08-2007 Newsletter
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NORTH PALM BEACH
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Village Council2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
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Code Enforcement Board.................................................1st Monday, on call, 6:30 p.m.
Edward M. Eissey, Ph.D., Mayor
Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeal........................................................on call
William Manuel, Vice Mayor
Country Club Advisory Board ....................................2nd Monday, monthly, 7:00 p.m.
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
Library Advisory Board................................................4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D., Councilman
Planning Commission...................................................1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m.
T. R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Recreation Advisory Board..........................................2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Village Council members may be
Waterways Board..................................next to last Tuesday, in odd months, 4:00 p.m.
contacted through the office of the
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Zoning Board of Adjustmenton call
Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at
All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 501 U. S. Highway One
npbclerk@village-npb.org
Village Council agendas, and minutes of Village Council meetings, are available on the
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS
Village’s web site (http://www.village-npb.org). Agendas are posted the Monday prior to
the Council meeting, and are also available at Village Hall or at the meeting.
Village Manager 841-3380
Village Clerk 841-3355
UPCOMING EVENTS
Finance 841-3360
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Community Develop. 841-3365
Public Works 691-3440
National Night Out
Recreation 841-3388
Anchorage Park 841-3386
August 7, 2007
Community Center 841-3389
Osborne Park 841-3387
Block parties from 5:00-9:00 PM - For more informa-
Library 841-3383
tion call Officer Williams at 841-3300 - see page 4
Public Safety:
Non Emergency 848-2525
Emergency 911
Country Club 841-3359
Recreation Department Registration for Fall Classes
(see page 8)
Administration 691-3420
Residents September 4 & 5, 2007
Golf Shop 691-3433
Non-residents September 6 & 7, 2007
Pool 691-3427
Tennis 626-6515
Child Official Personal Safety ID Kit - “Free” Saturday, August 11
(see page 4)
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VILLAGE CLERK NEWS
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS:
THANK YOUto all our residents, churches, and
local businesses for your generous support of our adopted military unit, the Headquarters and Headquarters
Company (HHC) "Hooligans", 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, (2-27 IN) "Wolfhounds" presently
serving in Hawija District, Kirkuk Province, Iraq. Each month, our wonderful volunteers hold a packing
day to box up your donations for shipment to our soldiers. In addition to boxes of bulk items sent to the
unit, each soldier receives an individual care package. To date, your generosity has allowed us to send six
shipments to our adopted unit – our February shipment also included 23 boxes of stuffed animals from the
children of North Palm Beach for the children of Iraq.
Would you like to help?
As part of our ongoing efforts, we’re selling Wolfhounds and Hooligans tee shirts to help raise money to
defray the cost of shipping and to purchase items for our troops. We also want to send a tee shirt to each of
the 300 soldiers in our adopted unit as a reminder that North Palm Beach cares for them. Your $10 donation
will purchase a tee shirt to wear or to send to a soldier, or a large goodie bag; a $5 donation will purchase a
small goodie bag. Monetary donations should be made payable to NPB Support our Troops and mailed to
the Village Clerk’s office at 501 U.S. Hwy 1, NPB FL 33408. Donated items are accepted at all Village
www.village-npb.org
municipal buildings. A wish list of items is on our website . We especially like small
or travel-size packages of hand sanitizer, sunscreen, hand lotion, powdered drink mixes, gold bond foot
powder, wipes, chapstick, eye drops, and snack packages of crackers, cookies, or trail mix. Our soldiers are
very appreciative – a Sergeant wrote to say “thank you for the boxes of goodies that were sent to my unit for
the soldiers. Thank you so much for your support, it truly means more than you’ll ever know. God bless
you and you’re what makes America the great country it is.”
Wolfhounds & Hooligans Tee ShirtsGoodie Bags
Name
Name
$10.00Large
Size and quantity:
Includes: pair of socks, wipes, chapstick, q-tips, vi-
Small Medium
sine, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, foot powder, pen,
Large X Large
pencil, hand lotion, crackers, cookies, drink mixes.
XX Large
$5.00Small
Call me when my shirt comes in:
Includes: pair of socks, wipes, chapstick, hand sani-
tizer, sunscreen, foot powder, pen, pencil, crackers,
Phone Number
cookies, drink mixes, trail mix, gum
Send my shirt to a soldier in Iraq
Enclose check payable to:
Enclose $10 check payable to:
NPB Support Our Troops
NPB Support Our Troops
c/o Village Clerk’s Office
c/o Village Clerk’s Office
501 U.S. Hwy 1,
501 U.S. Hwy 1,
North Palm Beach FL 33408
North Palm Beach FL 33408
HVAC CONTRACTOR NEEDED FOR CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEALS:
A volunteer is
needed for one vacancy on the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals. This position must be filled by an HVAC Contrac-
tor. Applicants are not required to be residents of the Village. The Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals meets on call, as
needed, to consider variances of the technical codes and to hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official. Ap-
plications are available from the Village Clerk’s office in the Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway 1, by calling 841-3355, or from the
www.village-npb.org
website: .
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
A volunteer is needed for one vacancy on the Zoning
Board of Adjustment. The Zoning Board of Adjustment meets on call, as needed, to consider variances from zoning ordinances or
regulations. Applicants are required to be residents of the Village. Applications are available from the Village Clerk’s office in the
Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway 1, by calling 841-3355, or from the website: www.village-npb.org
(Village Clerk & Council News Continued on page 11 )
LIBRARY NEWS 841-3383
ASK ABOUT OUR DOWNLOADABLE
303 Anchorage Drive
AUDIO BOOKS
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
AUGUST IN THE LIBRARY
Children’s Library
841-3374
Summer Reading Program
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Congratulations to all of our Summer Reading Program par-
FOR FUTURE LIBRARY EVENTS
ticipants. It was lots of fun reading wonderful books and re-
ceiving great rewards this summer! Thank you for making it a
2007-2008
terrific summer of reading.
Florida Author Series : October/November 2007
Annual Bake Sale: December 2007
Annual Book Sale: January 2008
Friends Author Luncheon: February 2008
Mystery Night: March 2008
COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE
NORTH PALM BEACH LIBRARY
Basic internet computer classes will be offered from August 2-10,
2007 from 9-11 a.m. Topics such as use of the mouse, setting up
Ronald McDonald Reading Challenge
an e-mail account, formulating a basic medical or general search,
Beginning in September we will be holding the Annual Ronald
etc. will be addressed. Sign up sheets will be at the Reference
McDonald Reading Challenge. Children that check out books
Desk.
from our library each week will receive coupons for free small
RENOVATIONS IN AUGUST
fries, ice cream and Happy Meals.
Visit with Ronald McDonald
The Library will be undergoing some renovation in August. New
circulation desks, reference desk and a children’s computer table
Ages 4 through 12 and parents are invited to meet and be en-
have been purchased with funds from the Thelma Obert estate and
tertained by Ronald McDonald on Wednesday, September
the Friends of the Library donation. The Library may be closed
th
19, at 3:30 p.m. Sign up sheets will be in our library begin-
for several days during August. At the time of this newsletter, we
ning this month.
do not have the actual dates. Please check with the Library in
August.
Fall Story Hours
SECOND ANNUAL
Sign up sheets will be out this month for Fall Story Hours.
Drop by or call for more details.
MYSTERY NIGHT A SUCCESS
Library patrons and staff enjoyed our second annual Mystery
th
Night at the Library on May 19. Many thanks are in order to
Walt Holmes, the NPB Library’s Sherlock Holmes. Pictures are
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posted on the Library’s bulletin board. Please stop by to see them
and join us next March for our third annual Mystery Night.
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Permanent Library Hours
:
Monday -Thursday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.
PUBLIC SAFETY 848-2525 secure location at home. If ever needed, this ID Kit will give
law enforcement vital information to assist in the effort to lo-
560 U. S.. Highway One
cate the missing child.
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety will pro-
A Message from your Chief
vide parents with a Back to School checklist of safety meas-
ures, deterrence strategies and solutions to minimize the
Summer is in full swing and it’s a good time to think about
chances of harm to their children. The information provided is
safety – for our kids and ourselves.
designed to ignite conversation and interaction between par-
Bicycle Safety
ents and children regarding dangerous situations. While wait-
ing to have your child’s fingerprints taken, there will be a pup-
Did you know that children under the age of 16 must wear a bicy-
pet show, story hour and special guest appearance by McGruff
cle helmet while riding a bicycle? Its true, and it saves lives and
the crime dog.
helps prevent serious head injuries. This
is a law that is much better enforced by
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety would
parents and caregivers rather than your
“FREE”
like to encourage all residents to attend this Back to
officers. Additionally, if you ride a bicy-
Saturday,August 11,
School program with their children on
cle at night; you must have a front light
2007
at the Public Safety Building (560 US Highway 1) from
and a rear reflector. Please ensure your
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. If you need further information regard-
children are following the proper bicycle
ing this event, please contact Officer Williams at 841-3300.
safety guidelines while riding their bikes
– day and night.
2007 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
IS COMING TO NORTH PALM BEACH
Crime Prevention
AUGUST 7, 2007
While crime in the Village of North Palm Beach remains very
5:00-9:00 PM
low, the reports that we do take are mostly crimes of opportunity.
Too often our victims are targeted because they make it easy for
thieves. Leaving valuables in vehicles, keys in ignitions, garage
doors open, and items lying around are never a good idea and can
easily turn a good day into a bad one.
It is easy to think about Crime Prevention when crime happens all
around you. Fortunately, we don’t have this problem, but we still
need to take the time to be careful. Please help us keep you and
your property safe. If you notice suspicious or unusual activity in
your neighborhood, contact the North Palm Beach Department of
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety invites
Public Safety at 848-2525.
you to be a part of this community-wide event on the evening
Have a safe summer!
of Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Village residents and neighbors
will “Give Crime & Drugs a Going Away Party”. National
C.O.P.S.
Night Out exist to:
CHILD OFFICIAL PERSONAL SAFETY
Promote community involvement in crime and drug pre-
ID KIT
vention activities.
Strengthen police-community relations.
Every parent has experienced the panic of not knowing where
Encourage neighborhood participation as part of the fight
their child is, even if only for a moment. In America, 800,000
for safer streets.
children are reported missing each year - one child every 40 sec-
The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety encour-
onds. Children wander off in department stores, supermarkets,
ages all village residents to get involved in this great celebra-
amusement parks, and even from their own backyards. Yet it has
tion of community, crime prevention, and strong police/
been reported that less than two percent of parents have a copy of
community partnerships. The most important aspect of Na-
their children’s fingerprints to use in case of an emergency.
tional Night Out is getting neighbors together! If you have any
questions regarding the event, please contact Officer Williams
C.O.P.S.
is a community service initiative provided by the North
at 841-3300.
Palm Beach Department of Public Safety in an effort to keep our
kids safe. The program is designed to provide parents and
Remember: A strong community
guardians with the tools necessary to help protect their children.
makes for a safe community.
The Child Official Personal Safety (C.O.P.S.) ID Kit allows par-
ents to have their children’s important information including fin-
gerprints, photograph, physical characteristics and emergency
contact information on a identification card that is then kept in a
POOL 691-3427
Country Club691-3420
951 US Highway #1
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
AUGUST POOL HOURS
AUGUST 1st - 19th
(Administration Office 561-691-3420)
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The North Palm Beach Country Club is open to the public. We
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
welcome and encourage everyone to stop by and check out all of
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
our amenities. We are a complete recreation facility offering daily
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
fees, so feel free to enjoy a magnificent day of golf, a vigorous
match of tennis, a refreshing dip in our Olympic size pool or an
AUGUST 20th - 31st
exquisite dining experience. We offer golf and tennis discounts to
CLOSED MONDAY
our Village residents with a valid resident card. To purchase your
resident card, stop by the Administration office. Proof of residency
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(deed, tax bill, or 12 month lease agreement and photo identifica-
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
tion) is required at time of issuance.
