Councilmember Chuck Huff, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Jessica Green, Village Clerk Absent: Deborah Searcy, Mayor Kristin Garrison, President Pro Tern RCIT.T CAT T. Vice Mayor Interlandi called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. All members of Council were present except for Mayor Searcy and President Pro Tem Garrison. All members of staff were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Mayor Interlandi led the public in the Pledge. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA Mr. Huff stated that the Business of the Season Award needed to be postponed to the next Council meeting in December. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Session held October 23, 2025 were approved as written. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLI Morgan Sheehan, 113 Davit Drive, introduced herself as Miss North Palm Beach USA. Ms. Sheehan expressed her gratitude for the honor of representing the Village and discussed her background and contributions to ocean and environmental education. Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S., expressed her concerns regarding FPL's proposed undergrounding project at the 200 Yacht Club site. Mrs. Cross also expressed her concerns regarding the park at Prosperity Village stating that the park has a "No Trespassing" sign. Mrs. Cross concluded with expressing her concerns regarding traffic and speeding on U.S. Highway 1. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held November 13, 2025 Page 2 of 5 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued Vice Mayor Interlandi asked if there was an update on FPL's proposed undergrounding project at the 200 Yacht Club Drive site. Mr. Rubin gave an update stating that the original plans were to underground, but the lines were determined to be feeder lines to other residences and it was determined that there would need to be other outside improvements and factors that made the project more complicated beyond just the cost and may not ever be done. Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff, Mr. Rubin and Councilmembers regarding FPL's proposed undergrounding project. Mr. Huff gave an update on the Prosperity Village park stating that he would speak to Mr. Herring regarding the trimming of the trees and the signage. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the Prosperity Village park and what Council's intentions were for the park. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Councilmember Bickel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Puyol seconded the motion, which passed with all present voting aye. The following items were approved: Resolution approving an Amendment to the Contract with Starfire Corporation for the 2026 July 4`" Fireworks display to increase the compensation for Fiscal Year 2026 to $36,000; and authorizing execution of the Amendment. Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 7/16/25. Receive for file Minutes of the General Employees' Pension Board meeting held 8/5/25. Receive for file Minutes of the Business Advisory Board meeting held 9/16/25. Receive for file Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board meeting held 10/7/25. RESOLUTION 2025-56 — SECOND AMENDMENT TO TREE TRIMMING CONTRACT A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt Resolution 2025-56 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH PRECISION LANDSCAPE COMPANY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. FOR TREE TRIMMING, MANAGEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Director of Parks and Recreation, Ashley Shipman discussed and explained the purpose of the resolution which was to replace Salgado Tree Trimming's contract for tree trimming due to their non -responsiveness to recent requests. Staff recommended amending the Village's current contract with Precision Landscape Company by increasing the amount of annual compensation to $200,000. The contract would be a joint contract between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-56 passed with all present voting aye. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held November 13, 2025 Page 3 of 5 RESOLUTION 2025-57— AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR 9555 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY A motion was made by Councilmember Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Puyol to adopt Resolution 2025-57 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH YARD-NIQUE, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9555 OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Rubin explained that Council approved the Contract for purchase of two (2) parcels of real property owned by Old Dixie Highway Realty, LLC located at 9555 Old Dixie Highway. As, an additional term, the Contract provided that the Village shall lease back the property for three (3) months post -closing with the option to extend the lease back for an additional three (3) months. The monthly rental amount was established at $6,000 per month. The Village acquired title to the property in April 2025. At the time of closing, the Village was unaware that Yard-Nique, Inc. had acquired Precision Landscape Company and that Yard-Nique had already executed a lease agreement with then -property owner, Old Dixie Highway, Realty LLC, with the understanding that the Village would assume the Lease Agreement upon closing. The Village and Yard-Nique subsequently entered into a new Lease Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Contract. The initial six-month term of the Lease expired on October 4, 2025, and Village Staff negotiated and Amendment to the Lease Agreement to extend the term through October 4, 2026 with the possibility of an additional