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Mr. Martin 0:13:09

Mr Martin Uh good evening everyone Uh I'm here as a member of the charter review Committee because I'm concerned about the scheduling of the meetings and I'm concerned that we're not gonna have enough time to do our due diligence and present you with the best report The consultant had suggested not starting the the committee's business meeting till January I think that's way too late I think we need to do this as quickly as possible If we can finish early that's fine but I don't want to run up against that hard March 31st deadline to present you with a report and not be able to give due deliberation to the The the later articles in the charter I want to make sure that everybody on the committee has a chance to speak their opinion I want to make sure that we listen to the public and we you know we we take their ideas and include it in our discussions and so we can give you the best report So I'm just going to ask you if you could please Try to speed up the schedule so that we can start meeting this month instead of waiting for the community meetings in October and December Cause I really I really think we need to start the business meetings before the end of this year So thank you Thank you sir Next person with public comment You can rock paper and scissor to see who goes Yes sir

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Jake Scully 0:14:24

Hi uh Jake Scully 123 Forrester Place Um Long time listener first time caller Anyway I just want to frame this with uh my perspective I was on the appeal on the planning board for 6 years and I'd often bore my family and friends with you know the good the bad the ugly on the planning board and the good was working with the city staff and learning more about you know the city and how it works and occasionally working with the uh city attorney as well The bad was knowing uh oftentimes we review the packet that I was likely going to have to make a vote that was Probably unpopular with the people attending for public comment and such Um I think you guys probably feel that pain much more than I did at the time Um Family and friends I'd say listen I think sometimes people are looking at the wrong end of the horse OK What they should be doing is working with the city approaching the council uh well in advance of that to try to affect change to the LDC or or the development requirements if that's what they really wanted um because showing up at the last bit It was not gonna change it It wasn't gonna change any of the evidence The developers and the representatives know what boxes to check and the planning department was terrific at putting together the supporting document um you know so what what I came here to talk about though is the SB 180 um which uh as you guys I'm sure know really comprehensive uh legislation piece addressing a number of emergency issues A lot of them make great sense streamlining persons uh FM operational and uh transparency measures and all that looked great However on the last day of the legislative session which is restricts local government from adopting more restrictive or burdensome development requirements Also that was retroactive uh based on the storms that they applied to August of last year and will continue through October 2027 It was written with an application of a 100 mile radius from three storms uh Debbie Milton and uh whatever Anyway the the effect of that 100-mile radius made this applicable to the entire state OK So There's Obviously issues there So I think the HBA intent to file is a direct result of this I think you would agree And then there's another great part Anyone can make a claim against us against the governing authority that should have authority to manage development issues So if the amendment remains in place the right end of the horse in my analogy is dead Uh you can call the horse by a different name home rule but you the council will not be able to deal with that Sorry I went late and did not get to No worries Thank you sir

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Jeannie Duarte 0:17:24

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Jeannie Duarte please explain why residents on the east side of the inlet don't don't pay stormwater fees while those of us on the west side with the same drainage do Our founding fathers knew what they were doing when they wrote the original charter for times like these The charter is not due to be reviewed till 2028 but you insist on doing it early We currently have two appointees on the dais and an exiting city council member all of whom appointed charter review committee members The citizens of Pomcoast don't need aggressive changes imposed on us by you or that committee especially after what we experienced last year with the on the ballot for vote that imposed proposed to remove provision 3E The previous council approved a wastewater reclamation system At Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 to put in use by 2030 without full disclosure or referendum to the residents of Palcoass to turn brackish mixed with reclaimed wastewater into potable drinking water This system already is built and already expanded and has been in test mode operation since May of 2025 All while wastewater Treatment Plant 1 continues to fail has not been expanded and is being used as a dumping ground for the waste collected and trucked in from Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 and Water Treatment Plant 3 Raising impact fees to pay for these mistakes both hurt residents and developers These fees get passed on to the consumers and add to the reason why housing will remain unaffordable The solution is budget cuts in all departments Get infrastructure accountability in exchange for that road fund the loop road funds No staff raises no million-dollar door replacements no fleet expansions no surveillance cameras no $5000 porch additions to the City hall that you claim you needed because of water intrusion Well that's what warranties and insurance is for Hire some staff for the library we didn't know was already built Get Wastewater Treatment Plant One up to par Ensure growth pays for growth cut wasteful spending and start holding permits and uh planning departments accountable for the flooding issues in our community Thank you

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Chantal Penninger 0:20:00

Hi Chantal Penninger um I'll make it short Last week I could hear only a portion of what you said Uh could you make sure that you are in a range of your microphone so we can hear better Thank you Yes ma'am

