PAL-MAR
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

Regular Board Meeting January 9, 2025
9:30 A.M.

Special District Services, Inc.
The Oaks Center 2501A Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
www.palmarwcd.org 561.630.4922 Telephone 877.SDS.4922 Toll Free 561.630.4923 Facsimile

AGENDA
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Martin County Commission Chambers Administrative Center
2401 SE Monterey Road Stuart, FL 34996
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
January 9, 2025
9:30 a.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to Agenda
Approval of Minutes
November 7, 2024 Regular Board Meeting	Page 3
Old Business
New Business
Consider Selection of Professional Surveying Services	Page 7
Status Report
Legal – Status Report
Engineer – Status Report
District Manager – Status Report
Field Maintenance – Status Report
Security – Status Report	Page 8
Administrative Matters
Financial Report	Page 10
Consider Invoices	Page 11
Landowner Items
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

LOCALiQ
The Gainesville Sun I The Leclger Daily Commercial I Ocala StarBanner News Chief I Herald-Tribune
News Herald I The Palm Beach Post Northwest Florida Daily News

PO Box 631244 Cincinnati, OH 45263-1244

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

laura archer

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of the Pal Mar Water" Control District will hold Regular Meetings at 9:30 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996, ("'*unless otherwise noted*") on the

Pal-Mar Water Control District 2501 Burns RD # A
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-5207

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF BROWN

following dates:

October 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
ApriI 3, 2025
May l, 2025
*"'June 5, 2025**
July 10, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared, who on oath says that he or she is the Legal Coordinator of the Palm Beach Post, published in Palm Beach County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Govt Public Notices, was published on the publicly accessible website of Palm Beach County, Florida, or in a newspaper by print in the issues of, on:

09/24/2024

Affiant further says that the website or newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, by the legal clerk, who

.,,.The June s, 2025, Regular Meeting will toke place at 10:00 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996 and will also include the Landowners' Meeting.**
The purpose of the meetings is to conduct any all business coming before the Board. Copies of the Agenda for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District's website or by contacting the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll free l-877-737-4922_
From time to time one or more Supervisors may participate by telephone; therefore, a speaker telephone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any
matter considered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is mode at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance wi1h the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to partici­ pate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll-free l-877-737-4922 ct least seven (7) days prior to the date of the particular meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
www.palmarwcd.org
No.10585888	Sept. 24, 2024

me, on 09/24/2024

Legal

Notary, State of WI, C

My commission expires

Publication Cost:	$286.28	
Tax Amount:	$0.00	
Payment Cost:	$286.28	
Order No:	10585888	
Customer No:	736988	
PO#:	fiscal meetings	

THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE!
Please do not use this form for payment remittance.

#of Copies: 1

Page 1 of

AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION

LocaliQ
Florida
GANNETT

PO Box 631244 Cincinnati, OH 45263-1244

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025

Laura Archer
Pal Mar Improvement
Pal Mar Water Control District C/O Special District Services Inc 2501 Burns RD# A
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-5207

STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY OF BROWN

Before the undersigned authority personally appeared, who on oath says that he or she is the Legal Advertising Representative of the Indian River Press Journal/St Lucie News Tribune/Stuart News, newspapers published in Indian River/St Lucie/Martin Counties, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Legal Ad in the matter of Public Notices, was published on the publicly accessible websites of Indian River/St Lucie/Martin Counties, Florida, or in a newspaper by print in the issues of, on:

09/24/2024

Affiant further says that the website or newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes.

Notary, State of WI, County of Brown
3· 7·7-7

Subscribed and sworn to before me, by the legal clerk, who is personally known to me, on 09/24/2024

My commission expires

Publication Cost:	$154.88	
Tax Amount:	$0.00	
Payment Cost:	$154.88	
Order No:	10586255	
Customer No:	1126020	
PO#:		

# of Copies:
1

THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE!
Please do 110/ use tl,is form for payment remittance.

REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Board of Supervisors of the Pol Mar Water Control District will hold Regular Meetings at 9:30 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Cham­ bers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Rood, Stuart, Florida 34996, (nunless otherwise noted**} on the following dotes:
October 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
December 12, 2024
January 9, 2025
February 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
April 3, 2025
May 1, 2025
HJune 5, 2025**
July 10, 2025
August 7, 2025
September 4, 2025
**The June 5, 2025, Regular Meeting will take place at 10:00 o.m. in the Mortin County Commission Cham­ bers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Rood, Stuart, Florida 34996 and will also include the Landowners' Meeting.'""*
The purpose of the meetings is to
conduct any oil business coming before the Boord. Copies of the Agenda for any of the meetings may be obtained from the District's website or by contacting the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or foll
free 1-877-737-4922.
From time to time one or more Supervisors may participate by tele­ phone; therefore, a speaker tele­ phone will be present at the meeting location so that Supervisors may be fully informed of the discussions taking place. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record. If any person decides to appeal any decision mode with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, such person will need a record of the proceedings and such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is bosed.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Actr any person requiring special accom modations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager of (561) 630-4922 and/or foll-free 1·
877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the dote of the particular meeting.
Meetings may be cancelled from time 1o fime without advertised notice.
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
vmw.polmarwcd.org  Pub: September 24, 2024 TCN10586255

KAITLYN FELTY
Notary Public State of Wisconsin

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PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 7, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

Vice Chair George Stokus called the November 7, 2024, Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District to order at 9:32 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Chambers, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

District Manager Andrew Karmeris offered Proof of Publication which showed that notice of the Regular Board Meeting had been published in The Palm Beach Post and in The Stuart News on 9/24/2024, as legally required.

ESTABLISH QUORUM

A quorum was established with the following attendees:

Commissioner Maria Marino	Absent	
Commissioner Sarah Heard	Present	
George Stokus	Present	
Kevin Cutting	Present	
Gene Whiting	Present	

Also, in attendance were staff members:

District Manager Andrew Karmeris	Special District Services, Inc	
General Counsel Ruth Holmes	Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
TJ Mansell	TJ Mansell Land Management	

Also, in attendance were several landowners and members of the public.

ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

There were no additions or deletions to the agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 5, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

The September 5, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes were presented.

A motion was then made by Commissioner Heard, with a second from Mr. Whiting, to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carried 4-0.

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 7, 2024

OLD BUSINESS

There were no old business items to come before the board.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Selection of Professional for Surveying Services

Mr. Stokus stated that Commissioner Marino would like to present for this agenda item and Mr. Karmeris informed the Board that Mr. Higgins was not present and has not had a chance to review this item as he was in an accident.

There was a motion by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Cutting, to move this item to the next meeting’s agenda. That motion passed 4-0.

Consider Resolution No. 2024-06 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Amended Budget

Mr. Karmeris presented the amended budget and explained the process to the Board.

There was a motion by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Whiting approving Resolution No. 2024-06 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Amended Budget. That motion passed 4-0.

STATUS REPORT

Legal – Status Report

Ms. Holmes addressed the request from the Board on whether the District has an obligation to repair washouts that occur on district owned property. Ms. Holmes stated that the short answer is yes so long as the benefit is not for one or two property owners only. A determination would have to be made on whether the repair would serve a public purpose or just to one or two property owners. It would need to be reviewed on a case- by-case basis. Mr. Cutting asked if the District was obliged to protect those private properties from misuse in any way such as notifications, signage, etc. Ms. Holmes stated that the district was not obligated.

Ms. Holmes also mentioned that the deadline for the 4-hour ethics training requirement is December 31st.

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 7, 2024

Engineer – Status Report

There was no engineer report today.
District Manager – Status Report

There was no report today.

Field Maintenance – Status Report
Mr. Mansell went over the photos he presented to the Board and discussed a few washouts. He also discussed the aftermath of the hurricanes that went through the area. He stated that he has been doing a lot of cutting and tree trimming out in the area. Commissioner Heard asked if it was quiet out there now that everything is so wet. Mr. Mansell said he hasn’t seen many people, but it is hunting season now. Mr. Cutting asked how the general wear and tear on the canal is. Mr. Mansell said just some washouts. Mr. Cutting asked what he does with debris once he cuts it, Mr. Mansell said he just gets it off the pathways but does not haul it off.

Security – Status Report

Mr. Hudson was not present today but will be at the January meeting to present his report.

AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE

Mr. Karmeris presented staff’s rationale and recommendation to select the current auditor Grau and Associates.

A motion was then made by Commissioner Heard, with a second from Mr. Whiting, adopting staff’s rankings with Grau and Associates as the top ranked respondent. The motion carried 4-0.

