AGENDA. MICHAEL J. GRELLA Executive Director. DATE: October 5, 2018 TO: FROM: SUBJECT:

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1 MICHAEL J. GRELLA Executive Director MICHELLE WALLACE Administrative Assistant DATE: October 5, 2018 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: JID Commissioners and Staff Michael Grella, Executive Directof Meeting Agenda AGENDA The Regular Monthly Meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Jupiter Inlet District Administration Building, 400 N. Delaware Blvd., Jupiter, Florida. 1. Call to Order 2. Comments from the Public 3. Approval of Minutes A., Tentative Budget Hearing B., Regular Meeting B. September 19, 2018, Final Budget Hearing 4. Submission of Bills 5. Treasurer's Report A. Approval of September 2018 Treasurer's Report 6. Executive Director's Report 7. Engineer's Report 8. Legal Report 9. Unfinished Business A. Direct Deposit of Compensation Checks - staff requests deferral of discussion to November meeting. 10. New Business 11. Commissioner Reports 12. Next Meeting Date(s)- November 14, 2018 Regular Meeting 13. Adjournment 400 N. Delaware Blvd., Jupiter, FL (561) (561) (FAX)

2 REGULAR BOARD MEETING BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUPITER INLET DISTRICT MINUTES COMMISSIONERS PRESENT George Gentile, Chairman Thomas Howard, Vice Chairman Patricia Walker, Secretary/Treasurer Michael Martinez Kenneth Mays COMMISSIONERS ABSENT None OTHERS PRESENT Michael Grella, Executive Director William Broome, Attorney Kenneth Craig, PE, Taylor Engineering Michelle Wall.ace, Administrative Assistant MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Bud Howard, LRECD 1. Call to Order Chairman Gentile called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. 2. Comments from Public 3. Approval of Minutes A. August 8, August 22, Workshop Meeting

3 Chairman Gentile called for a MOTION to approve the August 8, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes and the August 22, 2018 Workshop Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Howard so MOVED and Commissioner Walker SECONDED. Chairman Gentile called for discussion or changes; there being none, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously. 4. Submission of Bills Commissioner Walker stated that she had spoken with Ms. Wallace about the bills, found everything to be in order and recommended approval. Chairman Gentile entertained a MOTION to APPROVE the Submission of Bills. Commissioner Walker so MOVED; Commissioner Mays SECONDED. Chairman Gentile called for discussion; there being none, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously. Commissioner Walker asked that staff look into having staff's salary checks and the Commissioners' fee checks direct deposited. The Commission supported this investigation. ACTION ITEM: Ms. Wallace will look into facilitating direct deposit through BB&T. 5. Treasurer's Report A. Approval of April 2018 Treasurer's Report Commissioner Walker stated that she reviewed the Treasurer's Report and found everything to be in order. Chairman Gentile entertained a MOTION to approve the August 2018 Treasurer's Report. Commissioner Mays so MOVED; Commissioner Walker SECONDED. Chairman Gentile called for discussion; there being none, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously. 6. Executive Director's Report Mangrove Island Restoration and Moonshine Creek Oxbow Restoration Projects Mr. Grella stated that the representative from Ducks Unlimited, Malcom Baldwin, has asked that we reschedule the meeting for next month due to the potential impact of Hurricane Florence near his home in Charleston, SC

4 Enhanced Clearance Span Project Mr. Grella stated that he was informed by Brightline (Mr. Cegelis) that the project would not be exempt from an Environmental Resource Permit (through SFWMD) which is anticipated to take six months to a year to obtain. If the Commission chooses to move forward with the project, JID will need to re-apply for the Waterway Assistance Program (WAP) Grant. Chairman Gentile interjected that, at the FIND public event that took place on September 6 th, he spoke to the FIND commissioners and felt that they would still be supportive of the project and WAP Grant funds. Chairman Gentile pointed out that we would be "giving back" our current entitlement to grant monies, since we have exercised our available extension period on the existing grant and would have to reapply. Chairman Gentile suggested that if we are successful in obtaining the grant a second time, the Commission would want to be careful in the timing to re-apply for the grant so that JID will not find itself having to apply for an extension on the [new] grant. Commissioner Martinez suggested that we investigate the cost of the span in current dollars - proposing that it may have gone up. Mr. Craig stated that Brightline should be able to source steel domestically to avoid the increased cost of offshore material due to tariffs; however, there may be some components (such as sheet pile) that will come from offshore sources. There was discussion about the potential of withdrawing the current grant entitlement and re-applying in January A motion was made and withdrawn and Mr. Grella was asked to seek clarification from FIND on some particulars of the current grant and a new application. Action Item: Mr. Grella was directed to speak or meet with FIND personnel for clarification on this issue to be presented at the October Regular Meeting along with his recommendation

5 Central Embayment Sedimentation Mr. Grella reviewed information with Mr. Craig earlier in the day and deferred to Mr. Craig for his visual presentation portion of the report. Jupiter Inlet Foundation Mr. Grella stated that he, Ms. Wallace, and Commissioner Howard attended the Foundation's meeting on August 16, 2018, and, his impression was that the agencies present were not officially supportive of the Foundation's initiatives to establish an aquatic preserve east of the bridge [as it would be redundant to protections already in place for the area in question]. He deferred to Commissioner Howard for further comment. Commissioner Howard commented on the scope of paid public employees present at the meeting. Commissioner Howard stated that he suggested to the Foundation that if they require information of our agency or other agencies, they should "do their homework" and then go to the [appropriate] agencies and that if they have questions of JID staff, they would be happy to speak with them. There was additional discussion between the Commissioners. Bud Howard, LRECD, audience member, commented that the area about which the Foundation seems most concerned is a bed of Johnson's Seagrass and he stated that the area of concern "has been designated by NOAA as Critical Habitat for Johnson's Seagrass and has the full weight of the Endangered Species Act protecting it. Other than letting the public know it is there and educating the public to be cognizant of how they anchor near there, etc., there is no more stringent protection available than what currently exists." Commissioner Howard stated that he spoke with Dr. Arrington (LRECD) after the Jupiter Inlet Foundation meeting. Dr. Arrington indicated his agency would be interested in working with JID on sedimentation issues in the estuary

6 7. Engineer's Report Jetty Observation No changes of any significance. Mr. Craig has contacted David Logan of Murray Logan for a quote on doing the concrete repair work. Mr. Logan will visit the site and provide a quotation to Taylor which it plans to present at the next meeting. Moonshine Creek and Mangrove Island Restoration Projects Waiting for the meeting with Ducks Unlimited that was postponed due to the anticipated arrival of Hurricane Florence. Mr. Craig and Mr. Grella will be meeting with Malcom Baldwin of Ducks Unlimited to visit the project sites and have a discussion prior to DU putting the projects out for bid. Railroad Bridge (AAF) Span Modification - In-water Permitting The permits have been submitted for the Navigation Channel. Next meeting, Taylor will present what has been submitted for the permit application Living Shorelines The Submerged Resource Survey has been completed. Design is in process and will be presented at the next meeting. Sims Creek Dredge Project Mr. Craig stated that Lidberg surveyed the extra cross-sections necessary to extend the dredging template as discussed at the last meeting. This extends the dredge template upstream by several properties (approximately 375'). Discussion ensued about the remaining area up to the Indiantown Road terminus as far as removing the "mucky" sediment about which JID has environmental concerns. Additionally, it was suggested that JID staff talk to the Town staff regarding any plans the Town may have to cut back the overgrowth, remove invasive plants, etc. ACTION ITEMS: Taylor Engineering was asked to do an assessment of the area from the current end of the dredging template upstream to the terminus at Indiantown Road

7 8. Legal Report Mr. Broome had nothing to add to his written report submission. 9. Unfinished Business A. Discussion of Central Embayment and Shoaling/Potential Re-Survey of Main Channel Mr. Craig made a presentation of the post dredge bathymetric surveys from 2011, 2014 and 2017 (2017, he reminded the group, was an emergency "piggy back" on the contract for the annual dredging of the inlet). The pre- and post-dredge surveys do not show any change in the shoals on either side of the channel, which had been suggested as a constituent concern. Mr. Craig also explained that although the current permit allows for dredging to a depth of -5.74' NGVD, to avoid the disturbance of material below that depth, we can only dredge to -4.74' NGVD the way the permit is currently interpreted. Mr. Craig suggested that Taylor Engineering meet with the permitting agencies to clarify what can be done to achieve the maximum depth (-5.74 feet) allowed by the permit. Also, as a solution to the navigation challenges experienced in the main channel, a gated system of eight channel markers, four on each side from the eastern terminus to the western terminus, along with a single shoal marker on the north side of the channel, was presented by Taylor. The whole Commission responded favorably to this idea. Mr. Craig stated that this would be a straight-forward permitting process through the US Coast Guard. Commissioner Walker MOVED that Taylor Engineering move forward with permitting of a gated system of channel markers (known as R12/G11; R14/G13; R16/G15; and R18/G17. Commissioner Martinez SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED unanimously. 8. Discussion of Shoaling at Oxbow (resumed from last month's discussion) Mr. Craig visited the site in a kayak. He visually confirmed the shoaled area. Additionally, he allowed his kayak to drift from the center of that area of the river and the current took him directly to the shoaled area. The Commission will - 6 -

8 consider closure of the breach in the Oxbow; however, there is a dead-end on the north end of a small section to the west of the breach. A discussion ensued as to water-exchange in the "dead-end." Commissioner Howard asked about water-exchange in that section. Mr. C.raig speculated that th.ere may be water exchange at high tide; however, prior to beginning the process of closing the breach, the Commission would want to know what effect this action may have on the "dead-end" area. In the near term, Mr. Craig suggested a bathymetric survey be performed of the breached area up to and including the dead-end area. Commissioner Mays MOVED to have a bathymetric survey performed of the breached area up to and including the "dead-end" area; Commissioner Howard SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED unanimously. Action Item: Staff will arrange for Lid berg to perform a bathymetric survey of the above-mentioned area. C. Consideration of Taylor Engineering's Jetty Maintenance Plan Proposal Chairman Gentile entertained a MOTION to APPROVE Taylor Engineering's Jetty Maintenance Plan Proposal. Commissioner Walker so MOVED; Commissioner Mays SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED unanimously. D. Future Transition of Personnel Discussion Commissioner Walker continued with her recommendation from last month's meeting, since there was not a full Board present at that time. She articulated her conviction that such an important transition should be planned and guided by an HR attorney to assure a smooth transition. Mr. Grella shared that his anticipated retirement date would be September 30, 2019, to see the agency through its next "budget season" and to steward the current projects in which JID is involved. There was extensive discussion among the Board members. Ultimately, the Commission accepted Mr. Grella's verbally offered retirement date with the caveat that he is an "at will" employee and asked that he make - 7 -

9 recommendations for the Commission's consideration as to how the transition should take place. An HR attorney will not be engaged. 10. New Business 11. Commissioner Reports/Remarks Commissioner Walker Commissioner Mays Commissioner Martinez Commissioner Howard Commissioner Gentile 12. Next Meeting Date(s) Final Budget Hearing - September 19, 2018 Regular Meeting - October 10, Adjournment There being no further business before the Commission, Vice Chairman Howard called for a MOTION to Adjourn. Commissioner Walker so MOVED; Commissioner Mays SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. Commissioner Howard inquired of Mr. Craig about information regarding storm surge data and Mr. Broome suggested that the meeting be briefly reconvened; Commissioner Walker so MOVED; Commissioner Mays SECONDED. The meeting was reconvened at 8:51 P.M. Commissioner Howard continued his inquiry about storm surge from hurricanes and said that although the forecasts tend to be "huge," from what he has found, the readings that come in after the storms tend to be much lower than what is forecast. He has asked Mr. Craig for actual information from FEMA as Taylor - 8 -

10 Engineering has been involved in the collection of this data for FEMA. He feels that as a Commissioner it is useful and necessary for him to have the comparison of predicted storm surges to actual storm surges. Mr. Craig stated that FEMA is collecting input anecdotally to support its continued tracking of this information. There being no further discussion, Commissioner Walker MOVED to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner Mays SECONDED. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. George G. Gentile, Chairman Patricia Walker, Secretary!Treasurer - 9 -

11 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT (ALL): George G. Gentile, Chairman Thomas L. Howard, Vice Chairman Patricia Walker, Secretary/Treasurer Michael A. Martinez Kenneth Mays TENTATIVE BUDGET HEARING MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUPITER INLET DISTRICT 400 North Delaware Avenue Jupiter, Florida OTHERS PRESENT: Michael J. Grella, Executive Director William Broome, Attorney Kenneth Craig, PE, Taylor Engineering Michelle Wallace, Administrative Assistant MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Bud Howard 1. Call to Order Chairman Gentile called the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 TENTATIVE BUDGET HEARING to order at 7:15 P.M. 2. Announcement from the Chairman Chairman Gentile announced that "no increase in the millage rate over the roll-back (.1042) will be necessary to fund the fiscal year 2018/2019 budget." 3. Reading of the proposed TENTATIVE BUDGET Mr. Broome read aloud the proposed TENTATIVE BUDGET (summary). 4. Comments and questions from the Public 5. Consideration of amendments or adjustments to the proposed tentative budget and re-computation, if necessary, of tentative millage rate necessary to fund the budget Chairman Gentile asked the Board of Commissioners if there were any suggested amendments or adjustments to the proposed tentative budget. Commissioner Walker initiated discussion on the outstanding issue of increases to salaries. The options discussed at the workshop meeting were 3% to the Executive Director (ED) and 3% to the Administrative Assistant (AA); 5% to the