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Carol Stoughton 0:20:18

Carol Stoughton Palm Coast First I wanna say thank you to the city for Robert Sims I recently had an air conditioner installed and after the inspection I found out it failed Well thankfully Mr Sims uh did uh give me the inspection And because of a circuit breaker and an outside use which wasn't covered I have a current approved air conditioner So Robert Sims is to be commended He is a fantastic individual And also um I see that we used to have a law firm that was getting $500,000 for a total year expense and now we're up to $700,000 I think we should go out and get sealed bids sealed bids not friends of friends to come in and give the city a price to have a new bunch of city attorneys in here And also while we're looking at different things that could go wrong I think that people who run for council and hold office we should have a report of their financial disclosure And I'm mainly aiming at Mr Gambaro who does not pay property taxes on the home he lives in and also has bought two homes within 3 months to 6 months after he was elected to the tune of $435,000 and $330,000 roughly So I think there should be investigation before a person takes office that they would submit to financial disclosures Thank you Thank you ma'am Anyone else

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Mindy Melendez 0:22:08

Mindy Melendez I am coming with um the Florida statute recognizes the importance of keeping impact fees reasonable and directly related to the need in new infrastructure Since these fees are rising it's affecting the cost of building affordable housing Have you guys considered um applying the statutory provisions to allow adjustments reductions or exemption to help our Affordable Housing Committee With some of these initiatives what are the steps being taken to ensure impact fees are not creating unnecessary barriers for the affordability and we would like to invite any of you guys to come to our meetings to help look at the affordable housing and talk to with us and go over things before certain fees are added so that we can all be working together for the affordable housing in Palm Coast or in Flagler County We'd appreciate that Thank you Thank you ma'am Anyone else for public comment Yes Mr Davis

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Jeremy Davis 0:23:17

Good evening Jeremy Davis It is September 2025 I have been raising these issues since August 2023 For more than two years I've stood here asking the same question Why does my home flood every time it rains The answer is simple The city approved an elevated build at 62 Perroti Lane without a downstream capacity analyst You stamped the permit you signed off and you ignored the consequences and now the water has one place to go straight into my home That's not my opinion that's physics Water flows downhill and it flows into me into my neighbors and even into the yard of the 102 year old resident who is now suffering damage because of your negligence Now I know that you will say that my home flooded before and yes in 2012 it did but that was caused by a collapsed city on Culvert on Persimmon Drive The city repaired it and for over a decade my property stayed dry The flooding only returned after you approved the elevation at 62 Parati without verifying the system could handle it That is on you And before you try to spin this back on me I have provided surveys taken both before and after 62 Prati was elevated They prove I was never shedding water onto my neighbors So what is the city's excuse now Instead of fixing the system you sent 11 workers and a sheriff's deputy in my home to remove a single PVC pipe 11 workers and a deputy for one pipe and through my FOIA request I had the city's own supervisor admitting in writing that the job wouldn't take long So why the big workforce Why the deputy The emails go silent on that Was it about drainage or was it about intimidation And after that stunt you turned around and cited my 102 year old neighbor That isn't governance That is harassment I am tired of your broken system tired of the excuses tired of the delays tired of watching families and elderly neighbors pay the price for your negligence This city was quick to raise council salaries 151% but when it comes to protecting residents from flooding suddenly there's no urgency My family has lost the use of our property because you refused to enforce your own ordinances That is a taking That is negligence I am not going away I'm not backing down And if you think residents like me will stop demanding answers you are wrong Every flooded home every destroyed driveway Every wasted dollar of manpower it all traces back to your failures right here at this dais Do your jobs fix the system stop hiding behind excuses Palm Coast residents deserve better and history will remember whether you stood with the people or turned your back on us Thank you 2 years countless floods surveys That proved the truth and still no action The only thing drowning in this city is accountability Thank you sir Anyone else Anyone else for public comment Seeing no one come forward we'll bring it back to the dice Any follow-up City manager Yes thank you Mayor Um in regards to the charter review

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David Michael Leibarger 0:44:39

Good evening I'm David Michael Leibarger 58 Liddell Drive in Palm Coast and I have served uh In a number of positions as a city councilor as a president of the city council as On committee on the planning commission on the water board on numerous parks commission traffic safety commission um In in the different places I've lived I've always felt it was important to uh serve your community and be a part of it and so that's what I'm offering again Thank you Thank you sir