A motion was then made by Commissioner Heard, with a second from Mr. Cutting, to select Grau and Associates as the auditor for Fiscal Years 2024, 2025, 2026 with an option for two additional years. The motion carried 4-0.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Financial Report

Mr. Karmeris pointed out the financial report in the Board book. There was no action required.

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
November 7, 2024

Consider Invoices

Mr. Karmeris presented the invoices in the book. The invoices were then approved, as presented, on a motion made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Whiting, and the motion carried 4-0.

LANDOWNER ITEMS
There were no landowner items.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

There were no comments from the public.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Commissioner Heard informed the Board of a settlement Martin County is close to approving that involves some land in PalMar WCD. The Board asked that staff contact John Maehl to give a presentation for the next PalMar WCD meeting.

Mr. Cutting mentioned a realtor’s ad that he came across suggesting mitigation for development being allowed for land within PalMar WCD. A brief discussion ensued on the counties’ wetland mitigation allowances.

The Board discussed the December meeting date and whether to hold that meeting. The Board agreed that at this time they plan to hold the December meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, at 10:01 am the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Stokus.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

CONSIDER SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

TO BE DISTRIBUTED UNDER SEPARATE COVER

Law Enforcement report of activity PWMD-October thru November 2024
TOTAL USERS ENCOUNTERED: 212
TOTAL VERBAL WARNINGS, WRITTEN WARNINGS, AND CITATIONS: 8
RECKLESS DISCHARGE ENCOUNTERS: 0 OTHER SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
Officers assisted public with stuck UTVs
Officers stopped out with a group of 15-20 individuals having a bonfire on adjacent private property however it was in close proximity to a levee in the SE corner of the East area. The fire was off the levee however individuals had parked blocking the levee and access to state property. The levee was cleared and no state law or alcohol violations were observed
Issued a verbal warning to an individual with an ATV trailer at gate 8 for parking a trailer other than a horse trailer. The subject was advised he would have to bring the trailer into the Palmar gate 1 area and not park it on SFWMD property.
Two subjects caught illegally entering Hungryland onto Palmar WMD right of way while hunting. Both subjects were in possession of illegal firearms and the violations were addressed by the officer on scene.
Officers responded to a flipped vehicle in a canal. They responded to the area and found the vehicle on the northern most canal levee just west of the main N/S road. The officers inspected the inside of the vehicle for occupants. After a short amount of time MCSO showed up and stated they already went by the residence of the registered owner. The owner was not home, but called the deputy a short time later. The owner did not know her vehicle was in Palmar and she didn’t drive it there. The deputy gave her options on reporting the vehicle stolen, if it was, or calling her insurance company. The owner came out later with a tow truck and the vehicle was removed from the canal and Palmar WMD right of way.

Law Enforcement report of activity PWMD-October thru November 2024

Veh
Summary:
Most of the public’s reaction to FWC officers out there have been positive and welcoming to the continued work. We have not had any repeat offenders for violations and officers continue to use educational approaches.

Pal Mar Water Control District
Budget vs. Actual
October through December 2024

	Oct - Dec 24		24/25 Budget		$ Over Budget		% of Budget	
Ordinary Income/Expense								
Income								
363.100 ꞏ O & M Assessments	115,011.35		195,638.00		-80,626.65		58.79%	
363.830 ꞏ Assessment Fees	-1,254.20		-3,913.00		2,658.80		32.05%	
363.831 ꞏ Assessment Discounts	-4,596.64		-7,826.00		3,229.36		58.74%	
369.400 ꞏ Other Income	2,606.25		0.00		2,606.25		100.0%	
369.401 ꞏ Interest Income	199.04		2,400.00		-2,200.96		8.29%	
369.403 ꞏ Carryover from Previous Year	0.00		259,576.00		-259,576.00		0.0%	
Total Income	111,965.80		445,875.00		-333,909.20		25.11%	
Gross Profit	111,965.80		445,875.00		-333,909.20		25.11%	
Expense								
511.307 ꞏ Engineering Survey	0.00		20,000.00		-20,000.00		0.0%	
511.310 ꞏ Engineering	860.00		35,000.00		-34,140.00		2.46%	
511.311 ꞏ Management Fees	9,000.00		36,000.00		-27,000.00		25.0%	
511.315 ꞏ Legal Fees	6,390.00		60,000.00		-53,610.00		10.65%	
511.318 ꞏ Assessment/Tax Roll	0.00		5,000.00		-5,000.00		0.0%	
511.320 ꞏ Audit Fees	0.00		4,200.00		-4,200.00		0.0%	
511.450 ꞏ Insurance	7,034.00		8,000.00		-966.00		87.93%	
511.480 ꞏ Legal Advertisements	2,074.36		3,000.00		-925.64		69.15%	
511.512 ꞏ Miscellaneous	4,387.41		7,500.00		-3,112.59		58.5%	
511.513 ꞏ Postage and Delivery	4.83		2,000.00		-1,995.17		0.24%	
511.514 ꞏ Office Supplies	44.95		2,000.00		-1,955.05		2.25%	
511.515 ꞏ Website Management Fee	375.00		1,500.00		-1,125.00		25.0%	
511.540 ꞏ Dues, License & Subscriptions	175.00		175.00		0.00		100.0%	
512.464 ꞏ Mowing	0.00		100,000.00		-100,000.00		0.0%	
512.467 ꞏ Miscellaneous Maintenance	4,778.50		20,000.00		-15,221.50		23.89%	
512.468 ꞏ Contingency-Legal Extraordinary	0.00		1,500.00		-1,500.00		0.0%	
512.469 ꞏ Security	30,500.00		140,000.00		-109,500.00		21.79%	
Total Expense	65,624.05		445,875.00		-380,250.95		14.72%	
Net Ordinary Income	46,341.75		0.00		46,341.75		100.0%	
Net Income	46,341.75		0.00		46,341.75		100.0%	