one-year extension. The monthly rent has been increased from $6,000 to $6,500 for the first year of the extension. Discussion ensued between Mr. Rubin, Mr. Huff and Councilmembers regarding the Lease Amendment. John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns that the Village purchased the property without knowing that it was subleased. Laura Borrow, 3022 95`h Court, expressed her concerns regarding the abandoned house on the property that the Village just purchased and is located next to her home. Ms. Borrow also asked if the Village's Recreation Department sponsored sports teams. Mr. Huff discussed and explained what has happened and will be happening on the properties that the Village has purchased on Old Dixie Highway. Mr. Huff stated that the abandoned house will be utilized by the Fire Department and will eventually be demolished. Mr. Huff stated that the Police Department monitors the properties. Mr. Huff explained that the homeless camp in the vicinity was within the boundaries of Palm Beach County. Vice Mayor Interlandi asked Ms. Borrow to monitor the situation in her neighborhood and to come back within a month or two to update Council. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-57 passed with all present voting aye. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held November 13, 2025 Page 4 of 5 RESOLUTION 2025-58— GRAPPLE TRUCK PURCHASE A motion was made by Councilmember Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Bickel to adopt Resolution 2025-58 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2026 FREIGHTLINER M2 GRAPPLE TRUCK THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP, INC. PURSUANT TO PRICING ESTABLISHED IN AN EXISTING SOURCEWELL CONTRACT FOR BULK SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING EQUIPMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Director of Public Works Chad Girard explained that the purpose of the resolution was to purchase a new 2026 Grapple Truck Refuse Collection Truck at a total cost of $237,211.61 purchased through Environmental Products Group, Inc. pursuant to pricing established in an existing Sourcewell Contract. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2025-58 passed with all present voting aye. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Councilmember Bickel stated that she has received numerous complaints regarding the landscaping and plywood at the Austin Republic Restaurant. Mr. Huff explained that approval was just received from the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board to complete the areas that were currently covered with plywood and Code Enforcement was addressing the landscaping. Discussion ensued between Councilmember Puyol, Mr. Huff and Mr. Rubin regarding updates on the Austin Republic Restaurant building including landscaping and the allowance of artificial turf at the restaurant. Councilmember Bickel stated that she discussed options for protecting the grass and swales at houses located on a street corner with Mr. Girard and Chief Coliskey. Councilmember Bickel stated that triangle stoppers were currently not allowed in the Village and that Mr. Girard gave other options but they would cost the Village money. Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff and Councilmembers regarding requirements and options for protecting landscaping and swales at houses located on street corners. Mr. Huff stated that the issue could be workshopped at a future meeting. Councilmember Bickel asked if the Village has implemented impact fees. Mr. Huff stated that the Village has implemented impact fees but the Village has not yet had any redevelopment to collect those fees. Councilmember Puyol expressed his concerns regarding the lack of parking space at the Country Club and issues that have arisen on Fairhaven Drive. Mr. Huff stated that Mr. Girard would look into the issues on Fairhaven Drive. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held November 13, 2025 Page 5 of 5 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued Councilmember Bickel stated that there needed to be a solution to the issues with the island on Fairhaven Drive. Mr. Huff stated that the island has had irrigation installed and would remain as a green grassy area instead of dirt or dead grass. Vice Mayor Interlandi stated that she received an inquiry from a resident asking if the Village would consider only allowing electric leaf blowers and restricting gas leaf blowers. Vice Mayor Interlandi stated that there were some municipalities that restricted gas leaf blowers. Vice Mayor Interlandi asked if the Village could require the Village's contracted landscape maintenance company, Precision Landscape to use electric leaf blowers. Mr. Huff stated that is was an additional expense to the landscape company for using electric leaf blowers versus gas leaf blowers. Discussion ensued regarding the Town of Juno Beach's prohibition of leaf blowers and how Precision Landscape has accommodated their requirement. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Mr. Huff stated that the Village's Veteran's Day Ceremony was one of the best he's ever attended. Mr. Huff congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department, Communications Department, Public Works Department and all involved in making it a great event. Cou ncilmember Puyol encouraged those who did not attend to listen to Corporal Sue Crutchfield's speech. Mr. Huff announced that the Tree Lighting Ceremony would take place on December 3rd at Veteran's Park. Mr. Huff stated that the Village was blessed to have Morgan Sheehan, Miss North Palm Beach as its representative. ADJOURNMENT There being further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Jes a Green, MMC, Village Clerk