James H. Davis

The meeting agenda included the election of officers for Calendar Year 2024 and discussion of District Representation for 2024. Key operational discussions involved the Engineer's Report, which covered the 2024 Sand Trap Dredging project, the Loxahatchee River Mile 6 Gap Closure and Oxbow Restoration Maintenance Project (for which a contract was awarded to Arbor Tree and Land, Inc.), and the Jupiter Inlet Jetties Restoration scheduling. The Engineer's report also noted a request for a labor rate adjustment for Taylor Engineering's services, which was approved. The Legal Report detailed the settlement of the Kezber case and raised concerns regarding the potential impact of proposed House Bill 7013, leading to a decision to engage external counsel for representation concerning HB 7013. New business addressed FDIC regulatory changes requiring an 'Official Custodian' for public funds accounts, with the Treasurer appointed to this role for the TRUIST account. Commissioner reports included a request for Taylor Engineering to research the optimal frequency for bathymetric surveys.

The documents detail the proceedings of two Jupiter Inlet District meetings: a Regular Board Meeting on March 13, 2024, and a Workshop Board Meeting on March 27, 2024. Key discussions during the Regular Meeting included the approval of bills and the February 2024 Treasurer's Report. The Executive Director's Report covered updates on the Sims Creek mangrove trimming, the status of the Electronic Financial Disclosure Management System (EFDMS), the FDEP Sand Trap Dredging Permit renewal planning, and flagpole vandalism. The Engineer's Report involved approving a $22,000 Seagrass Survey Proposal and awarding the Jetty Restoration Contract to Murray Logan Construction, LLC, for $924,680.00. Under Unfinished Business, the Administrative Procedures Manual was approved. The Workshop Meeting focused on a lengthy discussion following the Sediment Budget Presentation, which summarized findings from the third Technical Advisory Committee meeting.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the Call to Order, Comments from the Public, Approval of Bills, Treasurer's Report, Executive Director's Report, Engineer's Report, Legal Report, Unfinished Business, New Business, and Commissioner Reports. The agenda also sets the next meeting date.

The meeting covered the approval of bills, including May bills and June payroll/utility expenses, and the approval of the May 2022 Treasurer's Report. Key discussions in the Executive Director's Report included the hiring of the new Administrative Assistant, Ms. Camille Glaff; the completion of the Central Embayment maintenance dredging; updates on the Loxahatchee River Railroad Bridge span replacement; coordination with the Jupiter Inlet Foundation (JIF) for seagrass marker buoy installation; replacement of a damaged jetty light; updates on the 500 North Delaware Blvd (Taylor Property) partnership with the Town of Jupiter; progress on the 2023 Legislative Session regarding Commissioner Fees; and the cancellation of the Inlet Study Workshop. The Engineer's Report confirmed the completion of the Main Channel maintenance dredging, including the repair of a failed weir pipe, and noted that final payment to Ahtna was approved. Work is continuing on the Loxahatchee River Mile 6 Gap Closure environmental permits and the Jupiter Inlet Jetties Restoration project specifications. The Legal Report detailed collaboration on the Taylor property agreement, service of the Kezber lawsuit complaint, confirmation of record keeping compliance, and preparation for the local bill schedule.

Key discussions during the meeting included an update on the 2024 Inlet Sand Trap Dredging project, confirming completion of excavation and demobilization while remaining compliant with permit conditions. Another topic covered the completion of mangrove trimming along the Sims Creek property border. The Board reviewed a quote for four fast-water marker buoys based on Coast Guard recommendations and instructed staff to continue investigating storage, cost, and installation logistics. Staff reported ongoing progress with the annual financial audit and e-TRIM reporting, with the auditor scheduled to present in June. Updates were provided on various FDEP permit applications and progress concerning new Special Districts Legislation (HB 7013). In the Engineer's Report, updates were given on jetty observations, the anticipated start of mobilization for Loxahatchee River restoration and Jupiter Inlet Jetties Restoration projects in May, and the review of the Jupiter Inlet Sediment Budget Draft. A proposal to begin the process of renewing the District's FDEP Permit for dredging the sand trap, estimated not to exceed $23,000, was discussed and tabled for the June meeting. The Legal Report had no further items.