Admission: $3/child, $5/adult
GOLF 691-3433
WATER AEROBICS
Water aerobics are ongoing and open to all. Classes are held
“from the golf shop”
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 - 11:15 PM at the Country
Club Pool. Certified instructor is Jean Burge. Cost is $5/
We would like to remind everyone that on Mon-
class.
day’s during the summer the golf course will open
at 10:00 a.m. This gives the maintenance crew an
PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR ADDITIONAL
opportunity to do some work on the course without
POOL EVENTS
interrupting play. Also, we are only doing shotguns
once a week through the month of September. This will give the
TENNIS 626-6515
course an additional day for open play tee times. The recent rains
have softened the greens and greened up the golf course so grab a
GET READY FOR SOME FUN IN THE
friend and come over and play!
SUN!!! SUMMER TENNIS CAMP
JUNE 11 - AUGUST 10
“quick tip of the month”
Check out our junior and adult programs!
There is little doubt our greens might be as difficult and tricky as
any we will play! We are often left with shots around the greens
JUNIOR TENNIS
where we have the option to chip, pitch or putt our ball. Unless
you have to go over a bunker or carry over the rough, I recommend Tiny Tots (4-6)
getting the ball on the ground rolling like a putt as soon as possible.
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
Chip or putt your ball whenever you can, it is a much less risky
Future Stars (7-9)
shot. GOOD LUCK and I will see you on the course!
Tuesday/Thursday 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Mike Gray, Head Golf Professional
Grand Slam/Challengers (10-18)
Monday/Wednesday 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
DRIVING RANGE
JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS
HOURS OF OPERATION
1st Saturday of each month 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
SUMMER CAMP
Drills, Games, Pizza and Fun!!!!
Tuesday - Sunday - 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
(Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates)
LIGHTS OUT AT 9:00 PM
ADULT TENNIS
*Monthly Themed Mixer
(Check Pro-Shop for Times and Dates)
Interested in learning the game of golf or improving the one that
you have? Call our golf professional at 691-3433.
Beginner’s/Intermediate Weekend Drill
Saturday 9-10:30 AM
GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE
NEW!
Beginner/Intermediate Drill
IN THE GOLF PRO SHOP
Friday 9-10:30 AM
RECREATION DEPARTMENT 841-3388
603 Anchorage Drive
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Football Fans Take Notice
!
The Recreation Department has a few seats remaining for the September
30th Dolphins game against the Oakland Raiders and the October 21st game against the New England Patri-
ots. The cost is $80/person. If you register for both games, the cost is $70/person. Seating is very limited,
so register early! For more details, contact Bill at 841-3389.
Friday Family Nights at the Pool -
On Friday nights you can wind down from the long work week at the pool. Sit back,
take a dip, visit with friends, listen to great music and enjoy a wonderful meal. A DJ will play your favorite tunes from 6:00-9:00
pm. Pool admission on Friday nights is $2/person. (Private coolers are not permitted in the pool.)
Back to School Pool Party –
th
Join us poolside on August 17 from 7:00-10:00 pm to celebrate the kid’s return to
school! There will be a live band playing, games, contests, and fun for the whole family! We hope you will join us for an
evening of great entertainment, dancing, food, drink, swimming and fun! Admission – free.
Sundae On Sunday
- Join us at the pool on August 19th for Sundae On Sundays at the pool. All kids get a free
ice cream with their pool admission.
