HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-2026 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JUNE 25, 2026
Present:
ROLL CALL
Lisa Interlandi, Mayor
Orlando Puyol, Vice Mayor
Susan Bickel, President Pro Tern
Deborah Searcy, Councilmember
Kendra Zellner, Councilmember
Chuck Huff, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jessica Green, Village Clerk
Mayor Interlandi 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 Puyol led the public in the Pledge.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Interlandi read a Proclamation for Park and Recreation Month.
Director of Parks and Recreation Ashley Shipman along with the Parks and Recreation Department
accepted the Proclamation and thanked Council.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Regular Session held May 14, 2026 and June 11, 2026 were approved as
written.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Dr. Seger W. Dhaiti, 4347 Willow Pond Road, announced his candidacy for the Port of Palm
Beach Commission Group 4 seat.
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VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Discussion — Country Club
Dr. Kim Delaney of Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council introduced herself and asked
Chuck for preliminary comments.
Mr. Huff thanked Dr. Delaney and staff for their time and effort into providing the materials for
the Country Club presentation.
Dr. Delaney gave a background on the Strategic Planning process indicating that the Village has
had a series of workshops which included the Country Club and stated that the Council had asked
for a deeper dive into the details related to the Country Club. The presentation would provide the
requested details. Dr. Delaney stated that staff was requesting direction regarding different aspects
and issues related to the Country Club.
Dr. Delaney began the presentation by discussing and explaining the Current Framework of the
Country Club. Dr Delaney continued the presentation by discussing and explaining the Country
Club's Current Fee Structure, Facility Status and Capital Needs, and Resident Access to Club
Operations with Financial Arrangement Scenarios.
Questions and answers ensued between Dr. Delaney and Councilmembers during the presentation.
Dr. Delaney presented Council with Policy Questions and concluded with requesting Council
Action on the following two items:
1. Provide Council Direction for FY 2027 Budget
2. Provide Council Direction regarding Overall Country Club Master Plan & Analysis
Richard Pizzolato, 1618 Twelve Oaks Way, stated that he trusted staffs recommendations when
it came to policy and fee decisions for the Country Club. Mr. Pizzolato discussed golf fees and
memberships at the Country Club.
Russell Beverstein, 415 U.S. Highway 1, discussed how the Country Club and the golf course was
a great amenity and stated that the golf course did not require as much funding for repairs or
additions as the other amenities at the Country Club.
Francine Mantyh, 655 Anchorage Drive, inquired about the Social Dining Membership at the
Country Club stating that it was not mentioned in the presentation and asked if it was generating
revenue for the Country Club.
Country Club General Manager Beth Davis explained the Social Dining Membership and stated
that it was a work in progress that would hopefully push more food and beverage sales. Ms. Davis
discussed current and proposed membership opportunities at the Country Club.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, Country Club staff, Mr. Huff and Dr. Delaney
regarding proposed fee increases at the Country Club for Fiscal Year 2027.
Discussion ensued between Councilmember Puyol and staff regarding proposed changes to
Country Club memberships.
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VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Dr. Delaney reviewed staff's recommendation regarding the Golf Fee Structure stating that the
recommendation was to keep the total number of memberships at 190 and increase overall golf
fees 5-15% and increase overall membership fees 25-32%.
Mr. Bowman discussed and explained the different types of golf memberships and their costs
Dr. Delaney suggested that Council provide direction regarding, Golf Fee Structure and number
of memberships so that staff can take the next steps to provide information in the upcoming budget
process. Dr. Delaney also suggested a Master Plan analysis of the Country Club to determine an
overall membership and fee structure that would benefit the Country Club in future years.
Vice Mayor Puyol continued in discussion with Dr. Delaney regarding golf memberships and fees.
Council came to consensus to move forward with a comprehensive Master Plan study on the
Country Club's operations.
Discussion continued between Mr. Huff and Councilmembers regarding a Master Plan study on
the Country Club's operations and next steps in moving forward with the process.
Council began discussion regarding the tennis and pool operations' fees at the Country Club.
Mr. Huff stated that Council provided the direction needed to start moving forward with a Master
Plan study for the Country Club.
Discussion — Budget Meeting Dates
Mr. Huff explained that staff were proposing to have Special Council Budget meetings versus
Budget Workshops so that budget decisions could be made at the meetings.
Discussion ensued between Council, Mr. Huff and Deputy Village Manager Samia Janjua
regarding proposed dates for Budget Meetings.
Council agreed to schedule Council Special Budget meets on August 13th and August 31 St from
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The regular scheduled Council meeting on August 13th would begin at 7
p.m. and the August 27th Council meeting would be canceled and rescheduled to August 31st and
would begin at 7 p.m. A tentative Council Special Budget meeting would be scheduled on
September 3rd from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. if needed.
Mr. Huff thanked Village Staff, Council and Dr. Delaney for their efforts regarding the Country
Club discussion.
Mr. Huff announced the upcoming 4th of July event at the Country Club.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Interlandi stated that since the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board was a quasi-judicial
board, it was in need of professional recordkeeping as it related to agendas and minutes as well as
staffing for the meetings.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
Mayor Interlandi suggested that the Village Clerk's office staff the Planning, Zoning and
Adjustment Board meetings and take on the duties of creating the agendas and typing the minutes.
Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding whether the Village Clerk's office should
take on the additional duties for the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board.
Council came to consensus to have the Village Clerks office take on the duties of staffing, agendas
and minutes for the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board to begin October 1St and to have
Village staff determine compensation for the additional duties.
Mayor Interlandi stated that the Village Clerk's Evaluation Form was in need of revision and stated
that if Council had not provided feedback regarding the draft evaluation forms to please do so by
the next Council meeting on July 9th. Mayor Interlandi stated that if no feedback was provided by
July 9th that Village Clerk Green and Human Resources Director Jennifer Cain should collaborate
to produce a newly revised evaluation form in time for the Village Clerk's upcoming evaluation
which is due August 8th.
Councilmember Searcy asked Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Shipman to give an update
on Park and Recreation Month.
Ms. Shipman gave an update on upcoming recreational events including the 4th of July festivities.
ADJOURNMENT
There be rther business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Jes a Green, MMC, Village Clerk