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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-2026 VC REG-A with attachments VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH REGULAR SESSION AGENDA VILLAGE HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026 501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1 6:00 PM Lisa Interlandi Orlando Puyol Susan Bickel Deborah Searcy Kendra Zellner Mayor Vice Mayor President Pro Tem Councilmember Councilmember Chuck Huff Leonard G. Rubin Jessica Green Village Manager Village Attorney Village Clerk INSTRUCTIONS FOR “WATCH LIVE” MEETING To watch the meeting live please go to our website page (link provided below) and click the “Watch Live” link provided on the webpage: https://www.village-npb.org/995/16543/Watch-Meetings-Live?activeLiveTab=widgets ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 1. Proclamation – Park and Recreation Month APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. Minutes of the Regular Session held May 14, 2026 3. Minutes of the Regular Session held June 11, 2026 COUNCIL BUSINESS MATTERS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public may address the Council concerning items on the Consent Agenda or any non agenda item under Statements from the Public. Time Limit: 3 minutes Members of the public who wish to speak on any item listed on the Regular Session or Workshop Session Agenda will be called on when the issue comes up for discussion. Time Limit: 3 minutes Anyone wishing to speak should complete a Public Comment Card (on the table at back of Council Chambers) and submit it to the Village Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS) Regular Session Agenda, June 25, 2026 Page 2 of 2 OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS MATTERS 4. DISCUSSION – Country Club COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION MATTERS VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS 5. DISCUSSION – Budget Meeting Dates MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS ADJOURNMENT If a person decides to appeal any decision by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at the Village Counci l meeting, he will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person who may require special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 841-3355 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. This agenda represents the tentative agenda for the scheduled meeting of the Village Council. Due to the nature of governmental duties and responsibilities, the Village Council reserves the right to make additions to, or deletions from, the items contained in this agenda. DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA May 14, 2026 Present: Lisa Interlandi, Mayor Orlando Puyol, Vice Mayor Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem Deborah Searcy, Councilmember Kendra Zellner, Councilmember Chuck Huff, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Marquetta Fells, Deputy Village Clerk ROLL CALL 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 Public Works Week. Public Works Director Chad Girard thanked Council for the proclamation and their support. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of Regular Session held April 9, 2026 and April 23, 2026 were approved as written. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC John Samadi 512 Marlin Rd. congratulated Public Works and thanked the Department for all that they were doing in the Village stating no other city or county does what the Village has been doing. Mr. Samadi expressed his disappointment and concerns regarding the reappointment process for Advisory Board and Committee members. Mr. Samadi expressed his concerns regarding heavy trucks going over the Lighthouse Bridge stating that he observed and took a video of a fully loaded Waste Management truck going over the bridge. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 2 of 9 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (cont’d) Vice Mayor Puyol addressed Mr. Samadi’s concerns indicating how much weight the Lighthouse Bridge holds. Mayor Interlandi advised Mr. Samadi to forward the photo or video of the Waste Management truck to a member of Council and or Staff. Mr. Huff informed Vice Mayor Puyol he and Police Chief Coliskey have talked with officers monitoring the bridge. Mayor Interlandi asked Mr. Samadi to send the photo or video to Chuck and/or Village Staff so that they can contact Solid Waste Authority to assure understanding of the Village’s rules. INTRODUCTION OF APPLICANTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES – BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD AND LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD The following applicants were introduced to the Village Council: Brenda Castrodad Roberta H. Jurney Erin Nettere The following applicants were unable to attend the meeting: Ronald K. Lantz Kirsten Davis David H. Talley Norma Mirsky Stephanie DiGangi John J. Rody Carolyn Kost RESOLUTION 2026-16 – APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BUSINESS ADVISORY BOARD AND LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD By written ballots, the originals of which are attached to the minutes of record, the Council appointed members to the Business Advisory Board and Library Advisory Board as follows: Business Advisory Board: Brenda Castrodad, Ronald K. Lantz, Erin Nettere. Library Advisory Board: Kirsten Davis, Stephanie DiGangi, Roberta H. Jurney. INTRODUCTION OF APPLICANTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES – CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Mayor Interlandi stated that Mrs. Grahm withdrew her application to join the Charter Review Committee and proposed accepting all 12 applicants to the Charter Review Committee. Councilmember Searcy proposed readvertising for applicants to see if anyone else may be interested in applying. Council discussion ensued. Mr. Rubin explained that if Council wished to appoint all 12 applicants, the Resolution that created the Charter Review Committee would need to be amended to allow for the appointment of 12 members instead of 9 members. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 3 of 9 INTRODUCTION OF APPLICANTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES – CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE (cont’d) Mr. Rubin stated that he would bring back the amended Resolution along with the Resolution that would name and appoint the 12 members to the next Council meeting for adoption. Mr. Rubin stated that the Council could make a motion to appoint 12 members to the Charter Review Committee for him to proceed in bringing back the two Resolutions for official approval. A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Vice Mayor Puyol to appoint all 12 applicants to the Charter Review Committee. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously. Council asked Mr. Rubin to provide and explain the expectations as well as the next steps of the committee. Mr. Rubin provided the general process of reviewing the charter, stating that the first step was to schedule a meeting to provide the committee with an overview of municipal government charters and statues. At each meeting, the committee will review one section at a time and discuss potential amendments. Council discussion ensued. Mr. Rubin explained that the meetings will be public and treated as other advisory boards. Public Notices will be posted the meetings will be open to the Public, as well as Public Comment. Mr. Rubin stated that when the board elects a Chair and Vice Chair the Committee will decide if Public Comment would be at the beginning or the end of the meeting. Mr. Pizzaloto recommended a survey to gather input from residents regarding revisions to the Charter. Council discussion ensued. Council stated that residents would have to vote on all changes to the Village Charter that are suggested by the review committee. President Pro Tem Bickel and Mr. Rubin ensued in discussion confirming that the survey should be a decision made by the Charter Review Committee and that Council and the Committee are not to engage in conversation. REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS) Francine Mantyh 655 Anchorage Dr. expressed thanks to Councilmember Searcy for attending the General Employees’ Pension Board meeting. Ms. Mantyh discussed a future meeting in hopes of getting employee members to join the General Employees’ Pension Board. Mr. Rubin explained that there were two (2) open employee seats, stating he has been in discussion with Bonnie Jenkins regarding potential revisions to the Village Code to provide potential solutions that would address the vacancies. Mary Phillips 525 Ebbtide Dr. stated that the Environmental Committee was in the process of deploying 80 VOG’s that were built. Ms. Phillips thanked Vice Mayor Puyol for his assistance. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 4 of 9 REPORTS (SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BOARDS) (cont’d) Ms. Phillips informed residents that if they were interested in having VOG’s (Vertical Oyster Gardens) installed at their home docks to contact the Environmental Committee. Ms. Phillips stated that VOG’s would be an ongoing effort from the Environmental Committee. Councilmember Searcy inquired if the Condos were aware of the VOG’s, Ms. Phillips proceeded to inform Council the condos were aware. Ms. Phillips stated Environmental Committee and Waterways Board members have access to their HOA. Vice Mayor Puyol ensued in discussion clarifying additional oyster shells were being dried at McArthur Park. Ms. Phillips discussed the manufacturing process with hopes of bringing the process in house. Council discussion ensued. Pat Friedman informed Council and the public of the opening of a new restaurant.,” Eddie V’s”, stating the restaurant has several different types of oysters to help the Environmental Committee with the VOG’s. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Interlandi thanked Vice Mayor Puyol for taking charge of assisting the Environmental Committee with making and deploying the VOG’s. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Item 11 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda. Thereafter, the Consent Agenda, as amended, was approved unanimously. The following items were approved: Resolution approving the Sole Source purchase of bridge amenities for the U.S. Highway One Bridge Replacement Project over the Earman River from Green Theory at a total cost of $46,594.40; and authorizing the Village Manager to take all steps necessary to effectuate the purchase. Resolution approving an Agreement with Palm Beach County for the receipt of Emergency Medical Services Grant Funds and authorizing execution of the Agreement. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board meeting held 1/27/26. Receive for file Minutes of the General Employees' Pension Board meeting held 2/3/26. Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee meeting held 3/9/26. Receive for file Minutes of the Waterways Advisory Board meeting held 1/27/26. RESOLUTION 2026-20 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Puyol and second by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt Resolution 2026-20 entitled: Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 5 of 9 RESOLUTION 2026-20 FIFTH AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES (cont’d) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES WITH C.A.P. GOVERNMENT, INC. TO INCREASE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Village Manger Huff explained to Council due to the passing of a Building Inspector in the building department an increase was needed to assist with inspections. Mr. Huff also disclosed the increase would cover expenses to the end of the Fiscal Year that would allow the department to train a new Building Inspector. Mr. Huff stated that the department was now fully staffed. Vice Mayor Puyol confirmed that the department was fully staffed. Vice Mayor Puyol stated that good news was coming from the department from contractors regarding turnaround time. Building Official Val Perez confirmed that the department was fully staffed. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-20 passed unanimously. OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS MATTERS RESOLUTION 2026-21 FISCAL YEAR 2026 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES A motion was made by Vice Mayor Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Zellner to adopt Resolution 2026-21 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA INCREASING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH YARD-NIQUE, INC. D/B/A PRECISION LANDSCAPE COMPANY FOR MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERV ICES FROM $100,000 TO $200,000; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Works Director Chad Ghirad explained that Precision Landscape was used throughout the Village for landscape maintenance services, including recovering oversized vegetation piles. Mr. Girard discussed the projects Precision has completed for the Village. Vice Mayor Puyol ensued in discussion by praising Mr. Girard for the success of the Fairhaven cul-de-sac project. Council ensued in discussing large piles of vegetation, stating that the Village should not be responsible for covering the large piles of vegetation that are left by residents. Mr. Huff stated the Village does not leave large piles of trash and vegetation on the roadway over the weekend. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-21 passed unanimously. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 6 of 9 RESOLUTION 2026-22 COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CONTRACT A motion was made by Councilmember Zellner and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt resolution 2026-22 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A BID PROPOSAL FROM BOULDER CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A C ONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $236,307.00 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION – CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATION CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO FUND THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Works Director Chad Girard explained the bid process beginning with how many bids were accepted also providing the highest and lowest bid. Mr. Girard informed Council that the main goal was to preserve the trees in the parking lot, with assistance from an Advisory Board member who is a Landscape Architect and the contractor has an Arborist on their team. Council discussion ensued. Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Shipman ensued in discussion regarding the Community Center parking lot issues and resolutions. Councilmember Zellner made a request to replace any trees that were removed to improve the parking lot. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-22 passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Mr. Huff discussed the issues on Fairhaven Drive. Mr. Huff thanked staff for addressing the issue at a resident’s home. Vice Mayor Puyol ensued in discussion. Mr. Huff thanked staff for hosting a great Centennial Celebration at the Country Club. Council discussion ensued. Council thanked and expressed appreciation to Lessing’s Group for supporting the festivities. Council discussed all of the activities that occurred. Mr. Huff provided an overview of what to expect during the introduction of the NPB Insider Series that would be provided by Olivia Suarez, Communication Specialist, and informed Council that no decisions or actions would be made. Mrs. Suarez provided an overview of the NPB Insider Series also known as NPB University, stating it will provide an inside look in government for the current fiscal year, current, on-going, and future projects, and lastly the departments will explain their mid-year budget financials. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 7 of 9 VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS (cont’d) Mrs. Suarez concluded her explanation with an NPB Insider Series Schedule stating that Council will hear from Community Development and Public Works at tonight’s meeting and Fire, Police, Library, Parks & Recreation and General Government will be presented at the next Council Meeting. Dodi Glas, Planning & Economic Director along with Val Perez, Building Official began discussing the divisions of the Community Development Department. Ms. Glas began the presentation with an overview of the two (2) divisions that make up the Community Development Department, which were the Building Division and the Planning & Zoning/Code Division. Mr. Perez and Ms. Glas provided an overview of each division’s organizational chart providing brief details on each position. Ms. Glas provided a brief explanation on Code Compliance Division