09-08-2011 VC WS-M MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP SESSION
• VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
James Titcomb, Village Manager
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Absent: William L. Manuel, President Pro Tem
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 8:06 p.m. All members of Council were present,
except President Pro Tern Manuel, who was out of town. All members of staff were present.
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Discussion was held concerning the design concept plan and preliminary cost estimate for
construction of Veterans Memorial Park.
Mr. Titcomb detailed the monies available in the developer contribution fund that could be used
for this project and noted the possibility of obtaining a Florida Recreation Development Assistance
Program(FRDAP) grant.
Community Development Director Chuck Huff displayed renderings of the design concept and
reviewed features of the proposed park.
Rob Rennebaum, Simmons and White, Inc. was present to review the preliminary cost estimate
of$373,555, derived from his consultations with contractors, landscapers, and suppliers.
Discussion ensued on the projected cost of the project, as well as construction options, location,
and funding. Suggestions were made to construct the park utilizing citizen involvement as a
community-wide project, or to construct it in several phases. A suggestion was made to consider
a different location for the park.
Discussion took place on obtaining a detailed design plan based on the conceptual drawings.
Mr. Rubin advised that the Village would need to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for
design services, select a firm, and negotiate a contract.
• Council consensus was to direct staff to issue an RFQ for architectural services and continue
exploring funding sources.
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• AD HOC BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXTENSION
Mr. Titcomb noted that the Business Advisory Committee was established on an ad hoc basis for
an initial term of one year, which expires on 9/22/11, unless otherwise extended by Council.
Mr. Titcomb requested Council consider additional options for the Committee and its functions,
including the scope, purpose, structure, and representational makeup of the committee.
Ad Hoc Business Advisory Committee members David Polk, Bob Miles, and Gloria Malden Kaplan
addressed the Council concerning their vision for the committee.
Council discussed extending the duration of the ad hoc Business Advisory Committee to 4/30/12
and establishing a permanent Business Advisory Board thereafter. Discussion ensued on the
number of members.
Council consensus was to continue the ad hoc Business Advisory Committee through April 2012
with the current seven members, and to restructure it as a permanent advisory board at that time.
A resolution extending the duration of the ad hoc committee, reducing the membership to seven, and
extending the terms of the existing seven members will be placed on the next Regular Session agenda.
Mr. Titcomb noted that the Village Attorney has cautioned staff that in communicating or
promoting business interests, the Village does not seem to favor particular businesses or give
unequal exposure in publications like the Village Newsletter.
CODE AMENDMENT— STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Discussion was held regarding amending Article V of Chapter 21 to place stormwater management
under the Director of Community Development and amending Article VI of Chapter 2 to
authorize the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to enforce Code provisions regulating the
Village's stormwater system, including those pertaining to illicit discharges.
Mr. Titcomb explained that a code amendment is necessary to provide for enforcement of
stormwater regulations by the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. Mr. Titcomb noted this
would assist Public Works Department employees who are on the frontline in identifying illicit
discharges into the stormwater system. Community Development Director Chuck Huff reported
that Village Planner Jodi Nentwick is the certified stormwater inspector, dealing with permit
requirements for new construction and redevelopment, and investigating illicit discharges.
Mr. Huff noted that Public Services would continue to be responsible for maintenance of storm
drains and swale areas.
This item was moved forward to the 9/22/11 Regular Session agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk