2022.08.10_NRPB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
a MINUTES
Town Hall / Commission Chambers Date: August 10, 2022
3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 12:30 PM
Highland Beach, Florida 33487
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 (loined 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 the 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 the 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
August 16, 2022 - 1:30 P.M
August 25, 2022 - 12:00 P.M.
Planning Board Regular Meeting
Town Commission Meeting
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 October 06, 2022, Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board
Special Meeting.
ATTEST:
Chairperson Nicole Stansfield
Transcribed by Latonda Gillion, and
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