2022.09.28_NRPB_Agenda_Regular
Town of Highland Beach
Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Town of Highland Beach
Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Special Meeting scheduled on Wednesday, September 28,
2022 at 9:30 A.M. at Town Hall Commission Chambers
has been canceled due to Hurricane Ian and will
rescheduled in the near future.
Posted: 09/27/2022
Town of Highland Beach
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Published: 05.26.2021 / Updated 04.15.2022
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AGENDA
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, At 9:30 AM
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
3614 S. OCEAN BOULEVARD
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL 33487
Telephone: (561) 278-4548
Website: www.highlandbeach.us
TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker)
6. PRESENTATIONS
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. August 10, 2022
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Discussion of the Dune Outreach Management Campaign
A. Barbara Nestle
9. NEW BUSINESS
None.
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10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 04, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
October 10, 2022 - Town Hall Closed in Observance of Columbus Day
October 11, 2022 - 1:00 P.M. Code Enforcement Board Regular Meeting
October 13, 2022 - 9:30 A.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
October 27, 2022 - 11:30 A.M. Financial Advisory Board Regular Meeting
11. ADJOURNMENT
Any person that decides to appeal any decision made by the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board with
respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record including
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. (State Law requires the above Notice. Any person desiring
a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own cost, to arrange for the transcript.) The Town neither
provides nor prepares such record. There may be one or more Town Commissioners attending the meeting.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons who need accommodation in order to attend or
participate in this meeting should contact Town Hall at (561) 278-4548 within a reasonable time prior to this meeting in
order to request such assistance.
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File Attachments for Item:
A. August 10, 2022
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TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
TOWN NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: August 10, 2022
3614 South Ocean Boulevard
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
Time: 12:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Gillion called the meeting to order at 12:30 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL
Member Diane Matthewman
Member Margarita Chappelear
Member Nicole Stansfield
Member Joshua Davison
Member Barbara Nestle (joined on Zoom)
Administrative Support Specialist Ganelle Thompson
Administrative Support Specialist Latonda Gillion
ABSENT
Member Virginia Eastwood-Egan
Member Leonard Brenner
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Board led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
MOTION: Matthewman/Chappelear – Moved to approve the agenda as presented,
which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. None
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7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 02, 2022
MOTION: Chappelear/Stansfield - Moved to approve the minutes of February
02, 2022 as presented, which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Update on the February 2, 2022 Board recommendations to the Town
Commission.
Ms. Gillion read the title of item 9.A.
Town Planner Allen presented this item and explained that on March 01, 2022,
the Town Commission reviewed and considered the February 02, 2022 Board
recommendation. Ms. Allen discussed the consensus of the Town Commission
related to the following recommendations:
1) Consider employing a professional tree service company like Bartlett Tree
Experts to facilitate the management and care of the palms situated in the
right-of-way along State Road A1A.
2) Approve the implementation of additional bucket trees to all Associations
along the beach that have authorized their use .
3) Consider providing a code enforcement officer that routinely (once or twice a
week) walks or rides on the beach to facilitate visual observation of any
violations to Section 5-9 of the Town Code.
4) Consider at a special meeting or allocate time at its Commission meeting to
address beach raking issue in a more detailed matter and take into
consideration the needs of all residents of Highland Beach in regard to this
particular process.
Town Planner Allen also addressed the two questions that the Board members
proposed on February 02, 2022, meeting concerning the 100 palm trees on State
Road A1A, and the number of bucket trees replaced.
There were conversations about dune management and restoration, the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements, and an outreach
initiative such as posting the Dune Management Presentation by Board Member
Chappelear on the Town’s Natural Resources Preservation Board webpage , as
well as other outreach initiatives. Town Planner Allen indicated that she would
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speak with the Town Manager about the members reaching out to the property
owners/condominium associations regarding the condition of their dunes.
In addition, the Board members discussed ways to educate and make the public
aware of dune erosion and maintenance, such as 1) placing articles in the Coastal
Star newspaper and the Managers Minutes to create awareness of dune erosion
in Highland Beach, 2) a public educational session at the library, and 3) a
pamphlet about dune erosion.
Town Planner Allen referred to the Town’s code of ordinance, Section 2-140(c),
Power and duties of the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board and
discussed this matter. Ms. Allen will research the Town’s code of ordinances to
find out what exists in the regulations regarding the maintenance of eroded beach
dunes and get back to the Board on her findings.
Ms. Allen suggested that the Board think about how they want to expand upon
the dune restoration/management educational outreach effort they have provided
and think of a plan or an outline to approach this matter which may be an asset
to the Board.
The Board agreed to place a discussion item on the next meeting agenda related
to “Dune Management Outreach.” Besides, the Board members will email Ms.
