01-13-2011 VC REG-MMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JANUARY 13, 2011
Present: William L. Manuel, Mayor
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
ROLL CALL
Mayor Manuel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except Councilman Hernacki, who had a meeting conflict. All members of staffwere present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Manuel gave the invocation and President Pro Tem Norris led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF NIINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Session held 12/09/10 were approved as written.
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2011-01 -SIGN CODE AMENDMENT
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Aubrey and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt on
first reading Ordinance 2011-01 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE V, "SIGNS AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS," OF
CHAPTER 6, "BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS," OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 6-117, "DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND
LOCATION STANDARDS," TO EXEMPT INDIVIDUAL SIGNS IN MULTIPLE OCCUPANCY
PROJECTS WITH APPROVED SIGN CONCEPTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
• The motion to adopt Ordinance 2011-01 on first reading passed unanimously.
Minutes of Village Council Regular Session held January 13, 2011 Page 2 of 3
CONSENT AGENDA
President Pro Tem Norris moved to approve the consent agenda. The motion was seconded by
Vice Mayor Aubrey and passed unanimously. The consent agenda included the following items:
Resolution 2011-01 directing the Village Clerk to publish notice of the General Election
on March 8, 2011; naming the time and place where the election shall be held; declaring
the offices to be filled; requesting the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
conduct the election and perform certain duties.
Receive for file Minutes ofthe Business Advisory Committee held 11/17/2010
Receive for file Minutes of the Business Advisory Committee held 12/8/2010
Receive for file Minutes of the Golf Advisory Board meeting held 12/13/2010
Receive for file Minutes of the Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 12/14/2010
Receive for file Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held 12/15/2010
Recommendation: "that our auditing agreement with Nowlen, Holt et al, be continued"
Recommendation: re: purchasing procedures in connection with Village operation of
the restaurant "that an appropriate ordinance be generated to cover this Village activity."
RESOLUTION 2011-02 -EMERGENCY MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR FIRE-RESCUE
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Aubrey and seconded by Councilman Gebbia to adopt
Resolution 2011-02 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR
SERVICES WITH SCOTT MCFARLAND, M.D. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE;
WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; RATIFYING THE
TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH RANDALL L. WOLFF, M.D., PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Discussion took place concerning licenses that the Emergency Medical Director is required to
maintain, as well as malpractice coverage under the Village's insurance policy. Mr. Rubin
enumerated the licenses needed and cited sections in the agreement and Village Code that list
qualifications and requirements for this position. Mr. Rubin reported receipt of written
verification from the Village's insurance carrier that the Emergency Medical Director would be
covered under our malpractice insurance policy. Discussion ensued regarding waiver of the
Village's purchasing regulations or issuing a Request for Qualifications.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2011-02 passed unanimously.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS
Mayor Manuel commended outgoing Director of Golf Dave Kass for his service to the Village.
• Vice Mayor Aubrey asked that Council consider the use of notebook computers and requested that
staff evaluate the pros and cons of applying this technology in lieu of providing paper copies of
Council documents.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MATTERS/REPORTS continued
• Vice Mayor Aubrey noted a recent presentation by a representative from SCORE (Service Corps
of Retired Executives) to the Business Advisory Committee. Vice Mayor Aubrey stated that
SCORE provides guidance in budget preparation and management techniques for both profit and
non-profit companies, at no cost. Vice Mayor Aubrey suggested contacting SCORE for
assistance with the Country Club and restaurant operations. Administration will contact the
SCORE representative regarding a presentation at an upcoming Council meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS/REPORTS
Mr. Knight presented a request from Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Tom Baird to change
the time of Code Enforcement Hearings from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 or 6:00 p.m., due to a scheduling
conflict with Planning and Zoning meetings at the Town of Lake Park. By consensus, the
Council declined to change the time for Village Code Enforcement Hearings, which will
continue to be held at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Knight summarized the current Requests for Proposals and Invitations to Bid issued by the Village.
Mr. Knight distributed a new publication detailing Country Club programs and amenities. Mr. Knight
reported that the document would be available at all Village facilities and would be included in
the packets provided to new residents and new businesses. The publication, which was prepared
by the Village's Information Technology Department, is also available as an e-brochure on the
Country Club website. Mr. Knight discussed plans to distribute this marketing tool to area
hotels, resorts, and condominiums, as well as participants in Village recreational programs.
Mr. Knight gave an overview of the financial condition of the Country Club. Mr. Knight offered
suggestions including reviewing the operating hours at the restaurant and considering changing
the administrative structure for the Country Club. It was requested that a cost breakdown of the
proposed change in hours of operation of the restaurant, as well as the cost to change the
administrative structure by hiring a Country Club manager, be provided to Council.
Mr. Knight noted a recent article in the local Pa1m2Jupiter newspaper regarding the Village's
business-friendly procedures. Discussion ensued on the upcoming meeting of the Small
Business Grant Award Board. Mr. Knight explained that the board reviews and processes small
business grant applications and is comprised of Community Development staff.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk