Juno Beach council asks staff for fence pricing after residents report trespass at JB‑7

Mayor Santilli opened discussion of agenda item JB‑7, a public beach access strip deeded to the town as a condition of a PUD, and staff clarified the townis only required to maintain the strip for public access, not to install fencing.

Residents representing The Colony condominium urged restoration of a north‑side barrier they said had protected private property and older residents for decades. "The events since 2023 have proven that those earlier councils were right," said Joan Manos, who asked the town to "replace the north side fence and restore the protection that existed for decades." Andrew Christie, president of the Colony association, said he repeatedly witnesses people cutting through hedges and parking in private lots and that calling police has proved ineffective.

Council members debated precedent and budget timing. One member noted prior price work showed an approximate $41,000 estimate for the south line from a 2024 memo but cautioned procurement rules for municipal projects can raise vendor costs. After discussion, council voted 4–0 to "direct staff to obtain pricing for a variety of fence types for the JB‑7 location and add it to the July 15 budget workshop agenda," enabling evaluation alongside other capital projects.

The staff presentation emphasized options beyond fencing, including partial barriers, landscaping by private owners, or hybrid approaches, and cautioned that installing landscaping or funding private placements should include agreements clarifying maintenance responsibilities. Council asked staff to return updated bids and options at the July workshop so the project can be prioritized against other capital needs.