07-26-2007 VC REG-M• MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
JULY 26, 2007
Present: Dr. Edwazd M. Eissey, Mayor
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
Darryl Aubrey, Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Leonazd Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Absent: David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Eissey called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. All members of Council were present, except
President Pro Tem Norris, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• Mayor Eissey gave the invocation and Councilman Hemacki led the public in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Mayor Eissey proclaimed August 6-10, 2007 as Florida Water Professional Week in the Village of
North Palm Beach. Garry Baker, Director of the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators
Association, was present to receive the proclamation.
On behalf of the Village Council, Mayor Eissey presented a certificate and check to Fire Chief
J.D. Armstrong, in recognition ofhis 25 years ofservice to the Village.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Regular Session held 7/12/07 were approved as written.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Hernacki moved to approve the consent agenda. Vice Mayor Manuel seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously. The following items were approved:
Receive Minutes ofthe Code Enforcement Board meeting held 7/2/07
Receive Minutes ofthe Recreation Advisory Board meeting held 7/10/07
• Councilman Aubrey stated for the record that the Attorney for the Code Enforcement Boazd
was not present at the 7/2/07 meeting, and this is not acceptable.
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RESOLUTION 2007-75 ADOPTED -TENTATIVE MILEAGE RATE
• Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2007-75 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILEAGE RATE OF 6.1981 MILS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2007-2008; ESTABLISHING A DATE AND TIME FOR THE FIRST HEARING ON THE
TENTATIVE BUDGET AND PROPOSED MILEAGE RATE; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED FORMS TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
PROPERTY APPRAISER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Hernacki seconded the motion.
Village Manager Jimmy Knight announced the first public heazing on the proposed budget and
tentative millage rate at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2007.
Councilman Aubrey stated for the record that the proposed budget does not include the Public Safety
North Substation; however, further discussion will be held on this issue.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2007-75 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2007-76 ADOPTED - PBC LIBRARY COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP
Vice Mayor Manuel moved that Resolution 2007-76 entitled
• A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION TO SEEK MEMBERSHIP IN THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY COOPERATIVE AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE
ADMINISTRATION AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE SUCH MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Councilman Aubrey seconded the motion.
Library Director Donna Riegel clarified that joining the Cooperative does not mean the Village will
become a branch of the Palm Beach County Library System and it will not change the current
automation system. Dr. Riegel advised that the Village must have a Librarian with a MLS degree in
order to maintain membership in the Cooperative. Dr. Riegel briefly discussed state funding.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2007-76 passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2007-77 ADOPTED - 2007 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION
Councilman Aubrey moved that Resolution 2007-77 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR $400,000
APPROPRIATED BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR PHASE ONE OF THE
• ANCHORAGE PARK MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING VILLAGE ADMINISTRATION
AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO SECURE SUCH
FUNDING; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
be adopted. Vice Mayor Manuel seconded the motion
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Mr. Knight advised that this $400,000 grant is acost-reimbursement grant and does not require any
matching funds. Parks and Recreation Director Mazk Hodgkins reported the Village has received
• approximately $1.4 million for Anchorage Pazk. Discussion ensued on use of the grant for design,
demolition ofthe former Seacoast Utilities wastewater treatment plan, and initial grading ofthe property.
Thereafter, the motion to adopt Resolution 2007-77 passed unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Mayor Eissey noted that expenses at the Country Club aze projected to exceed $3.6 million in 2008,
and requested Council consensus to direct the Village Manager to schedule a Special Workshop to
discuss the pros and cons of engaging a professional management company to run the golf operation.
Discussion ensued on whether it is too late to consider outsourcing for the 2008 fiscal yeaz, and
waiting until there is more historical data on operation of the renovated golf course. A suggestion
was made to discuss the Country Club operation in a Workshop Session after Budget Workshops are
completed in August, and to invite the Country Club Advisory Board, as well as the Men's and
Women's Golf Associations. Mr. Knight noted that although nothing precludes the Council from
contracting services at any time, the number and type of memberships, and the fee structure in the
proposed 2008 Budget aze different from that recommended in the proposal received from Emerald
Dunes Management. At this time, there was not consensus to schedule a Workshop on the issue.
By consensus, the Council designated Vice Mayor Manuel as the Village's voting delegate to the
Florida League of Cities Annual Conference to beheld August 16 -18, 2007, in Orlando, Florida.
Vice Mayor Manuel reported on the recent Palm Beach County League of Cities meeting, concerning the
• need to review the Comprehensive Plan with regazd to future water supply needs and the impact to the
Village ofthe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Manatee Protection Plan. Vice Mayor
Manuel distributed a flyer for the League's upcoming golf tournament. Vice Mayor Manuel encouraged
councihnen to volunteer for a Florida League of Cities Legislative Committee.
VILLAGE MANAGER MATTERS
Mr. Knight reported that golf membership renewals will be accepted from 8/1/07 - 9/14/07.
Mr. Knight and Village Attorney Len Rubin discussed revising the procedure for adoption of
ordinances. Council consensus was to change the procedure for adoption of ordinances.
Mr. Knight distributed copies of a change order regazding location and type of windows for the
Osborne Pazk building renovation. Mr. Knight noted that although the revised purchasing rules do not
regulate change orders with no fiscal impact, it is appropriate to inform Council of all change orders.
Mr. Knight reported that the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has tentatively
approved the Village's request for a vaziance on irrigation times; however, the variance would be
temporary, require notification to all residents, and be subject to review and approval by a SFWMD
Board, prior to implementation. Mr. Knight discussed problems with notification and enforcement,
and recommended staying with the established 4:00 a.m to 8:00 a.m. watering schedule. By
consensus, Council approved rescinding its request to SFWMD for a variance.
• ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk