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2024.09.04_NRPB_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Town Hall Commission Chambers Date: September 04, 2024 3614 South Ocean Boulevard Time: 11:00 AM Highland Beach, Florida 33487 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Barbara Nestle called the meeting to order at 11:00 A.M. She introduced two new Board Members Karen Jones and David Newman. 2. ROLL CALL Board Member Christine Viegas Board Member Alan Blumberg Board Member Kenneth Shriberg Board Member Karen Jones Board Member David Newman Vice Chairperson Joshua Davison Chairperson Barbara Nestle Deputy Town Clerk Jaclyn DeHart 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Board led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America. 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA MOTION: Blumberg/Viegas - Moved to approve the agenda as presented which passed 7 to 0. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT (limited to three (3) minutes per speaker) There were no public comments. 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Town Planner Updates Town Planner Allen reviewed some items from the last meeting including the 75th anniversary event in December, Member Blumberg's presentation was posted to the website and spoke about recycling items that were included in past Managers Minutes. Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes Date: September 04, 2024 Page 2 of 4 There was discussion about taking a tour at the recycling plant in Palm Beach County which will be followed up on by Member Newman. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. May 01, 2024 MOTION: Shriberg/Blumberg - Moved to approve the minutes as of May 01, 2024, which passed 7 to 0. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Dune Restoration/Management-related events and Outreach Chairperson Nestle spoke about the 75th anniversary celebration in December and mentioned that the Board will have a table with some of the Turtle Team members. The table will have a banner above their heads to identify them, computer with presentation, nametags, and leaflets will be available to hand out. There was discussion about getting a dune professional to come to the event and answer questions. There was discussion about having another dune event. In the past Penthouse Towers held the event but their property manager has resigned. Chairperson Nestle will reach out to their new management company and ask if they can continue to have events there. It was mentioned that John Shoemaker was open to having a presentation at one of their meetings of the HOA Presidents. Member Jones will reach out to Ocean Place Estates and Villas to see if they will hold an event. Town Planner Allen reminded the members that if there are events organized to relay the information to her so an email blast can be sent out to residents. B. 2023 Beachfront Property Evaluation: Discussion on educational outreach to residents Town Planner Allen reviewed her memo and the draft of the letter that was provided in the agenda packet. The event will be held on November 12, 2024, at 6 PM in the Town Library with Aptim Environmental and Infrastructure will present and advise residents on their specific properties. The Board reviewed and revised the resident outreach letter. The full study will be printed and kept in a binder at Town Hall and the Library. The letter will be finalized with changes and sent out to all residents. Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes Date: September 04, 2024 Page 3 of 4 C. Discussion on Intracoastal Waterway Protection and Public Education There was discussion about having the Town conduct a feasibility study for seawalls and Town Planner Allen said she would speak with the Town Manager. There was discussion about going out on the Marine Unit to see the intracoastal. It was suggested to get an expert to come to a meeting and educate the Board on seawalls before doing anything with the Marine Unit. Member Jones will reach out to someone and contact the Town Planner and let her know. D. Board Member Updates Chairperson Nestle has been contacting beach raker companies about issues. She mentioned that the Turtle Team had a successful movie night and suggested doing that event again. Town Planner Allan advised Board Members to contact the beach rakers companies directly or FDP to report issues, not the Code Enforcement Officer. Member Blumberg suggested inviting Coastal Stewards to speak one day at an event or meeting. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of future Board agendas: Whether to expand Board powers and duties as provided in Section 2-140 of the Town Code. The Board discussed putting this item on the next agenda. MOTION: Nestle/Blumberg — Moved to put the proposed revisions and discussion on the next Board Meeting Agenda which passed 7 to 0. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS September 17, 2024 1:30 PM Town Commission Meeting September 18, 2024 5:01 PM Town Commission Second Public Hearing Budget Meeting Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes Date: September 04, 2024 Page 4 of 4 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM. APPROVED at the November 06, 2024, Natural Res urces Preservation Advisory Board Regular Meeting. ,W N GHL4 J.RP R O ATTEST: °°�. 4,�... 1949 i= ~i tot' 1 �F ORI DP ori 4MVMCIU1 Jaclyn DeHart Deputy Town Clerk Chairperson Barbara Nestle Transcribed by Jaclyn DeHart Date: November 06, 2024 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: