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07-14-2022 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA JULY 14, 2022 Present: Deborah Searcy, Mayor David B. Norris, Vice Mayor Susan Bickel, President Pro Tem Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Councilmember Mark Mullinix, Councilmember Andrew D. Lukasik, Village Manager Len Rubin, Village Attorney Jessica Green, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Searcy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members of staff were present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Searcy gave the invocation and Vice Mayor Norris led the public in the Pledge. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Mayor Searcy stated that at the time of its approval, she and Council was not aware that the new live web streaming installation would be a one-way experience whereby the public could not interact with Council or make a public comment online. Mayor Searcy apologized for the oversight and stated that they have re -implemented the public comment form online through the Village website whereby the public could submit a comment to be read at the meetings if they were physically unable to attend. Shawn Woods, 124 Yacht Club Drive, thanked Council and Village staff for the wonderful 4th of July event at the Country Club. Mrs. Woods recommended looking into the possibility of using non -explosive displays for future events. These residents addressed the Council with their concerns regarding the proposed 200 Yacht Club Drive Planned Unit Development: Bob Starkie, 36 Yacht Club Drive Bill Rose, 36 Yacht Club Drive Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 2 of 11 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC continued Mary Romero, 828 Buttonwood Road, expressed her concerns with the decisions that were made at the June 2nd Special Council Meeting whereby the Village Manager's upcoming vacancy and next steps were discussed. Mrs. Romero expressed her concerns with Council's decision to have Chuck Huff as Interim Village Manager, her recycling not being picked up, lights that were out on the Lighthouse Bridge and asked about the enforcement of underage children driving golf carts. Ms. Romero also expressed concern regarding the quality of the Village's sports programs and with Mr. Lukasik's performance as Village Manager. Russell Beverstein, 415 U.S. Highway 1, Unit 210, thanked Village Council for making it the "Best Place to Live Under the Sun". Mr. Beverstein stated that he was the President of the Village Gardens Condominium Association and on behalf of the association read a letter that was received from the Village regarding the termination of solid waste workers picking up in -ground refuse cans due to potential injuries to the refuse collectors. Mr. Beverstein expressed his concerns regarding the termination of picking up in -ground refuse cans. Carolyn Liss, 52 Yacht Club Drive, thanked Mayor Searcy for addressing the inability of residents to no longer provide public comment through Zoom and coming up with a solution. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS ORDINANCE 2022-12 CODE AMENDMENT — THREE TIER ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2022-12 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-6, "STORMWATER MANAGEMENT UTILITY ASSESSMENTS," TO CREATE THREE TIERS FOR ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED AGAINST IMPROVED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasik stated that the ordinance was passed on first reading and was now being considered on second reading. The ordinance would establish a three -tiered utility assessment for single family residential properties. Mr. Lukasik discussed and explained that the ordinance would implement a three-tier rate system based on parcel size. Mr. Lukasik stated that Council would still need to conduct a public hearing to establish the assessment roll. Mayor Searcy opened the public hearing. Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S, expressed her concerns and gave her input regarding stormwater management in the Village. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Searcy closed the public hearing. Thereafter, the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2022-12 passed unanimously. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 3 of 11 ORDINANCE 2022-13 CODE AMENDMENT — MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS AT PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2022-13 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING DIVISION 2, "PERMIT," OF ARTICLE II, "MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS," OF CHAPTER 20, "PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 20-31, "PERMIT REQUIRED," TO INCREASE THE PERMIT REQUIREMENT THRESHOLD TO TWENTY PERSONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasik explained that the purpose of the ordinance passed on first reading and was being considered for second reading. The ordinance had been amended at the first reading by changing by increasing the permit requirement threshold of meetings and gatherings at parks, playgrounds and recreation from twenty (20) to twenty-five (25) persons. Mayor Searcy opened the public hearing. Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S, expressed her concerns and gave her input regarding permit requirement threshold for meetings and gatherings at parks, playgrounds and recreation. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Searcy closed the public hearing. Mayor Searcy stated that she did not agree with the ordinance and believed that it should be eliminated. Thereafter the motion to adopt and enact on second reading Ordinance 2022-13 as amended passed 4 to 1 with Vice Mayor Norris, President Pro Tem Bickel, Councilmember Aubrey and Councilmember Mullinix voting aye and Mayor Searcy voting nay. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Item 3 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: Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 4/6/22. Receive for file Minutes of the Environmental Committee Meeting held 5/2/22. Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board Meeting held 5/10/22. Receive for file Minutes of the Library Advisory Board Meeting held 5/19/22. Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 6/22/22. RESOLUTION 2022-51 — APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE'S RESPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Vice Mayor Norris to adopt Resolution 2022-51 entitled: Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 4 of 11 RESOLUTION 2022-51 — APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE'S RESPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY continued A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ACTING VILLAGE MANAGER CHUCK HUFF AS THE VILLAGE' S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY; PROVIDING THAT COMPENSATION DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD SHALL BE PAYABLE TO THE VILLAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Searcy thanked Mr. Huff for his willingness to serve as the Village's Representative to the Governing Board of the Seacoast Utility but it had been brought to her attention that Karen Marcus willing to serve in Mr. Huff's place. A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to amend the Resolution to appoint Karen Marcus as the Village's Representative to the Governing Board of the Seacoast Utility. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding the appointment of Karen Marcus as the Village's Representative to the Governing Board of the Seacoast Utility. Karen Marcus stated that she would not mind serving on Mr. Huff's behalf and that it was not a requirement that the Village's representative also be a Village employee. Ms. Marcus also refused to accept the compensation and agreed that it should go back to the Village. Thereafter, the motion to amend Resolution 2022-51 passed unanimously. Thereafter, the motion to adopt the Resolution 2022-51 as amended passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2022-52 — ONLINE PERMITTING, PLANNING, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LICENSING SOFTWARE SOLUTION A motion was made by Councilmember Mullinix and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt Resolution 2022-52 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM ICC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR AN ONLINE PERMITTING, PLANNING, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LICENSING SOFTWARE SOLUTION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Information Technology Director Michael Applegate explained that the resolution would accept a proposal from ICC Community Development Solutions, LLC for an online permitting, planning, code enforcement and licensing software solution for the Community Development Department. Mr. Applegate stated that as a result of the RFP process and the Village's Evaluation Committee, ICC was the highest ranked vendor. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 5 of 11 RESOLUTION 2022-52 — ONLINE PERMITTING, PLANNING, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND LICENSING SOFTWARE SOLUTION continued Mr. Applegate explained that ICC had over fifty-eight (58) years of experience working with local governments and were well known. ICC directly integrates with the Village's Laserfiche document management system and Munis Financial System and credit card processor. Mr. Applegate stated that the software would provide a fully web based application that included modules for Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement, inspections, plan review, licensing management and a full citizens service portal. The software would allow all Village departments to work collaboratively. Mayor Searcy asked when the program would be launched. Mr. Applegate stated that it would be six (6) to nine (9) months for implementation. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-52 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2022-53 — FISCAL YEAR 2023 PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE A motion was made by Councilmember Aubrey and seconded by President Pro Tem Bickel to adopt Resolution 2022-53 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM FIRST FLORIDA INSURANCE BROKERS TO PROVIDE PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE THROUGH PUBLIC RISK MANAGEMENT OF FLORIDA AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT SUCH COVERAGE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Lukasik explained that the resolution would accept a proposal from First Florida Insurance Brokers to provide Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation insurance through Public Risk Management of Florida in the amount of $822,407. Mr. Lukasik stated that staff requested quotes through the Village's brokers. The brokers received quotes showing a fourteen percent (14%) to fifteen percent (15%) increase. Staff directed the brokers to negotiate with the Village's current provider which resulted in a ten (10%) percent increase. Mr. Lukasik stated that in order to minimize the increase, staff was recommending adoption of the resolution to lock in the ten percent (10%) increase and remain with the Village's current insurance provider. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-53 passed unanimously. RESOLUTION 2022-54 — LANE REPURPOSING FOR U.S. HIGHWAY ONE A motion was made by President Pro Tem Bickel and seconded by Councilmember Aubrey to adopt Resolution 2022-54 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING LANE REPURPOSING FOR U.S. HIGHWAY ONE AND THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FORMAL REVIEW OF THE LANE REPURPOSING PROJECT BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; DIRECTING STAFF TO PURSUE GRANT FUNDING SOURCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 6 of 11 RESOLUTION 2022-54 — LANE REPURPOSING FOR U.S. HIGHWAY ONE continued Mr. Lukasik gave a background and history of the proposed Lane Repurposing Project for U.S. Highway 1. Mr. Lukasik gave an overview of reasons for repurposing the lanes on U.S. Highway 1 which were the fact that it was slated as a high priority project in the Citizens' Master Plan, a traffic study indicated sufficient capacity versus demand at buildout (2040) and minimal delays relative to "no build", it was the only segment in Palm Beach County with six (6) lanes, the lanes approaching the Parker Bridge and Northlake intersection would be maintained and right-hand turn -only lanes at signalized intersections would be added. The project would create a sense of place for Village residents and businesses. The project would give better quality of life by adding paths, landscaping, golf cart crossings and reduced travel speeds, better environment for mixed use development, create an interesting place for residents to work, shop and dine. Mr. Lukasik introduced Kim Delaney, Director of Strategic Development and Policy from Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council to give a presentation. Ms. Delaney introduced herself and Valerie Neilson, Interim Executive Director for TCRPC. Ms. Delaney began her presentation on the proposed US Highway 1 Lane Repurposing Project. Ms. Delaney discussed safety and stated that lane repurposing would slow traffic and create a safer corridor. Ms. Delaney reviewed the Citizen's Master Plan & Form Based Code and new code requirements. Ms. Delaney reviewed the Palm Beach TPA — US -1 Multimodal Corridor Study, and stated that is was concluded that the Village could reduce the six (6) lanes to four (4) lanes if they chose to. Ms. Delaney discussed and explained the traffic study overview and conclusions. Ms. Delaney presented pictures of the existing condition of U.S. Highway 1 with six (6) lanes and what U.S. Highway 1 would look like as proposed with four (4) lanes, a bike lane, landscaping and pedestrian friendly sidewalks. Ms. Delaney explained why the Village would want to improve U.S. Highway 1 stating that it would create a better "Front Door" to the Village, increase transportation choices, make a safer corridor for residents, establish a better address for investment, boost economic development. Valerie Neilson, Interim Executive Director of TCRPC introduced herself to Council and stated that the TCRPC was excited about the proposed project and that it was on the agenda for consideration. Ms. Neilson gave a brief overview of the benefits that would be provided to the Village by repurposing the lanes on U.S. Hwy 1. Ms. Neilson gave examples of other municipalities that have done a similar repurposing project. Ms. Neilson discussed and explained what the next steps would be if Council passed the resolution. Ms. Neilson stated that the design phase of the proposed project would not begin until 2028 or 2029. These residents addressed the Council and expressed their support of the proposed Lane Repurposing for U.S. Highway One: Tim Hullihan, 840 Country Club Drive Karen Marcus, 920 Evergreen Drive Leanne Schmitt, 604 Eastwind Drive Marina Willis, 44 Yacht Club Drive John Maxted, 648 Atlantic Road Kenneth McLeskey, 112 Nativa Circle Mark Michels, 648 Shore Road Shawn Woods, 124 Yacht Club Drive Mary Phillips, 525 Ebbtide Drive Nathan Kennedy, 828 Anchorage Drive Rita Budnyk, 804 Shore Drive Deborah Cross, 2560 Pepperwood Circle S Francine Manthy, 655 Anchorage Drive Peter Elsenbaumer, 604 Laurel Court Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 7 of 11 RESOLUTION 2022-54 — LANE REPURPOSING FOR U.S. HIGHWAY ONE continued These residents addressed the Council with their concerns and expressed their opposition to the proposed Lane Repurposing for U.S. Highway One: Pat Friedman, 1208 Marine Way Lisa Molina, 500 Driftwood Road Donald Solodar, 100 Lakeshore Drive Bill Primm, 945 Westwind Drive William Rose, 36 Yacht Club Drive Richard Freseman, 419 Anchorage Lane Orlando Puyol, 149 Ebbtide Drive Carolyn Liss, 52 Yacht Club Drive recommended placing barricades during the busy season along the stretch of U.S. Highway 1 that is being proposed for repurposing and observe the traffic impacts. Bob Starkie, 36 Yacht Club Drive, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed project and recommended a cost benefit analysis and wanted to know if there would be any cost to the Village for the project. Mayor Searcy read into the record public comments that were received via online submittal. The following residents expressed their support of the proposed Lane Repurposing for U.S. Highway One: Mark & Isis Manhart, 119 Bowsprit Drive Lisa Jensen, 606 Shore Road Barbara Case, 719 Lakeside Drive Katherine DeWitt, 133 Anchorage Drive S Lisa Interlandi, 150 Anchorage Drive S Stephen & Mia St. John, 436 Harbour Road Lisa Gallagher, 704 Teal Way The following residents expressed their opposition to the proposed Lane Repurposing for U.S. Highway One: Robert & Hannah Hopkins, 424 Oyster Road Mayor Searcy stated that she was strongly in favor of the proposed project and explained her reasons why. Mayor Searcy stated that the project would benefit the Village and its residents. Mayor Searcy stated that she received an email just before the Council meeting from Adam Jones, owner of the Jupiter Donuts on U.S. Highway 1. Mayor Searcy stated that Mr. Jones apologized that he was not able to attend the meeting but expressed to her that he was in favor of the proposed lane repurposing project. Mayor Searcy stated that she had also received a letter from the owner of a new pizza place Disano's Pizza that will be going in the building in front of the Memory Care Center. In his letter, Mr. Scott Disano expressed to Mayor Searcy that he was in favor of the lane repurposing and planned to be in alignment with the Master Plan by implementing outdoor dining and engaging the U.S. Highway 1 corridor. Mayor Searcy stated that she had also received a letter awhile back from the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce stating that they were in favor of the lane repurposing. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 8 of 11 RESOLUTION 2022-54 — LANE REPURPOSING FOR U.S. HIGHWAY ONE continued Mayor Searcy discussed and explained how the benefits of lane repurposing outweigh the minimal traffic impacts that would occur. Mayor Searcy discussed and explained the benefits of the lane repurposing and stated that even though the Village of Tequesta did the same and had some growing pains when they narrowed U.S. 1 but they were now considering a moratorium on new construction along their corridor because the narrowing was very successful and popular. Mayor Searcy explained how the lane repurposing project would be fully funded. Councilmember Aubrey stated that he believed the lane repurposing project was in the best interest of the Village and was in support of it. Vice Mayor Norris stated that the lane repurposing project looked good on paper, but it was uncertain how traffic would be impacted. Vice Mayor Norris recommended not moving forward with the project until residents had a chance to vote on it. Mayor Searcy stated that if Council did not move forward with approving the resolution, then they would not be put on the list to begin the process and the project would be further delayed. Discussion ensued between Mr. Lukasik and Councilmembers regarding how the proposed lane repurposing project would be funded and the timing involved with the project. Ms. Neilson explained that the resolution would approve a final review by the Florida Department of Transportation Central Office. Ms. Neilson discussed and explained the next steps and timeline after final review. Ms. Neilson stated that the approval of the resolution would indicate that the Village wanted to move forward with lane repurposing and requesting that the TPA proceed with allocating funds toward the project. President Pro Tem Bickel asked if the resolution was binding or if the Village would be responsible for any funds allocated toward the project if they chose to cancel. Ms. Neilson explained that the Village would not be charged or responsible for paying back any funds allocated toward the project if they chose to cancel. Discussion continued between Mr. Lukasik, Ms. Neilson and Councilmembers. Councilmember Mullinix expressed his concerns regarding the proposed project and recommended getting more input from residents before making a decision to move forward. Councilmember Mullinix stated that he was not in support of the proposed lane repurposing project. Vice Mayor Norris stated that he was not against the proposed lane repurposing project but felt that the decision to move forward was being rushed and that more input from residents and more discussion was needed. President Pro Tem Bickel stated that she was in favor of the revitalization of the U.S. Highway 1 corridor and the lane repurposing project. President Pro Tem Bickel recommended moving forward with approval of the resolution and going forward with the idea of placing barricades along U.S. Hwy 1 to observe potential traffic impacts. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 9 of 11 RESOLUTION 2022-54 — LANE REPURPOSING FOR U.S. HIGHWAY ONE continzted Ms. Neilson stated that the City of Delray had done a lane repurposing and did a pilot program before construction began. Ms. Neilson recommended that if the Village did a pilot program that they make sure that it was done with good visuals and not barricades since residents may get frustrated with barricades in the roadway if they were not aware of the reasoning behind it. Discussion continued between Councilmembers regarding the proposed lane repurposing project and the possibility of a pilot program. Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2022-54 passed 4 to 1 with Mayor Searcy, Vice Mayor Norris, President Pro Tem Bickel and Councilmember Aubrey voting aye and Councilmember Mullinix voting nay. Council agreed to discuss the possibility of a pilot program at a future meeting. DISCUSSION — Code Amendments for Proposed Concepts for Twin Cities Mall Site Mr. Lukasik gave a brief history and background of the proposed development for the Twin Cities Mall Site. Mr. Lukasik stated that the owner of the property and his agents were in attendance to present the proposed project for that site. Nader Solour, owner of the Twin Cities Mall Site property, introduced himself, Architect Shamim Ahmadzadegan and Planner George Gentile of 2GHO as part of his team for the proposed development. Mr. Solour gave a brief background of his company and the projects they have done which included Abacoa in Jupiter. Mr. Solour explained the reasoning behind the purchase of the site and his vision for the proposed project. Mr. Shamin began a presentation regarding the Village Shoppes proposed project. Mr. Shamin gave a brief background about Gensler the architecture firm. Mr. Shamin showed aerial views of the site and pictures of the site with its current buildings, parking lot and vacant spaces as well as surrounding business and intersections. Mr. Shamin discussed and explained the site vision that would include a pedestrian oriented mixed use, town center, community green. Mr. Shamin discussed and explained Principles of Placemaking which involved character of spaces and the relationship between inside and outside, between end user and environment, with the goal of creating vibrant places that draw people back again and again. The elements would include nature, scale, culture, community, connectivity and art. Mr. Shamin discussed the Master Plan and showed and explained proposed conceptual pictures for the site. Mayor Searcy read into the record a public comment received via online submittal from Rita Budnyk, 804 Shore Drive, expressing her recommendations for the proposed Twin Cities Mall Site project. Tim Hullihan, 840 Country Club Drive, expressed and discussed his concerns with the proposed project for the Twin Cities Mall Site. Mayor Searcy thanked Mr. Salour and his team for presenting the proposed project and asked him to speak about the financials of the project. Mr. Salour explained that he has studied other projects and has determined that the rest of the project would need to subsidize the retail part of the project in order to be successful. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 10 of 11 DISCUSSION — Code Amendments for Proposed Concepts for Twin Cities Mall Site continued Discussion ensued between Mr. Salour and Councilmembers regarding revisions to the codes for the proposed development of the Twin Cities Mall Site. Mr. Mullinix thanked Mr. Salour for purchasing the property and proposing its development and stated that it would be transformative for the Village. Discussion continued between Councilmembers and Mr. Salour regarding the proposed project. Mr. Salour thanked Council for their time and comments. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS Mayor Searcy thanked staff for all of their hard work on the successful 4th of July event. Mayor Searcy thanked Village Clerk Jessica Green for transforming the Council Chambers with new paint and a new logo sign. Mayor Searcy stated that the Council Chamber lobby was still in its stages of transformation and asked if any residents had Village memorabilia or historical items to contribute to the cases in the front lobby. Mayor Searcy acknowledged that it was Mr. Lukasik's last Regular Council meeting before his departure as Village Manager and thanked him for all of his hard work and dedication. Mr. Lukasik expressed his appreciation to Mayor Searcy and Council for the opportunity to serve the community and that he planned to continue living in the community. Mr. Lukasik stated that he enjoyed working with Council and staff. Mr. Lukasik stated that the Village had a great staff and were in good hands. Council thanked and expressed their appreciation to Mr. Lukasik and wished him all the best. President Pro Tem Bickel stated that she heard from residents who expressed concerns that the Village Manager recruitment process was being rushed. President Pro Tem Bickel recommended that any important items not be discussed under Mayor and Council Matters but instead be placed on an agenda as a discussion item. Discussion ensued between Councilmembers, Mr. Lukasik and Mr. Rubin regarding the Village Manager recruitment process. Council agreed that the process did not need to be rushed and directed Human Resources Director Renee Govig to remind the candidates that their resumes and applications were public records and were subject to public records requests. Audit Committee Chairman Tom Magill stated that it was a privilege to work with Mr. Lukasik and that Mr. Lukasik was leaving big shoes to fill. Minutes of the Village Council Regular Session held July 14, 2022 Page 11 of 11 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:31 p.m. nJes Green, MM , Village Clerk