PAL-MAR
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

Landowners’ Meeting & Regular Board Meeting June 5, 2025
10:00 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 LANDOWNERS’ MEETING June 5, 2025
10:00 a.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication…	Page 1
Establish Quorum
Consider Adoption of Election Procedures…	Page 3
Election of Chair for Landowners Meeting
Election of Secretary for Landowners Meeting
Approval of Minutes
June 17, 2024 Landowners’ Meeting Minutes…	Page 6
Election of Supervisors
Determine Number of Voting Units Represented or Assigned by Proxy…	Page 11
Nomination of Candidates
Casting of Ballots…	Page 12
Ballot Tabulations
Certification of the Results
Other Business
Receive Treasurer’s Report…	Page 13
Receive Engineer’s Report…	Page 14
Consider Approval of Payment for Supervisors
Landowners’ Comments
Adjourn

Publication Date 2025-05-16

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS MEETING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Landowners Meeting and a Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District (the District) will be held at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, on June 5, 2025, in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.
The primary purpose of the Landowners Meeting is the election of Supervisor(s) for the District. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to transact any business to come before the Board.
Each landowner may vote in person or by written proxy. Proxy forms may be obtained upon request at the office of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. At said meeting each landowner or his or her proxy shall be entitled to nominate persons for the position of Supervisor and cast one vote per acre of land, or fractional portion thereof, owned by him or her and located within the District for each person to be elected to the position of Supervisor. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as one acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowners proxy. At the landowners meeting the landowners shall select a person to serve as the meeting Chair and who shall conduct the meeting.
A copy of the Agendas for these meetings may be obtained from the Districts website (www.palmarwcd.org) or by contacting the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922. The 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 made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meetings. Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Pal Mar Water Control District www.palmarwcd.org
5/9, 5/16/25 11291408

Publication Date 2025-05-16

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS MEETING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Landowners Meeting and a Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District (the District) will be held at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, on June 5, 2025, in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.
The primary purpose of the Landowners Meeting is the election of Supervisor(s) for the District. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to transact any business to come before the Board.
Each landowner may vote in person or by written proxy. Proxy forms may be obtained upon request at the office of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. At said meeting each landowner or his or her proxy shall be entitled to nominate persons for the position of Supervisor and cast one vote per acre of land, or fractional portion thereof, owned by him or her and located within the District for each person to be elected to the position of Supervisor. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as one acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowners proxy. At the landowners meeting the landowners shall select a person to serve as the meeting Chair and who shall conduct the meeting.
A copy of the Agendas for these meetings may be obtained from the Districts website (www.palmarwcd.org) or by contacting the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922. The 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 made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meetings. Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Pal Mar Water Control District www.palmarwcd.org
Pub: May 9 & 16, 2025 TCN11291569

ELECTION PROCEDURES

Annual Landowner’s Meeting
In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, it is required that a meeting of the Landowners of the District to be held every year during the month of June for the purpose of electing Supervisors and hearing reports of the Board of Supervisors. The Landowners when assembled shall organize by electing a Chairperson who shall preside at the meeting with the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Board of Supervisors to be the Secretary of the Landowners meeting.
Those Landowners present or voting by proxy shall constitute a quorum at the meeting of the Landowners.
Voting
At each Landowners meeting, each Landowner shall be entitled to cast one vote for each and every acre, or any fraction thereof, of land owned by him or her in the District and each Landowner shall be entitled to vote either in person or by representative present with a lawful written proxy.
Registration for Casting of Ballots
The registration process for the casting of ballots by Landowners or their representatives holding their proxies shall be as follows:
At the annual Landowner’s meeting and prior to the commencement of the first casting of ballots for a Board of Supervisor position, each Landowner or their representative, if proxies are being submitted in lieu thereof, shall be directed to register their attendance, and the total number of votes by acreage to which each claims to be entitled, with the District’s Manager, who will be in attendance at the meeting.
At such registration, each Landowner or their representative with a lawful proxy, as the case may be, shall be provided a color coded ballot for each Board of Supervisor position open for election upon which ballot a District representative will fill in the number of votes that such Landowner or their representative is registered to cast for each Board of Supervisor position open for election.
All Landowner proxies shall be collected at the time of registration and retained with the Official Records of the District for subsequent certification or verification, if required.
Nominations for Supervisor
Once the Landowners have organized by electing a Chairman and Secretary to conduct the election, the Chairman will call the nominations for Supervisors from the floor. Nominations are not required to be seconded. After nominations are received, and the floor has been closed for nominations, those nominated will be asked if they accept the nominations (this will ensure those nominated for Supervisor wish to serve).

Casting of Ballots
Registration and the issuance of ballots shall cease once the Chairperson calls for the
commencement of the casting of ballots for the election of a Board of Supervisor and thereafter no additional ballots shall be issued.
Taking each open Board of Supervisor position in the order determined by the Chairperson, the Landowners or their representatives, as the case may be, will be required to cast their ballots using the appropriately colored ballot for that particular Board of Supervisor position. Once the ballots have been cast, the Chairperson will call for a collection of the ballots for that particular open position by the Secretary.
Counting of Ballots
Following the collection of the ballots for a particular Board of Supervisor position, the Secretary or Assistant Secretary shall be responsible for the tabulation of ballots for that position in order to determine the total votes cast for each candidate that is seeking election to that particular open position and for determination of the number of votes cast for each candidate for such position.
The candidate receiving the highest number of votes for the particular Board of Supervisor position for which said votes were cast shall be declared by the Chairperson as elected for such Board of Supervisor position following the Secretary’s submission of the tabulation for that election.
The process shall be repeated for each Board of Supervisor position open for election until balloting has been conducted for all such positions.
Contesting of Election Results
Following the first election and announcement of the candidate receiving the highest number of votes, the Chairperson shall ask the Landowners present or those representatives holding proxies for Landowners, whether they wish to contest the election results. If no contests are received, said election results shall thereupon be certified and the newly elected Supervisor will thereupon take the Oath of Office and be seated as a member of the District’s Board of Supervisors.
If there is a contest, the contest must be addressed to the Chairperson and thereupon the individual casting a ballot that is being contested will be required to provide proof of ownership of the acreage for which they voted at the election within five (5) business days of the Landowner’s meeting. The proof of ownership shall be submitted to the District Manager who will thereupon consult with the District’s general counsel and together they will review the material provided and attempt to determine the legality of the contested ballots. Once the contests are resolved, the Chairperson shall reconvene the Landowner’s meeting and thereupon certify the election results with the newly elected Supervisor to thereupon take the oath of office and be seated as a member of the Board of Supervisors.
If, following any balloting for a particular Board of Supervisor position, there is a contest of the election results, any subsequent ballot shall proceed but the results of the subsequent ballots for those subsequent Board of Supervisor position(s) shall be on a ”conditional basis“ pending resolution of the challenged ballot results. If the contest over the challenged balloting is resolved and the candidate that was initially announced as receiving the highest number of votes is elected, then the subsequent un-contested ballot(s) shall thereupon be closed and the candidate that received the highest number of votes during the subsequent balloting for a particular Board of

