12-2008 Newsletter PDFThe Village of The Best Place to Live Under the Sun December 2008 Tips for a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season– Page 4 Holiday Events & Activities for the whole family– Pages 7 & 8 Tropical
Flutes at the Library– Page 9 ¸
RECENT COUNCIL ACTION Ordinance 2008-13 Millage rate of 6.6977 mils adopted for fiscal year 2008/2009 Ordinance 2008-14 Operating Budget adopted for fiscal year 2008/2009 Resolution
2008-63 Contract awarded to D.S. Eakins Construction Corp. for Earman River Pipeline Replacement Project Resolution 2008-64 Parks Maintenance Agreement with Total Maintenance Building
Serviice approved Resolution 2008-65 Tennis Court Maintenance Agreemeen with Mosier Court Maintenaanc approved Resolution 2008-66 Local Agency Program Agreement with FDOT for Anchorage
Park improveement approved Resolution 2008-67 Payment to South East Risk Management Assoc. approved Resolution 2008-68 2nd Amendment to Consultant Serviice Agreement with TBE Group to
provide demolition and construction phase services for Anchorage Park improvements approved Resolution 2008-69 Bill of Sale and Easement Deed to Seacoast Utility Authority pertaining
to the reclaimed water project approove Page 2– Village Clerk www.village-npb.org Village Clerk VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Code Enforcement Board: The Village Council is seeking a resident to
fill one vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board. Appointments shall be made based on experiennc or interest in the fields of zoning and building contrrol The Code Enforcement Board meets
on call at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Golf Advisory Board: Two volunteers are needed for posittion on the Golf Advisory Board. One volunteer must be a resident golf member
of the Country Club and one volunteer must be a non-resident golf member. The Golf Advisory Board meets the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at Village Hall. The Golf Advisory
Board administers, reviews, and interprets NPB Golf Course rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Village Historian: Are you interested in history? The Villaag Council is accepting
applications for a resident to serve as Village Historian. The Historian collects and organizes articles, documents, photographs, and other items of historical significance to North
Palm Beach. To apply for any of these positions, please complete an Application for Appointment available from the Clerk’s office in Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway 1, by calling 841-3355
or download the application from the Village website www.village-npb.org (click on the Boards and Committees link.) Return your application to the Clerk’s office. The Villaag Council
will interview all applicants at an upcoming meeting. Charles O'Meilia, long-time public services director and former councilman known as a stickler for detail and passion for the village,
died October 16, 2008. He was 85. Known as Charley to his friends, the Oklahoma native was short in stature but big in spirit for the village where he made his home in 1968. O'Meilia
served 26 years as public services director and then 12 years on the village council. Anchorage Park, Osborne Park and the North Palm Beach Community Center were built while he served.
"There wasn't a pipe or wire he didn't know about. You couldn't find anyone who put more time or effort into the village than Charles," said former Councilman Don Noel, who served with
Mr. O'Meilia from 2000-2006. While public service director in North Palm Beach, Mr. O'Meilia oversaw everything from the construction of Old Port Cove on U.S. 1 to maintenance of playgrounds
at Anchorage and Osborne parks. During his tenure, Mr. O'Meilia was chairman for 13 years of the Southern Building Code Congress, a committee that rewrote hurricane building codes. "He
was tough. But he was fair. Nothing got past him," said Mark Hodgkins, village director of the Parks and Recreation. When Mr. O'Meilia retired in 1994, he then served six two-year terms
on the village council. When village officials named the public works building on Prosperity Farms Road after him, Mr. O'Meilia was never comfortable with the honor, said Councilmma
Ed Eissey. "Charley cared not just about things. He cared about people," said Eissey. The flag at Village Hall is at half-staff in honor of Mr. O'Meilia, and will remain until his funeral,
said Village Manager Jimmy Knight. "Charles served his country and community with great honor. We are lucky he chose North Palm Beach to be his home," said Knight. *Written by: Bill
Dipaolo from the Palm Beach Post
BEST PHOTO UNDER THE SUN? Photo submitted by Ed Stebbins. Ed wrote, “This photo is the sunrise looking east across North Lake from my condo on Northlake Court. Living in the Village
with morning greetings like this is one of God's great gifts.” Do you think the Village of North Palm Beach is the “Best Place to Live Under the Sun?” Do you have a good quality photo
to prove it? The Village of North Palm Beach invites you to submmi your best shot depicting our Village. It must be 5 mega pixels or higher resolution, and emaiile as an attachment in
.jpeg, .gif or .tiff format. If your photo is chosen, it will be featuure in an upcoming issue of this newsletter. Don’t forget to include your full name, a brief description of the
people and/or NPB location pictured, and one sentence explaining what the Village of NPB means to you. Please send all of your photo submissions to: villagenewsletteervillage-npb.org
Thank you and good luck! Page 3—Community Development Community Development • Public Safety! When vehicles are clearly marked, Village Personnel can quickly identify individuals engaged
in legitiimat business activity and confirm proper registration with the Village. This includes building construction, swimming pool maintenance, gardening, tree trimming, housecleaniin
and other residential services. • Advertising! A clearly visible company name, addrres and phone number can help generate future custommers • It’s the Law! Village code section 17-33.1(a),
marking of commercial vehicles, “It shall be the duty of every persso doing business within the village to have each and every truck or other vehicle used on a job, painted with or otherwise
display the name of the owner along with the business address and telephone number.” Three Good Reasons to… Mark Commercial Vehicles Volunteers Needed for Palm Beach County! The AARP
Tax-Aide program needs volunteers to help senior citizens and low/moderate income individuals prepare their 2008 tax returns. All volunteers will receive training and are asked to serve
for four hours one day each week during tax season. For more information, contact Bill Dwyer at taxwiillgmail.com or (561) 594-1035. Holidays and Code Compliance The holiday season is
a time of celebration and fellowship for Village residents and businesses alike. During this hectti time of year, please keep in mind the following Village codes. Parking: Please park
vehicles on paved surfaces whenever possible. This may present a challenge when entertaining guests. Be considerate of pedestrians and other right-ofwwa traffic by parking in a manner
that prevents obstructiion in passage or visibility. Sec. 18-34, 19-47, 45-27(e). Recreational vehicles: Keep in mind, when out-of-town guests arrive: A guest of an occupant-owner or
occupantlessse may park this equipment in the front yard for not more than five (5) days in any fourteen-day period. Beyond this time, equipment shall be stored on the side yard (with
required screening) or in the rear yard. Sec. 18-35. Holiday lights and decorations: Our residents express creativity every year with dazzling and unique outdoor light displays throughout
the Village. Christmas and Hanukkah decorations may be erected any time after October 15 and must be removed within two (2) weeks following the holidaay Sec.6-112(F). The Village Code
Compliance division strives to enhance cooperative relationships with residents and businesses by providing information and education to support voluntary compliance with the Village
code. Photo by: Ed Stebbins
Public Safety Page 4—Public Safety www.village-npb.org A few safety tips to keep in mind during the holiday season If You’re Out For The Evening……. • Turn on lights and a radio or television
to give the appearance that someone is home. • Lock all doors and windows when you leave, even if it is just for a few minutes. • Don’t display gifts where they can be seen from outside
of the residence. • Tell the members in your Neighborhood Watch Program to keep an “eye” on your property. If You’re Shopping……. • Remain alert of your surroundings and park in a well
lit area. • Lock the car, close the windows and hide shopping bags and gifts in the trunk. • Avoid carrying large amounts of cash; pay with a check or credit card when possible. • Don’t
overburden yourself with packages and be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps and put a wallet in an inside coat or front
pants pocket. • If you are shopping with children, teach them to stay close to you. If they are separated teach them to go to a store clerk, security guard or pre-determined person.