highlighting the Marine Code Officer. Councilmember Searcy inquired on the Marine Code Officers day-to-day tasks. Ms. Glas explained that the Marine Code Officer was not on the boat all day since he has other obligations to complete. Ms. Glas, also informed Council that the boat has been an on-going issue with hopes of resolving it during the next budget year. Ms. Glas began discussing the current year accomplishments by informing Council the department was fully staffed. Ms. Glas provided an overview of the accomplishments achieved by the department such as implementing the electronic system MGO, increasing Code Compliance, community outreach, and activating the marine patrol. Lastly, the department has the staff to review and address expired permits. Ms. Glas referenced the reminders to residents that are placed in the newsletter and on the website. Mr. Perez proceeded to discuss the department’s accomplishments for the current year, beginning with explaining Virtual Inspections and their convenience for contractors and residents. Councilmember Searcy and Mr. Perez ensued in a discussion regarding the accuracy and liability of virtual inspections. Discussion ensued. Ms. Glas concluded with an overview of Looking Ahead at the department’s future projects. Mr. Girard began the Public Works Department overview with an outline of the Organizational Structure of each division within the department. Mr. Girard informed Council on the mileage covered by the department and the manpower required; 43 center miles of road, 66 miles of sidewalk, and 66 miles of swale and explained the usage of contractors. Councilmember Searcy questioned Saturday employee staffing. Councilmember Searcy and Mr. Girard ensued in discussion. Mr. Girard provided Council with an overview of the department’s Saturday schedule- 2-3 employees work Saturday overtime to cover the Commercial trash pick-up. Mr. Girard stated that Parks and Rec Director Ashley Shipman’s Park Rangers also manage the trash cans at the parks. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 8 of 9 VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS (cont’d) Mr. Girard led the discussion into providing a 6-month highlight for each division beginning with Fleet. Mr. Girard provided totals for the amount gallons of fuel that have been consumed and the total number of fleet services completed. Councilmember Searcy, Mr. Girard and Mr. Huff ensued in discussion, discussing the anticipated amount of fuel to be consumed as well as pricing. Mr. Girard continued the presentation by providing an overview of the Solid Waste Division, providing the totals of how much garbage, vegetation, recycled paper and recycling that have been recovered. Mr. Girard expressed to Council the Solid Waste Division picks-up an average 3,000 pounds of trash per person on a garbage day (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). Mr. Girard provided an overview of the Streets and Stormwater Division outlining the six (6) month totals of Swale Renovation, Stormwater Pipelined, Stormwater Pipe Cleaned, Sidewalk Replacements, and the new ADA Mats that have been installed. Mr. Girard began discussing the on-going projects within the Public Works Department. Mayor Interlandi and Council ensued in discussing the appearance of the East Alley Wall. Discussion continued regarding the on-going projects, detailing the drainage of the roadway. Mr. Girard provided an estimated time of completion for Marina Drive, discussing the construction of the Library HVAC providing an estimated time of completion by the end of May. Mr. Girard continued the discussion by providing updates on the upcoming Lighthouse Bridge Project and lastly providing an estimated time of completion for the Country Club Wash Plant. Mr. Girard discussed the Public Works Departments upcoming projects detailing on the upcoming Buoy Road project, Public Safety Generator, and Septic to Sewer and Draining Improvements. Mayor Interlandi and Mr. Girard ensued in discussion, questioning whether grants would be used to fund the Septic and Drainage Improvements. Mr. Girard concluded the presentation by discussing the department’s mid-year budget. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Councilmember Zellner ensued in discussion by stating recycling makes an impact on the Solid Waste Budget with reimbursements being returned from the Solid Waste Authority. Mr. Girard provided details on the reimbursements received from the Solid Waste Authority. Council discussion ensued. Mr. Girard provided details on the cost of waste that is charged by the Solid Waste Authority. Councilmember Zellner requested to receive the quarterly letter from the Solid Waste Authority to include the amount of recyclable’s collected by the Solid Waste Authority. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held May 14, 2026 Page 9 of 9 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS (cont’d) Councilmember Zellner informed Council and the public of upcoming meet and greet scheduled to connect with residents: June 3rd at 5:00 PM at Osbourne Park and June 10the 5:00 PM at Anchorage Park. Vice Mayor Puyol state that there was new seating at the bus stop on U.S. Highway 1. Vice Mayor Puyol stated that a previous resident and her son were very touched by the Vietnam memorial and the flags that were recently added. Vice Mayor Puyol stated that Mr. Huff will be the guest speaker at the Hurricane Huttle on May 19. Council discussion ensued. Vice Mayor Puyol discussed Prosperity Village stating that the fence and landscape should be removed and opened. Mayor Interlandi stated that the landscape plan was approved by