Supervisor position shall thereupon take the Oath of Office and be seated as a member of the Board of Supervisors for that particular position.
If, however, there is a contest of the election results of any subsequent
balloting, then the procedure for resolving the contest of such election shall be done in the same fashion as that set forth above for each such round of balloting so contested.
Recessing of Annual Landowner’s Meeting
In the event there is a contest of a ballot or of the election, the Landowner’s meeting shall be recessed to a future time certain date and location at which time the election findings on the contest shall be reported in accordance with the procedure above and the newly elected Supervisor(s) shall thereupon take their Oath of Office.
Miscellaneous Provisions
Each Landowner shall only be entitled to vote in person or by means of a representative attending in person and holding a lawful written proxy in order to cast said Landowner’s votes.
Proxies will not require that proof of acreage ownership be attached. Rather, proof of ownership must be timely provided by the holder of the proxy if the proxy is contested in accordance with the procedure above.

PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT RECONVENED LANDOWNERS’ MEETING JUNE 17, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

Vice Mayor Marino called to order the Landowners’ Meeting of the Pal-Mar Water Control District at 11:32 a.m. on June, 17, 2024, in the Martin County Commission Chambers, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

District Manager Andrew Karmeris offered Proof of Publication showing that notice of the Landowners’ Meeting was published in the Palm Beach Post and in the Stuart News on May 28, 2024, and June 4, 2024, as legally required.

ESTABLISH QUORUM

There was a quorum established with several landowners/proxy holders (see sign in sheet attached).
Also, in attendance were staff members: District Manager Andrew Karmeris of Special District Services, Inc.; General Counsel Ruth Holmes of Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.; and District Engineer Bob Higgins of Higgins Engineering, Inc.
Also in attendance were several members of the public.
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ELECTION PROCEDURES
District Attorney, Mrs. Holmes, went over the Election Procedures in the meeting materials.

There was then a motion made by Mr. Stokus, seconded by Commissioner Heard, to adopt the Election Procedures as presented. That motion passed.
ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR LANDOWNERS’ MEETING
Mr. Karmeris explained that for the Landowners’ Meeting a Chair must be elected for just the Landowners’ Meeting.
Commissioner Heard nominated Vice Mayor Marino. There being no other nominations, Vice Mayor Marino was elected as the Chair for the meeting by acclamation.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY FOR LANDOWNERS’ MEETING

PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT RECONVENED LANDOWNERS’ MEETING JUNE 17, 2024

Vice Mayor Marino nominated that Mr. Karmeris serve as the Recording Secretary for the Landowners’ Meeting.

There being no other nominations, Mr. Karmeris was elected as the Recording Secretary for the meeting by acclamation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

June 1, 2023, Landowners’ Meeting Minutes

July 13, 2023, Reconvened Landowners’ Meeting Minutes

The June 1, 2023 and July 13, 2023, Landowners’ Meeting Minutes and Reconvened Landowners’ Meeting Minutes were then approved unanimously as presented following a motion from Commissioner Heard and seconded by Mr. Stokus.

ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS
Determine Number of Voting Units
Mr. Karmeris read the total number of voting units: 16,153. The votes are represented as follows:

Landowner	Acres/Votes	
		
Maria Marino (Palm Beach County Proxy)	360	
Sarah Heard (SFWMD Proxy)	12,320	
Zach Gazza	2,640	
Zach Gazza (Multiple Proxies)	1	
Sarah Heard (Martin County Proxy)	825	
David Mrvica	1	
Kevin Cutting	1	
Tammy Crowe	1	
August Zoratti	1	
Gene Whiting	1	
Mark Garrett	1	
Casey Duff	1	
		
Total	16,153	

PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT RECONVENED LANDOWNERS’ MEETING JUNE 17, 2024

Nomination of Candidates
Mr. Karmeris called for nominations of candidates for a three-year term. Mr. Cutting nominated Mark Garrett.
Mr. Gazza nominated himself, Zach Gazza. Commissioner Heard nominated Gene Whiting.

Casting of Ballots

Mr. Karmeris asked for ballots to be brought to him at the front of the room.

Ms. Holmes informed the Vice Mayor Marino that each person nominated needs to accept the nomination prior to casting the votes. Mr. Whiting, Mr. Gazza and Mr. Garrett all stated yes they accept the nomination and are willing to serve if elected.

Ballot Tabulations

Mr. Karmeris announced the ballot results as follows:

Candidate	Acres/Votes	
		
Mark Garrett		
		
Kevin Cutting	1	
Mark Garrett	1	
		
Total Votes Received for Mark Garrett	2	
		
Gene Whiting		
		
Maria Marino (Palm Beach County Proxy)	360	
Sarah Heard (SFWMD Proxy)	12,320	
Sarah Heard (Martin County Proxy)	825	
Gene Whiting	1	
		
Total Votes Received for Gene Whiting	13,506	
		
Zach Gazza		
		
Zach Gazza (proxies)	2,640	
Zach Gazza (personal)	1	

PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT RECONVENED LANDOWNERS’ MEETING JUNE 17, 2024

David Mrvica	1	
Tammy Crowe	1	
August Zoratti	1	
Casey Duff	1	
		
Total Votes Received for Zach Gazza	2,645	

Total Votes Received	16,153	

Certification of the Results

After announcing the tabulation of the votes, Ms. Holmes explained that it is now time to certify the results.