If A Stranger Comes To The Door…… • Criminals occasionally pose as couriers delivering gifts. It is not uncommon for people to try to take advantaag of others generosity during the holidays
by going door-to-door for charitable donations when there’s no charity involved. • If you do not know the person, don’t answer the door. Contact the police department to check them out.
• If you are outside and they approach you ask for identification and find out how the funds will be used. If you are not satisfied with the response you are given, don’t give. Help
a charitable organization you know and like instead. If You’re Traveling…… • Get an automatic timer for your lights. • Ask a neighbor to watch your home and occasionally park in your
driveway. • Have your mail and newspapers delivery stopped. If it piles up, it is a sure sign that you are gone. • Contact The North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety and request
a Vacation House Check. The program extends periodic checks on residents’ homes while they are on vacation. If you are interested contact Officer Williams at 561-848-3300. Take a Holiday
Inventory The holidays are a good time to update or create your home inventory. Take photographs or make a video of items, list descriptions and serial numbers. If your home is burglarized,
having a detailed inventory can help identify stolen items and make insurance claims easier to file. Make sure things like televisions, VCRs, DVD players, stereo equipment, cameras,
camcorders, sports equipment, jewelry, computers, home office equipmeent and power tools are on the list. Remember to check it twice! Do your part to make the holidays a safe and happy
time for everybody-except criminals! North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety would like to wish everyone a Safe and Wonderful Holiday.
The Village of North Palm Beach will be hosting its semi-annual Blood Drive on Friday, December 5th. The Bloodmobile from Florida’s Blood Center will be on hand at Village Hall from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to accept your donations. There is a critical need for blood and blood products nationwide. Just one pint can be used to save 3 lives! Come on out and donate and give
the gift of life this holiday season. All donors will be eligible to win prizes and giveaways. We can’t make it a success without you, so we hope to see you there! Public Safety Page
5—Public Safety Now that holiday season is in full swing, your Fire Rescue Division wants to remind you to be careful in your choice of decorations. A few simple steps can help you make
this time of year safe and enjoyyabl for everyone. • Never leave candles burning unattended. Better yet, use “flameless” candles. • Make sure to use the proper light string for the location.
Not all light strings or extension cords are rated for outdoor use. Check the UL rating prior to to use. • Be careful not to put too many light strings and electrical decorations on
the same circuuit It is easy to overheat a circuit without causing the breaker to trip resulting in a fire. • If you are decorating a tree, we recommend flame retardant artificial ones,
but if you must have the real thing, keep it well wateere and discard it at the first signs of dryiin out. Real trees burn at an astonishingly fast rate. In either case, turn off the
lights when leaving the house or before going to bed. Remember, if you have any problems or questions we’re always here to help. Dial 911 in any emergeenc and 848-2525 for anything else.
A Message from your Fire Department ADOPT A FAMILY Your Public Safety Department is holding the 2nd annual holiday program to adopt a family in need. Our goal is to offer assistance
to legitimattel needy families that live in or are associatte with this community. A box will be placed in the lobby of the Public Safety building to colleec donations. Items collected
can be unopeenedunused food, clothing and toys. Thank you for your consideration of this project. Togetthe we can make a difference in the lives of those that are less fortunate. If
you would like more information or if you would like to find out other ways you can help, please contact Officer Angela Williams at 841-3300 or Administrative Coordinator Susanne Crews
at 841-3376.
