Town Council Meeting (2025-01-07)

FINAL MINUTES AND AGENDA TOWN OF JUPITER TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2025 Mayor Kuretski called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Mayor Jim Kuretski; Vice-Mayor Malise Sundstrom; Councilor Ron Delaney; Councilor Cameron May; Town Manager Frank Kitzerow; Town Attorney Thomas J. Baird and Town Clerk Laura Cahill. Councilor Andy Fore was absent. PROCLAMATION 1. Recognizing 2025 as the Town of Jupiter's Centennial Celebration. Mayor Kuretski presented the proclamation to Mr. Frank Kitzerow, Town Manager. 2. Recognizing Mike and Sue Cesarano for their work organizing the JTAA Holiday Parade. Mayor Kuretski presented the proclamation to Mr. Michael Cesarano and Mrs. Susan Cesarano. Mr. Cesarano thanked the Town and his family for their support. He mentioned it was honor and never imagined he would’ve organized the JTAA Holiday Parade for 39 years. PRESENTATION 3. Centennial Celebration Update. Mr. Shawn Reed, Director of Community Relations, presented the kickoff video for the Town’s Centennial celebration. He then gave a brief presentation which included a summary of upcoming events; business involvement; Town website; Centennial Celebration Grant Program; Centennial Commemorative Poster; and the Jupiter Jubilee invitation. Mayor Kuretski thanked Staff for all their work on the Centennial Celebration and for the effort made by the Art Committee to get artwork submitted for the poster. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ms. Lili Wolfson, resident of Jupiter Cove Drive, discussed derelict vessels and her concern for safety at East Riverside Drive and Alternate A1A.

Town Council Minutes Page 2 January 7, 2025 CITIZEN COMMENTS Ms. Adrianne Pugh, resident of Gallberry Drive, spoke regarding the increase in crime from teens and young adults in the Limestone Creek area. She asked Council for their assistance implementing community safety measures. MINUTES 4. December 17, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes. Councilor May moved to approve December 17, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes; seconded by Councilor Delaney; motion passed. Kuretski Yes Sundstrom Yes Delaney Yes May Yes CONSENT AGENDA All items listed in this portion of the agenda are considered routine by the Town Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilor or citizen so requests; in which event, the item will be removed and considered at the beginning of the regular agenda. Vice-Mayor Sundstrom moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Councilor May; motion passed. Kuretski Yes Sundstrom Yes Delaney Yes May Yes PUBLIC BUSINESS 5. Approving the agreement for Vote Processing equipment use and Election services with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections for the March 11, 2025 Municipal Election. REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC BUSINESS 6. Municipal Complex Memorial Design. Mr. Roger Held, Senior Director of Construction Services, presented a strategic priority item which included a design plan and memorial to honor former Mayor Mary Hinton. He presented two choices which included option A, a semi-circle design within the new Town Green and option B, a precast panel on the outside wall of the Council Chambers. Councilor Delaney said he liked both and asked if option A had room for additional plaques. Mr. Held said both options could be expanded for other dignitaries.