Ganelle Thompson two weeks before the meeting date with their agenda item.
The Board members discussed their assignments as follows:
Member Stanfield agreed to contact the Library Director about dates and
use of the library community room for a public informational night event.
Member Chappelear suggested Mr. Robert Barron of Coastal
Management as a speaker.
The Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board members to
coordinate and share a booth at the next Food Truck event.
Member Chappelear will provide pictures of dunes for the booth.
Member Chappelear will provide a list of individuals/companies
specializing in dune restoration, etcetera.
Member Matthewman will contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission about dune restoration and speak at a future
meeting.
Member Davison will contact 4Ocean, a non-profit organization, about
removing debris from the mangroves.
Town Planner Allen explained the agenda process related to the board members
submitting agenda materials to the Town Clerk's Office two weeks before the
meeting.
There were discussions about the Board having a special meeting before
November and about sending an informational flyer to the property owners that
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are directly affected. Town Planner Allen will speak with the Town Manager about
an informational flyer. Member Chappelear volunteered to draft the information
for the Board. Furthermore, the Board discussed a possible special meeting in
late September or early October before the November meeting.
MOTION: Stansfield/Davison – Moved that we look into the possibility of having
a Special meeting to further discuss the topic of Dune Outreach
Campaign Education sometime at the end of September to mid-
October, which passed unanimously 5 to 0.
The Board further discussed brochures or pamphlets for the entire town or
beachfront property owners. Ms. Allen will speak with the Town Manager about
an insert or an article for the Manager’s Minutes. Member Chappelear indicated
that she would research other municipalities such as the City of Delray Beach, the
Town of Gulf Stream, and other coastal communities to find out what they are
doing to address this matter.
B. Nomination of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Ms. Gillion read the title of Item 9.B. and presented this item.
The Board members discussed the nomination of a Chairperson and Vice -
Chairperson.
MOTION: Matthewman/Davison – Moved to nominate Member Stansfield as
Chairperson of the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
to serve for one year, ending August 10, 2023, which passed
unanimously 5 to 0.
MOTION: Matthewman/Davison – Moved to nominate Member Chappelear as
Vice Chairperson of the Natural Resources Preservation Advisory
Board to serve for one year, ending August 10, 2023, which passed
unanimously 5 to 0.
10. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Thompson referred to the announcements as follows:
August 11, 2022 - 9:30 P.M. Planning Board Regular Meeting
August 16, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
August 25, 2022 - 12:00 P.M. Town Commission Special Meeting
September 06, 2022 - 1:30 P.M. Town Commission Meeting
September 06, 2022 - 5:01 P.M. Town Commission Special First Public Hearing
Budget Meeting
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September 21, 2022 - 5:01 P.M. Town Commission Special Second Public
Hearing Budget Meeting
November 02, 2022- 12:30 P.M. Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Regular Meeting
Ms. Thompson canvassed the Board for their availability on November 02, 2022,
Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Regular Meeting, and the members
confirmed they were available for the meeting.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:49 P.M.
APPROVED at the September 28, 2022, Natural Resources Preservation Advisory
Board Special Meeting.
ATTEST: Chairperson Nicole Stansfield
Transcribed by Latonda Gillion, and
Lanelda Gaskins
Ganelle Thompson,
Administrative Support Specialist
Date
Disclaimer: Effective May 19, 2020, per Resolution No. 20 -008, all meeting minutes are
transcribed as a brief summary reflecting the event of this meeting. Verbatim audio/video
recordings are permanent records and are available on the Town’s Media Archives &
Minutes webpage: https://highlandbeach-fl.municodemeetings.com/
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File Attachments for Item:
A. Discussion of the Dune Outreach Management Campaign
A. Barbara Nestle
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National Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Highland Beach (HB)
Meeting of September 28, 2022
Suggested Topics to include in Agenda
by member Barbara Nestle
1. Draft action plan (see attachment 1)
2. Draft example outreach letter to beachfront residents on A1A (see attachment 2)
3. Draft outreach one pager for all HB residents (for events) (see attachment 3)
4. Draft list of resources to add to HB website (attachment 5)
5. Draft detailed plan for food truck event of October 27 (as basis for discussion, see
attachment 4)
6. Dune restoration contractors discussion, and whether to publish a list (not as town
recommendation, with disclaimers)
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Attachment 1
Draft for Board Discussion: Action Plan for Dunes Restorations in Highland Beach
1. Organize Food Truck stand/table for October 27, 2022, with information and
outreach/communication (see Attachment 4 for a draft detailed plan) and advertise
event
2. Draft outreach letter to residents on A1A (see draft in attachment 2)
3. Draft outreach one pager for all HB residents (see draft in attachment 3)
4. Organize a similar outreach event for HOA on A1A to participate and exchange
ideas/plans (location: library)
5. Create a list of resources for our board’s website (draft in attachment 5)
6. Create a list of potential dune restoration contractors as source of information for
homeowners and HOAs. Decision on whether to publish or not (not as town
recommendation, with disclaimers)
7. Research on other towns’ regulations on dune restorations (if any) – from Miami to
WPB (there are no FDEP regulations on dunes)
8. Climate change mitigation report of the Coastal Resilience Partnership, especially
Appendix 4 for HB and funding options Table 3-2 and discussion around implementation
of relevant aspects for HB (for dune restoration initiative only)
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Attachment 2
Draft for Discussion: EXAMPLE outreach letter to residents on A1A (beach front)
Dear Resident,
We are writing to you as owner/resident of an oceanfront property, a precious piece of land of
tremendous value for protection of our Florida shoreline. Given the real threat of climate
change, many residents are looking for information about how to properly maintain their dunes
and how to find professional guidance.