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Mark Woods 0:45:36

Hello Hello Mark Woods 72 Rivers Edge Lane Good evening Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak I have proudly called Flagler County home uh since 1996 arriving just after or as ITT was uh leaving the area My first local role was at the Harborside Inn Some of you may have been around long enough to remember the Harborside Inn and I've been invested in this community ever since Since arriving about 30 years ago I've watched the region grow evolve and take on the complex challenges that come with expansion I spent the years since uh my job at the Harborside Inn building businesses raising my voice in community conversations and staying deeply connected to how the region functions Some of you may know may know me for being outspoken but I always speak from a place of care accountability and belief in community-centered solutions I value open dialogue and diverse perspectives and I'm ready to contribute with both energy and humility Thank you for your time and consideration Thank you Mr Woods Thank you Yes sir

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Anthony Del Valle 0:46:50

My name is Anthony Del Valle I live in section B And I uh welcome the opportunity to introduce myself From an early age when I enlisted into the United States Marine Corps to the years I spent as a DOD police sergeant service has always been a foundation of who I am Three decades of service in the military and law enforcement as a corporate manager and business owner In 20 to retire early and make our home here in the city of Palm Coast We love this city and that's why I'm here today I want to serve And I want to contribute in the future of Palm Coast In my experience I have worked and collaborated with teams I have done policy analysis and I have led with a strong mindset My belief is In transparency community focused planning and physical responsibility I have a strong work ethics I am loyal and I am committed The year is 2025 I don't know where the year went but it's almost done I have me and my wife have an empty nest Our family of 7 are now grown and pursuing their dreams as I am here today pursuing mine I want to serve again this time for the city of Palm Coast I will end how I started My name is Anthony Del Valle I am honored to be here today I appreciate your time I thank you for listening and I hope to get your vote Thank you Thank you sir Anyone else Seeing no one else come forward we'll bring it back to the dice So we're gonna vote on the first one on the citizen advisory uh committee And if you have your votes and just we we do both the primary and the alternate primary and alternate Yes sir Fold it in half and we'll give them the Miss Cook

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Tony Amaral 0:56:37

Good evening Tony Amaral City of Palm Coast Um just real quick I keep hearing these things come up for the record and you're welcome to check and verify it Saint John's County total impact fees is $28,800 plus or minus a few dollars Volusia County is $21,000 Ormond Beach is sitting currently at $13,200 And we are currently sitting at 33,200 total dollars So for clarification Thank you sir Yes ma'am Ms Duarte

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Ms. Carol 0:57:51

I still have not seen the 2025 salaries on the city's website We only have the 24 salaries When will that be up I've asked three different times And where are we now with hiring our city manager Have we progressed in that manner And I backtracked when Alyssa Johnson in 2023 was acting city manager at a salary of 130,000 I think that salary now is 100,000 more We've got to start adjusting these salaries Thank you Thank you ma'am Anyone else Yes ma'am Yes ma'am Ms Chantelle Chantel Pernier The first public comment there was somebody who came because his house was flooded and it was due to the house next door that was on the higher level and I'm joining him in a request not because my house is flooded at all but because it has to be addressed if the authorizes some new buildings to be higher I mean there's no other way it's going to flood on the other houses so I hope the city will heard that gentleman and will act quickly And the other thing I wanted to mention is I'm very excited about the advisory committee for the bicycle and pedestrian Because when I ride my electric scooter I don't know where to go You told me I can go on the street but if we have two lanes and I need to turn on the left I don't know where to go really So the roads are not meant for the bicycles and the sidewalks are not Made for the bicycles because they have so many angles and so I hope there's going to be a solution and we'll be able to ride safely and pedestrian will also be able to use this space Thank you Thank you ma'am Anyone else for public comment Yes Ms Scully

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Chantel Pernier 0:58:36

Chantel Pernier The first public comment there was somebody who came because his house was flooded and it was due to the house next door that was on the higher level and I'm joining him in a request not because my house is flooded at all but because it has to be addressed if the authorizes some new buildings to be higher I mean there's no other way it's going to flood on the other houses so I hope the city will heard that gentleman and will act quickly And the other thing I wanted to mention is I'm very excited about the advisory committee for the bicycle and pedestrian Because when I ride my electric scooter I don't know where to go You told me I can go on the street but if we have two lanes and I need to turn on the left I don't know where to go really So the roads are not meant for the bicycles and the sidewalks are not Made for the bicycles because they have so many angles and so I hope there's going to be a solution and we'll be able to ride safely and pedestrian will also be able to use this space Thank you Thank you ma'am Anyone else for public comment Yes Ms Scully

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Ms. Scully 1:00:07

Yes yes sir