City Council Meeting Summary (Palm Coast) — Consolidated set of transcripts

High-level summary - The meeting covered wireless infrastructure planning, water billing and infrastructure concerns, animal services and community grants, traffic safety and speed management, and the city manager selection process. Several actions were authorized or promised as follow-ups, including sharing the master wireless plan, continuing grant programs with clarifications, and extending pilot programs or deferring certain policy changes to future meetings.

Five most important topics (with impact and quotes) 1) 5G/tower regulation and the master wireless plan - Discussion focused on wireless infrastructure, public notice, and regulatory posture. Mayor Norris signaled continued engagement by promising to share the master wireless plan with residents who voiced concerns. Public input opportunities were noted, with residents able to review the plan and provide feedback. - Public quotes highlighted: “to send her a copy” of the master wireless plan and “feedback on the city’s master wireless plan” as an avenue for resident input.

2) Water billing, infrastructure, and accountability - Residents raised concerns about high water bills and automation failures leading to unexpected charges. John Ferrara’s case cited a $1,758 bill; the council discussed follow-up with the water department and potential adjustments. Several sections call for investigation and remediation of billing anomalies. - Public quotes cited: “I want this taken off my bill because I don’t feel it’s fair... I didn’t use your service, so how could you charge me for your service?” and “There’s no reason for two people to be paying $300 a month for water” (context reflects broader rate concerns raised in related discussions).

3) Backyard chickens: pilot program, enforcement, and ordinances - The pilot program faced enforcement challenges, permit limits, and public perception of invasiveness. Key questions centered on whether to extend the pilot, how to enforce violations, and whether to convert the pilot into a permanent ordinance. Several meetings explored increasing permits (e.g., from 50 to 100) and refining inspection and revocation processes. - Public quotes included concerns about invasiveness and permit costs: “The reason why there’s a low participation in the pilot program is because it’s way too invasive,” and governance debates about extending or codifying the program.

4) Cultural arts funding and FC3 grants - The council discussed the structure and funding of cultural arts grants, including external reviewers, grant criteria, and program alignment with community needs. Several items touched on the allocation of funds and transparency in grant purposes. Notable actions included the FC3 grant process and the potential for state or intermunicipal funding coordination. - Public quotes referenced the value of cultural programming for the community and the need for clearer grant criteria and reporting.

5) Traffic safety, speed limits, and traffic calming processes - A major thread across meetings is how to reduce speeding responsibly and cost-effectively. Debates included whether to lower speed limits (e.g., to 20 or 25 mph in residential areas), signage strategies, FDOT/compliance standards, and the process for resident engagement (petitions, online voting, or mail-in ballots). A three-step traffic calming application process and a 70% homeowner approval threshold were discussed as safeguards for legitimacy. - Public quotes highlighted the desire to protect pedestrians and school zones, and discussions on enforcement and signage costs.

Notable file numbers, bylaw references, and cited standards - State statutes and standards cited include: - State statute 316.189 (speed limit reduction study requirements) - Florida statutes on humane animal treatment (e.g., 828.12 in some transcripts) - FDOT standards referenced in signage and speed change implementations - Local ordinance references mentioned in chicken and nuisance discussions (e.g., Chapter 14, Section 1466; 1467; 144; and Chapter 38, Article 2 for noise considerations) - Specific internal notes referenced: - Paragraph 8 on Page 606 of an ordinance (enforcement/revocation language) - Master wireless plan referenced as a public document to be distributed to residents

Opportunities for citizen input (contact points) - Public comment periods were regularly used; the meeting notes indicate residents can submit feedback on the master wireless plan and on future agenda items. - Opportunities to engage on FC3 grants and cultural programming, animal services funding, and traffic calming are described as ongoing or planned through workshops, public meetings, and agenda postings. - In several sections, staff contact points include city staff (e.g., Miss Fuller, city manager staff) and specific program coordinators (e.g., FC3 administrator, grant staff) for follow-up questions.

Motions: passed, rejected, or deferred (titles and outcomes) 1) Motion to Approve FC3 Grants - Outcome: Deferred to the next meeting for formal approval. - Next steps: Include all grant details in the next agenda packet for council review and final vote.

2) Motion to Include eBike Ordinance in Agenda - Outcome: Approved for inclusion in the next meeting’s agenda. - Next steps: Provide additional links and documentation related to the ordinance.

3) Motion to Extend Backyard Chickens Pilot Program - Outcome: Passed. Extended the pilot for six months with the current cap of 50 permits; a draft ordinance would be prepared for review in April. - Next steps: Staff to incorporate council feedback and prepare ordinance for April discussion.

4) Motion to Lower Residential Speed Limits to 20 mph - Outcome: Deferred. The council will gather more information on state statutes and cost implications before proceeding. - Next steps: Staff to provide guidance on statutory requirements and potential implementation plans.

5) Motion to Rank City Manager Candidates - Outcome: Passed. The council ranking moved forward with interviewing the top two candidates (Frasier and Mclofflin); other candidates were eliminated. - Next steps: Schedule interviews and coordinate with the city manager recruitment process.

6) Motion to Open Public Comment (in some sections) - Outcome: Passed in the sense that public comment periods were held; no formal vote to approve new procedures beyond standard practice.

7) Motion to Adjourn or close sections (as seen in some transcripts) - Outcome: Noted in specific sections; adjournment occurred as part of standard proceedings.

Councillors present (representative roster) - Mayor Norris (and in several sections, the chair is listed as Mayor) - Vice Mayor Paneeri - Council Member Gumbaro - Council Member Miller - Council Member Sullivan - Council Member Theresa Pontieri (Pontieri is referenced in several sections; some transcripts list “Theresa Pontier”) - Note: Several transcripts mention additional city staff and attenders (e.g., Miss Fuller, Julia Truillo, FC3 staff) but the core councilmembers consistently referenced include the above names. Presentness can vary by section, but the core elected officials most often named are Norris, Paneeri, Gumbaro, Miller, Sullivan, and Pontieri.

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