End-of-Summer Excursions
Join the North Palm Beach Recreation Department to end out your summer with a splash and
some thrills. Kids under 16 will be accompanied by a parent/adult on each trip. All trips leave from the North Palm Beach Com-
munity Center. We’ll need approximately 7 chaperones and 40 registered kids to make each trip. If you are interested in chaperon-
ing, contact Bill at 841-3389 for details. Call 841-3386 - Anchorage Park to register.
st
Wet N’ Wild in Orlando – August 1
- $50 per person Bus departs at 7:30 am and returns at
9:30 pm – Trip includes bus transportation and all-day entry. Enjoy water thrills such as Brain-Wash,
DerStuka, Bomb Bay, The Storm & Knee ski. Don’t forget about the gigantic wave pool and world
famous lazy river. Should be a great end of the summer way to keep wet and have a blast!
Universal’s, Islands of Adventure – August 8th
- $60 per person Bus departs at 6:30 am and
returns at 9:30 pm. Trip includes bus ride and ticket into Islands of Adventure. Journey through five
remarkable islands where all your favorite myths, legends, comic books, cartoon heroes and children’s
stories come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created.
Adventure Island Waterpark in Tampa – August 15th
- $65 per person Bus departs at
6:00 am and will return at 10:30 pm. Trip includes bus ride and ticket into the Waterpark. Featured at this awesome waterpark
are: RIPTIDE, Wahoo Run, the Endless Surf Monster wave pool, the Key West rapids, and more.
2nd Annual Anchorage Aweigh Fishing Tournament
th
- August 18 We hope you will
all attend this fun event. Last year’s tournament was a rousing success! Record holder to beat in the
adult division is: Robert Monz – 23.3 lb Kingfish, and in the youth division: Devin DeCalvacanti –
13.6 lb Kingfish. Entry fee before August 3rd is $100/boat. After August 3rd the fee is $150/boat. On
shore will be a kids fishing derby. Food and entertainment at Anchorage Park begins at 2:30 with
awards at 5:00. This is a great day not only for fishermen, but for anyone looking for a good time.
Please join us. Entry forms can be obtained at Recreation Centers or on the recreation pages at
www.village-npb.org. If you are interested in sponsoring this event or have questions, please contact
the Recreation Department at 841-3386.
UPCOMING EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
Fall Activity Schedule
– Registration for Fall Classes with the Recreation Department will be September
4th & 5th for North Palm Beach residents and September 6th & 7th for non-residents. Complete class sched-
ules will be available at the recreation centers or on the recreation pages of the Village website. We invite
you to look over the schedule and find a class or activity just for you! Suggestions for the January class ses-
sion are welcome. Interested instructors should contact Nancy at 841-3386.
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(Recreation Continued from Page 8)
these 2 parks you will hear one 15-second horn blast indicating
that you are now in a red alert condition and there is a 97%
International Coastal Cleanup 2007
- The Village of
chance of a lightning strike within 2 miles. You are not in im-
International Coastal
North Palm Beach is participating in the
mediate danger. This warning sounds 8-20 minutes ahead of
Cleanup 2007
, sponsored by Keep Palm Beach County Beauti-
the storm and signals you to seek shelter in a grounded building
th
ful, on Saturday, September 15 from 8:00 am until noon. We
or a car. A strobe light on the horn cluster will be flashing and
are encouraging residents to join the efforts to clean our public
will remain flashing as long as you are under the alert. If you
waterfront areas. Our cleanup areas will be Munyon Island,
arrive at the park and the light is flashing, stay in your car. If
Lakeside Park, Anchorage Park and the Country Club. We are
you are on the field when the alarm sounds, get off the fields
looking for volunteers! Anyone interested in participating must
and seek shelter. When it is all clear, you will hear three 5-
pre-register with the North Palm Beach Recreation Department,
second blasts, the strobe light turns off, and it is safe to resume
603 Anchorage Drive (841-3386). First 25 volunteers will re-
your outdoor activity. The storm doesn’t have to be overhead
ceive a t-shirt. We will also need volunteers with boats to trans-
to be dangerous. You can have blue sky overhead. Lightning
port other volunteers to/from Munyon Island. Adults only will
“bolts out of the blue” can travel as far as 10-20 miles away
be allowed to participate in the Country Club Cleanup due to the
from the storm! We want you to know how our system works
rough terrain of the shoreline. It is recommended that volunteers
so you can take advantage of it and safely enjoy outdoor activ-
work in teams of 2-4, with one designated as the recorder, filling
ity not only at the parks, but also in your own backyards.
out the Ocean Conservancy’s data card as the rest of the team
picks up debris. This is a great opportunity for not only indi-
NORTH PALM BEACH POOL ACTIVITIES
viduals but also clubs/groups and organizations to give back to
your community. We hope you will join in and help Keep Palm For more information, please call 691-3427
Beach County Beautiful. www.npbswimming.org
Village Wide Garage Sale
– This event is so well received
AUGUST POOL HOURS
in the spring, that we decided to hold one in the fall as well. The
AUGUST 1st - 19th
scheduled date is Saturday, September 29th from 7:00 am –
noon. Registration forms available online or at Anchorage Park.
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Cost is $15/space. Hurry! They
Friday 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
won’t last long!
Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Late Soccer Registration
-
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
AUGUST 20th
Late registration for the Fall youth
CLOSED MONDAY
soccer program continues until filled.
Late registration price is $60/resident,
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$70/non resident. This program is for
Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
youth 5 – 13 years of age. Players
will participate in approximately one Admission: $3/child, $5/adul
game and one practice per week once the season begins. Game
Lap lanes
nights for 5-8 year olds will be on Fridays at the NPB Commu-
10:00 to 6:00 PM Tuesday thru Saturday
nity Center. 9-13 year olds will have games on Thursday nights
12:00 to 2:00 PM Sunday
and Saturday mornings at the Community Center and St. Clare’s
Baby Pools
Fields. There will be a draft for the 9-10 year old league as well
General Pool Hours
as the 11-13 year-old league. Practice times determined by the
coach. If you are interested in coaching, call 841-3389.
NPB Swim Team
Monday thru Friday 3:30 to 7:00 PM
Arts & Crafts Fall Festival
– We still have openings for
Ages 9 and up
the annual November 3rd show that is held at the Community
North Palm Beach Swim Club
Center. This event runs from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and is limited
Year round competitive swimming team available to swimmers
to handcrafted items. This is not a flea market. If you are inter-
ages 5 through 18. Practice times and costs are determined ac-
ested in participating, contact Bill at 841-3389.
cording to ability and time of year. For more information check
Storm Safety at the Parks
- The Village of North Palm
at the Swimming Pool Office or visit our web site at:
Beach has purchased Thor
www.npbswimming.org.
Guard, the #1 lightening pre-
Masters Swimming
diction system in the world, for
Year round training group available to 19 and older adults who
your safety at Osborne Park
want to stay physically fit and improve their swimming ability.
and the Community Center.
Practices are conducted in a structured workout format. For
This system senses and evalu-
information on training times, days and cost call the Pool Office
ates the shifts and changes in
or visit our web site at www.npbswimming.org.
the electrostatic field that pre-
cedes actual lightning strikes.
If you live in the vicinity of
Village Manager’s Message 841-3380
PUBLIC WORKS 691-3440
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
645 Prosperity Farms Road
jknight@village-npb.org North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Dear Resident:
WHERE STORM DRAINS GO
I am pleased to share the proposed annual budget FY 2007/2008
Some people believe that storm drains carry waste water to a
for the Village of North Palm Beach with you. As of this writ-
NOT TURE!
sewage treatment plant for clean up. Most drains
ing in July we have just begun our budget Workshops.
go directly into the nearest canal, waterway or lagoon, and so
do the hazardous chemicals, pesticides, paints, antifreeze and
This document is intended to make our Village budget process
used motor oil people pour down storm drains everyday.
more meaningful to Officials, the Administration/Management
staff and to our residents. With our ongoing efforts to maintain
WHAT IS NPDES?