Vice Mayor Marino then asked if anyone was contesting the election. No one contested.

There was a motion by Mr. Stokus, with a second by Mr. Cutting, to certify the results and amend the election procedures to give the oath of office and seat the newly elected board member during the regular board meeting. That motion passed unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS
Receive Treasurer’s Report
Mr. Karmeris presented the Annual Treasurer’s Report that was in the agenda package.
There was a motion by Mr. Stokus, with a second by Commissioner Heard, to receive the Treasurer’s Report. That motion passed unanimously.
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Receive Engineer’s Report

There was a motion by Commissioner Heard, with a second by Mr. Stokus, to receive and file the Engineer’s Report. That motion passed unanimously.

Consider Approval of Payment for Supervisors

No action, this was removed from the agenda.

LANDOWNERS’ COMMENTS

PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT RECONVENED LANDOWNERS’ MEETING JUNE 17, 2024

There were no landowner comments.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for the Landowners’ Meeting, there was a motion to adjourn at 11:47 am by Mr. Stokus, with a second by Commissioner Heard. The motion passed.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

LANDOWNER PROXY
PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT LANDOWNERS’ MEETING
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned, the fee simple owner of the lands described herein, hereby constitutes and appoints 	(“Proxy Holder”) for and on behalf of the undersigned, to vote as proxy at the meeting of the landowners of the Pal-Mar Water Control District to be held on June 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996. and at any adjournments thereof, according to the number of acres of unplatted land and/or platted lots owned by the undersigned landowner which the undersigned would be entitled to vote if then personally present, upon any question, proposition, or resolution or any other matter or thing which may be considered at said meeting including, but not limited to the Board of Supervisors. Said Proxy Holder may vote in accordance with their discretion on all matters not known or determined at the time of solicitation of this proxy, which may be legally considered at said meeting.

This proxy is to continue in full force and effect from the hereof until the conclusion of the above noted landowners’ meeting and any adjournment or adjournments thereof, but may be revoked at any time by written notice of such revocation presented at the annual meeting prior to the Proxy Holder exercising the voting rights conferred herein.

Printed Name of Legal Owner

Signature of Legal Owner	Date

Parcel Description*	# of Acres

* Insert in the space above the street address of each parcel, the legal description of each parcel, or the tax identification number of each parcel. [If more space is needed, identification of Parcels owned may be incorporated by reference to an attachment hereto.]

Pursuant to section 298 Florida Statutes (2024), a fraction of an acre is treated as one (1) acre entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto.

TOTAL NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED VOTES:    
Please note that each eligible acre of land or fraction thereof is entitled to only one vote, for example, a husband and wife are together entitled to only one vote per their residence if it is located on one acre or less of real property.
If the Legal Owner is not an individual, and is instead a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or other entity, evidence that the individual signing on behalf of the entity has the authority to do so should be attached hereto. (e.g. bylaws, corporate resolution, etc.)

BALLOT #		

BALLOT PAL-MAR
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
LANDOWNERS’ MEETING ELECTION OF BOARD SUPERVISORS
JUNE 5, 2025

The undersigned certifies that he/she is the owner ( ) or duly authorized representative of lawful proxy of an owner (  ) of land in the Pal-Mar Water Control District, constituting 	 acre(s) and hereby casts up to the corresponding number of his/her vote(s) for the following candidate/candidates to hold the above-named open position:

Name of Candidate	Number of Votes

Signature: 	

Printed Name: 	

Street Address or Tax Parcel Id Number for your Real Property:

June 5, 2025

Pal Mar Water Control District Treasurer's Report For Annual Landowners Meeting

The fund balance for the Pal Mar Water Control District at the close of Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (September 30, 2023) was $1,997,065.

The fund balance for the Pal Mar Water Control District at the close of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (September 30, 2024) was $1,959,159.
The following table illustrates Fiscal Year 2023/2024 revenues and expenditures budgeted versus actuals:

	Budgeted	Actual	Percentage	
Revenue	$184,379	$246,217	134%	
Expenditures	$340,075	$284,123	84%	
Excess/(Shortfall)	($155,696)	($37,906)		

Special District Services, Inc.

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Higgins Engineering & Surveying, LLC 3561 SW Corporate Parkway, Palm City, FL 34990
1449 NW Commerce Centre Dr., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

ENGINEE:RING & SURV YJNG
DISTRICT ENGINEER'S ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LANDOWNERS
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
June 5, 2025

PAL�MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT POLICY:
The purpose of the District is to manage the sm·face water within the District so as to render the land suitable for some usefol pm·pose i.n accordance with Chapter 298, F.S. and the  pecial Act for the Pal Mar Water Control Distiict.

FDEP ST. LUCIE RIVER BMAP PROGRAM:
The Pal Mar Water Control District (Pal Mar WCD) continues to participate in the Flolida Department of nvironmental Protection t. Lucie River est Management Action Plan (BMAP) process. Th.is BMAP recently und rwent its annual update.

ARMY coru>s LOXAHATCHEE RIVER WATERSHED RESTORATION .PLAN:
The Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Plan is underway. It was presented to and approved by Congress as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) o 2020 which authorizes implementation of the Plan. The agencies have underway the urvey research, and testing phase which will lead up to the desigr1 phase.

DYING PINE TREE AREA:
everal years ago, an area in the SW area of the District, a fairly large area of mature pine trees were dying of . After a thorough investigation the cause could not be ascertained. Because natw·al regrowth has been occurring, the Board decided not to pursue the cause anymore.

ACCESS GATES WITHIN THE DISTRICT:
fllegal gates conti ue to be an ·ssue within the 'strict. istrict staff have been mapping all o the gates, both pr'vate and public within the District resulting in detailed aerials showing many aspects of interest within Pal Mar WCD,

DISTRICT PERSONNEL
A District Field supervisor has been hired and continues Off duty •WC officers have been hfred for enforcement. Mowing co11tractors continue to be hired whh mowing frequency of once or twice a year.
BAM, SFWMD, MARTIN COUNTY AGREEMENT
An agreement has been reached between Be A Man Buy Land (BAM), South lorida Water Management District, and Martin Conty for acquisition of non­ build&b1e parcels in ex.change for potentially buildable parcels in the «chimney" or for money. It will take a year or mo.re to implement the agreement.

MEETINGS/SURVEYS
All meetings are t1ow televised by Martit1 County.

A Request for Qualifications from Professional Surveyors to perf01m District surveys has been readvertised.
COORDINATION WITH FWC:

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Meetings continue with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis:3ion to discuss our mutual interest in access to lands within Pal Mat· WCD. Lines of communication with the	and Pal Mar WCD Staff continue to be satisfactory.

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cc: Board of Supervisors Stepha11ie Brown Ruth Holmes

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AGENDA
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
Martin County Commission Chambers Administrative Center
2401 SE Monterey Road Stuart, FL 34996
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
June 5, 2025
10:00 a.m.

Call to Order
Proof of Publication.	Page 18
Seat New Board Members
Administer Oath of Office & Review Board Member Responsibilities and Duties
Establish Quorum
Election of Officers
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary/Treasurer
Assistant Secretaries
Additions, Deletions, or Modifications to Agenda
Approval of Minutes
March 6, 2025 Regular Board Meeting…	Page 20
April 23, 2025 Surveying Evaluation Committee…	Page 26
Public Hearing
Proof of Publication…	Page 27
Receive Public Comments on Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget
Resolution No. 2025-04 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Final Budget…	Page 29
Old Business
New Business
Consider Resolution No. 2025-05 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Meeting Schedule…	Page 34
Consider Surveying Evaluation Committee Recommendation for Surveyor…	Page 36
Status Report
Legal – Status Report
Engineer – Status Report
District Manager – Status Report
Field Maintenance – Status Report
Security – Status Report…	Page 39

Administrative Matters
Financial Report…	Page 40
Consider Invoices…	Page 41
Landowner Items
Comments from the Public for Items Not on the Agenda
Board Member Comments
Adjourn

Publication Date 2025-05-16

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS MEETING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Landowners Meeting and a Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District (the District) will be held at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, on June 5, 2025, in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.
The primary purpose of the Landowners Meeting is the election of Supervisor(s) for the District. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to transact any business to come before the Board.
Each landowner may vote in person or by written proxy. Proxy forms may be obtained upon request at the office of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. At said meeting each landowner or his or her proxy shall be entitled to nominate persons for the position of Supervisor and cast one vote per acre of land, or fractional portion thereof, owned by him or her and located within the District for each person to be elected to the position of Supervisor. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as one acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowners proxy. At the landowners meeting the landowners shall select a person to serve as the meeting Chair and who shall conduct the meeting.
A copy of the Agendas for these meetings may be obtained from the Districts website (www.palmarwcd.org) or by contacting the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922. The 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 made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meetings. Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Pal Mar Water Control District www.palmarwcd.org
5/9, 5/16/25 11291408

Publication Date 2025-05-16

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
NOTICE OF LANDOWNERS MEETING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Landowners Meeting and a Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District (the District) will be held at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, on June 5, 2025, in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.
The primary purpose of the Landowners Meeting is the election of Supervisor(s) for the District. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is to transact any business to come before the Board.
Each landowner may vote in person or by written proxy. Proxy forms may be obtained upon request at the office of the District Manager, Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410. At said meeting each landowner or his or her proxy shall be entitled to nominate persons for the position of Supervisor and cast one vote per acre of land, or fractional portion thereof, owned by him or her and located within the District for each person to be elected to the position of Supervisor. A fraction of an acre shall be treated as one acre, entitling the landowner to one vote with respect thereto. Platted lots shall be counted individually and rounded up to the nearest whole acre. The acreage of platted lots shall not be aggregated for determining the number of voting units held by a landowner or a landowners proxy. At the landowners meeting the landowners shall select a person to serve as the meeting Chair and who shall conduct the meeting.
A copy of the Agendas for these meetings may be obtained from the Districts website (www.palmarwcd.org) or by contacting the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922. The 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 made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at 561-630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922 at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meetings. Meetings may be cancelled from time to time without advertised notice.
Pal Mar Water Control District www.palmarwcd.org
Pub: May 9 & 16, 2025 TCN11291569

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING
MARCH 6, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

Vice Chair George Stokus called the March 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District to order at 9:33 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Chambers located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.

PROOF OF PUBLICATION

District Manager Stephanie Brown offered Proof of Publication which showed that the 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 the following staff members:

District Manager Andrew Karmeris	Special District Services, Inc	
District Manager Stephanie Brown	Special District Services, Inc	
General Counsel Ruth Holmes	Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
District Engineer Bob Higgins	Higgins Engineering	
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

November 7, 2024, Regular Board Meeting

The November 7, 2024, Regular Board Meeting minutes were presented.

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

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LAND EXCHANGE SETTLEMENT PRESENTATION

Mr. Maehl gave an overview of the land exchange settlement agreement between South Florida Water Management District, Martin County and Be a Man Buy Land LLC (BAM), for various properties located within the Pal-Mar Water Control District complex in Martin County, Florida. Mr. Maehl explained that the parties entered into a 2 for 1 land swap in which Be a Man Buy Land (BAM) would gain government owned land in exchange for 2 acres from Be a Man Buy Land (BAM) in the middle of the eastern portions that are more environmentally sensitive. Mr. Maehl stated that the remaining 990 acres of land would be purchased by Martin County and the South Florida Water Management District for $19,000 per acre in 4 separate purchases within the next year. Mr. Poprawski also advised the Board of a provision giving Martin County the first right of refusal at the agreed upon price should any land that Be a Man Buy Land (BAM) has sold and holds the mortgage to comes back to them.