Page 6—Country Club www.village-npb.org Country Club Children’s Holiday Camp – December 29, 30, 31, and January 2nd. Participaant must register for the entire session with Ron Rainyn,
director of Junior Development, who will place the children in the appropriate classes based on their age and ability. Age groups, times and prices are as follows: • Little Juniors (4
to 7 yrs.) – 9 to 10 a.m. – $60 members, $70 nonmembbe residents, or $80 nonmember nonresidents. • Junior Development (8 to 17 yrs.) – 10 to 12 a.m. – $80 members, $90 nonmember residents,
or $100 nonmember nonresidents. • Junior Excellence (10 to 17 yrs.) – 10 to 12 a.m. – $90 members, $100 nonmember residents, or $110 nonmember nonresidents. A.C.E Junior Tennis Academy
– Registration is underway and ongoing. Prices will be prorated if registration occurs in the middle of a session. This program is designed for children ages 4 to 17. All classes are
after school and children are evaluated by staff and then placed in an appropriate class based on on their age and ability. Ongoing drop-in programs include intermediate adult clinics
Fri. & Sat. at 9:00 a.m. Simply call the office (626-6515) if interested in any of the followinng women’s doubles—Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. and Thursdays 6:30 p.m., men’s doubles—Monday, Wednesday,
or Friday 8:00 a.m. and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. Call for complete details and registration for any of the following events and activities: • USTA men’s and women’s teams • PBC Seniors men’s
and women’s teams • PBCWTA women’s teams (B-3, B-1, and A-3) • MIXED DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 6:30 P.M. Tennis December at the Golf Course December 24th– Close at
4pm December 25th– Closed (including Driving Range) December 31st– Close at 4pm TENNIS COURT HOURS: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Courts Close at 8:30 p.m. LAST RESERVATION 7:00 P.M. TO 8:30
P.M. Advanced reservations are required for 7 a.m. & 7 p.m. OFFICE HOURS: Monday – Friday closed from 1 pm to 3 pm When the office is closed courts will be open until 8:30 pm Mon.-Thurs.
7:30 30 -1:00pm 3:00 -8:00pm Friday 7:30 -1:00pm 3:00 -6:00pm Saturday 7:30 -12:30pm Another golf season is underway! The North Palm Beach golf staff would like to thank the residents,
members and guests for a memoraabl second season and we are looking forward to our third season on your “Nicklaus Signature” course being even better. Please look at the calendar of
events in your newsletter to keep you up to date with the events going on at the club. This season we have included monthly golf events for all to enjoy that will be open for members,
residents and guests. Registration will be in the golf shop. We have added ON-LINE tee time registration this season, please take advantaag of this new technology as it should make getting
a tee time easieer If you have any problem with the ON-LINE tee time registration please call the golf shop so we can help resolve the issue. With the arrival of the new season the golf
shop is fully stocked with fresh, new merchandise for your shopping pleasure. Take advantage of our holiday sales and remember the only place you can get the North Palm Beach C.C. logo
is in our golf shop. When you see your superintendent, Shane Maguire, you might want to pass on a thank you, just to let him know that you recognize his efforts and the nicer conditions
of the golf course. Wishing you all a great golf season and a wonderful holiday! Until next time, Mike Gray From the Golf Shop
Page 7—Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events & Activities... Tree Lighting Ceremony The NPB Elementary Chorus and the Bell Choir, under the direction of Tammy Rawles, return to entertain
the audience. Refreshments to follow. Location: Village Hall Wednesday, December 3, 7:00pm Holiday Boat Parade Great viewing from Lakeside Park or the Country Club. Parade begins from
Peanut Island at 6:00pm. For more details, visit www.pbboatparade.com. Location: Intercoastal Waterway Saturday, December 6 Christmas Cabaret The variety show is presented by our very
own Coquettes, a Senior dance troupe. There is no charge, but please call 841-3386 to RSVP your seat! Bring your friends and neighbors for a thoroughly entertaining holiday show! Location:
Osborne Park, 715 Prosperity Farm Rd. Thursday, December 11, 10:30am Holiday Cookie Exchange Shelly Kahn is hosting a Holiday cookie exchange. Participants will bring 3 dozen of your
special cookie and copies of the recipe. Registration fee is $5/family to cover refreshments and favors. We ask that you pre-register at 841-3386. Location: Anchorage Park, Activities
Bldg. Thursday, December 11th, 7:00pm Parent’s Night Out Parents of special needs children are invited to take advantage of this. A great opportunity to get your shopping done without
the kids! You can register one special needs child and a sibling (if needed) for $35. Evening incluude a children’s meal, organized games/activity, movie time and a snack. This program
is offered by local certified ESE instructors. Pre-registration is required. Location: Osborne Park Saturday, December 13th, 7:00-10:00pm Santa’s Ho Ho Hotline Complete a form (at Rec.
