Brian Branham, VP of My Health Onsite, presented a five-year historical savings analysis for Flagler County (approximately $2.7 million net savings 2021–2025) and a five-year projected savings model for the city (approximately $2.8 million net savings). The model is based on 32 provider hours per week, an $850,000 annual operational cost, and 85% utilization. Council asked clarifying questions about employee co-pay savings (not included in the ROI), facility stand-up costs (leases estimated at $50,000–$75,000/year, not included in projections), and how the service diverts claims from the self-funded plan. No formal action was taken; staff was directed to develop stand-up cost estimates before the budget cycle.
Minutes of the May 19, 2026 City Council Business Meeting were presented. No amendments or corrections were offered. Council moved and seconded approval, and the vote was unanimous.
Resolution adopting the 2027–2028 Strategic Action Plan. Council Member Sullivan emphasized that the 10 priorities should guide all spending and policy decisions going forward, and asked that future agenda items be tied to a specific strategic priority. Council Member Miller noted concern about one item referencing purchasing entitlements for Tract 17, clarifying he would not support that expenditure. The consent agenda, including this item, was approved unanimously.
Resolution approving an interlocal agreement with the City of Flagler Beach for temporary fire rescue assistance. Mayor Norris confirmed full cost recovery and that Palm Coast firefighters would work Flagler Beach shifts on overtime. Council Member Gambaro noted any extension of the agreement would come back to council for approval. The consent agenda, including this item, was approved unanimously.
Resolution approving the Volusia County ITB No. 25-B-43JS piggyback contract with Halifax Paving, Inc. for asphaltic concrete supply and placement. A public speaker raised concerns that the 2025 contract may not reflect current fuel-driven price increases. Staff clarified this is one of multiple vendors used on an as-needed basis for small-scale work, and that if pricing is off-market, they would go out for a separate bid. Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda vote.
Resolution approving a Master Services Agreement with Foley5 Construction for the Palm Harbor Golf Club irrigation pump system replacement. Council Member Miller noted this was a budgeted item and reiterated that all golf course costs should be encapsulated within that specific budget going forward. Approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda vote.
SR 100 CRA Resolution 2026-XX approving a contract with Kimley Horn for $96,770 for a comprehensive performance and strategic evaluation of the SR 100 CRA. Staff presented the revised scope, reduced from $139,988 after removing CRA expansion analysis and the Old Kings Road South finding of necessity. Mayor Norris expressed skepticism about the CRA's track record and suggested sunsetting it early; Council Member Miller and Vice Mayor Pontieri supported retaining the CRA as an economic development tool through its 2034 sunset date. The board voted unanimously to approve the contract.
SR 100 CRA Resolution 2026-XX approving a contract with Kimley Horn for $96,770 for a comprehensive performance and strategic evaluation of the SR 100 CRA. Staff presented the revised scope, reduced from $139,988 after removing CRA expansion analysis and the Old Kings Road South finding of necessity. Mayor Norris expressed skepticism about the CRA's track record and suggested sunsetting it early; Council Member Miller and Vice Mayor Pontieri supported retaining the CRA as an economic development tool through its 2034 sunset date. The board voted unanimously to approve the contract.
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Public Comments
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History of council compensation changes, removal of fixed compensation language from the city charter, 2022 ordinance raises, cash equivalents for health insurance, and whether changes complied with Florida Statute 166.031 charter amendment requirements. Speaker also asked about approval of a data center/cable landing station and its square footage and expansion intentions.
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Development at the southwest corner of SR 100 and Beltier Boulevard — concern that the project lacks an entrance/exit on SR 100, mirrors a prior situation at the Starbucks/Aldi center where the city ended up paying for a turn lane, and will create dangerous traffic conditions on Beltier and Zebulon Trail.
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Request that lacrosse goals at Indian Trails Sports Complex be unchained and potentially two moved to Wadsworth Park for community use.
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Concern that the May 19 approval of the Palm Coast Park PUD amendment created approximately $9.8 million in developer value through reduced standards and smaller lots, and that the city missed an opportunity to negotiate public benefits such as workforce housing contributions. Speaker requested that future amendment applications include a financial value estimate of changes being requested.