Town Council Minutes Page 3 January 7, 2025 REGULAR AGENDA PUBLIC BUSINESS 6. Municipal Complex Memorial Design. Councilor Delaney said he liked both options but would like to know what option Mayor Hinton’s family would prefer. Mr. Held said he reached out to the family to let them know the Town was proceeding with the memorial but had not received direction from them. Councilor Delaney said he preferred option A but would defer to whatever the family would like. Vice-Mayor Sundstrom agreed and said she liked both but would defer to the family. Councilor May said he preferred option A but would like to get the family’s input. Mr. Held said he would contact the family. Mayor Kuretski said the consensus of Council was they liked both but would like to let the family decide. REPORTS TOWN ATTORNEY • Political Committee Litigation – Mr. Baird stated that as the prevailing party in the litigation brought by the Political Committee, the Court entered an order awarding the Town more than $2,600 in costs. • Sam Shannon, Former Town Director of Community Development – Mr. Baird mentioned the passing of Mr. Sam Shannon. He added he was hired by Mr. Shannon after graduate school, and it was a pleasure to work for him. He highlighted his career with the Town and Palm Beach County. He stated Mr. Shannon was a wonderful individual and was essentially the father of the Community Redevelopment Agency. Lastly, he mentioned his contributions were significant and he gave a lot to the Town. TOWN MANAGER • Sam Shannon, Former Town Director of Community Development – Mr. Kitzerow echoed Mr. Baird’s statements and added he was a remarkable person. • 100 Year Anniversary Team – Mr. Kitzerow thanked Shawn Reed and the 100 Year Anniversary Team for their hard work. He remarked it was going to be an exciting year. He added the Committee was working to make sure the retirees, general employees, and Police retirees were included in this year’s celebrations. • 100 Year Anniversary Badges - Mr. Kitzerow stated the Jupiter Police and Jupiter Fire Rescue were going to start wearing the 100 Year Anniversary Badges.

Town Council Minutes Page 4 January 7, 2025 REPORTS TOWN MANAGER • US Highway One Bridge - Mr. Kitzerow recognized and thanked the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for their hard work on the US One bridge. He stated one lane each way opened last week. • Years of Service - Mr. Kitzerow recognized Michele Tauber from the Police department, for her exceptional commitment and 20 years of service. • Mike Hoffmann, Senior Director of Community Services – Mr. Kitzerow introduced Mr. Hoffmann who recently started his position with the Town. He stated he would be spearheading the playground initiatives and leading the Parks and Recreation Master Plan team. • Citizen Comment regarding Limestone Creek Safety – Mr. Kitzerow mentioned the comment regarding safety around the Limestone Creek area and stated the Town Police would be coordinating efforts with Palm Beach County Sherriff’s office. TOWN COUNCIL – LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS COUNCILOR MAY • Happy New Year – Councilor May hoped everyone had a happy New Year and was looking forward to the 100th year of uniquely Jupiter. VICE-MAYOR SUNDSTROM • Town Projects and Events – Vice-Mayor Sundstrom mentioned the current projects and events including: the US One Bridge, Town Centennial, Roger Dean renovations, Jupiter Fire Rescue, new Parks and Recreation Master Plan and transformation, and updates to the Municipal campus. She thanked Staff and volunteers who assisted with those projects and events. COUNCILOR DELANEY • US One Bridge – Councilor Delaney mentioned he drove and walked over the bridge. He stated it was incredible and was like a new landmark in Jupiter. He asked if there could be a ribbon cutting in March when they open the other side to celebrate all who worked on the bridge. Mr. Kitzerow stated Community Relations was communicating with FDOT to talk about the feasibility and mentioned the first vehicles to cross the bridge were the Jupiter Police and Fire Rescue department vehicles. LC 1/21/25 Councilor Delaney also mentioned the walkways on the bridge.

Town Council Minutes Page 5 January 7, 2025 TOWN COUNCIL – LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMENTS MAYOR KURETSKI • Sam Shannon, Former Town Director of Community Development – Mayor Kuretski added to Mr. Baird’s comments stating Mr. Shannon was an effective listener, brought solutions that incorporated council inputs and direction, and made things happen. He asked Staff for a way to recognize Mr. Shannon for his contributions to the Town. • US One Bridge – Mayor Kuretski mentioned he had been in contact with the FDOT District Secretary who expressed his gratitude and appreciation regarding the communication between the Town and FDOT. Mayor Kuretski expressed his appreciation for having zero injuries during the project. He added pedestrians and bicyclist were thrilled to have a good sidewalk and would have a bike lane once complete. • Town Code regarding Parks and Playgrounds – Mayor Kuretski asked if Staff could review the County and Town Codes regarding park and playground safety to make them more consistent. • Happy New Year – Mayor Kuretski wished everyone a happy New Year. ADJOURNMENT - 8:05 P.M. ______________________________________ Laura Cahill, Town Clerk