Centers, library or on website) and Santa will personnall call your child on one of the following evenings. December 15th-17th Santa’s Jolly Trolley Rides Kids can sit on Santa’s lap
and let him know if they’ve been good this year and what they would like him to bring on Christmas Eve. Afterwards, the whole family can ride on Santa’s Trolley, singing carols and looking
at holidda lights. The rides will last approx 15 minutes and 3 trolleys run continuoussly The cost is $1/person or $3/family. Location: Anchorage Park Activities Bldg. Friday, December
19th, 6:30-8:30pm Village of North Palm Beach Pool Pool Hours: Monday– CLOSED Tuesday-Friday 12:00 to 6:00PM Saturday 10:00 to 6:00PM Sunday 12:00 to 6:00PM Holiday Hours: Wednesday
December 24- 12:00 to 4:00PM Thursday December 25- CLOSED Friday December 26- 12:00 to 4:00PM Wednesday December 31- 12:00 to 4:00PM Parks and Recreation
Musikgarten Classes starting in January for children ages 12 mos. to 6 yrs. Children learn melody, rhythm, pitch, and music fundamentals through singing, dancing, playing simple instruments
and more. Go to www.Musikgarten.org to view the curriculum and entiir benefits list. Call 841-3386 to RSVP your place in the free class. Space is limited, so call today! Demo class by
Susan Fonger Location: Anchorage Park Activities Bldg. Wednesday, December 10th, 6:30pm Girls Softball 2009 Early registration: December 1st – January 15th at the Anchorage Park Activities
Building. Early registration fee is $50R/$60NR After December 28th-Jan 15th: registration fee is $60R/$70NR. Age divisions include: 5/6 (Tee Ball), 7/8 (Coach Pitch), 9/10 (Kid Pitch)
Evaluations & Draft, 11/13 (Kid Pitch) Evaluations & Draft. *Age group determined by child's age as of February 1st. Practices will start middle of February! Call Adam at 841-3386 for
more information. January Activity Schedule Available now! Classes to be included: various Youth Dance classes, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Clay Play, Musikgarten, Special Needs Camp,
Table Tennis, Bellydancing, Beg. Computer, Budget Gourmet Cookinng Florida Fish & Seafood Cooking, Oil/Acrylic, Sewinng Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Yoga and more! Visit the Recreation pages
of www.village-npb.org for a compllet schedule or stop by a Recreation center. Village Players Auditions are being held for the following plays on the following dates: "The Sunshine
Boys" by Neil Simon-Dec.7, 14; "Towards Zero" by Agatha Christie-Feb. 15, 22: "Cinderella" by Lynn Stevens-April 26, May 3. For more information call 622-5784. Location: Community Center
at 7:00pm Holiday Home Decorating Contest The Trolley will travel the streets of North Palm filled with holiday reveleer and carolers in search of homes decorated in their finest. The
home that draws the most “Oohs and Aahs” from this group will be awarded the distinguished honor of “North Palm Beach Holiday House” and receive a plaque. To participate in this contest,
decorate decorate and light your house on Dec. 18th and 19th for the judging! Santa’s Visits Santa will ride on a fire truck through the streets of North Palm Beach. Saturday, December
20th, 10:00am– approx. 2:00pm Wrap it Up! The Recreation Dept. is opening its doors to those who need to get out of the house to get those gifts wrapped. We’ll provide the scissors,
tape, music and refreshments -you bring the paper, boxes, gifts, ribboon and bows! Wednesday evening from 6:00-9:00 (Dec. 3, 10, 17) and Fridays 1:00-7:00 (Dec. 5, 12) and Dec. 22 noon
– 9:00, Dec. 23 noon – 5:00. Santa’s Mailbox Located outside the Village Library for you to post those letters to Santa. Please don’t drop your library books in this mailbox – Santa
does not want gifts! Location: Library December 1st-23rd Parks and Recreation Page 8—Parks & Recreation continued www.village-npb.org
SURFING SENIORS (COMPUTER HELP) Tyler and Jake Gildan will be available on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. at the Library. Patrons may use the Library computers or bring their laptops. TROPICAL
FLUTES AT THE LIBRARY Friday, December 12, 2008 6:00 pm Enjoy a free Musical Evening with the Tropical Flutes compriise of various flute types including piccolos, C flutes, alto & bass.