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Request for city policies on stormwater complaints under Engineering Design and Utilities Code Section 9.04.05(C), including who investigates, who determines whether standards were met, how deviations are documented, and how the public can verify compliance. Speaker requested staff develop written findings, independent review, and periodic audit policies.
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Water supply capacity concerns given proposed 22,000 homes to the west and a data center, referencing prior St. Johns Water Management District capacity analysis. Also raised concerns about loud vehicles and motorcycles, and commended the city's e-bike enforcement laws.
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General public comment reiterating concerns about the direction of Palm Coast — rising costs, poor development outcomes in town center, apartments instead of quality commercial uses, subsidized residential development, and calling on council to fix past mistakes going forward.
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Inquiry about a rezoning public hearing notice dated June 2 — speaker believed a rezoning was scheduled for tonight. Council clarified the applicant had withdrawn the application before the meeting.
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Request that the city review its parks lighting policy to allow informal groups of recreational soccer players — not affiliated with a league — to access field lights at Indian Trails and Wadsworth Park, or to clarify how non-league residents can obtain a lighting permit. Speaker described groups of 40–70 players who have been told they must be a league to access lights.
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Comment on the My Health Onsite presentation, noting that county data was based on approximately 350 employees at 89% utilization of 32 hours, while the city has 600–650 employees, suggesting 60 hours of provider time may be more appropriate.
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Concern about consent agenda item G.3, the Halifax Paving piggyback contract from 2025 — specifically that fuel prices have increased significantly since the contract was executed, potentially making current pricing inaccurate, and suggesting the city go out for its own bid or renegotiate.
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Second read of charter amendment ordinance — speaker argued the first read was problematic, that the charter belongs to the voters, that Florida Statute 166.031 provides only two ways to amend the charter, and raised a history of changes from 1999 to present including the 2022 compensation increase and changes made without voter approval. Speaker requested complete charter history from 1999 to today.
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Opposition to the Kimley Horn CRA study contract, expressing shock at potentially extending the CRA given its financial underperformance, stating residents are receiving too many apartments and not quality jobs or restaurants, and alleging that past apartment subsidies and overall CRA management constituted misuse of public funds.
Advisory Notes
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During public participation, a speaker raised questions about the history of council compensation changes, specifically the removal of fixed compensation language from the city charter around 2019 and subsequent ordinance-based raises in 2022, arguing that some changes may not have complied with Florida Statute 166.031's charter amendment requirements. The speaker also referenced qualifying fees paid as a candidate and asked about cash equivalents offered in lieu of health insurance.
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A speaker raised concerns about a data center being approved under the square footage threshold with stated intentions to expand, and referenced potential future eminent domain. Council Member Sullivan and Mayor Norris both addressed this, clarifying it is a cable landing station approved between February 2023 and August 2024 before the current council was seated.
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The interlocal agreement with Flagler Beach for fire rescue assistance was characterized as responding to a staffing shortage at Flagler Beach Fire Rescue. Palm Coast firefighters are covering shifts on overtime with full cost recovery modeled on FEMA reimbursement rates. Volunteers had already signed up for the first three shifts in anticipation of council approval, with service to begin Thursday if approved.
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During CRA discussion, it was disclosed that the city's 'kickstart' program previously provided impact fee credits of approximately $5,000 per apartment unit to multiple residential developments in the town center (the Palms, Central Landings, the Gables, Haven, and Retreat). Approximately $2.7 million in kickstart-related credits remain outstanding. This disclosure drew significant public reaction and council discussion about past CRA governance.
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Council Member Miller proposed directing staff to define data centers in the land development code with thresholds distinguishing high-impact from low-impact facilities, placing high-impact facilities in a special exception category requiring council approval. Vice Mayor Pontieri separately requested a letter of support for the county's proposed one-year data center moratorium. Council reached consensus to direct staff to develop LDC language and to restrict new high-impact data center approvals in the interim, without a formal moratorium vote.