Mr. Cutting asked for clarification on the provision in the agreement to keep the first mile of road open and expand the pathway to the north. Mr. Poprawski responded that the mile being referenced is the Royal American easement which is not owned by the District and that an agreement was made not to close the easement. He also stated that expanding the north would require crossing onto private land. Mr. Cutting asked if Gate A would remain open for passive access. Mr. Poprawski responded that a determination had not been made at this time. Mr. Cutting asked if the lands acquired would remain in passive use to the public. Mr. Poprawski responded that they have a passive recreation intention, but the challenge is managing quarter acre parcels.

OLD BUSINESS
	Consider Resolution No. 2025-01 – Establishing a Committee to Review Responses Received for the Surveying Services Request for Qualifications

Ms. Holmes presented the resolution, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE PAL- MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE TO REVIEW RESPONSES RECEIVED FOR THE SURVEYING SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Holmes explained the process for establishing a committee.

Mr. Cutting voiced his concern over spending money on surveying services when there are currently methods in place to protect the land. Mr. Higgins recommended the Board move forward with the selection of a firm and then deliberate further regarding what to do with the survey. Ms. Heard asked who the committee would be composed of. Ms. Holmes responded that the decision was up to the Board. Ms. Heard stated that she did not feel that the Board was qualified to make that decision. Mr. Higgins suggested that the committee be comprised of a staff member from Special District Services, the District Engineer, a member from the Martin County Surveyor’s Office (Tom Walker) and a legal representative.

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There was a motion made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Cutting adopting Resolution 2025-01 Establishing a Committee to Review Responses as presented, and directing staff to bring the committee recommendation back to the Board at the next Regular Board Meeting. That motion passed 4-0.

Committee Members listed as follows:

District Engineer Special District Services Martin County Surveyor
Legal Representative from Martin County

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Approval of Mowing Proposal

Mr. Karmeris presented the mowing proposal, and Mr. Mansell was available for any questions from the Board. Mr. Cutting asked if the FWC areas were included in the mowing service. Mr. Mansell responded they were and that he includes that as part of the scope of work. Mr. Cutting asked if FWC paid an assessment to the District. Ms. Holmes responded that she was not certain but would find out and bring that information back to the Board.

There was a motion made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Whiting approving the mowing proposal from South Florida Bushog Service, Inc. in the amount of $39,500 for ditch bank mowing. That motion passed 3 to 1 with Mr. Cutting dissenting.
Ms. Holmes notified the Board that she would prepare a contract agreement for South Florida Bushog Service, Inc. for review and execution.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-02 – Approving Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc. Agreement

Ms. Brown presented Resolution No. 2025-02, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-02

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE PAL- MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON PROTECTION SERVICES, INC., AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Brown advised that the independent contractor per hour rate listed was incorrect. It is $125 per hour, not $120 an hour. Ms. Brown also stated that Mr. Hudson was requesting an additional 5 hours per week, changing the not to exceed time to 25 hours per week.

Mr. Cutting asked if the $140,000 budgeted for security included anything other than Hudson Protection Enterprise, Inc. services. Mr. Karmeris responded there was not anything else included that he was aware of, but he would check again to be certain.

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There was a motion made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Cutting approving the Hudson Protection, Inc. Agreement by adopting Resolution No. 2025-02 with the hourly rate amended to reflect $125 per hour rather than the $120 per hour noted and increasing the time from 20 hours per week to 25 hours per week. That motion passed 4-0.

Consider Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget

Resolution No. 2025-03 was presented, entitled:

RESOLUTION NO. 2025–03

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE PAL- MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.

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

There was a motion made by Commissioner Heard, seconded by Mr. Whiting adopting Resolution No. 2025-03 – Adopting a Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Budget and setting the Public Hearing for June 5, 2025. That motion passed 4-0.

STATUS REPORT
Legal – Status Report

Ms. Holmes advised that she had received a letter from Brian Oberstein regarding his concern with the lack of the State’s payment of assessments. Mr. Oberstein made a request to contact TIFF to assist with getting the assessments paid. Ms. Holmes explained that landowners who do not pay assessments cannot vote. Mr. Whiting asked where he could get more information on the issue. Ms. Holmes responded that she could send him the opinion from the 4th District Court of Appeals and provide a summary on how the issue started. Commissioner Heard stated that TIFF had never voted and was not required to pay assessments. Commissioner Heard directed Ms. Holmes to relay the information to Mr. Oberstein.

Engineer – Status Report
Mr. Higgins stated that it was good to be back and indicated that it was his opinion that the Royal American easement was dedicated to the public and that there was a scrivener’s error.

District Manager – Status Report

Ms. Brown reminded the Board to file their Form 1 no later than July 1, 2025.

Field Maintenance – Status Report

Mr. Mansell went over the photos he presented to the Board and addressed fires that have been left and overgrown hollies encroaching on the road. He also advised of a large fire that had

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burned over 25 acres of land. Commissioner Heard asked if the fire was manmade or from nature. Mr. Mansell responded that he was not sure, but the fire was extinguished very quickly.

Mr. Stokus requested that Mr. Karmeris load some of the photos onto a USB drive.

Security – Status Report

Officer Hudson went over his report and provided an update of the activity within the District.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

Financial Report

Mr. Karmeris pointed out the financial report in the agenda package. There was no action required.

Consider Invoices

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

LANDOWNER ITEMS
Mr. Gazza made comments regarding assessments. He notified the Board that Florida Statutes stated that the Board of County Commissioners can exempt sending out a tax bill if the amount is under $30. Martin County Board of County Commissioners voted years ago to set the amount at $5. Mr. Gazza explained that those who own a half-acre or less would be assessed $4.50 an acre and would not receive a tax bill. His concern was that over time, the District would be under funded.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
There were no comments from the public.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

Mr. Cutting asked if the Board would consider purchasing properties through the District where the District has easements that it would like to protect. There was a consensus of the Board directing staff to add this matter as an agenda item for discussion at the next Regular Board Meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned by Mr. Stokus at 10:25 a.m. There were no objections.

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Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

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PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT SURVEYING EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEETING
April 23, 2025

CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Brown called the April 23, 2025, Surveying Evaluation Committee Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. in the Martin County Commission Chambers, 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.

ROLL CALL
It was noted that all 4 committee members were present. District Manager Stephanie Brown – Special District Services
District Counsel Ruth Holmes – Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A. District Engineer Patrick Helms – Higgins Engineering
Surveyor Tom Walker – Martin County, FL

ENGINEERING SURVEYING PROPOSALS DISCUSSION

Ms. Brown presented the responses from the (3) companies that responded. The committee reviewed the submitted packages and agreed that all the engineering firms were qualified to perform surveying services for the district. After a brief discussion and ranking of the proposals, it was the consensus of the committee to recommend Bowman to the Pal-Mar WCD Board.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further items to be addressed, the Surveying Evaluation Committee Meeting was adjourned at 9:28 a.m. There were no objections.

Secretary/Assistant Secretary	Chair/Vice-Chair

1

Publication Date 2025-06-02

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

Notice of Public Hearing
and Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District
The Board of Supervisors of the Pal Mar Water Control District will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on June 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Final Budget of the Pal Mar Water Control District. A copy of the Budget and/or the Agenda may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, c/o Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, during normal business hours. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any other business which may properly come before it. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will 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.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at
(561) 630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public
Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, 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 their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
Pal Mar Water Control District www.palmarwcd.org 113564666/2/25

Publication Date 2025-06-02

Subcategory Miscellaneous Notices

Notice of Public Hearing
and Regular Board Meeting of the Pal Mar Water Control District
The Board of Supervisors of the Pal Mar Water Control District will hold a Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting on June 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as can be heard, in the Martin County Commission Chambers, Administrative Center, located at 2401 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida 34996.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive public comment on the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Proposed Final Budget of the Pal Mar Water Control District. A copy of the Budget and/or the Agenda may be obtained at the offices of the District Manager, c/o Special District Services, Inc., 2501A Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, during normal business hours. The purpose of the Regular Board Meeting is for the Board to consider any other business which may properly come before it. The meetings are open to the public and will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida law. Meetings may be continued as found necessary to a time and place specified on the record.
There may be occasions when one or more Supervisors will 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.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at these meetings should contact the District Manager at
(561) 630-4922 and/or toll free at 1-877-737-4922, at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the meeting. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this Public
Hearing and Regular Board Meeting, 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 their own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.
Pal Mar Water Control District www.palmarwcd.org
PUB: June 2, 2025 TCN11356432

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE PAL- MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT APPROVING A BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors (“Board”) of the Pal-Mar Water Control District (“District”) is required by Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, to approve a Budget for each fiscal year; and,

WHEREAS, the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 has been prepared and considered by the Board.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT THAT:

Section 1.  The Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is approved and adopted.

PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 5th day of June, 2025.

ATTEST:	PAL-MAR WATER
CONTROL DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairman/Vice Chairman

Pal Mar
Water Control District

Final Budget Fiscal Year 2025/2026
October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026

CONTENTS

FINAL BUDGET

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET

FINAL BUDGET
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET	
O & M Assessments	195,638	
Other Income	0	
Uncollectable Assessments	0	
Interest Income	6,000	
	0	
TOTAL REVENUES	201,638	
		
EXPENDITURES		
Engineering	35,000	
Engineering Survey	20,000	
Management	36,000	
Legal	60,000	
Assessment Roll	5,000	
Audit Fees	4,200	
Insurance	8,000	
Legal Advertising	5,000	
Miscellaneous	6,500	
Postage	2,000	
Office Supplies	1,900	
Website Management	1,500	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	
Miscellaneous Maintenance	30,000	
Mowing	100,000	
Security	140,000	
Contingency (Legal - Extraordinary)	1,500	
		
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	456,775	

REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	(255,137)	
		
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(3,913)	
Discounts For Early Payments	(7,826)	
		
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	(266,876)	
		
Carryover From Prior Year	266,876	
		
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	-	

Note: Projected Cashflow (Including State Board Of Administration Investment Fund) As Of 9-30-25 is $1,700,000.

FY 2025/2026 Projected Assessment Rate is $9.00 Per Acre ($9.00 Per Acre In 2024/2025). Current Estimated Assesable Acres is 21,740.

DETAILED FINAL BUDGET
PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

REVENUES	
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 ACTUAL	
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 ANNUAL BUDGET	
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 ANNUAL BUDGET	

COMMENTS	
O & M Assessments	165,018	195,638	195,638	Expenditures Less Interest/.94	
Other Income	2,645	0	0		
Uncollectable Assessments	0	0	0		
Interest Income	86,520	2,400	6,000	Projected At $500 Per Month	
					
TOTAL REVENUES	254,183	$	198,038	$	201,638		
					
EXPENDITURES					
Engineering	31,374	35,000	35,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Engineering Survey	0	20,000	20,000	Engineering Survey	
Management	36,000	36,000	36,000	$3,000 Per Month	
Legal	57,859	60,000	60,000	Fiscal Year 24/25 Expenditure Through -an 25 Was $21,900	
Assessment Roll	5,000	5,000	5,000	Assessment Roll Preparation	
Audit Fees	4,100	4,200	4,200	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Insurance	6,763	8,000	8,000	Insurance Estimate	
Legal Advertising	5,636	3,000	5,000	$2,000 Increase From 2024/2025 Budget	
Miscellaneous	5,188	7,500	6,500	$1,000 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
Postage	106	2,000	2,000	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Office Supplies	933	2,000	1,900	$100 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
Website Management	1,500	1,500	1,500	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Dues & Subscriptions	175	175	175	No Change From 2024/2025 Budget	
Miscellaneous Maintenance (Field Maintenance)	29,989	20,000	30,000	Miscellaneous Maintenance (Field Maintenance)	
Mowing	39,500	100,000	100,000	Mowing	
Security	60,000	140,000	140,000	Security & Security Detail	
Contingency (Legal - Extraordinary)	0	1,500	1,500	$500 Decrease From 2024/2025 Budget	
					