Refreshments will be available for purchase. EDDIE CONDON: (THE COMMONDORE YEARS) Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008 2:00 pm Bill Myers will be lecturing and sharing the music of Eddie Condon,
jazz banjoisst guitarist and bandleader. The NPB Library is please to welcome Bill Myers. BOOK SALE January 22, 23 & 24, 2009 Time to clean off your bookshelves and bring your books,
DVDS, CDS to the Library. NORTH PALM BEACH BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Meets at 10:00am Obert Meeting Room at the Library December 16, 2008 Blood & Thunder by Hampton Sides January 20, 2009
Like You’d Understand Anyway by Jim Shepard February 17, 2009 A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini March 17, 2009 Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson NEW CHILDREN’S AREA (Under
Construction) Please come by the Library to see our new special area for children with many new DVDS, music CDS, audio book CDS, and books for children. Parents can now browse in the
adult area while their children are close by selecctin fun items to see, hear, and read. Going away for a family weekend? Check our new family audio books. As we are continuously updating
this area, we invite you to please continue to visit and see the progress. BAKE SALE Saturday, December 6th Calling all volunteer bakers! Sign up at the Library. Library DECEMBER IN
THE LIBRARY The Library will be closed December 24-25, 2008 Page 9—Village Library HOURS: M-Th: 9:00-7:00 F-Sat: 9:00-5:00 Sun: 1:00-5:00
Country Club Administration 691-3421 Golf Shop 691-3433 Pool 691-3427 Tennis 626-6515 Restaurant 691-3430 Community Development 841-3365 Finance 841-3360 Library 841-3383 Public Safety:
Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 848-2525 Public Works 691-3440 Recreation 841-3388 Anchorage Park 841-3386 Community Center 841-3389 Village Clerk’s Office 841-3355 Village Historian 841-3371
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Councilman T. R. Hernacki, P.E. Councilman ? ? ? Jimmy Knight Village Manager Melissa Teal, CMC Village Clerk ? ? ? Village Council members may be contacted through the office of the
Village Clerk at 841-3355 or by email at npbclerk@village-npb.org All meetings are held at the Village Hall 501 U.S. Highway One North Palm Beach All meetings are open to the public.
Advisory Board Meeting Schedule Audit Committee …………………………………………… on call Code Enforcement Board ………………………………… 1st Monday, on call, 6:30 pm Construction Board of Adjustment …………………………on
call Golf Advisory Board …………………………………………2nd Monday, monthly, 5:00 pm Library Advisory Board …………………………………… 4th Tuesday, monthly, 7:00 pm Pension Board -General Employees………………….......on
call Pension Board -Police & Fire ……………………………...on call Planning Commission ………………………………………1st Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 pm Recreation Advisory Board …………………………………2nd Tuesday, monthly,
7:30 pm Waterways Board …….next to last Tuesday, monthly, (except June, Aug, & Dec), 4:00 pm Zoning Board of Adjustment ……………………………….on call Permanent Garbage Pickup Schedule Mondays
-Garbage only Tuesdays -Trash, Bulk Items & Vegetation Wednesdays -Garbage only Thursdays -Trash, Bulk Items, Vegetation & Recycling Fridays -Garbage only Please Recycle