12 Tentative Budget Hearing Minutes ED and 3% to the AA; or 4% to the ED and 4% to the AA. After some discussion, Commissioner Martinez made a MOTION to allow a four percent (4%) increase in salary to take effect in FY 2018/19 for the Executive Director and the Administrative Assistant; Commissioner Mays SECONDED. Chairman Gentile asked if there was any additional discussion. There being none, he called for a vote. The MOTION CARRIED four votes to one (4:1 ). 6. Reading of TENTATIVE MILLAGE RESOLUTION No Mr. Broome read aloud TENTATIVE MILLAGE RESOLUTION No Comments and questions from the Public 8. Motion for Adoption of TENTATIVE MILLAGE RESOLUTION No Chairman Gentile called for a MOTION to approve TENTATIVE MILLAGE RESOLUTION No ; Commissioner Mays so MOVED: Commissioner Howard SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED unanimously (5:0) and became effective at 7:26 P.M. 9. Reading of TENTATIVE BUDGET RESOLUTION No Mr. Broome read aloud TENTATIVE BUDGET RESOLUTION No Comments and questions from the Public 11. Motion for adoption of TENTATIVE BUDGET RESOLUTION No Chairman Gentile called for a MOTION to approve TENTATIVE BUDGET RESOLUTION No ; Commissioner Howard so MOVED; Commissioner Mays SECONDED. Chairman Gentile called for discussion. There being none, the MOTION CARRIED unanimously (5:0) and became effective at 7:28 P.M. 12. Adjourn TENTATIVE Budget Hearing Chairman Gentile called for a MOTION to adjourn the TENTATIVE Budget Hearing. Commissioner Mays so MOVED; Commissioner Howard SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED unanimously (5:0). The TENTATIVE BUDGET HEARING was adjourned at 7:29 P.M. George G. Gentile, Chairman Patricia Walker, Secretary/Treasurer 2

13 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: George Gentile, Chairman Thomas L. Howard, Vice Chairman Michael A. Martinez, Secretary/Treasurer Patricia Walker FINAL BUDGET HEARING MINUTES BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS JUPITER INLET DISTRICT Administration Building 400 North Delaware Avenue Jupiter, Florida September 19, 2018 COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Kenneth Mays OTHERS PRESENT: Michael J. Grella, Executive Director William Broome, Attorney Michelle Wallace, Administrative Assistant MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC No members of the Public were present. 1. Call to Order PM. Chairman Gentile called the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 FINAL BUDGET HEARING to order at 7:04 2. Announcement from the Chairman Chairman Gentile announced that "no increase in the millage rate over the roll-back (.1042) will be necessary to fund the FY 2018/2019 budget." 3. Reading of the proposed FINAL BUDGET The District's attorney, William Broome, read aloud the proposed Final Budget Summary. 4. Comments and questions from the Public No members of the public were in attendance. 5. Consideration of amendments or adjustments to the proposed final budget and recomputation, if necessary, of final millage rate necessary to fund the budget 1

14 Chairman Gentile asked the Board of Commissioners if there were any amendments or adjustments to the proposed final budget. There were no amendments or adjustments to the proposed Final Budget. 6. Reading of FINAL MILLAGE RESOLUTION No William Broome read aloud FINAL MILLAGE RESOLUTION No Comments and questions from the Public No members of the public were in attendance. 8. Motion for Adoption of FINAL MILLAGE RESOLUTION No Mr. Gentile called for a MOTION to approve FINAL MILLAGE RESOLUTION No ; Commissioner Howard so MOVED: Commissioner Martinez SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (4:0) and took effect at 7:08 P.M. 9. Reading of FINAL BUDGET RESOLUTION No William Broome read aloud FINAL BUDGET RESOLUTION No Comments and questions from the Public No members of the public were in attendance. 11. Motion for adoption of FINAL BUDGET RESOLUTION No Mr. Gentile called for a MOTION to approve FINAL BUDGET RESOLUTION No ; Commissioner Howard so MOVED; Commissioner Martinez SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED three votes yay and one vote nay (3:1) with Commissioner Walker casting the dissenting vote and took effect at 7:10 P.M. 12. Adjourn FINAL BUDGET Hearing Chairman Gentile called for a MOTION to adjourn the FINAL BUDGET HEARING. Commissioner Walker so MOVED; Commissioner Martinez SECONDED. The MOTION CARRIED unanimously (4:0). The FINAL BUDGET HEARING was adjourned at 7:12 P.M. DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED DRAFT UNTIL George G. Gentile, Chairman Patricia Walker, Secretary/Treasurer 2