Beach Protection District February 18, 2025 (2025-02-18)

MINUTES TOWN OF JUPITER ISLAND BEACH PROTECTION DISTRICT MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 TIME: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – 10:00 AM PLACE: Town Hall Island Room – 2 Bridge Rd., Hobe Sound, FL PRESENT: Present were Mayor Penny Townsend, Vice Mayor Marshall Field VI, and Commissioners Anne Scott, Patricia Warner and Joseph Taddeo. Also present were Town Manager Robert Garlo, Town Clerk Kimberly Kogos, Town Attorney Thomas Baird and IT Director Bill Sutton. 1. Consent Agenda Director Duchock presented the consent agenda which included the minutes of the January 9, 2025 Beach Protection District meeting and the Seacoast Bank money market account approvals. MOTION: Vice Mayor Field/Commissioner Taddeo moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. ACTION: Motion Passed 5-0. Category A- To be reviewed and approved (as is or as edited) by the Town Commission a. Minutes of the January 8, 2025, Beach Protection District Meeting b. Money Market Account - Seacoast Bank 2. Beach Project Update* Direcctor Duchock provided an overview of the beach renourishment project and provided an update of the project to date. He noted that the dredge arrived on February 4th at the same time the first turtle nest was found, beginning turtle monitoring by Ecological Associates. He explained that the first load of sand was pumped onto the beach on February 6. He estimates 30-40 days to complete the north fill section (early March) and south fill section to be complete in mid to late April. Commissioner Taddeo asked if the nighttime turtle monitoring could be reported on a monthly basis, specifically noting foot traffic around the nests. Director Duchock explained that a contract adjustment may be needed to place up to additional 300,000 cubic yards which would increase the total cost by $5,325,000. He will provide an update at the next Beach Protection Meeting. He continued by providing a funding source summary that totals just over $27M. Director Duchock provided aerial drone footage of the dredge and beach construction areas. He followed with aerial views of the beach conditions. 3. Other Items* Mayor Townsend expressed concern regarding a parked vehicle in the construction staging area, and bicyclists accessing the area as well. She suggested making the staging areas less attractive to onlookers. Director Duchock stated he has discussed these concerns with the contractor and noted tightening security measures onsite.

Beach Protection District Meeting - February 18, 2025 Page 2 Mayor Townsend asked for a beach Financial Report each month going forward. There were no other items discussed. The meeting adjourned at 12:17 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Kimberly Kogos, Town Clerk