Bank Balance As Of 12/31/24	$ 1,971,494.77	
Investment Acct Balance As Of 12/31/24	$	46,717.98	
Accounts Payable As Of 12/31/24	$	15,199.36	
Accounts Receivable As Of 12/31/24	$	1,000.00	
Total Fund Balance As Of 12/31/24	$ 2,004,013.39	

9:17 AM
12/18/24
Accrual Basis

Pal Mar Water Control District
Custom Transaction Detail Report
October 29 through December 18, 2024

Legal Fees	
Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	

Bill	
Bill Pmt -Check	
Bill Pmt -Check	

10/31/2024	
11/01/2024	
12/01/2024	

22852	
1989	
1997	

Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	

Inv# 22852 Professional Services Oct 2024	
Inv# 22760 Professional Services Sept 2024	
Inv# 22852 Professional Services Oct 2024	

Type	Date	Num	Name	Memo	Debit	Credit
6,390.00

Total Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	6,390.00

Engineer Fees	
Higgins Engineering, Inc.	

1,890.00	
6,390.00	
8,280.00	

Bill	
Bill Pmt -Check	
Bill Pmt -Check	

10/30/2024	
11/01/2024	
11/06/2024	

1023	
1986	
1992	

Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
Higgins Engineering, Inc.	

Inv #1023 Engineer Services 09.16.24- 10.27.24	860.00
Inv # 2648 Engineer Services 07.16.24 through 09.1  1,521.45
Inv #1023 Engineer Services 09.16.24- 10.27.24	860.00
Total Higgins Engineering, Inc.	2,381.45	860.00

Management Fees	
Special District Services, Inc.	

Bill	
Bill Pmt -Check	
Bill	
Bill Pmt -Check	

10/31/2024	
11/01/2024	
11/30/2024	
12/01/2024	

2024-1440	
1987	
2024-1576	
1995	

Special District Services, Inc.	
Special District Services, Inc.	
Special District Services, Inc.	
Special District Services, Inc.	

Management Fees Oct 2024	4,105.46
5,155.46

Management Fees Nov 2024	
Management Fees Nov 2024	

6,581.73	
11,737.19	

6,581.73

Total Special District Services, Inc.

Misc	
Board of County Commissioner	

Total Board of County Commissioner	
Florida Commerce	

Total Florida Commerce	
Gannett Florida LocaliQ	

150.00	
150.00	

Bill Pmt -Check	11/01/2024	1984	Board of County Commissioner	VC0000155837-30DYS

Bill Pmt -Check	
Bill Pmt -Check	

11/06/2024	
11/06/2024	

1991	
1993	

Florida Commerce	
Florida Commerce	

0.00	
175.00	
175.00	

Bill Pmt -Check	
Bill Pmt -Check	
Bill	
Bill	

11/01/2024	
11/01/2024	
12/09/2024	
12/09/2024	

1985	
1990	
6746039	
6747974	

Gannett Florida LocaliQ	
Gannett Florida LocaliQ	
Gannett Florida LocaliQ	
Gannett Florida LocaliQ	