the Village. Ms. Glas stated that the plans would be reviewed again and confirm that what was approved was installed. Councilmembers ensued in discussion regarding the Prosperity Village landscaping plan. Vice Mayor Puyol asked if a ship’s wheel could be installed on Monet Rd. Mr. Rubin explained that the area was once owned by the County. Vice Mayor Puyol suggested adding more “No Wake Zone” signs. President Pro Tem Bickel asked for the speakers in the bathrooms to be checked since they no longer seemed to be working. Councilmember Searcy thanked staff for the Centennial Celebration ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Marquetta Fells, Deputy Village Clerk MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 11, 2026 Present: Lisa Interlandi, Mayor Orlando Puyol, Vice Mayor Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem Deborah Searcy, Councilmember Kendra Zellner, Councilmember Samia Janjua, Deputy Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Jessica Green, Village Clerk ROLL CALL 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 Communications Specialists Olivia Suarez and Kate Pokorny were recognized for receiving two Florida Municipal Communicators Association Awards for Outstanding Newsletter and Outstanding Social Media Campaign. Mrs. Suarez and Mrs. Pokorny thanked Village Council for their support. Mayor Interlandi presented Lifesaving Award Certificates to Country Club Lifeguards Kelly Mark and Louis Rosado. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Session held May 28, 2026 were approved as written. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC John Samadi, 512 Marlin Road, expressed his concerns regarding changes to the Village’s noise ordinance and basketball hoops that were installed close to and overhanging the street at certain residences. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 11, 2026 Page 2 of 8 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff and Councilmembers regarding the installation and location of basketball hoops throughout the Village. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED President Pro Tem Bickel moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Vice Mayor Puyol seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved: Resolution adopting a Quality Leave Award Policy to be incorporated into the Personnel Rules and Regulations Manual. Receive for file Minutes of the Planning, Zoning and Adjustment Board meeting held 3/3/26. Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 3/11/26. Vice Mayor Puyol asked for an explanation of the Quality Leave Award. Human Resources Director Jennifer Cain explained that the purpose of the award was to provide additional leave time for employees who have demonstrated a high degree of dedication and outstanding performance, above and beyond expectation of the normal duties of their position. Ms. Cain explained that it was the first benefit that she would like to implement as part of an Employee Recognition Program. RESOLUTION 2026-28 – BUOY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CONTRACT A motion was made by Vice Mayor Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Zellner to adopt Resolution 2026-28 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A BID PROPOSAL FROM TCLM ENTERPRISE INC. FOR THE BUOY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Works Director Chad Girard explained the project was put out to bid and the Village received eight (8) bids. TCLM Enterprises, Inc. submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $449,397. The project was inclusive with an Interlocal Cost Sharing Agreement with Seacoast Utility Authority for utility replacement. Seacoast Utility would cover approximately $125,000 of the $448,397 cost. Discussion ensued between Mr. Girard and Councilmembers regarding the scope of the project. Jeannine Henrion, 712 Buoy Road, expressed her concerns regarding the proposed Buoy Road project and stated that she would appreciate the issues on Buoy Road finally be taken care of. Patrick Hansen, 730 Buoy Road, asked for a timeline for the Buoy Road project and asked if it would also be repaved. Mr. Girard stated that he expected the project would begin within the next thirty (30) days and the road would be repaved as part of the project. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 11, 2026 Page 3 of 8 RESOLUTION 2026-28 – BUOY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CONTRACT continued Marshall Gillespie, 731 Buoy Road, asked what type of disruption there would be to the residents of Buoy Road. Mr. Girard stated that there would be downtime for the water lines to swap things over, but there would not be any boil water notices because Seacoast is required to clear the line before putting the new line in service. Mr. Girard stated that a community meeting could be scheduled to educate and inform the residents of what would occur. Councilmember Searcy expressed her concern regarding the funds needed to fund the project and whether the stormwater assessments should be re-evaluated. Councilmember Searcy stated that she would like metrics on what roads have the same issues and that they would need to be addressed in the future. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, Mr. Rubin and Mr. Huff regarding re-evaluation of stormwater assessments. President Pro Tem Bickel asked why trees would have to be pulled for the Buoy Road project. Mr. Girard explained that since the Village had swales where water is collected, the trees in those swales need to be removed. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Mr. Girard regarding trees, stormwater assessment and the Buoy Road project. Councilmember Zellner asked that when trees need to be removed for a project that an equal number of trees be replaced even if it is in a different location within the Village. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-28 passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS Mr. Huff asked Mayor Interlandi if they could discuss updates on the FPL undergrounding project before moving forward to the next agenda item. Mayor Interlandi reordered the agenda for the next topic of discussion to be an update on the FPL undergrounding project. Mr. Huff gave a background on the FPL undergrounding project. The undergrounding project was supposed to be done in the year 2030. FPL recently began reaching out to residents regarding the project but had not contacted the Village. Mr. Girard reached out to FPL and received the plans and had a subsequent meeting and learned that the majority of Lakeside Drive would be undergrounded and US Highway 1 all around the Anchorage Drive loop to Lighthouse Drive and to the south. Mr. Huff continued and explained the process that FPL would be taking to move forward and stated that there would not be a cost to the residents. Mayor Interlandi clarified that there would be no cost to the residents and that FPL would be undergrounding the main lines and connecting individual homes to the main lines. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 11, 2026 Page 4 of 8 VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS continued Mr. Huff agreed and stated that it was why FPL was seeking to obtain rights to the easements. Mr. Huff stated that there were still unknowns about the project and that was why he and Mr. Girard are keeping the lines of communication open between the Village and FPL. Mr. Huff stated that there would be a meeting held by FPL at the Village for residents to get informed and have their questions answered. The meeting will take place on either June 24th or July 8th at 6 p.m. at Village Hall. Discussion ensued between Mr. Huff and Councilmembers regarding the meeting between FPL and residents and whether there will be undergrounding in the remaining areas of the Village. Mr. Huff stated that messaging will go out once they have more information and when the meeting with FPL will take place. Discussion continued between Councilmembers and Mr. Huff regarding the transformers, poles, easements and right of ways as they related to the undergrounding project. RESOLUTION 2026-29 – ANCHORAGE PARK AMENITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT A motion was made by Vice Mayor Puyol and seconded by Councilmember Searcy to adopt Resolution 2026-29 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING A BID PROPOSAL FROM DILIGENT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC FOR THE ANCHORAGE PARK AMENITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $40,469.00 FROM THE CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE RECREATION GRANT FUND AND AMENDING THE SPECIAL REVENUE RECREATION GRANT FUND TO REFLECT THE TRANSFER OF THE CIP FUNDS AND THE RECEIPT OF RECREATION TRAILS PROGRAM GRANT REVENUE TO FUND THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Parks Manager Stephen Poh discussed and explained the purpose and scope of the project. The first phase of the project would include repaving the trail system along the southern portion of Anchorage Park, the second phase would include stabilizing and re-grading the kayak launch area and the third phase of the project would include the installation of new outdoor fitness equipment. The project is a Recreation Trails Program Grant where 80% of the project would be funded by the grant and 20% would be funded through the Village’s Capital Improvement Program and staff were recommending the contract be awarded to Diligent Construction Services, LLC as the low bidder of the project. Mary Phillips, 525 Ebbtide Drive, expressed her support for the Anchorage Park Amenities Improvement Project and for the Village keeping environmental sustainability goals with Village projects and expressed her concerns regarding the utilization of artificial turf. Councilmember Zellner expressed her support for the Anchorage Park Amenities Improvement Project but stated her concerns regarding the use of artificial turf and should consider other alternatives for Village park projects. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 11, 2026 Page 5 of 8 RESOLUTION 2026-29 – ANCHORAGE PARK AMENITIES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTRACT continued Mr. Poh discussed and explained the alternative grass options and stated that the turf that would be installed at Anchorage Park was considered safe for pets and the environment. Mr. Huff stated that he spoke with the contractor regarding possible alternatives for artificial turf and other environmentally safe options. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and Ms. Shipman regarding the grant that was funding the project. Mr. Rubin stated that the budget amendment stated in the resolution was incorrect and needed to be revised to reflect the amount stated in the agenda memo. Mr. Rubin asked that Council provide a motion to amend the resolution with the correct budget amendment amount. A motion was made by Councilmember Searcy and seconded b y Councilmember Puyol to amend the resolution with the correct budget amendment amount that was provided in the agenda memo, which passed unanimously. President Pro Tem Bickel asked if any trees would be lost in the project. Ms. Shipman stated that no trees would be lost. Ms. Shipman asked that the alternative chosen for the athletic equipment flooring was a soft material for people to exercise on. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding the proper circumstances or applications for plastic or artificial turf. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-29 as amended passed unanimously. VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS NPB Insider Series – Recreation / General Government Mr. Huff introduced the NPB Insider Series for Recreation and General Government and began the presentation. Mr. Huff discussed the General Government Divisions, Village Manager’s Organizational Structure and Department Highlights. Mrs. Suarez and Mrs. Pokorny continued and completed the presentation with additional Department Highlights. Human Resources Director Jennifer Cain gave and discussed a presentation which featured the Human Resources Department’s Organizational Structure, Department Highlights and Current Year Accomplishments, Completed Projects, Department Current and Upcoming Projects, and a “Looking Ahead” of Upcoming and New Projects. Village Clerk Jessica Green gave and discussed a presentation which featured the Village Clerk’s Organizational Structure, Department Highlights and Current Year Completed Projects, Department Current and Upcoming Projects, and a “Looking Ahead” of Upcoming and New Projects. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 11, 2026 Page 6 of 8 NPB Insider Series – Recreation / General Government continued Finance Director Erica Ramirez gave and discussed a presentation which featured the Village Clerk’s Organizational Structure, Department Highlights and Current Year Completed Projects, Department Current and Upcoming Projects, and a “Looking Ahead” of Upcoming and New Projects. Information Technology Director Michael Applegate gave and discussed a presentation which featured the Village Clerk’s Organizational Structure, Department Highlights and Current Year Completed Projects, Department Current and Upcoming Projects, and a “Looking Ahead” of Upcoming and New Projects. Mr. Huff reviewed the FY 2026 General Fund Mid-Year Budget Summary. Mr. Huff stated that all Departmental budgets should be at the 50% mark and over all they were at 51.14%. The Village Council budget was over at 67% and that was due to spending more than budget ed for donations and for Council travel reimbursement. Extra donation funds were spent for former Councilmember Garrison’s memorial and a Councilmember traveled to Tallahassee for the Palm Beach Day Event which was a trip that has not been historically budgeted for. Parks and Recreation Director Ashley Shipman gave and discussed a presentation which featured the Village Clerk’s Organizational Structure, Department Highlights and Current Year Completed Projects, Department Current and Upcoming Projects. Ms. Shipman concluded with an overview of the FY 2026 General Fund Budget Summary for Parks and Recreation. Mr. Huff thanked all Village Departments for their hard work on their budgets. Mr. Huff stated that there would be a discussion regarding the Country Club as an agenda item at the next Council meeting on June 25th. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Councilmember Zellner stated that she had concerns regarding hat racking of trees around the Village and asked if the Village code could be revised to include the prohibition of hat racking in residential neighborhoods. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers regarding educating residents regarding the hat racking of trees. Councilmember Zellner asked that residents be educated regarding what is allowed or not allowed regarding construction materials placed in bulk trash. Mr. Girard explained the price differences between different trash types and pickups. Councilmember Zellner gave an update on her recent “Meet and Greet” events at Anchorage Park and stated that feedback from residents indicated that they did not feel safe crossing due to speeding on Juniper, Allamanda, Ebbtide and Lighthouse Drive. Councilmember Zellner asked if the issue could be investigated. President Pro Tem Bickel stated that she was receiving a lot of complaints regarding e-bikes on sidewalks and asked if it was illegal. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 11, 2026 Page 7 of 8 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued Mr. Rubin explained that e-bikes were legal on sidewalks, the same as regular bicycles. President Pro Tem asked if the state was working on regulations for e-bikes. Discussion ensued regarding municipalities that have passed ordinances based on county regulations for e-bikes. President Pro Tem Bickel asked if Florida House Representative Emily Gregory had been invited to speak at a Council meeting. Mr. Huff indicated that Village Clerk Jessica Green’s office had reached out and was waiting for a response. Mr. Huff stated that Mrs. Green was also reaching out to Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks to invite her to a Council meeting and that Gina Levesque from the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics would be attending the July 9 th Council meeting to give an annual overview. President Pro Tem Bickel asked Mrs. Green if she was responsible for providing a proclamation for a resident’s recent 100th birthday celebration. Mayor Interlandi and Mrs. Green stated that a proclamation was created and signed and presented to the resident for their 100th birthday. Mayor Interlandi and President Pro Tem Bickel encouraged giving proclamations for residents who have reached their 100th birthday and invited residents who were turning 100 years old to reach out to the Village for