Attached are Guidelines for Beach and Dune Management by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection FDEP. We also added a one page document with all the high level
information you may find helpful. As you see, it does not take much to start restoring a dune.
According to FDEP, by adding sea oats as deep-rooted grass and native shrubs (with removal of
some non-native invasive pest plants), you could already better protect your property and our
county’s sea shore from rising sea levels, hurricanes and storms.
Our team is available during the town’s food truck event of October 27 (add details re event) to
answer questions.
Sincerely,
Town of Highland Beach
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Attachment 3
Draft for Discussion: Town of Highland Beach One Pager re Coastal Dune Management
(based on Robert H Barron and FDEP materials)
1. Remove all invasive exotic invasive plants (such as Hawaiian half flower). They compete
with more stable dune plants that are native to Florida and had been here before
development happened.
2. Replace cleared area with appropriate native species, details below:
3. Develop a foredune as first line of defense against erosion. Plant dense sea grass such as
sea oats and dune panic grass that are deep rooted grasses. The replanting must happen
immediately after step 1.
4. Plant native low shrubs such as saw palmettos, some sea grape (not all is good, pls study
the information provided in the FDEP Guidelines) and other low shrubs and maintain
them at knee height. Do not plant trees or high shrubs. Preexisting trees can be kept.
5. The above dune management needs a field permit by the FDEP. No additional light is
allowed to reach the marine turtle nesting beach (contingency for approval).
6. Beach raking: Mix in the seaweed, never remove (important component of ecosystem).
Remove all trash before beach raking.
7. No sprinklers near dunes (no overspray into dunes) and do not walk in dunes.
8. TBD with Robert Barron (as did Delray Beach)
Source:
• Leaflet by Robert Barron in: Dune management Delray Beach by Beach Property Owner Association https://bpoa-
drb.com/dune-management/
• FDEP website
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Attachment 4
Draft for Discussion: Food Truck Event of October 27, 2022: Detailed Plan
Discuss plan and define responsibilities:
1. Advertising by HB (truck event invite on website, emails, manager notes, leaflets in
library etc.)
2. Two large tables and some chairs
3. Large triangle signs/banners
4. Printed materials (FDEP document, HB one pager, some other printed materials from
state and county TBD)
5. 2 or more members at table to communicate with residents
6. TBD Gadgets to distribute (handmade sea turtle bracelets, can be ordered on amazon
for approximately 1$ a piece, Halloween or ocean themed pencils for kids, amazon, 14$
for 49 pieces etc.)
7. TBD 100 percent fruit organic freezer popsicles (15$ for 30) – plus ice and cooler
8. TBD Large inflatable sea turtle to attract attention
9. TBD Vases with some dune plants as decoration and demonstration of good plants (i.e.
sea grape that is hardy)
10. Other material that the state and county can provide (such as magnets etc).
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Attachment 5
Draft for Discussion: List of Resources for Dunes Management
• The Importance of Dune Restoration Presentation (August 2018)
• Dune Management Presentation by Board Member Chappelear (February 2022) –
pls add weblink
• Guidelines for beach and dune management by FDEP
https://discover.pbcgov.org/coextension/horticulture/PDF/commercial/urbanforest
ry/beachdunemanagement09_updated.pdf
• Dune Plan Maintenance by FDEP
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/DuneVegetationMaintenanceGuidelines_2
022_0.pdf
• Recommended plants by FDEP
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Recommended-Beach-and-Dune-Plants-
2021.pdf
• Dune management Delray Beach by Beach Property Owner Association
https://bpoa-drb.com/dune-management/
• Native Plants for Coastal Dune Restoration by USDA
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs141p2_014913.pdf
• Search for local plants with this tool by IRC
https://www.regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/
There is an abundance of materials on the web. The above is what I found most useful and simple for residents to use.
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