VOID: Invoice #90345 FY 2024//2025 Special Distri Invoice #90345 FY 2024//2025 Special District Fee

Inv#6704147 Legal Ad	292	
Inv#6700890 Legal Ad	498	
Inv# 6746039 RFQ for Surveying Services with a MAP	
Inv# 6747974 RFQ for Surveying Services with a MAP	

.12

1,225.64	
848.72	
2,074.36	

.40

10,687.19

0.00

0.00

Total Gannett Florida LocaliQ	
Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc	

Bill	
Bill	
Bill Pmt -Check	

	
10/31/2024	
11/30/2024	
12/01/2024	

 
0007	
0008	
1994	

Total Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc	
T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	

Bill Pmt -Check	
Bill	
Bill Pmt -Check	

	
11/01/2024	
11/25/2024	
12/01/2024	

 
1988	
210916	
1996	

T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	

Total T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC

790.52

Inv # 0007 Oct 2024	
Inv # 0008 Nov 2024	

20,500.00	
20,500.00	

Inv# 210915 Oct 2024 Supervision of Field Maint	
Inv# 210916 Nov 2024 Supervision of Field Maint	
Inv# 210916 Nov 2024 Supervision of Field Maint	

2,471.00

2,307.50	
4,778.50	

10,000.00	
10,500.00	

20,500.00

Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc	
Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc	
Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc	

2,307.50

2,307.50

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2:53 PM
11/06/24

Pal Mar Water Control District
Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions

Page 1

Type	Date		Num	Due Date	Open Balance	
Florida Commerce
Bill	
10/01/2024	
90345		
10/11/2024	
175.00	
Total Florida Commerce			175.00	
Higgins Engineering, Inc.
Bill	10/30/2024	
1023	
10/30/2024	
860.00	
Total Higgins Engineering, Inc.			860.00	
TOTAL			1,035.00	

FlorldaCommerce, Special District Accountablllty Program
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Special District State Fee Invoice and Profile Update

Date hwolced: 10101/2024				
Annual Fee: $175.00	1st Late Fee: $0.00	2nd Late Fee; $0.00	Received: $0.00	. •:..
j  ·,:;_	j (afDi:ra,,P.c,stinarked by '.12102/2024:
,.;-  -,  -	- .....	!,
$1.75;00_	..;,	-··".	,	

Required by sections 189.064 and 189.018, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 73C-24, Florida Administrative Code
.. Invoice No:·_90345,	-·

STEP 1: Review the following profile.and make any needed changes.
Special District's Name, Registered Agent's Name and Registered Office Address:

001304
Pal-Mar Water Control District
Mr. Glen J. Torclvia, Esq.
Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau and Rubin, P.A. 701 Northpoint Parkway, Suite 209
West Palm Beach, Florida 33407

tfLORIDA
COMMERCE

Telephone:
Fax:
4;Email:
5. Status:
6, Governing Body:
Website Address:
County(les):
Special Purpose(s):
Boundary Map on File:
Creation Document on File:
Date Established:
13, Creation Method:
14. Local Governing Authority: 15, Creation Document(s):
16, Statutory Authority:
17. Authority to Issue Bonds:
18. Revenue Source(s):

561-686--8700 Ext:
561-686--8764
glen@torcivialaw.com Independent
Elected www.palmarwcd.org Palm Beach, Martin
Drainage and/or Water Control 09/30/1997
07/12/1982
05/16/1968
Special Act Multi
Chapter 2005-307, Laws of Florida (Codified) Chapter 298, Florida Statutes
Yes Assessments

STEP 2: Sign and date to certify accuracy and completeness.
By signing and dating below, I do hereby certify that the profile .above (changes noted if necessary) is·accurate and complete:
Registered Agent's Signature:	/e,./	-- Date	/ ,t?,.,),-,.-7...--	
7	 ,_,7	/	I
STEP 3: Pay the annual state fee or certify,ellgiblllty for zero annual fee.
Pay the Annual Fee: Pay the annual fee by foUowing the instructions at www.FloridaJobs.org/SpacialDistrictFee.
Or, Certify Ellglbillty for the Zero Fee: By initialing both of the following items, I, the above signed registered agent, do hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, BOTH of the following statements and those on any submissions to the Department are true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that any information I give may be verified.
_	This specfal district is not a component unit of a general purpose local government as determined by the special district and its Certified Public Accountant; and,
_}:_his special district ls In compliance with its Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) filing requirement with the Florida