a proclamation. President Pro Tem Bickel asked if Mr. Huff had any details regarding Coach Cavanah’s celebration event. Mr. Huff discussed and explained information regarding the details of Coach Cavanah’s 50th year of coaching at the Village’s Country Club swimming pool. President Pro Tem Bickel stated that the host of the event was asking for donations and asked if Council would like to make a $1000 donation. Council came to consensus to donate $1000 to the host of Coach Cavanah’s 50th year celebration event. Mr. Huff asked for clarification from Mr. Rubin regarding the non-ad valorem assessment resolutions that were recently passed and what the next steps would be. Mr. Rubin explained that the resolutions were passed in case it was necessary to collect special assessments for the next fiscal year, but the potential impacts would not affect the upcoming fiscal year but the following fiscal year. The resolutions would still remain in effect for the fiscal year that would be impacted. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed property tax question on the upcoming General Election ballot and the potential impacts and next steps. Draft Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held June 11, 2026 Page 8 of 8 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued Mayor Interlandi stated that she attended the Lake Worth Lagoon initiative meeting where she sits on the Steering Committee and the Village received accolades from the Town of Palm Beach for their marine law enforcement operations that keep the lagoon clear of derelict and illegally moored vessels. The Town of Palm Beach had been utilizing the same methods as the Village and through their efforts have cleared their waterways from 170 vessels down to 10 vessels. Mayor Interlandi stated that there was also praise regarding the Village’s vertical oyster gardens and the Village was identified as a partner with the Fishing Foundation who is continuing to promote the VOGs throughout the county. Mayor Interlandi thanked the Environmental Committee and residents for implementing the VOGs. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Jessica Green, MMC, Village Clerk VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH VILLAGE MANAGERS OFFICE TO: Honorable Mayor and Council FROM: Chuck Huff, Village Manager DATE: June 25, 2026 SUBJECT: Discussion and Direction Regarding FY 2027 Country Club Accessibility, Operations, and Membership and Fee Structure Background The North Palm Beach Country Club is one of the Village's premier recreational amenities and serves residents, nonresidents, golfers, tennis participants, and pool users. As part of the FY 2027 budget development process, staff is seeking policy direction from the Village Council regarding the appropriate balance between resident access, membership availability, and revenue generation for Country Club operations. The Country Club operates as an enterprise fund and is expected to remain financially sustainable while continuing to provide high-quality recreational opportunities for Village residents. Staff has reviewed current membership levels, utilization rates, market comparisons, and operational costs and is seeking Council input before finalizing FY 2027 membership and fee recommendations. Dr. Kim DeLaney of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council will assist in the presentation of this item and Council discussion. Discussion Topics Resident Access and Community Benefit Council direction is requested regarding the importance of resident access to the following Country Club operations:  Golf  Tennis  Pool Staff seeks guidance regarding whether resident access should remain the primary objective of Country Club operations or if additional emphasis should be placed on revenue generation and utilization. Balance Between Resident Access and Financial Sustainability Council direction is requested regarding the appropriate balance between:  Providing affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for Village residents; and  Generating additional revenues to support ongoing Country Club operations, maintenance, and future capital needs. Golf Memberships and Fees Council direction is requested regarding:  The current cap of 190 golf memberships and whether this number should be modified.  The current ratio of approximately 63% resident memberships and 37% non-resident memberships and whether this ratio should be modified.  Staff recommendation to modify FY 2027 fees as follows: o An approximately 5% increase in overall golf fees; and o An approximately 25% to 32% increase in overall golf membership fees . Tennis Memberships and Fees Council direction is requested regarding staff’s recommended increase in overall tennis membership fees by approximately 15% to 21% for FY 2027 and whether any modifications are desired. Pool Memberships and Fees Council direction is requested regarding staff's recommendation to maintain current pool membership fees for FY 2027 and whether any modifications are desired. Fiscal Impact Staff recommendations for membership and fee adjustments are intended to improve overall Country Club revenues and the financial sustainability of Country Club operations while maintaining competitive pricing and prioritized resident access. Fiscal impacts associated with Council direction will be incorporated into the proposed FY 2027 budget. Recommended Action Discuss the policy questions presented in this memorandum and provide direction to staff regarding FY 2027 Country Club membership levels, resident/nonresident membership allocation, and membership and fee adjustments for golf, tennis, and pool operations.