an open exchange of municipal information, understanding how
Village resources are received and expended is of great impor-
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed the
tance. As part of our continuing effort to give access to all citi-
Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
zens, the Village Administration will place this budget document
(NPDES). The NPDES Storm water program regulates point
on the Village website (www.village-npb.org).
source discharge of storm water into surface waters of the State
As you are aware the Florida Legislature has saw fit to provide
of Florida from certain municipal, industrial and construction
Tax Relief to the residents of this great state. The financial im-
activities.
pact to the Village as a result of that reform is significant. The
new legislation provides for a “roll-back” of the property values
As the NPDES Storm waters permitting authority, the Florida
to that of Fiscal Year 2006/2007 plus an additional reduction of
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) is responsible
nine percent (9%).
for promulgating rules and issuing permits, managing and re-
viewing permits applications, and performing compliance and
The Administration held several discussions with members of
enforcement activities.
our Village team to consider and develop enhanced services and
projects for the coming fiscal year. Many of these projects are
Minimize the use of landscape fertilizers and pesticides.
summarized in a schedule of “Capital Plan Highlights” and an
Apply fertilizers in a manner which will avoid runoff into
“Operating Highlights” summary. Using a collaborative budget
the drainage system.
preparation approach, the Administration maintained a balanced
focus between high quality resident service, operating effective-
Dispose of waster properly. Storm drains and catch-basins
ness and fiscal responsibility.
SHOULD RECEIVE RAIN WATER ONLY.
The proposed budget recommends reducing the Village Operat-
ing millage rate to a “Tentative Millage Rate” of 6.198 mils from
Do not allow yard clippings, waste, oil, paint and deter-
6.3 mils from the FY 2006/2007 budget. During the scheduled
gents to enter the drainage system.
workshop meetings from July through September the Council
Report illegal dumping to the Public Works Department at
discussions and refinements to the Proposed Budget will be
561-691-3440.
tracked and tabulated. These refinements will lead to the re-
quired budget public hearings in September and final adoption of
a Council-approved ad valorem millage rate and budget for the
coming year. The Council may further reduce the millage rate at
the September budget hearings should they choose to. The deli-
cate balance is the ability to provide those many services and
amenities the residents of this Village have come to appreciate
and look forward to and the necessary funds to pay for them.
Your Council and Village Administration set out with the goal in
this proposed budget to fulfill that delicate balance and continue
to work diligently towards that objective.
The preparation of this Proposed Annual Budget document could
not have been accomplished without the notable assistance of our
Finance Department staff and the tireless collaboration of all
Village departments. I want to thank the Council for their input
and continued support, encouragement and collaboration in plan-
ning and conducting our Village’s financial administration in a
responsible and progressive manner.
If you have any questions or we can be of any assistance please
call my office at 841-3380.
or upon private property not owned by the owner of the dog nor
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 841-3365
owned by the person walking the dog, together with adequate
501 U. S. Highway One
containers to carry the fecal matter back to the private property
North Palm Beach, FL 33408
of the owner of the dog or back to the private property of the
person walking the dog.
WHY DO I NEED A PERMIT?
(Ord. No. 8-79, § 2, 5-10-79)
Community Development/Code Compliance:
Why does the Village of North Palm Beach require a Building
VILLAGE CLERK & COUNCIL NEWS
Permit for work done to your home? Resident’s most frequent
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questions are if a Building Permit is required for: installation of
a new air conditioner, non-portable generator, new driveways
POLL WORKERS
and sidewalks. The Village of North Palm Beach Building De-
Poll Workers perform a vital service to their community as an
partment follows the Florida Building Code which requires
important part of the elections process. The Village Clerk and
Building Permits to ensure your safety as well as your
the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections are always
neighbors.
seeking to recruit additional poll workers for municipal and
Are you aware that if an unlicensed and/or uninsured contractor
general elections. To become a poll worker you must be a reg-
works on your property and injures themselves, you could be
istered voter in Palm Beach County, fill out a poll worker appli-
held liable for any injuries, medical expenses or Workmen’s
cation for the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, at-
Compensation claims while he/she is out of work? In many
tend an orientation class, and complete a minimum of 3 to 7
cases your homeowner’s insurance company will not pay for
hours of training prior to each election, depending on which
damages on un-permitted work to your property. As part of the
position is filled:
permit process, the Building Department checks state licensing
Precinct Clerk:
In charge of all operations at the precinct and
of all contractors verifies current insurance liability and work-
has added responsibilities prior to election day such as picking
men’s compensation. Our Building Official is up to date on the
up supplies the day before an election and inspecting the polling
current Florida Building Codes as they relate to hurricane pro-
place.
tection.
Assistant Clerk:
Assists the Clerk and shares his/her duties as
There have been changes at the Building Department to im-
needed and substitutes if the Clerk is unable to serve.
YOU
prove and expedite the permitting process. Remember
MUST
sign the Building Permit Application prior to submis-
Inspectors:
Processes and assists voters in casting their ballots.
sion and the permit must be posted before work commences on
Precinct Deputy:
Maintains peace and good order on the out-
your home. You may call our office at 841-3365 prior to the
side of the polling location.
commencement of work to verify a permit has been obtained.
Remember to be safe, just call us at 841-3365. We have your
Precinct Advisor:
Utilizes the laptop to retrieve and verify
best interest at heart. We are here for you!
voter information.
FEATURE CODE OF THE MONTH
For more information on these paid positions, please contact the
Supervisor of Elections at 656-6200, visit the website at
Article II Dogs & Cats
www.pbcelections.org or call the Village Clerk’s office at 841-
Section 4-31. Person walking dogs responsible for removal 3355.
of waste.
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN
It shall be unlawful for any person, while walking a dog, to per-
mit such dog to defecate upon private property not owned by
Resolution 2007-64 -
Village Waterways Designation – Mana-
such person or not owned by the owner of the dog, or upon pub-
tee Protection Plan
lic property, including but not limited to, public sidewalks and
Resolution 2007-65 -
swale areas, without removing the fecal matter immediately Contract Award – Robalo Court Drainage
after such defecation has ended. Project
(Ord. No. 8-79, § 1, 5-10-79)
Resolution 2007-66 -
EMS Grants Fund Purchase
Section 4-32. Persons walking dogs to carry waste-removal
Resolution 2007-67 -
Budget Amendment – General Employ-
implements.
ees Pension Plan
Any person who walks a dog off the
premises where the owner of the dog
Resolution 2007-68
- Adopts Inventory List & Identifies Prop-
resides or off the premises where the
erties as Affordable Housing
person who is walking the dog resides
Resolution 2007-69
- Budget Amendment and Contract Award
shall carry with him, at all times when
to Palm Beach Marine Construction, Inc., for Emergency Sea-
so walking a dog, appropriate imple-
wall Repair at Anchorage Park Marina
ments to remove any fecal matter de-
posited by the dog on public property
LABOR DAY - HOLIDAY
LABOR DAY
How it Came About; What it Means
REFUSE COLLECTION
“Labor Day differs in every essential way from the other holidays
of the year in any country,” said Samuel Gompers, founder and
longtime president of the American Federation of Labor. “All
other holidays are in a more or less degree connected with con-
flicts and battles of man’s prowess over man, of strife and discord
for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over an-
Monday Sept. 3 No Collection
other. Labor Day . . . Is devoted to no man, living or dead, to so
sect, race, or nation.”
Tuesday Sept. 4 Garbage Only
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the
labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic
Wednesday Sept. 5 Trash, Vegetation
achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly na-
tional tribute to the contributions workers have made to the
Thursday Sept. 6 Trash, Vegetation &
strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Recycling
Source U.S. Department of Labor in the 21st Century
www.dol.gov
Friday Sept. 7 Garbage Only
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