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	284,123	$	445,875	$	456,775		

REVENUES LESS EXPENDITURES	(29,940)	(247,837)	(255,137)		
					
County Appraiser & Tax Collector Fee	(1,882)	(3,913)	(3,913)	Two Percent Of Expected Assessment Roll	
Discounts For Early Payments	(6,084)	(7,826)	(7,826)	Four Percent Of Expected Assessment Roll	
					
EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(37,906)	$	(259,576)	$	(266,876)		
					
CARRYOVER FROM PRIOR YEAR	0	259,576	266,876	Carryover From Prior Year	
					
NET EXCESS/ (SHORTFALL)	$	(37,906)	$	-	$	-		

Note: Projected Cashflow (Including State Board Of Administration Investment Fund) As Of 9-30-25 is $1,700,000.

FY 2025/2026 Projected Assessment Rate is $9.00 Per Acre ($9.00 Per Acre In 2024/2025) Current Estimated Assesable Acres is 21,740.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE PAL- MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 AND SETTING THE TIME AND LOCATION OF SAID DISTRICT MEETINGS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Pal-Mar Water Control District ("District") to establish a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2025/2026; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the District has set a regular meeting schedule, location and time for District meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit “A”.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE PAL-MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT, MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.   The above recitals are hereby adopted.

Section 2.  The regular meeting schedule, time and location for meetings for fiscal year 2025/2026 which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby adopted and authorized to be published.
PASSED, ADOPTED and EFFECTIVE this 5th day of June, 2025.

ATTEST:	PAL-MAR
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT

By:			By:		 Secretary/Assistant Secretary			Chairperson/Vice Chairperson

PAL MAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE

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 following dates:

October 2, 2025
November 6, 2025
December 4, 2025
January 8, 2026
February 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
April 2, 2026
May 7, 2026
**June 4, 2026**
July 9, 2026
August 6, 2026
September 3, 2026

**The June 4, 2026, Regular Meeting will take 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 1-877-737-4922.

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 made at his or her own expense and which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations or an interpreter to participate at any of these meetings should contact the District Manager at (561) 630-4922 and/or toll-free 1-877-737-4922 at 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

PUBLISH:	STUART NEWS

Pal-Mar Water Control District Ranking of Proposals
Engineer Surveying Services

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Engineer Surveying Services

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Consultant's Past Performance		
1-25		2.-S		7-t:J		2	
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1-5		I		5		I	
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Total Points		100		17-		+9 .		91	

Law Enforcement report of activity PWMD-April 2025
TOTAL USERS ENCOUNTERED: 89
TOTAL VERBAL WARNINGS, WRITTEN WARNINGS, AND CITATIONS: 9
RECKLESS DISCHARGE ENCOUNTERS: 1 OTHER SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
Stopped out with a total of 2 ATVs under 16 without helmets.
Monitored two sites where individuals have set up hunting areas on SFWMD property.
Numerous dead alligators found ongoing investigations
Lots of construction material brought in
Fire put out by officer
Officers received information regarding a turkey that was harvested on Palmar property in violation of state regulations. Following an extensive investigation, interview, and multiple search warrants there was determined to be probable cause for the arrest of a subject for providing a minor with a firearm, hunting wild turkey out of season, and hunting turkey over bait. The subject was booked into Martin County Jail without incident.

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.

Pal Mar Water Control District
Budget vs. Actual
October 2024 through April 2025

Oct '24 - Apr 25	24/25 Budget	$ Over Budget	% of Budget
			
Ordinary Income/Expense Income
363.100	O & M Assessments	156,848.53		195,638.00		-38,789.47		80.17%	
363.830	Assessment Fees	-3,391.98		-3,913.00		521.02		86.69%	
363.831	Assessment Discounts	-6,233.25		-7,826.00		1,592.75		79.65%	
369.400	Other Income	3,600.00		0.00		3,600.00		100.0%	
369.401	Interest Income	23,310.56		2,400.00		20,910.56		971.27%	
369.403	Carryover from Previous Year	0.00		259,576.00		-259,576.00		0.0%	
Total Income		174,133.86		445,875.00		-271,741.14		39.05%	
Gross Profit		174,133.86		445,875.00		-271,741.14		39.05%	
Expense									
511.307	Engineering Survey	0.00		20,000.00		-20,000.00		0.0%	
511.310	Engineering	7,635.00		35,000.00		-27,365.00		21.81%	
511.311	Management Fees	21,000.00		36,000.00		-15,000.00		58.33%	
511.315	Legal Fees	24,077.10		60,000.00		-35,922.90		40.13%	
511.318	Assessment/Tax Roll	0.00		5,000.00		-5,000.00		0.0%	
511.320	Audit Fees	0.00		4,200.00		-4,200.00		0.0%	
511.450	Insurance	7,034.00		8,000.00		-966.00		87.93%	
511.480	Legal Advertisements	2,074.36		3,000.00		-925.64		69.15%	
511.512	Miscellaneous	8,452.94		7,500.00		952.94		112.71%	
511.513	Postage and Delivery	105.67		2,000.00		-1,894.33		5.28%	
511.514	Office Supplies	679.40		2,000.00		-1,320.60		33.97%	
511.515	Website Management Fee	875.00		1,500.00		-625.00		58.33%	
511.540	Dues, License & Subscriptions	175.00		175.00		0.00		100.0%	
512.464	Mowing	0.00		100,000.00		-100,000.00		0.0%	
512.467	Miscellaneous Maintenance	16,384.14		20,000.00		-3,615.86		81.92%	
512.468	Contingency-Legal Extraordinary	0.00		1,500.00		-1,500.00		0.0%	
512.469	Security	63,000.00		140,000.00		-77,000.00		45.0%	
Total Expense	151,492.61		445,875.00		-294,382.39		33.98%	
1et Ordinary Income	22,641.25		0.00		22,641.25		100.0%	
1et Income	22,641.25		0.00		22,641.25		100.0%	