.,.,,,,

Departm t of Financial Services (DFS) and that AFR reflects $3,000 or Jess in annual revenues or, is a special district not required to file a Fiical Year 2022 - 2023 AFR with DFS and has·included an income statement with this document verifying $3,000 or less in rJvenuesJor the
\
current•fiscal year.
Department Use Only: Approved:    Denied:   Reason:	
STEP 4: Maka a copy of this document for your records.	k
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HIGGINS

4623 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 113 West Palm Beach, FL. 33415 561.439.7807

BILL TO	Andrew Karmeris
Pal Mar Water Control District c/o Special Services, Inc.
2501 Burns Road, Suite A
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

INVOICE

Project: Pal-Mar Water Control District

INVOICE NUMBER	INVOICE DATE	PAYMENT DUE DATE	OUR PROJECT NO.	BALANCE DUE	
1023	Oct 30, 2024	Nov 29, 2024	08-20	$860.00	

Hourly Services		
Role
Administrative	Phase
Engineering Services			Hours
1.0	Rate
$70.00	Extension
$70.00	
Draftsman	Engineering Services			2.5	$110.00	$275.00	
Junior Engineer	Engineering Services			1.0	$140.00	$140.00	
Senior Project Engineer	Engineering Services			1.5	$250.00	$375.00	
						$860.00	

Invoice Total:	$860.00

Professional engineering services concerning preparation and attendance at a Board meeting, up-date the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) BMAP portal; for the period of September 16, 2024, through October 27, 2024, in accordance with our agreement dated May 30th, 2008.
Invoices are due upon receipt. Make checks payable to HIGGINS ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, LLC, and note the Invoice Number on your check. Interest may be charged on invoices not paid by the Payment Due Date above, at the rate stated In the Agreement.

Thank you for your business!

2:21 PM
12/02/24

Pal Mar Water Control District
Unpaid Bills Detail
All Transactions

Bill	10/31/2024	0007	11/10/2024	10,000.00	
Bill	11/30/2024	0008	12/10/2024	10,500.00	
Total Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc			20,500.00	
Special District Services, Inc.
Bill	11/30/2024	
2024-1576	
11/30/2024	
6,581.73	
Total Special District Services, Inc.			6,581.73	
T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC
Bill	11/25/2024	
210916	
12/05/2024	
2,307.50	

Type	Date	Num	Due Date	Open Balance Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc

Total T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC
Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.
Bill	10/31/2024	22852

2,307.50

11/10/2024	6,390.00

35,779.23

Total Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	6,390.00
TOTAL

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Invoice
#0007	Hudson Protection Enterprise  Inc..

Officers	Cost	Date	Total	
N/A	125$ an hour 20 hours worked	10/1-10/7	$2,500	
N/A	125$ an hour 20 hours worked	10/8-10/14	$2,500	
N/A	125$ an hour 20 hours worked	10/15-10/21	$2,500	
r\J/A	125$ an hour 20 hours worked	10/22-10/30	$2,500	

			
			
Total Due if paying by check		$10,000	

Detail date: October 2024
Location: Palmar \Vater Management District Houri · or detail rate: $125 an hour
Make Check payable to: HUDSON PROTECTION ENTERPRISE INC. Mail checks to: 13825 NW 160TH ST OKEECHOBEE FL 34972

Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc.

Tel 407-223-6904	Email:
Offduty police@outlook.com

Invoice
#0008	Hudson  Protection  Enterprise  Inc..

Officers	Cost	Date	Total	
N/A	125$ an hour 20 hours worked	11/1-11/9	$2,500	
N/A	125$ an hour 24 hours worked (extra 4 hours for vehicle removal from canal)	
11/10-11/16	
$3,000	
N/A	125$ an hour 20 hours worked	11/17-11/23	$2,500	
N/A	125$ an hour 20 hours worked	11/24-11/30	$2,500	

			
			
Total Due if paying by check		$10,500	

Detail date: November 2024
Location: Palmar Water Management District Hourly or detail rate: $125 an hour
Make Check payable to: HUDSON PROTECTION ENTERPRISE INC.
Mail checks to: 13825 NW 160TH ST OKEECHOBEE FL 34972

Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc.

