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06-28-2007 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION • VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA JUNE 28, 2007 Present: Dr. Edwazd M. Eissey, Mayor William Manuel, Vice Mayor David Norris, Pres Pro Tem Darryl Aubrey, Councilman T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman Jimmy Knight, Village Manager Leonazd Rubin, Village Attorney Christine Wilwtt, Deputy Village Clerk Absent: Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk ROLL CALL Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present. All members ofstaffwere present, except Village Clerk Melissa Teal, who was on vacation. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Hernacki gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Norris led the public in the • Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the Regulaz Session held 6/14/07 were approved as written. RESOLUTION 2007-68 -ADOPTED -VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVENTORY Councilman Manuel moved that Resolution 2007-68 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING AN INVENTORY LIST OF ALL REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE AND IDENTIFYING VILLAGE-OWNED PROPERTY WITHIN ITS MUNICIPAL LIMITS APPROPRIATE FOR USE AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES be adopted. Councilman Norris seconded the motion. Manager Jimmy Knight reviewed the state requirement for identifying municipally owned property appropriate for use as affordable housing. Mr. Knight explained that the Village does not have any • property appropriate for affordable housing and that "Exhibit B" is provided as an inventory list identifying real property currently owned by the Village. Mayor Eissey opened the public heazing. With no comments from the public, Mayor Eissey closed the public heazing. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held June 28, 2007 Page 2 of 4 ThereaRer, the motion passed unanimously. • BILL 1236 -CODE AMENDMENT -BOARDS AND COMMITTEES -PLACED ON FIRST READING Councilman Manuel moved that Bill 1236 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING SECTION 2-1, "COMMITTEE AND BOARDS," OF ARTICLE I, "IN GENERAL," OF CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION," OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING ANEW SECTION 2-1, "BOARDS AND COMMITTEES," TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE RULES OF GENERAL APPLICATION FOR ALL VILLAGE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. be placed on first reading and read by title alone. Councilman Hemacki seconded the motion and all present voted aye. CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Norris moved to approve the consent agenda. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved: • Receive Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held May 8, 2007 Receive Minutes of Library Advisory Board meeting held May 22, 2007 Receive Minutes of Country Club Advisory Board meeting held June 11, 2007 Receive Minutes of Recreation Advisory Board meeting held June 12, 2007 RESOLUTION 2007-69 ADOPTED -BUDGET AMENDMENT & CONTRACT AWARD - EMERGENCY REPAIR ANCHORAGE PARK SEAWALL Councilman Manuel moved that Resolution 2007-69 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA APPROVING A CONTRACT AWARD TO PALM BEACH MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. TO PROCEED WITH EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO THE ANCHORAGE PARK SEAWALL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE SAME; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO AMEND THE 2006-07 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSFERRING $189,150.00 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED AND UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE TO THE PARK MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATION ACCOUNT TO FUND THE SEAWALL REPAIR; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. • be adopted. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion. Discussion took place concerning the emergency repair to the seawall. Village Manager Jimmy Knight explained the necessity for a budget transfer to cover the expense and the funds would come Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held June 28, 2007 Page 3 of 4 from the undesignated fund balance. Community Development Director Chazles Cangianelli • explained the warranty, materials, and required maintenance of the steel seawall and caps. Mr. Cangianelli stated that the materials used for the repair of the seawalls would be re-used, if possible, during the renovation of Anchorage Park Mr. Cangianelli explained that after the seawall is repaired and the finger piers are installed, Village staff would complete the remaining infrastructure work, including the electrical work. Discussion ensued concerning Error and Omission insurance (E&O insurance). Mr. Seberon Adkins, Palm Beach Marine Construction, Inc., explained that the engineer had not been selected until the date of the meeting and that all qualifications would be met. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously. RESOLUTION -BID AWARD FOR OSBORNE PARK BUILDING RENOVATION TABLED Councilman Manuel moved that a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE BID SUBMITTED BY TORDALE CONTRACTING, LLC FOR RENOVATION WORK TO BE PERFORMED AT THE VILLAGE OSBORNE PARK BUILDING; AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO SUCH SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion. During discussion regarding the bids for the renovation of the Osborne Pazk building, it was noted that the two bids received were higher than the amount budgeted for the project. Village staffwas concerned about the need for external access to restmoms. Discussion ensued regarding design modifications and other engineering changes suggested and whether or not the project should be rebid. Village Manager Knight agreed to have staff review and re-design the plans, if necessary, and come back with a renegotiated cost. Councilman Hernacki moved to table this item until the next Regulaz Council meeting. Councilman Norris seconded the motion, and all present voted aye. RESOLUTION 2007-70 ADOPTED -HOME RULE DUAL VOTE REFERENDUM Councilman Manuel moved that Resolution 2007-70 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA DETERMINING THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CHARTER SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING THAT THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION • CONCERNING THE IMPACTS OF THIS AMENDMENT ON THE CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY AND THE CITY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF THE CITY AND ITS CITIZENS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held June 28, 2007 Page 4 of 4 be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion. • Discussion ensued regazding the home rule dual vote referendum as it affects local municipalities and protection of home rule. Vice Mayor Manuel explained that he attended the Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting and that the sponsor of the initiative indicated that Palm Beach County agreed to put the item on a county agenda in September or October and it would be on the ballot for the November 2008 election. Council consensus was to support the referendum, but to make no monetary contribution at this time. Thereafter, the motion passed unanimously. COUNCIL MATTERS Discussion took place on the 2007 Florida League of Cities Conference. Councilman Manuel and President Pro Tem Norris will notify the Clerk's office within the next two weeks if they plan to attend. Mayor Eissey announced that President Pro Tem Norris made ahole-in-one while playing golf at the North Palm Beach Country Club golf course on the previous Saturday. Vice Mayor Manuel reminded Council, staff and residents in attendance that the date ofthe meeting mazked the one year anniversary of the death of former Councilman Manny Grinn. Mayor Eissey asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of Mr. Grinn. • VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS Village Manager Jimmy Knight reported on the canal dredging, stating that two canals located south of the Earman River remain to be dredged. Mr. Knight stated that protected sea grasses were found in these canals and the Village is in the process of obtaining the necessary permits and reseazching sea grass mitigation options. Mr. Knight advised that a Budget Workshop has been scheduled for Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m and that the proposed 2007-08 budget will be presented to Council at the Regular Session on July 12, 2007. Mr. Knight reminded the residents of the July 4th events scheduled at the Country Club. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. r~~ ~ ~/~ Christine Wilcott, Deputy Village Clerk •