Bank Balance As Of 4/30/25	$ 1,945,321.09	
Investment Acct Balance As Of 4/30/25	$	47,620.97	
Accounts Payable As Of 4/30/25	$	12,141.32	
Accounts Receivable As Of 4/30/25	$	1,000.00	
Total Fund Balance As Of 4/30/25	$ 1,981,800.74	

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Accrual Basis

Pal Mar Water Control District
Custom Transaction Detail Report
February 26 through May 27, 2025

	Type		Date		Num		Name	
Legal Fees
Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.								
	Bill		02/27/2025		23209		Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
	Bill Pmt -Check		03/01/2025		2011		Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
	Bill		03/31/2025		23317		Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
	Bill Pmt -Check		04/01/2025		2017		Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
	Bill		04/29/2025		23418		Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
	Bill Pmt -Check		05/01/2025		2021		Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.	
Total Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.								

Engineer Fees

Higgins Engineering & Surveying, LLC		
	Bill	04/30/2025	08-20-06	Higgins Engineering & Surveying, LLC	
	Bill Pmt -Check	05/01/2025	2018	Higgins Engineering & Surveying, LLC	
Total Higgins Engineering & Surveying, LLC					
Higgins Engineering, Inc.					
	Bill	02/28/2025	08-20-04	Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
	Bill	03/27/2025	08-20-05	Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
	Bill Pmt -Check	04/01/2025	2012	Higgins Engineering, Inc.	
Total Higgins Engineering, Inc.					

Management Fees

Special District Services, Inc.		
	Bill	02/28/2025	2025-0161	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill Pmt -Check	03/01/2025	2009	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill	03/31/2025	2025-0289	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill Pmt -Check	04/01/2025	2015	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill	04/30/2025	2025-0421	Special District Services, Inc.	
	Bill Pmt -Check	05/01/2025	2019	Special District Services, Inc.	
Total Special District Services, Inc.					

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Accrual Basis

Pal Mar Water Control District
Custom Transaction Detail Report
February 26 through May 27, 2025

Type	Date	Num	Name

			

Misc

Anne M. Gannon	
Bill	
04/25/2025	
FY 2025 Postage	
Anne M. Gannon	
Total Anne M. Gannon					
Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc					
	Bill	03/31/2025	0010	Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc	
	Bill Pmt -Check	04/01/2025	2013	Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc	
Total Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc					
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser					
	Bill	03/31/2025	2024 Admin Tax Roll	Palm Beach County Property Appraiser	
	Bill Pmt -Check	04/01/2025	2014	Palm Beach County Property Appraiser	
Total Palm Beach County Property Appraiser					
T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC					
	Bill	02/28/2025	210919	T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
	Bill Pmt -Check	03/01/2025	2010	T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
	Bill	03/31/2025	210920	T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
	Bill Pmt -Check	04/01/2025	2016	T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
	Bill	04/29/2025	210921	T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
	Bill Pmt -Check	05/01/2025	2020	T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC	
Total T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC					
Target Print & Mall	
Bill	
05/06/2025	
176536	
Target Print & Mall	
Total Target Print & Mall					

10:18 AM
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Accrual Basis

Pal Mar Water Control District
Custom Transaction Detail Report
February 26 through May 27, 2025

Memo	Debit	Credit

Legal Fees

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

Engineer Fees

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

Higgins Engineering & Surveying, LLC

Total Higgins Engineering & Surveying, LLC
Higgins Engineering, Inc.

Management Fees

Total Higgins Engineering, Inc.

Special District Services, Inc.

Total Special District Services, Inc.

Inv# 23209 Professional Services Feb 2025	3,090.00
6,270.00
Inv# 23317 Professional Services March 2025	4,727.10
Inv# 23209 Professional Services Feb 2025	3,090.00
Inv# 23418 Professional Services April 2025	3,337.20
Inv# 23317 Professional Services March 2025	4,727.10

14,087.10	11,154.30

Inv#08-20-06 for Services 04.30.25	1,625.00
Inv#08-20-06 for Services 04.30.25	1,625.00

1,625.00	1,625.00

Inv #08-20-04 Engineer Services Feb 2025	1,375.00
Inv #08-20-05 Engineer Services March 2025	1,625.00
3,000.00

3,000.00	3,000.00

Management Fees Feb 2025	6,125.89
Management Fees Feb 2025	6,125.89
Management Fees March 2025	3,560.55
Management Fees March 2025	3,560.55
Management Fees April 2025	3,579.22
Management Fees April 2025	3,579.22

13,265.66	13,265.66

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Accrual Basis

Pal Mar Water Control District
Custom Transaction Detail Report
February 26 through May 27, 2025

Misc

Memo	Debit	Credit

Anne M. Gannon	
Prorated Share of Tax Roll Postage Costs FY 2025			
2.00	
Total Anne M. Gannon		0.00		2.00	
Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc					
	Inv # 0010 Feb 2025- March 2025
Inv # 0010 Feb 2025- March 2025	
22,500.00		22,500.00	
Total Hudson Protection Enterprise Inc
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser		22,500.00		22,500.00	
	2024 Admin Tax Roll Cost
2024 Admin Tax Roll Cost	
150.00		150.00	
Total Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC		150.00		150.00	
	Inv# 210919 Feb 2025 Supervision of Field Maint			2,177.50	
	Inv# 210919 Feb 2025 Supervision of Field Maint	2,177.50			
	Inv# 210920 March 2025 Supervision of Field Maint			2,473.14	
	Inv# 210920 March 2025 Supervision of Field Maint	2,473.14			
	Inv# 210921 April 2025 Supervision of Field Maint
Inv# 210921 April 2025 Supervision of Field Maint	
2,210.00		2,210.00	
Total T.J Mansell Land Management, LLC
Target Print & Mall	

Inv#176536 Notice Letter Mailer	6,860.64		6,860.64

2,149.80	
Total Target Print & Mall		0.00		2,149.80