Tel 407-223-6904	Email:
Offduty police@outlook.com

	PHONE II	FAX II	TERMS	
	(561) 630-4922	(561) 630-4923	DUE UPON RECEIPT	
DESCRIPTION	AMOUNT	
Management fee - monthly	3,000.00	
Public Records Request	881. 25	
Website fee - monthly	125.00	
Copier Charges - October 2024	1.20	
Document Storage- October 2024	2,574.28	
All Monthly Fees are for November 2024		
We appreciate your prompt payment. Special District Services, Inc.	Please make check payable to I	TOTAL	$6,581.73	

Special District Services, Inc.
2501A Burns Rd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Phone

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Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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Pal Mar Water Control District 2501 Burns Rd., Suite A
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

561-686-8700
561-686-8764 fax
www.torcivialaw.com

November 11, 2024

In Reference To:	General matters

Invoice#

Federal Tax 10#65-0195026
22852

Professional Services
	Hours	Amount
10/1/2024 RH	Call with Martin County attorney, Frank Morely	0.30
RH	Email correspondence re retirement survey completion	0.20
RH	Research re whether a WCD can set speed limits and perform	1.50
routine maintenance on non-county maintained roads
10/4/2024 RH	Call with A. Karmeris	0.20
RH	Review and analysis of filings in the Be A Man v. SFWMD case,	1.50
particularly injunction hearing transcript and exchange of expert witnesses
RH	Further research on issue of WCD's authorization to impose traffic	1.10
control (speed limits) on access levees; review MC Traffic Control Agreement with Troup Indiantown; review cited statute in the Agreement to determine applicability to PMWCD
RH	Email to MC attorney's office requesting expert reports and	0.20
deposition transcripts
10/7/2024 GJT	Meeting with Ruth A. Holmes regarding potential interlocal	0.30
	agreement with Martin County and other matters		
RH	Call with TJ. Mansell	0.30	
RH	Email correspondence with Martin Co attorney	0.20	
RH	Email correspondence with Palm Beach Co attorney	0.20	
RH	Review and analysis of offer letter for .5 acre of land within PMWCD; research potential real estate buyer	1.50	

Pal Mar Water Control District	Page	2

		Hours	Amount	
10/7/2024 RH	Internal discussion with G. Torcivia re interlocal agreement for additional maintenance officer	0.50		
RH	Begin review of Water Control Plan re locations of works of the district and assets for use in developing agreement with Martin Co and SFWMD for off duty patrol	1.00		
10/11/2024 RH	Phone conversation with WGI in-house counsel	0.20		
RH	Phone conversation with A. Karmeris re RFQ matter	0.20		
RH	Review PMWCD website and previous posting of WGI submittal	0.50		
RH	Research re CCNA Matter	1.50		
10/14/2024 RH	Review status of Martin Co settlement with BAM	1.00		
10/17/2024 RH	Email correspondence re assessments on government property; check and confirm property ownership and confirm no circuit court cases filed in PBCo and Martin Co re assessments	1.00		
10/21/2024 GJT	Phone conversation with Ruth A. Holmes regarding various matters	0.20		
RH	Phone conversation with Glen J. Torcivia regarding chiar comments	0.50		
RH	Review previous comments from Sup. Cutting for path forward	0.60		
10/28/2024 RH	Review email from G. Torcivia; consider steps moving forward with new Supervisor and County staff; email to D. Lessier and D. Drum	0.60		
10/29/2024 RH	Email correspondence re standing meetings with PB Co; discussion with S. Garrett	0.50		
10/31/2024 RH	Review November agenda and budgets in prep for meeting with PB Co and next week's regular meeting	0.50		
RH	Review latest email correspondence re assessments	0.50		
RH	Research supervisor question re WCD obligation and/or statutory authorization to repair berm from washout or overuse; review SFWMD permit file history; review Pine Tree WCD v. Wellington re obligation to maintain roads within the WCD; review 2nd Amended Water Control Plan; draft notes from cases and Atty General Opinions in preparation for meeting with PB Co.	4.50		

For professional services rendered	21.30  $6,390.00

Pal Mar Water Control District	Page	3

Previous invoice balance
10/21/2024 Payment - Thank You. Check No. 1989

Amount
$1,890.00 ($1,890.00)
($1,890.00)

Total Balance due	$6,390.00

Timekeeper Summary
 Name	 Glen J. Torcivia, Shareholder
Ruth Holmes, Senior Associate

Hours 0.50
20.80

Rate 300.00
300.00

Amount
$150.00
$6,240.00